At those words.
The cultivators nearby, who had originally been watching for entertainment, all shrank back.
A Great Demon Emperor in the later Tower-Climbing Realm...
Even if they all attacked together, they probably would not stand a chance...
"What sins did the Lu Clan commit to bring this scourge down on them?"
In the crowd, a middle-aged cultivator in a brocade robe sneered, his hands tucked into his sleeves and his face full of gloating. "What else? The Lu Clan thought that joining Azure City Mountain put them above the heavens themselves. A few days ago, they brought a treasure back from a Chessmaster Realm expert's cave abode. Instead of keeping it under wraps, they made a great fanfare of spreading the news, planning to show it off at this Treasure Gathering Fair... Serves them right, doesn't it?"
Though no one nearby voiced agreement, the looks in most of their eyes were remarkably alike.
Over the years, the Lu Clan had thrown their weight around on the shores of the Great Marsh, relying on Azure City Mountain's backing, and had long since offended plenty of people.
Now that they were being humbled.
Even though their attacker was a demon... the onlookers actually felt a measure of delight.
Yet.
That delight did not last long.
A dazzling golden light suddenly appeared in the distance, tearing through the dim curtain of night.
Rolling black mist shrouded the sky, with vicious scarlet light churning within it.
Black robes stirred gently as a slender figure stood impassively in the air, looking down at the figure at the heart of the flames.
Everyone froze.
This was...
Who had such a death wish?
Only one man stood in the shadows, staring fixedly at the airborne figure.
He wore a bamboo hat and had a withered, gaunt