Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

The small island in the middle of the lake is covered with pink and white peach blossoms.

In the elegant bamboo house, there are no worldly luxuries; every table and chair is made of peach wood by the owner himself.

It's hard to believe that a great demon lord who ranks first on the demon-slaying list would be dressed in plain clothes and wear a wooden hairpin, looking like a peasant woman.

"This is truly a blessed land of Qingyuan."

Stone Wing Demon Lord looked around with a hint of curiosity.

Centered around this lake, the mountains are scattered in a well-ordered manner. Although there are no magnificent cities, there are leisurely villages scattered throughout.

With his life's blood and sweat, the Water Demon Lord finally transformed this harsh and barren land into a paradise rarely seen in Yongzhou.

Over a hundred years have passed, and the mortals within this blessed land have multiplied for generations.

With the passing of the original elders, the current generation of young people has had no contact with the outside world and has almost forgotten their identity as "demons".

"very nice."

Stone Wing Demon Lord withdrew his gaze with a sigh.

He wasn't deliberately flattering the woman in front of him; it was genuinely his first time setting foot in this place.

Because the other party had established the rules from the very beginning.

Those with cultivation are not allowed to enter this sacred land.

It was this ironclad rule that allowed Qingyuan to completely sever its ties with Yongzhou.

"Would you say I'm making an exception?"

He gave Ruoshui an awkward smile and sat down at the table.

"An exception was made when you sent those kids over."

Ruoshui Demon Lord remained indifferent, showing no intention of sitting down. He poured a cup of hot tea and gently pushed it towards her, saying, "Speak your mind, and then leave as soon as possible."

"..."

Upon hearing this, the Stone Wing Demon Lord looked slightly embarrassed.

What the other party said is correct.

They sent their demon subjects to this place on their own, including many who had practiced spiritual techniques. Moreover, there were also quite a few demon generals and soldiers who, under the guise of escorting, infiltrated the Qingyuan Treasure Land.

With their worries resolved, the group dared to head to Shuangyun Mansion to confront Yu Jingzhe.

Although it was done for the sake of the demons of Yongzhou, for Ruoshui, it was also a form of coercion.

They forcibly dragged it into the mud.

Despite the other party's current cold attitude, Shi Yi felt no dissatisfaction whatsoever; on the contrary, he was filled with gratitude.

After all, they really did accept these kids.

"We've heard word that the Qi family has their eyes on the Qingyuan treasure land and will be taking action soon."

After Shi Yi finished speaking, he thought the woman would be furious, even filled with resentment.

No one could accept having their life's work dragged down by someone else.

However, Ruoshui only paused slightly in pouring the tea, without even lifting her eyelids. She picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said softly, "Mmm."

"Aren't you curious why?" Amidst his shame, Shi Yi's eyes filled with doubt.

"Since you came here so leisurely, it means that something happened to Yu Jingzhe."

Ruoshui Demon Lord put down his teacup and said calmly, "Since the prodigy has run into trouble, the Qi and Yu families will definitely take action. Although I don't know how you won, you should have obtained the Mountain God's Carriage."

"Since those immortal descendants couldn't catch up with the imperial carriage, they naturally had to take their anger out on a demon who couldn't run fast enough."

The woman never looked at Shi Yi from beginning to end, and her voice didn't reveal much emotion.

It's hard to tell what her attitude is.

Shi Yi scratched the back of his head: "Actually, there's no need to hold back. We're so familiar with each other, just say whatever you want."

Ruoshui lowered her eyes, still maintaining her calm demeanor: "There's no need, and it has nothing to do with you anyway."

"What... what does this mean?" Shi Yi looked up in astonishment.

"From the moment my master gave the order to seize the pass, it was destined that this place of mine would not be able to be saved."

The master she spoke of was the only remaining demon king in Yongzhou: "That's why I didn't stop the people you sent from entering, because the outcome would be the same anyway."

Such a pessimistic attitude puzzled Shi Yi, but he didn't rush to refute it: "We really don't understand what the Demon King Su Xin is thinking either. If she intends to counterattack Yongzhou, why is the Demon King so reluctant to show herself?"

"Because she is finding you a new place to live."

