Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 408 - 408 407 Tearing Off the Mask

408: Chapter 407: Tearing Off the Mask 408: Chapter 407: Tearing Off the Mask Gazing at the woman before him, Ye Xuan slowly shook his head, his voice somber, “Although an Immortal, she has fallen to be a plaything of Demon Kings, indeed a tragic affair.”

With Ye Xuan’s words falling, the entire Nine Demon Cave went eerily silent, and the nine Great Demon Kings narrowed their eyes at Ye Xuan, a hint of dissatisfaction flashing in their depths.

Xu Qingzhu looked at Ye Xuan, lost and helpless, as if his words had stirred some memories, her voice bitter and murmuring, “You Demon Kings all possess Great Divine Power, even though I’ve cultivated for ten thousand years to become an Immortal, in your eyes, I am but an ant.

Why must the king ridicule me so?”

“Death is not to be feared, what is fearsome is a life worse than death.

If you wish it, I can send you on your way, and consider it a good deed.”

Both from the Human Clan, Ye Xuan, despite his brutality and ferocity, still could not stand to see a woman of the clan be violated and tormented by demons.

He could very well show mercy and save this girl, but what then?

It would only lead to her greater suffering.

Hearing Ye Xuan’s words, Xu Qingzhu’s features froze, her once lifeless eyes gradually focusing, looking at Ye Xuan with immense pleading in her gaze.

“Kill…

kill me…

Please, kill me!”

Tears filled Xu Qingzhu’s eyes as she suddenly grasped Ye Xuan’s arm and begged desperately, as if clinging to the last straw.

Defiled by a demon, tormented day in and day out, Xu Qingzhu had lost all desire to live.

If Ye Xuan were to show mercy and kill her, it would undoubtedly be a release for her.

“The strong are as weighty as mountains, the weak grovel like ants; such is the cruelty of this world.

In your next life, do not step onto the path of the Immortal Dao, and live peacefully as a mortal,” Ye Xuan voiced calmly, waving his hand through the air, disintegrating Xu Qingzhu bit by bit, turning her to ash that dispersed into the void.

Bang!

Suddenly, the stone table in front of the Blood God King shattered explosively, his face turning livid and sinister as he looked at Ye Xuan with an extremely terrifying intent to kill, yet he still held back.

“Daoist, I have treated you with courtesy at Heavenly Ridge, but first you killed the Serpent Princess, and now a concubine of mine, you’ve completely disregarded me.

Daoist, you’re perhaps going too far,” the Blood God King rebuked coldly, and had it not been for the identity of the Five-Colored Peacock, he would’ve lashed out to annihilate him instead of hosting Ye Xuan.

“Daoist, as it is said, ‘Those who follow different paths do not make plans together.’ Since we at Heavenly Ridge have already shown you courtesy and you do not recognize kindness, please leave from here,” said the Candle Dragon King, his voice icy cold.

At this point, the nine Demon Kings looked on with disapproval, yet they didn’t wish to engage with Ye Xuan, for they knew that the Five-Colored Peacock clan must not be offended.

If they killed Ye Xuan today and provoked the might of the Peacock clan, it would lead to the destruction of the entire Heavenly Ridge.

“Daoist, although we do not know why you have come to Heavenly Ridge, it is said, ‘Having more friends opens more paths.’ If you have any requests of us, do not hesitate to speak frankly; we are willing to befriend you, but if you have come to cause trouble, do not assume Heavenly Ridge is easy to bully,” the Qingqiu King said with a seductive smile, yet her words were utterly frosty.

The nine Demon Kings of Heavenly Ridge surveyed the area; the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, with many demons staring ominously at Ye Xuan, clearly on the verge of moving to action at the slightest provocation.

Unfortunately, Ye Xuan was nonchalant, treating the Nine Demon Kings of Heavenly Ridge as if they were thin air.

In this moment, he slowly rose to his feet, his calm voice resonating within the cave.

“I am a person who values reason, and I do not take pleasure in slaughter.

