Hall of Illusory Fire God: Carefree Demon Emperor

Even though the voice was very low, Zhang Xingfeng heard it clearly.

Zhang Xingfeng's eyes suddenly lit up. "Nine-leaf Lingzhi!" Zhang Xingfeng turned to look at Yu Yan, a mysterious smile on his face, and said, "Yu Yan, it seems we'll have to stay on Blue Cod Star for a while longer."

***Yan had been wandering around all day and was tired, so she rested at the inn, while Zhang Xingfeng was not there.

"One Demon Crystal, and you'll answer whatever I ask!" Zhang Xingfeng's face had changed drastically; it was no longer the same as before. For a master of his level, changing his face was extremely easy.

The demon expert standing to the side looked at Zhang Xingfeng in horror. He was an expert from the Blue Cod Sect who had already passed the Heavenly Tribulation and become a Heavenly Demon. He held a certain position in the Blue Cod Sect, but just now, he was captured from within the Blue Cod Sect by Zhang Xingfeng without any power to resist, and no one in the Blue Cod Sect noticed. This could not help but terrify him.

Seeing the terrified look on the Blue Cod Sect disciples' faces, Zhang Xingfeng laughed, "It seems I really went too far. No rush, calm down first, let's have a chat. Tell me, what's your name?"

The Blue Cod Sect disciple immediately replied, "I... I am called Bia!"

Zhang Xingfeng's smile grew even brighter, "Oh, Bia, not a bad name. Now I'm going to ask you some questions, of course, just some very ordinary things, nothing important or confidential. You don't need to worry about that. I've just arrived in this star system and I'm not very familiar with it yet. Do you understand what I mean?"

Bia nodded repeatedly, saying, "Understood, understood, please ask away, senior."

Zhang Xingfeng was being overly cautious. Most disciples of the Demon Realm were afraid of death, though some possessed pride. However, Bia was not like that. Even if Zhang Xingfeng asked Bia confidential questions, Bia would probably tell him everything.

Hearing Bia's answer, Zhang Xingfeng seemed very pleased. He nodded and tossed a Demon Crystal in front of Bia, saying, "Very good, very good. This Demon Crystal represents my satisfaction with you. Of course, you should know what would happen if I weren't satisfied?" Zhang Xingfeng smiled, glanced at the brick beside him, and the light emanating from his eyes completely shattered the brick, making it disappear.

Seeing this, Bia was immediately filled with fear and repeatedly said, "I understand, I understand!" As he spoke, he trembled as he reached out his right hand toward the Demon Crystal, carefully glanced at Zhang Xingfeng's expression, and then quickly put the Demon Crystal into his pocket.

Zhang Xingfeng was very satisfied with Bia's reaction; he knew how obedient such a person would be!

"Tell me first, what does the Blue Cod Sect lack the most?" Zhang Xingfeng asked with a smile.

Bia looked at Zhang Xingfeng with a puzzled expression. Zhang Xingfeng was not only a little annoyed, but his expression also changed. When Bia saw Zhang Xingfeng's expression, he immediately said, "It's Devil Artifact, it's Devil Artifact. Senior, please don't be angry. I'm just wondering why you asked this question. You should know that apart from the three super powers of the Demon Realm, almost every power in the Demon Realm is very lacking in Devil Artifact. This is quite normal."

Zhang Xingfeng then realized that he had asked a rather silly question.

However, Zhang Xingfeng's expression remained unchanged, and he said with a smile, "Well, very good, but do you know why this Devil Artifact is so scarce?"

Bia smiled wryly, "It's very simple. The Demon Realm is in turmoil, and the three major sects of the Demon Realm have almost taken control of all the weapon-refining sects. The only ones that sell Devil Artifact are the four holy cities, but even the four holy cities are not places where buying and selling Devil Artifact are very heavy, and there are quantity restrictions. This is actually a method used by those big powers to control our small powers!"

Zhang Xingfeng nodded knowingly, but was overjoyed. "Yes, that's brilliant! It seems that Devil Artifact are the most sought-after items in the Demon Realm. Just as Tianyu said that day, the immortal artifacts I forged used celestial fire. Celestial fire has no distinction between immortal and demonic, so these immortal artifacts are also Devil Artifact. It's just that if you infuse them with immortal energy, they become immortal artifacts, and if you infuse them with Demonic Yuan Power, they become Devil Artifact! But I wonder if the few hundred Top-grade Immortal Artifact I have around are enough?"

Zhang Xingfeng continued, "How many top-tier Devil Artifact does your Blue Cod Sect possess?"

Upon hearing the name "top-tier Devil Artifact," Bia's eyes immediately lit up with fervent light. However, upon seeing Zhang Xingfeng, he shuddered and exclaimed, "Our Blue Cod Sect has the most top-tier Devil Artifact in the entire star field—thirty-two in total! Our sect leader's artifact is a low-grade divine artifact, the only divine artifact in the entire star field!" Bia appeared extremely proud.

