However, although this Cang Wang of the Three Kings Hall was very strong.
He still had not entered the Quasi-Saint realm.
After all, the title "Saint" represented a distinction between mortals and the divine, an insurmountable gap. The threshold for becoming a Quasi-Saint was not easily crossed.
In the Eastern Lin Region, there were at least eighty or ninety peak Golden Core cultivators, but only a handful could reach the Quasi-Saint level.
There were no Saints at all.
Yet, even so, Cang Wang's laws had been honed to an unparalleled peak. Within him, over a hundred thousand Golden Core laws had coalesced into a massive pillar of law, perfectly integrated and seamless.
With a casual grasp, boundless law power surged forth, transforming into a colossal law staff, cast in pure gold as if forged from divine metal. Like a divine ape wielding a pillar, he fiercely smashed it down towards the Guansheng Cliff below.
Boom!
A powerful force suddenly manifested on Guansheng Cliff. It was the iron-clad rule of the cliff's martial prohibition, a rule that one could not disregard without having reached the Quasi-Saint realm.
Cang Wang had violated this rule of Guansheng Cliff, and thus, the cliff retaliated.
The members of Ling Tian Pavilion secretly breathed a sigh of relief upon witnessing this.
As long as they remained on Guansheng Cliff, they should be safe.
Cang Wang let out a cold laugh. The hundred thousand Golden Core laws within him roared in unison. The law staff immediately erupted with a torrent of terrifying power, causing Guansheng Cliff itself to tremble violently.
Such was Cang Wang's might that he could even shake Guansheng Cliff.
Han Hai, Yang Shili, Lu Binian, and Jin Gu all broke out in a cold sweat, their hearts pounding in their chests.
In the face of the Three Kings Hall, they felt a sense of unease. After all, no matter how strong Ling Fan and the demon horse were, they could hardly contend with a dominant force like the Three Kings Hall in the Eastern Lin Region.
"Boss, this fellow dares to cause trouble at Guansheng Cliff. I'll go and take his head, lest he damage Guansheng Cliff and our Ling Tian Pavilion's palaces."
The demon horse's eyes gleamed with ferocity. Although it was not a member of Guansheng Academy, it had deep ties with the academy and did not wish to see the sacred relics of Guansheng Academy destroyed.
"Go ahead."
Ling Fan nodded indifferently.
The demon horse immediately transformed into a streak of light, its hooves kicking up snow as it charged towards the sky.
"Excellent timing! I've long heard of your wicked ways in Guansheng City. Today, I shall capture you and tame you to be my mount!" Cang Wang roared with immense confidence.
Countless experts from the Three Kings Hall immediately applauded, cheering for Cang Wang.
The demon horse felt a surge of anger, its fury rising to its head.
"You bird-brained fool, you dare insult me? Today, I shall show you what a true Dragon Steed is!"
The demon horse let out a fierce cry, and its body suddenly erupted with overwhelming demonic energy, like rolling demonic clouds that covered the sky.
As it took a step, wind and thunder roared, and the void trembled, as if the heavens and earth were about to shatter under its iron hooves. Cang Wang's eyes showed a hint of seriousness at this sight.
He had only heard of it before, but seeing it firsthand, he realized how exceptionally fierce the demon horse of Guansheng Cliff truly was.
He dared not be careless. The over hundred thousand Golden Core laws within him erupted simultaneously. He transformed into an unparalleled martial god descending to the mortal realm, or perhaps a golden Buddha, practicing the most potent staff techniques amidst the nine heavens. Endless staff law permeated the air, forming countless afterimages before suddenly converging into a massive golden law staff, which descended upon the demon horse.
This strike was truly like the collapse of the heavenly pillar, capable of moving mountains and overturning seas. Its power was immense. The demon horse raised its front two hooves, and myriad demonic lights flowed across its iron hooves, resembling two divine demonic hammers. It kicked at the law staff.
Dong!
