The Legend of the Great Saint: Start from the Sign-in at Mount Tai

Chapter 452 Half an Imperial Prince
A desolate and forbidden land, renowned throughout the Northern Dipper.

Since ancient times, there have been many legends surrounding the desolate and forbidden land.

Some say that an exceptionally terrifying being dwells within the desolate and forbidden land.

Some say that the ancient forbidden land holds the secret to becoming an immortal, with celestial palaces that can only be seen and entered by those with the right destiny.

It is widely known that there must be divine medicines in the desolate and forbidden land.

This was confirmed by Lu Zhou and Ye Fan.

Princess Shencan and others already knew which divine herb it was.

It was the Nine Wonders Immortal Medicine that had once followed the Divine Silkworm Emperor.

Unlike the original story, because of Lu Zhou's warning to her, Princess Shencan, although she knew that the Nine Wonders Elixir of Immortality was in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, did not do what happened in the original story: Princess Shencan led the ancient imperial army to break into the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land.

A gentle breeze blows, and the sun shines warmly.

Ever since the news spread that the Golden-Winged Roc King, Ye Fan, and Lu Zhou would be dueling outside the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land.

In recent days, more and more figures have gradually appeared outside the once desolate and forbidden ancient land.

Among them were human cultivators, ancient clan cultivators, and of course, many demon cultivators.

As time passed, many highly skilled individuals noticed that some Ancestral Kings had also turned into bystanders, coming here to hide in the shadows and wait to watch the drama unfold.

'Rumble'

Suddenly, on the distant horizon, warhorses and strange beasts neighed, like a tidal wave, as if a large army was marching, attracting the attention of many cultivators.

"It is Xia Yiming, the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty."

Before the sound had even faded, another palace shrouded in purple mist appeared from the sky on the other side.

"It's the Purple Mansion of the Purple Mansion Holy Land. It seems the Purple Mansion Holy Lord has arrived."

"Legend has it that the Purple Mansion was a quasi-Emperor artifact forged by the founding patriarch of the Purple Mansion Holy Land. It was later lost due to turmoil and eventually fell into the hands of the Overlord Immortal. Decades ago, the Overlord Immortal returned it to the Purple Mansion."

"Look over there, the Demon Court people have arrived too."

"And also... the Yao Guang family, the Ji family, and the Jiang family."

"They've all come."

"They are all people of the same generation as the Golden-Winged Roc King, the Overlord Immortal, and the Holy Body."

That's right, Xia Yiming, Yao Yuekong, Qingyi, Liu Kou, and a group of bandits also came.

They all wanted to see what kind of splendor the Golden-Winged Roc King, who had once rivaled them decades ago, possessed now, after disappearing for nearly thirty years.

They were very curious about this, and they all felt a little nostalgic for the past.

"Time flies, thirty years have passed in the blink of an eye!"

"Those of their generation who didn't perish along the way have now become veritable giants in their respective regions, wielding power in their areas."

Ah, the passage of time.

An elderly man with cloudy eyes kept looking around and saw Hua Yunfei and Li Xiaoman from the Tai Xuan Sect, as well as Li Youyou from the Xiaoyao Sect, and uttered such a sigh.

It just feels like time flies by. These old guys, who were once in power in their respective factions, are really getting old.

Before he could finish his reflection, it was as if they had planned it together.

The Golden-Winged Roc King and the Old Roc King then appeared together.

Seeing so many old friends with whom he had had some connection, the Golden-Winged Roc King's expression hardened. Then, he smiled, shook his head, and greeted some of them.

Not long after they appeared, Ye Fan also showed up with Xiao Nannan, the big black dog, Qi Luo, and some other people from the Heavenly Court.

Then came Lu Zhou and the Dragon Girl.

What surprised many cultivators next was that the atmosphere at the scene did not become oppressive or tense, nor did it become full of gunpowder, despite the successive appearances of the protagonists of the challenge.

On the contrary
Seeing the group of people who had been warmly greeting each other ever since the Golden-Winged Roc King, Ye Fan, and Lu Zhou appeared.

Many onlookers who had traveled long distances to join in the fun wore strange expressions on their faces.

What happened to the challenge we agreed on?

Can you please respect the feelings of the audience?
I don't expect you to be as formidable as you were when Yuan Gu and Ye Fan challenged each other a few years ago, but at least you should look like you're here to fight, right?

What's with you two acting like old friends reuniting and catching up?

Those with such surprised expressions and astonished thoughts were naturally the outsiders.

