The Demon Emperor
Chapter 26

Heaven and Earth Boundless Carefree Steps

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Demon Wolf Star was kicked out, and the Emperor Su Sect instantly exploded.

Black Tiger Emperor: My heavens, he really got kicked out?

Devil Lord Qingyan: Tsk, tsk, that kid was asking for it. He deserved it!

Wu Qingyao: The sect master is wise.

Old Lord Qiyang: What happened?

Sword Saint Xia Tianyi: Kicked out of the Emperor Su Sect? It seems Emperor Su doesn't necessarily need us.

A city bustled with life. Vendors shouted from every corner of the crowded streets, while people in ancient-style clothes hurried back and forth. Carriages occasionally rattled by, sending chickens and dogs scattering on both sides of the road.

In an inn by the street, a young man in a black robe sat in a corner. He suddenly slammed his wine bowl onto the table, startling those around him into turning to look.

"I got kicked out?"

The black-robed young man looked stunned. He wasn't handsome, just rather ordinary, but his eyebrows and eyes were dark, giving him a sinister air.

He was none other than Demon Wolf Star, who had robbed all Seven Dynasties without ever being caught!

When he first joined the Emperor Su Sect, he'd found the text chat in his mind novel, so he'd chatted enthusiastically. He hadn't expected Emperor Su to kick him out halfway through his bragging.

He was both furious and unwilling to accept it.

It was so humiliating...

And it had happened in front of Devil Lord Qingyan. How could he ever show his face in the demonic path again?

His face burned. Ignoring the strange looks from those around him, he thought anxiously, How can I get back in?

Thinking it over carefully, the mysterious sect that had attracted Devil Lord Qingyan and Xia Tianyi was definitely powerful. According to Black Tiger Emperor, joining would earn him the protection of the Emperor Su Sect. Though his thieving skills were unmatched, he had too many enemies, so of course he wanted protection.

Just as his desire to return to the Emperor Su Sect reached its peak,

a notification appeared in Su Yi's mind, far away on the other side of the world.

Demon Wolf Star requested to rejoin the Emperor Su Sect. Approve? If you decline, you may choose to blacklist him permanently!

He could rejoin?

Su Yi was delighted and immediately accepted.

He realized he could only invite people when he achieved a major victory or breakthrough. So, he would invite anyone he could, as long as they didn't cross his principles.

Inside the Emperor Su Sect.

Emperor Su approved Demon Wolf Star's return to the sect.

Black Tiger Emperor: Huh? He's back in? Quick, quick, hand over your entry gift!

Devil Lord Qingyan: You little brat, don't disgrace the demonic path again, or I'll tear you apart!

Wu Qingyao: Hmph.

Old Lord Qiyang: It really is Demon Wolf Star, the demonic path's thief king!

Demon Wolf Star: I give up! I'll hand it over, I'll hand it over. I'll offer up my Heaven and Earth Boundless Carefree Steps. Is that good enough?

As Su Yi read the chat in the Emperor Su Sect, he suddenly noticed a bamboo scroll in his hand. He opened his eyes and unrolled it. The first thing to catch his eye was a line of seven forcefully written characters:

Heaven and Earth Boundless Carefree Steps!

From the other sect members' conversation, it seemed this footwork technique was no ordinary thing. Even Devil Lord Qingyan had spoken highly of it.

However, this wasn't Demon Wolf Star's most precious treasure.

That went not only for Demon Wolf Star, but also for the Demon Emperor Divine Art that Black Tiger Emperor had offered up. It wasn't a rare treasure among the Demon Race. When Su Yi learned that, he had almost spat blood, and his opinion of Black Tiger Emperor plummeted.

As for the Zhouwu Sword, although it was an Immortal Sword, no one else could use it, and it came with enormous risks. It was as useful as a chicken rib.

Black Tiger Emperor looked honest, but he was actually a cunning fox.

By contrast, Devil Lord Qingyan's Dragon Strength Pill was the most valuable.

Perhaps it was because they felt guilty that they hadn't asked the Emperor Su Sect for help yet.

