Early morning.
Early morning in the Demon Metropolis.
In the chilly morning wind, there was a thick demonic aura that could not be dispersed.
The streets and alleys on the first level of the Demon Metropolis were extremely quiet at this time.
The scarlet red air current, like silk, wandered on the street, on the roof tiles, lingering, unwilling to leave.
"Phew ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"
Xiao Han got up from the bed, opened the window and glanced outside. Then, he closed the window.
This was Xiao Han's first night in the Demon Metropolis.
To be honest, Xiao Han was very unaccustomed to this gloomy and terrifying environment. Perhaps the demon egg in his heart complemented this environment and would occasionally send hazy thoughts of joy to Xiao Han, but Xiao Han himself could be said to have a deep hatred for everything in the Demon Metropolis.
"Sigh … damn it. I wonder when I can leave this damned place and return to the human world …" Xiao Han's heart was filled with a faint sense of homesickness. He couldn't help but miss the Pure Cloud Sect, the Pure Cloud Mountain Range, his two lovely wives, Mo Qingtong, Fatty Zhu and his companions in the past, the Sect Master of the Dark Crow Sect, Ah Chou and his senior brothers …
But soon, Shao Yunrong's voice and smile flashed through Xiao Han's mind.
Her smile was very sad and beautiful. She was very quiet as she looked at Xiao Han quietly.
"Yunrong!"
Xiao Han shook his head violently and forcefully dispelled the homesickness in his mind.
This made Xiao Han's eyes become firm and full of fighting spirit again. "Yunrong!
You must still be alive, right?
Don't worry, I will get the antidote for you!
Well, I can't return to the human world now. I'm still too weak!
I'll go back now.
I'll definitely be schemed against by the higher-ups of the Demon Knight Tower … I have to become stronger.
At least in the higher-ups of the Demon Knight Tower.
Or in front of the powerhouses on the Demon Knight Ranking, I can only return safely if I have the power to protect myself … For me now, the most important thing is to find a way to see Yan Lang …
"However, with my current strength, what can I do if I really see Yan Lang face to face?
Yan Lang's status in the Demon Metropolis.
He is like the sun in the sky, and he has countless mutated Demon Emperor guards around him. What can I do to him? "
Xiao Han increasingly felt that things were troublesome.
For the whole morning, Xiao Han stayed in the room, frowning and racking his brains.
At noon.
Xiao Han was about to leave the room to find something to eat.
Just then …
"Hong ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"
A powerful force descended from the sky, covering the entire first floor of the Demon Metropolis.
It enveloped him deeply.
This demonic energy contained an ancient and evil will.
Like a monsoon from hell, it swept across the first level of the Demon Metropolis, causing all the demons on the first level of the Demon Metropolis to keep quiet out of fear, including those peak high-level Demon Emperors who had awakened 99999 demon meridians and had vigorous demon power. They all curled up and suffocated, and some even directly prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling.
This enormous demonic force did not descend from the second level of the Demon Metropolis, but from the third level of the Demon Metropolis!
Under the pressure and aura that seemed to pierce through the heavens and earth, Xiao Han was completely suppressed. Even his breathing quickened and his mind went blank. His knees buckled and he was about to kneel down.
However, at the crucial moment, the demonic egg in the heart spun a few times and dissipated the pressure.
"This is?
This is … the aura of a Demon Emperor? "A thought flashed in Xiao Han's mind.
At this moment, an ancient, deep, cold, and almost invincible voice came from the enormous pressure … "Greetings, ordinary Demon Emperors.
Welcome back to the Demon Metropolis.
Your return this time is for Master Yan Lang's birthday celebration.
Here, on behalf of Master Yan Lang, I express my heartfelt gratitude to you … "The voice was extremely arrogant and indifferent. It contained the air of a proud king, and the temperament of a leader who regarded all living beings as ants. It was impossible to hear the 'heartfelt gratitude' from it.
"Calling himself a Demon Emperor … It's indeed a Demon Emperor …" Xiao Han nodded silently.
The voice continued.
"This time, what gift did you bring back for Master Yan Lang when you returned to the Monster Metropolis?
Hahahaha … Every year, you would collect all kinds of rare treasures and present them to Master Yan Lang during his birthday celebration.
Your goal is to obtain the precious medicine concocted by Master Yan Lang so that your mediocre and lowly bloodline would mutate … "
The Demon Emperor's words were extremely straightforward and hit the nail on the head.
Moreover, there was a hint of disdain and mockery in its voice.
"Then, this year … all of the gifts that you have prepared for Master Yan Lang, keep them.
