To Nan Huairen, it was sheer madness that Leon Nightfall, someone who had only joined the Nine Saints Demon Gatea few days ago, dared to declare that he would exterminate the Nine Saints Demon Gate. Earlier, Nan Huairen had thought Leon was somewhat unfathomable, but now he felt that Leon was simply ignorant beyond belief.
However, Leon didn't bother to spare a glance at Hall Master Fu or Xu Hui. He walked out leisurely, as if strolling through his own courtyard, saying, "I don't care who's in charge of your Nine Saints Demon Gate now! Be it the Demon Emperor or a True Person! Since you want to follow the rules, then let's do it properly. If you don't want to play by the rules, I can accompany you all the same! Today, right here, I'll exterminate your Nine Saints Demon Gate and send you down to meet Old Chicken Head!"
"Good, good, good! Ignorant brat, today I'll skin you alive and see how you plan to exterminate my Nine Saints Demon Gate!" Xu Hui laughed in extreme anger. This was the most ridiculous joke he'd ever heard in his life. He had never seen someone so arrogantly ignorant.
At this moment, both Protector Mo and Nan Huairen wished they could dig a hole and crawl into it out of shame. Leon had never even practiced Daoist arts, yet he dared to boast about exterminating the Nine Saints Demon Gate? This was beyond ignorance! The Nine Saints Demon Gate was currently one of the most powerful sects in the Central Territory, controlling an entire kingdom. Who could possibly exterminate them?
But Leon paid no attention to Xu Hui's words, not even sparing him a glance as he continued walking out. Xu Hui was so infuriated by Leon's arrogance that he nearly spat blood. He roared, "You little bastard, die!" As his words fell, he slashed his sword toward Leon.
"Stop!" At that very moment, a thunderous voice echoed across the sky above the Nine Saints Demon Gate. The voice was like rolling thunder, filled with supreme majesty, rendering others powerless to resist.
This voice of supreme authority caused both Xu Hui and Hall Master Fu to feel their legs weaken. Their hearts trembled uncontrollably.
"Elder!" Upon hearing the voice, Hall Master Fu shuddered. He hadn't expected such a small matter to alarm the Elder!
"A fair duel; if killed, one can only blame oneself for lacking skill!" The voice of the Nine Saints Demon Gate's Elder resounded from the sky.
This caused many disciples and even mid-level hall masters and protectors of the Nine Saints Demon Gate to be shocked. Such an incident had actually alarmed the Great Elder; this was no ordinary matter!
Protector Mo and Nan Huairen couldn't help but shiver internally. This was the Great Elder of the Nine Saints Demon Gate! It was rumored that he had already become a True Person! Over the years, the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect had interacted with the Nine Saints Demon Gate numerous times, with even their own Elders or Sect Master personally visiting.
However, the Elders of the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect rarely had the chance to meet figures of the Elder level in the Nine Saints Demon Gate, let alone the Great Elder or the Solar Demon Emperor.
For such an incident to alarm the chief Great Elder of the Nine Saints Demon Gate—Elder Yun—was indeed significant.
"The matter of the marriage alliance between the Nine Saints Demon Gate and the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect is according to sect rules." At this time, the Great Elder made no mention of Du Yuanguang's incident. His thunderous voice echoed, "However, the major event of marriage cannot be treated lightly! If the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect wishes to marry the successor of the Nine Saints Demon Gate, they must prove they have such strength!"
"At last, someone in the Nine Saints Demon Gate dares to take responsibility." Regarding the Great Elder's words, Leon commented calmly, "Of course, if you follow the rules, I'll do the same. Don't you just want to assess me? Fine, I'll accompany you! No time like the present—let's do it today! Whether I marry your sect's successor is my own business. But if someone wants to look down on me, I won't hesitate to teach them a lesson!" With that, he walked out.
Leon's words were so arrogant that even Protector Mo and Nan Huairen wished they could kneel and beg him to stop boasting. If he continued, the facade would be shattered! At this moment, both of them wished they could dig a hole and hide. This was utterly humiliating.
Both Protector Mo and Nan Huairen deeply regretted taking on this mission. It was hard enough that the Great Elder of the Nine Saints Demon Gate had intervened to resolve the Du Yuanguang incident. Anyone else would have taken the opportunity to de-escalate, minimize the issue, and strengthen relations with the Nine Saints Demon Gate—even if they couldn't marry Li Shuangyan, it wouldn't matter.
However, Leon continued to boast about teaching the Nine Saints Demon Gate a lesson. This was simply courting death! At this point, both Protector Mo and Nan Huairen felt that Leon was too ignorant and arrogant.
"Let it be today then." The Great Elder of the Nine Saints Demon Gate decreed. After these words, there was no further sound.
