Chapter 525: A Sudden Crisis

Langya Heavenly Palace.

Xiao Han looked up, the thick, dark clouds on the horizon appearing quite oppressive; the scene of black clouds pressing down on the city seemed to portend that disaster was imminent.

At this moment, Yi Huang walked over from a distance, holding a Scroll, her tone grave.

"Just as you thought, during this period, the Outer Realm Evil Clan across the entire Da Qian Defense Line has not been very well-behaved."

"The Da Qian Palace is currently mobilizing experts to guard against sneak attacks from the Outer Realm Evil Clan; it is impossible for them to spare manpower to help us for the time being."

"Elder Yang Ling has already begun to mobilize the sect's manpower to resist this invasion."

"Hmm."

Xiao Han nodded slowly. This was within his expectations, or perhaps it was a premonition from the void; it was highly likely that the Outer Realm Evil Clan would launch an unprecedented offensive against Langya Heavenly Palace, far from the minor skirmishes of the past.

Or rather, given the temperament of the Outer Realm Evil Clan, it was truly surprising that they had tolerated Langya Heavenly Palace's initial act of snatching food from the tiger's mouth and slapping them in the face until now.

Xiao Han's prediction regarding the Outer Realm Evil Clan's offensive was quite accurate, but half a month later, the Warning Spirit Array located on the edge of the Huan Continent observed that a large number of the Outer Realm Evil Clan had already gathered. Among the leaders, in addition to the ten Demon Emperors who were old rivals, a new member had appeared.

"Which clan does this Demon Emperor belong to?"

The existence of the Warning Spirit Array was not hidden for long before it was destroyed with practiced ease by the group of Demon Emperors from the Outer Realm Evil Clan. The viscous figure that appeared at the end of the footage was accurately captured by the high-level members of Langya Heavenly Palace present, who then voiced their puzzled inquiries.

Over so many years, the "interpersonal exchanges" between Langya Heavenly Palace and the Outer Realm Evil Clan had been somewhat frequent; one could not say they never interacted, as it happened every few days. Thanks to the Outer Realm Evil Clan's humane rotation system for their generals, Langya Heavenly Palace had long since seen most of the major races of the Outer Realm Evil Clan.

Like that barbecue, everyone was an old acquaintance.

But today's Demon Emperor was actually a new face!

When things are abnormal, there must be a demon!

Unlike the others whispering among themselves, Xiao Han stared intently at the Demon Emperors in the footage with whom he was more familiar. The expressions of anger mixed with a hint of cowardice he was used to were gone, replaced entirely by a look of gratification that a great revenge was about to be avenged.

As for that strange Demon Emperor, Xiao Han was even more certain that he had never seen any relevant description in the records of the Da Qian Palace; nine times out of ten, it was a race that had been born not long ago in the Outer Realm Evil Clan.

Having dealt with each other for so many years, the nature of the Outer Realm Evil Clan was more or less exposed before the Da Qian World. It was a "hot land" of vigorous vitality and competition among all things; struggles between races and individuals, and the oppression and bullying of the weak by the strong, emerged one after another. Under such primitive and bloody rules, the Da Qian World could be called civilized and harmonious by comparison.

However, under such cruel rules, a newly born race actually possessed a Demon Emperor—what a level of importance this was!

It was estimated that a large group of cannon-fodder minor races in the Outer Realm Evil Clan that didn't even have a Demon Emperor expert would be crying with envy.

"Attention."

Xiao Han spoke up to suppress the noise of the discussion, and everyone craned their necks in anticipation, waiting for guidance from the Palace Master.

"This time, never mind the other Evil Clans; at all costs, eliminate this group of newcomers first."

"Remember, at all costs!"

At the end of his words, Xiao Han's tone even carried a hint of murderous intent, letting everyone know his stance.

"Yes."

Xiao Han was usually quite gentle in front of his own people, even a bit unserious, but once his attitude changed, everyone would subconsciously follow blindly.

"But Palace Master, is this race very troublesome?"

Obeying orders was one thing, but the doubts in their hearts still needed to be explained.

They didn't recognize them, but the Palace Master was knowledgeable; what if he did? Otherwise, why would he be in such a state of facing a formidable enemy?

Responding to everyone's anticipation was Xiao Han's crisp and decisive three words:

"I don't know."

Everyone: "..."

Caw! Caw! Caw!...

A non-existent crow flew over their heads.

Perhaps feeling that such a simple answer lacked sincerity, Xiao Han added:

"You should have seen it; the Outer Realm Evil Clan is sure of victory against us this time."

