Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

"There are nine people in total: three humans, three demons, and three more..."

The Azure Lotus Demon Saint smiled meaningfully, "They are demons."

"Demons?!"

Even Li Yuan, who was usually extremely shrewd, was greatly shocked at this moment. "How is this possible? Weren't the demon race wiped out ten thousand years ago?"

"You're wrong. The demon race isn't a specific bloodline race." The Azure Lotus Demon Saint smiled leisurely. "It's the evil thought in the hearts of humans or demons. As long as humans and demons exist in this world, the demon race will never be extinct."

"So that's how it is," Li Yuan suddenly realized. This must be what "a single thought can turn one into a demon" means.

"I'll hold off the demons of Tianyao City for you. You can leave the city and meet up with Chensu Demon Emperor."

Thank you.

Even though he knew that the Azure Lotus Demon Saint's purpose was not for him, Li Yuan was still grateful.

He clasped his hands in a salute, and with a swift movement, headed out of the city.

"Lord Li, where are you headed?"

A powerful yet chilling aura pressed him back. The Demon Emperor Molin slowly stepped forward, his cold gaze locking onto him.

"Naturally, I'll go where I'm supposed to go."

Li Yuan remained completely calm.

"Now that you've come to this Heavenly Demon City, don't even think about getting away."

Mo Lin's eyes instantly turned scarlet, and thick black mist emanated from his body, enveloping the entire Lotus Lake in the blink of an eye.

In an instant, everything around him disappeared, and Li Yuan seemed to be standing in the void, surrounded by billowing black smoke.

A huge black snake coiled in the air, with two horns on its head and scales that gleamed with a cold light. Its scarlet eyes were fixed on Li Yuan, sending chills down one's spine.

This is its domain.

"I'm curious, why do you insist on keeping me here?"

Li Yuan looked at him calmly.

"Hand over what you have. Don't think I don't know that you achieved your current success because of him."

It turns out it was for the Myriad Realms Palace. Mo Lin may not know exactly what it is, but all the signs indicate that Li Yuan definitely has an extraordinary secret.

"If you want it, then come and take it."

Li Yuan stretched out his hand, and a galaxy flowed slowly from it, mysterious and vast. Wherever it passed, the black mist retreated.

"Hmph! A mere trick!"

Mo Lin transformed into a black snake, snorted coldly, opened its blood-red maw, and let out a long howl.

"hold head high!"

It emitted a roar similar to a dragon's cry, causing Li Yuan's body to sway. This sound could actually directly attack a person's soul.

"go!"

"Bang!"

The Milky Way collided with the black serpent, producing a dull thud. The Milky Way vanished in the next instant, and the billowing black mist also thinned out somewhat.

"You, a mere early-stage Dao Realm cultivator, possess such a powerful star field. Given time, I will surely be no match for you in the future."

Mo Lin's tone was chilling, accompanied by a sinister, cacophony laugh. "It's a pity you won't have that chance."

As he spoke, his body swelled up, suddenly expanding to the size of a mountain, with thick black mist churning around him, as viscous as ink, carrying a nauseating stench.

"Come on, let me show you my poisonous domain."

Li Yuangang was preparing to accept the challenge.

"Mo Lin, your opponent is me."

A clear voice rang out, and a lotus flower carved from jade slowly rotated in the air, shimmering with a lustrous luster, pure and holy.

The black mist dissipated upon touching the lotus, instantly clearing a large area around it.

"Qinglian, are you determined to oppose me?" the black snake roared furiously. "Don't think I'm afraid of you!"

"Then come on over."

The lotus began to spin rapidly, and jade petals flew out, striking the black snake's head with a clang.

The black snake shuddered.

"You... you've actually reached the level of a half-step Demon Emperor?"

When the Xuanbing Demon Emperor broke through, he didn't feel much of a threat, after all, Xuanbing had lived in seclusion for a long time and never cared about the affairs of the Demon Court.

