Chapter 575: Two Region Mountain, Holy Son of the Demon Realm (1)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
"How far is that place from here?" Zhou Shu said.
"About one thousand and five hundred kilometers," Yin Chengshan said.
"Alright, I understand. You may leave," Zhou Shu said.
"Your Highness, Yao Buqi is still waiting for our answer. How should I answer him?"
"Tell him to wait a little longer. I'll think about it," Zhou Shu said casually.
He wasn't in a hurry to make a decision for the time being. He planned to wait for Zhang San to return and see his investigation of Yao Buqi's territory.
Yin Chengshan left. Two days later, Zhang San quietly sent out a secret signal and met Zhou Shu a few kilometers away from the cave.
"Your Highness." Zhang San bowed respectfully and meticulously. "I followed Yao Aotian to their destination. In the end, they went up a mountain. That mountain was separated by a special power, so I couldn't go up."
As Zhang San spoke, he took out a white cloth covered in black lines from his Cosmic Bangle.
"I've memorized the terrain nearby. You can refer to it, Your Highness."
Zhang San told Zhou Shu about his investigation of Yao Buqi's territory.
"The area within fifty kilometers is the territory of first-rank demonic beasts. There are about five hundred thousand demonic beasts there…"
Zhang San's investigation was different from what Yin Chengshan had seen. He was conducting a secret investigation from the perspective of an enemy.
The focus was on the possibility of the Ten Nation Alliance army breaking into the territory if both sides were hostile.
This imaginary enemy's perspective also allowed him to see some things that Yin Chengshan didn't.
Zhou Shu looked at Zhang San's map and fell into deep thought.
The number of demonic beasts in Yao Buqi's territory was far above that of the Ten Nations Alliance.
But there were many first-rank experts in the Ten Nations Alliance now. If they really fought, although Yao Buqi's army was large, it wasn't too threatening.
If the Ten Nations Alliance really went to hide in his territory, they wouldn't have to worry about Yao Buqi attacking them.
But this was only on the surface. If Yao Buqi really wanted to plot against the Ten Nations Alliance, he could definitely mobilize more power than the 500,000 demonic beasts.
The focus of this matter was still the mountain that Yin Chengshan had mentioned.
According to the information Yin Chengshan had obtained, this mountain seemed to be a boundary marker stone, a boundary stone left behind by Gao Chongming, a disciple of the Red Water Heaven of Dan Mountain.
The two parts of the world should be the Ten Nations Continent and the Demon Realm.
Those who enter would die…
If the Ten Nations Continent and the Demon Realm were completely isolated by the barrier, why did he leave behind these words?
Since it was stated that they were Gao Chongming's final words, it meant that these words were left behind when Gao Chongming was still alive.
At that time, there was definitely nothing wrong with his brain.
He must have had his reasons for leaving these words.
Unless…
This mountain crossed the two worlds!
Zhou Shu even vaguely recalled that when he used Great Wei's imperial cauldron to repair the holes between the two worlds, he had seen the barrier between the two worlds.
The barrier between the Ten Nations Continent and the Demon Realm was like a huge curtain. Above the curtain, it seemed that he had indeed seen a black shadow. At the time, he hadn't thought about it carefully. Could it be this mountain?
The barrier between the two worlds is related to the Red Water Heaven of Dan Mountain?
Could the mountain be a back door left behind by the Red Water Heaven of Dan Mountain?
If others heard these words, they might not make too many connections.
But Zhou Shu had come into contact with many secrets over the years, and he had even come into contact with Gao Chongming's lingering thought personally. Therefore, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was possible.
He didn't know why the ancient mighty figures separated the Ten Nations Continent and the Demon Realm. But it didn't seem impossible for the mighty figures who set up the barrier to deliberately leave a door.
As long as they closed the door, the demonic beasts of the Demon Realm wouldn't be able to interact with the humans of the Ten Nations Continent, and they could travel between the two worlds at will.
That seems reasonable.
If I set up this barrier between the two worlds, I would do the same.
