Chapter 1669: Being Used

After leaving the city, there were hardly any Demon Cultivators to be seen. Ye Liuyun tried to retrieve the Sealing Demon Tablet back to the Sea of Consciousness, but it was still very reluctant. It wobbled and shrank, yet it would not let Ye Liuyun catch it.

Ye Liuyun eventually grew too lazy to deal with it, so he let it float in the air following him as he sped toward the Demon Sacred City.

The Demon Race's great army and some strong ones were still hunting him. Since he was heading back anyway, he might as well deal with them en route, letting the Sealing Demon Tablet absorb more energy.

Ye Liuyun's appearance snatched the White Moon Sacred Fire, broke out of the Human Sacred City, leaving several major families of the city dumbfounded.

Song Tianhao was crushed to death by the Sealing Demon Tablet while rushing toward the sacred hall.

The Song Clan Chief could no longer find anyone when trying to inquire about Ye Liuyun's information.

Song Qianyi, after waking up, completely forgot a person like Ye Liuyun. The Song Family thought she had suffered a blow‑induced amnesia and paid her no attention.

"That person definitely isn't from this world!" the Song Clan Chief now confirmed.

Moreover, he no longer concealed anything, knowing he certainly couldn't capture Ye Liuyun.

He shared this speculation with the other families to see if anyone had a solution.

But the other major families all unanimously said, "It doesn't matter where he's from, just don't let him return! We can't endure another round of his smashing!"

Their battle incurred massive losses, and they feared their families' standing would no longer be secure; moreover, having been terrified by the Sealing Demon Tablet, they no longer dared to plot against Ye Liuyun.

"Alas!" the Song Clan Chief sighed, and could only give up.

Ye Liuyun's power was too great. Even their strong ones equipped with some Divine Rank demonic artifacts could not stop the Sealing Demon Tablet. Sending more people would only be a death sentence.

Thus these people gathered and began studying how to counter the attacks of other Human Race and Demon Race forces, forming alliances and coordinating external actions.

Not long after, they gradually received news.

Ye Liuyun's direction of departure was the Demon Sacred City, and he was smashing his way all the way. Whoever dared block him he would smash.

In some cities closest to the Sacred City, several major families had already been completely smashed away!

"If that person continues in the same direction, he'll run into the Demon Race's great army!" the Song Clan Chief suddenly realized, shouting excitedly.

"You mean…" the other clan chiefs naturally understood why the Song Clan Chief was so excited: "If he can truly repel the Demon Race's great army, our pressure would be greatly reduced!"

Someone also raised a doubt: "The Demon Race isn't stupid; knowing he's so strong, why would they still try to block him?"

"We can covertly leak a bit of information to the Demon Race, making them mistakenly think Ye Liuyun is one of our Human Race members, that this time he's going to kill them in revenge!" the Song Clan Chief sneered.

"Then how do we explain his seizure of our Sacred Fire?" another clan chief wondered, thinking the Demon Race wouldn't believe it.

"We haven't spread the news of the Sacred Fire's loss yet. He probably won't blurt it out himself, right?" the Song Clan Chief said, "Once they start fighting, even if they later get the information it'll be too late!"

After their Sacred Fire was stolen, they kept the news quiet for fear of attacks from other major families, and they did not issue a wanted notice for Ye Liuyun, knowing a bounty would be useless.

Now this actually became their advantage.

Consequently, a rumor quickly spread throughout the Human Race's cities, claiming Ye Liuyun was a direct disciple of the Song Family, having hidden his cultivation for years and suddenly astonishing everyone.

He is now marching to attack the Demon Race; any Human Race he encounters who doesn't open their eyes and provoke him will have to bear the consequences.

Some Human Race cities also housed Demon Race members, so the rumor quickly reached the front‑line Demon Race great army.

Originally the Demon Race's great army was already contemplating avoiding Ye Liuyun, because the Sealing Demon Tablet was said to be unstoppable by any means.

But this meant they could no longer retreat, since Ye Liuyun's advance was headed straight for the Demon Sacred City.

If they gave way, it would be equivalent to allowing Ye Liuyun to strike the Demon Sacred City directly.

Thus the entire Demon Race great army prepared, intending to use a human‑wave tactic to wear Ye Liuyun down to death.

As Ye Liuyun walked on, the city he passed through no longer had anyone daring to block him.

He thought those people were merely frightened of the Sealing Demon Tablet and paid them no mind, until he finally reached the Demon Race army's formation and was stopped.

A hundred‑thousand Demon Race troops were fully prepared for a desperate stand; in front of the formation stood several hundred demons of Tianzun Realm, staring intently at Ye Liuyun.

The leader of the Demon Race great army even began a pre‑battle mobilization.

"The Human Race across from us is a noble scion of the Song Family. He stole our sacred artifact Magic Crystal and now intends to rush to our Demon Sacred City. To defend our home, we must today pledge to fight to the death!"

"What did you say? Song people?" Ye Liuyun was a little stunned.

"Hmph! You need't hide any longer; your identity has already been spread!" the opposing leader thought Ye Liuyun was merely pretending.

He glanced at the floating Sealing Demon Tablet beside Ye Liuyun, clenched his teeth, and raised his arm resolutely, shouting, "For the Demon Race, die without regret!"

"For the Demon Race, die without regret!"

The Demon Race great army behind him also roared in unison.

Ye Liuyun thought repeatedly until he realized it was likely the Human Race exploiting him.

Still, he didn't mind. He had taken treasures from the Human Race and killed many of them; it was reasonable for them to use him a bit.

If it were the past, he might have gone back to settle scores, but now he was too lazy to bother.

Anyway, he had already intended to deal with this Demon Race great army.

"It doesn't matter! Kill them!"

Ye Liuyun sighed and let the Sealing Demon Tablet commence its slaughter.

He only felt a bit regretful that the demons before him didn't know the truth.

The Sealing Demon Tablet instantly began expanding rapidly, hurling itself straight at the Demon strongmen standing at the front.

Ye Liuyun donned armor, drew the Demon Slaying Sword, released a clone, and together they cultivated Mysterious Origin.

Facing such a massive army, Ye Liuyun was hard‑pressed for the first time.

He knew the formation's power, so he immediately employed Spatial Power, appearing with his clone inside the enemy ranks.

The Demon Race also had several strong ones with decent Spatial Power, who instantly appeared beside Ye Liuyun to launch a surprise attack.

Yet Ye Liuyun was impervious to blades and spears; anyone daring a close‑range ambush was cut down by his retaliatory slash.

The Demon Slaying Sword was universally effective against those demons.

The clone wielded the sword and alternated several Fire Flame Powers, Lightning Power, Buddha Demon Power, even employed toxic gas; its Qiankun Palm continuously struck out in sheets, eradicating those demons en masse.

Ye Liuyun continuously used Spatial Power to shift his position, delivering a few slashes before relocating, preventing the army's formation from ever locking onto him.