Chapter 2520: Feidan Refuses to Accept Defeat!

Feilian regarded Feidan with indifference; beside him, Shangyang seemed to exhale in relief, but a flicker of venom passed through Feidan's eyes.

They all knew no one dared to forge the orders of Lord Donghuang—if discovered, even as one of the Ten Great Demon Sages, they would be slain on the spot.

Feilian continued: "Saint Nüwa, Lord Donghuang says that if you wish to leave, you must agree to two conditions set by the Demon Emperor. Once you agree, you may return to the Nüwa Palace."

"What conditions?" Fuxi asked.

He was curious—what exactly did Donghuang Taiyi intend? Could he be trying to deceive them? That didn't make sense; if he wanted to deceive them, he wouldn't let them go.

Nüwa also wanted to know what trick Donghuang Taiyi and Di Jun were playing—what was their real scheme?

"First, after you return to the Nüwa Palace, all members of the demon race must withdraw; all matters within the Nüwa Palace shall be decided solely by Saint Nüwa."

"Second, the Demon Court will not force you, Saint Nüwa and Lord Fuxi, to do anything you both oppose."

"In return, neither of you may ever aid the Witch Clan or betray the demon race. If Saint Nüwa agrees, we shall escort you both back to the Nüwa Palace."

Upon hearing Feilian's words, everyone present drew a sharp breath.

Did this mean Nüwa and Fuxi could sever ties with the demon race, leave the Demon Court—as long as they didn't betray the demons or aid the Witches?

If true, how many demons would now harbor new thoughts? This was surely beyond their expectations.

Donghuang Taiyi hadn't anticipated so much—he could only strive first to ensure the demon race didn't descend into further infighting.

The demon race needed Nüwa and Fuxi now; as long as they didn't cause trouble, that was enough. As for the rest, Donghuang Taiyi decided to wait until Di Jun awoke.

"I disagree!" Feidan growled.

"Letting Nüwa and Fuxi return is like releasing a tiger back into the mountains. I don't believe they'll keep their word—they must be held captive in the Demon Court."

Feidan had always insisted on forging the Witch-Slaying Sword, to exterminate the Witch Clan entirely.

The Witch Clan had wronged him—his entire family had been killed by the Witches—so Feidan would never allow the Twelve Ancestral Witches to live.

Nüwa and Fuxi had clearly made contact with the Witch Clan; how could Feidan possibly let them go?

Shangyang said: "Feidan, don't be like this. We must obey Lord Donghuang's words. Do you dare defy him?"

Feidan froze for an instant, then quickly regained his composure—he felt that letting Nüwa and Fuxi leave today would bring great disaster, so he stood in their way.

"I don't care!"

"They cannot leave!"

Hearing Feidan's words, Nüwa knew a battle today was inevitable.

As Nüwa prepared to clash with Feidan, a heart-rending scream erupted from the back hall of the Demon Court.

It was Di Jun's voice!

Feidan froze for an instant—and in that moment, Feilian immediately pulled Fuxi and Nüwa backward. Nüwa had intended to shake free, but seeing Feidan, she calmed.

"Saint Nüwa, Lord Fuxi, we shall take you out now."