“How could the Barbarian Tribe lose so easily! Their Barbarian King is a Yin-Yang Realm powerhouse, no weaker than the Holy Emperor. His nine tribal leaders are all Cave Heaven Realm experts. The Blue-Eyed Tribe has never gained the upper hand against them before. What’s going on now?”
The Holy Emperor shouted loudly.
This was a question shared by everyone present.
The Blue-Eyed Tribe couldn’t possibly be this strong.
More crucially, with the Barbarian Tribe defeated, the Holy Dynasty was the only remaining rival on the Tianlong Continent. The next target would undoubtedly be the Holy Dynasty.
Could the decaying Holy Dynasty withstand the Blue-Eyed Tribe’s attack?
Would the Twelve Sects face the same tragedy as they did against the True Demon Empire in the past?
“Your Majesty, I’m not entirely clear on the details, but there’s a theory that the Blue-Eyed Tribe has sworn allegiance to the Yin-Yang Demon King of the former True Demon Empire. This war wasn’t so much the Blue-Eyed Tribe attacking the Barbarians as it was the True Demon Empire resurging!”
Ji Mingfeng’s words sent shockwaves through the crowd.
The shadow of the True Demon Empire had always been a lingering fear for the Holy Dynasty.
After tens of thousands of years, could the True Demon Empire be rising again?
“If that’s true, we’re in serious trouble. Whether the Barbarians were annihilated or subdued, it’s a massive threat to our Holy Dynasty!”
“Exactly. The True Demon Empire is ambitious. How could they spare a juicy prize like our Holy Dynasty?”
“While our Twelve Sects are stronger than the Barbarian Tribe’s nine leaders, it’s not by much. Can we really fend off the Blue-Eyed Tribe’s assault?”
“Why not just surrender? The True Demon Empire’s rule wasn’t so bad.”
“Utter nonsense! Back then, the True Demon Empire enforced a policy of extermination on the Holy Dynasty. Unless you’re willing to be their slave, it’s death for all. Are you ready to let humanity become slaves of the True Demon Empire?”
The Holy Emperor seemed to forget his grudge against Ling Xiao for the moment. After all, national enmity outweighed personal grudges.
Besides, one Ling Xiao couldn’t destroy his rule.
But the True Demon Empire could certainly obliterate everything he had.
He knew which was the greater threat.
“The Holy Emperor is right, but with our strength, how can we resist the True Demon Empire’s invasion? Are we to beg for aid from the Divine Phoenix Continent?”
“Heh, no need to go anywhere. Today, this place will decide your fate!”
At that moment, the Blue Water Palace Master stood up. Her once-charming face morphed into a dual expression of yin and yang, male and female.
A terrifying aura spread, enveloping the entire arena, overwhelmingly dreadful.
She was a Yin-Yang Realm powerhouse, her presence no weaker than the Moon Lady’s.
“You’re not the Blue Water Palace Master!”
The Holy Emperor demanded, “Who are you?”
“Who am I? I’m the Yin-Yang Demon King you’re looking for, heh.”
The woman gave a cold smile, her face dripping with mocking amusement.
“I’m giving you all one chance: submit to the True Demon Empire or die here!”
Her chilling voice was eerie, as if a man and woman spoke simultaneously, creating a bizarre effect.
“Hmph, you think you alone can destroy our Holy Dynasty?”
The Supreme Holy Emperor stepped forward, sneering.
His words held weight. Though the Yin-Yang Demon King was a Yin-Yang Realm powerhouse, the Holy Dynasty had four such experts.
With the Moon Lady absent, the Supreme Holy Emperor, Holy Emperor, and Si Kong Zun could still hold their own against her.
“One is enough, but I brought some help. I wouldn’t want you to die feeling too wronged.”
The Yin-Yang Demon King smiled faintly, and a massive yin-yang diagram appeared behind her. From it emerged a stream of warriors.
Most were Heavenly Human Realm warriors, with a few at the Cave Heaven Realm.
On the Tianlong Continent, Yin-Yang Realm warriors were rare, numbering only a handful.
Cave Heaven Realm warriors were also scarce, roughly twenty or so.
Yet the Yin-Yang Demon King brought seven or eight Cave Heaven Realm warriors and dozens of Heavenly Human Realm warriors.
This was a blatant display of her formidable forces.
These warriors emerging from the yin-yang diagram included experts from the Blue-Eyed Tribe, Ninja Tribe, Barbarian Tribe, and even the Sea Tribe.
“So the rumours were true!”
“The True Demon Emperor came from the depths of the sea, a Sea Tribe member!”
“Then the Storm Legion’s information was also true!”
“Damn it!”
The Holy Dynasty had fallen to such a state, leaving many sighing in lament.
Even at the True Demon Empire’s peak, they hadn’t dared to come to the Holy City. Yet now, a single Yin-Yang Demon King had infiltrated the Holy City, seemingly intent on slaughtering the Twelve Sects’ leaders and genius disciples.
“What’s there to fear? With the strength of our Holy Dynasty and Twelve Sects, these people are no match!”
The Supreme Holy Emperor shouted.
Many had been stunned, but his words calmed them. Analysing the situation, though the enemy was strong, the Twelve Sects’ top experts were all here. They wouldn’t lose easily.
“Hahaha, hahahaha!”
The Yin-Yang Demon King let out a crazed laugh. “What a bunch of fools. Since I’ve shown myself here, I have the means to win. Follow this old man if you wish, but this is your last chance to choose!
Submit or die?”
Some in the crowd, weak-willed, were already considering surrender but feared being branded traitors and executed, so they stayed silent.
Most, however, had no intention of submitting.
The Twelve Sects, regardless of character, had plenty with backbone.
“The Blue-Eyed Tribe only follows the Yin-Yang Demon King. If we join forces to kill her today, defeating the Blue-Eyed Tribe, Barbarians, and Ninjas will be easy. This is a chance to achieve a legacy for the ages!”
“Right, their numbers are fewer, and their strength is weaker. What’s to fear? If they dare come, they won’t leave alive!”
“Kill!”
“Let’s fight!”
In moments, the Twelve Sects’ leaders reached a consensus.
Ruling as they pleased was far better than being someone’s dog. The choice was simple.
At the Holy Emperor’s command, the Twelve Sects’ leaders gathered, ready to attack the Yin-Yang Demon King and her forces, trapping them here.
“A bunch of idiots. I gave you a chance, Si Kong Zun. Why haven’t you acted?”
“Attack!”
To everyone’s shock and confusion, Si Kong Zun’s fist pierced the Holy Emperor’s chest, leaving him gravely wounded, on the verge of death.
