Chapter 183

"Me? What do you mean 'me'?"

Li Cheng looked at the Crimson Progenitor with an expressionless face.

Yet his heart was full of doubt.

"Why is this thing acting so weird today?"

"Not only is she dressed up to the nines, looking like she wants to exploit me via the casting couch."

"She even acts like a lovesick girl from time to time."

"And now, she's suddenly shocked."

"She's even using honorifics."

"No matter how you put it, she's a Demigod, so how could she lose her composure like this? Could it be..."

A bolt of lightning flashed past from behind Li Cheng, and his gaze instantly turned sharp.

"My disguise as the Wrathful Father God didn't just fool Dian Huo, it fooled this thing too, right?"

The more Li Cheng thought about it, the more he felt it was possible.

"Otherwise, there's simply no way to explain where the trembling in the Mother-in-Law Adult's eyes came from."

"She must have suddenly discovered that her unfilial descendant's partner is actually an Abyssal Demigod, which is why she's so shocked."

Thinking up to here, Li Cheng's gaze sharpened.

He felt this was an excellent opportunity.

An opportunity to gain more benefits from the Crimson Progenitor.

Thus, he straightened his back, and a profound, inscrutable smile appeared on his face.

"Yes, that kind of expression a Riddle Man often wears."

Then he lowered his voice, putting on a forlorn look:

"Oh? Didn't expect you'd actually recognize me."

"My my, this truly exceeds my expectations."

"That's right, it's me."

Crimson Progenitor:!!!!

The Crimson Progenitor only felt her scalp go numb, her breathing turn rapid, and her palms and soles instantly secrete sweat.

She had just broken free from those illusions, and was originally still recalling the scenes she had seen, wondering what the situation was.

Although in her heart she already believed eight or nine parts out of ten that Li Cheng was her Progenitor.

But there were still some things that couldn't be explained.

For example, why the Progenitor Adult had concealed her identity for so long.

And why she was no longer suppressing the aura on her body now.

And for example, why she was together with that unfilial descendant Tata, and became her Disciple...

But all these doubts vanished into thin air the moment Li Cheng spoke the words "That's right, it's me."

Replacing them was a trembling that reached straight to the deepest depths of her Soul.

It's him.

It really is him.

The youth before her eyes really is her Progenitor!

The Crimson Progenitor almost subconsciously wanted to rise and kneel in worship, but at the critical moment, she saw Li Cheng's eyes.

Those were a pair of pupils devoid of any emotional color.

And the emotion revealed within them,

Was refusal.

At this moment, the Crimson Progenitor's heart swayed, and rationality triumphed over instinct.

"No?"

"No,"

"No!"

"From the first time the Progenitor Adult met me, she never revealed her identity."

"Even now, looking back, my actions back then were so presumptuous, yet she never blamed me."

"Instead, she stayed by that idiot descendant of hers the whole time, enduring that thing's brain circuits which were stupid to the extreme."

"This undoubtedly shows the Progenitor Adult does not wish her identity exposed."

"She returned to this World in secret."

"Her return to this World must have its reasons."

"Must have her plans."

"Meanwhile, there must also be some existence peeping at her in the dark."

"Me recognizing her has already deviated from her plans."

"If I were to kneel and worship her publicly, letting that existence discover her, things would become even more troublesome."

"Perhaps all the Ancestor Adult's arrangements would be ruined in one fell swoop."

"Her gaze just now meant exactly this."

"No, I must restrain myself, restrain myself, I absolutely must restrain myself."

Thinking up to here, the Crimson Progenitor took a deep breath and said softly: "Welcome, Adult."

"As expected, this thing also takes me for the Wrathful Father God," Li Cheng's heart tightened.

"However, the Crimson Progenitor is a God of Heavenly Mandate, while the Wrathful Father God is an Abyssal Deity; the two are enemies."

Between myself and the True Ancestor, it should be because of the tether that is Master Tata that we haven't torn face.

