Is there any hope for me, who proposed to the world-destroying empress at the very beginning?

"Alright, your battle isn't over yet, is it? Let's get down to business first. There will be plenty of opportunities to catch up later!"

妖皇

Her tone softened a bit, but both of them looked conflicted.

Being able to stay with Su Liang made all the battles seem less important.

"Don't you want him to see the progress you've made recently?"

The Demon Emperor sighed inwardly and began to patiently guide him.

Sure enough, upon hearing that they could show off in front of Su Liang, the two of them immediately became incredibly excited and rushed towards the arena.

Is this alright?

Su Liang was somewhat worried.

The arena competition was one of the methods used by the Demon Emperor and Su Lian to subdue the reclusive demon race.

However, Su Lian's strength is indeed inferior to that of some of the demon race's prodigies.

The reason they were able to be invincible before was mainly because their teamwork was obviously more seamless compared to other demon prodigies.

However, the two have just had a disagreement, and if they fight now, they are very likely to lose.

That would reduce the restrictions on the reclusive demon race by one layer.

"Don't worry, they both know that the bigger picture is more important."

The Demon Emperor simply smiled indifferently.

The two had argued before stepping into the ring more than once, but every time they started fighting, they were able to cooperate perfectly with each other.

It's not just because they understand the big picture, but also because they've fought side by side for so long that their tacit understanding has become instinctive.

Just like now, facing two demon prodigies, the cat girl, who had more combat experience, took the lead in stopping one of them, while Su Lian held off the other.

The tacit understanding between the two was evident here. Seemingly unintentional, they fought and retreated simultaneously, and soon they stood back to back.

Faced with the approaching two demon prodigies, the two did not exchange many words, but they tacitly switched targets when making their moves.

Suddenly faced with attacks of a different style, all the preparations they had made before became useless. Moreover, they were distracted for a moment, and the two demon prodigies had no chance to fight back before being knocked to the ground by the two.

"Alright, you probably haven't had a proper tour of this place yet, so I'll show you around now so you won't miss the chance later."

Seeing that the two had indeed performed well, the Demon Emperor was relieved and said to Su Liang.

"That's fine too."

Su Liang pondered for a moment and then agreed.

Although the Demon Emperor seemed relaxed, saying that those reclusive demon clans were nothing to fear, in reality, given the Demon Emperor's methods, if these reclusive demon clans were truly nothing to fear, then the methods he used to deal with them would not be restraint, but subjugation.

Therefore, Su Liang also wanted to take the opportunity of the visit to observe the current situation of the demon race.

Su Liang wasn't there to visit, and neither was the Demon Emperor.

"This is a sacred dating spot for our demon race. Countless demons have found their perfect match here throughout history."

Along the way, Su Liang observed that the expressions of the demons among them varied, but the Demon Emperor did not give Su Liang much of an introduction, nor did he even stop to talk to him.

However, upon arriving at a lakeside, the Demon Emperor's interest suddenly soared.

"It seems to be very popular..."

Su Liang glanced around, his eye twitching.

On the shore of this lake, many demons were embracing each other, and some were even brazenly intimate, seemingly oblivious to the stares of others.

On the contrary, he and the Demon Emperor did not make any moves. In fact, Su Liang subconsciously distanced himself from the Demon Emperor, which seemed a bit abrupt.

Seeing that Su Liang didn't react much, the Demon Emperor was somewhat disappointed, but he quickly led Su Liang to the next place.

"Ha, isn't this the Demon Emperor? What are you doing strolling around here with a human pretty boy?"

However, they encountered a powerful demon midway through their journey.

Seeing the Demon Emperor and Su Liang so intimately, this demon felt a surge of nameless rage.

"Zi Ruo, while I'm in a good mood, you should disappear right now, and I might not hold you accountable!"

The Demon Emperor had been secretly closing the distance with Su Liang on the road, feeling secretly pleased, but was disturbed by this demon, and all his joy turned into anger.

"Hmph! The dignified Demon Emperor actually showed such tenderness in front of a human, truly disgracing the demon race!"

However, this demon named Zi Ruo was not afraid of the Demon Emperor at all; on the contrary, the mockery on her face deepened.

"he is?"

Seeing that Zi Ruo was only at the initial stage of the Heavenly King Realm, yet dared to speak to the Demon Emperor in such a tone, Su Liang was curious and asked the Demon Emperor.

"A prodigy from a reclusive demon clan, but because his faction is so powerful, he acts with impunity."

The Demon Emperor frowned, his eyes revealing undisguised disgust for Zi Ruo.

"Very strong?"

Su Liang was somewhat surprised, not expecting even the Demon Emperor to give such an evaluation.

Turning his gaze to Zi Ruo, Su Liang became even more puzzled.

Even if it is a very powerful force, Zi Ruo's arrogance must mean she holds a high position within it.

