Before Kong Mu could even roar, a furious roar echoed from the void. It was the Flood Dragon King, enraged to the extreme upon hearing that his bloodline had been boiled. He roared to the sky, and the layers of dark clouds instantly dissipated. His terrifying rage almost materialized, transforming into a crimson sea of Qi.
At the same time, the Gluttonous King beside the Sunset Demon Emperor's body slightly changed his expression. He didn't recognize this native of Tianyuan. Then who was this 'Grandpa Gluttonous King' he was talking about?!
Is there still the bloodline of the Taotie clan in Tianyuan?
Thinking of this, it was extremely excited.
"Make him release them."
Ye You frowned impatiently and urged them on. The dragon in front of him had gone berserk, and he didn't want to kill it, fearing that it would attract the Demon Emperor's attention and start an irreversible bloodbath.
"Jiang Mo, did you hear me? By order of the sect leader, from this moment forward, you are forbidden from harming a human or a demon!"
"Pfft!!!"
Just after Kong Mu finished speaking, the three illusory figures, the two on the left and right, coughed up blood and staggered, unable to withstand the backlash from the array diagram.
Jiang Mo's cultivation was simply too terrifying; the two disciples could not maintain the projection for long, and could only last for less than ten seconds before they could not withstand it.
"Alright, my two nephews, go and rest over there. I'll take care of it myself."
The next instant, as Jiang Mo seized the right to use the array diagram and projected it, his figure and appearance were displayed in full in an instant, as if his true body had descended into this world. Even the main hall behind him and the hostages around him could see it clearly.
Meanwhile, the situation on the Void Sword Sect's side, without the suppression of Tianyuan, was also clearly projected. The three major forces and countless experts gathered together, and cold, sharp gazes were directed at them from all corners.
Inside the palace, Jiang Mo, looking utterly bored, slowly rose from his throne. The two demon kings, Yue Min and Yao Wang, came over to tidy his clothes and sleeves, making him appear like a sovereign ruler descending upon the mortal realm.
He was 1.96 meters tall, with a flawless face and gentle eyes. He looked incredibly kind and benevolent, possessing a divine beauty.
In an instant, the world fell silent. Ten thousand people from the Void Sword Sect, the emperor, kings, generals, and officials of the Great Ye Dynasty, as well as the powerful demons of the Sunset Royal Court, all watched the First Master of Tianyuan.
In stark contrast to his composure, the two holy sons, Song Ao and Zhao Yi, turned deathly pale. Their sect was under siege by the imperial dynasty and royal court?!
The holy sons and daughters, princes and princesses, direct descendants of the royal family, and the Qilin children of the demon race, as well as the princes of noble birth, all felt relieved. Upon seeing them or their fathers appear, their original fear receded like the tide.
"Song Ao, Zhao Yi?" Jiang Mo called out casually.
"Your brother... your disciple is here..." the two replied, their faces ashen, trembling with fear.
"Since you can call me 'Uncle-Master,' then I will protect you. There's no need to panic."
After calming the two down, Jiang Mo looked down at the assembled heroes through the floating array, a faint smile playing on his lips:
"Sect Master Ye, Martial Emperor, Demon Emperor, let me formally introduce myself. My name is Jiang Mo."
"So it was you who secretly used Ning Han's magical artifact to bind everyone?"
Ye Youhan questioned, "At this critical moment for the sect, I have no time to settle scores with Ning Han, so I can only temporarily shift all the blame onto Jiang Mo."
"Human, give me back my son's life, or I will kill you!" the dragon hysterically swore, its demonic eyes bloodshot.
"It's just a wicked dragon, no need to make a fuss. When Tianyuan enters the world, I will personally take your life. While you still have some free time, you should run away."
Jiang Mo spoke calmly, seemingly oblivious to the hatred and anger directed at the Flood Dragon King. He was already indifferent to such looks and words.
He used to kill and destroy sects, traverse secret realms, and annihilate many demon clans. What kind of storms hadn't he seen? What kind of hatred hadn't he experienced?
It's nothing more than a fleeting speck of dust, gone in an instant.
"Gentlemen, I have only one question: will you protect these little fellows from beyond the realm, or not?"
"Don't act impulsively, and don't yell or shout at me."
"I can silence them with a single thought, scattering their souls to the winds. I advise you to speak to me politely when we do business, otherwise, there's no point in talking."
Jiang Mo addressed the beings of the three major forces, his demeanor calm and composed, showing no fear whatsoever.
In that instant, Yue Min, Yue Li, and Yao Wang, who had followed him for a long time, each felt something, their hearts surging and their beastly blood boiling.
The two brothers were delighted that Jiang Mo had grown to such a height, completely like the ruler of the entire Tianyuan, sitting on equal footing with the sect leaders, martial emperors, and demon emperors from beyond the realm, and felt deeply proud of him.
