Chapter 254

The four division commanders immediately sensed something was wrong; looking up, they saw only a handsome, pale‑faced youth standing before them.

The hearts of the four great not division commanders suddenly welled up with a sense of crisis.

One of the commanders immediately raised his hand, signaling the wolf‑tribe soldiers to halt.

At that moment, the cultivators among the human envoy party also noticed the youth's presence; upon seeing him, a flash of astonishment crossed their eyes, for they had never before seen someone of such perfect appearance.

The youth was Xie Yan; he stared directly at the leader of the human envoy party, the Mad Dragon Immortal Venerable, his bloodless thin lips parting slightly: "Mad Dragon Immortal Venerable, the demon and monster clans have no intention of negotiating peace with humanity; they are now active not only on the Ten‑Thousand‑Li Plains but have also sent many spies into the cultivation world, hoping to overthrow the entire cultivation realm when the demon and monster armies invade."

While he spoke, the four division commanders flashed forward and attacked him.

The youth held his sword in his right hand, and while parrying their attacks, he finished speaking all his words.

Upon hearing this, the pupils of everyone in the human envoy party constricted slightly, and they were greatly shocked.

The Mad Dragon Immortal Venerable also showed an expression of surprise; he pressed his lips together, as if suppressing his emotions, his gaze deep as he fixed it on the four division commanders and the wolf‑tribe soldiers present.

"Thank you for informing me, young friend, I, the Mad Dragon—"

Before his words were finished, the next instant—

Numerous shrill screams rang out!

Accompanied by a strong smell of blood.

In an instant, half of the human envoy party died; the fortunate cultivators who escaped stared in disbelief at the white‑haired, venerable‑looking Mad Dragon Immortal Venerable!

"Immortal Venerable..."

At this moment, the Mad Dragon Immortal Venerable revealed a ferocious smile, looking quite terrifying.

"Hahaha! You humans are really stupid! Not only stupid, but weak! You actually failed to see through me standing before you—a fake Mad Dragon Immortal Venerable."

"The true Mad Dragon Immortal Venerable was long ago killed and replaced by me."

The Mad Dragon Immortal Venerable's pupils gradually turned golden, his whole body undergoing a change; as he laughed, he approached the remaining human envoys: "Originally, I wanted to keep up the act until you entered Qing City, but I never expected a reckless brat to show up and ruin my interest—tsk tsk… you too must die."

This scene shocked not only the human envoys but also left the wolf demons dumbfounded.

Especially when they saw the Mad Dragon Immortal Venerable transform into a middle‑aged male dog demon with black hair and golden pupils, they were even more astonished.

"Dog Emperor!" the four division commanders exclaimed in shock, clearly they had not previously discovered the true identity of the Mad Dragon Immortal Venerable.

One of the Seven Great Demon Emperors—the Dog Emperor!

Just as the Dog Emperor was about to slaughter the remaining human envoys cleanly, a white figure suddenly appeared, blocking his killing blow with a sword technique.

"Leave this place!" Xie Yan said without turning his head.

The human envoys had wanted to help, but realizing it was more important to send the news back to humanity, they immediately began to flee.

They could not transmit the message via communication crystals here, so they had to leave the Ten‑Thousand‑Li Plains!

"Stop them!" the four division commanders exchanged glances, seeming to have realized the situation.

They immediately took the wolf‑tribe soldiers and pursued the fleeing human envoys, and during the chase they swiftly used communication devices to report the anomalous situation here to the White Wolf Emperor, so that he could make a decision.

The White Wolf Emperor quickly replied to the message: "Don't pursue too closely."

Upon hearing that hint, the four division commanders immediately understood.

At the same time.

Within the forest, only the Dog Emperor and Xie Yan remained.

The Dog Emperor narrowed his eyes dangerously, looking at this reckless human brat before him.

"It seems you have considerable guts."

Having said that, the Dog Emperor immediately swung his fist toward Xie Yan.

Boom!

With a deafening blast, it seemed as if the very air of this space had been hammered apart, turning into layers of sharp fragments that surged irresistibly toward Xie Yan.

Xie Yan immediately raised his sword.

He swept his sword horizontally; sword intent turned into blades, killing intent filling the sky.

Bang!

The two forces collided violently, transforming into a tremendous impact that reduced the trees within a hundred meters to powder.

Xie Yan was shaken by the Dog Emperor's power and staggered back several steps.

After steadying himself, he swung his sword again.

"Enter my hell, a single sword strike that cuts beyond the heavens!"

In that instant, the sky darkened instantly, as if shrouded in deathly qi; heavy mist hung, piercing yin winds gusted, dozens of vortexes formed, and accompanied by a blinding sword light that swept across everything, it streaked straight toward the Dog Emperor's position.

The Dog Emperor's expression shifted slightly; he felt the terrifying sword intent of this human youth.

It is—

The Slaughter Dao!

To stop killing with killing!

The Dog Emperor rapidly gathered demonic power to block the opponent's sword technique!

For a moment, light blazed brightly.

Sword intent turned into countless fine blades that slipped through the gaps and sliced the Dog Emperor's palm.

The Dog Emperor frowned, his face filled with mingled shock and anger.

When the light faded, the white‑clad youth had already vanished.

The Dog Emperor lowered his gaze to see threads of fresh blood seeping from his broad palm, and he laughed furiously.

He would not let that human youth go!

Just then, he keenly sensed something and turned his head to look.

"Come out!" he said in a deep voice.

"Dog Emperor." A figure slowly stepped out from behind the trees, smiling narrowly at the Dog Emperor: "You also see it, the situation in the Ten‑Thousand‑Li Plains is chaotic now; I believe it won't be long before the White Wolf Emperor brings charges against you before the Demon Venerable."

"Why does he want to join this emperor's group?" Gou Huang let out a cold snort.

Because he wants to strike first. He deliberately let the human envoy go, intending to sabotage the demon and monster races' invasion of the cultivation world. And Gou Huang, you shouldn't have been so impulsive just now.

Gou Huang instantly became displeased upon hearing this; he fixed his sharp gaze on the human cultivator disguised as a dog demon before him and said in a deep voice, "It was you who made me impersonate the Human Race's Mad Dragon Immortal Venerable."

Gou Huang, don't doubt my loyalty to you. I have a plan that will keep you safe in this matter, and it can also completely overthrow Lang Huang.

Upon hearing the last sentence, Gou Huang's heart stirred slightly.

Gou Huang said half-believing, half-doubting: "Zhou Zhou Zhou, I'll trust you once more for now."

The human cultivator disguised as a tiger demon, Qian Yun Zhou, heard this and smiled calmly.

Immediately, he slightly lifted his gaze, scanning toward the direction where Xie Yan had just fled.

Xie Yan……

Since entering the Flowing Light Secret Realm and meeting Xie Yan, he has felt that Xie Yan has grown weaker; Xie Yan actually couldn't tell that the Mad Dragon Immortal Venerable was impersonated by Gou Huang……

Really strange.

Moreover, his attitude toward Yuan Xiao Liu is also very strange.

It's completely unlike someone he's only met once or twice.

With these thoughts, the image of Yuan Xiao Liu again surfaced in his mind.

The corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

His attention returned to Gou Huang, and he silently thought: "It seems hard not to win."

…

Outside the Flowing Light Secret Realm.

In the mysterious great hall, ten crystal balls simultaneously projected scenes from within the Flowing Light Secret Realm.

In the great hall, there were ten mysterious figures clad in black robes and wearing masks.

They held registers, each recording the performance of these two hundred young cultivators who entered the Flowing Light Secret Realm for training.

Among them, some names in the registers have been crossed out.

This means they have been eliminated.