"Not right!"
Ye Yunfei's gaze suddenly shot towards the distant sky, where a faint yet utterly terrifying aura lurked in concealment.
"So, so many powerful experts have already arrived around Lantai City. It seems the two Demon Kings must have detected these top Eastern Barrens experts and came specifically to assist me."
Under the detection of Ye Yunfei's Soul Power, terrifying auras were discovered in several other directions as well.
"Be careful. Quite a few experts have arrived. They are all sensing you; it seems they are here for you."
At that moment, Hun Lao suddenly spoke up to warn him. Although Hun Lao had been staying within the Heavenly Dao Pagoda all along, he was extremely sensitive to spacetime and could perceive everything happening in the nearby space.
"Your Majesties, the two Demon Kings, there has never been any conflict between our Zhao Family and your Demonic Race. Why must you stand up for this lad?" The Zhao Family elder's expression turned extremely unpleasant upon seeing the two Demon Kings descend, yet he dared not erupt in anger. He could only ask respectfully. He understood that, given his strength, these two Demon Kings could kill him with a mere flick of their fingers!
"No reason needed. I just can't stomach the sight of your Zhao Family's face. It's a normal competition among young people, yet your Zhao Family gathers forces for revenge after the fact. Utterly shameful." The Golden Roc Demon King sneered.
"Old Zhao, quit hiding. Come out." The Golden Roc Demon King's gaze turned towards a certain direction.
'Old Zhao?' Everyone was somewhat surprised and looked in that direction. An emaciated old man with trembling steps revealed his form, his sharp gaze directed at Ye Yunfei.
BOOM!
A vast, rolling, terrifying pressure came crashing down like a landslide, threatening to overturn the heavens and earth in this area.
The Vermilion Bird Demon King stepped forward expressionlessly, placing himself in front of Ye Yunfei. Immediately, the energy pressure bearing down on Ye Yunfei vanished without a trace.
"We pay respects to the Fourth Patriarch!" All members of the Zhao Family were both shocked and overjoyed to see this old man appear. They rushed over and bowed respectfully.
"Your Majesties, he is just a human youth of humble origins. Why would you antagonize our Zhao Family for his sake?" the old man said to the two Demon Kings.
"Didn't I make myself perfectly clear just now? I'm simply disgusted by your Zhao Family's attitude. Why must your Zhao Family hold a grudge against a mere youngster?" The Golden Roc Demon King was in no mood for courtesy.
"You two Demon Kings are putting our Zhao Family in a difficult position. This youth has killed so many of our Zhao Family members. Moreover, during this edition of the Lesser Lantai Gathering, none of our Zhao Family disciples managed to secure any ranking. For our Zhao Family, this is a grave provocation." The Zhao Family elder spoke slowly.
"And the rest of you, all of you, roll out here now. Since you've come, what's the point of lurking in the shadows like cowards?" The Vermilion Bird Demon King's eyes blazed like torches as he swept his gaze across the space around Lantai City.
"I never expected the two great Demon Kings of the Eastern Barrens to descend upon Lantai City simultaneously to support a human youth. Truly a rare sight." A few breaths later, four more old men appeared around Lantai City. Their eyes gleamed like lamps, their auras profound and abyssal, utterly inscrutable and capable of stirring unease in any who met their gaze.
Each of these old men was a famous top-tier expert of the Eastern Barrens, figures rarely seen on ordinary days. Yet, unexpectedly, they had all come to Lantai City today.
"Heh heh…
Truly, a hero emerges from among the young. I never thought our Eastern Barrens could produce such a monstrous young talent, and one who hails from Yan Country's Ziwei Sect no less."
"The world says the Ziwei Sect has exhausted its luck and can never rise again. But long ago, I divined that the Ziwei Sect still retains a trace of destiny. Once the moment is right, it may still find a day to rise again. Could it be that this trace of destiny is this very youth?" Those old men were all looking Ye Yunfei over and discussing him.
"You old fellows better not entertain any crooked ideas. With me here, you won't be laying a finger on Young Master Su. Scram while you still can." The Golden Roc Demon King snapped impatiently.
Although each of the old men present was a top expert of the Eastern Barrens, the two Demon Kings were not the least bit intimidated.