If that mountain is really a gate, then Gao Chongming should have set up powerful methods to prevent Demon Kings from passing through.
Otherwise, the Demon Kings would have already entered the Ten Nations. The Ten Nations would find it difficult to resist even a single Demon King.
Yin Chengshan has a point. From this perspective, the Demon Kings really can't go up the mountain.
But since Yao Buqi has the authority of the mountain, can he enter the Ten Nations Continent through it?
Zhou Shu's eyes lit up.
Although it seemed like he was doing well in the Demon Realm with more than ten Great Demons mining for him, he had been thinking about how to safely bring the Ten Nations Alliance back to the Ten Nations Continent.
Although the Demon Realm was good, it wasn't his hometown.
If the mountain was the gateway to the barrier between the two worlds, then it wouldn't be a problem for them to go home.
Thinking of this, Zhou Shu became excited.
"Aotian, where is Yao Buqi? Tell him to come see me!" Zhou Shu shouted.
"He's waiting outside for news. I'll let him in."
Footsteps sounded. A moment later, Yao Buqi's voice sounded at the door.
"Brother Yao Qing!" Yao Buqi shouted.
Zhou Shu was very satisfied with Yao Buqi's cautiousness. Although Zhou Shu had already cleared the area, this was still the territory of Demon King Hu Li. It was hard to guarantee that the walls didn't have ears.
Chapter 576: Two Region Mountain, Holy Son of the Demon Realm (2)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
For Yao Buqi to address Zhou Shu this way outside the door, it meant that he was still very cautious.
Zhou Shu stared at Yao Buqi and asked seriously, "Yao Buqi, let me ask you. Can that mountain in your territory lead to the Ten Nations Continent?"
His gaze was fixed on Yao Buqi's face, wanting to make sure that he told the truth.
"King Zhou, you are indeed impressive!" Yao Buqi gave him a thumbs up. After entering the cave, Yao Buqi was much more at ease. "You haven't even been to the scene, yet you can tell. You're much stronger than Lord Yao Aotian."
Yin Chengshan snorted coldly.?If you want to praise him, just praise him. Why are you belittling me?
Am I qualified to compare with His Highness?
"As expected?" Zhou Shu's eyes lit up.
"King Zhou, you are wise," Yao Buqi said. "My mountain is indeed connected to the Ten Nations Continent, but I'm afraid it's different from what you think. Demonic beasts and humans can't pass through."
Without waiting for Zhou Shu to ask, Yao Buqi continued, "The place connected to the Ten Nations Continent is only a narrow passage. At most, you can send some things over, but humans and demonic beasts can't pass through.
Yao Buqi said regretfully, "After I occupied this place, I made many attempts. This passage can only allow something the size of two fists at most to pass through."
"Is that so?" Zhou Shu was deep in thought.
According to his guess, this shouldn't be the case.
Could it be that after so many years, something had changed there?
"That mountain…" Zhou Shu said.
"King Zhou, actually, I gave it a name in private. It's called the Two Region Mountain."
Yao Buqi whispered, "To tell you the truth, King Zhou, people often send some heaven and earth treasures from the other side of the passageway on the Two Region Mountain.
"In exchange, I'll stuff some things back…"
Zhou Shu's face darkened.?What is this?
Cross-border trade?
Yao Buqi is quite good at playing around!
"Your Highness, now that you mention it, I seem to remember a legend in the Ten Nations," Yin Chengshan said after some thought. "Legend has it that someone once traded with a demon god and obtained a powerful cultivation technique. From then on, he became incomparably powerful…"
Zhou Shu looked at Yao Buqi. It seems that the demon god that the extremists of the Ten Nations believed in was Yao Buqi?
Yao Buqi was also a little surprised. He said weakly, "I did give out some cultivation techniques…"
In all honesty, he really didn't want to be a demon god.
He just thought it was fun…
"I wonder what is on the other side of the passage. If I can get in touch with the Ten Nations through it, it might not be a bad idea," Zhou Shu said.
"I don't know either," Yao Buqi said. He had never been to the Ten Nations Continent, so how would he know this?
