Chapter 996: Battle
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Demon Master Li Gou was a trusted aide of the Demon God. His influence within Black Flame Capital was apparent.
Soon after, he found a peaceful location as per Fang Yuan’s request.
Furthermore, two pretty, well-dressed Demon maids brought drinks and snacks to him.
“Haha… Mister Dream, let’s have a drink!” Demon Master Li Gou raised his cup. “This is Nine Nether Cold Spring, and this is the Frozen Flame Demon Fruit. Hehe, how could those wretched, ignorant ones understand our interests?”
His information network was so extensive that he even knew about Fang Yuan’s preferences from when he was in the bar.
As Demon Masters, devouring Demon Spirits could not bring them many benefits anymore.
Demon Master Li Gou felt that Fang Yuan, this Mister Dream, was the type with strange interests.
Fortunately, there were not many Demon Masters like this. Naturally, he welcomed those with special interests accordingly.
“Not bad!” Fang Yuan drank the Nine Nether Cold Spring. “It’s refreshing!”
“As a member of the Black Flame Demons, I’ve cultivated fire-attribute techniques for a long time, so I need to have this Cold Spring to neutralize it from time-to-time. I only eat the Demon Fruit on special occasions!” Demon Master Li Gou said as if he were introducing a treasure.
“Thank you!”
The so-called Frozen Flame Demon Fruit was a strange fruit. It was as large as a red date, ice cracks covered its surface, and it was split into two colors.
There were two opposing energies inside the fruit, like fire and water. If an ordinary Demon consumed it, their stomach might explode. But when the Demon Master ate it, he indulged in the sensation of various energies circulating within his mouth. It was a special flavor.
After eating two fruits, Fang Yuan gazed at Demon Master Li Gou and asked with a slight smile, “Well… since you’ve been so courteous, I wonder what you’d like from me?”
“I wonder… Mister Dream, where did you cultivate?” Demon Master Li Gou paused for a moment before continuing, “Are you interested in joining my Black Flame Army?”
The Black Flame Army was naturally the soldiers of Demon God Black Flame. Of course, they were more like the overlord’s army, working for whoever was the overlord of the Black Flame Territory.
“Are you… recruiting me?” Fang Yuan was slightly dumbfounded. “As far as I know, Demon God Black Flame is about to take on Demon God Messiah’s challenge, right? Are you that confident?”
If Demon God Black Flame fell in battle, Messiah would become the overlord. If he continued to recruit soldiers, he would merely be recruiting them for someone else.
“Haha… there’s no way my master will lose!” Demon Master Li Gou said confidently.
However, no matter what Fang Yuan asked afterward, he remained silent.
From the looks of it, this Demon God Black Flame either has a trump card up his sleeve, or he’s just playing a pig to eat a tiger. He’s someone who doesn’t stand out, but when he does, it is shocking.
Seeing this reaction, Fang Yuan had an idea of what was going on. But even so, he refused. “Sorry… I have important matters to settle. When the large teleportation array opens, I have to get moving.”
“That’s a pity…” Demon Master Li Gou sighed and stood up. “If you change your mind, you can see me anytime. I have maids serving on these premises. If you need anything, feel free to tell them.”
Looking at the back of the Demon Master leaving, Fang Yuan’s eyes flashed.
A hazy phantom submerged into the Demon Master’s shadow.
…
Demon Master Li Gou did not notice at all and went to the city lord’s mansion.
From the side, two Demon Masters came forward and asked, “How did it go? I heard you were dealing with another Demon Master from outside?”
“That’s right. The public order in the capital is getting worse lately…” Demon Master Li Gou sighed. “For example, even though this Mister Dream seems weak, when he acts, he doesn’t hesitate at all, cold-blooded and ruthless!”
“The overlord battle is like hurling a stone into water. There’s bound to be many waves. Demon Masters are merely a little bigger. It wouldn’t be surprising even if Demon Gods came!”
Another elderly Demon Master sighed. He had bones growing all over, and his horns looked vicious.
“As long as he doesn’t cause trouble, we’ll stay polite. Even though Mister Dream is ruthless, he’s reasonable.” Demon Master Li Gou shook his head. “Unfortunately… since he wants to leave, I couldn’t recruit him into the army.”
“Speaking of which, Li Gou, you’re awfully confident in our overlord! Even though Demon God Messiah is secretive, I hear that she’s entered the Myriad Transformations realm!” a female Demon Master said.
“Even if she’s at Myriad Transformations, she’s no match for our overlord! Just wait!” Demon Master Li Gou was very confident.
The three Demon Masters were invested in their conversation and did not realize that an illusionary presence was recording and reporting everything to Fang Yuan.
“It seems like Demon God Black Flame isn’t simple at all…”
Fang Yuan stared at a firefly-like bug on his hand with a thoughtful expression. “This Messiah is also very mysterious. In another fifteen days, I can watch a good show!”
…
The Black Flame sun rose and fell as usual. Before long, fifteen days passed.
