I Tame Beasts by Feeding

At that moment, feeling everyone’s gaze upon him, the Seven-Star Elder raised an eyebrow. His expression was calm and composed as he stroked his flowing white beard and spoke peacefully:

"All the Sect Leaders have made valid points. It is right for each of you to have your own concerns."

"In fact, before coming here, I observed the celestial stars last night and performed a divination. The results indicated that this move by the Profound Yin Sect does not pose a major problem."

"Since the Profound Yin Sect wants a touchstone to temper their disciples, a way to spread their sect’s fame and intimidate the Martial Continent, if we all cower and refuse to go, wouldn’t we be playing right into their hands?"

"This move from the Profound Yin Sect is an open gambit. We have no choice. Regardless of their ultimate goal, this trip to Celestial Killer City is unavoidable."

The Seven-Star Elder paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone’s faces before he continued in a level voice:

"Every sect should go back and prepare. Select the prodigies from your ranks who meet the requirements, and go to Celestial Killer City to take them down a notch."

"If the Profound Yin Sect is truly allowed to dominate the entire Martial Continent, word will get out, and it will be bad for all of our reputations. As for other matters, they can be postponed."

The crowd fell silent. Hearing the Seven-Star Elder’s words, they looked at one another, their gazes flickering as they each considered their own plans.

"Very well. Since the True Monarch has spoken, there’s no need for us to be timid any longer. Let’s prepare. We’ll see each other in Celestial Killer City in one month."

Seeing the tense atmosphere, the representative from the Purple Rainbow Sect was the first to speak, chuckling.

"There’s no need for everyone to build up our rivals while demoralizing ourselves. This is a perfect opportunity to temper our own disciples. After all, a gathering of the Three Gates and Six Sects is a rare occasion. A grand event like this is something to look forward to."

"Besides, aren’t the rewards the Profound Yin Sect is offering the participants quite generous? Is no one tempted?"

After speaking, the man from the Purple Rainbow Sect smiled, his eyes crinkling as he looked at the others. The sect leaders remained silent. Then, some nodded in resignation, while others smiled openly.

"He’s right. You are all powerful and reputable figures in the Martial Continent, so why are you acting so timid now? The Profound Yin Sect may want to use this to establish their dominance, but isn’t this also an opportunity for us?"

The one who spoke was none other than the Sect Leader of the Cang Lei Sect. Among them, he had the most fiery temper, and his sect’s strength could be called the greatest among those outside the Three Gates. Thus, as he spoke, his eyes flashed with utter confidence.

"Alright. So be it."

With the matter settled, the others had nothing more to say. They each nodded in agreement, withdrew their Divine Thoughts, and departed from the Wanxiang Sect.

In the end, only Zheng Tianheng remained. He was the only one among them who had come in his physical body rather than as a Divine Thought projection.

Interestingly, before his Divine Thought projection dissipated, Sect Leader Jiang Tiancheng of the Spirit Dragon Sect gave Mo Pengchen a meaningful glance.

"What is it? Does Sect Leader Jiang have something else to discuss?"

Zheng Tianheng raised an eyebrow, looking at Jiang Tiancheng as he spoke coolly.

"Nothing," Jiang Tiancheng chuckled, but his smile was unsettling, hiding a cold glint in his eyes.

"I was just wondering what kind of prodigies your esteemed sect will send on this trip to Celestial Killer City. After the last competition between our two sects, your prodigies left me curious for a very long time."

Jiang Tiancheng said this because the last competition between their two sects had resulted in the death of Yang Chengxu. While not the strongest, Yang Chengxu had been the most dazzling and promising prodigy in his sect, and his loss was a significant blow to the entire Spirit Dragon Sect.

"Oh? If you’re curious, you’re curious. You’ll find out when the time comes, Sect Leader Jiang. Just wait and see."

Zheng Tianheng replied calmly, his expression unchanged.

"Heh, then I’ll be waiting for the day your sect’s prodigies take the stage." Jiang Tiancheng shook his head lightly, gave Zheng Tianheng one last deep look, and said no more as his projection slowly faded away.

Zheng Tianheng’s brow furrowed as he watched the spot where Jiang Tiancheng had vanished. Then, his expression slowly relaxed. He shook his head with a small laugh and murmured to himself.

’That guy... The people from the Purple Rainbow Sect were right in front of him, yet I didn’t see him dare to say a single word to them. Instead, he comes here to threaten me. Interesting.’

’But this does serve as a reminder. On this trip to Celestial Killer City, I’ll need to watch out for the Spirit Dragon Sect as well...’

...

As the high-level meeting between the major sects concluded, news of the Profound Yin Sect’s open invitation to the prodigies of every sect in Celestial Killer City spread like wildfire.

In an instant, the situation grew turbulent, and all eyes turned to this event.

Including the Purple Rainbow Sect and Seven Stars Sect, all disciples from every sect and gate who were under one hundred years of age were, if willing, eligible to participate in the competition in Celestial Killer City.

...

Meanwhile, Yu Changsheng, Zhang Tianwen, and the others, who were still at the Yu Family residence in Bright Moon City, also received this news.

"’Under one hundred years of age, an open invitation to all talented prodigies within the Martial Continent to gather in Celestial Killer City, enter the Celestial Slaughter Secret Realm, and witness the prowess of the continent’s young heroes?’"

Yu Changsheng lowered the Communication Jade Tube in his hand and looked up at Zhang Tianwen, who wore an equally astonished expression. He took a deep breath, his brow furrowing slightly.

"The Profound Yin Sect is certainly thinking big, but their tone is more than a little arrogant."

Zhang Tianwen’s expression darkened, and his eyes flickered as he considered the implications. "The Profound Yin Sect, as the leader of the Three Gates and Six Sects... although they’ve kept a low profile these past years, their strength still cannot be underestimated."