MTLNOVEL Chapter 604: Slaying the Demon Emperor
"Qing Lan, I'm not here to invade your Bifang Demon Country today to oppose you, but to capture this scoundrel!"
The Qingqiu and Bifang Clans have a blood feud spanning thousands of years, and they almost start fighting at the sight of each other.
But this time, Han Zheng killed six of their Demon Kings, deepening the enmity. He could only swallow his anger and kill Han Zheng first.
Just as the Lan Cang Demon Emperor was about to explain the situation to the Qing Lan Demon Emperor in detail, Han Zheng suddenly interjected, "Lord Qing Lan Demon Emperor, be careful! I came with good intentions to wish the Qingqiu ancestor a long life, but accidentally overheard the Qingqiu Demon Clan's secret meeting planning to plot against the Bifang Demon Country, intending to strike a black hand against the Bifang Clan!
I had no intention of getting involved in the disputes between the two Upper Demon Clans, but the Qingqiu Clan believed that only dead men could keep secrets, so they wanted to kill me to silence me!"
In truth, Han Zheng's words were full of loopholes.
For instance, even if the Qingqiu Clan were plotting against the Bifang Demon Country, how could they be careless enough for a Demon King to overhear?
And how could the Lan Cang Demon Emperor, when chasing a Demon King, allow him to escape into the territory of the Bifang Demon Country?
But the moment the Qing Lan Demon Emperor heard these words, he exploded in anger.
Although he appeared handsome, he had an extremely irritable temperament, and given the millennium-old blood feud between the two clans, he instinctively believed Han Zheng's words to be true, even imagining all sorts of malicious schemes from the opponent.
The Lan Cang Demon Emperor was so aggrieved that he was almost spitting blood.
"Don't listen to this Human Clan spy's nonsense! He's not even part of the Demon Clan; he's a Human Warrior in disguise!
Underneath that skin of his is a human. You can see for yourself!"
The Qing Lan Demon Emperor sneered, "A Human Warrior dares to sneak into the heart of my Country of Demons? Lan Cang, you couldn't even come up with a decent excuse!
And do you think I'm blind? Can I not tell if someone is a demon or human?
Your Qingqiu line is full of scheming foxes, unable to take on my Bifang Demon Country head-on, so you resort to such despicable means!
Fine, fine, you want to make a move against my Bifang Demon Country? Today, let's have a fight and see who dies first!"
As he spoke, flames surged on the spear in the Qing Lan Demon Emperor's hand, heading straight for the Lan Cang Demon Emperor!
The Lan Cang Demon Emperor immediately cursed in his heart but had no choice.
This brute in front of him wouldn't listen to his explanation and attacked with full force.
Seeing the two Demon Emperors start their fierce battle, Han Zheng turned and fled.
However, Han Zheng didn't escape in the direction of the Bifang Demon Country; instead, he took a large detour, returning toward the Qingqiu Demon Country.
Now that his identity was exposed, he could only draw disaster elsewhere once. Once the Qingqiu Demon Country exposed his identity, he'd face the pursuit of the entire Country of Demons.
So instead of taking detours, it was better to return to the Qingqiu Demon Country and choose the nearest path to the home of the Divine Envoy.
Yet, after returning to the original path, Han Zheng didn't escape immediately; instead, he concealed his aura and ambushed, quietly waiting for the Lan Cang Demon Emperor.
Drawing disaster elsewhere was not enough; Han Zheng also planned to kick him when he was down and slay a Demon Emperor!
Although Bifang and Qingqiu were mortal enemies, their friction remained within a controllable limit.
So Han Zheng guessed that neither side would go for a kill, at most causing heavy injuries.
Since that was the case, he had a certain chance to finish him off successfully.
Instead of fleeing in panic while being pursued, it was better to strike first!
Han Zheng waited on the spot for about two hours before the Lan Cang Demon Emperor flew by in utter disgrace.
At this time, his aura was low, his body was stained with a lot of fresh blood, and even five of his nine fox tails had been cut off by the Qing Lan Demon Emperor, he was severely injured.
All the way, the Lan Cang Demon Emperor cursed, planning to tear Han Zheng to pieces once he caught him!
But that damned human had escaped into the territory of the Bifang Demon Country, and he couldn't easily pursue him.
He could only wait to return to the Qingqiu Demon Country and ask the Qingqiu ancestor to notify all surrounding demon forces in the name of the entire Qingqiu Demon Country to hunt down that cursed human brat.
By that time, knowing the seriousness of the matter, the Bifang Demon Country would certainly act.
While the Lan Cang Demon Emperor was contemplating these matters, boundless Overwhelming Demon Energy exploded, and where the pitch-black Sword Light passed, Demonic Qi enshrouded the land, as if heaven and earth had fallen into an eternal night.
With one cut, the Demon Sword cleaved the heavens!
The Lan Cang Demon Emperor never expected Han Zheng would dare return to the territory of the Qingqiu Demon Country, catching him off guard.
