Child of Light

by Stayrr

Zhang Gong decides to learn light magic, a magic few show interest in and eventually becomes the legendary Grand Magister. While trying to end the continent’s east and west separation in order to unite all of the different races, he becomes every race’s Child of Light.

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Volume 9: Chapter 23 – Peeking Inside the Palace

Night had arrived again. The time of the day wasn't bad for me, as it was completely dark and the moon didn't appear tonight. This was great. I would infiltrate the palace tonight at all costs as I was already running out of time.

I took out an outfit suitable for night travels from my space pocket, before saying to Xiao Rou. "You should stay here. Don't follow me tonight."

Xiao Rou nodded. I saw signs of concern in her eyes so I said, "Don't worry. Even if I can't defeat them, can't I just run away? I currently also didn't have any misgivings that I had felt previously. You just have to wait for me here and also keep an eye on Uncle Firewood. If he makes any movements, tell me about them after I return."

After giving her the task, I surged my magic power outwards, instantly leaping into the sky. My nightwear outfit was completely black, and under the protection of the pitch black sky, it would be impossible to spot me from the ground. I flew about a hundred metres in the sky, secretly heading towards the inner palace. The palace was still brightly lit. The pitch dark place behind the inner palace should be where the Dark Demon Dragon resides. The security of the outer perimeter in the inner palace was extremely tight, as there were guards everywhere. The interior was slightly better. I had picked the biggest building to land on, concealing my body by lying on the ridge of the roof.

The building seemed to be occupied as it gave out noisy clamours from time to time. I crawled lightly to a corner since there were were other buildings to conceal my figure. I stuck my ear to the roof ridge and listened attentively.

The sound that was coming from the interior of the building was chaotic. They seemed to be discussing a matter from what I had heard.

A deep voice said, "Your Majesty, now that the morale of the country's soldiers are high, it's the best time to attack the human race. Please pass down the order."

There was another slightly hoarse voice that said, "Your Majesty, the Ström Fortress has been under the management of the human race for few hundred years already. The defense of the fortress is extremely prepared. If we were to attack them now, it may result in a huge loss in our forces so I disagree with Prince Satan's suggestion."

Demon King Satan was enraged and said, "Ha Yan Cha, why are you always going against what I do? From your words, we shouldn't commence our attack, right? The alliance of my clan's troops with the Valiant Mist Empire have reached beyond 200 thousand strong. We can tolerate a small amount of injuries and deaths, right?"

So, the first person who spoke was Demon King Satan, who was supporting the fight against the human race while the second person that talked was Ke Lun Duo's father, county's advisor, Ha Yan Cha.

Ha Yan Cha replied, "Your highness, I didn't propose the idea of delaying the attack; rather, we should find a better opportunity to avoid needless casualties."

Demon King Satan sneered, "A better opportunity? What better opportunity will we have? What about your previous rotten plan? Didn't it fail terribly and lead to the death of countless elite warriors of my country? His Majesty hasn't blamed you for that matter, and yet, you still dare to continue talking about finding opportunities now."

A gentle and beautiful voice sounded out, "Uncle, you shouldn't say it like that. The previous mistake isn't completely due to Teacher."

After hearing this voice, my entire body momentarily quaked, and my mind immediately flew beyond the topmost clouds.It wasn't a stranger; it was Mu Zi, who I had yearned for during the day and dreamt of at night. I was filled with intense longing for her. While I was thinking of my next move, I heard the Demon Emperor's voice that sounded from below me, "Who are you to unexpectedly infiltrate my palace?" A strong power surged towards my location.

I recovered my consciousness before moving in a flash to the side. 'Hong!' The previous place I was at exploded, filling the air with dust. This wasn't good; I had been discovered. I didn't run but just hid my body under the eaves. "Sou!" There was a couple of people that leapt out from the hole on the roof.

Demon Emperor Satan voiced out, "Ke Lun Duo, what are you doing! As the leader of the Radiant Protectors, you actually let assassins infiltrate the palace? Everyone is to quickly spread out to search, we must find the infiltrator." This old fellow didn't even give a chance that would lead to the disorder of his team.

As I heard the gradually fading sounds, I heaved a sigh of relief before flipping back on the rooftop with my arms. Just as I wanted to find a way to escape, two figures suddenly appeared on either side of me, flanking me in the middle. The one that was in front of me, Ke Lun Duo, smiled and said, "Friend, you're very clever but you're still unable to escape from our hands."

I hoarsely snorted, gathering magic in my hand, preparing to break out from this enclosement.

"Brother Wa Leng, don't kill him, and catch him alive."(Ke Lun Duo's full name is Ke Lun Duo Wa Leng.) It was Mu Zi's voice, so the one behind me was Mu Zi.

Ke Lun Duo respectfully replied, "As you wish, Your Highness."

I used a short teleportation to escape the enclosement, but I didn't run away as I wanted to look at Mu Zi, who I had yearned for all this time.

Mu Zi hadn't changed at all. She was still so beautiful, but she was slightly thinner and weaker as compared to before. The Princess attire that she wore had enhanced her elegance. When Mu Zi and the handsome Ke Lun Duo stood together, they looked like an ideal couple, looking extremely compatible together. My heart felt indescribable pain, making me grit my teeth as I stroked the scars on my face. Complicated feelings were expressed from my eyes.

Mu Zi stopped Ke Lun Duo, who was going to charge over. "He has just used teleportation and is giving off a familiar feeling. Who are you?" That question was asked towards me.

I mournfully laughed before replying hoarsely, "Don't ask who I am. You want to catch me? It's impossible." I suppressed my stirred up mood, as I used short teleportation to escape.

Mu Zi shouted from behind. "Stop right there and explain what you mean by that!" She used her wind magic and chased after me with Ke Lun Duo.

I definitely couldn't let them reach me. After using short teleportation to its limit, I was finally able to escape from them at a garden of the outer palace. I crouched down at a corner, holding onto my pain filled chest. 'Heaven, why must you be so cruel, allowing me to meet with Mu Zi, but making it impossible for us to identify each other? Why?!' The tears from unhappiness moistened the black cloth that was covering my face. I initially thought that I would be satisfied with just a glance at Mu Zi. However, after seeing her, my longing for her intensified. I couldn't help but want to return to sneak another glance at her. (Author: Faint! Zhang Gong must be really sick of living.)

I withdrew my entire body's aura as I sneaked back to the garden that was sparsely filled. Mu Zi and Ke Lun Duo hadn't left, and were still talking.

Ke Lun Duo said, "Your Highness, let's head back so that His Majesty won't get too anxious from waiting for us. I can also employ the Radiant Protectors to catch the infiltrator that way."

There was confusion in Mu Zi's expression as she muttered, "Why did that person give me such a familiar feeling? I definitely know that person, but who is he?" I was touched. It couldn't be that she was still able to distinguish my identity; even after my body shape and voice had completely changed, right? What I didn't know was that even though my body shape had changed, the way I walked and used magic hadn't changed at all. From my bearing and speech, how could Mu Zi easily forget after being so familiar with them?

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Volume 9: Chapter 24 – Mu Zi's Understanding

Ke Lun Duo prompted, "Princess, let's go."

A sudden glimmer was shown in Mu Zi's eyes as she said in surprise, "Zhang Gong? That person is Zhang Gong?"

Ke Lun Duo was startled before he asked, "Is that the mage that you knew from the human race?" This brat was pretending that he didn't know me; it made me clench my fist tightly in anger.

Mu Zi glanced at Ke Lun Duo with a complicated expression. "Big Brother Wa Leng, it's him. He has come to the empire to find me. I want to see him." Upon saying that she was going to move to find Zhang Gong, Ke Lun Duo pulled on Mu Zi's sleeve, saying, "Princess, I think that it will be better to head back now. That person is definitely not the person you said them to be."

Mu Zi said in astonishment, "Why? My instinct tells me that the person is Zhang Gong. I will never forget the familiar feeling that he gave me. Sorry, Big Brother Wa Leng, but even though we grew up together, I've only treated you as a brother. Can you forgive me?" Mu Zi, as expected, hadn't forgotten her feelings toward me. My feelings rose again from the depths of my heart.

Ke Lun Duo sighed as he replied, "Princess, I know that I'm not suitable to be your partner, nor do I have thoughts of it, but you must head back with me for now, alright? If you were to go missing, even if I had 10 heads, chopping them all off still wouldn't suffice to appease His Majesty's anger."

Mu Zi resiliently shook her head. "I can promise you anything else but this matter. Zhang Gong has taken such risks to find me. If I don't see him, I……"

Ke Lun Duo replied, "That person definitely isn't the Zhang Gong that you said. Did you not see his eyes were purple?"

Mu Zi said, " I considered that. When I was heading to the human race, it was easy to conceal, so Zhang Gong must have done the same thing. Please stop trying to convince me otherwise, Big Brother Wa Long"

Ke Lun Duo replied anxiously, "Princess, I definitely can't let you put yourself at risk."

Mu Zi replied smiling, "Why would it be risky? Zhang Gong would never hurt me."

Ke Lun Duo replied, "But, he really isn't Zhang Gong."

Mu Zi frowned as she queried, "Why were you so certain from the beginning that that person isn't Zhang Gong?"

It might be due to being pressured by Mu Zi that he blurted out, "It's because the real Zhang Gong already died long ago."

I could feel that Mu Zi's body had stiffened, even from a far distance away, "Just-who-did-you-say-died?"

Ke Lun Duo realized that he said something he shouldn't, and hastily explained, "No, I had said that groundlessly."

Mu Zi said with her eyes widened, "Big Brother Wa Leng, I know that you'd never say anything groundlessly. Quickly tell me what the hell is going on."

Ke Lun Duo knew that he wouldn't be able to continue hiding it from her so he told her how he infiltrated our group and what had transpired in the God Rended Canyon after letting out a long sigh. Mu Zi asked anxiously, "What happened after Royal Father caught him?"

Ke Lun Duo sighed, "From what His Majesty said, since he couldn't withstand the infiltration of the dark elements, his body had completely corroded, leading to his death."

I saw Mu Zi's entire body sway, with a pale face she muttered, "Did Zhang Gong really die? No, he couldn't. You must be lying, right? Big Brother Wa Leng, tell me that everything you just said was simply fabricated. Tell me!" The more Mu Zi said, the more stirred up she got as she grabbed onto Ke Lun Duo's shoulders and shook him violently.

Ke Lun Duo replied, "Princess, please calm down. What I've said is the truth."

Mu Zi dashed towards the inner palace, she seemed to have gone crazy as she shouted, "I must ask Royal Father and get him to say that you lied to me!" I saw translucent water droplets in the air. Ah! Those were Mu Zi's tears.

Ke Lun Duo shouted, "Princess, please wait for me!" He said that as he pursued her.

As I saw their leaving figures, I stood up from the thicket, with my face covered in tears. If I didn't have the scars on my body, how happy I'd be. I would immediately reveal my identity and take Mu Zi away. However, what else could I do? I was no longer a suitable match for her, who had an appearance like a goddess.

After I surveyed my surroundings, I used short teleportation to enter the firewood house. As I just entered, Xiao Rou pounced towards me. I grabbed her and whispered, "Help me keep a look out. I'm going to change my clothes." I nimbly changed into the servant's attire before tossing the night attire into the space pocket.

After changing, I heaved a sigh of relief.

Just as I laid on my bed, there was suddenly a loud explosion that came from the inner palace, startling Uncle Firewood and I.

Uncle Firewood said groggily, "What happened?"

I replied, "I don't know. It seems that something had exploded outside."

Uncle Firewood put on his clothes before saying, "Let's go out to see what happened."

When Uncle Firewood and I walked out from the Firewood house, we saw that the sky at the inner palace was crimson red. Could it be that a fire started somewhere? I didn't destroy anything in the inner palace.

All of the staff from the kitchen walked out from their resting place, the kitchen in charge said, "What happened?"

Someone replied, "It seems that assassins appeared in the inner palace?"

"Who would be so daring to do to even think of infiltrating the palace of our Holy Light Empire? That person must be tired of living."

A group of soldiers walked in from outside. The leader of the soldiers said, "All the members of the kitchen staff are not to move. Assassins entered the palace, and are currently being pursued. Everyone must return to their homes."

This can't be happening right? Why are they making such a big deal about a solo infiltration?

The entire night the palace never went silent, the entire grounds, including the kitchen, were searched.

At noon of the following day, whilst I split the wood, I heard chattering of two masters in charge of chopping vegetable. They were discussing about what happened yesterday. I focused on my hearing as I heard them say, "I heard that there were assassins that infiltrated the palace last night. They were plotting to assassinate his Majesty."

The other master said, "Everyone knows about this. After fussing about it for a long time, wasn't no one was caught in the end? I really don't know what the soldiers are doing."

"Xu! Hush your voice. Don't let anyone hear that. If not, you're guaranteed to be in trouble."

"It's the truth, no? They are responsible for protecting the palace. There were so many of them, and assassins were still able to infiltrate. Moreover, they strutted out with no issues at all. It was really embarrassing!"

"That isn't even the most interesting part! Something even more intriguing occurred."

"What's that?"

"Do you still remember the sudden loud explosion from the inner palace that lead to a blazing fire? Do you know what caused it?"

"Of course, I was awoken from that explosion. It wasn't due to the assassin?"

The master looked at his surrounding before he whispered, "Of course not. I heard from a small eunuch that was in charge of serving the meals saying that it was the princess that caused it."

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Volume 9: Chapter 25 – Mysterious Man in Black

The other master said in surprise, "What? It was caused by the Princess?"

"Lower your voice. I don't know why, but the Princess suddenly threw a tantrum at His Majesty. She then cast an unknown large scale magic in fury, leading to the destruction of the Politics Palace Hall."

Upon hearing that, I lowered my head to hide the stirred up emotions and increased the pace of splitting wood. Mu Zi's fall out with her father was definitely due to me. 'Mu Zi! My good Mu Zi, if I still had my original looks, how great will that be? I'll definitely escape to a faraway place with you. However, I'm no longer compatible with you. Perhaps, Ke Lun Duo will be the best match for you.' I gritted my teeth at the idea of not being able to see Mu Zi anymore. Even though I know that if I were to reveal myself to her, she wouldn't reject me because of my appearance. But could I do that? I mustn't ruin her life. If she were to follow me, whose body was filled with scars, how would other people see her. Thinking about that, tears flowed down my face; my heart was filled with all kinds of mixed feelings, be it being sweet, sour, bitter and hot.

Uncle Firewood, who was beside me saw that something was wrong, asked in astonishment, "Eighteen, what's wrong?"

I hastily wiped off the tears and replied, "Nothing, Uncle Firewood. It's just sand that got into my eyes."

'En!' Uncle Firewood didn't continue to push for answers.

I took in a deep breath to calm down the complicated emotions of my heart. I couldn't continue to think about Mu Zi anymore. Since I had already seen her, I should be satisfied. My top priority at the moment was to save Big Brother Zhan Hu and the rest, then immediately head back to the base for our last preparation against the Monster King. I bit on my lips as I focused my thoughts on splitting the wood.

At noon, Uncle Firewood patted on my shoulder. "Eighteen, you don't have to be that hard working. You've cut two days worth of woods already. You can take a break, it should be time for our meal already."

I placed the axe down, using my sleeve to wipe off my perspiration before forcing a smile at Uncle Firewood.

Uncle Firewood frowned, (when you see a ghastly person smile at you, you frown?), before he continued to say, "I'll head out to eat first. After eating, I'll call for you."

I thought, 'You must be scared that I will affect your appetite, right?' After smiling wryly, I continued doing the job on hand.

Later at night, I wore the evening attire again to sneak out of the Firewood house before gently leaping onto the roof. No matter what happened today, I would definitely investigate the position of the Sky Prison. I was afraid that the longer I stayed here, the harder it would be to stave off the temptation to seek out Mu Zi.

Just as I was about to move forward, a black shadow suddenly flashed in front of me, blocking my way.

The shadow approached me at such a shocking speed that even with my sensitivity, I wasn't able to detect anyone approaching me.

I sized up the person before me, only to see that his entire body was covered with black clothing; not even his hair was in view. It was obvious that he was the same as me, who feared that someone would recognise him. If it wasn't for the immense pressure that I felt from him, I would have already made the move to kill him.

I whispered, "What do you want?"

The black clothed man nodded at me before replying hoarsely, "If you don't want to alarm anyone, follow me."

After saying that, he moved in a flash, heading out of the palace.

I secretly sighed before pursuing his figure that was headed out of the palace.

The black clothed person used the same method as I did to infiltrate the inner palace. He flew high up and used night to hide his presence to leave the palace. However, he didn't stop, and just continued to fly outwards. His speed was extremely fast so I didn't have a choice but to use all of the fusion power in my body to follow him; making it impossible to question him.

After leaving the city, his speed gradually decreased, finally stopping at a small mountain cavity that was 15 km away from the royal city.

I stopped ten metres away from him, lightly panting. The long distance flight's consumption of my energy was large.

The blacked clothed person looked at me and said in the same hoarse voice, "What's your motive for infiltrating the Demon's palace?"

I coldly snorted, "Aren't you the same, skulking in the dark to avoid being recognized by people? What right do you have question me?"

The black clothed person replied, "Since you aren't willing to talk, then we'll have to resort to force."

I definitely wouldn't be careless when facing a person whose strength I couldn't decipher, so I immediately cast a defensive magic spell, casting a faint glow around my body. I didn't have Sukrad's staff, and my magic power hadn't fully recovered, so the gathering speed of my magic was much slower compared to before.

The black clothed person asked in surprise, "You're a light magician. It seems that I hadn't guessed wrong to assume that you are a spy from the human race."

I waved my hand to cast a light blade, as I must kill him as soon as possible. He had already found out my identity. No matter who he was, this was the Demon race's territory, so he definitely wouldn't be my arms in comrade. If he were to expose my identity, it would only increase the difficulty of rescuing Big Brother Zhan Hu and the rest.

Oddly enough, the man didn't move to dodge the light blade that was about to hit him. At the moment before impact, his body suddenly gave off a sky blue light, causing the light blade's power to disperse.

I was shock. What kind of power was that? It unexpectedly countered my attack with such ease. This was the first time I had felt helpless, even though I didn't cower when facing the demon Emperor.

The black clothed person didn't launch a counter attack and just sniggered, "That kind of attack is useless against me. It can't be that you're only at that level of power, right?"

Hatred formed in my heart as I gritted my teeth and chanted, "Oh! Great light elements, I plead to you, lend me unlimited divine power to form into stars and eliminate the enemy before me——Bright Star's Shine!"

"Oh! Great light elements, I plead to you, lend me unlimited divine power to form a Holy light that eliminates all evil beings and eliminate the enemy before me—–Holy Light!"

Since the enemy was powerful, I had consecutively cast two advanced spells. Since my power hadn't fully recovered yet, I could only recite the chant for the advanced magic spells, unlike the previous case where I didn't need to chant at my peak state.

Numerous light stars gathered before me, and with my control, they formed a chain that charged towards the opponent. Simultaneously, the Holy Light was completed, forming a gold pillar that enclosed the light stars, and increased the power of the spell. This was the light fusion magic that I had developed recently. I had named it Holy Bright Star's Shine. This was the initial use of it. Even though the power didn't reach the level of a forbidden spell, it was already beyond the capabilities of advanced magic spells.

After using this spell, I felt my entire body weaken as the magic power in my body frantically surged outwards.

The black clothed person moved two steps back. It was obvious that he knew that this attack wouldn't be easy to counter. He placed both of his hands before his chest to form a ring. A blue light halo suddenly lit up and charged towards the light stars inside the Holy Light. There were constant sounds of collision sounded in the air, while I just stared with my vision transfixed on the opponent.

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Volume 9: Chapter 26 – Magic Race's War God

When the light ray faded, the black clothed person was still standing at his original position.

I exclaimed in shock, "No! This is impossible. How can someone just use their physical body to withstand the Holy Bright Star Shine?" Even the Demon Emperor would need to borrow the Dark Demon Dragon's power or the origin Divine spell to block this attack as it was already the most powerful offensive spell, second to the Holy Sword's power.

The black clothed person brandished his hand in the air. It seemed to be dealing with the remaining power from my previous attack. He said unhurriedly, "There's a lot of things that are deemed as impossible."

I suddenly thought passed my mind and replied with wide eyes, "Could it be that you have already trained to…….."

The black clothed person was surprised. "Your sight is not bad, and it's also unnecessary to hide this fact. That's right, I'm the sole warrior at the Legendary War God rank in the entire world."

His words confirmed my thought. I suppressed my fears and asked, "War God? Don't they only exist in legends? How did you train to that level?" Only the War God would have divine powers to dissipate all kind of spells, excluding forbidden spells. 'If I were to be at my peak state, perhaps, I could be his match. Currently, however, not only have my magic powers not fully recovered, the Sukrad's staff is gone. How am I going to fight against this black clothed person, that has divine powers, in my current condition?' Thinking about that, I couldn't help, but be depressed.

The black clothed person looked at the sky as he replied, "I trained bitterly for eighty years, and had to give up settling down to achieve my current standard. Do you think it's easy? From what I analysed, you have internal injuries. If not, you wouldn't be at your current standard, and I would have to use all of my strength to overwhelm you. It has been a long time since I killed someone. If you were to tell me your motive, I'll definitely spare your life."

I coldly laughed, "What do you mean by sparing my life?"

The black clothed person replied, "I'll only cripple your cultivation. Whether you survive or not will be up to you then."

After hearing what he said, I let out a long mournful hiss. How could I not know the pain of having my powers crippled due to a near death experience? His words invigorated my will to survive. I gathered my energy and gradually activated the Holy Sword's divine power. I would rather fight until I perished rather than return to that state of living dead.

The black clothed person felt the change of power in my body and said in astonishment, "So, you still haven't used all of your power." Under the immense pressure of the Holy Sword, he couldn't help, but tense up, releasing blue light rays from his entire body.

I said indifferently, "Even if it's to the death, I won't surrender to you. I'll let you have a taste of my final attack." There was a scathing light that appeared in my surrounding. The Holy Sword, giving out silver light rays, appeared above my head; it got larger from the constant surge of magic power entering it.

My entire body reeked of divine aura. Six light wings appeared on my back and my hair had turned completely golden. When I suddenly opened my eyes, a dazzling gold ray shot out as I chanted calmly, "The God King bestowed upon me the Radiant Holy Sword. It shall shine with the soaring radiance of the vault of the heavens." As I chanted, the silver sword gave out numerous light rays in the sky, lighting up the pitch black sky like the sun that shined in daytime; the light rays were filled with divine aura. Even though I hadn't fully recovered my cultivation, the Holy Sword had brought out about seventy percent of my power from my peak condition. The fusion power in my body had been constantly consumed by it.

The black clothed person said alarmed, "You're God's inheritor. Quickly, stop!"

However, I had finished already chanting the spell. How could I stop due to being yelled to do so? The silver sword suddenly burst forth, charging towards the black clothed person. The surrounding grass and woods had turned to smithereens from the Holy Sword's power. After the release of the Holy Sword, I collapsed on the ground, void of strength. The outcome of the match would be determined by this move.

The black clothed person looked seriously at the absolute power heading towards him. His both hands constantly changed patterns, leading a blue divine light to be emitted from his entire body and rapidly formed a blue whirlpool.

It was obvious to see that he was using a lot of strength to maintain that whirlpool from the shudders of his body as he shouted, "Divine Blue Light Revolution!" The blue revolution slowly raised from his hand to get into contact with the Holy Sword that was flying over to him.

I looked at him with widen eyes as I wanted to know which would be stronger, the Divine Light or the Holy Sword. This would also determine my fate.

When the two powers came into contact, it was beyond my expectation as it didn't gave off an intense explosion that I had expected. The Holy Sword's power was redirected towards the Royal City due to the blue light revolution.

An enormous silverish white sword encased in a blue light flew towards the city of the Demon race's Holy Light Empire in the pitch black night. The intense explosion woke up everyone in the city. Seventy percent of the city wall at the west of the capital was destroyed, killing and injuring few hundreds of people. The Demon Emperor got the report saying, "There was an unknown strong power that had attacked the west side of the City, resulting to the destruction of sixty percent of it due to the collision." But no one saw the Holy Sword's shape, as those people at the west of the capital had died from the explosion.

I looked dazed at the intense explosion that occurred at the faraway city. I didn't expect that the fusion of the two large powers could attack a place that was 15 km away and still possessed a formidable destructive power.

The black clothed person sat on the ground, panting profusely. I smiled wryly, "Your Divine Light is incredible as it unexpectedly was able to redirect my Holy Light's power, but there's something that I don't understand."

As the black clothed person panted, he replied, "What's so incredible about that? It almost cost me my life. Just ask me what questions you have."

I asked, "Since you're a demon, why did you direct the power towards the demon's city?"

The black clothed person said snappily, "You think I wanted that to happen? Under the attack from a first grade divine instrument, it's not bad to protect myself. I don't have the luxury to think about the rest. However, it's also time for the guards of the Royal Family to have a wake up call. They've had too much peaceful times."

So, it was that case. It seemed that it wasn't easy for him to counter my attack.

