Chapter 178: I Fear My Master Might Misunderstand

Li Heng spoke up, and the many demons and Strange Monsters were stunned for a moment, unable to react. Those demons from major factions who did react revealed smiles, as if watching a show.

Who would have thought that someone would dare to object at a time like this?

These demons and Strange Monsters from major factions had long found Ten Thousand Demon Ridge an eyesore; if not for the Token from Hanging Mountain held by Ten Thousand Demon Ridge, they would likely have fought them already to avoid being ordered around. Now that someone had spoken up in opposition, it was the perfect opportunity for them to suppress the arrogance of Ten Thousand Demon Ridge.

"Who are you, sir?"

Qingshi's expression turned gloomy as he spoke loudly.

In his expectations, these factions should not have spoken out in opposition. Since he held the Hanging Mountain Token and was the initiator of this event, who else could it be but him?

Unless some party truly found it intolerable and staged this scene to make him lose face.

Then, who could it possibly be?

"Kong Que, why are you here? Who is this person?"

Jinpeng's expression changed abruptly when he saw Kong Que behind Li Heng. He had intended to use this event to continue searching for Kong Que in the Present World, never expecting her to appear now.

"Who am I? Ten Thousand Demon Ridge is not worthy of knowing."

"As for why Kong Que is here, you may ask her yourself."

Li Heng smiled slightly and looked around, his expression indifferent, not taking the many demons seriously at all.

The many demons and Strange Monsters gasped in astonishment; was this person so arrogant that he wasn't afraid of being beaten to death? This was Ten Thousand Demon Ridge!

Hearing this, Jinpeng's face turned ugly.

"Kong Que, aren't you with the master of the Ancient Residence? Actually, you don't need to be angry about this matter; it was my eldest brother and second brother acting on their own initiative, without my consent."

"But it is good that you have returned to Ten Thousand Demon Ridge now."

He explained, revealing a warm smile.

Hearing this, Kong Que smiled slightly.

"I am now the master's handmaiden; you motley bird had better not speak to me, as I fear my master might misunderstand."

As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding demons and Strange Monsters were in an uproar.

They mostly knew the reputation of Princess Kong Que, and this Jinpeng had been bitterly pursuing her, yet now, Princess Kong Que had become someone else's handmaiden?

And she even cursed Jinpeng as a motley bird?

Numerous gazes turned toward Jinpeng, filled with slight sympathy and pity, as they could see a green hue atop Jinpeng's head.

Jinpeng's face was completely overcast, knowing something had gone wrong. This shouldn't be; Kong Que's attitude toward him shouldn't be this hostile, unless... she knew the truth!

For a moment, a fierce murderous intent burned in his heart.

The reason he had fawned over Kong Que in every way before was to obtain the supreme treasure of the Kong Que clan. But if Kong Que knew the truth about the destruction of her clan, then no amount of fawning would be of any use.

Since he couldn't fawn over her, he could only force the answer out of her!

"Someone, Princess Kong Que is speaking nonsense after drinking, take her back to rest!" Jinpeng said in a deep voice, and immediately two Demon Kings emerged from among the many demons of Ten Thousand Demon Ridge, intending to drag Kong Que away.

These were Demon Kings of Jinpeng's faction.

Li Heng shook his head helplessly; they really thought he didn't exist.

With a thought, the power of the Great Sun Dharma Image manifested and shook slightly; these two Half-step Innate Demon Kings were instantly frozen in place, unable to move. Then, with a fierce pressure, their forms exploded directly.

Source Power +160.

All this happened in the blink of an eye, and none of the demons and Strange Monsters present reacted. But when they did react, they were all filled with horror, knowing that this matter had blown up.

This Living Dead actually dared to kill demons in front of Ten Thousand Demon Ridge? And he killed Ten Thousand Demon Ridge's demons right on their own mountain?

This was simply courting death!

"How bold!"

