Is the Sky About to Change?

Above the small town.

A group of Golden Body Realm experts' expressions shifted, all feeling uneasy.

Let them release other Demon Kings?

What a demand!

No wonder the other party deliberately left behind treasures to lure them over.

It was all for this.

Many Ancient Clans knew that when their ancestors had not yet withdrawn from this land, humans and demons coexisted, and the land was not peaceful, filled with bloody struggles between humans and demons at all times.

Since ancient times, the battles between the two races had never stopped.

Many Demon Kings had been suppressed by humans.

Many human sages had also died at the hands of Demon Kings.

Later, with the changes in the world and the disappearance of spiritual energy, the demon race and the Ancient Clans gradually felt something was wrong, so they simultaneously went into seclusion, hiding for thousands of years...

But with the long lifespans of Demon Kings, even if they were suppressed for thousands of years, it didn't necessarily mean they were dead.

At least they knew that in several places, the Demon Kings were still barely holding on.

Once they were released, it was hard to imagine what would happen.

Moreover, the scene today also shocked them.

The Demonic Fiends had never left!

They had been lurking in the shadows!

"We absolutely cannot agree to this!"

The Royal family's Old Ancestor, Zhao Xuantian, couldn't help but say.

"You won't agree? Then don't blame me."

That cold voice slowly transmitted.

"Wait!"

Dugu Wudi shouted, "We need to discuss this."

"You have the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. If it's any longer, I will begin a massacre."

The cold existence spoke.

Its original intention was to lure some late-stage Golden Body Realm experts.

But it hadn't expected these humans would only send representatives.

However, after seeing the strength of these representatives, it was even more satisfied.

Because these were all human prodigies!

With them in hand, it wasn't worried about the other party disobeying.

"Everyone, what do you think?"

Dugu Wudi cast aside the world, his expression slightly cold, and turned to look at those Ancient Clans.

The faces of the Ancient Clan powerhouses were grim, unable to speak.

As soon as they emerged, they were severely plotted against.

This feeling...

Was very unpleasant...

Especially since they were Otherworlders, with whom they had a bloody feud.

While everyone was deliberating.

Inside the secret realm.

Lu Chen's body also suddenly tensed, his heart greatly alarmed. He learned of the situation outside from this mental fluctuation of Dugu Wudi.

"A Demon King?"

"Yes, I should have thought of it. This entire place is a trap. A Demon King is using these treasures as bait, deliberately fishing. It wants to force us to release other sealed Demon Kings..."

This split consciousness of Dugu Wudi spoke with extreme difficulty.

"Release other Demon Kings?"

Lu Chen's expression changed.

His mind immediately went to the Demon King suppressed deep within the Sky Sword Sect.

That Demon King hadn't died after being suppressed for thousands of years.

If a being of that realm were released, how many people would have to die to recover its strength?

"What's the situation outside? What do those Ancient Clans think?"

Lu Chen inquired.

"Still discussing..."

Dugu Wudi's tone was strained. "The other side gave us only enough time to burn a stick of incense. I suspect they'll compromise. Even I will compromise..."

He didn't want to see Lu Chen die.

Lu Chen's talent was unprecedented, and there would be no one like him in the future.

So what if a Demon King was released?

As long as Lu Chen was given time, he believed Lu Chen's strength would definitely be enough to slay the Demon King and accomplish what many ancient human sages could not.

A temporary compromise was nothing.

Life was, after all, about making choices.

It was merely a matter of the magnitude of the benefits.

Lu Chen fell silent.

But then he felt a premonition, sensing something was wrong. His powerful spiritual energy surged outwards, vast and all-encompassing. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

The secret realm, which had been silent and devoid of any demonic beasts moments before, now seemed to have been transformed by magic. From all directions, powerful Demonic Fiends suddenly appeared.

Each Demonic Fiend had a ferocious appearance, with towering bodies. Some were covered in scales, some had sharp claws, some possessed thick tails, and some were enveloped in black mist...

Their numbers were vast, seemingly endless.

It was as if they had been hidden within some formation, making them undetectable.

Now, with the Demon King's declaration, they emerged as if well-organized and disciplined. They appeared in groups, surrounding the human experts.

Those who had been fiercely competing for the secret treasures all sensed the abnormality and turned pale with shock.

"Demonic Fiends! These are Demonic Fiends!"

"Damn it, where did so many Demonic Fiends come from?"

There were too many of them.

It was almost more than they had seen in the Ancient Clan's sacred land.

And these Demonic Fiends were too coordinated, appearing in groups, silently, which was chilling.

Everyone knew that disaster was imminent.

This secret realm was likely a trap!

These Demonic Fiends had intentionally lured them in.

Many intelligent humans immediately shot upwards, attempting to escape the area, but as soon as they ascended, a streak of dark light flashed through the air. A dark, clawed appendage extended from it, snatching up those humans.

With a gentle squeeze, There was a loud bang, and the humans caught by the claw exploded into bloody mist.

Only then did everyone clearly see that the dark light was a towering figure with wings and a bird's beak. Its eyes were sharp, and its two hands were eagle claws, yet they possessed five fingers.

It was a powerful Demonic Fiend, comparable to the fourth level of the Golden Body Realm.

Its voice was icy as it circled in mid-air, declaring, "No one is permitted to leave. All who surrender will be spared. Those who resist will be killed without mercy!"

