Master of the Demon Emperor

"Demon Lord, should we not bring a gift when we go to Sunset Ravine?"

In the forest, the Crimson Flame Lion King, carrying Su Yie on his back, asked. He had a layer of beast skin pressed onto his back by Su Yie just to prevent chafing.

In response to the Crimson Flame Lion King's question, Su Yie answered indifferently, "Aren't you the gift? I'm planning to present you to the Demon Emperor as food."

Upon hearing this, the Crimson Flame Lion King's fur bristled, and he hastily exclaimed, "Demon Lord, you can't do that to me!"

"Hmph, that depends on your performance. When we get to Sunset Ravine, keep quiet."

"Alright, if we encounter the Black Tiger Emperor, help me kill him!"

"To make a move in front of the Demon Emperor, wouldn't that be disrespectful?"

"That's true."

Su Yie and the Crimson Flame Lion King chatted idly as they advanced.

Sunset Ravine was far from Yaojian Mountain; it was estimated to be a two or three-day journey, and that was only if the Crimson Flame Lion King ran.

Meanwhile, in the Bailing Territory, various Demon Lords from the lands of the Demon Clan set out with their subordinates towards Sunset Ravine.

Ever since the Demon Emperor extended the invitation to the Human Clan, even those Demon Lords who were reluctant to go to Sunset Ravine had to set out. For one, they feared offending the Demon Emperor, and for another, they feared being questioned by their subordinates or even cursed within the Demon Clan.

The enmity between the Human and Demon Clans could not be resolved, no matter whether within the Human Clan or the Demon Clan, they harbored mutual animosity.

If they did not go, they would only make the Demon Emperor look like a lone hero, while they would be seen as cowards.

Sunset Ravine had become the focus of both the Bailing Territory and the Seven Dynasties.

...

Across the vast wasteland, young cultivators rode on flying swords, all disciples from the Luoshui Sect.

Leading them was the sect master of the Luoshui Sect, Wux Ruyun, Wux Qingyao's foster father, who was at the late stage of the Fusion Heart Realm, equivalent to the late stage of the Divine Demon King Realm of the Demon Clan.

Wux Ruyun looked to be in his early forties, dressed in blue robes with a refined demeanor, resembling a scholarly teacher from an academy. Yet there was an air of detachment in his brow, akin to that of an immortal, much like Wux Qingyao.

"Sunset Ravine is up ahead!"

"What should we do, will the Demon Emperor make things difficult for us?"

"Don't be afraid, even the Qingyi Sect has come to this banquet, so we from the Human Clan are not at a disadvantage."

"Sigh, will a war really break out?"

The disciples of the Luoshui Sect discussed among themselves, most possessing the cultivation of the Fusion Heart Realm, equivalent to the Shape-Shifting Great Demons of the Demon Clan, totaling twelve, all elite disciples of the Luoshui Sect.

Wux Qingyao did not join in the casual chatter, while Mo Haosheng was quite enthusiastic, claiming that the Demon Clan was bound to lose, speaking with great eloquence.

At that moment, the image of Su Yie couldn't help but emerge in Wux Qingyao's mind, pondering whether that fellow would also head to Sunset Ravine.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

As for the Black Tiger Emperor, she had no interest in meeting him.

"Alright, quiet down, we're almost there."

The voice of Wux Ruyun floated over, interrupting the idle chatter of the disciples.

The disciples looked ahead and saw a colossal gap emerging at the end of the land; the setting sun was descending into the gap, as if the earth itself was opening its mouth to swallow the sun.

That was Sunset Ravine.

Even from several miles away, they could faintly hear the sound of running water.

At the same time, from other directions, there were also figures of cultivators, and on the ground below, many Demon Kings could be seen. They all had their sights set on Sunset Ravine.

When the Demon Emperor summoned, figures converged from all directions.

He had decreed that during this time, the Demon Clan was not to harm any cultivator heading to the Bailing Territory, so as not to affect the upcoming negotiations between the two clans.

To the north, a group of figures clad in iron armor and riding fierce steeds rushed forward, pulling behind them a majestic and glittering chariot.

They were generals from the Mighty Tang, consisting of five who had achieved Fusion Heart and ten at the threshold of the Fusion Heart Realm.