Demonic power surged from the remaining four tails, as the Lan Cang Demon Emperor instinctively gathered all his surrounding Demon Energy to resist. However, it was shattered by the powerful Heaven Demon Transformation force unleashed by Han Zheng.
The peerless Origin Demon Qi cleaved, indestructible, leaving a deep sword scar on the Lan Cang Demon Emperor's body.
Moreover, as the Origin Demon Qi entered his body, his wound couldn't heal.
"Human brat! You seek death!"
The Lan Cang Demon Emperor roared in fury, revealing his Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox form, as countless Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi gathered around, stars evolving as celestial bodies composed entirely of Heaven and Earth Power fell one after another!
Yet Han Zheng seemed completely unfazed, as boundless Killing Intent gathered in his Heaven Demon Transformation, and in an instant, a blood cloud soared across the sky. That overwhelming, ferocious Killing Intent made one's heart shiver upon a mere glance.
A slash akin to a blooming Blood Lotus, but bringing forth extreme destructive power.
Eradicate life force, annihilate any existence.
The Blade of Killing Intent, Myriad Slaughter Life and Death!
At the moment the Blood Lotus bloomed, countless stars exploded mid-air, looking magnificently splendid.
But the Lan Cang Demon Emperor's fox tails were further torn apart by this strike, severing two more tails.
Despite being severely injured by the Qing Lan Demon Emperor, he was not worn out, but his strength couldn't reach even thirty percent of its former power.
However, as a Demon Emperor, having his tails cut by a Yang God Realm Human Warrior was an utter humiliation, regardless of the situation!
The Lan Cang Demon Emperor roared furiously, as his Demon Blood burned fiercely around him.
At this moment, Han Zheng almost instantly mobilized his entire Qi Blood Power externally, evolving an overwhelming Blood Sea to envelop the Lan Cang Demon Emperor within.
In the next second, searing Burning Sky Flames erupted from within the endless Blood Sea!
No matter your level of Qi Blood Power, it was all scorched to ashes in the infinite Burning Sky Flames!
Blood Prison Burning Sky!
Han Zheng's Qi Blood Power was nearly entirely consumed after releasing this attack.
Though enveloped and howling in the infernal flames, the Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox ultimately turned to dust!
Meanwhile, Han Zheng, having expended his energy to the utmost in the Blood Prison Burning Sky, was almost debilitated.
However, as the power of the Divine Blood from the Blood Jade Linglong infused into his body, he finally regained some strength and began to recover.
At that moment, he knew he had to escape quickly before Qingqiu Demon Country publicly revealed his identity, which would make him the target of the entire Country of Demons.
He knew the situation was only going to escalate, making it urgent for him to reach the homeland of the Divine Envoy.
Meanwhile, in the Country of Demons, the Qingqiu Demon Clan awaited the return of the Lan Cang Demon Emperor with Han Zheng.
After all, being defeated by that Human Clan member, Han Zheng, would make people think that the Qingqiu Demon Country was indeed too useless!
At that moment, a subversive exploded around, and countless Demons let out loud cries, determined to take action against the Bifang Demon Country.
Da Yao Lu Xuan made a public declaration: "Good, your Qingqiu hussy foxes want to make a move against my Bifang Demon Country? Let's finish this today and see who falls first!"
The sound faded, and the long spear in the hands of Qing Lan Demon Emperor burst into a blaze, rushing straight at the Lan Cang Demon Emperor!
Seeing this, the Lan Cang Demon Emperor cursed under his breath, but there was nothing he could do.
In front of him, this brute refused to listen to his explanation, instead attacking with all his might.
Han Zheng, seeing the two Demon Emperors engaged in fierce combat, turned and ran away.
But he didn't escape in the direction of the Bifang Demon Country; instead, he made a large circle and returned towards the direction of Qingqiu Demon Country.
Now that his identity was revealed, redirecting the trouble could only be used once. When the Qingqiu Demon Country made his identity public, he would face the pursuit of the entire Country of Demons.
So rather than taking a detour, it was better for him to return to the Qingqiu Demon Country and choose the shortest path to the homeland of the Divine Envoy.
But Han Zheng did not choose to flee immediately upon his return to the original path. Instead, he conserved his energy and laid in wait, quietly biding his time for the Lan Cang Demon Emperor.
Drawing disaster elsewhere wasn't enough; Han Zheng planned to kick him while he was down and slay a Demon Emperor!
Though the Bifang Demon Country and Qingqiu Demon Country were mortal enemies, they were currently only in constant friction with each other, both remaining within a manageable range.
So Han Zheng speculated that neither side would strike to kill; at most, they would heavily wound each other.
If that's the case, he had a certain chance of successfully finishing the job.
Instead of being hunted down and fleeing in panic, it's better to take the initiative to overpower him first!
Han Zheng waited at the original spot for about two hours before the Lan Cang Demon Emperor finally flew over in a miserable state.