Yin Chengshan said, "Your Highness, I'm afraid that place isn't in the hands of the Ten Nations' authorities."
Those extremists who believed in the demon god were like street rats in the Ten Nations. They were like terrorists in the Ten Nations, wreaking havoc everywhere. The Ten Nations' authorities dealt with them severely.
It was obvious that the mountain Yao Buqi had named the Two Region Mountain was their secret headquarters.
"In that case, it will be somewhat troublesome." Zhou Shu rubbed his chin. If he could return to the Ten Nations, it wouldn't be difficult to eliminate these extremists.
But with the barrier between the two worlds, he was helpless.
Zhou Shu pondered for a moment before saying, "Yao Buqi, I agree to cooperate with you."
Although it seemed that the passageway of the Two Region Mountain wouldn't be of much use, it was also possible that Yao Buqi didn't really control the Two Region Mountain.
Zhou Shu felt that Gao Chongming and the Red Water Heaven of Dan Mountain were no fools. They wouldn't leave the Two Region Mountain here for no reason.
The Two Region Mountain definitely had its uses.
But he wondered if Ji Lutian, whom he suspected to be the successor of the Red Water Heaven of Dan Mountain, knew of the existence of the Two Region Mountain.
"That's great." Yao Buqi cheered in a low voice. "With King Zhou's help, I don't have to worry about not being able to accomplish anything."
"Yao Buqi, since you've been a demon god…" Zhou Shu said.
"King Zhou, don't mock me." Yao Buqi smiled bitterly. "I'm not a demon god. I was just playing around. I didn't know that the people opposite me would treat me as a demon god."
Zhou Shu smiled without saying anything. First-rank experts were already top-notch experts in the Ten Nations. What he revealed was enough to change the fate of ordinary people.
"That's not the point. Since you've been a demon god before, you should understand the principle of equal exchange. I hope you won't ask for too much," Zhou Shu said slowly.
"King Zhou, don't worry. I, Yao Buqi, am not a demon without limits." Yao Buqi smiled. "My request is very simple. As long as you help me become the Holy Son of the Demon Realm, I will be satisfied!
"At that time, King Zhou, you can bring your people and camp at the Two Region Mountain. As long as I don't die, I guarantee that no demonic beasts will be able to find you!"
Yao Buqi was full of confidence.
"Holy Son of the Demon Realm?" Zhou Shu looked at Yao Buqi in confusion.
"The Holy Son of the Demon Realm is the key training target of the Demon Realm," Yao Buqi said. "After becoming the Holy Son of the Demon Realm, not only can you enjoy a supreme status, but you can also be nurtured by the entire Demon Realm.
"In the words of your human race, the Holy Son of the Demon Realm is the crown prince of the Demon Realm."
"There is no master of the Demon Realm in the Demon Realm. The analogy of crown prince is not appropriate," Zhou Shu said casually.
"I'm not good with words. I'm sorry, King Zhou," Yao Buqi said awkwardly.
"Let me put it this way. Even if the Holy Son of the Demon Realm doesn't become a Demon King in the future, as long as he doesn't die, he will definitely become the number one demon below the Demon Kings."
Yao Buqi said, "Yao Qing, I mean the real Yao Qing, his mother was once the Holy Maiden of the Demon Realm.
"The Holy Son of the Demon Realm selection is held once every one hundred years. This year's Holy Son selection is not far away. If I can become the Holy Son, my status in the Demon Realm will increase greatly. At that time, I will definitely be able to give you more help."
"Once every hundred years. There are many Holy Sons and Maidens in the Demon Realm now, right? It doesn't seem that valuable," Zhou Shu said casually.
"Valuable?" Yao Buqi didn't understand.
Zhou Shu had no intention of explaining. "After someone becomes the Holy Son, does he have to suppress their peers?"
"That's right. With your ability, I don't think you need to worry at all. However, there's a demonic beast that you need to pay attention to. It's Yao Wudi."
"Yao Wudi?" Zhou Shu felt like he had heard this name before. After thinking for a while, he remembered.