If I act up and put on airs again, who knows what this mother-in-law might do.

Thus, Li Cheng said blandly: "Heh, trivial matter. Alright, no need for excessive courtesy, let's just get along like before."

Hearing these words, the Crimson True Ancestor also felt her heart tremble.

As expected, I guessed right! The Progenitor Adult does not wish for his identity to be exposed!

The Crimson True Ancestor breathed a sigh of relief, simultaneously feeling that she was truly too clever.

Ancestor ah, I didn't let the glory be tarnished, I've already been able to catch up to your thinking! "Adult, may I ask... how did you return to this world?" The Crimson True Ancestor's voice was somewhat hoarse.

"Ah." Li Cheng immediately put on an incomparably sorrowful appearance: "To return, I paid an unimaginable price, Lady Crimson, believe me, that is a price you absolutely would not want to pay."

As expected ah, a True God cannot casually return to their original world. From Li Cheng's words, the Crimson True Ancestor perceived his inner struggle and pain.

Without needing any explanation, relying solely on brain-filling, the Crimson True Ancestor could realize how much Li Cheng had paid.

After thinking for a bit, the Crimson True Ancestor took a deep breath, and asked: "Adult, I want to know, why did you return to this world."

This is the question she most urgently wanted to know.

Hasn't the Progenitor Adult already become a god?

Why return again? And become this weak appearance now.

Paying such a huge price, what exactly is it for?

As expected, same as Dian Huo at the start, unable to accept the fact that I am the Wrathful Father God ah... Li Cheng narrowed his eyes, repeating the old trick: "I returned, for revenge."

"Revenge?" The Crimson True Ancestor's gaze trembled.

She can now confirm that Li Cheng's return this time is for that Blood Clan tragedy, the Clan Extermination Night.

No wonder, at the first meeting back then, he told himself he would help Tata restore the nation.

All clues have completely connected into a line, all previously inexplicable places now have answers.

The Ancestor returned for the Blood Clan's destruction, to kill every single creature that participated in that event back then, not leaving a single one.

Moreover, this matter could actually make the Ancestor return, sufficient to see how deep the water inside is.

Presumably behind that Clan Extermination Night, there are still hidden circumstances she doesn't know.

Thus, the Crimson True Ancestor said respectfully: "Adult, then who is the enemy?"

"The current Wrathful Father God." Li Cheng glanced at her: "Of course not just him, but also the Abyssal Will behind him, all of this, was actually planned by Him."

"He is the root of all tragedies, if He still exists, then tragedy will endlessly unfold, cycle repeatedly, without end."

Unlike when hoodwinking Dian Huo, the Crimson True Ancestor is the Abyss's opposing side.

To make her and himself continue maintaining an ally state, must find an enemy same as her.

This Abyssal Will is the best choice.

Anyway the Abyssal Will has done enough rotten things, bearing a few more pots doesn't matter.

"Actually involves the Abyssal Will, as expected, the matter isn't this simple ah..." The Crimson True Ancestor sighed, even more confirming her guess.

The water behind this matter is truly too deep.

No wonder, back during the Clan Extermination Night, she as a Demigod, actually didn't sense the clan members' prayers, nor sense their demise.

Turns out it wasn't because she slept too dead, but the Abyssal Will directly intervened.

Thinking here, the Crimson True Ancestor's expression looking at Li Cheng became even more reverent.

Worthy of being the Ancestor Adult ah, already left this world, yet still able to perceive descendants' safety.

Compared to the Ancestor Adult, oneself still falls too short.

"Then, Adult, what do you need me to do?" The Crimson True Ancestor thought a bit and asked again.

She believed that since Li Cheng was willing to reveal identity at this time, there must be something needing her to do.

As expected it came ah... Li Cheng's face unchanged: "I need more power, current me, lost a lot, want to deal with Wrathful Father God and Abyssal Will, relying only on current me, still not enough."

Is it because of this point ah... The Crimson True Ancestor's heart trembled.

