CHAPTER 376: CHAPTER 350: GREAT POET_3

Hong Yuan smiled and said, "If there’s any problem you can’t solve, you may come to me for answers. After all, we were once sovereign and minister. What I know, I will certainly share with you."

Li Jianqiu, strive hard to become the empress of the Demon Clan. I’m waiting to take over your Demon Dynasty. It’s then that my Heaven and Earth Grand Power Flow will be able to borrow momentum and unleash unimaginable strength! he thought.

WOW—

Upon hearing Hong Yuan’s reply, the crowd suddenly erupted with catcalls. Everyone mistakenly thought Hong Yuan was pursuing Li Jianqiu.

Li Jianqiu herself seemed a bit confused.

In a corner, Wei Qin was clenching his teeth tightly, his fists under his wide robes firmly clenched.

Damn Xuan Guangqiao, why are you so overbearing? Why do all the good things belong to you! Wei Qin fumed internally, seething with resentment.

Hmph, what are you guys making a fuss about? You’re infuriating me! In the Mysterious Space, the spirit of the Sky-connecting Tower clenched its tiny fists irritably.

After Li Jianqiu’s question was answered, it was Ye Qing, Lin Wenti, and Wei Qin’s turn to ask theirs.

When it was Wei Qin’s turn, he steeled himself and immediately proposed, "Since this is a Discourse Assembly, how could we not have a contest of techniques?"

"Flame Sparrow Great Saint, I humbly propose a literary contest of Information Tao, so we may mutually verify our respective insights." Wei Qin bowed his head respectfully, requesting permission.

He couldn’t believe that with so little time cultivating, Hong Yuan’s literary talent in Information Tao could be so exceptional!

The gathering was not lacking in shrewd individuals. The gazes of many Demon Saints on Hong Yuan became subtle as they observed him covertly.

The Flame Sparrow Great Saint narrowed his eyes and let out a soft snort.

This immediately sent a shiver down Wei Qin’s entire body. A chill rose from his heart, engulfing him completely, making him feel as if he were plunging into an endless, ice-cold abyss.

"What does Guangqiao think?" the Flame Sparrow Great Saint asked Hong Yuan, his tone gentle.

Hong Yuan glanced indifferently at Wei Qin, then nodded. "Senior, rest assured."

Hong Yuan wasn’t flustered at all. Back when he was the Incarnation Han Jiuming, he had come to understand many Information Tao Demon Skills, and even Information Tao Divine Powers. Although he couldn’t currently use the Divine Powers, he could certainly use the Demon Skills. However, relying on Demon Skills alone wouldn’t help him outshine his rivals and would damage the prestige associated with his status as the bearer of the Demon Clan’s Destiny. So, he decided to take a different approach. After all, he could mobilize the Heaven Star Array enveloping the Dragon God Sacred Land. Might makes right; anyone who disagreed would be directly crushed!

"Very well, let me pose the question. If anyone is defeated, they must share their insights into their techniques."

The Flame Sparrow Great Saint dropped his amiable expression. He authoritatively began to state the question and declare the consequences of failure.

The Demon Clan members suddenly became excited, eager to try their hands, all looking forward to Hong Yuan’s defeat.

Don’t underestimate a literary contest; it’s as much a battle as any other! To defeat the Demon Clan’s Destiny with one’s own hands—oh, how that would boost one’s prestige! Even if the Demon Clan’s Destiny had achieved Unconventional Tao Realms, he would still have been defeated by *my* hands, no matter the format!

COUGH. COUGH. The Flame Sparrow Great Saint cleared his throat and waved his hand.

In the next moment, a scene materialized before the assembly:

The rain had passed, the sky had cleared, and the great sun was rising in the firmament.

Sunlight streamed into a bamboo forest, filtering down in scattered, intermittent shafts through the bamboo stalks.

"Since you proposed it, you shall respond first!" the Flame Sparrow Great Saint declared, staring coldly at Wei Qin.

After a moment, Wei Qin had an answer. Yet, try as he might, he couldn’t open his mouth; he couldn’t speak the words.

At this, cold sweat beaded on Wei Qin’s forehead, and his complexion turned ashen.

He understood; this was the Flame Sparrow Great Saint’s punishment for him!

Ridiculous! Dreaming of using Xuan Guangqiao as a stepping stone to climb higher? Does he even qualify? Ye Qing thought disdainfully, exchanging a significant look with Lin Wenti.

Lin Wenti caught Ye Qing’s signal, the corner of his mouth curling into a cold smirk. He blinked in response, thinking, Rumor has it he’s been pursuing Li Jianqiu. The fool is most likely infatuated.

Other great demons also chuckled secretly.

After a long while, Wei Qin still couldn’t utter an answer.

The assembled great demons began to shoot him mocking and derisive glances, occasionally letting out scornful laughs.

Wei Qin desperately wanted to leave, but under the Flame Sparrow Great Saint’s watchful gaze, he didn’t dare make a move.

He could only sit despondently in his original seat, enduring the Flame Sparrow Great Saint’s punishment.

Sigh, being too outstanding is also a kind of transgression. And I, I am destined to be unforgivably so! Hong Yuan mused, shaking his head slightly.

After Wei Qin, the various Great Saints activated their Information Tao Demon Skills or Divine Powers, beginning to compose poems and verses.

"Variegated bamboo, variegated bamboo, tear stains denote a heart’s yearning."

"Searching the depths, searching the depths, the faint candlelight seems amiss."

"In the lake’s realm, in the lake’s realm, when will one wake from this fleeting dream?"

"Dancing with the wind, dancing with the wind, sorrows of love forbidden to speak under the jade pearls."

"..."

Each one displayed brilliant literary talent, performing far beyond their usual capabilities.

Some even went as far as coughing up blood to forcibly push their Information Tao Divine Powers to the extreme, all just to make an impression on Hong Yuan.

In that moment, Hong Yuan suddenly experienced a perverse sort of delight, like a puppeteer effortlessly pulling the strings of powerful figures. Even if he did nothing, all beings would still be captivated by him, vying for his attention. Among the great demons present, who wasn’t a master of their own domain, a Heavenly Talent on their cultivation path? Yet, they still had to curry favor with him, considering defeating him their greatest glory! Wasn’t this, too, a unique kind of invincible aura?

The Demon Clan’s Destiny... Tsk, tsk, not bad at all, Hong Yuan mused, a faint joy and a shallow sense of satisfaction warming his heart.

The poetic duel continued.

Soon, it was the White Fox Fairy’s turn, and a palpable tension gripped all the demons; their anticipation heightened.

Because after the White Fox Fairy, it would be Hong Yuan!

The White Fox Fairy gazed at Hong Yuan’s handsome face, a curious stirring in her heart, and she unconsciously shifted her legs.