As they entered the small world, Chen Nan's eyes suddenly lit up.
Verdant mountains came into view, as if a spring rain had washed away the dust from heaven and earth.
The Demon Realm was vast, ranking first among the Human, Demon, and Monster realms.
However, in all his time in the Demon Realm, Chen Nan had rarely seen any green plants.
The undulating mountain ranges before him, the endless green that stretched as far as the eye could see, filled him with exhilaration.
Ba Ba, Duan Yunchuan, and San Yan, who were beside him, were also mesmerized, for they had never witnessed such a sight.
"I have been to the Monster Realm, and I am from the Human Realm," Chen Nan said softly. "The scene before us is nothing noteworthy to humans or monsters."
"Is this the world that Emperor Cong Zun wished to build?" Ba Ba said, tears welling up in his eyes. Like Bai Jie, they had heard many stories about Emperor Cong Zun and yearned for the world he had envisioned. It was precisely for this reason that they had stood up for Chen Nan. Even they themselves had not realized that they had already inherited Emperor Cong Zun's will.
Duan Yunchuan gritted his teeth and said, "If the eighteen Demon Emperors had not betrayed him, the Demon Realm today would surely be covered in such towering trees?"
After unifying the Demon Realm, Emperor Cong Zun had introduced some humans to learn from them about the ways of survival. Their ancestors were among those introduced humans. Unfortunately, before they could impart their knowledge, the eighteen Demon Emperors had besieged Emperor Cong Zun. That battle had shattered the balance of the Demon Realm.
"Even if Emperor Cong Zun is dead, his will will endure in the world," Chen Nan said. "One day, someone will fulfill his dream."
Roar!
Without warning, a demonic beast emerged from the mountains ahead. It was a Mad Ape, a Rank 5 Demon Emperor, standing ten meters tall, like a veritable giant. Its muscles bulged, conveying a sense of sculpted power, more perfect than any ancient Greek sculpture.
"I'll handle it!" Ba Ba stepped towards the Mad Ape.
Simultaneously, his clothes were torn apart by demonic energy. With each step he took, his figure grew larger, eventually transforming into a giant comparable in size to the Mad Ape.
In truth, the forms of demons and monsters were quite similar. Tracing their origins, they could be called monsters. The difference was that monsters cultivated by absorbing demonic energy, while demons cultivated by absorbing demonic energy. This distinction could differentiate the two races.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Ba Ba raised his massive fists and engaged the Mad Ape in battle. There were no elaborate techniques, just pure physical combat!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Accompanying their struggle, the heavens and earth resounded with the thunderous impact of war drums, quickening the heartbeats and igniting the blood. Their strength was evenly matched. Every time their fists landed on each other, blood would spurt, a testament to the pure combat. It was like a magnificent performance, leaving the spectators awestruck.
It was only then that Chen Nan understood the joy of watching boxing. The difference was that the battle unfolding before him was infinitely more intense.
Roar!
Without warning, a lion's roar erupted behind them. It was a Blazing Lion, over ten meters long, its head the size of a house. Its entire body exuded a ferocious beastly aura. This was also a Rank 5 Demon Emperor.
Duan Yunchuan chuckled and cursed, "Damn it, our luck is too good! We've barely arrived, and twenty points are just walking into our laps."
"Chen Nan, San Yan, you two watch," he roared, transforming into his true form. To Chen Nan's astonishment, Duan Yunchuan's true form was a panda. Yes, the very same Grade 1 protected animal on Earth. However, here, that species was called the Iron Eater Beast. In Chen Nan's memory, pandas were known for their adorable appearance. But after witnessing Duan Yunchuan's fight with the Blazing Lion, he suddenly realized that pandas were perhaps not as gentle as he had imagined.
Duan Yunchuan roared and charged towards the Blazing Lion, riding on its back and pounding its spine with his paws. With each strike, the Blazing Lion let out a heart-wrenching scream, blood splattering from its body. The Blazing Lion was unwilling, rolling on the ground, trying to crush Duan Yunchuan.
"Damn it!" Duan Yunchuan raged, "Though I am a demon, human blood flows in my veins. How can a mindless monster like you contend with me?" Saying this, he appeared at the Blazing Lion's tail, grabbed it firmly with his paws, and with a furious roar, swung the Blazing Lion, smashing it against the ground repeatedly, kicking up clouds of dust that filled the air.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The ground suddenly trembled violently. Two bear demons, one on the left and one on the right, charged forward. One was a Rank 5 Demon Emperor, the other a Rank 6 Demon Emperor.
"Brother San Yan, I'll deal with this Rank 6 bear demon. The other one is yours." Chen Nan darted out, charging towards the Rank 6 bear demon.
"I..." San Yan was bewildered. He was a Rank 5 Demon Emperor. By rights, he should be the one to face the Rank 6 bear demon. Yet, Chen Nan, a mere Rank 1 Demon Emperor, was ceding the weaker opponent to him. Although it was a kind gesture, why did it feel like he was being looked down upon?
"Chen Nan, you shouldn't humiliate me. I should be the one to deal with this Rank 6 bear demon." San Yan intended to say that Chen Nan was no match for it. But before he could finish, Chen Nan punched the Rank 6 bear demon, sending it flying hundreds of meters away.
Time seemed to stand still. Ba Ba, Duan Yunchuan, and San Yan were all stunned. That was a Rank 6 Demon Emperor! Couldn't you have at least fought it a bit before knocking it away? Couldn't you have considered our feelings? They knew Chen Nan was powerful, but they never dreamed he would be this strong.
Of course, Chen Nan's strength was not originally this terrifying. Even with his invulnerable physique, his power was suppressed. But once he utilized the power of rules, even a Rank 6 Demon Emperor could be sent flying with a single punch.
"Brothers, don't just stand there, let's gain some experience," Chen Nan's voice boomed like thunder as he charged towards the Rank 6 bear demon, the power of rules making him even more formidable. In an instant, he killed the Rank 6 bear demon. The other three were not idle either and dealt with their respective demonic beasts in the shortest possible time, though they all sustained some injuries. After all, their strength was evenly matched.
"I never imagined we'd gain twenty-one points just after arriving here," Ba Ba laughed heartily. "If nothing unexpected happens, the four of us will surely advance to the next round."
"Damn it," Duan Yunchuan grinned, "If the four of us all become commanders, we'll have a hundred thousand demon troops under our command."
San Yan also smiled, "The number of troops may not be huge, but among the eight hundred commanders, no one will dare to underestimate us."
With a low dragon's roar, a four-clawed Azure Dragon appeared in the sky: "You think you can leave here alive?"
The aura of a Rank 9 Demon Emperor was unleashed without reservation. The three men's faces turned ashen. Damn it. Dragons? And a Rank 9 Demon Emperor? How could such an invincible existence appear? Can anyone tell me, how are we supposed to fight this? Even if we fight, can we win?