Chapter 381: Chapter 13: Suppressing the Three Demon Kings with a Turn of the Hand
Blood Python King, this was actually a human codename.
Its appearance was not without warning; in fact, the Blood Python King had emerged before. At that time, it was only a Grandmaster Level Demon Beast. Although its strength was considerable, it was far from being comparable to a Demon King, which could match a Great Grandmaster.
With the current strength of the Ming Dynasty, it could still be easily resolved.
Unfortunately, it seemed precisely for this reason that the Ming Dynasty did not pay much attention to it. By the time the designated Grandmaster Level expert arrived, a whole month had already passed.
A month’s time, in fact, wasn’t much.
But the problem lay in the fact that the Blood Python King had hidden methods; within a month, it had become close to a Great Grandmaster in strength.
The Grandmaster from the Ming Dynasty went and ended up sacrificing their life, also helping the Blood Python King break through the Great Grandmaster threshold.
The Grandmaster Level experts found it difficult to handle, and the Blood Python King disappeared for a while. By the time it reappeared, it had already attained the strength of a Demon King.
“Do you suspect that many uninvestigated village slaughters were done by the Blood Python King?”
This was Zhu Xiao’s judgment.
The Blood Python King not only had strength but also great intelligence, knowing how to evade detection.
Even this time exposing itself was because the place where the Blood Python King appeared coincidentally had a Great Grandmaster present, who managed to escape and spread the word.
Otherwise, it might still be untraceable.
“Hopefully it hasn’t left.”
The transmission of the message was time-sensitive, and Wang Sheng couldn’t guarantee that the Blood Python King was still around.
Ming Dynasty, Andu Prefecture.
Wang Sheng arrived promptly at the last known location of the Blood Python King and began the search.
“The message came two days ago; given the Blood Python King’s caution, it might have already left, but as long as it appeared, it must have left some traces. Perhaps these traces can reveal its location.”
He first went to the last place where the Blood Python King was seen, searched for remaining scents, and then started a slow search.
However, he didn’t find the Demon King, but instead found a familiar figure.
“Divine Sparrow King!”
It was the Divine Sparrow King with whom he had earlier cooperated to kill the White Lotus Spirit King. He didn’t expect to encounter him here; on Divine Sparrow King’s body was another Spirit King, a Golden Snake.
Wang Sheng thought of a possibility.
The Divine Sparrow King was flying in the sky when someone stopped him; thinking it was an enemy, he was about to attack but then realized it was someone familiar. Subconsciously, he asked, “Wang Sheng, how come you are here?”
“For the same purpose as you.”
Wang Sheng knew some rules of the Spirit Clan, like needing to kill kinsfolk who have fallen from the Spirit Clan into the Demon Clan, especially under ethnic group circumstances.
With a Serpent Spirit King on the back of the Divine Sparrow King, he could easily guess some matters.
The Blood Python King might have transfigured from the Spirit Clan.
“The same purpose… Are you also here to take down the Blood Python King?”
“Not exactly to take down, primarily to capture alive. Of course, in the end, we definitely won’t let it live.”
He mainly wanted to study the “infant” within the Spirit Origin of the Demon King, naturally not willing to kill easily.
“Alive, what do you want to do?” the Golden Snake on Divine Sparrow King’s back spoke.
“This is also one of our Spirit Kings of the Spirit Clan, the Spirit Python King. Blood Python King is also his kinsman. Spirit Python King, this is Wang Sheng, a friend of mine…”
“Wang Sheng…” Spirit Python King thought of some things he had heard and stopped talking.
Spirit Kings were not many, and some information was easily circulated.
Divine Sparrow King gave Wang Sheng an apologetic look, “He’s like that, not much of a talker.”
Wang Sheng didn’t mind; he felt quite fortunate.
Whether it be a Demon King or a Spirit King, he wanted to find them. This time he came out to look for the Demon King and actually found the Spirit King directly.
As for the Blood Python King, he believed that the Divine Sparrow King and others would surely have a way to find it.
“It’s fine, but if you all are searching for the Blood Python King, could you let me handle it? Rest assured, I’ll take it down.”
After thorough research, even if they wanted to protect the Blood Python King, Wang Sheng would not agree.
Divine Sparrow King was somewhat troubled.
But the Spirit Python King spoke up, saying, “Alright, as long as you promise to take it down!”
Divine Sparrow King was surprised but said nothing.
Since it was so, the matter would be easier to handle. Divine Sparrow King also didn’t want to provoke Wang Sheng; he knew how strong Wang Sheng was, and even together with the Spirit Python King, they might not be a match.
“In that case, Wang Sheng, come with us!”
The Spirit Clan obviously had a specific method to find the Blood Python King, who had fallen from the Spirit Clan and become a Demon King. Soon, they found the Blood Python King still in Andu Prefecture.
“You really came!”
The Blood Python King clearly knew they would come looking.
“You should know the rules of the Spirit Clan; surrender yourself!” Divine Sparrow King didn’t want to waste words; he had seen too many such cases.
“Clan Leader, do you think the same?” The Blood Python King turned to look at the Spirit Python King, who had already landed on the ground and transformed into a huge creature.