My visit to Heavenly Ridge is in the hopes of making friends with you all, and to seek to join the ranks of the Demon Kings of Heavenly Ridge.”

With Ye Xuan’s words coming to an end, the nine Great Demon Kings were taken aback, their eyes looking at Ye Xuan with an extremely strange expression; they had not expected Ye Xuan to come not to find trouble, but to ask to join the Heavenly Ridge.

“Daoist friend jests, you are a Five-Colored Peacock, and no matter where you go, immortals and demons will show you a certain level of respect.

My Heavenly Ridge is but a place of destitution within the Northern Continent, how could you demean yourself by coming here?” The Blood God King’s hostility dissipated, and his words became much more conciliatory.

“Eldest brother, since Kong Daoist wishes to join Heavenly Ridge, I see no problem with it.

Let’s make Kong Daoist the tenth Demon King of our Heavenly Ridge.

This would also greatly enhance our power,” Lionheart King suggested.

“Second brother, what are you talking about?

The Five-Colored Peacock is naturally extraordinary.

Heavenly Ridge is merely a place overrun by demons; how could we have Kong Daoist demean himself?” Candle Dragon King objected vehemently.

“Kong Daoist friend, it would be our honor if you wished to join us at Heavenly Ridge, but it is still up to our eldest brother to make the decision,” Qingqiu King whispered to Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan’s expression remained calm, and he didn’t make a sound.

It was as if he hadn’t heard the debate among the Demon Kings at all, whereas the Blood God King looked hesitant and frequently scrutinized Ye Xuan, clearly unsure of Ye Xuan’s purpose for wanting to join Heavenly Ridge.

“Kong Daoist friend, my nine brothers and I would like to make your acquaintance, but let’s forget about you joining us.

After all, you are a Five-Colored Peacock, and in the future, you will be revered as an ancestor.

If you were to join Heavenly Ridge and be subordinate to me, it would be detrimental to your reputation,” the Blood God King, after much consideration, finally declined Ye Xuan’s proposal.

“Tsk, tsk, tsk!”

Ye Xuan slowly shook his head, looking at the Blood God King with an extremely cold gaze, and said, “You might be mistaken about one thing.

I indeed intend to join Heavenly Ridge, but not to be beneath you.

What I mean is, starting from today, Heavenly Ridge will recognize me as its master, and all of you will be my, Kong Li’s, subordinates.”

“Hmm?”

As Ye Xuan’s words fell, the Blood God King’s complexion changed, and the other eight Demon Kings showed fluctuations in their aura, looking at Ye Xuan as if he were insane.

“Daoist friend, do you realize what you’re saying?” the Blood God King’s eyes narrowed slightly, and a wave of blood-colored demonic light shimmered around him, as a violent intent to kill rose in his heart.

“Daluo First Layer Heaven!”

Ye Xuan scoffed with contempt, “Blood God King, do you think that because you have reached the Daluo Realm, you can take me for granted, or that you can be my opponent?”

*Hiss!*

Being called out by Ye Xuan for his cultivation level made the Blood God King’s face drastically change, his eyes becoming frozen as he regarded Ye Xuan with extreme caution.

As the saying goes, only a diamond cutter deals with porcelain work—if someone dare come to Heavenly Ridge so unscrupulously and even see through his cultivation level at a glance, it was clear they held a significant trump card.

“Daoist friend, you are but a Luotian Golden Immortal.

If I wanted to kill you, it would only be a matter of moments.

If it weren’t for the sake of the title of Great Peacock King, did you think you could leave Heavenly Ridge alive?” the Blood God King spoke ominously.

“And you think you’re capable of such a thing?”

Ye Xuan laughed; he really laughed, but his smile was incredibly cruel.

The way he looked at the Blood God King was as though he were looking at a rare treasure.

Ye Xuan, when he was weak in cultivation, would naturally exercise restraint; but when his cultivation was strong enough to crush others, there would be no underhanded scheming or deviousness—he would act straightforwardly and ruthlessly.