Chapter 210

At this moment, Hong Yun's expression shifted dramatically, and he was utterly astonished.

At the same time, Kunpeng's expression also stiffened, a fleeting hint of gloom flashing in his eyes, but it vanished instantly.

"Chen Ku, fellow Daoist, how did you come here?"

Hong Yun asked doubtfully.

Previously, the beings of the West had never gone to the Demon Court.

Moreover, the battle now is intensifying, and this place has long become a hotbed of right and wrong.

Therefore, Chen Ku's proactive decision to risk himself was still far beyond Hong Yun's expectations.

Hearing his words, Chen Ku did not turn back, gave a light chuckle, and said:

"Hehe, I have come precisely to save Fellow Daoist Hong Yun."

"Alas, my master and grand-master are both restrained."

"Otherwise, there would be no need for me to act."

"Ah, suffering... truly suffering..."

Chen Ku responded so calmly, yet he still uttered a few bitter sighs.

Although he said that, his face showed not a trace of panic or fear.

Upon hearing his response, Hong Yun was instantly moved.

"What virtue or ability do I possess to deserve such rescue from you, fellow Daoist?"

Moved!

No need for many words; at this moment, Hong Yun's heart was filled with emotion.

Although he had once aided the West in battling the Demon Race,

however, then and now are not comparable.

Hong Yun has now realized that, within the Demon Court, it is certainly not only Kunpeng who wishes him harm.

Who knows how many dangers lie hidden in the dark.

That Chen Ku would go this far for him—how could Hong Yun not be deeply moved?!

Thinking this, he continued speaking:

"But... fellow Daoist, you are perhaps too impulsive."

"Today, the Demon Court has set such a deadly trap for me, fraught with myriad perils."

"I fear... implicating you, fellow Daoist, causing you grave injury, or even..."

Hong Yun revealed his great inner worry.

He has always advocated "doing good to others," not only avoiding feuds with other strong ones, but also unwilling to implicate others.

Precisely for this reason, Hong Yun's mind surged with mixed feelings due to Chen Ku's benevolence, making it hard to stay calm.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ku remained composed.

"Hahaha, no problem!"

"If you want to keep me here, it's not that easy."

His words were utterly overbearing and fierce.

As he spoke, Chen Ku's gaze was deep and sharp, already turned toward Kunpeng on the other side.

The two locked eyes, their gazes sharp and opposing, neither yielding an inch.

"Chen Ku, you have indeed come."

Kunpeng spoke in a low voice.

For a moment, Chen Ku raised his brow.

"Oh? In that case, you lot must have anticipated my arrival."

Chen Ku gave a meaningful look toward the void behind Kunpeng.

With the aid of great supernatural abilities such as the Heavenly Eye and Heavenly Ear, Chen Ku clearly sensed

in the dark, wave after wave of immensely powerful, extraordinarily ferocious auras surged—just as hostile, capable of overwhelming the mind.

Almost as Chen Ku's words fell,

suddenly, an unreserved, triumphant laugh burst forth in the void.

"Hahaha..."

"Chen Ku, since you know this full well, yet you still dare to come here."

"Should I say your courage is extraordinary, or that you are oblivious to death?"

Before his voice faded, one after another figure appeared, stepping upon the void.

The arrivals were none other than Di Jun Taiyi.

At this moment, Di Jun wore a cold smile as he stared at Chen Ku, his eyes flashing with a harsh light, sinister and venomous.

The previous words were precisely spoken by Di Jun, full of mockery and ridicule.

More importantly, behind Di Jun Taiyi followed a full hundred figures.

Without exception, each figure emanated a mighty aura, clearly also powerful beings of the Demon Race.

They may be called demon saints of the Demon Race.

The ten great demon saints known to all beings are merely those whose strength is even greater and unsurpassed, each being a primordial mighty one.

But as the Demon Race developed, demon saints were no longer just a single individual.

Needless to say, Di Jun Taiyi's appearance now makes his intent obvious.

Previously, they remained hidden precisely to wait for Chen Ku's arrival.

The Demon Race members stepped forward, their gazes hostile, spreading out to surround Chen Ku and Hong Yun.

Mmm... To deal with this seat, you guys really spare no effort.

Bullying the few with the many, how bitter... how bitter......

Since his appearance, Chen Ku can be said to be constantly lamenting the Dao.

To all beings, it seems like a kind of helpless complaint.

In fact, Chen Ku is also using this to strengthen his own magical power, to prepare for the upcoming great battle.

However, his words also caused many great powers to secretly nod.

Not bad!

The Demon Court deployed over a hundred strong warriors to deal with Chen Ku alone.

This move truly deserves to be called shameless and unscrupulous.

Bullying the few with the many may be acceptable, but is it necessary to use so many people?

However, Di Jun, Tai Yi, and the others remain unmoved.

