Severing Sky Cliff, atop a withered parasol tree.
Long Lie sneered. "Hmph. When it comes to ordinary nobodies, this one can't even be bothered to lift a hand against them! Fire Crow, I ordered you to investigate the Sword Dao Institute's strongest disciples this time. Have you found anything?"
Long Lie stared intently at the Sword Dao Institute disciples beyond Severing Sky Cliff, the disdainful smile still curling at his lips.
This Fire Crow was the strongest demon beast on New Green Mountain—the Three-Headed Fire Crow mentioned by Black Hide Boar.
The Three-Headed Fire Crow gave a strange laugh. "Your Highness, I've already found out a few things."
"Based on the Human Core Realm fifth-stage demon beasts they hunted, I can basically determine their strength!"
"There are five strongest among them!"
"First place goes to a disciple named Long Qingfeng. After entering New Green Mountain, he relied on some unfathomably profound method to find six Human Core Realm fifth-stage demon beasts in just half a day, and slew every one of them with a single sword strike!"
"He killed those Human Core Realm fifth-stage demon beasts with exceptional ease. It seems he was still holding back. In my estimation, if he displayed his full strength, he should be able to fight a Human Core Realm sixth-stage expert!"
"Your Highness, that's the man!"
As the Three-Headed Fire Crow spoke, one wing pointed toward a man in blue robes beyond Severing Sky Cliff.
Long Lie's gaze also settled on Long Qingfeng.
Beyond Severing Sky Cliff, Long Qingfeng had originally been resting with his eyes closed. Suddenly, he sensed a gaze locking onto him. His eyes snapped open, and he looked straight into Severing Sky Cliff.
However, no matter how Long Qingfeng searched, he could not find any trace of that gaze.
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