Sword Aura to the Heavens
Chapter 173 - 169 Cooperation

Chapter 173: Chapter 169 Cooperation

In the courtyard where Li Fan was present, a Seven Realm Demon appeared above them.

"If the Holy Daughter doesn’t step aside, don’t blame me for being rude." The Great Demon stared fiercely, its true form being the Fierce Beast Qiongqi, and said as it gazed below at Yue Qingqiu.

Under the moonlight, Yue Qingqiu stood blocking above Li Fan and the others, preventing those demons.

Yue Qingqiu still stood there stubbornly, refusing to yield.

"Miss, you should step aside." Qingfeng spoke, Yue Qingqiu was taken aback, glancing at Qingfeng.

Miss?

Is that what humans call her? No one has ever addressed her like that before.

She continued to stand there, not retreating.

"Lord Demon Saint has ordered that they not be killed." Yue Qingqiu said.

"These humans slaughtered my Yun Meng Swamp Demon Race, would Lord Demon Saint spare them if he knew?" Qiongqi the Great Demon said coldly, "Don’t forget who you are. Previously, you stayed with these human cultivators, and now you still side with humans. Have you not seen your kin being killed by them?"

"Presumptuous."

A cold voice came through, Bailong hurried over, saying, "Who allowed you to speak to the Holy Daughter like this?"

"Bailong." Qiongqi the Great Demon stared at the approaching figure in white, "Are you siding with these humans too?"

"Lord Demon Saint has ordered to spare their lives." Bailong looked at the opponent and asked, "Who ordered you to take action?"

"These humans killed my kin, shouldn’t they be killed?" Qiongqi said in an agitated tone, "Bailong, what is going on with you? Ask our Demon Race if they should be killed?"

"They should be killed." The demons below were restless, and one demon looked up at Bailong in the sky and said, "Lord Bailong, is this your and the Holy Daughter’s intention, or Lord Demon Saint’s intention? These humans killed our kin. Why do you want to protect them and not let them be killed?"

"Lord Demon Saint has his reasons, are you defying Lord Demon Saint’s will?" Bailong stared at Qiongqi the Great Demon.

This Qiongqi usually stays close with Leize, him stepping out, Bailong roughly understood whose intention it was.

Although Yun Meng Swamp is ruled by Lord Demon Saint, it is also based on the strength of Lord Demon Saint.

This time, with Lord Demon Saint severely injured, it seems some demons have ideas.

Previously, they mentioned humans fighting amongst themselves, the court dealing with Li Mountain, whereas Yun Meng Swamp was united, all demons following Lord Demon Saint’s orders.

But now it seems, it was a bit premature.

Lord Demon Saint always let the demons of Yun Meng Swamp learn from human cultivators, shedding their wild nature, but now it seems some traits are born in their bones.

Demons, survival of the fittest, have always been this way since being unable to take shape in their weaker stages.

Within a tribe, the strongest demon is the ruler, and the other demons of the tribe are usually very obedient, but once they sense that the leader of the ruling group can be overthrown, they will act opportunistically.

This is the most primitive wild nature of a demon.

"Bailong." At this time, a voice, thick as thunder, sounded, saying, "Is this your idea or Lord Demon Saint’s idea?"

"As expected." Bailong thought to himself, feeling a bad premonition.

Leize seemed to be growing impatient.

If he stands out proactively.

Then, it’s possible he will directly take action.

"Naturally it’s Lord Demon Saint’s idea." Bailong said, "Leize, are you questioning Lord Demon Saint?"

"I naturally wouldn’t dare question Lord Demon Saint, but humans have slaughtered our Demon Race. I don’t believe Lord Demon Saint will protect these human cultivators. Bailong, it was you who brought that human here, causing Lord Demon Saint to be injured. Did you collude with humans?" Leize questioned.

"Indeed, I don’t believe Lord Demon Saint would protect these humans either." At this time, a voice came again, it was the injured Qilin Demon King.

Both top demon kings spoke simultaneously, immediately the demons echoed, becoming distrustful of Lord Bailong as well.

Bailong gazed at Leize. If Lord Demon Saint said to spare these humans now, it might provoke dissatisfaction among the Demon Race groups, this Leize was hijacking the Demon Race under this guise.

"It is my command." At this time, from the direction of the Demon Saint Palace, a gentle voice came, seemingly calm as clouds, even with a few seductive tones.

"Lord Demon Saint." Leize bowed facing the direction of the Demon Saint Palace, "These humans slaughtered our race, does Lord Demon Saint intend to spare them?"

"I have my own plans." Lord Demon Saint said softly, "Leize, come here, I will tell you personally."

A demonic aura spread, the voice carried a few deceptive tones, making Leize’s marked eyes flicker with strange light.

Lord Demon Saint is cunning, he might have prepared some means for him, you definitely can’t go over.

"Leize wouldn’t dare question Lord Demon Saint." Leize bowed and said, "It’s just that we all hope to learn the truth."

