Chapter 1455: Go ahead boldly

Everyone was ready to fight, but hearing this, everyone was stunned.

Without inspection, they were mysteriously brought before this demon emperor, wondering if their identity had been exposed or if the demons had discovered something.

But in the end, you actually claim to be one of us?

Seeing this, Yun Xiantai frowned and spoke in a low voice.

"What does the emperor mean by this? We don't understand."

Better to be cautious; it's hard to say whether the other side is deceiving them.

Seeing this, the emperor on the seat smiled helplessly, then gestured toward Xu Jie.

This gesture was specially taught to Xu Jie by the Yongye assassins earlier, said to be used for mutual identification when encountering each other in the Demon Realm.

Such a small trick, the Yongye assassins have long been accustomed to.

Upon seeing the gesture, Xu Jie also breathed a sigh of relief, turned to Yun Xiantai and said.

"Don't panic, ancestor, they're really our own people."

Huh???

"Damn, they really are our own?" He looked with a complex gaze at the Yongye assassin posing as the emperor.

"Did you kill the demon emperor here?"

"Yeah, we took care of it before you arrived, so no need to worry—just go straight through."

Hearing this, Yun Xiantai fell silent—are these Yongye assassins really that outrageous?

Infiltrating the Demon Realm feels like returning to one's own backyard; before they knew it, they had already reached this point.

Since the emperor of this gate is merely a Yongye assassin in disguise, the subsequent matters become much simpler.

Without a doubt, Ye Zhangqing and the others were allowed to pass.

With the emperor personally inspecting, what could possibly be wrong? The demons below had no suspicion whatsoever; on the contrary, they acted unusually respectful.

A demon powerhouse personally escorted Ye Zhangqing and the others out of the gate.

Having successfully passed the First Gate, everyone still felt surreal—was it really that simple?

One must admit, the Yongye assassins have been a tremendous help.

Yun Xiantai couldn't help but turn to look at Xu Jie, her eyes full of approval as she nodded repeatedly.

"Well done."

This time, Xú Lǎosān's move to win over the Yongye assassins was brilliant.

So far, the Yongye assassins have been of great assistance.

Having passed three cities and one gate, the group actually did nothing themselves—everything was neatly arranged by the Yongye assassins.

The group only needs to proceed forward boldly and confidently.

There's nothing else to worry about.

Without delay, they quickly reached the Fourth City, and just like before, they passed through smoothly.

This time, the group was no longer surprised; surely the Yongye assassins had made preparations.

After safely passing three cities, the next obstacle is the Second Gate.

Just as before, the demon emperor guarding this gate is also one of our own.

As soon as the group arrived at the gate's entrance, a demon powerhouse led them inside.

They saw the demon emperor tasked with guarding this place.

Just as before, upon seeing Xu Jie, the other party made a gesture and smiled.

"One of our own."

Xu Jie also revealed a knowing smile—look, this is what professionalism means.

They assassinated the demon emperor and, without anyone noticing, took over his identity; the other demons below detected nothing at all.

This smooth journey has also greatly relaxed everyone's mood.

However, after passing the Second Gate, things ahead seemed less smooth.

The closer they got to the Black Demon Swamp, the stricter the demon defenses became, and inspections grew more frequent.

It seems the Yongye assassins have not yet secured this area.

Therefore, after passing the Second Gate, the group encountered several inspections along the way.

Especially when entering and leaving cities, they were inspected so thoroughly it felt like even their underpants might be pulled out.

Fortunately, the group's disguise skills were up to the task, and the Hidden Demon Technique didn't fail them.

Moreover, with various tactics such as offering spirit stones, they managed to pass the final three cities with close calls but no danger.

At present, this final gate has become the last obstacle blocking their path.

As long as they pass here, they can reach the Black Demon Swamp and seize the Demon Origin Fruit.

"Everyone be careful—from now on, the Yongye assassins won't be helping us."

"Yeah."

Before entering the gate, Yun Xiantai earnestly reminded everyone.

Previously, the Yongye assassins helped, which is why the group had proceeded smoothly all along.

But now the Yongye assassins' help is gone; the group must rely on themselves, stay alert, and avoid revealing any flaws.

After preparing, the group proceeded all the way to the front of the Third Gate.

However, unlike the previous two gates, there was not a single person in front of this third gate.

Moreover, the gate's doors were tightly shut, with not a single demon guard visible.

Seeing this, the group was slightly taken aback, whereupon Ye Zhangqing stepped forward intending to call out.

But just as they reached the gate, before Ye Zhangqing could speak, a demon peered out from the wall and asked coldly.

Who are you, what are you doing here?

This warrior, we have been ordered to go to the Black Demon Swamp.

When the words finished, that demon retreated again, but soon a sound of footsteps was heard, and then the city gate slowly opened.

Then more than ten demon powerhouses, led by a Great Saint Realm demon, walked out.

The leading Great Saint Realm demon first glanced at Ye Zhangqing, then sized up the people behind him such as Yun Xiantai, and finally fixed his gaze on Ye Zhangqing again, asking coldly.

Ordered to go to the Black Demon Swamp? By whose order?

Ordered by Ke Lin Demon Emperor.

Ke Lin is one of the eight great demon emperors openly of the demon race; of course, this is all Ye Zhangqing's nonsense.

Actually, nobody really knows any Ke Lin Demon Emperor; they only learned from information gathered along the way that Ke Lin Demon Emperor is one of the eight great demon emperors still within the Demon Realm.

Hearing this, that Great Saint demon showed no change in expression, his face calm as he said.

Do you have the token?

Token? Upon hearing that, Ye Zhangqing blinked, what token? Where the hell am I supposed to get you one?

He was indeed confused by that remark, but Ye Zhangqing wasn't slow to react, and soon responded with an apologetic smile.

We came in a hurry, the Demon Emperor didn't give me a token.

No token?

Hearing that, the Great Saint demon frowned slightly, then immediately refused outright.

To enter the Black Demon Swamp you must have the Demon Emperor's token; otherwise no one can pass. Without the token, you should go back.

No, we...............

With a bang, before Ye Zhangqing could finish speaking, that Great Saint demon turned and led his people back into the pass, and the city gate slammed shut.

Ye Zhangqing still held a Space Ring in his hand, a lone figure in disarray in the wind.

No, I haven't finished speaking yet, this Space Ring hasn't been given yet, why are you leaving?

Everyone has left, Ye Zhangqing also felt helpless; it seems this final level won't be easy to pass, they don't even bother to inspect, yet they insist on a Demon Emperor's token—where are they supposed to get that?