Master of the Demon Emperor

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Black Tiger Emperor: Sunset Ravine? I've been around here recently too, just scared off a little lion. You beg me, and I'll come to rescue you!

Elder Lord Qi Yang: Brother Tiger, I used to chat with you day and night, no merit but at least some hard work, right? Come quickly to save me.

Black Tiger Emperor: No way, I was just kidding. The Demon Emperor is so powerful that even we Demon Kings have to form an alliance. How could I dare to rescue you?

Demon Wolf Star: You might as well wait for death, hahaha!

Wu Qingyao: The old demon is finally going to die, it's the will of heaven.

Su Yie watched their chat, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, already imagining the complicated expression on Elder Lord Qi Yang's face.

A month had passed since he last used the Divine Shadow Legion, and what a perfect opportunity this was to prove himself to the other members of Emperor Su's Sect and let them know the benefits of joining.

Emperor Su: Where are you? Name the place.

Elder Lord Qi Yang: I'm in the Bailing Territory, inside Xunfeng Mountain, surrounded by the Demon Emperor's soldiers. I can only hide in a small cave, daring not to make a sound, not even letting my breath leak.

Demon Wolf Star: Tsk tsk, what an embarrassing plight.

Emperor Su: Hm, wait for my Divine Army to rescue you. Once you're part of my Imperial Clan, you're under my protection. Whoever wants to kill you must ask me first!

Demon Lord Qing Yan: Is that so assertive?

Black Tiger Emperor: Dammit! I'll be there to watch the fight!

Su Yie's comments thrilled Elder Lord Qi Yang, and the other members of the Emperor Su's Sect were also excited. If Emperor Su really could rescue Elder Lord Qi Yang, wouldn't they be able to seek help when in trouble too?

After some boastful talk, Su Yie walked down the hill, completely satisfied.

He had no idea where Xunfeng Mountain was, but the Crimson Flame Lion King definitely knew.

For this battle, he planned to go alone. He would deploy the Divine Shadow Legion at some distance from Xunfeng Mountain so as not to expose himself.

And in passing, he would astound the Black Tiger Emperor and spread the word through both the Black Tiger Emperor and Elder Lord Qi Yang to the other members of his Sect that what he, the Emperor, boasted of was no bull – it was the real deal!

Soon, he found the Crimson Flame Lion King.

"What? Demon Lord, you want to go to Xunfeng Mountain?"

Upon hearing this, the Crimson Flame Lion King sprang up from the ground, his mane exploding in shock. He quickly tried to talk him out of it: "That place has been taken by the Demon Emperor. It's because of the Demon Emperor that the Black Tiger Emperor came to encroach on my territory."

He hated the Black Tiger Emperor, but he couldn't hate the Demon Emperor, because the Demon Emperor was too strong!n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

So strong that he couldn't even muster hatred, only fear.

Seeing how cowardly this beast was, Su Yie got annoyed. He leaped onto the back of the Crimson Flame Lion King and snorted, "Lead the way, or I'll kill you."

The Crimson Flame Lion King was nearly in tears, but feeling Su Yie's murderous intent, he could only stiffen up and lead the way.

"Don't worry, I'll just look around near Xunfeng Mountain."

Su Yie reassured him, letting the Crimson Flame Lion King breathe a sigh of relief.

He really feared Su Yie would be marching to his doom.

Though recently the name of the Demon Lord had been on the rise, when compared to the Demon Emperor, there was still a long way to go.

With that, the Crimson Flame Lion King, carrying Su Yie on his back, descended from the side peak and onto the plains, where he started to sprint. A Divine Power Demon King's speed was incredibly fast, and soon they vanished over the horizon.

Midway up the neighboring peak, Luo Zhenhai watched this scene unfold, frowning and wondering what Su Yie was up to.

He shook his head and focused on practicing with his knife.

By now, he had grown accustomed to life in Yaojian Mountain, and the monsters treated him with great respect. Although he acted distant, he inwardly relished it.

Sometimes, monsters are easier to get along with than people.

Meanwhile, Su Yie sat astride the Crimson Flame Lion King, cursing continuously.

"Why are your bones so hard?"

Su Yie felt a bit sore in his groin area, grateful that his own body was strong. If it were an ordinary person, they would have been in serious trouble.

