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The several thousand square miles encompassed by this territory represented the absolute quintessence of the Heavenly Punishment Forest! Not only did it teem with countless spirit herbs, but precious treasures were strewn everywhere, and the ambient spiritual energy of heaven and earth was several times more potent than in other locales! Furthermore, it had never suffered any human destruction, logging, or trampling—it was an entirely natural and pristine treasure trove.” If this were not the case, an anomaly as bizarre as the Nine Nether Passage would never have coincidentally manifested right here.

The most intolerable part was that they hadn't received even a basic explanation; the sole justification offered was: "The current Heavenly Punishment is too weak!" The unspoken implication was that they were no longer qualified to stand as equals alongside the other Four Great Powers! Such an insult was simply unconscionable! Consequently, the Beast Sovereigns erupted in fury! Cao Guofeng sighed, about to speak but stopping short, finally saying, "Brother Lu, since it is so, you must look after yourselves! We shall meet again in the Jianghu!" Saint Sovereign Lu maintained a stern face, expressionless, and replied, "As you wish!" At this point, the Nine Great Beast Sovereigns had completely given up hope regarding the Three Great Sacred Lands and the Misty Illusory Manor! Cao Guofeng, as the leader of the Four Powers' expedition this time, acted as if he had seen nothing of the blatant injustice dealt to the Heavenly Punishment faction.

This demonstrated that the intentions of these Four Powers were far from spontaneous; they had premeditated and arranged everything beforehand.

The Fierce Land of Heavenly Punishment had reached the moment where it must be purged...

it was unavoidable! “If Brother Lu happens to meet Elder Mei, please convey my deepest apologies to him on this old man’s behalf! Guofeng… truly failed him!” Cao Guofeng’s expression was grave, and the words themselves sounded almost like a lament.

But this statement nearly caused Saint Sovereign Lu to spit blood in anger! He retorted coldly, "I dare not.

I presume Emperor Mei, upon learning of Saint Sovereign Cao's current magnificence, would be immensely gratified!" The Elder Mei they spoke of was a Saint Sovereign of the Heavenly Punishment faction from seven centuries prior! During the Great War for Heaven a millennium ago, Cao Guofeng, then a junior disciple observing the battle, was nearly killed by a covert agent from an alien race.

It was Saint Sovereign Mei who had personally saved him—a genuine, life-saving debt! It was precisely because of this history that Cao Guofeng’s actions today made Saint Sovereign Lu even more incandescent with rage! Cao Guofeng let out a long sigh, waved his hand, and stated, "Everyone, let us depart." He took the lead and walked out.

The surrounding tens of millions of profound beasts watched them retreat, their eyes filled with rage, yet none dared to make a move without orders.

Just as the last person among the retreating group was about to leave the boundary of the Original Illusion Manor's secret stronghold, he suddenly turned around and asked indifferently, "Where is Jun Moxie?" The speaker was a Saint Sovereign level expert from the Hermit Immortal Palace, Zhan Mubai. "Jun Moxie? Who is that?" Saint Sovereign Lu paused in surprise. "Jun Moxie is the son-in-law of you Heavenly Punishment people! I also have a very important message to deliver to him this time," Zhan Mubai sneered coldly. "Brother Lu, although the strength of the Fierce Land of Heavenly Punishment is far less than in the past, your actions are hardly simple; you actually found a human son-in-law.

I must congratulate you on this, Brother Lu." "A human son-in-law?" Saint Sovereign Lu frowned, sweeping his gaze across the crowd of profound beasts, then roared with a furrowed brow, "Who married a human? Little Crane, Little Bear, which of you...

married a human?" As his eyes swept past, he immediately noticed someone missing and asked, "Where is Little Mei?" He Chongxiao hastily stepped forward, offering a fawning smile, "Your Venerable one...

hehe, well, this...

this is...

it turns out Jun Moxie is Big Sister’s beloved, and Big Sister...

suffered a slight injury previously.

She hasn't quite recovered yet, so...

so she didn't come..." "Little Mei's man?" Saint Sovereign Lu’s expression shifted strangely for a moment before a smile finally broke through. "This little girl has spirit! To actually trick a human into the Heavenly Punishment territory...

that ability is truly something." He looked around. "Where is the boy? Let me see him." When these words were uttered, not only were He Chongxiao and the others startled, even Zhan Mubai was taken aback.

Intermarriage between profound beasts and humans was a major taboo for both sides! During this period, while the Saint Kings were absent, Mei Xueyan held sole authority, so no one dared to object.

Now that Saint Sovereign Lu and the other senior profound beasts had returned and heard about this matter, they didn't seem angry at all.

This was truly strange.

At this moment, the nineteen figures who had been walking ahead stopped far in the distance. "Are you looking for me? Is there something you need?" The crowd of profound beasts slowly parted, and a figure walked out, appearing entirely human.

Clad in snow-white robes, with a countenance like polished jade and a slender figure, his eyes held a knowing glint as he looked toward Zhan Mubai: "I wonder why this Saint Sovereign ranks would specifically mention this junior.

Is there some counsel you wish to impart?" His position placed Tiger King Hu Liedi directly behind him, Lion King Shi Buchou to his left, and Serpent King Qian Xun in front.

They were not far off, situated amidst a large gathering of transformed profound beasts.

Though he was not particularly tall, nor was his physique imposing—he was utterly unremarkable in appearance.

