Protect Our Patriarch
Book 5: Chapter 140: Li Xian! Are you planning to kill your father?

True Demon Hall.

As the second most powerful force within the Red Moon Demon Dynasty, second only to the Red Moon Demon Court, the True Demon Hall not only boasts a long history but also holds a unique and transcendent position within the Demon Dynasty. If one were to draw a comparison, its status is akin to that of the Immortal Palace in the Immortal Dynasty, both independent yet mutually supervising.

The True Demon Hall is tasked with assisting the Demon Court in governing the world and maintaining the stability of the Demon Dynasty, while also bearing a significant portion of the pressure from the outer region battlefield.

Like the Immortal Palace, the True Demon Hall has branches in various states within the Red Moon Demon Dynasty and in allied demon nations under its command, known as the "Demon Lord Hall," also referred to as the "Sanctuary" or "Demon Lord Sanctuary."

These branches are also responsible for collaborating with local forces to maintain stability and resist foreign invasions.

Occupying an excellent geographical location and vast area, the interior of the True Demon Hall, much like the Immortal Palace, contains various sanctuary branches. Each branch is independent, with its own unique inheritance system, yet is also subject to the unified command of the Demon Lord.

Under normal circumstances, a single tome can establish a sanctuary, but in rare cases, a sanctuary may possess two tomes.

One such sanctuary, known as the "Extinction Demon Hall," possesses two tomes.

As one of the many Demon Lord Halls, the Extinction Demon Hall has a long history of inheritance and formidable comprehensive strength, holding a pivotal position within the entire True Demon Hall system.

The Extinction Demon Hall is located in its "Holy Land"—the Land of Extinction.

Within the Land of Extinction, spanning thousands of miles, the sun and moon are unseen, and everything is shrouded in dense, ink-like extinction demon energy. The heavens and earth, mountains and rivers are all enveloped in a negative, decaying energy radiation.

Ordinary plants and creatures cannot survive in the Land of Extinction, akin to the Nine Netherworlds where all spirits perish.

In the universe, where there is positive, there is negative.

There is positive energy spiritual qi that promotes the growth and prosperity of all things, and naturally, there is negative energy demon qi that leads to the extinction of all things.

The outer region demons are a race highly skilled in utilizing negative demon qi. Their invasion brings not only crisis to the world but also negative demon qi and its applications.

In the evolutionary process, some native species can survive under extinction demon qi and become increasingly powerful by relying on it.

Over time, within the Land of Extinction, a unique ecological chain has naturally formed.

Under the "Holy Land of Extinction," fifteen Divine Realm branches have emerged over its long history, most specializing in the use of extinction demon qi and the related laws of Divine Realm inheritance.

One such Divine Realm branch inherits a technique known as the "Asura Demon Technique."

Through generations of talented inheritance and relentless effort, the laws of the Asura Demon Technique have been perfected and mastered, and the original Asura Demon Technique has been elevated to the Void inheritance "Asura Tome," also spawning several Divine Realm inheritance grounds.

As a result, the overall strength of the Extinction Demon Hall surpasses that of ordinary demon halls.

At this moment.

The headquarters of the Extinction Demon Hall.

In the grand main hall constructed from the unique extinction mystic stone of the Land of Extinction, a middle-aged man with a dashing demeanor is lounging casually on the demon hall's throne.

His features are exceptionally striking, with sharp eyebrows and deep-set eyes, a high nose bridge, and long hair that glimmers with a hint of silver, exuding a very distinctive aura.

On the main beam of the hall, bone lamps crafted from the demon bones of outer region demons emit a bright light.

Perhaps due to the materials, the light from the bone lamps has a reddish tint, casting a thin layer of red over the entire demon hall, even making the luxurious black robe of the man on the throne seem to shimmer with red, adding an inexplicable chill.

This middle-aged man is the ruler of the Extinction Demon Hall, the "Tian Xie Demon Lord" Ji Chongxuan.

Beside him, on a slightly smaller throne, sits a woman of exceptional beauty and a cold, alluring demeanor, a Lingxu Realm cultivator.

She is the second-in-command within the Extinction Demon Hall, the "Asura Demon Concubine" Liu Shiyu.

Below in the hall, five or six Divine Realm demon cultivators, all trusted subordinates of the Tian Xie Demon Lord Ji Chongxuan, are seated.

Of course, the Extinction Demon Hall is powerful, and the Tian Xie Demon Lord has many trusted followers; those present are just a portion of them.

