Xiao Han was shocked when he found out that the birthday gift that these Demon Emperors had schemed and risked their lives to give to Yan Lang was actually an ancient giant on the Demon Warrior Ranking of the human race.
Xiao Han would not be surprised if they gave him medicinal herbs, natural treasures, peerless martial arts manuals, or even treasure maps or beautiful women. Now, they were going to give a demon warrior to Yan Lang.
However, it made sense. Yan Lang probably hated the human race so much that he forgot to eat and sleep to develop all kinds of elixirs to help the demon race rise.
In that case, giving some demon warriors to Yan Lang to be tortured and humiliated was not a bad idea.
Although this was a bit too heavy, maybe Yan Langshen would like it.
"It doesn't matter. My goal is to go around the fortress and enter the Demon Metropolis. That's all …" Xiao Han thought for a while and immediately said.
"After we kidnap the ancient giant, Shangguan Wudi, how are we going to take him across the fortress and return to the Demon Metropolis?
Are we going to rush over there directly? "
"Hahaha … Silver Mask Demon Emperor, you don't have to worry about this. We came prepared … All the details have been deliberated over repeatedly. There won't be any mistakes when it comes to the last minute …" The Flame Demon Emperor shook his right hand and a yellow talisman appeared in his hand. It was the size of a palm. There were many demon characters on it, forming a formation. Pure demon qi flowed on the surface of the talisman … "This demon talisman has the spatial coordinates of a certain place in the Demon Metropolis. When I use the demon fire to burn the demon talisman, a Space Teleportation Vortex with a radius of 20 feet will be created.
This Space Teleportation Vortex can last for ten breaths.
In other words, after we succeed, we will gather within a range of 20 feet. After ten breaths, we can teleport to the Demon Metropolis smoothly … In order to get this demon talisman, I almost gave up everything. Therefore … when the time comes, I must be the first to choose the precious medicine that Master Yan Lang will give me. The rest will be divided among you.
However, don't worry. As long as we hand Shangguan Wudi over to Master Yan Lang, there will be no shortage of precious medicine. We will all have a share. "
"Oh?
There's a talisman that can teleport us directly to the Demon Metropolis? "Xiao Han was surprised.
"That's great!
Hmm, don't worry, I just happened to be here today and didn't participate in the planning and preparation of this operation. Therefore, I'll be the last to share the precious medicine. After you eat the meat, just leave some soup for me to drink. "
Hearing Xiao Han's words, the Demon Emperors nodded in satisfaction.
However, Xiao Han secretly glanced at the demon talisman in the Flame Demon Emperor's hand, and the killing intent in his heart stirred slightly. 'As long as I make a move and kill this Flame Demon Emperor, I'll be able to reach the Demon Metropolis smoothly after I snatch this demon talisman …'
However, Xiao Han did not plan to take the risk.
After all, Xiao Han wasn't confident that he could deal with seven ferocious high-level Demon Emperors at the same time.
Moreover, once the battle started, the Demon Qi would fluctuate wildly, and the Daemon Heroes in the fortress would definitely come out in full force.
At that moment, the Flame Demon Emperor put away the Demon Talisman and said solemnly, "I'm here to distribute the resources.
When we make our move, I, the Evil Wind Demon Emperor, the Meteorite Demon Emperor, and the Silver Mask Demon Emperor will be in charge of attacking the team that is escorting Shangguan Wudi.
The remaining three will be in charge of snatching Shangguan Wudi.
Is everyone okay with that? "
"Oh?
I'm in charge of attacking? "Xiao Han was stunned.
The Demon Emperor disguised as a young man in white was the Evil Wind Demon Emperor, and he looked at Xiao Han coldly.
"Why?
Silver Mask Demon Emperor, are you afraid?
Haven't you killed a lot of Daemon Heroes?
Your Natal Demon Technique should be focused on attacking, right? "
"Okay, I'll be in charge of attacking. That's fine." Xiao Han smiled.
"Then it's decided.
After we succeed, everyone come close to me, and I'll burn the demon talisman to activate the space teleportation so that we can all be teleported back to the Demon Metropolis safely, "the Flame Demon Emperor ordered.
"Alright, everyone, rest up and build up your strength.
Shangguan Wudi will be escorted out of the fortress tomorrow morning. At that time, we'll seize the opportunity to attack when the Great Emperor attracts the firepower of the fortress! "
After the few Demon Emperors finished their discussion, they returned to the inn in the small town.
Xiao Han lay on the warm and fragrant quilt in the room of the inn with his hands on the pillow. He looked at the ceiling in the dark and muttered to himself, "Yun Rong, don't worry. I'll definitely enter the Demon Metropolis, find Yan Lang, and get the antidote for you.
Moreover, I, Xiao Han, will also take advantage of this dangerous situation to improve my combat power as much as possible.
Hmph!
