Chapter 455: The Demon Master's Scheme

In the outer realms, Kun Peng had been appearing in the outer realm lands for the past few days.

To escape, he had taken a blow from Ran Deng's Qiankun Ruler head-on, suffering not light injuries, and had been using the North Sea Devouring Heaven divine ability to devour the residual spiritual energy and evil energy in the star ruin to heal his injuries these past few days.

But what gave him the most headache was the axe mark Su Chen had slashed on his forehead; that axe had caused him Dao injuries that were slow to heal.

At this time, Kun Peng sat cross-legged on a dead star, the Kun Dharma image appearing behind him, the huge black shadow opening its mouth, devouring in all four directions.

Several residual stars were pulled over, shattering in mid-air, turning into a gray torrent, pouring into Kun Peng's body.

Kun Peng's chest heaved; after refining the energy in his body, he opened his eyes, black light flowing in the depths of his eyes.

"Su Chen."

He spat out two words, the hatred in his tone soaring to the heavens.

Just at this moment, the darkness in the distance suddenly dyed a layer of blood color, and a river of blood appeared from the void.

The river of blood spread silently; wherever it passed, the stardust turned into blood mist, and the Twelve-Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus floated on the river of blood.

Ancestor Friend Ming He sat in the Red Lotus, the Yuantu and Abi swords suspended beside him.

He looked at Kun Peng and laughed.

"Demon Master, you are not lightly injured."

Kun Peng did not stand up, the Demon Master Palace suspended above his head, the North Sea Sword lying before his knees.

"You arrived quite fast."

Ancestor Friend Ming He raised his hand, the river of blood stopping in the distance.

"I have always kept my word. I saved you, so naturally, I have come to collect the debt."

Kun Peng said coldly: "The things I promised you will not be missing."

"That is best."

Ancestor Friend Ming He looked at the axe mark on Kun Peng's forehead, blood light flashing in his eyes.

"However, I am very curious. A Great Luo Golden Immortal was actually able to force you to this point."

Kun Peng's face sank, saying: "That kid is not simple; he possesses the Chaos Bell and cultivates the physical body Dao, not weaker than a Semi-Sage. I was sneak-attacked by him, which is why I suffered Dao injuries."

"Friend Ming He, if you only came to mock me, then you can leave."

Ancestor Friend Ming He grinned.

"Don't be in a hurry; I came to collect the debt. You shouldn't have forgotten the things you promised me, right?"

Kun Peng opened his mouth: "The things are in the deepest part of the North Sea, in a cold abyss."

Friend Ming He's smile did not diminish, signaling Kun Peng to continue.

Kun Peng continued: "The cold abyss is not below the North Sea eye; there is a piece of Chaos Ice Marrow there, which fell into the North Sea from the outer realms during the Primordial period."

Friend Ming He's heart stirred upon hearing this, becoming interested.

"Chaos Ice Marrow?"

"Correct."

Kun Peng drew a line with his hand, and a black demon light condensed into a sea map in the void; the map unfolded, marking the position of the eye in the depths of the North Sea, and a black-blue light spot appeared at the very bottom.

"The Chaos Ice Marrow there is conceiving an Innate God."

Blood light erupted in Friend Ming He's eyes.

"What kind of God?"

"Ice Demon God."

The river of blood's expression changed upon hearing this, and the Yuantu and Abi swords emitted sword hums simultaneously.

"Is that a Chaos Demon God reborn?"

"Not a Chaos Demon God, just stained with some of the origin of the original Chaos Demon God."

Kun Peng said coldly, "Once it is born, its roots will not be weaker than an Innate Sacred. If refined into an avatar, it is enough to carry a Semi-Sage Dao fruit."

Ancestor Friend Ming He was all smiles, very satisfied with this reward.

"Demon Master, oh Demon Master, you still have opportunities; not only were you able to find an Innate God that has not yet been born, but you also obtained the Primordial Violet Qi."

"No matter how good my opportunity is, it was ruined by a little thief, severing my Dao path."

As they spoke, Kun Peng waved his hand, and the sea map transformed into a stream of light, falling toward Friend Ming He.

The river of blood beneath Friend Ming He's feet rolled up a blood hand, catching the stream of light and swallowing the sea map.

"Friend Ming He, you have collected the benefits." Kun Peng said: "It is time to do the work."

"Do what work?"

Killing intent flashed in Kun Peng's eyes.

