646. The Return of the Dark Demon Lord!

646. The Return of the Dark Demon Lord!

In the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, the stronghold of the Dark Demon Domain, times were tough. The forces of the Dark Demon Domain had been confined to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, daring not to expand due to the pressure from the Divine Realm.

Many cultivators from the Divine Realm had even ventured into the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain from time to time, causing conflicts with the Dark Demons—and the results were mostly unfavorable for the latter.

The Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain had issued a stern command—endure. As long as they could bear the pressure, the Divine Realm would not dare to launch a major assault, primarily because the forces of the Divine Realm were also unsure about the current state of the Dark Demon Domain and were unaware that the Dark Demon Lord had returned.

However, the Dark Demons had been waiting patiently, hoping for the expansion that would only be possible upon the Dark Demon Lord's return.

Time dragged on—years passed, and there was no sign of him.

Many within the Dark Demon Domain began to worry. Could it be that the Dark Demon Lord had failed to find a way to counter the Divine Realm and Lin Fei, the Martial Ancestor, who had become their biggest adversary?

Lin Fei's presence had essentially paralyzed the Dark Demon Domain's ability to operate freely, confining them to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.

"Has the Ruler Lord not returned yet? We've been waiting so long, could something have gone wrong? Those people from the Divine Realm are detestable! True Immortals and Martial Ancestors daring to provoke us in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain? In the past, I would have torn them apart, but now..."

Many of the Dark Demon Domain's powerhouses were holding back their anger, a fire building within that they couldn't vent. They had come to conquer the Divine Realm but now found themselves hiding and even unable to retaliate against provocations from Divine Realm cultivators. This situation frustrated every Dark Demon, but they were restrained by the commands of their Supremes.

Normally, their belligerence would have pleased the Dark Demon Supremes—it showed their willingness to fight. But under the current circumstances, it was a time for patience, and the continuing strain was nearly at breaking point.

"Only the return of our Ruler Lord can resolve this mess..." murmured the Supreme Yuan Mo softly.

Suddenly, a familiar voice echoed, lifting the spirits of everyone present.

"Why the long faces? High spirits, that's good! From now on, you no longer need to hold back. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to fully vent your anger."

At the sound of this familiar voice, the faces of Original Demon and the other Dark Demon Supremes lit up with surprise and joy.

"Your Majesty?"

With a whoosh, as the voice fell, the Dark Demon Lord stepped out from the void, appearing before everyone.

However, due to Lin Fei's presence, Ancient City had indeed entered an era of unprecedented prosperity.

In Ancient City, many seemed to have forgotten that war ever existed. They appeared to have forgotten about the Dark Demon Domain and its ferocious demonic beings.

After all, it had been nearly two years since any disturbance emanated from that quarter. It seemed as if the Dark Demon Domain had completely fallen into silence.

Many cultivators had ceased to pay it any heed. Yet, some True Immortals and Martial Ancestors had not forgotten the threat of the Dark Demon Domain.

In particular, the dark beings still occupied the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain and maintained control over it.

The Supremes of the Divine Realm showed no intention of retaking the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. From these observations, one might infer that this was merely the calm before the storm.

Currently, neither side could do anything to the other; they could only maintain the status quo. But once this balance was disrupted, war would inevitably ensue. It was uncertain, however, towards which side the balance would tip.

"Swoosh."

Suddenly, ripples of space appeared in the skies above Ancient City. Space ripples were not uncommon—True Immortals and Martial Ancestors frequently traversed space, and in Ancient City, such occurrences were hardly out of the ordinary.

Yet, these particular ripples, expanding in concentric circles like ripples on water, were extraordinary. Such commotion was certainly not the work of just one or two Martial Ancestors or True Immortals.

The number must have been considerable. Moreover, from these space ripples, a strange yet familiar aura was faintly discernible.

Some who had previously encountered Dark Demons in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain and had battled them recognized this aura. Their faces changed dramatically in an instant.

"This is the aura of Dark Demonic life!"

"Could it be that the Dark Demons dare to come to Ancient City?"

"And on such a large scale, could it be that the Dark Demon Domain has finally made its move?"

For a moment, many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors gazed in shock at the void above Ancient City.