Chapter Eighty: Visitors from the Eastern Theater

Senior Fu and the others gradually arrived in the conference room. Tang Ze stood up, looked around, and nodded with a stern expression on his face.

“I suppose I don’t need to say much. Everyone, what do you think we should do about this matter?”

Hong Tao rose to his feet. “Director Tang, does Director Liu have any instructions?”

Tang Ze motioned for Hong Tao to sit down. “Something is very odd this time. News of the Creation Cauldron was leaked, and the vanguard demons have begun their assault, plunging the front lines into a state of extreme tension. Director Liu has asked us to do everything we can to protect Demon Night.”

Ling Yun stood up and spoke. “Director Tang, we killed the spies outside. Let this be a warning to others!”

“No! That will only backfire, uniting all the families against our Divine Wind Academy,” Senior Fu shook his head, rejecting Ling Yun’s suggestion. The teachers murmured among themselves, discussing the situation.

Ling Yun spoke again, “If nothing else works, we’ll fight them head-on! I refuse to believe they can defeat us!”

“Enough! What a foolish plan! I think Demon Night should disguise himself and be sent to another battle zone. That way, trying to find him would be like searching for a needle in a haystack,” a teacher from the inner academy stood up and suggested. Tang Ze and Senior Fu exchanged glances and nodded.

“This plan could work, but moving to another battle zone’s teleportation array requires the approval of the three great academies. Otherwise, we have no token to pass through,” Tang Ze said, looking at Senior Fu.

“Why are you looking at me? Don’t tell me you’re thinking—”

“Senior Fu! You always know what’s on my mind, don’t you! Ha ha ha!”

Senior Fu looked at Tang Ze, exasperated. “I’m just realizing how crafty you are! All right, I’ll see if I can get the token.”

“Well, now that we’ve made a decision, let’s adjourn. Teachers, I’ll need you to prepare for battle together in the coming days. Hong Tao, Ling Yun, please organize the nighttime surveillance of the academy.”

The teachers nodded and began to leave one after another. Just then, a voice rang out with a shout and a curse.

“Tang Ze, you old bastard, get out here!”

Tang Ze’s brow furrowed. Senior Fu looked at him. “What’s going on?”

“Hmph! Trouble’s arrived. Come, Senior Fu, let’s go take a look.”

Tang Ze and Senior Fu soared into the sky and looked at the newcomers. Tang Ze cast a disdainful glance.

“So that’s why my eyelid’s been twitching all day—turns out a mangy dog’s come barking and biting.”

“Tang Ze! I’m not here to argue with you today. Hand over Demon Night!”

“Oh ho! Xing Tian, it’s one thing for you to bite people in Fire Dance, but this is Divine Wind. We won’t tolerate your antics here. Don’t end up fleeing with your tail between your legs!”

Xing Tian exhaled lightly, his rising and falling chest at odds with his calm face.

“You old villain! In the Ten Thousand Demons Pit, your Divine Wind framed Fire Dance and killed my students. Now the truth has come out! I’m here for answers. Hand over Demon Night, or else—”

Tang Ze dug at his nose with contempt. “Or else what? You think you alone can do it?”

“What if we add a few more?” Several figures flew over. Tang Ze’s face grew serious as he watched them approach.

“You people from the Eastern Battle Zone have entered our Northern Battle Zone without permission. That’s a crime! I’ll report you to the Demon-Slaying Alliance!”

The newcomers burst out laughing. “Did you hear that? He’s going to report us! I’m so scared!”

Watching their laughter, Tang Ze’s face darkened.

“Director! Don’t waste words with them. Today, let’s fight to the death! I’d like to see how strong they really are!” Hong Tao and Ling Yun arrived with a large group of teachers.

“Don’t say Cloud Sky Sect bullies others. Take a look at this!” The leader pulled out a token and tossed it to Tang Ze. Tang Ze caught it, his expression souring.

“This Demon-Slaying Alliance token, I believe you all recognize it. By order of the Elder Council, Demon Night is accused of illegally practicing demonic arts and harming his peers. He is to be taken back for investigation.”

“Nonsense! Chu Changfeng! As long as I’m here, you won’t take Demon Night! Hmph!” Tang Ze threw the token back in anger and drew his weapon.

Xing Tian turned to Chu Changfeng. “Elder Chu, since Tang Ze refuses to cooperate, let’s subdue them all at once. Otherwise, it’ll delay the demon-slaying mission.”

Chu Changfeng glanced at Tang Ze. “Director Tang, I don’t wish to be your enemy. Hand over Demon Night, and I’ll take him back to report.”

“If you want Demon Night, you’ll have to get past me first!” The teachers followed suit, drawing their weapons. The atmosphere instantly grew tense, eyes locked on each other. A great battle could erupt at any moment.