Chapter 308: Chapter 294: Peacock Feather

Wang Wu stood aside, speechless, much like a rural Black Bear Spirit.

But the Left Demon Emperor didn’t mind, and after affirming Wang Wu’s achievements in this battle, suddenly shifted the conversation, “Xiong Wu, although you were not the first to break through the array, your contributions have been seen by all, so this sovereign grants you a special reward. Speak, what do you desire?”

Oh, this is good!

However, as he had just arrived in the Southern Wilderness, it was better to keep a low profile, whether acting as a human or a demon. Especially with the Human Race opposite, they genuinely wanted him dead. Every single word spoken by the Divine Martial Demon Emperor earlier was likely full of hidden meaning.

Though Wang Wu was dull, he understood that this was the two Demon Emperors’ way of requiring him to demonstrate further loyalty.

Think about it, what if Lu Wuchen came over to assassinate him?

Although the Southern Wilderness is opposed to the Human Race, can it truly prevent the infiltration of a Celestial Realm Great Cultivator?

Even with the Demon Emperor backing you, can the Demon Emperor follow by your side as a guard twelve hours a day?

So, do the Left Demon Emperor and Divine Martial Demon Emperor not know this?

The problem is, you’re just an ordinary defector, and your current merits aren’t enough for them to bother finding ways for you.

It depends on his attitude then.

Immediately, Wang Wu quickly withdrew a step back, dropping to his knees, “Reporting to the Left Demon Emperor, Xiong Wu is new to the Southern Wilderness and has not achieved any merits, yet the Demon Emperor already rewarded me with five hundred miles of mountains and forests. This is a kindness akin to rebirth for me, and I could never repay such a great favor in my lifetime. The minor accomplishments in today’s battle do not compare to even one-ten-thousandth of your immense kindness. Therefore, Xiong Wu dares not seek more rewards, only wishing to follow the Left Demon Emperor and thus feel at ease.”

“Ha! This is a smooth talker!”

The Left Demon Emperor pointed at Xiong Wu, then glanced at the Divine Martial Demon Emperor before continuing, “This sovereign’s initial intention was to betroth one of my daughters to you. Xiong Wu, being a descendant of the Bear Demon Emperor, a member of a noble lineage, and an outstanding figure in the Demon Race, you’re indeed worthy of such an honor. However, considering your devotion to Wolf Sanbai, I won’t impose this upon you.”

“Do you know what this place is?”

“I do not.”

“This is the place where two thousand years ago, this sovereign and the Divine Martial Demon Emperor became sworn siblings. At that time, we made a grand vow that if we ever became Demon Emperors, we would join forces in the Southern Wilderness and the South Sea, unifying the two races as one. Hence, the formation of today’s Black Tortoise Royal City!”

“Most of the time, this sovereign and the Divine Martial Demon Emperor reside here, and it’s unlikely that Lu Wuchen would dare capture you under our watchful eyes. Go forth, your domain lies to the north of the Black Tortoise Royal City, take this with you. In perilous times, it may assist you greatly.”

As he spoke, the Left Demon Emperor took out a dazzling Peacock Feather and handed it to Wang Wu. Undoubtedly, this was a bloodline treasure taken from itself, much like the Hundred-Change Ruyi Demon Leaf from Grandpa Tree’s body, or the Bear Fur Wang Wu might pull out after advancing to the First Grade in the future.

“Thank you, Left Demon Emperor. Xiong Wu vows to follow the Left Demon Emperor for life!”

Wang Wu felt immense joy in his heart but also deeply moved. No matter what this or that was, this was indeed more appealing than the Left Demon Emperor’s daughter!

The Left Demon Emperor smiled again, “But you might still want to consider, my daughter is actually not lacking in any way either. Now, off you go, your newly granted domain comes with many tasks, you’ll be busy for a while. The war merits and rewards will be delivered to you by Gui Erzi.”

“Yes!”

Wang Wu again gave a grand salute, full of respect.

Then, swiftly left amidst the envious, jealous, and resentful gazes of others. When the Left Demon Emperor told him to scram, he did just that.

While the other demons did not dare move at all.

At this moment, the Left Demon Emperor and Divine Martial Demon Emperor exchanged a glance and didn’t bother with the battlefield achievement adjudication, naturally walking on clouds, straight up into the sky, overseeing the entire Black Tortoise Royal City until, suddenly, the Left Demon Emperor’s face changed, spitting out a mouthful of black blood.

Yet the Divine Martial Demon Emperor was not surprised, only sighed, “This time was truly a close call. Were it not for Xiong Wu’s spectacular performance in the battle formations, which caused the southern frontline to breach the grand array in a short time, our plan this time would likely have ended in failure, or even suffering heavy losses.”

“Indeed, the Human Race has a Composite Array, a Quick Reaction Sword Array, and the Five Elements Spirit Array. Recently they’ve come up with a Celestial Calculation Array, which can enhance divination techniques by hundreds or thousands of times. Is it really destined for the Demon Race to perish? Tell me, in terms of intelligence and bloodline potential, has our Demon Race ever lagged far behind the Human Race? Yet it seems that their side remains unfathomable always, I truly don’t understand.”

The Left Demon Emperor also laughed bitterly.

“Given the situation, we can’t help but believe the words of that madman, as there might be a chance that the Human Race received outside assistance…” the Divine Martial Demon Emperor whispered, its gaze very solemn!

“Outside assistance? The Old Tree Spirit is just known for spouting nonsense. When we were young, you and I also explored the world’s edge. This world is vast and endless, apart from the boundless ocean, there’s nothing. How long did we run that time? A whole hundred years we ventured from here going south, reaching the Pale Sea devoid of Spirit Essence. It’s all filled with Evil Wind, Yin Fire, and Yang Thunder, that truly is the world’s end.”

