Sacred Demon Gate (Part 2)

Chapter 8: Nine Sacred Demon Gate (Part 2)

The dueling ground was permeated with a mysterious and powerful aura. The entire vast arena was paved with black stones, each one flowing with Great Sage Inscriptions. The power emanating from these stones filled the dueling ground, enveloping it to prevent destruction during battles.

"A Great Sage-level dueling ground!" Nan Huairen, though not his first time here, was once again awestruck by the spacious and solemn atmosphere.

The disciple surnamed Zhang couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. "This dueling ground was personally crafted by our sect ancestor. It can withstand the power of a Great Sage's battle!"

A Great Sage-level dueling ground truly showcased the profound heritage of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate. For many sects, this was a matter of great pride.

"My Washing Yan Ancient Sect once had a dueling ground from the Mythological Era—" Nan Huairen began, but his voice trailed off, and he stopped speaking, unwilling to continue.

Indeed, the Washing Yan Ancient Sect possessed a dueling ground that surpassed this Great Sage-level one of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate. Legend had it that Immortal Emperor Mingren had moved it directly from the depths of the distant starry sky. It was said that this dueling ground could even withstand the suppression of an invincible being like an Immortal Emperor!

Unfortunately, for reasons unknown, this dueling ground was sealed off later, and no one from the Washing Yan Ancient Sect had been able to open it since.

"Four Symbols Stone Men." Li Qiye, standing beside them, hadn't heard their conversation. His gaze fell upon the colossal stone carvings at the four corners of the dueling ground.

At each corner stood an incredibly tall stone carving, each one a hundred zhang high, like giants. The four stone carvings had distinct appearances, yet each was incredibly lifelike, as if crafted by a master hand with natural, flawless carving techniques!

This was precisely what Li Qiye wanted to see. He hadn't visited the Nine Sacred Demon Gate since the Nine Sacred Great Sage passed away, and he had no inclination to return. He never expected that after countless years, these four stone figures would still be here!

While Nan Huairen chatted with his friend, Li Qiye went unnoticed for a moment. However, soon, the disciple surnamed Zhang frowned and said, "What is that idiot doing!"

Nan Huairen looked over and saw Li Qiye attempting to climb one of the giant stone carvings in the eastern corner. However, Li Qiye's strength was limited, and the carving was a hundred zhang tall. Li Qiye tried several times to climb it but failed.

By this time, quite a few disciples had gathered outside the dueling ground. Seeing Li Qiye touching and feeling the giant stone carving like a bumpkin, even muttering to himself as if he had never seen such a massive sculpture in his life, many of the surrounding disciples burst into laughter.

This scene made Nan Huairen feel awkward. Although these four stone carvings were not sacred artifacts of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, Li Qiye was acting like a country bumpkin, touching and prodding everywhere, even trying to climb the sculpture. Nan Huairen didn't know whether to stop him or not.

Just as Nan Huairen was feeling embarrassed, Li Qiye beckoned him over. Under the gaze of many eyes, Nan Huairen hesitated, unsure whether to go or stay. With no other choice, he walked towards Li Qiye.

"This stone carving is a bit high, give me a boost," Li Qiye said to Nan Huairen, completely unfazed by the crowd.

"Uh—" Nan Huairen was speechless. He truly wondered if Li Qiye was thick-skinned or an idiot. With so many disciples of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate watching, he was still acting like a bumpkin, wanting to climb this giant stone carving. Wasn't this embarrassing the Washing Yan Ancient Sect?

"Are you going to give me a boost, or are we going to continue putting on a show for everyone?" Li Qiye seemed indifferent, appearing calm and composed, as if he were the one watching the spectacle.

Under so many watchful eyes, what else could Nan Huairen do? He could only brace himself, grab Li Qiye, and with one swift motion, ascend the giant stone carving.

Li Qiye, however, sat comfortably on the shoulder of the giant stone carving, gazing out at the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, taking in the vast landscape.

Nan Huairen didn't have Li Qiye's thick skin. He jumped down and stood aside. At this point, he wanted to leave, but he couldn't abandon Li Qiye alone. If Li Qiye were left stranded up there, it would be even more embarrassing for the Washing Yan Ancient Sect.

As for Nan Huairen's friend surnamed Zhang, he was even less willing to stay and be humiliated. Without a word, he turned and left.

"Hmph, people from the Washing Yan Ancient Sect are just rude and uncivilized bumpkins!" some disciples of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate scoffed, seeing Li Qiye sitting on the stone carving.

A disciple of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate snorted, "Pah, does he really think he's someone important, sitting up there? Why doesn't he take a piss and look at himself in the reflection!"

Many disciples of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate were deeply displeased with Li Qiye's outrageous behavior! Li Qiye, however, paid no mind. Sitting on the shoulder of the stone figure, he casually swung his legs and chattered incessantly, as if conversing with the stone figure.

To others, Li Qiye's actions made him seem like an idiot! A fool who didn't know the meaning of death!

