The onlookers, all influential figures, could no longer remain seated.
The Jinxiu Shanhe Tu, a treasure beyond the Celestial tier, had been torn apart by the Black Fox King as if it were nothing. The Black Fox King's strength was far beyond what anyone in their world could contend with.
"How can this person be so powerful? I thought he was at the Integration or Grand Ascension stage. Now, his might far exceeds my imagination."
Ji Zhengchun trembled, his previous anger at being toyed with by the Black Fox King replaced by the overwhelming relief of having survived.
"Zhengchun, he is the Black Fox King, a Great Sage of the Demon race, from six thousand years ago."
"Back then, Emperor Bei Xuan, the ancestor of the He family, fought him to a standstill. If not for the divine weapon, the God-Slaying Sword, the Black Fox King could have become emperor back then!"
A black-robed figure from the Ji family said solemnly.
Ji Zhengchun was terrified, finally understanding the Black Fox King's immense background.
So, this was a Great Sage of the Demon race, not just some young man!
Not only the Ji family, but the He family and the Lin family were all on edge.
Ye Lingtian and his group were so frightened they dared not utter a word.
The three Old Ancestors of the Ye family had felt they had considerable influence as Nascent Soul cultivators. However, in the face of the Black Fox King and the people from the Ji and He families, they felt inferior.
"Black Fox King, you are too arrogant. You kidnapped our He family's women and destroyed our Jinxiu Shanhe Tu. Are you declaring an eternal feud with our He family?"
Several elders of the He family stood defiantly opposite the Black Fox King.
Meanwhile, He Jinxiu on the ground was so ashamed she bit her lip.
After all, the Jinxiu Shanhe Tu had floated out from her before being destroyed by the Black Fox King.
If the He family were to hold someone accountable, wouldn't she become a sinner in the eyes of her family?
"Haha, I am just that arrogant. What can your He family do to me?"
"A pack of stray dogs, you are not worthy of conversing with me. Call out your He family's powerful cultivators to meet me, or I will ensure your He family never knows peace!"
The Black Fox King laughed wildly.
The members of the He family were all rendered speechless and flushed with anger, unsure of how to respond.
They were no match for the Black Fox King. Did they really have to request the appearance of someone from the He family?
The white-haired elders of the He family fell into deep contemplation.
At this moment, He Yuqing, taking advantage of everyone's distraction, stealthily approached Lin Feng.
"Xiao Fengzi, you are so close to the Black Fox King. What is your relationship? Are you plotting to harm our He family?"
He Yuqing placed her hands on her hips, feigning fierceness as she revealed her small, sharp canine teeth.
"I don't have that kind of time. But my Brother Hei and your He family have a deep-seated feud. Your He family is in for a world of trouble this time. You might even be annihilated."
"If you don't want to die, then stay by my side. I can still protect you."
Lin Feng chuckled. Previously, He Yuqing had always said she would protect him, but little did she know, she would eventually need him to do so.
"Bah, bah, bah! I don't need your protection. Our He family is not as helpless as you think."
"The Black Fox King is indeed terrifying, but our He family is not to be trifled with. He cannot wipe us out, but for now, we can't do anything to him either."
He Yuqing said dismissively, her confidence stemming from an unknown source.
"Are you bragging? He is a Great Sage of the Demon race. No matter how powerful your He family is, can anyone live for six thousand years?"
Lin Feng was a hundred percent unconvinced.
Demons and humans were different; demons had long lifespans. Merely by enduring, the Black Fox King and Ying Tianqing could outlive many ancient figures.
However, the tables turned quickly.
As it happened, after a moment of thought, the elders of the He family suddenly took out a long incense stick, as thick as a club.
As the incense was lit, the sky was immediately filled with lightning. The entire sky was covered in dense lightning, as if the end of the world had arrived. The dark sky suddenly became as bright as day.
"Damn it, this incense is even more ferocious than the one that old fart Duan Liang gave me!"
Lin Feng couldn't help but curse, suspecting that the He family was also about to summon a powerful figure.
As expected, the Black Fox King smiled. Amidst the Black Fox King's beaming face, a crack suddenly appeared in the sky.
The crack emitted a dazzling white light, and from within the light, a figure slowly emerged.
The moment he appeared, the lightning in the sky vanished, replaced by a golden, shining staircase.
The figure stepped down the stairs one by one, and with each step, a section of the staircase disappeared.
It was observed that nine Golden Crows, that is, nine burning crows, circled around him.
The nine Golden Crows illuminated him as if a deity had descended, sacred and solemn.
"What is this?"
The mysterious individuals from the Ji and Lin families exclaimed in unison.
"He Changzai, the Great Sage of the He family. He broke through to Manifestation five hundred years ago. He is another exceptionally gifted powerhouse of the He family, following Emperor Bei Xuan."
"I never expected He Changzai to still be alive. Is this the foundation of the He family?"
Someone sighed with emotion.
Though few in words, their statement conveyed the terrifying presence of He Changzai.
