The Arrogant Northern Desert Sect Master
"What on earth is this Extreme Cold Mountain Manor doing, surrendering without a fight?"
"Wasn't that Great Sage from the Dao-Seeking Academy? How come he has no backbone at all?"
"..."
While the onlookers raised questions, some discordant voices also emerged among the disciples of the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor.
"What exactly does the young lady mean by this? Does she intend to squander all the wealth our ancestors of the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor have built up over generations?"
"I've heard that the young lady and the manor lord are at odds. This time, she probably isn't here to help us gain fame, but rather to make the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor lose face completely."
"..."
These words reached Bing Yan's ears without missing a single one, but she didn't care at all.
On the contrary, the elders of the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor changed their expressions drastically after hearing this. They were really afraid that the young lady would quit because of these words.
This is a golden opportunity for their Extreme Cold Mountain Manor Lodge to become famous throughout the Northwest.
An elder immediately rebuked them telepathically. "Shut up! How dare you question the young lady's decision? You only need to observe and wait. If anyone raises any objections again, don't blame me for expelling them from the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor."
Although the disciples of the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor were very frustrated, they dared not say anything more.
He just stared at Bing Yan's retreating figure with a resentful expression.
The Great Sage and leaders of the other five major forces were also confused by Bing Yan's actions.
They had no idea what the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor was up to.
However, since Extreme Cold Mountain Manor has chosen not to fight, then the various forces can continue their challenges.
The other three major forces then successively challenged the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor.
Bing Yan always chose to admit defeat. The disciples of the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor, who were originally furious, completely lost their temper after five consecutive defeats. They all hung their heads like defeated roosters.
The five major powers couldn't see that the purpose of the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor inviting Bing Yan, Great Sage who had attained enlightenment, was merely to put on a show.
Great Sage Xuefeng's defeat completely exposed the hypocrisy of the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor.
The current Extreme Cold Mountain Manor is like fish on a chopping block to them; they can do whatever they want with it.
The King and Marquis and nobles of the Jiang Kingdom under the control of the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor all showed troubled expressions.
What should they do if the major powers make exorbitant demands?
You must understand that if the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor loses to them, these high-ranking experts will likely become cannon fodder at the hands of others, and will never be able to enjoy their former glory and wealth again.
The onlookers were also discussing it loudly.
"I never imagined that the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor would fall so low, relying solely on the Great Sage Xuefeng to hold things together. If this continues, the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor will likely suffer another major blow in the next Sexagenary Battle."
"Keep your voice down. Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. The five major powers won't swallow up Extreme Cold Mountain Manor all at once; at most, they'll whittle it down with a dull knife."
"..."
Seeing that the other four families remained silent, the Northern Desert Sect Master stood up again. "Why are you all silent? Do you want me to play the villain again?"
The Sect Master of the Radiant Sword Sect said, "Fellow Daoist, this Sexagenary Battle is meant to be a friendly competition. How can you call someone a villain? No one will stop your Northern Desert Sect from challenging whomever you wish."
"Sect Master Liu, I despise your hypocritical facade the most. Fine, let's get that item from the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor first, and then my Northern Desert Sect will compete with your Radiant Sword Sect for the top spot!"
The moment the Northern Desert Sect Master uttered those words, all the cultivators present could smell the strong scent of gunpowder.
No one expected that the Northern Desert Sect would choose to challenge the Radiant Sword Sect for the top spot this time.
It should be noted that for more than a thousand years, the Radiant Sword Sect has been firmly in the top position, and only occasionally, every few hundred years, has the One Heart Temple been able to take the lead.
"Oh."
The sect leader of the Radiant Sword Sect said, "Then I would like to know which patriarch of your Northern Desert Sect has been brought out?"
You'll see him soon.
The Northern Desert Sect Master shouted towards the sky, "We respectfully welcome the Wolf God Ancestor!"
The disciples of the Northern Desert Sect also shouted, "We respectfully welcome the Wolf God Ancestor!"
A series of loud shouts quickly drifted towards the horizon.
A strange horn sound followed, and then demonic clouds rolled across the sky, accompanied by the rumbling sound of chariots.
Everyone instinctively looked in the direction from which the sound of the carriage was coming.
Soon, a gasp of surprise erupted from the crowd.
"This... this is a coffin pulled by nine dragons!"
"Isn't that standard for Saint? Does the Northern Desert Sect have Saint in charge?"
"..."
As Chu Feng listened to the crowd's discussion, he subconsciously looked up at the horizon and saw a huge blood coffin being pulled behind the nine-headed dragon.
Unlike the golden coffin containing the sacred corpse of the Heavenly Corpse Sect, this blood coffin did not give off a deathly aura, but rather was full of vitality.
A coffin brimming with life is itself a very eerie thing.
"Master... Master, what kind of coffin is that? It looks so scary."
As Chen Qianqian spoke, she gripped Chu Feng's sleeve tightly, her body trembling uncontrollably.
Chu Feng said with a smile, "That's a blood coffin. Legend has it that a blood coffin can preserve a cultivator's blood essence. As long as one lies in the blood coffin, the cultivator can enter a state of suspended animation, thereby prolonging life. It seems that there's a formidable old monster inside that blood coffin."
Upon hearing this, the fear on Chen Qianqian's face vanished completely.
Yes, with Master here, what do I have to be afraid of?
As the blood-red coffin drew ever closer, the onlookers trembled uncontrollably.
It goes without saying that there's something extraordinary inside.
The leaders of the other four major forces also turned their attention to their own ancestors.
The elders present also showed solemn expressions. Such aura and demeanor were definitely not those of an ordinary Great Sage; it was very likely that this was a Great Sage capable of defeating even a Saint.
The blood coffin finally landed in the sky, and the Northern Desert Sect Master's gaze fell on Bing Yan first.
"Young Miss, in this battle, I challenge your Extreme Cold Mountain Manor to a duel over the Ice Soul Sacred Lotus. I wonder if you dare to accept the challenge?"
Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor completely forgot their fear and each of them showed a heroic attitude of going to their deaths, their eyes all falling on Bing Yan.
"The Northern Desert Sect Master has quite the appetite. I wonder what the Northern Desert Sect will use to wager?"
Bing Yan asked with a smile.
"Naturally, we'll use the Wolf God Totem of my Northern Desert Sect as the wager; I'm just afraid your Extreme Cold Mountain Manor wouldn't dare."
The Northern Desert Sect Master spoke aggressively.
"Can."
Bing Yan agreed without hesitation, but then she changed the subject. "However, I have a request. If the ancestor of the Northern Desert Sect Master is truly capable of overpowering everyone, then my Extreme Cold Mountain Manor would gladly offer up the Ice Soul Sacred Lotus. I'm just afraid your ancestor doesn't have that ability."
"If your Northern Desert Sect cannot do this, then return double the Wolf God Totem stone statue of your Northern Desert Sect and the items that your Northern Desert Sect previously won from my Extreme Cold Mountain Manor."
"Good!"
The Northern Desert Sect Master agreed without hesitation. In his view, the Extreme Cold Mountain Manor was planning to cede territory and sue for peace. He then turned his attention to the other four families.
"I wonder which of your families would like to witness the power of my ancestor first. Rest assured, this sect master does not want your sacred artifacts; you only need to hand over your sacred seeds."
The moment those words were spoken, the entire audience was stunned!