Chapter 1398 |
In battles between experts, life and death are often decided in an instant.
At this moment, the Blood Empress Demon King and her three companions unleashed their most powerful attacks.
With a single strike, the Crimson Feather Demon King's body exploded!
His massive soul attempted to flee, but it was swiftly captured by the Blood Empress Demon King.
"Blood Empress... Fellow Daoist Blood Empress, spare me! We have no enmity between us. There’s no need for this, no need!"
At this point, his life hung by a thread.
The Crimson Feather Demon King grew increasingly terrified.
He pleaded desperately with the Blood Empress Demon King.
Meanwhile, Su Jingzhen altered his appearance once more.
The area still surged with chaotic energy, but it no longer affected him.
"Sister Blood Empress, spare him for now. Take him back. I still have a use for him."
Previously, the Scorching Sun Demon King and the Desolate Heaven Demon King had been slain in front of the No Thought Demon King and others.
That had been the most effective way to intimidate their enemies.
But now, such a display was unnecessary.
After all, the Crimson Feather Demon King was a Demon King-level expert.
If he could be brought into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, subduing him would be a simple task.
With Little Green’s current abilities, reconstructing a physical body for him would be effortless.
Restoring him to his peak condition in a short time posed no challenge either.
This way, Su Jingzhen’s forces would only grow stronger.
The Blood Empress Demon King, naturally, understood Su Jingzhen’s intentions.
She promptly restrained the Crimson Feather Demon King’s soul and handed it over to Su Jingzhen.
The Crimson Feather Demon King gazed at Su Jingzhen with fear.
He hadn’t anticipated that the Blood Empress Demon King would take orders from someone at the Demon Sage Realm!
This realization filled him with both dread and curiosity.
Without hesitation, Su Jingzhen activated the black brick in his hand.
A dark light flashed, and the Crimson Feather Demon King’s soul was absorbed into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Then, the group vanished from the central area of Blood Demon City.
Along with them, the Heavenly Emperor’s Sword and the Qiankun Formation Disk, which had been hovering in the air, disappeared as well.
When Su Jingzhen had first laid eyes on the Qiankun Formation Disk, he’d been intrigued by its power.
Now, he didn’t hesitate to claim it for himself.
After their departure, the chaotic energy in the area gradually subsided.
Only then did the residents of Blood Demon City realize what had transpired.
Seeing nothing but a ruined crater where the city center once stood, they understood that the Crimson Feather Demon Sect was finished.
"It was the same last time—the Scorching Sun Demon King was utterly annihilated. Now, the Crimson Feather Demon King has likely met the same fate. How terrifying."
"Without a doubt, the pressure is now on the Boundless Demon Sect. I wonder what the No Thought Demon King will do. In my opinion, his own strength might not be enough to suppress the Blood Empress Demon King and her allies. At this point, the Demon Kings of other sects are probably too frightened to heed his commands—unless the Boundless Demon Sect unleashes the Boundless True Demon King!"
"..."
With the Qiankun Formation Disk taken by Su Jingzhen, the barrier it had sustained vanished.
Jin Zhongbao and his companions arrived at the center of Blood Demon City.
Witnessing the scene and overhearing the discussions, Jin Zhongbao grew even more excited.
He knew that this conflict was likely nearing its conclusion.
Everything was unfolding in the direction he had hoped.
Meanwhile, atop a desolate mountain peak roughly a hundred miles from Blood Demon City, Su Jingzhen sat cross-legged.
Mo Xuantian, Mo Xuanling, and the old tree had already been absorbed into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Only the Blood Empress remained by his side.
Still brimming with excitement, the Blood Empress coiled around Su Jingzhen like a water snake.
But Su Jingzhen’s focus was entirely on the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
As soon as the Crimson Feather Demon King arrived within it, he recognized his surroundings.
Upon seeing Little Green’s towering tree form, his excitement briefly overshadowed his dire situation.
"This… this is the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss! The legendary perfect world?"
Nearly everyone who entered and identified the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss asked this same question.
Su Jingzhen nodded patiently.
Noticing Su Jingzhen’s figure, the Crimson Feather Demon King—now unrestrained—didn’t hesitate.
He immediately dropped to one knee.
By this point, he likely understood why the Blood Empress and her companions followed Su Jingzhen’s lead.
"My lord, I, the Crimson Feather Demon King, am willing to submit to you. From this day forward, I will obey your every command and serve as your vanguard. I will not hesitate to lay down my life for you! Please, spare me from destruction!"
The moment he beheld the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, the Crimson Feather Demon King knew his best course of action.
Su Jingzhen was pleased with his swift submission.
He nodded and said, "In that case, open your sea of consciousness."
The Crimson Feather Demon King complied without a moment’s hesitation.
A brilliant light then radiated from Little Green’s towering form.
A powerful contract mark took shape within the Crimson Feather Demon King’s sea of consciousness.
In the next instant, his gaze toward Su Jingzhen softened with a hint of affection.
His submission now felt instinctive.
The process of subduing the Crimson Feather Demon King proved far simpler than Su Jingzhen had expected.
