Chapter 1726: Heihu Challenges Diewumeng

Hahaha, I, Heihu, have finally advanced to the Tribulation Realm.

Heihu's laughter echoed beneath the sky, the dark clouds dispersed, lightning around continually overflowed, and the lightning energy that had bombarded the area coiled around; this region was devastated by the heavenly tribulation, left in a mess, wanting to recover will take some time.

These are no problem; maybe the greenery will recover next year, then after a few years it can return to its original state. The Mangshan Mountain Range's internal heavenly and earthly spiritual energy is abundant, so naturally there is no issue. These are not what Heihu worries about; the Mangshan Mountain Range has plenty of demon beasts, as long as orders are given, within a few days they can quickly return to their original state.

Heihu has successfully advanced, so naturally he wants to show off a bit, and at the same time he wants to take back what belongs to him—the Demon Emperor's position of the Mangshan Mountain Range. He has always had his eyes on that position; previously his strength was insufficient, so he… let it be, allowing Diewumeng to continue sitting there. Now he has strength, and will not continue to endure and yield.

"Diewumeng, I want to take back what is mine—the Demon Emperor's position. If you are sensible, step aside immediately; I don't want to engage in a big fight with you." Heihu pointed at Diewumeng, showing no regard for her, returning to his former arrogant and unruly self.

As a rough fellow, he doesn't care about any scheming or politics; he simply wants to become the Demon Emperor.

"Heihu, don't cause trouble; you just advanced, hurry up and restore your cultivation, stabilize your realm. At times like this, you are not suited to take action." Diewumeng did not want to fight him; the current Heihu is very weak, his strength is less than one-tenth, even after advancing, it remains so.

His cultivation has not yet adapted, his realm is not yet solid; a little carelessness will cause regression. Diewumeng does not want him, after painstakingly cultivating to this point, to fall back because of a fight with her, forcing him to retrain again— that would be unpleasant.

It is rare for the Mangshan Demon Palace to gain another Tribulation Realm expert; how could it allow him to fall again?

This is something Diewumeng cannot accept and does not wish to see; Heihu is a talent, he cannot collapse from a single breath. Know that nurturing a Tribulation Realm expert is no easy feat; it is not simply a matter of abundant resources. It requires disposition, talent, Dao-heart, luck, and so on—many factors combined make it possible to take this step.

"Hmph, Diewumeng, you wouldn't be afraid of me, would you?" Heihu pointed at Diewumeng; his loud voice echoed around, letting everyone hear. Those demon kings turned their gazes to Diewumeng, facing Heihu's challenge—what will Diewumeng do?

Whether to flee or to face battle—among demon beasts, those who flee are despised greatly. This battle, Diewumeng must fight; it is the challenge war of a Demon Emperor. If Diewumeng refuses and chooses to flee, then her authority as Demon Emperor would be lost, and she could no longer control the Mangshan Demon Palace.

This is the outcome Heihu desires; then he can seize the opportunity to rise, in one fell swoop take that position, become the Demon Emperor of the Mangshan Demon Palace, command all demon beasts, and any demon beast that does not obey his orders will be targeted.

Heihu's purpose is simple: pressure Diewumeng into agreeing to his fight; as for whether his cultivation has recovered now, he doesn't care. After the breakthrough, his body has recovered to a seven-seven eight-eight extent, and his combat power remains formidable.

With his cultivation increased, Heihu's heart swelled, and he no longer regarded Diewumeng.

"Heihu, you insist on fighting?" Diewumeng looked at Heihu with a blank expression; she knew this battle was unavoidable, that this person would surely challenge her, but she didn't expect him to speak so soon—she had thought she would have to wait ten days or half a month.

Heihu gave her no time; right now, they must fight. For Diewumeng, this is a good thing.

"Of course, Diewumeng; if you are afraid, you can choose to surrender, abdicate voluntarily, and hand over the Demon Emperor's position to me. After that, I will be the Demon Emperor of the Mangshan Mountain Range, how about that?"

Heihu has coveted the Demon Emperor's position for not just a day or two; he must occupy that position.

It is impossible to let Diewumeng sit securely; the past is the past, the present is the present, they are different.

Diewumeng glanced around; numerous demon beasts stared at her, those demon kings awaited her answer, and below that group of demon commanders, many demon beasts watched everything, waiting to see whether she would choose to meet the battle, lower her head, or choose to fight.

Those demon beasts naturally want to see the battle; after all, this is a Tribulation Realm battle, which brings them great benefit—to witness such a level of combat is a great honor.

Lan Tiansheng crossed his arms, very eager to see them fight.

The Bee King wore a full-face smile; this day has finally arrived.

Bai Qing Shuang narrowed her eyes; as the Demon Emperor, she naturally must face the challenge head-on, otherwise, do you think being a Demon Emperor is so easy?

If you cannot win over the masses, cannot defeat all demon beasts, what right do you have to be the Demon Emperor, what right do you have to give orders, why should the demon beasts below obey your commands?

Strength is the foundation, and also the most direct means.

"Heihu, are you sure you want to fight now, not later claim your strength hasn't recovered after losing, at which point we won't allow excuses?" Diewumeng cut off Heihu's retreat, asking him again so that when he loses later, he will have no excuse to fall back on.

"Rest assured, Diewumeng; if I lose, I will admit it, I will not deny." Heihu spoke loudly; he still cares about face—losing is losing, with no excuse.

Furthermore, he does not think he will lose to Diewumeng; he is confident in his strength. After advancing, he has become overinflated; with equal cultivation, he will not lose to Diewumeng, nor could she suppress him in battle.

In this regard, Heihu still possesses that confidence.

"Come on, Diewumeng, let me see how formidable you are, and whether your Demon Emperor's seat is secure." Heihu directly beckoned to Diewumeng; the great battle is imminent.

Diewumeng knew she could not avoid it, helpless, she could only step forward, arriving before Heihu, and said to him: "Heihu, hurry up, quick battle, quick decision—I don't have time to play around with you."

"Diewumeng, your arrogant attitude annoys me; soon you won't be able to laugh." Heihu surged forward, launched an attack, giving Diewumeng no chance to strike.

A battle between two Tribulation Realm demon kings is exceedingly rare.

Bai Qing Shuang crossed her arms, watching this battle commence, while also needing to verify Diewumeng's cultivation and strength.

Lan Tiansheng muttered to himself: "Diewumeng has become even stronger; Heihu is going to lose."

From the start of this battle, one can see that the relaxed Diewumeng is toying with Heihu the whole time; Heihu thought he had seized the initiative, unaware that everything was fabricated, and the Diewumeng he fought was also a fabrication.

From beginning to end, Diewumeng did not move; it was merely a fabricated clone fighting Heihu. This tactic is truly… vicious, a heart‑killing move.