Chapter 81

The people of Devil Flame Valley came with a mighty force, the Grand Elder of Devil Flame Valley stepped forward, his icy tone echoed through heaven and earth, the aura of a high-level Fighting Emperor almost filled the entire place.

Xiao Li, I ask you, what exactly is the cause of our valley master's death? If it's your fault, don't blame us for being ruthless!

Facing Devil Flame Valley's questioning, Xiao Li showed no panic, 'People are dead, saying this is meaningless; if you insist on seeking vengeance, Xiao Li will accompany you to the end!'

The Grand Elder was dumbfounded, not bro, I can't take this, why aren't you following my script?

Cough, I'm asking you, what exactly is the situation with the valley master's death!

Although the Grand Elder was speaking to Xiao Li, his eyes were fixed on Xiao Yan, who wore a black robe and carried a heavy ruler.

The people of Heijiao Yu have always been cautious, let alone a power like Devil Flame Valley with its strong intelligence network.

According to the Grand Elder's information, the Fighting Sect expert who killed Han Feng was dressed in a black robe, wielding a heavy ruler, releasing endless waves of fire, beating Han Feng half to death.

Although due to Yao Lao and the strange fire, Xiao Yan's aura was somewhat unclear, appearing low, but the pure and powerful flame energy fluctuation would not be false.

The Grand Elder dared not gamble, for if he guessed wrong, a Fighting Sect expert could easily take the lives of the other three elders.

Seeing the Grand Elder still pressing, Xiao Li frowned, feeling something off; a villain's style shouldn't be to scold right away and then crush the protagonist, why would they keep asking calmly, as if they were reasonable.

Unbeknownst to them, in the hearts of Heijiao Yu's people, within a year, the Lightning Sect that swept six powers is the villain template, while Devil Flame Valley, which alone challenges the Lightning Sect, resembles the brave protagonist in a play.

I went to find Han Feng to settle personal grudges, but he insisted on interfering, and his death was merely his own doing; what do you all think?

Xiao Li coldly stared at the opponent; if not for fearing Yao Lao's excessive consumption, he would have wanted to fight directly, and now he also saw that Devil Flame Valley's people spoke so timidly, the Earth Demon Old Ghost must still be in seclusion.

Hearing Xiao Li's tone, the Grand Elder felt somewhat indignant, silently halving the compensation in his mind, and snorted coldly: 'Devil Flame Valley conducts itself openly and uprightly; since the fault lies with us, we naturally won't hold a grudge.'

Saying this, the Grand Elder tossed out a storage ring: 'This is a bit of sincerity from Devil Flame Valley, representing our reconciliation with the Lightning Sect over this matter, but please remember, Sect Leader Xiao Li, if you provoke Devil Flame Valley again in the future, we won't be so easy to talk to!'

Beside him, Xie Zhen silently tapped the Grand Elder's shoulder, 'Grand Elder, why act timid yet speak harshly? What if we can't get away?'

The Grand Elder panicked inside, but his mouth was tough: 'Idiot, isn't the moment right? Not saying a couple of lines makes us lose face.'

Xie Zhen wore a mournful face, 'You're a high-level Fighting Emperor, you can run if you provoke them, but I'm only one star; who knows if I can withstand a single move from the opposing Fighting Sect expert.'

Xiao Li took the storage ring, a quick scan revealed a large amount of medicinal herbs, weapons, and other treasures inside.

Xiao Li's mouth twitched; now he could be certain the Earth Demon Old Ghost was absent, otherwise Devil Flame Valley wouldn't be offering compensation.

Xiao Li also didn't want to clash with Devil Flame Valley now; he needed time to grow, and since the other side was willing to reconcile, he gladly accepted.

This matter is also our Lightning Sect's abruptness; since Devil Flame Valley is reasonable, we Lightning Sect shouldn't insist, let's just drop it. Xiao Li said lightly.

Sect Leader, is this matter just going to pass like that? Tie Wu said, somewhat incredulous.

Of course not; at most two years, I'll lead people to flatten Devil Flame Valley. Now we need time; besides the seniors, who among you has confidence to win a one-on-one against the valley's four Grand Elders? Xiao Li said softly.

Those around exchanged glances; the strongest among them, Su Mei, was only a peak Fighting King, while the opposition were all Fighting Emperors; if the seniors didn't intervene, eight Fighting Kings versus four Fighting Emperors would give a win rate of about one to nine, and likely just that Grand Elder could take on all eight of them.

Tie Wu and the others remained silent; Xiao Li clasped his hands toward the Devil Flame Valley crowd.

Just as the Grand Elder was about to leave, he suddenly seemed to think of something: 'Sect Leader Xiao Li, may I ask where our valley master's corpse is? We still wish to bring him back for a proper burial.'

Hearing this, Xiao Li felt a bit embarrassed, 'Corpse?'

What a joke; he feared the enemy was faking death, so anyone whose identity was verified on the roll call was cremated, and their souls were specially obliterated by the resentful aura of the Blood Slaughter Heavenly Thunder.

Xiao Li still remembered, Old Ban, as a Fighting Emperor expert, though not an alchemist, his soul had substance, and under the assault of the Blood Slaughter Heavenly Thunder, his cries were utterly miserable.

Um… sorry, everyone, Old Ban's corpse was destroyed by the aftermath of a Fighting Sect senior's battle, so we buried him on the spot.

The Grand Elder staggered, unsure what to say, 'So you even helped bury the person for me?'

During the Grand Elder's stunned moment, Xiao Li's face almost froze; 'What on-the-spot burial?' At that time, after burning, only a pile of white ash remained; he kicked the ash heap with one foot, and the bone ash powder blew into Han Feng's mouth.

Such a pity, then we'll take our leave. The Grand Elder clasped his hands in farewell, 'This place isn't suitable to linger; it's safer to stay at home.'

Please forgive me for not seeing you off.

Farewell.

After the Grand Elder left, Tie Wu held back his laughter until his nostrils flared, and only when the people were far away did he burst out laughing, 'Hahahaha, Sect Leader, your reaction is quick, and you even buried on the spot—obviously they were already ashes.'

Yin Gu Lao also couldn't help laughing, 'Yeah, I remember when we took Feng City under our command, we also sourced materials on site, mixing Han Feng's subordinates' and Old Ban's bone ash into cement; the resulting houses were of decent quality, with your lightning, Sect Leader, and Xiao Yan's young master's flame, there was not a hint of odd smell.'

Xiao Li chuckled and shook his head, 'Alright, for the next period we need to stay low; Devil Flame Valley's ancestor is still in seclusion, if he emerges today we'll likely face a fierce battle, so we must heighten vigilance and use this time to train harder.'

The ancestor of Devil Flame Valley? The crowd showed some curiosity, but Xiao Li didn't elaborate, instead turning to Tie Wu and asking.

Tie Wu, how did the search for high-level magical beast traces go? Any gains?

Reporting to Sect Leader, I and my men discovered two fifth-rank magical beasts and one sixth-rank magical beast. Tie Wu had these details memorized and spoke swiftly.

Xiao Li nodded satisfied, 'Good, then we'll split up.'

The Yao brothers will handle one fifth-rank magical beast, Tie Wu and Chen Long will handle another fifth-rank magical beast, Su Mei and Yin Gu Lao, you follow me to deal with the sixth-rank magical beast.

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(Solemn declaration, I have no intention of letting Yao Lao use a Fighting Sect corpse for resurrection; the earlier gathering of herbs was merely precaution, because I indeed plan to let Yao Lao revive early).

(End of chapter)