This year, Master Yan Lang will not accept any gifts! "
…
As soon as the words came out …
"Hiss!!!"
In the first level of the Demon Metropolis, sighs, hisses, helplessness, and astonishment could be heard from all corners …
Master Yan Lang refused to accept gifts this year!
Did this mean that the ordinary Demon Emperors who schemed to please Master Yan Lang were all in vain?
If the gifts could not be given out, it meant that they could no longer count on Master Yan Lang to give them the precious medicine!
In the past, every year, Yan Lang would choose a portion of the gifts from the thousands of demons that he fancied. Then, he would distribute the corresponding elixirs to the demons that sent the gifts.
This year, he did not accept any gifts at all …
"Hahahaha …" The Demon Emperor laughed unscrupulously.
"In today's world, there are fewer and fewer gifts that can interest Master Yan Lang … What kind of gifts can you guys with ordinary bloodlines prepare for Master Yan Lang?
Your so-called generous gifts, to Grandmaster Yan Lang, are all trash!
They are not worth mentioning!
Moreover, in recent years, Master Yan Lang has been cultivating his mind and likes peace and quiet.
Therefore, on the day of his birthday, small fries like you don't have to come … "
…
"What?
If that's the case … It's almost impossible to even see Master Yan Lang! "Xiao Han's heart sank.
At the same time, in the first level of the Demon Metropolis, there were countless sighs of despair and melancholy.
It was especially so for those peak Demon Emperors who had awakened 99999 Demon Meridians. They staked everything on one throw and prepared lavish gifts just so that they could win a fortuitous encounter on the day of Yan Lang's birthday and obtain the elixir.
Against the heavens.
However.
Now.
All hope had been severed.
Without the precious medicine refined by Master Yan Lang, it was almost impossible for a high-level Demon Emperor with an ordinary bloodline to mutate in this life. Even if they had awakened 99999 demon meridians, it would be useless!
"Hahahahaha …" That Demon Emperor let out a gloating laugh.
"What?
Are you desperate?
Hahaha … Although you are desperate, you should know your place. What is Master Yan Lang's identity?
It's unreasonable for him to waste his precious time to meet you guys with lowly bloodlines … Hahahahaha … "
Although they sighed helplessly and felt dissatisfied, all the demons on the first level of the Demon Metropolis dared not to say anything, and none of them dared to say anything.
Suddenly.
The Demon Emperor laughed again.
"Alright, alright. I won't play with you guys anymore.
This time, it's Master Yan Lang's 50,000-year-old birthday. It's no small matter.
When our demon race was weak, thanks to Master Yan Lang's help, we were able to take a breather. After tens of thousands of years of development, our demon race and the human race have finally reached a balance in this world.
However, we have Master Yan Lang. It won't be long before the momentum of our Demon Clan will be able to suppress the Human Clan!
Master Yan Lang has worked hard and made great contributions!
This time, we've decided to hold an unprecedentedly grand ceremony for Master Yan Lang!
This ceremony … Hmm, I hope all of you can participate.
Of course, those who don't will not be forced to. "
"Ceremony?" Xiao Han was stunned.
"Just now, you said that ordinary Demon Emperors are not qualified to meet Master Yan Lang. Now, you're saying that you want to participate in some ceremony … What kind of trick is this?"
"Now, I will announce the rules of this ceremony on behalf of Master Yan Lang.
The participants of this ceremony are Demon Emperors with ordinary bloodlines in the first level of the Demon Metropolis.
Demon Generals below the level of Demon Emperors are not allowed to participate.
Demon generals participating in this grand ceremony are courting death. "The Demon Thearch explained incessantly.
"From now on, every ordinary Demon Emperor can sign up, get a number plate, and participate in the ceremony.
Seven days later, the registration ended.
All the participants will be teleported to a special space.
They will fight, challenge, plunder, and take risks … "
The ceremony will allow many Demon Emperors with ordinary bloodlines to enter a special space to fight?
"Hmm … As you all know, Master Yan Lang has been immersed in pill concoction for many years. He has done his best for the rise of our demon race.
His life is also very dull and boring.
Master Yan Lang also needs some exciting things to lighten his mood.
Today's grand ceremony was planned by us Martial Monarchs and Master Yan Lang after a discussion.
The special space will be filled with traps, challenges, and arenas. It will be a trial for the participants.
Master Yan Lang will watch the whole process.
It's very interesting, isn't it?
It's much more interesting than those rubbish gifts you've given us.
Of course, there will be a large number of deaths in this ceremony … Adventure, death, and excitement are the themes of this ceremony. "
"Hahahahaha … That's right. Master Yan Lang used to be a Demon Hero of the human race. When he was young, he also participated in the Demon Hero Trial of the human race.
