Boom—
The pressure of the Lamp Lighting Realm was like a landslide and a tsunami, sweeping unscrupulously in all directions.
In just an instant.
Countless demons looked up in horror, trying to see the figure in the sky clearly.
This was the heart of the Western Regions Demon Court, and even more so, the place where the Demon Emperor resided!
Aside from decades ago, when the Great Tang pushed its way here.
It had been a long time since anyone dared to break into this territory with such fanfare.
"Who dares to act so presumptuously in my Demon Court?!"
The sound waves rolled in, mixed with endless fury.
Before the voice had even faded.
Boom—!!!
A blinding red light rose from the ground, heading straight for the dark figure in the sky.
Gu Wanlan's pupils shrank. Even before the blood-red light drew near, she could feel its scorching heat.
This aura... The red light dissipated, but the heatwave remained.
What came into view was a demon horse covered in fine Dragon scales.
Its four hooves were like pillars, treading upon rolling flames. As its mane fluttered, the faint sound of wind and thunder exploded.
Gu Wanlan's voice trembled slightly: "Cloud-Treading Great Sage."
One of the four sages of the Western Regions Demon Court, he possessed the True Dragon Bloodline, unparalleled speed, and immense strength.
Jiang Yuechu did not speak; she simply released her grip on Gu Wanlan, allowing her to fly on her own.
Then, she sized up the beast before her with interest.
The Cloud-Treading Great Sage was also in no hurry to strike.
In truth, in his heart, he was completely unwilling to stand guard at the gate of the Demon Emperor Palace.
As a fellow Randeng Demon Sage, who wouldn't want to be free and unfettered... Now he had to play watchdog for a waste who had nothing going for him except a good Master.
But how could he not come?!
Decades ago, without his protection, the Demon Emperor would have almost been wiped out by the Human Race.
At their level of cultivation, if they wanted to progress further, it was no longer about how much flesh and blood they consumed.
No matter how useless the Demon Emperor was, his connection with the Immortal Sect was real. Only by relying on this relationship to join the Immortal Sect would it be possible to take another step forward... Thinking of this.
The Cloud-Treading Great Sage narrowed his eyes: "I don't care who you are or what business you have here, but ahead lies the Demon Emperor's bedchamber... Considering how hard you've worked for your cultivation, leave quickly, and I can pretend nothing happened."
Since the opponent could swagger into the heartland like this with no one able to stop her, her strength must be terrifying.
He only wanted an immortal opportunity; what happened to the Demon Court was none of his business.
If he could persuade her to retreat without fighting, it would be better than risking his life.
Hearing this.
Jiang Yuechu suddenly lunged forward, golden fire dancing wildly in her eyes. Clearly, she had no intention of saying anything more.
In just an instant, she appeared before the Cloud-Treading Great Sage.
Her slender fingers reached out, firmly gripping the mane on the back of his neck.
Pressing down.
Raising a knee.
Boom—!!!
Though both were in the Lamp Lighting Realm, the Cloud-Treading Great Sage appeared so fragile before the young girl.
The massive horse body instantly buckled, its flesh and bones letting out a mournful cry.
Scorching demon blood gushed from his mouth and nose.
"You..."
The great demon of the Lamp Lighting Realm showed a look of horror, just as he was about to mobilize his Demonic Qi to resist.
But he saw the girl's expression was indifferent as she closed in the moment his body buckled.
The tendons in her left arm snapped tight, silver light flowing over her fist, with the faint sound of a demon's howl.
Bang—!!!
Hard Dragon scales exploded and flew everywhere.
The Cloud-Treading Great Sage felt the world spinning before his eyes.
His massive demon body could no longer maintain its cloud-treading stance and fell straight down.
Rumble—
The sprawling Demon Emperor Palace below took a heavy hit.
In an instant, jade pillars collapsed and golden beams snapped.
Tiers of pavilions turned to dust, and miles of palace walls were reduced to rubble.
