Perhaps the demonic lineage had already established a base somewhere, or perhaps their base was still the floating fleet in outer space. At the moment, Qian Ye was at least fairly certain that this demonic viscount was most likely a member of the mobile force. If all members of the demonic mobile force were as fearless as this one, it would indeed be quite a troublesome situation.
From the previous conversation between the two demonic beings, Qian Ye had heard a new term: Young Master.
This was a rather unsettling title, akin to the Saint Son or Saint Daughter of the blood clan, and recognized by all the demonic families. A person who could bear such a title, like Zhao Jiandu of the Empire, not only possessed talents that could suppress the entire demonic race but also had access to resources beyond imagination.
If the Young Master of the demonic lineage had arrived in the neutral territory, one could imagine that something significant was about to happen.
Qian Ye suppressed his unease. After all, Song Zining seemed to be well-prepared. In such a situation, it wouldn’t be easy for Qi to suffer any losses. On the other hand, Ji Tianqing and Li Kuanglan, with their special status, were likely being secretly protected, and they were both quite formidable in their own right. Qian Ye didn’t need to worry too much about them either.
At this moment, the best defense wasn’t to turtle up in the South Azure City, but to take the initiative, hunt in the wilderness, and thus maximize the containment of the demonic forces, making it difficult for them to act freely.
With this in mind, Qian Ye raised his Dong Yue, and from a distance, slashed out a sword, shattering the head of the demonic viscount. This wasn’t because he was bloodthirsty, but to leave a mark for the subsequent demonic forces to see. It was Qian Ye’s declaration of entering the wilderness.
Qian Ye put away his Dong Yue and disappeared in the direction of Guanlan City.
In the depths of the void, a slender and elegant warship floated, with several long masts gently swaying like dancing feathers. This was a demonic warship, both ordinary and extraordinary. It had undergone significant modifications, with these feather-like masts being one of the representative works of demonic warship technology. They could greatly enhance the speed of the warship while reducing consumption, making it a unique and unparalleled technology of the demonic race.
Both other dark races and the Empire had tried various means to steal or replicate this technology. However, even the best replication by the Empire couldn’t match the warships of the demonic lineage.
Apart from the distinctive feather-like masts, this warship didn’t have any other prominent equipment. The armor and cannons were average. In other words, this warship’s only advantage was its speed and range.
Inside the warship, the interior was elegant and luxurious, exuding an air of nobility. The black and gold color scheme, filled with mysterious and noble elements, was embellished with exquisite decorations, creating a classic yet magnificent atmosphere. In the command room, a young demonic being stood, gazing through the porthole at the nearby East Sea landmass.
At that moment, the door to the command cabin opened, and a demonic marquis entered, speaking softly, “Young Master, Number Forty has returned and submitted the latest report. However, Number Thirty-Nine… has not returned.”
The young demonic being’s expression slightly changed, “As I recall, the two of them should be quite skilled in stealth and hunting. Even if they encounter an opponent they can’t defeat, they should still be able to escape. Why hasn’t Number Thirty-Night returned? Could it be that the Wolf King has betrayed our agreement and taken action personally?”
“It wasn’t the Wolf King. According to Number Forty, the one who acted was Qian Ye.”
The young demonic being made a sound of surprise, turning around and asking, “Qian Ye? The same Qian Ye who severely wounded the Witch in the Floating City of Everlasting Night?”
“Yes, it’s him.”
A layer of black aura suddenly appeared on the young demonic being’s smooth forehead, as if some intricate pattern was about to emerge, but it vanished in an instant, leaving the forehead calm. Almost all the demonic beings in the command cabin held their breath, staring at the young demonic being’s forehead. This Young Master of the demonic lineage was a mystery, even his innate totem was unknown. For years, it was rare to see any fluctuations in his emotions.
However, this time, they were destined to be disappointed. The young demonic being quickly calmed his heart, returning to his usual serenity, “I didn’t expect Qian Ye to not only be alive but thriving. This makes the world a little more interesting. What did Number Forty say in the report? Did he assess Qian Ye’s strength?”
The demonic marquis looked somewhat embarrassed, “Number Forty saw Number Thirty-Nine in trouble and, in order to send the message back, immediately left the battlefield. Therefore… the only conclusion he could draw is that even if Qian Ye’s strength has declined, it is minimal.”
The young demonic being nodded, “So, he didn’t engage in combat with Qian Ye, nor did he stay to observe the fight between Number Thirty-Nine and Qian Ye.”
