Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

These words undoubtedly confirmed Chen Shuo and the others' suspicions: the attack on the exile group at Poyang Lake and the abduction of Li Chongwen were indeed orchestrated by someone in collusion with the demon race.

Moreover, the other party's status among humans is probably not low, otherwise it would be difficult to mobilize a powerful demon like the Blackwater Serpent, and even help him fake his death and escape afterward, arranging for him to hide in the northwest.

"This man is hiding his true identity. If you're willing to reveal it, perhaps I might spare your life!"

Chen Shuo shouted angrily, while secretly activating the formation to intensify the thunder and fire, continuously scorching the Xuan Snake's demonic body and applying pressure.

"Identity? Hahaha..."

The Blackwater Serpent let out a shrill, maniacal laugh. Its skin was scorched and torn by lightning and fire, yet it still refused to divulge anything. "I've never even seen his true face. Every time we communicate, it's through talismans. His actions are so meticulous it's outrageous!"

"How could you possibly know about such a person so easily?"

"What did he promise you? That you would be willing to risk attacking the official road, then fake your death to escape, and willingly hide here?" Xu Sheng seized the opportunity to ask.

"A promise?" A flash of anger appeared in the black serpent's eyes. "He promised that after I succeed, I could enter the Demon Court, be received by His Majesty the Demon Emperor, be granted territory, and even share in the human race's fortune to help me break through!"

It grew increasingly furious as it spoke, "And what was the result? I risked my life to complete the mission, and I myself was severely injured, but what about you humans? What about the promised healing elixir? What about a safe place to hide? Nothing!"

"You've forced me to hide in this godforsaken place, barely surviving by devouring lowly blood food!"

It grew increasingly enraged, its massive serpent tail lashing wildly against the array's protective barrier: "His Majesty the Demon Emperor will not abandon me! Something must have gone wrong among you humans. Once His Majesty is free, he will send someone to escort me. At that time, you ants, and those treacherous humans, will all die!"

Demon Emperor? Demon Court?

These two words sent a jolt through their hearts. The Demon Court was located in the far west, a legendary holy land of the demon race, where many powerful forces resided, and it was said that there were more than a dozen demon emperors.

If there is indeed the shadow of a demon emperor behind this matter, even if it is just one of his forces, it means that it is a shocking conspiracy, and his scheme is by no means as simple as targeting an exiled convict.

"Which demon emperor are you? Explain yourself!" Chen Shuo shouted sternly, manipulating the lightning and fire within the formation to form several thick chains that wrapped around the Xuan Snake's body, attempting to completely imprison it.

However, the moment the Demon Emperor was mentioned, a deep fear appeared in the Black Water Serpent's eyes. It roared, "Don't even think about getting anything out of me! How dare you pry into His Majesty the Demon Emperor's name!"

"You will not get any information about His Majesty from me. If you have the guts, kill me! His Majesty will surely avenge me!"

Seeing that verbal inducements were no longer effective, and that Xuan She remained stubborn, Chen Shuo's eyes flashed with a sharp light: "Stubborn to the end!"

"Then let's take you down first, and then slowly cook you up, see if your bones are as tough as your mouth!"

"Attack! Activate the formation with all your might to exhaust its demonic power. We must capture it alive!" Chen Shuo shouted the order.

The group immediately poured more magic power into the array plate, causing the light shield to contract sharply inward. The lightning and fire chains also became more solid, frantically burning the Xuan Snake's body. Furthermore, a powerful mental shock continuously bombarded the Xuan Snake's consciousness, attempting to cause it to collapse.

"Roar—! I'll fight you to the death!"

Knowing it was in dire straits, the Blackwater Serpent unleashed its full ferocity. Ignoring its injuries, it suddenly opened its blood-red maw and a ball of deep, inky black light materialized!

It actually tried to burn its natal demon core, risking its life for a sliver of hope.

"Be careful! It's about to use a forbidden technique!" Xu Sheng's expression changed in horror. The power of a demonic beast burning its demon core was immense. Even with their protective array, they would inevitably suffer heavy casualties!

"Stop it!"

Chen Shuo roared, no longer caring about capturing him alive. His long sword unleashed dazzling lightning, and he and his sword became one, slashing recklessly at the light sphere that was forming in the mouth of the Xuan Snake!

Xu Sheng and Fang Yan desperately activated the formation, attempting to forcibly seal the snake's mouth with the lightning and fire chains.

Seeing that things were not going well, Yan Ji quietly slipped into Li Yuan's palm. The runes on the blade lit up instantly, and the awakened weapon spirit emitted a trembling sound of excitement.

Li Yuan stared intently at the Black Water Serpent, and seizing the opportunity, he slashed at its vital spot.

As long as we can kill it, even if we have to use soul searching, we can still find some useful information.

"boom!"

Without any warning, the sky suddenly darkened, and a terrifying demonic aura descended abruptly!

Under this demonic power, Chen Shuo's blade, Xu Sheng's spear tip, Li Yuan's fatal strike, and even the raging lightning and fire in the formation seemed to be frozen instantly.

Immediately afterwards, a thin, jet-black thread silently descended from the extremely high void.

It ignored the defenses of the Thunderfire Extermination Array, pierced through space, and instantly appeared in front of the Black Water Serpent's brow.

Then, gently wrap it around.

The Blackwater Serpent's massive body suddenly stiffened, and the last vestiges of madness and resentment in its vertical pupils froze instantly before quickly fading.

A thin black line, as fine as a hair, appeared between its eyebrows.

The next moment, this ferocious serpent, as if stripped of all its support, began to disintegrate silently, turning into black dust and dissipating into the air.

One strike!

Just one strike!

Across the array and hundreds of feet of void, with a casual gesture, he completely annihilated a peak demon comparable to a demon general, destroying its body and soul!

What kind of power is this? How terrifying is it?

A demon king! It's definitely a demon king-level being that's made a move, and it's no ordinary demon king.

Everyone stood frozen in place, their bodies ice-cold, as if their blood had frozen. They stared up at the void, their hearts pounding, their very souls trembling under the terrifying pressure.

who is it?

Why did it appear at this moment? Was it merely to silence us? Could it be the Demon Emperor mentioned by the Blackwater Serpent at the end? What taboo has it violated?

After obliterating the Xuan Snake, the jet-black thread did not disappear immediately. Instead, it paused slightly in the void, seemingly glancing at Chen Shuo and the others who were standing frozen below.

When that invisible gaze swept over him, Li Yuan felt the bronze palace in his sea of ​​consciousness tremble violently, emitting a wary creak that dissipated the oppressive aura.

Fortunately, the owner of that gaze did not linger; the black threads vanished silently into the void, as if they had never existed.

The sky cleared up again, and the terrifying demonic aura quickly faded away.

The rocky beach was deathly silent.

The light of the formation gradually dimmed, and the thunder and fire went out. Chen Shuo and the others looked at each other, and they all saw lingering fear in each other's eyes.

They were perhaps only one step away from uncovering the truth, but at the last moment, the other party cut off all clues in a warning manner.

The Blackwater Serpent is dead, its form and spirit utterly destroyed.

The Demon Emperor, the mastermind behind the Poyang Lake case, the whereabouts of Li Chongwen... all possible answers vanished along with the disintegrating black dust.

Li Yuan slowly sheathed his sword, looked at the spot where the black snake had disappeared, and then looked up at the now empty sky, his eyes deep.

The Demon Emperor...silenced them...

This matter was far more complicated and dangerous than he had imagined.

What kind of earth-shattering situation has Li Chongwen gotten himself into?