Chapter 622: Chapter 622: The Patron of the Demon God Temple Master, Three-Star Certification

The Master of the Eighteen Ancient Clans exerted his energy to tear open the prohibition, moving the eighteen Holy Temples to the Misty Sect and suspending them in the air.

As for the Little Desolate Realm, it has now been sealed.

Those from the outside cannot enter, nor can the wild beasts within emerge.

Of course, entry is not impossible.

As long as one possesses an array talisman crafted by the Master of the Eighteen Ancient Clans, they can enter the Little Desolate Realm for training.

At this moment, in the high heavens.

Ye Feng stood suspended in the air, gazing at the eighteen colossal Holy Temples. He paused for a moment and said, “Set the Holy Temples a thousand feet from the ground, their height level with the peak of Misty Peak.”

“Yes.”

The Master of the Eighteen Ancient Clans immediately acted.

With their hands forming seals, the eighteen Holy Temples arranged themselves into a circular formation with a diameter of ten miles, slowly revolving around the summit of Misty Peak.

“Let it be like this for now!”

Ye Feng issued a few more instructions and returned to the Sect Leader’s Great Hall.

The Master of the Eighteen Ancient Clans ascended to the summit of Misty Peak.

After a tremendous transformation of the land, the summit of Misty Peak expanded to encompass several square miles, with ample open space. Each of the Clan Masters selected an area to deploy the classical buildings they carried and took up residence.

Mystique Capital.

Gong Qingqiu located the Third Prince and informed him that the Misty Sect was about to undergo a Three-Star accreditation, which immediately captured his attention.

…

Heavenly Origin Domain.

The central portion of the Shenzhou Continent is the Heavenly Origin Sea, spanning several billion miles, along with the surrounding Nine Great Holy Lands. This fertile land is collectively known as the “Heavenly Origin Domain,” the heart of the entire Shenzhou Continent.

In the northern part of the Heavenly Origin Domain.

Here lies a Holy City inhabited by countless beings.

Martial Glory Holy City!

This city is an affiliate of the Martial Glory Holy Land—one of the Nine Great Holy Lands—and, like Jiaoyang Holy Land, it is a force of Five-Star Rank.

“Hehe, finally arrived!”

A figure wearing a mask arrived at Martial Glory Holy City, radiating the aura of the Fourth Layer of the Void Break Realm.

If someone were nearby, they would be astonished.

For behind this person stood a Dharma Aspect, towering ten thousand feet, holding a colossal black God Temple in its hand.

If Ye Feng were present, he would be filled with anger.

Because this person was none other than the Demon God Temple Master, who had absconded with the Demon God Temple and had taken several actions against the Misty Sect.

Below was a lavish estate.

Upon the arrival of the Demon God Temple Master, two Divine Origin Realm Peak guards, clad in armor, immediately rose into the air from within the estate, firmly grasping their long halberds, aiming them at the Demon God Temple Master.

“Who dares approach? State your name!”

Their voices boomed, echoing like thunder.

“Calm your anger, Divine Generals. I am the Demon God Temple Master from Jiaoyang Holy City. I have come to pay my respects to Ancestor Linghui,” said the Demon God Temple Master, bowing respectfully.

He appeared exceedingly deferential.

Under normal circumstances, let alone Divine Origin Realm Peak guards, even if a Third Layer Void Break Ancestor dared to treat him with such an attitude, he would crush them with a single palm.

But this “Ancestor Linghui” was no ordinary individual.

The opponent’s cultivation had reached the Ninth Layer of Void Break Realm. Although not yet at the Peak of Void Break Realm and lacking the title of “Heavenly Emperor,” in the Void Break Realm, such strength was already considered exceptional.

The Demon God Temple Master would not dare offend even a dog belonging to the other party, let alone two guards.

“Wait!”

Upon learning the identity and intentions of the Demon God Temple Master, one of the Divine Generals immediately retrieved a message transmission jade slip to report the matter.

“Come in!”

A moment later, a voice echoed from within the estate.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

In the estate’s backyard.

The Demon God Temple Master stood respectfully before a golden-haired elder, as humble as could be.

The elder was imposing and majestic.

He did not appear youthful, yet he was brimming with vitality, with a head of luxuriant golden hair casually draped, conveying a sense of unrestrained boldness.

His ten fingernails were also golden, shining brilliantly.

“Junior, what brings you to seek this old ancestor?”

