Chapter 35: It Is Only a Pity That You Cannot Read the Signs of the Times

This was undoubtedly a desperate situation.

The advantage in numbers now seemed utterly laughable. Even though the Empress and the Demon Lord had become Great Demons, they were only first-tier Great Demons. Anyone could see at a glance that the situation was completely one-sided.

"What do we do? What are we going to do!"
"How could we be so unlucky? We just entered the Eternal Realm and ran into three Great Demons! Fourth-tier! Fifth-tier!"
"We’re doomed! Big Brother isn't here; aren't we finished?"
"Empress, Demon Lord, please don't abandon us! Waaaah!"
"Hmph! I would like to abandon you, but look around—do you think we can even run?"
"My subjects shall be protected to the end! Have no fear!"

Hearing the Empress's words, the underlings wept uncontrollably, moved to their cores. As for the Demon Lord, they were already used to him.

In the blink of an eye, the three figures appeared before the Empress and her group. The leader wore a white coat with exquisite black toggles. The Empress and the others could sense the aura: this fifth-tier Great Demon was a Snow Leopard beast! And this was the very same Snow Leopard that Jiang Xuan had encountered earlier.

The one in the red coat, by the feel of his aura, was a Demon Ox. The pale-skinned man with an insidious glint in his eyes was a member of the Cat Clan.

"I actually managed to track you down. What is your relationship with that Eagle clan member who possesses the Golden Crow bloodline?"

This… was killing intent!

As the fifth-tier Snow Leopard’s voice rang out, Huazui’s nerves tightened, and he was filled with profound fear.

"N-no relationship at all!"
"Bullshit! You clearly carry that fellow’s scent!"
"But whether you say it or not, it doesn't matter now."
"So many ninth-tiers… Oh? And that woman… she is truly as beautiful as a celestial being!"
"Brother Li, I set my eyes on that woman first. She is mine."

The Demon Ox sneered, his gaze fixed on the Empress from start to finish, never wavering.

"Old Ox, you’d better save it. She is mine!"

The Empress’s beauty transcended the aesthetic standards of all three clans, instantly capturing their hearts. The way the Great Demons looked at her clearly showed they were utterly infatuated.

"Hmph! Do toads really think they can eat swan meat? How laughable!"

"To look upon me is a sin in itself!"
"Manifest! Dragon-Elephant!"
"Holy crap! The Empress is a badass!"

The few enemies were stunned by the Empress’s sudden, unreasonable strike. But in an instant, the Dragon-Elephant that had blotted out the sky suddenly froze, unable to move!

*Crack!*

In that same instant, the Dragon-Elephant tore through the ice, the white dragon opened its gaping maw, and the giant elephant raised its foot to trample.

"Ice and Snow Chill! You! You killed my clansman!"
"Scoundrel!"

The fifth-tier Snow Leopard was certain of the aura—this was undoubtedly his own primordial technique! Glaring at the Empress with boundless rage, he lunged to kill. How could he not take her, a mere first-tier Great Demon? He would not only possess her, but he would humiliate her for the rest of her life!

Just as he rushed out, the Demon Ox and the Cat Beast suddenly appeared in his path and struck out with their hands.

"You! Have you gone mad?"

Compared to the Snow Leopard’s disbelief and shock, the Demon Lord not far away stood with his hands behind his back, a cold, sinister smile on his face.

"We are no longer in control!"
"Break this illusion quickly!"

Tracing the source of the spiritual power, the Demon Ox and the other struck the Snow Leopard once before their eyes cleared and they regained consciousness. The anger that had just surged in their hearts had made them crave blood and become bloodthirsty!

In the sky, a dozen giant eagles swooped down, their overwhelming spiritual power raining down like a bombardment! Their sharp talons stomped, and their hard wings beat incessantly against the enemies.

"Quick! Kill them! Don't give them a chance to breathe!"
"Hmph, our 'sea of eagles' tactic will surely wear them down to death!"
"These guys actually have brains. I thought they’d be too scared to even move."

The underlings’ coordination was seamless, giving the three enemies almost no room to breathe. But most importantly, it was their fearless attitude when facing trouble. Coupled with the fierce assault of the Dragon-Elephant and the psychological influence of the Demon Lord’s return, the three Great Demons were, for a time, driven into a state of extreme disarray.

"Have you had enough of this nonsense?"

Almost at the same time, the three Great Demons reverted to their true forms. A Snow Leopard, a Demon Ox, and a Cat Demon—three massive, towering beasts stood before the Empress and her group. Then, terrifying spiritual power surged outward, and the giant eagles—Xiaocui, Glutton, and Fatty—who were just about to attack, were instantly sent flying.

The next moment, roars accompanied claw marks appearing in the void. A mist of blood filled the sky; the bodies of the dozen giant eagles were covered in lacerations, and their feathers scattered in the wind.

The Demon Ox’s massive body, blocking the sky, descended. Huazui struggled to keep his eyes open, seeing only darkness before him. Then, he lost consciousness.

"Human Emperor Sword!"
"Evil Runs a Thousand Miles!"

Although the Empress and the Demon Lord reacted as quickly as they could, they were still a step too late. After all, their underlings were falling into the forest below, their lives hanging in the balance. Seeing the sky full of demonic energy and a massive sword the size of a giant tree charging toward them, the three Great Demons felt a sudden, inexplicable fear in their hearts!

But momentum cannot represent total strength. In the face of absolute power, confidence and momentum are largely useless.

In a moment, the three powerful Great Demons broke through the Empress’s offensive and tore through the void to reach her. The Empress, already in her true form, manifested the Human Emperor Sword once more and finally unleashed the third stance of the *Emperor Tyrant Technique*: Dragon Emperor Sword!

The Human Emperor Sword transformed into a silver dragon, standing before the Empress and lunging at the Cat Demon. The pressure, as if from the ancient chaos, combined with the soul-shaking dragon roar, caught the Cat Demon off guard, and one of his legs was torn off by those massive, gaping jaws!

The power of the dragon and the majesty of the emperor combined, amplifying the sword strike many times over! In the distance, hundreds of demonic creatures stood before the Demon Lord, and with the infusion of spiritual power, they managed to hold off the Demon Ox and the Snow Leopard as well.

Tearing through the demonic creatures in front of him, the Snow Leopard let out a grim laugh. "Though my patience is gone, the more you struggle, the more excited we become!"

In the distance, the Cat Demon’s eyes shot out two green beams, and his body suddenly vanished! The Empress’s beautiful eyes flickered with shock; the next second, those two green, slit pupils were staring fixedly at her.

"Space magic! You!"
"I was inclined to be gentle, but it is a pity you do not know when to submit."

The cat’s claws, chilling to the touch, grazed the Empress’s face. Before she could react, her abdomen was struck with a heavy blow! Her right wing was torn open, and a hysterical scream echoed through the heavens!

In her fading consciousness, the last thing she saw was the Demon Lord’s dark silhouette also falling from the sky.