Leng Bufan and Dantai Meng’s cultivation were both at the fifth realm of an Immortal Emperor, not enough to worry about; the real troublesome one was Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch.
Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch’s Divine Sense had already locked onto Lu Changsheng, making it exceedingly difficult for Lu Changsheng to escape in front of such experts in the Demon Realm.
Use Dantai Meng as a bargaining chip to threaten the other party to leave?
The other party might not give Dantai Meng that much face.
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Dantai Meng secretly transmitted her voice: “What should we do next?”
“If it really comes down to it, I can only sell you to him in exchange for my departure.”
“How can you do this!” Upon hearing that Lu Changsheng would hand her over to Leng Bufan in exchange for his own life, Dantai Meng’s face changed instantly, “Leng Bufan is even less trustworthy than I am. Even if he agrees to your conditions, he will soon renege. I advise you not to do this.”
Lu Changsheng was mentally listing all possible ways to escape.
Selling Dantai Meng to Leng Bufan was one possibility.
But Dantai Meng was right.
People from the Demon Realm wouldn’t keep their promises. Handing over Dantai Meng, Leng Bufan would likely betray them in the next moment.
The Goddess Puppet, I wonder if it can defeat this Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch.
“Brat, you dared to offend our young master; you must die.”
Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch’s eyes emitted a black gleam, and a terrifying fluctuation in spirit formed an invisible longspear aimed at Lu Changsheng’s Sea of Consciousness.
These powerful beings from the Demon Realm were ruthless, acting rapidly. Upon disagreement, they would attempt to take Lu Changsheng’s life.
In the eyes of Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch, Lu Changsheng was nothing more than a servant of Dantai Meng, easily killed off.
The Purifying White Lotus, Heavenly Earth Mystical Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, and Eternal Dream Bell within Lu Changsheng’s body shone brightly, protecting him from Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch’s spirit spear.
The invisible longspear couldn’t penetrate the multiple barriers of the treasures and finally dissipated.
Besides having undergone Body Tempering and possessing an exceedingly strong physical body, Lu Changsheng’s soul was protected by various treasures.
“The attack failed… You, boy, there’s something odd about you.”
Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch seeing that Lu Changsheng could block his Spirit Attack, also believed there was something quite problematic about him.
“Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch, for my sake, please clear the way quickly.”
Dantai Meng worried that continued entanglement would reveal Lu Changsheng’s identity, and not wanting to be used as a shield by Lu Changsheng, tried to drive away Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch.
“I naturally would not stop Miss Dantai, but this man is suspicious and must be detained for me to search his Sea of Consciousness.”
Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch brought out nine black chains.
This was a Dao Artifact of quite high grade.
The black chains made a rustling sound, like nine black pythons, coiling towards Lu Changsheng.
“A sixth-grade Dao Artifact?”
Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, forming a sword gesture with his hands, and the Divine Sword “Purple Lightning Clear Frost” was summoned into his grasp.
Hum.
A vast Sword Qi slashed out, transforming into Purple Dragon Heavenly Fire Sword Qi, repelling the chains.
However, this chain treasure was two grades higher than Purple Lightning Clear Frost. Purple Dragon Heavenly Fire Sword Qi struck the chains, failing to leave even a white mark, let alone breaking them, and even the Ziwei Celestial Flame struggled to cause damage.
“Your Cultivation Technique seems to contain Ziwei Celestial Flame. Are you from Mount Taihua?”
Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch, well-versed and widely knowledgeable, recognized the origin of Lu Changsheng’s cultivation technique.
“From Mount Taihua?”
Leng Bufan and several other strong figures from the Demon Realm simultaneously turned their gaze to Dantai Meng.
How could Dantai Meng be together with someone from the Immortal Realm?
“…”
Dantai Meng, now unable to clear her name even if she jumped into the Yellow River, simply couldn’t be bothered to explain any longer.
“However, boy, you are still no match for this old man.”
Upon recognizing Lu Changsheng’s origin, Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch was even less courteous, fully driving the nine chains that suddenly swelled, rattling and entwining their way towards him.
“Five Clouds Descending Radiance!”
Just as Lu Changsheng was about to give his all to cope, a purple sword Qi flew down from the sky, cutting off one of the chains!
Boom!
The broken segment of the chain fell from the sky, the ground shook, and dust billowed.
Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch’s face drastically changed as he quickly retracted the chains.
This was a sixth-grade Dao Artifact, and yet a link had been severed!
Could there be someone in the Demon Realm willing to help him?
Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised.
This place was the Demon Realm, populated for the most part by people of extreme cruelty and evil.
A woman wearing a light blue dress with flying black hair and a face of stunning beauty appeared, holding a longsword in her left hand.
