Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 821: Chapter 820 Pi Huan

Compared to One Slash Palace and the Sect of the Battle God, the majority of gazes and attention were focused on the Phoenix Sect and the Demon Domain.

The battle between One Slash Palace and the Sect of the Battle God had not yet begun, but everyone had essentially guessed the outcome.

Even the Demon Domain was not a match for One Slash Palace—so what could the Sect of the Battle God possibly amount to?

But from the Phoenix Sect’s side, they managed to suppress the Sect of the Battle God to the point where they couldn’t lift their heads, almost annihilating every single person in the Sect of the Battle God. Their strength was once again prominently displayed.

Therefore, the fight between the Phoenix Sect and Demon Domain was highly anticipated.

One is a super sect of demon beasts ranked second, and the other is a newly risen first-class sect that even managed to almost suppress the Sect of the Battle God. On the surface, at least, their strength seemed evenly matched.

Many were already secretly speculating who would win and who would lose this fight.

Some had even set up betting stalls on the spot, though few dared to place bets. After all, these betting stalls lacked credibility, unlike the Three Great Commercial Houses. There was even a chance the bookmaker would take the money and flee.

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Under countless anticipating gazes, the Phoenix Sect’s people finally arrived late to the arena.

”Sect Master Su, such a grand entrance, hmm!”

The young man on the Demon Domain side grinned with a slightly sinister expression when he saw Su Han and the others appear.

”To make my Demon Domain wait for so long—you Phoenix Sect are the first.” The young man added.

This man’s name was Pi Huan. Demon beast names sometimes resembled those of humans, but most of the time, they were drastically different.

Pi Huan was the leader representing the Demon Domain this time, holding the position from the first round all the way through the third.

In the first round, the Demon Domain had voluntarily ceded half of a large well opening after witnessing Su Han’s strength, rather than being outright forced to do so.

”What’s your name?” Su Han asked abruptly, his gaze lifting.

Pi Huan was momentarily stunned before he snorted coldly, ”It seems Sect Master Su truly has eyes above the heavens. Did you not even purchase a booklet before the competition to learn about us?”

”Booklet?”

Su Han shook his head, ”Never heard of it.”

”Hmph, my name is Pi Huan.” Pi Huan snorted coldly.

Su Han didn’t appear to be pretending; it was evident he genuinely didn’t know.

In fact, before the sect competition began, Nine Heavens Tower had already compiled statistics on the participating grand powers and their members into a booklet. It detailed not only the cultivation base, age, and names of the leaders and members of each power but also other specifics.

This booklet, priced at one million low-grade spirit stones, was not expensive. Countless sects purchased it, allowing Nine Heavens Tower to make a fortune every time.

However, with this being the Phoenix Sect’s first time participating, no one had informed them about it. Naturally, Su Han was unaware.

”I’ve heard there are tens of millions of disciples in Demon Domain. For you to stand out among them all and become the leader in this sect competition truly shows your strength,” Su Han sincerely praised.

Yet Pi Huan interpreted the praise as mockery.

”Su Baliu, do not think that the current success of the Phoenix Sect means you can disregard everyone else. In the first round, my Demon Domain ceded the large well opening because we didn’t want to waste time fighting you there. If you continue being so arrogant, my Demon Domain will make you understand what it means to know your place!” Pi Huan snorted coldly.

”Arrogant? You think I’m arrogant?”

Su Han furrowed his brow and stared directly at Pi Huan. ”I’ve never considered demon beasts as mortal enemies, nor do I look down on any of you. When you speak to me, it’s best not to use such a sarcastic tone. It benefits neither you nor me.”

”Hmph, such nice words. Demon beasts and humans have been natural enemies since birth, and you claim you harbor no animosity towards us?”

Pi Huan said, ”The root of all hatred lies with you humans! You rely on your superior intelligence to covet the demon core, flesh, and every other resource from my demon beast tribe. Whenever you encounter us—even our young cubs—you strike to kill without hesitation, utterly ruthless and brutal!”

”My demon beast tribe may seem ferocious, yet in truth, you humans, cloaked in masks of deceit, are the truly violent species!”

Su Han fell silent for a moment, then said slowly, ”Humans are but one race, and cannot be generalized. Even within humanity, there’s mutual slaughter—don’t you agree?”

”That arises purely from your own greed, and it doesn’t justify humans and demon beasts being natural enemies!” Pi Huan retorted.

”Enough. If you insist on seeing it that way, I won’t bother to explain further.”

Su Han hesitated, then added, ”But I hope you understand that neither I nor my Phoenix Sect have ever underestimated demon beasts. In the absence of enmity, I would much rather form friendships with the demon beast tribe—like it.”

As his words fell, Su Han waved his hand, and immediately a massive log appeared.

When the log surfaced, Pi Huan and the others instantly became vigilant, retreating a step while Dragon Power surged, ready to strike at any moment.

Clearly, their mistrust of humans ran deep—they assumed Su Han intended to catch them off guard.

Su Han could only sigh inwardly at this reaction.

The log was none other than Sunset Wood!

And atop the Sunset Wood stood a magnificent winged demon beast—a Seven-Colored Singing Bird.

Having absorbed power for so long, the Seven-Colored Singing Bird appeared even more stunning, with its colorful aura surrounding its body. The aura shimmered in five colors, with the sixth color evidently about to emerge soon.

”Seven-Colored Singing Bird?!”

Upon seeing the Seven-Colored Singing Bird, Pi Huan and the others’ expressions changed sharply, shouting angrily, ”Su Baliu, you dare imprison one of our kind—you deserve death!”

”I have not imprisoned it. If I let it go now, it would refuse to leave. Do you believe me?” Su Han said.

”Nonsense!”

Pi Huan bellowed, ”Demon beasts would never ally themselves with humans, especially not the Seven-Colored Singing Bird tribe, which is among the most talented species in the demon beast lineage! Proud by nature—how could it submit to you?”

”Once again, it’s not submission. I’ve not imprisoned it. Our relationship is one of friendship.”

Su Han, slightly impatient, said this and then abruptly retracted the Sunset Wood.

”Chirp~ Chirp~”

As the Sunset Wood vanished, the Seven-Colored Singing Bird instantly opened its eyes. Its splendid wings flapped as it flew around Su Han, releasing sharp cries that seemed almost... coquettish.