The heavy footsteps struck like the morning bell and evening drum, each sound hitting the chest of the crowd, instantly creating a sense of oppression that made it hard to breathe.

The elders of the True Demon Clan's expressions changed drastically. At this point, everything had exceeded their capabilities, and they had no idea what the young master was up to.

The women held hands tightly, but they could all sense each other's fear of the unknown through their slightly trembling bodies.

Of the group, Pei Mianman was probably the calmest, after all, she and Zu An had been through several secret realms and witnessed too many unbelievable things.

Salami looked excited and instinctively wanted to move forward.

Moggard quickly stopped her: "Miss, let's see how things go first."

After a while, the smoke and dust gradually dissipated, and the blurry yet enormous figure slowly emerged.

After seeing the other person's face clearly, Salami could no longer hide her excitement: "Father!"

Overwhelmed with emotion, she shook off Moghad's hand that was trying to stop her, threw herself into the figure's arms, and began to sob.

After countless years and countless preparations and plans, they finally succeeded in rescuing their father.

All the grievances she had held back over the years burst forth at this moment, and she cried uncontrollably.

"Greetings, Lord!" Morgad led the way, and many demons knelt down, their expressions equally excited.

Over the years, they had lived a life of constant danger following Salami. Their wives, children, clansmen, and friends and relatives had all died because of them. Now, they had finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel.

The elders of the True Demon Clan exchanged glances and also knelt down to pay their respects. The situation was beyond their control, and to directly defy him at this point would be no different from courting death.

Pei Mianman stared at the enormous figure, her expression one of utter shock. Hadn't Azu said that the Lord of Slaughter was already dead?

How is that possible!

Unfortunately, the Lord of Slaughter was standing right in front of them, and judging from the reactions of the demons of Salami, they clearly hadn't mistaken him for someone else.

What exactly went wrong?

She subconsciously glanced at Zu An, who was standing at the very front, only to see that he still looked calm and collected, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

Suddenly, a thought struck her, and a possibility flashed through her mind: Could it be...?

"My dear daughter, it's a joyous occasion for us to be reunited. Why are you crying?" The Lord of Slaughter patted his daughter's shoulder, his face full of affection.

"I'm just happy." Salami said shyly, wiping away her tears and choking back sobs, but no matter how much she wiped, the tears seemed endless.

"You've really had a tough time these past few years." The Lord of Slaughter gently wiped her cheek with his enormous fingers, his tone filled with a deep sense of sorrow.

At this moment, Moghad suddenly shouted, "Why don't you kneel when you see your master?"

All eyes fell on Pei Mianman and the other women.

The women looked displeased. They were among the most outstanding figures in this world, usually proud and arrogant. How could they possibly kneel before someone so easily? Especially not a demon that had invaded this world?

Even if it means death, one must not lose the integrity in one's heart.

At this moment, Zu'an spoke up: "They are my people, and I didn't kneel either. Are you deliberately trying to sabotage me?"

Moghad said coldly, "Donal, you've stood there all this time. Are you unwilling to serve your lord?"

Upon hearing his words, everyone's gaze shifted to Zu'an. Even the Great Elder of the True Demon Clan ignored his attempts to signal to him, knowing better than to suffer a loss.

The title "Lord of Slaughter" did not come out of thin air; he was cruel by nature and detested his subordinates disobeying him.

As expected, the Lord of Slaughter narrowed his eyes, and everyone immediately felt a killing intent that seemed to be tangible.

At this moment, Salami hurriedly spoke up, "Father, we were able to successfully rescue you this time thanks to Donal's help. He not only built the world teleportation array, but also broke the array that sealed you here."

Mogard's expression changed when he was surprised that Salami would speak up for Donal.

At this moment, the Lord of Slaughter laughed heartily: "So you're this capable! Truly, heroes emerge from among the young!"

Zuan bowed respectfully, saying, "You flatter me."

"You are all heroes who saved me today. I will remember your kindness and will certainly not treat you unfairly in the future." The Lord of Slaughter's sharp gaze swept over everyone, as if trying to memorize their faces.

Moghad and the others returned the greetings with great enthusiasm, creating a joyful and harmonious scene.

"I wonder what the master plans to do next?" Zuan suddenly asked.

"Once I've recovered to my peak condition after some time, I'll go straight back and take the Demon Lord's life to vent my hatred," the Lord of Slaughter sneered.

At this moment, Salami hurriedly said, "Father, the Demon Lord's cultivation has greatly improved over the years, and he is no longer at the level he used to be."

Hearing the worry in her voice, the Lord of Slaughter's face darkened: "What, are you saying that Father is no match for that fellow?"

“Of course not. It’s because the Demon Lord has several thousand more years of cultivation time and countless cultivation resources. His current strength is probably no less than my father’s. In addition, he has many experts under his command. If we were to fight him head-on, we would probably have little chance of winning,” Salami explained.

The Lord of Slaughter fell silent, his expression shifting between light and dark, as if he were suppressing some emotion.

At this moment, Mogard also said, "My lord, the young lady is right. Moreover, the demon world is now on the verge of destruction. Going back to fight the demon lord at this time is not a wise move."

The Lord of Slaughter was startled: "What do you mean the demon world is nearing destruction?"

Salami then quickly recounted how the Doomsday Beasts had suddenly descended thousands of years ago, and how the entire world had been almost destroyed in that terrifying hurricane, leaving them only able to hide deep underground and eke out a living.

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