Chapter 1457: with translation of chapter title

"Diewumeng, I admit you are strong." Mangshan Snake King reassessed the woman before him, unable to deny her strength.

This woman is the most dangerous of the three; the Black Tiger is rash, the Bee King cautious, posing little threat.

On the contrary, this woman, hiding in the back and not acting, is mysterious and unfathomable; once she acts, she is an assassin, nearly killing him, and the Mangshan Snake King greatly fears Diewumeng, also understanding why the previous Demon Lord feared her so.

It is not because she is a woman, nor because she has always hidden herself, but because underestimating her will get her schooled in a split second, and in the end die at her hand.

The Demon Lord must have also suffered a loss at her hands, which is why he dared not keep attacking them directly, but instead chose to keep them in check, letting Xu Kongwang keep them in check, so he could watch the show, thereby sharing the burden and also… freeing himself from danger.

"I admit I previously underestimated you; you hid yourself very well, nearly getting killed by you."

"However, the same trick will not work again."

The Mangshan Snake King pointed at Diewumeng; the Black Tiger and the Bee King were entangled, unable to intervene, and during this time he could free his hands to deal with Diewumeng, kill him first, the other two being of no concern.

Diewumeng gave a cold smile: "Mangshan, you wanting to become Demon Lord is not impossible; spit out the Demon Lord's corpse."

She also needs the corpse of the Mangshan Demon Emperor.

One half each, she could choose to leave, no longer obstructing the Mangshan Snake King's Advancement to Demon Emperor.

"Hahaha." Mangshan Snake King heard this, looked up and laughed loudly: "Diewumeng, are you dreaming? What I have swallowed can never be spat out; no one can make me spit it out, and you are now alone, impossible to be my opponent."

"I will give you a chance: kneel, acknowledge me as your lord, and I will spare your life; you will still be the Demon King of the Mangshan Demon Palace."

However, he is the master, and Diewumeng is his dog; isn't she the one who scolded herself for being a dog of the Mangshan Demon Emperor?

Then, making her his dog in return would be more painful than killing her—killing someone to strike at their heart, nothing more.

"Hmph." Diewumeng gave a scornful smile: "Mangshan, keep dreaming; I will never bow my head."

"Moreover, you have no right to make me bow my head."

Her slender fingers pointed at the Mangshan Snake King, Diewumeng's eyes blinked, and her fingertips began to tremble.

"Enchantment."

The divine ability was used directly, without any words, and she acted immediately.

Between them, there was nothing to say.

Only battle remained.

The Mangshan Snake King had prepared early; this move was useless against him.

"Diewumeng, the same trick is useless against me; give up that hope."

"Bang."

The Mangshan Snake King's tail swept sideways; Diewumeng's body vanished from the spot, missing.

The tail continued sweeping several times, all missing, instead the ground was smashed and collapsed.

After several consecutive attempts, none were effective, only making himself feel worse.

Diewumeng's figure was exceedingly strange; clearly standing in place, yet vanishing at the last moment, he could not predict her movements, nor know what method she used, but the woman before him was right before his eyes.

"Bang bang bang."

After several consecutive attacks, the Mangshan Snake King's body swelled a bit more, yet still could not touch her.

Diewumeng was toying with him, and the Mangshan Snake King fumed: "Diewumeng, don't run."

His eyes fixed on Diewumeng, analyzing this divine ability of hers—was it spatial, or some other?

There was no disturbance in space, so it was not spatial, nor any other divine ability; rather, it seemed like a kind of illusion—what he saw was not real, but false.

The Mangshan Snake King closed his eyes, began to sense his surroundings, sensing Diewumeng's aura.

Diewumeng muttered inwardly: "Have you noticed something?"

"But it's too late."

Beside them, the Black Tiger and the Bee had begun to break free, the venomous snakes entangling them falling to the ground one after another.

As if having just woken from a nap, Diewumeng gazed at her handiwork, a full smile on her face.

"Mangshan, enough." Diewumeng shouted, halting the Mangshan Snake King's attack, pointing at his back and chuckling: "Look behind you."

The Mangshan Snake King needed not turn; he had already sensed two killing intents locked onto him and immediately dodged.

"Bang."

The Black Tiger transformed into human form, his fist swinging fiercely; the force of a single punch could shatter mountains.

The Bee King swiftly appeared, holding a black poison needle in his palm, thrusting quickly to turn the Mangshan Snake King's body into a sieve.

The Mangshan Snake King rapidly shrank, reducing his volume, swiftly dodging the needle's thrust.

The three were tangled together, while Diewumeng watched from the side, ready to act at any moment.

"Lan Tiansheng, if you don't act now, as long as Mangshan lives we'll all be in great danger; only by killing him can we guarantee our safety." Diewumeng spoke loudly, wanting Lan Tiansheng to join the fight.

One more person means more strength, making defeat less likely.

The Mangshan Snake King's strength exceeded her expectations, and he continues to grow stronger.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor's corpse is being gradually digested by him; this battle is highly disadvantageous for them, and prolonging it would bring them no benefit.

A quick battle, swift resolution—quickly dispose of the Mangshan Snake King, ensure the Mangshan Demon Emperor's death, that is the safest course.

Whether the Mangshan Demon Emperor lives or dies inside his body is currently unknown; Diewumeng does not believe the Mangshan Demon Emperor could die so easily, for that Demon Emperor ruled the Mangshan Demon Palace for thousands of years—if he could die so easily, he could not have held power for so long.

There must certainly be a conspiracy involved.

Does the Mangshan Snake King know? Is he colluding with them in scheming against us?

Diewumeng does not know; she voiced her suspicion, sending a mental message to Lan Tiansheng, urging him to act.

Lan Tiansheng replied: "Diewumeng, I also want to act, but my strength cannot match yours; adding me would not change the situation."

"Better you win over Xu Kongwang; he surely wants to kill the Mangshan Demon Emperor."

Xu Kongwang's intentions are known to all.

The Mangshan Demon Emperor has existed too long, suffocating them; only his death would allow them to rise.

"Xu Kongwang is not someone to be won over; you also know his scheming nature, and cooperating with him is surely like seeking skin from a tiger." Diewumeng does not want to cooperate with Xu Kongwang; this person loves betrayal the most.

As for her, she certainly does not want to be betrayed.

Although even Black Tiger and his crew cannot be trusted, at least they wouldn't suddenly betray.

Mulong Family.

Mulong Wenlong reported the news back.

The Mulong Family here quickly settled on a plan, and Mulong Tian issued orders.

"Elder of Mulong Earth, take a group to the Mangshan Mountain Range, disturb the Mangshan Demon Palace, then take root there."

"Cooperate with Wenlong; for this operation, you will be in charge."

Mulong Earth Elder bowed his hands: "Yes, Family Head, this old one will certainly not let the Family Head down."

"From now on, thank you for your trouble." Mulong Tian grasped his hand and nodded deeply.

Mulong Earth nodded seriously: "Family Head, rest assured, this will surely succeed."

"I await your good news." Mulong Tian felt relieved, trusting this younger brother greatly.