This was far from meeting the Sky family's requirements for cooperating with a guest elder using the Sage Token.

Yet today, someone had appeared... Someone who chose Sasha.

"Mr. Ethan," the head of the Sky family said solemnly, his voice carrying a warning, "the ninth lady of our Sky family is at the peak stage of the Intermediate Supreme. Please reconsider!"

In his heart, he felt a trace of regret.

This fox demon's temperament and appearance were far more suitable for the ring next door—the son-in-law recruitment arena. Unfortunately, being a demon meant he did not meet even the most basic requirement.

Ethan did not respond.

Instead, he smiled faintly and looked directly at the woman standing opposite him—

Sasha, the ninth lady of the Sky family.

Then...

Boom!

A terrifying aura erupted from Ethan's body without warning.

The pressure of an Intermediate Demon Lord swept outward like a tidal wave.

His long hair lifted violently, his robes snapping in the air as if whipped by a raging storm.

Boom boom boom!

The fluctuation of power spread in concentric waves. The surrounding space trembled visibly, as if struck by invisible fists.

The spectators around the ring were instantly forced to retreat several steps. Many raised their arms instinctively to block the pressure, their clothes fluttering wildly.

Some squinted, others clenched their teeth, barely managing to keep their footing.

"What the hell?! That aura—he's at least a Demon Lord!"

"As expected of the training trial period… someone who casually walks onto the stage turns out to be this terrifying!"

"This is going to be a good show!"

When the violent fluctuations finally settled, a golden barrier formed around Ethan's body.

Lightning-like arcs danced along its surface, crackling softly with destructive intent.

The head of the Sky family narrowed his eyes sharply.

This aura—

Not only was Ethan an Intermediate Demon Lord, but his combat pressure was comparable to the peak of the Intermediate Supreme!

"This fox demon…"

"So deeply hidden."

A flash of excitement appeared in the Sky family head's eyes.

He turned to look at his wife, and found her expression mirrored his own—surprise, followed by restrained delight.

They had felt it clearly.

This power… was extraordinary.

Perhaps this time, they had truly encountered a guest elder worth recruiting.

"This Ethan…" the Sky family mistress murmured, staring at the arena, "silent as a mountain, yet shocking as thunder."

"Sasha," she transmitted a message calmly, "don't hold back. Test his strength."

"I understand, Sister," Sasha replied.

On the arena, Sasha lifted her chin slightly and met Ethan's gaze.

Her eyes sharpened.

In the next instant, the spiritual energy within her body surged violently.

Her aura climbed rapidly, layer after layer peeling away restraint, until it reached a terrifying height that rivaled Ethan's.

Two pressures—

One demonic, one human—

Collided head-on.

At the point where the auras met, the air distorted violently, compressing into visible ripples before detonating outward.

Boom!

The ground beneath the arena cracked open, sinking several inches. Fine fissures spread like spiderwebs.

The surrounding space shuddered again and again, groaning under the strain.

The disturbance instantly drew attention from all directions.

Even the son-in-law recruitment arena fell silent as people turned their heads.

In just half a minute, the crowd surged.

The arena where Ethan stood became completely surrounded, layers upon layers of spectators craning their necks to see.

At the viewing platform, Damon and Elara exchanged glances.

Both saw shock in the other's eyes.

Elara rose to her feet, unable to sit still any longer.

"Brother, you were right," she said slowly, eyes fixed on Ethan.

"This person is extraordinary. His aura is even stronger than Sasha's."

"He is clearly an Intermediate Demon Lord, but not an ordinary one."

"His strength is comparable to a human peak Intermediate Supreme."

Damon swallowed lightly. "That little white fox… I thought he was just unusual."

"I didn't expect this level of power."

"There are truly people beyond people, skies beyond skies."

"Do you think… he can defeat Sasha?" Damon asked quietly.

Elara remained silent for a moment.

"If he can," Damon continued, eyes gleaming, "it might even be better to let him participate in the son-in-law recruitment."

Elara shot him a sideways glance. "Looking for a son-in-law?"

"He's a demon. He doesn't meet the requirements."

"That's true," Damon admitted, then grinned.

"But Third Sister… aren't you at least a little moved?"

"He's a genius of the demon clan—and ridiculously handsome."

"Enough," Elara interrupted coldly.

"Let's first see whether he can pass Sasha's test."

Damon laughed and nodded, turning his gaze back to the arena.

Suddenly, Elara's eyes flicked upward.

Four figures descended slowly from the sky.

They wore the official robes of the Palace of the Four Cycles.

Badges gleamed on their chests... Heavenly Palace.

"All Supremes," Damon whispered.

"That tall one in front…"

Elara's expression grew serious.

"Tyler."

"The Commander-in-Chief of the Heavenly Palace."

"An Ultimate Demon Lord."

"His combat power surpasses even our father."

Damon's pupils contracted.

"So strong?"

"He ranks among the top five combat powers within the Palace of the Four Cycles," Elara said calmly.

"Even as a commander, he is stronger than the Palace Master of the Heavenly Palace."

"He is one of the most outstanding geniuses of the Tengu Clan in the past thousand years."

"It is said that among the Tengu Clan, he is the most promising in the last hundred years to step into the Perfect Supreme."

"If he succeeds," Elara added softly, "he may even shake the dominance of the Golden Phoenix clan."

Damon frowned. "Why would people from the Palace of the Four Cycles come to our Sky family today?"

"They've never attended events like this before."

"I don't know," Elara replied.

"Perhaps they were patrolling nearby and were drawn by the aura of this Fox Demon Lord."

She paused, then narrowed her eyes.

"…No. Something's not quite right."

Damon focused.

Among the four, two were Demon Lords clearly inferior to Tyler.

But the last—

That one was strange.

There was no demonic aura at all.

His face had sharp edges and corners, and he looked handsome.

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