As time passed, the crowd around them dwindled.
After the death of the fifth-heaven cultivator in the Royal Realm, no one dared to charge forward again.
A thunderous roar shook the air.
A powerful pressure swept through the area, accompanied by a howling wind that seemed to threaten to tear the void apart.
A figure slowly materialized.
"Sect Leader of the Fire Sun Sect!"
"He's finally here!"
"He's a Half-Step Saint Realm expert!"
"I wonder if the Sect Leader can kill that guy!"
Many recognized the newcomer as the Sect Leader of the Fire Sun Sect, a Half-Step Saint Realm expert of formidable power. In the Icefire Sea region, he was undoubtedly considered one of the top experts.
"So the Sect Leader of the Fire Sun Sect has arrived?" Fang Chen seemed to have anticipated this, showing no surprise. Since the Fire Sun Sect had been the first to seize this territory, it would have been strange if their Sect Leader didn't appear.
"I can't see through his cultivation realm." The Sect Leader of the Fire Sun Sect frowned as he turned toward Fang Chen. He was astonished that he couldn't discern Fang Chen's cultivation realm. Perhaps the man possessed a divine artifact that masked his aura, or perhaps his cultivation realm far surpassed his own.
Only these two scenarios would prevent him from sensing the opponent's cultivation realm.
The first scenario would be manageable, but the second would likely mean his demise today.
This meant the opponent was at least a true Sage Realm expert—a genuine Sage Realm expert!
"Did you kill the Fourth Elder of our Fire Sun Sect?"
The Sect Leader of the Fire Sun Sect stared intently at Fang Chen, his entire body radiating a powerful aura that surged toward him.
This was a test to gauge whether Fang Chen could withstand his pressure.
If he could, it would indicate formidable strength.
If not, it would mean he was weaker than the Sect Leader.
"You must be referring to the man who blocked the entrance to the Secret Realm."
"If that's the one you mean, then yes, I killed him."
Fang Chen replied calmly, showing no hesitation in his admission.
He remained completely unaffected by the Sect Leader's aura.
"My pressure had no effect on him."
"And he actually admitted it so readily—this shows he fears nothing!"
The Sect Leader's brow furrowed as he fell into deep contemplation, considering how to handle this situation.
The elders and disciples of the Fire Sun Sect had been slaughtered by the opponent, and as the Sect Leader, he couldn't stand idly by.
However, the opponent exuded an overwhelming aura of confidence, and he couldn't discern their cultivation level, which put him in a difficult position.
If the opponent was a Sage Realm expert, rashly attacking now could result in his own death.
After countless years of cultivation, he had finally reached this level and had no intention of dying so ignominiously.
"Why hasn't the Sect Leader of the Fire Sun Sect acted yet?"
"He actually admitted it himself, and yet he's holding back. It seems the Sect Leader is extremely wary of him."
"Indeed. Otherwise, given his temperament, he would have attacked long ago."
"What realm is that person in? To make the Sect Leader of the Fire Sun Sect this wary!"
The surrounding cultivators were stunned.
Those who frequented the Icefire Sea knew that the Sect Leader of the Fire Sun Sect was a hot-tempered and brutal man who would normally show no mercy. Yet, he was enduring this situation.
The Sect Leader was infamous for his volatile temper. Anyone who offended the Fire Sun Sect would face his ruthless wrath.
Yet, despite the slaughter of his elders and disciples, he was holding back.
"Thank goodness I didn't rush forward earlier. Otherwise, I'd be dead without a grave!"
Many breathed a sigh of relief.
If even the Sect Leader of the Fire Sun Sect acted this way, their opponent's strength must be unimaginably formidable.
If they had impulsively attacked earlier, they would have been slaughtered by now.
"This Sect Leader of the Fire Sun Sect is surprisingly cautious," Fang Chen remarked, somewhat surprised.
He had expected the Sect Leader to attack hastily upon learning of the situation. Yet, to his surprise, the Sect Leader made no move, seemingly wary of him.
After a while, the Sect Leader still hadn't attacked, nor did he turn to leave. His expression fluctuated between dark and uncertain, indicating he was still pondering and hesitating.
About the time it takes two sticks of incense to burn, a powerful aura descended, and a formidable figure appeared—a white-haired old man.
His arrival immediately drew the attention of the surrounding crowd.
"Old Ancestor of the Fiery Sun!" the Sect Leader of the Fire Sun Sect called out upon seeing the old man.
"Why haven't you struck yet?" the old man asked, his brow furrowing. "I've heard this man has killed many of our Sect's disciples."
He glared at the Sect Leader, clearly displeased by his prolonged inaction.
The Fourth Elder was his direct descendant, yet the Sect Leader of the Fire Yang Sect stood there foolishly, failing to act even with his enemy right before him.
"I can't discern his cultivation realm," the Sect Leader admitted, his gaze flickering. "I suspect he's reached the Sage Realm. Even if we joined forces, we wouldn't stand a chance against such a powerful Sage Realm expert."
The Old Ancestor of the Fiery Sun immediately cursed, "Foolish! If he were truly a Sage Realm expert, how could we possibly not sense his aura?"
"You've met Sage Realm experts before. They possess a unique aura that only those who have reached that realm possess."
"If he truly had Sage Realm cultivation, we would sense it no matter how he concealed it—unless he's in the Late-Stage Sage Realm or beyond!"
The Old Ancestor sneered. "Late-Stage Sage Realm experts are so rare. How could one possibly appear here?"
"If he truly is a Late-Stage Sage Realm expert, then we can only blame our bad luck."
"He's dead, so be it. Nothing to mourn!"
Upon hearing this, the Sect Leader of the Fire Yang Sect cursed inwardly:
"Of course you wouldn't care! Your own death is imminent—you've only got a few years left!"
"I, on the other hand, have centuries, even millennia, of life ahead of me!"
*This old bastard is already on his last breath, with only a few years left. His death would be no great loss.*
*But if you die, fine! Just don't drag me down with you!*
"You don't dare strike against him?" The Old Ancestor of the Fiery Sun saw through the Sect Leader's thoughts.
*This man may seem hot-tempered, but in reality, he's extremely cautious and deathly afraid. He'd never act unless he was absolutely certain of success.*
*Right now, lacking that certainty, he's holding back.*
"That's right. I don't dare!" The Sect Leader admitted frankly.
"You..."
Hearing this, the Old Ancestor of the Fiery Sun nearly spat blood. The man didn't even try to hide his cowardice.
*In my entire life, I've never seen such a spineless wretch!*
*And yet, this spineless wretch is the Sect Leader of our Fire Sun Sect!*
"If I'd known this would happen, I'd have let your junior brother take the position," the Old Ancestor of the Fiery Sun snorted coldly.
*If I'd known he was this cowardly back then, I should have supported someone else to take the lead.*
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