【It seems that among all the Nine Provinces of the Demon Realm, only the people of Lotus Province haven’t arrived.】
【Good that they’re late—my dears, you have no idea how terrified I was on the way here. I didn’t dare reveal my identity as a Demon Lord, so look at this robe I’m wearing—it’s borrowed from one of my subordinates. I was afraid that if I slipped up for a moment, that bastard Ye Yu would kill me.】
【He truly is a bastard. What on earth is he after? He’s already slaughtered Demon Lords across all nine provinces. Some say he wants to become the ruler of the Demon Realm. But the fact is, he’s been holed up in Lotus Province the whole time and never comes out—so that rumor falls flat. If he doesn’t want to be king of the Demon Realm, then tell me, why else would he kill Demon Lords?】
【Could it be simply for the thrill of it?】
【The moment these words were uttered, several Demon Lords froze in place, staring in disbelief at the newly appointed Blood Demon Lord of Jueque Province beside them.】
【Hiss... at first it sounds absurd, but when you think about it, it’s downright terrifying!】
【Killing Demon Lords is already something unimaginable for any demon—if it’s become his pastime, then maybe it’s not impossible after all.】
【If that’s the case, perhaps it perfectly explains why Ye Yu is executing Demon Lords one by one.】
【A pathological Demon Lord reaper!】
【Just the thought of it sends chills down my spine!】
【While the Demon Lords were still deep in discussion, the demons of Lotus Province finally made their grand, albeit tardy, entrance—accompanied by the forces of Dongyao Province.】
【The two contingents marched shoulder to shoulder, leaving no gap between them.】
【However, the demons from the other provinces dared not approach. Upon spotting the Lotus Province host, they all retreated sideways, creating a wide vacuum around them.】
【This was exactly the precaution the Demon Lords had specially instructed their subordinates to take.】
【They had heard that the death of the Dongyao Province Demon Lord was the result of a clash between Dongyao’s forces and those of the Lotus Sect—an encounter that gave Ye Yu his opening, and the Dongyao Demon Lord fell right then.】
【Such a blunder could never be allowed to happen again by any newly appointed Demon Lord.】
【But what none of them expected was why the Dongyao forces suddenly appeared so friendly with Lotus Province. Had they forgotten the hatred stemming from their Demon Lord’s death?】
【Soon, Ye Yu and Xu Nanqiao each hovered above the assembled demons, watching the battle lines.】
【Ye Yu felt puzzled: only a hundred immortals were coming—and yet so many demons had been summoned. Was this overkill?】
【Xu Nanqiao explained: these hundred immortals are merely the vanguard, sent to scout the surroundings. The Celestial Realm used the same tactic during their last counterattack.】
【Ye Yu nodded thoughtfully.】
【As the two conversed, one Demon Lord could no longer contain his curiosity. Disguised as a common demon, he stealthily approached the edge of the Dongyao host, whistled twice—and Zhou Liangce slowly drifted over.】
【The two were old acquaintances, so naturally they could speak freely.】
【The disguised Demon Lord whispered telepathically in curiosity: “Have you all lost your minds? Daring to parley with Ye Yu himself—aren’t you afraid of dying?”】
【Zhou Liangce scoffed.】
【“What do you know? Have you seen my Demon Lord? She’s unrivaled in beauty—the true flower of the Demon Realm. Which male demon wouldn’t be smitten? In honor of our past friendship, I’ll tell you a secret. No matter how fierce Ye Yu is, he’s after my Demon Lord. Just today, he even presented her with a Magic Flower—a symbol of love. In light of that, what is there to fear? What is Dongyao Province afraid of?”】
【Upon hearing this, the disguised Demon Lord was struck dumb.】
【No wonder Dongyao Province acted so brazenly—they have that relationship after all! I concede!】
【He then slipped back into the ranks and relayed the news to the other Demon Lords.】
【The demons all pounded their fists and chests, lamenting they weren’t female demons.】
【Meanwhile, the hundred immortals stationed outside the portal had all fallen.】
【The captured demons of Qintian Province began to roar, proclaiming their valor!】
【Alas, in the next moment countless yellow talismans rained down inside the portal. Once they struck the ground, they exploded in blinding light.】
【In an instant, innumerable sword qi streaked across the sky, heavenly flames fell, and thunder rumbled!】
【The demons outside the portal were caught completely off guard—hundreds perished, and a vast vacuum formed around the impact zone.】
【Seeing this, Xu Nanqiao murmured softly: “They’re coming!”】
【At her words, Ye Yu narrowed his eyes, his gaze brimming with anticipation!】
【Soon, immortals poured forth endlessly from the portal, each wielding a mystical implement and bearing icy expressions. It was clear they were prepared for a fierce battle.】
【The demon host immediately braced for combat, and the Demon Lords fell into deep hesitation.】
【Should they step forward?】
【As Demon Lords, they ought to lead their provinces—but they feared being slain by Ye Yu if they did.】
【What a ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) vexing dilemma!】
【While they wavered, a lone figure suddenly strode to the very front of the demon ranks and advanced boldly toward the portal.】
【Undoubtedly, it was Ye Yu!】
【He slowly raised his hand, and the World-Scorching Fire Halberd appeared in an instant. Grasping it, he was instantly wreathed in blazing light.】
【With barely a tap of his toes, he arrived before the foremost immortals.】
【Ye Yu exerted tremendous force, swinging the halberd in a wide arc.】
【Over a hundred immortals were instantly engulfed by hellfire, shrieking in agony!】
【Then, as if entering a realm without opposition, Ye Yu charged forward relentlessly—each strike of his halberd claimed countless immortal lives!】
【All the demons watched in stunned silence.】
【One man alone held back the Celestial Realm’s counterattack.】
【Is he even a demon?】
【In truth, not only did the demons fail to anticipate this—neither did the immortals!】
【They had come boasting of their vengeance upon the Demon Realm.**
【Yet before they could even commence their conquest, a single man reduced them to ashes with a mighty halberd.】
【Was he here to carve out his own fame?**
【Or was he simply courting death?】
【The slaughter was so ferocious that the surviving immortals cowered within the portal, unwilling to emerge—desperate for it to reopen so they could return in safety.**
【“Mother, the Demon Realm is far too dangerous. I want to go back to the Celestial Realm!”】
【But Ye Yu grew ever more frenzied with each kill.**
【Yet upon seeing the immortals huddled inside the portal, refusing to come out, his expression instantly darkened.**
【Why won’t they come out?**
【At that moment, a mellow voice rang down from above.】
【“Mighty Demon Sovereign, do you treat us immortals as mere fodder? Is this not a tad too arrogant?”】
