Chen Luoyang's tone was casual, but everyone present was sure that he wasn't joking.
"Cheng Hui colluded with the Mountain and Sea Realm to obstruct Mr. Zhu's pursuit of the Netherworld God. Now that things have come to this, I don't need to worry about the one-month duel anymore. I can go to him directly." Chen Luoyang smiled, "I just don't know if he dares to return to Anyuan City to wait for me."
A Martial Saint deciding the life or death of a Revered Martial Artist and the rise and fall of a dynasty would have been absurd in the past.
However, the words that came out of Chen Luoyang's mouth sent chills down their spines. After all, he had personally killed King Fuyao, who was also a Martial Venerable like Emperor Chu, single-handedly and conquered the Ultimate Black Water Palace and Yan Ranshan.
With Han Zheng and Han Mei following Chen Luoyang, Zhu Qun trusted them for safety. He nodded and said, "In that case, I'll have to trouble you, Little Friend Chen. I'll meet up with Emperor Zhou and Island Master Bao to continue searching for the God of Netherworld."
"Mr. Zhu, please." Chen Luoyang nodded in greeting.
"I hope I can talk to you later." Zhu Qun bid farewell to Han Zheng, then turned into a white mist and disappeared.
Han Zheng frowned slightly.
Chen Luoyang saw this and thought to himself, "Zhu Qun has already sorted out his thoughts. Unfortunately, under the influence of the mystery in the womb, this matter is of a different nature to Han Zheng."
He didn't say anything, but turned to look at Han Mei.
Second Miss Han looked calm on the surface, but in fact, she was hoping that Chen Luoyang wouldn't notice her.
She didn't know much about the Netherworld God, but she gradually sensed something strange about herself.
Her sister, Han Zheng, was the last disciple of Azure Dragon Island Master, who was doted on. She happened to be in trouble with her Senior Brother Xu Peng, so she heard some things about the Netherworld God from her Master.
Han Zheng and Han Mei had gone to the Coast of the East Sea to explore the lair of the skeleton. Knowing only a little, she became even more anxious, and secretly warned her sister.
Second Miss Han was even more flustered.
Zhu Qun was hunting Xu Peng, and Chen Luoyang's identity as the Revered Disciple was gradually solidified.
Madam Han didn't even dare to breathe when facing them, afraid that something would happen.
Right now, the only thing that could make her feel slightly at ease was that the master of the "Star Palace" seemed to be the same as before.
He didn't know if it was because he didn't notice or because he didn't care.
Although the Azure Dragon Island Master had never mentioned it, her attitude and reaction back then made Han Mei guess that the master of the "Star Palace" was very likely the legendary Zhi Zun.
As long as he didn't say anything, Han Mei felt more at ease.
However, these were just her guesses, so Han Mei still felt uneasy.
But the situation before her caused her to have no choice but to obediently follow Chen Luoyang because it was better than colliding with Emperor Chu once more.
Yet she didn't know that even though Chen Luoyang seemed indifferent on the surface, he was extremely vigilant in secret, and he was absolutely not at ease when facing the Fuyao King and Emperor Chu.
This time, it could be considered as a risky attempt. This was the first time he had come into close contact with Han Mei after she became the Bane Star. He wanted to personally experience whether or not he should continue to let this "Calamity" Netherworld God live in this world.
The Netherworld God could become a sharp weapon he had hidden, but it could also be a double-edged sword. Chen Luoyang needed to understand as much as possible and grasp first-hand information about her.
He had just come into contact with a Revered Martial Artist like Emperor Chu, so this "calamity" should have entered a cooldown period, right?
Chen Luoyang took his subordinates and the Han sisters to Southern Chu's imperial capital, Anyuan, unhurriedly.
During this period, the Ancient God, the Black Water Extreme Palace, and the Swallow Mountain had already started their propaganda machine at full throttle, announcing to the world that Emperor Chu Cheng Hui and the Netherworld God were on the same side, and that he had cultivated the supreme arts of the Demon Race and was already half-human and half-demon.
