From the fake emperor to the concubine

Zheng Yi actually saw a hint of astonishment in the eyes of the extraterrestrial demon.

The pupils of those countless tiny eyes suddenly contracted, trembling simultaneously like a school of startled fish.

This discovery made Zheng Yi's lips curl into a slightly upturned smile, revealing a meaningful expression.

The Eye Demon seemed completely unprepared for the outcome to be so swift. Its massive body writhed uneasily in the air, its bloodshot eyes darting wildly, revealing an expression of disbelief.

Zheng Yi's main eye narrowed slightly, and the countless smaller eyes around him stopped blinking, all staring intently at him. A foul, slimy smell filled the air.

The dark clouds in the sky began to churn violently, and a chilling roar could be faintly heard. The sound was like the simultaneous howls of a thousand wild beasts, shaking even the pebbles on the ground.

Zheng Yi understood why he was acting this way. He guessed that according to the Eye Demon's original plan, these people would inevitably fight to the death over this matter.

This could even lead to a violent fight, resulting in bloodshed.

In the end, the weakest of them will be pushed out to be the scapegoat.

The Eye Demon didn't really care which one was sent to their death.

Most importantly, the anger, killing, and hatred generated during these battles were the spiritual nourishment he needed most.

Those negative emotions are what he truly needs.

Not a human life.

The former sect leader of the Hehuan Sect was someone that the Eye Demon had painstakingly chosen to provide him with spiritual nourishment.

At first, things went relatively smoothly. The Eye Demon even experienced a significant increase in strength thanks to these spiritual sustenances.

It was precisely through the talent enhancement brought about by these spiritual nourishments that the Eye Demon was able to devour other Heavenly Demons time and time again, greatly increasing its strength.

But later on, the offerings that guy provided became worse and worse.

The Eye Demon was also very dissatisfied with this guy.

Even so, these spiritual nourishments remain precious to the Eye Demon.

When someone dies, you can find another one.

But now, the Eye Demon hopes these people will fight amongst themselves, preferably come to blows.

In this way, he can absorb spiritual nourishment and strengthen himself.

But the Eye Demon never expected that these guys would completely defy expectations and solve this huge problem so easily.

There was absolutely no fighting, not even a major conflict.

More importantly, even the guy who was pushed out to die didn't seem to have much hatred in him.

The frustrated Eye Demon almost ordered them to kill each other. However, as one of the more intelligent individuals among the extraterrestrial demons, the Eye Demon knew that such a thing was absolutely impossible.

If his demands go too far, these guys will definitely regroup.

In that case, his plan would be a complete waste.

After thinking for a moment, the Heavenly Demon decided to secretly try to turn the human in front of him against his will. His small eyes narrowed simultaneously, revealing a sinister glint.

A voice suddenly appeared in Zheng Yi's mind: "Humans, you're just being pushed out to be scapegoats like this, don't you feel any resentment?"

The voice was like the whispers of millions of people, carrying a bewitching magic: "If you are willing to cooperate with this demon, it is not impossible for me to spare your life."

Zheng Yi was a little confused. He blinked, momentarily at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

He couldn't understand whether this extraterrestrial demon had a brain at all.

You might say he's brainless, but this guy even knows how to sow discord and hopes they actually fight.

"But do you think he has any brains?" Zheng Yi couldn't help but roll his eyes inwardly. Had this guy forgotten that he had fooled him several times? In their previous encounters, this "Eye Demon" had always been completely outmaneuvered by him.

After the initial surprise, Zheng Yi suddenly understood.

Perhaps in the eyes of the extraterrestrial demons, he wasn't fooled at all, but rather made a choice that suited their own interests.

"What a pity!" Zheng Yi stroked his chin and sighed inwardly. His slender fingers gently caressed his chin, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.

If he wanted, he could easily fool this extraterrestrial demon into losing his bearings.

But there's no need for that now.

After all, no matter how much time is delayed, reinforcements are unlikely to arrive.

Sword Thirteen and Liehuo, they too, could not cooperate with him and put on a meaningless act.

Moreover, even if there are reinforcements, it would be meaningless. Even if the cultivators of the Eastern Wilderness had the ability to severely injure the Eye Demon, so what?
If this guy goes berserk, he has the ability to destroy the entire Eastern Wilderness World.

