Chapter 200

Chapter 200: The Pact Between Two Realms

"Isn’t there ready-made meat here? And eating it boosts cultivation!" Slender Tail licked his lips, fiery gaze fixed on the farmhouse door. "Haven’t tasted that in hundreds of years! Human flesh smells divine – the younger the human, the more fragrant!"

The other demons perked up, following his gaze with hungry eyes though still hesitant. "But the Demon King forbade human consumption under the Two Realms Pact."

"Pfah! That ancient pact?" Slender Tail scoffed. "The oath-makers died ages ago! Our king clearly wants it torn – why else could we slip through the weakening seal?"

The demons’ eyes lit up. Indeed, the Monster Realm’s barrier had grown thin lately. Though they’d only dared haunt this border mountain village, the seal would crumble soon enough.

"Who’ll notice missing peasants in this backwater?" Slender Tail’s drool dripped as he transformed into shadow. "I’m claiming the tenderest child inside!"

The remaining three demons scrambled after him, "Wait! Save some for us!"

Four dark streaks shot toward the farmhouse – only to crash against a glowing seal that hurled them backward.

"Who dares?!" they screeched, scrambling up.

"You knew the Pact, yet came to feast?" A woman’s voice rang from above.

The demons looked up to see two cultivators descending on swords. Though lacking spiritual pressure, the cloud patterns on their robes made the fiends uneasy.

"Cultivators!" Slender Tail sized them up.

You You observed the demons’ faint red auras – bloodlust Yuan Papa had warned about. These were seasoned man-eaters.

"Humans near our border deserve eating!" Slender Tail sneered, emboldened by their weak energy. "Meddle, and we’ll devour you too! Cultivator flesh strengthens…"

"Feng Rong." You You cut him off.

The flames came instantly. Screams filled the village as acrid smoke rose.

"Wait! Leave one conscious!" You You barked.

Feng Rong’s fire snuffed out. "Should’ve said sooner!" he grumbled.

Four charred lumps smoked on the ground – two foxes, a mouse, and snake. Feng Rong waved a restorative spell.

"Gr-Great Immortal, mercy!" The mouse demon (formerly Slender Tail) shook off soot. "We’ve cultivated hard!"

"Man-eaters face sect justice." You You crossed her arms. "Answer well, and I’ll consider leniency."

The demons exchanged glances. "Ask!"

"Where’s the Nightmare Demon?"

The vermin trembled. "A high-tier demon… stronger than kings… travels alone! We lowlifes don’t know!"

You You sighed. Ling Qi was right – this wouldn’t be easy. "Then we’re done."

"Wait!" The mouse squeaked. "Kill us, and you breach the Pact! With Qin Yan Celestial Maiden gone, our king seeks any excuse to invade! Provoking your sect to strike first lets him blame you!"

Realization dawned. No wonder 80% of sect missions involved demons lately. The weakening seal wasn’t accidental.

"Release us!" the mouse demanded.

You You’s gaze hardened. "The Pact exists because my predecessor beat your king into submission. Seems he needs another lesson." She turned. "Feng Rong."

Flames roared.

"NOOO! The Heavenly Dao’s Contract—"

"—will hold better after I renegotiate terms with your king." You You watched the ash swirl. "Let’s visit the Monster Realm."

Mouse demon: "…"

Other demons: "…"

Scheming Demon King: *sudden chill down spine*

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