The black clothed person suddenly turned to look at the demon city. "Not good, the Royal Family's guard are heading our way. Let's move away from here." Upon saying that he grabbed me as he lept into the sky. As expected of a War God, he still had so much remaining power. It was impossible for me to not concede defeat. However, I was curious why the attitude of this black clothed person seemed to have changed drastically after I had released the Holy Sword's power. While I thought about that, I secretly gathered the fusion power in my body as the more powers I gathered, the higher the probability of my survival would be.

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Volume 9: Chapter 27 – Firewood House's Uncle Firewood

Very quickly, I discovered that the black clothed person had actually flown towards the palace while bringing me along. What was his intention? Could he be a subordinate of the Demon Emperor?

The black clothed person gradually decreased his pace, gently landing near the Firewood House. From the amount of perspiration appearing on his body, I knew that he was near his limit, and was secretly elated.

The black clothed person unceremoniously tossed me into the Firewood house, whilst closing the door after he surveyed the surrounding. He panted, "You brat, you're really heavy. We almost couldn't return. Don't overthink this; I won't cripple your cultivation, for now. There are some things I want to ask you in the meantime." Upon saying that, he took off the mask on his head.

I was momentarily stunned. The black clothed person was shockingly the Uncle Firewood, who drank wine and split logs all day long. I gasped and asked stunned, "Uncle Firewood, it was you all along?"

Uncle Firewood chuckled and recovered his original voice, "Is there a reason you think it couldn't be me? From the moment I met you, I realised you weren't simple. How did you possess a first grade divine instrument?" I realised that as he spoke, his battle spirit was rapidly recovering. I understood that simply by relying on force, I wouldn't have stood a chance if this person teamed up with the Demon Emperor. I sighed and replied, "Since you want to know, I'll tell you. I'm actually a magician from the human race's Aixia Kingdom. I've been training light magic since childhood…….." I roughly told him all of my experiences, including the acknowledgement of the God King and obtaining the Holy Sword. When I talked about the Monster King, Uncle Firewood's eye brows deeply furrowed.

"…..Just like that, we head toward the demon race to try to stop the Demon Emperor from continuing to attack the humans, and instead join forces in resisting the soon to be resurrected Monster King. However, the Demon Emperor didn't listen to our explanation and just continued on his own course, resulting in me having severe injuries, and the capturing of my teammates."

Uncle Firewood nodded. "You're quite the man to disfigure yourself to infiltrate the Royal Palace as a spy to rescue your teammates."

I smiled wryly, "Do you think I did it willingly? It was down to the corrosion of the Demon Emperor's dark element. If it wasn't for the protection of the Holy Sword, I would've been finished long ago, but the scars remained on my body."

"So that was the case. I've been secretly following your midnight excursions these past few days. Your relationship with Mu Zi appears quite unusual." This fellow had understood the situation quite clearly. I hadn't told him a thing about Mu Zi. I also didn't expect that he had been tailing me all this time. It seemed that there was no point in withholding information anymore. I felt that Uncle Firewood did not harbour animosity toward me. I smiled embarrassed, "Since you've a deep understanding of the Demon race, you should be aware that Mu Zi previously went to the human kingdom as a spy. I was her classmate and can also be classified as her lover. I sincerely love Mu Zi. She was the main reason why I journeyed all the way to the Demon Kingdom. But as you've already seen it, I've turned out like this. I am now incompatible with Mu Zi and can only secretly long for her in silence." Upon saying that, my feelings were stirred, and I couldn't help but be dejected.

Uncle Firewood replied, "Just change your clothes. With the commotion earlier, everyone in the entire city will be on high alert. They may even check in here."

I asked in astonishment, "You don't plan on selling me out? I'm here as a spy."

Uncle Firewood slightly nodded. "I won't sell you out, but that doesn't mean that I will let you go. Don't you even think that you had moved me with your words; I've decided to temporarily believe you due to the first grade divine instrument you possess."

I asked, "The Demon Emperor and you mentioned the first grade divine instrument. What does that mean? It can't be that the divine instrument have grades, right?"

Uncle Firewood looked at me, as though he was looking at an idiot. "Of course, it's graded. It can't be that the God King didn't tell you about that when he gave you the Holy Sword? The divine instrument has five grades. The first grade possess the most offensive power. It's only the God King who grades and holds them in his possession. It was due to that reason I trust you; the God King shouldn't have had an error in his judgments and mistakenly given his own companion sword to a sinister person. The Dragon God's Sukrad's staff should be a fourth grade divine instrument and the Dark Demon Dragon's gun that the Demon Emperor used should be an ancient Demon God's pass down. It should be of the second grade divine instrument."

I said in awe, "So that was the case. But then why wasn't I able to withstand the Demon Emperor's second grade divine instrument when I had a first and fourth grade divine instruments?"

Uncle Firewood explained as he changed his attire, "It was due to your insufficient power that you were unable to use its full potential. Do you think divine instruments are easy to use? Don't even mention the first grade divine instrument, when with your current power, you can't even fully use the power of the fourth grade divine instrument. While the current Demon Emperor is the number one genius in the history of the demon race, at the age of 50, he was already able to bring out the full power of the Dark Demon Dragon's gun. Even though his mount, the Dark Demon Dragon definitely expedited the process; his intelligence and hard work is unquestionable. Your current level is at minimum two grades lower than his. Even if the Demon Emperor hasn't already reached the War God's rank, he isn't far from it. Unless you reach the valley that the God King told you to receive the Radiant God's inheritance, don't even talk about the defeating the Monster King when the current you is definitely not a match for the Demon Emperor."

What he had analysed was correct. I couldn't defeat the Demon Emperor even when I was in my peak state and had two divine instruments. There was definitely a gap in our abilities. I had originally thought that I could be counted as a peak expert in the continent, but the disparity of power between Uncle Firewood and the Demon Emperor was large.

Uncle Firewood had already changed his clothes. He suddenly coughed violently and his face paled. I had already recovered some of my power so I hastily went forward to support him. "What's wrong, Uncle Firewood?"

Uncle Firewood glared at me before taking some of the logs to split. As he split the logs, he said, "It isn't caused by you. I've aged and become useless. My old illness has acted up due to using lots of energy today."

I went forth and replied, "I can help you to split the wood while you take a break." Currently, my little life is in his hand. How could I dare to offend him?

Uncle Firewood replied, "Don't need. I can do it by myself. When I trained my battle spirit to the War God's rank, I had forcefully broken through my meridians. Even though it was successful, I injured my lungs. Lungs belong to the wood element. This is why I've been splitting wood to distribute the energy to my lungs. I'm already 97 years old this year. I doubt that I've long to live."

I had changed into my original clothings and told Uncle Firewood, "With a look, you don't appear ordinary. Why do you continue to stay here? It shouldn't be just to split logs, right?"

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Volume 9: Chapter 28 – The Empire's Royal Protector Uncle

Uncle Firewood said coldly, "I'm not afraid to tell you that I'm an uncle of the Demon Emperor. The previous Demon Emperor was my brother. Thus, I'm staying here to use my remaining lifespan to protect the Holy Light Empire. If you dare do something that will endanger the demon race, hmph! I will make you die with an incomplete body."

I was shocked, as I would never have thought that a prince would be splitting wood in a place like this. I shook my head and looked at the sky and noticed it was really dark, so I laid at the side to sleep.

I was awoken by Uncle Firewood the next morning. "Eighteen, it's time to split logs. I will warn you that without my permission, you aren't allowed to take a step out the perimeter of Firewood house. If you do, you will know the consequences." This was bad, I'm watched attentively by the current prince of the Demon race. How could I rescue big brother and the rest? Could it be that I was destined to die here?

I was anxious for the entire day. At night, I finally couldn't bear it any longer so I ran to face Uncle Firewood and said fumingly, "What on earth are you thinking? If you want to kill me, just do it now. What's your motive for restraining me here?"

Uncle Firewood replied indifferently, "I understand how you're feeling. I've thought about it for a day. The Monster King is definitely a major threat to us. Just as you've said, if the Monster King resurrects, the first to topple will be the Holy Light Empire, so I've decided to team up with you."

The change in Uncle Firewood's attitude gave me a shock. "Team up? How so?"

Uncle Firewood replied, "Even though I'm currently unable to prevent the allied demon race and beast race troop from invading the humans, I can still use my influence to delay it. I hope that during this period of time, you'll be able to find solid evidence for everyone to see, and prove that the Monster King's threat is true. At that moment, you'll have the possibility of convincing the Demon Emperor."

I replied, "You're letting me go?"

Uncle Firewood nodded. "Not only am I going to release you, I'm also going to help you rescue your friends. However, I want you to swear in the God's name that from now on, you won't do anything to endanger my demon race."

I said smiling, "My target has never been the demon race, but the Monster King that can topple the world and eliminate all forms of life. I, Zhang Gong Wei, under the supervision of the Gods, promise that if I endanger the Demon race, may my body be struck by five lightnings that would result in my death and inability to reincarnate." As long as I could do what I planned to do, what would an oath count for?

Uncle Firewood replied in satisfaction, "You've to remember what you swore. Come here, I'll treat your wounds." Upon saying that, he brandished his hands at me, making me move in front of him. When his palms interlocked, my back was momentarily facing him and I sat cross legged. Blue divine light emerged from Uncle Firewood's body, encasing me within. An incomparably pure power entered through my shirt, constantly breaking through my clogged meridians. I definitely wouldn't let this chance escape so I immediately circulated the fusion power, following the steps of Uncle Firewood's divine light battle spirit's movement.

After the fight with Uncle Firewood, I still hadn't completely recovered. The single gold dan had slowly segregated to three under Uncle Firewood's help to break through my meridians. A horn like power formed in my upper dantian, making the absorption speed of light elements increase drastically. I knew that my old wounds were making a complete recovery, and caused me to be jubilant. I totally revered Uncle Firewood, who was a senior expert of the demon race. He would actually lend a hand to an outsider for the fate of his clan. I definitely couldn't win against him in aspiration. I couldn't talk about the others, but if that brat, Ke Lun Duo, were to be in my hands, even if I wouldn't kill him, I would peel his skin. I wasn't that good hearted.

When I stopped cultivating, dawn had arrived. Uncle Firewood was sitting to the side, slowly splitting logs. I said in gratitude, "Thank you, Uncle Firewood. I feel much better already."

Uncle Firewood plainly replied, "If you keep to your promise, it will be the greatest gratitude you can offer me. I've really underestimated you. You've already broken through the Magister's realm, and are heading towards the Grand Magister's realm. It's really extraordinary for you to reach such a standard within your age. But for the future of my clan, I must have you make another promise."

What? Another promise? I couldn't help but frown as I calculated in my heart. My current power had recovered eighty percent from my peak state. After another day's work, I should be able to recover to the state where I fought with the Demon Emperor. At that time, I should barely be a match to Uncle Firewood. However, I couldn't do it now. For my little life, I could only compromise. "What is it you want me to promise?"

Uncle Firewood revealed a 'I knew that you would agree' look. "I want you to promise that after the defeat of the Monster King, you will immediately withdraw from any conflicts between the various races, nor are you allowed to indirectly help at the side. This should already be very fair to you. Do you agree?"

I had thought the worst when he asked me to promise something. After eliminating the Monster King, only a ghost would be willing to mix in the matters regarding the various race. I immediately smiled. "That's easy. I, Zhang Gong Wei, swear that once the Monster King's matters has been resolved, I'll immediately live in seclusion and will never ask about what happens in the world. The conflict between the various races will have nothing to do with me."

Uncle Firewood replied, "It doesn't need to be at the point where it has nothing to do with you. I just hope that you won't be biased to the human race when dealing with us. When you received the God's inheritance, and learn to fully utilise it, no one in the world will be your match. If you are to be biased to the human race, won't my demon race be eliminated? Then, won't I become a traitor to the demon race in that case?"

I replied, "That will definitely not happen. Even if there's other reasons, for Mu Zi, I'll definitely not eliminate the demon race, but I'm still of the human race. If I can become the top expert of the world, I'll use my remaining life to protect the entire world and its peace and harmony, not letting anyone invade it."

Uncle Firewood nodded and said after sighing, "In the recent hundred years, I currently understand that what has brought to our flourishment is peace and harmony. Even though the Demon and beast race has an unbreakable chain of hatred with the human race, I still don't wish for the war to continue. I'm aging, and perhaps won't be able to see the world prosper in peace and harmony. This matter will need you younger generations to fulfill it. You don't have to split wood today. You're to do your best in recovering your cultivation as I'll bring you to rescue your teammates tonight."

I instantly became elated. "Will the Demon Emperor punish you, knowing that you have helped me to rescue my friends?"

Uncle Firewood smiled. "The previous Demon Emperor gave me the mission to protect the Kingdom, so I can make decisions for the Demon Emperor on some major matters. Moreover, the Demon Emperor was brought up by me. He should at least give me some face. All you have to do is to find the evidence for the emergence of the Monster King as soon as possible."

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Volume 9: Chapter 29 – Invading the Sky Prison

After an entire day of training leisurely, I finally recovered my peak state. My body was filled with fusion powers, making me so excited that the scars on my body didn't seem to bother me anymore.

Uncle Firewood and I wore our night clothes and snuck out of the Firewood house ats night. It was already much easier to follow Uncle Firewood's steps after recovering my cultivation.

Uncle Firewood brought me to the eastern city wall as if it was a walk in the park. As we hid in a dark corner, Uncle Firewood pointed to a tall building and said, "That is the Sky Prison. Remember, you aren't allowed to kill anyone later on. Do you understand?"

I nodded. "Don't worry, I won't. However, the security is tight. Do you think we'll succeed?"

There were about 50 guards at the entrance of the Sky Prison. If I wasn't allowed to kill anyone, it would be difficult to infiltrate.

Uncle Firewood thought for a moment and said, "Your friends should be locked at the lowest section of the Sky Prison. We would need to go through four security points. We will encounter some difficulties. Do you know teleportation spells? Can't you teleport in?"

I smiled wryly. "There must be fixed point for the teleportation. Otherwise teleporting incorrectly, we may find ourselves locked in a cell. we'll then be in lots of trouble."

Once again Uncle Firewood began to think for a while, he crouched down and started to draw. Wherever his finger pointed, stone fragments shattered. After a short moment, a simplified map appeared on the ground.

Uncle Firewood pointed at the lowest position of the map. "If I haven't guessed incorrectly, they should be in there."

I calculated the position precisely before saying to Uncle Firewood, "With this map, I can try setting a magic array. However, it will be risky."

Uncle Firewood replied, "Just quickly do it. If there's no other option, we can still kill our way out. They won't be able to stop me."

If that was the case, I contemplated for a moment before starting to draw up a penetrating magic array that had a fixed position for the short teleportation.

After drawing the array, I nodded towards Uncle Firewood before chanting softly, "Open the Space's door to penetrate all obstructions and send us to the position we have set."

A faint light shone from the magic array, Uncle Firewood and I vanished from the dark corner.

After the bright light faded, I had discovered that we had really teleported into a jail cell. The dozen prisoners in our surrounding looked at us in shock. I smiled wryly and said, "It seems there was a deviation from the position that I've set. What shall we do now?"

Uncle Firewood rapidly let out a blue light, causing all of the prisoners that surrounded us to faint. He whispered, "What else can we do? We'll use the time before the guards discover us to find your friends."

I pulled on Uncle Firewood who was about to break through the door and used the fusion spell to enclose us, while I used a short teleportation to get us into the corridor of the Sky Prison. Uncle Firewood chuckled and said, "There's really quite a lot of ways to use magic. Perhaps, I should have learnt dark magic instead."

I asked, "Which direction should we go?"

Uncle Firewood looked at both sides before replying, "Let's head towards the interior as the more important the criminal is, the deeper they'll be locked up in jail." At that moment, we heard some voices. Uncle Firewood pulled me into a corner.

Four prison guards were slowly heading in our direction. Even though I knew that their martial skills weren't high, I still nervously clenched my fist.

Uncle Firewood glanced at me and as four of the prison guards were in front of us, he suddenly moved out in a flash, making the four guards, who originally had decent martial prowess, instantly faint with his battle spirit. Under the control of Uncle Firewood's divine light, the four of them were placed gradually on the floor. I surveyed the surroundings carefully and made certain that there was no one around. I held up a guard and said to Uncle Firewood, "Wake him up to make him lead the way." Since it was deep in the Sky Prison, the amount of guards decreased drastically.

Uncle Firewood nodded before he gently patted on that guard.

As the guard groggily woke up, I clutched on his neck and said icily, "You're to answer whatever question I'm going to ask you. If you dare to resist or call out to your comrades, I'll immediately break your neck."

It seemed that our luck wasn't bad to meet up with a coward. The guard replied in a shaky voice, "Please don't kill me. Just ask whatever questions you want."

Uncle Firewood frowned; it was obvious that the guard of his Kingdom didn't have a backbone, which had made him unsatisfied. He said in a lowered voice, "Where are the few human captives located now?"

The guard looked at me, hesitating, I used strength in my grip, instantly making his face flush red due to the lack of air. When he was near his limit, I released my grip before saying coldly, "Say it."

The guard replied helplessly, "Walk straight down from here and turn to the right. There'll be a door where the humans are being kept."

I turned to look at Uncle Firewood, who slightly nodded in response. Fusion power was released from my hand, instantly making the guard faint again.

We followed the instructions that the guard had given and rapidly arrived in front of a metal door. Uncle Firewood indicated for me to stand back. The blue light emitted from his body before he extended his right hand towards the metal door.

When the metal door came in contact with the light ray, it seemed to slowly corrode. I looked in awe at what I'd seen. Uncle Firewood had actually dug out a 66cm by 33cm small door from the thick metal door.

Uncle Firewood nodded towards me. I moved in a flash to enter metal door through the gaping hole taking the lead, with Uncle Firewood following closely behind me. After entering the metal door, it was pitch black, making my vision fuzzy. Uncle Firewood replied, "Be careful, they may have traps."

Suddenly, I felt dread and unease. It was all too easy

At the moment, the surrounding suddenly lit up. Uncle Firewood and I were blinded by the light, making us unable to open our eyes. Uncle Firewood's battle spirit instantly surged outwards, enclosing us in the center.

The exterior of the battle spirit had given off the continuous sounds of collisions. 'Peng! Peng!' It was obvious that someone was constantly attacking us. When I heard a loud sound behind me, I hastily looked back, only to find that a thicker metal door had descended in front of the metal door that we had broken through.

A long laughter entered my ears before he said, "I knew that you lowly humans would come to rescue your teammates, allowing me to catch you red handed. I'll make it impossible for you to escape."

Uncle Firewood and I found that the situation was against us. In the large and empty stone room that we were in, there were almost a hundred experts surrounding us, with Demon King Satan as their head.

Demon King Satan said with nonchalance, "I advise you to give up and surrender willingly. The more you struggle meaninglessly, the faster you will die." I didn't know why, but when I heard his words, it felt extremely uncomfortable. His voice was abnormally ear-piercing.

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Volume 9: Chapter 30 – Escape Scroll

Uncle Firewood transmitted his voice to me, "This is bad. Everyone here should be Satan's elite subordinates. It'll be difficult to escape."

I transmitted my voice to him, "If we really don't have other choice, simply reveal your identity. They shouldn't makes things difficult for you that way."

Uncle Firewood conveyed his voice over, "Silly child, if I reveal my identity, won't they add the criminal offence of colluding with the enemy onto my sentence?"

I suddenly thought of a plan, before saying to Demon King Satan with my voice lowered, "You want to catch us? You'll have to wait for your next life." Under the protection of Uncle Firewood's battle spirit, I rapidly took out an escape scroll from my space pocket and inserted my fusion power into it. After a light flashed, we momentarily disappeared from the stone cell.

Demon King Satan was first stunned before flying into a rage as he shouted, "You trash! Why are you not pursuing them?! They definitely won't be able to get far from here."

It was right, we didn't teleport far from there, but we were already out of the Sky Prison. But it would be impossible to catch Uncle Firewood and I, now that we were out of the prison, even if it was the Demon Emperor.

I found out that this escape scroll was quite useful. It had saved me again from a critical moment. My few teachers, you really have given me too much. I decided that after surviving this calamity, I would definitely research how to create the escape scroll. (That book that belonged to Teacher Zhen had the creation method, but since making of the scroll was complicated, being a lazy person, I didn't deeply research it.)

After returning to the Firewood house, Uncle Firewood and I heaved a sigh of relief. Uncle Firewood leaned against the bed and said, "That was so dangerous. If we didn't have that teleportation spell, we would have to have prolonged and dangerous battle. Even if we escape then, we definitely wouldn't be unscathed."

I furrowed my eyebrows, "How did they know we would carry out a rescue mission? From their memories, they should have thought that I died. Can it be that some people from the human race came over?"

Uncle Firewood shook his head. "If I didn't guess incorrectly, the attack on the city wall two days ago should've attracted their attention as only the human race dares to attack the Demon race's main city. They'll naturally suspect that there'll be someone to rescue the captives. Your friends aren't weak so if they were to be rescued, it'll create a major problem. Satan, that fellow, he's really sinister. He almost trapped his own blood related uncle." When he said that, he didn't express dissatisfaction, but rather a full smile. It was obvious that he was really satisfied with the Demon King Satan's actions.

I mocked him, "You think that's great? If we were trapped, even if we wanted to cry, we wouldn't be able to. Now, what should we do? We don't know where my comrades are held captive."

Uncle Firewood sighed and replied, "With the situation so tense, we can only wait for another opportunity to appear. You shouldn't be too anxious as it's useless being impatient. Just quietly split your logs."

That was the only thing I could do now.

I made Xiao Rou investigate the location of Big Brother Zhan Hu and the rest outside the palace when I ran out of other options. But I still didn't get news on them.

After I gathered the split wood at night, I sat dazed in front of the Firewood house. Uncle Firewood walked over and sat beside me. "Eighteen, what are you thinking? Are you worrying about your friends?"

I nodded. "It has already been quite some time already but there isn't any news about them. It can't be that the Demon Emperor has……"

Uncle Firewood shook his head. "It shouldn't be. I understand the personality of the Demon Emperor. He……." Just as he said that, Xiao Rou, who had turned into a squirrel, rapidly ran over. My instinct had told me that something must have happened.

As expected, Xiao Rou lept on my shoulder and said, "Master, this is bad. The Demon race has announced that at noon tomorrow, they've decided to execute Zhan Hu and the rest at the center of the public square." The news came to me like a bolt that appeared out of nowhere, making me speechless.

Uncle Firewood also simultaneously changed his expression, "Why did the Demon Emperor order this? It doesn't seem to be the way that he does things. If he wanted to kill your comrades, he didn't have to make it public. This is obviously a provocation to the human race."

I calmed down from my panic and said resolutely, "No matter what, I must save them." Big Brother Zhan Hu and the rest came to the Demon race for me. I couldn't just stare as they die in a foreign land. I was already in such a state already. Even if I were to use my life to exchange for theirs, I was also willing.

Uncle Firewood asked in shock, "It can't be that you want to plunder the execution ground?"

I solemnly nodded.

Uncle Firewood frowned. "Don't you know how heavy the security of the execution ground will be for such important people? Even if the Demon Emperor won't be there, he will dispatch an enormous amount of experts to guard the execution ground. Moreover, there is a high possibility that Satan only laid this as a trap for you to appear. Although you're a human, I can't bear to see you to leap to your death."

I replied, "Even if I were to die, I'll head there, as it was due to me that this happened."

Uncle Firewood grabbed on my arm and said heatedly, "It can't be that you've forgot what you have promised to me, right? If you were to die, who is going to fulfill what you have promised me."

I shook off what he said and replied, "I've promised you, but before carrying them out, you must help me save my friends for those to be valid. Now, we can't even do the most fundamental part of the promise. Why should I help you do things then?"

Uncle Firewood was so angry that his mustache flared. When he wanted to rebuke me, Xiao Rou interrupted, "Stop arguing! Master, Uncle Firewood has said that for your well being. Please calm down."

Uncle Firewood's expression became better. "Hmph! Your intelligence is lower than this little fox." With his experience, he had already determined the identity of Xiao Rou.

I didn't continue to quarrel, but raised my head to look at the sky. "What else can we do? We don't even know where they are so we can only force our way through."

Uncle Firewood patted my shoulder and sighed, "The heavens won't cut off all ways. There definitely will be a way. Ah! That's right, aren't you specialized in long distance teleportation? Can't you just teleport them away?"

I gave him a look. "I'm not god. Do you think that space magic can move mountains and drain seas? That's impossible."

Uncle Firewood asked stunned, "Even if it's a short teleportation, it also won't work?"

I took at the book that Teacher Zhen gave to me from my space pocket and flipped through it to the end. "It's not definitely impossible. The forbidden space magic spell can temporarily seal a person in a dimension and when in need, I can summon them out like a summoning."

Uncle Firewood smiled. "Won't it work then? If we were to use this method, we'll definitely save your friends."

I smiled wryly and said, "But I don't have enough magic power. I can barely seal a person that isn't resisting, but to seal all ten people at one go, it's impossible."

