Chapter 1444: The Mangshan Demon Palace Battle Erupts

"Lan Tiansheng, you dare to appear before me, the Dharma Protector? Do you really think you can hunt me down?" Xu Kongwang's voice was ice-cold, he stared fixedly at the man who had appeared before him, clenching his fists.

Lan Tiansheng intercepted him in front, mercilessly mocking: "Xu Kongwang, have you forgotten?"

"You're injured now, not the same as before. Tsk tsk, truly decisive—you directly self-destructed your natal weapon to gain a sliver of chance."

Lan Tiansheng clapped while walking toward Xu Kongwang.

His eyes held a hint of mockery and contempt; he did not attack directly, but stayed on guard against Xu Kongwang, denying him any chance to escape.

This person is extremely dangerous; this interception will surely make him feel the threat of death.

Lan Tiansheng wasn't trying to kill him; he merely wanted to make him suffer, to disgust him, and at the same time had another purpose: to drive this person before him completely mad.

Whether the Mangshan Mountain Range will fall into chaos hinges on this person.

The other demon kings aren't so easily fooled, but Xu Kongwang alone has been pushed over the edge; tormented by the formation for so long, his mind has become extremely fragile—just a little provocation and he will instantly go mad.

Once he goes mad, he won't care about anything; at that point, the Mangshan Demon Palace will plunge into total chaos, and the task his master gave him will be considered half done.

"Do you think, with that body of yours, you're a match for me?" Lan Tiansheng sneered coldly, not regarding him at all.

Being looked down upon like this, Xu Kongwang couldn't swallow the insult; he was about to go mad.

Staring fixedly at Lan Tiansheng, he lashed out directly; Lan Tiansheng had anticipated his attack, prepared in advance, swiftly dodged, then kicked him, sending Xu Kongwang flying. Xu Kongwang used the momentum from the kick to vanish instantly before their eyes—his original intention had not been to fight Lan Tiansheng, but to make him lower his guard so he could leave this place.

Once he entered combat, he would be locked in place, unable to leave.

Drawing others in would be unfavorable to him.

"Tsk tsk, you really ran fast—Xu Kongwang, your movements are too quick; it seems you're genuinely afraid."

Lan Tiansheng watched Xu Kongwang's retreating back and smiled.

He still pursued, though not as fast, deliberately letting Xu Kongwang flee, bit by bit stimulating his nerves to make him break down.

After pursuing for a quarter of an hour, Xu Kongwang entered the area of the Mangshan Demon Palace; Lan Tiansheng ceased the chase, instead staying at a distance, watching from afar.

Xu Kongwang went up the mountain without looking back, heading straight for the Mangshan Demon Palace.

"He went to the Mangshan Demon Palace—how interesting, how interesting. I wonder if he'll clash with the Mangshan Demon Emperor when they meet."

"Xu Kongwang is extremely sensitive right now; once stimulated, he will explode instantly."

"If they start fighting, it'll be interesting."

Mangshan Demon Palace.

Xu Kongwang returned to the mountain and had an audience with the Mangshan Demon Emperor.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor looked in surprise at Xu Kongwang, who had returned before him; this person was not part of his plan, or rather, he didn't think Xu Kongwang could come back—at least, it would take many years to break through that formation.

But now he has returned; the Mangshan Demon Emperor's eyes showed puzzlement as he stared at Xu Kongwang, naturally seeing his wounded body.

"Xu Kongwang, what happened to you? Who injured you?" the Mangshan Demon Emperor asked, feigning ignorance.

Xu Kongwang stared fixedly at the Mangshan Demon Emperor and asked, "Your Excellency the Demon Emperor, you already knew how terrifying Longshe Shan is, right?"

That formation is too dangerous.

He didn't even see a person—directly… he was tortured horribly; and this person before him was the one who leaked the information to him, sending him to Longshe Shan to cause trouble for Qinglong Daoren.

"Longshe Shan is very dangerous—I didn't warn you about that? It's you who refused to listen, insisting on going."

"Xu Kongwang, you wouldn't have forgotten, would you?"

The Mangshan Demon Emperor once again reminded Xu Kongwang, helping him recall.

Xu Kongwang naturally knows, but back then he didn't say it like that.

"Hmph, Your Excellency the Demon Emperor, this time you've really screwed me over." Xu Kongwang glared at the Demon Emperor, grinding his teeth, the former respect gone, replaced by anger, fury, and resentment.

His natal weapon self-destructed, injuring his strength; his overall power is down to less than a tenth, and recovering seems unlikely.

As things stand, his situation is very perilous; everyone wants to kill him.

Even Lan Tiansheng wants to intercept and kill him—just imagine how stifled he feels.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor stared at Xu Kongwang and calmly asked, "Have you seen him?"

Xu Kongwang grew even angrier, roaring, "I couldn't even break through the formation—how could I have met Qinglong Daoren?"

"Your Excellency the Demon Emperor, I have paid such a heavy price this time—will you compensate me?"

He reached out, demanding pills.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor obviously didn't believe him; he pointed at Xu Kongwang and said coldly, "I can smell his scent on you—you've met him, Xu Kongwang."

Xu Kongwang's body shuddered; he stared at the Mangshan Demon Emperor, thought of something, and immediately changed his tone: "Indeed, we have met, but we never reached any agreement."

"Qinglong Daoren trapped me in the formation; if I hadn't been decisive, I might still be inside it."

"This time, my natal weapon self-destructed—you must take responsibility, Your Excellency the Demon Emperor."

The Mangshan Demon Emperor chuckled: "Hehehe, Xu Kongwang, do you think I would believe you?"

"You met him—who knows what deal you made—could it be that you want me to kill you?"

The last few words spoken, the atmosphere instantly turned icy.

Xu Kongwang's eyes narrowed as he stared at the Mangshan Demon Emperor; he immediately assumed a fighting stance, knowing this person didn't believe him, and even thought his return was meant to kill him, rather than…

At this moment, Xu Kongwang understood the killing intent hidden deep in the Mangshan Demon Emperor's eyes.

The Demon Emperor before him wanted to kill him.

"I have no such intention, Your Excellency the Demon Emperor—don't act rashly." Xu Kongwang hurriedly protested: "You can't listen to slander; I absolutely have no such intention; my loyalty to Your Excellency the Demon Emperor is as clear as the sun and moon."

"Hmph." The Mangshan Demon Emperor gave a cold snort, raising his right hand and pointing at Xu Kongwang.

"If you are truly loyal, then don't dodge."

His finger shot toward Xu Kongwang.

If this strike lands, Xu Kongwang won't die but will be crippled.

That's exactly the effect the Mangshan Demon Emperor wanted; deep down he suspected Xu Kongwang of deceiving him.

This shows the person already harbors rebellious intent, has already betrayed him—such a person cannot be allowed to live.

Bang.

Xu Kongwang directly made a move, clenched his fist, and attacked towards the Mangshan Demon Emperor.

Xu Kongwang knew that if they did not act, they would die here.

Pfft.

Xu Kongwang's body flew backward, shooting straight outside, landing heavily on the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust.