Chapter 1546: The Demand

"Noon? Very well, it makes no difference to me anyway." As he spoke, the Demon God's gaze turned toward the Demon soldiers beside him.

Good. Continue monitoring this matter. If there is even the slightest sign of movement, return and report to me immediately.

Yes, my lord! The Demon soldier responded, then departed from the place.

After seeing the Demon soldier leave, the Demon God fell into silence once more.

He was pondering what Li Yue intended to do this time.

Why negotiate suddenly? What exactly is the other side plotting?

One question after another surfaced in the Demon God's mind, yet not a single one had a definite answer.

In that case, I shall play a proper game with you. The Demon God murmured softly.

Time passed slowly, and before long, the appointed time for the negotiations had arrived.

At this very moment, the Demon God led his army directly toward the location of the Anchengcheng Sect gate.

Meanwhile, on the walls of the Anchengcheng Sect, Li Yue and the others were already standing there.

Seeing the Demon God arrive with his people, Li Yue smiled toward him and said, "Demon God, long time no see!"

"Hmph, Li Yue, Li Yue, your courage is truly immense! This time, you actually dare to come alone to Chengmenkou. Do you not fear that our Demon Clan will utterly annihilate you right here!?" Looking at Li Yue and the others opposite, the Demon God spoke.

"Hehe, do you think I am afraid?" Hearing the Demon God's words, Li Yue merely smiled faintly and said.

"Ba." Upon hearing this, the Demon God was momentarily stunned, then burst into loud laughter, saying to Li Yue, "Hahaha, truly amusing! Li Yue, if that is the case, then you shall die." As he spoke, the Demon God prepared to strike.

Seeing the Demon God prepare to attack, Li Yue's eyes suddenly sharpened. Immediately, he waved his hand fiercely and said, "Wait! Demon God, do you not wish to know the safety of your subordinates? Starting the fight like this without considering the consequences!?"

With these words, his voice suddenly rose, becoming sharp and high-pitched.

Hearing Li Yue's words, the Demon God paused slightly, then stopped his steps, raised his head, and looked at Li Yue.

"What is going on? What exactly has happened to my subordinates!?" The Demon God asked, his face full of confusion.

Seeing this, Li Yue sneered and said, "Your Demon Clan Generals are still alive."

However, you had best pray that nothing happens to me now; otherwise, their lives will likely be forfeit in your hands.

"My subordinates are still alive!?" The Demon God's eyes widened, and he said, his face full of shock.

"Indeed. I speak the truth." Li Yue nodded and said.

"Do you think I will believe your lies?"

The Demon God asked.

Li Yue shrugged helplessly, spread his hands, and said, "If you do not believe me, then I can do nothing. In any case, if you do not believe me, you may go and see for yourself."

As he spoke, Li Yue waved toward the distance.

In the distance, Princess Feifeng saw Li Yue's gesture and immediately understood.

Immediately, she dragged a Demon Clan General, bound hand and foot, beside her, and waved toward Li Yue's location as well.

Li Yue withdrew his gaze and said to the Demon God, "You see, your people are right there. Whether they live or die, you should be able to see it at a glance, correct?"

Hearing Li Yue's words, the Demon God frowned, then fixed his gaze on Princess Feifeng and the Demon Clan General beside her.

Indeed, just as Li Yue said, they were still alive.

"How is this possible!?" Seeing Princess Feifeng and the Demon Clan General she held, the Demon God's face changed drastically, and he cried out.

Li Yue glanced at him, then said, "Why is it impossible? I did not kill them."

"You...?" Hearing Li Yue's words, the Demon God was instantly furious, yet he could offer no rebuttal.

"Well? Do you have any further doubts now?" Looking at the Demon God, Li Yue asked.

"Very well, you are ruthless!" The Demon God glared at Li Yue through gritted teeth, but could only say those few words with bitter resentment.

He knew he could not do anything to Li Yue at this moment.

After all, if he did anything to Li Yue, his own subordinates would likely suffer as well.

At this moment, the Demon God's heart was filled with rage and unwillingness.

"What exactly do you want!?" The Demon God stared at Li Yue and asked in a deep voice.

"What do I want?" Li Yue shook his head and said, "It is very simple. I merely wish to negotiate with the Demon God."

Looking at Li Yue, the Demon God asked, "Negotiate about what?"

A cold smile appeared on Li Yue's lips as he said, "Very simple. Ceasefire. That is all."

The moment Li Yue spoke these words, the Demon God went into a frenzy.

"What did you say? Ceasefire!? On what grounds should my Demon Clan cease fighting!? I refuse. Do not expect to reach any terms with me."

Looking at Li Yue, the Demon God spoke.

After hearing the Demon God's words, Li Yue shook his head and said, "Sigh, Demon God, if I were you, I wouldn't refuse so bluntly. You must know that doing so is no different from pushing your subordinates into the abyss. Moreover, with so many soldiers watching you, couldn't you show a little mercy?"

... o Hearing this, the Demon God, who had been about to say something, suddenly found he did not know how to refute.

Even at this moment, his gaze slowly turned toward the soldiers behind him.

At this very moment, countless soldiers could be heard whispering among themselves. "Could it be that my lord the Demon God intends to abandon the Generals?"

"That cannot be right. After all, the Generals fought to the death for my lord the Demon God. If my lord the Demon God simply abandons them, would those Generals not be too pitiable?"

Indeed, one must know how noble the status of my lord the Demon God is. How could he do such a thing as abandoning his own subordinates and betraying his own faith!

Hearing these murmurs, the Demon God's face turned first green, then red, until his entire face was nearly green.

"Very well, since you wish to negotiate, let us talk. However, a ceasefire is impossible. Other demands, however, might be barely acceptable," the Demon God said.

Hearing the Demon God's words, Li Yue did not respond immediately but rested his chin in his hand, pondering.

After a while, he finally spoke.

"Hmm, how about this? Since you will not agree to a permanent ceasefire, how about I trade one person for seven days of ceasefire?" Having finished speaking, Li Yue's gaze turned to the Demon God, and he himself began to feel somewhat nervous.