Cursing aside, Li Xuanxiao was still very much looking forward to it.
The Demon Army was, of course, terrifying; at every turn, there was the risk of national subjugation and racial extinction.
But for Li Xuanxiao, the Demon Army also meant that a massive amount of Demon value Points would be delivered right to his doorstep!
He wouldn't need to run around everywhere anymore, searching for them so pitifully.
And the prerequisite for achieving all of this was having enough strength to swallow them whole.
Otherwise, the opposite would happen!
Don't forget, the Demonic Techniques practiced by those demons also allowed them to grow stronger by killing you...
Who is the hunter and who is the prey is yet to be known.
...
Dayu Dynasty, Tianyu Valley.
The Southern Demon arrived here sneakily, looking around for Li Xuanxiao's figure.
After Cultivating for over a hundred years, this was its first time acting as a demon traitor; it felt a bit excited, a bit guilty, and a bit embarrassed.
Today was exactly one month since it had been spared, and it had come to keep the appointment on time.
The One-Month Death Powder was like a bomb strapped to its body.
With the countdown now nearing its end, it was incredibly panicked.
But after waiting for a long time, it still hadn't seen a sign of Li Xuanxiao.
"Why isn't he here yet?"
The Southern Demon was anxious; if he's late, I'm finished!
Soon, it saw a dazzling rainbow rapidly approaching.
The Southern Demon's lips twitched; this guy... is he afraid people won't know something is going on here?
Despite its own sneakiness and careful efforts to avoid leaving obvious traces along the way...
This guy just shows up and starts conspiring loudly.
It made itself look quite stupid.
"Yo, you're here early! What intel do you have for me today? Has the New Demon Emperor made a move?"
The Southern Demon spread its hands: "Don't talk about that yet, give me the antidote first! I feel like the effects of the One-Month Death Powder are about to kick in!"
"What One-Month Death Powder?"
Since he had just made it up on the spot, Li Xuanxiao actually didn't remember it for a moment.
But he quickly realized and suddenly found it hilarious.
Is psychological suggestion really this effective?
He immediately took a Medicinal Pill out of his Storage Ring at random.
The Southern Demon hurriedly took it and swallowed it directly, instantly feeling like it had been reborn.
"The New Demon Emperor is hiding in Pei Prefecture, and a Grey-Clothed from the Dayu Royalty has set their sights on him!"
Li Xuanxiao raised an eyebrow in surprise: "Pei Prefecture?"
His first meeting with the New Demon Emperor was in Pei Prefecture.
Is he still in Pei Prefecture now?
Was it intentional or an accident?
The Southern Demon glanced at Li Xuanxiao: "The most dangerous place is the safest place. After Pei Prefecture nearly fell, the New Demon Emperor vanished without a trace." Following conventional thinking, he would inevitably hide far away. However, the New Demon Emperor did the opposite and continued to stay in Pei Prefecture."
"This actually allowed him to evade the Grey-Clothed Martial Artists sent by the Dayu Royalty to search everywhere. If he hadn't contacted the Demon Venerable a few days ago, I wouldn't have guessed he was still in Pei Prefecture! However, because of that one contact, his aura was captured by the Grey-Clothed Martial Artists of the Dayu Royalty!"
"Now, the New Demon Emperor probably doesn't dare to show the slightest trace of himself."
Li Xuanxiao was startled; the Dayu Royalty actually has some skill, those Grey-Clothed Martial Artists are actually that strong!
Then he must also act quickly; he couldn't let the Grey-Clothed Martial Artists beat him to it and kill the New Demon Emperor first.
A Peak of the Marvelous Realm—that's a considerable amount of Demon value Points!
"Not bad! The intelligence you provided is very valuable; we're even now."
Li Xuanxiao gave the Southern Demon a thumbs up and was about to turn and leave.
"Sir, please wait."
Li Xuanxiao turned back and saw the Southern Demon handing over a small jade token.
"This is?"
The Southern Demon showed a solemn expression: "This is my sound transmission jade talisman; we can contact each other through it."
Li Xuanxiao looked at the Southern Demon in surprise. What's with you, little brother?
Are you addicted to being a demon traitor?
The Southern Demon paused for a moment: "The Demon Venerable does not trust the New Demon Emperor, and even less does he want to deal with the Myriad Demon Nation! I feel the same way!"
