628: Chapter 46: Divide the Account, Attack the Grassland

The Flame Demon's gaze fell from above upon Zhu Jianhua and the Blood Disciples behind him, as if they were nothing more than insignificant ants.

“Hey, you…”

Seeing this, the Second Seat's dissatisfaction instantly erupted like a volcano.

He was about to say something about the Flame Demon's arrogant attitude, but before he could, the Flame Demon's gaze shot over like lightning.

In an instant, an invisible, powerful force pressed down on the Second Seat like an overwhelming tide.

This force was fierce and unstoppable; the Second Seat felt as if his body was being crushed by a mountain, almost unable to move.

At this critical moment, Zhu Jianhua's figure flickered, and he swiftly appeared like a ghost between the Flame Demon and the Second Seat.

His purple eyes gleamed with a strange light, and the next moment, a shocking scene unfolded.

The space between the Flame Demon and Zhu Jianhua twisted as if being kneaded by an invisible giant hand!

Immediately after, with a thunderous roar, this space exploded like a detonated bomb!

Violent energy raged everywhere, and everything around them swayed precariously under the impact of this force.

“Your Excellency, he meant no harm!”

Zhu Jianhua’s voice was remarkably steady amidst the chaos.

Though he was somewhat surprised inwardly, he maintained his composure on the surface.

However, only he knew how heavy his heart felt at this moment.

He had now clearly seen that the person in front of him was indeed the Flame Demon, but at this moment, he was being controlled by another will.

And the owner of that will was, without a doubt, the never-before-seen Sequencer 001!

He also knew of the other party's achievements; before the fourth spiritual energy tide, he was capable of annihilating a nation.

Having destroyed a major nation just as the fourth spiritual energy tide descended, regardless of his character, his sheer strength had undoubtedly surpassed the King Realm.

“Heh heh, good eyes, and your strength is quite decent!”

Perhaps because his will had descended upon Luo Xiu, the Flame Demon actually showed an appreciative expression towards Luo Xiu and nodded.

Immediately after, the Flame Demon swiftly retracted his terrifying Aura, as if it had never existed.

In the blink of an eye, he transformed into a burly, imposing man.

This was the Flame Demon's human form; his figure, like lightning, instantly arrived before Lord of Flesh and Blood Zhu Jianhua.

The two stood face to face, gazing at each other, and for a moment, neither spoke.

However, in this silent confrontation, their respective Auras clashed fiercely in the shadows.

Although Zhu Jianhua was also a formidable powerhouse, in this confrontation against the Flame Demon, who carried Luo Xiu's will, he was ultimately slightly inferior.

His body trembled slightly, and he involuntarily took a small step backward.

However, Zhu Jianhua was, after all, someone who had seen much of the world; he quickly steadied himself, then cupped his hands in a respectful salute and said in a deep voice.

“May I ask, Your Excellency, what brings you here this time?”

Seeing this, Luo Xiu’s lips curled slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

However, he did not engage in excessive pleasantries but spoke directly.

“The King has come this time, naturally, to annihilate the Scarlet Grassland.

If you had not come, after the King had completely defeated the Ice Clan Alliance, I would have personally come here!”

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jianhua's heart jolted.

He had not expected that Luo Xiu would also set his sights on the Scarlet Grassland.

After steadying himself slightly, Zhu Jianhua cautiously asked, “Then, Your Excellency, have you perhaps come to ask me to leave the Scarlet Grassland?”

In his view, this was the most probable reason at the moment.

After all, the Demon Realm's acts of slaughter were deeply ingrained in people's minds, and everyone avoided them like the plague.

“The King is not that stingy; soon, Master may have a great battle, and at that time, our assistance will be needed.

Although the King is confident that he alone is enough to clear obstacles for Master, for safety's sake, someone is still needed to clear out the small fry.

Since you are here, this place will be left to you, and I will even have the Flame Demon assist you.

He has the King’s power within him; even if that Wolf Emperor appears, the King has the ability to kill him!”

Luo Xiu's voice was calm, as if he were speaking of something utterly ordinary.

Yet, every word he spoke struck Zhu Jianhua's heart like a heavy hammer, causing his heartbeat to involuntarily accelerate, even making him feel a bit terrified.

Only now did Zhu Jianhua truly realize the power of 001, possessing such terrifying strength and influence.

“Then what do you need me to do?”

Zhu Jianhua swallowed with difficulty; although the conditions Luo Xiu offered were very tempting, he knew in his heart that there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

Luo Xiu smiled slightly, as if he had seen through Zhu Jianhua’s thoughts, and said unhurriedly.

“Judging by your Aura, you have reached the Half-Step Emperor Realm.

If you had an Emperor Realm powerhouse to devour, you should be able to break through smoothly.

The King will help you kill one of them to assist you in breaking through the Bottleneck.

As for the other Emperor Realm powerhouses, you will need to take action yourself.

After the matter is concluded, we will split the spoils four-six.”

Zhu Jianhua's eyes lit up, and he began to calculate inwardly.

The flesh and blood of an Emperor Realm powerhouse was undoubtedly a huge temptation for him.

However, the four-six split made him hesitate slightly.

“I… I get six?”

Zhu Jianhua asked tentatively, hoping to secure a greater share of the benefits.

Luo Xiu’s lips curled slightly, revealing a half-smile, and he did not answer immediately.

Seeing this, Zhu Jianhua quickly changed his words.

“I… I get four?”

Luo Xiu then nodded in satisfaction, “No need to thank the King; this is what you deserve.

After all, without the King’s help, you would likely find it difficult to slay an Emperor Realm powerhouse on your own.”

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jianhua said no more. His original intention was to gradually scheme within the Scarlet Grassland; although he couldn't reliably acquire the Wolf Emperor or even the Sheep Emperor, the other Forbidden Land Creatures would be no match for him.

As long as he devoured enough before being discovered, it was entirely possible to accumulate sufficient energy.

By then, even if he were discovered, he was confident he could forcibly resist an Emperor Realm powerhouse and escape.

Now, with Luo Xiu's help, killing an Emperor Realm powerhouse was entirely possible, and once he broke through, he would have the potential to occupy the entire Scarlet Grassland.

That's right, Zhu Jianhua was thinking of occupying this place, as it was of great help to his Blood Disciples.

Rather than wandering around, it was better to find a stable place to live.

“Alright, I agree!”

Luo Xiu nodded slightly, unsurprised by this, “A smart person, I hope you don’t disappoint me.”

With that, the powerful Aura on the Flame Demon slowly dissipated, and then his eyes regained their clarity.

“Your Majesty said to listen to you next; he will act at critical moments!”

“In that case, let’s set off together!”

Zhu Jianhua did not say much about this, but led the Blood Disciples and the Demonic Beasts towards the end.