Chapter 803: The Demon God Emperor’s Plan (II)
Chapter 803: The Demon God Emperor’s Plan (II)
The Hell Demon God Marbas said, “Fourth brother’s right. Sixth brother, Agares and Vassago have more than their own clans. They’re on good terms with many demon gods, so if you look at their total strength, we’re nowhere close to being their opponents. And, Agares and Vassago’s personal strength is what’s most important. If something happens to his majesty and we have to choose a new…”
“Fifth brother, watch your mouth,” Samigina shot him a glance and Marbas immediately shut up.
Valefor was rather curious, “Is Agares really that powerful? If I get the chance, I need to see just how powerful he is.”
Samigina said seriously, “You don’t have to. If the information I possess is correct, then even if we work together, we might not necessary match Agares.”
“What?” This time, it was not just Valefor. Even Marbas was surprised.
“Agares is actually so powerful?” Marbas exclaimed.
Samigina nodded, “He’ll only be more powerful than you imagine. He might behave so politely before his majesty, but in reality, I have reliable information that Agares has surpassed the seventh rank of the ninth step. He might have even reached the eighth rank of the ninth step. Haven’t you realised? In the past century, no matter where his majesty goes, he will have Agares accompany him. It seems like they’re the closest, but really, he’s always been wary of second brother. If Agares works with Vassago, they can even pose a certain degree of threat to his majesty.”
“Last time when his majesty tried to force Vassago into his death, he had directly done so in such a brutal fashion, all because of Austin Griffin. His majesty really did intend on changing the Star Demon God back then. Vasago’s cultivation isn’t much weaker than Agares’, and his Great Prophecy Technique is terrifying in battle. On that day in the palace, Agares and Vassago were not carrying their Demon God Pillars, or they really might have thrown themselves at his majesty. In the end, his majesty didn’t force Vassago into his death, but I noticed back then that his majesty looked at Agares at least five times when Vassago was using his Prophecy of Life. His gaze was clearly one of caution. And, if I’ve recalled correctly, when the Prophecy of Life reaches its last moment, Vassago can unleash an attack using a terrifying power of prophecy as its caster. His majesty might not have possessed the confidence in dealing with the two of them or retreating safely, which was why he saved Vassago in the last moment.”
Valefor’s joy from before completely evaporated after listening to Samigina. He had always believed that although he ranked sixth among the demon gods, his cultivation was basically the same as the demon gods above him. However, after listening to Samigina and finding out that Agares and Vassago were actually so powerful, his confidence immediately plummeted.
Samigina smiled, “Don’t get depressed. Most of the time, being overly powerful isn’t necessarily good. His majesty’s cultivation has already reached a level we can’t imagine. His future goal is to become a god, and then pass on his position to Ah’Bao. Although Ah’Bao’s improving very quickly, he’s nowhere close to Agares and Vassago. Do you understand what I’m saying?”
Marbas and Valefor’s eyes immediately lit up when they heard that.
Seeing that they understood, Samigina smiled, “Who knows, maybe our rankings will change when that happens. Alright, let’s go. No matter what, we have to complete his majesty’s mission first. This is an easy task. The humans’ wealth is currently waving at us.”
Whether it was the Temple Union or the demons, they all began to prepare secretly. They were experiencing the calm before an unprecedented war, As Samigina, Marbas and Valefor discussed between themselves, Ah’Bao had already set off with twenty powerhouses from the Devil Dragon Clan. He traveled northward as quickly as he could.
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“That’s a good idea. If there’s only us, it’ll be much easier whether it’s advancing or retreating,” Lin Xin said excitedly.
Long Haochen nodded, “Pass down the order. Han Yu, return with your army. Make preparation near the border outside the Dragon Resisting Mountain Pass for our return.”
“Yes,” Han Yu answered, before immediately standing up and leaving.
They had just destroyed the demons’ seventh provincial capital and the army had gathered there as well. In the past seven days, the army had basically been on the constant move around in the north. They were like a powerful storm, tearing through everything they passed by.
However, given the current time, the demons must have mobilised themselves already. If the human army were to continue, they would definitely travel further south and there would be a greater possibility of encountering the reinforcement army from the demons. As a result, after a discussion with his companions, Long Haochen decided to have the army retreat back to the Dragon Resisting Mountain Pass first. The Bright Glimmer of Hope, the Eternal Heroes and he would continue their attacks on the demon provinces.”
Everyone who stayed behind was a powerhouse of the ninth step. No matter what situation they were in, they could retreat safely at the very least.
Even if they did not come across the reinforcement army, the next target would be their final battle to lure the enemy out.