Yao Wudi seemed to be Yao Qing's imaginary enemy. During the Ten Nations Martial Arts Tournament, Zhou Shu had taught Yao Qing the Heavenly Saber Art under the condition that he would help him mine. His goal was to defeat Yao Wudi.
This was a bit of a coincidence.
"I understand." Zhou Shu nodded. "After I'm done here, I'll use your identity to participate in the selection of the so-called Holy Son.
"It's just Yao Wudi. I'll just kill him."
Zhou Shu didn't care at all. With his current strength, unless a Demon King personally took action, he was sure to win.
Would a Demon King take action?
It was obviously impossible.
Yao Buqi had already said that the selection of the Holy Son was only for demonic beasts of their generation.
Yao Buqi and Yao Qing were already outstanding among this generation of demonic beasts, and they were only first-rank martial artists.
In Zhou Shu's eyes, first-rank demonic beasts were only slightly stronger ants.
"Thank you, King Zhou!" Yao Buqi was overjoyed.
"Go back first. I'll get someone to contact you later. We'll talk about when my people go to Two Region Mountain."
"Understood. I'll be waiting."
Yao Buqi said seriously, "King Zhou, take this. When the time comes, as long as you get someone to bring this to my territory, the demonic beasts under me will understand and not make things difficult for the people you send."
While speaking, Yao Buqi got the void beast on his shoulder to spit out something and handed it to Zhou Shu.
Chapter 577: The Reappearance of Emperor Wei Wu, The Only Human-Demon Hybrid (1)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Zhou Shu handed the identification token left by Yao Buqi to Zhang San and said solemnly, "Bring this back to the camp and hand it to Great General Meng and the others.
"In addition, tell them to send someone to contact Yao Buqi. Let them decide the details themselves."
Zhang San put away the item and bowed to Zhou Shu. Then he turned around and entered the forest, quickly disappearing.
The mission to assassinate Yao Aotian had been canceled. Now, Zhang San was relying on his outstanding concealment technique to become Zhou Shu's special scout.
After making arrangements, Zhou Shu temporarily stopped thinking about it.
Zhou Shu decided to wait for Meng Bai and the others to come up with a plan before deciding whether the Two Region Mountain in Yao Buqi's territory was useful and how to use it.
He would let go if he could. If he handled everything himself, how would he have time to forge?
He felt that he didn't have enough time to focus on forging the Lingxiao Treasure Palace. He didn't have the energy to divert his attention.
But things were clearly not going according to Zhou Shu's plans.
He wanted to focus on forging the Lingxiao Treasure Palace no matter what, but there were always some things that disturbed him.
For example, Emperor Wei Wu!
Previously, Demon King Hu Li had personally brought Emperor Wei Wu to Zhou Shu. His goal was to get Zhou Shu to help him forge an imitation imperial cauldron.
Zhou Shu had forged one, but he had used it in the Heavenly Hub Armory.
From the beginning, he had no intention of helping Emperor Wei Wu forge the imperial cauldron.
Therefore, when Emperor Wei Wu came looking for him again, Zhou Shu directly told him, "You came a little early. I haven't finished forging the thing you want."
Emperor Wei Wu was still covered in a black robe. Even his face was covered in a fog, and nothing could be seen clearly.
"I know." Emperor Wei Wu's voice was exceptionally ear-piercing, sounding like fingernails scratching on glass. "I'm not here to rush you. There's something else."
"Don't say anything," Zhou Shu directly interrupted Emperor Wei Wu. "I don't know who you are. I can accept the matter last time with Demon King Hu Li as the guarantee. But now, I'm not used to dealing with someone who hides himself."
Emperor Wei Wu's face was hidden in the fog, and it was impossible to see any changes. But his voice didn't fluctuate much.
"I don't show my face for another reason, not because I look down on you," Emperor Wei Wu said. "Who I am has nothing to do with what I want you to do. You will receive whatever benefits you deserve."
