Fate-Defying Demon Emperor-Chapter 243 - 230: Tian Lou Saint
A Saint Heir was a title far beyond that of a Star Child, a True Disciple, or a Sequence member. It represented the most outstanding successor of a Holy Land's generation, a grand existence destined to one day become the lord of that Holy Land.
The only ones who could possibly overshadow a Saint Heir were the Imperial Sons of the Imperial Clans. However, Imperial Clans were rare, and their Imperial Sons were as elusive as mythical dragons. Therefore, a Saint Heir was typically an existence worthy of the highest reverence.
To think that Ye Chuanfeng, after all these years, had actually pledged himself to a Saint Heir as his master—and him a powerhouse at the Ninth Layer of the Supreme Realm! A Saint Heir was noble, but still just a young man. An established expert like Ye Chuanfeng, even if wary, should not have been fearful, let alone willing to become a slave. This was simply inconceivable!
"The Tian Lou Saint! You actually managed to get in with the Tian Luo Net Holy Land!" the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign exclaimed, his face a mask of shock and disbelief.
The Eastern Region had Ten Great Holy Lands, and the Tian Luo Net Holy Land was the foremost among them, second only to the Four Great Imperial Clans. Before such a power, the Seven Stars Sect and the Heavenly Demon Cult were utterly insignificant. A single word from the Tian Lou Saint could likely decide the fates of both factions.
Furthermore, for the Tian Lou Saint to have earned that title, his own innate talent and strength had to be absolutely terrifying. Although the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign had never personally met the Tian Lou Saint, he had long heard thunderous tales of his legendary exploits.
It was said that at the moment of his birth, a cosmic Phenomenon occurred: a Vajra Manifestation of eight divine figures appeared to bless him. Consequently, he was born with the Vajra Holy Body, an exceedingly rare and powerful physique ranked ninety-eighth on the List of Special Physiques. It was widely known that anyone with a physique in the top one hundred of this list was guaranteed to become a Saint, had a high probability of becoming a Great Emperor, and even possessed a slim chance to ascend to the supreme God Realm.
Not only did the Tian Lou Saint possess the Vajra Holy Body, but his talent was also extraordinary. He achieved the Crystallization of the Holy Body at age eight and the Great Achievement of the Holy Body by fifteen. Now, at only eighteen, he was already an expert at the Heavenly King Realm and was also ranked third on the Monster Talent List!
The Monster Talent List covered the countless prodigies of the entire Eastern Region but only had one hundred spots. Above the Holy Lands were the Imperial Clans, and the other Holy Lands were not weak. For the Tian Lou Saint to rank third was a testament to his formidable talent and power. Such a figure was like a divine dragon in the Nine Heavens—lofty and superior, destined to go down in history and illuminate an entire era.
The Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign could never have imagined that Ye Chuanfeng had not only connected with the Tian Luo Net Holy Land but had also become a servant to the Tian Lou Saint, even managing to borrow the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda.
Good riddance to Mu Qingyun. Back then, Master was so biased. My talent and strength were clearly superior to his, yet he insisted I was too selfish and passed the position of Sect Master to him instead. Now that he's dead, I've turned the tide and saved the Seven Stars Sect, so it's only right that I become the new Sect Master. Then I can offer the entire Seven Stars Sect to my Master to elevate my standing in his eyes.
Holding the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, Ye Chuanfeng had his own agenda. He had actually arrived right when the Big Dipper Formation was broken, but he hadn't intervened. Instead, he sat on the mountain to watch the tigers fight, personally witnessing Mu Qingyun self-destruct and watching as the Seven Stars Sect was left isolated, helpless, and terrified. He only revealed himself at the last possible moment, because only then could he maximize his perceived value and importance. What he wanted was not the gratitude of the Seven Stars Sect, but the sect itself. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦
He had indeed sworn allegiance to the Tian Lou Saint, but a man of the Saint's stature had countless servants. Some were powerful, others exceptionally talented, and he was merely an insignificant one among them. Ye Chuanfeng was ambitious. He was not content to be stuck in the Supreme Realm and wanted to make a bid for the Saint Realm, but with his talent and foundation, this was nearly impossible.
Therefore, Ye Chuanfeng racked his brain for ways to curry favor with the Tian Lou Saint and elevate his status in the Saint's eyes. The Seven Stars Sect was his tool. While it was nothing compared to the Tian Luo Net Holy Land, it was still the overlord of Qingzhou, one of the Three Thousand Dao States—a veritable local power.
He had taken the initiative to present this idea to the Tian Lou Saint and had even pleaded to borrow the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda. Now, as long as he could save the Seven Stars Sect and restore it to its peak, he could present it as a splendid gift to the Tian Lou Saint.
Ye Chuanfeng's plan was proceeding perfectly. As long as the Heavenly Demon Cult retreated, it would be mostly complete.
Although Lei Ming and Liu Rumei didn't know the specifics of his plan, their understanding of Ye Chuanfeng told them that the Seven Stars Sect would likely lose its independence. But compared to annihilation, this was a relatively good outcome. So, they remained silent and let Ye Chuanfeng handle it.
"Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign, I advise you to retreat peacefully. Otherwise, if you offend the Tian Lou Saint, the destruction of your Heavenly Demon Cult will be imminent!" Ye Chuanfeng declared smugly, certain he had victory in his grasp. He was convinced the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign would retreat. After all, he was backed by the Tian Lou Saint and the Tian Luo Net Holy Land. No matter how strong the Heavenly Demon Cult was, they wouldn't dare offend the Saint.
"Sovereign, what should we do now?" an elder asked, his brows tightly knitted.
The Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign's expression was incredibly grim. He had schemed for years for this war, emptying his coffers and sacrificing everything. He had even been forced to reveal his own father's existence. If he failed now, his next chance would be even more remote. With Mu Qingyun dead, the ten Great Elders injured, and the Seven Stars Sect on the verge of collapse, this was the perfect opportunity to destroy them. He was incredibly unwilling to simply give up.
Ye Chuanfeng was strong, but not invincible. Even with the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, he couldn't unleash its full might. The Demon Sovereign still had ten Supreme Realm experts on his side. He could dispatch five to hold Ye Chuanfeng back, and the remaining five could annihilate the Seven Stars Sect. But the Tian Lou Saint behind Ye Chuanfeng was another matter. Although the Demon Sovereign doubted Ye Chuanfeng could actually summon the Saint himself, a single word from that legendary figure could still spell doom for the Heavenly Demon Cult.
At this moment, the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign was caught between a rock and a hard place. To fight meant a great chance to destroy the Seven Stars Sect, bringing years of scheming to a successful conclusion, but it would also mean offending the Tian Lou Saint—a boundless danger. To not fight meant that all his previous sacrifices would have been for nothing, and it was unlikely such a perfect opportunity would ever present itself again.
The Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign's expression shifted constantly as he wavered, unable to make a decision.
"Sovereign, disaster has struck!"
Just then, an elder from the Heavenly Demon Cult rushed over in a panic, shouting, "Someone ambushed our stronghold! They looted the treasury, destroyed the Spirit Vein, and killed over a thousand of our disciples!"
