I manage female characters in all the heavens.

He raised his head, his gaze towards Mingyue Xin filled with solemnity.

"So powerful!" Lu Zhongyuan exclaimed sincerely. "In all my decades of wandering the martial world, I have only encountered a master like you once."

"Your strength is no less than that of Yan Nantian back then!"

The Demon Extermination Alliance members were shocked. What? The other party was actually comparable to Yan Nantian?!

"Master Lu, you flatter me." Gongzi Yu's tone remained friendly, with a smile. "Mingyue Xin was just lucky."

I was lucky I didn't get beaten to death, right? Lu Zhongyuan was speechless.

Lu Zhongyuan shook his head and said solemnly, "Your martial arts are indeed far superior to mine, and I am completely convinced."

As he spoke, he looked at Gongzi Yu, who had been speaking up for Mingyue Xin: "The Second Dragon Leader has already learned his lesson. Would the Great Dragon Leader also be willing to offer some guidance?"

Before Gongzi Yu could speak, Mingyue Xin snorted coldly: "You can't even withstand one of my moves, yet you want to fight against the young master?"

Do you deserve it?

Mingyue Xin didn't say those three words aloud, but everyone understood what she meant.

"Mingyuexin, say less. We're all colleagues, and we'll be fighting demons together on the battlefield in the future. Be more polite!"

Gongzi Yu gave Mingyue Xin a slight reproach and laughed, "Hero Lu, come on, I'll only put in a little effort, I guarantee I won't kill you."

Everyone was speechless. You weren't exactly being polite either!

Lu Zhongyuan nodded slightly, extended one palm, and slowly clapped out a palm, channeling all his internal energy to its limit.

His actions clearly indicated that he wanted to exchange blows with Gongzi Yu, engaging in a contest of internal energy to gauge the other's strength.

Lu Zhongyuan's goal was never to intimidate the experts who came to join the Demon Extermination Alliance, but to use his decades of martial arts skills and experience to find out their origins and eliminate those who should not be accepted.

For example, the Eastern Depot, the Yihua Palace, or even the Great Demon Lord Yingri himself.

Gongzi Yu chuckled lightly, did not refuse, and struck out with his palm, facing off against Lu Zhongyuan.

Bang!

The two palms were three feet apart, and a vast and powerful force gathered between them, tearing the air apart with a mournful sound. The dissipated force easily shattered the ground, forming spiderweb-like cracks!

Lu Zhongyuan was instantly sent flying backward, and after landing, he took nine steps back before he was able to neutralize the opponent's unstoppable palm strike.

The members of the Demon Extermination Alliance were shocked and rushed to Lu Zhongyuan's side to ask if he was alright. At the same time, they glared angrily at Gongzi Yu and the other two, wanting to curse them.

Is this what you call "one-tenth of your skill"? You think you can send Master Lu flying with just "one-tenth of your skill"? You're bragging!

Lu Zhongyuan raised his hand to stop them, calmed his turbulent blood, and looked at Gongzi Yu with eyes full of amazement:

"This is truly an unheard-of martial art, domineering and terrifying, filled with a demonic killing intent akin to hell, yet it is controlled so obediently. I admire it!"

Lu Zhongyuan solemnly cupped his hands and said, "The martial arts you two used are unlike anything I have ever seen before, but they are completely different from the Bright Jade Skill and Absorption Technique of that Sun-Reflecting Demon."

In my humble opinion, it is unlikely that the two of you are spies.

However, since both of them wore iron masks and refused to show their true faces, Lu Zhongyuan did not make any guarantees, only saying that it was unlikely that the two were spies.

He sincerely apologized to the two of them: "During this special period, I made some tests. I hope you two can forgive me. This was something I had no choice but to do, after all, the Azure Dragon Society you belong to and your names are really too unfamiliar to me."

Lu Zhongyuan then addressed the high-ranking members of the Demon Extermination Alliance, saying, "These two are undoubtedly peerless masters above me. I am far inferior to them. It is a blessing for the world that they are here to contribute to the extermination of demons."

These words caused an uproar in the audience.

Even Master Lu himself admitted that he was inferior to his opponent, so how terrifying must the strength of these two mysterious people who claim to be the leaders of the Azure Dragon Society be?

Could they really be two terrifying beings on par with Yan Nantian?

That's really strong!

Moreover, Master Lu also said that their martial arts style is completely different from that of the Sun-Reflecting Demon and the Yihua Palace, so they could not possibly be spies.

No one believes there is such a person in the world who possesses several unparalleled martial arts skills and has mastered them all to the level of a peerless master.