The latter, an unreliable glutton, now had eyes full of worship, and a thought began to sprout in his mind:
"That's fucking awesome! I'd be his dog for life, it'd be worth it!"
As a true man, this is what you should do!
Chapter 560 Formal Declaration of War, A Gaze from the Abyss
Those calm yet arrogant words echoed throughout the sacred void, reaching the ears of every bystander.
How dare a native of Tianyuan threaten them like this, and treat all the holy sons and daughters and the direct descendants of the royal family as bargaining chips for casual transactions!
Is this really a piece I can control?
Ning Han, Kong Mu, and several elders' expressions changed drastically. The situation was out of control. Was Jiang Mo going to rebel? Or had he been using them as a stepping stone from the very beginning?
What a wolfish ambition.
Ning Han's pupils shrank to the size of pinpoints, his heart pounded wildly, and he finally realized, belatedly, that made sense. How could a powerful figure who had mastered three innate magical artifacts, risen from the mortal realm, and fought his way through the secret realm be willing to be subservient to others?
While she and the five elders involved were filled with anxiety, Emperor Daye's gaze grew increasingly cold, and his true qi poured out like a flood, compressing the space and causing numerous cracks to appear.
If it weren't for the invisible, intangible, and insurmountable barrier between them, he would have killed this fiend with a single punch long ago.
Ye You, the sect leader of the Void Sword Sect, was filled with displeasure. How dare this mere native of Tianyuan threaten him with his disciple's life? At this moment, his killing intent surged.
The Sunset Demon Emperor, however, remained calm, appreciating the extraordinary man's spirit, and responded with a faint smile:
"Alright, whatever you want to buy or sell, just name your price! As long as you don't harm my people."
The Sunset Demon Emperor knew that even it could not break through the boundary barrier out of thin air. It was powerless and had no choice but to show weakness and offer a great treasure in exchange for the survival of those young demon geniuses.
At the same time, the Taotie King, who possessed the cultivation of the Eight Palaces Sovereign, shifted his gaze to the old man beside Jiang Mo. The seemingly wicked and thin-bodied transformed demon gave him a familiar yet unfamiliar feeling.
Without a doubt, this was a rare race with the same bloodline. The Gluttonous King's eyes flickered, and he seemed to be deep in thought. He suppressed his impatience and continued to observe the negotiations from all sides.
"If the Demon Emperor is willing to cooperate, that would be great. I have heard that your royal court is rich in all kinds of rare and precious materials, as well as all kinds of all-powerful rulers. I don't ask for much, and I hope the Demon Emperor will consider it accordingly."
Jiang Mo smiled, and with his left index finger, he formed a talisman with his qi. Instantly, a list as tall as a human was created, with clear demonic script imprinted on it. The list was written and came into view of the kings.
"Chaotic Three Mysterious Tears of Gold, one hundred units." (One unit is 33 tons, a unit of measurement used by the Sunset Royal Court, distinct from that of the Heavenly Abyss.)
"Nine Netherworld Ancient Cold Iron, Hundred Forms".
"Five-Colored King-Nourishing Soil, Hundred Formulas".
"Lava Sacred Heart Blood Flame Mud, seventy cubes."
"The Heavenly Waterfall originates from the spring stream, which flows to all directions."
............
"The demonic blood of the kings, in all directions."
"One hundred pills of the Great Dao Ascension Pill."
"One hundred Six-Turn Reincarnation Pills."
"Blood Tempering and Bone Refining Pills, one thousand."
"Five hundred True Soul Pills bestowed by the gods."
"Ten thousand high-grade earth-rank magic artifacts."
(Extraterrestrial magical artifacts are divided into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow. Each level is further divided into five grades: Mortal, Lower, Middle, Upper, and Absolute. Above the Heavenly Grade magical artifacts are the 'Innate Magical Artifacts,' which are unique in the human world, impossible to imitate, and no two can exist at the same time.)
"Three thousand top-grade earth-rank magic artifacts."
“One hundred pieces of each of the four grades of Heavenly Rank: Mortal, Lower, Middle, and Upper.”
“All kings and direct descendants of the royal family are exceptions, requiring a section of a three-zhang-long true demon bone from their father.”
(True Demon Bone is the hardest bone in the body of a ruler, engraved with the innate ancient patterns of the race. Its power is ineffable and unfathomable, and it can often be used directly as a weapon.)
The list stood upright, hanging beside Jiang Mo. It contained intelligence he had obtained after reading books from abroad, and thus he demanded the maximum possible ransom.
The Sunset Demon King's gaze swept from the first column to the last, ninety-ninth column. Although the conditions were exorbitant, it didn't hesitate for a moment and said in a deep voice:
"I can give you the resources you want, but think carefully, do you know what you're doing?"
The implication is that even if Jiang Mo is alive to take it, he may not be alive to enjoy it, and he will have to pay back everything in the future, many times over.
