One person: I, Daoist Master, am a cultivator of immortality!

At this moment, everyone was on high alert. The two sudden sounds naturally attracted their attention.

"master!"

A shrill scream rang in Zhu Yuanzhang's ears. The voice that came from it was none other than the Demon Lord Pang Ban, who had just been fighting fiercely with Zhu Yuanzhang.

The Demon Lord Pang Ban and his master, the Demon Sect Master Meng Chixing, had a very close relationship, which could be described as being as close as father and son.

Just as he was gripped by tension, his master's corpse appeared before him. Pang Ban's defenses crumbled instantly, and not just momentarily, but completely.

"Who! Who is it?!"

Pang Ban picked up Meng Chixing's body, then looked around for the enemy who had killed his master. He looked at everyone who might be the culprit, then ruled them out one by one.

But apart from those he suspected, he really couldn't think of anyone else who could endanger his master's life.

Just as the sorcerer Pang Ban went mad, Sun Yao also stepped down from mid-air and came to Zhu Yuanzhang's side.

"Your Majesty, tell me how these people got here? With the Grand Master, plus you and the Ghost King, two terrestrial immortals, I don't believe they could have broken into the capital."

Upon hearing the voice, Zhu Yuanzhang turned to look at Sun Yao beside him. Seeing that it was Sun Yao, Zhu Yuanzhang felt relieved.

Among the celestial beings descending to earth in the Ming Dynasty, Sun Yao was the first to be dispatched. Zhu Yuanzhang sensed something was amiss when Sun Yao left the roof of the Fengtian Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not stop Sun Yao from leaving. He firmly believed that Sun Yao had sensed the enemy's signal and therefore took the initiative to attack, and was by no means a deserter.

Now he has not only returned, but also brought back the corpse of Meng Chixing from the Demon Sect. It seems that Meng Chixing from the Demon Sect is the enemy that Sun Yao sensed.

Not only did he sense it, but he also captured and killed a powerful figure at the level of a terrestrial immortal in such a short time. Even Zhu Yuanzhang, a rising warlord, was somewhat taken aback by Sun Yao's performance.

"Let me be frank with you, Master. You have already made this capital city as solid as a rock, but unfortunately there are some scoundrels inside who are colluding with the enemy."

It was our poor judgment in appointing such a petty and insignificant person as prime minister that led to the invasion of foreign enemies. We are ashamed of what you, Master, have done for the Ming Dynasty these past few days. After repelling the enemy, we will certainly hold a banquet to apologize and acknowledge your merits!

After so many years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang had long since become a stubborn and self-willed person. The only ones who could persuade him were Empress Ma and Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

The reason he's now proactively offering to host a banquet to apologize to Sun Yao is entirely because he has witnessed Sun Yao's efforts for the capital of the Ming Dynasty over the past few days. The current state of the capital is a direct result of his poor judgment in personnel selection, rendering all of Sun Yao's arrangements in the capital futile.

They should have defended the city from outside, but instead they engaged in battle with the enemy inside the city. Old Zhu wouldn't deny his mistake, especially since he was truly in the wrong.

Most importantly, Sun Yao was the teacher of Zhu Xiong Ying, the eldest grandson of Sun Yao. Although Old Zhu was a rough man, he valued respect for his teachers very much.

Furthermore, Sun Yao had already reached the realm of a terrestrial immortal at a young age, making him a unique figure in the world in terms of talent alone.

Considering all his identities, Zhu Yuanzhang's appreciation for Sun Yao far exceeded that of ordinary people, and therefore his attitude towards Sun Yao was also different from that of ordinary people.

"Why should Your Majesty take the blame for the mistakes of others? Wait until we have defeated the enemy before dealing with these worthless scoundrels."

Your Majesty, leave the Demon Master Pang Ban to me. You go and join the Ghost King to deal with Fu Cailin. Although Fu Cailin is famous, he is the weakest among the three grandmasters who are on par with him.

With Your Majesty's and the Ghost King's combined abilities, they should be able to capture him quickly. Then Your Majesty and the Ghost King can spare resources to support other areas, and the crisis in the capital will naturally subside.

As Sun Yao spoke, he walked up to Zhu Yuanzhang and stood opposite the Demon Master Pang Ban, who was holding Meng Chixing's corpse and glaring fiercely at Sun Yao.

Since none of the people present had time to commit the crime, the newcomer Sun Yao was naturally the culprit behind Meng Chixing's death.

"Is the real person confident?"

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I can kill even his master, let alone him."

As Sun Yao spoke, he looked at the demonic master Pang Ban. Just as he finished speaking, Pang Ban suddenly stood up and attacked him.

Just as he rushed towards Sun Yao, a long spear appeared in his hand without him even noticing, and he thrust it straight at Sun Yao's chest.

This spear thrust was swift and powerful, truly possessing the spirit of a dragon. At this moment, Pang Ban was using the spear technique of the Demonic Image Sect, which was also the "Hundred Transformations Diamond Spear" that Zhao Deyan relied on to rampage across the grasslands.

Although this spear technique is not as famous as the Eighteen Claws of Returning Soul, its power is even more terrifying than that of the Eighteen Claws of Returning Soul.

"Using a gun? I do have some marksmanship and could give you a run for your money."

As Sun Yao spoke, he took out the Tyrant Dragon Spear. He lightly flicked the spear, performing a flourish. In the process, he guided the spear thrust by the Demon Master to his left. With a deafening roar, a crater the size of a person appeared where the Demon Master Pang Ban's spear tip had struck.

"Your spear thrust was indeed powerful, but unfortunately, it lacked the most fundamental element of the 'Hundred Transformations Diamond Spear': its 'ever-changing.' The 'Hundred Transformations Diamond Spear's' strength lies in its versatility. If we're talking about sheer dominance, you can't match the overwhelming power of my eighteen single-handed strikes."

As Sun Yao spoke, he wielded his spear with one hand and executed the Eighteen Single-Handed Thrusting Technique of Xiang Yu, the Hegemon of Chu. This spear technique emphasizes power over skill. It is a battle spear technique, meant to be used with unbridled force rather than focusing on variations in spear movements.

With a single thrust, Sun Yao knocked the spear from the hands of the Demon Master Pang Ban, then closed in and thrust the end of his spear straight into Pang Ban's chest.

The demon master Pang Ban was naturally not going to sit idly by and wait for his death. His body turned purple, and an indescribable purple aura spread around him.

These purple energies transformed into lines and then into a net, forming a defensive network around the magician, directly blocking Sun Yao's spear thrust.

"This is the Purple Qi Heavenly Net of the Ruthless Path? It seems you've mastered quite a bit. But even your master's Purple Qi Heavenly Net couldn't stop me, do you think you can?"

After Sun Yao finished speaking, he suddenly unleashed tremendous force.

"Seventh Form of the Tyrant Dragon Spear: Dragon Disarming!"

A five-clawed golden dragon suddenly appeared and coiled around Sun Yao's body, and not only him but also the Tyrant Dragon Spear. The power of this spear suddenly increased, and the Purple Qi Heavenly Net's defense could no longer slow down its advance.

The butt of the Tyrant Dragon Spear slammed directly into the chest of the Demon Master Pang Ban. Luckily, it wasn't the tip of the spear that was used, otherwise he would be dead by now.