If those seven Demon Sovereigns are all slaughtered by me and their Demon Emperor Crystals are plundered by me, my demonic strength and demonic technique will definitely improve by a few levels … Forget it, let's not act rashly first. I still need to use them to sneak into the Demon Capital … "
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In another room of the inn.
The seven Demon Emperors, led by the Flame Demon Emperor, gathered in the room and chatted with each other.
Strangely, when they were conversing, they did not speak the human language, but an obscure and profound language. This language was extremely ancient and mysterious, like the mother tongue of some ancient creature.
It was the language of the Demon Clan!
However, the ancient demon language was usually mastered by the nobles of the demon race. The low-level demons did not inherit this language in their memory. They learned it after they learned it.
Moreover, the ancient demon language was very difficult to learn. Therefore, the low-level demons usually did not speak the mother tongue of the demon race as smoothly as the human language. Instead, it was very difficult.
In most cases, the low-level demons still used the human language to communicate. It was rare for them to speak the mother tongue of the demon race.
If a demon could speak the mother tongue of the demon race smoothly and naturally, then it could be concluded that it was a high-level demon, a true noble among the demon race.
"Flame Demon Emperor … Flame Demon Emperor … What do you think about the Silver Mask Demon Emperor?" The Demon Emperor who was disguised as a white-clothed young man asked in the demon language with a stutter.
"He's indeed the same kind of demon. There's no … no doubt about it." The Flame Demon Emperor was also not fluent in the demon language. He was also stuttering.
"However, this fellow is very mysterious. The Demonic Qi in his body is very chaotic, so I can't see through his strength or see his Demon Emperor Crystal … This fellow can only be used, not trusted … When we take action tomorrow, I'll put him in charge of the attack, which means that he'll be the cannon fodder …"
"Yes, that should be the case.
This fellow is extremely stupid. How dare he dream of getting a share of the loot … Hahahaha … He's courting death! "
"However, I can vaguely feel that there seems to be something in this fellow's body that's very attractive to me …"
"Yes!
We can feel it too.
He might be carrying some precious demon treasure with him! "
The Flame Demon Emperor waved his hand. "Don't act rashly now. We'll wait for the opportunity to take action tomorrow.
In this way, I'll keep an eye on that fellow and find a chance to kill him!
And get the secret in his body! "
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At the fortress!
In a room that was as warm as spring.
Three young men were holding wine glasses and sitting on soft animal skin chairs. They were enjoying the wine and chatting casually at the same time.
The leader of the three young men was not very old. He seemed to be around 27 or 28 years old. However, his eyes were filled with the feeling of time flowing like water and singing like a song.
He looked very desolate and simple.
He looked gentle, but his temperament was extraordinary. His face was angular, and his aura occasionally gave people a feeling that he was a god who had descended to the mortal world.
His eyes could attract countless rays of light. Even when he was sitting, his back seemed to be straight. It was as if there was a long spear or a sharp sword in his body that could pierce through the sky!
His whole body seemed to be able to support the sky. The aura on his body made people want to prostrate themselves on the ground and worship him.
Runes flickered in his eyes, as if they could explode at any moment.
This person was the ancient giant who had once kidnapped Xiao Han in the Heavenly Dragon Empire of the Great Wilderness, Li Fanming!
Li Fanming's aura was as strong as the sea. The other two young men were almost on par with him.
One of them was an ordinary-looking young man dressed in coarse hemp clothing. He had an ancient charm about him, and strands of true energy flowed out of his body, transforming into dragon, tiger, and crane magical symbols. They grew and multiplied endlessly, and were indestructible and indestructible.
The other young man had a jade-like face and wore an apricot-yellow robe. He was handsome, and his whole body seemed to be bathed in a golden glow. Runes flourished, and his aura was like that of a god. Two beams of divine light shot out from his eyes. His pupils suddenly lit up like stars, and they seemed to be able to see through everything!
Just this gaze alone contained a majestic aura like that of ancient myths and epics. It was as if a god was born from his gaze and could steal anyone's mind.
These three people were the ancient giants on the Human Clan's Monster Warrior Ranking. Each of them was a legend. If they walked into the mortal world, they would be regarded as living gods.
The ancient giants of the Human Clan's Monster Warrior Ranking were also existences that were difficult to kill. Each of them had killed countless living beings of the Demon Clan.
"Heh, Big Brother Li, the three of us have been sent to escort the ancient giant, Shangguan Wudi, back to the Monster Warrior Tower. This task is quite easy.
However, we won't be able to earn much contribution points.
Just treat it as killing time. "The young man in the apricot-yellow robe said with a smile.
"Killing time?
Some time ago, I was at the border of the Northern Region and absorbed a portion of Nine Yang True Qi. I'm preparing to go into seclusion to nurture the true talismans and break through to the next realm. But now, I'm sent here for an escort task … This is ridiculous! "Li Fanming said indignantly.