He has experienced many life-and-death adventures.
This ceremony is designed to imitate the Demon Hero Trial of the human race.
However, I can be sure of one thing … The cruelty of the ceremony held by our demon race is not comparable to the Demon Hero Trial of the human race!
Those little tricks of the human race are too childish. They're not presentable! "
"Apart from excitement, adventure, and thrill, the theme of this ceremony is also blood!
The death rate will be very high! "
… …
His words made all the demons on the first level of the Demon Metropolis fall silent.
In order to please Yan Lang and to lighten his boring life, they actually held such a ceremony with blood and death as the theme.
It was obvious that many Demon Emperors who participated in the ceremony would die.
In other words, all the Demon Emperors on the first level of the Demon Metropolis with ordinary bloodlines had become monkeys who used their lives to put on a show to please Yan Lang.
"Heh … The demon race is indeed too cruel." Xiao Han secretly shook his head.
"The demon race is really clear about the hierarchy of bloodlines. For the nobles of the demon race, ordinary demons are just playthings."
"Hahaha … If I said that, you probably wouldn't participate in the ceremony.
Who would be willing to participate when they know that there will be a large number of deaths?
However … there will be a reward for this grand ceremony, "the Demon Race's Great Emperor laughed mockingly.
"Listen!
You guys with lowly bloodlines.
Count yourself lucky this time!
Master Yan Lang will put a total of fifty treasured medicines in this ceremony!
Fifty treasured medicines that can mutate ordinary bloodlines!
These treasured medicines can change fate!
As long as one reached the level of a Demon Emperor, even if he was just a low-level Demon Emperor, he could use one of these treasured medicines to break through one hundred thousand demon meridians and complete the mutation!!!
Yes, a total of fifty treasured medicines!
In other words, there will be fifty mutated Demon Emperors in this ceremony!
Hahahahaha!
Isn't it interesting?
Moreover, those who performed exceptionally well might be chosen by Master Yan Lang!
Become Master Yan Lang's follower!
Hmph!
What does it mean to be chosen by Master Yan Lang and nurtured with great care?
Hahahaha!
As long as you follow Master Yan Lang, it's not impossible for you to go through a second mutation or even an ultimate mutation!!!
"Alright, the registration starts tomorrow. I won't force those who are unwilling to participate in the ceremony. However, cowardly idiots will never be trained by Master Yan Lang in this life.
Take the risk or retreat. It's up to you! "
…
"Ah!!!
What?
Fifty treasured medicines!
Fifty mutated Demon Emperors!!! "
"Roar!!!
I see! I see!
I can change my fate and obtain treasured medicines by participating in the ceremony! "
"Those who perform well can even become the great Master Yan Lang's follower!
That's great!
This is a chance!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! "
"Participate!
I must participate in this ceremony!
Instead of being mediocre for the rest of my life, living in fear of being killed by a mutated Demon Emperor, I'd rather take a gamble! "
"I've awakened 99999 demon meridians for a thousand years. It's impossible for me to awaken one hundred thousand demon meridians … Now, this opportunity has arrived!
Participate!
Even if I die, I must participate in this ceremony! "
"That's great!
I'll spread the news about the seven-day registration period so that a few of my companions can come and participate as well! "
"One of the fifty treasured medicines must be mine!
I'll tear anyone who dares to snatch it!
Roar!!! "
…
At that moment, the entire first level of the Demon Metropolis was filled with the roars of demons and ghosts. The atmosphere suddenly rose to its peak.
Any Demon Emperor with even the slightest bit of ambition stretched their necks and howled.
…
As for Xiao Han.
"Oh?
My dear, Yan Lang did not hesitate to take out fifty treasured medicines … "Xiao Han was shocked.
"Moreover, he said that those who perform well can become his follower …"
"That's right!
This might be my only chance to get close to my dear!
I can't miss it! "Xiao Han's eyes were filled with battle intent.
"I'll participate in the ceremony too!
Instead of waiting for death and not being able to see my dear, I'd rather take a gamble.
I've also awakened 99999 demon meridians and have the demonic strength of a peak-level high-level Demon Emperor. Moreover, I've refined and embedded five Demon Emperor Crystals and am proficient in five demonic techniques. Ordinary high-level Demon Emperors only have one Demon Emperor Crystal. Why should I be afraid of them?
If I can't compete with them, I might as well die as soon as possible!
Moreover, if I can obtain the treasured medicines, I might be able to make my Left Biscuit Monarch's palm mutate and awaken one hundred thousand demon meridians. It's no small matter! "
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… (To be continued …)