"Your Majesties, are you truly determined to protect this youth?" one of the old men asked with a gloomy expression.
"Indeed. If you act against him, it is tantamount to acting against our Eastern Wasteland Demon Race." The Vermilion Bird Demon King nodded.
For a moment, those old men fell silent.
Though furious, they were unwilling to incur the enmity of the Eastern Wasteland Demon Race.
After all, the Eastern Wasteland Demon Race dared to stand against even the Heavenly Palace! Moreover, the Heavenly Palace had chosen to withdraw from the Eastern Barrens, obviously showing some wariness towards the Demonic Race. Even these top Eastern Barrens experts were reluctant to make enemies of the Demonic Race.
"Amitabha."
A thin, withered monk appeared by Ye Yunfei's side, intoning a resounding Buddhist chant.
Heavenly Thunder Chan Master!
Everyone's eyes narrowed.
"Greetings, Young Master Su." Heavenly Thunder Chan Master disregarded everyone else, treating Ye Yunfei with great respect instead.
"Young Master Su, our monastery's High Master wishes to invite you for a meeting," Heavenly Thunder Chan Master said to Ye Yunfei.
High Master?
Ye Yunfei was taken aback, then he remembered the old monk he had cut out from the stone within the Four Directions Trading House.
'So, that old monk truly is still alive. But why does he wish to see me?' Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
"You bald donkeys are also looking for trouble with Young Master Su? If you have any business, bring it to us." The Golden Roc Demon King showed no courtesy.
"Demon King, you have misunderstood. We are not here to trouble Young Master Su. We bear no malice towards Young Master Su whatsoever. On the contrary, Young Master Su has shown kindness to our Great Thunderclap Monastery. We are willing to step forward and resolve Young Master Su's troubles."
"Young Master Su has shown kindness to you?
Hm, I understand. Alright, as long as you don't cause Young Master Su any trouble." The Golden Roc Demon King nodded.
"So, do you still plan to take action? If you do, then get on with it. I don't have time to waste with you." The Vermilion Bird Demon King suddenly turned his frosty gaze toward those old men.
One by one, those old men remained silent.
"Let's go." After a moment, the Zhao Family elder waved his hand and led the Zhao Family forces away.
Next, the other old men also turned and departed, vanishing from sight in an instant.
Members of the other factions also left, one after another.
"They've finally left." Ji Yan and Ji Yue, seeing all those who wanted to deal with Ye Yunfei depart, couldn't help but sigh in relief.
"Both the Eastern Wasteland Demon Race and the Great Thunderclap Monastery have stepped forward to help Su Fei. It's truly astonishing!" Both women's hearts were profoundly shaken.
Those old men, the two Demon Kings, and Heavenly Thunder Chan Master were all top-tier experts of the Eastern Barrens. Usually, they were like divine dragons soaring beyond the clouds, difficult for ordinary people to glimpse. Yet today, for Ye Yunfei's sake, they all appeared in Lantai City.
One could imagine that once word of today's events spread, the entire Eastern Barrens would be sent into an uproar.
"Young Master Su, if any of them dare cause trouble for you in the future, notify our Demonic Race immediately. We, the Eastern Wasteland Demon Race, stand with you." The Vermilion Bird Demon King looked at Ye Yunfei as he spoke.
His voice was loud, reverberating through heaven and earth. He said this deliberately for the forces targeting Ye Yunfei to hear.
"My thanks to Your Majesties for your assistance. I will remember it." Ye Yunfei bowed respectfully to the two Demon Kings.
"Alright, we shall take our leave." The Vermilion Bird Demon King said to the Vermilion Bird Princess.
"Yes." The Vermilion Bird Princess nodded, bid farewell to Ye Yunfei with a hint of reluctance, then turned and departed.
"Young Master Su, remember to come find us to play when you have time. We'll miss you."
"Hehe, we all really like handsome human youths like you." The dozen or so demon maidens each bid Ye Yunfei farewell, their style bold and direct, openly flirting with him.
"Young Master Su, would you agree to accompany me to meet our monastery's High Master?" Heavenly Thunder Chan Master looked at Ye Yunfei with a kind gaze.
"Alright." Ye Yunfei thought for a moment, then agreed.