When Chen Luoyang and his people arrived outside Anyuan City, it was already a scene of a large army bearing down on the city.
Under the leadership of Elder Peng Feng and the Blue Dragon Hall's First Seat, Lian Buyi, the Ancient God Sect's experts gathered and lined up in battle formations.
On the Swallow Mountain's side, Elder Ni Dong and Wang Zhaoying, who was one of the Red Dust Ten Heroes along with Lian Buyi, led the troops.
On the Black Water Extreme Palace's side, Elder Wen Xinzhi led the palace's people to Southern Chu and killed their way to Anyuan City.
Following Chen Luoyang's order, the Southern Chu Dynasty was already filled with the smoke of war, and Southern Chu's official forces were greatly suppressed. The three Holy Lands of Demonic Dao fought their way to Southern Chu's imperial capital and surrounded it.
When Chen Luoyang arrived, everyone saluted in unison.
"Greetings, Hierarch!"
"Greetings, Palace Lord!"
"Greetings, Sect Leader!"
In the end, a tsunami of shouts converged, forming an orderly "Greetings, Demon Emperor" that shook the heavens.
The sound waves were tangible, constantly shaking Anyuan City's City Guarding Formation.
On top of the city wall, the Southern Chu people all wore grave expressions.
Emperor Chu Cheng Hui did not return to Anyuan City.
This action seemed to confirm the rumors spread by the three Holy Lands of Demonic Dao.
The people of Southern Chu were in a state of panic.
Not only were the Southern Chu experts forced to retreat to the capital, but the gathering of Draconic Qi in Southern Chu was also unstable.
The City Guarding Formation of the three Majestic Dynasties was an extremely advantageous location in the entire mortal world. The reason for this was the Draconic Qi of all living beings.
And when the hearts of the people wavered, the Draconic Qi would become unstable, and the Formation would correspondingly weaken.
To Southern Chu, the most critical aspect was that although Emperor Chu Cheng Hui had left, he had not handed over control of the Formation to the other members of the imperial family. The Southern Chu people's control over the Formation was already lacking, and with the Draconic Qi dispersing, it was like adding hail to snow.
Even if Chen Luoyang did not personally take action, it was still questionable whether Anyuan City's City Guarding Formation could block the allied Demonic Dao forces.
Although Southern Chu had experts like the Qiantang Prince Cheng Jiongting, one of the ten strongest Martial Saints of the mortal world, the other side had the advantage in numbers, the God Punishing Edge, the Woven Black Snow Cloak, the One Heart All Creation, and other precious treasures.
If Chen Luoyang did not personally take action, just lending the Demonic Sea Banner to others would be enough to make Southern Chu suffer.
"Cheng Hui hasn't returned?" Chen Luoyang looked down at Anyuan City from the sky.
"His Majesty … is in seclusion. He will emerge later to meet the Demon Monarch in battle." Slowly, the Senior Prince Cheng Jiongting said, "It hasn't been a month yet. I ask that the Demon Monarch remain calm and not be confused by the rumors."
Chen Luoyang was unmoved. "Whether it's a rumor or not, isn't it obvious at a glance?"
Although his tone was indifferent, the invisible pressure that blotted out the sky and covered the earth instantly fell upon the Southern Chu city-guarding Grand Array. The dazzling golden light was like a sea of fire, yet also like a great sun. The light instantly dimmed, and the leaping golden brilliance weakened the intensity of the fire.
The hearts of the Southern Chu people sank.
No wonder this Chen fellow could directly clash with a Martial Venerable. He was truly the most savage Martial Saint in history.
"Wait a few more days, and I won't have to do it myself." Chen Luoyang sized up the formation. "But I'm not in the mood to waste time. I only have one sentence for you. Those who don't surrender will suffer the same punishment as Cheng Hui."