Zhang Xingfeng thought disdainfully, "It seems the war in the Demon Realm is really too intense. Countless star fields are in turmoil, and those super powers have almost completely controlled the top-level Devil Artifact and divine artifacts. No wonder their status has remained unshaken for so many years. To have a divine artifact in a small star field is indeed something to be proud of!"

Suddenly, a strange expression appeared on Zhang Xingfeng's face. He thought to himself, "If the demonic experts of this star field knew that I possess several top-tier divine artifacts and over ten mid-tier divine artifacts, how would they react?" In an instant, Zhang Xingfeng seemed to see countless demonic experts charging towards him. A tremor ran through him, and he immediately shook his head, secretly deciding, "I absolutely cannot let anyone know, absolutely not!"

"Go back now. I believe you should know what secrecy means, right?" Zhang Xingfeng said with a smile.

Bia immediately nodded hurriedly and said, "I know, I know. Senior, you even gave me a Demon Crystal. Of course I know what to do, hehe!" Bia was no longer afraid at this point and even smiled obsequiously at Zhang Xingfeng.

Zhang Xingfeng's face suddenly turned cold, as if the temperature had dropped by dozens of degrees. Zhang Xingfeng gave Bia a cold look, and Bia turned pale with fright. Only then did Zhang Xingfeng Teleportation away.

The next day, Zhang Xingfeng and *** Yan calmly headed towards the location of the Blue Cod Sect.

"Tell your sect leader that the Carefree Demon Emperor, Shattered Heart, has arrived." Zhang Xingfeng transformed, his identity instantly becoming that of a Demon Emperor. However, Zhang Xingfeng now possessed the Heavenly Fire Armor, and could summon the Blazing Heavenly Fire at will, truly surpassing all other Demon Emperors. Moreover, the depth of Zhang Xingfeng's Limitless Power was unfathomable to anyone. Previously, Zhang Xingfeng had simulated his power to be around that of Nine Heavens Profound Immortal, but now Zhang Xingfeng simulated the strength of a Demon Emperor!

The simulation of the Limitless Power is certainly very effective. At least it's not something that even Immortal Emperor or Demon Lord could discern.

Upon hearing the words "Demon Emperor," the gatekeeper was immediately terrified and respectfully said, "Senior, please follow me!" The gatekeeper then said to his fellow disciple, "Hurry and pass this on to the sect leader!"

***Yan smiled gently and said, "You, now you've become the Demon Emperor..." She then laughed as well.

Zhang Xingfeng looked at Yu Yan and said, "I used my Divine Sense to observe the Blue Cod Sect and know that the sect leader's power is still at the late stage of Demon Emperor, which is why he dared to come here so openly. However, Yu Yan, tell me, can my Limitless Power completely conceal your cultivator aura?"

***Yan smiled and said, "I'm not an unreasonable person. I know that my identity might be exposed in front of the Demon Emperor and Demon Lord. I'd better enter the Dragon Spirit Space first. Remember, make sure your internet speed is fast." After saying that, ***Yan entered the Dragon Spirit Space.

The person leading the door dared not ask why *** Yan had suddenly disappeared.

The Blue Cod Sect Master, Blue Cod Demon Emperor, was startled and asked, "The Carefree Demon Emperor's Heart Shattered?" His disciples immediately nodded.

The Blue Cod Demon Emperor immediately searched the entire Blue Cod Sect area with his Divine Sense, but found no trace of Zhang Xingfeng. He was greatly alarmed. "It seems that the Carefree Demon Emperor's strength is even above mine!" The Blue Cod Demon Emperor immediately went out. He knew that if experts between Demon Blue Cod Sect fought, the disciples of the Blue Cod Sect would be utterly useless. If the Carefree Demon Emperor had another mid-level divine artifact, he could probably easily sweep through the entire Blue Cod Sect.

Zhang Xingfeng sat in the first seat on the left side of the main hall, and all the disciples of the Blue Cod Sect were extremely respectful.

"Haha... How could Brother Broken Heart, the Carefree Demon Emperor, come to such a small place as my Blue Cod Sect?" With a loud laugh, the Blue Cod Demon Emperor walked out from the back hall, his face full of smiles, and walked up to Zhang Xingfeng.

Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly and said, "I came here mainly for one thing!"

Blue Cod Demon Emperor's expression changed, and he looked at Zhang Xingfeng suspiciously, thinking to himself, "Things? The only valuable thing in my Blue Cod Sect is my Blue Silk Net, but if it's really for my Blue Silk Net, then things are not good."

Blue Cod Demon Emperor forced a smile and said, "I wonder what Brother Broken Heart is talking about? My Blue Cod Sect is a small sect, and it's dirt poor. I guess there aren't many things that would catch Senior Broken Heart's eye."

Zhang Xingfeng shook his head and said, "Yes, of course I do, otherwise why would I have come? Your Blue Cod Sect does indeed have a treasure that attracts me!"