Outside Black Flame Capital, on Black Flame Peak.
Numerous high-level Demons filled the entrances.
Even though they knew that once the Demon Gods began their battle, they might lose their lives with a small miscalculation. In order to attain higher realms, these Demons still came.
Fang Yuan still maintained his image as a Demon General. He ascended Black Flame Peak without Demon Master Li Gou, mixed into a crowd of Demon Generals, and remained inconspicuous.
On the other hand, Demon Master Li Gou, Demon Master Bai Gu, and other Demon Masters stood at the front, occupying the best view.
“Prepare the Demon God Battle Platform!”
He recited an incantation.
A massive stone stage emerged on Black Flame Peak.
The platform seemed like it had many runes engraved on the black granite, and it carried the scent of blood and battle.
This was the Demon God Battle Platform. It was also known as the Platform of Blood, specially designed for Demon duels.
The one on Black Flame Peak could withstand the full extent of a Demon God’s power.
Even so, Demon Master Li Gou was not satisfied. He recited another spell together with his companions, and a thick barrier appeared around the platform.
“It turns out there are defense mechanisms in place. No wonder these Demon Generals dared to come and watch!” Fang Yuan nodded. Suddenly, he looked eastward. “They’re here!”
Swoosh!
A black flame shot over and landed in the middle of the platform.
Rumble!
A cloud of dust flew up from the big hole where he landed. It regenerated immediately.
“We pay respects to the overlord!”
“Greetings, Demon God Black Flame!”
…
The surrounding Demons knelt.
This Demon God’s body was qualified for Fang Yuan to take another look.
Using the Heavenly Eye Seer Spell, he spotted many things that others could not notice. “Yep, this Great Dao is indeed black flames. But unlike the rumors, his cultivation isn’t at Void Amalgamation. Instead, he’s reached the Myriad Transformations realm. No wonder Demon Master Li Gou is so confident in him! Hm? Wait!”
Other than the black flames, Fang Yuan saw a strange light in Demon God Black Flame!
This strange streak of light was black and restrained. He would not be able to see it without using the Heavenly Eye Seer Spell.
Furthermore, the Omnidirectional Divine Demonic Armament Dao inside his body began reacting restlessly.
“Oh? It seems like other than his secret advancement to Myriad Transformations, he has another hidden weapon up his sleeve. No wonder he’s fearless!”
Demon God Black Flame evidently had many hidden secrets.
Of course, those who could cultivate to the level of Demon God meant that they had had fortuitous encounters and lucky chances. Fang Yuan was unconcerned.
“Rise!” A deep voice came, ordering the Demons to get up.
Flames fanned out to present the Demon God that ruled the Black Flame Territory. He was barefoot, wearing a large black robe, and exposing his pale skin.
He was bald without a single strand of hair, and his chiseled face had a cold expression.
He gave off a piercing, intense energy when he spoke.
“Unexpectedly, he’s cultivated his flames to such a terrifying degree of coldness! Truly reversing Yang back into Yin!”
Fang Yuan sighed.
At this time, another Demon God walked onto the platform.
It was a female Demon God wearing a silver mask.
From Fang Yuan’s perspective, she was like moonlight approaching the ground. She was also a Myriad Transformations Demon God!
“Demon God Messiah!”
Fang Yuan could not help calling out her name.
This Demon God had mysterious origins, and it felt like she had appeared out of nowhere. But her first appearance was competing for the title of an overlord, so her ambition and strength were inevitably great.
“The battle over who becomes the Black Flame Overlord begins now!
“This battle is a display of your abilities. Even if it is a fight to the death, there’ll be no resentment!”
A trembling Demon Master walked forward and swung his right hand to signal the start.
Rumble!
The next instant, the two large auras began their battle like two vicious beasts defending their territory.
Buzz buzz!
The defensive barrier vibrated as though it would break in the next moment.
The Demons observing lost all strength in their legs. They nearly knelt on the ground once again.
“Messiah, I want you to know that challenging me was a huge mistake!”
Shortly after standing opposite each other, Demon God Black Flame made the first move.
A Great Dao rushed out above his head, shooting black flames toward the sky.
“Black Flame Great Dao!” A narrow tributary flowed out from the Black Flame Great Dao. “Hurricane Great Dao! Wind assists fire, attack!”
“That is the Hurricane Great Dao branching out from Black Flame Great Dao!”
“Being able to use one Dao to display myriad Daos, Overlord Black Flame must be at Myriad Transformations!”
“All hail the Demon God! All hail the Demon God!”
Watching this, the low-level Demons began cheering.
“Is that so?” Messiah backed off continuously. In an instant, she stood at the edge of the platform. “I want you to know everything you’ve done has been a joke! Moonlight!”
Swoosh!
Suddenly, the dark sun faded away, and a bright moon descended.
A silver river seemed to fall from the heavens, and a moon had fallen from it.
“So, Messiah’s fundamental Great Dao is the Moon Great Dao!”