“Yes.” The demonic marquis added, fearing the Young Master’s displeasure, “In my opinion, given Qian Ye’s potential combat strength, if Number Forty hadn’t immediately left the battlefield, he probably wouldn’t have been able to return. So, in this matter, his judgment was correct.”
The young demonic being was silent for a moment before saying, “I don’t blame him. But to flee without a fight, just to send a message back to me, to give me an accurate assessment of Qian Ye’s strength…”
He suddenly raised his voice, “Do you have so little confidence in me that you’re afraid I’ll be injured by Qian Ye?”
All the demonic beings were shocked, kneeling on one knee, and responding in unison, “No, we do not!”
The young demonic being walked back and forth, hands behind his back, and then said, “The Supreme One has high hopes for me, and your responsibilities are significant. It’s natural for you to be overly cautious. But think about it, when the Supreme One was young, was he not one of the top geniuses in the clan? Back then, he was merely considered outstanding. Over the next thousand years, from the demonic realm to the void, from the depths of the Abyss of Darkness to the peak of the Holy Mountain, how many life-and-death battles did the Supreme One go through to reach the pinnacle of Eternal Night? I believe my talent is no less than the Supreme One’s when he was young, so why can’t I accept a small challenge?”
An elderly demonic duke, with a hoarse voice, replied, “The Supreme One had to go through life-and-death battles to break through the limitations of his talent, which is different from your current situation. Furthermore, the Supreme One never engaged in unnecessary battles.”
The young demonic being laughed lightly, “Do you think my battle with Qian Ye is unnecessary?”
“Your opponent should be Zhao Jiandu,” the old duke said.
The young demonic being suddenly smiled, “Alright, the current Qian Ye has not yet grown. If I kill him now, the world might lose a bit of excitement. I’ll leave this matter to Aiden. Let’s see if the outcome of the battle will be different when the battlefield shifts from the Misty Forest to the neutral territory.”
A demonic marquis, clad in heavy armor, stepped forward and said, “Young Master, should we send someone to monitor Aiden?”
The young demonic being smiled, “You are indeed very cautious, always fearing that Aiden might pose a threat to me. Why? Because of his recent battle record and his unexpected growth rate? He hasn’t even secured the position of heir to the Abyss of Darkness. Do you think he can threaten me?”
The marquis didn’t back down, “Young Master, your safety is crucial to our lineage. There must be no mistakes. Even in competition, it must be on a fair ground. I will not tolerate anyone plotting against you in secret!”
This time, the young demonic being didn’t insist, “If you feel the need to monitor, then send someone to him. If not, Aiden might suspect something. Alright, is there anything else you want to discuss?”
The old duke immediately said, “Since the Young Master mentioned it, I won’t hold back. This ship is too unsafe and unsuitable for your noble status. I suggest you switch to your flagship immediately.”
The young demonic being smiled, “If the Blood Throne’s owner sees the Demonic Blade enter the neutral territory, do you think he would sit idly by? He’s long known of my existence, and this ship is the only way to show that we aren’t here to conquer, avoiding provocation.”
“If he wants to capture you, this ship won’t be able to escape. We cannot let you be in such danger.”
The young demonic being spread his hands, “So, you want me to leave. Don’t worry, I won’t stay here for long. Just let me finish one more thing. For the next day, don’t disturb me, or I might change my mind.”
The dukes and marquises exchanged glances and slowly nodded.
The young demonic being sighed, “At this point, why deceive ourselves?”
In the command cabin, everyone was silent. The Young Master of the demonic lineage had nothing more to say, instructing, “Bring me all the relevant files. I need to think carefully. Alright, everyone, you may leave now.”
He returned to his cabin, and a short while later, the old duke brought in a thick stack of files, placing them on his desk. The old duke then took out a separate file, “Young Master, I believe you should pay attention to this person. In time, he might also become a worthy opponent.”
The young demonic being flipped through the file and said, “Song Zining? I know him, the one considered to be the future military god of the Empire. But I’ve never been interested in people like Lin Xitang. Perhaps you don’t understand me enough.”
The old duke said, “I believe that the true king is one who can compete with opponents in different fields.”
The young demonic being said, “You just want me to stay away from the battlefield. But you’re right, conquering opponents in different fields is interesting. Fine, I’ll pay more attention to this Song Zining, but he’s not my target yet. I’ve found a very interesting person, and I need to meet him.”
The old duke was startled, “Who do you want to meet?”
“This one.” The young demonic being pushed a very thin file towards the old duke. Unlike the other files, this one contained only a single page, not even fully written. Yet, in the eyes of the Young Master, this file was more important than Song Zining, truly surprising.
The old duke opened the file and was immediately shocked.
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