"Follow me to Flower Fruit Mountain and take Su Chen's life."

Friend Ming He laughed directly as if he had heard something funny.

"Kun Peng, do you take me for a fool?"

Friend Ming He raised his hand and pointed toward the direction of the Three Realms.

"At this time, Zhen Yuanzi, Doumu Yuanjun, and Zhenwu must be watching Flower Fruit Mountain. And Su Chen dared to speak out for you to find him, which means he must have made preparations."

He paused, then said: "If I kill my way in with you, whether I can get the bell is hard to say, but I will definitely be surrounded by a group of people."

Kun Peng said coldly: "Are you afraid?"

"Afraid?" Ancestor Friend Ming He scoffed, "My Sea of Blood will not dry up, so I will not die; what am I afraid of?"

He looked at Kun Peng.

"You are like a mad dog now, wanting to bite anyone you see, but I am not."

Kun Peng's face sank upon hearing this; although Friend Ming He's words were harsh, they were correct.

Flower Fruit Mountain must have an ambush; Su Chen was not an idiot.

That little thief followed all the way to the Star Fall Abyss, able to act at the most critical moment, and able to borrow the Heavenly Court, Zhen Yuanzi, and others to break free; such a person could not possibly wait for him to come to the door without preparation.

Kun Peng wanted to kill his way to the East Sea immediately, but he held back.

"I didn't intend to go directly to Flower Fruit Mountain."

Friend Ming He's eyes narrowed.

"Tell me in detail."

"That Su Chen is involved with a demon monkey. They established a Demon Alliance with several rising stars of the Demon Clan; I want to use the people of the Demon Alliance as bait to lure that Su Chen to take the initiative to leave Flower Fruit Mountain."

"Not bad, it seems you haven't lost your sanity; no wonder Di Jun let you be the Demon Master back then."

"I can help you." Friend Ming He said, "But there are three conditions."

"Let's hear them." Kun Peng looked at him.

"First, Su Chen must leave Flower Fruit Mountain before I act."

"Can do."

"Second, I am only responsible for blocking Zhen Yuanzi or people from the Heavenly Court, not killing Su Chen myself."

Kun Peng's eyes narrowed.

Friend Ming He sneered: "Don't look at me like that. The Chaos Bell is a good thing, but I don't want to risk myself for it. That Su Chen was able to obtain the Chaos Bell, which shows he carries great luck; I don't want to get involved in karma for nothing."

Kun Peng nodded slightly, agreeing.

"And the third?"

Friend Ming He extended three fingers.

"I want you to swear by the Great Dao that if the Chaos Bell is obtained, it belongs to me, and you must not covet it. Kun Peng, it's not that I don't trust you, but the temptation of an Innate Supreme Treasure is too great."

Kun Peng stared at him for a long time without speaking.

Friend Ming He was not in a hurry, sitting quietly on the Karmic Fire Lotus platform waiting.

After a long time, Kun Peng spat out true words, his own Great Dao aura emerging.

"I swear by my own Great Dao. If Friend Ming He helps me block the external aid, after Su Chen is executed, the Chaos Bell belongs to Friend Ming He; if I violate this oath, let my Great Dao collapse."

As the oath fell, the outer realm void responded with the sound of the Great Dao.

Ancestor Friend Ming He nodded with satisfaction.

"The Demon Master is straightforward; in that case, I agree."

"I only have one condition." Kun Peng said coldly: "Su Chen must die."

Friend Ming He laughed: "Rest assured, if he truly leaves Flower Fruit Mountain, I will help you block Zhen Yuanzi and the others, giving you a chance to act; as for whether you can kill him, that depends on yourself."

After speaking, he raised his hand and summoned, the river of blood rolled back, taking the Twelve-Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus and escaping into the void.

Before leaving, Friend Ming He suddenly turned his head.

"Kun Peng, a reminder."

Kun Peng frowned and looked at Friend Ming He.

Friend Ming He said: "That kid Su Chen dared to sever your Saint path, so he might not be afraid of your revenge. When you scheme against him, you had better think about whether he is also waiting for you to scheme."

Kun Peng did not answer.

Friend Ming He smiled upon seeing this, said no more, and the river of blood disappeared completely.

The star ruin returned to darkness, Kun Peng stood on the star ruin, the Demon Master Palace above his head rotating slowly.

He looked toward the Three Realms, stepped out, and his figure merged into the void. ===== CHAPTER 456 =====