248: Your partner?

Countless Void Return Great Demons retreated frantically. Shen Nian, like a god of slaughter, was massacring the Void Return Great Demons with terrifying speed. He held nothing back; the power of the Immortal Palace was continuously injected into his attacks. Every strike was unadorned and simple, pursuing only speed.

This scene caused Shen Min, who was in the sky, to pause slightly, and he couldn't help but laugh, "Good lad!"

At this moment, a Void Return Peak Great Demon noticed Shen Nian and prepared to strike, but it was instantly reduced to ashes. Above, Shen Min stood with his hands behind his back, guarding Shen Nian at all times.

All of this happened in a flash of lightning.

At the same time, in the world, ding-a-ling.

A crisp sound of a bronze bell rang out, drifting slowly down from the Blood Moon, sounding like a celestial melody.

Upon hearing this sound, Shen Min immediately frowned. His entire body was bathed in the aura of the Dao, and an ancient talisman was faintly revealed from his sleeve. It was written in golden blood, which remained dazzlingly bright even after endless ages. The golden blood characters were inscribed with the ancient words "demon sealing."

"Damn it, how can he be able to act!"

"Why isn't it some other royal clan appearing? Why does it have to be him!"

"Senior!" Old Man Tianji shouted immediately. To him, this bell sound felt like the soul-destroying melody from the Yellow Springs and Nine Nethers.

He knew the Immortal of the Heavenly Demon Palace had arrived.

And it was one of the top-ranked existences among the Immortals!

In the void, a White-robed Figure stepped out. Ning Fuyao's white hair drifted, a silver cloth covered his eyes, and he held the nine-headed skull of Xiang Wushen in his hand. The expression on the head was one of immense shock, as if it had seen something incredible before death.

"Alright, let's go!" Ning Fuyao said softly.

Shen Nian, who was enjoying the slaughter, was covered by a mysterious aura. Even at this moment, Shen Nian did not forget to grab the demon soul nearby, and his figure instantly disappeared from the spot.

At the same time, on the Blood Moon lay an ancient, desolate land with five-colored soil. A golden palace stood there, and beneath it, a river of time swirled with mist and divine light, emitting endless Immortal Qi. It did not look like a Holy Land of the Yao Race, but rather like an Immortal Palace.

As the bell rang out and echoed through the sky, an ancient war chariot flew out from the palace, exuding an aura that transcended the world.

In front of the ancient war chariot was a Golden-backed Python Ox, its size like a mountain, with mist flowing over its body and five-colored Immortal Qi permeating the air. With every step it took, a bell sound rang out, and the aura of time flowed through the world.

"ants…" A profound sound drifted lightly from the ancient chariot, carrying a hint of mockery. He sensed that the opponent was no longer in the Heavenly Demon Realm.

"Lord An Huang, let us return…"

"The current Head of the Shen Family has forged the thirty-six layer immortal palace and wields the Immortal Realm Sword Technique. This matter still requires you to go to the Heavenly Demon Palace to discuss it…"

Hearing this voice, a young figure appeared beside the ancient chariot. He was dressed in a green shirt with a smile on his face, and his eyes were one black and one white. He swept his gaze over the tragic state of the Xiangliu Clan, his expression showing not the slightest ripple.

The Heavenly Demon Realm, the head of the royal clans, the Legacy and the progenitor, the lineage of Candle Nine Nethers. He was also the leader of the younger generation in the Heavenly Demon Realm!

The news here quickly spread, causing a sensation throughout the entire Heavenly Demon Realm. The name of the new Head of the Shen Family, Emperor Shen, was resounding like thunder!

On the same day, a kill order was issued from the Heavenly Demon Palace.

"Whoever beheads Shen Nian will be granted an Immortal Pill, admitted into the Heavenly Demon Palace, and enjoy endless Lifespan…"

…

The Ancient Realm of the Shen Family.

On the Demon Slaying Platform.

"Seventy-two, that's not bad…" Shen Nian calculated his gains this time and was quite satisfied.

Of course, the most important thing was that demon soul of the Demon Emperor Realm, which was now coiled within the cangtian token.

The figure of Ning Fuyao was no longer there; only Old Man Tianji and Shen Min stood in place.

"With such a commotion, I'm afraid the Heavenly Abyss will be the first to fall into chaos…" Old Man Tianji pondered.

Shen Min said, "That is no longer important…"

"Indeed, as long as Lord Human Emperor can grow up, nothing else matters!" Old Man Tianji nodded in agreement, then asked with some confusion, "By the way, what does Lord Human Emperor need so many demon souls for?"

"How would I know…" Shen Min replied, but there was also a hint of confusion in his eyes.

At this time, the figures in the Ancient Realm erupted with a huge roar upon seeing the returned Shen Nian.

"Emperor Shen!!!"

"My god, Lord Emperor Shen must have gone to the Heavenly Demon Realm with the Fuyao Sword Immortal just now!"

"What Fuyao Sword Immortal? That seems to be Lord Emperor Shen's own uncle!"

"Ah, I almost forgot, Lord Emperor Shen's mother is from the White Jade Capital!"

