Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

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Charred corpses fell one after another from the three-colored lotus petals.

In the collapsed ridge, after the smoke and dust dissipated, Zhao Hexi's mangled body twitched slightly, clearly having lost all signs of life.

The demons of Dragon Ridge finally realized the figures in the sky and why they had no fear or apprehension towards these members of the Zhao family.

The so-called immortal sects, the high and mighty geniuses, were utterly powerless in front of the little demon king.

This is a one-sided massacre!

As the youth clad in ferocious demonic armor lowered his arms, the murky crimson sky gradually cleared, and the two blue stone giants, along with the precious chariot, disappeared into the air.

He stood straight on the desolate, empty earth.

This magnificent border post has now found its master.

"call!"

The Demon Lord of the Golden Hall stared intently at that figure.

Perhaps it was because the level of that Tribulation Lotus was too high, he only knew that it was dangerous, but did not have a clear understanding of it.

However, the surging, exploding wave of blood energy just now caused this ferocious demon who had come from Da Shun to tremble slightly, feeling an indescribable pressure.

His astonishing cultivation in immortal arts, coupled with his unparalleled physique, set him apart from the rest of the world.

Jin Tang's eyes twitched twice, and he inexplicably thought of the missing official in Yongzhou.

Could it be that this land of nine prefectures hides some special secret realm?

Such monsters who cultivate both physical and magical techniques can still appear out of nowhere one after another!

Even this veteran demon lord was so shocked, let alone the other demons who came from Da Shun. They stood there dumbfounded, even forgetting to breathe.

The Crimson Demon Lord subconsciously touched his left wrist, his fingertips tracing the faint scars on it, and couldn't help but shiver.

Only now did he realize that Qian Yiru had not only spared him but also saved his life.

How many lives would it take to die if one dared to touch the demonic flag of such a ruthless person?

The little demon king had already made his move, and there was no need for anyone else to support him. The figures in the sky swept down one after another.

"Why are you running towards Da Shun? Do you think we can't protect you?"

Jinhe and the others landed behind the beacon tower. Jinhe patted Yunlong on the shoulder and teased, "You're quite famous now. Tsk tsk, the three leaders of Dragon Ridge have really caused us a lot of trouble. Luckily, the Little Demon King saved us."

"..."

Yunlong Demon Lord smiled helplessly.

He knew that, given the personalities of these older brothers, they would never abandon Dragon Spine Mountain unless something unexpected happened.

So many demon lords have arrived in the Great Shun Dynasty, but none have come from Yongzhou. Something must have gone wrong.

"It should be Yu Jingzhe, right?"

"Young friend Lin... the little demon king rescued you from his clutches?"

Yunlong almost forgot to change his address for a moment.

He was just a low-level cultivator, not a fool. Judging from the respect that many demon lords had for Lin Shu, he must have done a lot during the time he was away from Dragon Ridge.

Now that the Mountain God's carriage has appeared, it means that the prodigy who has been stationed in Shuangyun Prefecture for many years has probably encountered some trouble.

"Yu Jingzhe!"

Upon hearing this, Hong Ling slightly opened her mouth: "Is it that one of the top five geniuses in Yongzhou, someone who can at least squeeze into the top three?"

Although she was a demon from the Great Shun Dynasty, she was relatively close to Yongzhou and had heard of these beings at the peak of the Golden Core Realm.

I've heard that this person's cultivation level and methods may not be much better than others, but he has mastered some of the incense-based immortal techniques. If he were in the city, he would be almost invincible within the Golden Core realm.

Faced with these problems.

Jinhe paused for a moment, his attention focused more on Yunlong's address: "Lin, young friend Lin?"

He knew that these two were known as the three great leaders along with Lin Shu, but he thought it was just a smokescreen to deal with the immortal sects, using two newly promoted demon lords in the early stage of the Golden Core realm to lower the guard of the Qi and Yu families.

Who would have thought that even in private, the Little Demon King would be so approachable?

"What rankings are there anymore?"

Cao Xuan crossed his arms, surveyed the mountains and rivers, and said with a complicated expression, "Only Zhanming remains as the sole heir."

His simple words plunged all the demons present into a deathly silence.

Even Yunlong's expression changed drastically.

Originally, it was thought that Lin Xiaoyou's trip was to take advantage of his identity to gather a group of demons, coupled with his amazing talent.

With the help of powerful demons like Jinhe and Ruoshui, being able to deal with Yu Jingzhe was barely within his comprehension.

But what does it mean to have only one remaining offspring?

What turmoil has occurred in the Nine Prefectures during our time at the border?

"We pay our respects to the Little Demon King!"