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Volume 9: Chapter 31 – Preparing for the Execution

Uncle Firewood said smiling, "What if it's with the assistance of my power?"

I was moved and momentarily understood what Uncle Firewood meant. "You're saying…."

Uncle Firewood nodded. "The power circulating in your body isn't pure magic nor battle spirit but a fusion of different powers. If I were to insert my divine light battle spirit into your body when you cast a spell, you can instantly change it to magic power. You should be able to seal your friends in that case."

After hearing what he said, I remembered when I used a forbidden light spell with Teacher Zhen's assistance. I couldn't help being overcome by intense feelings of homesickness from the memory.

Uncle Firewood nudged me. "Do you think it will work or not? Tell me!"

I woke up from the reverie. "In theory, with your help, a warrior of the War God's rank, the converted magic power should be enough for the spell. However, we don't know if it'll be the same when we do it. If luck is on our side, there's a 50% chance of it succeeding."

Uncle Firewood replied, "It's worth trying it with a 50% chance. At that time, I'll use my battle spirit to attract their attention. You'll immediately start working on the spell. What's more troubling is the center of the public square is quite large and if we were to cast a spell of that size in front of the crowd, there is a low possibility of it going unnoticed. If we were surrounded, it would be difficult to escape the encirclement after we use the forbidden spell."

This was really a problem. "How far is the center of the public square from here?"

Uncle Firewood replied, "About 5 Km away."

Upon hearing what he said, I remembered the short teleportation escape scroll with a fixed location that Hai Shui used to save me. If I were to make one, I wouldn't be afraid of being trapped.

"After using the forbidden spell, how much remaining power do you think you will have?"

Uncle Firewood thought for a moment before saying, "It'll be hard to say as it depends on how powerful your forbidden spell is and its activation requirements. If we were to use both of our powers to do the spell, I shouldn't be drained of all my powers."

I replied, "Alright, at that time after sealing my friends, you just need to protect me for a breath. After I activate the escape scroll, we'll be able to successfully rescue them."

Uncle Firewood replied with a smile, "It has been many years since I have had such a thrill. My interest has been fully aroused."

I smiled forcefully, "This is a highly dangerous matter. It's not a game." This old fellow seemed to be much light hearted these few days. It couldn't be due to my influence, right?

Uncle Firewood replied, "Don't worry. Do you want to rehearse it first?"

I shook my head. "I can't as there won't be enough time. If we were to practice it first, even though our chance will be larger, we won't be able to recover to our peak condition. Moreover, I still need today's remaining time to create a fixed position escape scroll and that will be our life safeguard. It can't be that you want to fight with all of the Royal family's protectors, right?"

Uncle Firewood scratched his head. "You're right. When we're out of alternatives, we'll need to use it to escape. I just remembered, there's something that I want to tell you."

"Please don't tell me that I'm not allowed to kill again," I said wearily.

Uncle Firewood gravely nodded his head. "That's right. You are forbidden to kill."

"What if they want to kill me? It can't be that I should just stand there to let them kill me, right? If the Demon race are living beings, do you think that our human race isn't? Don't you know that to accomplish big missions, there has be some sacrifice?" I said with fury. When I thought he didn't want me to kill anyone, I got mad. If I were afraid of the head and terrified of the tail, it might cost me my life, not to even mention saving anyone else.

Uncle Firewood complexion turned green then white. After a long time, he sighed. "Alright, it shall depend on the situation. However, I hope that you will have mercy on the Demon race."

Seeing the old man's look, I got soft hearted. "I'm not a person who relishes killing. As long as it doesn't jeopardize our lives, I won't take my actions lightly. Moreover, after using the forbidden spell, there's still a problem on whether I will have any power left to retaliate."

Xiao Rou said, "Master, time is pressing. You should complete that escape scroll as soon as possible."

I nodded and returned to the Firewood House. I took out the book that Teacher Zhen had given me and began to research. Uncle Firewood went out of the room to split the logs while being a lookout for me.

After I studied the creation process of the fixed teleportation escape scroll, I started making it. I managed to succeed in creating three fixed location teleportation escape scrolls before it got dark. Uncle Firewood and I covertly went to the center of the public square to investigate the area late in the night.

Uncle Firewood told me, "Look at that side. That should be place of the execution. At that time… Ah! That's right, does your short teleportation work from a distance?"

I had read on this point in the book and replied. "It should be within a fifty meter range to seal a person. With our combined power casting the spell, it won't be a problem, even if the distance is 500 metres."

Uncle Firewood replied, "Familiarize yourself with the area. We'll mix in the crowd tomorrow and act according to situation."

I nodded before taking out an escape scroll that I had made meticulously. I smiled, "Now, we will see if we can successfully return to the Firewood house." Upon saying that, I used my fusion magic power to activate the escape scroll. We instantly disappeared in the dimness of the night with a flash of light.

It was so smelly. Where were we? I pinched my nose to survey our surroundings, but couldn't see anything. Uncle Firewood smacked me once and said, "Where did you teleport us to?"

I thought, 'This is bad, if we aren't able to complete the escape scroll and there won't be enough time to improve it.' As I thought, I cast at illumination spell, lighting up our surroundings. As expected, we were in a toilet, but Uncle Firewood and I were overjoyed as this place was actually the kitchen's toilet. It was only a few steps to the Firewood house. Even though my fixed position wasn't extremely accurate, it wasn't bad.

Uncle Firewood and I quietly entered the room. I held onto the remaining escape scrolls and thought, 'Big Brother Zhan Hu and the rest's life or death depends on this scroll tomorrow.'

Multitudes of people came out from everywhere, emptying every street and lane, gathering at the center of the Demon race's Royal City's public square as the Demon Emperor announced that there would be the execution of the assassins from the human race today the day before. Since the majority of demons hadn't seen how humans looked, they all wanted to see. Places around the square were crowded with people wanting to watch the execution, with the center of the public square becoming restricted by the Royal Protectors. Uncle Firewood and I were in the crowd; we had already made some simple changes to our appearances, with our power, we definitely wouldn't be squashed by the crowd. We had reached a distance of 50 metres from the center of the public square with ease.

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Volume 9: Chapter 32 – Forbidden Seal

Uncle Firewood gave me a look, telling me to get ready.

I didn't know where they found a stage overnight as it wasn't there previously. The stage was about 3 metres tall and 33 meters wide. The surrounding area was filled with the Royal Protectors, guarding the area around the metal container.

Demon King Satan was sitting at the center of the stage. Why was it this guy again? Could it be that he had something against us? From his gloomy and cold appearance, I couldn't figure it out. As long as it wasn't the Demon Emperor that came to supervise, I felt much more confident. However, when I looked at Mu Zi beside Satan, my heart shuddered constantly. Mu Zi seemed to have lose a little bit of weight. Even though she wore a veil, I could see that her face was a little pale. Her entire body was covered by a green mage's robe. Why did she come as well?

Uncle Firewood pressed onto my shoulder and whispered, "I seems that you're serious towards my niece. If you really can't stand it, you can just seal her with the rest later." It was a tempting suggestion, but how was I going to face Mu Zi. I shook my head violently to get rid all thoughts about Mu Zi.

Demon King Satan ordered, "Bring forth the criminals!"

Big Brother Zhan Hu and rest, who I hadn't seen for a long time, walked on the stage with rattling sound of metallic shackles on both arms and feet. Uncle Firewood whispered, "Keep your calm and make your move when you find an opportunity."

I nodded silently.

Satan walked to the forefront of the stage with his body giving off an insufferably arrogant and domineering aura. He cleared his throat before shouting, "Citizens of the Holy Light Empire, everyone should know that my kingdom and the Valiant Mist Empire allied to make the most violent invasion in history. During this battle, the lowly human race didn't dare to fight with our valiant warriors head on, but rather, they tried to assassinate our noble Imperial Highness, the Demon Emperor. This row of people are the assassins. Everyone tell me, what shall we do to them?" As he said that, he pointed towards big brother and the rest.

Almost all demons were roused, shouting, "Kill them! Kill Them!"

Satan nodded. "Everyone said the right thing. When dealing with such lowly trash, it must be to kill! Kill! Kill!" Upon saying that, his appearance was filled with excitement, making him look indescribably sinister.

While he was making the announcement, I told to Zhan Hu and the rest, no matter what happened, they must relax their body and mustn't resist. If they showed signs of struggling, it would definitely give me an immense pressure.

What I didn't notice was that when I conveyed the message, Satan's ears twitched and an imperceptibly secretive smile played across his face.

Uncle Firewood whispered to me, "This is the moment. Get ready."

I felt Uncle Firewood heavily stamp his foot on the ground, creating a strong power that surged to the left side. Uncle Firewood said, "Let's start." When he placed his hands on my back, I felt a strong and pure battle spirit surge into me. I focused and started to rapidly revolve the three gold dans, converting the endless flow of battle spirit into magic power.

I chanted softly, "The mighty god of space, who transforms space and controls dimensions, I plead for you to use your limitless divine power to sunder the space that I had designated, sealing the sinister beings from my surroundings. Please follow my request, Forbidden Spatial Rift Seal." This was the only forbidden spell recorded in the book that Teacher Zhen had given to me. According to Teacher Zhen, this was an ancient spell that he hadn't used before. (He didn't have enough power.) There were two ways of using the spell. The first is to cast a big dimensional slash that would directly suck them into a different dimension, this was used to annihilate enemies. The second seal would be what I would be using that was to seal the target in another dimension for a period of time and releasing them after. The duration of the sealing to rely on the caliber of the caster. If I had really reached the Grand Magister rank, I could seal them in there forever without a problem. I could currently only seal them for a short period of time. I would let them out after finding a safe location. But if the duration of the sealing had went beyond the my limit in sustaining the spell, those people that were sealed would be trapped in the other dimension forever.

Just as I finished chanting the spell, a building on the left side of the public square suddenly exploded. The enormous sound attracted everyone's attention. I knew that it was done by Uncle Firewood.

Following the completion of the spell's chant, the space elements in my surroundings revolved frantically, pushing the crowd back 10 meters. Uncle Firewood, who was behind me, felt as though I was a bottomless pit, crazily absorbing his battle spirit. An enormous hexagram appeared beneath me, I involuntarily raised both of my hands. A divine light was emitted from my body, similar to when I used the divine instrument. My hair had turned completely golden and six wings of light emerged from my back. The revolution speed of the three gold dans had already exceeded their limit.

When Satan, recovering from the explosion, fixed his gaze on me, was casting the spell, he immediately understood what was going on from his knowledge, so he shouted, "Quickly stop him! He's casting a forbidden spell." The demons momentarily fell into a disorderly state, rapidly trying to leave the public square.

By the time he yelled, it was already too late as I had already completed the spell. The Royal Protectors that wanted to attack me had been sent flying away by the berserk elements surrounding me.

I opened my eyes and shouted, "Spatial Rift!" The dazzling light rays from my body had made the surrounding crowd temporarily blinded. An enormous crack appeared at the sky at the center of the public square's stage, creating a huge attractive force.

The eleven of them, Zhan Hu and the rest, were momentarily attracted into the sky, entering the rift.

An intense battle spirit emerged from Satan's body, protecting Mu Zi and him as he looked fearfully at the crack in the sky.

If I had used the forbidden spell to annihilate the enemies, he wouldn't be able to resist it. However, I just wanted to save my comrades. Since my target wasn't him, I naturally couldn't suck him into the dimension.

I brandished my hand. "Seal!" Two gold lights shot out from my hand, forcefully sealing the crack.

As the light ray left my body weakened, I had almost used up all of the fusion powers of my body. Uncle Firewood supported me and asked, "How is it?"

I nodded. "We succeeded. Let's leave this place." I took out an escape scroll and inserted my magic power into it.

At that very moment, Satan was the first to snap out of his shock and shouted, "You want to escape? Eternal Dark Mist Boundary!"

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Volume 9: Chapter 33 – Xiao Jin Speaks

When the light ray from the escape scroll enclosed Uncle Firewood and I, numerous dark mages appeared, surrounding the center of the public square. The commoners that were running in all directions didn't obstruct the mage troops that ambushed us. Every one of them chanted softly, quickly making the entire public square enclosed by a dark boundary.

After the light shone, I realised that we were still in our original positions, and didn't return to the interior of the palace as planned.

Uncle Firewood was greatly alarmed and asked, "What's this magic and why haven't we teleported?"

I smiled wryly, "I also don't know, but this is bad." Uncle Firewood had about 30% of his battle spirit while I didn't have any combat power left. Under this circumstances, how were we supposed to escape this encirclement? Could it be that I was destined to die now?

Satan let out a self-satisfied laugh, while the Royal Protectors had tightly surrounded us.

Satan said, "You previously used this method to escape and you think to using it again? Using the same method twice before me? Do you really think that I'm as stupid as you Human race? The Eternal Dark Mist Boundary would impede the use of all space magic. It is impossible for you to escape now." Upon saying that, he ordered for our capture.

Mu Zi, who was at his side, suddenly stood in front of me, with a paled face. She asked me in a trembling voice, "Zhang Gong, is that you?"

My entire body quaked violently. I knew that she had recognised my figure when I cast the forbidden spell. She had seen me cast a forbidden spell before when we were still in Aixia afterall. That scene must had been deeply engraved in her memory.

At this moment, how could I admit my identity to her? I laughed hoarsely, "Little lady, you must have recognise the wrong person." I rubbed off the makeup from my face and shouted, "Is this the Zhang Gong that you're looking for?"

With my face covered in scars, even Satan was stunned, not to mention Mu Zi. Her face turned increasingly paler and her eyes showed a dejection as her body slumped.

Satan supported her and yelled, "Ke Lun Duo! Immediately capture them!"

Ke Lun Duo's familiar clear voice sounded behind us, "Yes, Your Highness."

The Royal Protectors from around us dashed towards us, bravely with no thought of personal safety.

Uncle Firewood sighed before he joining his hands on his chest and suddenly extending it. The strong battle spirit surged out towards the front of the Royal Protector members, and sent them flying from the shockwave.

I knew that he didn't want to injure them nor did he want to kill them.

I said, "You can just break through the encirclement by yourself. You can just forget about me as it'll be impossible for us to escape together." With Uncle Firewood's strength powers, even though he only had 30% of his power, it wouldn't be difficult for him to break through the encirclement.

Uncle Firewood rebuked in fury, "Do you think that us demons are that greedy for life and fearful of death? Even if I were to die today, I want to die by your side." It was true that a crisis revealed a person's true nature and feelings. I didn't know that he would have treated me in this manner.

I was moved and closed my eyes to circulate the remaining power in my body. The more power I recovered, the higher my chances of escape.

Uncle Firewood fought with all his might against the endless waves of guards, while pulling me with him. But he was only one man after all, with a small portion of his powers left. His body was already covered in wounds after a short time.

I suddenly felt a familiar feeling of warmth appearing above the dark boundary just as we were entering a crisis.

A dragon roar that resounded throughout the square, the dark boundary suddenly broke with a golden light ray had illuminating the public square. I yelled excitedly, "Xiao Jin, I'm here!"

After hearing my call, the first one to respond was Mu Zi. She knew that this scarred person was Zhang Gong Wei, whom she had yearned for numerous days and nights. She then moved in a flash before me, without any hesitation, helping me block three spears that were heading in my direction.

Xiao Jin's familiar body appeared in the sky. When he sensed I was facing a crisis, he momentarily yelled out loud, making a shower of light pour downwards, instantly eradicating the enemies surrounding me.I looked at Uncle Firewood, whose expression was terrible. I was apologetic towards him.

Demon King Satan roared out in fury before interlocking his hands to cast a dark power ball towards Xiao Jin, who was in mid air. He simultaneously ordered his subordinates, "Quickly return to the palace to request the Demon Emperor's aid!"

Xiao Jin looked disdainfully at the black magic ball. With the flap of his wing, he shot out a golden dragon flame. The black power ball was instantly engulfed by the golden dragon flame, leading to a small explosion.

Xiao Jin whistled happily before withdrawing his wings to head down towards my direction.

Mu Zi stared at me, with tears flowing down her face. I knew that I was helpless to deny it. I looked at her in a daze, as though everything that was happening in my surrounding had nothing to do with me. In my eyes, there was only the appearance of Mu Zi, of whom I had yearned for through countless days and nights.

My sight suddenly darkened as Xiao Jin landed beside me. His head extending his head between Mu Zi and I and constantly rubbing against me. I grabbed onto his horn and flipped onto his head before saying sorrowly to Mu Zi, "Just forget about me."

I turned my head and called out to Uncle Firewood, "Uncle Firewood, come quickly."

Uncle Firewood lightly lept on the back of Xiao Jin before asking in awe, "Is this your mount?"

Xiao Jin unhappily shook his large head and I replied, "This is my friend, not my mount."

Mu Zi stiffened in her position and asked with her lips quivering. "Why?"

As I met her gaze, it was heart wrenching as though a knife had pierced through my heart, but I couldn't ruin Mu Zi's life for my own selfish reasons. I gritted my teeth and went against my heart as I said, "You're a demoness while I'm human. It's impossible for us to be together. You should rely on Ke Lun Duo. Xiao Jin, let's go."

Xiao Jin flapped his wings, blowing away the Demon soldiers that were heading in our direction. With a piercing roar, Xiao Jin took Uncle Firewood and I into the sky.

Mu Zi mournfully yelled out, "No!!! Zhang Gong, don't do this to me! Wait for me!"

I suppressed my tears that were threatening to fall as I said to Uncle Firewood, "Don't let her catch up with us."

Uncle Firewood sighed deeply before casting his battle spirit downwards, enclosing Mu Zi, who was flying after us, sending her back to the ground.

Just was Mu Zi was about to fly after us again, Ke Lun Duo grabbed onto her and said, "Don't chase after them, Mu Zi. Is that really Zhang Gong? Isn't he supposed to be dead?"

Mu Zi frantically struggled against his hold and shouted, "He's Zhang Gong! He's Zhang Gong! Even if he is turned to ashes, I'll still be able to recognise him. Let me go!"

Mu Zi's voice was becoming softer as we flew further away from the perimeter of the Royal City.

I indicated for Xiao to descend. He flew to the left side of the God Rended Canyon and landed on a mountain peak. "Master, are you alright?"

I lept down from his back and placed my face against his large head. I couldn't control the downpour of tears any longer, they flowed freely wetting his scales. Xiao Jin asked anxiously, "Master, what's wrong?"

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Volume 9: Chapter 34 – Successful Rescue

I shook my head, forcing myself to calm my racing heart. "Nothing. I'm lucky that you came in time. If not, it would have been really dangerous today."

Uncle Firewood said, "Zhang Gong, don't overthink it. Let your friends out before we go any further."

I was startled, I was so focused on my own misery that I almost forgotten about the most important task.

I told Uncle Firewood, "Try your best to recover your battle spirit. With Xiao Jin's protection, there shouldn't be any problems unless it's the Demon Emperor." Upon saying that, I sat on the ground and started recovering the disordered fusion power.

Just as I had recovered a portion of my fusion power, Xiao Jin's sudden frightened emotion was conveyed to me. I was alarmed and distributed the fusion power all over my body before sobering up.

There was a gargantuan amount of soldiers heading in our direction from the Royal City. This isn't good, I thought as I hastily woke Uncle Firewood up. Uncle Firewood's expression changed and said, "This is bad. Look at the sky, the Demon Emperor has personally come to look for us."

As expected, the Dark Demon Dragon's familiar figure entered into sight. I made a decision on the spot. "Xiao Jin, your body is too large. Quickly get away from here. We'll meet up in 10 days time."

Xiao Jin rubbed against me in reluctance. I urged him, "Quickly go! Don't worry, nothing will happen to me."

Xiao Jin then spread his wings to fly into the distance.

I told Uncle Firewood, "Let's hurry, we have to find a place to hide. It's impossible to fight them in our current condition."

Uncle Firewood nodded. After surveying our surroundings, there were quite a lot of huge rocks. Uncle Firewood said, "Look at what I can do." After gathering the divine light battle spirit, he heavily struck the ground not far from our location. 'Hong!' It resulted to an explosion, forming a large hole. He didn't stop there as he turned around and walk towards the edge of the God Rended Canyon. He straightened his hand like a knife, with a flourish of his hand, a blue light blade shot out from his hand. Instantly, a colossal rock was cut down from the precipice. Uncle Firewood drew back his hand, moving the enormous stone to the mountain peak they were on. He then said to me, "Quickly, jump into the hole."

I already understood what he wanted to do so without hesitating, I lept into the hole. When Uncle Firewood saw the nearing Demon soldiers, he lept to my side and moved both his hands, pulling the the enormous rock over us; the entire hole was momentarily covered.

My nose was filled with the scent of earth as Uncle Firewood said, "It shouldn't be easy for them to find us now. The air is thin in here. Let's quickly heal our wounds. When our strength is back, everything will be fine."

Even though I couldn't see him in the dark, I could feel that he had weakened. The cutting of that enormous rock must have used up most of his strength. Currently, I held complete trust towards this old man.

I whispered, "Xiao Jin killed a lot of the Demon race's warriors. I apologise to you on his behalf."

Uncle Firewood sighed. "The situation was quite dangerous at that time, and it was completely due to wanting to protect his master, so I won't blame him." After saying just a few sentences, I was already starting to feel a little pressured by the low amount of oxygen so I stopped talking and sat cross legged, focusing on my cultivating.

The fusion power in my body had already begun moving by my will, rapidly revolving. The oppressive feeling instantly disappeared as I had changed from outward breathing to inner breathing. However, I still maintained a thread of consciousness to deal with unexpected situations.

After a while, a frenzied sound came from above us. The Demon military squad had already searched this place.

"Reporting to officer, there doesn't seem to be any traces of the enemy. Only the gold dragon has flown away."

Ke Lun Duo replied, "En! They should have escaped by riding that dragon. I don't know why, but His Majesty's Dark Demon Dragon seems unwilling to pursue, unexpectedly slowing down its speed. If it weren't the case, it would have caught up."

After hearing what he said, I calmed my worried heart before focusing on recovering my strength.

After an unknown amount of time, I felt that I had already recovered 40-50% of my power. I opened my eyes and casted an illumination spell. Uncle Firewood felt the undulation of my spell and also woke up. He didn't say anything, but fixed his eyes on the enormous rock above us.

After a long time, Uncle Firewood let out a breath. "They should have already left. The air here is too polluted. Let's head out of here." With that said, he used the force on his hands, to shift the enormous rock away. We simultaneously lept onto the peak of the mountain.

There was a light breeze at the peak of the mountain. It gave me a feeling as though a life time had passed.

Uncle Firewood said, "I have already recovered 80% of my power. How much have you recovered?"

I replied, "40-50 %"

Uncle Firewood nodded. "Quickly let your friends out then."

I said, "Please help to protect me while I cast the spell. Great God of Space, I beseech to you to remove the seal and release the captive evil beings."

I extended my right hand, quickly a hexagram appeared in the sky. The hexagram gave off light, making a small crack that was only big enough for one person to appear. Big Brother Zhan Hu and the rest dropped out from it, one by one.

I hastily used a light blade to break their shackles. "Big brother, how are all of you?"

Zhan Hu grabbed on my hand emotionally. "Zhang Gong, is that you? How did you turn like this? I never expected we'd be reunited again." The strong bond of friendship could be felt through his hands. My eyes moistened while I replied, choked by my emotions, "Big brother, it's hard to explain in a few words. I have caused you much trouble."

Dong Ri said, "Zhang Gong, what silly words are you saying? Who would have thought Su He was an imposter? It seem that our power has been restricted as I am unable to use any. Moreover, all of our divine instruments have been confiscated, excluding Big Brother Zhan Hu's and mine."

"Dong Ri, I'll immediately help you remove the restrictions. Is there any discomfort in your body?"

Zhan Hu replied, "In the beginning, I don't know what power the Demon Emperor used to infiltrate our body, making us hover between life and death. But after our light elements had been engulfed by that power, there wasn't any more feelings. It's only that our powers has been sealed. What happened to your face?"

I nodded. I knew that they only practiced a little light magic so the harm of the dark elements from the Demon Emperor wouldn't be as bad as mine.

I replied, "I'll help you recover your powers first. We're still in the Demon City's territory so the more the power we possess, the safer we'll be."

Upon saying that, I activated the dragon magic's mysterious runes to break the magic seals.

With my head as the center, a golden halo spread outwards, enclosing the eleven of them.

After the halo dissipated, I immediately asked, "How are you feeling? Have you recovered some of your powers?"

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Volume 9: Chapter 35 – Returning to the Firewood House

Zhan Hu frowned as he checked his body's condition. After a while, his expression grew relaxed before excitedly saying, "My power's back, even though it's only at 30%. After training for a while I'll definitely be able to make a full recovery." The others examining their own conditions felt the same way .

I suddenly became happy. "That's great."

Jian Shan said, "Big Brother Zhang Gong, what's happened to you?"

My mood instantly dampened as I started to tell them the events that befell me. When everyone heard I was disfigured due to the affliction of the dark elements, they all had the same reaction. They were all simultaneously enraged without knowing the details beforehand, and expressed concern towards me.

