Chapter 5760
The mountains here, like sharp swords piercing the clouds, are shrouded in mist.
Countless magnificent buildings, built against the mountainsides, are vaguely visible, their style rugged and ancient. Huge animal bones and totem poles are scattered everywhere, and the air is filled with a vast and powerful primordial aura.
Before a massive mountain gate, carved with patterns of galloping beasts, the group was stopped by guards.
The guards were all fierce beastmen warriors, and they were surprised to see Shi Yan and his group in such a disheveled state and with such a small number of people.
“Shi Yan? Ying Wu? Aren’t you stationed at Rock Valley? How come…”
The guard captain, a burly man with a rhinoceros horn on his forehead, asked in a deep voice, his gaze warily sweeping over Kai, the unfamiliar human, and the strange little fire unicorn beside him.
“Captain Rhinoceros Warrior, Rock Valley… is gone!”
Shi Yan’s voice was filled with grief as he quickly recounted the events of the attack by the elite forces of the Myriad Souls Demon Sect, the death of Elder Li Yan, the near annihilation of the valley’s disciples, and his eventual rescue by Kai.
“What?! Elder Li Yan, he…”
Captain Xi Wu’s body trembled, his eyes filled with horror and anger.
He looked at Kai again, his gaze different now, less wary, more suspicious and scrutinizing.
A seventh-grade Human Immortal?
Single-handedly defeating an elite team led by two fifth-grade Heavenly Immortal leaders of the Demon Sect?
This sounded utterly unbelievable!
“This matter is of great importance, I must report to the Sect Master and all the elders immediately! Follow me!”
Captain Xi Wu dared not delay, immediately leading everyone through the massive mountain gate, along the winding stone steps, towards the most magnificent and imposing Beast Hall at the summit.
Along the way, many Beast Sect disciples cast curious glances, especially seeing Kai, a human with a weak aura, being personally led by Captain Xi Wu, which sparked much discussion.
Stepping into the Beast Hall, an even more ancient and heavy pressure swept over them.
The interior of the main hall is extremely spacious, constructed from countless huge animal bones and rocks, with lifelike carvings of various ancient mythical beasts on the surrounding walls.
The atmosphere in the main hall was heavy. A powerful lion-clan member, with a towering physique, a resolute face, and an aura of terror, sat in the main seat—this was Sect Master Lie Tian.
Several elders with profound auras sat to his left and right, clearly discussing important matters.
“Sect Master! Elders!”
Captain Xi Wu stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and reported in a deep voice, “Disciples Shi Yan and Ying Wu, stationed at Pan Shi Valley, have returned to report that Pan Shi Valley… was breached by the Ten Thousand Souls Demon Sect three days ago. Elder Li Yan fought valiantly and died in battle. Only thirteen disciples remain in the valley!”
“What?!”
The hall erupted in uproar! Sect
Master Lie Tian abruptly stood up, an overwhelming pressure instantly enveloping the entire hall, almost suffocating the surviving disciples like Shi Yan. Even Kai felt a slight pressure.
“What exactly happened? Tell me in detail!”
Sect Master Lie Tian’s voice echoed like thunder in the hall.
Shi Yan, enduring the pressure, recounted the events once more.
This time, the details were more elaborate, especially emphasizing Kai’s miraculous intervention at the crucial moment, swiftly slaying the demonic cultivators and saving them. It also mentioned Kai’s claim of having a past grudge against the Myriad Souls Demonic Sect.
All eyes instantly focused on Kai.
The elders’ gazes were sharp, filled with scrutiny, suspicion, and even a hint of barely perceptible contempt.
“Seventh-grade Human Immortal?”
An elder named Yu Sha, dressed in feathered robes with eagle-like eyes, spoke first, his tone filled with undisguised skepticism.
“Shi Yan, are you sure you didn’t see wrong? Elder Li Yan, a fifth-grade Heavenly Immortal, fought fiercely against the Martyr’s Valley. You’re saying this kid routed the Demonic Sect’s forces and killed two fifth-grade Heavenly Immortal leaders? That’s utterly ridiculous!”