The shouts of everyone bowing and greeting each other startled the bewildered Yunlong and Hongling.

Before anyone knew it, the demon-armored youth had emerged from the wind and was slowly walking back.

"Greetings, Little Demon King."

Hong Ling kept her head down, her expression respectful but also somewhat strange.

I still remember when we last met, she said that if she didn't get rid of Zhao Zhiyue, she would kowtow to him when Lin Shu returned.

That tiger is clearly dead, but judging from its posture, it looks like it still has to kowtow.

Thinking of this, Hongling glanced at it again stealthily.

She simply couldn't connect the imposing demon in front of her with the young man she remembered sitting quietly by the campfire on Qingming Mountain.

I originally thought he was just a ruthless, vindictive, and taciturn person, but it turns out he has such a fascinating side.

"Let's go back first."

Lin Shu gently tapped her chin.

He did not deliberately put on a show of respect for scholars and officials, but rather accepted the great courtesy from everyone with equanimity.

Whatever the relationship I have with Yunlong Xie Yutang, Qingming, and Jin Xiong, that's something for after we go down there.

This place is not only home to the original demons, but also to many unfamiliar Great Shun demon lords.

The Dragon Ridge Mountain now doesn't need a gentle and wise ruler, but rather a top-tier powerhouse who can stabilize people's hearts and has enough authority to keep the situation in check.

Only in this way will the demons have hope for the future of the border.

Instead of constantly thinking about how to run away.

Seeing that Xie Yutang had neatly collected the corpses of the immortal descendants, Lin Shu did not linger. He once again used the Wind Riding Mountain Patrol technique and headed straight for Shihu City.

He had traveled this mountain path countless times, and even after leaving Longjizhang for a long time, he still knew it like the back of his hand.

"Now I finally recognize him."

Seeing that the other party was still as decisive and efficient as ever, Yunlong shook his head with deep emotion.

From the moment they met until now, this young man has made his mind tremble countless times, a testament to his resilience far surpassing his initial experience of being severely injured and forced to flee, or his travels throughout the Great Shun Dynasty.

I'm sure I'll be able to remain calm and composed no matter what happens to me in the future.

"Hehe." Hong Ling suddenly chuckled.

"What are you laughing at?" Yunlong asked curiously.

"I was thinking, thankfully that little girl spoke with such confidence that she really intimidated me."

The Crimson Silk Demon Lord clicked his tongue and readily admitted, "That's the corpse of a descendant of the Yu family immortals. Who wouldn't want a piece of the pie?"

Moreover, even after Xie Yutang finished speaking, he was more wary of Lin Shu's personality and the Mountain God Mirror. Who would have thought that the one who would return would be a little demon king who could crush all the geniuses?

"You won't."

Yunlong smiled and shook his head.

The reason he chose to cooperate with Hongling was because he had already seen through her character. Although she had some of the Da Shun's influence, she was essentially a loyal and sentimental girl who didn't have many ulterior motives.

After saying that, everyone set off together, heading towards Shihu City.

……

Dragon Ridge, within the earthen city.

It was bustling with people, and had even begun to resemble a market.

Occasionally, you can see some skillful demons setting up stalls to sell snacks.

Night Demon Lord looked around and said with some envy, "This is the life a human should live. It's probably second only to Ruoshui Demon Lord's Pure Source Treasure Land."

Look at the border, and then think back to the group of refugees under your command who were driven to the deep mountains and were covered in excrement and urine.

"This place is better."

Ruoshui Yaojun said succinctly, "What's there is fake, but what's here is real."

The people in this blessed land have all been deceived by her, and for generations they have remained unaware of the truth of the world, which is why they have been able to live so leisurely.

But the people of Dragon Ridge had personally experienced the rule of the immortal sects and tasted the bitter cold of the mountains and rivers.

This only shows that the demon lord who controls this place is truly dedicated to creating a normal life for them, which is how he soothed the despair and sorrow in their hearts and brought back these smiling faces.

"No problem, no problem."

The Red Silk Demon Lord couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, his face full of smugness, but he still waved his hand in a feigned modesty.

Clearly, she felt much more relaxed after Lin Shu returned, and her anxious heart quietly settled down.

Outside the Shihu Inn.

The young man looked at the newly hung plaque with a touch of nostalgia, and after a moment, he gave a self-deprecating smile.

I've only been here a short time, how come I'm already acting like those old fogies?

However, Lin Shu still remembers the tension and trepidation he felt when he first arrived at Yongzhou Pass, standing on the hill overlooking the majestic border and countless earthen cities.

Fortunately, he managed to get out of there with Yu Sheng.

Although he did not eventually join the immortal sect, he still had a foothold and found his lost heart.