It is known that both the Great Demon King Yingri and the Moon Invitation are practitioners of the Bright Jade Skill. It is not believed that Yingri's side could have more peerless masters. Moreover, it is still uncertain whether the Moon Invitation and the Great Demon King Yingri are even on the same side.

Therefore, Gongzi Yu and Mingyue Xin must not be from Yingri or Yihua Palace!

As for wearing a mask and refusing to show one's true face... well, masters always have a few quirks, which is understandable and acceptable.

Soon, the elders of the Demon Extermination Alliance unanimously passed a resolution to accept Gongzi Yu and Mingyue Xin into the alliance.

Moreover, to show respect to the two unparalleled masters, the alliance held a grand welcome banquet that evening.

The banquet was held in the largest training ground in the center of the headquarters, with hundreds of tables lined up in a row, brightly lit, and filled with the clinking of glasses.

Gongzi Yu was invited to sit at the head of the table, surrounded by top experts such as Lu Zhongyuan, Xie Guiyuan, and Wei Wuya.

Mingyue Xin sat quietly beside Gongzi Yu, remaining silent throughout, like an ice sculpture.

Gongzi Yu, on the other hand, was quite talkative.

Holding a wine glass, he chatted and laughed with various experts around him, talking about everything from martial arts insights to anecdotes of the martial world, from various geography to ancient and modern secrets, as if he knew everything.

In order to drink, he removed the iron mask, leaving only the upper half, while the lower half, his mouth, was fully exposed, making him look like a handsome young master.

Some people dared to tease him, revealing half of Gongzi Yu's face, so he simply took off his mask completely, allowing everyone to admire his unparalleled beauty.

Gongzi Yu shook his head repeatedly: "No, no, my Azure Dragon Society has rules. The true identities of each dragon leader must be kept secret. The ancestral laws cannot be changed, and I cannot disobey them."

"I'm not afraid to admit it, but I've never actually seen the face of the Second Dragon Head Mingyuexin who has been with me for over ten years. I've been curious for over ten years but I've never dared to ask her to take off her mask so I could see her."

Gongzi Yu said regretfully, "The thought that she is most likely a peerless beauty, yet I can't rule out the possibility that she is a man, causes me unbearable pain!"

Everyone glanced at Mingyue Xin, whose attire, figure, and temperament were undoubtedly those of an unparalleled beauty, and imagined her stunningly beautiful face beneath the mask. Then, they suddenly transformed that image into a rugged, bearded face, and a chill ran down their spines.

Damn, this is really painful!

Mingyue Xin sat upright next to Gongzi Yu, and a sudden chill emanated from her, causing everyone to quickly avert their gaze and change the subject.

Everyone originally thought that Gongzi Yu, who wore a mask and dared not show his face, was probably a strange person with a reclusive personality.

Unexpectedly, once they started chatting, he turned out to be so approachable, knowledgeable, and even quite talkative and witty. Everyone's goodwill towards him immediately soared.

A peerless master who is so approachable is truly a rare find!

Everyone glanced again at Mingyue Xin, who remained cold and silent, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

No wonder you're both top-tier masters, but he's the leader of the Dragon Clan while you're only the second-in-command. With your attitude towards others, you'll only ever be second in command!

Gongzi Yu was in high spirits and began to tell everyone some martial arts secrets that many of the people present had never heard of before.

"Do you all know what kind of cultivation technique I am practicing?"

If you say that, we're not sleepy anymore!

Everyone perked up their ears, their expressions filled with curiosity.

Gongzi Yu smiled slightly, and without keeping him in suspense, said loudly, "This technique is called the 'Great Compassion Ode to the Interplay of Heaven and Earth and Yin and Yang,' and it is a miraculous technique passed down from ancient times."

"It is said that this technique was created by a brilliant and extraordinary senior master in the past, who, after observing the interaction of Yin and Yang in the world and feeling the joys and sorrows of the birth and death of all things, combined seven of the most terrifying and evil martial arts in the world."

"When the book was completed, it caused strange phenomena such as blood raining down from the sky and ghosts wailing at night. The author also vomited blood and died when he finished the last word, as if the heavens did not allow such a terrible martial art to appear in the world."

"To cultivate this skill, one must switch back and forth between extreme yang and extreme yin, comprehend the great principle of the interaction between heaven and earth, and only then can one achieve great success. After mastering it, one can manipulate the yin and yang of heaven and earth with every move, and its power is boundless."

Of course, that was fake; she had never practiced the Great Compassion Mantra, but no one knew that, so they assumed it was true.

