Under One Person, your rebellious life has reached the heavens?

Those who were slightly weaker were killed by the elders and elites of sects such as the Flying Immortal Sect. Those who survived were undoubtedly rare exotic beasts, and their hands were also stained with the blood of many human powerhouses. Among them, the best of the best even had the qualifications to advance to the 'extraordinary' level and ascend to the throne.

At this moment, the demon general Mingku was hurriedly led by a group of guards to the pit where the nine-tailed fox was located, and asked to see him.

Since the races of the demons, demon generals, and demon kings are usually different, they generally use the human language they learned after transforming into human form to communicate, or they directly sense each other and exchange ideas through fluctuations of their mental consciousness.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"

Mingku staggered and knelt on the ground, appearing extremely devout.

The giant beast in the pit made no obvious move, but instead sent a thought in response from afar.

"speak."

That majestic voice, like that of an ancient emperor, echoed directly in Mingku's mind. Only it could hear it, and its body and mind felt a sense of fear, as if it had been electrocuted.

"I... have glimpsed a crushing defeat!"

"Humanity has produced a monster unlike any other, one that we cannot defeat."

Mingku spoke cautiously, recounting the scene he had witnessed with flawless words, reconstructing the story and informing the Nine-Tailed Fox of everything that had happened.

"..."

Time passed slowly, yet also seemed to pass quickly. Mingku couldn't fathom the Demon King's thoughts and grew increasingly uneasy.

After a long silence, even the nine-tailed fox hesitated. If it weren't for the fact that the demon general's divination was almost 100% accurate, it wouldn't have dared to imagine that it, along with Xie Huan and Zhu Jian, would be killed by a mere human in the near future.

Is it true or false?

It was filled with doubts, and after careful consideration, it pressed for an answer:

"Did you get a good look at that person and where he appeared?"

“I’ve checked. Wang… I remember that person. He was the one who, not long ago, joined forces with Taotie and Tianma to set up a trap and kill the Six-Headed Flood Dragon and the Human of Ten Thousand Rot. His strength is unfathomable. He is known as the ‘Demon Lord’ in the Nine Provinces.”

After careful consideration, Mingku suggested:

“I saw him emerge from a secret realm, which seems to be in the East China Sea. The exact location is not yet confirmed, but if we can block that place in advance and destroy the rift first, we can at least buy a lot of time.”

"Is that so..."

"Then let him stay indoors."

The nine-tailed fox, preferring to believe it exists rather than not, then gave the order:

"Pass on my decree to all the great demons of the four seas and eight wastelands: the Taotie of Xuanyuan and the Tianma of Qingze, who are colluding with humans and attempting to destroy our fiefdoms one by one."

"Instead of passively being attacked, it's better to eliminate them first."

"Most importantly, find the coordinates of that place in the East Sea. No matter the cost, anyone who is willing to go there can join me in annihilating it."

"Yes, I will obey your decree and go immediately!"

Mingku immediately took action. As the Grand Preceptor, he was second only to the King. He ordered the other demon generals to travel to various places overnight to spread the news.

Subsequently, the nine-tailed fox awakened the evil Huan and Zhujian, who were sleeping in the pit on the other side. Upon hearing the bad news, the two extraordinary creatures were shocked and furious, and could not believe that the so-called 'Demon Lord' was so powerful that even they had to give way.

"This is not a lie; if it were him, it's entirely possible..."

The nine-tailed fox calmed down its two allies, explaining the seriousness of their current situation.

"As far as I know, the sect leaders of the Ninefold Mountain, Bliss Palace, Void Stepping Hall, and Creation Gate, as well as that one from the Flying Immortal Sect, attacked the Demon Lord's mountain gate. Not to mention that the first four are suspected of perishing and disappearing without a trace."

“Even the latter, when he fought us, did have obvious injuries, which may have been left on him by the Demon Lord.”

"Furthermore, the Six-Headed Flood Dragon and Wan Fu have been killed. That human is now most likely hiding in the secret realm, seeking opportunities. If he makes a breakthrough and takes a few more steps forward, we will be in danger. Therefore, we must imprison him in that secret realm."

"That makes sense, but why are the Taotie and the Pegasus colluding with that human?"

Zhu Jian was puzzled. It was a monster with the body of a leopard, the face of a human, the ears of an ox, and one eye, with white, interlocking fangs beneath its huge mouth.

"It's nothing special that we're just seeking profit. Now that the mountains and seas are recovering, those of us who are moving quickly are just a few key opportunities away from achieving hegemony and ruling the world."

"The fact that the Demon Lord was chosen by them shows that his methods and strength are absolutely worth winning over, even if it means attracting the vigilance and hatred of other demon kings."

The more the nine-tailed fox analyzed, the more wary she became.

The scene described by Mingku became a thorn in its side, a thorn in its flesh. One sword, one life; a massacre nine times in total, leaving no chance to escape. If it knew the future at this moment and did not retaliate, it would be too late.

"Perhaps we can abandon this battlefield and instead attack the fiefdoms of the Taotie and Tianma?"

