Seizing Destiny From Heavens Hands

Chapter 295: Capturing Shen Mo Will Be a Sure Victory

In Mist Province, within the Demon Emperor's stronghold, the Demon Emperor sat cross-legged on a massive stone bed, calmly cultivating.

His entire body exuded a volcanic surge of blood energy, roaring and churning endlessly.

Not far away, Ye Yan endured the relentless waves of blood energy, standing firm without retreating.

His body now bore evident traits of the demon clan—golden fur, hardened scales, sharp claws, and mesmerizing vertical pupils.

"Not bad. It seems you've fully refined that drop of essence blood," the Demon Emperor said with a faint smile, looking at Ye Yan with approval.

Ye Yan nodded respectfully.

His cultivation had now soared to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.

Even without using spiritual energy, the sheer strength of his blood energy alone was enough to overwhelm an entry-level Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Humans primarily cultivate spiritual energy, while we demons cultivate blood energy," the Demon Emperor said.

"For centuries, there have been attempts to cultivate both spiritual energy and blood energy simultaneously, but I am the first demon in history to master both."

"Perhaps you will become the first human to do the same."

The Demon Emperor smiled.

Ye Yan was overwhelmed with excitement and bowed even more reverently. "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty."

He now understood why the Demon Emperor was so powerful, able to crush human cultivators of the same rank with ease.

At that moment, a Dragonblood Guard entered, kneeling on one knee, about to report.

However, upon seeing Ye Yan present, he hesitated.

The Demon Emperor chuckled. "Ye Yan is now my prince; there is no need to avoid him."

The Dragonblood Guard relaxed and reported, "Your Majesty, the items from the Eastern Sea have arrived."

The Demon Emperor nodded. "Let them in."

Ye Yan was slightly startled.

The Eastern Sea?

Had the Ten Thousand Demon Nation's influence already extended to the Eastern Sea?

Wasn't that the territory of the Flood Dragon Palace?

Suppressing his curiosity, he refrained from asking questions.

Moments later, heavy footsteps echoed as a tall figure entered the hall.

The newcomer had a dragon's head and a human body, exuding a commanding presence.

His vertical pupils gleamed with cold arrogance, as though he belonged to the noblest race in the world.

Ye Yan was shocked.

This figure resembled the legendary flood dragon humanoids.

"Ao Heichao greets His Majesty the Demon Emperor," the tall flood dragon humanoid said calmly, placing one hand on his chest in a gesture of respect.

Unlike the other demons outside, he did not display fanatical reverence toward the Demon Emperor.

The Demon Emperor, unfazed by his tone and demeanor, casually asked, "How much did you bring this time?"

"Fresh flood dragon blood, thirty thousand catties.

Aged flood dragon blood, one hundred thousand catties.

Coral gold, one thousand catties."

Ao Heichao handed over three storage rings.

A nearby Dragonblood Guard quickly took them and presented them to the Demon Emperor.

The Demon Emperor didn't bother inspecting the contents and simply waved his hand. "Convey my regards to the Flood Dragon Emperor."

"Yes." Ao Heichao placed a hand on his chest again and left under the escort of a wolf demon general.

After a brief silence, the Demon Emperor spoke calmly, "Ye Yan, if you have questions, ask freely."

Ye Yan shook his head. "There's no need.

I now understand how the Ten Thousand Demon Nation has grown so powerful in just five hundred years."

"It turns out that even the Flood Dragon Palace, which has always maintained neutrality between humans and demons, has leaned toward the Ten Thousand Demon Nation."

The Demon Emperor smiled faintly. "Not entirely.

But it's only a matter of time."

"Once I've gathered enough strength and conquered Yuzhou with a thunderous strike, the dissenting voices within the Flood Dragon Palace will gradually fade."

Ye Yan's expression became even more respectful.

On land, the north was occupied by the human kingdom of Jing, while the south was the domain of the demon clan's Ten Thousand Demon Nation, with frequent conflicts between the two.

However, the seas on all sides were ruled by aquatic demons.

As the royal family among aquatic demons, the flood dragon clan held the highest status.

The Flood Dragon Palace, the capital of the flood dragon clan, was located in the Eastern Sea.