"Demon Lord, that is the overall situation," a Divine Realm demon cultivator concluded his report, "The final outcome is that after a prolonged struggle, the Demon Emperor and Emperor Yuanji barely managed to retain one commandery, but ultimately had to agree to cede Fengyao Commandery and Huaiyin Commandery of the Yan Kingdom to the Liang Kingdom."

"From now on, the Yan Kingdom is left with only seven commanderies, four fewer than the expanded eleven commanderies of the Liang Kingdom, putting them at a severe disadvantage. More importantly, the Yan Kingdom suffered such heavy losses in this battle that it may not recover for a thousand years."

Listening to this, the Tian Xie Demon Lord Ji Chongxuan remained expressionless from start to finish, not even a twitch of his brow, as he continuously played with a strange black jade horned skull in his hand.

The Asura Demon Concubine Liu Shiyu's beautiful eyes lit up: "Demon Lord, this is a heaven-sent opportunity to topple the Little Demon Lord Chao Qianjue."

The Asura Demon Concubine Liu Shiyu cultivates the "Asura Tome," a tome derived from the Extinction Tome, specifically mimicking the powerful Asura Demon race's cultivation technique, extremely formidable.

Now, having cultivated to the Lingxu Realm, the Asura Demon Concubine's body has gradually taken on Asura characteristics, becoming more slender and alluring, with a pair of Asura demon wings growing from her back and a black horn on her forehead, making her extremely eye-catching.

"Demon Lord, the Demon Concubine is right," the other Divine Realm demon cultivators echoed, "The Little Demon Lord's actions were outrageous; he acted without authorization, gaining nothing and losing three elite battle groups and a large number of treasures, causing us to lose face before the Demon Court. His high bloodline talent is undeniable, but he is too obstinate and impulsive, not fit for great responsibilities. If he truly becomes the Demon Lord, it may not be a blessing for our True Demon Hall."

"Moreover, I've heard that the Little Demon Lord's failures are not limited to the Liang-Yan conflict," another Divine Realm demon cultivator shared his intelligence, "I've heard that on Muzhen Continent, the Little Demon Lord also acted recklessly, causing great losses to our vassal states and holy lands, making us lose face. Especially the Nine Yin Demon Envoy, beloved disciple of the Extreme Yin Demon Lord of East Ji Kingdom, was captured, and the captors refused to ransom her, saying they would take her back as a concubine for a clan leader."

"Yes, I've heard about this too," another Divine Realm demon cultivator's mouth twitched, clearly wanting to laugh but not daring to, "I've heard that the Extreme Yin Demon Lord was furious, threatening to send troops to Muzhen Continent to destroy the Zhou Kingdom, while demanding that the Demon Lord severely punish the Little Demon Lord for his reckless actions."

This matter had already caused a stir, and how could the Tian Xie Demon Lord not know?

He glanced at those present with eyes devoid of joy or sorrow, finally resting his gaze on a young and handsome Divine Realm demon cultivator: "Ying Shao, what do you think of this matter? Do you have confidence?"

This young demon cultivator, named Zongzheng Yingshao, is the personal disciple of the Tian Xie Demon Lord.

He is also the most outstanding talent among the younger generation of the Extinction Demon Hall, a peerless genius meticulously nurtured by the Extinction Demon Hall, and one of the few in the True Demon Hall who barely qualifies to compete with the Little Demon Lord.

As a confidant of the Tian Xie Demon Lord, most of the cultivators present appeared middle-aged, making his youthful appearance stand out like a crane among chickens.

"Master," Zongzheng Yingshao rose and saluted, appearing calm and graceful, "In terms of talent and bloodline, I am indeed inferior to Chao Qianjue, and in terms of background, I cannot compare to the Chao Clan. However, I am also qualified to vie for the position of Demon Lord. Now that Chao Qianjue has repeatedly erred and caused a huge mess, it is the best opportunity to shake his foundation. If I don't compete now, I will never be content in this lifetime."

"If you want to compete, then compete well," the Tian Xie Demon Lord said calmly, playing with the black jade skull, "Let the Demon Lord see that our True Demon Hall is not a one-man show for the Chao Clan."

"Yes, Demon Lord!"

The demon cultivators were invigorated.

If Yingshao could secure the position of Demon Lord heir, the Extinction Demon Hall would become the orthodox within the True Demon Hall, and the status of the various branches would rise accordingly. At that time, the allocation of resources and talented disciples would no longer be an issue.

To be honest, they had not wanted to compete before because the Little Demon Lord's position was unassailable, and they couldn't compete even if they wanted to. Everyone chose to lie low. Now that the Little Demon Lord had shown such a huge flaw, how could they not seize the opportunity to bite hard?

