Chapter 1390 |
Chapter 1390: Bait?
In an instant, the Blood Empress Demon King flashed to Su Jingzhen’s side.
Mo Xuantian’s power already enveloped Su Jingzhen.
With one step, they reached Blood Demon City’s edge.
A crimson energy barrier loomed into view, radiating an immense aura.
Su Jingzhen looked up at a rotating blood-red array disk hovering above it.
Clearly, the barrier stemmed from this disk.
This was a Demon King-level divine artifact—and a potent one.
“What a treasure! Too bad we can’t take it now.”
No Thought Demon King, watching from afar, curled his lips into a cold smile.
“Thinking of running? It won’t be that easy! Even two Demon Kings together can’t break this barrier so simply.”
He chuckled lightly.
To him, Su Jingzhen and the others were wasting their effort.
But then, Su Jingzhen drew a black brick, its dark light flaring intensely.
He pressed it against the barrier.
This brick was the nemesis of all barriers!
Even a Demon King-level one couldn’t withstand a shred of world power.
The barrier twisted and melted where the brick touched, dissolving instantly.
Their figures slipped through in a flash.
Su Jingzhen and the Blood Empress Demon King had planned for this.
She darted out alongside him.
Outside the barrier, even No Thought Demon King would struggle to stop them—they could vanish into the chaotic void.
No Thought and the others froze, stunned.
He knew the barrier couldn’t hold the Blood Empress Demon King indefinitely.
Her combat strength ranked high among Demon Kings.
He’d estimated it would take her dozens of breaths to break through.
Thus, seeing them head for the edge, he and his allies hadn’t rushed.
Now, Su Jingzhen and the others had vanished without a trace.
No Thought and his forces were shaken.
“Lord No Thought, did the Blood Empress Demon King and the others… escape?”
The dozen Demon Kings from various factions gathered around him.
Their faces darkened at the empty scene.
They’d come prepared, wielding overwhelming force, only to strike at nothing.
The key figures had fled—what was the point of slaughtering Blood Demon City now?
Stationing forces here long-term wasn’t viable for the factions.
“It seems they foresaw today. I underestimated them.”
No Thought’s expression was grim.
He didn’t order a chase. If the Blood Empress Demon King and Mo Xuantian were set on escaping, only the Boundless True Demon could catch them.
“Lord No Thought, what now?”
A Demon King behind him asked.
No Thought shook his head faintly. “Nothing to do. Their bid to seize Blood Demon City’s a farce now. Cleanse the evil cultivators and scoundrels here. A place like this shouldn’t exist.”
He spoke coolly, then turned to leave.
The trip felt lackluster, yet unease gnawed at him.
Meanwhile, in a void patch near Blood Demon City, Su Jingzhen, the Blood Empress Demon King, and Mo Xuantian stood together, silently observing.
The Boundless Demon Sect’s lineup had exceeded expectations but stayed within their predictions.
Everything unfolded as planned.
“Kill them. These Blood Demon City scoundrels deserved death long ago. Purging them might clean the city, drawing more through the port. Then we can truly manage it.”
The Blood Empress Demon King muttered, anticipation in her eyes.
In less than an incense stick’s burn, the thousands who’d followed them were annihilated, souls erased.
Remaining cultivators who hadn’t fought were killed or captured.
Blood Demon City became an empty husk.
At the port, onlookers sighed.
“I thought the Blood Empress Demon King’s grand show would amount to something. It collapsed so easily. With the Boundless Demon Sect leading and No Thought Demon King acting, their deterrence was overwhelming.”
“Still, this feels unfinished. The key figures escaped, and she vowed revenge.”
“This is just the start, I reckon.”
“…”
The bystanders grew animated.
The Starry Sky Demons thrived on conflict—chaos was their delight.
A peaceful world offered no chances for the restless.
“It’s wrapping up. I’ll take you into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Absorb its world power and break through quickly. I don’t expect miracles, but next time we face No Thought Demon King, we should stand a real chance.”
Su Jingzhen spoke earnestly to the Blood Empress Demon King and Mo Xuantian.
Their excitement was palpable.
The Pure Land’s power would greatly benefit them.
Reaching the Ten Great Demon Kings’ level soon could solidify their grip on Blood Demon City.
With a flash of dark light, Su Jingzhen stowed them in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
His aura shifted.
Using world power, he morphed into an ordinary cultivator, standing openly at Blood Demon City’s edge among the onlookers.
He blended into the crowd, unnoticed.
“How tragic. The once-thriving Blood Demon City’s fallen to this.”
“The Boundless Demon Sect will likely set a new order here. Controlling the port would be smart.”
“Nice thought, but it hinges on the Blood Empress Demon King’s revenge—or No Thought stationing here permanently. Both are near impossible.”
Hearing this, Su Jingzhen nodded gravely. “Indeed. I think Blood Demon City will end up hers. She’s rooted here too long. Who knows her hidden cards? One’s in the open, the other’s in shadow. How can the Boundless Demon Sect rival her?”
“Fellow Daoist, spot-on analysis! Look—their armies are pulling back. Who’ll guard the city?”
Eyes turned skyward as the armies retreated.
No Thought Demon King retrieved the blood-red array disk.
An army descended into Blood Demon City.
Su Jingzhen glanced at their banner—the Scorching Sun Demon Sect, a middling Demon King-level force.
The Scorching Sun Demon King was likely weaker than the Blood Empress Demon King.
His consciousness reached the Blood Empress Demon King and Mo Xuantian.
“They withdrew fast. I can’t believe it. It’s probably bait from No Thought to lure us. But it’s also a chance to strike the Boundless Demon Sect directly!”
The Blood Empress Demon King’s fighting spirit flared brighter.