Chapter 1270

This demon creature forced itself to go to the city gate, feeling like a monkey being watched from all sides along the way.

Translation: This demon race creature, gritting its teeth, made its way to the city gate; along the way it felt like a monkey being stared at from all sides.

Remember to preserve meaning without adding extra; ensure 'this demon race creature' is translated as 'this demon race creature', 'gritted its teeth and walked to the city gate' as 'gritted its teeth and walked to the city gate', and 'along the way it felt like a monkey, being looked at from all sides' as 'along the way it felt like a monkey, being looked at from all sides.'

That gaze made its scalp tingle, extremely uncomfortable.

Translation: Those gazes made its scalp tingle, extremely unpleasant.

After great effort it reached the city gate, where the two stone-clan guards likewise stared at it with strange looks.

Translation: With difficulty it reached the gate, where the two Stone Tribe cultivators on guard also stared at it with strange eyes.

Nowadays, with the rise of humanity, communication among the various races has increased considerably.

Translation: Nowadays, due to the rise of the Human Race, exchanges among the various races have increased considerably.

Especially around the five great demon caverns, strong beings of all kinds mingle, so the gate guards are not necessarily human cultivators.

Translation: Especially around the five Demon Caves, strong beings of all races mingle, so the gate guards are not necessarily human cultivators.

Hearing the words of those two stone-clan cultivators, the demon creature grit its teeth and nodded.

Translation: Hearing the words of those two Stone Tribe cultivators, the demon race creature grit its teeth and nodded.

"Hmm, a demon."

Translation: "Mm, demon race."

Just hearing that, the two stone-clan individuals showed a strange expression.

Translation: But upon hearing that, the two Stone Tribe individuals showed a strange expression.

They wondered, 'How did this ingredient get here? Wasn't it being raised at the Dao One Holy Land? How did it escape?'

Translation: They thought, "How did this ingredient end up here? Isn't it being raised in the Dao Yi Sacred Land? How did it escape?"

However, demons are currently protected, and humans value them greatly, so the two stone-clan cultivators naturally dare not arbitrarily harm the demon ingredient.

Translation: However, demon race beings are currently protected, and the Human Race values them greatly, so the two Stone Tribe cultivators naturally dare not casually harm the demon race ingredient.

So, without further ado, they let it pass.

Translation: So, without further ado, they let it pass.

Anyway, as long as they don't mess with the ingredient, anything else is fine.

Translation: After all, it's just an ingredient—just don't mess with it; anything else is fine.

Seeing how easily they entered the city, the demon scout felt a bit dazed—'Is it really that casual?'

Translation: Seeing how easily it entered the city, the demon race scout felt a bit dazed—no, is it really that casual?

They didn't even ask a single question before it was over?

Translation: Not even a single question was asked before it was over?

No, they did ask—'Are you a demon?'—but you can't even tell; why ask that question?

Translation: Wrong, they did ask—asking if it was a demon race—but you damn well can't tell, so why ask the question?

Somewhat confused, they just went into the city; the other demon scouts behind, seeing this, were also stunned, then delighted.

Translation: Somewhat dazed, it just went into the city; the other demon race scouts behind, seeing this, were also stunned, then immediately overjoyed.

It seems that being a demon works fine in the Haotu world.

Translation: It seems that having a demon race identity works fine in the Haotu World.

Immediately, those demon scouts felt reassured, revealed themselves one by one, and boldly walked toward the city.

Translation: Immediately, those demon race scouts felt reassured, one by one revealing themselves and walking boldly toward the city.

But along the way, those demon scouts noticed that the gazes of passersby were somewhat strange.

Translation: But along the way, those demon race scouts also noticed that the gazes of passersby were somewhat strange.

It's not just a little strange; it's quite strange.

Translation: It's not just somewhat; it's quite strange.

Do we have something on our faces? They keep staring.

Translation: "Do we have something on our faces? They keep staring."

Especially those two stone-clan guards at the gate, who looked at them as if they'd seen a ghost.

