"Oh?" The Green-faced Demon Sect seemed entirely unconcerned, sneering, "Black Swordsman, I admit your Cultivation is one realm higher than mine. But if you think capturing me will be easy, you're sorely mistaken."

"Besides, I'm not alone. I have the mighty Skypiercing Peak backing me, filled with countless Experts. Do you think they'd let you humiliate me as you please? Are you trying to provoke a full-scale war between Skypiercing Peak and the Saintess Hall?"

"Hahaha! If Skypiercing Peak and Saintess Hall go to war, count my Tiger Demon Sect in! I've long wanted to crush the Saintess Hall's arrogant spirit."

A man who bore a resemblance to a fierce tiger stepped forward from the crowd, his voice booming like thunder.

"And not just us! The Bull Demon Sect and Leopard Demon Sect are here too!"

Just then, a powerful aura descended from the sky, and another group of figures appeared. Each one was savage and fierce, looking as if they were ready to devour people.

The representative of the Tiger Demon Sect was a sturdy giant covered in black hair. With a casual wave of his massive hands, swathes of the Void collapsed. The one from the Bull Demon Sect was even more ferocious, with a long bovine face and a steel helmet, his entire being exuding an unstoppable, charging momentum.

The representative of the Leopard Demon Sect reeked of an acrid, bloody scent. He wore magnificent, spotted battle armor, wielded a Long Spear, and had menacingly sharp claws. He looked at everyone as if he wanted to rip out their hearts and livers to go with his wine.

These individuals were undoubtedly top-tier Experts from Skypiercing Peak, renowned Supreme Demonic Grandmasters whose power was legendary in their domains.

The combined might of these four top-tier Supreme Demonic Grandmasters was overwhelming. Their Devil Qi seemed to overturn heaven and earth, their aura soaring to the stars.

"Just you lot? Not a single one of you has broken through to the Sky Apex Realm. Even combined, you're useless—nothing but worthless fodder." The Black Swordsman shook his head. "Fine. Since you're all so arrogant and dare to insult the young master, I'll test your mettle today. Let's see what the four of you are truly made of."

"Excellent! Today, we'll first cripple a General of Saintess Hall and sever one of the Saintess's arms!" declared the alliance of the Green-faced Demon Sect, Tiger Demon Sect, Bull Demon Sect, and Leopard Demon Sect—four top-tier Supreme Demonic Grandmasters.

"Fools!"

The Black Swordsman stood, his sword held ready. "You lot truly don't know your own limits. Come at me together then; this seat will take you all on!"

"There's no need for them to join forces. I alone am enough!"

Just then, a colossal halberd suddenly shot through the air, its presence seeming to swallow mountains and rivers. As the halberd quivered slightly, everyone felt as if its crescent-moon blade was slicing at their necks—a bone-chilling premonition of decapitation.

"Ghost God Honorific!"

The moment the halberd appeared, even the Black Swordsman's expression changed. This Ghost God Honorific's aura surpasses those four Supreme Demonic Grandmasters, Ling Chen realized with a start. He's also reached the Sky Apex Realm. They're on the same level! And this Ghost God Honorific exudes an intensely domineering aura.

Two long plumes, each over a meter in length, adorned his head, pointing straight into the sky. His entire demeanor was one of unparalleled dominance, as if scornfully surveying the world.

Many of the Demon Way Experts watching this scene felt a chill in their hearts and dared not make a sound.

Within the Saint Witch Religion, Great Master Level Powerhouses were as common as ox hair. However, Ninth Layer Great Masters were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns, essentially titans within the religion.

However, Top Sky Apex Strong individuals were giants among giants. This time, tens of thousands of Demon Way Experts had come to the Saint Witch Religion, as numerous as ants. Yet, there were only a few Ninth Layer Great Masters. For them to gather and engage in such a major confrontation immediately drew the most frenzied crowd of onlookers.

"Look! That's Ghost God Honorific! He's fighting the Black Swordsman from Saintess Hall! It's all because of the Saintess's son."

"I heard Ghost God Honorific was once a suitor of the Saintess. When the Saintess first joined the Saint Witch Religion, she and Ghost God Honorific were good friends. But later, she betrayed the Holy Church for Ling Tianyu, and they eloped together. Ever since, Ghost God Honorific has hated Ling Tianyu to the bone. Now the Saintess has finally returned, and she's even brought her son into the Holy Church. When Ghost God Honorific sees Ling Chen, he's reminded of Ling Tianyu, the man who stole his beloved. That's why he's so eager to kill Ling Chen."

"The Saintess's son... why is he so weak? Only a mere Third Level Great Master? He's leagues behind Sect Master Sikong Yi's Direct Disciples."

"Don't underestimate him just because he's a Third Level Great Master. His Cultivation is incredibly profound. Killing experts of the same level is as easy as eating and drinking for him. Last time, he even fought a round against Yan Xiang, gained the upper hand, and crippled one of Yan Xiang's arms."

"What? Yan Xiang? Isn't he The Master of the Sixth Realm, a Demon Way genius? A mere Third Level Great Master can contend with him? Are you dreaming?"

"I also find this news unreliable. However, word is that back when he was in the Divine Intent Sect, with only the Cultivation of a Ninth-level Martial Artist, he defeated Young Master Ye—who was Xia Yunxin in disguise—and won first place in the Martial World tournament. Furthermore, he received the Dragon Vein Power and possesses heaven-defying luck, enabling him to defeat geniuses of higher realms."

Ling Chen hadn't expected to encounter so many obstacles upon his arrival at the Saint Witch Religion.

Even some Experts who originally belonged to Saintess Hall had betrayed it, viewing him as a stain and a disgrace they were eager to eliminate.

So many Demonic Cult Leaders opposed him: the Green-faced Demon Sect, Tiger Demon Sect, Bull Demon Sect, Leopard Demon Sect. Even a Top Sky Apex Strong, Ghost God Honorific Lu Wushuang, had suddenly emerged. Figures like these were invincible, their dominance absolute over heaven and earth—truly terrifying individuals.

A horde of demons had gathered, all vying to kill Ling Chen. The scene was spectacular. Any ordinary young man would have been scared to death. But Ling Chen was different. No matter how ferocious these people appear, they're just paper tigers, he thought. My mother, Liu Xiling, supports me. Here in the Saint Witch Religion, I don't need to fear anyone.

"Black Swordsman, I'd like to see if you can protect this boy!"

Ghost God Honorific, with his towering stature, wielded his halberd and pointed it at Ling Chen, his murderous intent palpable. Waves of vast True Qi, like monstrous billows, surged around him, clearly showing his determination to kill Ling Chen.

"Sigh!"

The Black Swordsman heaved a long sigh. "Lu Wushuang, nurturing Ling Chen is the Saintess's crucial plan. Must you obstruct it? You've always been a pillar of Saintess Hall. Are you planning to betray her now?"

"This bastard must die."

An icy glint surfaced in Ghost God Honorific's eyes as he looked at Ling Chen. "I cannot allow the Saintess to be disgraced. As long as this boy is killed, the Saintess will remain the same pure and noble figure she once was. All stains on her name will be forgotten by the world."

Ling Chen stepped forward, looking Ghost God Honorific directly in the eyes. "You're only deceiving yourself. I am no stain; I am my mother's pride. Who decreed that a Saintess cannot bear a child? If such a rule exists, then it's meant to be broken! You, Lu Wushuang, are indeed an exceptionally rare and powerful expert in the Demon Way. But compared to my father, you are still far inferior. A loss is a loss. Yet you direct your hatred towards me, a junior. That only makes you look like an even bigger loser."