Ruoshui raised her eyes, as if she had seen through everything long ago: "Young Master Qi is about to wake up, and he is far stronger than he was back then. The situation is very complicated. All you need to know is that he truly possesses the strength to sweep away all the demons in the Nine Provinces."

"We can no longer stay in Yongzhou. The border is barren and surrounded by two forces, making it unsuitable for survival. Master sent people to seize the border, not for revenge, but to inform you to escape to Da Shun as soon as possible."

Yongzhou Pass was of course no match for the Demon Lord.

Yet they could easily kill the demon generals and soldiers who tried to cross over.

"..."

Shi Yi was stunned, never expecting that the Demon King would have such thoughts.

The reason is not complicated.

Because the Demon King Yuanyuan, who was severely injured by the Night Wanderer, was Su Xin's adoptive father!

You must understand that even under normal circumstances, demons would love to tear a piece of flesh off a celestial being, let alone such a blood feud that is almost patricide.

What kind of opportunity did Young Master Qi obtain that made the Demon King Su Xin choose to retreat without a fight?

This is completely illogical!

Due to the limitations imposed by his bloodline, Young Master Qi's potential had already been capped at what it was back then, while the Demon King still had a great deal of room for improvement.

As time goes by, the gap between the two will inevitably be gradually narrowed, and may even be reversed.

No matter how exceptionally talented that silver-eyed white wolf is, it can't possibly change its status as a descendant of immortals, right?

"So you don't need to expect your master to come to Yongzhou."

Ruoshui glanced over: "The price she had to pay to secure a place of refuge for so many people in Da Shun is far beyond your imagination."

Shi Yi slowly stood up, his brows furrowed: "Since you know everything... then why don't you leave?"

He was quite surprised.

The woman before him sat alone in this secluded spot, yet her thoughts were clearer than anyone else's.

"Even if we capture that border pass, at most we can only allow the demon soldiers and generals to leave. Do you want these mortals to measure the entire Nine Prefectures on foot, evade the imperial court's eyes and ears, and finally cross those treacherous mountains?"

Ruoshui calmly said, "Master's evacuation plan did not include the demon people. According to her, she probably thought that the immortal sect would give these mortals a chance to redeem themselves."

She put down the teapot: "But I don't trust them, and I can't bear to go alone, so... let it be."

This demon lord was unwilling to be in a foreign land, and pondered how tragic the fate of this precious land would be.

If the precious land of Qingyuan, which she built with her own hands, is destined to be destroyed, she hopes to be by its side and watch it end from beginning to end.

"Listen to her orders and go quickly. You know the rules here." Ruoshui didn't want to continue talking about these troubling matters. She gently waved her sleeve and turned to walk towards the bamboo house.

"..."

Shi Yi stared at the woman's back, and after a few moments of contemplation, he said, "I'm sorry, we are not acting under the orders of the Demon King Su Xin, but rather following the Little Demon King, so we cannot leave this place."

In the past, whether out of consideration for personal relationships or because of the great demon's strength, everyone would have dutifully adhered to the ironclad rules of Qingyuan Treasure Land.

But things are different now.

He composed himself, clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, and said, "We are here by order of the Little Demon King to guard the precious land of Qingyuan."

Little Demon King?

Upon hearing this unfamiliar title, Ruoshui Yaojun paused in his steps.

She probably knew why Yu Jingzhe lost.

These three words are not difficult to understand.

Especially now in Yongzhou, when the demons are in the most difficult situation.

If a fierce demon, comparable to a prodigy and with a very high probability of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, were to step forward and lead the charge, they would indeed gain prestige that is unimaginable under normal circumstances.

Not only this title, but also the fact that Shi Yi used the word "decree," which is reserved for the Demon King, on this person, shows the extent of the demons' reverence for him.

However, the matter in Yongzhou is definitely not something that a Golden Core cultivator with the potential to reach the Nascent Soul stage can resolve.

Even the Demon King is no match for him.

"Whatever."

She started walking again and slowly strolled into the bamboo house.

……

noon.

On the turbulent river, a black-awning boat covered with Taoist talismans is cutting through the waves.

The ship wasn't particularly spacious, and seven figures stood on it.

Leading the group was Su Jingci, the general of Yongzhou. Behind him, four demon-slaying generals, including Ding Xian, were all in place, none of them absent.

