"Do you truly know where the White Emperorâs tomb is?"
The Kui Phoenix Clan leader couldnât help but question Lu Changshengâs words.
After all these years, so many Great Experts have searched in vain for the White Emperorâs tomb. How could a mere human brat accidentally stumble upon it?
"If you kill me, the location of the White Emperorâs final resting place will remain unknown to all."
Lu Changsheng tried to stall for time, grasping at a slim chance for survival.
The Kui Phoenix Clan leaderâs face remained indecisive, uncertain whether to trust Lu Changsheng or not.
"Father, regardless of whether heâs lying or not, capture him alive. Torture him thoroughlyâI donât believe he wonât speak."
The Kui Phoenix Clanâs Young Sect Leader did not believe Lu Changsheng and insisted on capturing him first.
Lu Changsheng quietly let out a sigh of relief.
At least his life was preserved for now.
When he escaped later, the opposing side would have to hesitate before acting recklessly.
Lu Changsheng immediately rode his Flying Sword, heading straight toward the Demon-Suppressing Pass.
The Demon-Suppressing Pass was guarded by expert sword cultivators from the Primordial Sacred Land. If he could escape there successfully, he would find protection.
"Human brat, you underestimate my strength."
The Kui Phoenix Clan leaderâs figure flickered, suddenly appearing right in front of Lu Changsheng and blocking his retreat.
Fastâabsurdly fast.
Lu Changsheng realized quickly that the Kui Phoenix Clan leaderâs speed was beyond what he could imagine; their levels of power werenât even comparable.
There was no way to escape now. He could only plan another attempt in the future.
"Surrender obediently. The Taiyin Goddess Puppet and the White Emperorâs treasures will both be mine."
Greed filled the eyes of the Kui Phoenix Clan leader.
This time, an opportunity had presented itself to obtain the legendary treasure left behind by the White Emperor.
Back in the day, the White Emperor had been a force that shook the entire Demon Race. The Kui Phoenix Clan leader himself had suffered greatly at the White Emperorâs hands, leaving a deep impression.
Although they were enemies, it didnât stop him from coveting the artifacts forged by the White Emperor.
"Master, why are you here?"
Just as Lu Changsheng was about to be captured alive by the Kui Phoenix Clan leader, a surprised, questioning voice rang out, and another group of Demon Cultivators arrived.
This voice was unmistakably familiar.
Wasnât that Ji Xuan, the fifth disciple?
Lu Changsheng felt a surge of joy within.
The Nine-Tailed Fox Clan happened to be passing throughâhe was saved!
"You again."
The Kui Phoenix Clan leaderâs gaze turned venomous. He had to act quickly; otherwise, the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan would rescue Lu Changsheng once more.
The Nine-Tailed Fox Clanâs foundation rivaled, if not surpassed, that of the Kui Phoenix Clan.
If they intervened, there was no way he could take Lu Changsheng.
"Leave him be!"
A stunningly beautiful Demon Race woman positioned herself between Lu Changsheng and the Kui Phoenix Clan leader. As their palms collided in a fierce exchange, her body trembled, almost colliding with Lu Changsheng.
Clearly, the woman from the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan had suffered a hidden disadvantage in the clash; her cultivation level was slightly inferior to the Kui Phoenix Clan leader.
But the Kui Phoenix Clan leader couldnât defeat her quickly either.
"Ji Su, this is a personal feud between this human brat and us. The Nine-Tailed Fox Clan should not involve themselves."
The Kui Phoenix Clan leader was unwilling to give up the chance to locate the White Emperorâs tomb.
"The Nine-Tailed Fox Clan will involve itself if we wish. This brat has done us a favor, and you wonât be allowed to harm him."
The newcomer was none other than Ji Xuanâs grandmother, Ji Su.
"Thank you, senior."
Back when Lu Changsheng was captured and sent to the Demon Realm by Dantai Meng, Ji Xuan had brought Ji Su to rescue him.
Finding salvation at the brink of despair, Lu Changsheng was naturally overjoyed.
"Wu, your Kui Phoenix Clan has always acted tyrannically, bullying countless weaker tribes who can only suffer in silence. But the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan wonât fear you."
"Or do you wish to start a war?"
"While the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan prefers to keep a low profile, we are not afraid of trouble."
The cultivators of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan began to surround them, tensions rising between the two great Demon Clans.
The Kui Phoenix Clan leaderâs face darkened. He wanted to erupt in anger but forcibly suppressed his rage.
He truly didnât have the confidence to contend with the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan.
Indeed, while his cultivation level surpassed Ji Suâs, the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan had dispatched several strong Immortal Realm experts whose Divine Sense was already locking onto him.
With the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan intent on offering protection, he had missed his best opportunity to capture Lu Changsheng.
"Out of respect for the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan, Iâll let him goâon the condition that he hands over the elder he captured."
The Kui Phoenix Clan leader took a deep breath, swallowing his temper as he made a concession.
He could release Lu Changsheng, but the human would have to surrender the captured Kui Phoenix Clan elder.
The Kui Phoenix Clan had already lost three elders; if a Divine King Realm elder were captured, the loss would be intolerably severe.
"You captured one of their elders?"
Ji Su and the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan elders stared at Lu Changsheng in shock, finding it hard to believe.
They had come at Ji Xuanâs request to rescue someone, expecting Lu Changsheng to have caused some minor trouble. But upon closer investigation, it turned out he had not only killed some Kui Phoenix Clan elders but also captured one alive. No wonder even Wu, the Kui Phoenix Clan leader, had been alarmed enough to personally intervene.
"You bratâevery time you provoke someone, they turn out to be a major power!" Ji Su sighed deeply, holding her forehead. Last time, it was Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable and Dantai Mengâs father-daughter duo; this time, it was the Kui Phoenix Clanâforces from both the Demon Realm and the Demon Race. The Nine-Tailed Fox Clan was just barely able to safeguard Lu Changsheng. "Since the Kui Phoenix Clan is willing to compromise, brat, hand over the captured elder."
"I understand."
As a mediator, Ji Su commanded enough respect from Lu Changsheng for him to comply.
Trading the elderâs life for his own was undoubtedly a fair exchange.
If he refused to release the elder, Wu might lose face and truly ignite a bloody battle between the two Demon Clans.