The reason this guy hasn't done that is because the Eye Demon's strength hasn't been affected in any way, and he doesn't want to be devoured by other extraterrestrial demons, so he hasn't used his true power.

Once this guy gets injured, the situation will be completely different.

This guy's got nothing to lose; he'll definitely raze the Eastern Wilderness to the ground before he gets into trouble himself...

Thinking of this, Zheng Yi sighed inwardly.

He quietly gripped the small sword in his hand. The cool touch calmed him down slightly, and he feigned surprise: "Is what you said true? If I cooperate with you, I won't die?"

"Of course, this demon has no interest in deceiving weak humans like you." The Eye Demon's voice echoed in Zheng Yi's mind, filled with arrogant superiority.

Those small eyes narrowed simultaneously, revealing an expression of absolute certainty.

Zheng Yi quickly asked, "Your Highness, what do you want me to do? I'm willing to do anything as long as I can live."

His voice was sincere, as if he couldn't wait to do something for the Eye Demon.

The Eye Demon did not doubt Zheng Yi's words.

After all, in the eyes of the extraterrestrial demons, there is no creature in this world that is not afraid of death.

Even the extraterrestrial demons cherish their lives immensely, let alone ordinary humans.

"Very good! You will immediately launch an attack on those humans." The Eye Demon's voice suddenly turned sharp, carrying an unquestionable tone of command.

Zheng Yi stared in shock, then said with a troubled expression, "Lord Heavenly Demon, aren't you sending me to my death?"

"The reason I was pushed out to die is because I'm too weak," Zheng Yi said with a mournful face, his expression as ugly as could be.

"If I dare to attack them, I'll probably die at their hands immediately." As he said this, he turned back "fearfully" to look at the crowd, who shivered at just the right moment.

The night wind lifted his robes at just the right moment, adding to his desolate air. "What's this guy doing?" Meng Feiyang frowned, as if asking himself. Under the moonlight, his usually stern face was now filled with doubt, his gaze fixed on Zheng Yi's back in the distance.

After Zheng Yi went out to face the Eye Demon alone, he fell completely silent.

The night wind whipped at his robes, yet made no sound. He stood silently beneath the beholder, like a frozen statue. His shadow, cast on the ground, appeared exceptionally lonely.

The Eye Demon just stared at Zheng Yi, doing nothing. Those countless tiny eyes didn't blink, their pupils reflecting Zheng Yi's minuscule figure. An eerie stillness filled the air; even the wind seemed to have stopped.

What's even stranger is that Zheng Yi's aura changed several times.

At first, he appeared as imposing as a mountain. His tall, straight back was outlined with sharp contours in the moonlight, and he exuded a chilling aura. His resolute determination earned him the utmost respect from everyone.

Everyone originally thought that the Eye Demon would kill Zheng Yi directly, or that this devil might torture Zheng Yi in various ways.

Qiu Miaoyin had already closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, unable to bear to watch the horrific scene that was about to unfold.

But after waiting for so long, there was still no response.

This eerie calm only made people more uneasy.

Soon, Zheng Yi's aura also rapidly declined. Like a lamp gradually going out, the light around him was dimming at a visible speed.

Looking at Zheng Yi now, he seemed like a waiter you'd see anywhere in a tavern, his back visibly hunched over.

He was slightly hunched over, where was the slightest trace of the sect leader's dignity?
even……

Zheng Yi's back view seemed to carry a hint of ingratiation.

Everyone looked at each other, completely bewildered as to what had happened.

Feng Tianji's narrow eyes gleamed: "Strange, what is Sect Leader Zheng up to?"

Liehuo curled his lip, his rugged face full of disdain: "Who knows what he's doing? The Eye Demon can project sounds directly into our brains."

"Perhaps this guy has already surrendered to the extraterrestrial demons and is currying favor with that guy?"

"Otherwise, why would his aura become so lewd?"

Liehuo's words were like a sharp knife, causing Qiu Miaoyin's expression to change drastically.

Her beautiful eyes seemed to spit fire: "Liehuo, please don't slander Sect Leader Zheng. He is definitely not that kind of person."