Dust filled the sky, obscuring the sun, and flying stones pierced the air, startling even ghosts and gods.
The once magnificent bedchamber was actually smashed into a deep pit hundreds of feet wide... Whether it was the usually arrogant great demons or the lesser demons who lived by clinging to them.
At this moment, they all had their mouths wide open, staring blankly at the scene.
Who was that?
That was the Cloud-Treading Great Sage!
A peerless great demon of the Lamp Lighting Realm!
But just now.
In a single encounter.
He was slapped directly into the ground like a fly.
This scene was so terrifying that it made the demons forget to breathe.
Until—
"Retreat!!!"
Someone finally shouted.
Boom—
At this moment, how could the countless demons care about the dignity of the Demon Court or remember their duty to defend the land?
Even the usually insufferable Cloud-Treading Old Ancestor was almost beaten to death.
Were they, with their weak limbs, supposed to go up and be slaughtered?
"The Human Race is attacking! The Great Tang is attacking!"
Some revealed their true forms and galloped away on four hooves, knocking over countless of their own kind.
Some rode on demon winds, wishing they had an extra pair of wings as they fled frantically in all directions.
The entire Demon Court collapsed in an instant.
Jiang Yuechu stood in the air, looking indifferently at the demon crowd scattering like ants below.
Just as she was about to start cleaning them up, she suddenly raised her eyes and looked into the distance.
"Presumptuous—!!!"
Boom!
A jade-green demonic light shot up into the sky.
The demonic light dissipated.
Revealing a slightly disheveled figure.
"Do you... really think... that my Western Regions Demon Court is a place where a little girl like you can run wild?!"
The voice was very loud.
It seemed he wanted to use it to cover up the panic in his heart.
It was more like he wanted to use this roar to intimidate the demons who had already fled into returning.
Unfortunately.
No demon paid any attention.
They even ran a bit faster.
Jiang Yuechu looked at him, tilting her head slightly.
"Are you the Demon Emperor?"
The Demon Emperor's expression froze, and he said through gritted teeth, "I am indeed the Emperor!"
Jiang Yuechu nodded.
"Oh... Good, I have some business with you."
With that.
She reached out a hand, palm facing up.
"Give me the cold jade udumbara."
Hearing this, the Demon Emperor's face instantly turned red, and the veins on his temples throbbed.
If someone who didn't know the situation saw this, they might think she was the Master of this Demon Court!
"You broke into my domain, smashed my palace, and injured my general."
"And now..."
The Demon Emperor took a step forward.
Jade-green Demonic Qi gushed out from his seven orifices like smoke and fire.
"You still have the nerve to ask for such a treasure?"
Jiang Yuechu frowned slightly and said softly, "I'm not negotiating with you... Be good, be obedient, and give me the item."
"..."
The Demon Emperor felt a sweetness in his throat.
A mouthful of old blood almost sprayed out on the spot.
He was the Master of this Western Regions Demon Court.
He was a Named Disciple of the Immortal Burial Pass.
Even when the former Emperor of the Great Tang, Li Qianyuan, fought his way into the Demon Court years ago, he had to sit down and negotiate after learning his identity.
Besides... his strength was indeed at the bottom among those in the Lamp Lighting Realm.
But Lamp Lighting was Lamp Lighting!
As one in the Lamp Lighting Realm, he also had his own dignity!
The Demon Emperor ground his back teeth, and every word was squeezed out from between them.
"Do you really think... I'm made of clay?!"
Jiang Yuechu's brow furrowed slightly. Although she could still get it if he died... she would ultimately have to find it herself.
Too much trouble... "You won't give it?"
The Demon Emperor suddenly took a step back.
Then he realized what he had done, and a nameless fire rose in his heart.
Before they even fought, he was frightened by three words?!
Thinking of this, he became increasingly ashamed and angry.
"You're f*cking bullying the demon too much!!!"
The Demon Emperor suddenly raised his head, his neck thick and veins bulging, as he roared, "Where is Lingxu!!!"