Translation: Especially those two Stone Tribe guards at the gate, who looked at them as if they'd seen a ghost.

Just now a single ingredient entered, and now a whole team shows up? Did the ingredient break out?

Translation: Just now a single ingredient entered, and now a whole team has arrived? How, did the ingredient break out of prison?

That shouldn't be the case.

Translation: That shouldn't be the case.

Nevertheless, the two stone-clan cultivators didn't stop them, after all humans never said they wanted to detain demon ingredients.

Translation: However, the two Stone Tribe guards likewise did not stop them, after all the Human Race never said to detain demon race ingredients.

They simply aren't allowed to arbitrarily slay demons.

Translation: It's just that indiscriminate slaughter of demon race beings is forbidden.

They readily let them pass, never expecting such easy entry into the city.

Translation: They readily let them pass, never expecting it to be so easy to enter the city.

At that moment, the demon scouts' heads were buzzing.

Translation: At this moment, the demon race scouts' heads were buzzing.

They had imagined many possible scenarios and dangers, but never thought it would be this simple.

Translation: They had imagined many possible scenarios and dangers they might encounter, but never thought it would be this simple.

They entered the city without any questioning at all—this is outrageous.

Translation: Entering the city without any interrogation at all is outrageous.

Is the Haotu world's defense really this lax? Even in the demon realm, entering a city requires inspection.

Translation: Is the Haotu World's defense really this lax? Even in the Demon Realm, entering a city requires inspection.

"I feel something's off."

Translation: "I feel something's off."

"It's off; be careful and act according to the situation."

Translation: "It's off; be careful and adapt to the situation."

"When things go awry, there must be a demon," the demon scouts grew increasingly wary, not daring to relax in the slightest.

Translation: "When things go awry, there must be a demon"; the demon race scouts grew increasingly wary, daring not to relax in the slightest.

Nevertheless, they have finally entered the city; next they need to figure out how to gather information.

Translation: But regardless, they have finally entered the city; next they need to figure out how to gather information.

First, basic information; later they'll try to uncover the secret intelligence.

Translation: First, basic information; then they'll try to uncover the hidden intel.

After a brief discussion, the demon scout team headed into the city.

Translation: After a brief discussion, the demon race scouts headed into the city.

At the same time the demon scouts began their actions, in the demon realm the returning mighty demons who had retreated from humanity tended to their wounds, while the two demon emperors returned to the great hall of Yi Qi.

Translation: At the same time those demon race scouts began their actions, in the Demon Realm the myriad demon strong beings who had retreated from the Human Race were tending to their wounds, while the two Demon Emperors returned to the hall of Yi Qi where they had been before.

At this moment, the demon emperor fighting Yunxianten was still angrily cursing.

Translation: At this moment, the Demon Emperor who had been fighting Yun Xiantai was still angrily cursing in resentment.

"Despicable humans; if it weren't for those underhanded tactics, I could have slapped him to death with one palm."

Translation: "Vile humans, if it weren't for those underhanded tactics, I would have slapped him to death with one palm."

"These humans are indeed despicable, but they really have a lot of tricks."

Translation: "These humans are indeed despicable, but their methods are truly numerous."

Upon hearing that, the other demon emperor beside him spoke up; upon hearing his words, this demon emperor let out a cold snort.

Translation: Upon hearing that, the other Demon Emperor beside him spoke up; upon hearing it, this Demon Emperor let out a cold snort.

"Hmph, after all it's just heretical ways; next time I will surely slay him."

Translation: "Hmph, after all it's just heretical ways; next time I will surely slay him."

"Well, after this battle we can also confirm that the two emperor-level experts of the Haotu world are not as strong as you and I, especially the one you fought—he probably just broke through to emperor level not long ago."

Translation: "Hmm, but after this battle we can also confirm that the two Emperor Sovereigns of the Haotu World are not our match in strength, especially the one who fought you—he probably just broke through to Emperor Sovereign Realm not long ago."

"If the Haotu world has no other emperor-level experts holding the fort, taking it down won't be difficult for us."