Zhan Hu grabbed on my shoulder and said bitterly, "Zhang Gong, it must have been hard for you. You still saved us under such conditions. Your big brother's life is truly yours from now on."

I replied with emotion, "Big brother, don't you ever say such words, as I was the one who almost led you to your death. Saving all of you is something that I had to do."

Uncle Firewood voice rang out out from behind me. "Zhang Gong, we should head back . Even though there's enough firewood, if we were to go missing for too long, it'll definitely arouse their suspicion."

I hastily made introductions, "This is Uncle Firewood, he helped me rescue everyone here." When I introduced Uncle Firewood, I didn't reveal his identity and just said that he was an eccentric person who was hiding in the Demon race.

Zhan Hu and the rest immediately bowed, thanking him for saving their lives.

Uncle Firewood looked at them and smiled. "You really are young heroes. I didn't have your level of power when I was the same age as you."

I replied, "If there's a chance in the future, we may need your tutelage."

Uncle Firewood replied, "There's not enough time. Let's leave your friends here to recuperate and head back. When there's a chance, we'll get your divine weapons back." The divine instruments were extremely important to us all, especially Sukrad's staff.

I nodded and said to Zhan Hu, "Big brother, you and the others can stay here to recuperate. There's a hole there. If there's any danger, you can hide in there and cover the hole with the enormous rock. I'll meet you here in 10 days time, with or without the the divine weapons."

Zhan Hu nodded, "Relax, once we recover our strength, there won't be anything to be afraid of. You have to be careful in whatever you do. If you find that it's impossible to carry on with recovering our divine instruments, quickly come back here."

After bidding everyone farewell, my heart felt lighter. With the exception of myself, there wouldn't be anyone that would be harmed in this trip.

Uncle Firewood asked, "Will that escape scroll work?"

I replied, "It can work, but we must be 5 km from the designated location. Once we're 5 km away from the kitchen, we can teleport there."

"That's great, we can use it once we enter the city. I hope they won't suspect us because of our absence for the entire day,"

"It shouldn't, as when we left we placed the wood required today in front of the door. Moreover, after so many things happened, who will be in the mood to eat?"

The security of the city's entrance was extremely tight. There were patrolling soldiers even outside the city. I drew a simple teleportation spell on the ground, successfully sending Uncle Firewood and I into the city.

Once we entered the city, I immediately used the escape scroll, returning us to the toilet.

We pinched our noses and walked into the kitchen. A Head Chef walked over and asked Uncle Firewood, "Old Firewood, where have you been all day?"

Uncle Firewood responded with deception, "I'm extremely unwell today, so I've been resting in the room."

The Head Chef was rather unobservant, as he didn't even notice that we were covered in dust. He replied excitedly, "Did you know something major happened today? The criminals that attempted to assasinate His Majesty have escaped."

Uncle Firewood feigned shock, "What? There's someone in the world who can rescue those criminals. Who could've done that?"

The Head Chef replied, "I heard that it was done by two people. I also don't know what the Royal Protectors are doing. They weren't even able to catch a glimpse of the criminals. I heard that the two people used forbidden spells, and also had the help of a dragon. It couldn't be you two, right?"

Uncle Firewood and I were greatly alarmed. I immediately gathered fusion powers into my hand, surveying the surroundings intently in preparation for an ambush.

While we were bewildered, the Head Chef suddenly burst into a laughter. "Don't be frightened. With you two, one old and the other crippled, what could you do? I was kidding."

We then heaved a sigh of relief, and secretly cursed him.

Uncle Firewood replied, "Head Chef, you can't say such things so casually. If the royal guards were to capture us, who'll split logs for you then."

The Head Chef laughed, "The two of you go and split the logs. I'll return to my cooking."

Little did he know that it was really us, an old man and a cripple, that had turned the world upside down in the Demon's city.

When I saw him walk away, I wiped the perspiration from my forehead. After seeing that no one was close, I whispered to Uncle Firewood, "It seems we've crossed the final hurdle."

Uncle Firewood and I had already recovered to our peak state in a day's time. After finishing a hard day's work, the horizon brightened with pale sunset hues of red and orange playing across the clouds. The sight was mesmerising.

Uncle Firewood came to my side and sighed. "Wouldn't an endless sunset be wonderful. However, a part of the beauty in the sunset is that it only appears in the evening."

I smiled and replied, "How can you be old? The Demon race still need you as its towering pillar."

Uncle Firewood shook his head gently. "No matter what form of life, there'll always be an end. I have thought it through already. Even if I were to die at such an age, it can't be counted as dying prematurely, but I must die at my appointed place."

While listening to him, I suddenly felt an uneasy premonition come over me. Uncle Firewood was an elder who was worthy of my admiration and respect.

Uncle Firewood replied, "Let's stop talking about this. My powers have already made a full recovery. Let's make our preparations to retrieve the divine instruments."

Actually, retrieving the divine instruments was just an excuse. The real motive was a hope to see Mu Zi a few more times. Even though I said that I wanted to part with her, I had left my heart at her side. When my memory touched on Mu Zi's lovely appearance, I couldn't help but be hurt and feeling a heart-rending pain.

When Uncle Firewood saw that my face had suddenly paled, he asked, "What's wrong? It can't be your old wounds are acting up, right?"

I just looked at him hopelessly.

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Volume 9: Chapter 36 – The Demon Emperor Awaits

Uncle Firewood said, "I understand. It's because of Mu Zi, right? I really don't understand love aspects, so you'll have to rely on yourself. However, Mu Zi doesn't seem to despise your current look. What are you going to do? Are you going to abandon her?"

My heart shuddered as I heard his words. "Even if that's the case, I can't ruin Mu Zi. How can I, an ugly person, be compatible with her Goddess-like looks? I can't let her live her life in misery. She'll be able to forget about me as time passes."

Uncle Firewood was stunned. "I didn't think your feelings would be that deep. Is love so great? Let's not talk about this now, and keep your dispirited looks away. We have to deal with the business at hand."

I took in a deep breath. "Where are the divine instruments being kept?"

Uncle Firewood thought and said, "They're top grade, so it should be in the Demon Emperor's armory."

I asked, "Will it be heavily guarded?"

Uncle Firewood shook his head. "That place doesn't have any guards."

I was startled. "How can such an important place be unguarded? That's impossible."

Uncle Firewood said wryly, "Even though there's no guards, it won't be easy to sneak past the Dark Demon Dragon."

I was greatly alarmed. "Can it be….."

Uncle Firewood nodded. "That's right. The weapon armory is beside the Demon Dragon's resting place. With the Demon Dragon guarding it, it'll be more terrifying than a few thousand soldiers. Moreover, there's magic restrictions in it. Your teleportation spells will be useless. The only one that can enter and exit without restrictions is the Demon Emperor."

I said frowning, "What do we do then?"

Uncle Firewood replied, "Actually, the Demon Dragon won't be a problem. With our combined strength, we don't have to fear it. What I'm most afraid of is we'd alarm the rest. It wouldn't be good if we got surrounded by guards. There's only one chance. If we fail, it'll be hard to infiltrate the armory."

I nodded. "What you said is right. We'll have to improvise- each step we take."

Uncle Firewood replied, "When we break in, you're to dash in and find the weapons. I'll stall the Demon Dragon outside the armory. It won't give any sound for a short while." Upon saying that, Uncle Firewood gave off an intense sense of confidence.

Actually, even with his War God power, it wouldn't be enough to deal with the Dragon, but there wasn't any alternatives.

We wore night attire to secretly infiltrate into the inner palace, and then directly went to where the Demon Emperor rested when night came.

Uncle Firewood replied, "After this building, we will be where the Demon Dragon resides. Be careful."

It was incomparably dark, as even with our sight, we could only clearly see what was within ten metres of our front.

I closely followed Uncle Firewood. When we reached an enormous courtyard, the Demon Dragon was awe-inspiringly before us. With two of its wing wings covering its head, it was in deep sleep.

Uncle Firewood gave me an eye indication to charge towards the Demon Dragon. I rapidly dashed in without any hesitations.

The Demon Dragon's sensitive sense immediately detected us. When it wanted to open its mouth to roar in anger, Uncle Firewood immediately used his powerful battle spirit to seal its mouth. Blue light permeated the area. Uncle Firewood used his divine light battle spirit to enclose him and the Demon Dragon within. As expected, not a single sound was heard.

The dark magic that was given off by the Demon dragon was constantly blocked by Uncle Firewood. Uncle Firewood didn't attack it, but used his battle spirit to form a boundary, not letting the Demon Dragon to dash out.

When I thought that the weapons were with my reach, I heard a heavy sigh.

The Demon Emperor's tall and eminent body figure blocked my path.

While I was stunned in place, pale with fright, the Demon Emperor didn't attack me, but just looked at me bewilderedly.

Uncle Firewood was obviously oblivious to what was happening here as he continued to stall the Demon Dragon.

The Demon Emperor moved in a flash to the border of the boundary and extended a finger at it. 'Pu!' Before I could react to stop it, the boundary broke.

Uncle Firewood didn't panic in shock and moved to shield my body.

The Demon Emperor stopped the Dark Demon Dragon from roaring before asking Uncle Firewood, "Uncle, is it worth doing this? It can't be that you don't know that he's a spy from the human race, right?"

Uncle Firewood and I stunned as the Demon Emperor had already figured out our identity.

Uncle Firewood sighed and took down the black cloth from his face before replying indifferently, "Qi Meng, when did you figure it out?"

The Demon Emperor smiled and replied, "When I heard the report from my subordinate that there was an expert with a blue battle spirit with the human, I knew that it was you. Let me ask, excluding you, who possesses a War God's power? After you saved those humans, I knew that you would return for the weapons. The Dragon God's staff is an exceptional treasure so I waited here for you guys. As expected, it is as I've predicted."

I couldn't bear not to ask this. "Since you already knew about it, why did your dare to face us by yourself? Aren't you afraid that the combined power of us may bring you to a disadvantageous position? Even though you're powerful, you still wouldn't be our match if we were to work together."

The Demon Emperor sniggered in disdain. "If it weren't for my uncle, I wouldn't even reply to your question. Uncle Firewood is the supervisor of the kingdom. Even if I were to think that everyone was a traitor, I'll believe that my uncle isn't as the majority of my powers were trained by him. My trust in him is beyond the trust in myself."

Uncle Firewood eyes moistened. "After so many years, I never expected that you remembered this old fart."

The Demon Emperor replied respectfully, "How can I do that, uncle? You're our race's top expert. Since I feared that I might interrupting your training, I didn't come to disturb you, but in my heart, you're forever the top expert to me. But why are you helping the human's spy to invade my race?"

Uncle Firewood looked at the Demon Emperor with complicated emotions as he indifferently said, "After so many years of ruling, Qi Meng, it can't be that you still don't know what's beneficial to the race, right?"

The Demon Emperor was stunned. "What is it?"

"Peace and harmony."

"Peace and harmony?"

"That's right, only with peace and harmony, can we continue to flourish. You should have understood this point."

"But Uncle, it can't be that when our race has resided in this bitter and cold place, the human race has the populous and affluent areas. How do you want me to lead my citizens to prosper in such a barren place?"

Uncle Firewood replied, "That's not the most important issue now. It can't be that Zhang Gong hasn't told you about the Monster King right?"

The Demon Emperor frowned. "Uncle, it's something that he had fabricated. You believe what he said? The Monster clan was already eliminated by the God's clan a few thousand years ago. Why would the Monster King reincarnate now?"

Uncle Firewood sighed and replied, "Child, I believe what he said. If he wasn't acknowledged by the God King, how could he receive God's inheritance and the God King's companion sword? Don't you feel this is strange?"

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Volume 9: Chapter 37 – The Demon Emperor's Bitterness

The Demon Emperor went deep into thought.

After a long time, he replied, "Can it be that it's real?"

I replied, "Of course, it's real. It's undeniable as I've personally fought against the Monster race once."

"Do you have any evidence?"

"Even though I currently don't have any, there definitely will be. If Your Majesty doesn't prepare for the changes now, once the Monster King resurrects, the very first race that he'll invade will be your Demon race. It can't be that you don't care for your citizens?"

Uncle Firewood knew that the Demon Emperor wasn't listening. "Qi Meng, if you still don't believe me, I don't have any other means of persuasion but I do hope that you'll let Zhang Gong and his friends go. You can deal with uncle anyway you like."

A cold gaze fell upon me as the Demon Emperor looked at me. He then said icily, "Zhang Gong, even if uncle hadn't interceded on your behalf, I'd still have let you go. Do you know why?"

I asked, cluelessly, "Why?"

"It's for my most beloved daughter. I didn't expect that you'd have such a tenacious life and unexpectedly survive, but had resulted in your disfiguring. I admit that it was due to my carelessness at that time when I allowed the dark powers to invade your body. I was almost killed by my daughter in her fury." After a short pause, his gaze became benevolent as he continued, "If I were to kill you again, I'm afraid that I'll lose her."

My feelings got the better of me and I blurted out, "Mu Zi?"

The Demon Emperor nodded. "I'll believe you for now, but it isn't due to what you have said. It's due to my trust in uncle and faith in Mu Zi's sight. You can go now, but you must find the evidence of an invasion by the Monster race." Such an unexpected opportunity had presented itself that made me momentarily stupefied with happiness.

Uncle Firewood said with tears, "Your Majesty, thank you." Upon saying that, he began to get on his knees facing the Demon Emperor.

The Demon Emperor quickly went to pull Uncle Firewood up. "Uncle, don't you ever do that towards me. In front of you, I'll always be the rash Qi Meng. Zhang Gong, I can let you go, but I've a condition."

I calmed myself and said, "Please state it."

The Demon Emperor said in smiles, "I want to dispatch two people to follow you."

I frowned. "Is it to monitor my actions?"

The Demon Emperor replied loftily, "Of course, do you think I'll let you go freely?"

"Who are you going to dispatch?"

The Demon Emperor replied, "Ke Lun Duo and Mu Zi."

My heart lept to my throat as I cried out involuntarily, "Why?"

The Demon Emperor replied, "My purpose in doing this is to make Mu Zi clearly see your unsightly appearance and feel the disparity between you and Ke Lun Duo, making her to completely give up on you. Moreover, with Mu Zi around you won't have any opportunity to plot or scheme."

I immediately said, "I swear that I definitely don't have any sinister plots and you can just dispatch Ke Lun Duo to follow me."

I wouldn't know what to do if I were to face Mu Zi on a daily basis. But deep within my heart, I felt a small surge of joy.

The Demon Emperor snorted coldly, "Is that something that you can decide? Moreover, it's Mu Zi's wish. You aren't willing to see her again?"

I was willing, ten thousand times willing, but I had finally made my decision with great difficulty. With this move, all I had done would be wasted. If Mu Zi were to leave me due to my unsightly appearance, I didn't know if I would be able to handle it.

The Demon Emperor said, "That's decided then. Wait a moment." After saying that, he went into the armory in a flash.

The Demon Emperor took out a stack of weapons quickly. My Sukrad's staff was surprisingly within that pile.

The Demon Emperor tossed the weapons towards me. I hastily opened my space pocket to keep them, excluding Sukrad's staff.

The Demon Emperor coldly said, "If you were to expose this matter, hmph! You should know what will happen."

I contained my excited heart and said, "Your Majesty, I can accept your condition, but I've also another condition that I hope that you will accept. It will be beneficial to both sides."

The Demon Emperor frowned. "You dare set a condition? Don't forget that you little life is in my hands."

I replied with a smile, "I have already said that this condition will be beneficial to the both of us. I believe that you will definitely accept it."

The Demon Emperor's eyes gave off an frosty gaze. Even though I looked calm, I was actually scared. If I were to enrage him, I wouldn't have any chance at all.

"Speak." When I heard that word, I heaved a sigh of relief.

I tried my best to maintain a calm appearance. Suddenly, I felt the gentle caress of a cool breeze, helping me clear my mind. I stated my condition, "I hope that His Majesty will temporarily stop plans to attack the human race while I find evidence of the Monster race's invasion."

The Demon Emperor wasn't angered as I thought he would. He just calmly said, "Why?"

I replied evenly, "It's for the benefit of both sides. Think about it, if the Demon and Beast races were to have a great war against the human race, it'll definitely lead to the increase in hatred between races. Even if I were to find evidence of the Monster race's invasion, do you think that your race can still be able to ally with the Human race to fight against Monster race? Moreover, if war were to break out, there'll definitely be casualties and the depletion of resources. The fewer the resources you possess, the greater the disadvantage you will have against the Monster King. Currently, the most important matter is for us to be able to live in this world."

The Demon Emperor looked at me silently. I knew that he was thinking it through.

Uncle Firewood said, "Your Majesty, what Zhang Gong said is correct. There is no need for unnecessary sacrifices."

The Demon Emperor replied, "Zhang Gong Wei, do you know how many rations are consumed daily at the camp for my Demon race's great army at the frontline and how many resources are used?"

I was startled as I didn't know that he would say such words, but was happy as I knew that there was a chance of this matter could be resolved. I thought for a moment and said, "I'm not sure about that, but the consumption for a million soldiers will definitely be enormous."

The Demon Emperor suddenly sighed and looked up at the moon. His current appearance was like a benevolent senior, rather than the imposing ruler of the western continent.

"The land of my Demon race is barren so it can only produce some Demon beasts and ore. I can only rear Demon beasts as a means for survival. The Beast race's ground is slightly better, but they can only plant the meanest of grains. Our races have already prepared for a hundred years to fight against the Human race and gather enough resources to support the army. Every day you ask me to wait, the great army at the frontlines will have consumed a month's worth of resources from the Empire. Waiting for a month, would be equivalent to two years of resources to the Empire. Do you think that my Demon race naturally loves to invade? It's because we don't have any alternative for our survival. Even though your conditions are tempting and are morally right, I can't accept it. I'll commence a full scale war against the human race with the combined forces of the Beast race from the Valiant Mist Empire soon. I must start the war so as to have ample resources to sustain it."

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Volume 9: Chapter 38 – Mu Zi's Journey

After hearing what the Demon Emperor had said, Uncle Firewood didn't make any remarks. I understood that what the Demon Emperor said was the truth.

After I pondered for a while, I said, "In that case, can't you move some of the troops from the frontline back to rear the Demon beasts?"

The Demon Emperor shot a glance at me and said, "You're too naive. Do you think that the Human race are herbivores? Once they see that some of the troops had retreated, they would immediately use that opportunity to raid the troops. They may even continue their attack, plotting to eliminate my citizens. The Demon race's animosity with the Human race is extremely deep." Actually, whenever I remember Prince Ke Zha, who tried to plot against my life, who was his life's benefactor, just because I helped the Demon race, I trembled with slight fear to this very day.

The Demon Emperor remained silent for a while before saying, "There's actually a way that may allow you to gain some time."

I asked anxiously, "What will that be?"

The Demon Emperor shifted his gaze from the moon back to me as he replied seriously, "That's for both sides to withdraw their troops and sign a treaty that forbids invasion. It's the limit of what I can compromise."

After hearing what he said, I thought, 'Firstly, what is the probability for this to succeed? I'm currently a traitor to the Kingdom of Aixia. How am I going to convince the three large Human kingdoms? Secondly, is there a motive for the Demon Emperor to suggest this? If he were to go back on his promise and suddenly attacked the Human race when they retreat, won't I become a traitor to humanity then?'

The Demon King looked at me with locked eyebrows. "Will that be difficult to accomplish?"

I nodded. "Can you promise that both of the races will simultaneously retreat?"

The Demon Emperor smiled sweetly. "You don't have to worry about that. Not to mention that my clan has a strong alliance with the Valiant Mist Empire, with my strength, it's guaranteed that I can convince the Emperor of the Beast race to make our troops retreat simultaneously. That matter should be what you're most uneasy about. You must thinking whether it's a plot for me to strike against the Human race, going against the promise, once they start to retreat."

I chuckled awkwardly before saying truthfully, "I'm really worried that it will be that case as even though you govern the Demon race, you must also listen to the opinions of your subordinates. I doubt that they will let go of that opportunity."

The Demon Emperor dusted his robe. "It's completely unnecessary to have such thoughts. Not only does my race have integrity, for the proof of my point of interest in doing this, I've consented my most beloved Mu Zi to head back to the Human race with you, that should be the most best guarantee to you. Even if we want to eliminate your race, we'll do it just and honorably. Moreover, Mu Zi, the main successor to the my throne, will be in your hands. What else would you be wary of? To tell you the truth, from the subordinates' point of view, the majority of them are against the dispatch. There definitely will be more than 50% of them against the war. No matter which side I support, it'll definitely be advantageous to me. Now, it's your turn to give me a reply on whether you can convince the three human Kingdoms."

I felt much comfortable after hearing what he said. From the depths of my heart, I really didn't want a war to break out. Since the Demon Emperor had showed his sincerity, even if it would be difficult, I wanted to give it a try.

I abruptly raised my head and looked resolutely at the Demon Emperor. "If you keep to your promise, even if I were to sacrifice my life, I'll try my best to convince them. If it really can't be done, I won't involve myself if you decide to invade the Ström Fortress and will continue to pass any information regarding the Monster King to you."

The Demon Emperor broke out in a laughter. "Great! Great! Great! I really didn't misjudged you. You're really courageous and is worthy of Mu Zi's affection. This will be the highest classified information for both of our races. However, I will tell you that even if you succeed in doing those, I'll only give you a period of two years to give me concrete evidence on the Monster King existance. If not, I'll recommence the attack and fight to the very end against the Human race."

Uncle Firewood placed his hand on my shoulder and lamented, "This should be the best outcome."

I nodded. "Two years time is more than sufficient. What I need to do now is to head back and convince the three Kingdoms to pull back their troops. Your Majesty, if I succeed in convincing the three kingdoms, how am I to contact you?"

The Demon Emperor suddenly sighed. "The main drive for me to do this is Mu Zi's persistence towards you, in addition to uncle's support. I can't help but make a risky bet. I'll pass a military seal to Mu Zi, giving her the rights to mobilize the troops. Once you succeeded in negotiating, Mu Zi will be able to deploy the million troops of the Demon race. I'll also notify the Beast race beforehand so that they would retreat at the same time. I'm going to place Mu Zi's safety in your hands. If something happens to her, I'll dismember your body into tiny bits, even if I've to go to the ends of world." Upon saying that, an intense killing intent surged out from his body. The Dark Demon Dragon gave out a soft roar. It was obvious that it was communicating with his owner.

My heart hurt on the mention of Mu Zi. I said dejectedly, "Even though Mu Zi and I are destined to meet but not fated to be together, she's still the one I love the most. No matter who it is, if they want to hurt her, they must walk over my dead body. If something were to happen to Mu Zi, you don't have to look for me. I'll appear before you to kill myself as my punishment."

The Demon Emperor nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, you can head off now. I'll arrange for Mu Zi and Ke Lun Duo to meet with you at the west entrance of the city tomorrow morning. Uncle, are you still going back to the Firewood house? It must be hard on you."

Uncle Firwood chuckled. "I've already never been so happy as I am today after so many years. Your Majesty, don't worry. I'll definitely not bother you when I'm in the palace. I've already gotten used to the Firewood house. If you need me for anything, you just have to find someone to notify me."

I took a cloth from the dimensional pocket to cover up the radiance filled Sukrad's staff. I bowed deeply towards the Demon Emperor. "Your Majesty, I'll take my leave."

'En!' The Demon King agreed.

Uncle Firewood and I looked at each other before soaring into the sky.

As the Demon Emperor looked at our leaving figures, he shook his head and sighed. "You should be satisfied this way."

Mu Zi, whose face was covered in tears, came out from the dark corner. She kneeled down before the Demon Emperor and exclaimed in tears, "Father, thank you! Thank you so much!"

The Demon Emperor held Mu Zi up and used his hands to wipe her tears off her face. With a benevolent gaze, he said in smiles, "Be good, don't cry. I've done what you've wanted. It'll really depend on both of you to succeed in getting together. Zhang Gong is indeed an exceptional talent. If I can make use of him for my Demon race, it'll be great. With his and Ke Lun Duo's assistance, it will be as easy as reaching in a bag to obtain the world."

Mu Zi said displeased, "Father!"

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Volume 9: Chapter 39 – Everyone Assembles

The Demon Emperor laughed before saying, "Alright, let's stop talking about this. I still have some things to give you so come with me to the study room."

I waited nervously with Uncle Firewood at the west entrance of the city the following day. Xiao Rou had stayed in the same squirrel form on my shoulder. I initially wanted her to stay in the Demon race, but she persistently refused and wanted to follow me no matter what. Meanwhile, I saw the restored peace of the Demon race's Royal city, and was deeply moved by its peace and harmony.

Uncle Firewood said, "The task that you're to accomplish is extremely important and difficult. You've got to be careful in whatever you do."

This old man, who was expressing his sincere thoughts and had dedicated his entire life for the Demon race, was worthy of respect in my eyes. I nodded and replied, "Uncle Firewood, thank you for your care in this period of time. If it weren't for you, I may have already been killed. I hope that when we meet next time, we can stand on the same field to team up against the enemy."

