Chapter 271: Endless Aftermath

Mo Zun Kui Shi listened, then laughed.

He fixed his all‑seeing gaze on Yuan Yao, sneering, "You human Cultivators are truly relentless. Initially, I thought you had some skill, but you exposed your weakness so quickly—truly beyond foolishness."

Speaking, Mo Zun Kui Shi instantly unleashed a massive pressure, instantly locking onto Yuan Yao.

Yuan Yao felt a fierce killing intent, her face turning pale with fright; she quickly begged, "Lord, everything I said is true, you must believe me! Within two days! Within two days the Tiger Lord will definitely act!"

Mo Zun Kui Shi heard this and his heart stirred slightly.

Two days?

He looked at the terrified girl before him, remained silent for a few seconds, then in a deep voice said, "I will spare your life for two days."

"Send her to the dungeon!"

As soon as the words fell, several demons sprang from the shadows and seized Yuan Yao.

Yuan Yao seemed too frightened to struggle, allowing the demons to bind her.

"Lord, you must be extra careful." Before being taken away, Yuan Yao said sincerely to Mo Zun Kui Shi.

Mo Zun Kui Shi remained expressionless.

When Yuan Yao was being taken to the dungeon, a figure appeared in the tea house.

The newcomer was the Second Elder of the demon clan.

The Second Elder had not heard Mo Zun Kui Shi's conversation with Yuan Yao, but seeing the lord send people to imprison her, he instinctively asked, "Lord, should we torture that human woman with severe interrogation?"

Mo Zun Kui Shi's gaze grew gloomy; instead of answering, he asked, "Has the incident of the Tiger Demon squad dying in Fragrant City been reported to the Tiger Lord?"

The Second Elder hesitated, then replied, "We have already conveyed the lord's message. Moreover, we have sent all the involved low‑rank demons to the Tiger Lord."

"What is his attitude?"

The Tiger Lord replied: "This matter was caused by human perverts and has nothing to do with the demon race."

Mo Zun Kui Shi, pondering, said, "For these two days, send people to watch the Tiger Lord's side; any wind or movement must be reported to me one by one."

"Yes, Lord." Though the Second Elder was doubtful, he still responded affirmatively.

Mo Zun Kui Shi slowly rose, his gaze now sharp, and in a deep voice said, "The human woman just now is too frail for harsh interrogation. Spare her life; execute her after two days."

The Second Elder complied.

Mo Zun Kui Shi: "Haven't you found the fox demon that assassinated the Authority Witch?"

"No."

…

Elsewhere.

Yuan Yao was taken into a dark, damp dungeon, the air thick with the smell of blood and urine.

Along the way, the sight was of mutilated corpses, their rotting flesh swarmed by flies, as if recounting past horrors.

Inside the cells were many captured human perverts and prisoners, either huddled trembling in corners or being brutally tortured, emitting painful, mournful cries that sent chills down the spine.

Yuan Yao listened to the sounds, her breathing becoming rapid.

She wanted to rescue them.

But if she acted, the plan would fail.

She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and steadied her mind.

Soon, she was locked alone in a cell.

The cell was cramped, with several rotting corpses on the floor, a truly shocking sight.

Yuan Yao looked up, observing the surroundings.

The demon Guard inside the dungeon bore shallow demonic tattoos, showing they were not low‑rank demons and possessed some strength.

They were not as lazy as low‑rank demons, but very orderly, patrolling the cells with scrutinizing gazes.

Although these demon Guards had higher bloodlines and power levels, when they passed Yuan Yao's cell, their eyes seemed glued to her.

There was covetousness, greed, and lewd glints.

In their eyes, Yuan Yao was an exceptionally striking beauty.

Yuan Yao despised their gazes; if given a chance, she would personally slay those demon Guards.

…

On the day Yuan Yao was imprisoned, astonishing news came from Wanliyuan.

— Four demon kings and over two thousand of their soldiers were all annihilated, reportedly slain by three human women working together.

— The White Wolf Emperor was assassinated and severely wounded.

— The Fox Lord vanished under mysterious circumstances.

— Demon Emperor Ji Fang was assassinated.

— All three sons of the Tiger Lord were assassinated.

When these reports reached Mo Zun Kui Shi's ears, his complexion changed abruptly.

He vaguely felt that the situation in Wanliyuan was gradually slipping out of his control.

These human perverts must be found!

Otherwise, endless aftereffects!

Soon, Mo Zun Kui Shi ordered Clan Mirrors to be placed throughout all demon territories.

Every being must look into the Clan Mirror; if it shows demon or monster, they may pass safely, but if it shows human, they are slain on the spot!

In less than half a day, Clan Mirrors appeared across Wanliyuan.

The chance of human Cultivators being discovered increased dramatically.

In an instant, turmoil surged across Wanliyuan.

The situation grew increasingly chaotic.

Because the two races of demons and monsters were being schemed and provoked by the human race, the friction between the two sides grew ever larger, and internal strife gradually broke out.

Having no choice, Demon Lord Kui Shi had to return to Qingcheng to discuss countermeasures with the Tiger Lord and Dragon Lord of the demon race.

Before setting out, Demon Lord Kui Shi thought of Yuan Yao, and sent men to bring her out of the dungeon, letting her join the party.

However, Yuan Yao was traveling to Qingcheng in the capacity of a human‑race captive.

During the journey to Qingcheng, Demon Lord Kui Shi summoned Yuan Yao to his side, asking her to continue recounting the matters she had divined.

Yuan Yao's hands were bound by spirit‑binding rope, preventing her from using spiritual energy.

Yuan Yao hinted, "Lord, my finger divination requires the use of spiritual energy…"

Demon Lord Kui Shi gave her a glance and ordered his subordinates to remove the spirit‑binding rope that was binding Yuan Yao's hands.

"Lord, on this journey to Qingcheng, you must be especially careful!" Yuan Yao pretended to perform finger divination, then her expression changed, and she looked gravely at Demon Lord Kui Shi, "A human‑race Cultivator is secretly scheming against you and the Tiger Lord; the Tiger Lord, having been deceived by them, will definitely act against you."

Demon Lord Kui Shi stared at her with a heavy gaze, saying nothing.

Under his oppressive stare, Yuan Yao silently swallowed, her voice becoming softer, "Lord, you still refuse to believe me?"

Demon Lord Kui Shi's voice carried a sinister tone, "Just keep divining the future; whether I believe it or not is none of your business."

Yuan Yao, hearing this, steeled herself and continued, "Lord, in the future the two races of demons and monsters will indeed successfully invade the cultivation world and plunder its resources, but…"

"Because you will lose an arm and power in the upcoming battle with the Tiger Lord, after that your cultivation level and status will decline. Those who have previously held grudges against you or have not submitted to you will seize this chance to assault and humiliate you in every way."