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Chapter 485 - Chapter 485 Chapter 362 The Secret of the World_1

Chapter 485: Chapter 362: The Secret of the World_1 Chapter 485: Chapter 362: The Secret of the World_1 Chapter 362: In the Demon City, Duanmu Huai currently had no time to attend to Kaname’s questions, as the sudden chaos in the street had left the armies of Herman and Lisas in disarray.

The moment Duanmu Huai burst into Lisas’s Royal City, the uncontrollable sense of it all was particularly unbearable.

“Hmm.”

The moment he stepped through the city gate, Duanmu Huai’s expression darkened. The quiet castle was now filled with the sticky, oppressive, and chaos-specific demonic qi unique to Chaotic Demons.

Though still relatively weak, the intensity… already reached the level of Chaos Daemons.

As expected, has this world also been invaded?

“Ooo…”

There were hardly any active beings within the palace, the maids and attendants lay on the ground. Duanmu Huai could sense, their life force being relentlessly plundered by a powerful entity. If things continued this way, all the people in the castle would only have one path left–death.

“Huuh–!!”

Upon this realization, Duanmu Huai roared furiously and stepped forward. The next moment, a frenzy centered created by destruction, death and fear emanated from him, instantly dispersing the chaos aura lingered in the castle. But, it still wasn’t enough!

“Is it over there?”

Duanmu Huai raised his head and took a glance at the front. Then he gripped his great sword tightly and jumped abruptly, bursting through the ceiling to reach the second floor.

“Boom!!”

The stone-made ceiling was smashed open as Duanmu Huai jumped down and landed heavily on the ground. In front of him stood an elderly man in long robes. The bizarre old man was now staring at Duanmu Huai, a subtle emotion flickering in his eyes.

“So it was you who dispelled Lord Jill’s power? Indeed, An enemy Ezeru and Satra can’t counter.”

“Die!”

Duanmu Huai didn’t have time to waste here, nor was he in the mood for conversation with this demon-worshipping heretic. He held his great sword firmly and moved swiftly, slashing directly at the old demon in front of him. His attack seemed to unsettle the old demon, but he quickly held his fists tight.

“Although I don’t know who you are, you can’t harm Lord Jill. Even if it meant losing my life, I’ll stop you!!”

While yelling furiously, his robe suddenly burst open revealing him as a giant black dragon. With its massive mouth ajar, it bit straight at Duanmu Huai!

“Get out of my way, mongrel!”

Facing the gaping mouth charging at him, Duanmu Huai let out a big shout, then stomped his foot on the ground. A massive impact exploded from beneath him, causing a blast that turned the ground beneath into fragments. Meanwhile, Duanmu Huai’s speed increased again, turning him into a shining light, he charged straight into the Black Dragon’s gaping jaws, and then flew out from the back of its head, piercing it completely!

“Ahhh!!”

With a mournful howl, the Black Dragon fell to the ground, evidently, it did not expect to be defeated by its opponent in a single blow!

This mighty power…the overwhelming mighty power…it’s the power of the Demon King…!!

“Lord Jill…please beware…”

However, with just enough time to utter these words, the Black Dragon slumped to the ground and was completely swallowed up by the black flames.

Thump!”

Duanmu Huai landed steadily, then swiftly shook off the fresh blood stained on his great sword and looked forward–only to find a youthful girl in her teens, floating there on the throne. She had silver long hair, with hands and feet dissolving into a dark matter. The girl’s crimson eyes focused on Duanmu Huai.

“A mighty force…could it be…the new…Demon King?”

Speaking to herself, the girl shook her head.

“No, this is…the power of god…why would a god appear here? This is…our…game…”

“What are you saying?”

Upon hearing her words, Duanmu Huai furrowed his brow, staring at her. Although according to Duanmu Huai’s idea, he should just attack immediately, but the girl’s words just now made him feel a little puzzled. Obviously, this Demon King seemed to know something.

“This is a game…rules…”

The girl slightly moved her eyes, staring at Duanmu Huai.

“You broke…the rules…”

Game rules?

Just when Duanmu Huai was about to listen to what she was going to say next, the girl suddenly reached out. As she moved, a large hole suddenly tore open in the space behind her. The next moment, the girl was swallowed up by the spatial rift, leaving no trace of her.

“Damn!”

On seeing this, Duanmu Huai cursed under his breath, then he leapt forward, charging towards the spatial rift. He jumped directly into it, right behind the girl.

He was certain, Devil King Ji’Er definitely knew the secret of this world! He had to confront her and force it out of her!

Of course, it didn’t matter if she didn’t speak, Duanmu Huai could see it for himself!

“Ugh!!”

