Chapter 1440: The Turmoil of the Mangshan Demon Palace

I know everything you said; let's forget about our cooperation. Qinglong Daoren waved his hand, not wanting to ally with this person before him.

As for Xu Kongwang's reputation, he had heard of it; it was very bad, and going back on one's word was the norm.

Betrayal, being scheming, tearing down the bridge after crossing the river, etc. —these are Xu Kongwang's usual tactics; who knows how many have fallen, many who allied with him ended up as his stepping stones, either dead or crippled.

No one survived; within the entire Mangshan Demon Palace, hardly anyone was willing to join forces with him.

Even if they allied, it was only in name; they would strike him at any moment, for if you didn't strike him, he would surely strike you, and Xu Kongwang would strike anytime, anywhere, giving you no chance.

"Dao friend, this is boring—you took my things but don't want to fight me; what do you mean?" Xu Kongwang's expression changed; this person had taken his gift, and he, full of sincerity, was sincere for the first time.

Before, he would never have given a gift, nor would he have suffered a loss.

Now he is different; his cultivation has partially recovered, still a bit shy of his peak, he can't be as arrogant as before and needs to keep a low profile—the lesson from last time is fresh in his mind, and he doesn't want to go through it again.

"Xu Kongwang, dao friend, these are the gifts you gave me; I naturally won't refuse. As for wanting to ally with me, better forget it."

"I don't trust you; you have no credibility." Qinglong Daoren waved his hand and refused his alliance.

He couldn't possibly do such a foolish thing, nor would he give him a chance; Xu Kongwang's mood was terrible, really terrible.

He stared at Qinglong Daoren, eyes blazing, wishing he could swallow him.

Qinglong Daoren didn't take him seriously and didn't think he could threaten himself; at least, the Xu Kongwang before him was truly not feared, this place was still his territory, the formation was here, so there was no need to worry about Xu Kongwang striking.

He bet that Xu Kongwang wouldn't dare to strike, and indeed that was the case.

Xu Kongwang didn't dare to strike; he stood up, glaring fiercely at Qinglong Daoren, several times wanting to strike but restraining himself.

"Dao friend, I, the Dharma Protector, can swear." Xu Kongwang still wasn't giving up, wanting to change Qinglong Daoren's mind.

Qinglong Daoren shook his head: "Forget it, Xu Kongwang, dao friend, stop pestering me; I cannot cooperate with you."

Cooperation—forget it.

Just get the thing in hand; the other things, he can do without.

He turned to leave, but Xu Kongwang turned and intercepted him, staring at Qinglong Daoren and gritting his teeth: "Dao friend, are you really not going to consider it again?"

Qinglong Daoren coldly said: "Get lost."

"Dao friend, I am sincere." Xu Kongwang still wasn't giving up; he didn't want to fail just like that.

Qinglong Daoren was the only person he could win over; others could never believe him.

Those demon kings, or other demon beasts, could not believe him.

Xu Kongwang had to find a way to break the situation; Qinglong Daoren was the only suitable person.

"Xu Kongwang, dao friend, you'd better forget it."

Qinglong Daoren didn't want to waste words with him, nor did he want to waste time.

He turned and left, soon disappearing from sight.

In the mist, only Xu Kongwang remained standing where he was, blankly staring at Qinglong Daoren's silhouette.

"Damn bastard, this person is humiliating me."

"How dare he humiliate me like this?"

"Damn."

Xu Kongwang stared fixedly, turned, wanting to leave, but discovered he couldn't go.

The formation trapped him, temporarily preventing him from leaving.

"He actually dared to trap me—how unreasonable!"

"He really deserves to die; I will surely kill him."

After venting for a while, Xu Kongwang knew he was just raging impotently and could not change anything.

He sat down and stared at the formation.

"Just a little formation—can it even trap me, the Dharma Protector? Kid, wait; I will definitely break this evil formation and let you know how formidable the Dharma Protector is."

Xu Kongwang swore in his heart, determined to make him pay.

Qinglong Daoren didn't care about all that; let Xu Kongwang go crazy if he wants—it won't affect his life.

After retrieving the item, Chen Chuyang gave him a thumbs‑up: "You're still impressive—you've pulled a fast one on Xu Kongwang; he's surely furious."

"That's for sure—don't even want free stuff, don't want it for nothing." Qinglong Daoren said smugly.

This is far inferior compared to Chen Chuyang.

If Chen Chuyang made a move, it would definitely be more than this; he'd scheme even more, Xu Kongwang would collapse even further, and he's already doing quite well.

"Haha, not bad—you've got half my power." Chen Chuyang praised.

He reached out his hand; no need to say anything—it was already clear.

Qinglong Daoren was speechless; the thing he had just gotten in hand was just given away like that.

How unreasonable.

He couldn't not give it, because Chen Chuyang is the true self, and he is his reliance; helpless, he could only give it to Chen Chuyang.

It hadn't even warmed up yet, and he had to give it away—really unpleasant.

"No need for this; your stuff is my stuff, we were originally one—why distinguish between us?" Chen Chuyang patted Qinglong Daoren's shoulder, wearing a wicked smile.

Qinglong Daoren pushed his hand away and said speechlessly: "Take my stuff as you like; I can't even see your stuff."

"Hmph."

"Hahaha." Upon hearing that, Chen Chuyang burst out laughing.

On the other side.

Mangshan Demon Palace.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor stared at the Mangshan Demon King and asked: "How is it? Have you made a move?"

The Mangshan Demon King shook his head: "No, they're too cautious—none of them go out alone, even one or two won't leave the door; when they go out, they go together, never singled out, so I want to kill someone but can't find a chance."

"Those demon kings have formed an alliance; they won't believe my words, nor will they meet me."

"They have already started to be wary of us; this move, it seems, is useless."

Mangshan Demon Emperor heard this and coldly replied: "Knowing that changes nothing; they must die a few, or else I won't be at ease."

"How has Xu Kongwang been lately?"

Shan Mang bowed and said: "He went to Longshe Shan and hasn't come out."

"Longshe Shan? It seems he has noticed, wanting to find a way out, hehe." Mangshan Demon Emperor coldly laughed: "That person cannot help him, nor can they join forces; Xu Kongwang is destined to make a wasted trip."

"It's very likely he will be trapped inside the Formation and unable to get out."

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