Chapter 291

The bad premonition in Xuehu Yaowang's heart grew stronger and stronger; without thinking further, Xuehu Yaowang immediately retreated backward.

The situation on Heihu Yaowang's side is still unclear, but it likely suffered a defeat; Xuehu Yaowang certainly does not want to follow in Heihu Yaowang's footsteps.

Just as Xuehu Yaowang was retreating backward, a large hook shot out like lightning from the forest, aiming at the spot where Xuehu Yaowang had just stood.

If it had not retreated, the consequences would be obvious.

Cold sweat broke out all over Xuehu Yaowang's body in an instant; Xuehu Yaowang ran off without looking back, while in the forest, Hong Zun shouted disappointedly.

Qing Shi, you damn missed the hook.

I know, you thought it was a dumpling, hooking left and right, but that's a demon king.

Isn't it normal to miss the hook?

Letting Xuehu Yaowang escape is a pity, but at least we managed to capture Heihu Yaowang.

Next up were the disciples' side; at this moment, the demon beasts also scattered and fled, not even knowing whether their own demon king was alive or dead, so they had no fighting spirit left.

These Dao Yi Sect disciples are strange; retreat.

After the big battle, the Dao Yi Sect disciples reaped a bountiful harvest; under Xu Jie's and others' command, everyone returned to the camp carrying their spoils.

Heihu Yaowang was naturally also taken back by Hong Zun and the others.

Inside Lingcheng, the demon beasts were placed under guard; although Heihu Yaowang was bound with the Demon-Binding Rope, he still glared furiously at Hong Zun and the others and shouted.

Hong Zun, release me; are you trying to start a war with my Huling?

War? Does your Huling even have the guts for that?

Having just suffered a major defeat, as long as the demon kings of Huling are not out of their minds, they will absolutely not go to war with the Dao Yi Sect now.

Saying this, Hong Zun kicked Heihu Yaowang angrily.

You're already a prisoner; just behave yourself.

You............

What 'you'? Shut up.

After capturing over twenty thousand demon beasts, looking at this abundance of ingredients, Hong Zun beamed with joy.

But just then, the strong ones from the Luo Xia Sect, Qing Yun Sect, Huang Ji Sect and other major sects arrived by appointment.

Shīzūn, Yang Xian of the Luo Xia Sect wants to see you; he looks like he's come with ill intent.

Zhao Zhengping stepped forward and spoke; hearing this, Hong Zun curled his lip.

If they're coming, let them wait in the Front Hall.

It wasn't really unexpected either; after waiting for the food materials to be handled, Hong Zun and the others finally came to the Front Hall.

At this moment, Yang Xian and the others, who had been waiting here for a while, saw Hong Zun; each of their faces looked unpleasant, especially Yang Xian, who spoke in a sarcastic tone.

You're really a busy person; how is it that now, if someone wants to meet you from the Dao Yi Sect, do they need to make an appointment in advance?

Since the last time in Northern Border City, after Su Luoxing suffered a major loss, the relationship between the Luo Xia Sect and the Dao Yi Sect has deteriorated further, to the point where they are almost at each other's throats.

As the Grand Elder of the Luo Xia Sect, Yang Xian naturally also harbors no goodwill toward the Dao Yi Sect.

But upon hearing this, Hong Zun didn't care; after sitting down, he spoke directly.

If you have something to say, say it; it's so late, you surely didn't come just to chat, right?

I heard you captured the Heihu Yaowang of Huling?

A strong one from the Qing Yun Sect spoke first; hearing this, Hong Zun did not hide it and readily nodded in admission.

Not bad.

It's obvious even to a toe that the demon kings of Huling must have contacted them; as for the purpose, it's simple—nothing more than demanding the release of the Heihu Yaowang and such.

Now it just depends on what Yang Xian and the others think.

Hong Zun's straightforwardness was unexpected; after a moment of silence, Yang Xian spoke in a low voice.

Hong Zun, do you know what time it is now? At this juncture you still captured the demon king of Huling; Huling has already contacted us—if we don't release the Heihu Yaowang, we will go to war with you; hurry up and release it.

Release it?

Upon hearing this, Hong Zun frowned slightly and glanced lightly at Yang Xian.

Faced with Hong Zun's gaze, Yang Xian showed no fear, locking eyes with him; this time, the major sects had indeed agreed upon this.

At this time, it's also not suitable to continue war with the tiger clan, so he hurriedly brought people here.

This time everyone is on his side, just right to dampen the prestige of the Dao Yi Sect.

The Luo Xia Sect obviously will not miss any opportunity to cause trouble for the Dao Yi Sect.

But before Yang Xian could continue speaking, Hong Zun gave a contemptuous smile and said.

War? Let them come and try.

You.......... Hong Zun, do you know what the consequences...............

Damn the consequences; I think you, Yang Xian, are just getting more and more backward. I finally captured the Heihu Yaowang, and you want me to release it? You must have drunk too much fake liquor or had your head caught in a door.

I thought I was forcing Hong Zun to submit, but who would have thought that right off the bat I'd be scolded head-to-toe by Hong Zun.

In response, Yang Xian was so angry he blew his beard and glared.

Hong Zun, this matter is of great importance; the Heihu Yaowang must be released, otherwise Huling cannot explain itself, and I will absolutely not allow you to act recklessly.

His words were righteous and solemn, but Hong Zun simply laughed.

Listen, listen to what this guy is saying.

What did I say?

What did you say? You are the Grand Elder of the Luo Xia Sect, Yang Xian.

You know full well and yet you ask.

Then I find it strange: as the Grand Elder of the Luo Xia Sect, what business do you have to answer to Huling? From what you said, I almost thought you were a demon king of Huling.

For a Human Race sage to go and answer to Huling is simply absurd beyond belief.

Upon hearing this, Yang Xian's face darkened; he was about to speak, but Hong Zun didn't give him the chance.

"I just don't understand—we humans captured a demon king, why should we care about the demon race's opinion?"

"Over the years, haven't the demon race captured many human saints? My Dao Yi Sect, Luo Xia Sect, Qing Yun Sect, Huang Ji Sect, and you all—has anyone's people not been seized by the demon race?"

"Have you ever seen the demon race release a person? Back then, why didn't they think of giving us an explanation?"

"All I did was capture a single demon king from Huling, and now that Huling has contacted you, you're trying to force me to release him?"

"A bunch of bastards actually teamed up to force me to release him—Hong Zun said angrily."

"Upon hearing this, the crowd fell silent; Yang Xian gritted his teeth and spoke coldly."

"You're just making excuses; the situation now is different from before—we're doing this to avoid another outbreak of fighting and reduce unnecessary losses."

"Unnecessary losses? That's a joke—those not of our kind must have different hearts; peace is won by force. How so? I handed over the Black Tiger Demon King, and Huling guarantees it won't be hostile to our human race? It guarantees it won't harm a single human?"

"The grudge between the two races—what does capturing a single demon king matter? It's been building up over generations; whether I hand over the Black Tiger Demon King or not, the demon race will always be our humans' greatest enemy."

"You love speaking up for the demon race so much—you might as well go to Huling and become a demon king yourself, and stop being a Grand Elder."

"As they were speaking, Yang Xian's Formation Disk suddenly flashed with a bright light—someone was contacting him."