Heavenly Demons Have It Rough

Feng Yunjie's wrists began trembling uncontrollably.

He stared at Dug in horror, as though he had seen a ghost. The shock was even greater than when he had first watched the scars on Feng Qi's face heal by themselves.

It took him a long while to recover. A flash of fear crossed his eyes as he stammered, "Seventh Master, your... your strength has... isn't it increasing too quickly?"

At this moment.

He finally understood Feng Shiren's concerns. Heavenly Demons grew far too quickly. Would they truly be able to control Feng Qi in the future? "It is all thanks to the Family Head's wisdom. If he had not resolved to make changes, my strength could not have increased so quickly." Dug waved his fists a few times, savoring the joy of becoming superhuman. "Now that my strength has suddenly increased so much, I'm still not quite used to it! Is your hand all right? I didn't hold back my strength just now..."

Only then did Feng Yunjie feel the sharp pain in his wrists, as though they had broken. Grimacing, he rubbed them while continuing to stare at Dug, his mind blank. In less than an hour, he had gone from severely injured to possessing immense strength, nearly matching ten years of my hard training. This is simply absurd.

"Seventh Master, can humans become Heavenly Demons?" Feng Yunlu practically drooled with envy as he asked hopefully.

"Probably not." Dug glanced at him and said wistfully, "Fourth Young Master, you only see how quickly I grow. You do not see the suffering I endure. Heavenly Demons are born in the barren Demon Realm, spending our entire lives waiting for a spatial rift to appear.

After finally waiting for a spatial rift and escaping the Demon Realm, we still have to bear the risks of taking over a body. If we choose the wrong target, one careless mistake can mean death and the destruction of the soul. Even if we are lucky enough to succeed, if we want to accomplish anything, we must work tirelessly to maintain our Keyword, never daring to take a single wrong step.

If we encounter a good opportunity, we may have a chance to grow. If not, we will still end up with our souls scattered and destroyed. This time, if Feng Jiu had not shared a room with me, leaving me alone with no one to protect, then after being severely injured, I likely would not have lasted long before dying along with Feng Qi's fading life. The world would not even know that a Heavenly Demon had ever come..."

As he spoke, Dug seemed to understand why those numbers had been dropping so quickly.

Most likely, they had failed to take over their hosts.

Getting kicked out of the Simulation Arena at the very start because of a failed possession meant the Simulation Arena was probably very different from what he had imagined. It was most likely not a simple game...

Feng Yunlu pursed his lips and said sourly, "Even so, you grow too quickly. If I could grow that fast and avoid painstaking Martial Arts training, I would be willing to take any risk!"

Dug knew that his lightning-fast growth had aroused the Feng Family's suspicions. Suspicion was detrimental to teamwork and to his own growth. He had to dispel their wariness as soon as possible. His gaze swept over them as he asked, "Fourth Young Master, have you considered what will happen if I fail to protect the Feng Family in these troubled times?"

"What will happen?" Feng Yunjie asked.

"If one suffers, all suffer; if one prospers, all prosper. If the Feng Family declines because of me, then I will have failed in my protection and will weaken alongside it, left at the mercy of others." Dug sighed and looked around at them. "In this regard, you humans have a great advantage. The skills you possess, whether Martial Arts or Internal Energy, will always remain yours and will not change because of external circumstances. So do not envy me. Heavenly Demons have it rough. If possible, I would rather be human. Humans can succeed through their own efforts, while Heavenly Demons are bound by too many restrictions..."

At those words.

The three Feng brothers let out a sigh of relief in unison.

They could not help but believe him.

After all.

They had personally watched Feng Qi change along with the Feng Family's decisions, and they had also witnessed Feng Jiu recover simply by eating.

It was impossible for a Heavenly Demon's attributes to restrain only Feng Jiu and not Feng Qi. As long as Feng Qi was bound to the Feng Family, they would not have to worry about a backlash.

The stronger the Feng Family became, the stronger Feng Qi would become. Others would then be even less likely to provoke the Feng Family. It was like the Feng Family had gained a guardian deity.

This was a tremendous blessing!

Feng Yunjie could not help but marvel that Feng Qi's Keyword was protection.

Heaven truly blessed the Feng Family!

"Do you feel reassured now?" Dug looked at them with a bitter smile. "If you still doubt me, you can have the Family Head call back those searching for Heavenly Demons, seal off all news of Heavenly Demons appearing, or even kill Feng Jiu. Then wait for a while until other Heavenly Demons rise to power and see whether I grow weaker as well..."

