Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

”What did you say?”

Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign’s eyes bulged, his face filled with shock and disbelief.

The treasures stored in the vault were painstakingly accumulated by the Heavenly Demon Cult over a thousand years. The Intermediate Grade Spirit Vein was the cult’s very foundation, and the slaughter of their disciples would have a tremendous impact on its future.

”Where is the Seven Injuries Devil Honorable? Didn’t I order him to guard our lair? How could this have happened?”

An overwhelming surge of Evil Qi erupted from Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign, like a volcanic explosion that shattered the surrounding space. The terrifying pressure felt like a heavy blow to everyone, sending them staggering backward. Anyone could see that the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign was utterly enraged!

”The enemy is an Array Master who infiltrated our sect silently. By the time the Seven Injuries Devil Honorable reacted, it was already too late. However, he has discovered the enemy and is now in pursuit!” the elder quickly reported, relaying every detail he had just learned.

”Who is it? Who dares to steal from my Heavenly Demon Cult!”

The eyes of the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign were blood-red, blazing with a chilling light.

BOOM!

The towering Evil Qi swept out in all directions, causing the air temperature to plummet to a freezing point. Everyone shivered uncontrollably. It was as if a Demon King had been enraged. Calamity was about to descend.

Meanwhile, everyone from the Seven Stars Sect was baffled.

Someone attacked the Heavenly Demon Cult’s lair? Who would be so audacious? Who could possibly have such power?

The Heavenly Demon Cult was protected by the Five Poisons Ghost-Eating Formation and had the Seven Injuries Devil Honorable standing guard. Even a Supreme Realm Ninth Layer expert wouldn’t be able to force their way in. Yet now, both the cult’s treasure vault and Spirit Vein had been attacked. This was simply inconceivable!

Confused and bewildered, they were all at a loss. However, they knew one thing: this was good news for the Seven Stars Sect.

Ye Chuanfeng’s face remained expressionless, but inwardly he was ecstatic. Heaven is truly on our side. It seems the Heavenly Demon Cult will be forced to retreat! Although I have the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, the enemy far outnumbers us. If a real battle breaks out, I can protect myself, but not the disciples of the Seven Stars Sect. Therefore, the best possible outcome is for the Heavenly Demon Cult to retreat.

He had already seen the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign’s hesitation and knew he was unwilling to back down. This news, however, was the final straw. He was certain the Demon Sovereign would have no choice but to retreat now.

”Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign, as long as I am here, you cannot annihilate the Seven Stars Sect. Now that you have a fire in your own backyard, I advise you to retreat,” Ye Chuanfeng declared. He activated the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda. Immediately, golden light filled the sky, radiating an intense Holy Might that placed even more pressure on the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign.

All eyes fell upon the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign. His decision would determine the final outcome of this war.

The Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign was seething with boundless rage and hatred. He hated the Seven Stars Sect, he hated Ye Chuanfeng, and he hated the person who had raided his lair even more.

But the situation was bleak. The plan to annihilate the Seven Stars Sect was doomed to fail. If he pressed the attack now, he would offend both the Tian Lou Saint and Ye Chuanfeng, even if he won. Moreover, the little thief who raided his lair would likely use the opportunity to escape. Time waited for no one. Every second of delay meant greater losses.

The Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign gritted his teeth, his hatred growing more intense by the second, but he ultimately restrained himself. The ability to yield when necessary was the mark of a truly formidable figure.

”Retreat!”

Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign gave Ye Chuanfeng and the members of the Seven Stars Sect one last, deep look, then issued the order.

Upon hearing the word ”Retreat,” everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief.

Although the eight Great Elders of the Heavenly Demon Cult and Leng Rufeng were unwilling, they understood that the battle could not continue; otherwise, the cult’s thousand-year foundation might be destroyed in an instant. Since the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign had made his decision, he wasted no more words, turning and leaving without a hint of hesitation. The eight Great Elders supported Leng Rufeng and followed close behind.

Of course, there was one other person. Qin Wushuang glanced at the Seven Stars Sect, then turned his back and followed the Heavenly Demon Cult’s members away. He had chosen betrayal, and there was no turning back. He could only walk this dark path to its very end.

The members of the Heavenly Demon Cult were all gone, but Taiyin Demon Venerable remained. He was the cult’s former leader. Now that he was free, he would inevitably be given a hard time by the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign if he returned, something he could not tolerate. Therefore, he decided to leave on his own, separate himself from the Heavenly Demon Cult, and become a Loose Cultivator. Perhaps with a bit of luck, he could find a powerful backer like Ye Chuanfeng and achieve even greater things.

However, he didn’t leave immediately. With a flicker, his figure shot straight toward Yaoguang Peak. At this moment, the peak had already collapsed, its light dim and its Spiritual Energy gone.

Taiyin Demon Venerable reached out and grabbed. A figure flew out from the Heavenly Thunder Palace—it was Ning Feifan.

During the battle, Lei Ming had left Ning Feifan inside the Heavenly Thunder Palace for protection, but the fight had been too terrifying, and Ning Feifan had been knocked unconscious long ago.

”Oh no, he’s taking Ning Feifan!”

Startled, Lei Ming leaped into the air. He dragged his heavily wounded and exhausted body in an attempt to save Ning Feifan, but as soon as he moved, his wounds burst open. He couldn’t stop himself from spewing a large mouthful of blood, leaving him completely powerless to give chase. He could only watch helplessly as Taiyin Demon Venerable took Ning Feifan away.

”Don’t worry,” Liu Rumei said, comforting Lei Ming as she healed his injuries. ”That boy has cultivated the Taiyin Scripture. I think Taiyin Demon Venerable wants to take him as a disciple. As long as he’s clever about it, his life shouldn’t be in danger.”

If Taiyin Demon Venerable had wanted to kill Ning Feifan, he wouldn’t have gone to such trouble. However, Ning Feifan’s future was not likely to be an easy one.

By now, Taiyin Demon Venerable had already vanished into the distance with Ning Feifan. Lei Ming sighed, at a loss for words.

”The Heavenly Demon Cult has retreated. This battle is over!” Ye Chuanfeng announced. ”Now, clear the battlefield and clean up the ruins. We are going to rebuild the Seven Stars Sect!”

Taiyin Demon Venerable’s little maneuver didn’t bother Ye Chuanfeng, as the Heavenly Demon Cult’s retreat had already met his expectations. With the external threat gone, it was time to consolidate from within and restore the Seven Stars Sect to its peak.

Only then would the Seven Stars Sect be considered a worthy gift. Otherwise, the Tian Lou Saint would have no interest in a broken-down sect.

Putting away the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, Ye Chuanfeng smiled, already scheming how to best ingratiate himself with the Tian Lou Saint.

As for the Heavenly Demon Cult... as long as I hold tightly to the Tian Lou Saint’s coattails, what is a mere Heavenly Demon Cult?

”By the way, who do you think was behind the attack on the Heavenly Demon Cult’s lair?” Liu Rumei suddenly asked Lei Ming.

”How should I know!” Lei Ming retorted.

”Do you think it could have been Su Han?”

Liu Rumei’s guess startled Lei Ming. The one who attacked the cult’s lair was the final straw that ended this war. If that person truly was Su Han, then he would be the savior of the Seven Stars Sect.

But he’s only in the Phenomenon Realm. It couldn’t possibly be him, right?