Inside the Nirvana State Demon King Palace,
Demon Lord Tao Buyu stood with a grave expression, gazing into the distance.
As a peak Demon Emperor Realm cultivator, he had benefited from the last demon energy revival.
He killed the former Demon Lord of Nirvana State and took his place.
Even then, Tao Buyu had thought:
Being Demon Lord was good, but he couldn’t hold the position forever.
This time’s demon energy revival allowed him to easily eliminate the previous Demon Lord.
Next time, when a Demon Sovereign awakens during the revival,
That cultivator would naturally be able to kill him and become the new Demon Lord of Nirvana State.
It was like a cycle.
So, to avoid the same tragedy happening to himself,
Tao Buyu decided on the day he assumed the position
That he would leave Nirvana State immediately when the next demon energy revival came.
He hadn’t expected that day to come so soon.
Thinking about it made him somewhat reluctant to go.
Holding all the resources of a whole state had greatly increased his strength.
Even the Demon Sovereign Realm, once unimaginable, now felt not so far off.
If only he had more time, he might achieve it.
Did he want to keep being Demon Lord for consecutive terms?
That thought brought a bitter smile.
Greed was truly terrifying.
If a Demon Sovereign wanted Nirvana State’s treasure land,
Could he really resist?
The answer was no.
To survive, it was better to prepare early.
Tao Buyu slowly turned and saw Pei Chuxia entering the Demon King Palace.
He showed a faint «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» smile.
Honestly, Pei Chuxia had helped him a lot.
Without her, Tao Buyu thought it would have taken two or three times longer to fully control Nirvana State.
Moreover,
Many important decisions had been made with her assistance, all effective.
Who wouldn’t like such a strategist?
Tao Buyu clasped his hands behind his back and smiled:
“You’re back. Have you rescued Yao Chen’an?”
“Yes, he’s already on the way back. I sensed the demon energy revival and hurried here to ask your next plan, Demon Lord.”
Pei Chuxia remained as calm as ever, neither pleased nor upset.
Tao Buyu made no attempt to hide his plan and straightforwardly said
That he intended to retire.
“If that’s the case, then in recognition of my years of service to Nirvana State,
I wish to request something from you, Demon Lord—a Boundary Breaking Stone.”
Pei Chuxia said this while opening her right hand.
Seeing this, Tao Buyu immediately furrowed his brows.
He clearly hadn’t expected Pei Chuxia to ask for such a thing.
The Boundary Breaking Stone was incredibly precious—
Only one existed per state, and it could only be used once.
This made it extraordinary.
Tao Buyu had planned to take the Boundary Breaking Stone with him when he left.
When the time was right, he would use it to exchange for a top-tier resource.
He naturally would not give it to Pei Chuxia for free.
Thus, Tao Buyu’s expression darkened.
“You’ve been in Nirvana State many years; you should know I hate being asked for things.
Especially something as significant as the Boundary Breaking Stone—I will never give it to you!
Don’t even think about it!”
Pei Chuxia was not surprised by the rejection.
She had long seen Tao Buyu was an extremely selfish demon.
But she still couldn’t help asking again.
“Is there really no room for negotiation?”
“Bang!”
Tao Buyu stomped on the stone slab beneath him, coldly saying,
“Pei Chuxia, who do you think you are? A strategist?
You’re just a tool I use to control Nirvana State.
What right do you have to ask me for something so important?
I’m in a good mood now, so leave quickly.
Say one more word, and I’ll cut out your tongue!”
Pei Chuxia stepped back slightly,
Shaking her head faintly.
“If there’s no room to talk, then forget it.
Husband, you may act now!”
Upon hearing that,
Tao Buyu couldn’t help but frown slightly.
Husband?
Since when did Pei Chuxia have a demonic partner?
Before Tao Buyu could think further,
A figure instantly appeared inside the Demon King Palace.
Ye Yu came to Pei Chuxia’s side and sized up Tao Buyu from head to toe.
Seeing Tao Buyu’s cultivation at peak Demon Emperor Realm,
He couldn’t help feeling a bit disappointed.
One whole realm higher, so he couldn’t use Divine Control Heart Technique.
He had hoped to save energy, but that seemed impossible.
“Pei Chuxia, you dare to bring someone to trespass in the Demon King Palace? What are you trying to do?
Guards, execute these two traitors immediately!”
Tao Buyu immediately shouted for reinforcements.
He had not acted directly because he sensed an unknown power around Ye Yu,
Different from other demons’ demonic energy fluctuations.
He wanted to have others test him first.
Hearing the Demon Lord’s call,
Demons guarding the palace entrance immediately rushed inside.
Ye Yu wasted no words.
He took out the Ten Thousand Ghosts Night Walk map from his storage ring.
Instantly, a surging torrent of ghost energy soared into the sky!
When the Ten Thousand Ghosts Night Walk map unfurled,
Countless spirits howled as they poured out,
Immediately blocking the rushing demon guards.
Seeing this, Tao Buyu was greatly alarmed.
Perhaps he didn’t understand immortal energy fluctuations,
But he was familiar with spirits.
To summon so many ghosts—
Was Ye Yu a Fallen Demon?
But why was there no demonic energy fluctuation?
Tao Buyu instinctively tried to create distance,
Casting spells toward Ye Yu.
But in the next moment,
As ghostly deities’ shadows appeared,
Endless ghost energy completely shrouded the surrounding ten-thousand-mile area,
Swarming violently toward Tao Buyu!
Tao Buyu wanted to resist,
But Ye Yu raised one hand,
Casting Burn Away the Nine Nether—
Ghost flames and ghost deity shadows attacked,
Instantly drowning Tao Buyu completely.
In less than two breaths, Ye Yu withdrew everything.
The reason was simple—
He couldn’t let Tao Buyu die too thoroughly.
Otherwise, finding the Boundary Breaking Stone’s whereabouts would be difficult.
Under this double attack,
Tao Buyu was now severely injured and near death,
Unable to resist further.
Ye Yu stepped forward,
Extracting Tao Buyu’s divine soul and using soul-searching technique.
He found the Boundary Breaking Stone in Tao Buyu’s storage ring,
And took all the treasures Tao Buyu had plundered from Nirvana State over the years,
Handing everything over to Pei Chuxia.
After finishing,
They disappeared in a flash toward the outside,
Leaving behind a ground littered with demon corpses.
Half an hour later,
A hunched old woman holding a wooden staff arrived.
Looking at the ruined Demon King Palace and the corpses scattered about,
She whispered curiously,
“Did I come too late? Someone else beat me to it?
Damn, I wish I had awakened sooner!
But this aura feels strange!”
She raised her right hand, fingers twisting,
And immediately her expression changed drastically.
“Wait, what is this thick ghost energy? Has the Six Realms’ passage reopened?
Are ghost creatures entering the Demon Realm?
No, this is serious—
I must quickly gather the awakened Demon Sovereign Realm elites to discuss this!”
