The Kong Sect's Scheme to Shift the Disaster Eastward, and Those Who Understand the Times Are Outstanding

Rumble—

The thunder gradually faded with the end of the battle, and the rain slowly came to a stop.

It truly seemed as though Heaven had its own will. One could not help wondering whether the heavens were really watching the slaughter below.

A Kong Family Disciple had been lost in thought, but a series of crude chewing sounds dragged him back to reality. He cautiously lowered his head and used the corner of his eye to stare reverently at Chen Duan, who was tearing into the meat before him.

No one dared truly relax. Even the injured Kong Family Members forced themselves to stay upright, not daring to slacken in the slightest, terrified that one careless move would anger this god of slaughter.

Chen Duan swallowed the last piece of meat in his hand, but the hunger in his belly had not completely subsided.

He frowned and looked up at the Kong Family Members. "That's all? There's no more?"

"Senior Chen, we traveled light and did not bring much food with us..." Kong Mingcheng's heart tightened. He hurriedly bowed and explained, his voice filled with fear.

In these barren mountains and wilds, even ordinary beasts found it difficult to survive. They truly could not find any more Blood Food.

Cold sweat seeped from his temples. He feared that if Chen Duan was dissatisfied, he would treat them as "food" as well.

"Wait! Senior Chen, there's another group of people. They definitely have food on them!" Kong Tianpeng suddenly said.

"That Jade-Faced Wolf, Duan Chonghe's group! They arrived before us, so they must have prepared more thoroughly."

"That's right, Senior Chen. Duan Chonghe and the others must have food too. Moreover, they witnessed your battle just now. If we let them escape and leak the news, I'm afraid it will bring you unnecessary trouble!"

Kong Mingcheng froze for a moment, then immediately understood. He promptly shifted the disaster eastward.

In any case, Duan Chonghe was no good person either. He had injured quite a few Kong Family Disciples earlier. Having someone else share the pressure would naturally be ideal.

Upon hearing this, Chen Duan slowly turned his head and looked toward a certain direction.

He did not care about being exposed. If he had truly cared, these Kong Family Members would have been dead already.

"Senior Chen, we are willing to serve you and go retrieve them..." Seeing this, Kong Mingcheng immediately volunteered.

"No need."

Chen Duan cut him off flatly.

The next moment, everyone felt a fierce wind rush into their faces.

It sent their clothes whipping wildly and made their eyes ache.

When they rubbed their eyes and looked again, Chen Duan was nowhere to be seen.

Almost at the same time, the distant roar of snapping trees and collapsing earth and stones rang out. It was as though a savage beast was violently carving a path through the forest, pursuing them at top speed.

"Faster! Faster!"

"Forget the carriage! Use your movement techniques directly!"

Duan Chonghe and the others unleashed their light-body techniques to the utmost, fleeing at full speed.

Duan Chonghe frequently glanced at the Black Sphere Sprite on his shoulder, feeling a surge of emotion.

Once upon a time, the Huntian Demon Lord had possessed such imposing might, stirring the winds and clouds of the world. Yet now he had fallen into such a sorry state. The workings of fate were truly fickle, and destiny toyed with men.

He was filled with fear over Chen Duan's origins and strength. Even Old Feng, that Devil Master, had been no match for him. Just what kind of divine being was he?

"Damn it! Damn it! Once I recover my peak strength, I'll repay today's humiliation a hundredfold!"

Feng Qu Xian gnashed his teeth, but when he recalled Chen Duan's final punch, lingering fear still gripped his heart.

I never thought that Bald Donkey would leave behind a trump card!

After all these years, his ghost still refuses to disperse. He still won't let me go!

That vague figure in his mind made his heart grow increasingly unsettled.

He had completely forgotten about it, yet now he had recalled it once more. If he did not personally fight that Bald Donkey, he feared he would never be able to erase this inner demon. It would certainly hinder his future Martial Path!

Damn it, damn it, damn it!

It was all that brat Chen Duan's fault.

By now, he had also calmed down and realized that Bald Donkey was not here at all. Otherwise, there was no way he could have escaped alive by sheer luck.

"Boy Duan! Assist me properly! Once I return to the world, I'll definitely take you to greater heights and let you enjoy the glory of your ancestors!" Feng Qu Xian suppressed his turbulent thoughts and painted a grand picture for Duan Chonghe.