The Ancestor Adult's return, as expected is to destroy the Abyssal Will.

But simultaneously, her heart is also extremely doubtful.

Actually, the Crimson True Ancestor is not unwilling to intervene in the Tianming Continent and Abyss Demon Race war.

But just like Abyssal Deities on Tianming Continent suffer strength limitations, Tianming Continent's deities in the Abyss also cannot exert full strength.

So, wanting to rely on the True Ancestor plus those few other Demigods to defeat the Abyssal Will, that is fundamentally impossible.

Unless, one among them can reach the True God domain.

But once becoming a True God, will be forced to leave this world, go to a higher dimension.

Under this set of world operation rules' influence, Tianming Continent fell into a dead end.

If so, even if the Ancestor Adult can recover strength, still no meaning ah...

Wait...

Thinking here, the Crimson True Ancestor suddenly lifted her head, gaze at Li Cheng revealing shock.

She suddenly realized, the Ancestor Adult before her, is not merely her ancestor.

Body also has various Abyssal Marks/Insignias.

She is still those Abyssal Demigods' Divine Chosen Candidate.

The one they selected, to together with them, establish a New Law's King.

That is to say...

The Ancestor Adult will not be affected by Abyssal laws.

The Abyss will not reject him.

Whether on Tianming Continent or in the Abyss, he can exert full power! This is...

The premise of completely destroying the Abyss Will.

"This is part of the plan..."

The Crimson True Ancestor stared blankly at Li Cheng, recalling the first time they met, when he told her those words.

The fragmented, scattered bits of information in her mind pieced together the full picture of the plan.

As a True God, discarding all Divine Power, entering the mortal realm, transforming into a human.

Then, with human qualifications, gaining the recognition of the various Abyss Demigods, becoming their Divine Chosen Candidates.

Finally, using Tata as a guide, encountering herself, relying on the Blood Clan's Sacrifice Technique, continuously recovering strength, gradually possessing the power capable of killing the Abyss Will.

No wonder the Sacrifice Technique he used back then was an Advanced Term Art even Latanaya didn't know.

No wonder she would feel a sense of closeness toward him, even thinking that unworthy descendant Latanaya was not qualified for him. She certainly wasn't qualified.

How could she, Latanaya, be worthy of such an unparalleled Ancestor!

In this instant, the Crimson True Ancestor only felt her emotions surge, her scalp tingle, her heartbeat accelerate.

You have to understand, she is Blood Clan; her heart has been stagnant for who knows how many years.

So the plan had already begun at a time she didn't know.

Shen Zu Da Ren had long since made all Preparations.

She herself was also one of his chess pieces.

A chess piece used to help him recover strength.

"A strategist enters the bureau with his own body; moving a piece wins half a move against heaven."

For some reason, this sentence suddenly flashed through the Crimson True Ancestor's mind.

Indeed, Shen Zu Da Ren entering the bureau with his own body, wasn't it just to win half a move against that Abyss Will?

She looked at Li Cheng; the reverence in her eyes fundamentally could not be suppressed.

Swallowing saliva, moistening her dry, parched throat, the Crimson True Ancestor then exhaled: "Adult, may I ask..."

"Shh." Li Cheng instead placed a finger on her lips, making a silencing gesture: "I think our banquet should begin, no?"

It's not that he intentionally slighted the mother-in-law, just...

TMD, the summoning time is limited, stop chatting, sisters, hurry up and finish dinner, give the power to Tata.

Then let her research even more Heaven Defying, even more Abstract Term Arts!

And the Crimson True Ancestor likewise collected her gaze, thinking to herself, indeed, this plan cannot be spoken.

If spoken, that would mean the terrible existence of the Abyss Will would certainly be able to perceive everything.

Ancestor, truly unfathomable, saw through everything long ago.

Then, this chess piece of hers should also go to the position she ought to go.

"I understand, Adult; today's banquet, I like it very much." The Crimson True Ancestor smiled, looking toward the various Demon Race members below the stairs.

