Master of the Demon Emperor

The addition of Blade Demon Luo Zhenhai gave the monster ranks more confidence. Most monsters hadn't taken on human forms, so they were simple-minded and didn't consider the possibility of Luo Zhenhai betraying them.

After losing his right arm, Luo Zhenhai just wrapped it up simply and never once removed his bamboo hat from start to finish. He carried his sword in his left hand, following at the back of the main force.

After walking for a while, Su Yie, Nan Xiaopao, and the monsters saw many skeletons.

There were all kinds of monsters, and the blood had dyed the wilderness in front of them red, indicating they hadn't been dead for long.

They subconsciously turned their heads to look at Luo Zhenhai, who was following at the rear; it was definitely his doing.

Luo Zhenhai continued on his way, indifferent. Because his face was shielded by the bamboo hat, the monsters couldn't see his expression.

Without guessing, one would assume he was probably wearing a cold expression.

"Just how strong is this guy?"

The Purple Back Bear King was secretly shocked, his hostility towards Luo Zhenhai had decreased, replaced with more of fear and respect.

The Shape-Shifting Great Demons also felt fear, as many Shape-Shifting Great Demons lay on the ground, while Luo Zhenhai, before his fight with Su Yie, was unscathed.

For a time, the Shape-Shifting Great Demons were filled with awe towards Luo Zhenhai, and didn't even dare to harbor any hostility.

Even though Luo Zhenhai had lost his right arm, he could still wield a sword.

About an hour later, they finally left the desert.

The road ahead was endless. Su Yie led the group of monsters walking upon the land, looking mighty, but from the perspective of an eagle soaring in the sky, they seemed so tiny.

It wasn't until dusk approached that they arrived at the edge of a great river.

The river was murky, over a hundred meters wide, and seemed endless, with no visible start or end. The rapid currents of the river smashed against the rocks on the shore, spraying water in all directions.

"Let's rest here for now!"

Su Yie suggested, not in any hurry to continue on the journey, considering they had already traveled far from the Land of Qiling.

While resting, he could also cultivate, seizing every moment to grow stronger.

For some reason, he noticed something odd: the demons increased their demonic power far less when absorbing Demon Cores than Su Yie did. By his estimation, for the same Demon Core, after absorbing it, his gain in demonic power was more than five times that of the other demons.

He had specifically inquired about this and found out that when demons absorb Demon Cores, most cannot fully digest them, and they end up excreting a lot of what they consume. Even when some of it is digested, it still seeps out through their pores and breath.

In Su Yie's case, his unique constitution was definitely at play.

He often wondered, was he born to cultivate as a demon?

"You all go find some food."

The Purple Back Bear King commanded a group of monsters. Almost every Shape-Shifting Great Demon had its own subordinates. Even though they all obeyed Su Yie, he hadn't forcefully stripped them of their authority. The number of soldiers one had depended on their own abilities.

Su Yie walked over to Luo Zhenhai and sat down cross-legged beside him.

"Have you seen Xia Tianyi?"

Su Yie asked casually, judging from his estimation, Luo Zhenhai was much weaker than Xia Tianyi. The memory of Xia Tianyi's Divine Shadow Legion was still vivid in his mind.

"I have."

Luo Zhenhai replied calmly.

"Do you know him?"

"I know him, but he doesn't know me."

"You don't need to set him as your target. I will subdue him in the future."

"Impossible. He's the Sword Saint who ventured alone through the Mighty Tang, his Sword Intent reaching the Sky Dome."

"What if I manage to do it?"

"Then I will faithfully serve you for life."

"Wait and see."

Su Yie smiled slightly, then stood up and left.

Luo Zhenhai looked up, his gaze following Su Yie's retreating figure thoughtfully.

Of course, he didn't believe Su Yie's boastful words. Although Su Yie was strong, he was still far behind the Sword Saint.

Little did he know, that was exactly how Su Yie regarded him as well.

After their conversation, Su Yie felt he had taken another step closer to making Xia Tianyi's little fanboy his own.

