The next day, shocking news spread through the Purple Dragon Hall. Tiger Might Demon King had secretly plotted rebellion and was executed by the Purple Dragon Hall Lord with overwhelming force. Of course, this was the official version provided by the Purple Dragon Hall Lord, largely to protect her daughter's reputation. After all, a man and woman spending the night alone together was not something that would reflect well on Bai Linger. Even though many were still shaken by the news, no one dared question the Purple Dragon Hall Lord's words. Still, the death of a peak demon king created a major stir throughout the entire Purple Dragon Hall. At that moment, the Purple Dragon Hall Lord demonstrated her formidable leadership. She swiftly quashed all dissent and dismantled every faction under the Tiger Might Demon King's control. Before long, everything returned to calm. Even Ling Feng had to admit that this Purple Dragon Hall Lord was truly a remarkable woman. She possessed both capability and political skill. No wonder she had climbed her way to the prestigious position of one of the Eight Canglong Envoys. Three days passed after the Tiger Might Demon King's death. Bai Linger came looking for Ling Feng again. She said she had successfully received a mission involving the Demon Ruler and that they would be setting off soon. As long as the mission went smoothly, even someone like Ling Feng, who was still an ordinary disciple, would gain access to the central imperial palace of the Canglong Sanctum and have the chance to meet the exalted Canglong Demon Ruler. Looking at Bai Linger's excited expression, Ling Feng smiled and shook his head. He gave her a grateful look and said, "Young lady, thank you." "What are you thanking me for? We're sisters, aren't we?" Bai Linger narrowed her eyes and giggled. Ling Feng's brow twitched. Ugh. If I'm gonna fake being gay, I'd better commit. Bai Linger felt delighted when she saw that frustrated expression on his face. She smiled and asked, "Long Fei, what's wrong? You don't look too well." Ling Feng coughed and quickly changed the subject. "Well, young lady, how about you tell me more about this mission?" Bai Linger nodded. "This mission is actually a kind of assessment for elite disciples. Every ten years, elite disciples from our Canglong Sanctum, along with those from the Minglong Sanctum and the Molong Sanctum, head to the region around the Cangyan Mountains to explore the ruins of an ancient demon tribe." "Officially, we're exploring ruins. In truth, it's a chance to display our Canglong Sanctum's strength in front of the elites from the other two sanctums. With your skills, if you show off a bit in front of the others, you'll win back some prestige for us. At that point, meeting the Demon Ruler will be easy for you." Bai Linger giggled again. "To secure this spot for you, I spent days pestering my mother. So make sure you seize this chance!" Ling Feng rubbed his nose and asked, "How long will the round trip take?" "About half a month. Why do you ask?" "No reason." Ling Feng raised an eyebrow slightly and nodded at Bai Linger. "Young Lady, please help me thank the Purple Dragon Envoy." This trip to the Cangyan Mountains would let him meet all kinds of demon geniuses. At the same time, it would give him the chance to achieve his true goal of meeting the Canglong Demon Ruler. It was the perfect opportunity. "Good. Then get ready. Tomorrow, the elite disciples of our Purple Dragon Hall will join up with those from the other seven Canglong Halls. We'll all depart together." Bai Linger gave him another reminder. A gleam flashed in Ling Feng's eyes. Just thinking about battling demon geniuses made his blood begin to stir. Meanwhile, inside the Red Dragon Hall. "Yin Xue, you truly live up to being the most outstanding descendant of the Silver Wolf Demon Emperor. At such a young age, your cultivation is already so strong. I believe that given time, you will surpass even me and your father. You will become the next chief of the Silver Wolf Clan." The Red Dragon Hall Lord, Chi Huo, who had fiery red hair, stared at Yin Xue with large eyes full of admiration. Even though Yin Xue had failed to win a single round during the beginner assessments, no one could deny that he was a rare talent among the demon race. The Red Dragon Hall Lord was very pleased with this final disciple of his. "Master, you flatter me. You have taught me the 'Heaven-Incinerating Technique' without holding anything back. I have benefited greatly. No wonder my father always praised this technique so highly back when I was at home. It truly is profound beyond measure!" Chi Huo burst into hearty laughter. "It is thanks to your exceptional talent. You are able to control both fire and ice demonic essence. Passing down the Great Heaven-Burning Technique to you is no dishonor to the art." He continued. "By the way, in a few days, our Canglong Sanctum will be sending a large number of elite disciples to the Cangyan Mountains for exploration. Although it is called exploration, in truth it is a chance to demonstrate our power to the other two sanctums. I have high hopes for you. I want you to use the Heaven-Incinerating Technique to outshine them all. If the Demon Ruler notices you, your future will be limitless!" Yin Xue immediately knelt and bowed. However, a faint trace of concern flickered in his eyes. The Cangyan Mountains were not far from the Yanming Sea. In fact, that whole region technically fell under the territory of his father, the Silver Wolf Demon Emperor. That was also the site where his father and the mysterious Demon-Masked Lord had refined the Supreme Lotus Seed. The refining had taken place on an island about five hundred li west of the Cangyan Mountains. That island sat within the Yanming Sea, a body of inland water shrouded year-round in malevolent qi. It was the perfect place to remain hidden while conducting secret rituals. However, if elite disciples from the three sanctums all gathered in the Cangyan Mountains, it would certainly attract many powerful experts as well. That meant the risk of exposure would increase significantly. Still, knowing how meticulous his father was, this must already have been accounted for. There was no need for him to worry about it. Yin Xue gave a cold smile and lifted his eyes with an icy gleam. "I want to know whether that boy named Long Fei is also participating." "Hehe," the Red Dragon Hall Lord sneered, "I already checked. That name does appear on the Purple Dragon Hall list!" "Disciple," he continued coldly, "for the humiliation you suffered during the initiation trials, go reclaim your honor with your own hands!" "Good! Very good! Long Fei, better keep your neck clean and wait for what's coming!" Yin Xue's eyes burned with killing intent. Now that he had inherited the true teachings of the Red Dragon Hall Lord, his strength had grown explosively. His ego had swelled as well. He had been waiting for a chance to redeem his pride. This expedition to the Cangyan Mountains would be his moment. He would defeat Long Fei in front of every elite from all three sanctums and trample him underfoot so thoroughly that he would never be able to lift his head again.