"With no changes to the other personnel, who gave them this confidence? What is their reliance?"

"So, the Palace Master means that this batch of strange Outer Realm Evil Clan members is the source of their confidence?"

The Elders were also quick-witted, and they reacted quickly after Xiao Han pointed it out.

"Is there any other explanation?"

Xiao Han's tone became uncharacteristically relaxed.

However, just as the atmosphere in the room was about to relax due to the end of the meeting, the alarm that suddenly sounded outside caused everyone to stand up in shock.

When Xiao Han and the others appeared urgently above the sect, the sight that met their eyes was an Evil Clan army that blotted out the sky, and the cruel, violent smiles of the many Demon Emperors at the lead.

"Weren't they still at the border just now? How could they be here so fast?"

An Elder said with an ugly expression.

In less than half a stick of incense, the Outer Realm Evil Clan had arrived directly at the city walls; this speed far exceeded everyone's expectations.

"Has the Mysterious Demon Emperor of the Illusion Demon clan come?"

In the midst of everyone's panic, Xiao Han was extremely calm, his gaze, as flat as water, looking at the Purple-Eyed Mysterious Demon Emperor who always had a smile on his lips at the very front of the Outer Realm Evil Clan.

"As expected of the Langya Palace Master, to have reacted so quickly."

The Purple-Eyed Mysterious Demon Emperor was slightly surprised; he had intended to reveal the answer himself.

Now, even this little joy had been taken away by the Langya Palace Master opposite him.

"Brother Xuyou, show yourself."

The Purple-Eyed Mysterious Demon Emperor clapped his hands, and an ordinary figure walked out from the Outer Realm Evil Clan army. His image was not as transcendent as the usual Demon Emperor experts, his aura was extremely restrained, and he blended perfectly into the surrounding environment.

"Was the illusion in the Warning Spirit Array your handiwork?"

Xiao Han asked, as if it were a superfluous question; the moment the Outer Realm Evil Clan army arrived at the door, he understood that something had gone wrong on the front line.

For the Outer Realm Evil Clan to cross half a continent in less than half a stick of incense and easily push through the defensive circle of Spirit Arrays that Langya Heavenly Palace had painstakingly set up—Xiao Han would never believe it, even if their strongest, the Heavenly Demon Emperor, had come in person, it would be absolutely impossible.

The most likely possibility was that the Warning Spirit Array of Langya Heavenly Palace had been deceived, making them "blind," and the Outer Realm Evil Clan's action time had been far earlier than that.

The images transmitted by the Spirit Array were so clear and real that even he, with his powerful spiritual energy, had not noticed anything; the one who acted must have been an expert with strength similar to his own. Looking at the entire Outer Realm Evil Clan, only an expert from the Illusion Demon clan would have such means.

"Nice to meet you, Langya Palace Master. I hope you like this surprise I have gifted to your sect."

The Xuyou Mysterious Demon Emperor greeted Xiao Han with the etiquette of the Da Qian World in a familiar manner, but the latter remained noncommittal.

"Sigh, don't forget my contribution, Palace Master Xiao."

Seemingly displeased at being ignored, the Zimu Mysterious Demon Emperor jumped out on his own initiative and said in a lighthearted tone:

"The spies your Langya Heavenly Palace planted across the entire continent were all taken care of by me."

Xiao Han did not take it to heart; this result had been obvious from the start, otherwise, the Langya Heavenly Palace would not have been completely unaware even when disaster was imminent.

He tightened his fists, marking a debt against the Outer Realm Evil Clan in his heart, then shifted his gaze toward the Zimu Mysterious Demon Emperor, gesturing toward the viscous figure beside him who had remained silent from beginning to end.

"Then, would you care to introduce this person beside you?"

"There is no need for introductions."

Xiao Han felt slightly surprised as the Zimu Mysterious Demon Emperor refused, making a gesture of sewing his mouth shut, and chuckled:

"I dare not let the famous Langya Palace Master know too many details; isn't it better to keep some secrets from each other?"

"It seems there is nothing to talk about then?"

"Palace Master Xiao, aren't you joking? If you were to bring the entire Langya Heavenly Palace to defect, we would certainly welcome it."

"Sorry..."

Xiao Han smiled apologetically, then suddenly pressed his palms together and formed a seal.

"I have no intention of changing my allegiance."

"Archer, Chase the Sun!"

A ten-thousand-foot-tall golden giant holding a great bow suddenly condensed above the Langya Heavenly Palace; a golden arrow gathered, light burst forth, and it arrived in an instant.

"Whoosh!"