Chapter 492: What the hell is this for?

Upon hearing there was an opportunity to eat demon emperor ingredients, the demon kings naturally nodded repeatedly in agreement.

One after another, beautiful ghost maidens walked up carrying plates of exquisite dishes.

The dishes looked very refined, but each plate contained only a single bite.

This was also Hong Zun and his group's decision; after tasting the deliciousness of the demon emperor ingredients, Hong Zun and the others immediately regretted it.

After much deliberation, they decided that each dish would be limited to just one bite.

According to Hong Zun's words.

Just a taste is enough; how much more do you want to eat? Even our own people wouldn't have enough.

There were two whole demon emperor ingredients, yet the portion actually used to entertain the demon kings was less than one ten‑thousandth of that.

As the dishes were served, the demon kings' eyes widened.

This flavor, this color, this exquisite presentation... how the hell is there only this little?

A plate of scallion‑stir‑fried ape emperor meat, served in a huge bowl, yet inside there was only a single slice of meat....

Right in the center of the plate, a lone slice of meat lay there, garnished with a few scallions.

That would be tolerable, but the tofu pudding with ape emperor tendon is just excessive.

A small bowl, and inside there's only a tendon as fine as a hair? Where's my hoof? Isn't this supposed to be tendon?

There were plenty of dishes—seven or eight varieties—but the portions left one speechless.

The aroma was tantalizing, and the demon kings all twitched their index fingers, yet faced with such meager portions, they each gave Qi Xiong a complex look, some even wearing a strange expression.

Sect Master Qi, the dishes of your Dao Yi Sect are truly exquisite.

No matter how you hear it, it sounds sarcastic, but Qi Xiong had no intention of responding, and laughed out loud.

Haha, please don't stand on ceremony, dig in; we can eat and chat, just don't waste these fine ingredients.

Waste???

Upon hearing that, the demon kings' mouths twitched; you're overthinking it—with such a tiny amount, there's no waste to speak of.

They were speechless inside, but with the food before them, the demon kings still picked up their chopsticks and began to eat.

They ate cautiously, afraid that if they weren't careful, the food would slip into their stomachs before they could even taste it.

They chewed slowly and swallowed gently, eating in a refined manner.

But after just one bite, the demon kings' expressions froze.

We had thought the demon emperor ingredients would be the highlight, but now the demon kings finally realized that the demon emperor ingredients were merely a garnish; this flavor.........

We have never tasted such deliciousness before; just one bite, and every demon king was instantly conquered.

This is also normal; just look at the disciples of the Dao Yi Sect to understand.

Moreover, Ye Zhangqing usually just throws things together casually, but for this demon king feast, Ye Zhangqing pulled out all his hidden skills.

It was definitely painstaking effort; the food made with his full exertion tastes three parts better than usual.

Not to mention he used the finest demon emperor ingredients—how could the flavor be lacking?

The demon kings' reaction was as expected.

Meanwhile, as Qi Xiong and company held the demon king feast, Chen Ren, who had rushed all the way from the Dao Yi Sect, dusty and weary, finally arrived at the spirit city outside the Ghost Valley.

Huh, Third Elder, why are you here?

The disciples left behind here were all listless, having gone several days without a proper meal.

Seeing Chen Ren appear, the disciples all wore puzzled expressions.

Chen Ren, seeing this, directly asked.

Where are the Senior Brothers?

The Sect Master and the others went to the Ghost Valley.

Ghost Valley?

He frowned, wondering why they'd go to the Ghost Valley; after inquiring, he learned that Qi Xiong and over a hundred others, invited by the Demon Emperor, had gone to the Ghost Valley to tour.

For a moment, Chen Ren felt completely numb.

He had been barely holding it together along the way, with tens of thousands of disciples wandering left and right, strolling about.

He had long wanted to curse, 'Are you guys a bunch of street loafers?'

Now, after finally catching up, the people have gone to the Ghost Valley again.

Moreover, you're just sightseeing—what's there to see in the Ghost Valley? That place is demonic territory!

He was about to shout his anger, but suddenly Chen Ren froze in place, incredulously staring at the two figures appearing ahead.

You...... you aren't............

Have you died?

Seeing Chen Ren's ghost‑struck expression, Jiang Shan and Peng Yun, who had revealed themselves, laughed.

Hearing that, Chen Ren gave a wooden nod; 'Damn, these two old fogeys are still alive? And they're showing up in the Dao Yi Sect's spirit city.'

Regaining his composure, Chen Ren immediately bellowed in anger.

All disciples, leave this place.

Then he assumed a desperate fighting stance, blocking Jiang Shan and Peng Yun.

Since these two old fogeys aren't dead and are appearing here, it's obvious they've come for revenge.

Chen Ren knew he couldn't match those two immortals, but to buy time for the disciples to escape, he still resolved to fight to the death without hesitation.

Seeing Chen Ren's expression change in an instant, the disciples stood frozen, while Jiang Shan laughed and said.

Don't worry, we two are now the Supreme Elders of the Dao Yi Sect.

Huh???

Supreme Elder of the Dao Yi Sect? Hearing that, Chen Ren was baffled; finally, Jiang Shan and Peng Yun brought him to the kitchen backyard, explained everything in detail, and only then did he understand.

He looked at the two with a complex expression.

In that case, are you two seniors now members of my Dao Yi Sect?

What do you say?

Oh oh oh, junior has been rude, greetings to the two Grand Elders.

No problem, but don't spread this for now; when the opportunity arises, your Senior Brother will arrange it.

Junior understands.

The misunderstanding cleared up; although Chen Ren was still somewhat shocked, he was mostly happy.

Senior Brother is impressive, even able to subdue a Cultivation: Great Saint, awesome.

The matter of Ye Zhangqing wasn't mentioned by the two Jiang and Shan, so Chen Ren naturally didn't know either.

Just as he sighed inwardly, the Xiǎnyǐng zhèn pán suddenly lit up; upon connecting, it was Second Senior Brother Wu Shou.

As soon as he spoke, he directly asked.

Have you found Senior Brother and the others?

I just arrived at Guigu, Second Senior Brother, this trip has exhausted me; when I go back I will..........

Don't waste words, let Senior Brother come.

Wu Shou's face showed worry, his mood not great, and he was anxious to find Qi Xiong.

Upon hearing that, Chen Ren's face showed difficulty.

I have arrived at Guigu, but..........

But what?

But Senior Brother and the others aren't here; only the disciples remain on guard.

Where did Senior Brother go?

Not present? Upon hearing that, Wu Shou furrowed his brows; things here are urgent.

It was just a bit strange at first, but with Chen Ren's answer, Wu Shou exploded instantly.

Um.......... did Senior Brother and the others go to Guigu for a journey?

What are you saying?

I say, Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother, they all went to Guigu for a journey; now only the disciples remain in Lingcheng.

I @￥￥%#……

After that followed a conversation rich in ancestral essence; seeing Wu Shou's forehead veins bulging, as if he wanted to burst out of the Formation Light Curtain, Chen Ren also spoke helplessly.

Um.......... it's not that serious, Second Senior Brother, Senior Brother and the others just..........

What's not serious? Something happened at Jinhai Yingdi; the Formation was torn open a gap.............