But when did the Azure Lotus Demon Saint break through as well? With his prestige in the Demon Court, what can I use to suppress him?

"Kid, why aren't you moving? Are you waiting to watch the show?"

Seeing that Li Yuan had been standing by watching the battle, the Azure Lotus Demon Saint said something with dissatisfaction.

"Then I'll have to trouble Senior Qinglian."

Li Yuan chuckled, his body radiating starlight. Mo Lin, with his eyes bulging like copper bells, could only watch helplessly as he escaped, so angry he felt like his lungs were about to explode.

"Qinglian, stop him! If you get the goods, we'll split them fifty-fifty!"

Mo Lin roared in frustration, "No! I'll make you pay!"

"Stop daydreaming. Do you think you can become a Demon Emperor just by getting that thing?"

"Come on, let's have a good fight. I've disliked you for a long time."

The figure of the Azure Lotus Demon Saint slowly emerged, its body shimmering with light, clearly distinct from the sinister aura emanating from Mo Lin.

"I'm so angry!"

Mo Lin, who usually feigned gentleness, was now enraged. He roared and turned towards the Azure Lotus Demon Saint, his massive serpentine body lashing out at him.

The Azure Lotus Demon Saint's figure vanished instantly, and the next moment he appeared on the black snake's massive head. He lightly touched the snake's horn with his toe, flicked his finger, and a lotus petal struck the snake's forehead with a clang.

"Awooo, ahhh!"

Mo Lin writhed in the air in agony, letting out pitiful howls. The poisonous domain flickered incessantly, on the verge of collapsing at any moment.

"Qinglian, I, the Emperor, will swear an oath to your death!"

Mo Lin finally managed to get up, raised his sharp claws, and charged straight at him with red eyes.

In an instant, the two figures stood together, and the entire poisonous domain trembled violently, causing the earth to shake.

At this moment, Li Yuan had already led Yu Ling'er and the others towards the west of the city.

Just as they were about to reach the city gate, the figure of the Zhu Yan Demon Emperor blocked their way.

"Li Yuan, do you think you can escape from Heavenly Demon City by keeping Mo Lin occupied?"

"You guys hurry up and go. I'll meet you outside the city later."

Li Yuan turned around and shouted at Shen Lian. He stretched out his hand, and the nameless blade appeared in his palm. The crimson blade light shot into the sky and met him.

"Walk!"

Shen Lian turned and left without hesitation. In a battle at the level of a Demon Emperor, his presence would only be a hindrance.

"Boom boom boom!"

A series of collision sounds rang out behind them, as crimson blade light and fiery red fist winds intertwined, illuminating half the sky.

Li Yuan's blade moved like the wind, enveloping Zhu Yan like a storm, and for a moment he actually suppressed his opponent.

"Hmph! Nothing special!"

Zhu Yan Demon Emperor sneered, and his body suddenly began to swell, transforming into his original human-headed demon form, with a head full of white hair and a pair of huge, fiery red feet.

He raised his foot, flames erupting from it, and stomped down on Li Yuan from mid-air.

The flames were extremely strange; they weren't scorching hot, but rather exuded a bone-chilling coldness, seeping into the meridians and gnawing around like a living creature.

Li Yuan was startled. The fact that Zhu Yan Demon Emperor could become one of the three regents of the Demon Court meant that he must have some impressive abilities.

He dared not take the hit head-on and quickly dodged it.

"boom!"

The huge bare foot landed, crushing a large crater in the stone pavement, sending pebbles flying.

Before he could even regain his footing, a second foot landed, forcing Li Yuan to dodge again.

"Boom boom boom!"

A series of collision sounds rang out, each one more urgent than the last. The flames were not only chilling, but they also made the circulation of internal energy sluggish.

Li Yuan's movements became slower and slower, while Zhu Yan's speed increased, until finally it was a fiery red shadow that moved the fastest.