"Because it's the totem of our Holy Maiden Kingdom!"

Yu Ying looked up at the large flag fluttering in the wind and explained to Xia Tianqiong, "We have a legend here that says that in ancient times, the world was dark, and then a god with three eyes appeared."

He transformed one of his eyes into the sun, illuminating heaven and earth, thus creating all things in the world. Therefore, our totem is the three eyes of a deity.

Upon hearing this, Xia Tianqiong suddenly looked up and stared directly at the sun overhead.

I hadn't thought of it this way before, but now that I look at it again, the sun is clearly a giant eye.

The glowing part is the white of the eye, and the black hole in the middle is the pupil.

In an instant, a surge of anger welled up in Xia Tianqiong's heart.

It is now almost certain that all of this was the work of the Three-Eyed Demon King, possibly to trap him and delay the three-month period so that the other party could win the bet.

"Three-Eyed Old Monster, get out here right now!"

He suddenly pointed at the sun and shouted angrily.

Yu Ying and the other female soldiers looked over in surprise, not understanding what was going on.

Ignoring the stares of others, Xia Tianqiong continued to berate them: "I'm helping you with your work, and you're causing trouble for me. What kind of Ghost King are you? Have you no shame?"

Show yourself! I know you're watching this place. If you don't show yourself, I won't send you a single strange creature.

At this very moment, on the top floor of the Wujian Restaurant.

The three cunning kings gathered here, all watching the scene on the chessboard.

The ghost bride suddenly laughed, her shoulders shaking with laughter, "Well said, you're shameless."

The Three-Eyed Demon King was both angry and annoyed, looking embarrassed. "This brat is so disrespectful. I was just joking with him, and he actually insulted me. When he comes out, I will make him pay for several jars of fine wine. Otherwise, I will not let him go."

The scholar chuckled and continued to fan the flames, saying, "Why don't we go in now and have a word with him?"

The Three-Eyed Demon King glanced at it and snorted, "That place is now a strange scene, beyond my control, and you can't just go in. Of course, I also can't release that brat."

This last sentence was clearly meant for the ghost bride.

The scene quieted down, everyone silently watching the chessboard and listening to Xia Tianqiong pointing to the sky and cursing, the cursing getting more and more offensive.

The Three-Eyed Ghost King's expression grew increasingly grim, so he made conversation, "This kid is indeed extraordinary, actually thinking of borrowing the Holy Maiden's Sword. Unfortunately, the Holy Maiden's Sword is not so easy to borrow."

The scholar sat opposite him, glanced at the screen, and said, "I think he can borrow it. How about we make a bet?"

The Three-Eyed Demon King's three eyes widened simultaneously, his face filled with surprise. "You actually offered to bet with me? That's strange. Why are you so sure he can borrow it?"

The scholar lightly waved his folding fan, feigning profundity.

"He's no ordinary person. He went to the Ghost Realm, wiped out the Void Ghost Clan, dealt with the Remnant Tree Ghost Clan, and even made contracts with several Ghost Generals. With his ability to cause trouble, borrowing a sword shouldn't be a problem for him."

The Three-Eyed Demon King narrowed his eyes, carefully considering the scholar's words.

He then laughed heartily, "Even if that kid possesses some kind of primordial power, he can't possibly defeat the Empress, and the Empress would never lend him the Holy Maiden Sword. I'll bet with you, what's the stake?"

"Whoever wins can ask the other a question, and the other person must answer it without lying."

"This bet is so boring, I'd rather bet a few jars of spirit wine."

"I'm not interested in spirit wine, I'm only interested in your secret."

He glanced at the book casually, then smiled meaningfully.

Three-Eyes shrugged indifferently. "I don't have any secrets. It's rare that you're willing to bet with me, so let's bet."

"Okay, let's sign a written contract to prevent you from going back on your word again."

"Are you playing this high?"

"Hehe, I knew you wouldn't dare. You must be hiding some secret."

The scholar snapped his folding fan shut and began to use reverse psychology.

This method is very basic, but it is very effective against the Three-Eyed Ghost King.

The Three-Eyed Demon King slammed his hand on the table. "Come on, sign the contract and see who can find out whose secret."

The two of them were arguing and bickering, but the ghost bride didn't bother to respond and just kept silently watching the chessboard.

Suddenly, a surprised exclamation rang out, "It seems he's been ambushed?"

The Three-Eyed Demon King looked over, a gloating expression on his face. "He got what's coming to him for insulting me!"

The scholar glanced at it as well, "Isn't it just a lust demon? It shouldn't be able to hurt him, right?"

The Three-Eyed Demon King shook his head. "That's not necessarily true. As the saying goes, many ants can kill an elephant. With so many lustful demons, they're bound to cause him some trouble. How about we add a bet? Let's bet on whether he can break out of the ambush unharmed."

Inside the eerie scene.

Xia Tianqiong cursed at the sky for a while, but received no response, so he stopped cursing and thought that he would settle accounts with the Three-Eyed Old Ghost after leaving this place!

The group continued onward, and as they passed through a valley, a large number of figures suddenly appeared at the valley entrance.

Yu Ying's expression turned solemn, and she shouted, "All troops on alert! A lustful demon has appeared ahead!"

At her command, the troops immediately stopped and formed a defensive formation.

Just then, a large number of figures emerged from both sides of the valley and the entrance behind it, densely packed together.

Yu Ying's expression changed drastically. "This is the heartland of our country. How could there be so many lustful demons here?"

Xia Tianqiong remained calm. Upon closer inspection, she discovered that the so-called lust demons were all handsome young men.

Not only is he good-looking, but he also has a captivatingly wicked air about him.

He charged at me like a wild beast, yet a smile played on his lips.

Yu Ying surveyed the entire area and issued another order: "Spindle formation, break through with all your might, do not linger in battle."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Xia Tianqiong and said, "My troops are in front and behind, and your men will guard the flanks."

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