Xie Huan, who was cruel by nature and loved killing, said with a cold expression, "So that one day these guys won't cause us any trouble behind our backs."

"There's no need for a major conflict. Wushan is in the south, and we can't break through human defenses for the time being."

The nine-tailed fox rejected its idea, having some reservations:

“Xuanyuan is on the border, too far from our fiefdom. If we go there, humans may take advantage of the situation and drive back the Changbai Mountains and the Greater Khingan Mountains.”

"Moreover, we cannot be sure whether that bastard is in the fiefdom or has entered the secret realm with the Demon Lord. To avoid making a wasted trip, it is not advisable to move around."

"I refuse to believe that after so much time has passed, Taotie would be completely unprepared. Besides, there are several demon kings eyeing the plateau near Xuanyuan, planning to devour each other's territories. Once Mingku releases the news, if they come to their senses, they will naturally besiege Taotie without our intervention."

"Alright, we'll just have to find the coordinates overseas and then head over there."

Zhujian agreed; he was the most seriously injured of the three kings and only wanted to get his wounds healed as quickly as possible.

........

The next day.

The news of the alliance between the Xuanyuan of the Altai Mountains, the Qingze of the Wushan Mountains, and the Sanyi Sect of Southern Fujian spread throughout the Nine Provinces, causing a sensation among both the human and demon factions.

The many teachers and students still at Chixia University were overwhelmed with mixed feelings upon seeing the legend they once admired fall into the demonic path and associate with demons.

The curses from the common people were even more intense. However, despite the rumors that the Demon Lord was trapped in the secret realm and could not find a way out, no awakened one or martial arts master dared to go and attack the Trinity Sect. This was because, given the lessons learned in the past, no one had the courage to challenge the most powerful demonic sect in the world.

The Security Council and the nine ministries, who already knew the inside story, remained inactive.

They were divided into two major factions: one was the pro-war faction led by Ji Yunzhou and Wu Birang, and the other was the pro-peace faction in Ninghe.

With no spare power and the latter's obstruction, the former had no way to deal with this new threat and could only turn a blind eye.

Several extraordinary creatures occupying the northwest side of the northern border sensed the threat and feared that the Taotie would rally allies to attack them, so they joined forces to fight back. However, when they arrived at the Xuan Yuan fiefdom, it was deserted and there was no trace of them.

All the cultivation resources nurtured on the entire mountain were dug out and taken away, and the elite of the Taotie also disappeared completely.

Coincidentally, the Tianma lineage, which dwells in the Qingze of Wushan, collected all the rare and precious materials in one go before the news was exposed. Then, they announced the destruction of the demon kingdom, dispersed the ordinary demons, and finally disappeared into the vast mountains with three thousand elites.

Before the great battle, Taotie and Tianma made preparations, hiding all their trusted confidants and demon generals, waiting for them to wipe out the four sects, at which point they would have plenty of opportunities to clean up the mess.

Even the Flying Immortal Sect Leader, who was stationed at the front line in the northern border, was stunned the moment he received the news.

"So arrogant?..."

He frowned slightly, surprised that the Sanyi Sect had such audacity, disregarding the risk of being targeted by all the otherworldly sects, and forming an alliance with the two great demon kings, Taotie and Tianma.

"Sect Leader, what do you think...?"

Inside the tent, where no one was around, an elder with a fierce expression hesitated to speak, his words clearly implying that he was going to kick someone when they were down.

"no."

The Flying Immortal Sect Leader was uneasy. He was traumatized by the beating, and now that the sect was thriving, there was no need to take such a risk again.

"Pass down the word: regardless of rank, anyone who is a disciple of my sect is not allowed to interfere in this matter."

He knew that the passage to the secret realm was not the only one, and even if one was blocked, it was impossible for it to be blocked by chance every time.

If he listens to the slander of the demons, who knows if they might find another way and come back to kill him? The consequences would be unimaginable and beyond his ability to bear.

The elder was stunned for a moment, then his expression darkened.

Finally, the old man shrugged, bowed, and clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"Yes, we obey the order."

Chapter 420 A Battle That Cannot Be Losed

The disappearance of the Taotie and the Pegasus has drawn the attention of extraordinary creatures and secluded sects within the territory to the Sanyi Sect in southern Fujian. Only there, things remain calm, and the sect shows no signs of relocation.

Rumors from the North claim that the three-way alliance intends to establish an unparalleled empire, systematically capturing demon kings from various regions to enslave or kill them, and even targeting human forces based within the secret realm.

In just one day, the storm swept through swiftly. Of the more than twenty sects that had entered the mortal world, except for the Flying Immortal Sect, the Crossing Dust Sect, the Kunlun Ancient Sect, and Penglai Island, which were deeply mired in war and had no time to deal with it, the other sects all made some movements, weighing whether to seize the opportunity to take action and eliminate this scourge in advance.

Most sects know the origin of the Three Ones Sect and that it was destroyed 1,700 years ago.

The resurgence of the San Yi Sect in the mortal realm after a long time has made them extremely wary, and they have assumed that it may be the main lineage left over from back then.

