Chapter 455: Chapter 237: Demon Fiend Lineup, Grand Array Seals the Heavens

"Is there something wrong?"

Wei Fan and Ji Qingyue turned around, only to see Zhou Wenli walking briskly over: "You two don’t seem to be from the Daqian Kingdom?"

Wei Fan and Ji Qingyue nodded. Although they had disguised themselves, they had not deliberately changed their voices, and there was a bit of a local accent in their speech. It was not surprising that Zhou Wenli noticed they were not from the Daqian Kingdom.

Zhou Wenli looked Wei Fan and Ji Qingyue up and down: "Do you two know that you’re actually being sent here on a death mission?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

As he spoke, he appeared both indignant and hopeful to see Wei Fan and Ji Qingyue’s shocked expressions, but neither of them reacted.

This left Zhou Wenli a bit disappointed; it seemed these two were aware of the death mission after all, as finding out about the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader’s affairs wasn’t too difficult.

However, unlike himself, they seemed to have accepted their destiny, while he couldn’t bear the thought of being a sacrificial victim.

Wei Fan frowned and said, "If you have something to say, just say it directly. There’s no need to beat around the bush!"

Indeed, Zhou Wenli was sent out on a death mission, but they were not.

Zhou Wenli glanced around and whispered, "Okay, I’ll be direct. All of us are being pushed out to sacrifice our lives, but I see you two seem ready to die, while I, Zhou Wenli, do not want to die.

Although I’m nearly eight hundred years old, living a few more centuries is no problem. I want to ask you two to create an opportunity for me to escape when the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader descends.

If I survive, I will personally take your descendants as disciples and protect them to the best of my ability..."

It turns out he’s still afraid of death and wants to escape when the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader descends.

He also doesn’t want to escape now because fleeing would be a disgrace to the Imperial Family, and they wouldn’t let him get away with it.

If he escapes when the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader descends, it can be said that he fled because the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan was too strong to resist, thus gaining a chance at survival, which was the lifeline given to him by the Imperial Family when they sent him here.

But he alone cannot confidently escape from the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader.

"Not interested!"

Wei Fan didn’t wait for Zhou Wenli to finish speaking and, together with Ji Qingyue, turned and left.

"Hey... if you’re not satisfied with this condition, we can talk it over..."

Zhou Wenli shouted persistently from behind, but Wei Fan and Ji Qingyue quickly vanished from his sight.

"Damn it, will you only be happy if I die with you?"

He glared resentfully at Wei Fan and Ji Qingyue’s backs but was helpless: "Really stubborn, we’re all going to die, can’t you just save my life..."

Stomping his foot, Zhou Wenli turned and headed back to his courtyard.

...

In Nanchuan City, within the Demon Hunter Sub-Hall, Li Yunfei slowly put away his Communication Waist Token.

Elder Gongyang raised his eyelids slightly: "How is it?"

Li Yunfei showed a bitter smile: "Wei Fan already traveled to Hezhou yesterday and has moved into the General’s Mansion with Xie Cailin. Why... does everyone else shy away from this matter, afraid of the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader, while Wei Fan actively goes forward—this isn’t a bad thing, is it?

Others may not know his strength, but I know a bit. Even if he can’t defeat the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader, it’s not easy for the opponent to kill him."

Elder Gongyang shook his head: "You understand nothing, Seven-Colored Golden Body, a future Martial King Powerhouse, I truly don’t want him to take risks, that’s why I didn’t inform him, but he still got pulled into this situation."

Li Yunfei sighed: "You’re really worried about Wei Fan, but I’ve seen him in action several times, and maybe this time, the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader will suffer a loss at Wei Fan’s hands. Wei Fan seems reckless in his actions, but he never does anything he’s not confident about."

Most don’t know Wei Fan well because many demons who have seen Wei Fan in action are dead; he’s seen it a few times.

The only impression Wei Fan gave him was mystery; the more he saw Wei Fan in action, the more unfathomable he seemed.

Elder Gongyang shook his head again: "One Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader might indeed struggle against him, but what if there are two, or even three?"

Li Yunfei was taken aback upon hearing this, his pupils contracted: "You mean, this time could be a trap aimed at Wei Fan?"

Elder Gongyang nodded: "We can’t rule out this possibility. His cultivation speed is too fast; unless the Demon Heaven Alliance wants us humans to have another Martial King, they’ll undoubtedly try to eliminate him soon.

Therefore, in the near future, a series of plots targeting him might unfold."

Wei Fan’s Golden Body Seventh Forging shocked even him when he heard it, such a peerless demon, if he were Wei Fan’s enemy, he would stop at nothing to eliminate Wei Fan first.

Li Yunfei flipped his wrist, revealing the Waist Token in his hand: "Should I call him back or warn him?"

Elder Gongyang shook his head: "It’s too late for that if there’s a trap. Instead, head to Hezhou now, and notify me of any changes."

Li Yunfei nodded and quickly left the sub-palace.

...

As time slowly passed, it was soon the third day after Wei Fan and Ji Qingyue arrived at the General’s Mansion. Ji Qingyue was cultivating in the room, while Wei Fan organized his recent gains, going through the items in each Storage Gourd, pulling out numerous Martial Venerable martial arts.