"What benefits do you think I care about?" Zhou Shu sneered. "I, Yao Qing, am not an inexperienced person—"
Before Zhou Shu could finish speaking, he heard Emperor Wei Wu say, "Is the position of the Holy Son of the Demon Realm enough?"
"The position of the Holy Son of the Demon Realm?" Zhou Shu frowned slightly. He had just learned about the Holy Son of the Demon Realm from Yao Buqi not long ago.
Yao Buqi wanted to cooperate with him and help the Ten Nations Alliance. He wanted Zhou Shu to help him obtain the position of the Holy Son of the Demon Realm in return.
Now, Emperor Wei Wu actually mentioned the Holy Son of the Demon Realm.
Zhou Shu looked at Emperor Wei Wu and said coldly, "Who do you think you are to do that?"
"Because I have a great influence on Demon King Ao. Demon King Ao can decide who the Holy Son of the Demon Realm is!" Emperor Wei Wu said in a low voice.
"I know that because of your father, you have always wanted to prove yourself and become the Holy Son of the Demon Realm. Isn't that the best proof? But with all due respect, although your aptitude is not bad, it's almost impossible for you to defeat Yao Wudi. Without a special opportunity, you can't become the Holy Son of the Demon Realm.
"And I am your opportunity."
Zhou Shu sneered in his heart. Emperor Wei Wu seems to be quite proud of being a lackey of a demonic beast.
What was there to be proud of? Instead of being the emperor of one of the Ten Nations, he came to the Demon Realm to listen to the orders of a Demon King. He even looked so proud. He was really embarrassing.
"You?" Zhou Shu said coldly. "Why should I believe you?"
"You don't have to believe me." Emperor Wei Wu shook his head. "If you do me this favor, I will reward you. That's all."
"Unless you pay me first, I won't help you," Zhou Shu said. "Don't scare me with Demon King Ao. Unless Demon King Ao comes to tell me personally, you can't represent him."
If not for the fact that he was afraid that killing Emperor Wei Wu now would affect his collection of forging materials, Zhou Shu wouldn't have bothered to waste his breath on him. He would have killed him again long ago.
"Alright," Emperor Wei Wu said without any hesitation. "Your current cultivation should have reached the threshold of the Great Demon realm. I'll let you break through to the Great Demon realm first, and then we'll talk!"
Emperor Wei Wu's words puzzled Zhou Shu.
If he remembered correctly, the reason why Emperor Wei Wu had joined the Demon Realm was that his lifespan was almost up, but he was unable to break through to the first rank.
Could he help a first-rank demonic beast break through to the Great Demon realm?
If he was so capable, why would he rely on demonic beasts?
But it was hard to say. This might be an ability he had obtained after joining the demonic beasts.
Zhou Shu looked at Emperor Wei Wu and slowly said, "Do you think I need it? I can help Demon King Hu Li break through to the Demon King realm. Do you think I need your help to break through to the Great Demon realm?
"You're not even a Great Demon yourself, right? How dare you spout nonsense like that? Do you really think I'm so easy to fool?
"If there's nothing else, please leave. Don't delay my work. As for the cauldron you want, come back in six months to get it. I'll help you for Demon King Hu Li's sake."
Zhou Shu waved his hand impatiently.
Chapter 578: The Reappearance of Emperor Wei Wu, The Only Human-Demon Hybrid (2)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Emperor Wei Wu seemed to have no emotional fluctuations as he continued in his hoarse and unpleasant voice, "I thought you were Ji Lutian's son and should have inherited some of his intelligence. It turns out that you're just an ordinary person.
"With a few words of reason you heard from your father, you coincidentally helped Demon King Hu Li. Do you really think you have reached that realm?
"Yao Qing, I can understand that you're young and impetuous, and I won't hold it against you."
Emperor Wei Wu continued, "But if you want to become stronger, you have to face yourself and reality.
"If you don't even have this bit of courage, then don't even think about proving yourself in the Demon Realm. With your parents protecting you, you can just be a second-generation demonic beast who waits to die."
Emperor Wei Wu's tone was full of disdain.