"Hush, keep it down. This matter cannot be mentioned in the Eastern Profound!"

"Hiss… look at Lord Emperor Shen, he still has so much Yao blood on him. Just how many Yao did he kill!"

Meanwhile, Shen Nian on the Demon Slaying Platform had no heart to stay any longer. Focusing on improving his strength was the priority. After witnessing the Dao-Integration Demon Emperor, he knew he was still lacking quite a bit. At the very least, he needed to be able to contend with Dao-Integration to have the capital to hunt the Yao Race endlessly.

Afterwards, Shen Nian followed the customs and completed the remaining procedures, accepting the kneeling of the Twelve Generals of Cangtian, as well as the offerings from the three major Holy Lands and the top forces of the five cities.

At this time, the eight of the Twelve Generals of Cangtian who had come all showed unprecedented respect, and there was a hint of worship in their eyes. Shen Nian's performance had surprised them too much!

On the Demon Slaying Platform, Shen Nian intended to turn and leave. Regarding the offerings and these troublesome trifles, Shen Nian directly chose to leave them for the Old Ancestor Shen Min to handle.

He glanced at the lazy female figure in the crowd below, and his eyebrows couldn't help but raise.

"You lad, playing the hands-off manager already?" Although Shen Min was cursing and grumbling, his mouth was smiling so widely he couldn't close it. What could possibly be more comfortable than having one's own descendant bring honor to the family?

Especially when those Shen Family Elders surrounded him, some slapping their own faces, saying they were blind in the past and failed to recognize the True Dragon of the Shen Family, and that only the Old Ancestor had the Wisdom Eye.

The Demon Slaying Platform immediately gathered many figures.

Besides the Shen Family Elders, there were the Holy Lords of the major Holy Lands; no one else was qualified to come up.

"Lord Emperor Shen is invincible in the world! My Mountain-Backing Holy Land is willing to charge into battle for you, and we will not refuse!" A short old man took the lead and spoke loudly.

His Disciple, Little Blade, followed closely behind and said, "Break the Monster Realm, build walls… no, destroy the Yao Race!"

Beside them, Yue Chan Sword Immortal's mouth twitched, and she said coldly, "I am truly ashamed to be associated with you!"

However, she still bowed respectfully to Shen Nian and said, "I have offended you greatly before. I hope Lord Emperor Shen will not hold a grudge against this petty person and will not fuss with this little woman…"

At this moment, even her form of address had changed, and her attitude was extremely respectful. After all, what she was facing this time was no longer the Young Master of the Shen Family, but the true Head of the Shen Family, the Lord Human Emperor, whose word could plunge a Holy Land into a state of eternal doom!

What was she?

Shen Nian raised his eyes to look at the few of them but did not speak.

"Four days from now, the Great Evolution Sword Sect will respectfully welcome the arrival of Lord Emperor Shen," Jun Ruyan said softly, her tone carrying respect.

At this moment, a sentence from Yue Chan Sword Immortal caught everyone's attention.

"Lord Emperor Shen is still single, right?" Yue Chan Sword Immortal couldn't help but ask.

Once these words were spoken, countless female cultivators' eyes lit up.

"He is not!"

A female figure stepped onto the Demon Slaying Platform with a confident face.

"Shen Nian, I approve of you…"

"You are worthy of me, Ji Chenyu…"

Ji Chenyu said in her heart, looking at the gazes from all directions paying attention to her, especially the shocked expressions after recognizing her, and a smile curled on the corner of her lips.

"Long time no see, Shen Nian," Ji Chenyu said softly, looking at the black-clothed youth in front of her. I took the initiative to greet you; you must be very happy.

Beside her, Ji Wuji was all smiles. It was rare to see Ji Chenyu so proactive, and he was truly overjoyed.

The appearance of Ji Chenyu immediately stunned Yue Chan Sword Immortal for a moment. Only then did she recall the marriage engagement between the Shen Family and the Ji Family from years ago, and she quickly cupped her hands in apology.

Whispers arose from below.

"This is the Ji Family Divine Maiden, right? She has a marriage engagement with our Lord Emperor Shen…"

"So it's her. Lord Emperor Shen likes this type? Not much meat on her chest?"

"It seems he likes her very much. I heard that years ago, Lord Shen Nian was infatuated with the Ji Family Divine Maiden, which is why this engagement existed. It's just that at the time, Lord Emperor Shen was concealing his strength, and the Ji Family Divine Maiden didn't seem to care much for Lord Shen Nian…" a direct descendant of the Shen Family said, a matter that wasn't exactly news back then.

"Ah?"

"Then what does this woman appearing now mean? A fence-sitter?"

At the very front, Shen Qianqiu sighed helplessly.

"How can this woman be worthy of Emperor Shen…"

"But there's no help for it, he likes her. After all, liking someone is what matters most…"

Shen Na frowned and didn't speak. Jiang Churan, who was taking out dried plums to eat, was watching the Demon Slaying Platform with the look of someone watching the drama.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Ji Chenyu, with most feeling envy and jealousy. This made her feel very comfortable.

But the next second, after a voice rang out, she froze in place.

"Who are you?"