Chapter 44
The heavy gates of the Demon Realm slowly opened, and Leng Huai stepped out, his black robes fluttering in the wind.
His face was stern, his eyes were long and deep, gleaming with light in their darkness, and his thin lips were tightly pressed beneath his high nose. He exuded an aura of power that commanded respect without anger, which instilled fear in people.
Not far away, Fatian Mountain had been waiting for a long time.
He was tall and muscular, his animal hide armor covered with sharp barbs, and his messy red hair was wildly unruly, like a burning flame.
Fa Tianshan's eyes were wide open, filled with resentment and provocation. A hideous scar running diagonally from the corner of his eye to the corner of his mouth looked terrifying. It was a mark left from his battle with Leng Huai. He would never forget how Leng Huai defeated him back then. All these years, he had been cultivating magic in order to wash away the humiliation of that time.
Upon seeing Leng Huai appear, Fa Tianshan was initially taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing across his face, but it was quickly replaced by a fervent fighting spirit.
He took a step forward, the ground beneath his feet trembled slightly, and his hands unconsciously gripped the huge battle axe at his waist, his knuckles turning white from the force, and the veins on his rough skin bulging.
"You've finally come out! For so many years you've been hiding behind these high walls, afraid to see me. Let me tell you, I am no longer the Fatianshan I once was! Today I will definitely fight you to the death and wash away the shame of the past!" Fatianshan roared at the top of his lungs.
Leng Huai's lips curled into a mocking smile as he glanced at Fa Tianshan and said casually, "You? You were defeated by me back then, and you still haven't learned your lesson. Fa Tianshan, you've been causing trouble on the border all these years, and I haven't even questioned you. Now you dare to come looking for me!"
Fa Tianshan's face flushed red with anger at these words; he felt deeply humiliated!
hateful!
This guy still manages to provoke him so easily.
Veins bulged on Fatianshan's forehead. He drew his battle axe from his waist and raised it high with both hands: "Who told you to be so hard to see? I've been causing chaos, and you've let the people of the Demon Realm run rampant. You still dare to call yourself a Demon Lord! Aren't you ashamed? Enough nonsense! Today, it's either you or me who dies!"
Fa Tianshan charged towards Leng Huai with his axe, but Leng Huai remained calm and stood still, watching Fa Tianshan charge towards him.
This calm demeanor further enraged Fatianshan, who was determined to avenge himself today!
Just as Fatianshan was about to rush in front of Leng Huai and the battle axe was about to strike, Leng Huai's figure flashed and disappeared.
Fatianshan missed his target, and the immense inertia caused him to stagger forward a few steps, almost falling over.
He barely managed to steady himself and turned around in astonishment, only to find Leng Huai already standing behind him, still wearing that contemptuous smile on his face.
"Is that all you've got? You haven't improved at all over the years." Leng Huai's voice came from behind, tinged with mockery and contempt.
Fa Tianshan was furious, his red hair standing on end: "Damn it! Damn it! If I don't defeat you today, I'm not a Fa!"
"Oh? How about the surname Leng? It wouldn't be bad to be my son. Just call me 'Dad' and I'll let you off the hook." Leng Huai uttered a sentence lightly.
Fatianshan was furious.
Fa Tianshan brandished his battle axe: "Pah! Dream on! You'd be better off with my surname Fa! Who the hell would be your son? I'd be too ashamed to be your father! Leng Huai, if you've got the guts, go ahead and hit me with all your might! Let me tell you, this is a magical artifact that I've spent years meticulously crafting! It can crush ten tons of iron. Do you think you can still keep your head?"
Leng Huai sneered: "You still haven't changed your bad habits. I say one sentence and you say ten. Let's see if your weapon can still cut me down."
"What?" Fa Tianshan was stunned. He turned his head to look at his raised hands. He was still holding the axe handle, but the two iron blocks he had carefully crafted were now empty and nowhere to be seen.
He looked around and realized that the two pieces of iron were actually at Leng Huai's feet.