If he was facing the real Yao Qing, then this provocation would have definitely been useful.
But the person in front of him was not Yao Qing at all.
Therefore, Zhou Shu didn't feel anything.
But Zhou Shu also understood that becoming stronger, defeating Yao Wudi, and becoming the number one person in his generation had always been Yao Qing's obsession.
As a human-demon hybrid, although not many demonic beasts discriminated against Yao Qing because of his mother's strength, the demonic beasts called him a human-demon behind his back.
Yao Qing knew this himself, which was why he had always wanted to prove himself.
Only by becoming stronger could he make all the demonic beasts in the Demon Realm value his existence and make all the demonic beasts not dare to call him a human-demon!
In order not to reveal any flaws, Zhou Shu revealed a furious expression. "Are you courting death?"
"Will killing me make you stronger?" Emperor Wei Wu asked back. "It's not a good habit to be emotional. If you want to become the Holy Son of the Demon Realm, you have to learn to control your emotions."
"Who do you think you are?! Who are you to lecture me?!" Zhou Shu shouted coldly. He imitated Yao Qing's tone and continued, "If you say such nonsense again, don't blame me for kicking you out."
"Now, you look like the Holy Son of the Demon Realm." Emperor Wei Wu nodded. "No more nonsense. Take this."
He raised his right hand, and a black light shot toward Zhou Shu.
Zhou Shu reached out and caught it. He didn't feel much strength in his hand. It was obvious that Emperor Wei Wu had no other intentions.
Looking down at his palm, he saw something the size of a baby's palm.
This thing was completely golden and crystalline, and there seemed to be a small golden snake sealed inside.
"Demon King Ao's Martial Dao comprehension is sealed inside," Emperor Wei Wu said. "Crush it, and you will have a chance to comprehend Demon King Ao's Martial Dao.
"As long as you comprehend a little, breaking through to the Great Demon realm won't be a problem."
"This is only my sincerity, and it's not included in the reward," Emperor Wei Wu continued. "After this matter is done, I naturally have other ways to let you defeat Yao Wudi and become the new Holy Son of the Demon Realm."
Emperor Wei Wu spoke with confidence. Just from his tone, Zhou Shu felt that he could do it.
"What do you want me to do for you?" Zhou Shu frowned. Demon King Ao's Martial Dao comprehension was absolutely priceless to any demonic beast.
And this was just sincerity?
What did Emperor Wei Wu want Yao Qing to do?
He couldn't think of anything that was worth Emperor Wei Wu paying such a huge price to a first-rank demonic beast.
Emperor Wei Wu seemed to have expected Zhou Shu to ask this question. He nodded slightly and said, "It's not difficult. You just need to accompany me to a place."
"Impossible," Zhou Shu said straightforwardly. "I'm helping Demon King Hu Li build the Demon King Palace. I won't leave this place.
"If you want me to leave this place, then let's not talk about anything else. Take this back."
Without hesitation, Zhou Shu threw back the amber-like object in his hand to Emperor Wei Wu.
Emperor Wei Wu reached out to receive it and said in surprise, "This matter won't take up too much of your time."
"Whether it takes up my time or not is not up to you. It's up to me." Zhou Shu shook his head.
"Please." With that, Zhou Shu opened the door to send the guest off.
"Wait!" Emperor Wei Wu said. "It's fine if you don't leave this place. Keep it. I'll do as I promised. I only want three drops of your blood essence!"
Zhou Shu didn't say anything as he stared at Emperor Wei Wu.
After a long while, he slowly said, "I don't know who you are, and I don't care what relationship you have with Demon King Ao. Now, get out of here immediately. Otherwise, I can't guarantee that you will leave here alive!"
Zhou Shu's killing intent surged, and his aura exploded.
Of course, he was imitating Yao Qing now and only erupted with the aura of a first-rank martial artist.
The blood essence mentioned by Emperor Wei Wu was not ordinary blood. This blood essence was very important to demonic beasts. Not to mention three drops, even one drop would greatly damage the demonic beast's vital qi.
