Lu Yu noticed that the passersby’s eyes showed some helplessness and numbness.
“A little off!” Huang Ying didn’t even glance at the city full of people, a slight smirk playing at the corner of his mouth as he pointed toward the mine at the end of the street and said, “The gathering place is there!”
Lu Yu nodded without saying anything.
I’m afraid nothing good will come from being with the Devil King!
All Lu Yu could do was to stay as alert as possible to everything around him, ensuring that enemies couldn’t approach quickly without being noticed!
As the two approached the Star Spirit Mine, a fence had already been erected far beyond the mine’s edge, a thousand meters away.
There were already very few pedestrians here. Inside some of the still-intact high-rises, pairs of eyes were staring out from the windows, watching this place! The gazes in their eyes were filled with great panic and unease!
Every street and even every alley leading to the mine was heavily guarded by numerous demon soldiers and warriors.
Moreover, some of the tall buildings are home to giant black eagles and enormous pythons!
A chill ran through Lu Yu’s heart as he coldly asked, “You’ve taken this city?”
“Temporarily occupied!” Huāng Yǐng laughed. “We wouldn’t want your human satellites watching us from above. So, by the time we leave, this city will no longer exist.”
“Is that all?” Lu Yu’s expression changed slightly as he asked, “Are you going to massacre the city again?”
Huang Ying wore an expression of disdain and spoke coldly with arrogance, “It’s already a great honor for them to be alive to witness the Demon Lord’s arrival in person. Dying here is also the highest honor they could attain. In our era, these ordinary humans aren’t even worthy of laying eyes upon us.”
Lu Yu continued to ask, “Then, is the controller of the mines in this city still alive?”
“He should still be alive!” Huang Ying said. “We aren’t too familiar with this era yet, so we need someone to use temporarily for now.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu’s voice turned grim as he said, “I don’t care about anyone else’s fate. There are a few people in this city whose lives I want!”
In the eyes of the demons, humans are nothing but outsiders, and killing them brings no sense of guilt. Moreover, these weak humans are as easy to destroy as an anthill.
However, Lu Yu still had several commissions from people in the city left to complete. If these people were to die now, how could he finish his tasks?
This is equivalent to affecting his reputation!
Huang Ying Liu raised her eyebrows slightly and asked, “What’s going on here?”
“I’ve accepted commissions and partial payments from some people in this city, but I just haven’t had enough time to complete the tasks yet. Therefore, before I finish these commissions, these people here cannot die!”
Huángyǐng scoffed, “Isn’t that simple enough? Just turn down the commission.”
Lu Yu looked toward the desolate shadow and snorted coldly, “What I have promised, I must accomplish! They entrusted me with a mission, and as long as that mission remains unfinished, those people must stay alive!”
Huāngyǐng stared at Lùyǔ with wide eyes, her captivating gaze shimmering with a special gleam. She gently moved her lips and whispered, “That’s easy. Wait until we arrive at the mine, then just set free the few people you know.”
The two walked and talked, and as they approached the defense line of the evil soldiers, those soldiers and warriors blocking behind the fence, as well as the giant eagles and serpents atop the tall buildings, all bowed their heads slightly, trembling all over their bodies.
Huang Ying took Lu Yu and passed through the edge of the fence.
Huang Ying didn’t even glance at those lowly demon soldiers and warriors!
As the two walked into the mine, Lu Yu saw that within the mine, two dark-robed demon lords were already seated on either side of the mine.
Each of these two demon lords had a person by their side.
Unlike ordinary people who feel fear when facing the Demon King.
Even when standing beside the Demon Lord, these two individuals remained composed, exuding an air of pride and indifference.
The arrival of Lu Yu did not draw any reaction from the two Demon Lords. However, the people around the Demon Lords carefully examined Lu Yu.
When the two saw the shadow in the desolate land, they were both taken aback, and then their eyes changed, becoming somewhat different.
It was somewhat hazy, yet a flicker of desire began to rise!
Huang Ying’s expression turned cold, his gaze sweeping over the two before he spoke in a chilling voice: “Dare to look again, and no matter who brought you here, I’ll gouge out your eyes so that even with all your abilities, you won’t be able to regenerate them ever more!”
Their faces turned a bit colder, but they reluctantly withdrew their gazes.
A Demon Lord spoke, “Huang Ying, is this the person you brought? What’s his name? Hmm, seventh-grade Star Soul, not weak.”
The hazy shadow giggled coquettishly, “Night Demon, the person you’ve brought isn’t weak either; reaching the peak of the seventh level. Be careful though, the person I’ve brought is a real maniac. If you provoke him, you might just lose your life!”
The shadowy figure blinked, and although its tone seemed to imply that those brought by the night demon would lose their lives, its true meaning actually pointed to the night demon itself!
The matter of Lu Yu and Fan Tian killing Tu Xue was something he and the other Demon Lord would never speak of.
Therefore, although Huang Ying’s words sounded like a warning, to the Night Demon, they didn’t seem like a threat at all, but rather like sarcasm.
“Hmph.” The night demon snorted coldly and emotionlessly said, “A mere seventh-level star soul; I can kill thousands like you with a single raise of my hand.”
As he spoke, the Night Demon turned to Lu Yu and said, “Kid, what’s your name?”
Lu Yu glanced at the Night Demon and the man behind him, showing no respect to the Night Demon at all. He coldly asked, “Before I answer your questions, tell me the name of the person you’ve brought with you?”
How could a Night Demon ever be treated like this by a human? From beneath the black robe, two cold beams of light shot forth from its eyes, piercing directly toward Lu Yu, as it roared fiercely, “You dare speak to me like that—seeking death!”
