Chapter 316: Celebration Ceremony, Zhou Chen Takes the Stage

It was a young man dressed in a golden robe, with a handsome appearance, radiating scorching golden flames from his entire body.

Behind him, a massive phantom of a Golden Crow emerged, emitting the terrifying aura of the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer.

The Imperial Son of the Golden Crow Clan—Jin Yan.

"Jin Yan?"

The Golden Crow Demon Emperor frowned and asked, "What is the matter?"

"Reporting to Father Emperor."

Jin Yan walked to the front of the high platform, his eyes burning as he looked at Xi Linger. "Your son has admired the Saintess for a long time and has come today specifically to propose marriage."

"I ask the Heavenly Fox Clan Chief to betroth the Saintess to your son. An alliance between our two clans will create a prosperous age together!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience was in an uproar.

"What? The Golden Crow Imperial Son wants to marry the Saintess?"

"This… this is too sudden, isn't it?"

"An alliance between the Golden Crow Clan and the Heavenly Fox Clan, this is a major event!"

The various demons discussed animatedly, their eyes filled with shock.

Bai Linger's expression changed slightly, but she still maintained a polite smile.

"Imperial Son Jin Yan must be joking. Linger is still young; matters of marriage need to be considered carefully over the long term."

"Considered over the long term?"

Jin Yan sneered. "Heavenly Fox Clan Chief, my Golden Crow Clan is sincerely proposing marriage. Are you intending to refuse?"

"The Golden Crow Clan and the Heavenly Fox Clan have been friends for generations. Is an alliance between our two clans not only natural and right?"

His tone was filled with an overbearing arrogance that brooked no refusal.

Bai Linger's brow furrowed tightly.

She knew that Jin Yan was relying on the might of the Golden Crow Clan to force a marriage.

If she refused, the Golden Crow Clan would likely turn hostile.

Imperial Son Jin Yan's reputation was extremely foul; he violated other Yao Races and had a particular fondness for human wives, not even sparing the unintelligent Komodo dragon demons.

But if she agreed, Linger's life would be ruined.

"Imperial Son Jin Yan…"

Bai Linger was just about to speak when Jin Yan interrupted her.

"Heavenly Fox Clan Chief, I know what you are hesitating about."

Jin Yan smiled and said, "How about this: we decide the Saintess's hand through a martial arts recruitment competition."

"If any Yao Race Genius can defeat me, then I will give up my proposal."

"But if no one can defeat me, then the Saintess belongs to me."

"How about it?"

His words were filled with confidence and arrogance.

Although Jin Yan was only at the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer, he was the Imperial Son of the Golden Crow Clan and Cultivated the Golden Crow Clan's Legacy forbidden technique—the Golden Crow Heaven-Burning Art.

His combat strength far exceeded those of the same rank; even a powerhouse at the first layer of the Sovereign Realm might not necessarily be his match.

Furthermore, most of the Yao Race Geniuses present only had Emperor Realm cultivation.

Who would dare to challenge him?

Bai Linger gritted her teeth, just about to refuse.

But the Golden Crow Demon Emperor spoke up.

"This method is quite good."

He said indifferently, "Linger, what do you think?"

Xi Linger's silver teeth were clenched tight.

She knew the Golden Crow Demon Emperor was forcing her to submit.

If she refused, she would be failing to give the Golden Crow Demon Emperor Face.

At that time, the Heavenly Fox Clan would become an enemy of the Golden Crow Clan, and she also did not want to make things difficult for her mother.

"Linger… obeys,"

she said in a low voice, her eyes full of resentment.

"Hahaha!"

Jin Yan laughed loudly. "Since the Saintess has agreed, let us begin then!"

"Who wants to challenge me? Step forward!"

He leaped up and landed on the martial arts arena stage.

The arena stage spanned a thousand zhang and was forged entirely from profound iron, capable of withstanding battles at the Sovereign Realm level.

Jin Yan stood in the center of the arena stage, his gaze scanning the entire audience.

"Who dares to fight?"

His voice was full of provocation.

Below the stage, countless Yao Race Geniuses looked at each other.