As time passed, if Emperor Chu didn't show up and the charges were confirmed, the people of Southern Chu would become more and more restless and chaotic. Anyuan's City Guarding Formation would become weaker and weaker. Even if it didn't collapse on its own, it certainly wouldn't be able to withstand the siege of the allied forces of the Demonic Dao.
But what chilled the hearts of the Southern Chu people even more was the charges Chen Luoyang had placed on Emperor Chu, Cheng Hui.
His cultivation to become half human and half demon might have something to do with the Mountain and Sea Realm.
He had obstructed Swordmaster Darknorth and the others from pursuing the Netherworld God under the orders of the Supremes.
Any one of them was enough to kill, and they could directly anger the legendary Supremes.
Now, Chen Luoyang, the successor of the Supremes, had openly come to Emperor Chu to denounce him.
If Chen Luoyang's challenge to Emperor Chu in a month's time was a personal matter, now it was of a completely different nature.
In the past, there might have been other factions that feared the overbearing Chen Luoyang. If the lips were gone, the teeth would be interdependent. They might have allied with Southern Chu to unite against Chen Luoyang. Now, however, everyone avoided him like the plague.
Most people still had doubts about the rumor that Emperor Chu Cheng Hui was half human and half demon. But Cheng Hui had actually fought with Swordmaster Darknorth and Swordmaster Zhuque. Regardless of the reason, it was enough for Chen Luoyang to make things difficult for him.
Even though the others were afraid of Chen Luoyang, they didn't dare to act rashly for the moment. They were more afraid of secretly cursing Emperor Chu Cheng Hui for messing things up.
Hearing Chen Luoyang's words, the Southern Chu people were also afraid.
Behind the black-robed youth, they seemed to see the supreme and majestic figure of the legendary Supremes.
Everyone eagerly hoped that Emperor Chu Cheng Hui would show up and dispel the rumor. But they were also worried that Cheng Hui would really become half human and half demon as Zhuque and Chen Luoyang had said.
Because Emperor Chu himself hadn't returned to Anyuan City for a long time, such an absurd rumor caused more and more people's hearts to pound.
"The Demon Monarch's prestige is monstrous, and I have always admired you. But His Majesty's reputation has been disgraced because of you. Forgive me, I can't just sit by and watch." The old Cheng Jiongting floated up. "Today, the Demon Monarch wants to conquer my Great Chu. Great Chu should have martyrs. I have long been left behind by the tide of the times. Today, ashes to ashes, dust to dust."
Cheng Longyuan, Cheng Jinjun, and the others looked at the Old Prince. They wanted to say something but hesitated.
Cheng Jiongting, on the other hand, was calm. He came out of the city defense formation and came before Chen Luoyang in midair. He cupped his hands.
"I am untalented. Please enlighten me, Demon Monarch."
As soon as the old man finished speaking, a boundless radiance appeared around him, turning into a sea of flames that blotted out the sky.
Among the brilliant golden flames, there seemed to be a towering palace with golden dragons moving up and down. It was like a divine palace in the sun, even more dazzling than the real sun.
Cheng Jiongting's old and stooped figure suddenly became tall and straight. He didn't look old at all.
Everyone present nodded inwardly when they saw this.
The Old Prince of Southern Chu, who was ranked fifth among the Ten Strongest Martial Saints of the Mortal World, was indeed worthy of his reputation.
The top experts of the three Holy Lands of Demonic Dao had gathered. But whether it was the younger generation like Lian Buyi and Wang Zhaoying, or the elders like Peng Feng and Wen Xinzhi, none of them could defeat Cheng Jiongting by relying on their cultivation.
But no one thought that Cheng Jiongting could win.
Including himself.
He had personally witnessed the battle between Chen Luoyang and King Fuyao.
But there were some things that had to be done.
"I admire people with courage and insight." Chen Luoyang lightly nodded his head.
The next moment, boundless darkness engulfed the golden sea of flames.
The people below felt the light between heaven and earth instantly dim.
They looked up and saw that there seemed to be a solar eclipse in the sky.
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