From the fake emperor to the concubine

Dealing with beings of this caliber is like dancing on a knife's edge every second.

Even Zheng Yi couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

However, this has always been the way of emperors: no matter what they think in their hearts, whether they are fearful or happy, they will never show any emotion on their faces.

"As I said before, if your power remains this strong, no one will dare to mess with you."

Zheng Yi suddenly changed the subject, "But what if, for some reason, your power is suddenly damaged..."

He deliberately paused here, letting the Eye Demon fill in the rest of the content himself.

A muffled rumble of thunder suddenly echoed in the sky, and the Eye Demon's emotions clearly fluctuated. Its tiny eyes darted around frantically, revealing its inner struggle.

"I think those extraterrestrial demons who are like you would never give up the opportunity to devour you when you become weaker and strengthen themselves, right?"

The true intentions were revealed, and Zheng Yi uttered the most crucial sentence. His voice was soft, yet it was like a sharp sword, piercing the Eye Demon's most vulnerable spot.

He had used the same trick to deceive the extraterrestrial demons before; it was a well-worn tactic.

But as long as it works, that's all that matters, isn't it?

The extraterrestrial demon hesitated once more. The giant eye in the sky narrowed, its tiny pupils opening and closing repeatedly, as if performing complex calculations. The clouds began to surge erratically, revealing its inner conflict.

He could indeed disregard other things. For example, destroying a part of the Eastern Wilderness world. Such a level of cause and effect was not unbearable for him.

For example, these so-called strongest experts in the Eastern Wilderness are nothing in the eyes of the extraterrestrial demons.

The Eye Demon's gaze swept over the crowd, lingering on them for no more than a moment.

If these people appeared at the source of chaos, he could wipe them all out without lifting a finger.

However, if his own strength is affected, it may attract the covetousness of other extraterrestrial demons... No! It's not just possible, it will definitely attract the covetousness of other extraterrestrial demons.

After all, the Eye Demon had done similar things before.

In the source of chaos, there are no rules, no morality, only the most primal instinct to devour.

There was once an extraterrestrial demon who, for some unknown reason, was accidentally injured, which greatly reduced his strength.

At first, the injured creature desperately tried to disguise its injury, not wanting to reveal its vulnerability. It used every means to hide its weakness, even actively attacking and devouring several weaker beings to cover it up.

But in the end, the Eye Demon saw through it.

So he joined forces with several other extraterrestrial demons to kill and devour this guy. The hunt lasted for three entire chaotic cycles, ultimately ending with the poor wretch being completely devoured.

The reason for uniting with other demons is not because the Eye Demon has any good intentions.

It's simply because, although that guy was injured, he wasn't someone the Eye Demon could easily deal with alone. He needed help, someone to share the risk.

If the other party is determined to die, it is even possible to severely injure him.

The Eye Demon doesn't have that guy's exceptionally strong disguise skills.

Therefore, the Eye Demon must get other extraterrestrial demons to join him in increasing his absolute strength.

In the end, it proved that his choice at the time was absolutely the wisest one.

Several extraterrestrial demons attacked together, and with almost no effort, they completely devoured the already weakened fellow.

The feast lasted a long time, and every participant received a rich reward. The Eye Demon's pupils widened slightly, revealing a look of nostalgia.

Although the portion obtained by the Eye Demon was not the largest, it didn't care, because in the Source of Chaos, greed often meant danger.

Because he exerted almost no effort and took no risks. Compared to the cost of monopolizing these benefits, it was an absolutely perfect choice.

However, it was precisely because of this experience that the Eye Demon became even more aware of the situation he would face if his strength were to weaken.

Other extraterrestrial demons will immediately become the most ferocious hunters, while it will become the target of their hunt.

The Eye Demon couldn't swallow its anger at being let go so easily. A savage red light flashed in its pupils, and the surrounding air suddenly became scorching hot.

The deceased sect leader of the Hehuan Sect was still quite important to him. He had nurtured that pawn for hundreds of years, investing countless efforts in it.

He had worked so hard for so long, and only just started to reap the rewards, only to have it all come to nothing.

The more the Eye Demon thought about it, the angrier it became, and its tiny eyes began to turn blood red. The pebbles on the ground moved without wind, floated into the air, and then instantly turned into dust.