Uncle Firewood chuckled before taking out a small booklet and passed it to me. "Good child, that day will definitely come. Even though I've aged, living for a few more years shouldn't be a problem. This are my understandings when I broke through into the Sword Saint and Legendary War God's ranks. The aptitude of your friends are great. Help me to pass this to them." As a member of the Demon race, he had unexpectedly passed his lifetime's knowledge to the human race. Such strong generous friendship had made me…….

When Uncle Firewood forcefully gave me the booklet, he said, "Stop being overly sensitive. Mu Zi should be here soon so prepare to head off."

After receiving the booklet, I treated it as an important possession and kept it in my space pocket. Just as I wanted to say something, I found that Uncle Firewood's gaze was looking behind me so I followed his gaze to look over.

Even though Mu Zi had changed her appearance to resemble an ordinary village woman, I could still recognise her at first glance. It was as though I had been struck by lightning as I couldn't move a single step from where I stood. Hidden bitterness filled Mu Zi's eyes, who wasn't far from me. Ke Lun Duo, who was beside her, had showed helplessness.

Uncle Firewood pushed me forward and said, "It's quite late already. You should depart now."

I hugged Uncle Firewood, filled with strong feelings towards him. "Take care. I'll return as soon as possible to find you."

Uncle Firewood patted my shoulder. "Alright, please take good care of my niece."

Upon saying that, he greeted Mu Zi and Ke Lun Duo before he laughed and walked away. I knew that he didn't want to experience the pain of separation.

As I looked at Uncle Firewood's figure, I mentally pleaded to the heavens to protect that old man, who had gained my incomparable reverence.

Ke Lun Duo said, "Zhang Gong, we should head out."

I turned my head and looked at them with complicated feelings before I agreed and took the lead to head out of the Demon City. I didn't dare to speak to Mu Zi and tried my best to suppress my feelings.

Mu Zi also didn't talk to me, beyond my expectation. She just followed behind me with Ke Lun Duo beside her.

When we were reaching the God Rended Canyon, Ke Lun Duo couldn't bear the silence and said, "Zhang Gong, I'm really sorry for what happened previously. I really didn't have a choice in that."

I stopped my steps and shot him a glance as I replied indifferently, "You don't have to apologise. We just follow different masters. What should happen has already occurred anyways, so it's meaningless for me to continue blaming you for that."

While hearing my words, I obviously felt Mu Zi's body tremble. I didn't dare shift my gaze to her so I kept my eyes to the front and continued to move on.

When we finally arrived at the previously appointed place with Big Brother Zhan Hu and the rest, I was the first to reach the peak of the hill.

"Who are you?" A cold sword energy appeared before me.

I said in smiles, "Jian Shan, is that the way to treat me? Your hand sword's skill is not bad."

Jian Shan's well built body appeared before me. He said in excitement, "Zhang Gong, you're back! Has everything been settled?"

I nodded. "How's the rest?"

Jian Shan replied, "They are still cultivating. We've already recovered most of our powers in the past two days. I've the least injury so I'm responsible for protecting them while they cultivate."

"Zhang Gong, you're back." Big Brother Zhan Hu voiced out. When I turned my head, everyone had come. They must had been awoken from the previous clamours.

I replied, "I've affected everyone's cultivation. However, I was also able to retrieve our weapons." Upon saying that, I had taken the divine instruments out from the space pocket and tossed it to them.

At that moment, Big Brother Zhan Hu's expression suddenly changed and he charged forth, heading behind me. I realized that Mu Zi and Ke Lun Duo had also reached the peak of the hill. Zhan Hu punched out without saying a word; his strong battle spirit had roused the dust and sand in the surrounding. I immediately hollered, "Big brother, stop! They are with me."

When Ke Lun Duo saw an enormous fist shadow just as he ascended the hill, he immediately gathered his power and charged against the attack. Both of their battle spirit had caused a strong explosion. Where the point of contact of the battle spirit met at the centre, a large pit formed on the ground.

Ke Lun Duo was forced to move a step back. It was obvious that he was at a disadvantage in that attack, but I knew that it was due to the lack of time to make preparations as he could only hastily deal with the attack. He was worthy of the Demon Emperor's praise as that brat's power was definitely not below that of Big Brother Zhan Hu. When Zhan Hu wanted to continue his attack, he looked at me stupefied after hearing what I said.

I extended my hand to stop the rest, who were preparing to charge over. "Everyone, calm down. Even though he had lied to us previously, he's a negotiation envoy sent by the Demon Emperor."

Dong Ri asked in surprise, "What's negotiation envoy?"

I walked forth to pull Zhan Hu back to the rest and called Ke Lun Duo and Mu Zi over. As I looked serious, everyone didn't say anything and just looked fixedly at me.

"Take a seat and listen to what I've to say."

Mu Zi dusted her clothes before pulling Ke Lun Duo down as she took the initiative to take a seat.

Zhan Hu glared viciously at Ke Lun Duo as he did the same as the rest to sit on a large rock at the side.

After they calmed down, I said, "The situation is like this now. I had made sudden progress in this trip to the Demon city,……, so just like that, Ke Lun Duo and the Princess of the Demon race, Mu Zi, has represented their race to head back to the Eastern continent with us to negotiate with the three kingdoms. I hope that everyone can give up prejudice as this affects the future of the world." I had given them a run down of what was discussed with the Demon Emperor.

Dong Ri exclaimed, "Mu Zi, the Demon race's princess? Isn't that……"

I glared at him, forcing him to be unable to continue to say 'older brother's wife'.

Mu Zi's face blushed a little before she stood up and bowed, "My greetings to the fellow brothers, I really hope that we will be able to team up to dissolve the grudges between the three races."

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Volume 9: Chapter 40 – A Pained Heart

Ke Lun Duo stood up and said awkwardly, "What I did to all of you was wrong. I hope that you can forgive me. We really are sincere in representing the Demon Emperor in this negotiation."

When Zhan Hu saw the scars on my face, he shook his head. "Since Zhang Gong, the one who suffered the most, doesn't mind, what else can we say? However, Ke Lun Duo, you brat, remember that our matter remains unfinished. If there's a chance, I'll definitely fight you fair and square and if you use any more tricks, I won't be forgiving."

Ke Lun Duo became the yes-man. He could really endure, which was probably the most terrifying part of him.

When everyone saw my expression has turned grim, they didn't say any further.

I said, "Everyone, thank you for understanding. We'll need to stay here for a few more days as I've already made an appointment with Xiao Jin to meet up with us."

Dong Ri asked, "Didn't you send that horrifying pet back? Why did it return?"

"He finished his cultivation at the Dragon Valley, so naturally, he will come back. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have been able to rescue all of you." When I saw that everyone wasn't putting Mu Zi and Ke Lun Duo on the spot, I calmed down a little and my tone became much relaxed.

Jian Shan said, "Everyone must be hungry. I'll go and hunt for two demon beasts."

Xiao Rou squeezed out from my clothings. With a flash of light, she stood in front of everyone. "I think it will be better if I go instead."

When Ke Lun Duo and Mu Zi saw Xiao Rou's appearance, they looked at each other with astonishment."

Jian Shan chuckled. "How did I forget about you little demon? According to what Zhang Gong said, it was due to her that he survived. We have yet to thank you for it yet."

Zhan Hu stood up in smile. "That's right, little girl, thank you for saving my brother."

Xiao Rou didn't have her previous seductive attitude as she replied shyly, "I'm not a little girl, I'm much older than all of you. It's my duty to save my master. Moreover, I'm really happy by Master's side. You can call me Xiao Rou from now on; it's the name that Master gave me. I'll go and get food for you. Heh heh!" Upon saying that, she ran off skipping.

I looked to Mu Zi and Ke Lun Duo, who were still in shock, and said "Xiao Rou was the six tailed Demon fox. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be in front of you right now."

Ke Lun Duo replied, "I always thought she only knew how to seduce people. I didn't expect such a demon beast knew how to save a life."

Dong Ri said mockingly, "Even though Xiao Rou seduces people, she hasn't harmed anyone, unlike someone else here."

Ke Lun Duo was speechless from that while Mu Zi looked at me strangely.

I found a large stone some distance away, and sat down to cultivate my fusion powers.

Ke Lun Duo took a overcoat from his bag and placed it on Mu Zi before saying caringly, "The wind here is strong. Don't catch a cold."

Mu Zi glanced at me before moving Ke Lun Duo's hand. "Big Brother Wa Leng, I'm not cold. You can wear it yourself." After saying that, she walked over to me. Even though my eyes were closed, I could distinctly hear Mu Zi's soft footsteps. As I heard the footsteps nearing, my heart started beating faster.

I hastily circulated the fusion power in my body as if I by continuing to cultivate them, my powers would become chaotic.

Mu Zi stood three steps away from me. A gentle breeze brought Mu Zi's familiar sweet scent, instantly mesmerizing me. I immediately pinched myself secretly, in order to maintain a clear mind.

Mu Zi did not speak for a long time, not even moving from the spot she had taken, but the wind kept bringing her sweet scent to my nose. I couldn't help but be frustrated as to why she was standing there.When my curiosity peaked, I gradually opened my eyes to find Mu Zi's tear-filled face before me. She had changed back to her original appearance with tears constantly flowing out from her eyes, dampening her clothes. She was trying her best to control herself from making a sound. She just stared at me and let her tears flow freely.

I felt all the nerves in my body spasm; especially the indescribable sharp pain from the left of my chest. I did my best to sound as calm as possible as I asked, "Is there something wrong, Your Highness? Do you need me for something?" Upon saying that, I even felt my heart freeze a little.

Mu Zi walked two steps forward before gently caressing the scars on my face. Her hand was cold while translucent tears continued to flow down her face. As the cold little hand gently moved on my face, I felt an indescribable comfort. I unknowingly got enchanted by her delicate hand.

Mu Zi's voice was very light and gentle. "Zhang Gong, it must have been hard for you." Hearing her gentle and beautiful voice, I immediately woke up from my infatuated state. I grabbed on her small hand and said, "Your Highness, you shouldn't do this. Men and women should not casually touch each other. Moreover, your fiance is still over there."

Mu Zi suddenly pounced into my embrace and cried bitterly. I wasn't prepared, and was momentarily pushed to the ground. My heart felt heavy, but I still had a clear mind. I tried to push her away, but Mu Zi had hugged me extremely tightly. Her entire body was on me without leaving any spaces between us, and her moving body constantly rubbed against my sensitive organ. My male characteristic was slowly aroused. Wasn't there that expression? The one that said men used their lower halves to think? With my intense feelings and longing for Mu Zi, I tightly hugged her back, tasting the sweetness of her lips. Luckily, we were on the other side of the hill. If not, we would be performing in public.

I flipped my body and pressed Mu Zi's body down as I frantically kissed her forehead, her cherry lips, hair and her snow-white neck.

The sky suddenly darkened and large droplets of rain fell, waking me up from my dreamy state. I wiped the rain off my face and sat up. While looking at Mu Zi's blushing face, I stood up and moved to the side, casting a light boundary around Mu Zi. Since I knew that she was dark magic based mage, I had specifically made the boundaries larger, as a prevention from hurting her.

Mu Zi also stood up and dusted the dirt from her body. She glanced at me before she silently found a large stone in the boundary and sat on it. With both hands hugging her knees, she seemed to be thinking about something.

I violently shook my head to get rid of the previous loving feelings, and stood under the rain while allowing it to pour down my body. If only this heavy rain could help wash my scars and sorrows away, how great would that be? The clouds in the sky gradually moved away and the rain dissipated. The previously darkened sky brightened again as the rain got lighter. As I looked afar, I knew that the sun would soon reappear after the rain stopped, lighting up the land once again. However, my heart was already forever trapped in that cloudy rain-filled state, and what descended in my heart wasn't rain, but blood.

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Volume 9: Chapter 41 – Xiao Rou's Transformation

I walked through the boundary to Mu ZI's side before calmly saying, "Princess, I'm sorry for what I've just done. I must have offended you."

Mu Zi looked at me with a complicated glimmer in her eyes. "The rain has already stopped. Please let me out from the boundary."

I was eager for her to distance herself from me as I couldn't completely control my emotions currently. If we were to do what we did previously, only heavens knew whether I could stop myself.

I dissipated the boundary and watched Mu Zi slowly walk away. She suddenly stopped 10 meters away from me and turned to face me, "I'll use facts to prove myself to you." Upon saying that, she turned and ran back the way she came from. I was stunned. What did she want to prove to me? Was it to prove that her feelings towards me was unchanged?

As Mu Zi's figure walked to the other side of the hill and disappeared, I was a little dejected. I touched the scars on my face and bitterly laughed. Why was my self-control so terrible?

I pulled out Sukrad's staff that was stuck into the ground to the side. I teleported to Big Brother Zhan Hu's side in a flash. After Zhan Hu looked at Mu Zi and Ke Lun Duo in the distance, he looked at me and whispered, "Brother, is that the girl that you love?"

I silently nodded.

"What's going on with you two? Your relationship looks a little awkward."

I sighed and replied, "It's really awkward. Big brother, look at how I look now, how can I still be with Mu Zi. There shouldn't be anyone uglier than me in the world."

Zhan Hu replied with a frown, "What's to be afraid of? If she really love you, why will she care about your outer appearance. I don't think that she's that kind of shallow person."

I looked at Mu Zi, who was sitting on a rock, before sighing and replied, "Perhaps, but I can't ruin her. To love someone is to wish for her happiness. Even if she's willing to be with me, I can't continue to harm her. It's impossible for me to ruin her future by my hands as I'm no longer a match for her. Big brother, do you still remembered what Ke Lun Duo had said previously? He had said that Mu Zi was his fiancee. With his looks that have even surpassed my original appearance along with a strong martial skill, he should be the best candidate for Mu Zi's successful future." When I said those last words, I couldn't help but feel stabbing pain in my heart.

Zhan Hu fumingly replied, "What? Has that brat not hurt you enough already? He even wants to steal your beloved. I can't take it any longer. I'll deal with him now." Upon saying that, he took a sword beside him and wanted to charge over.

I hastily stopped him and replied, "Big brother, don't do that. I truly wish for Mu Zi's happiness. Moreover, it's due to us serving different masters so how can I blame Ke Lun Duo for that? I can only say that my life is a bitter one. If I still live after everything is finished, I will find a place that nobody will go and stay there until I die from old age."

Zhan Hu blanked after hearing the sadness from my speech. He didn't expect that I would be so pessimistic and was no longer the high spirited Zhang Gong he knew. He emotionally grabbed my shoulder. "Zhang Gong, don't give up. I don't believe that with the numerous doctors in the world, no one will be able to recover your initial looks. Even if I have to walk every inch of the world, I'll find a way to treat your scars."

A strong warm feeling filled my sorrow filled heart. Both of my eyes reddened as I bit on my lips and said, "Big brother."

Zhan Hu embraced my shoulder and looked at the faraway clouds. "Brother, look, the sun has come out again. There's nothing that can't be solved. You'll definitely recover after the dark clouds shift and the clear sky comes into view. Just take it easy, ok?"

I nodded as looked towards the slowly bright and beautiful sunlight. I felt much better now. In my most difficult of times, big brother's friendship had made my sorrowful heart return to it's peaceful state.

"Big brother, where's Dong Ri and the rest?"

"They're training over there." Zhan Hu pointed to the right.

"Master! Master! I've hunted some prey." Xiao Rou ran back bouncing vivaciously, with a few Demon beast dragged along behind her. Since it just rained, Xiao Rou's hair was drenched and her clothes sticked to her skin, revealing her mellow and full body. Water droplets constantly flowed down from her flushed face. Even though her body was drenched, it was unable to cover up her happiness. With her moving and lovable looks, my heart twitched as though it had caught on something.

I took the food from her hands. "Xiao Rou, it must be hard on you."

Xiao Rou shook her head. "It's not hard. Master, you don't know that these demon beasts are stupid and my martial skills seems to have improved as well. I've already caught some demon beasts in this short amount of time. It should be enough for us, right?"

I placed my right hand on her head. "It's more than enough. Now, stand still and let me help you evaporate the water from your body. It won't be good if you catch a cold." A golden light constantly entered Xiao Rou's body as Xiao Rou's exposed a drunken expression. The baptism of the divine power was the most favoured to her kind of species. Her clothes was completely dried by the heat of the power in a short time.

I withdrew my right hand and Xiao Rou automatically sat down on the floor to get used to the power I gave her. I turned to face Zhan Hu and whispered, "Big brother, do you still have those seasonings? We'll need your cooking skills today."

Zhan Hu said in smiles, "Even though I don't don't have any more seasonings, I had gathered some plants this few days. We can use their juice for seasoning. You just have to wait and see. Xiao Rou is extremely innocent and kind. She's slowly being influenced by us as she accompanies us and is gradually losing her beastial nature. Didn't she say that after she gets nine tails, she can transform? Let's help her out since she saved your life after all."

I replied, "I understand. Big brother, don't worry. I won't mistreat her."

Xiao Rou's face was extremely calm. With her body enclosed by a faint gold ray, the current her didn't have her initial seductive aura, but rather, a divine aura. I knew that her cultivation had reached its critical point. It was highly possible that she would make a new breakthrough. At this moment, she mustn't be disturbed so I had vigilantly surveyed the surroundings before circulating the fusion power in my entire body before making a rigid gold boundary to appear and enclose us within. Xiao Rou seemed to have felt something and the golden ray from her body became brighter than before. Since I wasn't clear on how a demon beast cultivates, she could only depend on herself. The power from her body gradually started to move like waves, constantly surging towards the back of her head.

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Volume 9: Chapter 42 – Nine Tailed Demon Fox

I frowned as I didn't understand what she was doing. The most sensitive part in the human body was the brain. Even with my cultivation, I wouldn't casually surge magic powers or battle spirit towards it. There must be a reason for her action, but it was extremely risky. A rictus of pain gradually formed on Xiao Rou's face as white smoke was slowly released from her head, giving off a burned smell.

It couldn't be that her head was burning up right? It shouldn't happen; Xiao Rou's cultivation was gentle in nature, so she shouldn't have any offensive powers. Even when blending her powers with mine, it shouldn't be possible for Xiao Rou's head to be set alight.

Xiao Rou's expression showed intensifying pain. Bean-sized sweat drops that were gold in color, flowed down her face, giving off a pungent smell. I quickly placed a small defensive barrier around my nose to filter the scent coming over.

The boundary around us slowly filled up with white smoke. The situation here had attracted everyone's attention. Zhan Hu and the rest instinctively formed a protective circle with the boundary as its center while Mu Zi and Ke Lun Duo stayed at the outer perimeter, watching us.

Mu Zi asked, "What are they doing? Why is there so much smoke?"

No one had ill feelings towards Mu Zi due to my relationship with her. Zhan Hu replied, "Xiao Rou seems to be cultivating, and Zhang Gong is protecting her in the process. You can just rest at the side. Once they're done with training, we will have our meal."

Ke Lun Duo looked at the boundary and exclaimed, "Zhang Gong treats that demon fox really well. He's even using his divine power to protect her. That demon fox should be making a new breakthrough."

Once he said that, Xiao Rou, who was in the boundary, suddenly cried out mournfully. She spread her limbs as she floated up into the sky within the barrier. Her clothing had disintegrated completely and all the hairs on her body had instantly turned into ash.

Startled, I hastily shot my power into her body, which resulted to her being suspended in mid air, while sensing the circulation of powers in her body.

Xiao Rou abruptly opened her eyes and two cold light rays shot out like lightning. When I saw its sharpness, my heart shuddered. I knew that she had made a qualitative leap in strength.

Xiao Rou called out, "Master, I've succeeded!" Upon saying that, she dashed towards me, but stopped when she was a metre away from me. After looking at the golden fluid on her body, she frowned.

I smiled as I gently brandished Sukard's staff, creating an enormous waterball that slowly moved towards her. When it was in front of her, it suddenly turned into a whirlpool that covered her. With this method, I could help wash the dirt off her body and also test the standards her powers had reached.

Xiao Rou was initially shocked, but she quickly leaped into the whirlpool. Unexpectedly, she didn't need to change back to her original form when faced with an advanced water spell. Under our astonishment, the dirt on her body gradually cleared, revealing a lustrous, pure white and delicate figure.

Xiao Rou cheered out as she dashed towards me and wound around me like an octopus. My entire body stiffened from the intense stimulation. I immediately cast a protective barrier around my body and gently pushed her away. After I dispersed the boundary around me, I took out a large mage robe from the spatial pocket and covered Xiao Rou's body with it.

The slightly pale Mu Zi gazed at me with eyes full of sadness.

Xiao Rou excitedly told me, "Master, I've finally evolved into a nine tailed demon fox. Take a look at this." Upon saying that, a light flashed, and she appeared in her original form. The fur on her body had turned into a beautiful silver colour with nine tails at her back. I knew that Xiao Rou wouldn't be any weaker than the cyclops we had fought previously now that she had become an A-ranked demon beast.

I took out a shirt and a pair of pants from the spatial pocket. "Congratulations Xiao Rou, you've finally evolved!"

Xiao Rou changed back to her human form. However, the color of her long hair which reached to her butt had become a blend of silver and ash grey. She quickly put on the clothes that I had given her. With her sparkling and almost translucent skin, she wasn't inferior to Hai Shui when it came to beauty. Her looks were only slightly inferior to Mu Zi's.

I looked at everyone's stunned expressions and mischievously chided them, "You bunch of lechers, what are you doing? Never seen a beauty before?"

Jian Shan instantly moved over and sized Xiao Rou up before he said with a smile, "Xiao Rou, you really are too beautiful. Wanna be my girlfriend?"

Xiao Rou's face flushed before she replied, displeased, "Big Brother Jian Shan, what do you think you're doing? I'm a demon beast, not a human."

Jian Shan scratched his head. "Aiya! I've forgotten about that. I'm really sorry." His words made everyone laugh.

"It isn't impossible. There's a possibility that Xiao Rou can become a human. Jian Shan, if you're serious, I can try to help you." I said with a smile.

Jian Shan elatedly replied, "Really? That's great! Will she look the same as she does now after transmuting into human?"

My mood dampened. "If you only like Xiao Rou's looks, I won't help you since I'm responsible for taking care of her."

Jian Shan replied apologetically, "How can I be that kind of person? I like Xiao Rou's personality."

Zhan Hu teasingly said, "You don't mind that she's a demon beast? Will your elders agree?"

Jian Shan gave an embarrassed smile, but didn't say more.

Xiao Rou's eyes suddenly reddened and she stood behind me with her head lowered. I knew that she must be upset; even a demon beast would want someone who would love her. Moreover, Xiao Rou was a demon beast with intelligence. I consoled her, saying, "Xiao Rou, I'll definitely help you turn into a human and find your ideal partner. How's that?"

Xiao Rou clung on my arm and said, crying, "Xiao Rou doesn't want to be with anyone, nor does she want to turn into a human. Xiao Rou just wants to follow and serve Master for her entire life." I smiled but didn't mind. I just patted her head to console her.

Dong Ri suddenly punched Jian Shan. "You've offended Xiao Rou. Hmph! You won't get any food today as punishment."

Jian Shan looked awkwardly at me and didn't refute Dong Ri's words since he knew that his previous action had hurt Xiao Rou. I remedied the situation by saying, "That should be enough. Everyone must be hungry. Let's have our meal first. Big Brother Zhan Hu, how's your cooking skills today?"

Zhan Hu arrogantly replied, "I'm an old-timer and top expert when it comes to cooking. I guarantee that whatever I cook will make you bite your tongue. Let's go."

Big Brother's cooking skill really was extraordinary. Even if he didn't have any ready- made seasoning, the demon beast meat was well seasoned so it was still extremely delicious. It even managed to cheer up the melancholic Mu Zi. Xiao Rou was so engrossed in eating that she disregarded everything other than having her meal. Jian Shan had given her the best part of the demon beast from his share to make up for his mistake. She had a demon beast's leg in her left hand and a piece of the demon's chest meat in her right, eating cheerfully. Seeing that all these people with different ideals got together in eating the delicacies, I chuckled. 'Who cares what tomorrow will be like? We must be proud to be joyous in life. Let's eat!"

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Volume 9: Chapter 43 – War God's Book

Three enormous Demon beasts were gradually annihilated under our powerful attacks.

Night slowly descended with the sky gradually darkening. Everyone found a flat rock to start cultivating. Xiao Rou turned back into her squirrel form as she stayed by my side. She fell into a deep sleep, lying down on her large tail.

I looked at Mu Zi, who wasn't far from me, sitting cross legged like a dignified gem. Mu Zi's figure emitted a faint dark aura, causing her body to be barely discernible. Even though she had changed her appearance, it didn't lessen my desire for her. Ke Lun Duo had sat on a stone beside her, giving off a similar dark aura. I knew that he was still vigilant towards his surroundings.

A night fog blew over, which blocked the light from the stars and moon, making my vision turn pitch black. 'Could it be that the heavens wanted to stop me from looking at Mu Zi?' I chuckled bitterly, mocking myself. I closed my eyes and focused on circulating the three gold dans, cultivating my fusion powers.

