Evil Emperor Zun

Chapter 2028 God and Demon in One Body
Xuan Su and Baili Ji were also present and witnessed everything that had just happened.

Those of supreme power saw through it. Chen Shiyu was no ordinary human, and this was something no ordinary human could create. Why did he possess such terrifying and pure demonic nature, and why did he simultaneously possess the divinity that demons loathe? A descendant of demon and god? Absolutely impossible!
Chen Shiyu was now like a sleeping child, showing no sign of the powerful force that had just erupted within him. Baili Ji stepped forward to examine him, using all sorts of detection methods, but still couldn't figure out what had happened. His confusion was no less than that of the other players. However, he naturally didn't want to show it, so he only reassured Mo Qianlong not to worry, that Shiyu was fine. Then, he straightened up and walked to Ye Yunyan.

"You're injured. Come on, let me take you to get some treatment."

Before she could speak, he quickly added:
"This wound was caused by magic and is poisonous to humans. If you try to remove it yourself, it will consume a lot of your spiritual energy. We don't know what will happen next, so I hope you can recover as soon as possible so you can help your companions."

Having spent this time with Ye Yunyan, he had gained some experience. To discuss anything with her, he needed to find a point of convergence between "my wishes" and "her interests." Sure enough, after he said these words, Ye Yunyan silently nodded and followed him.

Looking at Chen Shiyu's peaceful sleeping face, the audience was somewhat dazed. Just a moment ago, he seemed like a completely different person, entirely unlike the image the public had always known him to be, and strikingly similar to several early scenes that had appeared in the Mirror Space. Now it seemed those scenes might very well be real. Chen Shiyu indeed had another side they didn't know about!
How did someone who was initially cold-hearted and callous become the sunny young man he is today? And why did he "revert to his old ways" just now? Could it be that his sunny side was just a disguise, and this "demonic" demeanor is his true nature?

Some felt deceived and turned against Chen Shiyu; others remained neutral and observed, believing there must be more to the story and that it was best to clarify things first; still others, who were initially indifferent to the sunny young man, were drawn to Chen Shiyu's captivating side and became fans.

Rong Xiao thought to himself that fans always assumed he and Shi Yu were best friends from another world, but at this moment he secretly realized that he might never truly understand Shi Yu. Shi Yu knew many things about him, but he himself only had a superficial understanding of many aspects of Shi Yu's life. Mo Gucheng in the real world was also slightly surprised upon seeing this, experiencing a strange feeling that was both familiar and unfamiliar.

Xuan Su watched as Mo Qianlong took care of Chen Shiyu, and Mo Feng could only see Mo Qianlong in his eyes. He then looked at Feng Bolang, who was looking rather sullen, and seemed to be deep in thought.

Chu Tianyao, along with the other players, helped Mo Qianlong escort Chen Shiyu back to his room. Whether his concern for Chen Shiyu was genuine or feigned was certainly real; however, his motivation was this: he had just bet on Chen Shiyu against the clone, and had finally gained his trust a little. His initial investment was about to pay off, so naturally he didn't want anything to happen to him at this crucial moment.

After he finished, he sent Ye Yunyan a message: "Yunyan, I'm still worried about Shiyu. You can talk to Lord Baili Ji. When it's convenient, tell him about the clones we encountered. Maybe he'll have some clues."

To explain the origins of the clones, one naturally needs to demonstrate one's own abilities. He used this method to guide Ye Yunyan to claim credit for him in front of Baili Ji.

This is Chu Tianyao, who always acts from a utilitarian perspective. However, before he met Ye Shuo, before his reason was completely distorted by hatred, his "lack of nobility" did not harm anyone. In order to build a good reputation, he genuinely helped others. Judging by his actions rather than his intentions, he could be considered a good person.

the other side.

Baili Ji deftly treated Ye Yunyan's wounds, and when he lowered his head, he met her clear, cold eyes. The wariness there hadn't lessened in the slightest despite her treatment.

What's the deal with the alcohol?

Baili Ji was a little surprised: "What, you think it's a problem with the wine?" He had prepared the wine and other necessities for her in the room long ago. This was the first time she had taken them out to entertain guests, and this happened.

