Chapter 153: Peerless Arrives

“What? That Young Master Chen actually told the Patriarch and the Young Master to get lost?”

“Patriarch, what exactly happened?”

Another wave of uproar erupted across the field. Every powerful member of the Ancient Clan was utterly stunned.

Their Ancient Clan was the greatest clan in the Sacred Domain, yet Young Master Chen had shown such utter disregard for their Patriarch.

To disregard their Patriarch was tantamount to disregarding the entire Ancient Clan.

Ancient Emperor drew another deep breath and said in a low voice, “Earlier, I wanted to recruit Young Master Chen into our Ancient Clan. So Bai’er and I brought with us all the precious treasures and rare heavenly materials accumulated throughout our clan’s history, and went to meet him…”

“Heavens! You brought everything our Ancient Clan had accumulated?”

“That’s far too reckless!”

The powerful members of the Ancient Clan were all shocked, scarcely able to believe their ears.

Ancient Emperor raised both hands and pressed them downward, signaling for everyone to fall silent.

“I understand why you all think my actions were too reckless,” Ancient Emperor said solemnly. “But if Young Master Chen could one day lead our entire Ancient Clan through the Way of Heaven and into that incomparably advanced immortal-divine world, then I believe it would be worth sacrificing every last bit of our clan’s wealth.”

“Lead our entire Ancient Clan into that advanced immortal-divine world?”

Every powerful member of the Ancient Clan was petrified, their hearts trembling violently.

Then, fervent excitement appeared on all their faces.

If that were truly possible, it would be a dream beyond measure.

“Unfortunately, Young Master Chen rejected us on the spot.”

Ancient Emperor gritted his teeth, his chest heaving violently. “He even told Bai’er and me to get lost, without showing us the slightest respect!

“So now, our only option is to annihilate the entire Demon Clan, then seize Young Master Chen and force him to lead our entire Ancient Clan through the Way of Heaven and into that advanced immortal-divine world.”

“But Patriarch, there’s still something I don’t understand. Why must we destroy the Demon Clan?” Ancient Wood demanded loudly. “Why not simply seize Young Master Chen?”

“Ancient Wood, you’re too naive.” Ancient Emperor shook his head. “Young Master Chen is currently with the Demon Clan, and everyone there worships him as though he were a god. If we seized him under these circumstances, the Demon Clan would never agree to it.

“Besides, if my guess is correct, the entire Demon Clan is now counting on Young Master Chen to lead them into that immortal-divine world. How could they possibly allow us to take him?

“So our only option is to annihilate the Demon Clan!”

He suddenly swept out a hand and shouted, “Set out! Attack the Demon Clan!”

As his voice fell, a violent aura suddenly surged from his body. He rose into the air and shot toward the Demon Clan like a streak of lightning.

Whoosh!

Nearly a hundred thousand experts of the Ancient Clan soared into the sky, following Ancient Emperor as they charged toward the Demon Clan.

The entire Ancient Clan had mobilized. Their mighty force swept across the heavens like a vast imperial host, a sight so overwhelming that it left onlookers breathless.

“Heavens! The Ancient Clan has mobilized its entire strength. This is the first time in history anyone has seen such a spectacle.”

“With forces like these, the Ancient Clan intends to wipe out the entire Demon Clan.”

“…”

The whole Sacred Domain was thrown into an uproar. Countless people were left staring in disbelief.

Of course, everyone in the Sacred Domain had witnessed what happened during the ultimate trial.

It had been entirely foreseeable that the Ancient Clan would mobilize its full strength to attack the Demon Clan.

And the spark that had ignited this war was none other than Young Master Chen.

…

The Demon Clan.

At that moment, every powerful member of the Demon Clan had gathered on the vast martial grounds.

When Chen Changsheng had directly told Ancient Emperor and his son to get lost, the Demon Clan had already realized that a war with the Ancient Clan was unavoidable.