Xu Hui was trembling with rage. Leon's arrogance made him wish he could cut Leon down immediately. Daring to challenge and belittle him, Xu Hui wanted nothing more than to sever Leon's limbs and make him wish for death. But with the Great Elder's decree, he didn't dare to act out.
"I'll be waiting for you! I'll make you wish you were dead!" Xu Hui said venomously before leaving with his people.
"Not knowing the immensity of heaven and earth!" After Hall Master Fu and the others left, Protector Mo refused to let Leon go outside. Ignoring his status as a protector, he dragged Leon back inside.
"Protector Mo, is there a need to be so anxious?" Leon said helplessly after being dragged back into the courtyard, pushing away Protector Mo's hands.
Protector Mo trembled with anger, glaring fiercely at Leon. He wanted nothing more than to give Leon a severe beating, but with the upcoming assessment, he suppressed his fury.
"Ignorant fool!" Protector Mo spat angrily. "You're courting death! If you want to die, fine, but don't drag the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect down with you!"
"Protector Mo is taking this too seriously; it's just a minor matter," Leon said calmly, not taking it to heart.
Protector Mo was so angry he was shaking. "You—you—you—" he stammered, unable to speak further, gasping for breath in his rage.
Nan Huairen was also speechless. He thought Leon was insane—so ignorant and arrogant that there was no cure. He even wanted to slap Leon himself.
"Do you know how powerful the Nine Saints Demon Gate is now?" Nan Huairen complained. "Many of their protectors are qualified to be titled marquises! Not to mention their elders and the Solar Demon Emperor. If the Solar Demon Emperor makes a move, he could wipe out our Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect with a single hand!"
"The Great Elder of the Nine Saints Demon Gate just resolved the Du Yuanguang incident. You should have taken the opportunity to de-escalate. Whether or not you marry their princess is a small matter. If you could build a good relationship with their elders, it would be beneficial not only to you but to our entire sect. You could also earn a great merit, benefiting you for life." The ever-diplomatic Nan Huairen couldn't help but analyze the pros and cons for Leon.
"So what? In such matters," Leon said leisurely, "I prefer to solve them with my fists!"
Of course, Leon couldn't reveal his inner secrets. If the Nine Saints Demon Gate didn't follow the rules, he would take the opportunity to test their foundations. Although he had promised Sage Nine Saints back then, since his descendants were so reckless, he didn't mind giving the Nine Saints Demon Gate a cleansing! He could also make use of all their resources.
Nan Huairen rolled his eyes and didn't want to speak further. He felt he was wasting his breath on someone like Leon. Such an ignorant fool wasn't worth his time.
Inwardly, Nan Huairen scoffed. With your little martial arts? Even if you were lucky enough to kill Du Yuanguang, it's insignificant before the Nine Saints Demon Gate. With your limited ability, you dare to boast about solving things with your fists?
Nan Huairen felt that Leon's confidence had inflated uncontrollably after his lucky kill, truly believing himself invincible.
Protector Mo was speechless with anger. Finally, he said bitterly, "You better behave during the assessment. If you cause any more trouble, you—you—you won't need to return to the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect! No one will be able to save you then!"
"If the Nine Saints Demon Gate isn't safe, nowhere else will be safer," Leon said calmly, smiling.
Protector Mo was so angry he could spit blood. He didn't want to talk to this fool anymore. Speaking to him was like playing music to a cow. Unless he suffered, he wouldn't know the immensity of heaven and earth.
Under the infuriated circumstances of Protector Mo and Nan Huairen, the assessment was held on a main peak of the Nine Saints Demon Gate. Surprisingly, not a single elder appeared from the Nine Saints Demon Gate. Instead, two protectors presided over the event: Protector Xu, Xu Hui's master, and the most powerful chief protector among the Nine Saints Demon Gate's protectors, Yu He.
Protector Xu was enveloped in terrifying light, his entire being like divine gold. As for the chief protector Yu He, he was even more formidable. Marquis-level aura rolled off him, his blood energy vast and boundless. He was an incredibly powerful marquis. At this level, one could flip clouds with a turn of the hand and summon rain with another.
From the Nine Saints Demon Gate, Protector Xu and Chief Protector Yu He served as judges, while the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect had only Protector Mo.
At this time, the main peak was surrounded by countless young disciples, packed tightly in layers, all coming to watch the excitement.
The marriage alliance between the Nine Saints Demon Gate and the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect was most opposed by the young male disciples. Their backlash was the strongest. Li Shuangyan was the goddess in their hearts, the princess of their Nine Saints Demon Gate.
A small sect like the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect wasn't qualified to form an alliance with their Nine Saints Demon Gate, let alone someone like Leon Nightfall—a waste with ordinary fate, life wheel, and physique. Such a person wasn't even worthy of carrying their princess's shoes!