"Let me put it this way, it's a highly nourishing wine made from all sorts of rare and precious ingredients. It can significantly enhance one's cultivation level, and each pot costs an astronomical sum. No one in the Cosmic Sea can afford it without some wealth. If you don't believe me, go and confirm it with that kid who's a 'candidate for Lord of Hell.' Besides, you and that other human kid also drank it, and nothing seemed wrong, did it?"

Ye Yunyan was skeptical: "What's your explanation for the situation with the ten feathers?"

Baili Ji casually curled the corners of his lips: "I want to know too. When he wakes up, you can ask him for mine as well."

"Or, if you'd like to hear it, I can tell you some very interesting news." The thought of discussing this with her subtly excited him. "You witnessed that magic just now, didn't you? Although I can't discern its true form yet, its power is very pure; it must be of noble blood among the demons."

"What I'm curious about is, what would you do after you find out his identity? Would you treat him the same way you treated me? Would you also try to get rid of him as soon as possible?"

He increasingly felt that Chen Shiyu's actions were a good thing.

Ye Yunyan's hatred for the demon race ran too deep. Even though he hadn't harmed her at this point in time, she still rejected him because of their race. But he was indeed in the wrong in front of her, and he never dared to voice his opposition.

Now things are different. Her good friend Chen Shiyu is also a demon, and he shares their warlike blood. He can use this opportunity to remind her not to be hypocritical. She can either hate Chen Shiyu as well, or accept him as well.

Ye Yunyan hadn't expected him to turn the tables on her. This question truly struck a chord with a part of her heart she had never confronted before. Almost everyone who considers themselves to adhere to a clear-cut black-and-white world experiences the same confusion when first forced to touch the gray areas.

Demons are, of course, enemies of humanity. While they cannot be judged entirely by human morality, their very existence is harmful to humanity—that is enough to know.

The option of "making friends with demons" was ruled out of her life from the very beginning. So she never considered how to deal with someone who had become her friend but was actually a member of the demon race.

So far, Chen Shiyu hasn't done anything "harmful" to his companions. However, drawing conclusions so hastily is too simplistic. After all, she's only been a very small part of his life. She doesn't know what he did before coming to Tian Tan, nor what he might do in the future. She has no way of confirming whether he's harmful or harmless.

The corrupted Dark Ten Feathers once said, "You don't understand me." What had just happened made her realize that she truly didn't understand him. Yet, even so, she couldn't feel any hostility towards him. More importantly, before he made any real threats, if she were to simply dismiss all his kindness and help, without understanding the situation, and treat him as an enemy, she would feel incredibly naive and ungrateful.

Upon realizing this, she began to reflect on her long-held principles for the first time. Should she condemn all demons, or should she address each case individually? If she convinced herself that "demons are a mix of good and bad, and my friend is the good one" simply because they had formed a friendship, then it would indeed be unfair to those other demons who had been labeled "irreconcilable enemies" before she had even gotten to know them.

“…Alright.” Having made her decision, Ye Yunyan stopped dwelling on it. “I promise you, from now on, I will only evaluate you based on your actual performance, whether it’s you or him. Are you satisfied now?”

“However, I still feel he’s different from you.” She didn’t say this to discourage him, but as she pondered other possibilities, this doubt naturally surfaced. “Even if he has demon blood, he also possesses pure divinity. How could an evil person have such an aura?”

Getting down to business, Baili Ji's smile faded somewhat: "To be honest, this is also the most perplexing aspect for me. How can one person possess two completely opposite attributes simultaneously, and coexist peacefully for so many years—"

"God and demon in one body?"... Ye Yunyan pondered quietly. It seemed that there was another matter she needed to investigate in the Heavenly Dao Library.

Some viewers have discovered that when the ancient demon stopped Jiang Liechen from attacking Chen Shiyu, he told him that Chen Shiyu was not an ordinary human. At the time, no one took it seriously, but now they truly appreciate the significance of those words.