Su Yi began studying the Heaven and Earth Boundless Carefree Steps. The technique held the mysteries of divine powers. At its peak, one could cover a thousand li in a single step. Of course, that was just a beautiful ideal. In battle, its movements were strange and elusive, making the user hard for enemies to track. It was quite practical.

Afterward, Su Yi took out the Demon Cores and began cultivating.

Though the Heaven and Earth Boundless Carefree Steps tempted him, his demon power was too weak right now to use all kinds of demon arts.

With over two hundred Demon Cores, Su Yi should at least approach the Demon Power Pill Realm. Maybe he could break through outright.

After Black Scale King's army withdrew, Xiwan City began to celebrate wildly. The great victory brought the entire city closer together.

Over the next few days, everyone worked hard at cultivation, taking Su Yi as their goal.

Unfortunately, Su Yi had left them far behind from the very start. Catching up to him was harder than climbing to heaven—especially since Su Yi, who had more talent than them, worked even harder!

Four days later, Mo Haosheng, Wu Qingyao, and the other Luoshui Sect disciples arrived, setting off another wave of entrance examinations.

On the sports field at Baiqiao University.

"What? Black Scale King attacked?"

Mo Haosheng was taken aback, asking in disbelief.

A Luoshui Sect disciple nodded. "He came with an army of hundreds of thousands, and then..."

"Then what?" Mo Haosheng pressed. Black Scale King was a Demon King even more renowned than Old Lord Qiyang. He ruled over his own territory and had a kingdom of the Demon Race backing him.

"Then that Half-Demon drove him back single-handedly... Black Scale King died, too..."

As he spoke, the disciple also looked incredulous.

Mo Haosheng and the others were all stunned. Even Wu Qingyao was shaken.

Before coming, she had already heard Mo Haosheng mention that Half-Demon, which had reminded her of the sword prodigy Emperor Su had spoken of.

Could he have been the one who killed Black Scale King?

"How is that possible? He's already that strong?"

Mo Haosheng's voice trembled. He had still been thinking of getting revenge, and now he was nearly scared out of his wits.

Wu Qingyao said, "All right, let's begin testing Spirit Roots."

Mo Haosheng came to his senses, only then realizing he'd lost his composure.

The Luoshui Sect disciples steadied themselves and began testing the Spirit Roots of the people who had come seeking the Dao.

The people waiting in line on the field chatted among themselves. Nearly every conversation revolved around the great battle from a few days earlier.

"What realm do you think Su Yi is at?"

"Who knows? I heard Black Scale King was even stronger than these Luoshui Sect disciples!"

"Ah, if only Su Yi could teach us."

"Su Yi's a demon. How could he teach us?"

"Why do you think he became a demon?"

The Luoshui Sect disciples had exceptionally sharp hearing, so their expressions grew rather grim. When they received new disciples, they weren't as warm and friendly as before.

Wu Qingyao, meanwhile, was full of curiosity about Su Yi and wanted to find a chance to meet him.

Anyone who could fight hundreds of thousands of demon beasts alone for the Human Race couldn't be evil.

Even if he was a Half-Demon, he was a Half-Demon with a human heart.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

Outside the city, atop a mountain peak.

Boom!

The entire mountain trembled faintly. Su Yi sat cross-legged on the ground, wreathed in black demon power.

He had broken through!

Humanoid Demon!

Because he had originally been human, as soon as he broke through into the Demon Power Pill Realm, he had advanced straight into the ranks of the Humanoid Demon.

All two hundred-plus Demon Cores had been used up. His demon power now surpassed that of the Red Blood Snake King back then, though it still fell far short of Old Lord Qiyang's.

Su Yi opened his eyes. A red glow shone in his pupils.

Just then, a giant fan flew in from the horizon. Four figures stood upon it, three men and one woman. They wore old-fashioned clothes and looked to be in their forties or fifties. With their otherworldly bearing, they were unmistakably headed for Su Yi.

Su Yi immediately stood up and watched them warily.

He was a demon now, and humans and demons were irreconcilable. They might attack him on sight.

Thanks to ☆Yue Qinglong★ for gifting 103,133 book coins and becoming the fourth alliance leader of Myriad Demon Emperor, as well as the alliance leader with the highest fan ranking in this book. The Emperor Su Sect was shaken and said it was willing to recruit him.

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