He... he's already lost before he even started?
No! Impossible! How could this be!
Fatianshan's eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth were all squeezed together in one big clump, it was unbelievable.
Leng Huai's skills have improved again!
"Impossible! I have been cultivating diligently for so many years, just so that I can surpass you today!" Fa Tianshan refused to believe it and rushed over. He condensed his magic power to open a golden array, and his hands emitted sizzling metallic sparks as he shot towards Leng Huai's chest.
Leng Huai raised an eyebrow: "The Purple Gold Dragon Locking Formation, it seems you have indeed been practicing magic all these years, and you weren't just bragging."
Fa Tianshan snorted coldly, "Enough nonsense, let me show you what I'm capable of!"
Leng Huai remained silent, his face expressionless. He drew a circle on the ground with his hand, and a bluish-purple barrier appeared out of thin air, sending Fa Tianshan flying.
"Ouch!!!" Fa Tianshan howled in pain, rubbing his buttocks which were almost smashed to pieces. Then he smelled a burnt smell.
He sniffed, and it seemed the smell was coming from above his head. He glanced up and was terrified!
His hair was hissing and smoking, and flames were rapidly approaching him. He was pale and terrified, rolling on the ground in a disheveled state. It took him a lot of effort to finally extinguish the flames.
He collapsed to the ground, exhausted, muttering, "Impossible, how is this possible? How could he have broken my formation so quickly? What about all my efforts over the years?"
Leng Huai casually uttered, "Your formations have indeed impressed me, but talent is more important than hard work."
Fa Tianshan sat up, his eyes filled with disbelief: "Are you kidding me? You mean to say that my talent is inferior to yours?"
Isn't that so?
Fa Tianshan was dejected. Although he was reluctant to admit it, it was true that talent was very important in cultivating magic. If one's talent and aptitude were average, no matter how hard one tried, it would be in vain.
Fa Tianshan was a stubborn man; for so many years, he had diligently practiced magic out of a sense of pride. Before he caused trouble on the border, there were already many evil forces there. He couldn't stand these forces and slaughtered them all without exception. Now he was the leader of the border, and he was very confident in his power. How could he have defeated so many people if he wasn't strong enough?
But……
He glanced at the two stones lying dormant on the ground, and finally sighed: "Fine, fine, I admit that my Fatian Mountain is inferior to you!"
Leng Huai was waiting for him to say this: "Then quickly release those little demons."
Fa Tianshan sensed something amiss in Leng Huai's words. He suddenly looked up, eyeing him suspiciously: "A few minor demons are nothing to alarm our Demon Lord so much?"
In his memory, Leng Huai was a ruthless killer who never blinked an eye, never cared about anyone, and never saved anyone.
Leng Huai was somewhat displeased with Fa Tianshan's questioning expression: "Among them is my wife's savior."
"I never expected the Demon Lord to be so cruel to his people, yet so devoted to women. I've seen that woman before; she's got a face that could bring ruin to a country, and she's actually bewitched our Demon Lord!" Fa Tianshan mocked.
Leng Huai frowned: "When have I ever been indifferent to my people in the Demon Realm?"
Fatianshan: "You know perfectly well that the border is in chaos, yet you still don't manage it!"
If he hadn't wiped out those bastards, the border would have been rotten to the core long ago.
However, in order to attract Leng Huai's attention, he deliberately made a commotion.
Leng Huai raised his eyes slightly: "The little things you've done are not enough to harm my people. I've had people watching you for a long time, and I immediately suppressed any trouble you deliberately caused."
"you!"
No wonder his attempts to collect taxes and oppress the people at the border over the years have been completely ineffective; it turns out that Leng Huai had already covered it up long ago.
Fa Tianshan felt frustrated and angry after being ridiculed by Leng Huai.
He's really asking for trouble; he's just asking for it.
But he still hadn't let go of the heavy burden in his heart.