Seeing Duanmu Huai charge in right after her, a trace of anxiety appeared on Ji’Er’s face, and she instinctively tried to enter the subspace storm. However, Duanmu Huai certainly wouldn’t let her succeed. He quickly raised his great sword and swung it forcefully, quelling the rampant subspace storm. Faced with Duanmu Huai’s attack, even Ji’Er, the Devil King, dared not take it head-on. She hastily turned to dodge, attempting to flee.

However, at the same time, Duanmu Huai had already leaped up like a fierce bear, stretching out his hand to grab Ji’Er’s body tightly.

“Answer my question, Devil King! What exactly do you know!”

“…………”

Faced with Duanmu Huai’s interrogation, Ji’Er just stared at him coldly, showing no intention of speaking. But Duanmu Huai had already lost his patience. If she wouldn’t speak, then he could find out for himself!

“Look at me, you bastard!”

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai reached out a hand and grabbed Ji’Er’s chin, forcing her to stare at him. Then, Duanmu Huai’s mind turned into a hammer and plunged directly into Ji’Er’s mental world!

“Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!”

The mental attack of a god-level being was naturally beyond the capabilities of a mere devil king. Quickly, Ji’Er let out a muffled wail, her frail body twisting uncontrollably. Her mouth was wide open, her tongue sticking out, drool slipping from the corners of her mouth. Her eyes rolled back into her head, and in that moment, Ji’Er felt as though a terrifying power was ripping apart her mind, burrowing into her core!

“Noooooo!!!!”

Although Ji’Er was screaming in agony at the moment, Duanmu Huai didn’t care. He concentrated his mind, digging through Ji’Er’s memories. If Ji’Er’s soul and consciousness were like a heavily guarded vault, then Duanmu Huai was now like a drill boring straight through the wall.

Why bother picking the lock when you can just drill your way through?!

Just like this!

Soon, countless memories appeared before Duanmu Huai, memories belonging to the Devil King, Ji’Er.

In the distant past, she was once a wise and kind sage whose fame spread far and wide due to her numerous accomplishments. But for this, Ji’Er fell prey to the jealousy of others and was persecuted. Both her arms and legs were hacked off, her face smashed by rocks and wooden clubs, and she was left by the roadside to die like a piece of garbage.

It was then that Ji’Er encountered the previous Devil King, who was looking for a successor. He saw potential in Ji’Er and bestowed upon her the Blood of the Devil King and the title itself.

And thus, Ji’Er became an enormously wicked Devil King.

And from the previous Devil King, she learnt the truth about this world.

Once, this world was just a small fragment of existence. But then, a mysterious being came here. Somehow, it gained control over this world and remade it, making it larger. To make this world more interesting and thereby amuse itself, this mysterious being created three “Super Gods” and tasked them with creating intriguing things in this world for its pleasure.

Eventually, the Super Gods created a game in this world called the “Devil King” and “Hero”.

The Devil King, commands the demon clan, slaughtering humans.

And when the human death rate reaches over fifty percent, a “Hero” would randomly appear among the human population. This Hero possesses great power, capable of breaking the “Invincible Barrier” of the Devil King and the demons. The more humans die, the stronger the Hero becomes.

However, even when killed by the Hero, the Devil King isn’t truly killed. Because this is a game, a new Devil King will appear when the current one dies. Then the new Devil King will lead the demon clan, and once again begin the slaughter of humans. Another Hero will appear when humans are on the verge of destruction yet again….

This was why Ji’Er said those words to Duanmu Huai. In her perspective, this world was merely a game for gods, where she played the role of the Devil King, opposing the Hero and exterminating humans. However, Duanmu Huai was not the Hero, but a deity — in the equivalent of online games, this would be like the game GM stepping in because the players couldn’t win.

So, in Ji’Er’s view, this was against the rules….

Because, this world was just a playground for deities…

And that mysterious creator God was…

“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!”

The girl’s body trembled more and more. Her pale face was now beet red, and then, the next moment, her head exploded like a balloon filled with air, her body immediately went limp and collapsed.

“Damn it! The most crucial part, and she just pulls this?”

Gazing at the headless corpse in his hand, Duanmu Huai was speechless. He had just learned from Ji’Er that this devil king had once, to extend her life, broken the rule of “a devil king can only live for 1000 years” and met with the three Super Gods. He wanted to know how Ji’Er had met those three Super Gods!

And then she couldn’t withstand his divine might and just exploded?

Is that even allowed?

“I hate it the most when they hide something until the very end.”

Duanmu Huai said coldly, while his right hand grasped the air, instantly burning Ji’Er’s corpse to ashes.

However…..

Remembering this, Duanmu Huai narrowed his eyes, looking forward.

At the very least, he had discovered the secret of this world.

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