What exactly was I protecting?

What are your plans?

At this moment, Wang Teng had become the focus of attention for all the cultivators.

Despite the immense pressure, he glanced at his master Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor, out of the corner of his eye and tried to give him a meaningful look.

The Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor naturally saw it!

He believed that Wang Teng intended to fight Xiao Yao to the very end, so he asked Wang Teng to treat the Wang family well.

And so, the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor nodded slightly.

After seeing this, Wang Teng finally had the courage to continue speaking.

On the other side, Su Tanmeng chuckled, "Formless Demon Emperor, your junior brother actually agreed to Wang Teng surrendering without a fight. Is this still the arrogant and domineering Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor?"

"Qingshan Gou Di, I think Gui Sha completely misunderstood the meaning, thinking that Wang Teng was planning to fight to the death."

Bai Yun'er raised her right hand to cover her forehead, feeling both headache and embarrassment.

Su Tanmeng's face stiffened, her lips twitched slightly, and she said in surprise, "No way! You can misunderstand this?"

"I've protected him too well!" Bai Yun'er murmured.

In this world, no one understands the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor better than her.

"Wouldn't Wang Teng be destroyed by the enraged Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor?"

Upon hearing Su Tanmeng's words, Bai Yun'er asked in a pleading tone, "In that case, can I show myself and take action?"

Wang Teng is indeed a rare talent!

To let him be killed by his junior brother would be a waste of such talent.

"Okay!" Su Tanmeng replied.

She didn't care whether Wang Teng lived or died, but she really wanted to know how Bai Yun'er planned to handle this matter without harming Xiao Yao.

After receiving approval, Bai Yun'er breathed a sigh of relief and began to closely monitor the entire situation.

Just then, Wang Teng mustered all his courage, opened his mouth wide, and said, "Xiao Yao, I intend to concede this duel!"

Admit defeat?

Everyone present was stunned.

The Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor was utterly astonished.

He carefully considered the look in Wang Teng's eyes just now, and there was indeed a fear in them that made him unwilling to continue fighting.

this...

The Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor knew it was his mistake of not observing carefully, but as in the past, he would not take responsibility for it.

"Wang Teng, your words just now don't count. Immediately engage Xiao Yao in a decisive battle to the death, or I will not spare you."

Wang Teng was immediately dumbfounded!

Master! Isn't this the result of your approval?

Why did you change your mind?

Xiao Yao was speechless. He had been wondering if the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor had lost his mind, that he would agree with Wang Teng's obvious surrender.

Now that I think about it, I wasn't out of my mind!

The Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor simply didn't pay much attention and took what he thought in his mind as fact.

At this moment, Xiao Yao's image of Emperor Tier cultivators as lofty, sophisticated, and meticulous was shattered.

At the same time, he was fortunate that none of his three masters were Emperor Tier cultivators like the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor.

Otherwise, he would definitely be in a very tragic situation.

Wang Teng looked at Xiao Yao with a wry smile and said, "My master won't let me admit defeat, so I have no choice but to fight you. Go easy on me!"

"Wang Teng, how could you say such a thing? You have completely disgraced this emperor!" Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor shouted loudly, like a commander commanding a fountain.

Xiao Yao paid no attention to the infantile Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor; all he needed to do now was end this battle quickly.

Immortal Tier Spell: Primordial Chaos Demonic Thought!

In an instant, a strange purple wave burst forth from Xiao Yao's eyes.

Wang Teng dealt with the situation cautiously, releasing eight black phantoms that looked like demons laughing wildly, a truly terrifying sight.

In an instant, the eerie purple wave destroyed the eight black heads and then covered Wang Teng's entire body.

Wang Teng's entire body surged with magical Mana, and he even used all his strength, but he still couldn't break free.

In the blink of an eye, Wang Teng fainted and lost the ability to continue fighting.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Xuetong's cold voice echoed throughout the entire Star Moon Peak.

"Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor, shall we announce this, or shall we announce it?"

The Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor's face was grim. He knew, of course, that Wang Teng was no match for Xiao Yao, but surely he wasn't that weak!

It must be that Wang Teng didn't fight with the conviction to die; his cowardice and hesitation led to his defeat in this duel.

Wang Teng, you've made me look so foolish, I will definitely not let you get away with this.

Composing himself, the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor spoke with great distress, "In the third duel, Xiao Yao, the Direct Disciple of the Lotus Sword Emperor, emerged victorious. From today onwards, the Lotus Sword Emperor will rank ninth on the Great Emperor Ranking, while I will be tenth."

Whoosh!

Wang Teng, who was lying on the ground, disappeared from Xiao Yao's sight.

Upon sensing it, I discovered that it was located 20 meters in front of the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor.

Looking at the ferocious appearance of the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor, it was clear that Wang Teng was in grave danger!

Just then, Wang Teng woke up from his unconsciousness. He groggily got up and then heard the stern voice of the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor.

"Wang Teng, do you know your crime?"

Wang Teng immediately came to his senses. Looking at his master, he respectfully cupped his hands and said, "Master, I have only acted according to your instructions. What crime have I committed?"

"Hmph! You've even learned to talk back! If I say you're guilty, then you're guilty, understand?" The Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor's anger and dissatisfaction were written all over his face.

Wang Teng realized he might not survive, so he decided to go all out and reveal all the shameful things the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor had done.

Whoosh!

A young girl with long, sky-blue sleeves, a purple ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), and bright, snow-white hair gracefully descended.

He sat on the throne in the very center, a throne that had never been occupied before.