Seeing this, Jinpeng roared and shrieked; Demon Qi rolled behind him as an incomparably massive image of a Jinpeng manifested behind him, opening its golden eyes and chilling the hearts of the demons and Strange Monsters present.

He intended to strike immediately.

To suppress this Living Dead who had caused him to lose face!

"Enough!"

Suddenly, a lion's roar overwhelmed the entire scene, even drowning out Jinpeng's shriek. "Today is a matter of great importance regarding the invasion of the Present World; to make such a farce over a woman, what kind of decorum is this!"

Qingshi said loudly.

"Someone, bring a seat for this guest!"

He had already realized that he couldn't react in time to the quick killing of the two demons just now; this Living Dead was clearly not simple. So, rather than becoming enemies with the Living Dead over a woman, it was better to sit down and talk properly.

This would also demonstrate his magnanimity as the commander of the great army.

"Eldest Brother!" Jinpeng said in astonishment.

"Third brother, today is a major event; put all minor matters aside, do not lose the big picture for the sake of the small, understand?" Qingshi replied coldly; if they caused a scene now, wouldn't they just be a laughingstock to all the demons?

This Jinpeng really didn't care about the big picture at all!

Hearing this, Jinpeng was furious in his heart.

What minor matter, what major matter? Was the matter of Kong Que not a major matter? You have no idea how precious the supreme treasure of the Kong Que clan is!

Some minor demons had already brought over a throne, with treatment equal to that of the demons from other major factions. This was also Qingshi's tactic of provocation.

You demons from major factions want to watch a show, don't you? Fine! I will elevate this Living Dead who appeared out of nowhere to the same status as you, and see if you feel offended.

Whether it works or not, it will disgust you first.

In fact, the expressions of those demons from the major factions also fluctuated slightly, and they were somewhat concerned. Giving a seat so casually, and a throne at that? Did he really take them for mere commoners?

Naturally, they also knew this was Qingshi's tactic of provocation.

But this tactic was an open scheme.

Given the nature of demons and Strange Monsters, they could only take the bait.

Seeing this, Li Heng smiled slightly and spoke loudly.

"I won't sit, because I'm not targeting anyone in particular; I just want to say that everyone here is trash."

As the voice fell, the surrounding atmosphere instantly stagnated.

Where did this madman come from!?

Whether it was the Three Sages of Ten Thousand Demon Ridge, the various powerful demons and monsters sitting in their seats, or even the scattered demons and monsters who had no seats and could only stand, all were filled with righteous indignation.

Is this really coming to attend a grand assembly? Clearly, this is coming to wreck the place!

At this moment, Qingshi's complexion had turned ugly to the extreme.

He had already tried his best to give this Living Dead face, even disregarding the grudge between this Living Dead and Jinpeng, and disregarding that this Living Dead had killed two Demon Kings of Jinpeng.

Yet this Living Dead actually dared to push his luck?

With so many demons and monsters present, who gave you the courage!

However, this abnormal behavior also made Qingshi feel a faint sense of wariness, thinking he should still hold back for now, so he suppressed the anger in his heart and spoke calmly, "Why does this guest say such things?"

"If you do not explain, I fear you will not be able to walk out of Ten Thousand Demon Ridge."

Those Weird demons and monsters also revealed unkind gazes.

Li Heng was surprised upon hearing this.

"Does it still need explaining? An assembly to invade the Present World, with such a large army of Weird demons and monsters, yet you actually let a little green cat lead it—calling you trash is already giving you too much credit."

Green? Little cat? Me?

These three words popped into Qingshi's mind, and then these three words exploded violently, instantly igniting his fury; he was livid, this Living Dead was simply courting death!

In an instant, he struck.

Channeling a Secret Technique learned from Hanging Mountain, he formed a Lion Seal, and boundless Demon Qi and Yin Qi condensed, forming a giant Yin Lion that instantly pounced toward Li Heng.

Seeing this, Jinpeng cursed inwardly: what happened to keeping the big picture in mind?

Targeting me specifically, double standards, are we?

