Gathering

"These..." The elders below all lowered their heads. When the Heavenly Demon Three Phoenixes had left the clan earlier, practically everyone who knew their whereabouts had followed them out.

Who would have thought that not a single one of them would return? The elders were utterly helpless, but now was not the time to dwell on such matters.

Elder Teng Huang swept his sinister gaze over everyone and said, "Investigate immediately. Our Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan must not suffer such humiliation. Anyone who dares oppose our Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan must die!"

"Yes!" the elders below answered in unison.

Meanwhile, in another region of the Central Plains, within Fenyang Valley.

Inside the main hall, Tang Zhen looked at the elders and said, "Everyone, speak your thoughts on that Ancient Relic in the Beast Region."

An elder with crimson hair looked at Tang Zhen and said, "Valley Master, this matter is definitely not baseless rumor. If things are truly as the rumors claim, perhaps we should go take a look as well."

This elder supported visiting the Ancient Relic in the Beast Region, but there were naturally others who opposed it.

Another elder said heavily, "Valley Master, I think we should not wade into these muddy waters. If there truly are Ninth-grade Pills and Heavenly Grade Dou Skills, then the factions entering the Ancient Relic will certainly be extremely powerful!"

"Furthermore, those independent cultivators who usually keep a low profile will surely join in as well. I fear that if we go, we may not be able to return unscathed!"

The moment this elder finished speaking, a rather mocking voice rang out. "The Ancient Relic contains treasures, so naturally there will be risks. If we cower at the sight of danger, wouldn't Fenyang Valley become a bunch of turtles hiding in