Emperor Daye, the Sword Sect Master, and all the experts present all had grim expressions after seeing the details of the list. This was even more outrageous than asking for a lion's share; it was practically a case of eating people alive.
Ignoring the threat from the Sunset Demon Emperor, Jiang continued:
"I understand, I know, but what can you do to me?"
"A mere demon dares to think of himself as the master of heaven and earth, as the supreme emperor? You think you can threaten me? You're not enough."
Upon hearing this, the entire hall fell silent once more. Song Ao and Zhao Yi, who were inside the hall, stared wide-eyed. This Uncle Jiang was so arrogant and reckless, actually challenging the Demon Emperor?!
Coincidentally, the elders and disciples within the Void Holy Land, as well as the monarchs and generals of the Great Ye Dynasty, fell silent for a long time. The natives of Tianyuan were perhaps a thousand times more terrifying than they had anticipated.
Could it be that all those supreme treasures of heaven and earth are... on him? People couldn't help but make bold guesses.
"Good, remember what you said today."
The Sunset Demon Emperor chuckled lightly, not taking the verbal conflict to heart, deciding that his subordinates would prove their mettle in the future.
"I promise you, I will give you everything you want. As for the people of my Demon Court, I hope you will show mercy."
"Everything is fine except for cooking a certain loach."
Jiang Mo gave the Demon Emperor a deadline: "Within seven days, I will not harm any of your subjects. After seven days, if I do not see what I want, I will spare none of these little guys."
At this point, Jiang Mo paused slightly, his smile fading, and his tone shifted to a colder, more stern one as he reminded him:
"Of course, you can also tamper with my pills like the Void Sword Sect did. If I find out, I will destroy them. However, the consequences of that are something you would not want to see."
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. If I say I will give it to you, I will. I would never joke about the lives of my own children."
The Sunset Demon Emperor made a promise, its gaze sweeping over the few transformed men and women in the crowd. They were undoubtedly its younger princes and princesses, with only the cultivation of the third or fourth life palace. They had entered the Heavenly Abyss and were suppressed, falling to the Ancient King realm, looking rather disheveled.
"Ah."
Jiang Mo casually responded, then looked at Ye You and Emperor Daye again, and said:
"Compared to the barren territory of the demon race, the territories you two govern, though not as vast as the demon court, are still genuinely wealthy. Therefore, the resources I demand will naturally be more stringent, and there will be no room for bargaining. You two simply need to nod or shake your heads."
"Buzz!"
As soon as he finished speaking, two ransom lists of the same height appeared, filled with all sorts of expensive resources, a dazzling array.
"......"
"........."
After seeing the details of the list, the elders of the Sword Sect, the emperors and generals of the Imperial Dynasty were all furious. They roughly estimated that their ransom would be three or four times more expensive than that of the Sunset Royal Court.
Emperor Wu of the Great Cause weighed the pros and cons and couldn't make up his mind. The materials on the list were simply too shocking. Even if the redeemed royal children cultivated for hundreds or thousands of years, the height they reached might not be as important as that batch of resources.
The Sword Sect Master was also in a dilemma. He had the urge to kill Ning Han with a single sword strike. The ransom for causing such a huge mess would undoubtedly be an astronomical figure. However, the sect's most talented holy sons were trapped inside.
He had no choice. If he didn't bring the person back, the next generation of the Daoist lineage might face a shortage of successors...
After considering for a moment, Ye You finally agreed:
"Jiang Mo, I agree to your conditions, but how can you guarantee that you won't go back on your word?"
“He always keeps his word. If he says he won’t harm your juniors, he won’t.”
Suddenly, an aged voice rang out, and in the secret realm projected by the array, blazing white immortal light descended from the sky. A slender figure slowly walked over, who was none other than Daoist Xuanhua of the Flying Immortal Sect, who had come at Jiang Mo's invitation.
"Senior, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Jiang Mo bowed and greeted him.
"and who are you?"
Ye You questioned him with dissatisfaction, his gaze deep, trying to see through the man's identity.
"Jiang Mo, you're being incredibly naive to think you can seize so many resources without any evidence or constraints."
Emperor Wu of the Great Ye Dynasty mocked, clearly not believing the other party's words and fearing that he would be killed later.
Jiang Mo didn't even bother to respond to his questions, let alone offer any explanation.
At this moment, Daoist Xuanhua slowly approached Jiang Mo's side, joining him in facing the top experts from the three major forces, and introduced himself:
"I am Xianhua, from the Flying Immortal Sect, the eighth generation Master, and currently the sect's Supreme Elder. Greetings, everyone."
"!!!"
The moment their identities were revealed, everyone trembled. Sure enough, the legends were true; the Flying Immortal Sect still existed within the Heavenly Abyss!
The legacy of the Flying Immortal Imperial Tutor!
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