The hilt of the sword was a pale purple, bright and glossy with a faint gleam flowing about it.
“Is it you?”
The Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch was even more shocked when he saw the woman.
Dantai Meng, Leng Bufan, and other strong figures from the Demon Realm also had unnatural expressions.
Lu Changsheng sensed the holy aura of the Immortal Realm’s cultivation techniques from this woman, utterly devoid of any Demonic Qi.
“Thank you, senior, for lending a hand to rescue me.”
Although Lu Changsheng still didn’t know the identity of the person, perhaps they could help him escape the Demon Realm.
“You must be Aotian’s master, right?”
“Senior is?”
“Yuehua.”
Fairy Yuehua?!
Lu Changsheng finally understood why this person would come to his aid.
This was the Holy Maiden of Yaochi from back then, the most talented disciple under the Holy Mother of Yaochi, and also Dugu Aotian’s mother.
As Dugu Aotian’s master, Lu Changsheng, Fairy Yuehua naturally came to the rescue.
Now, it was the Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch and Leng Bufan’s turn to be in a difficult position.
Although Fairy Yuehua belonged to Yaochi, she was also Dugu Mietian’s person, and offending Fairy Yuehua meant offending the Demon Marshal.
Dugu Mietian was still the nominal overlord of Demon Realm, and all the Demon Lords had to follow his orders.
Fairy Yuehua had damaged the Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch’s Dao Artifact, so he dared not voice any complaints.
Fairy Yuehua let out a cold snort, “You lot had better get lost.”
Leng Bufan clenched his fists unwillingly.
The Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch discreetly reminded him, “Young Sect Leader, this woman is quite favored by the Demon Marshal, and we should not provoke her. A moment of patience can bring calm.”
“Let’s go.”
Resigned, Leng Bufan could only lead the Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch and the others away sheepishly.
“You all should go now.”
Fairy Yuehua came to Lu Changsheng’s aid but did not follow them as they left.
“Senior, why don’t you return to Yaochi?”
Lu Changsheng was puzzled.
Not only Lu Changsheng, but everyone from the Holy Land of Yaochi believed that Fairy Yuehua, the former Holy Maiden of Yaochi, was detained by the Demon Marshal Dugu Mietian and therefore couldn’t return to the Immortal Realm.
But from what he saw today, at least for now, Fairy Yuehua wasn’t entirely confined by Dugu Mietian and could still move around the Demon Realm.
Fairy Yuehua seemed to be talking to herself, “Because of me, Yaochi lost more than half of its experts. Even though I now have my freedom, how could I return to Yaochi with any dignity?”
Lu Changsheng could understand the difficulty Fairy Yuehua faced, “It seems the Demon Marshal has made sure you wouldn’t return even after granting you freedom.”
“Perhaps. Is Aotian doing well?”
“He has now attained the cultivation level of an Immortal Emperor and has committed no evil deeds.”
“That’s good to hear. Leave this place quickly, for I won’t be able to stop Cold Bone Demon Venerable if he comes.”
“Please also take good care of yourself, senior.”
Lu Changsheng knew this was not the time for idle chat.
Fairy Yuehua’s cultivation level and status could repel the Heavenly Soul Demon Monarch, but she could not contend with ancient powers like Cold Bone Demon Venerable.
Lu Changsheng continued traveling toward Nine Nether with Dantai Meng, while Fairy Yuehua let out a soft sigh.
Although she could move around in the Demon Realm, she could no longer return to Yaochi.
“You, you sure are lucky to have run into Fairy Yuehua.”
On the way, Dantai Meng realized that Lu Changsheng’s connections were truly terrifying, even having connections in the Demon Realm.
This was something not even Dantai Meng, let alone Lu Changsheng, expected – to be rescued by his disciple’s mother.
Suddenly, Lu Changsheng asked Dantai Meng, “What is the relationship between the various Demon Lords and the Demon Marshal Dugu Mietian?”
Dantai Meng was puzzled, “Why do you ask?”
“Just answer my question.”
“My dad is a subordinate of the old Demon Marshal, and he only follows the Demon Marshal’s orders out of respect for the old Demon Marshal. The Demon Marshal himself knows his prestige isn’t enough to control the many veteran Demon Lords, so for major matters, he convenes the Demon Lords to discuss together.”
“I see…”
Lu Changsheng fell into thought.
The situation in the Demon Realm was more complicated than he had imagined.
In the Demon Realm of the Kui Phoenix clan, the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable was speaking with the clan leader when suddenly his mind became uneasy.
“I have urgent matters to attend to and must depart for now.”
Boom.
The Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable turned into a wisp of black air and disappeared from the spot.