The Yin Lion tore through the air, its form growing as it met the wind until it was the size of half a mountain, its speed increasing until it caused sonic booms and the sound of space distorting, reaching Li Heng in an instant.

This Yin Lion opened its mouth, wanting to swallow Li Heng in one gulp.

Li Heng smiled, "A cat is anxious, I won't say who."

The massive Earth Dharma Aspect Power condensed on his hands, effortlessly blocking the Yin Lion. Then, he closed his hands, and with a press of the Dharma Aspect Power, he actually made the half-mountain-sized Yin Lion shrink continuously, pinching it into a small cat and placing it on his palm.

The Yin Lion roared and jumped about.

But under the suppression of the Earth Dharma Aspect Power, it could not move a fraction from his palm; the so-called jumping to break free looked like acting coquettishly in its tiny form, and the so-called roaring sounded just like meowing.

"Look, isn't this just a cat?"

Li Heng held up this Yin Lion kitten and smiled faintly.

Seeing this, Qingshi was shocked.

He had struck in anger just now; even if he hadn't used his full strength, it was still eighty percent of his power. And it was using the Hanging Mountain Secret Technique, the Lion Seal, yet it was still resolved so effortlessly?

Just what kind of Sacred being is this Living Dead!?

The nearby Weird demons and monsters were also greatly astonished to see this situation, and those from powerful factions gasped in cold air, calling it Terror in their hearts.

Their discernment was higher, and they knew the true value of this move.

Even if it were them trying to block it, they estimated it would be very difficult, yet this Living Dead could easily hold this move in his palm without a single injury?

What kind of realm is this? Could it be the Pre-Heaven?

What does the existence of such a realm interfering in the affairs of Ten Thousand Demon Ridge actually mean? Could this Living Dead come from a faction even hostile to Hanging Mountain?

As everyone knows, Ten Thousand Demon Ridge is one of the spokesmen for Hanging Mountain. Then, who is the agent for this Living Dead before us? Yellow Springs Road, Buying Life Money, Abyss Sea...?

Various speculations swirled in their minds.

"Who exactly are you, sir? With such powerful strength, your background must be extraordinary; why not state your purpose, so we can all be happy?" Jinpeng suddenly spoke with a faint smile, reaching out to stop the furious Qingshi from continuing to attack. "Big Brother, we must keep the big picture in mind."

Hearing this, Qingshi's expression stiffened.

He hadn't expected the words he used to handle Jinpeng earlier to be used against him. What is this? Getting a taste of his own medicine? But this Living Dead was clearly here to disrupt, his intentions were unkind, what was there to talk about?

"Third Brother, killing this person is what keeping the big picture in mind means!"

"Everyone, this person clearly has ill intentions and wants to disrupt our expedition; you don't need to talk about chivalry, attack together! Whoever can kill him, I, Ten Thousand Demon Ridge, will reward heavily!"

Qingshi directly raised his arms and called out.

This Living Dead was clearly very strong, which raised deep wariness in his heart; it was better to lure him with profit, let these cannon fodder consume his strength, and then he would strike to behead him.

As for Jinpeng's feelings?

He is the big brother, so what if he uses double standards?

As soon as the voice fell, those scattered Weird demons and monsters immediately had eyes shining with greed as they looked at Li Heng and Kong Que. Because Ten Thousand Demon Ridge had the support of Hanging Mountain, they were very wealthy...

Some Weird demons and monsters could not hold back and rushed toward Li Heng. With the lead of these demons, most of the Weird demons and monsters also swarmed toward Li Heng, a black, crushing mass.

Only a small portion of Weird demons and monsters, as well as those from powerful factions, could resist the temptation and remained standing in place.

Seeing this, Li Heng let out a long, leisurely sigh; the timing was truly coincidental.

He had just completed the blockade of Ten Thousand Demon Ridge.

With a thought, the Earth Dharma Aspect Power hidden beneath Ten Thousand Demon Ridge erupted violently, forming a Void barrier.

At the same time, the Boundless Earth Dharma Aspect manifested!