"Someone, bring seats!"
The Mountain Lord of Bulao Mountain announced clearly.
Immediately, people brought three chairs for Ye Yunfei, the gray-robed elder, and the Ice Demon to sit.
"Palace Master Ye, we've heard that your Qingyun Army has retaken nine Star Seas from the invaders' hands. Is that true?"
The Mountain Lord began to ask.
"It is," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Palace Master Ye is truly a young hero!" the Mountain Lord praised.
"Actually, given the strength of your Canghuang Alliance, it would definitely be possible to recover some Star Seas. Yet, why have you turned a blind eye and stayed your forces, sitting idly by while many Star Seas within the Canghuang Realm are suffering invasion and countless living beings are being slaughtered!"
The gray-robed elder suddenly asked angrily.
Ever since the Canghuang Alliance was formed, they had consistently retreated and defended the three Central Star Seas, never taking the initiative to battle the invaders' armies nor helping those Star Seas under invasion. This point infuriated the gray-robed elder greatly.
"Hmph! Our Canghuang Alliance has its own strategy and decisions. What are you? Who are you to question us!"
Before the Mountain Lord could reply, an elder beside him sneered coldly.
"Old dog, shut your foul mouth this instant!"
The moment that elder's voice fell, Ye Yunfei's sharp gaze shot towards him like icy lightning as he sharply rebuked.
"This senior fought in the Canghuang Realm's civil war back then, battling to protect the Canghuang Origin! He is a great contributor to our realm! This senior's master was one of the leaders of that civil war, ultimately giving his life for the peace of this realm! All these years, this senior has remained worried about the safety of this realm, devoting himself wholeheartedly to caring for its billions of living beings! When those invaders entered this realm, it was this senior again who charged into battle himself at the forefront, the first to rush and fight those invaders! This senior is a fully deserving, great contributor of the Canghuang Realm!
Old dog, compared to this senior, what are you?
Have you ever exerted even the slightest effort for this realm?
Right now, as the Canghuang Realm is being trampled beneath the invaders' iron hooves, what are *you* doing?
Merely hiding here spewing cold, cynical words.
You dare show disrespect to this senior once more, and I will kill you!"
Ye Yunfei stared at that elder as he sharply demanded. Simultaneously, he unleashed his Heavenly Soul Sword, violently assaulting the elder's soul sea and striking towards his Soul Body.
"Old dog! Say one more word and I'll wrench your head off your neck!"
The Ice Demon also took a step forward, releasing a torrential wave of energy pressure that crushed down upon that elder.
Boom rumble rumble…
A terrifying pressure of energy erupted from the Ice Demon like a cyclone, sweeping through the entire grand hall as fierce winds howled.
The Ice Demon's strength was already equivalent to the early-stage Dao Molding Realm, while that elder was at the Dao Entry Realm Late Stage. Faced with the Ice Demon's energy pressure, he was instantly blasted backwards, crashing away.
"You…"
The elder was sent flying dozens of steps before barely steadying himself. A faint trace of blood already seeped from the corner of his mouth. He was greatly shocked and stared at the Ice Demon with wary eyes, not daring to speak again.
He understood that he was simply not a match!
"How is this possible!"
Witnessing this scene, the high-level members of the Canghuang Alliance all changed their expressions.
Directly blasting away a late-stage Dao Entry Realm expert with force — such power was one few within the Canghuang Realm possessed! Even the three top experts — the Mountain Lord of Bulao Mountain, the Hall Master of the Sacred Temple, and the Palace Lord of the Moon Palace — were deeply surprised.
"Since when did our Canghuang Realm gain an expert like this? Palace Master Ye, please introduce him to us."
The Mountain Lord stared at the Ice Demon and spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"His name is Da Bing," Ye Yunfei said.
Ye Yunfei couldn't tell these people about the Ice Demon's origins. Even if he did, given the knowledge and horizons of the martial artists in the Canghuang Realm, they would certainly not know about the Ice Demon race, a rarity in this world.
"I'm Boss's little brother," the Ice Demon said grumpily.
Little brother?
Everyone was stunned, unwilling to believe it. A terrifying expert capable of blasting away a late-stage Dao Entry Realm cultivator was actually Ye Yunfei's little brother?
An expert who could instantly repel a late-stage Dao Entry Realm opponent was already among the pinnacle experts within the Canghuang Realm!
"Some time ago, I'd heard there was a mysterious expert within Qingyun Palace capable of easily slaying Dao Entry Realm cultivators. So this mysterious expert is actually right here before us. As expected, truly formidable!"
The Hall Master of the Sacred Temple spoke.
Hearing this, the others felt a chill in their hearts, now firmly believing the Ice Demon was that mysterious expert.
"Haha… No wonder the Qingyun Army could take back nine Star Seas from the invaders' grasp. So it's because they have such an expert!"
The Mountain Lord laughed loudly.
The others also came to a sudden understanding. With such an expert present, recovering a few Star Seas would indeed not be difficult.
"Very well. Palace Master Ye, we welcome you all into the Canghuang Alliance. From this moment onward, all three of you are among the high-ranking members of our Canghuang Alliance, participating in the decision-making for all major matters! The Qingyun Army shall be a component of the Canghuang Alliance's great army!"
The Mountain Lord announced clearly.
Ye Yunfei's expression remained aloof, and he said nothing. For Ye Yunfei, joining the Canghuang Alliance made no difference. If things didn't suit him later, he would simply leave.
Within the palace, none of the other Canghuang Alliance higher-ups voiced any opposition. The strength displayed by the Ice Demon had made them fearful.
Right at that moment…
"Report!"
A middle-aged man hurriedly walked into the palace hall.
"We have discovered Pang Taishi's whereabouts! He is in the Changfeng Star Sea, and by appearances, he seems to have found something."
The middle-aged man reported.
He was a scout specially responsible for gathering intelligence.
"Oh? That Pang Taishi went to the Changfeng Star Sea? Could it be that the Canghuang Origin is there?"
The Hall Master of the Sacred Temple speculated.
"Is he still in the Changfeng Star Sea now?" the Hall Master asked.
"That Pang Taishi has already left the Changfeng Star Sea. He performs deductions at regular intervals, seemingly tracking something."
The scout answered.
"If that's the case, that Pang Taishi might already have discovered traces of the Canghuang Origin!"
The Palace Lord of the Moon Palace said.
Everyone's spirits were roused.
"Immediately invite Master Huangshi!" the Hall Master called out loudly.
"I am here."
The moment the Hall Master's voice fell, a gaunt, black-robed elder accompanied by a young Dao attendant walked into the palace from outside.
"Master Huangshi has arrived! Please, take a seat quickly!"
The Hall Master hurriedly rose, showing great enthusiasm.
At the sight of this Master Huangshi, the high-level members of the various major sects and clans within the palace all showed great respect, rising one after another to pay their respects.
"This must be the greatly famed Palace Master Ye of recent times. Meeting you surpasses even your reputation; Palace Master Ye is indeed a young hero!"
Master Huangshi nodded smilingly to the others, then shifted his gaze to Ye Yunfei and spoke.
"You're too polite," Ye Yunfei replied indifferently.
Just at that moment, Ye Yunfei felt some strange Qi radiating from Master Huangshi's body, spreading towards him.
This old fellow is performing divination on me!
Ye Yunfei immediately understood what was happening.