Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 831: Chapter 830 How Many Years Have You Spent?

”I’m asking you a question.”

Seeing Du Yuehui and the others remain silent, the Dragon Martial Intent once again demanded an answer, its tone carrying an air of relentless intimidation.

”Hmph, caught you scheming again!” Nangong Yu spoke with satisfaction.

The Ye Family, the Xuanyuan Clan, and other forces allied with the Phoenix Sect all let out cold smiles at this moment, their hearts celebrating with unrestrained joy.

Initially, they thought the situation was hopeless, but unexpectedly, the Phoenix Sect revealed such prowess, delivering a decisive reversal and silencing Du Yuehui and his group completely.

”If you think it’s not enough, I can show you another scene.”

The Dragon Martial Intent spoke again. The previous visual disappeared but was swiftly replaced with another—a scene featuring Su Han and others on the Ancient Battlefield.

In this scene, Su Han’s group was confronting members of the Chang’an Mountain Gate.

At that moment, the people of Chang’an Mountain Gate had already fully exposed their betrayal, blatantly using the Power of the Demon to fight against Su Han and the others, only to be ultimately defeated and killed.

Upon witnessing this image, the faces of the Chang’an Mountain Gate turned ashen!

They had believed that their betrayal went unnoticed, but to their horror, everything had been seen by the Dragon Martial Intent and was completely exposed today!

Countless gazes from all directions fixated on the Chang’an Mountain Gate, a storm of murderous intent erupting in that instant.

”Du Yuehui, Yuani Ling... you despicable bastards!!!”

Within the Chang’an Mountain Gate, an elder realized there was no way to conceal matters any longer and immediately roared ferociously, ”You people have nothing better to do than stir up trouble! Dare to ruin the plans of my Demon Army—just wait! When my Demon Army arrives, the first ones to die will be you lot!”

”Seize them!” Yuani Ling shouted without hesitation.

Not because he genuinely detested the traitors, but because he wanted to use this opportunity to curry favor with the Dragon Martial Intent.

He was not alone. Other forces had the same intention, with all of them rushing to capture the members of the Chang’an Mountain Gate.

”No need to bother with them now.”

The Dragon Martial Intent waved its claw, instantly sending down a transparent light shield. Though it appeared thin, it enveloped all members of the Chang’an Mountain Gate, without exception—even the Dragon Emperor Realm elder who had been roaring moments before.

”I’ve captured them. What to do with them can be decided later. Our current discussion is about whether or not the Phoenix Sect is qualified to receive the Supreme Pass.”

Interrupted by the Dragon Martial Intent, the various factions halted their actions, and Yuani Ling’s attempt at making a favorable impression was similarly thwarted.

”First, the Phoenix Sect has killed countless Extraterritorial Demons. Second, the Phoenix Sect uncovered traitors. Do these two contributions suffice?”

The voice of the Dragon Martial Intent remained even, yet as its words fell upon the crowd, its tone seemed to grow progressively colder with each passing syllable.

”And as for you—Immortal Dao Court, Jade Void Palace, Sword Immortal Tomb, Giant’s Island, Sect of the Battle God... all of the super sects—you’ve been claiming to shelter the people of the Dragon Martial Continent, yet during its catastrophe, you shut your gates, ignoring the dire suffering unfolding outside, leaving the Dragon Martial people to wail in grief.”

”Now, tell me, between you and the Phoenix Sect, who is more deserving of this Supreme Pass?”

Every word of the Dragon Martial Intent was sharp and piercing.

In that moment, not just Yuani Ling and Du Yuehui—Nangong Chenfeng, as well as forces beyond the Phoenix Sect—were all rendered speechless.

”Answer me now: based on their contributions, are they qualified to receive the Supreme Pass?” The Dragon Martial Intent demanded.

Du Yuehui felt his blood churn in rage. His face darkened as he fell silent for a while before finally uttering one word: ”Yes.”

”What about you?”

The Dragon Martial Intent’s gaze turned to Yuani Ling and swept over all factions opposing the Phoenix Sect’s acquisition of the Supreme Pass.

”Yes,” Yuani Ling replied.

”Yes,” Moo Qinghai echoed.

”Yes.”

”Yes...”

”Yes!!!”

Han Yunlai, Liushui Qingya... Everyone begrudgingly gave in at this moment.

Even if bitterness simmered within, the irrefutable evidence presented by the Dragon Martial Intent left them no grounds to refute without risking calamity.

That would be a guaranteed path to death!

”Hahaha, Sect Master, this is the ultimate reversal!”

Liuyun laughed heartily, though given the multitude of onlookers, his laughter was transmitted via voice communication rather than aloud.

Su Han rubbed his nose and remarked, ”Have we done so many good deeds? Why was I unaware...”

”Dragon Martial Intent, I apologize for my earlier impulsive remarks. I retract my previous statement.”

Suddenly, a spokesperson from one of the factions spoke. Without standing, they declared, ”I believe the Phoenix Sect is indeed qualified to receive this Supreme Pass. Their power astonishes us, their courage warrants our admiration, their achievements put us to shame. Before today, we may have forgotten that we are people of the Dragon Martial Continent, and that Extraterritorial Demons are the real invaders.”

Following this declaration, many factions that had previously sided with the Five Great Super Sects began voicing their support for the Phoenix Sect.

Su Han, however, remained indifferent.

In his eyes, those who had supported the Phoenix Sect from the start were the ones who truly mattered; these newfound supporters were merely adding decorative flourishes, if even that.

The difference between genuine assistance in times of need and opportunistic alignment in times of success was clear and undeniable.

Those who provided aid during adversity would be remembered without question.

Even if these people aided the Phoenix Sect now, Su Han saw no reason to be grateful toward them.

”Since you’ve admitted it, let’s set aside contributions for now and move on to potential.”

It was evident that the Dragon Martial Intent was determined to support the Phoenix Sect, as its gaze now locked onto Du Yuehui. ”Regarding potential, that matter becomes much simpler. How long has it taken your Immortal Dao Court to ascend from its founding to becoming a First-Class Sect?”

”Two... three thousand years.” Du Yuehui’s pulse quickened, sensing what the Dragon Martial Intent was about to say.

”Giant’s Island?” The Dragon Martial Intent turned to Liushui Qingya.

”Two thousand two hundred years.” Liushui Qingya gritted her teeth in reply.

”The Jade Void Palace doesn’t even require discussion. You’re outsiders. In truth, if we’re being rigorous, you’re not even considered people of the Dragon Martial Continent. If I were serious, you wouldn’t even qualify to enter the Holy Domain of the Demon Immortal.” The Dragon Martial Intent remarked.

Yuani Ling’s expression twisted sharply but dared not argue.

”The Phoenix Sect, meanwhile, took only ten years to ascend to a First-Class Sect.”

The Dragon Martial Intent stated calmly, ”While Immortal Dao Court took two thousand years, and Giant’s Island took two thousand two hundred years—if memory serves, the Sect of the Battle God and Sword Immortal Tomb needed at least two thousand years to make the same leap. Am I wrong?”

”No, you are correct.” Han Yunlai and Moo Qinghai answered in unison.

”The Phoenix Sect achieved this in seven years.”

The Dragon Martial Intent concluded, ”The meaning of my words should be clear to everyone by now, correct?”