After recovering my power, I felt that my fusion power seemed to have stagnated. During the casting of the forbidden spell with Uncle Firewood's help, Uncle Firewood was obviously more powerful than Teacher Zhen. Moreover, there was a qualitative leap in my power after I absorbed the Divine Spring. It had used up all of my powers, but it didn't surpass the previous time that I cast a light forbidden spell. Could it be that my power had unknowingly degraded? (Actually, it wasn't due to the degradation of my power. When I first cast the forbidden spell, Teacher Zhen was a mage and had a close relationship with Teacher Di. During our cooperation, he was familiar with my magic gathering speed and direction. Thus, he was then able to help me without wasting any of his power. However, Uncle Firewood and I weren't that familiar with each other. Even though his battle spirit could be converted to magic power, it had to undergo a conversion process and during that process, some of the energy was naturally lost in the conversion. Additionally, I was multitasking to control the spell, all these factors influenced the power of the spell.)

My future path was filled with brambles and thorns. I wanted to cross it step by step so I had to put in much more effort than everyone else; I truly needed to increase my power. My heart froze when I thought of what Uncle Ke Zha did previously. I also didn't know how the other two kingdoms would react. Would they give up the war against the Demon race just on my words alone? Unlikely, so convincing them would be the most difficult task. Thinking about that, I didn't feel discouraged by the hardships and perils of my future, but felt much more comfortable instead, as I shouldn't influence the entire world's peace and harmony due to my emotions. I had seen the invasion and destructive power of the Monster race. I must eradicate them before I can maintain the world's peace and harmony. Even though my power would be too little, I would work hard, even if I were to lose, I wouldn't be afraid. A sudden thought occurred to me, dying together with the Monster King. What could I do in the future with my ghastly looks? Losing Mu Zi was equivalent to losing everything. Similarly, I couldn't inflict my current self on Hai Shui. It would be much better to sacrifice myself for the happiness of all; it should be counted as a contribution to everyone.

I suddenly felt my three gold dans split apart as I was thinking. One of the gold dans stayed in my upper dantian, another went into my lower abdomen, while the last went to the Holy Sword at my chest. The three gold dans formed a straight line and I was astonished to discover that I couldn't control them as they revolved by themselves. All I could do now was to relax my body and allow them to move freely. After a short moment, I discovered that the three gold dans no longer had fusion powers, as the three powers had separated again. The gold dan in my upper dantian was purely magic elemental powers, the gold dan at my chest was filled with the Holy Sword's divine power, and the last gold dan in my lower abdomen was filled with the Ascending Dragon's Judgement Battle Spirit that Big Brother Zhan Hu had taught me.

'What is going on? Could it be that they had gone back to their initial states? Have my powers worsened?' The control over the powers gradually came back to me. I opened my eyes and stood on the rock. I felt a deep sense of satisfaction and comfort. I could almost feel the energy revolving around me when I raised my hand. This was a sign that my powers had improved, but I was certain that it had just worsened.

I used short range teleportation to teleport to the border of the God Rending Valley. I found out that with my will, the Holy Sword's power and Ascending Dragon's Judgement Battle Spirit surged out from the bottom two gold dans while the area near my upper dantian was suddenly turned into light elemental magic power. When I reached the destination that I had set and looked back, I could see an afterimage from where I had stood before.

Had I really improved? I raised my hand and circulated the Ascending Dragon's Judgement Battle Spirit. As I thought, this time, the Holy Sword and light elemental magic powers surged towards the sea of energy, making the battle spirit abruptly increase in power. From my guess, I should be at least at the Radiant knight rank.

I looked towards my hands, dazed. I just couldn't believe what I was seeing. At my current level, it would be extremely difficult for me to improve. I had used the remaining Divine Spring Vein's power to improve. After the powers separated, I had gained the ability to use any techniques with the purest power. Moreover, I could change martial skills at will. When I used my battle spirit, I would be an expert warrior while when I used my magic power, I would recover my Magister identity. The power of all my martial techniques had improved compared to when my power was fused.

The sudden improvement had made me indescribably surprised and pleased. After floating back to the original rock, I constantly familiarized myself with the circulation of the different powers, unknowingly entering a trance.

I regained consciousness the following morning. Everything looked much more refreshing compared to earlier. I took in a few mouthfuls of air while I looked at the rising sun. I couldn't help but float down from the rock. Currently, I really could accurately determine that I had really improved.

Big Brother Zhan Hu walked over from a short distance to me and said, "Zhang Gong, you've awakened. Your complexion looks alright."

I said smilingly, "Your complexion also looks better. Big brother, I'll call for Xiao Jin using Sukrad's staff soon. Since time is pressing, let's not dally. Please protect me when I'm calling for Xiao Jin."

Zhan Hu nodded. "Our powers have recovered already. Don't worry. Even if there's a great mountain before us, we are capable of flattening it."

I took out the small booklet that Uncle Firewood gave me. "Big brother, this is what Uncle Firewood wanted me to pass on to you all. It's the experiences and understandings he got from training in his entire life. If you want to become a War God, you should start by reading and studying this booklet."

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Volume 9: Chapter 44 – Dragon Staff's Call

Stunned, Zhan Hu took a while to process the information before elatedly snatching the booklet from me and started to flip through its pages. As he read it, the happiness on his face intensified. He quickly skimmed through the entire book and then said excitedly, "This is awesome! Zhang Gong, thank you for giving us this booklet! It's really too important. With this, the effect of our future training will be doubled, with only half the work, so our training will be much smoother than before!"

I gently shook my head. "Big brother, you don't have to thank me. You should thank Uncle Firewood instead. He has disregarded his race's discrimination and gave his lifetime's knowledge to us humans. Do you know what that means? It means that the demon race really wishes to mend their relationship with the humans, so no matter how difficult it will be, we must make the negotiation a success. Please protect me now, while I call out to Xiao Jin."

I stood on a rock. To be honest, I didn't know how to summon him, but I thought that the Sukrad's staff was the Dragon God's staff. Its aura should be able to lure Xiao Jin over, since he was nearby, right? Let's give it a try.

I raised Sukrad's staff and inserted my magic power in it. The three different powers in my body had already been completely changed to magic power, surging into Sukarad's staff. An intense golden ray was constantly being emitted from my hand. I never knew that I actually possessed such strong powers. It felt so strong that I felt confident enough to cast a forbidden spell on my own.

I didn't know what to do next to call Xiao Jin over. As I continued to insert my magic power into the staff, I chanted silently, "Xiao Jin, my friend, please return to my side." I didn't know if it would work. I had done all I could do, so I would just have to wait and see. However, I distinctly felt that Sukrad's staff was constantly giving off wave after wave of power.

Zhan Hu, who was by my side, stared blankly at me. The powerful undulations surging out of my body had made him indescribably amazed. He didn't think that I would have improved at such a rapid pace.

The strong gold light had attracted everyone. Zhan Hu signaled them not to disturb me. When Ke Lun Duo saw the strength of the magic power from my body, he understood that he would forever be unable to be my match.

Suddenly, Xiao Jin's familiar telepathy came into my mind, "Master, where are you?"

I was elated and hollered to the sky. The magic power had suddenly surged outwards with me as its center, forming a magic field. Everyone was pushed 10 metres back and a dazzling gold light was shot out from the transparent gemstone of the Sukrad's staff into the sky.

Everyone, except for Ke Lun Duo and Mu Zi, was alright. When Ke Lun Duo and Mu Zi had withstood the light elements unintentionally spread around, it was abnormally strenuous for them. They found that the light elements I gave off were much purer than before. Both of them had to use all of their might to withstand it.

The clouds in the sky were penetrated by the golden light that I shot out. It looked as though a golden pillar that could support both heaven and earth had appeared in the world.

A bright dragon roar mixed with my long holler. Xiao Jin was finally back. A gold dot in the far sky gradually became larger and larger. I yelled out in excitement, "Xiao Jin!" I changed my magic power into battle spirit, and instantly soared into the sky like a magic artillery shell. Xiao Jin happily roared. It was obvious that he had noticed me. I grabbed his neck and flipped onto his back. "Xiao Jin, how have you been?"

"Master, I can finally see you again! I received the message that you were looking for me when I was just starting to get really impatient."

"It must have been hard on you these few days. Xiao Jin, let's descend. My friends are here."

Xiao Jin withdrew his wings and we descended at a frightening speed, giving me a shock. When we were about 33 meters away from the crowd, under everyone's astonished gazes, Xiao Jin abruptly opened his enormous wings. The speed of the descent rapidly decreased before he gently landed on the ground.

Dong Ri exclaimed, "Wah! Xiao Jin, what good stuff have you been having? You look much fatter than before."

Xiao Jin snorted, "You're the one who's fat. I've only grown bigger due to the increase in power. If you aren't satisfied, I can have a spar with you. With your broken bow, heh heh! You aren't a match for me."

Dong Ri asked with intensified amazement, "You can talk?"

Xiao Jin arrogantly replied, "Of course, I'm the descendant of the five clawed dragons. Learning your human language isn't even such an amazing thing. Are you going to compete with me or not?" Upon saying that, he folded his wings and walked closer towards Dong Ri, filled with ill intentions.

Dong Ri immediately waved his hand at Xiao Jin. "No! No! No! Who wants to compete with you? You want my life?"

Xiao Jin chuckled. "You've just said that I'm fat. How are we to settle that, then?"

I mockingly scolded, "Xiao Jin, stop fooling around. You started bickering with Dong Ri the first thing once you arrived. It seems that you've been hanging out with that bunch of clowns in the Dragon Valley."

Hearing my voice, Xiao Jin obviously exercised restraint as he awkwardly glanced at me and said softly, "The friends from the Dragon Valley said that I must be more quick witted outside the valley. If not, I'll be bullied."

Dong Ri replied laughingly, "Bully you? With your power, who can bully you?"

Xiao Jin turned back to face him and angrily rebuked, "Haven't you bullied me just now? I'm an awesome, handsome dragon, outstandingly elegant, with the manners of a jade tree and also a young lady dragon's killer. You've unexpectedly said I was fat. If it wasn't for Master pleading mercy for you, hehe! I would have loosened your bones for a bit."

Faint! Was this still Xiao Jin? Not only was Dong Ri stunned, I also blanked. I had never seen this side of Xiao Jin before. He had always been obedient. Even though he was currently still listening to me, he had more attitude now. It ought to be due to those dragon clowns that Xiao Jin had become corrupted. But it was much more interesting this way.

Xiao Jin's words had made everyone, excluding Dong Ri and I, to break into a happy laughter; even Mu Zi's melancholy had been temporarily lifted.

Xiao Rou hid at a side, shivering. Even though she had turned into an A ranked Demon beast, when face to face with the most powerful creature in the world, she couldn't help but fear it. Due to my acute emotional sensitivity, I quickly noticed her condition and caringly asked her, "Xiao Rou, what's wrong?"

Xiao Rou changed back to her human form and stuck to my side, while replying pitifully, "Master, I…I'm really afraid."

Xiao Jin had discovered her and was now looking at Xiao Rou with interest. "Master, who is she?"

All smiles, I replied, "She's also my friend. During this trip to the Demon race, if it weren't for Xiao Rou, you wouldn't have been able to see me again."

A peculiar glimmer flashed in Xiao Jin's large eyes. He bounced and skipped over to my side. He then lowered his large head, and told Xiao Rou, "Thank you for saving my Master, little sister."

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Volume 9: Chapter 45 – A Sorrowful Farewell with Xiao Jin

Xiao Rou hastily hid behind me and shivered even more violently.

I said, "Don't be scared, Xiao Rou. Xiao Jin won't hurt you. Xiao Jin, how can you call her little sister? She's older than you by a few hundred years. You should call her older sister."

Xiao Jin was stunned, then he hastily corrected his words. "Older sister Xiao Rou, I'm known as Xiao Jin. Please take care of me from now on. If anybody bullies you, you can tell me. I'll stick out for you."

Smiling, Zhan Hu said, "Xiao Jin, when did you join the criminal underworld? It'll be great if you join our bandit group. Haha!"

When Xiao Rou saw that Xiao Jin didn't have any bad intentions, she boldly stuck her head out from behind my back to size Xiao Jin up before whispering, "Your golden sparkling scales are so beautiful!"

Xiao Jin said, proudly, "Of course, I'm the prettiest in the Dragon race. Elder sis, you also look really beautiful."

I patted Xiao Jin's large head. "Xiao Jin, stop joking around. I have something that I'll need your help with."

Xiao Jin replied seriously, "What's the matter, Master?"

I took out a previously written letter. "You're to head to our base to find Big Brother Xiu Si and pass this letter to him."

Xiao Jin suddenly shook his head like a rattle drum and said, "I don't want to! I'm not going."

I was momentarily stunned. Xiao Jin had never disobeyed my request. Why would he do it now?

Xiao Jin stopped shaking his head and tears flowed down from his large eyes. Choked with emotions, he said, "Master, I've reunited with you with such difficulty. Please let me to stay by your side and protect you. Xiao Jin doesn't want to leave you. I'm begging you, ok?"

My eyes instantly reddened. Xiao Jin had such deep feelings towards me. I caressed his large head and said emotionally, "Xiao Jin, behave and stop crying. I don't have a choice. The risk of heading back to the Ström Fortress isn't much lesser than being in the Demon race. Your task is extremely important. I promise you that after you have accomplished this task, I won't separate from you ever again, alright?"

Zhan Hu asked, "Zhang Gong, isn't it just sending a letter? Is it that urgent?"

I sighed and replied, "Big brother, you should know that I'm currently a wanted person from Aixia. It won't be easy to convince the three kingdoms. We'll need to use the God's inheritor's name. Even though we aren't weak, it won't be enough to face the three kingdoms' millions of soldiers. It's always better to have more powers, so I want Xiao Jin to send the letter and ask Big Brother Xui Si, Xin Ao, and Gao De to bring along some elites to assist us. With the six divine instruments, we don't need to fear anything. When necessary, we can use their power to frighten the three kingdoms in order to accomplish our objectives. Among us, only Xiao Jin can fly for a long period of time and only he has enough power to fly past the Heavenly Falling Mountain with great speed. After sending the letter, Big Brother Xiu Si and the rest could join up with us as soon as possible. Time is pressing. I'm reluctant to be separated from Xiao Jin, but under the present conditions, I must do precisely that."

Dong Ri said, "Zhang Gong is right. Our trip back will be really dangerous. Only with Big Brother Xiu Si's intelligence and Zhang Gong's planned strategy will we succeed with this task. I agree with Zhang Gong's suggestion."

Xiao Jin unwillingly took the letter from my hands. I took out a map from the space pocket and showed him the location of the base before reminding him, "Xiao Jin, you must head there at top speed and pass the letter to Big Brother before you come back to find us. I know that you know how to find us. Actually, it won't take a long time before we meet again, so don't be sad."

Xiao Jin nodded dejectedly. "Master, you must keep true to your words. After returning, Xiao Jin won't ever leave you again."

I stuck my face to his head. No matter how I looked, Xiao Jin's feelings for me wouldn't ever change. "Don't worry. I'll definitely keep my words. Take care of yourself."

"Master, I'll head out now, so that I can come back earlier. Just wait for my good news." Upon saying that, he flapped his wings and soared into the sky. After a few words, Xiao Jin was leaving me again. I felt the emotions surging in my heart and how I loathed parting from him.

Mu Zi walked over to my side and whispered, "If I were to be gone, would you be that reluctant then?"

My body shuddered and I turned my head to come face to face with her gaze, filled with hidden bitterness. I controlled my emotions while I whispered, "Princess must be joking with me. I'm just a commoner. How could I even think about that?"

Mu Zi sighed. "Can I talk to you late at night today?"

I shook my head. "Your fiancé is here. I don't think it's good for you to be meeting alone with a guy."

Mu Zi replied, slightly displeased, "I'm not afraid, so what are you afraid of? Can it be that you're not even willing to talk with me for a little while?"

Seeing her slightly displeased look, my heart softened, so I nodded my head while smiling wryly. "Alright."

Mu Zi nodded her head with satisfaction before turning around and walked aside.

I told Zhan Hu, "Since we've already reunited with Xiao Jin, we should head out. With so many people, I'm not confident I'll be able to teleport all of us there. To avoid any incidents, I'll have to trouble all of you to fly." Upon saying that, my battle spirit surged and I took the lead, soaring up into the sky. I hovered in the sky, waiting for everyone to come.

Everyone finished tidying up their belongings, and met me in mid-air. Just like that, about a dozen of us started flying towards Ström Fortress.

As night gradually fell, everyone was extremely tired after flying for a full day. We chose a dense forest as a resting place. Xiao Rou hunted our food, as usual, and Big Brother Zhan Hu cooked it. After our meal, excluding me, who was charged with keeping a lookout for the night, everyone had already went to rest.

I leaned on a large tree and looked at the bright moonlight. I felt indescribably uncomfortable.

"Zhang Gong, I've come."

My entire body shuddered when I turned around to see Mu Zi, who had recovered her exceptional looks. She had lost weight again. With a slight smile on her face, she leisurely walked over.

"Princess, you've come. What do you want to talk about with me?"

Mu Zi walked over until she was just a foot away from me. With her orchid-like scent coming over, I couldn't help but to feel light headed. I inwardly knocked on a wake up bell at my heart. I mustn't lose control.

"Can you not call me princess? There are no outsiders here. Call me Mu Zi, like you always did."

"I don't dare, since our status is different."

Mu Zi chuckled a little. "What status are you talking about? Firstly, I'm a demoness and you're human. We're of different species. Do I have a status at your human side as the princess of the Demon race? Moreover, you're a God's inheritor. Your status should be higher than me judging by that. Call me Mu Zi, ok?"

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Volume 9: Chapter 46 – Mu Zi's Agreement

I didn't think that she would reply so sharp. I subconsciously said, "Mu Zi, I….."

She smiled with satisfaction. I knew that I had lost this round.

Mu Zi turned around, with her back facing me.She continued to say in a gentle and touching voice, "Zhang Gong, when I found out that you'd come to the Demon race to find me, my heart had already flown to your side. Do you know that when Big Brother Wa Leng told me that you'd died, my heart shattered?"

Her words moved my heart. "Princess, I'm not worthy of you."

Mu Zi suddenly turned around with an angered expression. "Haven't we settled that you'll call me Mu Zi?" Faint, had I agreed to that?

"Zhang Gong, I know that you still love me, right?"

The topic had come so quickly that I didn't know how to answer. I looked at her in a daze. Mu Zi continued, "I understand why you're purposely pushing me away. It was only an excuse when you said that it would be impossible for a demon and a human to be together. The real reason is your scars, right? Zhang Gong, my beloved, could it be that in your heart, I, Mu Zi, am that shallow?" She looked straight into my eyes, not allowing me to dodge her gaze.

Mu Zi's words had moved me tremendously. She still had such strong feelings towards me. I abruptly raised my head to look at her moving, lovable appearance. Just as I wanted to embrace her, my atrocious looks appeared in my mind. I grabbed onto my hair and hollered in agony, "No!!"

Mu Zi was shocked and quickly grabbed on my hand. "Zhang Gong, what's wrong?"

I shook my head with all my might and huskily replied, "Mu Zi, forget about me. I'm no longer compatible with you. I can't allow you to follow me, who is so ugly, all of your life. Forget about me! Ke Lun Duo should be the best choice for you."

Tears constantly flowed down Mu Zi's face.She replied choked with sobs, "No! Zhang Gong, I only have a sibling's feelings towards Ke Lun Duo. The one I truly love is you. No matter how much your appearance changes, I'll forever stay by your side, all of my life, and until the end of time."

"I can prove Mu Zi's words." Ke Lun Duo moved out in a flash from the shadows by the thickets. "Even though Mu Zi and I grew up together, I had only treated her as a sister. I already have someone that I admire. Even though I don't wish that Mu Zi would marry you, her feeling towards you are really too deep. Can't you be more confident in yourself and accept her? You had initially thrown away your great future for Mu Zi. Why can't you put aside your feelings and show your dedication for her again?"

I gradually calmed down and looked at Mu Zi and Ke Lun Duo. I tore my shirt, revealing the numerous scars on my chest, then chuckled mournfully. "Mu Zi have you seen clearly? This is me now. My body is filled with hideous scars. Do you want to spend your entire life with such a freak?" I prevented her from replying as I continued to say, "Even if you're willing, I'm not. I definitely can't ruin your great youth by my hands." Upon saying that, after a flash of light, I disappeared from that place.

Mu Zi shouted behind me, "Zhang Gong!"

Just as she wanted to chase after me, Ke Lun Duo held her back and consoled her. "Mu Zi, don't be too anxious. Zhang Gong's disfiguration is something that has hurt him deeply. He can't accept it in such a short while. You should give both him and yourself some time. After you two calm down and consider things objectively, perhaps, it'll lead to a different outcome."

Mu Zi looked at Ke Lun Duo and no longer insisted to chase after me. In tears, she said, "Zhang Gong, why do you want to run away? No matter how your appearance changes and no matter how determined you are, I'll use all of my methods to soften your determination and love you all of my life. My heart is for you alone!"

I hadn't gone far away; I simply teleported to a nearby tree, behind them. Hearing Mu Zi's words, I painfully gripped onto the tree before me. How great would it have been if I heard them before I got injured? Without these hideous scars, even if the entire world objected, I would stay by your side without a second thought. But now, could I do that? I could only choose to evade her and hope that time could lessen our feelings toward each other. I only wished for Mu Zi's happiness, but with my current looks, I couldn't give that to her.

I didn't dare to get into contact with her after that night. No matter the time, I evaded her. I was rather curious about Ke Lun Duo's actions. He had talked so much when he previously impersonated Su He. Now, I rarely heard his voice the whole day long. He just silently stayed by Mu Zi's side and dutifully protected her.

Ten days passed by quickly. We had returned to the cliff where we initially met Ke Lun Duo. The alliance troops still had high morale. From the orderly line up, I knew that in these few months, both sides hadn't had any significant battles.

Zhan Hu asked me, "How are we getting across? The front path has been blocked by the alliance troops. Are we going to use long distance teleportation again?"

"No! I'm afraid. I'm more willing to rush in and kill the enemy than to teleport again. If it turns out badly, I won't even know how I died," Jian Shan voiced out from the back.

All smiles, Zhan Hu replied, "You brat, stop thinking that way. Zhang Gong has made a large breakthrough recently. There shouldn't be any dangers."

I shook my head. "Even with my power's improvement, this time we have two more people, so the burden will be much larger. Moreover, I can't set the location of the teleportation. If we were to be separated from each other, it would be really troublesome to regroup. I think it's best not to teleport, for everyone's safety."

Zhan Hu was stunned. "Are we really going to kill our way through? There's a few million troopers there."

Mu Zi said, frowning, "You can't use force. Firstly, I won't stand by as you kill the Demon race, and secondly, even if we were able to make our way over to the Ström Fortress through killing, it may affect future peace talks. Let's think of other ways."

Dong Ri suggested, "Can't we fly over?"

Ke Lun Duo replied smilingly, "Obviously, it wouldn't work. Our Demon and beast races have numerous weapons specialized in attacking airborne objects. If not, how could we deal with you humans' wind mages? If we were to fly through, we'd just become targets for both races' artilleries."

Dong Ri was stunned for a moment, before refuting, "We wouldn't be discovered that easily if we were to wear nocturnal equipment and fly at a high altitude, right?"

Mu Zi shook her head and replied, "In order to prevent the enemies from attacking the back of the troops via flight, the Demon and beast races have special methods to detect high altitude objects. Moreover, their surveillance covers the entire sky, so our success rate would be extremely low."

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Volume 9: Chapter 47 – Flying Across the Allied Armies

Dong Ri said worryingly, "Neither method would work. But we can't just stay here forever, right?"

I said, "Everyone, calm down and let me think." Upon hearing my words, everyone went silent.

After a long time, I asked Zhan Hu, "Big brother, do you still have that signal flair from Big Brother Shan Yun?"

Zhan Hu replied, "It was long taken away from me when we got caught by the Demons."

Without the signal, we couldn't get Big Brother Shan Yun's help to divert the enemy from us. There really weren't any good methods available.

I sighed and said, "For everyone's safety, let's make a disturbance before we use our greatest speed to fly over, with the dark night as our cover. Only Mu Zi used wind magic to fly among our group. I could convert all of my magic powers to battle spirit so it was my responsibility to bring her along. "Everyone, be prepared. We'll make our move at night." To be truthful, I didn't want to be the one helping Mu Zi because that would give her hope, but I was more focused on her safety. Since my power was the strongest among the team, she would be safest with me. Moreover, even if I said that I didn't want to have anything to do with her, I would still feel uncomfortable at the idea of other men touching her body.

As Mu Zi heard my words, a hint of happiness flashed past her eyes. Even though it happened in a flash, it didn't escape my sight.

Everyone sat together and started to cultivate, as they all knew that it would be dangerous tonight. Only with plentiful battle spirit would there be a greater chance of survival.

Night fell quickly. Our luck was quite good, as it was a moonless night. In the pitch black night, we could see great numbers of fire lights.

I asked Ke Lun Duo, "What do the Demon and beast races use for surveillance?"

