Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 796: Chapter 795: Holy Talisman of the Demon Immortal

The Eastern Ancestor inherently harbored a strong aversion toward Sects. In the past, countless forces tried to win him over, but he still did not join any of them. Relying solely on his own strength, he gradually rose to become the peak-level powerhouse that he is today.

This time, the competition is being organized jointly by the Top Ten Super Sects, who have offered numerous promises to persuade the Eastern Ancestor’s involvement.

For the Top Ten Super Sects, the Sect Competition is inherently their event. If one of their own were chosen to host it, other forces would surely see it as unfair.

Thus, it became necessary to find someone of great stature, high reputation, and immense strength—a Loose Cultivator, ideally—to act as the host.

And among such candidates, undeniably, the Four Ancestors of Loose Cultivators from the Dragon Martial Continent fit the role.

However, the Western Ancestor outright rejected the invitation. The Northern Ancestor was deep in seclusion, while the Southern Ancestor seemed occupied with comprehending a secret technique. The only one available was the Eastern Ancestor.

But the Eastern Ancestor detested Sects and was unwilling to interact with them.

If it weren’t for the colossal price they paid, the Eastern Ancestor would never have agreed to come.

Yet now, faced with Wang Mo blatantly violating the rules of the Sect Competition, the indifference displayed by these Super Sects ignited an intense rage within the Eastern Ancestor.

”This doesn’t count as violating the rules.”

On the side of the Sword Immortal Tomb, Moo Qinghai, the reincarnation of the Ninth Patriarch, also said, ”The Wang Family and the Phoenix Sect have already finished competing. Right now, it’s merely Wang Mo resolving personal grudges with the Phoenix Sect, not an attack during their match. It doesn’t technically violate the rules, does it? I, as an elder, certainly don’t think so.”

”Twisting the facts—this is what your Sword Immortal Tomb, as a Super Sect, claims as reason?”

Suddenly, the Eastern Ancestor burst into laughter, saying, ”Hahaha, I’ve truly come to witness it today. You so-called Sects are just as I expected—hypocritical and utterly despicable!”

”Eastern Ancestor, don’t be agitated. Consider things from Wang Mo’s perspective. If you were him, wouldn’t you also be enraged, right?” Yuan Ling’s voice chimed in.

”Why don’t you try considering it from Su Han’s perspective instead?”

The Eastern Ancestor snorted coldly, saying, ”This Sect Competition was supposed to be about life and death. The Wang Family’s annihilation was due to their inadequate cultivation base. If every defeated force caused trouble like this, who would dare participate in the Sect Competition anymore? With the imposing influence of you Top Ten Super Sects, wouldn’t everyone just worry about your potential retaliation? Just go ahead and take the top ten spots for yourselves!”

”That’s a misjudgment.”

Yuan Ling shook his head, replying, ”If it were merely a loss, there wouldn’t be so much fury. The issue is that the Phoenix Sect went too far. Even though they could win easily, they chose to obliterate everyone to the last. Such cruel and ruthless behavior does indeed warrant reprimand.”

”No real skill, yet a parade of specious arguments!”

The Eastern Ancestor took a deep breath and then declared, ”This Sect Competition—forget it. I won’t be hosting anymore. Find whoever you please to host it. As for activating the Holy Domain of the Demon Immortal... I suppose even without me, you folks should manage just fine?”

As his words fell, the Eastern Ancestor immediately prepared to leave the warship.

”Wait!”

At that moment, Yuan Ling and the others simultaneously changed their expressions and called to stop him.

”What is it?”

The Eastern Ancestor paused his steps, struck another palm against Wang Mo, and turned to glance at Yuan Ling and the others.

It must be admitted that his cultivation base is indeed formidable. Even while clashing with Wang Mo, his mind wasn’t focused on the battle, yet he still managed an even match. If he fought with all his strength, Wang Mo likely wouldn’t stand a chance.

”Eastern Ancestor, let’s discuss this calmly. Without you, the Holy Domain of the Demon Immortal truly cannot be activated!” Han Yunlai flashed a grin that dripped with insincerity.

”Indeed,”

Moo Qinghai added, ”Eastern Ancestor, don’t let anger cloud your judgment. At your age, surely your temperament should be more composed by now?”

”My temperament isn’t composed enough?” The Eastern Ancestor sneered coldly.

He was perfectly aware of the true reason these Super Sects had invited him to host the Sect Competition.

Activating the Holy Domain of the Demon Immortal requires a total of twelve Dragon Emperor Realm cultivators. That, however, is secondary. The crux lies in the necessity of twelve Holy Talismans of the Demon Immortal!

These Holy Talismans originated thousands of years ago when the Holy Domain of the Demon Immortal unexpectedly issued them. In previous instances of entering the Holy Domain, they weren’t needed.

If even one Talisman is missing, the Holy Domain cannot be opened.

And the Eastern Ancestor possesses one such Holy Talisman!

Of course, as activating the Holy Domain benefits the entire Dragon Martial Continent, the Eastern Ancestor, under immense pressure, would have no choice but to lend his Holy Talisman, even if unwilling.

However, deciding to whom he lends it is entirely up to him!

Those who possess Holy Talismans will gain unique advantages within the Holy Domain, though this is the first time they’ve been used. Still, it remains true.

The primary reason these Super Sects paid a steep price to invite the Eastern Ancestor was their hope that he’d lend them his Holy Talisman.

The Top Ten Super Sects each hold one Holy Talisman. Should any one Sect gain control over two Talismans, their rewards from the Holy Domain would far surpass the others.

Of the twelve Holy Talismans, one rests with the Eastern Ancestor, ten are held by the Top Ten Super Sects, and the last one... resides with the Yun Family.

How it came into their possession remains unknown and is of little interest to anyone. What all forces care about is how to secure the Yun Family’s support.

This explains why Yun Congcong and Song Mingshu are adamant about killing Yun Qianqian.

If Yun Qianqian were eliminated without anyone knowing, Yun Congcong would become the sole inheritor of the Yun Family, carrying the Holy Talisman into the Holy Domain.

But now, with their scheme exposed, the plans of Yun Congcong and Song Mingshu have fallen apart.

”So, what do you all propose we do?” The Eastern Ancestor squinted his eyes.

”We must intervene!”

Yuan Ling cleared his throat and looked to Wang Mo, speaking, ”Wang Mo, this is the Sect Competition. Your Wang Family’s grudge with the Phoenix Sect can be resolved later, but not today.”

”Stop immediately, and we’ll pretend none of this ever happened,” Moo Qinghai added.

”These two old foxes!”

Han Yunlai glanced sideways at the two, knowing full well that they were trying to win favor with the Eastern Ancestor to borrow his Holy Talisman.

Without hesitation, he refused to fall behind, and with a cold snort, he said, ”Wang Mo, the Phoenix Sect’s ability to prevail thus far proves their undeniable strength. Such individuals will be indispensable for the future of the Dragon Martial Continent. Do not make a move against them, or else don’t blame me for being unkind!”

The three spoke almost simultaneously, as though ready to intervene, but they intentionally refrained from acting. Instead, they merely watched as Wang Mo continued his onslaught toward Su Han, only to be blocked by the Eastern Ancestor time and again.

If not for the Eastern Ancestor, during the brief exchange between the three, Wang Mo would have already stormed into the Phoenix Sect’s ranks.