Vroom!
As the night demon let out a fierce roar, the dark robe of this demon lord swelled, and his body emitted a sharp killing intent, like a celestial sword splitting the void, slashing down toward Lu Yu.
Huángyǐng stood still, a slight smile curling his lips, gazing motionlessly at Lùyǔ with a grin.
Boom!
Lu Yu was also filled with boundless fighting spirit. In an instant, he seemed like a war god awakening, with his aura surging straight into the sky, colliding with the killing intent.
Two wills collided.
Boom!
A thunderous explosion rang out in the void, as if the heavens and earth were trembling with astonishment.
Lu Yu’s fighting spirit actually blocked the killing intent for a moment before being shattered!
The demon’s eyes beneath his dark cloak suddenly gleamed with a trace of surprise!
The Overlord’s murderous intent shattered Lu Yu’s fighting spirit, and the killing blow came slashing down toward him.
At this moment, Lu Yu finally stepped forward, lightly raised his hand, and swept it upward toward the sky. A gentle breeze emanated from his hand, dispelling the lingering murderous intent.
Another Demon Lord spoke, his voice cold. “Huang Ying, the human you brought is so arrogant. Don’t you think he should be taught a lesson?”
Huāgyǐng smiled, gently fanning the area around his neck with his hand, and said, “Líhún, I’ve worked really hard to find someone with dragon’s breath. You’re going to discipline him? If he gets hurt and I can’t get what I want, who’s going to be responsible?”
The Night Demon sneered coldly, “He’s merely at level seven. Letting us handle him, who does he think he is? If they want a fight, then let the humans fight among themselves! Entering the Dragon’s Nest, they must also compete, so why not let my people test first what skills the person you’ve brought possesses!”
Lu Yu ignored the night demon’s words and found a slightly flat spot to sit down.
Huang Ying smiled and said, “In terms of strength, your people seem to have greater offensive power than those I brought. I wouldn’t want him to get injured here so soon.”
The Night Demon, seeing a mere human daring to ignore him so brazenly, abruptly stood up. From beneath his black robe, his eyes shot out crimson beams stretching several zhang in length. With a fierce voice, he snarled, “Boy, you really think just because you’re protected by Huang Ying, you can be this arrogant!”
Huang Ying’s willow-shaped eyebrows furrowed fiercely as she coldly said, “Night Demon! Don’t forget our purpose for this journey. Any personal grudges must wait until after we reach the Dragon’s Nest. If you dare lay a hand on my people now, how do you expect me to enter the Dragon’s Nest?”
The Night Demon glanced at Huang Ying, let out a cold snort, and sneered with a sinister grin, “Fine, very good. If we’re not fighting here, then once we enter the Dragon’s Nest, I’ll let them handle it themselves. I’d like to see just how far your people can go!”
The people around the two Demon Lords secretly sneered at this moment. Offending the Demon Lords like this was almost equivalent to signing one’s death warrant.
Huang Ying walked over to Lu Yu and sat down beside him. He spoke in a low voice, “The Night Demon’s strength is almost equal to mine, and his power reaches its peak in darkness. Therefore, if you encounter the Night Demon at night and I’m not around, your best bet is to run. Li Hun’s greatest strength lies in soul combat. Once he drags your soul into the realm of soul warfare, even I would stand no chance against him. Pay attention to the people he brings with him. If you see a flicker of blue light on their forehead, you’d better retreat immediately. In the battlefield of souls, if a fight breaks out, only one person will walk away alive. In that space, Li Hun is nearly invincible.”
Huang Ying introduced the characteristics of the two great evil masters, and Lu Yu nodded, memorizing each one in his heart.
Lu Yu turned his head toward Huang Ying and said, “You promised me something, and now it’s time to fulfill that promise.”
The distance between the two was less than a meter. Turning his head slightly, Lu Yu could clearly see the delicate skin on Huang Ying’s face, glistening with a subtle sheen.
Huang Ying nodded and said, “That’s easy.”
As he spoke, Huang Ying strode toward one of the outer guards and beckoned, “Go, bring over all those overseers from the mines where you’ve been keeping them locked up!”
The demon soldiers, upon receiving the order, immediately marched downward!
Li Hun, puzzled, asked, “What are you trying to do?”
“I promised him that there are some people here who will not be killed,” answered Huang Ying casually.
The soul departed, eyes closed, saying nothing.
It’s not worth it to ruin relationships over a few useless crawlers and shadows.
Therefore, neither the Night Demon nor Li Hun spoke.
After a short while, the demon soldiers returned with thirty-four people.
These people were tied together with ropes, including both men and women, young and old. Most of them had sallow complexions and looked terrified.
However, there were still a few people who remained calm and composed in their demeanor.
Lu Yu stood up and turned to look at these people.
Among them, several young people saw Lu Yu, first looked stunned, then their expressions became especially excited.
Huáng Yǐng said, “Those are the people you want to protect. Point them out, and I guarantee their safety!”
Lu Yu pointed at several people he had met at the Demon Hunting Plains, including Wu Wenjie and Chen Zhenglong, and said, “You few, bring your families out.”
Everyone heard the eerie voice, and at this moment, all eyes turned to Wu Wenjie and the other young people, uncertain about what was happening.
Wu Wenjie and several other young people, their faces filled with excitement and admiration, struggled free from the ropes and pulled their families out.
There were still more than ten people left who had not been taken away by the young men.
Huang Ying pointed at the remaining people and asked, “Is that all of them?”
Wu Wenjie and others nodded quickly and said, “That’s all.”
“Then let them all die!” With a flick of his index finger, Huang Ying sent dozens of blue beams of light piercing into the bodies of the remaining people!
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