The Eye Demon himself didn't know why, but the more he thought about it, the more angry he felt in his heart, which he couldn't suppress.

Most importantly, after several battles, the Eye Demon suddenly felt inexplicably attracted to this human named Zheng Yi.

This human is clearly not very strong.

However, the Eye Demon had an urge to devour its opponent; this was its innate instinct to devour.

This instinct rarely fails, and each time it manifests, it signifies a tremendous opportunity. Its pupils contracted slightly as it began to carefully examine this seemingly ordinary human.

Devouring this creature would bring immense benefits. This thought kept churning in the Eye Demon's mind, taking root and sprouting in its consciousness, becoming impossible to ignore.

Soon, the Eye Demon's gaze calmed down. Its tiny eyes stopped moving and focused entirely on Zheng Yi.

The churning clouds in the sky gradually calmed down, indicating that it had made its decision.

Suddenly, Zheng Yi felt a chill run down his spine; this guy was definitely up to something. His back was instantly soaked with cold sweat, and his fingers twitched involuntarily.

Although his face remained expressionless, Zheng Yi's heart was pounding, and his bad premonition grew stronger.

"Alright, I can promise you that I will leave the Eastern Wilderness Continent and will no longer hold your offenses against me against you." The Eye Demon's voice suddenly became calm, even carrying a hint of hypocritical goodwill.

But those tiny eyes gleamed with an eerie light, suggesting that its words were not entirely sincere.

Jian Shisan, Liehuo, and the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Their tense nerves finally relaxed for a moment; Liehuo's shoulders visibly slumped, and Jian Shisan also let out a slight breath.

They had personally experienced the power of the Eye Demon. Not to mention his true form, even the monsters he created required them to exert all their strength to defeat.

If this guy could really leave like this, that would definitely be good news. Only Zheng Yi understood that the Eye Demon's sudden change of heart was definitely not good news.

The fact that this guy became more agreeable was definitely not because he had figured things out; it could only mean that he had ulterior motives. This realization sent a jolt of pain through Zheng Yi's stomach.

Sure enough, just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, the Eye Demon suddenly burst into laughter.

The laughter was extremely piercing, like a thousand pieces of glass rubbing together, sending chills down one's spine. The clouds churned violently again, forming a hideous grin.

"However, I have one request: if you hand over one person, I will leave immediately and will not stay for another moment."

The Eye Demon's voice suddenly softened, yet carried an undeniable, oppressive force. All those tiny eyes turned to Zheng Yi, revealing a raw, undisguised desire.

Although the Eye Demon didn't name names directly, everyone understood his intentions at that moment.

The atmosphere froze instantly, filled with a suffocating tension.

The person the Eye Demon wanted was none other than Zheng Yi.

This realization immediately made the scene delicate, and everyone's eyes turned to him, their expressions complex and hard to decipher.

Jian Shisan unconsciously stroked the hilt of his sword, revealing his inner struggle. As a swordsman, he always valued his promises and kept his word, but the current situation left him with a difficult choice.

Liehuo, however, subtly curled the corners of his mouth, his gaze towards Zheng Yi turning hostile. With a slight twitch of his fingers, the Li Huo Sword silently unsheathed itself three inches, ready to strike at any moment.

Meng Fei raised an eyebrow, looking completely unconcerned. Master Zhenjing was still healing with her eyes closed, seemingly oblivious to the changes around her.

Feng Tianji laughed out loud: "I think this is a good deal." His small eyes gleamed with shrewdness as he calculated the various possibilities in his mind.

"No!" Qiu Miaoyin immediately retorted. Her voice wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally firm. Her slender fingers were already pressed on the strings, showing her determination to fight to the death.

Qiu Miaoyin's reaction was not unexpected.

After all, Zheng Yi had saved her not long ago. Everyone had witnessed how Zheng Yi disregarded his own safety and shielded her from a fatal attack at the last moment.

If it weren't for this man's intervention, Qiu Miaoyin would likely have been seriously injured, even if she hadn't died.

At this moment, her slender fingers gripped the pipa tightly, her knuckles turning bluish-white.

However, among everyone present, she was the only one who explicitly stood up to support Zheng Yi.

