One more catty, one more attribute point

Qin Shunying and others had previously seen Su Heng sweep through thousands of troops in Chijin County, but for Ling Weizi, this was her first time witnessing Su Heng's victorious stance. She knew Su Heng was strong, with a terrifying talent, but his strength far exceeded Ling Weizi's expectations.

Especially the reverse demonic might emanating from Su Heng.

Unmasked, it even made Ling Weizi, who was born a demon, tremble.

But just like her outward appearance, Ling Weizi was a carefree person. After a brief shock, Ling Weizi quickly regained her composure, with more surprise in her heart, "How come you are here?"

"Oh!?"

Ling Weizi saw Qin Shunying being held in Su Heng's hand.

She covered her mouth, her eyes widening with surprise, "Could it be that you two are..."

"That would be a long story," Su Heng laughed heartily, gently placing Qin Shunying on the ground.

The latter shook her head and then felt the spirit that had lagged behind her return to her body. Escaping from the secret realm, Su Heng burst forth with all his might, bringing a sudden acceleration that even Qin Shunying could barely withstand, causing her consciousness to fall into a brief void before slowly coming to her senses.

Upon opening her eyes, she saw Ling Weizi making faces at her, teasingly.

"Master, I think you are thinking something very rude." Qin Shunying crossed her arms, her full bosom heaving. Her gaze toward Ling Weizi carried a wary expression, her fair face showing a daughter-knows-mother-best demeanor.

"Thanks to Brother Su's help in the secret realm, I was lucky to survive, fulfilling a long-standing destiny," Qin Shunying briefly explained the events that occurred in the secret realm.

"So it's like that," sighed Ling Weizi, somewhat disappointed. She patted Qin Shunying on the shoulder, affectionately saying, "Rest well for some time now, don't push yourself too hard."

"Thank you for this time."

Ling Weizi turned around, raised her head, and seriously said to Su Heng, "If there's anything you need in the future, as long as it's within our capabilities, Fiery Sun Sect will certainly not refuse."

"It was merely a helping hand; no need for excessive courtesy," Su Heng responded with a smile.

"So that's how it is, brother, truly well done!" A hearty laugh sounded, and it was Wu Cuicheng, who had just been sent flying by Su Heng's tail, covering his waist, dusty and limping from a distance.

He looked somewhat disheveled, but his spirits were high.

"I was wrong just now, too impulsive," Wu Cuicheng stepped forward and embraced, earnestly saying, "Thank you, young brother, for holding back."

"No worries," Su Heng's tail flicked through the air, he chuckled, "Daring to strike at me, you are indeed a brave man, commendable courage."

If we were to speak of seniority.

Wu Cuicheng, over three hundred years old, could be Su Heng's great-grandfather.

But now, Su Heng spoke with a tone of teaching a junior.

Wu Cuicheng was not angry; instead, his face showed an excited and honored expression.

In the path of martial arts, those who achieve are revered; it does not distinguish between young and old, only the strong and weak. That's exactly the principle at this moment.

"I was planning on taking you back to Fiery Sun Sect, but since we've encountered your sect's elder here, shall we part ways here?" Su Heng lowered his head, asking Qin Shunying in a negotiating tone.

"That would be good," Qin Shunying nodded.

Ling Weizi and Wu Cuicheng turned their heads to look at each other, suddenly feeling that their timing might not have been right.

"What are you planning next, Brother Su?" Recalling the journey, gravely injured, encountering dead ends, then meeting Su Heng, who ascended swiftly.

To say that there were truly no ripples in her heart would be impossible. But Qin Shunying did not show these emotions, letting everything happen naturally, not forcing anything, which was already good.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"I've had grievances with Demon Country for a long time," Su Heng snorted coldly, "Previously, because Long Life Heaven and the mortal world were isolated from each other, I couldn't act. But now, since figures like the King of Golden Peng can descend to this world, I should also be able to enter the Corpse Mountain Demon Country."

"This cancer should not be allowed to remain here," Su Heng said, "Once and for all, I plan to completely eradicate it."

Su Heng's face was calm, but the killing intent emanating from him made everyone present shudder.

"Among the three kings of Demon Country, King Golden Peng is only ranked last. Among the three kings, the strongest, Green Flame Lion King, might have already stepped beyond the death-level threshold into the domain of demon gods," Wu Cuicheng's expression changed slightly as he cautioned, "Although young brother's bravery is remarkable, you should still be cautious in this matter."

"Demon god..."

Su Heng's eyes narrowed, and his expression became stern.

"Thank you for the information," he nodded slightly, and then grinned, "But I have already made up my mind, and will not stop halfway. Though I've never faced a demon god before, the outcome is unpredictable, but merely relying on this false title trying to scare me off, that's impossible."

"Very good!" Hearing these words, Wu Cuicheng suddenly became excited, "That's the mindset a martial artist should have!"

