Chapter 2611: A Respectable Opponent
Ye Futian and Yu Sheng had been suffering on the Demon Slaying Platform for a whole month.
On the Demon Slaying Platform, they looked exhausted, their clothes in tatters. Ye Futian became like Yu Sheng – his hair was disheveled, his face was pale, and his body was covered in injuries.
Even though Ye Futian had rapid recovery speed, the power of the Devil Abyss invaded him constantly, causing him not to have a chance to recover fully. As days passed, both his flesh and his spiritual soul became more and more tired. The reason they could still hang on was that both he and Yu Sheng were monstrous existences with powerful abilities. If others were here instead, they would most likely have already died on this platform.
Nobody had ever left the Demon Slaying Platform alive.
Just when the two of them were being tormented on the platform, a shocking occurrence took place in the Devil Imperial Palace, causing all the cultivators of the Devil Imperial Palace to be very excited.
When the troops of the Devil World were fighting against the troops of the Divine Prefecture, Demon Sage captured Donghuan Diyuan, the princess of the Divine Prefecture and the only daughter of Donghuang the Great.
Moreover, he brought her to the Devil World.
Everyone in the Devil Imperial Palace was thrilled by this incident.
Right then, in front of the Demon God Palace, the silhouette of Donghuang Diyuan appeared. Behind her, there stood several other cultivators who were all devil overlords. Among them, there was Demon Sage, a Protector, and a Devil General, who was also the top general at that.
It was apparent how much importance was placed on Donghuang Diyuan. Capturing her this time was no easy feat.
The gates of the Demon God Palace opened, and a voice called out from inside, “Enter.”
Donghuang Diyuan glanced inside. The look in her eyes appeared exceptionally calm, not showing any signs of panic due to her capture. Donghuang Diyuan stepped forward. Her red dress fluttered in the wind with peerless elegance.
The few demonic cultivators did not follow her. Instead, they waited outside.
Donghuang Diyuan entered the Demon God Palace. Her gaze turned towards the elder on the divine throne. She bowed and said, “Greetings, Devil Emperor. I am Donghuang Diyuan.”
“As expected of the daughter of Donghuang. You actually show no fear after seeing me,” commented the Devil Emperor as he looked at Donghuang Diyuan. However, he did not release any pressure. As the dignified Devil Emperor, he naturally did not need to bully the daughter of Donghuang.
“Are you not afraid of me?” he asked.
Donghuang Diyuan replied, “I have heard Father mentioning Your Highness many times. Your Highness is an unparalleled figure. Father once said that among all the Emperors, he respects you the most. Hence, I have always respected Your Highness instead of being afraid of you.”
The old man scoffed, “I did not expect the daughter of Donghuang to flatter me. But do you think that I will let you go because of your sweet words?”
Donghuang Diyuan said, “Even though I am just a junior, I am the princess of the Divine Prefecture. I will not resort to lies. Father has indeed told me about you before. Human Ancestor has been a benevolent Great Emperor since ancient times. The Buddha is a merciful Great Emperor who has compassion towards all living beings. Father dislikes the Evil Emperor because he is temperamental. Father also looks down on the leader of the Dark Court. As for Your Highness, you draw a clear line between your likes and dislikes, and you stay true to your heart. Father respects you the most.”
“I draw a clear line between my likes and dislikes, and I stay true to my heart?” The Devil Emperor burst into laughter as he repeated her words. “Donghuang’s opinion about me is interesting. When the troops of the Devil World invade the Divine Prefecture, the demons will descend upon the world, and the catastrophes of the Devil Abyss will sweep over all the lands. I wonder: will Donghuang still respect me then?”
Donghuang Diyuan replied, “Father said that both Your Highness and him have beliefs that you want to protect. There is no right or wrong; there is only success or failure.”
The old man’s gaze was fixed on Donghuang Diyuan, seemingly wanting to see through her. He smiled and continued, “Why didn’t Donghuang show up when my men captured you?”
According to their agreement, by right, the Great Emperors would not be involved in the war between the two troops. However, the person that Demon Sage had captured was Donghuang Diyuan. She was the only daughter of Donghuang the Great, after all.
If Donghuang the Great had intervened, it would be impossible for Demon Sage to bring Donghuang Diyuan to the Demon God Palace.
Donghuang Diyuan said, “Your Highness, I admire you, to begin with. There’s nothing wrong with me coming here to pay you a visit. Moreover, Father knows that you will not harm me.”