“I have more than one kinsman to look after.”
“If it were merely becoming part of the Demon Clan, so be it, but becoming a Demon King, it would involve the clan. For his own clan, he had to kill the Blood Python King.”
“Clan Leader, only after becoming a Demon Beast did I understand what it means to be free. Why cling to those outdated rules?”
The Spirit Python King said nothing.
He had known all along that these matters were indefensible.
Clearly, the Blood Python King understood this as well.
“I knew you would come after me. Did you think I’d be unprepared like those other Demon Kings? Come out!”
Soon, two more figures appeared.
The Divine Sparrow King and the Spirit Python King could clearly sense that these two were also Demon Kings.
“How come there are two more? Is it so easy to become a Demon King?”
The Divine Sparrow King also felt the pressure. Three Demon Kings, and they had only two Spirit Kings on their side—the pressure was immense.
Wait, they seemed to have outside help as well.
It just hadn’t shown itself yet.
They had intended to personally take care of the Blood Python King to prevent further trouble, but it seemed impossible now.
The Blood Python King, oblivious to this, looked at them, a sinister human-like smile appearing on his snake face, “You definitely don’t know, do you? It’s easier now to become a Demon King than before. This is divine revelation, and you are opposing the will of the heavens.”
The Divine Sparrow King felt heavy-hearted.
There had always been a saying within the Spirit Clan that the heavens would punish the Spirit Clan but not the Demon Clan whose members fell to become Demon Kings. Therefore, it was asserted that the Spirit Clan was in the wrong. In recent years, such rhetoric had increased.
Now, with the Blood Python King talking about this and the appearance of two unfamiliar Demon Kings… afraid to think further, he immediately said, “Lord Wang Sheng, please help us!”
The seemingly invisible Wang Sheng no longer concealed himself, having anticipated the appearance of the other two Demon Kings.
“Thinking there was only one Demon King, I didn’t expect such an unexpected surprise. This trip wasn’t in vain, suppress!”
The Blood Python King saw a human appear and initially felt indifferent, believing their strength to be equal.
But then a massive mountain materialized abruptly above them and crushed down, immobilizing them.
Five Internal Gods. Chang Zai!
Chang Zai could suppress even the Heavenly Father, let alone three Demon Kings.
The power consolidated by Chang Zai appeared as a light, almost illusionary mountain, but it was enough to press the three Demon Beasts down, rendering them unable to even speak.
After the suppression, he turned to the Divine Sparrow King and the Spirit Python King.
“Do you need my help to execute the Blood Python King?” With three Demon Kings, they could spare two for research purposes. The Blood Python King wasn’t so critical, and it also spared the Spirit Python King’s clan from future trouble.
Neither acted for a moment.
They had only wanted Wang Sheng’s help to contain a Demon King, as they had methods to restrain the Blood Python King. Being able to settle one would mean they could handle the rest.
But what happened?
The support they called for had effortlessly subdued three Demon Kings.
What kind of power was that!
The Divine Sparrow King and the Spirit Python King felt panic and fear inside.
With such power, if turned against them, they wouldn’t stand a chance to resist.
Hearing Wang Sheng’s question, the Spirit Python King, usually laconic, instinctively replied, “Please do!”
This response was not so much about needing to execute the Blood Python King as it was about not daring to oppose Wang Sheng.
Naturally, Wang Sheng wouldn’t know their thoughts. He simply waved his hand and executed the Blood Python King without leaving any trace.
Seeing this, the two Spirit Kings gathered their senses, shocked to see a Demon King so easily slain. Their internal panic intensified!
“Thank you for your help, my lord. If there’s anything we can do for you, let us know—we will assist you. If not, we’ll take our leave now!”
They had wanted to express their gratitude properly, but facing such a powerful being, they felt extremely insecure and preferred to leave quickly.
But obviously, Wang Sheng was not going to let them go so easily.
Having finally met the Spirit Kings and not knowing when he might encounter them again…
So he said, “Actually, there is one thing for which I need your help…”
The Divine Sparrow King and the Spirit Python King, not daring to show any unwillingness, said, “Please speak. Even if it is to ascend to Knife Mountain or descend into a sea of flames, we will do it.”
“That’s unnecessary. Might I meet with your Spirit Clan’s elder?”
He had heard from both the Divine Sparrow King and the White Lotus Spirit King that the elder was a crucial figure in the Spirit Clan, knowing many things.
Initially, he had no interest in understanding this, but ever since learning about the ‘infant’ inside the Spirit Origin of the Demon King, he had been eager to meet the elder of the Spirit Clan.
This was his primary reason for seeking the Spirit Clan.
Hearing Wang Sheng’s words, the Divine Sparrow King instantly regretted it. He knew that Wang Sheng’s awareness of the elder’s existence likely came from him.
He regretted his indiscretion!
Assuming he was just an ordinary powerhouse, who would have thought he would be this formidable!
But the elder was far too important, and even with their inner turmoil, he still asked, “May I know what Lord Wang Sheng seeks from our elder?”
Wang Sheng did not hide his intentions, “For the secrets hidden within the minds of your Spirit Clan!”
Upon hearing this, the Divine Sparrow King’s attitude changed completely!