Afterwards, Baili Ji and Ye Yunyan exchanged information. Ye Yunyan told him about their battle with the clones, the information Chen Shiyu brought back from the Mirror Space, and the suspicious points about the Red-Eyed Demon Clan. Baili Ji also told her about Feng Yi'er's experience in the Lost Star System.

After hearing this, Ye Yunyan felt that the distortion of spacetime might be a key point. If it was precisely because of the distortion of spacetime that the Devouring Clan King "had always been there"... she vaguely felt that she had grasped something, but it was elusive and fleeting.

Baili Ji was particularly interested in the "puzzle" metaphor. His original plan was to select a promising Gnawing Clan member, have it pledge allegiance to him, and then try to cultivate it into a king. But according to this analogy, the current Gnawing Clan was "an unfinished, chaotic jigsaw puzzle." Even if one piece pledged allegiance to a member, it would obviously not grant ownership of the entire puzzle. And what about the demons who had formed soul contracts with "a part of the king"? Would they become enslavers or enslaved?

The truth seemed so close, yet so distant. At that moment, Shui Wunian suddenly felt that their process of gathering clues was much like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle—a jigsaw puzzle incomplete and chaotic. So, who would win in the end depended on who could complete the puzzle first?
The two couldn't reach a conclusion for a long time until Ye Yunyan received a message from Chu Tianyao, informing her that Chen Shiyu had woken up, and she rushed to see him.

Upon waking, Chen Shiyu seemed to remember nothing. Leaning against the headboard, he listened to everyone's excited descriptions of the strange events that had occurred, a faint smile always on his face. Mo Feng had already confirmed that the wine they drank at the gathering was fine. Chen Shiyu laughed and said that wine is supposed to be nourishing, but perhaps he had drunk too much, "overdoing it." It seems he really shouldn't force things in the future.

Most of the players in the mysterious space had a good relationship with Chen Shiyu and were willing to think the best of him. Seeing that he had returned to his usual familiar self, still the likable friend he always was, they believed that what had just happened was probably just an accident.

The incident ended amidst laughter and conversation. But whether Chen Shiyu truly didn't remember what happened to him, or lied to avoid worrying others, who could know? Everything was hidden beneath his enigmatic smile.

……

After Ye Yunyan left, Baili Ji pondered alone in his room for a while, but still couldn't figure out what the Devouring Clan was planning. So he decided to put the matter aside for now and go talk to the Black Dragon about the mystery of Chen Shiyu's physique.

Just before he left, he received a message.

The message was brief, a warm greeting.

"Honey, it's me. Did you miss me?"

Baili Ji stared intently at the sender's name, all his nonchalant attitude vanished instantly, and his face became more solemn than ever before.

Zhou Jianshuo…the No. 2 of the Dark Church. This man is arguably the most dangerous person in the cosmic sea. His influence extends to various fields: loan sharking; selling military weapons and all kinds of dangerous goods; manipulating interstellar wars; planning death games and gathering clients to place bets. And these are only a small part of his business.

Although he was a genuine human, even among the demon race, he was feared and called the "Number One Great Demon." This alone is enough to show how evil and terrifying he was.

Baili Ji has always been fearless in his adventures across the universe, and there are very few people he can be wary of, with Zhou Jianshuo being one of them.

However, when he received his message, Baili Ji felt a sense of relief, as if the shoe had finally dropped. Knowing full well that he would be involved, it was better to face it sooner rather than later. Besides, they had dealt with each other before; Baili Ji had bought weapons from him and participated in his gambling games, so their relationship on the surface was acceptable.

So when the instant messaging call came in immediately afterward, Baili Ji resignedly pressed the answer button and blurted out:
When will you arrive?

As the initiator of the communication, the other end was unusually silent for a moment, perhaps surprised that he had accepted reality so easily. But soon, the person on the other end chuckled approvingly and said slowly:

"Hmm... I'm not so sure." He pretended to think for a moment, his soft breath spreading through every crack of the microphone, carrying a captivating, cool fragrance even across light-years. This wasn't a video call, but Shui Wunian seemed to see through the void a beautiful, venomous snake stretching its body and flicking its tongue.

