"Mm. She's dead."
Su Yi nodded calmly. He didn't reveal that he had killed the Bat Queen himself. It might have boosted his reputation, but it would also bring even greater danger.
Seeing the demons around him exchanging glances, he got straight to the point. "The Qiling Land has recently attracted the attention of all sorts of forces. If you stay here, sooner or later you'll be in danger. You don't need me to tell you how often wars have broken out lately, do you?"
"If you're willing to follow me, then leave now. I'll protect you from now on, and you'll work for me!"
"If you're unwilling, I won't force you."
"I'll count down from ten. When I'm done, I'm leaving. If you want to follow me, come along!"
"Ten!"
Su Yi began counting down. Nan Xiaopao watched, entranced. She felt he had changed a lot. He made her feel safe in battle, and when he subdued demons, he was brimming with authority.
No wonder he was the man she had set her sights on!
Her eye for men was spot-on!
The demons immediately grew restless, and the Purple-Backed Bear King's eyes flickered.
He didn't want to leave the Qiling Land, but too many powerful figures had come here lately. Even Old Lord Qiyang had run off.
He knew Old Lord Qiyang better than anyone. Unless it was absolutely necessary, Old Lord Qiyang would never flee.
Before long, Su Yi finished counting to ten. He picked up Nan Xiaopao, leaped into the air, and landed behind the demons. Then he headed toward the far end of the grassland.
Seeing this, the Purple-Backed Bear King gritted his teeth and shouted, "My children, follow me! Staying here means certain death!"
As he spoke, he strode forward. The demons didn't dare stop him and hurriedly made way.
With the Purple-Backed Bear King leading the way, many demons immediately followed.
Su Yi didn't look back, but when he heard the Purple-Backed Bear King's words, the corners of his mouth lifted.
This demon had a bright future!
Nan Xiaopao, meanwhile, looked back every three steps, counting how many demons were following Su Yi.
As he walked, Su Yi closed his eyes, wanting to see how the Emperor Su Sect would respond.
The next second, delight flashed across his face, but he quickly hid it.
Please invite any one of the following beings to join the Emperor Su Sect:
Wei Niantian!
Mo Jiuqing!
Tang Qingtian!
Li Huahun!
Blade Demon Luo Zhenhai!
Abbess Limin!
There were more than twenty names again, and Su Yi hesitated.
Aside from a few familiar names, many new ones had appeared. They all seemed quite impressive.
Unfortunately, he couldn't switch the display. Otherwise, he could have asked the Emperor Su Sect members about them.
It seemed he would have to learn more about the powerful figures of the Desolate Ancient in the future.
Perhaps he had overlooked quite a few peerless experts before. He hoped he wouldn't regret it later.
In the end, he chose the East Marsh Flood Dragon King.
The demon race in the Emperor Su Sect needed more members. Otherwise, they would always be kept under pressure. Besides, he was about to venture into the lands of the demon race, and the East Marsh Flood Dragon King might come in handy.
Flood dragons were powerful to begin with!
Perhaps one day he could even transform into a true dragon!
Immediately afterward, the scene in his mind changed:
Emperor Su invited the East Marsh Flood Dragon King to join the Emperor Su Sect!
Black Tiger Emperor: The East Marsh Flood Dragon King! At last, a big shot from our demon race has joined us!
Demon Wolf Star: The East Marsh Flood Dragon King? The vicious demon who supposedly ate a dragon?
Sword Saint Xia Tianyi: I've heard of him. I hope I get the chance to spar with him someday.
Old Lord Qiyang: A peerless Demon King! A pillar of our demon race! Hahaha, what an honor!
East Marsh Flood Dragon King: Who are you people? Why are you in this king's mind?
In an instant, the Emperor Su Sect members all came out of the woodwork, and the chat exploded.
Su Yi opened his eyes, secretly delighted. It seemed he had made the right choice with the East Marsh Flood Dragon King!
Meanwhile, more and more demons were following behind him. There were already over a thousand of them.
Demons also sought the protection of the powerful. Otherwise, in the Desolate Ancient, where the strong preyed on the weak, it was hard to survive.