He then turned to Little Green.
"Very well, Little Green. Provide him with a suitable physical body. With the current capabilities of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, this should be no trouble."
Hearing this, the Crimson Feather Demon King’s soul quivered.
His excitement surged anew.
He knelt once more and bowed deeply to Su Jingzhen.
"Thank you, my lord!"
At that moment, he was overwhelmed with gratitude!
In the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, all traces of a Demon King’s pride evaporated.
Meanwhile, back on the mountain peak, Su Jingzhen’s main body smiled at the Blood Empress.
"It’s done. The next time we strike, we might have five Demon King-level combatants."
The Blood Empress was visibly stunned by this revelation.
Her excitement was palpable.
She waved her hand, erecting a barrier around the mountain peak.
"Sister doesn’t know how else to reward you. I can only help you hone your combat skills in this way. I hope this time, you can truly spar with me for three hundred rounds."
With a flirtatious laugh, the Blood Empress’s red dress slipped to the ground.
Su Jingzhen’s blood surged, and a new battle erupted on the mountain peak.
They could afford such leisure because they knew that, with the Crimson Feather Demon King’s fall, the No Thought Demon King wouldn’t be able to mount an effective counterattack.
In fact, the Blood Empress believed the Boundless Demon Sect now faced only two viable options.
First, they could abandon Blood Demon City entirely and cease all interference.
Second, they could summon the Boundless True Demon King to crush her outright.
Of course, there was a third possibility.
They could negotiate openly!
A day later.
When golden characters appeared before Su Jingzhen’s eyes once more, the battle concluded.
Su Jingzhen’s body trembled slightly.
But the Blood Empress glowed with vitality!
She smiled wordlessly as Su Jingzhen began tallying his points.
[Daily Fixed Points: Shuang Jiang: 48, Zhang Xiu: 70, Feng Qingya: 18, Luo Yuebai: 18, Dantai Xuening: 60, Qiu Yaoyao: 66, Shengana: 33, Bai Suzhen: 48, Li Lingxi: 48, You Yue: 75, Blood Empress: 34]
[Remaining Available Points: 59,767]
Seeing the daily fixed points, Su Jingzhen was astonished.
The total now exceeded 500.
What shocked him even more was the appearance of the Blood Empress’s name on the list!
After a moment of stunned silence, he was overcome with excitement.
The golden characters continued to flash before his eyes.
[Emotional Connection with Blood Empress reached: No Hostility!]
[Point Reward]
[Level Bonus: 1x!]
[Cultivation Bonus: 17x!]
[Remaining Available Points: 59,867]
But the display didn’t end there.
Another line of golden text appeared.
[Emotional Connection with Blood Empress reached: Slight Fondness!]
[Point Reward]
[Level Bonus: 2x!]
[Cultivation Bonus: 17x!]
[Remaining Available Points: 59,967]
The connection had leaped two levels in a single bound!
This was a first for Su Jingzhen.
The Blood Empress was a Demon King-level expert—equivalent to a Supreme Immortal Emperor in the Immortal Realm!
A 17x cultivation bonus was immensely valuable.
If he could elevate their emotional connection by two or three more levels, the rewards would be unimaginable.
With this bond established, their gazes toward each other grew noticeably warmer.
Of course, Su Jingzhen knew that reaching the first two—or even three—levels wasn’t particularly difficult.
The Blood Empress genuinely appreciated him.
Moreover, she admired his control over the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
She even harbored a trace of reverence for him.
For Su Jingzhen, reaching the first level was straightforward—he was drawn to her beauty.
After all, the Blood Empress’s allure and figure rivaled Bai Suzhen’s.
Whether they could reach the fourth level, "Mutual Affection," would depend on how their relationship evolved.
The Blood Empress stretched lazily, her perfect curves on full display.
She smiled at Su Jingzhen. "Little brother, it’s getting late. Shall we head to Blood Demon City to claim the spoils of our battle?"
As she spoke, their clothes reappeared on their bodies.
They gazed toward Blood Demon City, their eyes alight with anticipation.
Su Jingzhen grinned. "Sister Blood Empress, do you think any Demon King-level experts are waiting for us there now?"
"Probably not. Those who’ve reached the Demon King level aren’t fools. The Scorching Sun Demon King might not have fully grasped the situation in Blood Demon City at first. The Crimson Feather Demon King might have been lured by promises from the No Thought Demon King.
But now that both have fallen, who’d be reckless enough to court death here? Unless it’s the No Thought Demon King himself. But he must remain to guard the Boundless Demon Sect. If we were to infiltrate their stronghold, that would be an even greater loss for him."
The Blood Empress spoke with high spirits.
Her gaze softened as she looked at Su Jingzhen.
"I never imagined my revenge against the Boundless Demon Sect would come so swiftly and decisively. All of this is thanks to you, little brother."
Her voice trembled with emotion.
In the past, if someone had told her a mere Demon Sage Realm cultivator would alter her fate, she’d have laughed.
But now, she trusted Su Jingzhen completely!