"This escort task can be completed by just sending a few Monster Warriors. Why do we have to participate in it?
It's only a few days' journey from the fortress to the Monster Warrior Tower.
Moreover, it's impossible for any demon clan to snatch him away.
Shangguan Wudi is a cripple. Sooner or later, he will become a monster that is neither human nor demon. Who would want to snatch him away?
Moreover, I know that no one can resolve the demonic qi in Shangguan Wudi's body. That demonic qi has already merged with his bodily functions. Even the Tower Master can't resolve it.
Moreover, even the Xuan Ming Demon Emperor, who injected the demonic qi into Shangguan Wudi's body, can't resolve it … Shangguan Wudi can be considered as a cripple.
He might be killed by the higher-ups of the Monster Warrior Tower. "
"Hahaha … Big Brother Li, why are you so resentful?" The young man in the sackcloth shook his head and laughed.
"Just a few days."
"A few days?" Li Fanming sneered.
"There are only a few years left before the Ten-Year Holy War. Many Monster Warriors are working hard to get a better ranking in this Ten-Year Holy War.
Don't you want to?
In these few years, you can't slack off even for a minute and a second!
Wasting precious cultivation time for such a trivial matter. Just thinking about it makes me feel aggrieved. "
"You can't say that, Big Brother Li. I heard that Shangguan Wudi once taught you the cultivation of true Qi. Now that Shangguan Wudi is in trouble, it's not a big deal for you to protect him.
Shangguan Wudi is an all-powerful giant and our childhood idol. Big Brother Li, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to say that. "The young man with a jade-like face said with slight dissatisfaction.
"Hmph!
What did he teach me about true Qi?
All he did was spout a few words.
I, Li Fanming, have achieved what I have today by relying on great wisdom, perseverance, and fortuitous encounters. It has nothing to do with others, "Li Fanming said coldly.
"Moreover, Shangguan Wudi is already crippled. It doesn't matter how glorious and illustrious he was in the past.
What's important is that he can no longer contribute to the human race and kill demons.
Moreover, the demonic Qi in his body is a source of trouble. If we don't get rid of him as soon as possible, he will become a crazy monster and bring disaster to the world sooner or later … "
"Li Fanming, you're too mean!" Hearing that, the young man in the apricot-yellow robe looked displeased.
"Alright, alright, don't quarrel." The young man in the sackcloth hurriedly tried to smooth things over and changed the topic.
"By the way, Big Brother Li Fanming, I heard that you have some grudges with the most popular Devil Hero recently, Xiao Han. What's going on?"
"Xiao Han?
Hmph!
That brat dared to kill my people … He's an idiot who deserves to die a thousand times!
Don't be fooled by his glory now, it won't last long. "Li Fanming's eyes were spitting fire at the mention of Xiao Han.
"Oh?" The young man in the apricot-yellow robe seemed to be deliberately bickering with Li Fanming.
"Big Brother Li, I don't think so.
As far as I know, Xiao Han has already obtained the 1650th position on the Devil Hero Ranking. He only obtained this ranking after defeating the Emperor of Dayao, the Thousand Sword Gentleman, and even Ying Zhantian.
Needless to say, the Emperor of Dayao and the Thousand Sword Gentleman have limited talent and are all mediocre.
But as for Ying Zhantian, we all know that if it wasn't for the serious injury suffered by the predecessor 20 years ago, he could have entered the ranks of the ancient giants, right?
He's not much weaker than us!
How old is Xiao Han?
He's only in his early twenties and he can already defeat Ying Zhantian. If he isn't a monster, who is?
In my opinion, in the future, Xiao Han will definitely become a great figure whose name will shake the world! "
"What do you know?" Li Fanming laughed sinisterly.
"Have you seen Xiao Han in person?
You're just following the crowd!
Let me tell you, Xiao Han is just a small fry. He had some fortuitous encounters and then went around, thinking that he's extraordinary.
In fact, his main combat strength is his physical body and his demonic techniques.
His True Qi cultivation was a complete mess.
No matter how strong his physical body is, how strong can it be?
As for demonic techniques?
That's even more evil!
If this goes on, Xiao Han will definitely go astray and there's no way to clean up this mess. Just wait and see! "
As he spoke, Li Fanming squeezed his right hand. The true talisman in his palm flashed and exploded a mass of air.
It was as if the mass of air was Xiao Han.
"Yes, and Xiao Han wasn't a famous person in the past. He suddenly had a fortuitous encounter and exploded.
How old is he?
He dared to offend Big Brother Li Fanming. He's just a nouveau riche.
The next time I see Xiao Han, I'll definitely teach him a lesson and let him know how to behave. "The young man in coarse hemp clothing smiled.
"Alright, let's all rest. Tomorrow morning, we'll escort Shangguan Wudi back to the Devil Hero Tower." Li Fanming stood up.
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(To be continued.)