Returning to Nan Xiaopao's side, Su Yie continued refining the Demon Core.

He aspired that one day, without relying on Feng Long, he would thoroughly trounce Luo Zhenhai, and even Xia Tianyi.

After resting for a while, Luo Zhenhai began practicing his blade technique by the riverside, swinging his sword with his left hand still as sharp as ever, eliciting continuous exclamations of awe from the other monsters.

"Once I defeat you, I will leave you!"

Luo Zhenhai swore in his heart and, concurrently, he was curious to see how Su Yie usually trained.

And so, another four days passed.

They finally arrived at the blessed land mentioned by King Aisha.

In the boundless grassland at the junction of heaven and earth, three mountain peaks rose like a trident thrusting out of the earth, shrouded in clouds and mist, and from a distance, they resembled a mirage.

"The spiritual energy here is so rich!"

The Ashen Rock Hound King cried out in delight, and the monsters were all thrilled.

In the span of four days, not only had the number of monsters not decreased, but it had increased to ten thousand, and Su Yie had also garnered the allegiance of another Shape-Shifting Great Demon.

"There's a Great Demon on the mountain!"

Luo Zhenhai spoke coldly, dousing the Ashen Rock Hound King's enthusiasm like a bucket of cold water.

A monster that Luo Zhenhai referred to as a Great Demon must be at least at the Divine Demon King Realm.

Su Yie fixed his gaze on the mountain ahead and declared, "This mountain, we claim it!"

His voice was light, yet it resonantly reached the hearts of all the monsters, filled with inspiring force.

Dominance!

Nan Xiaopao didn't react with joy, instead furrowing her brows. She walked over to Su Yie and whispered, "Maybe... we should just let it be."

She had successfully achieved Qi Rushing Through the Eight Meridians and entered the Spirit Sea Enlightened Realm; coupled with her status as the Sacred Body of Qiling, she was extremely sensitive to danger.

Su Yie gave her a reassuring smile and said, "We can't keep running around forever; we need a home."

Finishing his declaration, Su Yie stepped forward, the Zhou Wu Sword appearing in his right hand out of thin air.

His silhouette was resolute.

Knowing that the mountain was home to a tiger, still he intended to make his way towards Tiger Mountain!

The monsters were inspired and followed his lead, Luo Zhenhai included, even taking out his famed blade from the Storage Ring.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The Purple Back Bear King produced his Tusks Stick, and Ashen Rock Hound King, Chi Tianyi, Wild Elephant Kui, and other Shape-Shifting Great Demons drew their weapons as well.

With Ten Thousand Monsters following him, Su Yie gripped the Zhou Wu Sword tightly, took a deep breath, and his eyes filled with unwavering determination.

He was bound to conquer this mountain!

In the vast Ancient Wilderness, they needed to secure a place to dwell!

Not just for himself, but also for Nan Xiaopao, and more so for the Army of Ten Thousand Demons that followed him!

"Roar—"

A roar emanated from the Three Blessed Mountains ahead, full of brutality and murderous intent, warning intruders not to encroach on its territory.

Su Yie did not stop his advance; instead, he quickened his pace.

The monsters matched his stride, not a single one fleeing or cowering.

With a thunderous boom!

A tall figure descended from the Three Blessed Mountains, crashing down and fracturing the ground, whipping up billowing dust, followed by countless Imps pouring down like torrential rain.

An aura even more terrifying than King Aisha burst forth, raging toward Su Yie and the others.

Luo Zhenhai gripped his blade tightly, while the other Shape-Shifting Great Demons couldn't help but tremble with fear.

For this aura was overwhelmingly strong!

"My children, follow me and march through blood, let's charge ahead!"

Su Yie bellowed, striding forward in a sprint.

Seeing this, the Purple Back Bear King, the Ashen Rock Hound King, and other Shape-Shifting Great Demons roared and followed closely after Su Yie.

Ten thousand demons roared and charged, the Army of Ten Thousand Demons, mightier than a million troops!