Lin Feng gazed at the He family's Great Sage in the sky, who resembled a deity, and already felt his formidable power.
His intuition told him that He Changzai's strength was in no way inferior to the Black Fox King's; they were on a similar level.
"Oh, so it's another junior from the He family. However, unlike these ants, it is astonishing that you, a human, have cultivated to become a Sage."
The Black Fox King appraised He Changzai with great interest.
He Changzai retracted his divine light. His black hair cascaded like a waterfall, and he wore a pure white sword robe adorned with a few ink splashes. He appeared to be in his early twenties, resembling a scholar from ancient times.
"Black Fox King, you and our He family share a deep-seated feud, but it is a hatred of several thousand years. My He family's Great Emperor is no longer in this starry sky. If you wish for revenge, you may seek out my Great Emperor."
"As a Great Sage of the Demon race, what kind of honorable senior are you to bully my kin?"
He Changzai spoke eloquently, his smile as warm as a spring breeze, devoid of any anger. He was truly a refined and elegant young gentleman.
"Haha, do you, a mere junior, think I dare not seek out your Great Emperor?"
"When I ascend the throne of emperor, it will be the day of He Wuhun's demise!"
"As for you, junior, suddenly appearing – do you wish to spar with me?"
A hint of fighting spirit ignited in the Black Fox King's eyes. He flexed his muscles, which had remained still for thousands of years, and the sounds of his bones cracking echoed like popping beans.
He Changzai shook his head, "Black Fox King, you and I are of the same cultivation realm. Neither of us can overcome the other, so there is no need for me to fight you."
"Neither of us belongs to this era. I advise you to cultivate in seclusion with me and cease concerning yourself with worldly affairs. Ascending to emperorship and attaining the Dao is what we should be doing, isn't it?"
He Changzai retorted.
"No, no, no. Attaining the Dao and becoming emperor is merely a means for me to seek revenge against your Great Emperor. Living freely and unrestrained is what I truly desire."
"Of course, ensuring your He family never knows peace is also something I would gladly witness."
The Black Fox King's lips maintained a playful smile.
"If that is the case, are you forcing me to engage in a great battle with you?"
He Changzai's smile vanished, replaced by a resolute and heroic aura.
"Six thousand years ago, I roamed the three realms, single-handedly challenging your clan's Great Emperor in my Manifestation stage. There is nothing in this world I dare not do!"
"As for you, if you wish to stop me from dealing with your He family, prove your strength!"
The Black Fox King's gaze was sharp as a blade, each word carrying killing intent.
"Very well, I shall test your strength then!"
He Changzai waved his hand, tearing open a rift in the night sky, and transformed into lightning, disappearing into the darkness.
The Black Fox King followed closely, his hands clasped behind his back as he tore through the starry expanse and vanished.
Subsequently, the sky was filled with flashes of lightning and thunder, as if the heavens were collapsing. The rumbling sounds were incessant.
Clearly, in another, unknown dimension, two peerless powerhouses were engaged in a fierce battle!
"Lin Feng, now that the Black Fox King is gone, who do you think will support you now!"
Ji Zhengchun suddenly lost his temper and dashed towards Lin Feng.
Not only Ji Zhengchun, but Lin Zhongtian also rushed forward with the mysterious figures from the Lin family.
Even the elders of the He family converged towards Lin Feng.
"Lin Feng, where has Lin Zhen gone?"
Lin Zhongtian questioned coldly.
"Yuqing, stay away from this little brat. His close association with the Black Fox King makes him an enemy of our He family!"
All the families regarded Lin Feng as a thorn in their side.
Ji Zhengchun, in particular, looked at Lin Feng as if he wanted to devour him alive.
"Hey, if you want to find trouble with me, come one by one!"
"Ji Zhengchun, if you speak to me like that, do you still want me to save your son?"
Lin Feng was a little exasperated, first responding to Ji Zhengchun's question.
"Haha, do you think I need you to save him? My Ji family's seniors have already saved Da'er. Now, it's you who should be thinking about how you're going to die!"
Ji Zhengchun sneered, and the masked figures from the Ji family also stood high in the sky, looking down at Lin Feng.
Clearly, Lin Feng had incurred the wrath of the Ji family.
"Wow, Xiao Fengzi, you're in for big trouble. These masked figures from the Ji family are powerhouses from hidden families. Killing you would be as simple as snapping their fingers."
He Yuqing looked at Lin Feng with pity.
"They wouldn't dare! Even without my Brother Hei, I have an even greater backing."
Lin Feng remained unfazed, boldly stating even when facing the scrutiny of the hidden powers of the Ji family, "Since all of you from these families are gathered here, I shall make my statement."
"Your Ji family, stop pretending. Your He family, stop pretending too. As for your Lin family, get lost and go as far away as possible!"
"I, Lin Feng, am standing right here. Let's see who dares to lay a finger on me!"
Lin Feng imitated the Black Fox King, placing his hands behind his back, displaying an arrogant demeanor as if he were the greatest in the world.