Blue Cod Demon Emperor's eyes narrowed slightly, a cold light flashing within them. "Brother Broken Heart won't tell me about this Blue Silk Net I'm wearing!" A cruel smile had already appeared on the corner of Blue Cod Demon Emperor's mouth.

Zhang Xingfeng smiled coldly, a flash of light appeared on his body, Heavenly Fire Armor instantly appeared on his body, with the Blazing Heavenly Fire bursting forth!

The Blue Cod Demon Emperor was greatly shocked. Upon seeing the Heavenly Fire Armor, he swept it with his Divine Sense and was utterly terrified. "A top-tier divine artifact!"

He was stunned. This Carefree Demon Emperor was more powerful than him, and his top-tier defensive artifact rendered all his attacks ineffective. What else could he rely on? The Blue Cod Demon Emperor immediately withdrew his imposing aura and became respectful, saying, "Senior Broken Heart possesses a top-tier artifact, so he certainly wouldn't covet my inferior artifact!" He then looked at Zhang Xingfeng nervously.

Zhang Xingfeng shook his head and said, "Of course not, a low-level divine artifact is indeed not worth my attention."

The Blue Cod Demon Emperor let out a long sigh of relief. His biggest worry was that the Carefree Demon Emperor artifact, would try to seize it. It was important to understand that the foundation of the Blue Cod Sect's heritage was the Blue Silk Net.

The Blue Cod Demon Emperor immediately became puzzled and asked, "But the Blue Cod Sect only has one precious artifact, nothing else. Senior Broken Heart, please speak freely. As long as it's not a divine artifact, the Blue Cod Sect will give it to you as a gift, as a way of making friends with you!" At this moment, the Blue Cod Demon Emperor appeared extremely righteous.

Zhang Xingfeng was shocked. He had originally intended to exchange a top-tier Devil Artifact for the Nine-leaf Lingzhi, but he hadn't expected the Blue Cod Demon Emperor to be so generous!

Zhang Xingfeng was unaware that the Demon Realm was incredibly chaotic, often plagued by powerful experts who would annihilate smaller sects to seize their treasures. When the Blue Cod Demon Emperor heard that Broken Heart had arrived, his first thought was whether he had encountered an expert intent on destroying his Blue Cod Sect and seizing its treasures! Now, hearing that Zhang Xingfeng didn't need the divine artifact, the Blue Cod Demon Emperor immediately and happily agreed, especially since, in his eyes, the Blue Cod Sect truly possessed nothing more precious than a divine artifact.

"Nine-leaf Lingzhi!"

Zhang Xingfeng said with a smile.

The Blue Cod Sect Master was taken aback and asked in astonishment, "Could it be that Senior Broken Heart came here this time for it?"

Zhang Xingfeng nodded.

Blue Cod Demon Emperor immediately laughed loudly, "Haha... You should have said so earlier! It's just a Nine-leaf Lingzhi, even if you sell it in the Four Holy Cities, it'll only cost the price of a top-tier Devil Artifact!"

Zhang Xingfeng was immediately stunned. He recalled the price he had paid in the Cultivation World for Nine-leaf Lingzhi, which was a hundred times higher than the price of a top-tier Devil Artifact. He asked in confusion, "What? How come the price of this Nine-leaf Lingzhi is so cheap? It is said that it is very precious in the Cultivation World. I have been searching for it for so long and still haven't found it!"

Blue Cod Demon Emperor nodded and said, "Oh, Senior Broken Heart, listen to me. The reason why the Cultivation World are so precious is because there is simply no place there for the Nine-leaf Lingzhi to grow. Last time, it was said that the Blood Kill Gate sold a Nine-leaf Lingzhi to the people of the Cultivation World in the Holy City. That was an astronomical price! One thousand Demon Crystal!"

Zhang Xingfeng was stunned. He realized that the items he bought at that gathering were probably sold from the Demon Realm. He had spent 14,000 Immortal Crystals on them!

The Blue Cod Demon Emperor continued, "Although the Nine-leaf Lingzhi is rare even in my Demon Realm—approximately one can be found every hundred years in the Nine-leaf Lingzhi Region—no special effects have been discovered about it so far. Although it can instantly heal severe injuries, experiments have shown that it can only instantly heal all severe injuries of Demon Emperor- level expert! Moreover, there are quite a few Nine-leaf Lingzhi in the Southern Chaotic Region, so it's impossible for it to be expensive."

Zhang Xingfeng nodded, secretly chuckling to himself, "Hehe, if you eat the Nine-leaf Lingzhi directly, you'll waste over 90% of its efficacy. It's already pretty good that it can instantly restore Demon Emperor -level expert! But the fact that there are so many Nine-leaf Lingzhi in the Southern Chaotic Region is truly a wonderful thing!"

"Senior Broken Heart, this is the Nine-leaf Lingzhi!" The Blue Cod Demon Emperor presented the Nine-leaf Lingzhi to Zhang Xingfeng!