"Then I wish you a smooth journey, Young Hero, and a triumphant return," Wu Cuicheng bowed with his hands clasped.

"Since I may encounter opponents of a demonic god's level, it would be inconvenient to keep carrying this with me." Su Heng placed another object he was holding in his other hand onto the ground, a Golden Crow egg. Although the spirit inside had long since vanished, its shell was exceptionally hard, comparable to divine iron, making it less delicate to handle.

"This is..." Ling Weizi was surprised.

"A Golden Crow divine egg," Qin Shunying said calmly, making Ling Weizi's hair stand on end, "Easy, easy. This is a divine beast, after all. If it could be hatched, it could suppress an entire supreme immortal sect, and its power would be immeasurable."

"It's a pity there's no longer any spirit inside the divine egg," Wu Cuicheng sighed.

"Help me send it to Baihua County, and when I return, I'll study whether it can be revived," Su Heng said.

Ling Weizi gently elbowed Qin Shunying's waist and made faces. Discover stories with empire

"Alright!" Qin Shunying nodded as if awakening from a dream, "Leave this matter to me."

"Haha!" Su Heng laughed heartily, his wings unfurling behind him. As the wind picked up, his burly body also slowly floated into the air, "Then, I bid you farewell for now. You go ahead, I'll return shortly, see you at the Demon Suppression Tower."

"Be careful in all things," Qin Shunying waved to Su Heng.

Su Heng leaped forward, the wind howling as his burly figure quickly disappeared into the gray horizon, shrinking to a small black dot. In another blink, he was completely out of sight. Only his robust laughter still echoed over the desert, stirring up storms.

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In another place, Demon Country.

Bang!

Upon receiving the news, the Green Flame Lion King's heart clenched, and he crushed the wine cup in his hand into powder.

"What!" he exclaimed with wide eyes, in disbelief, "My younger brother died in the Golden Crow Secret Store! Is this really true?"

He sat cross-legged in a majestic hall constructed of skeletons.

His mountainous body, even casually sitting on the ground, was over five meters tall. Layers of fat filled with grime covered his body, with flies as large as fists buzzing around him, and a black mist swirling about. His long tusks curled upwards from the corners of his mouth.

At that moment, he suddenly received news of his brother's death.

The King was both shocked and furious, and a powerful and terrifying aura emanated from him.

The entire hall trembled, cracks spreading across it, and countless wailing souls hung from chains shaking the Skull Lamps back and forth, the green flames raging, making the place extremely sinister. Even the Weasel Demon standing in the hall trembled, his knees weakening, and he knelt on the ground.

While constantly knocking his head on the ground, he wailed, "How dare I joke about King Peng's matters, my lord! The news is absolutely true. Not only did King Peng die, but so did the Celestial Wolf, Xi Shan, Shadow Scorpion, and all the other lords who descended with him. I fear they met a grim fate."

"Sss..." The King inhaled a cold breath, "This is bad! This is really bad!"

"The details of the Golden Crow Secret Store had been planned by my younger brother for a thousand years, each aspect crafted to perfection. Plus, with his cautious nature and swift speed, even if he truly encountered a troublesome opponent, he could have escaped with his life. But now..."

The King had no idea what his brother had gone through in the secret store.

The three brothers had lived together for thousands of years, sharing deep affection. Now, filled with both hate and anger, he still forced himself to calm down.

"If even escape was impossible, the one who killed my brother must be extremely strong." The King suddenly stood up, pacing back and forth heavily, thinking:

"With my eldest brother not here, my strength, compared to my younger brother, is only slightly superior. If that person comes knocking, and war breaks out rashly, I fear I might follow in my brother's footsteps. Moreover, the great foundation that Demon Country has accumulated over the years might turn to ash."

"Therefore..."

The King clenched his fist and roared.

He swung his massive hand forward, his voice cold, "Pass down my order, activate the Formation immediately. Erase Demon Country from the mortal world and enter the Realm of Immortality. Ahead of the great calamity, we shall first avoid its edge. Once I make contact with my elder brother and clarify the truth of this matter, we can plan carefully and gradually."

"My King, this!" The Weasel Demon exclaimed in surprise, "King Peng's vendetta has not yet been avenged, and it's not certain that the enemy will come seeking us out. If we force the secret realm to detach, not only will it cost a huge price, but it might cause Corpse Mountain to collapse outright!"

"Please reconsider, my lord!" urged the Weasel Demon, desperately.

"Fool!" the King roared furiously, grabbing a goblet from the table and smashing it against the Weasel Demon's head, blood flowing as he shrieked. His face menacing, he said coldly, "Anything you can think of, do you think I am unaware of it?"

"As for my brother's blood feud, as long as Demon Country exists, there will always be a chance to avenge him."

"Now get moving!" shouted the King, his roaring voice thunderous.

"Understood!" No longer hesitating, the Weasel Demon turned into a streak of yellow smoke and ran out the door.