Rise of The Demon General-Chapter 716. Whatever the Hell I Want

Once Zhang Daofeng left the room, the festive atmosphere dropped to almost non-existent. Everyone here came out of fear. No one was in the mood to celebrate.

The two nobles whose wives had been taken were especially anxious. What did the hierophant do with their wives? They dared not think about it. They comforted themselves by reminding themselves that Zhang Daofeng was a devoted temple member who had taken a vow of celibacy. They were also always good and respectful to the temple and the hierophant.

They wished they could chase Zhang Daofeng and demand that he return their wives. Yet, they couldn’t bring themselves to rise from their chairs. They had seen how the hierophant threatened everyone after he ascended to a Demigod. One wrong move and it would not be only they who lost their lives. Their children, siblings, and parents. Their entire family could suffer as well.

Even the entertainers lost the enthusiasm they faked when Zhang Daofeng was here. The singer, the dancers, and the musicians who played the instruments. They continued to perform, but with such depressing energy that they might as well have been performing at a funeral. They dared not stop even when Zhang Daofeng was not present. They were afraid he might not be happy if he found out they were idle while he was absent.

The members of the Temple of Divinity didn’t know what to do. They were no different from the guests inside the hall, hostages to the threat of Zhang Daofeng’s displeasure.

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Two hours passed, and Zhang Daofeng finally returned. The two nobles were glad to see their wives returned safely with the hierophant. Yet, they noticed that their wives avoided their gaze.

Zhang Daofeng didn’t bring the wives to their husbands. He sat at a different table and told the nobles’ wives to sit at the same table. He then called the two husbands over and told them to sit beside him. He ordered the deacons to bring wine for them.

The two nobles turned to their wives, who turned away. They still refused to meet their husbands’ gazes.

"Mister Zao Sho. Mister Sho Lun," Zhang Daofeng addressed the two nobles.

"We are at your service, hierophant." The two nobles replied, trying to sound as respectful as possible.

"We have known each other for a long time. The temple is always grateful for your donation and support," Zhang Daofeng said.

"It’s nothing," Zao Sho said while half laughing. "We are pleased we can contribute to help the temple. The Divine’s teaching brings meaning and order to our lives. We are honored to serve the Divine’s will."

"That’s right," Sho Lun agreed. "We long to see the rest of the world embrace the temple and follow after the dogmas laid out by the Divine. When that happens, the world will know true peace. It is only right that we do all we can to make that happen."

Zhang Daofeng nodded approvingly. "That’s good. That’s very good, but I’m not trying to discuss our temple’s teaching with you. I want to get something off my chest. You see. For quite some time, I’ve admired your wives. They are not only beautiful and elegant, but they also know how to carry themselves in public. You truly know how to pick your women. It is no wonder you always bring them to all public events."

"Thank you for your praise," Zao Sho said. He turned to his wife with a smile. Yet, his wife still didn’t look at him. Instead, her head hung low. He saw tears drop from her bowed head.

The sight caused his heart to stir. He knew something had happened when Zhang Daofeng took his wife away. He had been afraid to imagine what the hierophant could have done. Unfortunately, he didn’t need to. Zhang Daofeng told them exactly what happened.

"You see, everyone knows I have always abstained from sexual needs. In truth, that is not the truth. I did have sex from time to time. In secret, of course. And you know what? Every time I see your wives in the masses, I can’t help but imagine what it’s like to be intimate with them. After today, I don’t need to imagine anymore."

Zao Sho and Sho Lun stared at Zhang Daofeng in silence. Their smiles froze on their faces. They didn’t dare remove their smiles out of fear of offending Zhang Daofeng. Yet, they also found it hard to keep the smiles.

Zhang Daofeng acted like he didn’t notice the two nobles’ awkwardness. He continued to speak, "I never imagined graceful women like your wives are so good in bed. They are especially good at sucking my cock. It didn’t take long for them to lick my shaft willingly. All I said was that if they pleased me, I won’t drag your children here and make you watch as I behead them."

It was not only Zao Sho and Sho Lun who were stunned into silence. Zhang Daofeng spoke loudly. Everyone in the hall heard what he said. Even the musicians on stage had stopped playing their instruments. They were not only silent, but they were also trembling from fear. If they continued playing, the music would come out wrong.

The only sound in the hall was Zhang Daofeng’s voice. He continued to narrate everything that happened in the last two hours. He spoke in graphic detail about how he took turns raping Zao Sho and Sho Lun’s wives. He spoke about each of the positions he used when they fucked. Where he released his seeds on their bodies. The two nobles listened in complete silence, while their wives sobbed quietly next to them.

"Ah... It is exhilarating being a God. I can do whatever the hell I want, and no one can do a God damn thing about it, am I right? Zao Sho, Sho Lun, don’t you want to thank me for giving your wives the honor of being bedded by a divine being?"

The two nobles were trembling out of rage. They had to summon all their willpower not to lash out. With trembling voices, they said, "Tha... Thank you... Your exalted one..."

"Thank me for what...?" Zhang Daofeng asked.

"Thank... Thank you... for..."

The two found it hard to continue their words. Zhang Daofeng didn’t urge them. He waited with a relaxed pose and patient expression.

"Enough...!!"

Zhang Daofeng turned to the one who had spoken. It was one of the temple’s cardinals. The cardinal’s name was Khei Lifeng. He was the Leader of the Khei Ji Sect and Zhang Daofeng’s loyal follower in the temple.

"Hierophant, I respect you... But this is way out of line!" Khei Lifeng exclaimed. "We are the followers of the divine! No matter how powerful you become, we must always uphold justice and order in the world. We can’t use our power to–"

Zhang Daofeng’s chakram suddenly materialized and blitzed at blinding speed. The chakram sliced past Khei Lifeng’s neck. His head dropped to the ground before he finished his speech. Nearby temple members dropped to the ground out of shock and horror.

"He spoke out of turn. I hate people who speak out of turn," Zhang Daofeng uttered. "Let that be a lesson to those who wish to criticize a God."

"You are no God!"

For the first time since he entered the Demigod Realm, Zhang Daofeng’s forehead slightly furrowed. He didn’t expect someone to dare talk like that to him after his recent display.

The person who spoke was another temple member, Xin Dhaije. Xin Jingsao was behind his master. He was not the only one. Many members of the Temple of Divinity came out and stood with Xin Dhaije after his proclamation.

"What is this...? Are you people trying to rebel against a God?" Zhang Daofeng asked. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"I have said before. You are no God!" Xin Dhaije repeated. "You are an evil being who uses your power to terrorize the weak. We are not afraid! Because we are followers of the Divine! We might not be your equals, but mark my words, you won’t escape the Divine’s judgment!"

"Heh... Hehe," Zhang Daofeng chuckled. "Divine, Divine, oh, how I loathe that word. The Divine is nothing but a made-up word to control you fools! There is no Divine! If there is, then it is someone who has reached the peak of cultivation. Since that’s the case, then I am the Divine! What I say is law. From now on, my words will be the holy doctrines! My will is a mandate everyone must abide by! My rules are simple. Everyone in this world must worship me or face death!"

"Then we choose the latter!" Xin Dhaije exclaimed. "My brothers and sisters! We fight for the Divine!"

The temple members who stood with Xin Dhaije uttered a loud battle cry. However, before they could lunge, incredible pressure fell on them. Everyone dropped to the ground. Even Xin Dhaije had trouble remaining standing.

Zhang Daofeng floated to them. "You people dare defy me? You choose death over worshipping me...? Very well, I will bestow your wish...!!!"