“Maybe so, maybe there’s really immortals beyond this world, perhaps as those Human Race cultivators claim, they’re the descendants of abandoned disciples of immortals, descendants of criminals. Then it can be understood if they wield some Divine Techniques and Immortal Techniques, even if they’ve only grasped a fraction.”

“Xuanzhen, don’t you find it strange? Even the Human Race itself cannot refine a Fifth-Grade Five Elements Spirit Pill. The only recorded proof is by the founder of the Immortal Alliance, the greatest genius in Human Race’s history, Lu Ji, who managed to craft one Fifth-Grade Five Elements Spirit Pill, and then shortly afterwards, both he and that pill completely vanished.”

“I think the Five Elements Spirit Pill is indeed an Immortal Pill, but only those of Fifth-Grade or above are qualified.”

“Stop! Shen Wu, don’t keep venturing into Human Race Territory to gather information. Even if you disguise yourself and act with the utmost caution, can you outdo the Great Wilderness Thief Saint Xiong Pi? He didn’t even uncover the secret of the Five Elements Spirit Pill, so how could you?”

“However, on another note, Xiong Wu, that guy, suddenly brought out thirty Water-Storage Spirit Pills and four Fire-Storage Spirit Pills before. He claimed he got them in a transaction with a Dark Alliance cultivator named Yu Jinyan. Since you frequent the Human Race Territory, could you help me see if he is lying?”

The Left Demon Emperor pondered.

“What! Yu Jinyan?”

The Divine Martial Demon Emperor was shocked.

“What, she actually exists?”

This time, it was the Left Demon Emperor’s turn to be stunned. Although it had no evidence at the time, it instinctively felt that the little bear was just making up stories to trick the poor old turtle.

“Yes, she does exist. Yu Jinyan was among the top scorers in the centennial grand examination of the Human Race, which means she has an eighty percent chance of reaching First Grade in the future.”

“But the issue starts here. Lu Wuchen, for some reason, killed Yu Jinyan’s parents on the battlefield. In a fit of rage, Yu Jinyan joined the Dark Alliance, yes, the illustrious and elusive Dark Alliance. Then, it was around that time that Xiong Wu and General Xuelang appeared near Moonfall Lake. The rest you know: the Snake Emperor appeared, the Dragon Race relics emerged, and they disappeared instantly through teleportation, vanishing without a trace.”

“Damn, what kind of Dog Bear luck does this Xiong Wu have!”

“I also know that Yu Jinyan. When I traveled through the Human Race Territory, I raised a glass with her and even went hunting the Demon Race in the West Wilderness. Alas, despite my charming demeanor, I couldn’t win her smile. Yet that bear, Xuanzhen, you just saw it, right? A large fuzzy mass, and it could trade Water and Fire Spirit Pills from Yu Jinyan’s hands!”

The Left Demon Emperor frowned, “Shen Wu, you’re a dignified Demon Emperor and yet you became enamored with a human woman! How disgraceful!”

“When did I become enamored? I just find it all unbelievable. Xuanzhen, you don’t know; Yu Jinyan is exceptionally talented, a genius among the Human Race. Oh, the wisdom of humans. I thought back then, if I could marry her, wouldn’t our children be all the wiser…”

“Anyway, I must have a chat with this little bear sometime. This fellow is not simple, I trust my instincts.”

“Don’t worry, you don’t need to rely on your instincts, I also know he’s not simple. A mere bear demon being seen by Lu Wuchen as a major threat, and being hunted by the Immortal Alliance? You and I, esteemed as Demon Emperors, don’t even have such honor. Don’t forget, it was the Old Tree Spirit who personally came to make the recommendation.”

“And do you know, the Old Tree Spirit said that in five hundred years, Xiong Wu could become the Southern Wilderness Right Demon Emperor!”

“I’m suddenly thinking of marrying my sister to him!”

“You’d better be joking,” the Left Demon Emperor looked at him like he was an idiot.

“Of course, I’m just saying, as brothers, keep this to yourself,” the Divine Martial Demon Emperor looked helpless.

Silence.

After a while, the Left Demon Emperor suddenly sighed deeply, “I’m starting to regret.”

“What?”

“The Old Tree Spirit mentioned before that he hoped we could protect Xiong Wu for three hundred years. Otherwise, with the new Celestial Calculation Array deployed by the Human Race, if he continues running around recklessly, he might get caught by the Human Race. He also suggested sending Xiong Wu back to the Southern Wilderness, finding a forest for him to stay out of sight for three hundred years.”

“And you didn’t take it seriously and made Xiong Wu the vanguard?”

“Yes, I refused. No merit, no reward. Xiong Wu has no achievements, and the Southern Wilderness Demon Race is the fairest… I thought, just a mere Third-Grade Bear Demon, how could the Human Race notice him amidst the chaos?”

“As it turns out, I didn’t expect him to excel so much… So now I’m not worried about Lu Wuchen coming to assassinate Xiong Wu, but that the Immortal Alliance, to eliminate Xiong Wu, might launch an unprecedented large-scale attack on the Southern Wilderness!”

“Perhaps I’m overthinking it, the Immortal Alliance is busy tracking down the Snake Emperor. A single Xiong Wu shouldn’t make them forsake the Snake Emperor and the Dragon Race relics… But either way, we cannot relax our vigilance. I have to hurry and recuperate, and Xiong Wu, please keep an eye on him.”

“Sure, no problem, I might even let my sister help out.”

“No personal motives?”

“My heart is pure, the sun and moon can vouch for it!”

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