Soon, the Southern Demon's consciousness fully recovered.
Although its body was still weak, it was much better than being on the brink of death before.
Li Xuanxiao helped the Southern Demon to its feet; the Southern Demon's expression flickered.
Its gaze quickly swept over to the Lion Demon, who was standing respectfully to the side.
The Southern Demon was instantly startled; so what was the situation now?
Why can't I quite understand this?
In its understanding, Li Xuanxiao was a Martial Artist who had just recently promoted to the Origin Realm.
Although very talented, in terms of Realm and strength, he was definitely inferior to its own Demon Venerable.
This was why it had so urgently notified Li Xuanxiao, telling him not to come.
But the scene before it was quite bizarre.
It seemed that Li Xuanxiao was the powerful one?
The Lion Demon's expression shifted, and then a look of ruthlessness and madness appeared.
The current situation was clear; if it didn't take action now, it would surely die!
Since it was death either way, it had to at least take a gamble!
The Lion Demon surged its true essence, churning out billowing Demonic Qi, and its fully revealed true form let out a terrifying lion's roar.
Demonic Technique sound waves, carrying true essence, slammed down towards Li Xuanxiao and the Southern Demon.
The strongest strike of the Origin Realm Fourth Layer Peak!
The terrifying Aura caused all the demons, including the Southern Demon, to change expression drastically!
"Has the Demon Venerable actually become powerful to such an extent?"
The Southern Demon was very apprehensive; it was now confused about Li Xuanxiao's strength.
For a moment, it didn't know how to react, but Li Xuanxiao beside it looked indifferent, as if he didn't care about such a powerful attack at all.
This made it feel inexplicably calm.
The Golden Giant Boat above the Blood Pool immediately appeared in front of Li Xuanxiao and the Southern Demon, protecting them completely.
The terrible sound waves constantly battered the giant boat, producing continuous muffled booms and stirring up ripples of true essence.
But it could never break through the defense of the Golden Giant Boat.
The true essence foundation of the Source Realm Ninth Layer, and the Mystic Realm Buddhist Dharma that had reached the Transcendent stage.
Such Universal Salvation was not something a mere Origin Realm Fourth Layer Lion Demon could shake.
The Lion Demon's face darkened, and after casting another Demonic Technique, its legs kicked hard against the ground, and its entire body shot backward!
"You all, go and stop him!"
Even while fleeing, it didn't forget to order its subordinate demons to delay Li Xuanxiao.
However, the subordinate demons looked at each other; how would they dare to stop him?
Facing such a God of Slaughter, what was the difference between them charging forward and seeking death?
After giving the order, the Lion Demon didn't care if its subordinates obeyed and headed straight for the cave entrance.
Its entire true essence was stimulated to the limit, and thick Demonic Qi completely enveloped it.
Using Essence Blood to activate a Secret Technique, its speed increased even further, and within seconds, it rushed out of the cave.
Before it could even breathe a sigh of relief, it saw a continuous stream of saber light emerging from beside it in succession out of the corner of its eye.
Sharp whistling sounds also reached its ears.
The Lion Demon gritted its teeth and was about to adjust its direction to try and break through when it felt a chill on its neck.
It showed a look of horror, its large eyes glancing down; the Jingting Saber, emitting a piercing cold light, was already at its neck.
The Lion Demon trembled all over, its fighting spirit gone: "Lo... Lord, mercy! Little Lion was also momentarily possessed by a ghost, which is why I made such a reckless move. Please, Lord, forgive me! Little Lion is willing to work like an ox or horse for you, sign a Master-Servant Contract, and be at your service for the rest of my life! I only beg the Lord to spare Little Lion's life!"
Li Xuanxiao's expression was cold, and he didn't speak; instead, the saber light whistled, all of it slashing into the Lion Demon, pinning its four limbs to the mountain wall beside the cave.
The Lion Demon's painful screams immediately echoed throughout Vulture Peak Mountain.
Many demons felt palpitations just hearing it.
