Chapter 1605: A face-to-face eting
The bloody mist was so thick you practically couldn’t see your own feet. This was the third floor. However, it was different from the other two, in that it didn’t have a golden light barrier. All it had was a wooden bed and a grey-haired elder, as well as rubble scattered across the floor.
The old man didn’t so much as raise his head. He faced away from the man descending the stairs and muttered, “Why is it you?
“The little guy thought you too unpredictable. He hesitated, but in the end, decided not to co down here. As your old friend, I ca down here to see you instead.”
This new arrival was none other than Venerate Spirit Treasure. He was still clad in green, and he even had a hint of a playful grin at his lips.
The forr Demon Emperor had told Ye Zichen to co down in person, but he didn’t dare set aside all of his reservations. At the end of the day, the forr Demon Emperor was a major power, one not even the likes of Venerate Spirit Treasure could defeat. Ye Zichen’s cultivation was just too low.
He couldn’t guarantee his own safety if he ca down here to converse during one of the forr Demon Emperor’s fits.
He absolutely had to see the forr Demon Emperor, but that didn’t an he was totally brainless.
Venerate Spirit Treasure looked at the old man seated cross-legged on his bed. He showed no signs of explosiveness or violence at all, not even when Venerate Spirit Treasure, a yao, got within three ters of him. His presence seed completely unperturbed.
He didn’t even object when Venerate Spirit Treasure described them as old friends.
“Sit.” The forr Demon Emperor pointed at a spot near the bed. Were Ye Zichen here to see this, this show of friendliness would have left him tongue-tied.
Nevermind the forr Demon Emperor’s distaste for you; not long ago, he’d forced Venerate Spirit Treasure to call upon his natal divine artifact! Every ti he used it represented a sacrifice!
They’d even cursed each other through the hole in the bell, yet now, everything seed perfectly peaceful.
“There’s nowhere to sit in this hovel.” Venerate Spirit Treasure twisted his neck, then took out two bottles of nectar and tossed them over. “We’d best make a bit of a commotion. If we’re too quiet, that little guy outside might suspect sothing. Don’t be fooled; the kid hasn’t lived long, but he’s crafty as can be.”
“He told you to co here?” asked the forr Demon Emperor.
“That’s right, and to tell you the truth, I’ve already pledged allegiance to him. You ought to understand what that ans, coming from .” Venerate Spirit Treasure chuckled.
“You’re saying he’s…”
“Mm.”
Suddenly, these two pinnacle-level experts of their respective realms fell silent. The forr Demon Emperor took the two bottles of nectar Venerate Spirit Treasure had given them and drained each in a single swig.
He then tossed the empty bottles onto the floor. When he saw this, Venerate Spirit Treasure arched his brows, but he said nothing.
“You’re here on that kid’s behalf, to recruit in exchange for amnesty? Don’t think I don’t know why he wants to see . Demons can’t possibly fight on humans’ behalf. I’d rather stay here in the dark than beco soone’s subordinate. Since we’ve known each other for ten thousand years, I’ll let you leave. Go up and tell ‘heaven’s chosen’ not to co looking for again,” the forr Demon Emperor said flatly.
“Blasted old man.” Venerate Spirit Treasure grimaced, shook his head, and rubbed his nose. The forr Demon King was clearly more than strong enough to break out of prison, but because of a bet, he’d suffered in here for more than ten thousand years. The thought made Venerate Spirit Treasure’s heart fill with lancholy.
“Xue Hong is dead,” said Venerate Spirit Treasure.
The forr Demon Emperor instantly went rigid. Had he been facing Venerate Spirit Treasure, the yao would have noticed the change in his expression. But he wasn’t, and when he spoke, he sounded as dispassionate as ever. “Glad to hear it.”
“You’re really heartless, aren’t you? You ought to know full well that Xue Hong risked being accused of betraying humankind to create a space that could hide your presence this thoroughly and ensure your safety. He did all that to protect you, yet you’re saying you’re glad he’s dead? Were you two really friends?”
Venerate Spirit Treasure clearly knew so secrets others didn’t. If he’d said this to the current great emperors, they would have been shocked. Most likely, not even the current Ocean Emperor, Xue Yang, Xue Hong’s son, knew of Xue Hong’s friendship with the forr Demon Emperor.
“That’s none of your concern,” said the forr Demon Emperor just as coldly as before.
“After imprisoning you, Xue Hong single-handedly went off to fight the demons, and he never ca back. You ought to know full well what he left to do,” said Venerate Spirit Treasure.
“I said, it’s none of your concern!”
Boom!
Bloody smog burst madly out of the forr Demon Emperor’s body.
Venerate Spirit Treasure’s fingers rapidly ford hand seals to prevent the pressure from reaching him, but he still didn’t back down. “Even at the very end, Xue Hong didn’t forget to get revenge for you, his sword brother. But you’ve been hiding in here like a turtle for ten thousand years, disregarding everything that goes on in the outside world. I can’t help but feel sorry for Xue Hong. At the end of the day, demons are demons. You’ve let down Xue Hong’s fervor and hot-bloodedness. He was even willing to attempt to assassinate the man who usurped your thrown!”
A disdainful smile appeared on Venerate Spirit Treasure’s lips. Then, he flipped his hands and took out a cell phone.
He’d obtained this outside without Ye Zichen knowing it, his goal, to give it to the forr Demon Emperor. But after this conversation, it suddenly seed unnecessary.
He crushed it with his divine power, and the fragnts scattered on the ground. “Hmph, a waste of ti.”
With that, Venerate Spirit Treasure turned and left without so much as a second look. But then, the forr Demon Emperor, who’d been sitting on the bed with his head lowered all this ti, looked up. His reddish purple eyes stared intently at Venerate Spirit Treasure’s back.
“Who exactly are you? You shouldn’t know about these things.”
“It doesn’t matter who I am. What matters is, I ca down here to talk to you, and you’ve really disappointed .” Venerate Spirit Treasure’s eyes brimd with disdain. “You’ve been hiding away for ten thousand years just to keep yourself safe. Is that really what you want? To live out the rest of your days in darkness and solitude, with no sense of the passing of ti… It seems your awe-inspiring valiance has long since been frittered away. I hope you enjoy your remaining years in peace. Go ahead and honor your lost bet until you die.”
“Stay where you are!” The forr Demon Emperor roared!
“Is there anything else you want to ask?” Venerate Spirit Treasure turned around and chuckled. “If you want to attack , I’d encourage you to give up on the idea. You… aren’t a match for !”
“I was never a person of this era to begin with.”
“It doesn’t matter whether you are or not. Besides, you’ve already chosen to hide, so is there any need to concern yourself with that? All you have to do is obediently wait in here, throw temper tantrums to scare people off, and intimidate the rest of the prisoners. If that’s all you need to be satisfied, fine. I just feel bad about Xue Hong!”
Venerate Spirit Treasure pursed his lips and left without even looking back. No matter how the forr Demon Emperor shouted, he didn’t so much as pause.
“Who is the current Demon Emperor!?”
“Kui Lin!” Then, Venerate Spirit Treasure, who’d been right on the verge of leaving the dungeons, turned. In a flash, he was right in front of the forr Demon Emperor, and he held another cell phone. “For you to ask that question ans you’re not as far gone as I thought. How about it? Want to get out and see the world again before the era ends?”
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