They have long known Chen Ku's nature; this fellow, when lamenting the Dao, often hides some mischief.

After all, the Demon Race has suffered several losses at Chen Ku's hands.

Even he, the Demon Emperor, has been defeated by Chen Ku before, so we cannot let our guard down.

Fortunately, because the power gap between the two sides is not small at this moment, the effect of Chen Ku's Hundred Sufferings True Classic on influencing others' emotions is difficult to manifest.

The crowd, looking down from above, appears overbearing, gazing at Chen Ku with a condescending attitude.

Tai Yi stands tall, his golden-flame Dao robe shining brilliantly, the might of the Demon Race's Eastern Emperor fully displayed.

Chen Ku, you have repeatedly ruined the Demon Court's schemes.

If you hadn't come, it would have been fine; but since you came, death is certain.

Today, you dare not even think of leaving this place alive.

Killing intent icy!

Ferocious and unmatched!

Tai Yi inherently possesses outstanding combat prowess, specializing in the way of slaughter.

He has not forgotten that Chen Ku immediately destroyed the Heavenly Marriage, forcing the Demon Court to change its choice of Demon Empress.

Even in the Western realms, Chen Ku struck out boldly, nearly causing his own brother Di Jun to lose his life at his hands.

Each and every one of these is an irreconcilable grudge.

For Tai Yi, there is basically nothing to say between the two sides.

Thus, right from the start, he displays a terrifying posture full of oppression.

If it were other quasi-saint powerhouses, merely facing Tai Yi's such might would make their hearts tremble and their livers and gall burst.

However, Chen Ku remains calm and composed.

Oh? Then let's see if you have that strength.

Such a composed demeanor even caused Tai Yi to be momentarily startled.

It must be said, regardless of Chen Ku's character, in the mouths of all beings he is called utterly 'shameless'.

Yet, even in the face of great life-and-death terror, he can remain unchanged in expression.

Such resolve already surpasses countless cultivators of the world, causing even some innate great powers to feel admiration involuntarily.

However, Di Jun did not rush to start the great war.

He took a step forward and stared directly at Chen Ku.

Chen Ku, your foundation and talent are quite extraordinary; achieving this level of Dao cultivation today is no easy feat.

This emperor today gives you an opportunity.

Why not break away from the West and submit to my Demon Court?!

Di Jun's words caused countless beings to blink in surprise.

Soon after, they showed a look of sudden realization.

It seems that Di Jun, facing Chen Ku, has developed a fondness for talent.

Upon reflection, this is also reasonable.

After all, Chen Ku's own power already dominates heaven and earth, with few able to match him.

Furthermore, he has accumulated many astonishing achievements.

Various innate spiritual treasures, slaughter supreme treasures, and even merit supreme treasures, etc., are countless.

This, whether choosing to join either side, is enough to make him prosper in one fell swoop.

More importantly, if Di Jun can persuade Chen Ku to join, today they could still avoid a world-shaking great war.

Everyone knows that if Chen Ku unleashes his full power, it will inevitably inflict heavy damage on the Demon Race's strong warriors.

Only hearing Di Jun continue to say:

This emperor can promise you, as long as you nod, submit to my Demon Court under my command.

From then on, this emperor can bestow upon you a status comparable to that of Xi Huang, enjoying the boundless fortune of the Demon Race.

Upon these words being spoken,

all beings erupted in an uproar.

Xi Huang? In other words, that is Fuxi.

But who is he? He is the elder brother of the holy Nüwa, and in the Demon Court his status is exalted; to say he is second only to Di Jun and Tai Yi is not an exaggeration.

And yet, as soon as Di Jun opened his mouth, he promised Chen Ku such astonishing benefits?!

Is this not saying that, in Di Jun's view, Chen Ku's importance is comparable to that of Fuxi?

The meaning therein is self-evident.

Asking himself, even if there were countless observing cultivators, facing such conditions, they couldn't help but feel somewhat moved.

As his words fell, Di Jun also gazed deeply at Chen Ku, awaiting his response.

Chen Ku remained silent.

But after a moment, he smiled.

His smile was full of contempt.

"Heh, I am a disciple of the Western Buddhist Sect; how could I associate with your moisture-born, egg-born demon kind?!"

"Let me join the Demon Court? You are not worthy?!"

Chen Ku's response was merciless, overwhelmingly dominant.

Upon these words, Di Jun Taiyi and the others' faces instantly darkened.

This could be called a slap in the face.

"How could the mighty Demon Emperor Donghuang ever be rebuked as a moisture-born, egg-born demon?!"

Little did he know, in Chen Ku's view, Di Jun's recruitment was nothing short of a laughingstock.

What a joke!

"I have only just managed to revive the Western Buddhist Sect; how could I possibly be swayed by Di Jun's petty recruitment?!"

More importantly, Chen Ku was well aware of the Demon Race's ultimate fate.

