Li Chen did not respond, acquiescing to the notion put forth by the Black Mountain Taoist.

"Hiss!"

This time, it was the turn of the Demon Sect experts to suck in a cold breath.

Although Jian Changming cannot be considered among the top-tier powerhouses, he is nonetheless an established Nascent Soul, yet here he was, suppressed to death by a Foundation Establishment cultivator in such a public setting.

It's likely that Jian Changming is the first Nascent Soul Great Power to be killed by a Foundation Establishment cultivator in history; it is utterly humiliating.

For this incredible achievement against the odds, aside from attributing Li Chen's achievement to his genius, many are also crediting the Yu Emperor's Treasure Cauldron.

In an instant, everyone present, whether righteous or demon sect, looked at Li Chen with eyes full of greedy desire.

The Yu Emperor's Treasure Cauldron, this is truly an artifact that can break the shackles of heaven and earth, allowing one to ascend to become an immortal. Regardless of who it is, they would be tempted.

However, at this moment, both sides dare not act rashly. After all, none of them are fools; a slight misstep, and instead of ascending to immortality, they might face complete annihilation.

Tian Yazi strides forward, glaring at the Heng Mountain Ancestor, and shouts angrily, "Heng Mountain Ancestor, today is our Jiuzhou conference. You should quickly return to Heng Mountain, or else Tianmang Mountain will be your Demon Sect's gravesite!"

However, Heng Mountain Ancestor completely ignores his threat and lets out a strange chuckle from his mysterious seat.

"Haha, Old Man Tianya, you bunch of self-proclaimed reputable sect hypocrites, bullying my disciple, yet you want me, the master, to leave? What a clever calculation!"

Upon hearing Heng Mountain Ancestor's words, everyone present was shocked and stunned.

Tian Yazi looked at Heng Mountain Ancestor and then Li Chen, questioning loudly, "You say, he is your disciple?"

Heng Mountain Ancestor did not directly answer Tian Yazi's question but turned his gaze to Li Chen on the Ascending Dragon Platform.

"Li Chen, my young friend, we meet again!"

Li Chen raised his eyelids slightly, glanced at Heng Mountain Ancestor, and ignored him completely.

Heng Mountain Ancestor, finding no amusement, didn't bother to make small talk with Li Chen but instead went straight to the point.

"Li Chen, my young friend, have you considered what I talked to you about last time? As long as you agree to be my disciple, I'll save you today. Furthermore, I promise you will become our Holy Sect's new Saint Heir. What do you think?"

Upon hearing the terms Heng Mountain Ancestor offered, everyone present was astonished.

The Demon Sect's Saint Heir is essentially the next helmsman of the Demon Sect. It seems that Heng Mountain Ancestor is willing to put in great effort to recruit Li Chen.

However, Li Chen was disdainful of this.

"Not interested, Heng Mountain Ancestor, I told you before, you are not qualified to be my master!"

Upon hearing Li Chen's response, everyone present was astonished again.

Previously, Tian Yazi and the others were worried that Li Chen might agree. If that happened, a bloody battle with Heng Mountain Ancestor would have been inevitable.

But what they didn't expect at all was that Li Chen would show such integrity, directly rejecting the offer. Even some of the leaders and magnates who didn't like him much had genuine admiration for Li Chen at this moment.

Isn't this the embodiment of unwavering courage?

If they were in his shoes, how many of the prideful disciples or Holy Daughters under them could withstand such enticing terms from Heng Mountain Ancestor at the brink of life and death?

Heng Mountain Ancestor was furious to see Li Chen rejecting him again.

However, before he could act, his subordinates started clamoring.

Left Protector Qiuu Rane, known for having a particularly fiery temper, jumped to his feet, pointing at Li Chen and questioning aggressively:

"Kid, my ancestor kindly offered to save you, wanted to take you as a disciple, which is a rare opportunity. Yet you are so ungrateful, do you have a death wish?"

