Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8621: Probing _1

Tie Feng arrived at Giant Demon Island, eager to meet the sect master and relay the news that the Ghost Shadow Group was ready to cooperate with them. This development held immense importance for their side. After all, it marked the ideal partner they had found thus far. Admittedly, calling them full allies was a stretch since they demanded payment for assistance against the Corpse Demon Sect. Yet, for the Giant Demon Sect, this was no significant hurdle—they could foot the bill and furnish supplies. As long as help came in tackling the Corpse Demon Sect, that would suffice.

Thanks to Tie Feng's formidable power, gaining an audience with the sect master proved effortless. In short order, a disciple guided Tie Feng to the Giant Demon Sect master's study. The sect's members towered over others, leading them to erect buildings taller than typical ones. As physical cultivators boasting tremendous might, their structures carried a rugged allure. Though appearing somewhat crude, they possessed a distinctive charm.

The Giant Demon Sect master's study stood equally imposing in height. Once Tie Feng reached the doorway, the guiding disciple hurried inside and announced, “Sect master, Iron Island Lord has arrived.” This disciple recognized Tie Feng well. Despite Tie Feng's aversion to mundane dealings, his overwhelming strength commanded universal respect.

“Let him in,” came a profound voice from within. The disciple responded affirmatively, swung the door wide, and ushered Tie Feng inside the study. Tie Feng strode right in. Spanning hundreds of square meters, the chamber featured stone tables and chairs, with shelves carved from rock as well. The entire space exuded a stark, unyielding chill.

A massive stone desk dominated the room, behind which sat a towering figure. Reaching about 2.5 meters in height, he loomed even taller than Tie Feng while seated, radiating immense pressure like a coiled tiger. He appeared in his fifties, sporting fiery red hair and beard, and donning a mask. While Giant Demon Sect folk favored masks, Island Lord-level experts and higher typically shunned them.

His appearance screamed coarseness, yet his eyes gleamed sharply. His unkempt hair spiked upward, likely due to its stiff texture, resembling flames dancing atop his head and lending him an aura of might and dominance.

“Greetings, Sect Master!” Tie Feng promptly bowed in salute. This giant was none other than the Giant Demon Sect's sect master, Yao Jianhao. Blessed with innate superhuman power, he excelled in the sect's signature techniques. Among substitute sect masters, his prowess ranked near the pinnacle—not the absolute strongest, but firmly in the elite. Across the Blood Sea Realm, few could rival him. Even the Corpse Demon Sect's elder, Old Man Corpse Demon, might not guarantee victory in a clash.

“What brings you here, Tie Feng?” Yao Jianhao eyed Tie Feng with a grin. His voice boomed deeply, seemingly piercing straight to the soul, laced with an imperial tone that instinctively compelled submission. This sensation felt odd, yet undeniably potent.

Tie Feng bowed to Yao Jianhao once more and reported, “Sect Master, one of my disciples sought me out abruptly today. He claimed the mid-tier sects under our control aimed to break away from the Giant Demon Sect. Finding it suspicious, I pressed him for details. He revealed it came from a friend in the Ghost Shadow Group, who also expressed their willingness to join forces with us against the Corpse Demon Sect. I've come to share this intelligence with you, Sect Master.”

Yao Jianhao's brows shot up at the words, prompting him to query, “Oh? Such a development? The Ghost Shadow Group truly dares to challenge the Corpse Demon Sect alongside us? Bold indeed. Still, it's welcome tidings for our cause.”

“My disciple knew that individual prior to his entry into the Ghost Shadow Group,” Tie Feng continued. “He's trustworthy. He even handed me a communication circle for reaching the Ghost Shadow Group.” With that, he produced the array. True to Giant Demon Sect custom, Tie Feng favored directness, spilling all details without delay, leaving decisions to Yao Jianhao.

Yao Jianhao accepted the communication circle from Tie Feng, gave it a quick look, and chuckled, “I'd like to speak with this Ghost Shadow Group member.” He then retrieved a jade slip, imprinted it with data, and set it atop the array. A flash of white light ensued, and the jade slip vanished.

Iron Feng felt no shock upon witnessing Yao Jianhao fulfill his promise. True to his reputation as a man who honored his words, Yao Jianhao prompted Iron Feng to stand silently in place. Suddenly, the communication array clutched in Yao Jianhao’s hand shattered into fragments. Moments later, a grander teleportation array materialized inside the room, and a figure abruptly emerged within it.

This abrupt development left both men momentarily stunned. Yao Jianhao dropped his guard, instead peering curiously at the newcomer standing in the teleportation array. The man wore black robes and possessed an utterly ordinary appearance. Nothing remarkable stood out about him, and he didn’t seem particularly aged. In turn, he was closely examining Yao Jianhao.

