Chapter 575: Chapter 184: Zhou Xun’s Reinforcements!

Ringless Island,

After Liu Qingzhi left True Monarch Iron Mountain, he immediately came before the two Demon Emperors and relayed True Monarch Iron Mountain’s thoughts,

Upon hearing that True Monarch Iron Mountain truly intended to surrender, both of them couldn’t help but feel overjoyed.

Sending Liu Qingzhi was just a tentative effort, and they didn’t hold much hope in their hearts.

If they could truly persuade a Nascent Soul Cultivator to surrender, that would be a greater achievement than conquering five fortresses.

Because throughout the many years of Human-Demon confrontation, no Nascent Soul cultivator from the Human Race has ever truly surrendered to them,

After all, reaching this level almost means reaching the top in the Human Realm,

They have no reason to abandon their status and position on the Human Race side to join them.

If they could indeed make one surrender, it would be a significant blow to the morale of the Human Race!

However, because of this, they also couldn’t help but worry whether True Monarch Iron Mountain was truly sincere in his surrender.

"He wouldn’t be deceiving us, right?"

The two Demon Emperors discussed,

"Even if he’s deceiving us, what could he possibly gain?"

"To buy time, but the recent Human Race forces are only the Celestial Talisman Sect, which has only a few Core Formation cultivators inside; even if they come, they’re just courting death!"

"Then let’s see what he truly wants. He might indeed intend to surrender!"

Then the two of them doubled the conditions and arranged for Liu Qingzhi to make a return visit.

The old man, having no choice, could only visit once more,

In truth, he could vaguely sense that True Monarch Iron Mountain wasn’t genuinely intent on surrendering but was merely stalling for time.

But he didn’t mind this; as long as he could complete the mission and survive this great war, it would be enough,

If True Monarch Iron Mountain was truly willing to surrender, he would be glad to claim a merit,

If not, it wouldn’t affect him.

Soon, Liu Qingzhi once again met True Monarch Iron Mountain,

"How about it, what conditions does your Demon Race intend to offer this time?" True Monarch Iron Mountain asked with a stern face,

"If it’s the same, let’s just start the battle!"

At this, Liu Qingzhi hurriedly waved his hand:

"True Monarch, please calm down. This time, the two Demon Emperors are indeed showing great sincerity,"

"They’ve decided to double the conditions on the original basis!"

"Double?"

True Monarch Iron Mountain’s face instantly darkened, seemingly dissatisfied,

"This is a matter of betraying my race, and just two High-Grade Magical Treasures to dismiss this old man?"

"Do you really take this old man for a beggar?"

"I’ll give you one more chance, change the condition!" True Monarch Iron Mountain coldly said,

"Otherwise, let’s just start the battle!"

Hearing this, Liu Qingzhi became even more convinced that True Monarch Iron Mountain was stalling for time, though he couldn’t figure out where reinforcements could come from.

After pondering for a moment, he lowered his voice and tentatively spoke:

"True Monarch, are you stalling for time?"

Hearing this, True Monarch Iron Mountain’s expression didn’t change; instead, he looked at the old man with a faint smile.

This matter had too many loopholes; originally, True Monarch Iron Mountain never thought he could truly deceive them for long.

But the fact that the old man directly exposed it was quite interesting?

"Why do you think so?"

"True Monarch, being a Nascent Soul cultivator, is already at the pinnacle of the Human Realm. Why surrender to the Demon Race and willingly become a subordinate?"

The old man explained,

If not for the Core Formation Spiritual Object in the past, he wouldn’t have been bought by the Demon Race.

"Hehehe!"

"On the other hand, if True Monarch really wants to stall for time, I might be able to help a bit,"

"I can stay here for another hour and then report back,"

"But if it’s longer, it won’t work; they’ll most likely think I’ve been killed by True Monarch and then attack Ringless Island!"

Hearing this, True Monarch Iron Mountain revealed a hint of a smile and asked:

"Why are you willing to help me?"

The old man immediately straightened up and said solemnly:

"I dare not deceive; joining the Demon Race back then was an act of desperation,"

"My aptitude is low, and it’s a stroke of luck to have cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Peak. Without the Demon Race’s power, how would I achieve the Late-Stage Core Formation I’m at today,"

"But in my heart, I’m always with the Human Race. Why should those demons, despicable and incompetently, lord over us?"

"I’ve just suffered from no opportunity until now, right here I contribute to True Monarch’s plan, to show my intentions!"

"Please, True Monarch, understand my sincerity!"

"Haha, indeed, it’s as you said!" True Monarch Iron Mountain laughed heartily,

"After I repel these two Demon Emperors, I shall grant you the identity of a Ringless Island agent, reported to the Sea Suppression Immortal City!"

"Once you establish great merit, you can return to the Central Continent to cultivate in the future!"

Liu Qingzhi was overjoyed to hear this, immediately bowing and addressing him as "Lord".

After breaking through to Late-Stage Core Formation, he once suffered severe injuries in a great war,

Although the injuries have now healed, his foundation is damaged, making it impossible to break through to the Nascent Soul,

Returning home to enjoy his old age would indeed be the best outcome,

"If I could marry a few wives and concubines, I might establish a cultivation clan, not wasting this life of mine!"

...

On the other side, Zhou Xun had only flown over a thousand miles when he encountered the arriving for aid Lan Yanping!

"Daoist Wang, it’s great to see you!"

Seeing Zhou Xun’s figure, Lan Yanping was overjoyed; he could finally complete True Monarch Iron Mountain’s task,

However, his face was pale at the moment,

To arrive as soon as possible, he had been flying and draining his mana along the way, even at the risk of damaging his foundation!

"The Demon Race is launching a massive attack; by True Monarch’s order, I’m here to ask for your aid, Daoist Brother!"

"I know about this. How’s the situation at Ringless Island right now?" Zhou Xun asked,

"The Demon Race has brought two Demon Emperors and about fifty or sixty Tier Three Great Demons, and they have probably surrounded Ringless Island by now,"

"Our island only has a Tier Three Top-Grade Array, and it might not hold out for long!"

"Don’t worry, I’ll go to support first, and you follow up!"

’Daoist Brother Iron Mountain, hold on!’

Zhou Xun nodded, saying to himself, spread his wings, turning into a streak of flowing light and racing away,

His speed unexpectedly increased by a few more notches.

...

Ringless Island,

Soon, an hour passed,

Liu Qingzhi left after bidding farewell to True Monarch Iron Mountain, recalling the talisman given to him just now,

Immediately growing nervous in his heart.

"Whether I can wash away the shame and return to the Human Race depends on this time!"

After making up his mind, he once again found himself before the two Demon Emperors.

He mentioned True Monarch Iron Mountain’s continued demand for better conditions!

Upon hearing this, the two Demon Emperors were furious,

"Daoist Brother Black Warfare, it seems this Human Nascent Soul is determined to oppose our Demon Race!"

The Hundred-Winged Demon Emperor said, a series of fish fins decorating his head and face.

By now, even if they were foolish, they would understand the other side was buying time.

"Indeed, we should never have harbored any illusions about him!"

The other, Black Warfare Demon Emperor, whose expression was icy, spoke,

This demon wore a blue robe and looked like a middle-aged man, with a long crocodile tail dragging behind him, extremely discordant!

"Then let’s break through Ringless Island and quench the flames in our hearts with the blood of the Human Race!"

The Hundred-Winged Demon Emperor said in a sinister tone, licking his mouth.

"Attack!"

Quickly, under the orders of the two Demon Emperors, hundreds of thousands of demon beasts began to move,

Surrounding Ringless Island slowly.