Divine Demon Manifestation

As for Xia Ning's firm refusal to leave, these experts had no solution and could only do their best to watch over him.

Of course, none of them believed that with so many people acting together, any accident could occur. Their earlier attempts to persuade Xia Ning had merely been out of caution.

Between cliffs thick with grass and wildflowers, on a stretch of soft brown earth, Duàn Yì suddenly paused his conversation with Yellow Heaven Demon Venerable and sighed.

"Grandfather, it seems I've dragged you into this. The people coming to kill me were either sent by Zhenbei King's Mansion or by the Crown Prince's side. They really do think highly of me."

Duàn Yì's Spiritual Realm was profound. Using the human heart to imprint upon Heaven's heart, he could not perceive every rustle of wind and blade of grass within a hundred zhang around him without omission, but the general movements of life essence could not escape his senses.

At the tops of the steep cliffs on both sides, dozens of suddenly appearing surging auras rose into the sky, each like dragons and tigers, carrying deep and unwavering Killing Intent. They might have wished to conceal themselves, but within the range of his spiritual perception, they were like fireflies in the night sky—impossible to hide.

Yellow Heaven Demon Venerable's cultivation surpassed even Duàn Yì's, so he had naturally detected those people earlier. As his unusually bright eyes opened and closed, sharp light burst forth. He laughed heartily, his chest full of boldness and dominance.

"Yi'er, these mere chickens and dogs dare bark wildly at a true dragon? Today, the two of us, grandfather and grandson, will slaughter this lot and send their heads to Xia Hong as a gift. Let him know that you are by no means