If the real Yao Qing was here, he would have the same reaction when he heard what Emperor Wei Wu said.
Any demonic beast would have this reaction when they heard that someone wanted their blood essence.
"Don't get agitated," Emperor Wei Wu said. "I just said that if you're willing to follow me, there's no need to go through so much trouble. But since you're unwilling to go, then I have a way to get a substitute with your blood essence…"
Zhou Shu's heart stirred as he thought of Emperor Wei Wu and Great Wei's Imperial Preceptor Xiao Shunzhi coming back from the dead.
Could it be related to this?
He wanted to see how Emperor Wei Wu would use Yao Qing's blood essence to make a substitute. But he wasn't Yao Qing after all. How could he give him Yao Qing's blood essence?
If it was his own blood essence, then the substitute created by Emperor Wei Wu would not be Yao Qing…
"There's no room for discussion." Zhou Shu shook his head. "Let alone Demon King Ao's Martial Dao comprehension, even if you ask him to take me in as his disciple, there's no room for discussion!"
"Although three drops of blood essence are important, with your cultivation, you will be able to replenish them very quickly," Emperor Wei Wu said. "This won't affect you much—"
"Get lost!" Zhou Shu shouted angrily.
Before he could finish speaking, a figure rushed in from outside. It was Yin Chengshan, who was disguised as Yao Aotian.
Upon seeing Yin Chengshan, Emperor Wei Wu seemed to take half a step back in fear.
After all, on the surface, Yao Aotian was a Great Demon only half a step away from the Demon King realm.
"Let's talk it over!" Emperor Wei Wu said.
"I have nothing to say to people who have ulterior motives. If you don't leave now, you'll never be able to leave again!" Zhou Shu said coldly. "You have Demon King Ao behind you, and I also have Demon King Hu Li behind me. I don't believe that Demon King Ao will avenge you if I kill you."
Emperor Wei Wu trembled, seemingly extremely angry.
But in the end, he endured it.
"Yao Qing, how can you achieve anything by being so impulsive? I was wrong about you!" Emperor Wei Wu said.
"It's not your concern whether I can achieve anything great," Zhou Shu said coldly.
Emperor Wei Wu's aura fluctuated violently. He gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, I'll tell you the truth. Ask him to leave first!"
Emperor Wei Wu glanced at Yao Aotian.
Zhou Shu sneered and waved his hand. Yin Chengshan stared at Emperor Wei Wu and stepped back out of the cave.
"You'd better not waste my time. It won't be good for you or me." Zhou Shu said.
"Don't worry. I won't threaten you with Demon King Ao." Emperor Wei Wu snorted. "What I want you to do is help me open a secret vault."
"What does that have to do with my blood essence?" Zhou Shu said coldly.
"That secret chamber can only be opened by a human-demon hybrid," Emperor Wei Wu said coldly. "Now, in the entire Demon Realm, you are the only human-demon hybrid!"
Chapter 579: Demon Ancestor's Secret Chamber, Wei Wu's Strength (1)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Secret chamber??Zhou Shu frowned slightly.?What kind of secret chamber can only be opened by a human-demon hybrid?
"Are you joking?" Zhou Shu looked at Emperor Wei Wu.
"Do I look like I'm joking?" Emperor Wei Wu said. "Your time is precious. My time is equally precious. I don't have time to play with you.
"I didn't want to tell you too much at first. But since you've refused to help, I have to make it clear to you.
"It will also be beneficial to you to help me open the secret chamber."
"How do I know you're not lying to me?" Zhou Shu said. "I've never heard of any secret chamber in the Demon Realm related to human-demon hybrids!"
"Of course you haven't. If you've heard everything, then it's not a secret.
"No more than two demonic beasts in the entire Demon Realm know about this. Your father should know too. I even suspect that you were born for this secret!"
In order to convince Yao Qing, Emperor Wei Wu spoke without thinking.
If the real Yao Qing heard this, he would definitely be provoked and lose his rationality.
But when Zhou Shu heard this, his heart skipped a beat.