Ancestor Linghui placed down his Spirit Treasure-level teacup, his gaze impatiently fixed on the Demon God Temple Master.

“Ancestor Linghui, do you still recall ‘Seven Steps to Heaven’? The Divine Skill created by Emperor Beihe. Previously, we only possessed an incomplete version, but now, this junior has discovered the complete one… and moreover, someone can execute all seven steps in succession, unleashing its full power.”

Crack!

With a tremor in his aura, the Spirit Treasure-level teacup beside Ancestor Linghui shattered, a clear indication of his profound shock.

“Are you certain?”

Ancestor Linghui’s eyes widened with excitement as he reached out and grasped the Demon God Temple Master’s throat.

Emperor Beihe…

He was a thorn in Ancestor Linghui’s side.

In retrospect, when Emperor Beihe had emerged, he created the Divine Skill ‘Seven Steps to Heaven’, sweeping through the many Void Break Ancestors of the great Holy Cities and establishing his name as a “Great Emperor”.

And Ancestor Linghui, too, was one of the stepping stones.

Ancestor Linghui harbored deep resentment towards Emperor Beihe.

Alas, without powerful Divine Skills, he could never match Emperor Beihe, so after Emperor Beihe mysteriously vanished, he constantly sought after the Divine Skill ‘Seven Steps to Heaven’.

By chance, he encountered the Demon God Temple Master.

Unfortunately, the ‘Seven Steps to Heaven’ that the Demon God Temple Master obtained was not the complete version, capable of executing only five steps at most.

With that alone, there was no way he could defeat Emperor Beihe.

Now, hearing that someone could perform the complete version of ‘Seven Steps to Heaven’, how could Ancestor Linghui not be astounded?

“Cough, cough, cough…”

After a few violent coughs, the Demon God Temple Master patted the hand clasping his throat, prompting Ancestor Linghui to finally release his grip.

“This is absolutely true!”

The Demon God Temple Master patted his chest, “If it’s false, the Senior may deal with this junior as he pleases.”

“Hmph! As if you would dare to deceive me.”

Ancestor Linghui washed his hands, “So, what is your purpose in informing this Emperor of this news?”

“The one who has obtained ‘Seven Steps to Heaven’ is Sect Master Ye Feng from Mystique Kingdom’s Misty Sect. I bear a grudge against this man. As long as the Senior can eliminate him and pass on the subsequent cultivation technique of ‘Seven Steps to Heaven’ to me…”

“Wishful thinking!”

Ancestor Linghui snorted coldly. With a surge of his aura, he pinned the Demon God Temple Master to the ground, “No way ‘Seven Steps to Heaven’ will be passed on to you… However, if what you say is true, I’ll impart to you the sixth step.”

“Thank you, Senior!”

The Demon God Temple Master chuckled inwardly.

His eyes, filled with resentment, turned southward.

“Ye Feng, now that I’ve found Ancestor Linghui, a power nearly reaching the Heavenly Emperor level, even if you have Yuzhu backing you up, what can you do… just wait for your demise!”

He clenched his fist and laughed sinisterly.

Ancestor Linghui gave the Demon God Temple Master a glance, his expression complex, as if looking at a fool.

…

Misty Sect.

“Sect Master Ye, congratulations, congratulations!”

The Third Prince Ling Luotian, First Princess Ling Yue, the grey-robed elder, and many Appraisal Elders from the Royal Capital appeared on the summit of Misty Peak through the Teleportation Array, and immediately bowed in greeting upon seeing Ye Feng.

“Congratulations for what?”

Ye Feng showed a puzzled expression.

“With the resources of Misty Sect, passing the Three-Star Rank examination is certainly simple, so congratulations in advance.”

The Third Prince smiled.

He already knew that Whitefloat City had been promoted to a Two-Star Rank force, and with the foundation of the Misty Sect itself, there was no doubt about passing the evaluation.

He felt that his visit was basically just a formality, as there would be nothing hindering Misty Sect in ascending to the Five-Star Rank before the results were announced.

“Let’s not talk of this until the results are out. Come on, let’s begin the appraisal!” said Ye Feng.

“Very well,” replied the Third Prince with a nod.

First Princess Ling Yue, watching Ye Feng’s profile and reflecting on the recent events, silently lowered her head, remaining speechless.

“What shall I do?”

“Sect Master Ye’s strength has recovered, and with my own, I’m simply not his match!”

Ling Yue bit her red lip, sighing quietly to herself.