Upon hearing Lei Zhengxuan's words, Wu Tian was stunned.
Did the Twelve Heavenly Venerables represent twelve ten-star Grand Luo Golden Immortals?
Good heavens!
Was the strength of the Demon Punishing Palace truly this terrifying?
Among the three Heavenly Venerables, the foremost one was the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable.
He appeared to be a scholar, making it hard to believe that such a person had reached the level of a ten-star Grand Luo Golden Immortal.
He said with a smile, "Elder Shennong, congratulations indeed."
"Three hundred years ago, you said you were going into seclusion, and I didn't expect you to reach the peak now. It seems that from now on, the Divine Doctor Sect's strength will increase by a large margin."
In front of the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable, Elder Shennong could not maintain his indifferent demeanor.
This was because as early as three hundred years ago, the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable had already been a ten-star Grand Luo Golden Immortal.
As a newly promoted individual like himself, he simply could not act tough in front of the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable!
His attitude became much more respectful as he asked, "Your Excellency Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable, what did you mean by your words just now?"
"Do you know this brat?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable smiled, then looked at Wu Tian with admiration in his eyes:
"I know him, but this is also the first time we've met."
"He is from the Demon Punishing Palace, and you understand the rules of the Demon Punishing Palace."
"If you kill him, then things will become rather troublesome."
Elder Shennong's expression stiffened slightly.
However, he did not seem overly panicked and continued, "So that's how it is, but Your Excellency, this matter is unusual."
"He led so many people to cause trouble at the Divine Doctor Sect. If I just stood by and did nothing, wouldn't that be equivalent to letting myself be slaughtered?"
"Therefore, even if he is from the Demon Punishing Palace, I still have to get my revenge, don't I?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable shook his head and said, "If it were someone else, then perhaps I would tacitly approve of your actions."
"But him alone, no."
"Give me some face today, and let this matter rest."
"It's not good if things get too unpleasant."
Even though the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable had said this, how could Elder Shennong let it go so easily?
He had reappeared after three hundred years!
And at this moment, so many eyes were watching him.
If he gave up because of this, how would he maintain his dignity in the future?
Therefore, his expression darkened slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Your Excellency, please forgive me for not being able to obey."
"The enmity between us cannot be so easily resolved."
"Moreover, I am the Demon Punishing Saint of the Demon Punishing Palace, and now I am a ten-star Grand Luo Golden Immortal. For the Demon Punishing Palace, isn't my value more important?"
"Are you truly willing to disregard my feelings for the sake of such a junior?"
Elder Shennong's words were undoubtedly a clear hint.
He believed that for the Demon Punishing Palace, he was far more important than Wu Tian.
If they made him dissatisfied with the Demon Punishing Palace for the sake of Wu Tian, it would not be a proper thing.
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable naturally understood his meaning but still said with a smile, "Elder Shennong, you don't need to say such things to me."
"Sect Leader Wu has an extraordinary identity; even I, the Palace Master, cannot offend him."
"Tell me, how can you compare to him?"
"What?!" The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable's words shocked everyone.
What kind of existence was the Demon Punishing Palace? It was the most top-tier force in this world.
Not to mention that the Eight Great Divine Sects were all people of the Demon Punishing Palace.
Even if the Eight Great Divine Sects rebelled together, they would certainly not be a match for the Demon Punishing Palace.
As the Palace Master of the Demon Punishing Palace, the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable undoubtedly possessed extraordinary status.
Yet he actually said that even he could not offend Wu Tian, this was too much...
Elder Shennong subconsciously said, "Impossible!"
"This brat is indeed not simple, but he shouldn't be so exaggerated, should he?"
"Your Excellency, what is your relationship with him that makes you protect him like this?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable said with a smile, "You are mistaken. As I said, this is the first time we've met."
"But he is the first Demon Punishing King in the history of the Demon Punishing Palace. Do you know what this represents?"
"Ah?!" The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable's words once again plunged everyone into immense shock.
What was the concept of a Demon Punishing King? That was the highest honor of the Demon Punishing Palace.
In theory, their status was even more noble than that of the Palace Master!
For a moment, everyone felt as if their heads had been hit by a club, buzzing.
Elder Shennong said in disbelief, "How is this possible?"
"If one wants to become a Demon Punishing King, shouldn't they have killed a Demon Emperor?"
"How could this brat have reached this level?"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable smiled and said, "Elder Shennong, you have been in seclusion for too long. You truly know nothing about what's happening outside."
"This Sect Leader Wu is the one who slew the Corpse Heaven Demon Emperor!"
"With such an achievement, tell me, how can he not be a Demon Punishing King?"
"Oh, and also, our Demon Punishing Palace has produced more than one Demon Punishing King. Sect Leader Li of the Heavenly Sword Divine Sect has also become the second Demon Punishing King for slaying the Overlord Demon Emperor."
Such news even surprised Wu Tian.
He quickly looked at Li Xingyun.
And when he saw Li Xingyun's sheepish smile, he immediately understood.
It seemed that when the Sword God killed the Overlord Demon Emperor, that achievement was also attributed to Li Xingyun.
Thinking of this, Wu Tian couldn't help but let out a wry smile.
In the history of the Demon Punishing Palace since its establishment, there had only been two Demon Punishing Kings.
And both of these Demon Punishing Kings were actually just impostors.
For the Demon Punishing Palace, it was truly hard to say whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.
The world fell silent, and everyone's gaze was focused on Wu Tian and Li Xingyun.
The news brought by the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable was simply too unbelievable.
It had almost made them lose the ability to think.
After a long period of daze, Elder Shennong immediately retorted excitedly, "Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"
"Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable, with their strength, how could they possibly kill a Demon Emperor?"
"This is something that even I cannot accomplish!"
"I cannot believe such a thing; there must be some mistake!"
The Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable said, "You don't need to be so agitated."
"How they slew the Demon Emperor has nothing to do with the Demon Punishing Palace. We only recognize the points on the Demon Punishing Tokens."
"When the points meet the standard, the honor naturally follows."
"And now, their points have indeed reached the level of Demon Punishing King. If you don't believe me, just take a look for yourself."
After speaking, the Demon Subduing Heavenly Venerable casually waved his hand.
Immediately, a beam of light shone out from Wu Tian and Li Xingyun's Demon Punishing Tokens.
Elder Shennong looked closely, and his pupils contracted slightly, his heart being greatly impacted.
He was also an old member of the Demon Punishing Palace, so he was very familiar with the Demon Punishing Tokens.
And from the information displayed on the light screen.
These two...
Were indeed the legendary Demon Punishing Kings!