Chapter 668: Chapter 294
(Modify later)
While Xu Guang was stirring up a bloody storm in the Sea of Mysteries, hunting demons to refine his Martial Dao true intent and magical body.
In the core area of Dark Abyss City, within the magnificent City Lord’s Mansion built from giant bones and black reefs, the atmosphere was equally tense and boisterous.
Beside a huge circular stone table sat a dozen or so imposing figures, the true rulers of Dark Abyss City— including several Second Nirvana Realm Demon Kings such as the Black Tortoise Demon King, and a few Human Race Five Realms Great Cultivators led by Master Qingsong.
However, compared to Master Qingsong and the others who appeared indifferent, the many Demon Kings were arguing heatedly.
"Humph! This vein is on the edge of my territory, and since Xu Guang killed my distant relative, I should lead the mining!" growled the "Blaze Sky Demon King," whose body was covered in crimson scales and who resembled a lizard but had a single horn. His voice made the air buzz, and he exhaled scorching breaths from his mouth and nose.
The Black Tortoise’s face was sullen, "Nonsense! How many of my men died, and from beginning to end, you didn’t pursue Xu Guang, yet now you want to snatch the benefits?"
"Black Tortoise, that Xu Guang destroyed your base and killed your general; now you want to drag us into seeking revenge with you?"
A lazy voice rang out from a figure lounging on a stone seat, entirely snow-white and resembling a fox but with nine tails—the "Jade Face Demon King." Her long eyes swept over the Black Tortoise with a hint of teasing, "Xu Guang is quite slippery; six great Demon Kings joined forces to hunt him down, yet he escaped. If we mobilize forces again, who will bear the enormous cost? Do you plan to deduct it from your share of the vein?"
The Black Tortoise Demon King was furious, blood vessels bulging on his dragon-headed skull, and his overwhelming Demon Qi involuntarily seeped out, causing the surrounding seawater to stagnate.
These demons are extremely selfish and naturally unwilling to distribute the three veins based on losses, or else they would give it all to the Black Tortoise.
Everyone present wanted a piece of the pie.
Wrapped in a chilling mist and face hidden under a cloak, the "Shadow Demon King" issued a sharp voice, "We’ve been friends for years; if not, let’s follow mine and Jade Face’s suggestion to mine collectively. Wouldn’t that be splendid?"
It extended long arms, gesturing distantly toward the Great Dragon Elephant Demon in a salute, "The City Lord has exhausted efforts for the development of Dark Abyss City; surely no one objects to the City Lord taking half?"
It wanted to drag the Great Dragon Elephant Demon into the fray, but the other remained seated, continuously absorbing the surrounding Source Qi and Spirit Charm, appearing indifferent to the matter.
Master Qingsong spoke timely, "Gentlemen Demon Kings, no need to consider the City Lord’s interests; our Human Race is also a part of Dark Abyss City, and we’ll cover the City Lord’s share."
The Shadow cast a cold glance at Master Qingsong but ultimately dared not speak out of line.
The Great Dragon Elephant Demon’s power was truly terrifying.
The meeting continued in such cycles of arguing, proposing, arguing again, and proposing again. The scramble for the mineral vein benefits prevented these Demon Kings and Great Cultivators from truly uniting to confront Xu Guang.
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Outside the City Lord’s Mansion, the guard was tight. Several Little Demons and emissaries from various Demon King factions, waiting for summons or news, gathered in the area away from the mansion gate, whispering in secret, their faces full of anxiety and unease.
"It’s been almost a month of deliberations; why is there still no result?"
"I’ve heard that besides the governance issues, the Human Race has contributed three Source Crystal veins, and the Great Kings are fiercely fighting over them."
"Fighting over the vein is fine, but that scourge Xu Guang is still at large! My family’s Sea Patrol General was killed recently, not even leaving a corpse!"
"Exactly! Our den has already been visited three times this month! Although that scourge mainly troubles the First Nirvana Realm Lords, he mercilessly takes out us guards along the way!"
"Sigh, the bigwigs above are busy arguing over benefits; who cares about the lives of us Little Demons? I only hope the meeting ends soon, and the Great Kings come up with a plan to deal with that scourge; otherwise, life is unbearable!"
The Little Demons were deeply worried, sensing the atmosphere in the Sea of Mysteries had become incredibly tense due to Xu Guang’s relentless hunting, with a sense of panic spreading among the lower-level demons.
They urgently hoped the giants inside the City Lord’s Mansion would quickly reach a consensus and send out true powerhouses to quell the storm, or else the next to die might be themselves.
"Do you think the Humans offering the veins at this time to entice the Great Kings to grab them is them shielding Xu Guang?"
Upon hearing this, many demons instantly distanced themselves from the one speaking.
This was a Sea Fox Demon.
Thoughts like these could be imagined but not spoken.
Hadn’t they noticed the meaningful glances the Human Race cultivators gave the Sea Fox Demon?
In the past, demons didn’t regard the Human Race as significant, but that was before.
Now, with Xu Guang rampaging outside, speaking ill of the Human Race at this time without the Demon Kings presenting to control things, don’t they worry the next to die will be themselves?
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Amidst the top-level bickering over profits and the panic of the lower-level Little Demons, Xu Guang’s hunting campaign grew even more fierce and efficient.
With limited information secretly provided by Master Qingsong and his powerful Divine Thought, he prowled like a reaper hidden in the mist, accurately targeting one after another.
These targets were mostly lone or lesser forces of First Nirvana Realm demons, including some with special bloodlines and demonic power attributes that matched his cultivation needs.
