C8 One Year Agreement

At that moment, Ling Feiwu, who stood behind Wang Feng, watched in astonishment as a figure materialized before him. Her cherry-red lips parted slightly, her pretty face a canvas of shock. Could it be that a Great Devil, at the very least on the Marquis Stage and at the peak of the Profound Emperor Stage, was so easily impaled?

What kind of divine sect had she stumbled into? The Immortal Sect truly lived up to its name.

Amidst her profound shock, Ling Feiwu's heart was a tumult of emotions. She had never imagined that, by sheer chance, she would find herself a member of a reclusive and powerful Detached Great Sect.

Wang Feng, catching sight of Ximen Chuixue before him, couldn't help but smile and exclaimed, "Elder Ximen, your timing is impeccable!"

Wang Feng himself was taken aback by Ximen Chuixue's formidable strength. He hadn't even had a chance to react to that flash of sword light. Ximen Chuixue truly deserved the title of Sword God!

"How can this be possible? How could a Profound Emperor Stage Expert appear here?"

A short distance away, Great Devil Xuan Sha clutched at the sword wound on his chest, his mutterings laced with disbelief. Gone was his previous arrogance; the blood soaking his chest painted a picture of utter disarray.

Great Devil Xuan Sha had thought it miraculous enough for a Marquis Stage Peak to emerge in this place, let alone a Profound Emperor Stage Expert—and one of such might.

He, once a Peak Expert of the Profound Emperor Stage himself, had been unable to react to Ximen Chuixue's strike. Or more accurately, he had seen it coming but was powerless to stop it. Great Devil Xuan Sha even doubted whether he, in his prime, could have bested Ximen Chuixue.

Had he unwittingly crossed paths with an ancient and hidden Detached Great Sect? Otherwise, how could a Profound Emperor Stage expert appear on the fringes of the Starshine Mountain Range?

"You have two options," Wang Feng declared, standing tall after Ximen Chuixue's arrival. He gazed at the unsettled Great Devil Xuan Sha and spoke with a detached tone, "One: join my Immortal Sect. Two: face a joint assault from Elder Ximen and Elder Ye."

Wang Feng had always scorned the Cultivation Realm's dichotomy of good and evil. There was no pure good or pure evil. Some appeared righteous but were more devilish than any demon behind closed doors, while others seemed wicked but held fast to their own principles deep within.

Great Devil Xuan Sha might come across as wild and unrestrained, yet his actions were measured, showing no signs of any remarkable breakthroughs. Then again, he might simply have failed to notice them.

Wang Feng, however, was unconcerned. If Great Devil Xuan Sha truly was the notorious fiend that had incited universal wrath, Wang Feng could afford to wait until after he had accrued the sect points from the Immortal Sect before eliminating him. If not, then the Immortal Sect would gain yet another formidable expert at the Marquis Stage Peak, previously at the Profound Emperor Stage Peak. Why wouldn't he welcome such an addition?

"You are despicable!"

Upon hearing Wang Feng's words, Great Devil Xuan Sha's face twisted in anger. He fixed a furious glare on Wang Feng and bellowed, his crimson eyes locked onto him as a surge of murderous intent enveloped his being.

He was Great Devil Xuan Sha, the terror that had once dominated the Glorious Sun Empire a millennium ago. When had he ever been cornered to this extent? Not even his arch-nemesis, the Glorious Sun Monarch, ruler of the Glorious Sun Empire, had managed such a feat.

In this moment, Great Devil Xuan Sha felt the indignity of a mighty tiger being harassed by a mere dog. And since when could one so openly boast about being besieged?

The Cultivation Realm might be a dog-eat-dog world, but it still operated under certain codes. Unless faced with insurmountable forces, cultivators generally adhered to the ethical standards of their path.

And here was Wang Feng, a sect leader no less, displaying such blatant shamelessness?

Wang Feng merely smiled in response, his gaze never wavering from Great Devil Xuan Sha, utterly unfazed. Flanking him were two formidable Sword Gods, each radiating a distinct and intense sword aura. Their presence not only disrupted the fabric of the void but also sent tremors through Great Devil Xuan Sha's heart.

Great Devil Xuan Sha seethed, his body shaking with rage as he observed the overwhelming sword auras beside Wang Feng. While he harbored a cautious respect for Ye Gucheng, it was Ximen Chuixue who truly instilled fear in him. Ximen's sword was keen and elusive, its movements imperceptible. Even Great Devil Xuan Sha could not detect the origin of Ximen Chuixue's swordplay. The strike that had pierced him was proof enough that Ximen Chuixue had attained a swordsmanship so profound that he wielded an invisible blade, capable of turning all things into a sword.

This realm is one that only those beyond the Profound Emperor Stage can grasp. Yet here is someone who has mastered such a formidable sword technique while still within the Profound Emperor Stage, making his combat prowess virtually unbeatable at that level.

Even at his zenith, he might not stand a chance against Ximen Chuixue, much less now. Should Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng join forces against him, his demise is certain, especially since Ye Gucheng is no ordinary Marquis Stage Peak.

But the thought of joining the Immortal Sect under duress, particularly with Wang Feng pressuring him, is something he, the Great Devil Xuan Sha, cannot stomach. He would prefer death over subjugation.

Observing the resolute aura enveloping the Great Devil Xuan Sha, Wang Feng's gaze flickered before he offered a compromise. "I understand your pride and reluctance. So, how about this? Join the Immortal Sect for one year. If, after that time, we haven't won you over, you're free to leave at any moment."

