Outside the Sealing Array.
The group of powerful figures from the Xianjing Continent who came to witness the ceremony had already accepted the horrifying fact that someone had devoured and refined energy. Although this matter was extremely outrageous and unrealistic, if it was the work of Venerable Cao Ming, the Cosmic Birth Venerable, then it was not entirely incomprehensible.
The Fire God Valley's expression gradually softened.
Even if Gu Le doesn't win, he won't be too embarrassed.
Having Jade Mountain Refinement for so many years, the Prefect of the Xianjing Continent should have some understanding of it. However, whether this included a warning or a reprimand, no one knows for sure.
To be honest, for forces like theirs that don't have a respected figure in charge, the so-called warning isn't really necessary.
If one had to choose, the only sect present that deserves extra attention is the Xuanming Sword Sect, which is presided over by a Venerable One.
Moreover, the Sword Sect is currently enjoying great influence, so if anyone needs to be warned, it should be them, not our Fire God Valley.
As expected.
The Law Enforcement Elder of the Xuanming Sword Sect was already getting restless. He raised an eyelid slightly and spoke calmly to the middle-aged man in the blue robe:
"I never expected that the Nine Luminaries Division would have such a trump card hidden within its ranks. No wonder they invited us to witness this ceremony. I just wonder what your relationship is with this prodigy who has devoured and refined energy?"
Although the specific situation cannot be perceived through the Array Formation, discerning the aura is not too difficult for a high-level domain lord of the seventh level or above.
Therefore, anyone present could tell that the instigator was none other than the young lieutenant who had entered the Array Formation first!
"Guess." Cao Ming smiled slightly, skillfully concealing the shock in his heart.
To be honest, if I had known that Longtan Grand Commandery had such a subordinate general, I should have recruited him to serve in Yushan in the first place.
Instead of simply waiting for them to report to the company.
Lin Huaijin was, after all, a newly appointed prefect promoted by the Third Princess. Although his abilities were lacking, his insight was exceptionally sharp.
I wonder if a mere second-level domain lord can properly mentor such a promising talent.
With that thought in mind, Cao Ming shook his head.
The most urgent task now is to refine Ye Li's skills.
Safety is not a concern. Being able to instantly kill a subordinate general at the second level of the Dao Evolution Realm, even if surrounded by eight Domain Lords, escaping is still within one's capabilities.
No one is allowed to interfere during the refining process.
Cao Ming could only patiently focus his attention on the nine points of light that were gradually coming together.
We haven't had time to investigate in detail yet.
He suddenly felt a fluctuation coming from the Array Formation in front of him, and his brows twitched slightly.
So fast?!
Immediately afterwards, a straight beam of teleportation light rose from the arena, and the gazes of more than a dozen powerful spectators turned to it.
The next moment, a powerful gust of wind suddenly swept across the entire area!
A strong, pungent smell of blood assaulted everyone's nostrils, instantly freezing their expressions on their faces.
"Gu Le?!" The Fire God Valley's voice, filled with shock, rang in everyone's ears.
A headless body, covered in blood, was seen struggling helplessly in the center of the dojo, showing no trace of its former demeanor. Only the Silver Fish- patterned black robe on its body proved its identity.
The wound, severed by immense force, proclaimed to everyone the terrifying power he had endured.
Cao Ming's calm smile stiffened slightly.
Without further delay, he quickly flicked his finger to release a wisp of life, skillfully catching the severely injured Gu Le.
The Fire God Valley was breathing heavily, trying his best to remain calm, but his violently trembling hands betrayed his inner horror.
How could that be!
How could Gu Le, Gu Le at the third level of the Dao Evolution Realm, whose cultivation was second only to Su Yongye, be beaten into such a miserable state?!
As colleagues within the same department, this couldn't possibly be Cao Ming's doing!
However, the matter was far from over.
First, Gu Le, looking miserable, appeared in everyone's sight.
Then Lian Jing, known as the "Summer Sky Bow," was violently blasted out, his face deathly pale, with a charred hole in his chest, making one wonder about his specific ordeal.
He only managed to utter the nonsensical phrase "[not human]" before collapsing and fainting.
Without a second thought, Cao Ming rushed to the scene to save the patient.
This is a situation he has never encountered since he took office as governor!
To everyone's disbelief, the Array Formation was still vibrating!
Lian Jing's chances of survival had just been barely hanging on.
Immediately afterwards, six figures suddenly emerged from the Array Formation, their bodies looking as miserable as crushed puppets, before crashing heavily into the center of the dojo!
Stone fragments flew everywhere, and the air was thick with the stench of blood!
The others were already stunned by such a display of power, and the Sword Sect elder stared intently at the eight blood-red figures in the arena, forcing out a voice through clenched teeth:
"Prefect Cao, who exactly is this man?!"
Cao Ming looked around, closed his eyes, and remained silent for a long time.
It seemed as if he was trying to calm the turbulent waves surging in his heart.
If his gaze is sparkling, then he's absolutely engulfed in flames right now.
Only at the very end did he utter the words in as calm a tone as possible:
No comment.
He was actually a little confused himself.
The three domain lords and five saints who appeared here were all undisputed heroes of the Immortal Realm Nine Luminaries Division.
But in front of this Retainer General from Longtan, they were as fragile as green recruits, and even combined, they couldn't last even a cup of tea's time!
Silence!
The entire Yushan Dojo was almost deathly silent!
Such a sight caused the Daoist Robe calmly stepped out of the Array Formation to raise an eyebrow slightly, clearly not expecting such a scene outside.
After a brief pause.
Ye Li put away the large blue and white bow, stained with blood, and looked at the middle-aged man in the green robe who was at the head of the group. Meeting dozens of gazes, some fearful and some inquisitive, he calmly explained:
"They attacked first; I thought it was an enemy attack."
Cao Ming stared at the suddenly appearing young man, speechless.
After a long silence.
He finally swallowed the shock in his heart, and chuckled softly, his voice slightly hoarse:
"It's alright, you did a good job."