The little chick wouldn't have been abandoned by the Yu family because of a congenital defect, thus being trapped in the Foundation Establishment stage for life.

Now, one is stationed at Longjishan and the other is in charge of Anren Prefecture; both have made a name for themselves.

Unfortunately, the trouble is far from over.

Many figures quickly walked up behind Lin Shu.

The demons of the Great Shun Dynasty, led by the Demon Lord of Jintang, were very sensible. Since the little demon king chose to return to Shihu City instead of going to his mountain cave, it meant that he did not want outsiders to get involved. He would not discuss official business for the time being, but wanted to catch up with old friends first.

Such actions could easily make one feel like an outsider, different from Yunlong and Hongling, and not a confidant of the Little Demon King.

But no one dared to say anything; instead, they dispersed on their own.

From the moment Zhao Hexi fell, Dragon Ridge no longer needed to prove anything to others or beg them to stay.

Conversely, now it is the Great Shun demon kings who must find ways to prove their worth in order to be qualified to stay at the border and get a share of the spoils.

"Thank you, senior."

Lin Shu turned around and looked at the Cloud Dragon Demon Lord.

If it's a relationship of mutual exploitation, then of course he doesn't owe the other party anything. Although the two helped stop Zhao Zhiyue, without him, these demons would have to pay a much higher price if they wanted to defeat Yu Qiheng.

But now that we're family, it's different.

Without the help of Dragon Spine to draw the attention of the Zhao family and Yongzhou, they could not protect the lesser demons under the Moon Devouring Demon Banner.

It might not be so easy for Yu Sheng, who was at the Core Formation stage, to find an opportunity to lie low and develop into the little demon king he is today without any pressure.

"This... the generations are all messed up." Yunlong shook his head helplessly.

He's half a generation younger than Jinhe and the others, so he doesn't deserve to be called a senior.

The title "Young Friend Lin" should not be used again.

"What's the big deal? Everyone has their own perspective."

Lin Shu smiled casually.

He doesn't really care about these things.

Then, he turned his gaze to Xie Yutang and the bald man not far away, without saying much, but simply nodded slightly.

"Master Lin..."

Xie Yutang looked delighted and murmured a soft call.

Our demon lord has returned.

Just like when the other side carried the flag, they appeared suddenly and then, with overwhelming force, resolved all the troubles.

Even if the enemy changes from a captain in the Demon Slayer Division to a half-life immortal prodigy of the Great Shun Dynasty, the outcome will remain the same.

She finally understood why Lord Lin seemed so indifferent to many things.

For example, after capturing the border, the Moon Devourer only received a dozen or so earthen cities, but the other side never mentioned this issue.

Because as long as the Moon-Devouring Demon Lord returns, the entire border will naturally belong to this young man.

"While we can reminisce, we still need to get the ugly truths out beforehand."

Lin Shu's expression gradually became more serious: "Don't let your guard down. The bigger problems are yet to come. With my current strength, I can't solve these things for the time being."

He also hoped that everyone, who had worked so hard for so long, could relax for a moment.

However, the reality is that the current problems are probably dozens of times more serious than when they were trying to seize the pass.

"..."

Upon hearing this, the smiles on the faces of the demons quickly vanished.

In fact, they already had a premonition, even without the Little Demon King's reminder.

Four of the five prodigies died.

Even though Yu Sheng filled the vacancy, it was still equivalent to almost wiping out this generation of the Half-Life Immortal Sect.

There is only one bottom line that cannot be crossed by the Half-Life Immortal.

Incense offerings are their Achilles' heel.

If no outstanding talents from the immortal sects step forward to stabilize the hearts of the people in the Nine Prefectures, the incense offerings received by the Yu family's mountain god and that night wandering god will inevitably decrease over time.

Until the difference in quantity is enough to awaken them, to the point that it becomes unbearable.

When that time comes, the demons will probably be forced to retrace Lord Yuanyuan's steps.

"Well."

Hong Ling's face stiffened slightly.

She suddenly realized why Lin Shu had chosen to return to Shihu City. If the other demon lords heard this, their attitudes would probably change immediately.

Hey, but can I actually listen to it?

The demon lord was unsure whether to feel delighted or troubled.

But no matter what, she knew in her heart that this was not a question Lin Shu should have been considering.

It should be noted that initially, the other party had not even considered participating in the battle for the pass. It was only because the three of them behaved so badly that the Moon Devouring Demon Lord had no choice but to take the Mountain God Mirror and risk his life to kill Yu Qiheng.

Lin Shu has managed to get to where she is today.

To put it bluntly, he is absolutely the savior of the demons of Dragon Ridge.

"Never mind, at least nothing much happens today."