Luo Tian knelt trembling to the side.

As the Attendant selected by Li Cheng, he naturally listened to the dialogue between Li Cheng and the Crimson True Ancestor just now, all of it.

It was precisely because of this that he felt he had already become stupid.

He originally thought Li Cheng was carrying Dian Huo on his back, finding another Demigod to have dinner with.

The type who clearly already has a Lady, yet still plays around very wildly, a Scumbag.

The kind with very high Chopper risk.

But after listening to the whole circle, he discovered something was wrong.

This Demigod, when speaking to Li Cheng, why are all the words honorifics? No, brothers...

I originally thought the class barrier between us was already Abstract enough.

Didn't expect the barrier between us is actually the chasm between god and man! 'Wuwuwu, Xiu Si Master, oh no, Xiu Si Adult... Luo Tian is not qualified anymore.'

He sobbed in his heart, yet suddenly realized, since the banquet has begun, this Attendant of his should also work.

Thus, he forcibly endured the reverence in his heart, slowly walked to Li Cheng's side:

"Xiu Si Adult, since the banquet has begun, then I should also bring the food up, right?"

"Food?" Li Cheng glanced at him, then looked toward the Demon Race members below, declaring loudly: "Food, isn't it already prepared long ago?"

"Prepared..." Luo Tian froze, immediately after, in Li Cheng's meaningful smile, his complexion changed more and more Complex.

Also revealing Complex Expressions like him were the various Demon Race members below the stage.

Everyone is not a Stupid Fellow; they won't ask stupid words like "where is the food, why didn't I see it."

They are very clear, the food in Li Cheng's mouth is themselves.

Thus, the Guard Captain standing at the very front broke down.

He lifted his head in extreme terror, his face revealing a strange expression mixing resentment and fear: "Wait, Adult, this isn't the same as agreed, not right ah, wasn't it agreed there would be Rewards? Adult!"

And Li Cheng just smiled watching him.

"Stupid Plan!" Wu Likun hurriedly elbowed the Guard Captain: "Don't speak nonsense, the food in Adult's mouth is those Demon Race, not you and me!"

"Right, Adult."

After he finished speaking, his face immediately plastered on a fawning smile.

His eyes also filled with hope.

"Really, really? I, I was wrong, Adult, I lost composure!" The Guard Captain hurriedly raised his hand, once again slapping his own face: "Sorry, sorry, Adult."

"Alright." Li Cheng waved his hand: "Mhm, what you said is Correct, honestly, you're quite understanding of my intent."

"Hehe, Adult, this, this is all to better help you share worries." Wu Likun lifted his head, the fawning smile on his face growing increasingly Stiff, rubbing his hands like a fly, an appearance of ingratiation.

"Oh, Brother Kun, I'm not talking about you." Li Cheng instead looked at him blandly: "I'm saying the Guard Captain was right."

"All of you Demon Race are part of the banquet."

Click.

The ingratiating smile on Wu Likun's face came to an abrupt stop.

He stared blankly at Li Cheng, unable to believe what he had heard.

"No, this is impossible, I, I did so much……"

"I put so much heart into it……"

The Guard Captain also collapsed limply on the ground, his limbs numb: "No, it shouldn't be like this, I should…… I should earn lots and lots of money, continue…… continue to exploit these prisoners, that's how it should be."

His gaze was somewhat blurry,

Even somewhat unable to understand why such a thing would happen.

He clearly should have had a very good demon life.

He spent a huge price, squeezed out countless competitors, only to come here and get a cushy post.

Dividing the delivered prisoners into three, six, nine grades.

Enjoying their entourage around him, exploiting their wealth.

Watching those powerless demons, driven crazy by the hardship of life, faces piled with ingratiating smiles to curry favor with him, daring to be angry but not daring to speak against his insults and humiliations, finally burned to ashes by the flames of calamity.

Sitting on a rocking chair watching them, savoring precious ingredients sent from the other side of the Abyss, enjoying the servants' massage and care, then revealing a joyful smile.