The temptation of the Demon Lord position was too great, and many forces within the Demon Dynasty shared similar thoughts with the Extinction Demon Hall.

The Little Demon Lord Chao Qianjue's setback was like lighting a fuse, igniting many dormant crises.

Throughout the Red Moon Demon Dynasty, forces were either watching or quietly taking action.

A stormy atmosphere gradually enveloped the entire Demon Dynasty.

From the Red Moon Demon Court to the True Demon Hall, to the Demon Capital and various states, rumors about the Little Demon Lord's repeated mistakes were rampant.

These included his instigation of the Liang-Yan conflict, resulting in a massive defeat that nearly plunged the Yan Kingdom into an abyss, and his reckless actions on Muzhen Continent, which backfired and caused enormous losses.

If it were just one of these incidents, it could be attributed to bad luck or incompetent subordinates, but together, they couldn't be explained away with such excuses; only "stupidity" could summarize it.

The most widely circulated phrase was what the Immortal Emperor of Cold Moon said to the Red Abyss Demon Emperor: "Old Demon Shentu, I think your Chao Qianjue is a peerless genius; you must nurture and support him well. The task of resisting the outer region demons will depend on him in the future~~ Hahaha~!!"

This phrase spread vividly, as if the narrator had personally heard it at the negotiation table.

Such a blatant slap in the face immediately sparked "public outrage"!

The Little Demon Lord was truly despicable; even the Immortal Emperor "praised" him like this, clearly wanting him to continue growing and making mistakes.

If such a reckless and foolish person ascends to the position of Demon Lord, wouldn't our Demon Dynasty be crushed under the Immortal Dynasty? At that time, could we Demon Dynasty people still hold our heads high before the Immortal Dynasty?

For a time, various forces emerged to denounce the Little Demon Lord, demanding that the Demon Emperor and Demon Lord punish him, and their voices grew louder, becoming the mainstream.

Meanwhile.

In the mountains of the Southwest Region of the True Demon Hall, a grand and majestic architectural complex stood silently. From afar, shrouded in demon mist, it resembled a dormant ancient beast, exuding a fierce and domineering aura.

This complex was known as "Fuluo Palace."

This was the stronghold of the Little Demon Lord Chao Qianjue.

"Boom!"

A terrifying force swept across.

A towering demon hall was crushed to dust by a single move from the Little Demon Lord Chao Qianjue.

The Little Demon Lord's eyes were bloodshot, his face twisted with rage: "What kind of damned monsters and demons are these? Those bastards didn't dare to utter a word before me, and now everyone wants to climb over my head!"

Under a series of blows, the Little Demon Lord had long lost his former arrogance and composure, resembling a gambler who had lost everything and was driven to madness.

"Please calm down, Young Master," Gong Litu hurriedly advised, "These are just minor setbacks. Our priority now is to regroup and prepare for the changes ahead."

"Minor setbacks?" Chao Qianjue's face darkened, "Our envoy to East Qian was thrown out by the Emperor's son, the Northern Zhou situation is a complete failure, and the Yan-Liang war caused severe losses. Now, the entire Red Moon Demon Dynasty is laughing at my stupidity, saying I've disgraced the Demon Dynasty. The factions within the True Demon Hall are also impeaching me, trying to remove me from the Demon Lord heir list. Gong Lao, do you call this a minor setback?"

Sensing the coldness in the Little Demon Lord's eyes, Gong Litu's forehead dripped with sweat, and he bowed deeply: "It's all my fault for poor planning, ruining everything. Please punish me, Young Master."

Chao Qianjue's gaze remained fixed on Gong Litu, the atmosphere tense.

After a long pause, he finally withdrew his gaze and said, "Forget it, you've helped me a lot. Tell me, how do we resolve this?"

"The only plan now is for the Young Master to advance by retreating, to go to the Red Moon Demon Court and seek an audience with the Demon Emperor, admitting our mistakes and claiming we fell for the enemy's trick," Gong Litu suggested, wiping cold sweat from his brow, "and voluntarily request punishment, offering to go to the outer region battlefield to redeem our honor and reshape your image."

"The outer region battlefield?" Chao Qianjue's face twitched, clearly reluctant, "With my status, if I go to the outer region battlefield and my presence is exposed, won't I be targeted by the outer region demons and the Immortal Dynasty?"

For someone like him, almost confirmed as the Demon Lord heir, the rule has always been to wait until reaching the Lingxu Realm before being allowed to go to the outer region battlefield, with the previous Demon Lord secretly protecting them; otherwise, they would become a prime target.