Panic erupted in the crowd.

Who could possibly believe such words?

If they truly surrendered, they would likely meet a gruesome end.

Boom!

Ye Wushe of the Thunder Prison Clan immediately unleashed a powerful lightning attack towards the bird-like Demonic Fiend.

Lie Wujin of the Blazing Phoenix Clan followed suit, unleashing an endless torrent of flames towards the sky.

"Escape!"

"Breakout!"

The crowd descended into chaos.

Countless people were rushing out in all directions.

However, the numerous Demonic Fiends, being organized and prepared, had already surrounded them tightly, leaving no room to escape.

Furthermore, the locations of the secret treasures had been specifically chosen.

The sole purpose was to capture everyone in one fell swoop.

Fierce battles immediately erupted in the area.

Within the first exchange, the human side found themselves at a disadvantage.

Flesh, corpses, screams... it was utter chaos.

Even Lu Chen's side encountered a surprise attack from a Demonic Fiend.

But he let out a cold snort, his blade flashed, and he cleaved the Demonic Fiend in two on the spot almost immediately.

A Demonic Fiend that was comparable to a human's Golden Body Realm second level was split in half in a single exchange.

[You have killed a powerful Demonic Fiend, Merit Points +6000!]

A line of text appeared.

Lu Chen's eyes flickered as he looked down at the chaotic scene below.

As expected, the Merit Points provided by Demonic Fiends were as high as ever.

Even the most heinous humans couldn't compare to them.

He suddenly swooped down, intending to join the battle below.

But soon, another powerful Demonic Fiend surged into the sky, wielding a steel fork, and thrust it fiercely towards Lu Chen.

Clang!

Squelch!

With another move, the second Demonic Fiend comparable to the Golden Body Realm died tragically on the spot, split in two.

[... Merit Points +6000!]

Then came the third, the fourth...

Powerful Demonic Fiends kept emerging, surrounding Lu Chen.

Lu Chen was instantly under immense pressure.

"Sword Draw Slay Heavens Art!"

Clang!

Whoosh!

In a single exchange, golden light waves swept out, and all attacks directed at him were shattered by his sword.

Cutting all tangible things!

Cutting all intangible things!

While the numerous Demonic Fiends were momentarily stunned, he raised his blade technique fiercely. Dark light flickered, emitting a piercing sound, as if it had suddenly transformed into a bizarre demonic artifact that captivated the soul.

The First Style of the Seven Styles of Divine Extinction!

Heart Shatter!

Splat splat splat...

His blade technique flashed, eliminating these dazed Demonic Fiends instantly.

Outside.

Immense pressure still enveloped them from all directions.

That terrifying consciousness, like a supreme demon god, stared at them coldly.

"An incense stick has passed, do you agree or not?"

Everyone remained silent.

No one responded.

Suddenly, a mysterious ripple surged through the sky.

A human expert who was fighting fiercely in the secret realm was swept out by a mysterious force. It was Shi Potian of the Ancient Clan.

His expression shifted greatly, and he looked around, struggling intensely.

But his body exploded mid-air like an egg, accompanied by a scream, leaving only a Golden Body behind.

"No!"

The people of the Shi Clan below cried out in panic.

"I don't have time to waste. With every breath that passes, I will kill another prodigy until they are all wiped out."

The cold voice continued to ring out.

"We agree, our Shi Clan agrees!"

"Hurry up and agree, what are you waiting for?"

"Hurry up and agree!"

A group of people from the Shi Clan anxiously looked at everyone else.

"It seems you truly intend to waste my time with me?"

That cold voice spoke again.

Splash!

Another prodigy from an Ancient Clan within the secret realm was instantly swept out. They weren't on the list of eight, but they were still a rare talent, reaching the Golden Body Realm before the age of 45.

Their face was filled with shock. The moment they appeared, they let out a scream, then with a bang, they suddenly disintegrated, leaving behind only a Golden Body.

"We agree too..."

"Agreed..."

The families of the others immediately shouted, disregarding everything else.

The remaining people no longer dared to stall and began shouting in unison.

Even Dugu Wudi agreed immediately.

In this situation, he didn't need to think about what was more important.

Nothing could compare to Lu Chen's life.

"Very good. I have a list here. You will immediately release people according to the list. When I see them emerge, I will release your people."

The Demon King said in a hoarse, cold voice.

In mid-air, a mysterious list floated down and landed on the ground.

"But remember, you only have half a day. If I don't sense their presence within half a day, I will continue to kill."

The cold voice spoke again.

Everyone's hearts pounded as they looked at the list on the ground.

There were a total of three names on the list.

These were the three most powerful Demon Kings from back then.

One was at the Sky Sword Sect.

One was at the Golden Light Temple.

And the last one was at... the ninth level of the Imperial City's Heavenly Prison...

Lu Chen had heard Li Cangjian mention this when he cleared out the Heavenly Prison.

The first eight levels of the Heavenly Prison held people.

The ninth level contained a bronze coffin.

That bronze coffin held a type of Demon King.

However, this Demon King wasn't sealed by the Great Yu Dynasty. Its origins were ancient, sealed for thousands of years. The Great Yu Dynasty had merely reinforced the seal on top of the seals from previous dynasties.

Looking at the list now, Zhao Xuantian felt his heart pound with fear.

This was truly going to change everything...

Could no one really stop this from happening?

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