Feng Jiu looked at Dug resentfully, his face full of helplessness. Why are you dragging me into this again? I know you're using provocation, but can't you stop using me as the target every time? What if they take it seriously?

"Seventh Master, you must be joking." Feng Yunming entered the room and clasped his hands toward Dug. "You have devoted yourself wholeheartedly to the Feng Family. How could we possibly doubt you? Yun Jie and the others are young and ignorant, so please do not hold it against them." He turned and glared at Feng Yunjie and Feng Yunlu. "Third Brother, Fourth Brother, apologize to Seventh Master at once."

"Seventh Master, we are sorry." Feng Yunjie and Feng Yunlu hurriedly bowed to Dug. "We should not have doubted you."

"It is all right. We are all doing this for the Feng Family. If I were in your position, I would not readily trust a Heavenly Demon from the Demon Realm either." Dug smiled and helped them up. "It is good that we have cleared things up. From now on, we are family. You need not worry that I will hold a grudge. My Keyword governs my actions. No matter how much grievance I suffer in the Feng Family, when danger comes and someone needs to take a blade, I will still take it for the Feng Family."

"Seventh Master is tied to the Feng Family's future. If anyone should take a blade, it should be us taking it for you." Feng Yunming said with a smile. "Anyone can come to harm, but nothing can happen to you, Seventh Master."

"First Young Master, that is not how you should put it. You taking a blade for me would only harm me." Dug looked seriously at Feng Yunming. "Do not forget my Keyword. Taking a blade is protection, and protection lets me grow. No one is better suited to being a guard than I am."

They were even fighting over something as minor as taking a blade. The three Feng brothers exchanged looks and finally put their minds completely at ease.

"Seventh Master, do you mind if I tell my father about your strength?" Dug's strength had increased greatly, and he was utterly loyal to the Feng Family. Feng Yunming's attitude had become much more respectful.

"Of course not," Dug said. "Letting the Family Head see how much my strength has improved will strengthen his confidence and raise the Feng Family's morale. However, First Young Master, there is one more matter I must ask of you."

"Please speak, Seventh Master," Feng Yunming said.

"Ask the Family Head whether I may cultivate the Feng Family's Martial Arts," Dug said. "The Feng Family's rise will take time. My strength cannot continue increasing as explosively as it did today. Besides, the improvements brought by my Keyword are only speed and strength, which are far from enough. If I can learn a few techniques from the Feng Family, our chances of success will increase."

"That will not be a problem. I can make that decision without asking Father." Feng Yunming smiled. "Wait a moment, and Yun Jie can teach you. He has learned all of the Feng Family's Martial Arts."

Feng Yunjie nodded.

"Seventh Master, do you have any other instructions?" Feng Yunming asked.

"Not for the moment." Dug said, "Since Yun Jie will be teaching me Martial Arts, there is no need for us to remain at the Feng Family estate. We can travel outside and learn as we go. Compared to the Feng Family, I know more about Heavenly Demons and can identify them more easily. As I said before, the sooner, the better..."

Having arrived in a martial arts world, of course he had to venture out.

Who would be willing to stay in one place practicing all day? There were more opportunities outside. The Feng Family was too weak and clearly had little future.

They could not even deal with the Iron Palm Gang. They had neither manpower nor influence. Was he really supposed to count on them to bring back a whole crowd of Heavenly Demons? By the time they found them, it would be far too late...

"I will ask the Family Head." Feng Yunming looked at Dug and nodded. He turned to leave.

Feng Jiu quickly took two steps forward and called after him, "First Young Master, wait. I have something to say as well."

Feng Yunming turned around.

Before he could speak, Feng Jiu anxiously said, "Please urge Physician Hu to prepare the digestive medicine and laxatives I requested as quickly as possible. First Young Master, although my Keyword is not protection, I am still a Heavenly Demon. Once I grow stronger, I will only benefit the Feng Family."

With Dug overshadowing him, he had practically become invisible. In truth, he was the one most jealous of Feng Qi. He wanted to be able to fight ten people by himself too! Feng Yunming looked toward Dug.

Dug nodded at him with a confident expression. "Prepare them without concern. Within the Feng Family's territory, I can suppress every Heavenly Demon weaker than myself."