Jun Changxiao was trying to pound Fang Shanya back to clarity with his fists when four of the Eight Celestial Dragons suddenly appeared without warning.
Very disappointing. Very deflating.
However, Jun Changxiao expressed understanding.
Since Fang Shanya had sold his soul to the Heavenly Demon Emperor, it seemed quite normal for his subordinates to rush over at this time.
In reality though?
Hengyuan Realm’s Realm Lord covered his face, quite surprised as he said: “Why have you come?”
Oh?
He didn’t summon them?
“Realm Lord Fang.” A tall and imposing member of the Eight Celestial Dragons said calmly: “We have come on the orders of Lord Heavenly Demon Emperor, specifically to recruit warriors from your realm.”
This person was King Naga.
The other three beside him were King Visha, King Loura, and King Moyun.
Though their appearances and names differed, they shared a common point—their strength was roughly equal, all belonging to the upper-tier Heavenly Mystery Realm.
“Recruit?”
Fang Shanya’s brows furrowed: “What do you mean?”
“During this period, there have been quite a few forces resisting Lord Heavenly Demon Emperor, and we’re somewhat short-handed, so we want to borrow some troops from you.” King Naga’s words carried a tone of entitlement, as if Fang Shanya owed him.
Fang Shanya was displeased.
Though his psychology was extremely warped, his starting point was for living beings to live peaceful and worry-free lives, so naturally he couldn’t tolerate them being taken to serve as soldiers.
Soldiers would be one thing.
What he feared… was them being used as cannon fodder.
In truth, the Heavenly Demon Emperor had cultivated large batches of soldiers and had no need for warriors from other planes, but recently he had suffered consecutive losses and was truly hurting.
Especially recently.
He had dispatched elite forces to Star Spirit Realm, and only four capable generals returned—the warships and army were completely lost.
“My apologies.”
Fang Shanya refused: “Not lending them.”
“Just as our Emperor predicted, Realm Lord Fang cherishes his people like his own children.” King Naga wasn’t surprised, saying: “However, we have our duties to fulfill. Since we’ve come today, we must take all the warriors with us.”
All of them?
Fang Shanya’s anger flared.
“Ah.”
Jun Changxiao said: “Has Realm Lord Fang still not realized? Whether it’s you or Hengyuan Realm, in the eyes of that old dog the Heavenly Demon Emperor, you’re ultimately just chess pieces to be summoned when needed and discarded when not.”
“Old dog?”
King Naga’s gaze turned gloomy: “You dare insult our Emperor!”
“Got a problem with that?” Jun Changxiao said calmly.
Seeing how arrogant he was, the four Eight Celestial Dragons burned with fury.
“Go back and tell the Heavenly Demon Emperor.”
At this moment, Fang Shanya spoke: “My Hengyuan Realm will not participate in any wars. If you want to borrow troops, please go elsewhere.”
Someone insulting the Heavenly Demon Emperor as an old dog had already made the four very angry, and now being refused again, the fury in their bellies could be described as earth-shattering.
“Fang Shanya!”
King Naga raged: “You think you’re important?”
“That bro.”
King Visha said: “Our Emperor instructed us that we need not consult with him about borrowing troops.”
“I almost forgot.”
King Naga suppressed his anger and sneered: “Realm Lord Fang, do you think that just because you won’t lend them, we can’t take them?”
“What do you mean?” Fang Shanya’s brows furrowed.
“Swoosh!”
King Naga unhurriedly took out an exquisite small bell, then gently shook it, saying: “Living beings of Hengyuan Realm, heed my command and come forth immediately.”
“Ding-a-ling!”
“Ding-a-ling!”
The bell’s sound rang out, ripples visible to the naked eye spreading across the entire plane. When they touched the living beings within the cities, it caused them to fly up without hesitation.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
From every city, every region, Hengyuan Realm’s warriors gathered en masse, arranging themselves in orderly rows across heaven and earth.