Li Chen chuckled coldly, pointing to Jian Changming, who lay limply like mud, and replied calmly, "He said similar words to me just now, if you don't want to end up like him, you'd better shut up!"

Li Chen's voice wasn't loud, but the murderous intent in his tone startled everyone.

Even the bloodthirsty, ruthless Qiuu Rane was left speechless this time, his darkened face turning liver-red.

At this moment, everyone was in awe of Li Chen's audacity.

Having just offended the Heavenly Sword Mountain, now confronting the Demon Sect, even if he falls today, the name Li Chen will be famous across the land.

However, Li Chen had no plans to perish here. He was secretly operating the Meteorite Heart all along; if pushed, he would unleash his ultimate trump card, the Nine Heavens Star Technique, to annihilate all, righteous giant or demon sect magnate alike.

Since Li Chen didn't agree, Heng Mountain Ancestor had no legitimate reason to take him away. Yet they had come so far, overcoming mountains and rivers, and would certainly not leave empty-handed.

With Heng Mountain Ancestor and the other Demon Sect Great Powers watching like hawks, the righteous giants dared not make rash moves.

If a battle were to start, both sides would not gain the slightest advantage, even if the True Immortal Alliance, despite gathering experts, ended up achieving a pyrrhic victory by killing a thousand enemies but losing eight hundred of their own.

Considering there's an Alien Race besides the Human Clan within Jiuzhou Continent, including the Demon Clan and the Barbarian Race.

Both races have long coveted Jiuzhou.

Especially the Demon Clan, since Potian succeeded as Demon Emperor a century ago, he has completely unified the fragmented Demon Clan.

Sixty years ago, Potian led the Demon Clan's thirteen tribes and millions of demon soldiers to invade Jiuzhou massively. Wherever they went, none could withstand them.

If not at the critical moment for the Demon Emperor Potian's beloved Bai Shuang dying in childbirth, throwing him into disarray during the decisive battle, allowing Tian Yazi and others to severely wound him, he would have retreated to the east.

Otherwise, Jiuzhou Continent might not be fully conquered, but at least half would belong to the Demon Clan.

If they fought a mutually destructive battle here, the end result would benefit no one, only those coveting Alien Race would gain.

Thus, both sides had aces up their sleeves, hesitations, reaching a delicate equilibrium.

It was somewhat like the Cold War era, a face-off between the USA and the Soviet Union. Both put on a formidable show but dared not break the delicate balance.

This situation was clearly favorable to Li Chen.

He was making the most of his time to heal, strategizing deeply, seeking the best way to break the predicament.

Thus, the three sides held this tacit stalemate, occasionally revealing dark secrets, throwing insults to alleviate boredom.

In summary, everyone was acting like "gentlemen who speak but do not act." Once things got physical, the situation would spiral out of control, and the aftermath would conflict with the fundamental interests of both sides.

However, this equilibrium was eventually broken!

The one who broke it was not the True Immortal Alliance, nor the Demon Sect, neither was it Li Chen.

It was someone no one present expected.

"Hehe, how interesting, intriguing!"

A delightful laugh, like a golden oriole departing the valley, pierced through the clouds.

Suddenly, a Five-Colored Lotus Platform drifted through the clouds, descending gracefully.

On the Lotus Platform stood a petite girl barely three feet tall, her fair, jade-like feet bare, standing gracefully.

Although the girl's stature is short, her proportions are flawless. The thin gauze she wore, lightly billowed, resembled a beautiful fairy blooming among the flower pistils, causing hearts to flutter.

Upon seeing the girl suddenly appear out of thin air, many people present were stunned, some lecherous individuals even drooled upon seeing her partially visible skin.

Li Chen frowned slightly, looking at the Lotus Platform in midair, and asked, "Little Demon Immortal, why are you here?"

The beautiful girl atop the Five-Colored Lotus Platform can only be the Demon Princess Little Demon Immortal, who else?

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