A deafening roar echoed above Guansheng Cliff. The immensely powerful aftershock swept in all directions, forcing the surrounding experts of the Three Kings Hall to retreat madly, not daring to approach.
"Staff of Annihilation, Sweep the Universe!"
Cang Wang's eyes narrowed, his Golden Core laws surged, and he himself transformed into a colossal golden Dharma image, even larger than the demon horse. Gripping the sky-piercing law staff, he let out a low roar and struck at the demon horse with his staff, blow after blow.
"Do you think I fear you?"
The demon horse showed no fear and clashed head-on with Cang Wang.
It had to be said that Cang Wang of the Three Kings Hall was indeed formidable. The demon horse, comparable to a human Quasi-Saint, possessed inexhaustible demonic power, yet it could not defeat him for the time being.
The experts of the Three Kings Hall, witnessing the demon horse's might, cast aside their previous dismissive attitudes.
They were awestruck by the demon horse.
Only the Lord of the Three Kings Hall, the mysterious and unfathomable King Wei, who rarely made a move but consistently ranked among the top three on the Eastern Lin Martial Lord Ranking, remained calm. With his hands behind his back, he looked down upon Guansheng Cliff.
Due to the scarcity of Quasi-Saints in the Eastern Lin Region, there was no Quasi-Saint Ranking.
Therefore, several Quasi-Saint level experts were also listed on the Martial Lord Ranking.
King Wei's position in the top three of the Martial Lord Ranking suggested he was likely a Quasi-Saint level expert.
"Young man, my intention in coming here this time was to kill you to avenge Blackwater. However, seeing your excellent talent and boundless potential, as well as this demon horse, which is also a promising candidate and may one day become a true Demon Saint, I shall grant you a path. Surrender to my Three Kings Hall, allow me to plant a restriction within you, and from then on, you shall replace Blackwater Martial Lord and serve the Three Kings Hall loyally."
King Wei's expression was inscrutable as he spoke indifferently.
Ling Fan chuckled, still leaning comfortably in his chair, and said, "Are you worthy of saying such words? Aren't you afraid of biting your tongue?"
King Wei replied, "You are young and impetuous. I shall temporarily forgive your offense. Do you know that the Saint Creation Assembly of the Ten Regions of Wuzhou is about to begin? At that time, top experts from the ten regions, including the Eastern Lin Region, will gather to compete for the sole opportunity to become a Saint. That complete, unclaimed Saint Path, I am determined to obtain. Once I obtain that unclaimed Saint Path, I can become a Saint instantly. Do you think I am not worthy? Does following a Saint disgrace you?"
King Wei spoke with a hint of arrogance.
Ling Fan scoffed. What was a Saint? In his eyes, Saints were merely the starting point for the strong, far from the ultimate.
"My boss is a divine dragon in the heavens! How can you, an old geezer, be worthy of our following? Dream on!"
The demon horse, while battling Cang Wang, was still paying attention to the conversation. Upon hearing King Wei's words, it became enraged, its fury reaching its peak. Its powerful and majestic demonic body suddenly transformed, becoming a mighty azure dragon.
"Dragon Transformation Secret Art, Heavenly Strike!"
As its majestic voice fell, its colossal dragon body, exceeding a hundred feet, pressed down upon the sky and fiercely collided with Cang Wang. In an instant, Cang Wang's golden Dharma image shattered, and the myriad laws surrounding him exploded. The demon horse then raised an iron hoof and stomped fiercely on Cang Wang's face.
The sound of cracking skull echoed. Cang Wang let out a pained cry, his head bleeding profusely, and he plunged into the ground, his fate unknown.
The demon horse let out a triumphant roar. It did not pursue further but instead charged towards King Wei.
Behind King Wei, all the formidable forces of the Three Kings Hall were stunned by the demon horse's ferocity.
That was Cang Wang!
He was ranked among the top ten on the Martial Lord Ranking, infinitely close to Quasi-Saint, and could be considered invincible below the Quasi-Saint level. Yet, he was trampled by the demon horse, his life and death uncertain!