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"Have you seen the Phoenix-Pattern Treasure Cauldron?" The Demon Venerable's eyes became eager.
"Of course, I've not only seen it, I've used it." Ye Qingchuan's Auspicious Phoenix Eyes met the Demon Venerable's Phoenix Eyes. Although his face was pale, he showed no fear. "If I help you obtain the Phoenix-Pattern Treasure Cauldron, what benefit will I get?"
"I hereby appoint you as my successor, to succeed me as the next Demon Venerable."
"The next Demon Venerable? Sure." Ye Qingchuan repeated his words, indicating his agreement. Then, he took out the Phoenix-Pattern Treasure Cauldron that Ye Zhenzhen had entrusted to him from his Heaven-and-Earth Ring, waved it in front of the Demon Venerable, and asked, "Is this it?"
"Such a treasure is actually in your hands! You truly are my son! Hand it over to me!" The Demon Venerable reached out to snatch it, but Ye Qingchuan quickly stuffed it back into his Heaven-and-Earth Ring. "Demon Venerable, since you've agreed to appoint me as your successor, I'll give you the treasure after you announce this news in front of everyone in the Demon Realm. If you insist on taking it by force, then I'll have no choice but to... destroy it."
"No... you mustn't destroy such a treasure! I'll take you to my Demon Army right now and announce this."
The Demon Venerable Lord brought Ye Qingchuan directly to the epicenter of the Immortal-Demon War. The Demon Venerable's vast army was engaged in fierce battle with the disciples of the Cloudsky Sect and the guests from the Cultivation World. The leader of the Devil Race was Jiang Kui and others from the Thousand Mechanisms Palace. Sword Qi crisscrossed and Law Technique rained down. Some cultivators used flying swords to kill Devil Race, while Devil Race wielded large swords to slash at the cultivators.
The Demon Venerable's eyes immediately fell upon Ye Zhenzhen, dressed in a pale yellow dress, wielding her sword to defend herself in the crowd. The humiliation of being ambushed by her with the Weak Water years ago surged back, instantly enraging him. Hearing that even the Heaven-Defying Spirit-Devouring Formation of Immortal Venerable Shen had been broken by this Little Bean, he pointed at Ye Zhenzhen and said, "My child, if you kill that Little Bean now, I will immediately appoint you as the next Demon Venerable in front of everyone."
"This..." Ye Qingchuan refused without hesitation, "No way."
In fact, based on the information brought back by his subordinates from Mist Marsh Mountain, the Demon Venerable already knew that his son and this Little Bean had a very special relationship, and Ye Qingchuan's reaction now directly confirmed this.
However, he was used to being in a high position and loved to force people to do things against their will. He wondered to himself, if this Little Bean knew that her beloved senior brother, who had been by her side for many years, was actually a Devil Race, would she be shocked, sad, or even devastated? Just thinking about it made him find it quite amusing.
Furthermore, once Ye Qingchuan's Devil Race identity is exposed, he will no longer be able to stay in the Cloudsky Sect and the Cultivation World, and will have no choice but to obediently return to the Demon Realm with him.
Thinking of this, he deliberately led Ye Qingchuan to the heart of the battle between immortals and demons, and loudly announced to everyone, "This is my son, Ye Mochuan, my spy planted in the Cloudsky Sect for many Spy. He has now retrieved the Phoenix-Pattern Treasure Cauldron for me and made a great contribution. When we return to the Demon Realm, I will appoint him as the Great General of the Demon Race!"
Upon hearing this news, Ye Qinghui, Ye Qingyao, and the others were shocked. Ye Qingyao stepped forward and angrily retorted, "You're lying! Third Junior Brother grew up in the Cloudsky Sect since childhood, how could he possibly be Devil Race?"
"You actually don't believe me?" The Demon Venerable stabbed Ye Qingchuan in the arm with his sword. Dark red blood gushed from Ye Qingchuan's body, thick Devil Qi swirling and rising. "Look, this is the blood of my Devil Race. He is my own son, my True Name Ye Mochuan."
He shoved Ye Qingchuan again, "Go, kill those people from the Cloudsky Sect, and I will appoint you as my successor right now."
Seeing the shocked and disappointed expressions on Ye Qingyao's and the others' faces, a surge of sadness and indignation welled up in Ye Qingchuan's heart. The demon hidden deep within him began to roar, as if it would burst out of his body at any moment and drag everyone into an abyss. But when he met the Little Bean's caring and worried eyes, he looked at her with longing and felt an infinite warmth and peace in his heart.
She already knew his identity, didn't she?
But she didn't care about his status; she only cared about him as a person. Thinking of this, the demon in his heart was suppressed again. He squeezed the Tai Chang Sword, remaining motionless.
Seeing that the Little Bean didn't seem shocked or affected by the news, the Demon Venerable was immediately displeased. He pushed Ye Qingchuan forward again, but Ye Qingchuan showed no intention of making a move.
This time, he would never let her go! The Demon Venerable drew a black Devil Saber about three feet long, charged forward, and slashed directly at Ye Zhenzhen. Powerful Devil Qi surged forth, exuding a bloodthirsty savagery.
"Junior Sister, step back!" Ye Qinghui brandished her Flowing Light Sword and stepped forward to meet the Demon Venerable's blade.
However, as the Supreme of the Demon Race, the Demon Venerable Lord's strength completely overwhelmed Ye Qinghui. Even though Ye Qinghui used a reckless fighting style, with his fast swords raining down like a dense storm, he was soon defeated and fell to the ground, unable to get up. Jiang Kui took out Hidden Weapon, preparing to end Ye Qinghui's life directly, but was instead struck in the chest by Jiang Wan's Fallen Blossom Slash and died instantly.
"Jiang Wan, you..." Jiang Kui closed his eyes unwillingly. Jiang Wan stepped forward to protect Ye Qinghui, and two crimson Fallen Blossom Slash hovered around him, preventing anyone from hurting him again.
The Demon Venerable once again pointed his blade at Ye Zhenzhen. Ye Qingchuan was extremely anxious and drew his sword, preparing to ambush the Demon Venerable from behind.
Suddenly, Ye Zhenzhen turned her wrist and took out a golden sword from the Silver Bracelet. A powerful energy burst forth instantly, like the Primordial Power breaking through a seal.
"The Heaven-Opening Sword is actually in your hands!" the Demon Venerable exclaimed. Even those around him were shocked. Such an invincible Elder Divine Sword was actually in the hands of a five-year-old child. This world was too magical!
Ye Zhenzhen brandished the Heaven-Opening Sword, and in an instant, the heavens and earth trembled. Four enormous Golden Dragon roared out from the blade, protecting her from all sides. As the Devil Saber slashed towards her, the Golden Dragon instantly transformed into a resilient barrier, baring their fangs and claws to meet the evil force head-on, triggering a tremendous collision of energy.
Sparks flew and lightning crackled as the Demon Venerable was struck hard, spitting out a mouthful of black blood.
How could the supreme ruler of the Demon Realm be defeated by a five-year-old child? The Demon Venerable's competitive spirit was instantly ignited, and he gathered dark black sword energy like a raging tidal wave, sweeping towards the Little Bean's location once again.