The others, while not explicitly agreeing, essentially acquiesced. An eerie silence hung in the air, as if everyone was holding their breath, awaiting an inevitable conflict.

Feng Tianji chuckled and said, "Sect Leader Qiu, are you sure you want to go against us because of this person of unknown origin?" His voice was tinged with mockery, and his small eyes gleamed with shrewdness.

As he spoke, he subtly took half a step closer to Zheng Yi, a faint glint of cold light flashing from his sleeve.

Qiu Miaoyin's eyes blazed with fury, her resolute and beautiful face almost too daunting to look at: "Sect Leader Zheng saved me. It is both morally and logically that our Tianyin Pavilion cannot stand by and watch Sect Leader Zheng be killed by the extraterrestrial demons!"

Her voice was clear and cold, yet carried an undeniable firmness. As she became emotional, the pipa in her arms emitted a faint hum, its strings moving without wind.

Although she was a woman, her words carried weight, earning Zheng Yi's respect. A flicker of surprise crossed her calm eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

In this treacherous world of cultivation, it is truly rare to encounter someone so loyal and righteous.

At this moment, Liehuo emerged, and together with Feng Tianji, they subtly surrounded Zheng Yi. The Li Huo Sword was already three inches from its sheath, and the intense heat of its blade made everyone feel a burning sensation on their faces…

"What do you want to do, Sect Master of Blazing Fire?" Seeing his actions, Qiu Miaoyin reacted as if a cat whose tail had been stepped on, her fur standing on end.

Her figure instantly blocked Zheng Yi's path from another direction, her pipa held horizontally in front of her chest, ready to launch a sonic attack at any moment.

Her slender figure contrasted sharply with the towering flames, yet she showed no sign of cowardice.

"You fought alongside Sect Leader Zheng, do you intend to betray your comrade?" Her question pierced Liehuo's heart like a sharp arrow. These words caused the assembled experts to involuntarily avert their gazes.

Lie Huo casually picked at his ear, his voice lazy yet carrying an undeniable force: "Qiu Miaoyin, you need to understand one thing: good and evil have been irreconcilable since ancient times. The reason we fight together is simply because we have the same enemy."

As he spoke, his gaze never left Zheng Yi, as if he were guarding against a sudden attack from the other party.

"Now, sacrificing the leader of an evil sect is enough to save the entire Eastern Wilderness. I don't think there's anything to hesitate about." He said this with such confidence, as if stating a perfectly obvious fact.

The flames on the Blazing Sword danced with his words, reflecting his cold expression.

“You…” Qiu Miaoyin’s pretty face flushed red, and her beautiful eyes almost spit fire. She had never seen such a shameless person, and she was so angry that she trembled all over.

Her slender, delicate fingers nearly snapped the pipa strings, which emitted a piercing clang, revealing the owner's inner anger.

Unable to persuade Liehuo, Qiu Miaoyin turned to Feng Tianji. As fellow members of the Demonic Sect, she hoped Feng Tianji would change his mind. After all, while Hongchenfang acted eccentrically, it always valued its reputation.

Her eyes held a final hope that the old fox would change his mind, considering they were both from the Demonic Sect.

Feng Tianji helplessly spread his hands: "I'm sorry, Pavilion Master Qiu, but I think Sect Master Liehuo makes a lot of sense."

His voice was smooth and oily: "Sacrificing one person can save the entire Eastern Wilderness, it's a good deal!"

Qiu Miaoyin was furious, but then she discovered that Zheng Yi's face was completely expressionless.

He just watched quietly, as if everything happening before him had nothing to do with him. His deep gaze was as calm as still water, revealing no emotional fluctuation.

He didn't care at all about Liehuo and Feng Tianji's betrayal.

This detached calmness, however, made the two men who were about to make their move uneasy, and they both slowed down their approach.

Zheng Yi didn't really care. He had long known that he had no connection with either Jian Shisan or Liehuo.

These so-called "comrades-in-arms" are nothing more than strangers who have temporarily come together because of a powerful enemy at hand.

The reason I was able to cooperate so well with these people was simply because we had an external enemy that we had to deal with together.

The threat has now been temporarily lifted.

Since the cooperation was only formed due to external pressure, it will naturally disappear when the external pressure disappears. (End of Chapter)