When the Wu-Yao Great Calamity ends, not to mention other beings among the Demon Race, even Di Jun Taiyi will perish in body and spirit, vanishing into smoke.

Therefore, even if the conditions are even more tempting now, what use are they?

He naturally refused without hesitation.

And his such overbearing retort also left Di Jun Taiyi silent.

In their eyes, lightning flashed and cold light surged.

The atmosphere on the field also became tensed to the point of drawing swords, making people feel oppressed, almost forgetting to breathe.

At the same time.

Between heaven and earth, it was already in an uproar.

Chen Ku's reaction caused all beings to be utterly in an uproar.

"Hiss... what an overbearing Chen Ku!"

"So boldly berating Di Jun Taiyi, is this kid really not afraid?"

"Ah, after all, he is young and hot-blooded; one could even say he is spurning a toast only to drink a penalty."

"Exactly, Chen Ku may be strong, but how much of the Demon Race's strong attackers can he withstand by joining forces with Hongyun?"

"In my view, under these circumstances, perhaps agreeing to Di Jun would be the prudent course."

"Um... that cannot be said either; how could Chen Ku dare betray the two sages Jieyin and Zhunti?"

"Di Jun's so-called opportunity is merely forcing a duck onto a shelf."

"After all, Chen Ku's rash arrival today has already placed him in a dilemma."

All beings in the world, myriad in number, reacted variously.

Some marveled at Chen Ku's dominance, though he repeatedly cried out in bitterness, his words revealed sharp edges.

Such contrast also made beings' expressions strange.

Others wore a look of disdain, considering Chen Ku utterly clueless, or simply ignorant of the heights of heaven and depths of earth.

Besides, some strong ones naturally believed that Chen Ku's forceful refusal stemmed from reverence for Jieyin and Zhunti, not daring to betray the two sages of the Western Buddhist Sect.

Little did they know, even if Jieyin personally spoke, telling Chen Ku to go to the Eastern Sacred Land, Chen Ku would have refused.

Amidst such discussion, beings held their breath, continuing to stare unblinkingly at the developments in the field.

On another side, within Kunlun Mountain.

"This kid, he is actually quite loyal and righteous."

"It seems we were somewhat mistaken in our judgment back then."

At this moment, Tongtian gazed at Chen Ku's silhouette like a torch, speaking thus in a low voice.

Although not explicitly stated, his words also carried a hint of appreciation.

Tongtian also did not expect that, as a strong one of the Western Buddhist Sect, Chen Ku could have remained aloof and preserved himself, yet now he is able to do this for Hongyun.

And initially, observing Chen Ku's various actions, he naturally believed that he must be like Jieyin and Zhunti, all shameless and ruthless, heartless and unjust.

It can be said that this time, it somewhat refreshed Tongtian's view of Chen Ku.

"Hah... loyalty and righteousness? Merely seeking one's own death."

"Without the protection of Jieyin and Zhunti, Chen Ku, alone, dares to dream of opposing the Demon Court's myriad strong ones?"

At this moment, Yuanshi spoke, his words harsh and merciless, devoid of pity or sympathy.

Perhaps because Jieyin and Zhunti attained the Dao before him, Yuanshi still harbored some resentment.

Or perhaps, in Yuanshi's view, Chen Ku's action is simply laughable.

Therefore, his expression appeared quite vicious.

At the forefront, Laozi's expression was calm, yet he also slightly nodded.

"Not bad!"

"This time, the Demon Court's multitude will surely spare no cost for the Hongmeng Purple Qi."

"Even if Chen Ku possesses a supreme treasure and his combat prowess is outstanding."

"The final result, however, will likely be a bloodbath across the universe, with both form and spirit annihilated."

A sage's single thought fathoms endless secrets.

In the view of the Three Pure Ones and others, this time Chen Ku, as Taiyi said, is surely doomed to die.

Hearing these words, Tongtian's face grew somewhat gloomy.

What a pity......

Such a peerless genius cultivator, yet today he is destined to perish here......

At the foot of Mount Buzhou.

Inside the Pangu Holy Hall.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches naturally also took notice of the various happenings in the outside world.

Damn it, what a bunch of shameless, vile demon beasts.

Hmph, taking any one of Di Jun, Taiyi, and the others to deal with Chen Ku is nothing but bullying the weak with strength.

Now that these two have both appeared, that's already enough, but they even brought even more demon experts.

Such despicable beings, do they even deserve to be opponents of our Wu Clan?!

Pah, those two feathered beasts, Di Jun and Taiyi, are truly contemptible.

Compared to the onlookers, the Three Pure Ones' attitude of staying out of it and keeping aloof.

At this moment, the Twelve Ancestral Witches and the others all bore an expression of righteous indignation, their anger blazing.

Everyone spoke up in a clamor, each word condemning Di Jun and Taiyi, full of contempt and disdain.