The man threw back his head and laughed, his gaze sweeping over Ling Feng. A faint smile curled at the corner of his mouth. He made no move to refuse the wine, instead answering cheerfully, "Young brother, this wine must be quite expensive. We've never met, yet you offer me such a fine drink. Tell me, what do you want in return?" 0 "Nothing at all." Ling Feng cupped his hands in salute, his smile light. "My name is Long Fei. May I ask for your honorable name?" 0 "My surname is Shen. Just one character, Xiao." 0 The burly man lifted the wine jar and took a long swig, draining more than half in one go. His tolerance for alcohol rivaled even Ling Feng's master, Duanmu Qingshan. 0 After finishing, Shen Xiao laughed heartily. "Hah! Truly excellent!" 0 Ling Feng kept his smile steady and spoke calmly. "In that case, Brother Shen, shall we become friends?" 0 "Brother Long, I've no objections. I only worry you might not be bold enough." 0 "What is there to fear?" Ling Feng replied with unwavering confidence. "There's nothing in this world I dare not face." 0 "Good! A man after my own heart!" Shen Xiao praised before raising the jar again. After another deep drink, a rustling sound came from the west. His expression darkened instantly. "Those restless souls again!" 0 He turned swiftly to Ling Feng and gave a swordsman's salute. "Brother Long, I take you as a friend. Something tells me we'll meet again soon!" 0 With that, Shen Xiao leapt away, vanishing from sight. 0 At the same moment, a cold and terrifying aura flashed past, chasing after him. 0 Bai Linger shuddered, her voice trembling as she cried out, "It's the Young Lord! That aura belongs to the Young Lord!" 0 Ling Feng rubbed his nose. The Young Lord of the Canglong Sanctum was far more terrifying than he had imagined, at least ten times worse. 0 If Han You was pursuing Shen Xiao, then the man's identity was clear. 0 Shen Xiao had to be the disciple sent by Yunluo Sacred Land to search for the Dragon Emperor Seal!0 "Long Fei, he must be a disciple of Yunluo Sacred Land. How can you call him brother?" 0 Bai Linger stared at Ling Feng, baffled. 0 "Life is short. One should act according to their nature. Why shouldn't I?" 0 Ling Feng smiled faintly. "Besides, with our current strength, how long do you think we'd last in a fight against him?" 0 Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩•𝗳𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝕟𝕖𝕥 Bai Linger's pupils contracted as she considered the question carefully. "He escaped the Young Lord's pursuit. That alone means his strength matches a high-tier demon king. Neither of us combined could match him." 0 "Then it's settled." 0 Ling Feng rubbed his nose again. This trip to the demon domain was proving far more interesting than he had anticipated. 0 At Blackwater Plains, the temporary base of the demon coalition.0 Inside the command tent, Hai Lingxiang sat alone, pressing her fingers lightly against her temples. 0 As the leader of her clan and commander of the unruly demon coalition, the pressure weighed heavily on this young woman. 0 "Long Fei… Long Fei… Will you be able to make it?" 0 Hai Lingxiang clenched her fists. Apart from the Lin Demon Clan, the other demon chiefs, especially the elders of the Black Jiao Demon Clan, had repeatedly demanded they march back to Blackwater Plains to rescue their imprisoned leader, the Black Jiao Demon King. 0 Yet Hai Lingxiang held firm, insisting they would not act while the Black Jiao Demon King remained in human hands. 0 Fortunately, though the fighting at Blackwater Plains had stalled, Silver Wolf Demon Emperor had not ordered an attack. For now, Hai Lingxiang's authority still kept the other chiefs in check. 0 After all, her mother, Hai Yunji, was a peak-level demon king. With her presence, the other factions dared not cause trouble. 0 Between her worry for Ling Feng's safety and the immense pressure of command, Hai Lingxiang had grown haggard in just a few days, her vitality withering like a dried flower. 0 Just then, noise erupted outside the tent. Voices called out in unison, "Greetings, Demon Emperor!" 0 Hai Lingxiang stiffened. 0 "The Demon Emperor?" 0 Her throat tightened. How did he get here so fast?0 Is the Silver Wolf Demon Emperor planning to launch a full-scale assault on the humans?0 If an emperor-level expert had entered the battlefield, it meant the highest state of war readiness. 0 "This is bad. We cannot hold them back now."0 Hai Lingxiang's face paled. With the Demon Emperor here, her role as commander was rendered meaningless. 0 Struggling to her feet, she rushed outside. There, the various commanders and her mother were already bowing before a bull-headed Demon Emperor. She recognized him at once. He was one of Silver Wolf Demon Emperor's fiercest generals, the Green Bull Demon Emperor.0 "This subordinate greets the Demon Emperor Lord. Forgive the poor reception." 0 Hai Lingxiang hurried forward, her voice laced with deference and unease. 0 "No need for concern. The master's orders came suddenly, so no advance notice was given. No formalities are necessary, Chief Hai." 0 Green Bull Demon Emperor's brow furrowed slightly, his expression troubled. He had not been pleased with the Silver Wolf Demon Emperor's decision. 0 Not out of kindness or sympathy for humans, but because if the human Sacred Land intervened, he would be the first Demon Emperor in the line of fire. 0 Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, even if he came, he would not take action.0 "Demon Emperor Lord, please, this way." 0 Hai Lingxiang led him into the command tent, forcing an apologetic smile. "Our forces were forced to withdraw fifty zhang from Blackwater Plains. For now, this is the best we can offer for your reception." 0 Green Bull Demon Emperor took the central seat, his eyes scanning the strategic map on the table. His voice turned icy. "Chief Hai, the master sent me to correct your overly cautious approach. I've brought five thousand elite demons. Once deployed, they will sweep through the battlefield. From this moment onward, they are under your command." 0 He jabbed a finger at a human stronghold on the map. "By this time tomorrow, I expect this stronghold to be completely overrun." 0 Hai Lingxiang bit her lip. "Demon Emperor Lord, I—" 0 "Is there a problem?" 0 A cold glint flashed in Green Bull Demon Emperor's eyes. The sheer pressure of his presence nearly crushed Hai Lingxiang where she stood. 0 Hai Yunji swiftly stepped forward to support her daughter, speaking firmly. "There's no problem. Xiang'er is simply overwhelmed by the Demon Emperor Lord's majesty and momentarily lost her composure." 0 "Good. Since the former chief has spoken, I'll await good news tomorrow." 0 Green Bull Demon Emperor waved a dismissive hand. "If there's nothing else, you are all dismissed." 0 The demons dispersed. As Hai Yunji guided Hai Lingxiang out of the tent, her grip tightened. Green Bull Demon Emperor's arrival was aggressive. 0 It seemed the war between humans and demons was inevitable and ready to erupt.0