Chapter 292

Yang Xian was momentarily speechless at Hong Zun's words, while the other sect powerhouses present remained silent.

They were not like the Luo Xia Sect, whose main goal was revenge and striking the Dao Yi Sect; they came here merely feeling that resuming war with Huling at this time was indeed inappropriate.

But after hearing Hong Zun's words, everyone again felt they made some sense.

Yeah, why does the Human Race have to give an explanation to the Demon Race just for capturing a Demon King? It makes no sense at all.

Over the years, your Demon Race has captured and killed countless human cultivators, yet you've never given any explanation either.

Amid the silence, Yang Xian's Xiǎnyǐng zhèn pán lit up, breaking everyone's contemplation.

Once connected, Su Luoxing's image quickly appeared on the Xiǎnyǐng zhèn pán, and as soon as she spoke, she rebuked Hong Zun.

"Hong Zun, what does the Dao Yi Sect mean by this? Why capture Huling's Demon King? Are you trying to provoke another war between the two races? What is the Dao Yi Sect really after?"

"Good fellow, even more exaggerated than Yang Xian—putting that hat on makes it seem as if the Dao Yi Sect has some hidden agenda."

Just as Hong Zun was about to speak, his Xiǎnyǐng zhèn pán also lit up, and upon connection, it was indeed Qi Xiong.

"Hong Zun, what exactly are you up to, capturing the Huling Demon King? Did you kill it?"

Afterward, the sect masters of the Qing Yun Sect, Huang Ji Sect, and other major sects all gathered via the Xiǎnyǐng zhèn pán.

Seeing this, Hong Zun gave Yang Xian a cold glance—this Luo Xia Sect truly hasn't learned a lesson at all.

With so many sect masters present, even a toe could tell it was the Luo Xia Sect that summoned them; the purpose goes without saying.

Seizing this tiny opportunity, the Luo Xia Sect wants to take harsh revenge on the Dao Yi Sect.

Moreover, as soon as Su Luoxing spoke, her words were utterly incomprehensible.

"Hong Zun, don't you know the war between the two races just ended? Don't you know our Human Race needs to rest now? Why are you deliberately provoking conflict? Why provoke the Huling Demon King?"

"Are you trying to kill our entire Human Race? Do you want us all to die with you?"

Listen, this has risen to the level of racial survival.

But does whether the Tiger Race destroys our Human Race have any direct connection to whether he captures the Heihu Yaowang?

Why hasn't the Tiger Race wiped out the Human Race? It's because they lack the capability, not because Hong Zun failed to capture the Heihu Yaowang.

If the Tiger Race truly had that strength, the Human Race would likely have been raised as livestock already.

Hong Zun gave Su Luoxing a speechless glance and said coldly.

"Sect Master Su, you're old enough—think before you speak."

"You...... Hong Zun, you've made such a huge mistake—don't you even know to repent?"

Though angry, Su Luoxing's standing is clearly above Yang Xian's; she outright accused Hong Zun of causing a great disaster, even endangering the entire Human Race.

Watching Su Luoxing keep piling blame on Hong Zun, the many sect masters present had no intention to speak.

The grudge between the Dao Yi Sect and the Luo Xia Sect is long-standing; there's no need to get involved.

"Hong Zun, release the Heihu Yaowang immediately, then personally go to Huling to pacify it—don't cause further trouble; you must make amends for the disaster you brought upon yourself."

Su Luoxing spoke in a commanding tone, appearing as if she were thinking of the greater good.

Upon hearing that, Hong Zun was about to retort when a light cough interrupted him.

Within the Formation Light Curtain, Qi Xiong, his face calm, interjected.

"Cough, um, may I say a couple of words?"

Hearing Qi Xiong's voice, Su Luoxing instinctively felt a pang and almost reflexively said.

"No."

Huh???

Upon hearing that, all the sect masters turned their gaze to him; since we're gathered to discuss matters, isn't it a bit excessive not to let him speak?

Under everyone's gaze, Su Luoxing also blushed; as for Qi Xiong, he completely ignored her and continued speaking on his own.

I understand the situation as well, and I heard what Sect Master Su just said, but a few points strike me as odd.

"First, this Demon King—everyone knows that whether it's a Demon Race Demon King or a Human Race Saint, they are crucial to both sides, yet it seems no war between the two races has ever erupted over a particular Demon King or Saint."

Put bluntly, Demon Kings and Saints are important, but not enough to trigger an all-out war between the two great races.

The outbreak of war between the two races hinges on interests—what one stands to gain—not on the life or death of a single Demon King or Saint.

"Second, Sect Master Su, isn't your reaction a bit over the top?"

"As for the Human Race, even if we merely captured, let alone killed, a Demon King, what's wrong with that? Shouldn't it be a great merit? Yet in Sect Master Su's view, it becomes a crime for our race."

What's wrong with human cultivators slaying demons?

Moreover, Sect Master Su's words, both inside and out, have been leaning toward the Tiger Race—could there be something between the Luo Xia Sect and Huling..........

As the topic drifted further off, Su Luoxing immediately interrupted.

"Shut up, don't say another word."

This old thing can't spit ivory from a dog's mouth; he's trying to slander me again.

Having suffered many losses, she naturally sensed danger early; hearing Qi Xiong's words grow increasingly off, Su Luoxing immediately wanted to stop him.

But separated by the Formation Light Curtain, how could Qi Xiong hear her? He continued speaking unhurriedly.

I find it hard not to suspect that the Luo Xia Sect and Huling have some hidden relationship or friendship; otherwise, why would your sect be so worked up over a mere Demon King?

Could Sect Master Su please explain this to us?

Here we go again—this familiar feeling; Su Luoxing's face instantly darkened—damn, why is it always like this?

She gritted her teeth and replied.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"Oh, you don't know? Or is there something on your conscience?"

"Qi Xiong, don't go too far—our Luo Xia Sect, one of the four great sects, could never be involved with demon beasts."

"Who knows? After all, you can know a person's face but not their heart."

"You...... you're trying to slander me again......"

How can this be called slander? I just have doubts, so I wanted Sect Master Su Zongzhu to give an explanation—that's all. Everyone is watching; I didn't say anything, it's just you being overly excited.

As soon as Qi Xiong spoke, the situation instantly turned; Hong Zun didn't need to say anything either, and Su Luoxing immediately got anxious.

Moreover, looking at it now, it really seems like the Luo Xia Sect actually has a problem.

Looking at Qi Xiong speaking neither hurriedly nor slowly within the Formation Light Curtain, with a calm expression, Qing Shi quietly sent a voice transmission to Hong Zun.

"Sect Master Shī xiōng is awesome."

"Otherwise, why do you think he's the Sect Master?"

Hong Zun, on the other hand, wasn't surprised; it's obvious he's already used to it.