[Emotional Connection +34]
[Emotional Connection +34]
[Emotional Connection +34]
[Remaining Available Points: 60,069]
As she reflected, a triple boost arrived.
Su Jingzhen’s available points now exceeded 60,000.
With the Blood Empress by his side, these points would accumulate even faster.
As they conversed, they took a step forward, heading straight for Blood Demon City.
Sure enough, the city was more chaotic than ever.
It had become a haven for demonic cultivators and rogues.
The massive crater from the previous day’s battle remained.
The lingering Dao rhythms of Demon King-level experts still permeated the area.
Many cultivators sat around the crater, meditating on the profound insights left by the Blood Empress Demon King and her allies.
Some even achieved breakthroughs as a result!
At that moment, the Blood Empress Demon King and Su Jingzhen made no effort to conceal their presence.
They stood openly in the void.
Their appearance sent shockwaves through the crowd.
All eyes turned toward them.
Of course, spies from the Boundless Demon Sect and other factions remained in the city.
They immediately relayed the news.
"It really is the Blood Empress Demon King! I didn’t expect them to return so boldly. It seems they’re set on dismantling the Boundless Demon Sect!"
"Hahaha, even if they appear like this, what can the Boundless Demon Sect do? With their strength, they could escape even if the No Thought Demon King showed up. Conversely, they could strike deep into the Boundless Demon Realm and threaten those Demon General and Demon King-level sects!"
"..."
As the discussions buzzed, the Blood Empress Demon King’s voice suddenly rang out.
Amplified by her energy, it echoed across Blood Demon City.
"Blood Demon City has always belonged to me, the Blood Empress. It was mine in the past, and it is mine now!"
Her opening statement was a bold declaration of sovereignty!
The crowd’s expressions grew complex.
"She really hasn’t abandoned Blood Demon City!"
"I wonder if the Blood Empress Demon King will be driven out like a stray dog after such a proclamation."
"Three Demon Kings have already fallen. Even with the Boundless Demon Sect’s prestige, the No Thought Demon King likely can’t rally other Demon Kings to his side anymore."
"..."
Amid the chatter, Su Jingzhen and the Blood Empress sat cross-legged in the void, as if waiting patiently.
"Sister Blood Empress, do you think they’ll actually come?" Su Jingzhen asked curiously.
They were, of course, awaiting the No Thought Demon King!
By appearing openly, they aimed to seize control of Blood Demon City legitimately!
The Blood Empress smiled. "With the No Thought Demon King’s strength, he can’t capture us. His only option is negotiation. We must take Blood Demon City rightfully. Of course, he could choose not to show. We’ll wait one day. If he doesn’t appear, his stance will be clear."
Su Jingzhen nodded.
Less than the time it takes an incense stick to burn later, the space in one corner of Blood Demon City twisted.
The No Thought Demon King’s aura instantly enveloped the entire city.
The onlookers grew excited!
"He’s here! The No Thought Demon King has actually come!"
"But something’s off. Why is he alone? Though he’s one of the Ten Great Demon Kings of the Starry Sky Demons, he alone can’t defeat the Blood Empress Demon King. It’s said her side has four Demon King-level combatants. If he’s come by himself, he might end up captured!"
"..."
The crowd’s expressions turned grave.
They regarded the No Thought Demon King with puzzlement.
Though his aura was formidable, it lacked aggression.
His face was somber, tinged with helplessness.
He stared at Su Jingzhen and the Blood Empress, seated in the void.
After a long pause, he sighed. "I must admit, Blood Empress, you’ve truly surprised me. In fact, I now regret not personally eliminating you back then."
The Blood Empress’s lips curled into a cold smile.
Her killing intent flared, though she restrained it.
She knew that since the No Thought Demon King hadn’t attacked immediately, he had conceded.
Sure enough, he continued, "Now, I must acknowledge your victory."
The crowd in Blood Demon City erupted.
"Did I hear that right? The No Thought Demon King just admitted defeat publicly!"
"He represents the Boundless Demon Sect. Who’d have thought the sect that’s dominated the Boundless Demon Realm for countless years would suffer such a setback in Blood Demon City?"
"Unbelievable! This alone ensures the Blood Empress Demon King’s name will echo through the history of the Boundless Demon Realm!"
As the discussions raged below, the Blood Empress’s smile grew icier.
The No Thought Demon King added, "Blood Demon City can return to your management and control, as it was before. But you must not obstruct cultivators passing through the Boundless Demon Realm’s portal!
Above all, you must not target and destroy innocent Demon General and Demon King-level sects within the Boundless Demon Realm! If you wish to attack my Boundless Demon Sect, that’s your prerogative."
The Blood Empress sneered. "Blood Demon City has always been mine, past and present. How I manage it is none of your concern!"
She paused, then continued, "As for the other sects in the Boundless Demon Realm, I bear them no grudge, so I won’t target them. But your Boundless Demon Sect—I’ll settle that score in time.
Now, do you have anything else to say? If not, leave. Blood Demon City doesn’t welcome you!"