Chapter 57.1

In the ruins of the She Clan!

Countless demons had surrounded the premises; a bunch of them drew their weapons and stared at the group of Golden Crow Sect’s disciples.

Zhang Shenxu and his juniors were already severely injured; there was no way they could escape! Once more, they were in big trouble because of Wang Ke.

“You again?” Zhu Hongyi looked at Zhang Shenxu and his men with narrowed eyes.

He recognized the young man. That group of people had led him to expose and embarrass himself greatly at the Wolf Cultivation Town a short while back. So, it’s them?

“Parlor Lord, you know them?” The demons were puzzled.

But Wang Ke took a step forward and said, “Golden Crow Sect disciples? Humph, you hypocrites… Now is your time to suffer! Where’s the courage you showed when you ambushed my big brothers? Come! Come and attack us again!”

Wang Ke walked up to Zhang Shenxu and his men, clamoring and provoking like a fox masquerading as a tiger. The demons frowned at Wang Ke. This brat, walking over with such arrogance. Isn’t he afraid of dying?He would surely be slashed to death by the righteous sect disciples!

Why is he provoking them with such a bloated ego?

The righteous disciples’ eyes grew round. This bastard! You think we can’t do anything to you just because you joined the demons’ side?We can simply tell the demons something and you’ll die a horrible death. We’ll drag you down with us since we’re going to die anyway!

Just when the Golden Crow Sect’s disciples were about to lay bare Wang Ke’s identity, the latter winked at them while his back was facing the demons. At the same time, he worded something with his lips without making a sound.

Zhang Shenxu immediately read Wang Ke’s lips.

“Just shut up if you don’t want to die! I will save you. Play along and keep them occupied, then I’ll help you contact the Golden Crow Sect!” Wang Ke continued, only moving his lips.

Play along?Play along my a**! You’re just too cowardly to die. You’re afraid that we might expose your real identity!

“Senior apprentice-brother, let’s fight them head-on and see if we can kill our way out!” said one of the righteous disciples with a fierce look.

But Zhang Shenxu restrained the impulsive junior. Kill our way out?I would dare to try if I were in peak condition. But now, we would merely be digging our own graves.

Besides, Zhu Hongyi is already targetting me. Do you think he’s going to let me go?How can we escape in such a state?

Zhang Shenxu stared fixedly at Wang Ke. He was furious. I had the power to kill Wang Ke moments ago… but now I have to gain his favor?

“Humph, what are you going to do with us?” Zhang Shenxu glared at Wang Ke.

His face seemed to belie a threat to Wang Ke. If the latter failed to save them, they would expose his identity and die with him.

Wang Ke didn’t reply; the demons surrounding them were mocking them in the meantime.

“What are we going to do? You must be prepared to be eaten by us since you killed our demonic disciples. Brothers, follow me. Let’s devour this bunch of Golden Crow Sect disciples!” a demon cried out.

“Let’s go!” The demons cheered, just about to pounce on them.

“We can’t let them off just like that!” Wang Ke shouted.

“Hmmm?” Everyone looked at Wang Ke.

“Parlor Lord,” Wang Ke turned around and said, “Killing them so quickly would never quench the hatred I have for them. We can’t avenge my big brothers by simply letting them die like that. That’s an awfully easy way out for them!”

“What do you want then?” Zhu Hongyi asked.

“Aren’t we going to hold a Nether Demon Assembly? How could we have no righteous sect prisoners during the event? I suggest bringing these Golden Crow Sect disciples; let our fellow demonic disciples humiliate them before we end their lives during the assembly. We must let all the righteous sects’ disciples know the consequence of offending the demonic sect!” Wang Ke said ferociously.

“You must be nuts. Let’s just kill them now. Why must we wait until the Nether Demon Assembly?”

“You speak too much. What’s the difference between eating them now and eating them during the assembly?”

“Beat the dog before the lion? Something is wrong with your brain, right? The righteous and the demonic sects are irreconcilable. Your suggestion is terribly redundant!”

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The demons were impatient.

But Wang Ke responded with a bitter face, “Forgive me, Parlor Lord, I have overstepped my bounds. I was just too angry since they killed my big brothers. I also wanted to make the Nether Demon Assembly greater. How can we only have the Netherborn during the assembly? That’s too dull. Wouldn’t the righteous sects laugh at us if they knew about it? It would be such an embarrassment!”

That was as far as Wang Ke would dare to persuade, but he still kept his eyes locked on Zhu Hongyi—

Because Wang Ke knew that the Parlor Lord had the authority to decide; things would go as planned if he consented.

Although Wang Ke didn’t know how She Miejue was related to Zhu Hongyi, he had seen them hugging each other. There had to be an illicit relationship between the two! Zhu Yan had said that She Miejue was the host of the Nether Demon Assembly. He was betting on the thought that making She Miejue’s project better would convince Zhu Hongyi.

This will help Qing’er?Why wouldn’t I, Zhu Hongyi, agree to that?

“Well said, well said. Loyal and faithful demonic disciples like you are my favorite. That’s what we’re going to do… Bring them to the Nether Demon Assembly! Just in case Princess Youyue is not enough for us to eat! Of course, kill them if they resist!” Zhu Hongyi waved his hand and made the decision.

“Yes, Parlor Lord!” The demons were a little disappointed.

Zhang Shenxu stared at Wang Ke. This big bluffer really has that much influence over the demons?They’re eating up his bluffs that easily?Why?Did all of them become dumb?

Zhang Shenxu had only heard Wang Ke’s words, but he did know that those words had moved Zhu Hongyi’s heart. Not everyone knew about Zhu Hongyi and She Miejue’s secret relationship. Wang Ke had spared a thought for She Miejue, which would naturally garner Zhu Hongyi’s support.

Although they didn’t understand, at least the righteous disciples would be spared for the moment.

Darn it. Did Wang Ke tell us the truth?Will he ask for help from the Golden Crow Sect on our behalf?What if he’s lying to us? But now, that was their only hope to survive. As such, no one was willing to expose Wang Ke’s secret.

“You bunch of righteous hypocrites! You heard the Parlor Lord! He showed you mercy by letting you live a little longer. Now, hand over your storage bangles, bags and enchanted artifacts. All of them! And then surrender!” Wang Ke took out a massive tub and walked up toward them.

A tub?

All the demons frowned at Wang Ke. This brat wants to snatch these captives’ possessions?You must be dreaming!