Ke Lun Duo glanced at Mu Zi for approval, then said, "It's like this. Among our Demon race's demon beasts, there's a type with good eyesight. They can see far into the distance extremely clearly, so they are used in the troops as scouts for observation. Every day, their kind will take turns to survey the sky. The Beast race is similar to ours, only they use beastmen specializing in farsight."

After hearing his words, I asked with a plan in mind, "Under what conditions would all of the scouts be dispatched?"

Ke Lun Duo's eyes lit up. He was also an intelligent person, so he immediately caught on what I meant. He replied, "Obviously, it is when the enemy attacks. But some of the scouts would still be left behind."

I nodded. "There will definitely be a risk. Even if a portion of the scouts will be left behind, in case the enemy attacks, they will be mostly focused on the attack. It would be the best opportunity to charge through to the Ström Fortress."

Zhan Hu asked, "How do we make it seem like an enemy's attack?"

I glanced at Mu Zi. "In a while, I will use a large areal offensive light magic. This is a spell that I've only thought of recently. It's originally light ball shaped, but under my control area, I can change it into a light rain attack at will."

Ke Lun Duo frowned and said, "Your magic should be extremely potent. How much loss will the Demon race suffer?"

I smiled and replied, "For the sake of our cooperation, I'll be a little despicable and aim for the beast men. The damage of the light magic on the Beast race will be significantly lower than on your Demon race. There shouldn't be too much damage then. However, I'll need help from you and Mu Zi later. After I cast the spell, you shall use your dark magic to cover the light ball. You only have to use a small amount of magic power and leave the rest to me. Big Brother Zhan Hu, Dong Ri and Shan Jian, you are to stand behind to insert your battle spirit into me."

The three of them nodded and specifically placed their right hands on three of the important acupuncture points on my back. "Get ready," I told Mu Zi and Ke Lun Duo.

I didn't chant, just simply raised the Sukrad's staff, making numerous light elements rapidly gather towards me. A large, dazzling golden light ball appeared before everyone. Mu Zi and Ke Lun Duo used their dark powers to cover the light, so that the it couldn't be seen. I reminded Mu Zi, "Be extremely careful not to make any contact between your dark spell and my light ball."

Mu Zi nodded and rapidly gathered her dark powers together with Ke Lun Duo. A thick layer of black fog completely covered the gold ball, making the surroundings fall back into darkness.

"How long can you sustain this spell?" I asked.

Mu Zi replied, "Without controlling it, it would probably last about as long as it takes to brew a cup of tea."

"It's enough. Big Brother Zhan Hu, Dong Ri and Shan Jian, you can start channelling battle spirit into my body. The rest of you, stand by and be ready to fly at any moment." Upon saying that, I extended both of my hands, and the dark ball shot into the sky. With a brandish of Sukrad's staff, the black ball shot out like lightning towards Ström Fortress.

Asking Big Brother Zhan Hu and the rest to help me was for having better control, and so that I could save enough power to fly across later on.

The black ball passed through the sky of the alliance troops. I estimated that no matter how powerful their scouts were, it was not really possible for them to discover this magic bullet. When the black ball reached 330 meters from Ström Fortress, some perspiration formed on my forehead, Even though this spell wasn't difficult for me, it was still too far away, and it was my first time casting such a long-distance controlled spell.

At that moment, the black mist around the power ball had already disappeared, revealing the bright light ball. I shouted and traced its path as though it was coming out from the Ström Fortress. The light ball rapidly advanced. When it arrived above the Beast race's stronghold, under my control, the light ball exploded. The rain of light that covered the sky poured down in the night, making people gasp in amazement at the spectacular sight. The Beast race's camp broke out in blood-curdling screeches.

The alliance troops momentarily became restless. All of the beast and demon soldiers gradually woke up from their dreams.

"Human's are attacking the camp! Human's are attacking the camp! Everyone get up!" A frantic voice made the entire alliance troops frenzied in a moment. However, after a short while, the two troops slowly regained order as they started heading towards the Ström Fortress.

I shouted, "Big brothers, withdraw your powers and prepare to fly." My voice woke everyone up from their state of shock. My magic control was something that they couldn't have imagined.

Even though it was extremely difficult to control this spell, I had discovered that it didn't use much of my powers. It hadn't used much of the battle spirits that Big Brother Zhan Hu and the other two inserted in me. Seems like I had really improved.

I shouted, "Mu Zi, come over here. Everyone is to maintain a team formation. Mu Zi and Ke Lun Duo are to cast their dark magic below us while the rest will keep a lookout for danger. Once we are attacked, you're to immediately dodge and defend yourself, without breaking the formation."

Everyone gathered around after hearing my words. My previous display had made everyone have a whole new level of respect towards me, and place more of their trust in me.

Seeing that they were all ready, I shouted, "Alright! Our target is the dense forest on the right side of the Ström Fortress. Set out!"

About a dozen shadows rapidly soared into the sky, forming a triangle shape. I placed my arm around Mu Zi's waist, cautiously examining the movements below. Mu Zi was fully engrossed in enjoying my embrace, while Ke Lun Duo rapidly cast a dark protective screen below us. Just like that, our team moved across the horizon, charging towards the Ström Fortress.

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Volume 10: Chapter 1 – Arriving at the Stronghold

The one that worked the hardest amongst the group was Ke Lun Duo as he had to control his flight and constantly cast dark screens, while Mu Zi was also casting the dark screen. She did it in the easiest way possible as she placed one arm around my waist and constantly casting dark magic with the other.

As we arrived above the alliance army and looking at the densely packed ranks, everyone became tense as the cost of being discovered was to be surrounded and attacked. We moved rapidly and had crossed more than half the distance to our destination in a blink of an eye. Right at that moment, Ke Lun Duo softly exclaimed, "This isn't good. We've been discovered. Everyone, be wary of what is coming from below."

A few dark magic bullets and many arrows shot towards us, as expected. What strong bows they possessed? An arrow could actually reach such a high altitude.

I instantly adapted to the situation. "Our mage opponents shouldn't be able to control their magic powers to such a distance. Everyone, be careful and try your best to dodge. Don't fight those spells head on." Fighting head on would only decrease our pace. Dodging these attacks should be the best solution.

The alliance troops of the Demon and Beast races had already come into contact with the human's three kingdoms. Extremely loud calls of 'Kill!' were heard distinctly, even at such an altitude. The alliance troops had unexpectedly attacked Ström Fortress with almost half of its manpower, while the three human kingdoms made use of the natural stronghold to constantly use large caliber magic crystal cannon and various magic spells to counter. An endless stream of beautiful and dazzling magic cannon shells descended from the Ström Fortress's lofty fortified walls. Furthermore, with every captivating ray of light, the number of troops from Demon and Beast race's alliance would lessen. War was brutal. It was to kill or be killed. Whenever a large magic spell descended on the alliance troops, I clearly felt Mu Zi, who was in my embrace, shuddering. Looking upon t such a scene, I inwardly promised that no matter what, I must succeed in negotiating with the three kingdoms.

Zhan Hu's anxious voice rang out, "Everyone, be careful. The enemies attacks are too numerous. We no longer have any choice but to use our protective battle spirit to withstand the magic head on."

Feeling apprehensive, I withdrew from my thoughts before surveying my surroundings. As expected from what Zhan Hu had said, an enormous quantity of dark magic was constantly surging over. Even though the strength of the spells weren't strong, the quantity was frightening. It had covered the entire one kilometre area.

Mu Zi in my embrace, "Not good! This is our Demon race's dark magic army troop/squad/regiment that are commencing their attack."

I coldly snorted. "Everyone, gather around me and activate your protective battle spirits below us." I still knew that combined powers were much stronger than separated powers. When the dozen of us gathered together, our defensive power increased drastically. Since we were also at a high altitude, we could withstand the attacks for a moment. However, our movement speed had greatly decreased. The dark magic army squad/troop/regiment had followed our movements, constantly shooting offensive attacks at us.

When facing such a crisis, my heart was calm instead as we were already not far from the Ström Fortress. I shouted, "Everyone, prepare to head forth at full speed!" Upon saying that, I glanced at Mu Zi in my embrace. I thought, 'With Mu Zi here, I definitely can't attack the Demons below us and just defend against their attack.' Thinking about that, I just maintained a small amount of battle spirit to sustain our flight and completely converted the Holy Sword's power and some of the battle spirit's power to magic power; an enormous Light Prism Shield appeared beneath the group. We seemed to have become a sun in the night, to those below us.

Even though the defensive power of the Light Prism Shield wasn't great, the Light Prism Shield that I had improved could deal with those magic bullets. The large mass of dark magic bullet rebounded. I whispered to Mu Zi, "That shouldn't hurt them. It'll only cause some trouble for the Dark mages troop."

Mu Zi didn't say anything, but tightened her hand around my waist.

Under the protection of the Light Prism Shield, even though our aim was obvious, the alliance troops below us were unable to deal with us for the moment.

When everyone thought that that they could safely reached their destination. I suddenly felt an enormous powers surging towards us. It was not something that the large surfaced of the Light Prism Shield could withstand. I hastily shot numerous light blades downwards, using the Sukrad's staff. The strength of the opponent was beyond my expectations. With a few moves against the enemy, it had actually made my body's Qi and blood to roll over and over. My expression changed, I said, "Your Demon race have such powerful mages. We're at a disadvantage now." Even though the opponent wasn't stronger than me, we were in mid air so I couldn't recover my powers. The flight, fueled by battle spirit, was extremely taxing. If the opponent was to use another powerful magic spell to obstruct us, there wouldn't be a guarantee that we would safely reach the Ström Fortress.

At this moment, the eastern door of the Ström Fortress, on the right side of the fortress, flew open. A few thousand cavalrymen surged out. When I was curious as to why the humans had sent out such a small amount of cavalry to meet with the enemy, Zhan Hu exclaimed in shock, "It's second brother's Earth Dragon Cavalry Squad."

So, that was the case. Even though there were only a few thousand cavalrymen, it was like a violent gust of wind blowing through leaves, nothing was able to obstruct them. They had successfully plowed through a path among the alliance Demon and Beast race's troops.

A strong magic had come towards us again from beneath us. I was slightly angered by that before I told everyone, "Everyone, fly towards the right side's city gate, where the Earth Dragon Squad has come out from. I can handle things here." After saying that, I used Sukrad's staff to draw out a dazzling gold magic hexagon in the air and shot it downwards. The strength of which was already beyond the advanced spells. Even though it didn't have the strength of forbidden spells, it was close. This single attack, had already consumed 60% of my magic power. As the hexagon appeared, I told Mu Zi, "Quickly use wind magic to catch up with the rest." Since I had used up most of my magic power, I had no choice, but to depend on Mu Zi's power.

As Mu Zi chanted, the wind elements in the surrounding rapidly gathered. The surrounding movement of the air had continuously pushed us towards our destination. Big Brother Zhan Hu and the rest, who were in front of us, had already reached the eastern door of Ström Fortress.

When the magic hexagon that I shot out quickly descended and collided intensely with the dark magic spell, the wind beneath Mu Zi and I instantly surged upwards. That enormous backlash in the air had made my body's Qi and blood to boil from the shockwave. At that moment, my body became sluggish. Mu Zi immediately tightened her hold on me and chanted, "Oh great wind elements, I plead you to change into a tornado that rips everything apart." A miniature tornado gathered behind us. With its assistance, Mu Zi and I momentarily shot towards the fortress like a shooting star.

I recovered for a breath with Mu Zi's full power supporting us before I brandished Sukrad's staff to dissipate the dark magic bullets that were pursuing us. After the ordeal, we had finally charged into the eastern entrance of the Ström Fortress.

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Volume 10: Chapter 2 – Cruel War

The Earth Dragon army team that Big Brother Shan Yun led was invincible. In just a short moment, they had cleared a space in front of the Ström Fortress. When the defenders of the Ström Fortress saw that the situation was advantageous, they immediately sent out all of their forces; the main forces, heavy and light cavalries, all charged frantically towards the allied Demon and Beast races troops.

Mu Zi supported me as we slowly descended to the ground. When Big Brother Zhan Hu and the rest saw that we landed safely, they gathered around us.

I frowned as I watched meat and blood splattered everywhere in the war field. "I didn't expect that our cross over to the Ström Fortress had led to a war between the races. We originally came back for negotiation, but we've become the fuse for the start of the battles."

Mu Zi consoled, "There shouldn't be a problem as the Beast men had dispatched their Beamon army troops. With them, it definitely could sustain their morale. The allied troops of the Demon and Beast race has an advantage in the number of troopers. If the commander of the Ström Fortress isn't stupid, he would withdraw the army and rely on the natural stronghold, Ström Fortress."

I looked astonished at Mu Zi. This was the first time that I saw her wise and farsighted side.

Ke Lun Duo said, "What the princess said is right. Zhang Gong, what should we do now?" We were currently at the east city door. Since we had previously fought against the Demon race, the human soldiers had already treated us as their ally. Everyone was caught up with fighting the war that they, unexpectedly, didn't pay any attention to us at the moment.

At this moment, the battlefield had a sudden change. It was as Mu Zi had mentioned previously; the beast men's Giant Beamon Beast army troop had appeared. When I saw such a large beast for the first time, it gave me a fright. Its body was covered with heavy armour, an enormous wolf teeth club in its hand, and was at least 4 meters tall. It had suddenly appeared before Big Brother Shan Yun's Earth Dragon army squad.

The Earth Dragon squad's warriors didn't care about anything, other than to charge forward. Unexpectedly however, the Earth Dragon's strong powers couldn't withstand the strength of the Giant Beamon Beast. The dragon gun couldn't pierce through their defense. Under the might of the enormous wolf teeth club, the dozen warriors of the Earth Dragon Army squad, who was right at the front, momentarily became meat paste with their Earth Dragons.

The Giant Beamon Beast Army Squad slowly, but orderly, advanced. They reclaimed the areas that the Earth Dragon Army team had taken, piece by piece.Zhan Hu sighed and said, "Even though the Earth Dragon Army squad is powerful, it still couldn't withstand the trump card of the Beast men. There was nothing in this world, even if it was heavy armoured soldiers, that could withstand the attack of the Giant Beamon Beast. Those fellows are just too abnormal. Look, the flag of the fort has changed."

The previous constantly waving red flag had turned to blue. The Earth Dragon Army Squad orderly retreated. The heavy and light armored cavalry protected their sides as they retreated back to the Ström Fortress in formation, without any disorder.

When the allied Demon and beast races troops were violently charging over, and the human's cavalries were almost unable to withstand their enemies, numerous elemental magic covered the sky and sprinkled downwards from the city walls of the fort. The advancement of the allied troops soldiers instantly decreased, excluding the Giant Beamon Beast from the Beast race.

The human calvaries took the opportunity to successfully retreat near the fortress. The large magic crystal cannon on the fort proved its importance. Small colourful shooting stars streaked across the vast sky and landed on the allied Demon and Beast races troops, even the Giant Beamon Beast wasn't unscathed. The Earth Dragon Army squad shielded the huge group of calvaries as they entered the fort in front of us. The main forces of the allied Demon and beast races were stopped outside of the fort by the large magic crystal cannon.

The Earth Dragon Army squad had finally retreated back into the fort. Big Brother Zhan Hu quickly charged forward to welcome the last Earth Dragon cavalry that returned. I didn't even need to look attentively as that cavalry could only be Big Brother Shan Yun.

Shan Yun rapidly rode his Earth Dragon over towards us. Zhan Hu hollered, "Second Brother, I'm back!"

Shan Yun removed his face helmet and shouted, "Third Brother! I knew it was you guys. Quickly follow me into the city to prevent ambushes from the allied troops of the Demon and Beast races from happening."

We currently didn't have the time to reminisce so we hastily entered the Ström Fortress, following Shan Yun.

The fortress was filled with soldiers from the three kingdoms. The city wall was covered with infantries and mages that were responsible in defending the fortress. With the defence of the natural fortress, the mages could show their importance. There were also a couple of small mountain-like objects that should be the large magic crystal cannon; it was also because of them that stopped the allied troops of the Demon and Beast races from recklessly attacking the fort.

Shan Yun didn't have the time to tend to us as he ordered his aide-de-camp, "Quickly, get the overall statistics on the number of deaths and injuries. Report back to me after." The aide-de-camp followed his order.

Zhan Hu asked, "Are the people that were just dispatched from Xiuda?"

Shan Yun shook his head. "Not entirely. The main forces this time was the allied troops from Xiuda and Dalu. Currently, the fortress is separated into three parts. The calvaries from the various countries are under the command of our father, while the infantries are under the command of a wind heroic marshall from Dalu. Lastly, the mages are under the leader of the Royal mage's group from Aixia, Dun Yu Xi. With such segregation, it makes the ordering of the troops easier. It would be quicker to invade, retreat, and defend that way as well. Now, let's go to where the commander division is."

I hastily walked forward. "Big Brother Shan Yun, it won't be good for us to head to the commander division. Can't you first help arrange a place for us?" I was a wanted person from Aixia. If I headed there just like that, wouldn't I be caught that way?

"You? You are?"

I smiled wryly. "I'm Zhang Gong."

"Zhang Gong? Why has your appearance changed so much? Is it a disguise?"

I shook my head and sighed, "It's hard to explain with just a few words. Let's continue our conversation after we enter the city."

Shan Yun instantly understood and pat his forehead before saying smilingly, "Look at my poor memory. Let's head to my father's interim prince's mansion."

Even though it was said to be a prince's mansion, it was just a large courtyard with guards. The interior design was simple and crude. Shan Yun said that it was arranged by the prince. The prince said this originally, "We are to defend the human race and fight against the allied troops of the Demon and beast races. We aren't here to enjoy life, so what's the point in building up greatly? We can use that extra money to buy magic crystals."

Hearing what Shan Yun had said, I couldn't help, but to have good feelings towards the prince, who I hadn't met before.

Shan Yun found some rooms for us to settle in. He also didn't ask why there were two more people. At that moment, his aide-de-camp entered.

"Report!"

"How is the situation?"

"During this battle, there are 112 Earth Dragon cavalries, 1034 heavy armoured cavalries, and 2631 light armoured cavalries that died. In total, we've lost 3777 cavalries. The Prince requested that you should hastily return back to the commander division."

The report had greatly shocked me. In such a short battle, it had unexpectedly resulted in nearly 4000 lives gone and that didn't include the loss from the Demon and Beast races. War was the world's greatest killer as the cries from numerous departed spirits permeated the battlefield.

Shan Yun frowned as he replied, "I understand. I'll head there now. You're to tend to my guests and don't slight them. Everyone, I'll head to the commander division and return after."

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Volume 10: Chapter 3 – Telling the Situation in Detail

It was obvious that Big Brother Shan Yun's mood was extremely heavy. Those calvaries that went to battle and died were like family to him, but so many had died in that short period of time…..

After Big Brother Shan Yun left, we sat down in the room. I said, "Xiu Si and the rest should have arrived here already. Why haven't they come?"

Zhan Hu asked, "What shall we do next?"

I sighed. "The current situation isn't good as our coming over was too brazen. The two kingdoms, excluding Xiuda, definitely noticed our entry. If Aixia found out my identity, they definitely won't take things lying down. What is slightly beneficial to us is that the mages are under the command of Dun Yu Xi. My relationship with Teacher Xi is not bad."

Mu Zi said calmly, "It isn't the time to discuss this matter now. Everyone should have used up most of their powers from the previous cross over. We should immediately rest up to our peak state before the troublesome matters comes knocking on our door. We'll then be able to deal with future matters."

Everyone was convinced by what Mu Zi said so they sat properly before they cultivated.

Even though I had used a lot of my powers during the cross over, my recovery pace was abnormally fast. I discovered that the three powers in my body didn't need me to will it to make them circulate and they could automatically recover by themselves. They were individually circulating in different locations in my body, resulting in the rapid recovery to my peak state.

When I woke up from meditating, everyone was still meditating. Mu Zi had changed back to her original look again. While I looked at the gentle contours of her face, a warm and gentle feeling surged out from my heart.

Big Brother Shan Yun's aide-de-camp walked in and saw that I had woken up. He whispered, "You've awoken. Lord Shan Yun had instructed me that if there was anything you need, you can tell me."

I smiled with good will. "How's the situation outside?"

The aide-de-camp replied, "We're currently dealing with the aftermath of the battle. Those that were injured are getting treatments while they can. The situation is very tense as we don't know when the allied troops of the Demon and Beast races will attack us again.

I instantly thought, 'If I wanted to convince the three kingdoms, Xiuda will be the first kingdom to convince. If I obtained the support from Xiu Da, it would then be easier to convince the other two kingdoms. I'll have to meet up with Big Brother Zhan Hu's father, the prince.'

"When will Big Brother Shan Yun return?"

"I can't determine when he will as there are cases where discussions take an extremely long time. You can have a rest first. I'll inform you immediately once the Lord returns. I'll head out now and will let someone to bring you some food later."

After the aide-de-camp went out, Xiao Rou, who had changed into a squirrel form, came pouncing over. I extended a hand. She used her momentum to leap onto my shoulder, rubbing her fury head on my face. This little fella was too adorable. Everyone should still need a moment to recover. I held Sukrad's staff in my hand as I walked out of the room. The yard was large. There were a couple of tall trees in my surrounding. When a gentle breeze blew over, rustling sounds of leaves could be heard. Even when some time had passed already, when I thought about the brutality at the battlefield, my heart felt a chill. Even though the previous cross over was extremely dangerous, it had solidified my resolution to convince the three kingdoms.

I didn't how the few teachers from Aixia were fairing. 'Teacher Di, are you still doing well?' If it wasn't for that old fellow's guidance, there won't be the me today. He must be extremely dejected as I'm not by his side now. Teacher, don't worry. I'll definitely work hard for you. Currently, what I'm most worried about is my standpoint in Aixia. With Ke Zha's rigorous schemes and deep foresight, he definitely wouldn't accept my suggestion. Furthermore, I'm currently a wanted person by Aixia. However, no one should be able to recognize me now.'

Thinking about that, I subconsciously caressed the scars on my face before smiling wryly. What was the point of blaming the gods and accusing others? It had already happened, so I should just settle the matters at hand before considering the others.

"Zhang Gong, where are the rest?" Big Brother Shan Yun returned.

"They're still in the room cultivating their powers as they had used up quite a bit of them during the cross over."

"That's right, Zhang Gong, I haven't asked you this. How did you get those scars?"

"You can say that I might be born under an ill star. When I fought against the Demon Emperor at the Demon race, I lost and his dark magic powers infiltrated my body right after. You should know that I'm a light attribute so after the light and dark elements collided, it had led to the corrosion of my meridians. It was already great that I still have my life, but my body had turned to this current look."

Seeing my dejected look, Shan Yun obviously understood the immense sufferings that I had experienced. He patted my shoulder and replied, "Alright, my brother, don't be so dejected. Brother will definitely find the best doctor to treat you. Now, tell brother what you have experienced during this trip to the Demon race."

Regarding Shan Yun, I could completely trust him as I admired his noble charisma. I told him what had transpired from the start to the end. Shan Yun was shaken to his core as he listened and his expression constantly changed. Upon hearing that I had actually brought back the Demon princess and was preparing to negotiate with the three kingdoms, he couldn't help, but to exclaim.

"……That was what happened. It's as if I was in a dream during this few months."

"Zhang Gong, even though you had planned well, you should know that it's highly unlikely that the negotiation will succeed. The couple thousands of years of hatred between the human and the Demon and beast races isn't something that can be changed by you few people. However, even if that's the case, I'll still support you as I also wish that the world can recover it's peace and harmony. During this period of time, I'm filled with pain and exhaustion as I see my brothers beside me fall one after the other."

"Big Brother Shan Yun, thank you. With your support, how much will our success rate increase?"

Shan Yun smiled apologetically, "Don't be too optimistic. My support doesn't have any importance. The army from Xiuda is under my father. Moreover, there's His Majesty above my father. Our first task is to convince my father before convincing the rest. During the previous military discussion, the other two kingdoms had inquired who you guys were. I still haven't replied to them and just said that you're our allies. I'm also not clear about how things stand so I wanted to clarify with you before replying them. Your current biggest advantage is your God's inheritor identity. If you want to get the three kingdoms' approval to negotiate, that identity will be significant.

I nodded and replied, "I understand that. Actually, my disfiguration isn't a bad thing as at the very least, no one should be able to recognise me now. The other two kingdoms are also not familiar with Big Brother Zhan Hu and the rest. Even though I'm currently wanted by Aixia, if I keep a low profile, I shouldn't be discovered by them. There are still some of my comrades that hasn't arrive here. They are my friends that participated in the competition with me when I previously returned in Xiuda. After they arrive, our words will be even more confident."

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Volume 10: Chapter 4 – God's Emissary

"Did they also receive God's inheritance?"

I nodded.

Shan Yun sighed. "The task that you're shouldering is extremely important. Work hard! When should I bring you all to meet my father?"

A voice came from behind us. "Let's head there now. Since I'm back, I should at least meet up with that old fellow."

I turned my head and saw that Big Brother Zhan Hu and the others had come out.

"Second brother, where's eldest brother?" Zhan Hu asked.