"Come, and I’ll tell you." Lord Demon Saint’s seductive voice continued, the more it was so, the more Leize grew wary, saying, "Lord Demon Saint, my Demon Race kin all probably want to know the answer."

"Lord Demon Saint..." The demons called out facing the direction of the Demon Saint Palace.

"Alright." Lord Demon Saint seemed a bit helpless, "I planned to keep them alive to borrow their cultivation, but since all my Demon Race kin want them dead, then I shall personally kill them to honor the fallen Demon Race kin."

"Bailong, bring them over."

"Yes, my lord." Bailong nodded, looked at Li Fan and others, and said, "Let’s go."

Li Fan naturally sensed something unusual in the air.

This Leize, probably wants to seize power, it’s definitely not just about killing them.

They got up and followed Bailong.

Leize’s eyes shimmered with patterns as he stared at the figures of Bailong’s group, Yue Qingqiu also followed, heading towards that ruinous palace.

His Divine Sense probed inward but was blocked by an invisible force, Leize naturally knew Lord Demon Saint’s Divine Soul was extremely potent.

"Since that’s the case, we all look forward to witnessing Lord Demon Saint slaughter these humans to honor the fallen Demon Race kin." Leize said loudly, also stepping towards the direction of the Demon Saint Palace.

From different positions, many demons moved simultaneously, stepping towards the direction of the Demon Saint Palace.

Lord Demon Saint ruled over Yun Meng Swamp for hundreds of years, suppressing the wild nature of the Demon Race, letting them learn from humans, something Leize had always been dissatisfied with.

But survival of the fittest is the Demon Race’s nature, towards the stronger Lord Demon Saint, he could only obey, being respectful, not daring to defy.

For hundreds of years, he finally waited for such a rare opportunity.

The mighty Lord Demon Saint was severely injured by a human cultivator, such an opportunity, once missed, might never come again.

He must seize it and cannot give Lord Demon Saint time to recover.

This night, is the opportunity to act.

However, despite having made his decision, for hundreds of years under the other’s might, Leize still had some fear of the Demon Saint, thus he cautiously probed and set up tonight’s layout to clarify some matters.

But regardless, there should be an answer soon.

How will the Demon Saint kill these humans?

And even if he really wants to kill, would these humans not resist?

By then, it’s possible to see how much strength the Demon Saint still possesses.

Whether the Demon Saint kills those humans or not, as long as he confirms the Demon Saint is indeed seriously injured, then he will still act.

Within the ruins of the Demon Saint Palace lies a subterranean sleeping palace, where the Demon Saint resides.

Even Bailong had never come to this place usually.

But at this time, Bailong brought Li Fan and the others to this underground sleeping palace.

The Demon Saint was sitting cross-legged in cultivation, recovering from injuries.

Seeing Bailong and the others arrive, she opened her eyes.

An invisible wave diffused, isolating the outside.

"Bailong, go guard outside, stall them." The Demon Saint commanded.

"Yes." Bailong nodded, no need to say much, he already understood what had happened, hence tacitly, stepping out.

"Lord Demon Saint mentioned the court dealing against Li Mountain, now it seems the Demon Race is the same, humans and demons really are no different in essence." Li Fan said to the Demon Saint, "What plans does Lord Demon Saint have in inviting us here?"

"If you had obediently listened, how would it have come to this?" The Demon Saint smiled, looking at the Old Blind Man, "I was careless, I didn’t expect to be wounded by an old man, giving Leize an opportunity. Old Blind Man, your sword was indeed fierce."

"If it wasn’t fierce, the blind man would have been dead, after all, it’s not like the old times, can only fight desperately." The Old Blind Man sighed.

"How about making a deal?" The Demon Saint knew there was no time to waste, spoke straightforwardly.

"Go ahead." The Old Blind Man responded.

"Your sword wounded my foundation, afraid it can’t recover in the short term, and you are injured in Primordial Energy, at the last moment we both withdrew, if I help you replenish Primordial Energy, can you strike again, to help me kill Leize?" The Demon Saint, with seductive eyes, locked on the Old Blind Man.

"My Primordial Energy is gravely injured, how can it recover in the short term, what does the Demon Saint intend to replenish my Primordial Energy?" The Old Blind Man asked.

"I have my ways." The Demon Saint said, "You just need to say if you agree or not."

"That depends on how much I can recover after replenishing my Primordial Energy, whether it can be done." The Old Blind Man replied, "If it can, I will kill Leize for you."

The Demon Saint smiled at him, also looked at Li Fan and Qingfeng.

"How can I trust your promise?" The Demon Saint asked, if helping the Old Blind Man recover, it would be even more troublesome if the other side turned against her.

"Since the Demon Saint invited us here, surely you already have the answer in your heart." The Old Blind Man said, "Clearly, the Demon Saint believes trusting us is at least better than trusting Leize."

"Humans are indeed clever." The Demon Saint revealed a bewitching smile.

Indeed, she had no choice but to work with humans.

She knew well, since Leize decided to act, there’s no turning back.