Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor-Chapter 1024 - 1021: Return to Demon Capital!

"You don’t need to worry about that, today I’ve come to borrow something from you!"

The Black Demon King suppressed the anger in his heart and said coldly.

Heng Mountain Ancestor heard this, paused in confusion, and asked: "What do you want to borrow?"

The Black Demon King, with murderous intent, responded one word at a time: "By my master’s command, I want to borrow the head on your shoulders for a while!"

Heng Mountain Ancestor’s expression showed great shock and surprise as he asked: "Your master?"

"Yes, the one you just saw is my master!"

As the last syllable fell, the Black Demon King transformed into a black hurricane, sweeping towards Heng Mountain Ancestor.

Heng Mountain Ancestor was startled, having only seen Li Chen, Little Demon Immortal, and the other four just now.

The only possible one was that monstrous Li Chen!

This inconceivable conclusion caused Heng Mountain Ancestor to turn pale with fright.

While still unclear about the events that transpired, things don’t happen without a reason!

Heng Mountain Ancestor felt vaguely uneasy and feared being pursued by Li Chen, so without entangling with the Black Demon King, he feigned a move and then fled into the depths of the night with tremendous speed.

The Bloodthirsty Monk and Sha Moke saw Heng Mountain Ancestor suddenly flee and had no heart for further combat. Exchanging glances, they also quickly escaped.

The Black Demon King saw his actions couldn’t indeed explain to Li Chen.

Therefore, he closely pursued them as well.

Though his speed couldn’t catch up to the fully fleeing Heng Mountain Ancestor, catching up to the Bloodthirsty Monk and Sha Moke with ordinary movement technique was effortless.

"Hmph, since you came, leave your lives here!"

The Black Demon King transformed into a Death Hurricane and first charged towards the Bloodthirsty Monk.

The Bloodthirsty Monk was aghast, wielding his Zen stick, swiftly turned around, and swung at the Black Demon King with the momentum to cleave Tai Mountain.

However, at the instant of his Zen stick falling, the Black Demon King’s figure suddenly disappeared out of thin air.

This left the Bloodthirsty Monk with a feeling of punching air.

Before he could react, he suddenly felt himself shrouded by rolling black clouds overhead, accompanied by eerie laughter.

The Bloodthirsty Monk inwardly cried "Not good", spun mid-air, and desperately tried to escape into the sky.

But the Black Demon King did not intend to give him that chance. His body transformed into a black Demon Dragon, enveloping the Bloodthirsty Monk like a storm sweeping away clouds.

The Bloodthirsty Monk let out a wretched scream, only to turn into a heap of eerie white bones, crashing down from the sky.

Sha Moke was aghast, knowing if he continued to fly, his end would be just like the Bloodthirsty Monk’s demise.

Thus, taking advantage of the Black Demon King’s entanglement with the Bloodthirsty Monk, he decisively leaped from the heights, using the unique Earth Escape Secret Technique of the Barbarians, disappearing into the boundless forest.

Sha Moke fled for hundreds of miles, seeing the Black Demon King hadn’t caught up, his heart hanging in his throat somewhat relaxed as he began breathing heavily.

"That was really close, really close. The situation here must be reported to the High Priest and several Shamans promptly, so they can prepare early!"

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Three days later, Demon Capital:

The return journey was smooth, only occasionally blocked by blind Demon Beasts, which were taken care of by the Jiao Long like chopping vegetables.

Yet, along the way, the Little Demon Immortal was somewhat anxious.

Apart from being excited about seeing her mother, there was a deep unease.

The current Li Chen already has the power to compete with the Demon Emperor.

If a non-negotiable conflict arises between him and the Demon Emperor, how should she, caught in between, respond?

This is a dilemma!

Whichever choice she makes will cause her unbearable pain.

"Princess, what’s wrong? You seem so worried?"

Lian Hongshang, having deep personal ties with the Little Demon Immortal, approached to inquire with concern seeing her troubled expression.

The Little Demon Immortal forced a smile and replied, "Sister Hongshang, I’m fine!"

Seeing the Little Demon Immortal reticent, Lian Hongshang didn’t press further, only casually offering a few words of comfort.

Actually, not only did the Little Demon Immortal have concerns, but Li Chen also had worries.

Moreover, their concerns were somewhat connected.

The Little Demon Immortal worried about choosing sides if conflict broke out between her father and Li Chen.

Li Chen, on the other hand, worried about how to deal with it if conflict erupted with the Demon Emperor.

Though he believed the Demon Emperor wasn’t one to break his word.

Still, better safe than sorry!

And to hedge against any unforeseen circumstances, he privately communicated with the Black Demon King to halt the pursuit of Heng Mountain Ancestor and secretly return to near Demon Capital.

This way, if he indeed has a falling out with the Demon Emperor, the unexpected appearance of the Black Demon King would tilt the scales of victory entirely in his favor.

Having made all preparations, Li Chen entered Demon Capital.

At this time, only seven days had elapsed since the half-month deadline agreed with the Demon Emperor.

Of course, obtaining the Soul Summoning Grass didn’t necessarily mean Bai Shuang’s revival.

In fact, Emperor Potian had previously also harvested Soul Summoning Grass from Netherworld Crossing.

And he had prepared for sixty years to do so.

But at the critical moment, the Black Demon King suddenly led a rebellion, thwarting his plan to revive Bai Shuang.

Potian was greatly surprised by Li Chen’s quick acquisition of the Soul Summoning Grass.

After all, he had been to Netherworld Crossing himself and knew the perilous dangers. For even strong Nascent Soul people, it’s a life-and-death struggle.

The Little Demon Immortal also briefly reported the journey to Demon Emperor Potian.

Upon hearing that Heng Mountain Ancestor colluded with the Barbarians, intending to snag the Soul Summoning Grass, Potian was shocked.

Yet, aside from being mildly startled, he wasn’t overly distressed.

He had long received word that the Barbarian High Priest was nearing his end, urgently requiring the Soul Summoning Grass for survival!

Sixty years ago, when he sought the Soul Summoning Grass, he had clashed with the Barbarian Fire Shaman and Earth Shaman.

Back then, he seized the Soul Summoning Grass through formidable means, forcing the two Shamans to retreat empty-handed.

Now, during the Soul Summoning Grass’s maturity season, the appearance of Barbarian experts again at Netherworld Crossing was to be expected.

What surprised him was the Barbarians colluding with the Demon Sect.

Clearly, there is an undisclosed deal between them.

Otherwise, Heng Mountain Ancestor wouldn’t have risked personally visiting Netherworld Crossing to help the Barbarians harvest the Soul Summoning Grass.

The Demon Emperor pondered for a moment and voiced his doubts.

"Since you encountered Heng Mountain Ancestor and Barbarian experts en route, how did you manage to escape from them?"

The Little Demon Immortal glanced sideways at Li Chen, seeing his expression indifferent, she carefully chose her words and recounted the events simply.

"What? Li Chen attained enlightenment in the Heavenly Dao and defeated Heng Mountain Ancestor with one strike?"

Upon hearing the Little Demon Immortal’s recount, even the always composed Demon Emperor Potian was greatly shaken.