Demon

Meng took a look at others that went into that realm together with him and he noticed an abrupt change in Xia Qingyue's aura.

'Did she encounter a good treasure for her aura to increase so much?' Meng thought with a raised eyebrow but he didn't bother. He went to join Hengjun and his clan's side.

Ling Kun announced that Sealing Ritual will take place immediately once they return back to the Villa, at Sword Management Terrace. Those who are not interested are free to return to their respective courtyards to take a rest.

"Son, little Meng, regarding the matter with Great Elder..." Tie Zhancang whispered with a curious expression. Although he was angry at Fen Moli for targeting his son and Meng, he was completely powerless against him so he wouldn't be able to do anything to him even if he stood right in front of him. He hated this feeling of helplessness, he wanted to go back to the clan as soon as possible and start completely new and changed training sessions that would be much more effective. This time, he would place a bit more importance on Profound Strength unlike before when he was too focused on the way of Spear

Hengjun turned at Meng and when he received a nod from Meng, he snuck something into his father's hand while also immediately making him clench his hand so no one would be able to see it.

Tie Zhancang's expression immediately changed when he felt a ring-shaped object in his closed hand and immediately understood their answer.

*gulp* 'Just how strong is little Meng's master?! For him to leave something to little Meng capable of killing half-step emperor...This must be kept as an utmost secret! I will transfer all items inside this spatial ring before getting rid of it...we can't risk anyone finding it out.' Tie Zhancang gulped and thought with a dead serious look in his eyes.

Tie Zhancang asked Hengjun and Meng if they want to attend this Sealing Ritual, hoping that they wouldn't be interested as he wanted to get rid of this ring as soon as possible, conveniently also while others would be too busy with watching the Sealing Ritual.

When he received their desire to just go back and rest for a bit, he immediately sighed in relief before a big smile appeared on his face, patting both of them on their backs and congratulating them. The rest of their Seniors also congratulated them and everyone became restless as they wanted to return back to their clan as soon as possible and arrange a big banquet. With what has happened these days, their status in New Moon City would have definitely increased above those branches of major sects.

...Forget about branches...even some of the elders from Xiao sect approached them on their way back to Villa to congratulate them as a new clan that made the name for themselves. They also threw a few compliments at Hengjun, more precisely about his wind techniques. Tie Zhancang obviously received everyone with a polite smile despite knowing that they wouldn't even cast an eye at them if not for this tournament, Meng and Hengjun. This only made him more determined to reform the entire clan grounds. With the items inside the spatial ring and their savings, he would first expand the clan grounds which won't even be so expensive as their fame probably already spread all across the country so small city like New Moon City will try their best to keep them there.

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The evening has yet to arrive but there is rumor already spreading throughout the Villa that one of the disciples was pulled into the formation by the "demon" and got killed before Ling Kun sealed the demon once again. Meng frowned when he heard that it was Yun Che who sacrificed himself for Xia Yuanba. Meng himself felt that karma and fate were playing into Yun Che's cards but he wasn't that surprised by this as he thought that Yun Che is similar to him...reincarnated person or transmigrated soul. But to think that he would suddenly die when one would expect it the least...?

Meng couldn't believe the rumors so he went to Sword Management Terrace that was much larger than Sword Discourse Arena.

"Hm?" Meng released a low surprised sound when he noticed 2 people near the Sword Management Terrace.

"?! Su Meng...What are you doing here? Are you here because you heard of what has happened?" Chu Yueli asked while Chu Yuechan who stood next to her just looked at Meng and lightly nodded her head as a greeting.

"Senior fairies, I indeed came here to take a look at the site where that unfortunate incident happened. My relationship with Yun Che could be said to be one of the acquaintances. May I know what senior fairies are doing here?" Meng explained before he asked as they were waiting in front of Sword Management Terrace.

"We are waiting for Qingyue to come back after sending her husband-in-name off." Chu Yueli replied shortly while looking towards the enormous pitch-black sword at the center of Sword Management Terrace that was halfway into the ground. The sword itself was almost as tall as a regular mountain.