"General, please don't take offense at my outburst, but we are here on a mission ordered by the Heavenly Pride, not for leisurely strolls. A lieutenant is one thing, but isn't it a bit redundant for you to have a captain by your side?"

Besides the four generals, there was also a strong, bearded man dressed in general's armor.

This man, named Chen Song, was among the first group of demon-slaying generals to join He Wanbai's cause.

Qi Hanshan instructed Su Jingci to handle the matter, but before leaving, he insisted on including this person, which was almost tantamount to telling the general that this was his spy and that he shouldn't try anything funny.

"..."

Ding Xian and the others' expressions changed slightly.

If Chen Song had dared to speak to his master like that under normal circumstances, they would certainly not have been polite.

However, the captain mentioned by the other party was Chang Yi, who only had the Foundation Establishment cultivation level.

Everyone recalled the incident that had occurred in the inner quarters of the Demon Slayer Division a few days ago.

They had no idea what was being discussed inside the room.

But judging from his decision to keep this kid by his side, Chang Yi had truly convinced his master that he could help with this matter.

"Both of them are promising talents, and it's rare for them to have such an opportunity to broaden their horizons."

Su Jingci turned around and looked behind her.

The man with the black charcoal head was brought by him, but Ruan Xiangling, who was next to him, insisted on following him after she found out.

"I see."

Chen Song twitched the corner of his mouth. Although he felt the answer was somewhat perfunctory, he didn't dare to go too far.

Anyone with eyes can see that Su Jingci was just dragged into this to take the blame, and she must be harboring immense resentment.

He was surrounded by the other party's confidants.

If you really anger these people who have been ostracized for years, they might become so emboldened that they might not hesitate to take action against you.

Of course, if something happens to Chen, even if Su Jingci has eight mouths, no matter how much he tries to argue, he won't escape the Qi family's punishment.

However, it's not a big deal to just watch what you eat; there's no need to risk your life for such a small thing.

"call."

Su Jingci glanced at his many disciples.

He hadn't expected that, even after explaining the situation beforehand, a group of his disciples would still choose to board the ship.

But even now, as an elder, he is still filled with confusion.

Thinking of this, the general withdrew his gaze, a hint of self-mockery flashing in his eyes.

In fact, many things become much easier if you don't have a choice.

For example, if one cannot commit such a beastly act, then all that remains is to do what one wants to do, and then calmly face death.

Having cultivated myself for so many years, I'm not lacking in courage.

The problem was that someone suddenly gave him a glimmer of hope, which made Su Jingci inexplicably nervous.

Is it really possible that... something unexpected will happen?

As everyone's thoughts raced, the sun and moon alternated.

The awning boat did not stop for a moment, gradually approaching the grotto and then sailing straight in.

Suddenly, my vision went black.

Chen Song felt a chill run through his body.

He looked around with some confusion.

After passing through this cave, we are very close to the Qingyuan Treasure Land. Could it be that there are demons lying in ambush?

What a joke! Everyone knows that Ruoshui Demon Lord never takes in demons with cultivation. At this moment, she can barely protect herself, let alone have the strength to set up an ambush.

After thinking it over, Chen Song suddenly looked warily at the general in front of him.

The vision gradually brightened.

"..."

Su Jingci slowly loosened her tightly clenched fingers.

As he walked on, his heart sank to the bottom.

There were too many places on this waterway where "changes" could happen, but nothing did.

He even started to mock himself in his mind.

It's unbelievable that someone would actually believe the words of a Foundation Establishment junior.

Regardless of whether Chang Yi was backed by the Qi family or the Yu family, after counting all those prominent immortal descendants, Su Jingci racked her brains but still couldn't figure out who the other party was trying to invite to force them to return empty-handed.

The general's murderous intent toward Chen Song just now stemmed from his disappointment with Chang Yi.

In the end, I decided to stick to my original plan.

The reason he didn't make a move was because he heard the boy's footsteps again.

"Sir... are you really alright? I'm a little scared."

Chang Yi stepped forward with a bitter face: "I've heard that the one in that Qingyuan Treasure Land is the chief demon lord of Yongzhou."

"Um?"

Ruan Xiangling's expression changed.