Whether it's Yan Ruyu and the Azure Dragon King, or Feng Huang, Xia Yiming, Yao Yuekong, and the Big Black Dog, etc.

They all seemed to have expected this to happen, showing no surprise whatsoever.

"Haha, it's been almost thirty years since we last met. I'm delighted to see that you fellow Daoists are even more radiant than before!"

"It seems that all these years I've spent trying to conquer challenges have truly been just as my grandfather said; I've missed out on so much excitement."

The Golden-Winged Roc King wore a warm and friendly smile. His gaze was peaceful, passing over the familiar faces present before finally settling on Lu Zhou and Ye Fan.

"Brother Peng, you certainly missed a lot of exciting moments, but it's alright, there's still a long way to go, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Oh, and I haven't yet congratulated you on successfully passing the level."

After Ye Fan finished speaking, Lu Zhou also looked at the Golden-Winged Roc King and nodded with a smile.

"Ye Zi is right, there's still a long way to go. Congratulations on successfully passing the level."

"Decades have passed in the blink of an eye, and you are even more radiant than before, truly deserving of the title of Demon Lord."

After seeing the Golden-Winged Roc King in person, Lu Zhou's interest in it clearly grew even stronger.

Although the Golden-Winged Roc King before him appeared very peaceful and reserved, Lu Zhou could see in him the unparalleled demeanor of a demon lord.

This is completely different from the Golden-Winged Roc King in the original work.

"Hahaha"

The Golden-Winged Roc King raised his eyebrows and laughed.

He seemed genuinely happy.

"To be praised by the Overlord Immortal as a Demon Lord of this generation, it seems that my cultivation over the years has indeed been very effective!"

Then, he shook his head and smiled nonchalantly.

"But compared to you two perverts, I'm still far inferior."

Before the fight even started, he openly admitted without any hesitation that he was inferior to Lu Zhou and Ye Fan.

This surprised many people present.

Although some people were already certain that the Golden-Winged Roc King was probably no match for the Overlord Immortal or the Holy Body, they did not expect that the Golden-Winged Roc King would be so straightforward as to admit that he was inferior before even having a battle.

This is quite different from the Golden-Winged Roc King they had in mind, who was a warrior who looked down on everyone.

Then, people heard Xiao Peng Wang continue laughing.

"Actually, after hearing about your achievements over the years from my grandfather, I already knew that even if I passed the nine trials left by my clan's Great Sage and forged the foundation for sainthood, I would probably still be no match for you, especially against Brother Lu."

He always wore a carefree smile, exuding an air of nonchalance. It was as if he didn't care much about these things now.

In the distance, Old Peng Wang always wore a hearty, contented smile.

People standing nearby heard him speak.

"Some say that these were actually two battles with no suspense and no meaning whatsoever!"

"Actually, I think so too."

"But for Peng'er, while this was certainly a foregone conclusion, it was of extraordinary significance!"

"He ultimately survived by the skin of his teeth. The path he walked may not have been as exciting as the life of the prince consort and the county lord over the years, but it was still the hardship he endured!"

"Perfect timing! There are still quite a few people who remember their promise from back then and are looking forward to this battle. He wants to see just how far he is from the Prince Consort and the others!"

"Peng'er said that no matter the outcome, it would be a way of giving an account of what he has done over the years."

Hearing him say this, people like Xia Yiming and Da Heigou, who had long been certain that Xiao Pengwang would lose, finally understood why Xiao Pengwang, knowing he would lose, still stood up and honored his promise.

He wasn't forced to step forward and fulfill his promise because of his reputation or because of the clamor and coercion of some onlookers.

He was simply trying to give an account of the path he had traversed over the years, a path fraught with peril.

Win or lose, it doesn't matter!
The jeers and gossip of others are all insignificant to him now; he no longer cares.

"Congratulations, King Peng! With such a grandson, the rise of the Tianpeng clan is surely just around the corner!"

Yan Ruyu and many other powerful figures from the Demon Court congratulated the Old Peng King.

The entire Demon Court was delighted that Xiao Peng Wang possessed such a mindset and such a demeanor.

Because Xiaopeng Wang is now also a member of the Demon Court.

Ultimately, nothing unexpected happened.

Xiao Peng Wang lost.

Whether it was his battle with Ye Fan or his battle with Lu Zhou, he was defeated, and defeated completely.

This was expected by many.

Ultimately, all these years, the Golden-Winged Roc King has been trying to overcome the Nine Trials of the Sage left behind by his Great Sage Ancestor.

At most, this is just the inheritance of the Great Sage.