Lin Shu withdrew her gaze and stepped into the inn.

Old Xu and Lu Yun had been waiting by the table for a long time. As they stood up to greet them, Monkey waved excitedly.

Xie Yutang rolled her eyes at him and ignored him.

We agreed on a rotation, but once this kid went out, he refused to come back, like a stray dog ​​that's been let off the leash.

"Where is Gu Nanzhi?" She looked at Old Xu with some curiosity.

"He's not a demon anymore, he's a proper tutor to the Crown Prince." The monkey proudly gave a thumbs up.

If Lord Lin is the Little Demon King, then Yu Sheng is naturally the Crown Prince, no problem.

"Let's eat first."

Lin Shu sat down at the table.

Besides the usual food and drinks, the center of the table still held that large braised pork knuckle, but unfortunately Yu Sheng wouldn't have the chance to come back and experience it for the time being.

In fact, no one else guessed correctly.

The reason he didn't let the Great Shun Demon Lords come along wasn't for any of those reasons, but rather because he wanted to introduce an old friend to the demons.

Even the Little Demon King alone cannot win people's hearts.

It will have to be the Great Demon King who steps in.

"Master Demon, leave it to me!"

Since the inn was rebuilt, although there is still a manager, there has been no innkeeper for a long time.

Everyone in Shihu City knows who holds the position of innkeeper.

At that moment, a broad and strong figure walked out from the backyard and came to the wine table next to the counter. He was holding a wine jar and pouring it into a bowl. The waiter next to him wanted to snatch it, but was afraid of the man's strong build.

In his presence, he looked like a little chick, as if a mere brush against that elbow would break his bones.

Qian Yiru sat quietly, while Jinhe and the others chatted and laughed, paying no attention.

Without even looking, it's obvious that it's most likely the scarred man that the Little Demon King is with again.

"..."

The only one who noticed this was the Cloud Dragon Demon Lord.

He stared blankly at the silhouette of that figure.

Even though the magnificent robes had been replaced with coarse linen, the striking and familiar figure still caused a slight sense of disorientation in his eyes.

He once thought that Lin Shu was the young man who most resembled that demon king, but that was in terms of personality and strength.

I never imagined that there would be such similar figures in the world.

"quack."

The man, holding a wine bowl, turned and walked towards the table, placing it in front of Lin Shu.

As he approached, the sounds of laughter and chatter gradually faded until they disappeared completely, plunging the entire inn into a deathly silence.

Hong Ling had no idea what had happened. She only saw that Shi Yi Yaojun, who had been chatting and laughing with her just a moment ago, suddenly froze in his seat as if struck by lightning.

Meanwhile, Yunlong, who was usually unfazed, was now trembling with tears welling up in his eyes.

The Demon Lord of the Ember River suddenly choked up, as if something was blocking his throat, and he couldn't make a sound no matter what he did.

"Master Lin, let's have a drink."

Only the fool still wore a simple, honest smile.

Whether it was his words or actions, many demon lords could tell that this person was the skinny, ugly man who followed the little demon king like a guard, but rarely made a move.

But in just over ten days, his appearance had undergone a dramatic change.

Not only did his physique become tall and imposing, but the scars on his face, which seemed to have grown back, gradually faded away.

Even with his simple and honest appearance, his handsome features, with their sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, could not be hidden, making him appear extremely dignified.

"Don't mess with me."

Lin Shu looked up helplessly and said in a low voice, "Don't do that again."

In the past, it was fine, since no one knew who the man was, and if they couldn't dissuade him, they just let it go.

Now, with so many former subordinates in front of me, how could I possibly pull that stunt?

For people like Jinhe and Yunlong, Yuanyuan Demon King was like a teacher and a father. To have someone's father serve them tea and water was nothing short of deliberately disgusting.

"But Lao Yang said..." The man's eyes widened.

"Listen to me, I'll go explain to him." Lin Shu sighed softly.

I had originally planned to simply let everyone meet briefly so they would have a general idea.

Then I grabbed a quick bite, hurried back upstairs to tally up my spoils, and took the opportunity to ask the Demon King Yuanyuan for advice on the techniques for breaking through to the next level.

Judging from the expressions on these people's faces, it seems unlikely that things will end anytime soon.

"Old Yang?"

Everyone was stunned, completely unable to understand what the two were saying.

But the little demon king's reaction clearly confirmed their guess.

The man before me is most likely the long-lost Lord Yuan Yuan.

Why would an adult follow the little demon king, even hiding his tracks as a servant?

Who exactly is this "Old Yang" they're talking about, that even the two demon kings, big and small, have to consider his opinion?

What exactly happened over these decades?!