Because the hall was too noisy, the sound of Feng Rong's zither string breaking did not attract everyone's attention. However, his furious outburst and his attempt to get up and rush over were a different story.
Fortunately, Yuan Qi, who was standing nearby, remained calm and quickly restrained her again, transmitting his voice, "Xiao You has always been sensible. She must have discovered something. Don't panic!"
Feng Rong suppressed her anger, sat back down, re-stringed her zither, and continued playing. She then noticed that You You above her had suddenly changed from her previous bewildered expression to one of unusual enthusiasm.
Not only did he proactively pour drinks for the other person, but he also busied himself handing them pastries, feeding them fruit, and picking out fish bones, looking quite pleased with himself. From time to time, he would flash a warm and bright smile at the other person.
I've never looked this radiant, not even when I'm with him!
Even though I knew the city lord was a woman, damn it, no man could stand it!
Damn it, I really want to set it on fire!
On stage, Feng Rong was seething with anger, even her zither playing was forceful and full of gunpowder. But the demons below were delighted. Especially the sycophant surnamed Ge who had spoken earlier, who pressed his advantage, praising, "As expected of the city lord, your cultivation is profound, making all the demons in the city sincerely admire you!"
As if he had thought of something, he continued, "Rumors have recently circulated about unusual activity in Demon Nether Mountain, which suggests that the rumors of the Demon King's imminent return are true. With the City Lord's abilities, he will surely become the King's right-hand man when the Demon King awakens in the future."
He had barely finished speaking when the woman, who had been intently watching You You's face, suddenly turned cold. Her demonic energy surged, and she sneered, "Demon King? Hmph! You former scum of the dragon race, a disgraced god, dare to demand my service and be called a king? Bah!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent. The once lively banquet was suddenly put on pause and became completely quiet.
The city lord seemed completely unconcerned, his face displaying even more mockery, tinged with a hint of hatred.
The situation became awkward for a moment.
"Hehehe..." It was the man surnamed Ge who had to bite the bullet and smooth things over, "The city lord said... he was joking!"
"Who's joking with you?!" The female city lord showed him no respect and continued, "Just a few pathetic dragons, like stray dogs, who only ascended to the throne of the Demon King by betraying their own kind and stealing divine power. Such things... and you actually hope they'll awaken?"
“But…but they are demon kings recognized by the demon god.” Ge Zuo Shi replied subconsciously. To the demon race, the demon god is no less important than the Heavenly Dao in the Three Realms. If even the demon god recognizes them, then they are naturally the kings of the demon realm.
"Hmph, they said those things themselves, who knows if they're true or not?" The female city lord's contempt grew stronger, and her words were tinged with resentment. "I, Gong Xi, do not recognize such a treacherous and murderous demon king of unknown origin, nor does Crimson Jade City. Besides, it's not even certain whether that useless dragon will wake up!"
"This..." Ge Zuo Shi was stunned for a moment, seemingly never expecting the city lord to have such a thought.
"Hmph, a useless demon fox like you who can't even protect your own kind, naturally you don't want our king to wake up." A disdainful voice suddenly came over, and a man in the lower part of the hall suddenly stood up and walked into the hall with a cold smile.
"Who are you, to be so rude..." Ge Zuo Shi opened his mouth to rebuke.
Gong Xi narrowed her eyes, sat up straighter, and stared intently at the man, saying, "I was wondering when you would finally come out. Can't wait any longer, City Lord Zhan Chang?"
As soon as she finished speaking, all the demons present were startled, and some even gasped in shock, all looking at the man in the hall in astonishment.
Unaware of the truth, Youyou was stunned for a moment. Who is this? Why is there another city lord?
When the man in the hall realized that he had been exposed, his demonic energy surged, and in a moment his appearance changed completely. He went from an inconspicuous man in his twenties to a man in his forties who was even more inconspicuous!
This is practically a zero-point online outfit change!
But clearly, the people present didn't think so, and many of them showed signs of panic.
The next moment, several people stood up and walked towards the man in the middle, stopping behind him and forming a confrontation with Gong Xi, the city lord, including the two Heavenly Demons who had been sitting below the main seat.
Youyou glanced at both sides, wondering what was going on. Why did it feel like a power struggle was brewing? It seemed like a fight was about to break out!
"Gong Xi, you ambushed me while I was healing and seized the position of city lord. Today it's time to pay for it!" Zhan Chang, who had just changed his clothes, angrily pointed at the person above and shouted.
"Hmph! The position of the Crimson Jade City Lord is meant to be held by the most capable. You are not as skilled as me, so do you expect me to wait for you to decide when to take it?" Gong Xi stood up and coldly swept her gaze over the people present. "Do you think that just because you've been hiding outside for a few years, you can defeat me?"
"So what if you've recovered your Heavenly Demon cultivation?" Zhan Chang said with an air of arrogance. "We have two Heavenly Demons on our side. I advise you to admit defeat as soon as possible, hand over the position of city lord, and beg for forgiveness from me. Perhaps I will spare your life!"
"Them?" Gong Xi glanced at the two people who had just walked past, staring at them until they subconsciously looked away. Then she snorted coldly and said, "You overestimate them."
"Gong Xi, although you are a nine-tailed demon fox, a fallen god who has been reborn as a celestial demon, your strength is indeed different from that of ordinary celestial demons. But since I dared to come here today, do you think I wouldn't have made any preparations?"
After he finished speaking, his demonic energy suddenly surged, and he slammed his palm down on the ground. The next moment, a bright red light shone, and a huge array suddenly appeared beneath his feet, spreading throughout the entire hall.
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