Chen Nan was so disgusted he almost threw up his overnight meal. He said with disdain, "You take Miss Qingniao and leave first. I'll find a way to infiltrate Phoenix Ridge and search for the Phoenix Grass."
After his and Xuan Qingniao's... charging.
Xuan Qingniao could still live for more than half a month.
Therefore.
He could infiltrate Phoenix Ridge and find the Phoenix Grass before then.
"I'll go to Niuniu Cave!" The Nine-Headed Fiery Lion stuck out its tongue, a meaningful glint in its eyes. "It's been a long time since I've eaten Niuniu!"
"Don't go charging!" Chen Nan said, "The demons have dominated the Third Heaven for ten thousand years. Such a large population couldn't even destroy Niuniu Cave, so you can imagine how strong the leader of Niuniu Cave is."
"You are both demons. If you go and pledge allegiance, it will surely take you in."
"Don't cause any unnecessary conflict."
"I've got it!" The Nine-Headed Fiery Lion nodded solemnly. Just as it turned to carry Xuan Qingniao and prepare to leave, it turned back to look at Chen Nan and couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you afraid I'll take Miss Qingniao and hide away?"
Although it called Chen Nan master,
It had not signed a soul contract with Chen Nan.
Even if it fled,
Chen Nan would be helpless.
Chen Nan: "I trust you."
The Nine-Headed Fiery Lion's eyes welled up with tears. "Don't worry, I won't let you down!"
With that, it soared into the sky and instantly disappeared from Chen Nan's sight.
Chen Nan then used his Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, transforming into a humanoid creature about three meters tall, and flew towards Phoenix Ridge.
He intended to infiltrate the enemy's ranks to investigate the whereabouts of the Phoenix Grass.
"Hey, we're gathering. Why are you dawdling?"
As soon as he arrived at Phoenix Ridge,
A humanoid demon about three and a half meters tall with fair skin looked at Chen Nan.
Its eyes were full of indifference.
Chen Nan acted meek and obedient, quickly heading into the mountains to gather with the main force.
Then he looked towards the high platform in front.
A humanoid demon about four meters tall, wearing a long black robe, was sitting there quietly.
It had a purple afro hairstyle and blood-red pupils, making it look particularly eerie.
"This guy's strength is immense. He's definitely at the Upper God-Venerable realm!" Chen Nan could sense the person's power, but if he were to act, he could take its life within three moves.
However.
Phoenix Ridge had at least hundreds of thousands of demons comparable to the God-Venerable realm. With his current strength, it wasn't enough to level Phoenix Ridge.
The purple-haired demon's voice boomed, "I received a message earlier that humans from the Second Heaven have arrived in the Third Heaven."
"Commander, even if humans from the Second Heaven have arrived in the Third Heaven, so what? We have eighty million God-Venerable realm powerhouses and billions of clan members. Will we be afraid of them?" one humanoid demon asked with disdain.
"Exactly. We have long ruled the Third Heaven. With our strength, even if all the humans from the Second Heaven came to the Third Heaven, they would be under our control. There is no doubt about this."
The demons spoke one after another.
They didn't take the arrival of Chen Nan and the others in the Third Heaven seriously at all.
"Commander, did many people come from the Second Heaven this time?" someone asked curiously.
Commander Hatu's voice boomed again, "Two people, one lion!"
Phoenix Ridge fell into dead silence.
Many demons looked surprised.
They momentarily thought they were hallucinating.
Just two people and a lion.
Was it necessary to gather so many people?
Hatu continued, "Don't underestimate those two people and one lion. From what I know, one of the men has comprehended Sword Intent and is very strong. Even God-Venerable realm clansmen cannot withstand his attack."
"As for that lion, it's also not simple. It has also comprehended a Dao."
"And it's the extremely rare Sound Dao."
A red-haired demon couldn't help but ask, "Commander, the Sound Dao you just mentioned? Why does this Dao sound so improper?"
"That's not important!" Hatu said, "What's important is not to underestimate them."
"And!"
"We've gathered everyone here for one matter."
"The Second Heaven is lacking in resources, and divine medicines are hard to find."
"But the Third Heaven is different."
"The Third Heaven has numerous divine medicines."
"Even our Phoenix Ridge has a rare Phoenix Grass."
"That human once inquired about the whereabouts of the Phoenix Grass from our clansmen."
"If I'm not mistaken."
"That human will definitely come looking for the Phoenix Grass."
"Hahaha, even if you gave him ten times the courage of a dog, he wouldn't dare to come to Phoenix Ridge to search for the Phoenix Grass," one demon said, laughing heartily.
Another demon interjected, "No, no, no. Even if he really came, seeing us here, he'd probably be scared out of his wits!"
As soon as he said this.
Waves of laughter erupted in the sky above Phoenix Ridge.
A hint of a smile also appeared on Hatu's majestic face. "You are right, that human will definitely come. But, upon arriving and seeing us occupy Phoenix Ridge, he will surely be so terrified that he flees."
"Therefore, we cannot let him escape."
"We must find a way to trap him here and then kill him."
One demon asked in confusion, "Commander, the other party is just a nobody from the Second Heaven. Why do we need to pay him so much attention?"
Hatu shook his head. "There is something you don't understand. We have not yet dominated the Divine Realm."
"Even though we have shattered the heavens,"
"There is still a huge hidden danger."
The expressions of countless demons changed.
In their minds, the Divine Realm had long been occupied by them.
Hatu continued, "In that battle back then, a human prophet foresaw the future and thus arranged a pawn. That pawn is one that can turn the tide."
"There are rumors that this pawn will come from the lower realms."
"I suspect that human who comprehended Sword Intent is that pawn."
"Of course."
"He might not even know he is that pawn."
Chen Nan, standing in the crowd, felt awkward.
I already knew about this, didn't I?
And!
You're discussing this right in front of me. Is that polite?
Hatu continued, "Since that human intends to come to Phoenix Ridge to find the Phoenix Grass, we must keep him here at all costs. If we kill him, the human race's dream of rising will be shattered!"
"At that time, we can attack the mortal and nether realms and completely dominate the Three Realms."
"My plan is simple."
"Leave a dozen brothers to guard Phoenix Ridge."
"The rest will withdraw from Phoenix Ridge and wait until the other party appears."
"Then, we will form a pincer movement from all directions to trap that guy here."
"Although his strength is extraordinary, with so many brothers, trapping him here is not difficult at all." He smiled meaningfully.
"Long live the Commander!"
All the demons shouted in unison.
Hatu looked smug. He then took out ten sharp fangs and waved his hand. The fangs flew into the crowd, and one landed perfectly in Chen Nan's hand.
"You ten will guard this place!" Hatu said, standing up. "The rest will follow me!"
"Yes!"
Chen Nan stood there, stunned, with disbelief on his face.
What does this mean?
Am I supposed to be a thief guarding the stolen goods?