Thus, Demon Ancestor Di Shitian had made arrangements long ago. All ordinary people had been evacuated from the Demon Clan and hidden in a safe place, while the clan’s experts had gathered here to await the enemy in battle formation.

In addition, Chen Changsheng and his daughter, Donggong Qianxue and the others, as well as Donggong Fu, the Sacred Queen, and the other experts from the Spring and Autumn Sacred Kingdom, had also arrived on the martial grounds.

Three figures appeared in the sky and flew toward them. It was none other than Tantai Wushuang and her two attendants, Nongyu and Xianlan.

Tantai Wushuang was still seated atop that enormous white beast, while Nongyu and Xianlan rode on either side of her.

The white beast advanced through the air, traversing vast distances in mere steps. Its speed was astonishing. In the blink of an eye, it had arrived above the Demon Clan’s martial grounds and descended.

“Fairy Tantai, what brings you here?” Di Shitian hurried forward to greet her.

Tantai Wushuang glanced at Chen Changsheng and his daughter in the distance before saying, “I have always loathed the Ancient Clan. Now that they have mobilized their entire force to attack your Demon Clan, I naturally had to offer my full assistance.”

Ancient Young Master Bai had long coveted Tantai Wushuang’s beauty, while Ancient Emperor had often schemed against her in secret, making her life extremely difficult. Her hatred for father and son needed no explanation.

Now that the Ancient Clan had attacked the Demon Clan, and Chen Changsheng was an honored guest of the Demon Clan, it was only natural that she would come to lend her aid.

“Excellent. Thank you, Fairy Tantai, for your assistance!” Di Shitian said sincerely, delighted.

“Demon Ancestor, there is no need for thanks.” Tantai Wushuang shook her head, then continued, “Ancient Emperor will soon lead the experts of the Ancient Clan here. I also have a suggestion. I wonder whether you would be willing to hear it?”

Di Shitian nodded hurriedly. “Please, Fairy Tantai.”

“The Ancient Clan is the greatest clan in the Sacred Domain. Its strength is beyond question. It likely possesses no fewer than ten Great Evolution Venerables.”

Tantai Wushuang fell into thought before saying, “Although the Demon Clan is an ancient clan that has endured for countless ages, if you clash with the Ancient Clan head-on, I fear you will have virtually no chance of victory.”

Di Shitian’s heart sank slightly. Her words had struck directly at his greatest concern.

The expressions of every demon expert on the martial grounds likewise grew grave.

It was true. The Demon Clan’s strength was clearly insufficient to contend with the Ancient Clan.

But now that the Ancient Clan was coming for them, they had no choice but to face the enemy despite the odds.

Tantai Wushuang let out a soft breath and continued, “Therefore, my suggestion is to first bring out all the Demon Clan’s Great Evolution Venerables and experts of the Perfect Dao realm. Once the Ancient Clan arrives, these forces should immediately launch a fierce assault and throw their ranks into complete disarray.

“Then, everyone else can escort Chen Changsheng and his daughter away as quickly as possible. Ideally, they should leave the Sacred Domain altogether.”

Hearing Tantai Wushuang’s proposal, Chen Changsheng and his daughter, Donggong Qianxue, and the others were all stunned.

Her strategy could not have been clearer. She intended to sacrifice the Demon Clan’s Great Evolution Venerables and peak Dao experts in exchange for a chance for Chen Changsheng and his daughter, along with the other members of the Demon Clan, to survive.

“Fairy Tantai, you must not know that I have a super bodyguard,” Chen Changsheng thought with a faint smile as he stroked his chin. Even so, he felt a trace of emotion at the fact that Tantai Wushuang had offered such a suggestion.

“You mean to use the Great Evolution Venerables and Perfect Dao experts of our Demon Clan as cannon fodder, in exchange for a chance for Chen Changsheng and his daughter, as well as the others, to survive?”

Di Shitian’s brows drew together. Then he nodded, a faint sorrow already appearing on his face.