“Rest up and reorganise here for two ours, and then head to the Yale Province.”
The Yale Province was located in the north. Although it was still very far away from the Central Province, it was beside the Tombal Mountain Pass guarded by the Mage Temple. It was not close to the Dragon Resisting Mountain Pass.
Currently, they were gathered on a flatter area within some mountains fifty kilometers from the provincial capital they had just destroyed. Although there were quite a few ordinary soldiers in the provinces here, but the threat they posed was basically non-existent. Otherwise, they would not have been able to march right through the demon territory, destroying six capitals consecutively in such a short amount of time.
According to the information from behind, the hundred-thousand-man demon army stationed outside the Exorcist Mountain Pass had already mobilised its troops, besieging the mountain pass. However, they were not lead by a demon god, so they were clearly just putting on an act. If battle really did break out, they would definitely be the ones who would suffer defeat. One of the reasons why Long Haochen had let Han Yu return first was so he could find an opportunity to deal a heavy blow to this demon army, which would reduce the pressure on the Exorcist Mountain Pass even more. Currently, the Exorcist Mountain Pass was the weakest fort out of the six. They had secretly sent away around half of their people, but they were also protected by nine Eternal Heroes.
Although there were more soldiers at the Exorcity Mountain Pass than the Dragon Resisting Mountain Pass, their strength was nowhere close two-hundred-thousand-man demon army Long Haochen had destroyed. Long Haochen’s army was a gathering of the true elites of humanity, so the demon army there would pose no threat under Han Yu’s command as a divine knight.
“Huh?” Just as he thought about the countermeasures and estimated the Demon God Emperor’s possible actions, Long Haochen suddenly raised his head. He looked to the south-east in some doubt.
Although Xiao Huo and Shu Yongxiao had exceeded him in terms of cultivation, he was still the strongest there in terms of mental force. As matter of fact, it would not even be an exaggeration to label him as the strongest among all of humanity. As they were located within the territory of the demons, Long Haochen was constantly alert. His mental force had covered a range of over five kilometers across, so he would immediately notice any disturbances.
“There’s a demon heading our way. He’s not weak, at least of the eighth step,” Long Haochen frowned.
“I’ll go?” Cai’er was ready to investigate.
Long Haochen shook his head, “No need. Let’s just wait for him to arrive. He’s directly traveling in our direction, so he’s clearly discovered us. Since it’s only a single person, he’ll definitely have something to rely on. He shouldn’t be here to fight.”
As he said that, he smiled. He thought to himself that if he had guessed correctly, it was very likely that the demon would be the person he was waiting for.
The person had arrived very quickly. After appearing in Long Haochen’s scouting range ten minutes ago, she appeared on the top of a mountain around the campsite of the human army. As they were located in a flat area among the mountains, they were not particularly well hidden. When the demon saw them, she immediately made his way down. At the same time, she raised her hands high over his head, indicating that she had come peacefully.
Very soon, she drew near. From her stature, she was actually a woman. She was covered in black clothes, which also covered her head. It was impossible to tell how she looked like.
“Stop.” Yang Wenzhao stood up in the outskirts and raised his heavy sword, blocking the female demon’s path.
The person in black stopped, “I have no ill intentions. Long Haochen, you really are still alive.” As she said that, the person raised her hand and took off the black balaclava around her head.
Although Long Haochen hag guessed why this demon had come suddenly, he still could not help but become dumbfounded when he saw who it was. Disbelief filled his eyes, “Why have you come personally?”
Wasn’t the person standing before Yang Wenzhao in black clothes the most beloved daughter of the Moon Demon God Agares, princess of the Moon Demon clan, Yue Ye?
After five years, Yue Ye seemed mostly the same as before. The lifespan of powerful demons was much longer than humans. Five years would not leave a single trace on her. However, her gaze did seem even more calm, and her cultivation was greater than before. She had reached the peak of the eighth step at the very least and was approaching the ninth.
“If I don’t come in person, how will you trust me?” Yue Ye was in slight anguish as her gaze was slightly melancholy as well. In those five years, many things had happened, but the figure that had left the deepest impression in her heart never changed.
In the past, when she heard about Long Haochen’s death, she became drowned in grief for an entire month. She knew that the information she had provided to Long Haochen had become a part of the Demon God Emperor’s trap.
And recently, when she heard Long Haochen was still alive, she felt disbelief at first. She completely struggled to believe that he would be revived when even the Demon God Emperor had confirmed he was dead. It was very difficult for her to describe her emotions back then. Even she herself had no idea whether she felt joy or caution.