Chapter 918 Arrogant Demon Axe Gang
In the following month, the Undying Devouring Sky Beast Avatar was completely immersed in the Spiritual Energy Ocean.
It frantically devoured the vast amount of spiritual energy, gradually increasing its cultivation.
Of course, Shi Guangxu also benefited from it.
As for those two assassins, they continued to guard outside the city gates.
They firmly stood their ground.
Thus, a brief calm settled between them.
...
Meanwhile, as the Undying Devouring Sky Beast Avatar fell into peace, there was a great crisis brewing for its original form.
The Heavenly Court Gang gradually expanded, occupying as many as seven Rock Iron Energy Metal Veins.
The Heavenly Court Gang's forces grew directly from an initial thousand people to a terrifying six thousand.
This was already nearing the strength of those medium-sized gangs.
Originally, all of this was beneficial, as the Heavenly Court Gang's growth also boosted Xu Nian for the future.
But the gang's growing prominence attracted the attention of a mid-level force.
Demon Axe Gang!
The Demon Axe Gang was led by the overlord of the Demon Axe Star, located a billion kilometers away from their Silver Wolf Star.
This person's cultivation had reached the Early Stage of Tribulation Crossing.
In his hand were also four Peak Powerhouses of the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm.
However, among the many mid-level forces, they held the weakest position.
Unable to compete with other mid-level gangs, they chose to devour surrounding small gangs to strengthen themselves.
Before they targeted Xu Nian's gang, three small gangs nearby had already chosen to submit.
One of them refused and was massacred by the Demon Axe Gang.
Thousands were killed overnight.
The means of the Demon Axe Gang were extremely ruthless and domineering.
Originally, the Demon Axe Gang targeted the Red Blood Gang but unexpectedly found it wiped out.
They quickly sent people to investigate and eventually discovered it was the work of the Heavenly Court Gang.
When they learned the Heavenly Court Gang held seven Rock Iron Veins.
The Demon Axe Gang Leader immediately sent a message to Xu Nian, demanding submission.
Xu Nian directly refused.
The Demon Axe Gang Leader did not relent, but he also didn't attack immediately.
Instead, he sent one of his four great Heavenly Phenomena as a negotiator.
"Leader, the Demon Axe Gang's fleet has already arrived in the outer space of Silver Wolf Star; it will be here in about fifteen minutes," Wu Gang said to Xu Nian, who was seated in the leader's chair.
"How many of them have come?" Xu Nian asked.
"Not many, only two people, but Leader, they are here on behalf of the Demon Axe Gang Leader, afraid they are going to deliver the final ultimatum," Wu Gang said with a frown.
Upon hearing this, several Heavenly Phenomenon protectors nearby immediately murmured among themselves.
Occasionally, they shook their heads and sighed.
Though the Heavenly Court Gang had grown significantly, compared to the Demon Axe Gang with their Tribulation Crossing experts, there was still a considerable gap.
"This time, the protector from the Demon Axe Gang is here to persuade surrender; Leader, perhaps we should submit to the Demon Axe Gang, as opposing them leads to a very grim fate," Lin Qiang, a late-stage Heavenly Phenomenon powerhouse who joined from the Red Blood Gang, suggested.
He didn't have the strong sense of belonging to the Heavenly Court Gang like Wu Gang and Tie Chui did.
When they felt their lives threatened, his first instinct was self-preservation.
"Humph, the Heavenly Court Gang has developed to this point; how can we just hand it over? I say if they dare come, let's go down together," Tie Chui snorted in disagreement.
He firmly opposed submission.
"Indeed, we in the Heavenly Court Gang have never feared anyone," Zhao An added.
"Then, do you intend to confront the Demon Axe Gang Leader? Do not forget he is a master of the Tribulation Crossing Stage, capable of countering most of our gang, not to mention the Demon Axe Gang's thirty thousand cultivators after annexing three small gangs," Lin Qiang retorted.
"Even if their power is formidable, what of it? With our leader in the future, our leader's cultivation will surely surpass the Demon Axe Gang Leader," Tie Chui said proudly.
He trusted Xu Nian's cultivation speed greatly, believing the Heavenly Court Gang under Xu Nian's leadership would reach unprecedented glory.
"You mentioned that it is in the future; while our leader's talent is high, the Demon Axe Gang won't give us the time," Lin Qiang countered.
Tie Chui and Lin Qiang argued heatedly.
Meanwhile, Wu Gang and Lan Qi maintained a surprising silence, silently observing Xu Nian on the leader's seat.
Xu Nian smiled slightly, knowing the time was almost right.
"No need to argue, Lin Qiang, remember this: we in the Heavenly Court Gang would rather die than submit. Even if the Denor Emperor came personally, the Heavenly Court Gang would always remain its own and never bow to anyone," Xu Nian said calmly.
Yet his words were incredibly inspiring.
Lin Qiang was stunned by Xu Nian's words.
Although one might describe his words as extremely arrogant.
For some reason, Lin Qiang somewhat believed what Xu Nian said was true.
He didn't realize it was the imprint left in his mind from when Xu Nian slew Yin Chixue.
"What do you mean by this, Leader?" Lin Qiang asked.
"The Demon Axe Gang dares to come, so I'll make sure they don't return. I remember the Demon Axe Gang has a Xuan Gold Token, right?" Xu Nian laughed lightly.
Upon hearing this, Wu Gang and others laughed softly.
Lin Qiang was left speechless.
Is the leader planning to swallow the Demon Axe Gang?
Lan Qi also showed a slight smile.
At this moment, he truly believed he had not followed the wrong person.
Only those with the heart of a strong man can achieve a monumental empire.
"The Demon Axe Gang Tie Guardian is here!"
At this moment, a voice shouted from outside.
The expressions on Wu Gang and the others instantly became serious.
Xu Nian's eyes also narrowed slightly.
Next, a robust figure entered from outside the hall.
Following behind was a young man with a sword.
Both wore remarkably similar expressions.
Both showed an arrogant demeanor.
Especially the young man with the sword, upon seeing Xu Nian still sitting atop the seat, furrowed his brow and immediately shouted: "Audacious, seeing our Tie Guardian here, yet you dare not descend quickly to greet him."
The young man's voice echoed in the hall.
The burly man did not interrupt, instead, he arrogantly watched Xu Nian.
Apparently, he shared the same view.
Iron Hammer and the others immediately grew angry, wanting to step forward to teach the young man a lesson.
But they were restrained by Wu Gang.
Xu Nian looked at the young man with the sword, then glanced at the arrogant burly man, with a slight smile of anger at the corner of his mouth.
"As a gang leader, you are merely protectors, yet dare demand me to kneel. The ones who should kneel are you," Xu Nian replied coldly.
"Humph, the little Heavenly Court Gang dares to call itself a gang leader in front of our Demon Axe Gang..."
"Kneel!"
The young man with the sword sneered sarcastically, yet before he could finish his words.
A violent shout suddenly rang out.
The young man with the sword seemed pressed by an invisible hand crashing to the ground.
His knees abruptly struck the ground, creating two large dents in the floor of the hall.
The young man with the sword cried out miserably, face like a pig belly.
Iron Hammer and others chuckled softly.