Li Xuanxiao beckoned to the dazed Southern Demon.
The Southern Demon understood immediately and walked to Li Xuanxiao's side.
Looking at it, the Lion Demon was now in a pathetic state, its face twisted in pain, and blood was gushing from where the saber light had slashed.
The Southern Demon had mixed feelings; it hadn't expected the Demon Venerable, who was so powerful in its eyes, to be beaten so helplessly before Li Xuanxiao.
To be able to so effortlessly, with a wave of the hand, beat a Origin Realm Fourth Layer Peak Demon Venerable into such a pathetic state.
This must be at least the Source Realm Late-stage, right?
But... how is this possible!?
When I first came into contact with Lord Li, what Realm was he at?
How long has it been since then?
If human Martial Artists all improved at this speed, then it would be a damn chaotic world for humans...
Back on the battlefield, it had estimated that Li Xuanxiao had already promoted to the Origin Realm, and it was already incredibly shocked.
And now...
The Southern Demon clicked its tongue inwardly.
Could Lord Li also be practicing Demonic Techniques similar to those of the Myriad Demon Nation?
The Lion Demon panted heavily; to survive, it no longer cared about its pride.
"Southern Demon, Lord Nan, please help me beg this lord; I'm willing to compensate you! Anything is fine, as long as I can survive! I'll give you the position of Dayu Demon Venerable!"
Li Xuanxiao glanced at the Lion Demon: "Shut up! My demon, you dare to touch?"
"I see you have already found your path to death! Southern Demon, go and finish him off!"
The Southern Demon was moved, but hearing the last sentence, it couldn't help but raise an eyebrow: "Huh?"
Li Xuanxiao kicked it: "What 'huh'? You lost most of your life from one of its slaps. And you were sent to the Blood Pool to be bled; don't you hate it?"
The Southern Demon hated it, of course, but the hierarchy of demons was very clear.
Humans might have situations where someone has great ability but a low position.
But for demons, at least those near the Three Kingdoms, it was basically all about strength.
The Southern Demon had worked under the Lion Demon for a long time, and the fear and sense of inviolability it had developed were hard to eliminate in a short time.
Li Xuanxiao could probably understand, but it was precisely because he understood that he had to make the Southern Demon complete this step!
Only by breaking the limitations in its heart and making it understand that those it saw as high and mighty...
...will also fear and beg for mercy.
...will also be in a pathetic state.
...and will also die if they are killed!
There are no natural-born nobles.
Only by realizing this will the Southern Demon undergo a transformation and be able to serve as the next Dayu Demon Venerable!
That's right, this was Li Xuanxiao's plan!
After the Lion Demon's death, a new king would be needed to lead the Dayu demons.
The Southern Demon was his handpicked candidate; it was principled and kept its word.
Most importantly, the Southern Demon was different from those other demons who acted more on instinct.
It knew how to weigh pros and cons, so its actions would be relatively controllable.
Helping the Southern Demon ascend the throne was also a roundabout way of helping Dayu.
The Southern Demon showed a look of struggle; even though the Lion Demon was at its last gasp and couldn't even fight back, it was still very hard to take this step.
Li Xuanxiao didn't rush it, waiting silently to the side.
Breaking out of a cocoon is always hard; if it weren't hard, it wouldn't be called a transformation.
The Southern Demon's hands under its sleeves trembled, and sweat seeped from its face.
Inwardly, it cursed its own weakness.
Even facing the guy who tried to kill it, it actually couldn't harden its heart to retaliate.
If it weren't for Lord Li, I would have already become this fellow's nourishment...
After taking several deep breaths, the Southern Demon's gaze gradually became firm.
I can do it, I must do it!
Demonic Qi rolled around its body, and the Aura of a Mystic Realm Demon Emperor was revealed!
"Since you were the one to be heartless first, don't blame me for being unjust!"
True essence was mobilized in its palm, and the Southern Demon gritted its teeth and struck toward the Lion Demon's head...