Yet, somehow, the moment he emerged, the gazes of everyone present involuntarily focused upon him! A unique individual! By no means an ordinary person! All the masters, upon seeing Jun Moxie at this instant, experienced an involuntary contraction of their pupils! How sharp were the eyes of these Saint Kings and Saint Sovereigns? They instantly perceived that this youth was absolutely extraordinary! Moreover, this youth’s cultivation had already surpassed the Venerable level! But what shocked them most was his age—this youth’s actual age could not possibly exceed twenty! A genius who reached the Venerable Realm before the age of twenty! The Profound Profound Continent had seen an endless stream of profound energy geniuses throughout history, but looking through all ages, a genius who reached the Venerable Realm under the age of twenty had never existed! The future development potential of this young man was truly limitless! If he continued at his current pace, he could potentially become a Saint King expert within thirty years! And within a century, he would inevitably advance to become a Saint Sovereign powerhouse! This was a terrifying speed capable of making even Saint Sovereign level masters tremble in their boots! The moment Jun Moxie appeared, the Nine Great Beast Sovereigns simultaneously flashed sharp light in their eyes, all focusing on him.

The nineteen Saint Kings and Saint Sovereigns who had been moving away instantly turned around and walked back, their expressions toward Jun Moxie being exceptionally complex! No wonder this individual could become a deep-seated threat to the Three Great Sacred Lands! Now it seemed, he was far more than just a threat to the heart; he was practically an impending disaster! The enmities between them had reached a point where reconciliation was impossible.

Once this young man was fully grown, he would likely become an even more terrifying entity than the Fourteenth Son of the Nine Nethers! After all, the Fourteenth Son of the Nine Nethers sought only conquest and never wantonly slaughtered the innocent.

But this Jun Moxie was clearly not that type; this young man not only could kill wantonly, but he specialized in mass slaughter! This was an ultimate god of slaughter in the making; for their own sake and for the sake of the Sacred Lands, he absolutely had to be destroyed! If such a talent belonged to the Sacred Lands or any other neutral power, the Saint Kings would not only feel no jealousy or concern but would also possess an intense desire to cherish such talent! They would exhaust every means, even at tremendous cost, to recruit this genius.

But, most unfortunately, such a genius was their enemy! And an irreconcilable enemy at that! Therefore, this person must die.

A deep sense of apprehension flashed across the eyes of the experts from the Four Powers as they stared at Jun Moxie, each calculating in their minds.

These individuals were not the ordinary Saints and Honored Ones of the Three Great Sacred Lands; merely one glance was enough for them to discern the terrifying nature of Jun Moxie! However, the mood of the Nine Senior Beast Sovereigns of the Heavenly Punishment Forest was diametrically opposed to that of the Sacred Land faction! Light erupted in the eyes of every single one of them! This young man truly is remarkable.

It seems that Elder Saint Sovereign Mei, before his mysterious disappearance seven hundred years ago, once uttered these words: 'Heavenly Punishment for ten thousand ages, success or failure rests on one man.' This must refer to this individual.

All along, this cryptic, open-ended prophecy left by Elder Saint Sovereign Mei had left the upper echelons of the entire Heavenly Punishment Forest utterly bewildered.

The Heavenly Punishment Forest consisted entirely of profound beasts; how could there be such a strange saying as 'Heavenly Punishment for ten thousand ages, success or failure rests on one man'? Regardless, the success or failure of the Heavenly Punishment Forest could not possibly be decided by a human, let alone just one person! But now, upon truly seeing Jun Moxie, the Nine Senior Beast Sovereigns simultaneously realized the meaning of those words! It should, absolutely, be this young man before them! The true value of Jun Moxie was also perceived by these Nine Senior Beast Sovereigns at the same instant! This fellow was practically a living, growing ultimate weapon of mass destruction! What made it even more fortunate was that he was the son-in-law of the Heavenly Punishment Forest! And Mei Xueyan’s husband! It could be said that he was unequivocally one of their own.

When the Nine Great Beast Sovereigns unexpectedly heard about Mei Xueyan’s unauthorized marriage to a human, although they maintained outward composure, they were inwardly furious.

How could the ten-thousand-year rule of the Heavenly Punishment Forest be broken so easily? They only suppressed their displeasure to avoid losing face in front of their powerful enemies, choosing to remain silent.

Thus, before Jun Moxie appeared, they had already considered that if he proved displeasing to look at, they would simply drive him away or perhaps even end his life.

The reputation of the Heavenly Punishment Forest could not possibly be ruined by a mere human.

But at this moment, Jun Moxie simply walked out, calm and unassuming.

Just the first glance at him caused the Nine Great Beast Sovereigns to unanimously change their minds: this fellow was absolutely an opportunity for the Heavenly Punishment Forest, and moreover, the greatest savior in their current crisis! No matter what, they had to keep him in the Heavenly Punishment territory and preserve his life! Especially now, as the nine of them, having endured three centuries of attrition, were nearly exhausted, and the Heavenly Punishment faction lacked successors—it was a time of critical danger.

It was a blessing that such a talent had suddenly appeared; a person like this, once fully developed, could preserve the fame of the Heavenly Punishment for a thousand years without decline.

Therefore, as all the strong figures from the human side turned back, the Nine Senior Beast Sovereigns also subtly advanced a few steps, implicitly creating a subtle barrier between themselves and Jun Moxie through their positions.

This effectively meant that the nine of them were using their collective strength to protect Jun Moxie! This movement subtly altered the dynamics of the scene.

Everyone harbored ulterior motives, yet nobody dared to act rashly! In the clearing, only Jun Moxie and Zhan Mubai remained in confrontation.

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