Greed knows no race; whether they are demons or humans, they are all the same.

Gu Liyan looked at the demons below the stage, their gazes seeming to devour him whole. Even someone as experienced as him couldn't help but feel a chill.

After calming down, he said with composure, "I wonder who will be the next to offer their guidance."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a deep voice rang out from the crowd of demons, "I'll do it!"

Gu Liyan looked up and saw a young man around twenty years old. Dressed in a black robe, he exuded a restrained sense of mystery. He had tanned skin and a pair of sharp, capable eyes. He was handsome, but more than that, he had a dashing and elegant air about him.

"Isn't this Ying Xiao, the young master of the Eagle Clan? I didn't expect him to be here too!"

"I heard he's quite powerful; the Eagle Clan's legacy has fallen into his hands alone."

"I think Gu Liyan is likely to lose against him!"

"That's right, I've heard that this young master is incredibly fierce when he fights..."

The demons started discussing amongst themselves.

Hearing the affirmation of Ying Xiao from the surrounding demon races, Gu Liyan felt no surprise, but rather took it for granted. Although the Eagle Clan hadn't produced any powerful figures in ancient times, they were still a lord of the skies.

They are born with two great weapons: eyes that see through everything and claws that tear through the darkness.

Gu Liyan's understanding of the Eagle Clan was based on information about their battles recorded in ancient books he saw in Thousand Absolutes Mountain. They were not only cunning and treacherous, but each of them was also a master hunter. Once they set their sights on a prey, they had no choice but to flee!

What's even more terrifying is their calm demeanor during the hunt; the slightest lapse in vigilance will give them an opportunity to strike...

Seeing Gu Liyan scrutinizing him, Ying Xiao also scrutinized Gu Liyan, then smiled humbly and gently, and said, "I am Ying Xiao, please enlighten me!"

His thin frame made him look malnourished, but upon closer inspection, one would find that Ying Xiao's muscles, though not well-developed, were well-proportioned, and he exuded the aura of a powerful and ruthless leader.

Gu Liyan couldn't help but take a few more glances before returning the greeting, saying, "My name is Gu Liyan, please give me your guidance."

Upon hearing Gu Liyan's words, Ying Xiao's humility vanished instantly, replaced by fury, and he slapped Gu Liyan with his palm.

Having learned from his previous experience fighting Xiong Qi, Gu Liyan dared not relax at the beginning and hurriedly retreated to a safe distance.

"Swoosh, brat, take this!" Before Gu Liyan could regain his footing, Ying Xiao pounced over as if he had grown wings.

Gu Liyan frowned as the powerful gust of wind swept in, forcing him to take out his Long Sorrow to defend himself.

whoosh whoosh—

A powerful gust of wind whipped at Gu Liyan's clothes. Not only that, Gu Liyan pushed hard, and the two of them retreated simultaneously, maintaining a safe distance.

"No wonder Xiong Qi's brute force couldn't suppress you in the slightest; it turns out you've reached the Divine Travel Realm." Ying Xiao looked at Gu Liyan with admiration in his eyes.

Gu Liyan frowned slightly. He had no idea about the hierarchical system of this world, and could only nod vaguely, "Hmm, I think so—"

The demons were speechless. This guy clearly didn't know what level his cultivation had reached, did he?

This flimsy cover-up doesn't need to be made so obvious, does it?!

Ying Xiao scoffed, "Judging from your aura, you're less than a hundred years old, yet you're still considered one of the best among the younger generation! You've managed to fight me head-on without getting hurt; you can be proud of yourself!"

Gu Liyan stroked his chin and thought carefully. Ever since he was unintentionally taken to the Heavenly Palace, his life started from scratch. It was only because of the immortal medicine that he directly gained a hundred years of cultivation...

It has only taken less than a decade for them to come here in search of Hua Baixian, which is still a long way from a hundred years!

Thinking of this, Gu Liyan nodded seriously, "Yes! It's indeed less than a hundred!"

Yingxiao's lips twitched involuntarily. "You didn't spend all that time thinking about how old you really are, did you?!"

“There’s a story behind this, but it’s too long to explain!” Gu Liyan nodded and said.

Ying Xiao found Gu Liyan increasingly difficult to understand.

In truth, Gu Liyan is only eighteen years old. With the added cultivation of a hundred years since birth and the unique skills inherited from Yuan Yuan Jiu Chen in his previous life, he can already be considered a monstrous existence among the demon race.

You should know that he cultivated for a thousand years!

Ying Xiao looked at Gu Liyan with a suspicious gaze, then simply waved his hand and said, "Never mind, if you can defeat me, Ying Xiao, today, my Eagle Clan will follow your lead!"

Gu Liyan nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "Okay!"

Immediately, Ying Xiao jumped up and down in anger: "Can't we fight properly?!"

“It was you who wanted to chat with me, and I can take this opportunity to rest.” As he spoke, Gu Liyan smiled and squinted at Ying Xiao. “However, I must warn you, I… might get a little serious!”

A fierce wind swept around them, carrying a chilling aura. Ying Xiao couldn't help but shiver, looking at Gu Liyan in astonishment. "Playing tricks! Watch me tear you to shreds!"

The two started fighting again, and watching the intense battle, the demons gained a deeper understanding of Gu Liyan.

Off the field, Deng Chanyu kept struggling and finally broke free of the ropes. Seeing that all the demons' eyes were on the battlefield, she secretly slipped out of Plum Manor.

"You arrogant fool, wait for me, I'm going to get reinforcements to save you right away!" Deng Chanyu hurriedly went down the mountain.

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Gu Liyan's jade flute, Chang Shang, blocked Ying Xiao's attacks one by one, and the absolute defense left Ying Xiao with no chance to take advantage.

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