Hearing Xiong Tu insist so firmly on his identity, Fang Yun grew suspicious. Xiong Tu had shown no doubt outside the front hall earlier, yet after meeting him here, he had suddenly exposed his identity. Something must have happened in between-most likely, someone had informed on him.
Fang Yun swept his gaze over Lian Pingchao and the other three.
Lian Pingchao had been asking Fang Yun for help, but after hearing Xiong Tu's words, he began to waver.
Qiu Meng, however, stared blankly at the six Grand Academicians behind Fang Yun and exclaimed, "Why have the six of you become so young...?"
Yun Zhaochен said, "Never mind what happened to us. Let's deal with Xiong Tu first! These bear demons harbor wolves' ambitions and have always wanted to enslave us. We must never take Xiong Tu's words as truth. Besides, Bloodmang Ancient Land could never recognize Xiong Tu as its master. Just as Yun Fang said, he is merely a demon barbarian, unworthy of ruling this land!"
Sun Zhanfan said, "Zhaochен is right. Anyone who believes even a bear demon's words is stupid beyond all cure. Whatever happens, I will protect Yun Fang to the death! I had been old and frail for many days, my edge worn away. Now that I have regained my prime, I shall test my brush on Xiong Tu and see whether its edge can slay a Demon King!"
Xiong Tu laughed loudly. "You must have found treasures in this flower bed and become a little younger after eating them. But so what? Twenty-nine against eleven-victory is firmly in our grasp! Besides, ordinary Grand Academicians like you are no match for Sacred Race Bear Demon Kings! Since the six of you have eaten divine treasures and become young again, you should cherish it. What a