The crowd marveled at what they heard, and someone couldn't help but ask, "Then how does this 'Great Compassion Ode to the Interplay of Heaven and Earth' compare to the Bright Jade Skill of that Sun-Reflecting Demon?"

Gongzi Yu laughed and waved his hand: "You can't say such things carelessly. The Bright Jade Skill of that Demon Lord Yingri is also a peerless skill of our time. It's really hard to tell which one is better."

"However, as everyone knows, there is no hierarchy in martial arts skills, but there is in people. The power of the Sun-Reflecting Demon is unparalleled, and it is no longer possible to summarize her strength with a single martial art. I also feel the pressure, so I came to team up with everyone."

Everyone fell silent for a moment. Even two peerless masters, whom Lu Daxia himself considered far inferior, had been forced to join the alliance by the Great Demon Ying Ri. Just how terrifying was Ying Ri?

Someone else asked, "Young Master Yu, since your Azure Dragon Society is so powerful, why have we never heard of it in the martial arts world before?"

Gongzi Yu sighed, his tone tinged with emotion: "To be honest, since its establishment, my Azure Dragon Society has always remained hidden in the shadows. Each generation of leaders has adhered to the ancestral teachings, secretly developing their power in order to one day rule the martial world and dominate the world."

Everyone was stunned. You actually told us this honestly?

You're treating us like we're family! Do you even know that your Azure Dragon Society wants to rule us?

"Since taking over the Azure Dragon Society, I have worked diligently for thirty years and believe that I have accumulated enough power. Originally, I planned to start implementing the Azure Dragon Society's long-cherished wish in the near future and start a bloodbath."

He paused, a hint of helplessness in his voice: "Who would have thought that the Demoness Yingri would suddenly appear out of nowhere? With her first move, she disrupted my entire plan."

He looked at everyone, his gaze turning serious: "As you may not know, that Demon King Ying Ri has a century-long historical feud with my Azure Dragon Society!"

“A hundred years ago, our Azure Dragon Society had a highly talented senior leader who adopted a baby girl, intending to train her into a sharp blade!”

"Unfortunately, that baby girl was a prodigy who grew out of control without anyone noticing. At only 13 years old, she killed that senior dragon leader and destroyed one of the seven branches of my Azure Dragon Society."

"Later, the entire Azure Dragon Society mobilized to hunt down that girl. We paid a heavy price but finally killed her. The Azure Dragon Society was also severely weakened and had to lie dormant for a hundred years."

"As it turns out, the girl's murder was a ruse; she faked her death to escape and has been hiding in the shadows for over a hundred years, honing her earth-shattering martial arts skills and committing countless heinous crimes, thus becoming the current Sun-Reflecting Demon."

Everyone was utterly shocked. Yingri was originally born into the Azure Dragon Society?!

Damn it, what kind of business is the Azure Dragon Society doing, leaving such a huge bombshell for the common people!

The leaders of the Azure Dragon Society from a century ago should all come out and apologize!

"After mastering his demonic arts, the Demon Lord Ying Ri has reached an unimaginable level of strength. Although our Azure Dragon Society has a deep foundation, it is difficult for us to contend with him alone."

Gongzi Yu's voice deepened: "If she continues to grow stronger, she will first destroy the martial arts world, then the imperial court, and finally my Azure Dragon Society will also be doomed. At that time, there will be no force in the world that can restrain her."

"Therefore, I have decided to set aside my past prejudices, join the Demon Extermination Alliance, and work hand in hand with you all to use the power of the entire martial world to eliminate this common nemesis."

"This is also a responsibility that I, as the Grand Dragon Leader of the Azure Dragon Society, should shoulder."

His words moved everyone present.

It turns out that the burden on the shoulders of this leader of the Green Dragon Society is so heavy!

But everyone felt more confident now. Even a reclusive sect like the Azure Dragon Society had been forced to step forward, which showed that the Sun-Reflecting Demon had indeed become a common enemy of the entire world.

They made the right choice in this battle!

Only one person remained silent from beginning to end.

Wei Wuyuan sat in the crowd, holding a wine glass, but didn't take a single sip.

His brows were furrowed, his gaze shifting back and forth between Gongzi Yu and Mingyue Xin, his heart churning with turbulent emotions.

He knew, of course, that the infamous reputation of the Sun-Reflecting Demon was largely the result of his own fabrication of rumors and incitement.

But now, according to what Gongzi Yu said, Ying Ri is indeed like a god and a demon, and has some connection with the Azure Dragon Society, forcing the two peerless masters of the Azure Dragon Society to join the Demon Extermination Alliance to fight the demon!