Chapter 190: As long as Yun Xiao's Protected, We Are Invincible

Chapter 190: As long as Yun Xiao's Protected, We Are Invincible

Night fell. In the Ancestral Temple, within a vast and dark hall, shrouded in black mist and heavy with demonic aura, sat 108 Demon Saints, solemn and heads bowed. Among them, some bared elongated fangs, their veins bulging in fierce agitation.

Before them were three esteemed seats. On the left, a seductively dangerous woman wreathed in bloody blossoms; on the right, a young man with hair trailing to the floor.

The central throne, however, was empty but for a swirling mist of green, within which lurked a worm, as thick as an arm, with a fist-sized, oily green eye.

"This is the decree from the Forbidden Fate Demon Emperor," an old man in a black robe croaked, his voice raspy. "That's all he sent." His words fell into a prolonged silence, the thick air of bloodlust swirling among the demon ranks. Sorrow, rage, and defiance brewed in their crimson eyes.

"Disaster fell from the heavens, ravaging our kind. Such injustice! What a hard life we lead," lamented the green mist creature in an ancient, mournful voice. "Alas, our fleeting existence. Born into confusion, lacking what others have by birthright, forsaken by the heavens, we cling to our carnal desires, struggling nine deaths for one life's advancement, all for a mere foothold in this world. Why must the heavens be so cruel..."

"A merciless heaven!"

Even the Demon Saints mourned, hearts filled with bitterness and resentment.

"We demons are born into hardship and cold. Our race struggles to awaken their intelligence. We start off lacking in everything. Yet, we are still the envy of the heavens, receiving divine punishment. Where is justice in this world?

"The humans are born in the fertile lands of the Divine Continent. They're blessed with ease, natural intelligence, and their path to enlightenment is smooth and untroubled. Such lackadaisical spirits, yet the heavens not only grant them endless immortal energy but also destroy our Demon Continent for them. Who can respect such a heaven?

"Humans and demons, both are seekers on the path of enlightenment. Why elevate one and crush the other? The heavens betray us, and we shall not sit idly by. If the heavens are unjust, we shall defy them! If the gods are unrighteous, we shall destroy them!"

The demons roared in fury, their anger burning like wildfire in their chests.

The black-clad youth on the throne rose, his eyes a fierce red. "So be it! The extermination of the Divine Continent's human race is a fate forced upon us by the heavens, not a sin of our demon kind! Why honor the heavens when they deceive us?"

His cold gaze swept over the crowd, his voice icy with resolve. "Tell me, among you 108 Demon Saints, is there anyone who harbors sympathy for the enemy, spouting righteousness and morality? To annihilate the human race and claim the fertile lands of the Divine Continent was our ancestors' command. Since the ancient wars, we've delayed too long, and every mother of the Demon Continent bears this sin. Had we conquered the Divine Continent earlier, why would our kin suffer now?"

"Right! We should have devoured the Divine Continent long ago!"

One by one, the Demon Saints stood, their eyes alight with unified purpose. Any dissent at this point would be treasonous, punishable by death.

"The Forbidden Fate Demon Emperor has already begun mobilizing troops. Once assembled..." the old serpent demon said excitedly, "you can coordinate from within and remotely. Just capture the Heavenly Realm, slay the Divine Dawn Empress, and the other four Immortal Empires, leaderless, will crumble in due time!"

The Demon Continent, at its strongest since the ancient wars, was on the brink of something monumental. "Tonight, at the Sword Dao Monument event, the war between the Divine Continent and Demon Continent begins anew. Do we still need to compete in the chaotic talent contest?" the Ape Saint asked, bowing to the three Demon Emperors.

"We'll decide after seeing the Sword Dao Monument," Lotus replied, then turned to the green mist creature beside her. "Gu Emperor, any final word on the Divine Dawn Empress's background? It's unrelated to the Endless Netherworld, right?"

The creature's eyes flickered with a sinister light. "It's certain she has no ties to the Endless Netherworld. And I've just found a lead that, if verified, will render her unthreatening."

"Oh? How will you verify it?" asked the black-haired youth, his voice chilling.

"Little fox, let me see your ears!" Tian Lu playfully parted his silver hair, revealing a pink fox ear, her eyes lighting up. "Wow, pink! So cute!"

Moon Fairy looked down and smiled. "Your little black dog ears are pretty cute too."

"Presumptuous!" the black-clad girl glared at him, her canine teeth slightly bared, her tone fierce. "You are my servant. I may tease you, but you're not to judge me."

"Yes." Moon Fairy nodded obediently.

"You defied me today, and I haven't settled that with you yet! From now on, be good and do as I say. Understand?" she said, tugging at his ear with a hint of dominance.

"Understood, Master," Moon Fairy replied calmly.

"Hehe! Calling me 'master' without being told first? Good! Good!" She continued, arm in arm with him. "Perform well at my brother's place. Your future hinges on this."

"I'll try." Moon Fairy glanced at her profile. The small canine teeth, her bright, sparkling dark eyes, she did possess a lively charm. "She's quite cute, pity she's a dog," he mused to himself.

"Do you like my Desolation Armor?" Tian Lu twirled, her skirt whirling into black flames, transforming her into a phoenix rising from the ashes.

Desolation Armor, a demon's treasure, embedded with raw Desolate Essence. It also served as clothes, making transforming between human and demon forms convenient. Indeed, it appeared demons had civilized, moving beyond beastly instincts.

"Ordinary armor, but on you, it's a masterpiece," Moon Fairy complimented.

Lady Hua Lian, trailing behind, didn't hear this, or she might have exploded with envy.

"Really?" the girl blushed slightly at his words. "You have good taste! This is a high quality Desolation Armor, imbued with seven top-tier elements, specially worn for slaughtering humans in a few hours!"

"Oh? Then I wish you triumphant success, Master," Moon Fairy said, eyeing the armor enviously.

As they spoke, a dark temple loomed ahead.

The black-clad girl pulled Moon Fairy inside, then called out to a young man in black robes seated above, "Brother, I've brought him! Use him as you wish, don't be polite on my account!"

Moon Fairy's face remained calm, but a cold tide surged in his eyes.

"Moon Fairy, at your service, Eclipse Demon Emperor."



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