He was simply indignant. Why couldn't he, who was so devoted to his people, become the Demon Lord, while this seemingly cold and aloof man became the Demon Lord because of his immense power?
Although he outwardly caused trouble on the border, he was merely putting on an act for the guards. The people on the border knew exactly what kind of person he was.
The borders of the Six Realms are actually quite chaotic, situated in intersecting areas where a diverse mix of people come and go. There is no clear order here; various forces are intertwined, and conflicts of interest are constant.
Under the influence of Fatian Mountain, the borders of the Demon Realm are now so secure that not even a fly can get out. All directions are under full guard, with a close watch on anyone from outside the Demon Realm who might try to enter.
Although the border is small, it is still a small town. If outsiders want to illegally invade and disrupt the Demon Realm, they will definitely start from this town.
The town had a deep connection with him. When he was badly injured and on the verge of death, it was the townspeople who took good care of him and saved his life. He vowed to protect the town and not let it suffer any harm.
Under his leadership, the whole town is now harmonious and joyful, like one big family.
Fa Tianshan was content with his current life, but the restless thoughts in his heart never subsided. He was not satisfied with protecting the town; he wanted to protect everyone in the Demon Realm.
Leng Huai: "Is there anything else you want to say?"
Fa Tianshan snorted coldly: "The Demon Lord is obsessed with women all day long, but I didn't expect him to still have time to manage the border. He really is a 'good Demon Lord'!"
“You don’t need to be so sarcastic. I know everything you’ve done,” Leng Huai suddenly said.
Fa Tianshan was taken aback: "What? You know all that?"
“Your little tricks are nothing but child’s play in my eyes; you just want to lure me out,” Leng Huai said.
Fa Tianshan was caught off guard, his face instantly turning bright red: "You!! This!! How dare you play me for a fool!! You're despicable!!"
Leng Huai said, "Alright, you can release those little demons now."
Fatianshan said to the servants not far behind him, "Bring them all up!"
Several burly men followed up from behind, accompanied by a few thin men.
The tall, thin man walking in front was Yan Dun.
Yan Dun was being supported by two burly men. He looked frail, but the resolute expression on his face was quite striking.
After the big man brought him up, he released Yan Dun.
Yan Dun calmly straightened his clothes, remaining composed even after being captured.
Leng Huai looked around but couldn't find Heng Xiaotao.
He asked, "Where's Xiaotao?"
Yan Dun said, "Xiao Tao is still in the town; she's had another relapse."
Yan Dun glanced at Fa Tianshan and said to Leng Huai, "This Brother Tianshan is actually a good person."
Fa Tianshan felt a little embarrassed after being praised like that, especially in front of Leng Huai. He was somewhat annoyed and said, "Hey, kid! What nonsense are you talking about!"
Yan Dun laughed and said, "After our elder brother captured us, he fed us the best food and drink. Although he said some harsh words, he never hit us. What else could he be but a good person?"
Fa Tianshan awkwardly turned his head away. Yan Dun's words had ruined the villainous image he had painstakingly cultivated in front of everyone.
Leng Huai frowned: "Xiao Tao has fallen ill again?"
Yan Dun nodded: "This is very serious, and I don't know what to do."
After a moment's thought, Leng Huai said to Fa Tianshan, "I'd appreciate it if you could bring Xiao Tao over quickly. I'll have the physicians in the Demon Palace examine her."
Rarely hearing Leng Huai treat him so politely, Fa Tianshan snorted coldly and ordered his servants, "Did you hear that! Quickly bring her over!"
Servant: "Xiao Tao is already on her way."
Suddenly, a series of urgent footsteps came from behind Leng Huai. A servant-looking person leaned close to Leng Huai's ear and whispered something to him. Leng Huai's expression changed and became very ugly.
Leng Huai said in a deep voice to his servants, "Take Yan Dun and the others inside to rest."
Having said that, he disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Fa Tianshan was seething with anger: "They actually ignored me again!! How despicable! Utterly despicable!!"
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