Furthermore, due to the Demon Lord's recent astonishing achievements, almost all the sect leaders were undecided.

In ancient times thousands of years ago, such an alliance with demons was despised by all factions, and even if the sects were wiped out, no one would say a word against it.

But nowadays, the sect leaders who have inherited the various lineages have neither the formidable cultivation of their ancestors and sages, nor the iron-blooded courage to kill any demons they see and those who collude with them.

In the end, some people couldn't sit still any longer and decided to head south to find out what was going on.

Among them are the 'Fangzhang Academy', which claims to have mastered three thousand techniques and is on par with Penglai; the 'Yaochi Yinque', which is skilled in music and transformation and can display the great supernatural power of splitting mountains and shattering seas while playing the zither; and the 'Jietianmen', which has been slaying demons and monsters and specializing in swordsmanship since four thousand years ago.

Not only humans, but also some demon kings who were trying to track down the Taotie and the Pegasus came along.

June 9.

In the early morning, a great battle broke out at the Sanyi Sect site, located in the coastal area of ​​Fujian Province. Two demon kings from the northern border and the Xuefeng Mountain demon king, who was adjacent to Wushan, witnessed the most terrifying scene of their lives.

In the vast expanse of clouds and deep sky, the bright moon illuminated several enormous, dark shadows, including the Taotie, two celestial horses, and a jet-black dragon.

On the dragon's head stood a tall, slender figure with black hair flowing, cold eyes, and a dark red sword in his hand. Endless killing intent emanated from his body, making him undoubtedly the most powerful being compared to the four extraordinary creatures.

"Boom!!!"

Without any further conversation, the two sides engaged in a life-or-death battle the moment they met, unleashing all sorts of supernatural powers and deadly moves without restraint. At one point, the battle was so fierce that the sky darkened and the deafening roar echoed for hundreds of kilometers.

Yao Wang, Yue Min, and Yue Li were responsible for restraining and interfering, while the second true body rushed over in an instant.

The attacking supernatural beings had no idea that the Demon Lord was still alive, nor did they have a clear understanding of his strength; they only judged that he was at a similar level to several demon kings.

However, by the time they reacted to the thousand-foot sword light sweeping towards them, it was too late. The blow was devastating, and large swathes of flesh were sliced ​​open with unstoppable force. Their skin, which could withstand a nuclear explosion, was as fragile as tender tofu under the cold glint of the blade.

"Pfft!!!"

"Roar!!!"

Moments later, the wailing and roaring ceased abruptly. One after another, enormous beasts fell from the void, their bodies covered in wounds and lifeless. They crashed, causing the ground to collapse, and their blood stained the soil like rivers.

This battle ended very quickly.

The victorious demon kings witnessed the full extent of the power of the second true form, which was unparalleled in the Nine Provinces, overwhelming both the human and demon factions.

Overjoyed, they couldn't help but roar, their cries echoing through the sky. No longer restraining their desires and ambitions, they pounced directly on the mountain-like corpses, tearing and devouring them with gusto.

A thousand kilometers away, the three sect leaders of Fangzhang Academy, Yaochi Yinque, and Jietianmen transformed into streaks of light, sweeping across the boundless land. The closer they got to the horizon, the stronger the chaotic and brutal demonic energy became, almost to the point that their expressions turned solemn. There were seven or eight of them.

"call out!!!"

Suddenly, three figures appeared in the vast天地间 (heaven and earth), from different directions.

When the sect leaders arrived at the scene, they were met with a chilling sight: three unknown demon kings had perished, their corpses being devoured by Taotie and Pegasus, and a dragon lay across the sky, looking down at them from above.

"Demon...?"

"Wait, no! It's a person!"

Suddenly, the powerful figures from the Abbot's Academy noticed something amiss, their expressions turning drastically: "The Life Transformation Technique of the Three Ones Sect?!"

"I never imagined that after a thousand years, you would also go astray and fall into the demonic path."

The leader of the Jietian Sect sneered. With a flick of his right hand, a spiritual sword materialized, its sword energy whistling through the heavens and earth, poised to slay the dragon.

The weaker Yaochi Palace Master was filled with trepidation and began to slowly retreat. Facing the impending fierce battle, he had no chance of winning.

The arrival of these people suddenly made Yao Wang, Yue Min, and Yue Li, who were still eating, feel threatened as if they were sitting on pins and needles. They had to stop temporarily, turn their heads to look, and their killing intent intensified. They roared impatiently.

"?"

Chengzhen noticed that these powerful humans did not belong to the Nine Departments or the Security Council; they were suspected to be leaders of secluded sects.

He reverted to human form, dressed in snow-white robes, standing with his hands behind his back, transmitting his voice through Qi, which echoed throughout the world.

"Gentlemen, what brings you here from afar?"

"No...nothing, just passing by. Fellow Daoist, there will be plenty of time in the future, see you again!"

The leader of Yaochi Yinque felt a chill run down his spine as he was stared at by several demon kings.

The moment Chengzhen asked the question, he decisively used a secret technique, his figure disappearing perfectly into the world, leaving no trace of his aura, as if he had never existed.