Chapter 558: Uncle is Here

Chapter 558: Uncle is Here

By the banks of the Onan River, the Demon Emperor had been waiting here for a long, long time.

Ever since he had waited here for Autumn back then, he had never left. Yet, even so, standing in this place, the news he wanted to know was delivered to him instantly. As the Demon Emperor, wanting to know what happened in the desolate north was not a challenging matter.

"Before Yuan Shan found him, someone else found them first. However, the two joined forces, and a great talisman from the Sword Sect actually managed to kill that unlucky fellow. I've heard that the Sect Master of the Sword Sect is unparalleled with the sword, even more terrifying in some ways than that daoist."

The Sword Sect's great talisman was a unique method known even to the demons.

Autumn asked, "How does he compare to that Great Liang Emperor?"

The Demon Emperor shook his head and laughed, "Not sure. Human cultivators also like to conceal their abilities, but since sword cultivators are said to possess unrivaled killing power in the world, then this great sword immortal's sword must be the sharpest thing under the heavens."

Autumn nodded and remained silent.

"Yuan Shan may be a bit foolish, but he's not so foolish as to be beyond saving. He should be turning back and heading here by now. However, those young people are quite bold, daring to come to the Onan River. We do admire them. It's a pity they aren't demons."

The Demon Emperor looked downstream of the Onan River and suddenly asked, "When you went south, did you see the Divine Capital?"

Autumn shook her head. "I've never seen it."

"Heard that the Divine Capital is even more magnificent than the demon race's royal city, it's truly the greatest city under heaven. But if a city becomes too grand, it's not that frightening. Just like the Northern Frontier Great Wall built by the humans, one day, we will trample it."

The Demon Emperor said softly, "Yuan Shan has cultivated bitterly for many years. He's truly just one step away from reaching the end of Nepenthe. The green ape race, known for their unmatched physical strength... If this guy actually crosses that final step to the end of Nepenthe one day, even We would find it rather troublesome."

The struggles within the demon territory are far simpler, more direct, and fiercer than those of humans. Everyone coveted the Demon Emperor's throne, so the Demon Emperor could neither grow old nor be injured. If anyone learned that he was no longer at his peak, those subjects who once appeared submissive would raise their heads and cast greedy eyes upon his throne.

Back then, when the Great Liang Emperor came to the banks of the Onan River back then, the Demon Emperor pretended to be injured, which immediately attracted countless contenders for the demon throne. Although the Demon Emperor suppressed them at that time, it did not mean they would remain loyal forever. They were just waiting for another chance, another possible opportunity."

The Demon Emperor said, "It's not easy for anyone."

He clearly knew many coveted the position of Demon Emperor, but he could not kill them all.

Firstly, doing so would affect the unity of the demon race. The many races were intertwined, killing one great demon would shake the foundation of a race.

Secondly, the reason was simpler. The humans in the South had always been obsessed with exterminating the demon race. At this moment, they were lying in wait, biding their time. If the strength of the demon race weakened, the threat of extinction would be imminent.

Those undecided foreign cultivators might also join in at that time.

The true confrontation between the humans and the demon race was never because humans were particularly strong or that the demon race lacked the strength to swallow the humans, but because of these hidden elements beneath the surface.

"Humans have selfish desires, and so do demons. It's really troublesome."

The Demon Emperor looked at Autumn and smiled, "If it were you, how would you handle such a situation?"

Autumn softly said, "Beat them until they no longer dare to harbor disloyal thoughts."

The Demon Emperor laughed, "It's not easy, but it's doable."

Autumn said calmly, "Royal Father will accomplish it one day."

After saying this, the father and daughter both looked up at the sky.

......

Although Yuan Shan had not summoned any dharma idol from start to end, as his killing intent surged, his attacks became increasingly ruthless. In just an instant, the three of them were already struggling to hold on.

Yu Xiyi cursed under his breath, "Monk, do you really not have a single life-saving method left? If you don't use it now, are you saving it to pass on to your kids?"

The young monk remained silent and simply tossed out the prayer beads in his hand. The beads quickly fell in front of the group, and the monk began chanting buddhist scriptures.

The prayer beads radiated golden light, blocking the demonic qi.

Yuan Shan let out a cold laugh.

A torrent of demonic qi surged forward like a flood, destroying everything in its path.

The golden light from the prayer beads began to dim.

The young monk remained expressionless. The gap in their cultivation realms meant victory was nearly impossible. Now, all they could do was delay for as long as possible.

Chen Chao's complexion was pale. Even though he had faced death countless times, there was little he could do at this moment. The gap between them was too vast, Yuan Shan was like a massive mountain, standing between him and the world, blocking everything.

Chen Chao could not see any other way out.

Feeling a bit dejected, Chen Chao lowered his head and cursed, "Damn it, killed Yuan Ling, and now here comes his uncle. So what if he has an uncle? Is that supposed to be impressive? Your Father has an uncle too, he just didn't come!"

He was likely still feeling rather aggrieved.

Other people's uncles, and his own uncle.

Yu Xiyi was completely confused.

The young monk furrowed his brows slightly.

Just as Chen Chao finished speaking, Wild Grass once again swept over from afar, heading directly toward Yuan Shan's head.

This time, Yuan Shan's expression darkened. He countered with demonic qi, but most of it was immediately shredded by the sword qi.

Yuan Shan frowned and retreated into the distance. The flying sword embedded itself into the snow, with only the hilt remaining visible.

A boundless pressure appeared between heaven and earth - peerless!

Yu Xiyi's eyes widened, "Sect Master, you still have a conscience in the end!"

Moments later, two figures emerged from the wind and snow.

One tall, one short. A male and a female.

The woman was the academy's genius girl.

The man was wearing emperor robes.