"Zhuang Qinghua, if you do not want Hezhou to be littered with corpses, come out and face your death!"

Suddenly, a loud shout echoed from outside Hezhou City, the powerful and resonant voice stirred the Mighty Power Array of Hezhou City, making it emit a faint glow everywhere.

In an instant, the entire Hezhou City was shrouded in a terrifying aura, leaving countless citizens powerless and collapsing to the ground.

"Finally arrived!"

Wei Fan stood up without expression, and Ji Qingyue also opened the door and appeared.

"Please, I ask for your assistance!"

Zhuang Qinghua soared into the sky first, flying towards the outskirts of Hezhou City, with Xie Cailin following suit without hesitation.

"Let’s go!"

Wei Fan and Ji Qingyue rose to the sky together, accompanied last by a reluctant Zhou Wenli.

He wanted to turn and flee immediately, but knowing to run before even fighting would bring disgrace to the Imperial Family.

The five quickly left Hezhou City, and not far away on an open ground, stood several well-built men. Among them, one had a pitch-black body with a cow head, his aura steaming while the power of heaven and earth surged around him.

As Wei Fan and the others landed, the ground emitted a rumbling sound, and several big banners burst forth. Soon after, a huge light curtain rose swiftly, attempting to isolate heaven and earth.

Instantly, the surrounding power of heaven and earth was drained, even the grass and trees on the ground seemed to wither.

"This is bad, these beasts are setting up a grand array!"

Zhou Wenli’s face showed despair.

With the formation in place, escaping would be difficult unless he possessed the power to violently break through the array. But had he such strength, he wouldn’t fear the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader.

He rose into the air, trying to escape before the array closed completely. Faced with the crisis of death, he no longer cared for the Imperial Family’s dignity, only wanting to live.

Boom!

An overbearing figure flew in from outside the array, and with a single palm strike, sent Zhou Wenli back.

Next moment, the grand array fully closed.

"Impossible, the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader wants to kill Zhuang Qinghua, there’s no way he’d use such an array. What exactly is your purpose?"

His chest shattered, breaking several golden bones.

The Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader wanting to kill Zhuang Qinghua wouldn’t possibly use an array or send so many experts.

Others might not know, but the Demon Venerable who struck him back with a palm was undoubtedly a top-level powerhouse with Five-Colored Golden Body Ninth Forging. The arrogant Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader wouldn’t deploy so much manpower for just Zhuang Qinghua.

"Calm down, or you’ll be the first to die!"

The Demon Venerable who had sent Zhou Wenli back sneered coldly, standing behind the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader.

Compared to the panicked Zhou Wenli, Wei Fan and the others showed no extreme reactions, remaining calm even after the array fully closed.

There were five figures on the open ground ahead, alongside the Demon Venerable who flew in last, all towering over two meters tall with evident demon fiend traits.

Such as the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader being pitch-black with a cow head.

The man who struck Zhou Wenli had hands as big as lotus pads, covered in black fur, even displaying sharp claws.

Another had a turtle shell covered in various patterns on his back, and another was a three-tailed fox demon.

The most striking was the man standing alongside the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader, appearing normal but with a beak sharper than a sword.

Besides, the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader held a boy of around ten in his hand.

[Niu Dingtian: Six-Colored Golden Body Ninth Forging, Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader, Demon Heaven Alliance member, countless kills]

[Kill him to gain 20,000 years of ordinary power and 90 years of golden body power]

[He Jiuling: Six-Colored Golden Body Ninth Forging, Profound Crane Sect disciple, countless kills]

[Kill him to gain 20,000 years of ordinary power and 90 years of golden body power]

[Xiong Kaishan: Five-Colored Golden Body Ninth Forging, Flying Bear Race Clan Leader, Demon Heaven Alliance member]

[Kill him to gain 20,000 years of ordinary power and 90 years of golden body power]

...

Both the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader and that Crane Demon were Six-Colored Golden Body Ninth Forging, the other three also had Five-Colored Golden Body Ninth Forging. Such a lineup could even kill a Seven-Colored Golden Body.

Wei Fan’s expression remained calm as water, glancing at the nervous Xie Cailin and Zhuang Qinghua beside him, while the panel flashed before him.

[Zhuang Qinghua: Five-Colored Golden Body Ninth Forging, General of Hezhou Demon Suppression Bureau, colluding with demon fiends]

[Kill him to gain 20,000 years of ordinary power and 90 years of golden body power]

Indeed, they came to kill him!

Xie Cailin stepped back repeatedly, distancing himself from Zhuang Qinghua: "How could Xiaojun be in their hands? I haven’t seen him these days, thought you sent him away..."

He already guessed something, showing a pained expression!

The one Niu Dingtian, the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader, was holding wasn’t anyone else but Zhuang Qinghua’s son, Zhuang Xiaojun.

"If we didn’t capture his son, how would he help us lure you all here? The human race is useless, too emotional. Clearly able to live for hundreds of years, yet compromises for a child."

Opposite, Niu Dingtian, the Five-Colored Demon Bull Clan Leader, spoke slowly, revealing a mocking smile.

Zhuang Qinghua’s expression also turned desolate, looking back at Xie Cailin: "Brother Xie, you know, it took me hundreds of years to have such a son. Even if it means bearing infamy and doing unconscionable things, I must keep him safe."