"I see, in that case...please excuse me. Also, Fairy Chu Yueli, when will you have time to discuss the matter regarding your "favor"? I would like to start training as soon as possible." Meng passed them before stopping and turning his head at Chu Yueli with a questioning gaze.

"We will report back to our palace, after that, my younger sister will come and find you in New Moon City." Chu Yuechan replied instead which caused her younger sister to look at her with a slightly surprised expression but Meng had no idea that it was because they still had to somehow deal with their palace's mistress yet Chu Yuechan replied so confidently.

Meng nodded his head and went towards the pitch-black sword. The entire place was filled with sharp sword energy and soon enough, Meng saw Xia Qingyue's figure in front of the sword.

Meng completely ignored her and approached the sword before touching it with both hands and closing his eyes in the process.

Xia Qingyue on the other hand glanced at him with a slight confusion visible in her eyes.

He immediately used his Spiritual Sense and seeped his senses below the sword but he suddenly felt as if something was blocking him out...some kind of barrier.

'Heh' Meng inwardly released a cold smile in front of a sudden challenge.

He instantly activated his Void Imperfection Physique to the maximum and a very faint and ethereal white glow appeared around his body which slightly shocked Qingyue who was observing him the entire time. This time, he tried using both his physique and spiritual sense together to seep his senses below the sword and penetrate the barrier. The barrier was still slightly rejecting his sense from coming in but after a few more tries, he got inside and instantly saw the so-called "demon" sitting in the middle of the barrier, his own movement restricted by chains.

The old man's disheveled appearance adding to the fact that he must have been sealed here for a long time made him truly appear savage and demon-like.

'Ah, there he is...he is still alive after all. But looks like our demon is not aware or maybe he just wants company down there?' Meng thought and let go of the sword, taking a few steps back while staring down below the sword, making it look like he is capable of seeing what was happening behind the formation which made Xia Qingyue's eyes widen in shock.

Yun Che's condition was really bad and he was literally on the brink of death but Meng felt that he was very slowly recovering.

'Hm? Interesting...' Meng couldn't help but release a faint smile when he saw the so-called demon look up towards the position where he was standing as if he was capable of sensing him despite the formation and pitch-black sword seal.

'Hello there' Meng greeted the demon through the sound transmission with an amused smile and he immediately saw how his expression changed from cold one to literally stunned one.

'Who are you?!! How are you capable of using sound transmission without being inside the formation?!!' The demon replied back, although he couldn't use it on anyone outside of the formation, Meng was an exception due to his senses being already inside the formation.

'Why so angry? I am not someone from Mighty Heavenly Sword Region...I understand the resentment you must feel for just being sealed here, I have no idea what happened before that so I am not going to try to calm your wrath as it's impossible but at least try to subdue it for a little while. As for who I am...I don't believe my name is important here, after all, I can always give you a fake one...What I can tell you is that we don't know each other and have no grievances with each other.'

'HAHAHA, no grievances?! Still, it's interesting that you are capable of contacting me through this damned Heaven's Might Soul Suppressing Formation...speak! Just be aware that I have no intention to share any secrets, no matter who you are, haha!' Just from his voice, Meng could tell that this person grew a bit crazy after being sealed there for who-knows how exactly long.

'I don't want any secrets...What I want to hear is...your, "demon's" side of the story. Why are you being sealed here? Where did you come from? What is your story and how did you become enemies with Mighty Heavenly Sword Region?' Meng asked in a calm tone and saw that his words temporarily stunned the old man before he released a wide amused smile. Such things were already explained by Ling Kun and everyone knew it but...that was only Mighty Heavenly Sword Region's side of the story.

'HAHAHA! You are truly interesting! You are actually going through all that trouble to contact me just because you want to know this granddaddy's side of the story?!' Although the old man was once again laughing like a mad man, Meng detected that the hostility in the old man's voice slightly subdued.