This was what his demon life should be.

How could it, end up like this now? No, my demon life, absolutely should not be like this! I still need to climb higher, higher, stepping on the heads of countless demons, climbing up is how it should be.

How could I, stay in this place.

No, absolutely not!

The Guard Captain raised his head, his eyes filled with rage.

A huge long sword appeared in his hand.

Meanwhile, he also crushed the Warden's Seal of Imprisonment ring.

The strength of all demon prisoners was unsealed.

"Brothers, things have come to this, nothing more to say, charge, go kill that Xiu Si Da Er!"

"Kill him, our lives, haven't reached the end yet!"

"Sun Moon Mountains Rivers forever exist, Demon Race glory forever exists ah!"

"Kill!!"

Roaring, the Guard Captain charged toward Li Cheng first.

"Kill!!"

"Kill him!"

And those demons who had their bindings untied also roared along with him.

They roared, exerted all their strength, let out life's cry.

Then, resolutely turned around, charged toward the place opposite the Guard Captain.

For a moment, clamor rose and fell within the Shadowlands.

"TMD all get out of my way, don't block me ah!"

"Run, TMD that's a Demigod, who the hell wants to duel a Demigod!"

"Run! Hurry and leave this place!"

"……"

"Why, why, why won't you resist!" The Guard Captain stared blankly at those demons.

He knew very clearly, running away had no chance of survival at all.

Only if all demons twisted into a single rope would there be a sliver of hope.

Such a shallow truth, why can't they understand? "Heh." Li Cheng laughed and clapped his hands: "Interesting, really interesting, Guard Captain, you don't think, the demons you oppressed and exploited, at the moment of life and death, would still obey your command, fight for you, right?"

"No way, no way."

"You this really……"

"Overestimate your own personality charm, oh no, should be demon charm, right?"

"You, you……" The Guard Captain looked at Li Cheng, bang, slumped onto the ground.

Despair welled up from his heart, wrapped him, devoured him.

This moment, he completely gave up.

He looked at Li Cheng and the Crimson True Ancestor, giggling foolishly.

And the Crimson True Ancestor also shook her head: "Sigh, it's been so many years since I tasted the flavor of demons, then, become my sacrifice."

Crimson light lit up beneath the feet of all demons.

Countless thorns made of energy drilled out from underground, entwining on these demons' bodies.

Those thorns bound very tight, one by one tearing their skin, absorbing their blood.

Severe pain began making them wildly roar and wail.

Among these demons were no lack of Seventh Rank and Eighth Rank Strong Ones.

But the sacrificial ritual had already opened, their power completely couldn't be exerted.

Could only be entwined by thorns, transformed into nourishment.

"Ah!!"

"No, no ah!"

"Let me go!"

"Please!"

Wails of grief rose and fell across the hills and fields, and Big Boss revealed a sunny smile.

He harvested another large batch of beautiful energy!

"Mm, truly pure Demon Race power; this really is the best tonic." The Crimson True Ancestor also revealed an elegant smile, looking at Big Boss.

Different from the gaze of scrutiny before.

Now the Crimson True Ancestor's gaze toward Big Boss was full of gratitude.

What "the kid is really on the same wavelength"...

It was "Shen Zu Da Ren is really good; following Shen Zu Da Ren means never going hungry!"

"So I, start?" the Crimson True Ancestor said tentatively, with a maiden's shyness on her face.

Like a girl going out with her boyfriend for the first time, asking him if she could eat something.

"Don't rush." Big Boss also revealed a warm smile: "Mm, this food is still too little."

"Uh, still too little?" the Crimson True Ancestor raised her eyebrows: "Four thousand High Stage Demon Race members are actually not few... my appetite isn't that big."

"Hehe." Big Boss ignored him, only looking at the Demon Race members, softly saying: "The gift of the gods."

Stare and Conceive Dragon Twins! He used Strong Appraisal Technique!

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