"Our eldest brother is on standby on the frontline. The two of us can't return at the same time, as someone must be at the front to keep a lookout."

Zhan Hu nodded. "Let's go see our father now. Zhang Gong, you and I should head there. The princess should stay for now. Second brother, Zhang Gong should have told you everything about us, right?"

Shan Yun replied, "He did. You know father's temper. Whether this is successful or not will entirely depend on your eloquence. I'll try my best to help you out. I hope that with your God's inheritor's identity, you'll be able to convince him."

I said to Mu Zi, "Princess, I'll have to trouble you and Brother Ke to wait here with the other brothers. We will meet up with the prince first. Once we get his support, we'll then have hope in succeeding in our mission."

Mu Zi obediently nodded. "Be careful in everything you do, and come back soon." Seeing her attitude as though she was exhorting her husband, I looked at Ke Lun Duo, who looked as though nothing had happened. I then nodded, turned around, and walked out with Big Brother Shan Yun and Zhan Hu.

After leaving the prince's manor, I asked, "Where is the prince at now? Is he not coming back to the manor?"

Shan Yun sighed. "Seeing how tense the current situation is, how could my father have returned? He is keeping a constant lookout on the commander division. Don't worry, my father has his resting area. We'll head there to meet him."

I said, all smiles, "Why should I worry? Who would be able to recognize me now?"

Zhan Hu said, "That's right, second brother. Are there any good doctors here who could take a look at Zhang Gong? Those scars have affected him greatly."

Before Shan Yun could reply, I cut in, "It's unnecessary now. We should settle the main issue first."

Shan Yun glanced at Zhan Hu, then told me, "I'll look for a doctor tomorrow. The three kingdoms' best doctors are gathered here."

I smiled wordlessly.

On the way to the commander division, I discovered that the Ström Fortress wasn't filled with only soldiers and mages. There were also many peddlers, of all kinds and shapes. The majority of them sold goods for consumption, armor, weaponry, etc. I asked in astonishment, "Big brother Shan Yun, why are the people here selling weapons and armours? Can they make a business here?"

"Of course, there's profit for them. Who would be willing to do business for little profit? You should know that it has already been a few hundred years since we last fought in a war. The few hundred years of peace have greatly weakened the three Kingdoms' battle power and war supply reserves. There are times where we don't have a choice but to buy from the peddlers, which means a market had been established. Currently, magic crystals, bows and arrows are most in demand. Our three kingdoms' fighting power is much inferior to the demon's and beast's alliance. If it wasn't for the Ström Fortress, the eastern continent would have already fallen into enemy hands. This is one of the main reasons why I support you in trying to negotiate with them."

Seeing that the situation was so strained, my resolution to prepare the negotiation increased.

"Take a look, that's the commander division."

Looking in the direction that Shan Yun pointed to, one had to wonder whether this this was really a commander's division. It simply looked just like a castle. When compared to the interim prince's manor, they were as different as the heavens and earth.

The commander's division was arranged just like the Royal Palace in the Demon's Royal city. If the commander's division was the inner palace, the entire Ström Fortress would be the outer palace. The commander division was surrounded with lofty city walls, and was being defended by a large group of armed forces. Even though I couldn't see the interior, I could imagine that the construction would be magnificent.

Seeing my dumbstruck look, Shan Yun said, smilingly, "You're shocked, right? I was also shocked when I first came here. After a while, I found out that there's a purpose in building it this way. Even if the Ström Fortress were to be broken through, with the defence of the commander's division, it would definitely be able to hold for quite a long time. The design of the Ström Fortress is extremely meticulous. You'll discover that in the future, the Ström Fortress won't be fortified. Do you know why?"

At first I was stunned, but then my thoughts turned around quickly. In a moment, I understood the key reason for this. Unruffled, I replied, "It should be due to the possibility that the demons and beasts could occupy it, right?"

Shan Yun replied, with praise, "That's right. If we had large quantities of magic crystals, no matter how many Demons and beasts there were, we wouldn't need to fear them. However, currently, we can't afford to do that. Even if we were to purchase them for high prices, from the entire eastern continent, it wouldn't be able to satisfy the demands of the Ström Fortress."

I became apprehensive. I hadn't known that the demand for magic crystal was that high. Even though I had lots of magic crystals for the negotiation, I couldn't take them out. If not, once the human race was in power, how could they still agree to negotiate with the Demon race?!

Whilst chatting, we had already reached the moat outside of the commander's division. After stepping on the drawbridge, the surrounding soldiers respectfully said, "Greetings to Lord Shan Yun." A commander's aura unconsciously radiated from Shan Yun's body. After saying 'En!' in acknowledgement, he led us into the commander's division.

Even though I had made mental preparations, I was still startled after I walked into the commander's division. The interior was filled with layered blockhouses. Each and every construction was made from heavy granites. It could be said it was flawless in defence.

Shan Yun pointed at an enormous stone house in the center. "That's the genuine commander's division. We'll discuss any important matters in there. My father's resting quarters are in that stone room at the side."

The entrance to the prince's resting stone room was guarded by eight soldiers. Shan Yun took the lead and walked forth before asking, "Is my father in?"

The leader of the soldiers replied respectfully, "The prince and Lord Lei Yun are inside."

Zhan Hu said, pleasantly surprised, "It's great that eldest brother is here as well. Let's quickly enter." Upon saying that, he took the lead and charged in. Since we had come with Shan Yun, the guards didn't stop him.

Shan Yun dragged me along, saying, "Let's head in as well. Look at your big brother, he's just like a child in a grown-up's body."

The stone house was arranged in a simple and unadorned fashion. There was a large bed, a study table and a few chairs in the room. There was also a four meter dragon gun hanging on the wall, slanted. Big Brother Zhan Hu's tall build blocked my sight, making it impossible for me to look at the prince's appearance.

However, I noticed that there was a tall and sturdy person beside him. That person unexpectedly looked more ferocious than Zhan Hu, who was two meters tall. His shoulders were broad, and he had a tough and stocky build. He wore a black warrior robe, with a long sword attached to his waist. He had brows like double-edged swords and tiger-like eyes. His nose was straight, and his jaws squared, giving him an extremely mighty appearance.

I knew he had to be a valiant general on the battlefield. There wasn't a need for an introduction, as I recognized him from his appearance. He had to be Zhan Hu's eldest brother—-Lei Yun.

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Volume 10: Chapter 5 – God's Power

When Lei Yun saw my ghastly appearance, he couldn't help but frown. "Second and third brother, who is that?"

Zhan Hu turned around before instantly moving to my side and laying an arm on my shoulder, then said smilingly, "Big brother, he's my sworn brother."

Just as I wanted to greet Lei Yun, I found that two cold rays were shot toward me. I was alarmed, and the magic power in my body couldn't help but automatically release a faint gold protection barrier around me. I was shocked that the two cold rays were from an old man's eyes, sitting on the leader's seat of honor.

Even though that old man was sitting, his bold and powerful build was obvious. He was wearing an official robe, with a jade belt at his waist. He wore an eight-jeweled purplish gold crown on his head. A king's aura surrounded him. When he felt the protective barrier from my body, a glimmer of shock flashed past his eyes, as he retracted his thick icy gaze. It was expected that he had a king's appearance; it was no wonder that he had managed to guide his three sons to be such outstanding people.

"Are you the light mage, Zhang Gong Wei, who is wanted by the Kingdom of Aixia?" The tone of the prince's voice was extremely heavy. Even though he looked calm, once he opened his mouth, it naturally gave off a domineering, powerful, yet not angry voice.

I didn't expect that he would be able to pinpoint my identity. I looked at Lei Yun, who had his brows tightly furrowed, then I puffed out my chest and greeted him. With a respectful, yet not meek bow, I spoke, "My greetings to you, Your Highness. I'm Aixia's Zhang Gong Wei."

Zhan Hu added, "Father, my brother is the world's youngest Magister. His teacher is the Aixia's Royal Intermediate Magic Academy's principal, Teacher Di."

Slightly angwered, the prince said, "Have I asked you? I haven't yet settled the matter with you running away again, so just stand at the side for now. Without my instructions, you're not allowed to casually interrupt."

Big Brother Zhan Hu, who was considered to matchless in the world, was just as Shan Yun had said. He looked just like a kid who had done something wrong. He stuck out his tongue before obediently going to stand in a corner, not uttering a single world.

"Zhang Gong Wei, I have heard about some of your matters from the reports given to my kingdom by Aixia. They said that you were once a heroic genius that would arouse the heaven's jealousy, but you released the Demon race's princess due to your personal feelings, leading you to abandon yourself, and was thereby listed as wanted."

When Shan Yun heard the prince's ill words, he immediately explained, "Father, Zhang Gong isn't that type of person……." He stopped his explanation as the prince looked at him with an icy cold gaze.

I sighed gently before saying calmly, "If His Highness is interested, I can tell you all of my experiences for you to judge whether I'm a traitor to humanity. I hereby swear that if I were to speak any empty words, I'm willing to take on five lightnings that would result in my death."

The prince glanced at me before replying in a softer tone, "Alright, tell me."

I took a deep breath and tidied up my slightly unorganized train of thoughts before telling slowly, "What Big Brother Zhan Hu said was right. I'm really Aixia's youngest generation Magister. My experiences were rather smooth sailing. When I was young, I met with a good teacher that built up my good magic foundation. After that, I successfully got into the Royal Intermediate Magic Academy. I became a disciple under Teacher Di by chance. My magic level abruptly improved under that old man's meticulous tutelage. Finally, before entering the Royal Advanced Magic Academy, I successfully reached the Magister realm. I had a seemingly bright future ahead of me in Aixia, but I managed to land myself in the current situation. To be honest, the majority of the judgements that the Kingdom of Aixia have about me are accurate. I really fell in love with the Demon's Princess and rescued her from imprisonment. However, it wasn't that I've abandoned myself, but rather, I've my reasons in doing so. Your Highness should understand that I wouldn't just give up my wondrous future just to rescue my beloved woman. If that were the case, currently, I wouldn't be standing before you."

The prince nodded, indicating me to continue.

Zhan Hu and his brothers were quietly listening to what I said, but they each had a different expression on their faces; Lei Yun had a curious expression, Shan Yun had a calm expression and Big Brother Zhan Hu had a focused expression.

I cleared my throat before continuing, "Initially, Big Brother Zhan Hu and I met each other in the Kingdom of Xiuda. It could be said that we couldn't befriend each other without fighting each other. I went to Xiuda under Teacher Di's order. Xiuda was my first stop, excluding learning from experiences. You should know Teacher Wen from your kingdom's knight academy. I was his student for half a year."

The prince replied, "I heard this from Shan Yun. The group they put together was defeated by your hands."

I scratched my head. "It was just luck."

The prince's voice changed. "In battles, there's no luck. If it was a life or death engagement, victory and defeat could have been determined in a momentary slip. His loss is his loss. You don't have to flatter me. Continue relating your experiences, those you've just mentioned aren't the main points."

My face flushed before I replied, "Yes, when I came to the Kingdom of Xiuda, it was to improve my knowledge and to pass the warrior's training in order to strengthen my abilities. However, that wasn't the only purpose. My purpose was to obtain the Legendary Holy Sword.

After hearing that, Lei Yun gasped. It was obvious that he wasn't aware of that matter, but the prince obviously knew about it, as his expression remained unchanged.

"Thus, I invited Big Brother Zhan Hu and a few friends from Xiuda to investigate the location of the Holy Sword in the Kingdom of Dalu. It was unknown to us whether it was our luck or predestined that those Divine Instruments, which hadn't appeared even once in thousands of years, were discovered by us. At that time, we also met with the will of the God King. The God King told us that the world would face a crisis, the resurrection of the Monster King. He bestowed a divine instrument on each of us, and he instructed us to completely eliminate the Monster King's clone. If not, it would lead to the eradication of various races. Big Brother Zhan Hu should have told you all of this."

The prince nodded. "I've heard him mentioned this before, but your words are too unbelievable. How am I supposed to believe you only with this magic-like display of armour? You should know that if this matter is genuine, it'll affect all of our decisions."

I interlocked my hands in front of my chest, emitting a dazzling light ray that enveloped my body; a white light appeared in front of my chest, and a small silver sword appeared before me. Divine aura permeated the entire stone house. Lei Yun hastily went to shield the prince. It was obvious that he didn't trust me much, with my current ghastly appearance.

I felt the magic power and battle spirit in my body surge constantly towards the Holy Sword, and fuse with its power in my chest, making it rather effortless for me to sustain the Holy Sword.

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Volume 10: Chapter 6 – Persuading the Prince

I circulated the Holy Sword in the air before retrieving it back into my body before saying smilingly, "There's nothing that can imitate the Holy Sword's divine power. You should be able to believe us now, right?"

The Prince asked with a frown, "With your current power, can you defeat the Monster King?"

"Of course, it's impossible now. I couldn't bring out even just 1% of the Holy Sword's power. Please let me continue explaining first. After I received the acknowledgement of the God and became a God's inheritor, I had parted ways with Big Brother Zhan Hu and my other friends to head back to Aixia. In order to gain more control of the Holy Sword, I had to improve my cultivation. Suddenly, one day, there was an alert signal that came from the Royal Palace as there was an assassination that was happening towards the newly crowned king, Emperor Ke Zha. I, along with the Royal Advanced Academy's teachers and students, rushed towards the palace. Under Teacher Zhen's assistance, I successfully cast out a light forbidden spell, which led to the near annihilation of the assassins; only two assassins survived. I discovered that they were of the Demon race. Moreover, one of the Demon survivors was a student that I was deeply in love with at the Royal Advanced Academy, who is also the Demon's princess mentioned in Aixia's wanted order."

The prince suddenly waved his hand to stop me from continuing before he asked in astonishment, "You said that you were able to use a forbidden spell?"

Currently, I must not be humble as I need to prove my powers after obtaining God's inheritance. I would only be able to convince the prince by that way. I nodded. "That is right, but it was with the assistance of Teacher Zhen, with our combined magic power and the power of the Holy Sword in my body, I was successfully able to use a forbidden spell."

"Continue saying your experiences."

"At the moment that I discovered Mu Zi's identity, I was really impetuous. After a while, I gradually calmed down, but still wanted to rescue her. Even though I knew that it'll ruin my future, I did it without any hesitation. There are two reasons for that. Firstly, if I had let the Kingdom of Aixia to execute the Demon's princess, it undoubtedly will lead to set off a ruckus as the Demon's princess was the successor of the Demon Emperor. If the successor was killed, you should be able to imagine that the demon race will carry out a frantic retaliation. I thought that the Monster King that the God King had handed over to us should be our real enemy and that we mustn't give any chances for the Monster race to invade us. Thus, I had chosen to rescue the Demon race's princess, giving up my future, in order to increase the success rate of the task that the God King has given to us. Of course, I can't deny that I had personal feelings in doing so as well, since I was really in love with her." I had deemphasized my personal feelings for Mu Zi at the end of the explanation. Of course, only I knew that when I rescued Mu Zi, at least 95% of why I carried it out, was due to personal feelings. As for the God King's order and so on, I really had thought about it before, but it was the secondary reason.

The prince was extremely satisfied with my honesty as he said smilingly, "What are you planning to do by coming here? From what you said, you shouldn't be here to help us to fight against the alliance of the Demon and Beast races."

This old fellow's thinking speed was extremely quick so talking to him was less laborious. I looked at Zhan Hu before continuing, "After fleeing Aixia, I had met up with Big Brother Zhan Hu, where we experienced a life or death battle against the Monster race. If it wasn't for some of our friends helping us, we wouldn't be able to eliminate those Monster beasts. After the battle, I had decided to head to the Demon race to negotiate with the Demon Emperor, in order to unite all of the races to fight together against the Monster race."

Lei Yun couldn't help, but to say, "To negotiate with the Demon Emperor? Have you lost your mind? How can we humans negotiate with the Demon race?"

I said smilingly, "Big Brother Lei Yun, thank you for your concerns. But even though it was dangerous, facts have proven that we have succeeded."

When I said that, Lei Yun and the prince exclaimed. This was the first time where the prince had lost his composure as he anxiously asked, "What did you say? You really managed to convince the Demon Emperor?"

Zhan Hu interrupted, "That's right, father, we really managed to convince the Demon Emperor. But Zhang Gong had paid a hefty price in order to negotiate with the Demon Emperor. Did you think that what he looks like right now was his original appearance? Zhang Gong was originally an exceptionally handsome fellow. It was due to battling against the Demon Emperor that led to the infiltration of dark elements into his body, leading to the corrosion of his body, which led to his current looks. Only us, who has always been by his side, clearly knows much he had contributed for the world's peace and harmony."

The prince was emotionally moved as he told me warmly, "Quickly, tell me in details what happened."

Thus, I told everything that had transpired at the Demon race's territory once. When the prince heard that I had unexpectedly brought back the Demon's princess for negotiation, he was so shocked that his jaw fell. After that, Zhan Hu had told me that this was the first time that he saw his father lose his self-control to such an extent.

The prince muttered, "The way you all do things are really too audacious. Aren't you afraid that we might capture the princess to pressurize the Demon Emperor?"

I was alarmed and said solemnly, with a sudden light ray that shot out from my eyes, "If the three human kingdoms really wants to do that, they must step over my dead body." My tone was so icy that the temperature in the stone room had decreased drastically, even Zhan Hu couldn't help but to shudder.

The prince fumingly said, "It can't be that you will go against humanity for that Demoness, right?"

I coldly snorted. "It'll be you all that force our hands. Could it be that our human race are so nearsighted that they don't know that peace and harmony is the best outcome for us? If us humans don't have prestige, then are we still counted as humans? Since I have already agreed to the Demon Emperor that I'll bring Mu Zi back safely, I'll definitely keep to the promise. With my current powers, if I were to fight with all of my might against the human race, the loss that you'll suffer will definitely not be small."

The prince glared enraged at me after hearing what I said, while I looked at his gaze unyieldingly. The atmosphere's killing intent had made it impossible for Zhan Hu and his brothers to intercept.

"Reporting!" A foreign voice broke through the silence.

The prince withdrew his icy gaze and said solemnly, "Come in."

A dispatch soldier came rushing in. "Your Highness, there's an unidentified creature that suddenly appeared in the sky and is rapidly advancing towards Ström Fortress. It seems that it had come over from the Heavenly Falling Mountain. The other two kingdoms request your presence in the commander division to discuss this matter."

The prince glared at me and just as he was heading over, I suddenly shouted, "Wait a minute Your Highness!"

The prince stopped in his steps and asked, "What do you want?"

I asked the soldier, "Where is that unidentified creature now and approximately how does it look like?"

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Volume 10: Chapter 7 – Xiao Jin Returns

The dispatch looked stunned as he looked at the prince. After the prince indicated for him to answer my question, he said, "It's an enormous creature that is a few tens of meters long. It looks similar to the legendary dragon and is currently circulating the Ström Fortress. Lord Dun Yu Xi has already ordered the aiming of 10 magic crystal large cannons at it. If it makes any suspicious movements, we would immediately fire."

I asked the prince, "Can you do me a favour? The creature that is flying in the sky is my friend. It's a dragon and is a five clawed one." Actually, Dun Yu Xi had seen Xiao Jin before, but it wasn't a surprise that he couldn't recognise him as Xiao Jin's current size was many times bigger than what he originally looked like; his increase in size would be unimaginable to anyone.

Zhan Hu said, pleasantly surprised, "Ah! Has Xiao Jin returned?"

Upon hearing Xiao Jin's news, it had made me extremely excited as I replied smilingly, "It must be him."

Amazed, the prince asked, "You also have dragons?"

I nodded. "He could be counted as my magic beast. Can you please help me with that?"

The prince nodded. "I'll try. I shall say that it's Shan Yun's dragon race friend that has come specifically to help us eliminate the Demon race."

I contemplated. "I think it's best we don't tell them that he is a dragon and just say that it's a magic beast. You only have to stop the city guards from attacking him. I've ways to summon his descent, to come directly to your prince manor. As for the previous matters we've discussed, let's continue discussing after settling my friend down. What is your opinion on that?"

The prince replied, "Actually, what you said previously was extremely right. After I've made some arrangements here, I'll immediately head back to report these matters to His Majesty."

Zhan Hu replied, amazed, "Father, with what you just said, does that mean that you support us?"

The prince smiled wryly. "How can I not? Zhang Gong has convinced me. Moreover, my son is one of the God's inheritors and the remaining four inheritors are also from our Xiuda. I feel proud of you on these matters. Shan Yun has also mentioned to me before that he didn't wish to fight, and since you two are standing on his side, I can't not think this through. I believe that His Majesty should consider my opinion."

I bowed deeply towards the prince and said, gratified, "Thank you, uncle."

The prince said smilingly, "Uncle? I like being addressed that way by you. Zhang Gong, you're an extremely outstanding youth. You just have to do whatever you want and I'll try my best to support you. Alright, first I'll help you to meet up with your dragon friend. Lei Yun, you're to come with me. After I've discussed with the other two Kingdoms, I'll let Lei Yun notify you. Zhang Gong, you should first inform that large fellow to not commence any attacks on the ground. If you don't, it won't be easy to deal with the situation. You should all return to the prince's manor. Shan Yun, take great care of them."

"Yes, father."

"Ah! Zhan Hu, be more attentive. You're the one that I'm most worried about."

Zhan Hu said with a mischievous smile, "Don't worry, old pops. This time, even if you chase me away, I won't leave."

The prince helplessly shook his head before bringing Lei Yun away. After obtaining the acknowledgement of the prince, I felt much better as I headed back to the interim prince manor with Big Brother Shan Yun and Zhan Hu.

Once we stepped into the large entrance of the prince's manor, we heard joyful laughters within.

Shan Yun asked the guard at the side, "What happened?"

The guard replied respectfully, "A few people just arrived and had said that they were your friends from the Kingdom. The few friends that you have brought over seemed to know them as well, so we let them in. They are at the drawing room right now."

Shan Yun looked at me and I had already understood what was happening and said elatedly, "It should be that Xiu Si and the rest have arrived. Let's head in quickly."

As I had predicted, once I opened the door, I saw Xiu Si's familiar body figure. I shouted excitedly, "Big Brother Xiu Si, you've finally come!"

Xiu Si's body stiffened before he gradually turned around. He suddenly dashed over and flashed to my side. With both of his hands that clenched tightly on my shoulders, he replied excitedly, "Zhang Gong, you must have suffered. Everyone has already told me what happened to you." Xiu Si's gaze was sharper when compared to before. Looking at his collected expression, I knew with just a glance that his martial skills had improved drastically.

I sighed gently. "It's already over. That's right, where is Xin Ao and Gao De?"

"Zhang Gong, we're here."

Two giant-like lofty body figures appeared behind Xiu Si. Just like Xiu Si, the feelings that I felt from them were different. They no longer had domineering auras, but rather, they gave off an inscrutable feeling. It seemed that they weren't idle for these past few months.

Zhan Hu said smilingly, "You few fellows are remarkable. Your recent improvements are definitely great."

Xiu Si said, "It's all due to to the five elders' tutelage. Even though it was tough, our martial skills improved a lot. That's right, Zhang Gong, your precious dragon is still in the sky. How are you going to deal with that?"

I asked, "Why did he come together with you? With Xiao Jin's speed he should have arrived much quicker than you all."

Xiu Si smiled wryly, "You're still commenting on that? That fellow has given us a lot of trouble. We were training that day when he came. The brothers that were patrolling the perimeters didn't recognise him and thought that he was from the Monster race, and so, they started to fight against Xiao Jin. You should know of Xiao Jin's tyrannical strength and it was fortunate that he didn't kill, but he injured about 100 of our brothers. It was the combined powers of the five elders that subdued him. Even though I've seen him before, the change in his appearance was too drastic that I wasn't able to recognise him. The great thing was that he knew how to speak and said that he had come to deliver a letter to me. Just like that, the misunderstanding was resolved. After he delivered the letter he wanted to rush back, but I thought that if he were to reach Ström Fortress, he'll definitely encounter the same situation. I then pleaded with him to set off together with us to prevent more troubles from happening. That fellow was extremely unwilling, but we were lucky that the five elders were able to subdue him. Thus, it led to his spirit dampening. Otherwise, Ström Fortress's sky and earth would have been turned upside down by him."

Embarrassed, I smiled. "It was my fault that I didn't instruct him properly. Big Brother Xiu Si, you had thought it through. I have already asked someone to facilitate Xiao Jin's coming over. Once the Ström Fortress gives up on attacking him, I'll summon his descent."

Xiu Si nodded before he grimly replied, "You've suffered so much during this trip to the Demon race. How is the negotiation with the three kingdoms coming along? Are they willing to negotiate?"

I lightly shook my head. "It'll be extremely difficult. However, I've already negotiated with the prince from Xiuda, who is the commander here. He's also Big Brother Zhan Hu's father. That old fellow has already agreed to help us by suggesting our matters to the ruler of Xiuda. If we successfully obtain Xiuda's support, everything will be much easier. Big Brother Xiu Si, how many brothers did you bring along with you this time?"

Xiu Si smiled mysteriously before pulling me to a corner and whispered, "I've brought over 500 of them with me and they are all elites."

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