Fixing his gaze on the stranger, Yao Jianhao spoke in a grave tone, “You’re from the ghost shadow group?” Though he had never laid eyes on any ghost shadow group member before, he hadn’t anticipated one popping up in his private study like this. What’s more, this individual radiated an intensely perilous aura.

Zhao Hai glanced at Yao Jianhao with a smile. Cupping his hands in salute, he declared, “That’s right. Gui Ying greets Sect Leader Yao. Sect Leader Yao, accept my respects!” He knew precisely who Yao Jianhao was. Even without seeing his real face previously, Zhao Hai had observed Yao Jianhao’s projection back in the Bloody Massacre Sect. Hence, he identified him instantly.

Yao Jianhao’s brows shot up at Zhao Hai’s statement. Sect leaders from the nine great sects seldom revealed themselves publicly, yet here was Zhao Hai recognizing him at once. This sparked his curiosity. He also latched onto the name Zhao Hai had used—ghost shadow. Linking it to the ghost shadow group, Yao Jianhao couldn’t resist asking with interest, “You’re Phantom? Does that mean you lead the ghost shadow group?”

Zhao Hai let out a hearty laugh. “Correct. I head the ghost shadow group. Sect Leader Yao, have you summoned me to strategize together on confronting the corpse demon sect?” He hadn’t foreseen the Giant Demon Sect’s sect master reaching out so swiftly, leaving him briefly taken aback by the jade slip on the communication array. Still, he resolved to show up for the meeting.

Gazing steadily at Zhao Hai, Yao Jianhao rumbled deeply, “I didn’t expect such frankness from you. You’re spot on—I seek to discuss tackling the corpse demon sect. But tell me, why should I trust you? You pop up from thin air claiming ghost shadow group ties. How do I know you truly belong? And supposing you do, how can I be sure you’ll battle the corpse demon sect alongside us instead of aiding them against us?” Yao Jianhao instantly adopted a distrustful expression, eager to hear Zhao Hai’s rebuttal.

Meeting Yao Jianhao’s eyes with a grin, Zhao Hai replied, “Sect Master Yao proves most prudent. Yet, no one would dare pose as one of my ghost shadow group members, nor could they succeed. Inspect this identity card, Sect Master Yao. As for us turning on you to help the corpse demon sect, fret not. The ghost shadow group may be an assassination force, but we follow strict codes. Once we accept a commission from one party, we shun any from the other. Sect Leader Yao can trust this fully.”

Shaking his head toward Zhao Hai, Yao Jianhao responded, “Your assurances sound convincing, yet full conviction escapes me. The corpse demon sect stands as the blood sea realm’s paramount power. It strains belief that you’d challenge them. Without solid proof, I won’t buy it.”

Zhao Hai smiled once more at Yao Jianhao. “Sect Leader Yao, isn’t this caution a tad excessive? If I were truly scheming with the corpse demon sect against you, why approach directly? I won’t claim I could slay you, Sect Leader Yao, but dispatching your Island Lord-level subordinates? A simple matter. Do you suppose I’d bother debating here?”

“Hahahaha, excellently put. That said, I must witness if you possess the power to fell Giant Demon Sect members.” Yao Jianhao burst into laughter at Zhao Hai’s words. Then, surging to his feet, he thrust out his hand in a fierce palm strike aimed at Zhao Hai’s head.

His towering frame bore a colossal palm. As it lashed out, it mimicked a supreme deity extending its grasp. One hand seemed poised to eclipse the firmament. The strike threatened to engulf Zhao Hai’s whole form. For an instant, Zhao Hai sensed himself as Sun Wukong ensnared in the Buddha’s palm—fail to act, and capture was inevitable from Yao Jianhao.

“Good, then I’ll play with you, sect leader Yao!” Zhao Hai burst into booming laughter. He balled up his fist and unleashed a punch. The strike was direct and simple, lacking any elaborate flourishes. It collided squarely with Yao Jianhao’s palm, as if Zhao Hai meant to clash head-on against the incoming assault.

Yao Jianhao spotted Zhao Hai’s action and couldn’t suppress a grin. He held unshakable faith in his raw power. In his mind, no one could outmatch him in sheer force—not even the demonic corpse old man. So, upon noticing Zhao Hai’s choice for a direct confrontation, he felt certain that victory was his.

Tie Feng remained silent off to the side. The sight of Zhao Hai opting to battle Yao Jianhao directly left him momentarily frozen in shock. A sneer soon twisted his lips. He understood Yao Jianhao’s formidable might and eagerly awaited Zhao Hai’s embarrassment. No way did he think Zhao Hai could triumph over Yao Jianhao in a test of strength!