Ever since Jin Kui and Niu Qi rose to prominence.
The Fire Demon Clan had indeed grown extraordinarily powerful.
Over the past century.
They had become increasingly arrogant.
"Serpent King, what should we do? The Brutal Arrow Immortals have extraordinary killing power. We may not be able to stop them on our own. Should we summon the lake-guarding beast lord?" A water demon frowned.
"The lake-guarding beast lord must protect the Immortal Herb and cannot leave its side. Unless we have no other choice, we must not disturb him!"
"But..."
"But what? They're merely a few Brutal Arrow Immortals! Just slaughter them! We of the Sea-Treading Saint Race aren't herbivores either!" Eerie flames surged in She Lin's eyes.
"She Lin, since you wish to die, I'll grant your wish today!"
"Brutal Arrow Immortals, slay the enemy!"
Seeing that She Lin remained stubbornly defiant, the red-haired greater demon spoke coldly.
Their opening ambush.
Had been meant to weaken the Sea-Treading Saint Race.
So they could bring overwhelming force to bear.
If they could seize the Immortal Herb without bloodying their blades.
All the better.
If the Sea-Treading Saint Race insisted on their course.
Then they would slaughter them all!
The next moment.
Crimson radiance soared from the Fire Demon Faction, their demonic aura vast as a sea.
Countless flaming demonic spines shot into the sky.
Blazing fiercely.
They streaked forth like arrows.
At the same time.
Xiao Chen and his two companions had reached the outskirts of Azure Serpent Spirit Lake.
"Six, scout ahead!"
With injuries weighing on him, Qiongqi abandoned his usual domineering manner and ordered Ant Six to scout ahead.
"Yes, Senior!"
Ant Six was exceptionally obedient. Demonic mist spread as he revealed his enormous ant form. He surveyed his surroundings, then swiftly burrowed with all his might