Many Yao Race Geniuses had secret crushes on Xi Linger, but at this moment, no one dared to step onto the stage.

Jin Yan was too strong.

Only eight hundred years old, with a cultivation of the Emperor Realm Tenth Layer and the Golden Crow Clan's forbidden technique, who could be his match?

"What? No one dares to come up?"

Jin Yan sneered. "Is the courage of the Ten Thousand Demon Clan's geniuses only this much?"

Below the stage, some Yao Race Geniuses gritted their teeth in anger, yet they did not dare to make a sound.

"Damn… if I had Sovereign Realm cultivation, I would definitely go up and teach him a lesson!"

"Jin Yan is just bullying us by relying on his high cultivation!"

"Despicable… are we really just going to watch helplessly as the Saintess is taken away by him?"

But despite the cursing, no one dared to step onto the stage.

Seeing this scene, the smile on Jin Yan's Face became even more arrogant.

"Since no one dares to come up, the Saintess is mine."

He turned to look at Xi Linger, his eyes full of greed. "Saintess, from this day forward, you are my fiancée."

Xi Linger bit her lip, her eyes filled with despair.

Was she… really going to marry this arrogant and conceited fellow?

Just then, a lazy voice suddenly rang out.

"Wait, I'll do it."

Everyone turned their heads and saw a young man in a green robe walking out from the crowd.

The youth was handsome and had an elegant temperament, but his eyes held a hint of a playful smile.

It was precisely Zhou Chen.

He had already removed his demon tiger disguise and returned to his Human Race appearance.

At this moment, Xi Linger saw the familiar Zhou Chen, and her heart was filled with joy, but she couldn't help but have tears of grievance welling up in her eyes.

Bai Linger looked at Xi Linger's reaction, a hint of suspicion appearing in her eyes.

"A Human?"

Jin Yan was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly. "A human dares to interfere in the affairs of my Ten Thousand Demon Clan?"

"What kind of stray dog are you, to dare step onto the stage and seek death?"

Zhou Chen smiled faintly.

"I am the Chief Elite Disciple of Jixia Academy, Zhou Chen."

"I have come today by the order of the Academy to observe the ceremony."

"Seeing Imperial Son Jin Yan so heroic, I felt admiration in my heart and wish to ask for guidance from the Imperial Son's brilliant moves."

His words were full of provocation.

First, he brought up the name of Jixia Academy to make the Demon Emperor hesitate to act recklessly, and secondly, his words were dripping with contempt for Jin Yan.

The entire venue instantly erupted in chaos, and the Golden Crow Demon Emperor's pupils contracted; while his expression remained unchanged, his heart was not at peace.

Ordinary Yao Beasts might not know the weight of Jixia Academy, but how could he not understand?

If Jixia Academy so much as sneezed, the entire Ten Thousand Demon Clan would tremble thrice.

"What? He's a human?"

"Jixia Academy? Is there such a power?"

"Is he crazy? A human actually dares to challenge the Golden Crow Imperial Son?"

"This is seeking death!"

Countless demons discussed animatedly, their eyes full of shock and ridicule.

Jin Yan was also stunned.

A human actually dared to challenge him?

And even in front of so many demons?

"Interesting."

Jin Yan sneered. "Since you want to die, I will fulfill your wish."

"However…"

He paused. "As a human, what qualifications do you have to challenge me?"

"Who do you think you are?"

Zhou Chen smiled; clearly, Jin Yan was ignorant.

"Who I am is not important."

He stepped onto the arena stage and said indifferently, "What is important is that I have the qualifications."

"Jixia Academy and the Ten Thousand Demon Clan have been friends for generations. As a representative of the Academy, I am qualified to participate in this martial competition."

"Imperial Son Jin Yan, you wouldn't be afraid to even accept a challenge from a single human, would you?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Jin Yan's Face darkened.

Zhou Chen was using a provocation tactic on him.

If he refused, it would mean he was afraid of a human. Where would the Golden Crow Clan's Face go if that got out?

"Good! Very good!"

Jin Yan laughed out of extreme anger. "Since you want to die, I'll send you on your way!"