Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 788 - 725: I, Zhang San, Take the Greatest Pleasure in Helping Demons!

Chapter 788: Chapter 725: I, Zhang San, Take the Greatest Pleasure in Helping Demons!

At this moment, two Great Demons were engaging in a fierce battle.

One Great Demon stood over two zhang tall, even taller if you included the horn proudly rising from its head.

It resembled a deer, but was much larger than any deer Zhang San had ever seen.

At present, it was injured in several places, blood dripping profusely.

The other Great Demon opposite it had a dragon’s head and claws, but its body was like that of a turtle, with a huge shell.

However, unlike a turtle shell, the enormous shell on its back was composed of dragon scales, which shone with a metallic luster under the moonlight, appearing incredibly sturdy.

But even this dragon-turtle hybrid Great Demon was now vomiting blood in big gulps.

"So awesome! Truly awesome! You would spare no expense to injure me!"

This terrible line made Zhang San frown and then, somewhat embarrassed, he turned his head and saw that Baili Niezhen maintained a calm expression.

"Baili Niezhen, what’s the situation with these two Great Demons?"

Baili Niezhen immediately explained to Zhang San.

"That tall deer, its name is White Deer!"[Annotation 128]

Zhang San took a closer look, scrutinizing.

"This isn’t white though!"

"The name ’White Deer’ isn’t derived from its color. A deer that lives over a thousand years is called an Azure Deer, and after another five hundred years, it becomes a White Deer! This one is the longest-lived among the deer of the Great Demons of Longyou Road, rumored to have lived for one thousand eight hundred years!"

One thousand eight hundred years!

It was the first time Zhang San knew of a creature that could live even longer than a tortoise.

"The other is called Ji Diao, said to be transformed from a dragon’s egg."[Annotation 129]

At this moment, the two Great Demons clashed once again.

Only now did Zhang San notice that there were at least a dozen members of the Demon Clan hidden around, three or four of whom were also strong enough to be considered Great Demons.

A life-and-death fight was on the brink of erupting.

In the blink of an eye, as the ground shook, countless stones suddenly rose from the earth and hurtled towards Ji Diao’s position in a frenzy.

Reliant on its solid armor, Ji Diao quickly withdrew its head and limbs into its dragon-scaled shell.

The next moment, numerous clouds of dust rose from the ground, completely enveloping Ji Diao within.

Afterward, more and more fragments of stone began to coalesce above the dust.

Instantly, Ji Diao was turned into a stone sphere.

Following a roar from White Deer, the stone sphere trapping Ji Diao was hurled towards a humanoid Great Demon lurking not far away.

That Great Demon, realizing its position was exposed, turned tail and fled, not lingering any longer.

And Ji Diao crashed heavily to the ground.

As the stones cracked apart, Ji Diao emerged from within, coughing up blood.

"How despicable, White Deer. You had two chances to trap me with Earth Technique before, but you didn’t use them! Was it to catch me off-guard, huh?"

White Deer gave Ji Diao a cold glance.

"Your defensive power is extremely strong, but while you can withstand external injuries, you cannot bear internal ones. If we continue to fight today, we will both surely end up with serious injuries. Let’s just forget it."

"No! I cannot accept this!"

Ji Diao roared thunderously, stretching its limbs and charging forth with incredible speed.

Dragon claws are not turtle legs; they moved swiftly off the ground.

At this moment, Ji Diao was like a gust of wind, rushing towards White Deer.

White Deer also stomped the ground forcefully, using its antlers as a shield to meet Ji Diao’s charge head-on.

There was a loud clang.

Suddenly leaping up, Ji Diao withdrew its dragon head and claws, turning into a dragon-scaled turtle sphere and smashing onto White Deer’s body.

White Deer, in turn, raised its head sharply to counterattack with its antlers.

In an instant, the turtle sphere spun rapidly, while White Deer’s antlers steadfastly blocked the opponent’s momentum.

Electric sparks even appeared on the antlers.

Zhang San, based on the performance of the two Great Demons in the fight, as well as the postures of other nearby Great Demons who were beginning to slowly advance, knew that this battle was about to end.

So, he leaped from on high and descended swiftly.

At the same time, he chanted, "Move aside! Or meet your death!"

With Zhang San’s thunderous shout, White Deer and Ji Diao, locked in fierce combat, were forced to separate immediately.

The expressions of the many nearby Great Demons furrowed, their anger flaring to the heavens.

At this moment, a human had the audacity to attempt to snatch their prize.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

The next moment, around twenty members of the Demon Clan leaped out of hiding.

After all, the two sides were about to bleed out their last, offering the perfect opportunity for harvest. So, what was this human doing here?

However, in the blink of an eye, Zhang San swept his Mo Blade, and Blade Intent erupted.

A single sweep of his blade, sweeping like a crescent moon, repelled the surrounding members of the Demon Clan, and many of them sustained serious injuries, forced to retreat.

At the same time, Hu and Immortal Monarch Who Treads Snow in Search of Plums, both Great Demons of formidable strength, descended alongside Baili Niezhen from above.

With the arrival of these three, the demons present immediately realized something was amiss.

There were various such combinations within Longyou Road.

There were groups with a rabbit and a Wolf Demon together, and there were Rat Demons teaming up with Cat Demons, but such pairings between the human race and Demon Clan were still a novelty to everyone.

Something’s not right!

Really not right!

Thus, many Demons who sensed the unusual circumstances chose to leave immediately.

Meanwhile, White Deer watched Zhang San with wariness, along with the three aides behind Zhang San, their eyes filled with confusion.

Just then, an awkward voice rose from nearby.

"My head’s stuck, can someone lend a hand?"

