539: Chapter 539 The Quasi-Saint's Game

Everyone was surprised that the Fourth Elder actually took the initiative to extend an olive branch to Demon Wood and the others.

Of course, no one thought the Evil Demon Clan was showing weakness; on the contrary, their strength had far exceeded everyone's imagination.

The Fourth Elder alone possessed a cultivation at the Quasi-Saint stage!

And there were still three elders above him!

Not only that, but how terrifying must the Demon Lord above them be?

So, the Fourth Elder calling for them to join forces now was actually giving them an opportunity.

Once they joined forces, the Evil Demon Clan would grant them great power, perhaps even allowing them to take a step further!

It had to be said, Demon Wood was tempted.

Meanwhile, the Ice Maiden and Shi Han hurriedly agreed.

"My Ice Demon Clan is willing to honor the Evil Demon Clan as our master!"

"My Shi Clan is willing to regard the Evil Demon Clan as supreme!"

Both were at the Tenth Order Peak; even within the Evil Demon Clan, they would be considered top-tier experts.

The Fourth Elder nodded with satisfaction. "Very well. Once matters here are concluded, you may come to our clan to cultivate. If you perform great services, our clan can help you take that next step."

Upon hearing this, the Ice Maiden and Shi Han were overjoyed.

Their cultivation had long reached its limit; taking another step forward had seemed like a distant dream!

What was that next step?

Quasi-Saint!

Being able to shake all things in heaven and earth with a mere gesture!

To them, this was undoubtedly a massive temptation.

After a moment of contemplation, Demon Wood slowly spoke, "I can assist you, but... once the deed is done, the Dark Night Star Domain shall belong to me."

The Fourth Elder glanced at him and said indifferently, "I know the Dark Night Star Domain holds many opportunities and is a blessed land. However... my Evil Demon Clan governs hundreds of star domains, so we do not mind parting with this one. Agreed."

Demon Wood's expression relaxed as he said, "Thank you."

With this, the Evil Demon Clan's side gained one Quasi-Saint expert and two Tenth Order Peak experts.

Young Master Tang and the others' expressions immediately grew heavy.

King Qin's eyes narrowed, her surging battle intent on the verge of boiling over!

There was nothing more to say; they would simply fight!

The Fourth Elder suddenly looked up toward the depths of the void. "What are your intentions, sir?"

After he spoke, the atmosphere was silent for a moment before a sigh rang out.

An old man appeared on the scene. His hair was white, and he looked to be in his twilight years, yet he possessed an air of transcendent grace.

This old man was the Zhan Clan Ancestor.

He was infinitely close to the Quasi-Saint realm!

The Zhan Clan Ancestor looked at the Fourth Elder. "The civilization fragment is the core origin of an entire civilization; it must not be plundered. Once it is seized and refined, it will undoubtedly be a disaster for the living beings of this universe."

The Fourth Elder was noncommittal. "That is merely a woman's view. In this world, only strength is truth; the strong prey on the weak. The civilization fragment is a supreme opportunity—who wouldn't want it? Do you dare say you have no designs on it?"

The Zhan Clan Ancestor shook his head. "I truly have no such thoughts."

"Jie jie jie... Hahaha! Ridiculous! Old man, your realm is only a hair's breadth away from the Quasi-Saint stage. Unfortunately, your lifespan is exhausted, and you have no hope of entering that realm in this life. But if you could absorb the civilization fragment, all of that would no longer be an issue!"

The Fourth Elder looked at him mockingly. "That's why I say you're pedantic! You clearly have a path to the Great Dao of Longevity, yet you insist on believing in fate and following so-called natural laws!"

The Zhan Clan Ancestor sighed softly. "Fate, karma, reincarnation... everything is predestined."

"I don't want to hear your rambling. However, I should thank you; if you hadn't refrained from acting, how could the civilization fragment have fallen into the hands of my Evil Demon Clan?" the Fourth Elder said with an evil smile.

"It remains to be seen who will emerge victorious."

The Zhan Clan Ancestor said slowly, "Since you want to start a war, I can only accompany you."

The Fourth Elder sneered. "With your remaining lifespan, how much longer can you hold out?"

The Zhan Clan Ancestor said nothing.

"You seem to think you have me right where you want me?"

The Fourth Elder looked at Yi Mu.

The latter watched him coldly.

The Fourth Elder smiled. "Naturally."

He slowly walked toward Yi Mu, his voice calm. "Do you think I recruited them to join forces against you? Wrong, entirely wrong!"

"I alone can suppress you!"

Boom!

A powerful pressure enveloped Yi Mu; that aura was several times stronger than both Fei Qianqiu and Demon Wood combined!

"I stepped into the Quasi-Saint realm a hundred years ago. You all may come at me together."

Yi Mu was expressionless. "I alone am enough!"

She took a step forward, and her aura instantly erupted. A purple radiance blanketed the starry sky, dispelling the darkness brought by the Fourth Elder!

The two locked eyes and then simultaneously vanished from their spots!

The great battle began!

"The Fourth Elder is being held back," Young Master Tang said in a heavy voice.

"Only temporarily."

King Qin spoke indifferently, her gaze fixed on that part of the starry sky. "That woman's aura is unstable. It will likely be difficult for her to take down the Fourth Elder, who has such a deep foundation."

"Besides... putting her aside for now, our trouble is even greater."

King Qin looked at Demon Wood, who was walking toward her.

The Quasi-Saint aura emanated, making it somewhat difficult for Young Master Tang to breathe.

This was the difference between the Tenth Order and a Quasi-Saint!

Facing Demon Wood, Young Master Tang felt as if he were facing a vast, boundless ocean!

The gap was too large!

King Qin frowned, then she took a step forward. A powerful martial aura poured out, resisting Demon Wood's pressure!

However, when her aura touched the other's pressure, it actually melted rapidly like snow meeting fire!

King Qin raised her aura once more, endless and unceasing!

Demon Wood spoke slowly, "If you withdraw, I can let this matter go."

He knew King Qin was from the Star Domain Alliance and did not wish to make an enemy of her.

However, the corner of King Qin's mouth curled into a look of disdain. "How about you withdraw instead?"

Demon Wood's face remained expressionless. "It seems there is nothing to discuss. In that case, I can only... ask you to go to your death!"

There was no fear in King Qin's eyes; instead, a blazing battle intent ignited!

Fight!

A Quasi-Saint is exactly who I'll fight!

As the strongest of the four kings of the Star Domain Alliance, her strength and talent were top-notch; she grew stronger when facing stronger opponents!

"Ahem... Demon Wood, have you forgotten my existence?" the Zhan Clan Ancestor suddenly spoke up.

Demon Wood smiled faintly. "The two of you can come at me together."

King Qin's willow-like brows shot up. She stomped her foot and charged directly at Demon Wood!

With one punch, the star river collapsed!

Facing this punch, Demon Wood remained expressionless, not even moving his hands. His true form instantly shot out a wooden spike, which collided with the punch!

Bang!

King Qin's body was knocked back violently!

At the same time, the Zhan Clan Ancestor also made his move, chanting something under his breath that sounded like an ancient incantation.

In an instant, runes landed on Demon Wood's body.

Upon closer inspection, one would find that Demon Wood's body was entwined by multicolored threads.

Karmic Binding!

Demon Wood frowned. "It seems you were holding back earlier."

The Zhan Clan Ancestor said slowly, "The same to you."

King Qin charged forward once more!

On the other side, Young Master Tang's lip twitched.

Because everyone on his side was tied up, and his opponents...

The Seventh Elder, the Ice Maiden, and Shi Han...

How was he supposed to fight this?