Yao Qing was born to open this secret chamber?
Ji Lutian had a child with a demonic beast back then, not because he was dominated by her but because he had such a plan?
If this was true, it would be too terrifying…
If Emperor Wei Wu had said this to Zhou Shu in the past, he would have treated it as a joke.
But now, especially after his trip to the Heavenly Hub Armory, Zhou Shu already had doubts about Ji Lutian. This person was definitely not as simple as he appeared.
He might really be able to do such a thing!
Zhou Shu's curiosity was successfully piqued by Emperor Wei Wu.
But he didn't agree directly. Instead, he stared at Emperor Wei Wu and said coldly, "I'm giving Demon King Ao face by speaking to you. If you dare to spout nonsense again, don't blame me for being impolite!
"If you want me to help you, you'd better explain the secret chamber. If you don't make it clear, I will never help you."
"Don't worry. Since I've already said it, I'll naturally let you understand," Emperor Wei Wu said. "It's a long story. I won't elaborate on unimportant matters.
"I can tell you that this secret chamber was left behind by the Demon Ancestor."
Zhou Shu looked at Emperor Wei Wu. His heart stirred, but he didn't say anything.
After Emperor Wei Wu joined the demonic beasts, he seemed to have learned a lot. Zhou Shu didn't know if he already knew this or if he had heard it from Demon King Ao.
Zhou Shu didn't know who the Demon Ancestor was. When he entered the dreams of Yao Qing and Yao Lian, he had never heard about the Demon Ancestor.
But from the looks of it, Emperor Wei Wu had no intention of introducing the Demon Ancestor. Perhaps he thought that Yao Qing definitely knew who the Demon Ancestor was.
In order to avoid exposing himself, Zhou Shu didn't ask.
As the name implied, the Demon Ancestor should be a peerless expert of the Demon Realm. It shouldn't be something ordinary demonic beasts could do.
Emperor Wei Wu changed his tune and told the story like a third-rate storyteller. "Back then, the Demon Ancestor fell in love with a peerless human expert and gave birth to a son."
Zhou Shu was speechless.?Is this Demon Ancestor male or female?
Such a ridiculous thought flashed through his mind.
Emperor Wei Wu continued, "The son of the Demon Ancestor was born with a weak physique and was unable to cultivate. In order to extend his lifespan, the Demon Ancestor and the peerless human expert spent a lot of effort.
"This secret chamber stores the heaven and earth treasures the Demon Ancestor and the peerless expert of the human race gathered for their son.
"Think about it. What kind of value will the treasures collected by two peerless experts be?"
Emperor Wei Wu's tone changed slightly. It was obvious that he was very excited.
Zhou Shu felt like he had heard a third-rate story. He clapped and said, "Very exciting.
"According to what you said, the son of the Demon Ancestor died in the end, right? How do you know that he didn't squander all the treasures before he died?
"Also, how can you be sure that the Demon Ancestor didn't take away the things in the secret chamber?"
"There are some things that you can't come into contact with, so it's normal for you to have such doubts," Emperor Wei Wu said indifferently. "I can tell you that the Demon Ancestor suddenly died back then. He didn't have time to arrange his funeral.
"After he died, his son quickly died at the hands of his enemy. There was no time to squander the treasures in the secret chamber.
"However, although the son of the Demon Ancestor couldn't cultivate, he still inherited the intelligence of the Demon Ancestor. Even though he died, he hid the secret chamber well. If we can't crack the clues he left behind, we definitely won't be able to find the secret chamber. Even if we can find it, without the bloodline of a human-demon hybrid, we won't be able to open it."
Emperor Wei Wu said solemnly, "I spent a lot of effort to confirm the location of the secret chamber. Yao Qing, if you help me open it, other than helping you become the Holy Son of the Demon Realm, I'll give you thirty percent of the things in the secret chamber!"
"You're quite generous," Zhou Shu said casually. "I need to think about this matter. How about this? Come find me in a few months. I still have to help Demon King Hu Li build the Demon King Palace. Even if I'm interested, I can't go now."