Zhang San glanced at Ji Diao, whose head was stuck nearby, walked over, stood the giant dragon scale turtle shell upright, and then lifted his hand.

"I’m reaching out, on the count of three, push hard!"

Zhang San said this but didn’t lift a finger, twisting his head to one side instead.

The next instant, a dragon head burst forth from inside the turtle shell and spewed fire frantically into the open.

After the fire display, Ji Diao smirked triumphantly, then noticed Zhang San who had dodged to the side.

And across from him, White Deer and the surrounding Tiger Demons, as well as two human-shaped but demon-like individuals were also watching him.

"Heh heh... just a little joke. Seriously, it was only..."

Thump!

Zhang San lifted his hand and punched Ji Diao right in the face.

Following his punch, Zhang San took out a Pill and, while Ji Diao was still screaming, threw it into his mouth.

Ji Diao was about to scream, but the Pill was unexpectedly lodged in his throat.

"Human! You’ve poisoned me!"

But soon, Ji Diao, who had been thrown on the ground by Zhang San, realized that the injuries inside his body seemed to be healing.

"What’s going on? Did you give me Healing Medicine?"

As Zhang San, who had taken out some ointment to treat White Deer’s wounds, turned his head and glanced at Ji Diao, he asked, "What else?"

"You... you’re human, why save me?"

White Deer was also puzzled at this moment, for he could confirm that what was in Zhang San’s hand was indeed Healing Medicine.

"I simply saw you guys fighting, and other demons wanted to benefit from your conflict. It’s better if I benefit instead. I save your lives; you two do me a favor."

Now, White Deer, having Healing Medicine applied to his wounds by Zhang San, asked warily, "What favor?"

"Gathering some information. But before I ask, I’m curious, do you two have some sort of grudge that necessitates fighting to the death?"

After all, Zhang San also feared that the two Demons might bear grudges against each other and give fake intel in retaliation.

"It’s not really a big deal. Recently, two Supreme Demons from the All Things Path fell, causing many Great Demons to vie for higher positions."

"Although we are considered Great Demons, the benefits conferred by the Position of Great Demon are nothing compared to those of a Supreme Demon."

"Lately, every Great Demon is trying to further advance, to become a Supreme Demon among Supreme Demons, the mightiest among the mighty, to draw the attention of the Master of All Things, and thus become a Supreme Demon."

Zhang San couldn’t help but ask, "So, you intended to slay White Deer to prove your formidable strength?"

Ji Diao shook his head awkwardly.

"That’s indeed what most Great Demons are thinking, but I’m different. I know I won’t catch up this time. The tide of the All Things Path ebbs and flows, with the strong eventually winning and the weak losing. I need more strength but worry I won’t live to see the next disturbance in the All Things Path. I thought by eating White Deer’s flesh, I could live longer."

Zhang San furrowed his brow, feeling that Ji Diao’s idea was indeed a bit too forward-think.

White Deer sighed deeply, saying helplessly, "Human, you see? What I’ve been facing these years is nothing but constant pursuit by various demons, all wanting to eat my flesh."

Zhang San gave a wry smile and asked, "Then why don’t you seek the protection of a more powerful Supreme Demon? As I’m aware, among the Twelve Superior Demons, there is one called the Deer God whose true form is that of a deer!"

White Deer chuckled bitterly and shook his head.

"Having the backing of the Twelve Superior Demons is far less satisfying than being one of the Twelve Superior Demons yourself!"

Zhang San thought about it, saw the logic, and pressed on with his questioning.

"Then the whole of Longyou Road must be awash in a bloody struggle for the position of a Supreme Demon, right?"

White Deer nodded somberly in affirmation.

"But to become a Supreme Demon, is it enough if one just proves to be the strongest through battle?" Zhang San asked curiously, wondering if proving one’s strength through combat was all it took to become one of the Twelve Superior Demons of All Things Path.

White Deer chuckled ruefully and said, "Within the All Things Path, strength has always been held in the highest regard; this is the essence of the All Things Path. From Little Demon to Great Demon, one can rely on commendable strength to reach that threshold, and upon reaching it, acquire the Position and thus the endorsement of the All Things Path."

"The position of Great Demon within the All Things Path has no limit to its number; theoretically, there can be countless Great Demons!"

"But the number of Supreme Demons is fixed by heaven and earth at twelve. And these twelve Supreme Demon Positions require the conferment of the Master of All Things. Hence, countless Great Demons aspire to stand out, to catch the attention of the Red Dust Immortal of the All Things Path."

"Every time a Great Demon falls, the Master of All Things senses it."

"This is the brutal truth of the hierarchical advancement within the All Things Path."

Zhang San nodded, feeling he had come to understand everything about the All Things Path. He turned to Ji Diao beside him and asked, "Do you have anything to add?"

Ji Diao added, "There were rumors before that three Supreme Demons went to the Capital to involve themselves in the human race’s strife, and two died, while the Northern Wolf King returned severely injured. This even tempted many Great Demons. But then a bunch actually tried to ambush him in secret, and as a result, they all perished. The power of the North Wind Wolf King was undiminished."

Having gathered the information, Zhang San gave a bow to the two Great Demons to show his gratitude.

"Thank you both. I am Deputy Chief Zhang San from the Town Demon Office. I hope when you encounter other friends from the All Things Path, you will inform them that I, the Town Demon Office, no, even the human race, now wishes to maintain friendly relations and establish cooperation with the All Things Path."

Although the two Great Demons were grateful to Zhang San for his aid and healing,

upon hearing such words from the Deputy Chief of the formidable Town Demon Office, they couldn’t help feeling that something was strange.

But what was strange exactly?

As Zhang San and his three companions turned to leave, indeed, they heard the sounds of combat coming from afar.

"Let’s go check it out!"