Their gazes were already vacant and lifeless—they had become true walking corpses.
“This…”
Fang Shanya was dumbfounded.
“Don’t understand?” Jun Changxiao shrugged: “The drug you gave them can be controlled by another force.”
“Kekeke!”
King Naga put his hands on his hips and laughed wickedly: “Did you really think our Emperor was helping you establish a world of great harmony? Stop dreaming!”
“Crack!”
Fang Shanya clenched his fists, bloodshot veins appearing in his eyeballs.
Though he was extreme, he wasn’t stupid. At this moment, he had understood.
Helping me was fake.
The real purpose was that when the Heavenly Demon Emperor needed cannon fodder, he could take away all these living beings at any time.
“Alas.”
Jun Changxiao sighed: “You’ve not only made living beings accompany you in this performance, you’ve also sold both your own soul and theirs to a demon. Calling you the sinner of Hengyuan Realm and even the entire upper universe wouldn’t be excessive.”
“I only wanted to establish a world of great harmony! I only wanted them to live in peace without worry!” Fang Shanya roared.
He reiterated his ideals once more, but now they seemed so laughable.
“That’s not important.”
Jun Changxiao said: “What’s important is that the play has ended.”
Exactly.
The performance of peace and prosperity had concluded, because all the supporting actors had been controlled by someone else.
Because there were living beings of Hengyuan Realm serving as extras, the play could continue. Now with only Fang Shanya remaining, it became a meaningless one-man show.
“Boy!”
King Naga said coldly: “Who are you, talking so much?”
“Swoosh!”
Jun Changxiao flicked his sleeve, dashingly sitting in midair and crossing his legs, introducing himself proudly: “Eternal Sect’s Sect Leader, Jun Changxiao.”
“Eternal Sect?”
The four Eight Celestial Dragons laughed disdainfully.
This kid looked very arrogant, but they didn’t expect his sect’s name to be even more arrogant…
Wait!
Eternal Sect, Jun Changxiao?
“Swoosh!”
In just an instant, the four King Nagas rapidly drew together, each assuming dragon-snake-tiger-crane attack postures, exclaiming in unison with shock: “So it’s you!”
“Very surprised?”
“…”
King Naga and the others’ expressions turned grave.
They were indeed very surprised to encounter the person Lord Heavenly Demon Emperor hated most in Hengyuan Realm.
“That bro!” King Loura transmitted his voice: “Take this guy’s head and we can report back!”
“Don’t be careless!”
King Naga said gravely: “Since this boy could successively eliminate King Duola and the others, his strength is definitely not inferior to ours!”
However arrogant they appeared just now, they were now equally cautious.
No choice—four of the Eight Celestial Dragons had died at Gou Sheng’s hands. If the remaining four still didn’t take him seriously, they would truly be stuck with intelligence-reducing halos.
“Go back and tell that old dog the Heavenly Demon Emperor,” Jun Changxiao said calmly: “Hengyuan Realm has caught the eye of my Eternal Sect. You lot should not meddle.”
“Hmph.”
King Naga said coldly: “What are you worth?”
“Swoosh—”
Right at this moment, Jun Changxiao suddenly closed in, the Xuanyuan Divine Sword gripped in reverse hand sweeping over viciously.
“Whoosh whoosh!”
Xi Jingxuan transformed into a weapon spirit and returned to position, powerful sword momentum spreading outward.
Slow motion was employed here, clearly showing Jun Changxiao’s eyes flashing coldly, each individual strand of his hair floating, as well as King Naga’s face displaying shock and his awkward bodily movements trying to dodge.
“Swoosh!”
The scene returned to normal speed, the sharp blade sweeping past his nose.
“Splurt!”
King Naga beautifully dodged it, but King Moyun beside him had his shoulder sliced open, fresh blood gushing out profusely. The man stood frozen in place, his heart roaring: “That bro sold me out!”
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