Her voice trembled slightly with anger, and her delicate face flushed red: "Otherwise, she wouldn't have sacrificed herself for the entire Eastern Wilderness."

By the end, her voice had become choked with emotion.

Liehuo's expression changed slightly: "You can know a person's face but not their heart. Who knows what this guy is thinking?"

Although she said that, her momentum had already weakened somewhat. Her large, bell-like eyes awkwardly avoided Qiu Miaoyin's gaze and instead looked at Zheng Yi in the distance.

Little did he know, he was right this time. At that moment, Zheng Yi was inwardly flattering the Heavenly Demon: "Lord Heavenly Demon, I'm just an ordinary cultivator. You want me to fight so many of them all by myself? I really can't do it!"

His tone was so humble it was outrageous; if Jian Shisan and the others had heard it, they would have been utterly astonished.

The Eye Demon urged impatiently, "Of course I know you can't beat them, but don't worry, I will provide you with power so you can have no worries."

Their small eyes narrowed simultaneously, revealing their impatience. Dark clouds churned in the sky, and streaks of lightning grew increasingly dense.

Zheng Yi forced out a smile that looked more like a grimace: "If you put it that way, I'm even more worried. None of the guys you sent out before had a good outcome."

He shrank back in fear, his whole body trembling violently, his movements exaggerated as if afraid the demon wouldn't see his terror.

"What a useless piece of trash." The Eye Demon cursed impatiently, its countless tiny eyes revealing a look of disdain.

"What will it take for you to believe that I, the Heavenly Demon, can save your life?" Its voice boomed in Zheng Yi's mind, causing his consciousness to tremble.

Zheng Yi's eyes lit up, and a look of surprise appeared on his face: "If..."

He had just started speaking when, as if suddenly remembering something terrible, he quickly stopped himself: "No, this is absolutely not going to do. It's far too dangerous for you, Lord Heavenly Demon."

Before even explaining the specific methods, he had already denied his own idea. This action left the Eye Demon looking confused, and an atmosphere of anxiety seemed to fill the air.

The Eye Demon now wished these people would start fighting the next moment.

Ideally, it should be the kind that can even splatter brains out.

Only in this way can he obtain more spiritual nourishment.

So when he heard that Zheng Yi had a solution, he didn't think twice and immediately urged impatiently, "Just tell me what the solution is, what's the danger?"

"In this small world, nothing has yet appeared that can harm this Heavenly Demon." The Eye Demon's voice was filled with an arrogant and overbearing tone.

Zheng Yi sneered inwardly, but outwardly appeared terrified: "If... I mean if." As he spoke, he cautiously looked at the extraterrestrial demon, his eyes filled with fear and obsequiousness.

His fingers nervously rubbed the hem of his clothes, and he even deliberately kept his breathing soft, as if afraid of angering the terrifying being before him.

"Don't waste time, speak quickly." The Eye Demon's voice suddenly rose, making Zheng Yi's head throb.

Zheng Yi was startled and quickly forced a fawning smile, saying, "If you, Lord Heavenly Demon, could get closer to me, wouldn't you be able to protect me better?"

As he spoke, he took a small, ingratiating step forward: "I believe that you, Lord Heavenly Demon, can certainly do this easily, right?"

Zheng Yi's voice grew softer and softer until it was almost a muttering to himself, but his fawning tone was perfectly controlled.

It was as if they were worried that their demands were too unreasonable, causing the Eye Demon to be unable to fulfill them and thus hurting the Eye Demon's pride.

The Eye Demon initially thought this guy was going to make some troublesome demands, but it turned out he just wanted to get closer to him.

snort!
That really suits the habits of these cowardly humans.

What you think in your heart will naturally lead to action.

The enormous eyeball parted the clouds and slowly pressed down towards the ground.

The Eye Demon's body was already enormous, and it was covered with countless eyes all over its body.

Even when he was suspended high in the air, he already gave people a sense of inexplicable pressure.

Now, it is slowly approaching the ground.

It gives the impression of a giant moon falling from the sky and slowly crashing to the ground.

"That's really true." Even Zheng Yi, who was prepared, felt his mouth go dry. (End of Chapter)