After these two rounds of competition, everyone's expressions were exceptionally stiff.
After all, before this, many of them did not recognize the identities of Wu Tian and the other person.
They felt that demon-slaying kings like them, with their questionable credentials, were not worthy of their respect.
But now it was different. The performance of the two was too perfect, leaving them speechless.
Especially Wu Tian's performance, which was something they considered impossible to achieve.
Even if such a person did not have the qualifications to be a demon-slaying king now, he would eventually have them.
Therefore, after a period of silence, the people present immediately showed forced smiles.
They all applauded and said, "We never expected your strength to reach such astonishing levels. Today has truly opened my eyes!"
"You indeed have the ability to become demon-slaying kings. I am genuinely convinced."
"That's right, if I'm still not convinced under these circumstances, then I'm simply looking for trouble. I'm not a petty person, haha."
With a few awkward laughs, the atmosphere gradually became more lively.
Everyone was expressing their amazement towards Wu Tian and the other, with no lingering doubts.
Jiang Mo Tianzun was also very satisfied with this scene.
He hadn't said anything, but in fact, from the beginning, he knew that many people present were not convinced of the demon-slaying kings.
Therefore, he had long been mentally prepared for such a sparring event.
He didn't disbelieve Wu Tian and the other; it was just that even he hadn't expected them to perform so brilliantly.
It seemed that the position of demon-slaying king was, for the time being, secured by the two of them.
After this matter concluded, Jiang Mo Tianzun let everyone leave and then brought Wu Tian and the other to another island.
This island had particularly beautiful scenery, with a hundred-meter-high peak in the center. A rapid waterfall cascaded from above, splashing white spray into the lake.
By the lake stood a small pavilion, within which a pot of fragrant tea emitted a gentle wisp of smoke.
After they entered, Jiang Mo Tianzun poured tea for the two and then raised his cup, saying, "Two demon-slaying kings, consider this my formal salute."
"Welcome to the Demon Slaying Palace."
Wu Tian and the other quickly raised their cups in return, "Senior Jiang Mo is too polite. You are the Palace Master, and we, the so-called demon-slaying kings, are merely juniors."
"Therefore, Senior, you must not say such things."
Jiang Mo Tianzun smiled, "No, you have won everyone's recognition with your strength, so you are true demon-slaying kings."
"As demon-slaying kings, you deserve to be treated with courtesy."
"You two, at such a young age, possess such outstanding strength. In time, your future will be limitless!"
Wu Tian smiled and said, "Senior Jiang Mo, let's talk about the main business first. There's no need for such pleasantries."
"You know we are all young people, so we don't place much importance on these greetings."
Jiang Mo Tianzun chuckled, "Haha, Sect Master Wu is indeed a young prodigy, speaking his mind directly."
"Alright, since Sect Master Wu has said so, I will get straight to the point."
With that, Jiang Mo Tianzun's smile faded, and his tone became quite somber. "Two, have you heard of the Chaotic Demon Sea?"
"Chaotic Demon Sea?" Hearing this unfamiliar term, both of them shook their heads in confusion.
Jiang Mo Tianzun said, "The Chaotic Demon Sea is over three thousand kilometers from here. It is a forbidden zone, perpetually shrouded in black mist."
"The Demon Slaying Palace is known to have Twelve Heavenly Venerables. Apart from us, the remaining nine are stationed in the Chaotic Demon Sea."
"Not only that, but most of the standing forces of the Demon Slaying Palace have also been dispatched there. This has been the case since ancient times."
Wu Tian knew that Jiang Mo Tianzun had something more to say, so he pressed, "Is there such a thing?"
"If that's the case, then what exactly is the Chaotic Demon Sea? Why does it warrant so many experts to guard it together?"
Jiang Mo Tianzun said in a low voice, "Because it is the tomb of the Demon Lord."
Upon hearing this, Wu Tian and Li Xingyun felt their hearts skip a beat.
They exchanged glances, seeing a flicker of apprehension in each other's eyes.
The Demon Lord was the most powerful being among the demon race, possessing world-shattering strength.
Even beings like the Sacred Dragon and Heavenly Phoenix had to resort to a mutual destruction method back then.
Matters concerning the Demon Lord were never trivial. Wu Tian quickly asked, "Senior Jiang Mo, what exactly is going on?"
"As far as I know, didn't the Demon Lord perish? And according to the Sacred Dragon's memory, the great battle back then didn't seem to take place in the sea, did it?"
"If that's the case, then why is the Demon Lord's tomb located there?"
Jiang Mo Tianzun sighed, "The Demon Lord did perish back then, but how could a being like that be completely annihilated?"
"It is said that the Sacred Dragon and Heavenly Phoenix did not completely eliminate the Demon Lord, but allowed some of its demonic souls to escape."
"Those demonic souls gathered in the Chaotic Demon Sea, forming a vast demonic domain. Even Immortal King level experts would find it difficult to emerge alive after entering."
"After the demonic domain was formed, the entire demon army retreated into it, establishing their own exclusive territory."
"For many years, the Demon Slaying Palace has been trying to break through, but has always been unable to do so."
"Therefore, the Demon Slaying Palace can only dispatch a large number of people to guard there, to prevent any unforeseen events."
Jiang Mo Tianzun's words were undoubtedly a huge shock to Wu Tian and the other.
They could never have imagined that such a place existed in the world.
In that case, it wasn't that the human race and spirit beasts had defeated the demon race back then, but that the demon race had chosen to retreat on their own!
A sense of extreme foreboding arose in Wu Tian's heart.
No wonder all the demonic creatures he encountered, from the moment they opened their mouths, spoke of the demon race's imminent return.
Did it mean that the demon race would one day leave the Chaotic Demon Sea and reappear in this world?
This situation was undoubtedly extremely dire. Wu Tian quickly asked again, "Have there been any anomalies in the Chaotic Demon Sea over the years?"
Jiang Mo Tianzun nodded, "Of course, and quite frequently."
"There have been frequent incidents of demonic creatures rampaging in the Chaotic Demon Sea. Sometimes it's just small-scale demonic invasions, but other times, the number of demonic creatures reaches hundreds."
"Occasionally, even beings of the Demon Emperor level appear."
"Therefore, over the years, to stop those demonic creatures, the Demon Slaying Palace has indeed sacrificed many people."
"The war between humans and demons has never ended; you simply weren't aware of it."