"The criticism against you is intense; if you don't actively change your reputation, I'm afraid... sigh~ it won't be long before someone within the Chao Clan challenges your position," Gong Litu sighed, "But rest assured, if you're willing to go to the outer region battlefield to earn merits, the Chao Clan and the Demon Lord will surely assist you in secret, helping you accumulate achievements."

"Then, we can publicize your achievements and merits to silence the critics and secure your position as the Demon Lord heir."

Chao Qianjue pondered for a moment and coldly said, "Is the Fifth Ancestor with the Blood Child Demon Lord now? Inform the Ancestor to coordinate with the Blood Child Demon Lord and give East Qian a harsh lesson, especially that damned Wang Clan; I want them exterminated."

Hearing this, Gong Litu became anxious and quickly advised, "Young Master, now is not the time for rash actions. The situation is uncertain, and any mistake could give those opportunists more ammunition."

"No, I refuse to accept this!" Chao Qianjue was filled with resentment, a fierce glint in his eyes, "I can go to the outer region battlefield, but the Wang Clan must be destroyed, and the Yin Snake Demon Concubine must be captured. Otherwise, even on the outer region battlefield, I won't find peace."

Chao Qianjue had been pampered since childhood, always high and mighty, accustomed to smooth sailing, and couldn't tolerate any setbacks. Having suffered such a huge loss, how could he swallow his pride?

With the conversation at this point, Gong Litu dared not persuade further: "I will do my utmost, but please focus your thoughts on the outer region battlefield for now, Young Master."

"Hmph!"

A fierce glint flashed in Chao Qianjue's eyes.

He had been careless before, but now, with preparation, he wouldn't repeat his previous mistakes.

He wanted to see just how capable this Wang Clan was, daring to oppose him. He refused to believe that the Wang Clan could overturn the heavens!

...

Meanwhile.

In the Great Qian's Longzuo Commandery, Changning Garrison, Ping'an District, at the Wang Clan's main residence.

In the afternoon, the sun was warm and bright.

Wang Shouzhe was enjoying a rare moment of leisure in the small courtyard, basking in the sun, sipping spiritual tea, living a carefree and leisurely life.

His virtuous wife, Liu Ruolan, was also not playing mahjong for once, instead accompanying Wang Shouzhe in a loving manner.

Beside her was a small, snow-white rabbit.

This little rabbit wasn't large, with fur that glowed with a soft, lustrous sheen, and eyes that were lively and extraordinary, looking extremely cute. It was the moon rabbit, already advanced to the seventh rank.

A spiritual beast at the seventh rank could freely change its size. Now, it had shrunk to a small, delicate, and plump form, diligently massaging Liu Ruolan: "Sister Ruolan, is the pressure too light or too heavy?"

"Too light. Massage the meridian on my back as well," Liu Ruolan instructed matter-of-factly.

According to the moon rabbit, she was Wang Shouzhe's concubine. Now that she had advanced to the seventh rank, her intelligence had opened up, and the bone in her throat had been refined, allowing her to speak. Naturally, she should take on the responsibility of serving her husband while cultivating spiritual herbs.

To this, Wang Shouzhe politely declined.

He wasn't perverted enough to have strange thoughts about a rabbit.

Instead, Liu Ruolan often kept the moon rabbit by her side.

"Ruolan, shouldn't Xian'er and the others be returning from Muzhen Continent these days?" Wang Shouzhe calculated the days.

Just as he finished speaking, a flash of light swiftly approached from the sky.

That aura belonged to Wang Shouzhe's precious daughter, Wang Lixian.

In her chubby little hand, she was holding a figure, and as she landed in the courtyard, she lifted the figure with a proud, boastful air: "Father, Mother, Xian'er is back."

Although it was a clone, Wang Lixian's uniqueness lay in the fact that all her clones shared the same consciousness, with memories and awareness simultaneously shared, completely different from others' clones. Thus, each Wang Lixian was Wang Lixian.

Over these days, Wang Shouzhe hadn't stopped overseeing Lixian's studies, so the father and daughter saw each other every day, causing chaos every few days, with no sense of joy from a "long-awaited reunion."

But looking at the woman she was holding, his pupils contracted: "This is...?"

"She's the 'Nine Yin Demon Envoy,' a concubine Xian'er caught for Father. I've been keeping it a secret to surprise you," Wang Lixian boasted, "Father, are you surprised, are you?"

Seeing the helpless "Nine Yin Demon Envoy," Wang Shouzhe felt Liu Ruolan's gaze like a sharp blade on his back.

His eyelids twitched wildly.

Surprised? Wang Lixian, are you trying to commit patricide?

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