And what about Lu Zhou and Ye Fan?
The whole world knows that they possess the legacy of the Great Emperor.

Lu Zhou, in particular, has become so wealthy that he can even distribute the imperial inheritance to others.

In terms of skill level, the Golden-Winged Roc King is far inferior to Lu Zhou and Ye Fan.

Therefore, many insightful individuals had long been certain that the Golden-Winged Roc King would be defeated.

But to be fair, the Golden-Winged Roc King, though defeated, still deserves honor.

I won't go into detail about his second match against Lu Zhou.

The defeat was devastating, and the end was far too quick.

Lu Zhou stood still, simply extending one hand to suppress the Little Peng King, who was charging towards him with the full power of the Heavenly Demon Slaughtering Saint Technique.

Faced with Lu Zhou's outstretched hand, the Golden-Winged Roc King had no power to resist.

Years have passed, and he is still no match for Lu Zhou.

Moreover, this gap seems to be widening.

Even so, no one dared to underestimate the Golden-Winged Roc King.

This was entirely due to the battle between the Golden-Winged Roc King and the Holy Body Ye Fan before this.

Although Xiao Peng Wang was also defeated by Ye Fan, in the whole process, as Lu Zhou said, he showed the unparalleled demeanor of a young demon lord.

Over the years, the Golden-Winged Roc King has made tremendous leaps in both cultivation and combat power.

"As expected of the Burial Emperor Star, this planet truly harbors hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and is teeming with extraordinary talents."

"He firmly established himself at the seventh level of combat power. He had just briefly touched the eighth level."

"Although it was only for a moment, it was still quite remarkable. It was almost comparable to my own back then. I could definitely be considered one of the strongest prodigies below the Emperor Prince level in this world, and barely qualify as half an Emperor Prince."

"Although he can no longer defeat a half-saint like the Holy Body, he can still contend with a half-saint in a short time with his Heavenly Roc Speed ​​and Heavenly Demon Slaughtering Saint Technique."

"Give him some more time to grow. If he encounters some extraordinary opportunities in the future, I believe he might have the chance to take that step and become another imperial prince."

This is a comment made by a pair of Golden-Winged Roc Kings.

He also came to watch the drama unfold.

He had only come to Beidou to join in the fun, and seeing such excitement, he certainly wouldn't miss it.

His assessment was not only fair but also authoritative.

Whether it's some ancestral kings hiding in the shadows, or a great sage like Hun Tuo who openly appears to be watching the show.

After watching the battle between Golden-Winged Roc King and Ye Fan, they made a similar assessment to Dao Yi.

Afterwards, some people heard Hun Tuo mutter a sigh.

"It seems that the Great Sage of the Tianpeng Clan is also an unparalleled sage. It's a pity I can't meet him and discuss the Dao."

As a Great Sage, Hun Tuo naturally possessed exceptional insight. In recent days, while wandering around mediating disputes, he had heard quite a bit about the Golden-Winged Roc King.

Now he saw that the Golden-Winged Roc King had reached such a level after passing the nine trials left by the Great Sage Heavenly Roc.

He could tell the whole leopard from a single spot. He could sense, to some extent, the extraordinary nature of the Heavenly Roc Great Sage and believed that he was probably no weaker than himself and was an unparalleled Great Sage.

Despite being defeated by Ye Fan and Lu Zhou in succession, the Golden-Winged Roc King showed no signs of defeat.

He still appeared very carefree.

Everyone could see that, just as Old Peng Wang had said, he didn't care about winning or losing these two battles.

He was simply trying to give an explanation to the version of himself who made the pledge of war back then.

This is simply to give him an explanation for the life-and-death journey he has taken over the years.

After the duel that many had been waiting for for nearly thirty years came to an end, Lu Zhou, Ye Fan, Golden-Winged Little Peng King, and some of their old friends...

Such as Yan Ruyu, Phoenix, Demon Moon Sky, Xia Yiming, etc.
They gathered in the Demon Court and drank and made merry.

At the banquet, the Golden-Winged Roc King watched as the group of demon giants kept pouring him wine, yet he would occasionally burst into hearty laughter, and finally, with his face flushed red, he collapsed drunk.

He smiled.

Not long after, he collapsed under the table after a series of heavy drinking sessions with Ye Fan, Qingyi, and others.

A few days later, the joyous gathering finally came to an end.

After everyone had dispersed, the Golden-Winged Roc King approached Lu Zhou, who was preparing to head to the Undying Mountain after hearing some things.

(End of this chapter)