Suddenly, from the woods several thousand meters beyond the edge of the scorched realm where the two of them stood, came the faint rustle of leaves.
The Demon Slaying Saber at Lu Sheng's waist began to tremble violently at the sound, even striking its sheath with loud clangs.
Clang! The pristine white blade automatically slid from its sheath and was tightly gripped in Lu Sheng's hand. He rose to his feet, turned around, and stared gravely toward the figure about to emerge from the depths of the forest.
Just as Little Nirvana was about to stand, Lu Sheng immediately spread his left arm, signaling her to remain where she was and not act rashly.
"Who would have thought it was really them? Speak of the devil and the devil appears. Little Nirvana, your strength is insufficient right now. If they attack, we'll undoubtedly die. I'll go speak with them. If anything happens, escape on your own and head to Zhang Chen. With your body's innate sensing ability, you should be able to find him."
After giving his instructions, Lu Sheng put on a calm, indifferent expression, slung the Demon Slaying Saber over his shoulder, and walked toward the woods.
"I never expected to encounter two of the renowned Five Nightmares of the Zero Realm—the Green Oni and the Tengu." In Lu Sheng's eyes, Yu Ming was of no consequence. He merely regarded him as a useful captive of the Green Oni among the prison envoys.
The mixed-race Black Tengu looked doubtfully at Lu Sheng before stepping forward first and sniffing at his body.
"Hm? What is your relationship with Nurarihyon, the Demon King?" the Tengu asked suspiciously.
"I am his grandson, Nura Lu Sheng. Senior Tengu, I have long admired your reputation!" Lu Sheng extended his right hand to shake