Chapter 1431: Bai Xinlan and Diewumeng

Three days later.

Luotian White Snake Clan.

Diewumeng appeared before Bai Xinlan and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Dharma Protector."

Bai Xinlan lazily raised her right hand and said, "I don't know what business the Demon King has in seeking me."

When the two women met, mutual wariness filled the air; among the Demon King and Dharma Protector, they were both women, and their relationship could not be called good nor bad—at most they were aware of each other's existence, without any deep understanding.

Bai Xinlan had always been wary of Diewumeng and did not wish any cooperation; she knew Diewumeng was dangerous and that the woman was clever, so ordinary methods would not work on her.

The main point was that this woman was extremely… bizarre; her tactics were indefensible, and even after knowing her for so long, Bai Xinlan still did not grasp them, requiring constant vigilance.

As for the Luotian White Snake Clan, Diewumeng rarely came; in her memory she had only visited a few times, each time for a major matter requiring cooperation. The previous times Bai Xinlan refused, not wanting to be paired with Diewumeng.

"Dharma Protector Bai Xinlan, pardon my intrusion. This time I have come to seek cooperation with the Dharma Protector; I wonder what your intentions are," Diewumeng said, sitting down and speaking casually to Bai Xinlan.

Bai Xinlan chuckled, sat upright, leaned forward slightly, and said, "I don't know how the Demon King wishes to cooperate. I recall no prior collaboration; you don't trust me, and naturally I don't trust you."

"Between us, we don't seem that familiar. Demon King, have you mistaken me for someone else?"

Diewumeng gave a faint smile, "Dharma Protector Bai Xinlan, I have not mistaken anyone; you are the one I seek, and I wish to cooperate with you."

"His Majesty the Demon Emperor is severely wounded, likely hiding in the Dadian to recover. Given his nature, he will certainly not let us go, will act against us, and if he strikes any of us, do you think we can withstand it?"

Bai Xinlan squinted and said, "What is your high opinion?"

Diewumeng smiled, "Naturally cooperation. You and I cooperate, and any other Demon Kings who can join forces should do so, to jointly confront the Demon Emperor. We must strike first, act against the Demon Emperor, then we will have a sliver of hope."

"And regarding who stands with the Demon Emperor, after counting, there is only the Mangshan Demon King Shan Mang; the others are not of one mind with the Demon Emperor."

"At present, Black Tiger and Bee King have agreed to cooperate, and Lan Tiansheng has also consented to form an alliance; only Dharma Protector Bai Xinlan remains."

We have all reached cooperation; what about you?

Will you join us, or become our enemy?

It seems like two options, but in reality Bai Xinlan has only this one choice at present.

Bai Xinlan's expression darkened, and she said, "You mean that if I do not cooperate, I become your enemy?"

Diewumeng nodded, "Exactly. We are either allies or enemies; dealing with an enemy naturally requires using the enemy's methods."

"Dharma Protector Bai Xinlan, you are a clever person, you know what to do, you know how to choose."

Bai Xinlan chuckled, "Diewumeng, do you think you can have me under your control?"

"Or do you think you can coerce me to fight the Demon Emperor together with you? That Demon Emperor is not something you and I can deal with."

Diewumeng lifted the corner of her mouth, sneering, "Dharma Protector Bai Xinlan, I know exactly what you're thinking, what you want."

Bai Xinlan smiled, "Diewumeng, you are indeed clever. I can cooperate with you, but the corpse of the Demon Emperor is mine."

Diewumeng narrowed her eyes, staring at Bai Xinlan.

Those eyes fixedly stared, and demonic aura spread.

A terrifying demonic aura surged toward Bai Xinlan, seemingly to suppress her.

Bai Xinlan stared coldly at her, unmoved; after a while, the confrontation ended with neither gaining advantage.

Diewumeng clapped and said, "Clap clap, not bad, truly worthy of a Dharma Protector; Bai Xinlan's cultivation is impressive."

"If you don't join us, will you become Zhang Mang's slave? Once you lose your usefulness, he will be the first to kill you."

"Bai Xinlan, think carefully."

Diewumeng turned and left, turning into a wisp of smoke that dissipated on the spot.

Bai Xinlan stared at her silhouette, her gaze sinking: "This person is truly hard to deal with; I can't see her method of departure."

"Diewumeng, the Mangshan Demon Palace's most mysterious Demon King, also the most bizarre, must be handled with care."

"She likely saw my secret and also saw my connection with Qinglong Daoren; she also wants a share, ha, dream on."

That was a channel discovered personally by the Luotian White Snake Clan, not to be let out.

Diewumeng was testing herself, and also testing the Luotian White Snake Clan.

"Indeed, everything must be cautious; Diewumeng is rather bizarre, cooperating with them is undoubtedly a risky gamble, yet compared to the Demon Emperor, Diewumeng actually has more credibility."

"Cooperating with this person is possible, but only once; more than that is not allowed."

Bai Xinlan weighed the pros and cons; the Demon Emperor is powerful, and he also has other Demon Kings at his side.

The Mangshan Demon King is fiercely loyal to him, being the next‑generation Demon Emperor cultivated by the Demon Emperor, naturally his own.

If the two of them join forces, those of us trying to resist would face an unquestionably great difficulty.

This is also because the Demon Emperor's terrifying deterrent power in the Mangshan Demon Palace makes everyone fear him, and naturally they wish to replace him; unfortunately, after many years, no one has succeeded.

"I'll first go consult Qinglong Daoren; perhaps we can cooperate once," Bai Xinlan said, squinting, looking toward Longshe Shan.

After a while, she finally rose and left the Luotian White Snake Clan.

She entered the Formation directly; after she went in, three figures appeared behind her.

Diewumeng reached out but did not dare touch the Formation, saying, "This place is not simple; Bai Xinlan can enter unharmed, but what about us?"

She quickly dismissed the question herself.

"No, this place is dangerous; we cannot enter."

Bai Xinlan is Bai Xinlan; they are they, not the same.

The beings inside the Formation are not ordinary people; truly breaking in would easily turn one into a lost soul within the Formation.

They dare not fight, nor dare to gamble.

"Bee King, Black Tiger, why don't you give it a try?"

Black Tiger shook his head, "Forget it, this Formation is dangerous; once you invade it, you will be mercilessly annihilated."

"Everyone I sent before was not spared."

"Demon King, you'd better not entertain the idea of confronting the Formation."

Bee King echoed, "Exactly, Demon King, give up that thought."

They two people will not go in; they are not stupid; naturally they know the danger inside this formation.