Celestial Emperor of Devouring

At this moment.

The spectators were all struck dumb with shock.

The once noisy street plunged into a deathly silence, everyone's eyes wide open, mouths agape as if to fit an egg.

They couldn't believe that the formidable Patriarch Li had been defeated.

Even more unbelievable was that the young Gu Chenfeng possessed such terrifying power.

"This... how is this possible? Patriarch Li is supposed to be among the top-tier powerhouses of Celestial Immortal City!" someone stuttered, their voice full of disbelief.

"Who exactly is that young man? To defeat Patriarch Li so effortlessly! Could he be an Immortal Emperor expert?" another person gasped, fear and awe written across their face.

An elder kept shaking his head, mumbling to himself: "I've lived for so many years, never have I seen someone so young and yet so terrifyingly powerful. Truly, there is always a sky above the sky, and people beyond people!"

Those who usually revered Patriarch Li felt their faith shatter in an instant.

They looked at each other, their eyes betraying unease about the future and a deep-seated fear of Gu Chenfeng.

"You should consider yourselves lucky this is a minor matter," Gu Chenfeng said expressionlessly, "This time it's just a lesson. If there's a next time, you won't be so fortunate."

With that said, Gu Chenfeng turned to leave with Flame Shadow and Lin Zhentian.

The spoiled young lady watched them leave, her eyes filled with resentment, yet she dared not utter a word.

Though she didn't dare to act rudely again, her heart burned with rage.

The spoiled young lady venomously thought, "If there's a chance, I'll make you pay one day!"

At this moment.

Someone suddenly shouted, "The Young Master of the Holy Immortal Palace has arrived."

The pedestrians on the street quickly made way.

A well-groomed young man in white walked over; it was none other than He Qingyun, the Young Master of the Holy Immortal Palace.

He Qingyun, proud and ambitious, had reached the middle stage of Immortal Monarch cultivation, possessing considerable strength.

Besides He Qingyun, there were six disciples of the Holy Immortal Palace.

Seeing Patriarch Li severely injured and the spoiled young lady looking aggrieved, He Qingyun frowned and asked, "Patriarch Li, Meng'Er, what happened? Who did this to you?"

Upon seeing He Qingyun, Li Meng'Er could no longer hold back and tearfully complained, "Brother Qingyun, I was bullied, and he even injured Grandpa."

He Qingyun, upon hearing this, was filled with raging anger, asking, "Who dares to be so bold?"

"Qingyun, let it go," Patriarch Li hurried to say, "This young man is extremely powerful, probably of significant background. You're no match for him, don't provoke him further lest it brings trouble to you."

"Meng'Er was bullied, how can I stand by and do nothing?" He Qingyun frowned fiercely, saying, "No matter who he is, today he must apologize to Meng'Er to vent her anger!"

"Worry not, Patriarch Li, the Holy Immortal Palace isn't weak either. I wish to see who they are."

Li Meng'Er quickly said, "Brother Qingyun, the three of them just left, don't let them escape."

"Pursue them!" He Qingyun ordered, "If you let them escape, don't bother coming back!"

"Yes, Young Master!" the six disciples respectfully responded and immediately gave chase.

"Meng'Er, take good care of your grandfather," He Qingyun gently smiled, then swiftly followed the pursuit.

"Meng'Er, quickly help grandpa over there," Patriarch Li hurried, feeling uneasy.

Soon.

The six disciples had locked onto the trio of Gu Chenfeng.

"Whoosh!"

Above the street, He Qingyun flashed forward, his domineering aura locking onto Gu Chenfeng's trio.

Flame Shadow gave a slight smirk, saying, "More trouble has come."

He Qingyun looked down at Gu Chenfeng's trio from above, coldly asking, "Were you the ones who humiliated Meng'Er and injured Patriarch Li?"

Gu Chenfeng turned around and asked, "Who are you?"

He Qingyun arrogantly replied, "I'm He Qingyun, Young Master of the Holy Immortal Palace!"

Gu Chenfeng expressionlessly asked, "Do you have any business?"

"Arrogant brat!" He Qingyun squinted his eyes and said, "You think you can just leave after bullying Meng'Er and injuring Patriarch Li?"

Gu Chenfeng coldly asked, "What do you want then?"

He Qingyun coldly stated, "Cut off both your hands and kneel to apologize to Meng'Er, and this matter will be over. If not, you can forget about leaving Celestial Immortal City alive."

"Who do you think you are?" Gu Chenfeng sneered, "An Immortal Monarch of the middle stage dares to speak so brashly again; it seems you've grown tired of living."

Flame Shadow rubbed his hands together, smiling, "Gu Chenfeng, let me handle this, you and Old Lin can just watch."

"Second Uncle!" He Qingyun called out.

In the next moment.

An immensely terrifying aura enveloped the entire Celestial Immortal City.

Feeling this terrifying aura, Patriarch Li was horrified, saying, "Holy Immortal Palace's Immortal Emperor expert!"

"Immortal Emperor expert!" The people of Celestial Immortal City cried out in terror.

All at once.

Everyone fled the Celestial Immortal City in panic, fearing to be caught in the chaos.

At this moment.

He Qingyun's face wore a proud expression, coldly smiling and saying, "Brat, you'd best obediently do as I say, otherwise today will be the day of your demise."

Gu Chenfeng expressionlessly said, "I refuse!"

"Enough talking, make your move if you dare. I'd like to see how strong the Young Master of the Holy Immortal Palace is." Flame Shadow sneered, provocatively gesturing.

"Second Uncle, if he strikes, kill him immediately!" He Qingyun coldly ordered, then activated his Immortal Monarch middle stage immortal power, and a powerful aura erupted.

With his Second Uncle present, He Qingyun feared no retaliation from Gu Chenfeng.

As the Young Master of the Holy Immortal Palace, He Qingyun always held himself in high regard, believing his status and strength would easily allow him to defeat Flame Shadow.

However, what He Qingyun didn't know was that Flame Shadow's strength was exceedingly terrifying, even with his Second Uncle's help, they wouldn't be a match for Flame Shadow.

As the two faced off, He Qingyun took the lead, his figure flickered, suddenly closing in on Flame Shadow, his Spirit Sword gleaming coldly as it thrust towards Flame Shadow's vital points.

His eyes were filled with confidence and arrogance, as if he already envisioned Flame Shadow losing.

However.

Flame Shadow remained unfazed, a hint of disdain in his eyes.

He calmly sidestepped, easily dodging He Qingyun's fierce attack.

Seeing his attack miss, He Qingyun was slightly surprised, yet his movements didn't slow, immediately changing technique, his Sword Technique becoming increasingly fierce, enveloping Flame Shadow in a weave of sword shadows.

Flame Shadow's lips subtly curled into a sneer.

Lightly tapping his feet on the ground, Flame Shadow's form flickered ghost-like, He Qingyun's sword techniques missed entirely, unable to touch even the hem of his garment.

Confronting He Qingyun was mere child's play for Flame Shadow.

"Is this all you've got? The middle stage of Immortal Monarch is pathetically weak." Flame Shadow mocked, utterly dismissive of He Qingyun.

"Shut up! I will ensure your death!" He Qingyun, furious unto shame, snarled, his face contorted like a wild beast, releasing a fierce killing intent.