Chapter 1257 - 1257: So There Are Still Challenges

"What a simple, honest folks!"

Watching the chaotic brawl among the Demon Cultivators in the distance, Brother Cheng couldn't help but express a rare sentiment.

Void Abyss Daoist Saint laughed heartily.

"It's been years since we last met. Sect Leader Jiang, do you have any plans this time around?"

He didn't underestimate Brother Cheng just because he was only at the Celestial Venerable level.

After all, when they first met in the Treasure Bottle False Immortal Realm, Jiang Cheng's level was also lower than his.

Yet, he fought his way against any God that blocked him, taking down an Immortal Emperor along the way.

"No plans really, I'm just here to attend the Alchemy Dao exchange conference."

"Huh?"

Void Abyss looked stunned and then felt amused.

"So those two talking about the Alchemy Dao conference were serious?"

Brother Cheng shrugged: "Of course, I'm even the chief of the Celestial Pill Department."

Void Abyss immediately praised him.

"As expected of Sect Leader Jiang, always so flamboyant, a role model for our generation!"

"Hahaha, keep it low-key, keep it low-key."

"Even when Sect Leader Jiang keeps a low profile, you can't hide your dazzling brilliance. Some are just born to be adored…"

Brother Cheng was delighted.

Indeed, familiar people understood him well.

On the side, Fan Lei Daoist Venerable and Yan Yi were starting to question if the world had gone mad.

This honorable Daoist Saint, who just made a grand entrance full of awe-inspiring majesty,

how has he turned into such a bootlicker now?

Is it really necessary?

Even if you met the Celestial Emperor level, you wouldn't act like this.

Not to mention Jiang Cheng is just a Celestial Venerable.

Why are you flattering him so much?

In the following days, Brother Cheng wasn't in a hurry to set out, and instead, under Void Abyss's warm invitation, decided to stay at his place for a few more days.

In the Blood Demon Dao, Void Abyss's status was extremely high.

During these days of staying there, both Yan Yi and Fan Lei were living on tenterhooks, mingling with various demons every day.

Afraid that if they accidentally offended someone, they'd end up like Qi Wu and Qian Yan.

It's worth noting that the initial reception and Emperor-level treatment Three-Eyed Tiger spoke of did indeed come true.

Though these courtesies were not because of him, but for Jiang Cheng himself.

Nevertheless, the display was more than enough, and even Fan Lei and Yan Yi had to be convinced.

They're still puzzled about how Jiang Cheng came to know a Daoist Saint from the Land of Dao Extinction.

What's this person's background?

Three-Eyed Tiger seemed to be fitting in well here, to the point of being reluctant to leave.

Five days later, Brother Cheng felt it was about time to move on and finally expressed his farewell.

Void Abyss led a group of Demon Cultivators to escort him, only stopping once they reached the edge of the Blood Demon Dao's territory.

"Sect Leader Jiang, stay for a few more days!"

"Yeah, bro, how about we settle down here after all?"

Three-Eyed Tiger was somewhat reluctant to part.

"There's no need for that Celestial Palace anyway."

He seemed to consider Void Abyss a hefty backer, feeling it was safer to stay here under the local heavyweight's protection than anywhere else.

Brother Cheng glared at him irritably.

"If you want to stay, stay yourself, I have business to attend to!"

How could he let someone else back him?

The Blood Demon Dao was indeed great, but the issue was that it was Void Abyss's turf, leaving no room for him to show off.

After speaking, he took Yan Yi and Fan Lei and flew into the distance.

Three-Eyed Tiger looked back toward the Blood Demon Dao direction, and finally, with a morose expression, followed suit.

After leaving the Blood Demon Dao, the four continued forward.

The previously dense bloodthirsty aura gradually faded away, transforming into a peculiar atmosphere imbued with peaceful yet murderous undertones.

"Where are we?"

Brother Cheng, aboard his Flying Palace, asked a dozing Three-Eyed Tiger beside him.

The latter squinted and glanced around.

Then, with utmost certainty, replied: "We're in the vicinity around the Blood Demon Dao!"

Upon hearing this, both Jiang Cheng and Yan Yi, along with Fan Lei, could not resist their feelings of immense disdain toward him.

Seriously, do you think we're blind?

Who doesn't know this is near the Blood Demon Dao?

Did this even need mentioning?

Brother Cheng deliberately asked, "So, what's special about here then?"

Three-Eyed Tiger feigned deep contemplation for a moment before slowly speaking: "Here... unlike the Blood Demon Dao, killing won't grant insights into the Blood Rule here."

Yan Yi and Fan Lei couldn't bear to listen any longer.

They've seen people put on pretenses, but finding someone who's utterly ignorant yet loves to pretend, this was their first time.

Brother Cheng deliberately teased him: "Aren't you the self-proclaimed local big shot of the Land of Dao Extinction, and yet you don't even know where this is?"

Not an ounce of embarrassment could be seen on Three-Eyed Tiger's face.

"Checking out the terrain? Usually, I leave it to my subordinates."

He continued boasting shamelessly: "With my scope, I can't be hands-on with such trivial scouting tasks..."

For him to keep such an act up, Brother Cheng had to admit his psychological resilience.

Worthy of being a contender for the title of King Bi alongside him.

Just as they continued their journey with banter, a sudden loud shout came from above.

"Hold!"

Brother Cheng halted the Flying Palace and saw ahead in the sky, a white-bearded old man in a robe riding a black sheep blocking their way.

This left the four of them puzzled.

Could it be that in this new place, robbing is common?

Upon closer examination, this person's level was just Supreme.

The recently humiliated Three-Eyed Tiger eagerly sensed an opportunity for redemption.

Turning into a handsome lad, he quickly raised his strong arm to shield Yan Yi.

"Relax, don't be afraid!"

He gazed deeply into the Wolf Girl's eyes, speaking with a serious and profound tone.

"With me around, no one can harm you!"

Yan Yi almost felt compelled to roll her eyes at him.

Did I say I was afraid?

The opposing party is just a Supreme, far less formidable than our side's lineup. Why would I be afraid?

No matter what she thought, Three-Eyed Tiger was already swaggering forward.

His opening line was, "Old man, what do you want?"

The old man grinned and pulled out a blue-and-white, shuttle-shaped token from his chest.

With a sparse set of yellow teeth showing, he pointed it at Three-Eyed Tiger.

"Brat, Grandpa wants to challenge you!"

Brother Cheng, Yan Yi, and Fan Lei exchanged bewildered glances.

A challenge?

These days, are there still such straightforward and chivalrous challenges like knights?"

"Hahahaha..."

Three-Eyed Tiger laughed uncontrollably, nearly rolling on the ground.

The old man on the other side just watched him with a pleasant smile.

After laughing for three minutes straight, Three-Eyed Tiger finally caught his breath.

Then turned back triumphantly.

"You saw, he challenged me first."

"Can't blame me for bullying the elderly, nor claim I'm picking fights."

He was delighted, having been imbued with the Slaughter's Profound Pattern by Brother Cheng, he'd found no challenge at the Supreme level.

Wondering how he'd get a chance to show off, here someone came knocking.

It's as if you're sleepy, and someone offers you a pillow.

"Old man, I hope your bones are tough and can withstand a bit of pounding."

Right after saying this, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest and coughed up blood.