Prologue to the Curtain's Rise

Ge Xiusi's actions naturally did not escape the notice of Mengka, who was constantly monitoring news from Giant Demon City.

"Bang!" Mengka's chair suddenly turned into a pile of dust. He said angrily, "These traitors have actually joined forces to plot something sinister. They have completely failed His Highness's expectations."

"Heh~" Alora sneered inwardly, "I think I've let you down."

Although he was extremely disdainful inside, Alora still showed it on his face. He swayed his slender waist and walked forward step by step, bowing respectfully and saying, "My lord, please don't be angry. Isn't this a great thing for you?"

"Oh?" The furious Mengka looked over, puzzled. "What good news is this?" With people he didn't get along with everywhere, Mengka couldn't see any sign of good things coming his way.

However, Mengka still trusted Alora, his only "reliable" subordinate and strategist, so he asked her directly.

"Naturally, it's those three remaining Demon Commander," Alora said with a charming smile. "My lord, this has successfully filtered out the true traitors and loyal subjects. What do you say?"

The implication was that, apart from Ge Xiusi and his group of four, the remaining individuals who could be recruited, while not as strong as the other party, were still a considerable force.

Mengka quickly understood and laughed loudly, "Yes, yes, now we know where the loyal ministers are."

He then summoned his capable subordinates and instructed them, "Quickly send someone to invite the three Demon Commander, Alai, Shi Feng, Jila, and tell them that I have important matters to discuss with them."

These three were none other than the remaining newly appointed Demon Commander.

"What did you say?" X2

Inside the Giant Demon Palace, the Barbarian Demon General Lienu and the Hunter Demon General Klie stared in shock at the expressionless Ge Xiusi.

They initially thought Ge Xiusi had ulterior motives for inviting them, but little did they know, his "good intentions" were quite substantial!

"How did you know about that person?" Lienu asked solemnly.

Meanwhile, Klie was also keeping a close eye on Ge Xiusi, trying to find any clues that might slip up his sleeve.

However... Klie was ultimately disappointed.

"It's coming from there, of course!" Ge Xiusi pointed towards the King's Hall, answering without a hint of surprise. "You may not know, but things are starting to get chaotic there."

"Hmm?" Klie and Lienu exchanged a glance, their brows furrowed. They were also paying attention to the news about that person, but their methods were ultimately inferior to those of the giant in front of them, and they couldn't determine the authenticity of the news for the time being.

"What, are you doubting the truth of what I said?" Ge Xiusi asked with a smile, seemingly noticing the doubts in their hearts.

Without rebuttal, Lienu frankly expressed his doubts. "Ge Xiusi, it's not that I don't trust you, the relationship between us Demon Commander is common knowledge."

I really can't understand why you told me to wait for this.

Based on sound reasoning and evidence, Lienu and his companion believed that if this valuable intelligence were used properly, it could even allow Ge Xiusi to rise to the top in one step, directly surpassing that big oaf Mengka and becoming the next ruler after the Demon King.

Ge Xiusi must be out of his mind to share such invaluable information; there must be a trap behind it.

"Hmph!" Upon hearing this, Ge Xiusi's face immediately darkened. He snorted coldly and remained silent.

Just as Lienu was wondering if his words had somehow offended the other party, Xiu Ge, who was sitting next to Ge Xiusi, stepped in to help him out. He said politely, "Demon Commander Lienu, you don't know..." At this, Xiu Ge sighed.

"Oh, what... there seems to be some inside story here?" Lienu asked curiously.

"Ge Xiusi didn't want to confess willingly; he was just forced by circumstances."

Afterwards, Xiu Ge recounted in detail to Ge Xiusi and Gesius how they had been tricked by "Alora," and Lienu's expression changed repeatedly as he listened.

"I never imagined that sissy Alora could be so terrifying." Klie sighed after hearing Xiu Ge's account, while Lienu was equally shaken.

Unexpectedly, Alora, whom they had always disregarded, possessed such ruthless schemes and astonishing abilities, even causing Ge Xiusi, who was known for his cunning among the Demon Commander, to suffer a great loss without realizing it.

Now that things have come to this, both of them understand why Ge Xiusi revealed this information. However, since they are now in control, they naturally want to raise the price.

"Ge Xiusi, why do you think we'd be willing to cooperate with you?" Lienu said with a half-smile. "This commander could easily go and pledge allegiance to Mengka!"

"Absolutely, absolutely!" Klie echoed repeatedly.

"Lienu, Klie, you two shouldn't even think about raising your own status." Ge Xiusi remained noncommittal to their question, even displaying a mocking expression.

"Since we're rivals, do you think I don't understand you? If you can live freely as human beings, why would you be someone else's dog?"

Ge Xiusi continued, "By joining forces with Mengka, do you think... with your limited intelligence, you can outmaneuver that cunning Alora?"

"If you cooperate with me and win, this place will be a three-way standoff between us; if you side with Mengka, you'll definitely be among the first to be purged."

Ge Xiusi laid out the stark reality: under Mengka's command, the two were merely military generals whose achievements threatened the master's power; how could they compare to those pedantic scholars?

Both men felt uncomfortable after Ge Xiusi saw through their thoughts, but it was indeed the truth, and they had no intention of following in Mengka's footsteps.

Although they might still not be a match for Ge Xiusi in the future, at least he only outclasses them intellectually; their strength is merely about equal. And once Mengka takes power, they'll probably have to live a life of constantly hiding from XZ.

Just as Lienu Ge Xiusi were beginning to side with him, the latter dropped another bombshell. "Mengka probably considers you two as rivals now."

"Why is this?" Klie's expression was not good at this moment. This meant that he would be forced to board the ship. Klie preferred to be forced to do so rather than to be forced to do so.

"Don't believe me?" Ge Xiusi said with a half-smile. "The remaining three new Demon Commander are probably been invited to Mengka's place by now, right?"

Sure enough, less than a quarter of an hour later, Klie and Lienu received a message from their subordinates with grim faces, and then stared intently at Ge Xiusi was quietly playing with a wine vessel.

If they hadn't known that Ge Xiusi needed their help, they might have suspected that Mengka and he were conspiring against them.

"Hehe~"

Ge Xiusi chuckled. This was truly a perfect teamwork between Alora and himself. From now on, it would be a battle Grand Array.

Oh, no... Ge Xiusi suddenly entered a state of deep thought. He suddenly remembered that due to the pressure from Mengka and Alora, he had temporarily forgotten about the existence of that king.

Not being able to take action doesn't mean you can't take action at all. So, who should be the scapegoat?

After the three-way struggle, who will emerge victorious? Ge Xiusi was incredibly excited about this situation; it was a gamble with his life on the line! To have participated in such a game in his life, he could die without regret!

While Ge Xiusi and the others were discussing the alliance, Mengka was doing the same thing on the other side.

"Hahaha~"

"Alright, in that case, let us work together from now on, and this world will ultimately be ours."

Amidst a burst of laughter and the echoes of the crowd, the group led by Mengka was officially formed, and thus, the curtain was raised on a fierce battle.