The Devil Emperor mocked, “You are rather confident. Prior to you, another person thought the same about me. He is currently on the Demon Slaying Platform beneath the Devil Abyss.”
“Who is he?” asked Donghuang Diyuan.
“Let me show you,” said the elder as he got up. With a shift of his will, both of them immediately disappeared from the Demon God Palace and appeared in the sky above the Demon Slaying Platform. Up ahead, the destructive power of the Devil Abyss kept flowing down non-stop. Yu Sheng and Ye Futian were chained on the Demon Slaying Platform. They were exhausted, but they were still trying hard to recover.
“Do you recognize these two figures?” the Devil Emperor asked Donghuang Diyuan.
“I do,” she replied.
“Do they have any connections to you?” the Devil Emperor continued asking.
“It is all in the past. Father has put it all behind him,” said Donghuang Diyuan.
“Doesn’t Donghuang feel guilty?” the Devil Emperor asked as he looked at her. He was somewhat curious.
“Legitimacy belongs to the victors. When we were in the Original Realm last time, Father had promised not to touch him for old time’s sake,” replied Donghuang Diyuan. Her expression was calm as usual, not revealing any emotion.
“That means that he is the orphan of Emperor Ye Qing?” asked the Devil Emperor as he looked Donghuang Diyuan in the eye.
“Your Highness, you already know the answer. Why bother asking me?” replied Donghuang Diyuan.
The Devil Emperor smiled. He turned his gaze towards Ye Futian.
He still had his doubts.
Back when Donghuang the Great killed Emperor Ye Qing, he had been very thorough. Countless people and demonic beasts lost their lives. That storm was still fresh in the memories of the members of the various worlds. How could Emperor Ye Qing have possibly left behind an orphan? Had his brother taken the child away?
Then, where was his brother now?
“I placed them on the Demon Slaying Platform to withstand the Catastrophe of Samsara. They seem to be at their limits now. However, there are still around 20 days left. Since Donghuang was so merciful to them and could not bring himself to kill them, why don’t I resolve this future trouble for Donghuang?” asked the Devil Emperor.
“I am not qualified to interfere in Your Highness’ affairs,” replied Donghuang Diyuan.
“Speaking of which, I don’t really want to kill him. If the two of them become Emperors in the future, they will certainly head over to Donghuang Imperial Palace to seek out your father and settle the grudge. I wonder what will happen then.”
“Your Highness, do you think that Father is concerned about these two juniors?” Donghuang Diyuan retorted as she looked at the Devil Emperor.
The Devil Emperor grinned when he heard her words. He admitted, “Even I have to admire Donghuang for his ability. I wonder whether he has improved after more than 400 years of training.”
As he said this, he turned to Donghuang Diyuan and challenged, “If I attacked you, Donghuang would most likely come to the Devil Imperial Palace to meet me personally, right?”
The Devil Emperor was certain about this.
Donghuang was rather confident. He actually did not make any move after his only daughter was captured. Was he so sure that the Devil Emperor would not harm Donghuang Diyuan?
Of course, the Devil Emperor was well-aware that if he really attacked her, Donghuang the Great would definitely directly descend upon the Devil Imperial Palace from the Divine Prefecture.
Seeing that Donghuang Diyuan refused to answer his question, the Devil Emperor ordered, “You will stay here and watch whether the two of them will perish under the catastrophes.”
After he issued the order, he vanished and left Donghuang Diyuan behind.
The Devil Emperor disappeared from the sky and returned to his throne in the Demon God Palace. He gazed into the distance. His eyes were menacing as he was immersed in his thoughts.
In the past, the two Emperors in the Divine Prefecture turned against each other, and Donghuang the Great killed Emperor Ye Qing and the subordinates of the latter. Countless people, including many top cultivators, died tragically. The forces of the Divine Prefecture were significantly weakened following the death of Emperor Ye Qing.
Then, Donghuang the Great wiped out everything that was related to Emperor Ye Qing. Nobody in the Divine Prefecture dared to mention the latter’s name. It was as though he had never existed.
This shocking event was witnessed by everyone, including the few Great Emperors from other major worlds.
After Emperor Ye Qing died, the few parties came to a consensus, and peace was restored.
Despite that, the Devil Emperor still had his doubts.
After all, Donghuang was not an ordinary figure. Donghuang Diyuan claimed that her father had great respect for him. That being said, among all the remaining Great Emperors, the person that the Devil Emperor respected the most was actually Donghuang as well. Donghuang was unfathomable!