Master of the Demon Emperor

"Could it be because they stole from the Demon Treasury right under the Demon Emperor's nose?"

Su Yie thought to himself, now having figured out the criteria for recruitment into Emperor Su's Sect.

One must achieve certain feats, such as defeating great enemies, mastering the Immortal-Slaying Heart Sword, or stealing from the Demon Treasury, each a challenge befitting his strength.

Just then, several figures appeared ahead, giving Su Yie no time to carefully consider whom to choose.

The carriages of Mighty Tang blocked the way ahead.

The War God of Mighty Tang, Li Linlang, stood with his sword, looking at Su Yie.

"Stop."

Su Yie lightly patted the Crimson Flame Lion King's head, signaling it to stop.

Wux Qingyao also frowned slightly, having no fondness for Mighty Tang, since the Luoshui Sect was located in Great Wei, which did not have harmonious relations with Mighty Tang.

"Demon Lord, why do you not assist the Demon Emperor?"

Li Mengde stepped out of the carriage, smiling at Su Yie.

Su Yie stared at him, nonchalantly asking, "What's it to you?"

The War God was only at the level of Fusion of Heartbeat in cultivation, nothing for him to fear.

"I merely wish to make your acquaintance, the deeds you've done for Xiwan City have spread across the Seven Dynasties, and I admire you,"

Li Mengde said with a bow and a smile, gesturing for Li Linlang to step back.

Su Yie gave a half-smile and said, "I am a demon, and you, as the Emperor of Mighty Tang, wish to befriend me?"

Li Mengde shrugged, "There are good demons and bad humans. I believe you are a good demon."

Such a flatterer!

The Crimson Flame Lion King rolled his eyes—where was he good? He was sly as could be!

"Hmm, should the opportunity arise, I will visit Mighty Tang,"

Su Yie responded with a slight nod, better to have an additional friend than an enemy.

Upon hearing this, Li Mengde immediately brightened, throwing a token to Su Yie. The token, made of silver, bore the character 'Li.'

"Should you visit Mighty Tang, this token will grant you free access to Chang An,"

Li Mengde said, winking and looking at Su Yie with admiration, the memory of Su Yie overpowering Lang Huaxin of the Demon Sect still fresh in his mind.

Chang An?

Su Yie toyed with the token, his thoughts wandering.

The Ancient Wilderness and Hua Xia had many similarities, with Chang An still being the capital in the Tang Dynasty.

"Well then, let's part here,"

Li Mengde said with a wave and a smile, and then entered the sedan chair, leaving under the escort of his generals.

Before leaving, Li Linlang called out to Su Yie, "Hey, Demon Lord, let's have a friendly match sometime, just touch and go."

With that, he left without looking back.

Su Yie laughed. The last person who mentioned 'touch and go' ended up as a mountain guardian spirit at Yaojian Mountain.

The Crimson Flame Lion King carried him and Wux Qingyao toward the direction of Yaojian Mountain.

Su Yie then closed his eyes, beginning to choose a new member for the sect.

Please invite any one of the following beings to join Emperor Su's Sect:

Feng Lie!n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Li Huahun!

Xiahou Jinxuan!

Zhang Zhangcun!

Li Linlang!

...

This time, there were even more names, reaching thirty, growing more and more.

Li Linlang was among them, tsk tsk, good thing he hadn't spoken out of turn earlier, otherwise Su Yie would've surely dragged him in for a spar.

Several names had appeared multiple times on the list, causing him to hesitate.

Whom to choose?

Let's choose him, then!

After all, he had appeared quite a few times and his name sounded quite nice.

Su Yie quickly made a decision, followed by a change in the imagery in his mind.

Emperor Su invited Li Huahun to join Emperor Su's Sect!

Black Tiger Emperor: "Li Huahun? Who is that?"

Serpent King of the Eastern Marshlands: "Hmph, a nobody!"

Li Zuxuan: Not necessarily, look at me, Emperor Su wouldn't possibly recruit useless people into the sect.

Shangguan Wuji: Aren't you useless enough?