This scene made Nan Huairen, standing nearby, extremely awkward. He wished he could leave immediately, but he couldn't leave Li Qiye alone up there.

Li Qiye, sitting on top, showed no sign of embarrassment. He leisurely relaxed, chatting with the stone figure as if they were old friends.

Time seemed to drag on endlessly, making Nan Huairen feel like he was sitting on pins and needles. After a long while, Li Qiye finally seemed to grow tired of sitting and beckoned to Nan Huairen.

Relieved, Nan Huairen immediately leaped up and brought Li Qiye down. Once they were on the ground, Nan Huairen quickly said, "Senior Brother, it's getting late. Let's head back." He didn't want to continue wandering around with Li Qiye, fearing he might do something even more outrageous.

Li Qiye merely smiled at Nan Huairen's attitude and nodded gently.

"Pah—" Seeing Li Qiye still so nonchalant, some disciples of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate couldn't help themselves and sneered at him. "The Washing Yan Ancient Sect is just a lowly, insignificant sect. A toad wants to eat swan meat. Pah, just a brainless idiot who wants to marry our Senior Sister!"

Challenged on the spot, Li Qiye slowly turned his head and looked at the disciple, saying unhurriedly, "Marry your Senior Sister? That's putting yourselves on too high a pedestal. Even if a celestial maiden wanted to marry me, I'd have to consider it! Let alone your Senior Sister!"

"Insolent fool—" Li Qiye's words immediately ignited the wrath of the crowd. Many male disciples of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate were admirers of Li Shuangyan, so countless eyes glared at Li Qiye.

"Harmony is paramount, harmony is paramount." The scene terrified Nan Huairen, making his spine chill. He immediately grabbed Li Qiye and turned to leave, not wanting Li Qiye to stay any longer!

"Coward, if you have the guts, don't run!" The disciples of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate were indignant and shouted angrily. If Li Qiye and Nan Huairen hadn't been guests, they would have immediately pursued them and beaten Li Qiye into a cripple!

Nan Huairen dragged Li Qiye back to the small courtyard, fleeing back in one breath. Nan Huairen breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a sense of lingering fear. At this moment, he couldn't help but wonder if Li Qiye was excessively arrogant and an ignorant fool.

"Senior Brother, the Nine Sacred Demon Gate is not a place we can afford to offend. Taking a step back opens up a wider view; enduring it will pass." Nan Huairen couldn't help but advise Li Qiye. This wasn't just for Li Qiye's sake; he didn't want to lose his life at the Nine Sacred Demon Gate.

"What's there to endure?" Li Qiye smiled calmly and said, "When the soldiers come, block them; when the water rises, dam it!"

Nan Huairen was speechless. Getting involved with such a master was simply asking for trouble. At this moment, he couldn't help but regret taking on this task.

Regarding the matter of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect and the Nine Sacred Demon Gate forming an alliance through marriage, many young disciples of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate were extremely dissatisfied. Li Shuangyan was the celestial pride of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, high and mighty, admired by countless young male disciples. Now, Li Shuangyan was potentially to be betrothed to the Chief Disciple of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, which naturally infuriated countless young male disciples.

In the eyes of the younger generation of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, the Washing Yan Ancient Sect was already a declining, insignificant sect, utterly unqualified to form a marriage alliance with their Nine Sacred Demon Gate. Moreover, the Chief Disciple of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect was merely a mortal physique, a good-for-nothing!

The marriage alliance was an insult to the dream lovers of many young disciples. Countless young male disciples wished they could crush Li Qiye to death.

Du Yuanguang was one of the disciples who found Li Qiye extremely displeasing. Du Yuanguang was an outer disciple of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate. His talent was quite exceptional, hailed as a young genius of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate. In just five years since his entry, he had already reached the peak of the Palace Opening Realm. If he passed this year's assessment, he would become a key disciple nurtured by the Nine Sacred Demon Gate!

Du Yuanguang was undoubtedly one of the disciples within the Nine Sacred Demon Gate who harbored the deepest admiration for the sect's divine maiden, Li Shuangyan. This was because when the Nine Sacred Demon Gate was selecting disciples, Li Shuangyan herself presided over the selection when Du Yuanguang joined.

Upon his first meeting with Li Shuangyan, Du Yuanguang was captivated by her beauty. He believed that Li Shuangyan had shown him special favor by selecting him into the Nine Sacred Demon Gate.

Du Yuanguang, with his considerable talent, was very confident. He hoped that one day he could cultivate alongside Li Shuangyan and become her Dao companion.

Now, this inexplicable marriage alliance with the Washing Yan Ancient Sect filled Du Yuanguang with hatred for Li Qiye, whom he had never met. Especially Li Qiye's dismissive words about Li Shuangyan in the dueling ground today, which sent Du Yuanguang's anger soaring.

"Insolent little beast, a mere mortal waste dares to speak so boastfully, so arrogant and ignorant! If he's not taught a lesson, he won't know how high the heavens are or how thick the earth is!" Therefore, upon hearing these words, Du Yuanguang's eyes turned cold, filled with murderous intent!

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