The Purple-Backed Bear King hurried over to Su Yi's side, rubbing his hands together as he chuckled. "Great King, this is my first time leaving the Qiling Land. You'll have to treat me well!"
Su Yi nodded. "Don't worry. Follow me, and I'll make you even stronger. You won't regret it!"
At that, the Purple-Backed Bear King's face blossomed like a chrysanthemum.
He looked at Nan Xiaopao and asked, "Is this the Great King's woman? We should call her Queen from now on. From what I can see, Great King, your strength is incredible. One day, you'll surely establish a vast demon kingdom!"
Queen?
Nan Xiaopao's eyes lit up. She immediately clapped her hands. "You bear demon know how to talk! Not bad, not bad!"
"Of course! The Queen is so beautiful. Only the Great King could be your perfect match, made in heaven!"
"Absolutely!"
"Not only that, the Queen is generous, too. At a glance, I can tell she'll be a wonderful help to the Great King!"
"Mm, don't stop..."
"..."
The Purple-Backed Bear King's mouth twitched. He could only keep showering her with flattery, and Nan Xiaopao grew happier and happier.
Su Yi shook his head with a laugh. Then he closed his eyes again and checked the Emperor Su Sect's chat.
At that moment, the Black Tiger Emperor was explaining the rules for joining the Emperor Su Sect to the East Marsh Flood Dragon King. Demon Wolf Star was telling him how formidable the Divine Shadow Legion was, praising Emperor Su to the heavens.
East Marsh Flood Dragon King: If what you say is true, then no one in this world can stop Emperor Su.
Black Tiger Emperor: Exactly. Emperor Su doesn't even belong to our world. He might be an immortal or a god.
Demon Wolf Star: Emperor Su can kill us with a single thought!
Old Lord Qiyang: That's not all. Everyone's life or death is in Emperor Su's hands.
East Marsh Flood Dragon King: Can you exaggerate any more?
Su Yi was speechless. It seemed the pressure of the Great Dao Phone had indeed frightened the Emperor Su Sect members, convincing them that Emperor Su was unbelievably powerful.
Seeing that the East Marsh Flood Dragon King still hadn't handed over his joining resources, Su Yi had no choice but to speak up. He worked himself into a rage and pretended to be furious.
Emperor Su: It's time to hand over your joining resources. From now on, you must not reveal the existence of the Emperor Su Sect or fight with its members. No matter who you are, if I catch you doing so, I will erase you!
East Marsh Flood Dragon King: This pressure... How is this possible...
Black Tiger Emperor: Emperor Su! We'll obey without fail! Please take back the pressure!
Devil Lord Qingyan: Stop it! I'm in the middle of a fight to the death here...
Sword Saint Xia Tianyi: Emperor Su, please calm down...
All the Emperor Su Sect members were in agony. Su Yi didn't make things difficult for them, and soon reined in his emotions, letting them all recover.
At that moment, a black robe appeared in Su Yi's hand. Black flood-dragon scales covered its surface, giving it a metallic sheen.
It was a gift from the East Marsh Flood Dragon King, called the Black Flood Dragon King Robe. It had a layer of restrictions inside that could fend off attacks, and it also carried the Flood Dragon King's pressure.
As soon as the black robe appeared, Nan Xiaopao and the Purple-Backed Bear King were drawn to it.
"Is that... a magical robe?"
The Purple-Backed Bear King's eyes widened. He had spent the first half of his life in the Qiling Land and had only ever seen a magical robe on Old Lord Qiyang.
Su Yi immediately draped the Black Flood Dragon King Robe over his shoulders. In an instant, his bearing changed. The demons following behind him looked at his back and felt an inexplicable sense of awe.
"It fits perfectly!"
Su Yi smiled with satisfaction. Nan Xiaopao praised him. "You look so handsome. But you'd look even better if your hair were longer."
"It'll grow out."
Su Yi smiled at her. Then he looked back and swept his gaze over the demons following him. Their numbers had already surpassed three thousand.
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