"It is my honor to serve you." Duan Chonghe replied with great respect, but a trace of disdain flashed through his eyes.

Feng Qu Xian had been beaten into such a state, which meant that Chen Duan was the more promising backer.

But being promising did not necessarily mean being suitable for him. Besides, Chen Duan was too unfamiliar, and Duan Chonghe could not see through him at all. By contrast, Feng Qu Xian, who had been beaten half to death and lost his strength, was much more suitable.

If Feng Qu Xian were still in his previous Corpse-Cold state, Duan Chonghe could only choose to submit. But now...

Duan Chonghe swept a glance at the Black Sphere Sprite on his shoulder, which could only run its mouth. Their circumstances were now more equal, making it easier for him to manipulate and control Feng Qu Xian.

Although this differed somewhat from his initial plans, the result seemed even better than he had expected.

What was the Inherited Treasure worth? The Devil Master's true self was now in his, Duan Chonghe's, hands!

Looking back, he felt fortunate that he had not fled during Chen Duan and Feng Qu Xian's battle. Otherwise, how could he have picked up such a huge "bargain"?

On the surface, Duan Chonghe maintained the appearance of fleeing in panic for his life. Deep down, however, he was already grinning from ear to ear and had begun calculating how to squeeze the greatest value from this fallen Devil Master.

Suddenly, a figure appeared beside him like a ghost, matching his running speed exactly.

???

!!!!!!

"Huh?" Chen Duan spotted the Black Sphere Sprite on Duan Chonghe's shoulder at once. He was somewhat surprised, but then the corners of his mouth curled upward into a kindly smile.

"There's actually another fish that slipped through the net."

That airy remark made everyone fleeing react at once.

How did he get here so effortlessly?

Astonishment, fear, despair, grief... Every sort of negative emotion instantly swallowed Xu Miao and the others.

Recalling Chen Duan's terrifying appearance earlier, they suddenly felt as though the scenes of their lives were flashing before their eyes.

Husband, I'll marry you again in the next life!

Brother Duan, wait for your brothers on the road to the Yellow Springs!

Old Duan, let's be brothers again in our next lives!

Only Duan Chonghe, after his initial shock, felt his mind racing at unprecedented speed. In the blink of an eye, he had made his decision.

He seized the Black Sphere Sprite from his shoulder and abruptly halted his movement technique. His feet stopped dead, and he knelt on one knee without hesitation, raising Feng Qu Xian high and presenting him before Chen Duan. His voice was loud and sincere:

"My lord's divine might is unparalleled beneath the heavens, and we have long admired you! This Demon Lord, Feng Qu Xian, is treacherous and cunning. He just attempted to sneak away while you were unprepared, but we discovered and captured him in time. We hereby offer him to you as a token of our loyalty. We humbly beg you to accept us!"

Xu Miao and the others were stunned by this sudden turn of events, but their instinct for survival quickly brought them to their senses. They immediately dropped to their knees in unison and shouted:

"This Demon Lord is treacherous! We offer him to you, my lord, as proof of our loyalty!"

Feng Qu Xian, clenched in Duan Chonghe's hand, had never imagined that this betrayal at the critical moment would happen.

After a brief daze, rage and humiliation caused him to erupt completely.

"Duan Chonghe! You shameless ingrate who betrays his word! Back then, your ancestor Duan Tiangang was utterly loyal to me, serving me before and behind the saddle! How could he have produced a descendant as vile as you? I had just regarded you as a trusted confidant and intended to teach you everything I knew, yet you dare treat me like this!"

A look of shock flashed across Duan Chonghe's face. Enraged and embarrassed, he tightened his five fingers, squeezing the Black Sphere Sprite until it yelped repeatedly.

"Impudent! You Demon Lord are on the verge of death, yet you still dare spout nonsense before my lord!"

The scene before him struck Chen Duan as rather amusing.

He extended two fingers and plucked that black mass from Duan Chonghe's hand.

"Ah!!! Bald Donkey! I'll fight you to the death!"

Feng Qu Xian struggled desperately, but it was like an ant trying to shake a tree—utterly beyond his means.

Just then, Chen Duan felt the flesh somewhere on his arm twitch. A moment later, he released Old Feng.

The moment Old Feng appeared, his eyes lit up. He opened his huge mouth and lunged forward, but Chen Duan casually flipped his wrist and caught Old Feng in his palm as well.

"Chen boy, let me swallow him!"