"Besides devouring humans, we of the Demon Race can also achieve promotion by devouring our own kind! Near the Myriad Demon Nation, it's not just that the human kingdoms have all fallen; the local demons there have also nearly gone extinct!"
"The appearance of the New Demon Emperor means that Dayu may have already been viewed as a potential target by the Myriad Demon Nation! And once Dayu falls, we local demons will likely also become food!"
The Southern Demon looked serious: "Sir, relying on Dayu Martial Artists alone, it is impossible to contend with the Myriad Demon Nation!"
"So I have a bold idea..."
"Let us..."
"Humans and demons."
"Cooperate!"
Li Xuanxiao was truly surprised by this Demon Emperor this time: "Is this your personal idea, or the will of your Demon Venerable?"
The Southern Demon thought for a moment: "It is my personal idea, but I believe the Demon Venerable has similar intentions. The Demon Venerable has already contacted the Demon Venerables of nearby Tianxuan and Qingluan. Hoping to unite the demons of the three countries to jointly deal with the possible threat."
"The Myriad Demon Nation could launch an operation at any time, as soon as three months or as late as three years. We don't have much time! The Demon Venerable does not trust the Myriad Demon Nation, but he also does not trust the Dayu Royalty."
"But I believe you are trustworthy! You have principles and a sense of justice. I will tell the Demon Venerable about you, let him decide, and then contact you through the sound transmission jade talisman. If he agrees, we will have the possibility of cooperation."
"With a great enemy before us, even if we cannot fight side-by-side, at least we can manage not to stab each other in the back."
Li Xuanxiao took the jade talisman and nodded to the Southern Demon; this was also what he hoped for.
The Southern Demon, imitating human manners, cupped its fists in a salute to Li Xuanxiao: "Sir, I shall take my leave first."
...
Dayu Dynasty, Pei Prefecture.
A dazzling rainbow rapidly swept over the city, the scenery below receding frantically.
Li Xuanxiao soon saw the familiar terrain.
He immediately dove down, landing within the rebuilt Demon Slaying Division of Pei Prefecture.
Thanks to the strength of Martial Artists being far superior to that of ordinary people, the reconstruction of the Pei Prefecture Demon Slaying Division was very fast!
It was now difficult to see the battered and wretched state it had been in before.
It was as if the previous tragedy had never happened.
The Pei Prefecture Demon Slaying Division and the Commanders Residence that had risen from the ground were even more majestic and grand than before.
Li Xuanxiao wore a smile; his efforts had not been in vain.
If only Lord Liu Gelin and the Patrol Hall Master could see this scene as well.
Sitting in this brand-new, grand hall, surely the tea would taste even better...
"Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Demon Slaying Division!"
A sharp shout came, and Li Xuanxiao turned to look.
Several Martial Artists were looking at him with eyes full of wariness.
Li Xuanxiao had come specifically to find the New Demon Emperor, so he wasn't wearing his Demon Slaying Division uniform.
Considering that Commander Si Yiwu was still in the Royal City... he immediately cupped his fists: "Fellow colleagues, please inform Purification Hall Master, Lord Yang Zhiru."
The several Martial Artists looked puzzled; the fact that the other party knew Yang Zhiru meant he indeed had a connection to the Pei Prefecture Demon Slaying Division.
Lowering their guard slightly: "Lord Yang Zhiru has already been transferred away from Pei Prefecture."
Li Xuanxiao was stunned; Vice General Yang had actually left?
He thought for a moment: "Then please inform your Flying Eagle Hall Master."
"Just say Li Xuanxiao is here."
Li Xuanxiao?
The several Martial Artists looked at each other, feeling the name was familiar but unable to recall it for a moment.
"You... I remember now! You are that Genius Martial Artist who came out of Pei Prefecture!"
"The Li Xuanxiao who passed the Royal City's Eight Halls Rotation Battle?"
"That's right, the reconstruction of the Pei Prefecture Demon Slaying Division was only able to start so quickly because of him!"
"Lord Li Xuanxiao, you are the pride of our Pei Prefecture! I don't know how many Martial Artists are striving with you as their goal!"
"We were offensive just now, we hope for your forgiveness."
The several Martial Artists immediately bowed respectfully: "We will go and notify the Flying Eagle Hall Master right away!"
Li Xuanxiao waved his hand: "No matter, I'll go with you."