However, Zi Ruo is only at the initial stage of the Heavenly King Realm. Could she be the offspring of some important figure?

Su Liang had misunderstood. The faction Zi Ruo belonged to was not particularly powerful, but rather had existed for a long time. Although it had declined, it still possessed a strong foundation, including many divine weapons and rare treasures.

The Demon Emperor wasn't incapable of handling the situation, but other reclusive demon clans were eyeing him covetously. If the Demon Emperor were to clash with one of these forces first, the price he would have to pay would be far greater.

Therefore, the Demon Emperor tries to be tolerant of minor matters, but if they push too hard, he doesn't mind taking them down first.

"No wonder the demon race has regressed instead of progressed for so long. It turns out that you, Demon Emperor, are concerned about the human race. You are a disgrace to the demon race!"

When Su Liang and the Demon Emperor were talking, they were too close, which Zi Ruo mistook for a public display of affection. Zi Ruo was furious and blurted out something without thinking.

When these words were spoken, not only was the Demon Emperor enraged, but Shi Yao also turned pale with fright.

The Demon Emperor might have taken those words as jokes before, but now that the entire demon race is involved, he naturally needs to give an explanation.

(I've had a fever for the past two days, and my mind is a bit foggy, so my writing might be a bit disorganized. Please forgive me.)

Chapter 926 I Have Something Important to Discuss with You

"I think you're wrong about that."

Seeing that the Demon Emperor was about to make a move, Su Liang quickly pressed down on her shoulder to stop her.

Although it's unclear why the Demon Emperor is so tolerant of Zi Ruo, she's endured so much for so long. If the Demon Emperor were to make a move now, wouldn't all that patience have been for nothing?

So Su Liang stepped forward.

Anyway, he will be leaving the demon territory soon. Even if Zi Ruo's forces want to cause him trouble, they will be far away. Moreover, once he leaves the demon territory, Su Liang is not worried about being retaliated against.

"What do you mean?"

Seeing that the Demon Emperor had been stopped, Zi Ruo breathed a sigh of relief and unconsciously softened her attitude towards Su Liang.

"First of all, the demon race has improved a lot, at least much better than before you went into seclusion. Back then, the demon race was constantly at war, how could they have the peaceful life they have now?"

Su Liang looked around and slowly spoke, pointing to the smiling demons on their faces.

"Secondly, the Demon Emperor's gentle attitude towards me is not because I am human, but because... my strength is powerful enough!"

As Su Liang spoke, he took a step forward, unleashing his aura. Zi Ruo was unable to withstand it and ended up sitting on the ground with a thud.

Su Liang's sudden burst of power finally caught the attention of the surrounding demons, who then discovered the presence of these three people.

"Strong? You're kidding! How could a mere human possibly be stronger than us demons!"

Zi Ruo was embarrassed, her face turning pale and then purple. In order to save face, she spoke forcefully.

But in reality, he was just being stubborn. If Su Liang wasn't as strong as him, how could he possibly suppress him with just his aura?

"Would you like to give it a try?"

Su Liang smiled slightly, subtly reducing his imposing aura, and stood there quietly.

"So what if you try? In my demon territory, do you think the demons are afraid of you?"

Zi Ruo noticed that many demons were watching her, so she straightened her back and regained her confidence.

He thought that many demons would agree with his statement and cheer for him.

But the actual situation is exactly the opposite.

"Is that Su Liang? Is he stupid to say Su Liang is weaker than him?"

"That's right, that's right! The hidden demon clans really have lost their minds; they can even say things like that!"

"The demon race? Give me a break. It's just a demon that hasn't seen the world in thousands of years. What right does it have to represent the entire demon race!"

Once Su Liang's identity was recognized, the surrounding demons naturally sided with him, and none of them supported Zi Ruo.

"How could this be..."

Zi Ruo was dumbfounded. Even if the reclusive demon race hadn't appeared for thousands of years, they were still demons, right? But these demons didn't speak up for their own people; instead, they praised Su Liang, a human.

"Since you're so weak, I'll just stand here. If you can make me move even one step, you'll win. Otherwise, your parents will accuse me of bullying a kid."

Su Liang couldn't help but laugh when he saw Zi Ruo's expression.

Zi Ruo kept referring to the human race as insignificant, making the demon race seem incredibly superior. This certainly provoked Su Liang's anger, so Su Liang didn't mind slapping Zi Ruo's face hard in front of so many demons.

"That's what you said!"

Zi Ruo's eyes lit up when she heard Su Liang's words.

He knew he was indeed inferior to Su Liang, but he didn't feel there was a significant gap between them.

In his mind, it was just a matter of making Su Liang move one step, which was simpler than drinking water.

However, he failed to see the expressions on the faces of the demons around him, which were either disdainful or mocking.

"Go to hell!"

Zi Ruo never intended to hold back; she went all out from the start.

He also knew that if he only managed to get Su Liang to take a step forward, he would be looked down upon.