Chapter 685: To Each Their Own Debts (Second Update)

Sikong Yu broke into a sweat and said awkwardly, 【"Uh... now that you mention it, that does seem to be the case!"】

What Yuwen Tianye was doing didn't seem to have any flaws at all!

He was not a "great unfilial son" who would stand by and watch his father die, but a truly "great filial son" who was genuinely thinking of his father!

【"Ahem, yes."】

Sikong Yu coughed for a while. Yuwen Tianye's thoughtfulness rendered all the plans He had prepared completely useless. He could only fuse the Divine Emperor clone into His true body while racking His brains to make awkward small talk with His "good son."

【"Tianye, do you know... ahem, yes, do you know what your father is planning to do this time?"】

He kept feeling as if someone was plotting against Him behind His back; otherwise, He wouldn't be this embarrassed.

Then, just who had the audacity to plot against this Divine Emperor?

This person... was really! Hard! To! Guess!

The moment Sikong Yu thought of that little fox currently hiding in some dark corner, likely with an expression He couldn't hold back, He felt an even stronger urge to snort in anger.

Damn it, to be able to do such a wicked thing, are you even human?

Sikong Yu was about to explode, but Yuwen Tianye's expression remained cold as he calmly said, "Father Emperor intends to wipe out the dissident factions in one fell swoop and return peace to the Earthly Realm."

Having said that, Yuwen Tianye knelt on one knee and said respectfully, "I wish Father Emperor all success in this endeavor and a triumphant return."

【"... Good."】 Sikong Yu suppressed the irritation in His heart, straightened His expression, stepped forward, and patted his shoulder, feeling a surge of complex emotions.

【"Just wait for your father's good news."】

Yuwen Tianye wanted to say something more, but he found that the warmth on his shoulder had already vanished; Sikong Yu had already left the place.

Thus, he did not stand up, but maintained his kneeling posture, silently praying for his father.

And Sikong Yu, looking at the Southern Heavenly Gate, shook His head slightly.

Even back when the Heavenly Court had not yet collapsed, Sikong Yu had never left behind any offspring. He had not expected that a flash of inspiration back then, seizing the identity of the previous Divine Emperor, would actually give Him such a unique experience.

【"This kid must have known long ago, deliberately not letting Tianye confess, just waiting for me to make a fool of myself... Hmph!"】

【"However, this feeling, hmm... is not bad at all."】

【"Alright, let's do the real work first, and we can have a good father-son bonding session later."】

Thinking this, Sikong Yu completely fused the Divine Emperor clone He had separated years ago into His body.

Boom!!!

A six-armed golden figure appeared with a roar, occupying the entire sky outside the Southern Heavenly Gate of Zhongzhou. With long strides, He stepped directly over the Southern Heavenly Gate and ran toward the Heavenly Emperor Palace with a loud laugh.

【"Hahaha!"】

He roared as He ran, His voice exploding like thunder:

【"Don't any of you run, I've come to collect my debts!!!"】

And the aura on His body...

Was also a Half-Step Peerless!

……

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Eastern Wasteland Divine Continent, outside the Eastern Heavenly Gate.

At this moment, although an army of over one hundred thousand was stationed here, it was deathly silent. Everyone stood at their positions in the Array, holding their breath and looking at the figure at the very front.

That figure who always wore a mask, that man who was always invincible, he was the hope in the hearts of everyone who had come here—the Eastern King!

They firmly believed that this man could overthrow the decrepit Eastern Wasteland Royal Court and establish a newborn dynasty!

A dynasty that did not belong to the Immortal Gods, did not belong to the Royal Court, but belonged solely to the people of the Eastern Wasteland themselves for ten thousand generations!

Under the gaze of the crowd, the masked "Eastern King" lowered his head toward a noble woman with long, fire-red hair in front of him and said respectfully, "Senior Sister, the battle array has been assembled; it is time."

Hearing this, Huang Huang withdrew her gaze from the Eastern Heavenly Gate, looked back at the people on the Heaven-Slaying Great Array, a flash of surprise in her eyes, and turned to praise Zhang Mang: "You have done well; you have not disgraced your master's reputation."

An army of one hundred thousand, moving as one, fulfilling their mission.

Being able to make so many people willingly follow orders was truly a very difficult task.

And one must note, these were not mortals dragged in to fill the ranks; although their strengths varied, they were all cultivators with cultivation bases!

Putting oneself in their shoes, even if she were to issue orders as the Demon Emperor, she feared many in the Demon Race would refuse to obey.

Zhang Mang raised his head, proud but not arrogant, and shook his head: "Disciple only did some basic work. If Master were to take action, the number of people here could at least double."

"As for your master..." Huang Huang thought for a moment and nodded: "Hmm, that is true."

"If it were him, everyone in the entire Eastern Wasteland would have been dragged here."

If that wretch were truly to take action, let alone a mere one hundred thousand, he could likely handle even a million.

Zhang Mang nodded and said earnestly: "Indeed, I still have a long way to go."

He felt that Senior Sister Huang Huang was absolutely right; his master was simply the best!

"Cough, ahem!"

The two of them felt there was no problem, but the others listening on the side were about to suffer internal injuries, covering their mouths and coughing repeatedly.

What, what, what, what are you two talking about!

You two aren't embarrassed saying it, but we are very awkward listening to it!

In the end, Minghui stood out. She knew whose name was most useful to bring up at this time, so she kindly reminded them: "Um, you two, don't waste any more time. If we miss the timing, Senior Uncle Ren might not be happy."

Sure enough, after saying this, the two who were just about to continue singing Ren Yidao's praises immediately focused.

"Hmm, you are right; it is time to act."

"Let's move. I cannot disgrace the reputation of the Demon Emperor." Huang Huang leaped up, transforming into her true form in mid-air, becoming a massive divine bird that blotted out the sky.

"Children of the Demon Race, follow me!"

Flames surged, and seven-colored brilliance illuminated the heavens. Ten thousand members of the Demon Race appeared in formation. Cang Lan, at the center of the Array, led the crowd and shouted in unison: "Obey the Demon Emperor's command!"

Their numbers were less than one-tenth of the Human Race, but their strength was no less; each one was a Great Demon, and their gathered power even showed signs of faintly surpassing the Human Race.

【"Do you believe he can succeed?"】 The voice of the Phoenix Demon God emerged in the depths of Huang Huang's heart, though it was not out of worry, but rather carried a hint of teasing and mockery, 【"Aren't you afraid he is lying to you, sending you to your death, so he can seize the opportunity to take the Dao Fruit?"】

"I am not afraid."

Huang Huang completely ignored the Phoenix Demon God's attempts to sow discord; this Demon God who shared a body with her had always held some opinions about Ren Yidao, feeling that that stinking man had taken a huge advantage.

But Huang Huang also understood that this was merely her way of masking her shyness.

The Phoenix was her, and she was the Phoenix; perhaps they were different in the past, but by today, the two had long since become inseparable.

"Even if he lied to me, I would still believe in him, because he realized my dream, allowing the Demon Race to return to Shenzhou, and even be able to walk openly before the Human Race."

"To the Demon Race, he is a benefactor, and kindness must be repaid."

"To me, he is the Imperial Consort I have chosen; even if he truly wanted to sacrifice me, I would not hesitate. I accept it."

"But... he wouldn't bear to, because I am his elder sister after all." Huang Huang smiled, saying with natural confidence: "And he, he loves his elder sister the most."

Phoenix Demon God: 【"..."】

The somewhat speechless Demon God seemed to mutter something, but in the end, she did not refute anything further, quietly bestowing all of her power upon Huang Huang.