Demon Lord Qing Yan: Can't you, a dead man, stop babbling and just lie quietly in your coffin!

...

The addition of Li Huahun made Emperor Su's Sect boil over again, with everyone bubbling up, even Wux Qingyao spoke with her eyes closed.

The only one missing was Demon Wolf Star, likely still buried inside the Demon Emperor's Palace.

After joining the sect, Li Huahun didn't appear.

People chatted for a long time, but seeing no bubble from him, they found it odd.

Black Tiger Emperor: Does this lad think he can get away without contributing resources to the sect?

Elder Lord Qi Yang: Kick him out!

Li Huahun: Keep it down, or I'll have to kill your entire family!

Demon Wolf Star: Damn! Just got out and I see a newbie so arrogant. Let's set a piece of land and set a time for a grand battle!

Shangguan Wuji: Oh? You want to kill my whole family? North of the Seven Dynasties, inside the Abyssal Valley, I'll wait for you to come and kill me!

Li Huahun: Wait and see, don't run. I'll be there within three days to kill in Abyssal Valley.

...

Su Yie watched in embarrassment. What kind of background does this Li Huahun have?

Even daring to confront Shangguan Wuji?

Truly reckless.

He figured it out—Li Huahun must be a nobody, but with an outrageously arrogant disposition, fancying himself as second only to heaven.

Nevertheless, he still had to submit resources to the sect.

Thus, Su Yie requested him to contribute resources. To his surprise, Li Huahun agreed readily.

Immediately afterwards, something appeared in Su Yie's hand. He hadn't even gotten a good look at it when he quickly stored it in the Repository of the Dao, fearing Wux Qingyao would notice.

Wux Qingyao, with her back to him, was closed-eye resting but actually peeping at the screen.

Watching her back, the wind-blowing hair brushed against his face, and its fragrance inexplicably quickened his heartbeat.

No!

Can't lose my composure!

He swiftly asked: "Where do you want to go? I'll send you back."

Upon hearing this, Wux Qingyao opened her eyes, turned her head to glance at him sideways. That glance was stunningly beautiful, pure yet chilly but seemingly hiding tenderness, and it made Su Yie pause in awe.

Only to hear her say softly: "Just set me down here, I need to wait for my sect."

"Here? It's not far from the battlefield."

Su Yie frowned, Wux Qingyao's cultivation level staying here spelled more danger than luck, making him unwilling to leave her.

Wux Qingyao smiled and said: "I don't want to trouble you."

"Consider it repaying a debt, from now on we owe each other nothing."

Su Yie said calmly, for Nan Xiaopao, he must restrain himself.

A beauty in arms.

One must keep a clear mind to soar through the skies!

Cough, cough, what am I thinking!

Su Yie silently cursed himself. He could feel that Wux Qingyao might harbor special feelings for him, the unusual light in her eyes reminiscent of how Nan Xiaopao used to look at him.

"Alright then, we owe nothing to each other."

Wux Qingyao smiled faintly, the atmosphere between them turning subtly delicate, both falling silent.

Crimson Flame Lion King, feeling his scalp tingle, couldn't help but complain: "Isn't it just love between a man and a woman? You Human Clan really make things complicated. We Demon Clan mate with whoever we want to mate with. Demon Lord, I must say, in this regard, you're not as good as me..."

Bang!

Su Yie slapped him, nearly making the Crimson Flame Lion King kneel to the ground.

Upon hearing this, Wux Qingyao's ears instantly turned red, and she lowered her gaze, looking shy like the girl next door.

"Hit me! Hit me! That's all you know how to do!"

The Crimson Flame Lion King was almost in tears, roaring inwardly.

Before joining the Yaojian Mountain, how glorious was he?

Why had he fallen to this state?

It was all because of being short-sighted!

And so, Su Yie directed the Crimson Flame Lion King to change direction and head towards the Seven Dynasties.

The battle at Sunset Ravine wouldn't end soon, and even if it did, the Demon Emperor would be seriously weakened. He still had time.