Tian Nanjie whispered in Ming Zhitian's ear, "Young Brother Ming, their Fourth Young Masters have some influence in Boqiang. To avoid unnecessary trouble, it's best not to provoke them."
Ming Zhitian nodded. He also disliked trouble. He looked at Mei Du and Huang Mo, "You two, get lost."
Mei Du and Bai Ai felt as if they had been granted a great pardon. They fled, their legs clamped together.
Ming Zhitian looked at Ollyha, "As for you..."
Tian Nanjie interjected, "Young Brother Ming..."
Ming Zhitian waved his hand, "I've already killed over three hundred of his distinguished guests. Do you think the Olly family will let this go?"
Ollyha, terrified, pleaded, "Ming Zhitian, you can't kill me. I can tell my family not to pursue this. Let me go."
Ming Zhitian summoned a Star-grade Dharma artifact, a long halberd, and pierced Ollyha's throat with a single strike, pinning him to the wall.
"Senior, let's go. Time to eat."
Tian Nanjie admired Ming Zhitian's decisive killing, capable of eating after such a feat.
They spent two more days in the Demon City. Ming Zhitian gained much, learning about its customs, traditions, and social intricacies.
Ollyha's death was clearly suppressed by the Red King Iron, otherwise, the Olly family would never have let Ming Zhitian off the hook.
Tian Nanjie and Ming Zhitian stood in a pavilion atop the Marshal's residence, overlooking the hovering Demon Sect.
Tian Nanjie said, "I can only leave Zhang Tianyue for three days and cannot stay here long. Young Brother Ming, have you made up your mind?"
Ming Zhitian asked, "Made up my mind about what?"
Tian Nanjie replied, "I hope you will stay."
Ming Zhitian waved his hand, "Heh, I'm used to being idle. Moreover, my master's last wish remains unfulfilled. I have no intention of pledging my allegiance for the time being."
Tian Nanjie nodded, "I won't force you. I hope you can keep my secret."
Ming Zhitian knew he was referring to the Demon Sect's hidden identity. "Naturally."
"Let's go back."
Ming Zhitian arrived at the entrance of the Demon Sect. There, he saw a woman holding a long spear, standing resolutely. It was none other than Hong Lie Feng, the great general of the nine hundred thousand demon soldiers.
Tian Nanjie asked, "General Hong, what is the meaning of this?"
Hong Lie Feng pointed her spear at Ming Zhitian, "Kupala is none of your business. You go first. I'll settle my unfinished fight with him from last time."
Ming Zhitian smiled faintly, "Senior, you go first. It's fine."
Tian Nanjie said, "Take it easy, don't get hurt."
The words seemed directed at both of them, or perhaps at one of them in particular.
Regardless of who they were meant for, the truth would be decided by the spear.
Ming Zhitian had a bad feeling. He immediately summoned a Profound-grade Dharma artifact, a divine sword. "Let's end this quickly. I have matters to attend to."
"A sword?" Hong Lie Feng was puzzled. "You should use your usual long spear to fight me. It's not proper for me to win by using a spear against you."
It seemed she had mistaken him for a spear master last time. Ming Zhitian shook his head, "I let you off last time, but I won't this time. Bring it on."
"Arrogant!"
Hong Lie Feng gripped her long spear with both hands. Like a coiled serpent attacking, she thrust towards Ming Zhitian's upper, middle, and lower sections.
Ming Zhitian, unhurried, swung his sword like a fist, producing explosive sounds.
Indeed, the long spear danced fluidly in Hong Lie Feng's hands, as if alive. She wielded it to its fullest, every move and posture of her spear technique as intricate as irrigating farmland. Her vast magical power crackled, and a single spear thrust was like thunder!
Ming Zhitian only wanted to finish quickly. After letting her have three moves, he immediately unleashed: "Star Dragon Jade Flower Halberd Art!"
Hong Lie Feng countered with: "Spear Emperor Reborn!"
A golden soul light, carrying fierce magical power, charged towards Ming Zhitian's Star Dragon Jade Flower Halberd Art, which resembled dragons galloping amidst blossoms.
With a series of explosions, both were forced back a step. Hong Lie Feng's blood surged. She used her spiritual energy to suppress her injuries, gagged, but did not vomit blood. She had lost.
Hong Lie Feng said, "This doesn't count. Do you dare to fight me again without using the Star Dragon Jade Flower Halberd Art?"