The Crimson Flame Lion King was speechless—my bones are sturdy, and you blame me?

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Yaojian Mountain was still a long way from Xunfeng Mountain; it would take at least the better part of a month, or even longer, for mortals to walk there.

Fortunately, the Crimson Flame Lion King was fast and knew the mountain paths well. In less than half a day, they came within sight of Xunfeng Mountain among the range of peaks.

Legend had it that a phoenix once appeared on Xunfeng Mountain, hence its name, although its veracity was unknown.

From afar, the Crimson Flame Lion King saw Xunfeng Mountain and stopped. They stood on a mid-mountain slope where the view was unobstructed; they could see Xunfeng Mountain. The demon Qi in this area was extremely strong, especially around Xunfeng Mountain, where innumerable Demon Birds circled overhead, their screeching making one's scalp tingle.

"Let's stop here. Any further and we'll surely die."

The Crimson Flame Lion King, with a spirit too proud to submit, lay prostrated on the ground.

Su Yie leapt up from his back; he could feel many powerful presences ahead, sensing danger, including some that seemed as formidable as the Bat Empress's.

"Indeed, it's a situation with a slim chance of survival,"

muttered Su Yie. The Crimson Flame Lion King, thinking he was scared, shuddered, nearly jumping, but fearing to offend Su Yie, he suppressed the urge.

At that moment, Su Yie suddenly closed his eyes. The Crimson Flame Lion King thought he was hesitating and did not dare to disturb him.

Within Emperor Su's Sect.

Emperor Su: Qi Yang, are you ready?

Elder Lord Qi Yang: Ready! Really ready!

Black Tiger Emperor: I'm also here, let me have a look too.

Demon Wolf Star: Such a bustle? I'd like to have some fun in the Bailing Territory too.

Demon Lord Qing Yan: Save it. Your Heaven and Earth Boundless Carefree Steps are a joke in front of the Demon Emperor!

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On a mountain peak a few miles west of Xunfeng Mountain, Black Tiger Emperor, accompanied by five Shape-Shifting Great Demons, stood at the summit gazing towards Xunfeng Mountain.

The Black Tiger Emperor wore a black robe with tiger patterns, his build was burly, his skin dark, and he sported tiger whiskers around his mouth. A character for "king" was etched on his forehead, exuding a commanding aura.

"Your Majesty, it's too dangerous here. The Demon Generals of the Demon Emperor are here. If we're discovered, we're in trouble,"

one of the Shape-Shifting Great Demons couldn't help but say, while the other four were also trembling with fear, looking around apprehensively in case of an attack.

The Black Tiger Emperor was silent, looking forward to Xunfeng Mountain with anticipation.

At that moment, he looked so majestic that if Su Yie saw him, he probably wouldn't be able to associate him with the Black Tiger Emperor of Emperor Su's Sect because of the stark contrast.

"Summon the Divine Shadow Legion!"

Su Yie commanded in his mind. Immediately, seven shadows appeared behind him: Demon Lord Qing Yan, Xia Tianyi, Demon Wolf Star, Elder Lord Qi Yang, Wux Qingyao, Black Tiger Emperor, and Serpent King of the Eastern Marshlands.

The Serpent King of the Eastern Marshlands looked similar in stature to Demon Lord Qing Yan, but the two horns on his head were particularly eye-catching.

The Crimson Flame Lion King looked ahead and did not notice the Divine Shadow Legion.

The Divine Shadow Legion had no aura, and no sound. Beyond using his eyes, he simply couldn't detect them.

"Kill."

With a light shout from Su Yie, the seven Divine Shadows burrowed into the ground.

The Crimson Flame Lion King was terrified and hastily advised, "Demon Lord, why the killing? You might as well go back and cozy up with the Demon Empress on the warm kang!"

Su Yie couldn't be bothered with him, closing his eyes to speak within the Emperor Su's Sect.

Emperor Su: Come out. The Divine Shadow Legion has moved; they won't find you if you don't show yourself.

Elder Lord Qi Yang: You... don't tease me, alright? Should I really go out?

Black Tiger Emperor: You coward, weren't you calm before?

Demon Wolf Star: The Divine Shadow Legion! Hahaha, wait and see if there's a shadow of the Serpent King of the Eastern Marshlands!

Serpent King of the Eastern Marshlands: What does it have to do with me?