Chapter 1405: Demon Emperor Protector, Mangshan Restores Calm

"The three of us working together will be flawless," Bai Xinlan continued to tempt Hei Hu, deploying her enchanting divine skill.

She unleashed it unintentionally, aiming to make Hei Hu's mind and spirit falter, then fall under her control.

Hei Hu's pupils widened in anger as he glared at Bai Xinlan: "Bai Xinlan, put that routine away; if it happens again, this king will make you regret it."

Bai Xinlan, finding it appropriate, sheathed her enchanting divine skill and said slowly, "Hei Hu, you have already incurred the hatred of Xu Kong Wang; whether you join us or not, you cannot escape—Xu Kong Wang will surely take revenge on you."

"Perhaps, when he recovers, the first to strike revenge will be you. I don't mind; now I am not afraid of Xu Kong Wang, but you are different."

Hei Hu fell silent.

His strength was slightly inferior to Xu Kong Wang's; if he were targeted by Xu Kong Wang and recalled those surprise-attack divine skills, Hei Hu's scalp tingled, and he dared not imagine the scene—at any moment a Xu Kong Wang could appear, and once that person sets his sights on you, he will not give up easily.

Hei Hu knows Xu Kong Wang too well; that person never shows leniency toward anyone who has betrayed him.

Just look at Lan Tiansheng and you'll see that Xu Kong Wang has been searching for his whereabouts, intending to kill him, establish authority, and make his subordinates fear betraying him.

He himself severely wounded Xu Kong Wang this time, at great cost, and Xu Kong Wang will not spare him lightly.

"What do you intend to do?"

Lan Tiansheng smiled: "Hei Hu, we will intercept him on the inevitable path Xu Kong Wang takes to return. Based on my knowledge of him and the arrangements I've made, he will certainly appear on this road; then we will ambush him here and surely reap rewards."

Lan Tiansheng produced a map and pointed to a location—a very secret route leading back to Xu Kong Wang's lair.

This is a path Lan Tiansheng often travels; few know it, and Xu Kong Wang will inevitably take it.

"Are you sure it will work?" Hei Hu hesitated: "Moreover, I don't trust you. If this is a trap you set, wouldn't this king be outwitted by you?"

Suddenly recalling something, Hei Hu stared at Lan Tiansheng, realizing this man cannot be trusted.

Lan Tiansheng gave a cold smile: "Hei Hu, if we intended to kill you, we could strike now; there's no need to wait until this moment."

Bai Xinlan added: "Indeed, Hei Hu, you still… overestimate yourself. With Lan Tiansheng and I working together, do you think we could escape?"

"We wish to cooperate with you; after all, Xu Kong Wang is extremely dangerous and cunning. Not killing him makes us uneasy."

"Hei Hu, you don't want to be constantly watched by Xu Kong Wang, do you?"

Hei Hu fell silent.

He indeed worries about that; Xu Kong Wang's threat is enormous.

Not only him, others would also be fearful and worried.

The only solution is to kill Xu Kong Wang, but that place is close to Mangshan Demon Palace; once action is taken, the Demon Emperor will surely sense it, and then it won't be a trivial matter.

"If the Demon Emperor intervenes, wouldn't we…?"

Lan Tiansheng raised his hand: "Rest assured, even if the Demon Emperor uses the Protector against us, we will still gain something. Other Demon Kings, upon learning Xu Kong Wang is injured, do you think they would stay idle?"

"And Xu Kong Wang's former subordinates—they surely have intentions; when the time comes, we won't need to act, someone else will naturally step in."

Hei Hu gave Lan Tiansheng a deep look; this man is very dangerous.

Everything has been accounted for; making him an enemy requires extreme caution.

Lan Tiansheng ignored Hei Hu's gaze; he had only one goal—to kill Xu Kong Wang. That would fulfill his master's mission, and with no one watching his master, he could also obtain some of his master's elixirs.

When the time comes, Lan Tiansheng will rise swiftly, far better than the previously miserable days.

"Lan Tiansheng, this king will tentatively trust you for now," Hei Hu extended his hand.

Lan Tiansheng reached out, and the two clasped hands.

"A pleasant cooperation, King Hei Hu."

Three days later.

Not far from Mangshan Demon Palace.

Three figures waited as Xu Kong Wang's silhouette slowly emerged; the moment he appeared, Hei Hu's eyes lit up, his whole being radiating murderous intent.

Xu Kong Wang instantly became alert, looking ahead as the three figures suddenly surged forward.

"Bang."

Xu Kong Wang dodged the attacks of the first two, but could not evade the third's strike.

Too fast.

Moreover, he was severely wounded, his reactions slowed, unable to dodge.

"Bang."

Hei Hu delivered a solid punch that sent him flying hundreds of meters away.

Dust rose as Xu Kong Wang had not yet risen, and Lan Tiansheng's divine skill already enveloped him.

Beneath the earth, countless grasses erupted, rapidly swelling and growing like blades, piercing his body.

"Lan Tian Blade Formation."

Grass like blades, blades like a formation.

Within the Formation, blade qi was fierce, cutting everything.

Xu Kong Wang's blood spurted wildly; in no time, that area was stained red.

Every blade of grass was stained with Xu Kong Wang's blood.

Xu Kong Wang roared, "Void Blade Technique."

"Shatter for me."

The blade edges shattered, the Formation crumbled.

Xu Kong Wang fled the Formation, advancing toward Mangshan Demon Palace; at this moment, he had no second option.

"Stop him," Bai Xinlan shouted.

Hei Hu suddenly appeared before Xu Kong Wang, clenched his fist, and struck.

"Boom—"

The fallen Xu Kong Wang felt dizzy and his consciousness began to fragment.

He knew that if he didn't run or rush to the Demon Palace now, he might crash here.

Those three joined forces, intending to exterminate them completely.

Cough, cough, cough, Black Tiger, you really are with them.

You deserve to die.

But, you want to kill me? It's not that easy.

Xu Kongwang stood up, laughing to the heavens: "Hahaha, you can't kill me."

Black Tiger and Bai Xinlan were initially doubtful, but suddenly their expressions changed and they looked up at the sky.

Lan Tiansheng followed their gaze to the sky; the three moved in unison, none daring to act.

Even Xu Kongwang did not flee.

Together they stared at the sky above, the surroundings silent.

Those watching the show, as well as the other Demon Kings, chose to leave, not participating in this battle.

Above the void, a figure stood, lowered his head, and glanced down.

Bai Xinlan and the others trembled, all lowering their heads, daring not to show any disrespect.

That's enough.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor slowly spoke, glancing at Xu Kongwang, saying: "Let it be this way; do you three have any objections?"

Bai Xinlan clasped her hands and said: "Whatever the Demon Emperor says goes."

Lan Tiansheng dared not defy, clasping his hands and saying: "I will obey the Demon Emperor's words."

Black Tiger gritted his teeth, wanting to retort, lifted his head and met the Mangshan Demon Emperor's eyes, but in the end he still lowered his head.

Yes, Demon Emperor.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor glanced at the three, then said to Xu Kongwang: "Go back."

"Thank you, Demon Emperor." Xu Kongwang bowed, then swiftly returned to his cave dwelling.