Chapter 800

Chapter 800: The Elder

"Yes, luckily we succeeded. Otherwise, things would’ve gotten messy." Shui Lingling giggled after Shen Zhongyang’s words. "But that Demon God Emperor was truly arrogant, acting so recklessly. He could’ve wiped out humanity, yet gave us this chance."

"Actually…" Qing Li spoke up firmly as she watched their smiles, "Though I hate to interrupt, when the Demon God Emperor summoned all demons, I saw no regret in his eyes. Not a shred of remorse."

"Even if Immortal Realm and human realm join forces again, they can’t stop him now." She sighed. Though knowing this would upset them, she continued, "My clan bears no resentment despite being destroyed. The Heavenly Demon’s status nearly matched the Demon God Emperor’s. Our alliance plan was rejected when war loomed, so Lord Qingluo’s romantic feelings weren’t considered."

"Lord Qingluo’s actions left the Demon God Emperor both guilty and furious. That’s why my clan perished." Qing Li’s voice steadied. "We Succubus Clan don’t blame the Emperor. We rose from slaves to royalty – that’s enough. Death holds no fear for us."

Ye Yun stroked the girl’s hair in surprise. "Even if he’s confident, I won’t tolerate any provocation against humans."

"But Master, you know the gap." Qing Li shook her head bitterly. "However you killed the Heavenly Demon, the reborn Demon God Emperor is stronger now. I escaped clutching at straws."

"This isn’t a joke. The Demon Emperor’s rebirth means your race will be crushed. No power matters to him now." Her head bowed. Only those who’d felt his might understood. She remembered trembling before her clan’s leader – even his destruction order stirred no hatred.

"So it’s true." Shen Zhongyang’s suspicions confirmed. Without that resurrection, demons would’ve stayed hidden. Seeing Ye Yun contain the Demon Race threat brought relief.

"Sect Leader, the seal won’t last. That Tenth Level Earth Immortal Demon will break through soon. We must kill the Demon Emperor first." Ye Yun revealed his plan. Killing Leng Lingyun in Nine Demons Burning would’ve provoked demonic frenzy. He’d escaped easily, but Tianqing couldn’t.

"Leng Lingyun’s talent surpasses Grand Elder Mu Zhi’s. In mortal combat, he’d win." Ye Yun proposed trapping all demons in Nine Demons Burning with an array. Though bloody, humanity would praise such measures. He needed Shen Zhongyang’s approval – the Immortal Dao Stone could wait. Without it, he’d be doomed.

If uncorrupted by demonic energy, the calm Demon Emperor might forgive. But even Heavenly Immortals claiming this wouldn’t convince Ye Yun.

Preparing for worst outcomes, Ye Yun cared little for his Immortal Dao Sect title. He’d only protect Shui sisters if the sect fell, not for some Invited Elder position.

"Let the Demon Emperor break through." Shen Zhongyang frowned, tossing a glowing white Round Stone. "Years of respite made humanity no easy prey."

Ye Yun caught the Immortal Dao Stone, Heavenly Immortal rules flooding his mind. "Incredible! No wonder it’s prized – contains Heavenly Immortal’s laws!" He marveled. Reshaping worlds seemed possible. His past scan of Lingyao Continent proved even weak Heavenly Immortals surpassed him, thanks to inherited demonic laws and Heart of Immortals and Demons.

Fingering his Black Sword Ring, Ye Yun chuckled. "So the Sect Leader thinks we needn’t fear demons?"

"We’re stretched thin." Shen Zhongyang smiled bitterly. "An Shuiyan and Dang Fenyang suppress emerging evils. Our Grand Elder’s in seclusion. I guard the sect alone."

Elders prepared for internal competitions despite brewing strife. The sect wasn’t his to rule alone.

"Expecting me to fight?" Ye Yun stared intently. With the Immortal Dao Stone obtained, he’d leave if unsatisfied. The Ancestor’s requirement fulfilled, he’d only wanted Lingxiao City’s rare materials.

"Immortal Dao Sect elders must battle. But if Elder Ye Yun feels inadequate…" Shen Zhongyang trailed off, smiling.

"Never been anyone’s weapon." Ye Yun produced a scarlet horn. "I killed this Eighth Level Earth Immortal Realm Lava Sea King. These materials in exchange."

Shen Zhongyang laughed. "Underestimated you, Elder! Request any heavenly materials – we have plenty."

Ye Yun handed a moderate list. "Three days," Shen Zhongyang agreed, then warned: "Youngest elder needs achievements to avoid dissent."

"Ants’ opinions matter not." Ye Yun coldly replied. "You appointed me. Dissenters leave or get expelled."

"Haha! Your decision stands." Shen Zhongyang’s eyes glinted. Ye Yun’s body brimmed with Immortal spirit energy like no ordinary cultivator – almost mimicking an innate spiritual body. Dangerous imitation, yet impressive.

"Then I’ll wait in Star God Hall." Three days meant little. If trapped, spatial laws offered instant escape across hundreds of miles.

"Rest well, Elder Ye Yun." Light flickered as Shen Zhongyang vanished.