Sitting within the chariot was the Emperor of Mighty Tang, Li Mengde.

He had a rugged name, which was why the Tang Dynasty was known as Mighty Tang.

Many considered Li Mengde even more talented than Li Zuxuan. In reality, Li Mengde did not disappoint anyone.

"Your Majesty, Sunset Ravine is nearly upon us,"

a general shouted, and from inside the carriage, a languid voice of Li Mengde responded, "Mhm."

On the vast earth beneath them, individuals from the other Six Dynasties had also arrived, as if by some agreement, all riding their mounts and speeding toward Sunset Ravine.

Eight hundred meters away, Great Wei was also advancing, the Four Elders of Great Wei had come as well.

Looking at the carriage and horses of Mighty Tang, their faces were filled with complex emotions.

Among the Seven Dynasties, Mighty Tang was the dominant one, and the sight of them always invoked complexity in the Six Dynasties.

"Li Mengde has arrived too, it seems this time the Seven Dynasties will have to join forces,"

a voice carrying a tone of mocking laughter came from inside the Great Wei carriage, belonging to the Sovereign of Great Wei himself.

Jin, Zhao, Xuan, Western Buddha, and Great Yuan, the other Five Dynasties, were also paying attention to Mighty Tang.

All Seven Dynasties had arrived, and the Orthodox Path was also successively reaching the spot; only the Demon Path from the Human Clan was yet to arrive.

...

Two days later.

The Crimson Flame Lion King raced wildly across the wasteland, bringing with it gusts of demon wind, sweeping everything along its path.

Su Yie was meditating with his eyes closed, and inside Emperor Su's Sect, there was a discussion about Sunset Ravine taking place.

Serpent King of the Eastern Marshlands: Hmph, does this Demon Emperor really see himself as the Emperor of the Demon Race? He is merely the Demon Emperor of the Bailing Territory!

Demon Wolf Star: Hehe, I've come to join the fun as well!

Shangguan Wuji: Hmph, if I were there, what would the Demon Emperor amount to?

Sword Saint Xia Tianyi: Indeed, the Demon Emperor is nothing to speak of.

Su Yie watched in silence; these powerhouses really knew how to act aloof and detached.

If you all look down on the Demon Emperor so much, why not come out and punish him?

Of course, he kept his thoughts to himself, maintaining a cool and mysterious image.

"Crimson Flame Lion King? Could it be that the one on your back is the Demon Lord?"

Just then, a voice filled with surprise made Su Yie open his eyes, and he saw a white deer sprinting alongside him, its speed matching that of the Crimson Flame Lion King.

The Crimson Flame Lion King seemed to recognize it and grunted, "White Spirit God, what brings you here?"

White Spirit God?

Su Yie raised an eyebrow; he had heard this name before.

The White Spirit God was a Demon King of the Bailing Territory's borderlands, once revered by the nearby villagers as a mountain god—a rare Demon King that did not harm humans.

"The Demon Emperor has summoned me; how could I not come? Besides, I don't wish to see war break out between our two clans,"

the White Spirit God answered, her voice ethereal, clearly a Female Demon.

Su Yie had no interest in Female Demons; he had always been perplexed by those like Xu Xian who married demons. Was there any fun in that?

Seeing that Su Yie had no intention of responding, the White Spirit God didn't say more. The two demons raced side by side toward Sunset Ravine.

As they drew nearer to Sunset Ravine, Su Yie could feel many powerful auras. It was his first time experiencing this; before, he might have turned tail and run.

The strong from both the Human and Demon Clans were silently competing, each wanting to have the upper hand in oppressive presence.

Soon, they reached the edge of the earth, and before a massive chasm, there was a cliff. At the bottom of the chasm, there was an opening from which gushing water burst forth in a waterfall, the momentum grand and powerful.

Su Yie's eyes widened slightly, and he saw beneath the cliff a lake surrounded by dense forests, and beyond that, there was a towering, colossal city, its end not visible. Above the city, there were countless Demon Birds perched, looking like an epic in the twilight.

The architecture of this massive city was not luxurious, even somewhat grim and terrifying because skeletons hung everywhere. In the center of the city was a palace spanning a thousand meters, the abode of the Demon Emperor.

Standing atop the cliff, he could also see many Cultivators riding Magic Artifacts, flying towards Demon City.