Under everyone's gaze, Yu Yuanzhen struggled to raise his head and look at Zhong Su. The other's expression was so calm, as if he had never cared about them.
"I... understand." He answered weakly, his whole body sinking further into despair.
"Big brother!" Yu Luomian cried out, but when the words reached his lips, he didn't know what to say.
Resist him? The other's strength had been fully revealed. Even the only Titled Douluo among them was no match for him, let alone anyone else.
"Quickly! I want to see my palace within three days."
Zhong Su left them with that icy command, then rode the thunder away, flying toward the highest point atop the mountain.
Seeing this, Yu Luomian breathed a sigh of relief. That was the family's woodland, and the other's occupation of it wouldn't disturb the clan members' lives for the time being.
When they saw the demon leave, many people breathed a sigh of relief.
The little girls clung to their mothers, seeking comfort.
The adults gathered in twos and threes, celebrating their happiness at surviving the disaster.
Some, having escaped catastrophe, began to complain about the clan head. Why had he submitted to the demon? They were the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, after all!
"I say this isn't some clan Old Ancestor at all. He's clearly a demon!" someone said angrily.
"Exactly!"
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had lost face because of him.
As for Yu Yuanzhen, who had summoned him, they would have cursed him too if he hadn't just risked his life to protect the clan.
But none of this mattered much to Shendu.
He only wanted to establish the demon's identity. Whether the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan served Zhong Su willingly or had been enslaved was none of his concern.
"All right, Tian Heng, take your grandfather to rest first. Everyone else, clean up the area and calm the others down." Yu Luomian patted his shoulder, then turned and walked toward the others.
Yu Tianheng nodded, crouched down, and carried Yu Yuanzhen on his back.
Today's incident had truly been a farce. They had expected something that would revitalize the clan, but instead they had gained a new father.
Yu Yuanzhen said nothing. He lay silently on his grandson's back as he was carried away, his heart filled with regret.
Why had I let it out back then? Was it because I craved power?
He felt utterly ashamed.
If he hadn't been greedy for power, none of this would have happened.
Meanwhile, the spies who had fled hurried to report what they had learned. Almost every faction learned about what had happened to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan at the same time.
Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
"What? Another demon has appeared!" the Heaven Dou Great Emperor exclaimed in shock.
Could demons really exist?
But after his initial shock, he didn't give the matter any further attention.
He had no time to worry about such things now. His son had been rendered unconscious by the intruder who had broken into the palace, and he was trying to find a way to cure him!
"Ah, Qinghe, just wake up!"
The Heaven Dou Great Emperor looked at the unconscious Xue Qinghe, his eyes growing slightly moist.
"Qinghe, your skin has turned so pale. You must not have been eating well these past few days—you're malnourished. Listen to your father. Wake up and have a bite to eat, all right?"
He pleaded earnestly, hoping that Xue Qinghe could hear him while unconscious.
What he didn't know was that the power of the Spirit Bone inside Xue Qinghe was steadily weakening. Without Soul Power to replenish it, the Soul Bone Skill would soon fail.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, meeting hall.
Ning Fengzhi's brow furrowed more and more as he read the letter.
When he finished, he set it down and asked the person below him gravely, "What is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's situation now?"
The man shook his head. "This subordinate doesn't know. By the time our people returned, Yu Yuanzhen had already charged into the sea of thunder. Whether he's alive or dead is unknown."
"Is that so?" Ning Fengzhi pondered for a long while, then waved his hand. "You may leave."
"Yes."
"Fengzhi." Bone Douluo looked at him with concern.
This turn of events was truly beyond their expectations. They hadn't even dealt with the Sky Demon yet, and now the Thunder Demon had appeared again—and he was so powerful.
Were humans really doomed to perish?
Sword Douluo furrowed his brow as well. He shared Gu Rong's worries.
He knew Yu Yuanzhen's strength: a Level 95 Power Attack System Douluo with a top-grade Martial Soul, whose combat strength at the same level was no less than his own.
Yet Yu Yuanzhen had been defeated by the other with ease. That demon's strength was at least one or two whole tiers above his.
Simply terrifying!
There were as many as eight demons like him!
Ning Fengzhi sighed. "As things stand, there's nothing we can do. We can only wait and see how the situation develops."
The two beside him sighed as well.
The meeting hall fell silent, but Ning Fengzhi wondered how the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had learned about the demons.
They hadn't merely learned of them; they could even summon demons themselves.
"Welcome, Old Ancestor"? Could it be that they were descendants of demons? At the thought, Ning Fengzhi shuddered.
The demons were already powerful enough. If humans stood on their side, how could this battle possibly be fought?
It was as if ten thousand ants were crawling through his heart. He was unbearably anxious and uneasy.
Spirit Hall.
Shendu looked at the surging Divine Power, deeply satisfied.
Not bad, not bad. Looks like I have a real talent for being a schemer.
Both Zhong Su's and Hsi Wu's plans had gone perfectly, except that he hadn't properly accounted for Yu Yuanzhen's temperament. Everything else had gone according to plan.
The destruction caused by both demons had also been kept within a certain range.
Of course, this time Zhong Su had still caused considerable damage to the world.
Shendu looked at the cracks that now covered his Divine Position Space. He didn't care in the least. With a casual wave, the River of Divine Power repaired all the cracks around him.
All right. Shendu lowered his hand.
The Divine Power I earned this time is a full two times what I got last time. I really ought to thank Zhong Su.
And that's not all. More Divine Power will continue pouring in afterward.
Of course, Zhong Su is more prone to causing trouble than Hsi Wu. I'll have to keep a close eye on him and make sure he doesn't cause some huge hole that'll be impossible to mend.
Sigh! Being the mastermind behind the scenes isn't easy!
Shendu shook his head and returned to his sculpted body.
Oh, right. Zhong Su seems pretty disrespectful toward me. I'd better send him away soon!
Your mission here is complete. I'll find a chance to send you into Demon Hell.
Shendu considered the script for Zhong Su's exit.
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