"Senior Sister! You're finally back!" The Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor was overjoyed.

With Senior Sister here, neither Xiao Yao nor Lotus Sword Emperor can escape; they will both die here today.

Bai Yun'er glared at the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor, her voice carrying an air of authority. "If you don't come back soon, you'll utterly disgrace the Demonic Path forces!"

"Senior sister, it's not my fault. It's all Wang Teng's fault for not wanting to fight to the death, it's all Xiao Yao's fault for improving his cultivation too quickly, and it's all Lotus Sword Emperor's fault for being too strong!" Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor finished speaking in one breath, feeling much more relieved.

Junior brother, as expected, you haven't realized how many mistakes you've made.

Bai Yun'er said coldly with a stern face, "According to you, you're completely blameless and it's all someone else's fault?"

What's wrong with my senior sister?

This never happened before!

Although the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor was puzzled, his long-standing arrogance and domineering nature made it difficult for him to change in a short period of time.

"Yes! I did nothing wrong, it's all other people's fault."

At this moment, Bai Yun'er was absolutely furious!

What exactly am I protecting?

Master, I've crippled this junior brother because of my protection!

Fortunately, Heaven favored me and sent me a Direct Disciple, Xiao Yao.

This time I'm determined to teach him properly and never let my junior's tragedy repeat itself.

"So what do you plan to do with Wang Teng?"

Upon hearing Bai Yun'er's question, the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor felt as if he had returned to the past, and thus spoke his mind.

"Senior Sister! This Wang Teng has disgraced the image of the Demonic Path forces; he should be killed!"

"At the same time, in order to eliminate any potential threats, the Wang family behind them should be destroyed!"

Wang Teng's face turned deathly pale. He never imagined that becoming the Emperor's Direct Disciple would ultimately lead to his death and the destruction of his Lineage.

If he had a choice, he shouldn't have believed the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor's nonsense three months ago and agreed to become his Direct Disciple.

At this moment, Bai Yun'er felt Xiao Yao's intense gaze, clearly watching how she would handle the situation.

If we handle it according to what the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor said, Xiao Yao will definitely regret becoming her disciple.

The purpose of becoming a disciple is to gain protection, better cultivation resources, and to receive the master's inheritance, not to have the master kill you and your entire family on trumped-up charges!

Qingshan Gou Di, did you agree to that earlier to test my feelings towards Xiao Yao?

He truly deserves to be called the most cunning Emperor Tier cultivator.

"Death, Poison, and Hellfire—among the three of you, is any one willing to accept Wang Teng as Direct Disciple?"

As soon as Bai Yun'er finished speaking, the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor was filled with astonishment. That was not what he had just said at all!

The Death Demon Emperor were also surprised, and at the same time, they were trying to figure out what the Formless Demon Emperor was thinking.

But after a long while, he still couldn't figure it out.

Seeing that the three Demon Emperors remained silent, Bai Yun'er knew that she had to provide a more detailed explanation.

"The Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor is neither virtuous nor capable, and is unworthy to be Wang Teng's master. Therefore, I hereby sever his Master-Disciple relationship with Gui Sha."

"But such talent cannot be given to other forces, so which of you three is willing to take him on?"

Wang Teng's eyes lit up; he truly hadn't expected to be brought back to life.

At this moment, he felt boundless reverence for the Formless Demon Emperor Wuxiang, and was determined to go through fire and water for him without hesitation.

The big shots watching this scene were all shocked by the actions of the Formless Demon Emperor.

With just a few words, the Formless Demon Emperor reversed the image of the Demonic Path forces as despicable, shameless, filthy, and arrogant. He was truly brilliant!

"I'm willing, it just so happens I don't have Direct Disciple." The Poisonous Demon Emperor, who had been sipping tea and remaining silent until now, finally spoke up.

Bai Yun'er nodded slightly and said coldly, "Very good! Wang Teng, why don't you hurry up and become a disciple of Poisonous Evil?"

"Poisonous Demon Emperor, today I, Wang Teng, am very willing to become your disciple." Wang Teng knelt on both knees and bowed very respectfully.

The Poisonous Demon Emperor smiled faintly and said, "My good disciple, if Ghost Fiend dares to do anything to you in the future, just tell your master. Your master is not Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor."

"Thank you, Master!" Wang Teng exclaimed excitedly.

The Poisonous Demon Emperor looked at Bai Yun'er and said, "You should thank the Formless Demon Emperor for upholding justice for you."

"Formless Demon Emperor, thank you! My gratitude to you is beyond words." Wang Teng's face was already streaked with tears.

The Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor's expression darkened further, but he realized that his senior sister was different from before, so he changed the subject.

"Senior Sister! I can ignore Wang Teng's matter, but Xiao Yao and the Lotus Sword Emperor are the number one threat to the Demonic Path forces. We can't just let them leave!"

Bai Yun'er nodded slightly and said, "Indeed!"

The Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor immediately smiled. As long as the despicable Xiao Yao and Dongfang Xuetong were eliminated, that would be great!

Countless gazes fell upon Xiao Yao and the Lotus Sword Emperor, most of them filled with regret and pity.

Dongfang Xuetong was very nervous, and even began to gather her Mana, planning to make a big fuss before leaving with Xiao Yao.

But Xiao Yao remained completely calm and composed, showing no signs of sensing any danger.

Is this a display of pride born from knowing he's about to die?

Wang Teng looked at Xiao Yao and realized that compared to Xiao Yao, he was indeed far behind.

But what use is pride? In the cultivation world, only survival is the eternal truth.