Both humans and demons treated the Flood Dragon Palace with great respect.

The palace had always upheld its neutrality, refusing to involve itself in conflicts between the two sides.

To think that even the Flood Dragon Palace, which had always maintained neutrality, is now secretly getting involved.

Ye Yan felt fortunate—he had made the right choice.

The Ten Thousand Demon Nation would inevitably swallow Jing Nation, and the Demon Emperor would surely reign supreme.

By then, even the Flood Dragon Palace would likely bow beneath the Demon Emperor.

At that moment, the Dragonblood Guard from earlier hurried in and reported, "Your Majesty, news from the frontlines—Shi Meng and Shi Qiang, subordinates of the Ninth Prince, recently disobeyed orders and attacked White Crane Prefecture and Jiande Prefecture in Yuzhou, killing countless enemies and capturing many."

"The Ninth Prince himself led his forces days ago to launch an assault on Xuanjiang Prefecture in Yuzhou."

"After this news spread, even the previously inactive Crown Prince and Fourth Prince have begun to show signs of mobilization."

The Demon Emperor remained silent.

Ye Yan raised an eyebrow.

It seemed the princes were eager to gain merit.

From beneath the Demon Emperor's heavy armor came an icy voice.

"That Ninth Prince dared to disobey my orders and personally attack Yuzhou!

When he returns, he must be severely punished!"

The Dragonblood Guard quickly added, "Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince is young and impulsive, so his actions are understandable.

Moreover, his subordinates, Shi Meng and Shi Qiang, have repeatedly achieved victory, killing countless enemies. This shows that Yuzhou's Three Sects and One King are nothing but paper tigers."

"According to my knowledge, the Ninth Prince targeted Xuanjiang Prefecture and the Qingxuan Sect to use them as bait to lure out Shen Mo, the Young Sect Master of the Jade Cauldron Sect."

"If this succeeds, we will capture Shen Mo, that so-called genius, alive!"

The Demon Emperor frowned.

Hearing this, he recalled Shen Mo.

Indeed, Shen Mo was from the Qingxuan Sect in Xuanjiang Prefecture.

Moreover, Shen Mo was known to be a man of loyalty and righteousness.

If the Qingxuan Sect faced a life-and-death crisis, Shen Mo would undoubtedly rush to its aid.

This would make it easy for him to fall into the Ninth Prince's trap.

"Shen Mo is a peerless talent with extraordinary potential and a remarkable will. The Ninth Prince cannot capture him so easily," the Demon Emperor said coldly.

"However, since he's already gone, it's too late for me to call him back."

"Take a team to Yuzhou immediately. Regardless of whether the Ninth Prince captures Shen Mo or achieves any great victory, bring him back to me."

"I will ensure he is properly disciplined!"

The Demon Emperor's eighty-one Dragonblood Guards, each equivalent to a Nascent Soul-level cultivator, were far more powerful than their human counterparts, having undergone Flood Dragon blood refinement.

Any one of them could lead a team, march into Yuzhou, and retrieve the Ninth Prince and his forces.

The Dragonblood Guard bowed and departed. "Yes, Your Majesty."

The Demon Emperor sighed. "The Ninth Prince's rash actions may backfire, forcing the Three Sects and One King to unite further."

Ye Yan respectfully said, "Your Majesty, I've met Shen Mo before. He is indeed a peerless genius, capable of dominating an entire generation."

"If he is allowed to advance smoothly into the Divine Transformation stage, he will become a great threat to the Ten Thousand Demon Nation."

"If the Ninth Prince can capture him alive, it would be a great success, eliminating a major threat in advance."

"Moreover, with the Ninth Prince's strength, bolstered by Your Majesty's bloodline, and his strategic ambush, capturing Shen Mo should be an easy task."

The Demon Emperor nodded slightly.

He didn't believe Shen Mo would escape the Ninth Prince either.

However, he was deeply displeased with the Ninth Prince's disobedience.

If it were any ordinary demon, he would have ordered them executed on the spot.

But this was his most cherished son, the Ninth Prince.

For now, he could only give him a stern reprimand.

Still, if the Ninth Prince succeeded in capturing Shen Mo, it would be a great achievement.

In that case, he would ensure the Ninth Prince received proper rewards.

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