At that moment, his aura was subdued, and his body was stained with large patches of fresh blood; even five of the Nine-tails had been forcibly severed by the Qing Lan Demon Emperor, leaving him severely wounded.
The Lan Cang Demon Emperor cursed all the way, determined to dismember Han Zheng once caught!
However, that despicable Human had fled into the territory of the Bifang Demon Country, and there was nothing he could do to go in and catch him.
He could only wait to return to the Qingqiu Demon Country, and let the Qingqiu ancestor, in the name of the entire Qingqiu Demon Country, notify all the surrounding demon clan forces to hunt that damn Human Clan junior.
Once the Bifang Demon Country realized the seriousness of the matter, they would certainly take action too.
Just as the Lan Cang Demon Emperor was contemplating these matters, an overwhelming wave of Demonic Qi suddenly erupted, enshrouding the land with darkness, as if plunging heaven and earth into an eternal night.
With one slash, the Demon Sword cleaved the heavens!
The Lan Cang Demon Emperor never anticipated that Han Zheng would dare to return to the Qingqiu Demon Country's territory, and caught off guard, he was immediately taken by surprise.
The demonic power on his remaining four tails suddenly erupted, and the Lan Cang Demon Emperor instinctively gathered all the Demon Energy around him to fend off the attack, but it was shattered by the overwhelming power of Han Zheng's Heaven Demon Transformation.
The indestructible Origin Demon Qi slashed down, leaving a deep cut on the Lan Cang Demon Emperor's body.
Moreover, as the Origin Demon Qi invaded his body, the Lan Cang Demon Emperor's Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox true form howled in the boundless Burning Sky Flames and finally turned to ashes!
Meanwhile, Han Zheng, having his energy almost completely consumed in executing the Blood Prison Burning Sky, was barely standing but managed to continue his flight after the power of the Divine Blood in the Blood Jade Lotus surged into his body again.
He immediately decided to take the nearest path back to the Qingqiu Demon Country and head to the hometown of the Divine Envoy.
Back in the Country of Demons, all the surrounding demon clan forces were being notified by the Qingqiu ancestor to hunt down the damned Human Clan junior who has caused them so much trouble.
Meanwhile, in the Country of Demons, everyone was waiting for the return of the Lan Cang Demon Emperor with Han Zheng.
Ideally, Bifang Demon Country would understand the seriousness of the situation, and they would certainly take action.
Just then, a dazzling member of the Qingqiu Clan burst in, brandishing a fire spear as he charged towards the Lan Cang Demon Emperor!
In a desperate attempt, the Lan Cang Demon Emperor released a rage that seemed to engulf his demonic body.
As he simmered in the raging flames of the Burning Sky Flames, the Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox cried out, finally turning to ashes!
At the same time, Han Zheng's energy was almost completely exhausted after performing the Blood Prison Burning Sky.
Right then, the power of the Blood Jade surged into his body, and he waited in ambush at the spot where the Lan Cang Demon Emperor was.
Han Zheng, driven by endless killing intent spawned from the Heaven Demon Transformation, raised the pitch-black Demon Sword with lethal determination and swung it with unparalleled force.
The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi gathered around the Lan Cang Demon Emperor's surroundings, and the overwhelming demonic power within the great demon's remaining four tails exploded in defense, but it was shattered by the supreme Origin Demon Qi unleashed by Han Zheng.
The ultimate Origin Demon Qi sliced down, impenetrable, leaving a deep sword scar directly on the Lan Cang Demon Emperor.
Moreover, the Origin Demon Qi infiltrated his body, and the Lan Cang Demon Emperor, whose demonic blood was burning violently, howled in agony within the overwhelming flames of the Burning Sky Flames before finally turning to ashes!
As Han Zheng's essence was nearly exhausted from executing the Blood Prison Burning Sky, he didn't leave immediately but hid his aura in place, waiting quietly for the Lan Cang Demon Emperor.
Rather than fleeing in panic from being pursued, he decided it was better to strike first!
Once the Divine Blood Power from the Blood Jade Linglong was infused into his body, Han Zheng immediately turned to retreat.
He knew he had to act quickly, for once the Qingqiu Demon Country publicly revealed his identity, he would face the pursuit of the entire Country of Demons.
Thus, rather than taking a roundabout route, he decided to return to the Qingqiu Demon Country, choosing the quickest route to reach the hometown of the Divine Envoy.
Meanwhile, back in the Country of Demons, everyone awaited the return of the Lan Cang Demon Emperor with Han Zheng.
But he never returned, because he dared to meet the demon's deep-rooted enmity with calm and used the opportunity to execute his plan.
At that moment, to everyone's astonishment, a messenger from the Qingqiu Demon Clan arrived, reporting the death of the Lan Cang Demon Emperor.
The sudden news was like a terrifying thunderbolt from the blue, shocking everyone! Qing Lan bellowed with rage, the varenic flame igniting the spear in his hand as he charged towards the supernatural battle!