Translation: "If the Haotu World has no other Emperor Sovereign holding the fort, taking it down won't be difficult for us."

That demon emperor analyzed.

Translation: This Demon Emperor analyzed.

Through this battle, they have essentially figured out the strength of Yunxianten and Dongfang Hong.

Translation: Through this battle they have also basically figured out the strength of Yun Xiantai and Dongfang Hong.

Although they were holding in anger, now that they've gauged the strength, the two demon emperors feel confident.

Translation: Although they were holding in a bellyful of anger, now that they've gauged the strength, the two Demon Emperors also have confidence.

Now their only worry is whether the Haotu world still has any other emperor-level experts.

Translation: Now the only thing they worry about is whether the Haotu World has any other Emperor Sovereigns.

Although it's likely there aren't any, having suffered two major losses before, they can't afford to be careless; moreover, the Haotu world is truly eerie.

Translation: Although it's likely there aren't any, having suffered two major losses before, they can't afford to be careless; moreover, this Haotu World is truly sinister.

Who knows if they've pulled another sneaky move.

Translation: Who knows if they've pulled another sneaky move.

"Well, for now we'll wait for news; if there aren't any, I'll make that despicable wretch wish for death but unable to die."

Translation: "Mm, for now we'll wait for the news to come back; if there isn't any, then this emperor will surely make that vile wretch unable to live or die."

Just mentioning Yunxianten makes this demon emperor's eyes turn red; he feels truly stifled, and thinking of the battle with Yunxianten leaves him agonized.

Translation: Whenever Yun Xiantai is mentioned, this Demon Emperor's eyes turn red; he's truly stifled, and just thinking of the battle with Yun Xiantai makes him feel stifled to the point of being unable to bear it.

"What kind of person could pull off such despicable tactics?"

Translation: "What kind of person is this, to be able to use such despicable means?"

Just then, De Li walked into the hall and shouted at one of the demon emperors.

Translation: Just as they were speaking, De Li walked into the hall and shouted at one of the Demon Emperors.

"Father."

Translation: "Dad."

"Huh? Are you injured?"

Translation: "Huh? You're injured?"

Upon hearing that, the demon emperor frowned slightly; De Li insisted on going along this time, which he knew.

Translation: Upon hearing that, the Demon Emperor slightly furrowed his brows; this time De Li insisted on going along, which he knew.

However, given De Li's strength, there should be no problem.

Translation: However, given De Li's strength, there should be no problem.

But looking at De Li's bandaged wounds, the demon emperor still asked curiously.

Encountered a Demon God-level person?

Don't judge by De Li having just entered the Great Saint cultivation; as long as he doesn't meet an Emperor-level existence, there's almost no danger, and self-protection is fine.

Upon hearing that, De Li shook his head and briefly explained Ye Zhangqing's situation.

There are even Top Prodigies in this Haotu Shijie world; I didn't expect that.

Upon hearing that, the Demon God frowned slightly; this Haotu Shijie world truly keeps exceeding my expectations again and again.

As for his son's strength, he is well aware; being able to fight De Li on equal footing and not fall behind is enough to prove his strength.

But how did this Haotu Shijie world give birth to Top Prodigies? Isn't it supposed to be a closed world?

Some things are becoming harder and harder to understand.

Go down and heal your wounds first.

Looking at De Li's wounds, although not serious, I still let him go down to rest and recover properly.

After all, this is his most proud offspring, and he has even entered the ranks of Top Prodigies; normally he treasures him dearly.

Okay.

He didn't refuse either, smiling and nodding, then De Li left the hall.

As De Li left, the two Demon Emperors exchanged a glance.

There are still Top Prodigies in Haotu Shijie; I feel we underestimated this Barbarian Lands.

Hmm, so we should still wait for the news to return, then we'll study our next move; this time we cannot afford to fail again.

Hmm.

One Demon Emperor has already been lost; if we lose again, damn, the demon race will lose all face, and the cost will be unbearable.