Based on her understanding of this young man, he wasn't the type to run away in the face of battle. Even if he was afraid, how could he possibly act so cowardly?

Ding Xian and the others remained silent and simultaneously withdrew their spiritual power.

Only they knew that if Chang Yi hadn't suddenly stepped forward, one of the generals would already be dead.

"Is this considered a good prospect?" Chen Song was taken aback, then said speechlessly, "Don't worry about it. A ferocious demon like Ruoshui is not someone a mere captain like you can deal with."

"return."

Ding Xian casually pulled Chang Yi over.

He glared at the other person.

The covered boat is about to leave the cave, and the light ahead is gradually brightening.

We're almost there, Qingyuan is a blessed land.

The promised help from that kid has yet to materialize.

As long as they follow the route given by Qi Hanshan, the group can easily sneak into the back of the treasure land, then unleash the Myriad Soul Banner to reap the lives of mortals and help this spiritual treasure reach a higher level.

All this fuss and charades will only lead to betrayal in the end!

Ding Xian took a deep breath, his heart filled with countless emotions.

He shielded Chang Yi behind him, his spiritual power surging again, determined to kill Chen Song swiftly and prevent him from having any chance to send out the message.

Just as Ding Xian and the others were exchanging glances and about to make their move, the awning boat finally rushed out of the cave.

The sky was clear and the sun hung high in the sky.

Roar!

Most striking of all were two towering, black and white mist dragons, which hovered in mid-air, menacingly watching the small boat.

Chen Song, who had just been mocking the dark-skinned man, was now frozen stiff like a wooden stake under the overwhelming aura.

"The Eight Trigrams... the Eight Trigrams Dragon-Locking Coil?!"

In the past, although this item was a precious spiritual treasure, it wouldn't have been enough to terrify a demon-slaying general before it was even used.

However, since the fall of Shuangyun Prefecture, everyone knows who this Bagua Dragon Locking Plate, which was once in the hands of the Jinhe Demon Lord, now represents.

"Little Demon King!"

Chen Song was so terrified that his voice almost cracked.

He had only come to act as a spy, to keep an eye on Su Jingci for Qi Hanshan, and never imagined that he would run into such a ferocious demon.

"You think you're worthy of the Demon King's personal presence to deal with a fool like you?"

Mocking voices came from all around.

Chen Song paused for a moment, then quickly recognized the speaker as Cao Xuan, the man he had been fighting for countless years.

He looked in the direction from which the voice came, and upon seeing the scene before him, his pupils constricted to pinpoints.

The ten demon lords, led by Jinhe, had been waiting here for a long time.

They sat cross-legged indifferently in the sky, mysterious white jade characters shrouding the heavens. Before the two mist dragons, the awning boat was like a withered leaf that could be overturned and torn apart at any moment.

This is a force that even Yu Jingzhe would be wary of!

"Our location has been discovered... Run!"

Chen Song stumbled backward, only to bump into a strong chest. He turned around and met Su Jingci's indifferent eyes.

As a demon-slaying general, to flinch before even engaging in battle with a demon lord is a grave offense.

"I... I didn't mean that. The Little Demon King is in the Qingyuan Treasure Land. We can't risk our lives fighting these demons. The most important thing is to deliver the message to all the geniuses first."

Chen Song quickly offered an explanation.

"..."

The general remained silent for a few moments, as if he had been persuaded, then looked behind him and said coldly, "Find a way to escape."

The group looked at each other, all seeing the shock and bewilderment in each other's eyes.

There was no way their route could have been leaked, and the fact that this group of powerful demons appeared here so conveniently couldn't possibly be a coincidence.

The only explanation is the "assistance" that Chang Yi mentioned.

Everyone, including Su Jingci, had many guesses about this kid's background.

They had guessed it was Lin Shu or Yu Sheng, but they never expected that as a captain of the Demon Slayer Division, the other party's backer would be on the opposite side of the imperial court.

"Ha!"

Su Jingci let out a long breath and suddenly recalled Chang Yi's bold words.

The boy once said that as long as the trouble originated from something within that temple, he could handle it.

The general pondered for a long time, but couldn't figure out who was qualified to say that.

In retrospect, it wasn't just empty boasting.

Because of the person behind this charcoal-faced man...

It was that infamous little demon king!