Talent

Su Yi deftly took out King Aisha's Demon Core. The other demons began searching for Demon Cores too, then handed them over to Su Yi.

"From now on, just give me half the resources from the demons you kill yourselves."

Su Yi's clear voice rang out, drawing cheers from the demons.

Other Demon Kings took everything for themselves and only gave their subordinates a tiny bit afterward. This was the first time the demons had encountered a Demon King as generous as Su Yi.

More importantly, Su Yi was powerful. With a king like him, they would sweep all before them, invincible and unstoppable.

For a time, the demons felt not only awe toward Su Yi, but also a newfound gratitude.

"You lot, hurry up and clean things up! From now on, you'd better serve the king well. Don't keep making him step in!"

Purple-Backed Bear King shouted, his face alight with an exhilarated grin.

Following Su Yi had indeed been the right choice!

The other Humanoid Demons smiled as well, including Red Sky Wing, who rarely ever cracked a smile.

Nan Xiaopao also began searching for Demon Cores for Su Yi, not minding the filth of the corpses in the slightest.

Meanwhile, Xiwan City, far away on the other side, had attracted another great power: the righteous sect, Qingyi Sect.

The group was led by Elder Ye Chonggang, whose strength surpassed Kuang Chu'e's. In all the Seven Dynasties, there were no more than five people who could stand against him.

"What a tragedy."

Standing atop his flying sword, Ye Chonggang looked down at Xiwan City, his face filled with pity.

He looked to be in his early thirties and wore a green robe. His features were unremarkable, but his eyes were sharp, and every gesture radiated the authority of someone accustomed to command.

Several thousand Qingyi Sect disciples followed behind him, all flying on their swords. The sight was truly spectacular.

"We are Qingyi Sect, a great righteous sect. From this day on, we will take you in. We won't let demons slaughter you again, and we won't enslave you either. We'll treat you just like the people of our subordinate villages and towns. Those with talent may join Qingyi Sect, seek immortality, and pursue the Dao!"

Ye Chonggang's voice echoed throughout the city, drawing cheers from all the residents.

Ever since Xiwan City had fallen apart, the people who remained had lived in fear, dreading the return of disaster.

At last, they had found their savior.

"I wonder if that Half-Demon is here."

Ye Chonggang wondered to himself. There had been one battle after another around Xiwan City lately, and Su Yi was the most famous of them all. Though he thought nothing of Black Scale King or Kuang Chu'e, he was quite interested in Su Yi.

It would be best if he could bring him under his control.

Even righteous sects had demon beasts as mounts or as guardian beasts.

Night fell, and the stars shone bright in the moonless sky.

Su Yi sat cross-legged on a hillside, absorbing Demon Cores. Nan Xiaopao cultivated beside him, while most of the other demons slept. The wilderness was peaceful and quiet.

As he cultivated, he listened to the Emperor Su Sect members chatting. When he learned that Qingyi Sect had taken Xiwan City in, a smile touched his face.

If Xiwan City had been slaughtered, he would have felt terrible. After all, they were all from Earth.

Fortunately, the Four Elders of Great Wei had managed to persuade Qingyi Sect.

"Next time we meet, I won't help you again."

Su Yi thought to himself. The next time they met, they might well be enemies.

After all, humans and demons walked different paths. Even if he didn't make an enemy of the Human Race, could anyone else see the whole truth?

Just then, East Marsh Flood Dragon King suddenly appeared in the chat.

East Marsh Flood Dragon King: I heard recently that Luofu Tyrant Emperor is heading to the Qiling Land. Is anyone still there? Leave at once!

Black Tiger Emperor: Luofu Tyrant Emperor? Is that true? Why is he going to the Qiling Land too?

East Marsh Flood Dragon King: Bat Queen once bore him a son.

Demon Wolf Star: Damn! That woman managed to hook even Luofu Tyrant Emperor? I'm leaving right now! I can't afford to cross them!

Wu Qingyao: Qingyi Sect has taken over Xiwan City. Can Luofu Tyrant Emperor break through the city walls?

Devil Lord Qingyan: Luofu Tyrant Emperor is very strong. Qingyi Sect will struggle to hold him back unless another sect helps them.

Luofu Tyrant Emperor?

Su Yi's thoughts stirred. Could that guy be coming after him for revenge?

It looked like he'd have to hurry along during the day. Otherwise, it wouldn't be good if Luofu Tyrant Emperor tracked him down.

Even Devil Lord Qingyan and East Marsh Flood Dragon King said Luofu Tyrant Emperor was powerful, so Su Yi naturally had to be careful.

With that, he continued absorbing King Aisha's Demon Core.

His Demon Emperor Divine Technique was close to reaching the second layer. Once he achieved Demon Core Condensation, his demonic power would surely soar.

He also needed to practice the Immortal Slashing Heart Sword. It was his only sword technique, and he had to master it completely.

The night passed without incident. Early the next morning, Su Yi led the demons onward.

Along the way, Nan Xiaopao kept controlling the Qiling Holy Lotus. It could manipulate every plant around it, a wondrous ability that left the demons secretly astonished.

The queen was powerful too. They couldn't afford to offend her!

They could all sense Nan Xiaopao's talent. If things continued this way, it wouldn't be long before she surpassed every demon there—except Su Yi.

That afternoon, they reached a desert. Ahead, windblown sand filled the air, and the howling wind sounded like wailing ghosts.

Purple-Backed Bear King walked at the front, warily watching their surroundings, afraid they might be ambushed again.

"Spread out, but keep no more than a zhang between you, so you don't lose your bearings."

Kui Savage Elephant gave the order. The sandstorm ahead was growing stronger, so they had to spread out. Otherwise, if they were attacked, they'd be trapped like beasts in a cage.

The demons scattered, occupying an area a thousand meters across as they pressed forward in a mighty procession.

Once they entered the depths of the desert, the sandstorm quickly died down. It was exceedingly strange.

"Stop!"

Purple-Backed Bear King suddenly called out. Every demon followed his gaze and saw a figure on the horizon, strolling toward them.

The demons immediately grew wary. The demons who had yet to assume human form bared their teeth and growled softly, hoping to frighten the stranger away.

Su Yi narrowed his eyes. He couldn't sense any demonic aura from the man.

That meant he was either very weak or stronger than Su Yi.

It was probably the latter.

As the distance closed, they saw a man dressed in black, wearing a bamboo hat that hid his face. He held a saber in his right hand, its blade dripping with blood.

He acted as if he didn't see the thousands of demons before him, simply walking on.

Su Yi stepped in front of Purple-Backed Bear King and calmly watched the stranger.

Soon, the black-clad man stopped fifty meters away from them.

"Which way is the Qiling Land?"

The black-clad man's question immediately put the demons on edge. After all, most of them came from the Qiling Land.

Su Yi raised an eyebrow and pointed away from the Qiling Land. "Keep walking that way, and you'll get there."

The demons were speechless. Why was their king, who looked so cold and aloof, such a schemer?

The black-clad man immediately turned and walked in the direction Su Yi had pointed.

But after only two steps, he stopped again.

"You have Sword Qi. Are you a swordsman?"

The black-clad man turned to ask Su Yi, the saber in his right hand beginning to tremble with a ringing hum.

Su Yi raised an eyebrow. "So what if I am?"

"Fight me. I am Blade Demon Luo Zhenhai, and I've sworn to defeat every swordsman under heaven. I heard Xia Tianyi appeared in the Qiling Land and even cut down Bat Queen, so that's why I'm heading there. You're strong enough. Fight me—just don't take it too far."

The black-clad man answered as he strode toward Su Yi with his saber raised.