Wang Feng's immediate goal was to coax the Great Devil Xuan Sha into the Immortal Sect, thereby gaining the sect points for recruiting a powerhouse. His secondary objective was to ascertain whether the Great Devil Xuan Sha was truly malevolent. If so, he would eliminate him.

The one-year pact was of little concern to Wang Feng. If the Great Devil Xuan Sha proved to be wicked, he wouldn't last the year. If not, Wang Feng was confident that within that time, he could persuade him to willingly remain with the Immortal Sect.

After all, he was a man with a system at his disposal!

The Great Devil Xuan Sha's resolve softened upon hearing Wang Feng's proposal, his expression shifting uncertainly. Ximen Chuixue might be fearsome, but the Great Devil had once stood at the pinnacle of the Profound Emperor Stage. If he were to unleash his full power in a desperate bid for survival, the likelihood of escaping with grave injuries was significant.

Yet, survival from Ximen Chuixue's blade would not be the end of his troubles. His old adversary would surely detect his full-force outburst. Then, gravely wounded, he would be no match for this nemesis. Indeed, his end would be far grimmer than if he were to accept the offer to join the Immortal Sect.

Moreover, if it's only a year, that seems somewhat bearable, right? It could be the perfect opportunity to find a place to quietly recuperate and return to my peak at the Profound Emperor Stage.

"I've made my position clear. If you're still not inclined to agree, then prepare for battle," Wang Feng said coolly, casting a dismissive glance at Great Devil Xuan Sha.

As Wang Feng's words dissipated, Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuixue at his side erupted with a fierce aura, their swords quivering as if eager to be drawn and thirsting for blood.

Great Devil Xuan Sha gritted his teeth, seemingly trying to grind away his frustration, before resigning to his fate. "I agree to join your Immortal Sect for one year," he conceded to Wang Feng.

To him, a year was tolerable. The idea of willingly remaining in the Immortal Sect beyond that, as Wang Feng suggested, was laughable to Great Devil Xuan Sha.

The notion was absurd! He was the formidable Great Devil Xuan Sha, a peak expert at the Profound Emperor Stage, whose very name reverberated throughout the Glorious Sun Empire. How could he possibly lack such ambition?

"Good. Now that you're a part of the Immortal Sect, you will follow my orders for the next year, as long as they're within your capabilities," Wang Feng stated firmly.

"And should your old rival detect your presence, rest assured, I'll shield you from him for the duration of the year."

With a nod of approval at Great Devil Xuan Sha's acquiescence, Wang Feng's eyes narrowed as he spoke with a commanding tone.

Great Devil Xuan Sha nodded in agreement. The arrangement was akin to a transaction, which he found acceptable.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully recruiting Great Devil Xuan Sha. You've earned 10,000 sect points and one random summoning opportunity!"

At that moment, a crisp voice echoed in Wang Feng's mind, sending a jolt through him and painting his face with a hint of elation. He hadn't anticipated such a bountiful reward for bringing Great Devil Xuan Sha into the Immortal Sect.

It appeared that in the future, he should indeed focus on enlisting more powerhouses.

Certainly, Wang Feng was aware that the system valued the potential to recruit strong individuals, rather than their current level of cultivation. At present, Great Devil Xuan Sha stood at the Marquis Stage Peak, but he had once been at the pinnacle of the Profound Emperor Stage. His insight and skills far exceeded those typical of the Marquis Stage Peak, making his combat abilities incomparable to the average warrior at that level.

After some thought, Wang Feng set aside the notion of rewards and turned his attention to Great Devil Xuan Sha, asking coolly, "What exactly did you mean by 'rations'?"

Now that the reward was secured, Wang Feng felt emboldened to confront the issue. If this devil truly posed a threat to humanity, then he, Wang Feng, was resolved to eliminate the menace today.

"Cough... It's merely a peculiar habit of mine, a way to indulge a craving and intimidate others. I don't actually consume anything. Even though I am a devil, I haven't lost my mind to that extent. Besides, with my abilities, I have no need to practice such Devil Arts!" Great Devil Xuan Sha said, a hint of embarrassment coloring his voice.

"System, can we trust what Xuan Sha is saying?" Wang Feng wasn't about to take Great Devil Xuan Sha at his word and discreetly sought confirmation from the system.

"It's true!"

The dispassionate voice in his mind made Wang Feng's lips twitch. He gave Great Devil Xuan Sha a dumbfounded look. Damn, you're a formidable Great Devil, once a peak figure of the Profound Emperor Stage, and yet you resort to scaring others for your own satisfaction?

What kind of character does it take to do such a thing?

Sensing Wang Feng's peculiar stare, Xuan Sha struggled to remain composed, clinging to his Great Devil persona. If it weren't for his fear of Wang Feng's aversion to his 'rations' and the possibility of being struck down, he would never have divulged the truth.

Meanwhile, as Wang Feng and Great Devil Xuan Sha conversed, Ling Feiwu and Lee Qing stood behind Wang Feng, their eyes sparkling with admiration. They were in awe of how Wang Feng, with just a few words, had persuaded Great Devil Xuan Sha, a being of the Marquis Stage, to join the Immortal Sect. What sort of skill was this?

At this moment, Ling Feiwu and Lee Qing saw Wang Feng in a new light, his presence towering and formidable in their minds. To them, Wang Feng, their Master, was the true powerhouse.