"How about this, I'll send you the data from the odometer, and you can convert it to the Tian Tan time, okay?" His tone was gentle, yet carried a flirtatious and seductive air. He made you feel his friendliness while making no attempt to hide his intention to scheme against you. Just hearing those few words from him gave Shui Wunian goosebumps all over.

"This person is extremely cruel and ruthless at heart, but he is always very polite. He is the type who will guide you step by step to sell yourself, and then gently make you count the money for him."

The person volunteering to give the explanation was none other than Hua Banxia. Shui Wunian turned to look at her in surprise: "You know him?"

Hua Banxia explained that she didn't know at first, but after seeing his name, a lot of information naturally flooded her mind, settling in like common sense. She thought that a senior figure must have left some information for the witnesses beforehand, which would be triggered when the target appeared. This also meant that even "God" was reminding them to be especially wary of this person!

"But I saw his name too, so why don't I have any recollection of him?" Shui Wunian was completely bewildered. Unfortunately, Wuhunren wasn't around—since he and Hua Banxia had been staying in the mysterious space's perspective, he'd been observing the players outside on his own—so there was no way to ask him if he'd triggered any memories.

The audience also said, "Yes, if Wu Nian had a memory of it, we could have seen the scene directly!"

Some say this might be related to intelligence. It's like giving a smart person a thread, and they can instantly grasp the whole picture; but for a less intelligent person, even if you explain it in detail, they'll only have a vague understanding. Similarly, the intelligent Hua Banxia can remember someone just by seeing their name, while Shui Wunian might need to see them in person to remember them.

The comments section was filled with comments like, "Wu Nian's IQ has been dragged out for a spin again [laughing and crying emojis]."

At this moment, Baili Ji had already completed the conversion of the data transmitted by Zhou Jianshuo.

The flow of time varies across different planes. Some have small differences, while others have huge ones. Zhou Jianshuo knows the target's range and speed, and can calculate how much longer his spaceship needs to travel. However, for those in Tiantan, the perception of time may not be the same. They need to calculate it themselves using the laws of Tiantan.

Baili Ji calculated that it would take about half a month.

This timeframe is neither short nor long. It should be enough for them to make some preparations for the battle...

"By the way, there's something interesting that you might be interested in." Since there was no rush to go out, Baili Ji simply sat back on the sofa and chatted casually with him, "A little guy who is both a god and a demon has just appeared here."

He recounted the entire process in great detail. Part of this was to use a "confessible" topic to ingratiate himself and demonstrate his honesty, preventing the other party from immediately inquiring about his pure soul. If this bait wasn't enough, he planned to also reveal the Heavenly Palace Master's childhood body. The other part was that he genuinely wanted to hear the other party's opinion, which he was certain would be more valuable than the Black Dragon's.

"Is that so? He is indeed a very interesting young guest." Houjian Shuo's voice was like a rich, mellow wine, shimmering with a captivating allure, mysterious and dangerous. "However, we have quite a few situations to deal with this time, so we might not be able to attend to him. You know what I'm talking about, right?"

Indeed, a pure soul and the Devouring Clan King are far more important than this trivial gossip. Baili Ji thought to himself, the other party is indeed not so easily fooled.

“It’s okay, you can keep your little secret.” Zhou Jianshuo’s attitude was considerate. “But I assure you, of all the things that are going to happen, I am the last thing you need to worry about.”

That didn't sound like a good sign. Baili Ji sighed and rubbed his temples. "You mean there will be many more troublesome guys than you appearing?"

As expected, another soft chuckle came from the other end: "Hehe...you could say that."

"Alright, thank you for keeping me company for a while. I won't disturb you while you're busy with your business." His tone suddenly became more serious, shifting from intimate whispers to a diplomatic air. "Please give my regards to the soon-to-be-born King of the Gnawing Clan. I may not be able to offer my congratulations in time."

Baili Ji was startled. Before he could ask how he knew that there was a biting race around him, another bolt of lightning struck straight in.

He said he wouldn't be able to arrive at the exact moment the king is born... Doesn't that mean the Devouring Clan king will be born within the next half month, before he even arrives in Tiantan?!