275: Chapter 275 Arrogant Emergence

Chu Sheng was in the big tent studying the map given to him by the Lord of the River, when the Peak Master of the Tenth Peak lifted the curtain and walked in, his face darker than the bottom of a pot.

"Something big has happened."

The old man's voice was hoarse.

"Arrogance has appeared in the world and reigns supreme in the Demon Tomb. The three major forces have all surrendered. The Hall Master of the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons knelt to welcome him in person, Palace Master Su Yousi of the Nine Nether Palace offered the Nine Nether Token, and the Demon Boy of the Blood God Sect offered the remains of Gluttony. Arrogance has become the co-ruler of the Demon Domain."

The map in Chu Sheng's hand dropped to the ground.

He stood there, stunned, his mind blank.

Arrogance reigns supreme.

It's not the Late Stage of the Righteous-Demonic War, not thirty years later, but now.

It happened twenty years early.

A layer of cold sweat broke out on Chu Sheng's back.

He remembered the last simulation; Arrogance only achieved a Breakthrough in Divine Ability after devouring him.

And this time, he was not devoured by Arrogance at all.

There is only one possibility for Arrogance to reign supreme early... He found another way to achieve a Breakthrough.

The Reverse Demon Tower.

The obsession of Greed.

The remnants of Gluttony.

Chu Sheng's face turned deathly pale.

He stood up abruptly, knocking over his chair, which hit the ground with a dull thud.

"It's over..."

He muttered to himself, "Arrogance already possesses the power of Greed and Gluttony."

The Peak Master of the Tenth Peak looked at him, not knowing what he was talking about.

Chu Sheng didn't explain. He fished a Jade Slip from his Storage Pouch and sent a message to Yu Rumeng.

"Evacuate immediately. Don't ask why. Take Chu Li, leave the Demon Domain, and go as far as possible."

Yu Rumeng's reply was quick: "What happened?"

Chu Sheng said, "No time to explain. Leave quickly."

Yu Rumeng was silent for a moment, then replied with one word: "Okay."

Chu Sheng put away the Jade Slip, lifted the tent flap, and walked outside.

The Peak Master of the Tenth Peak chased after him: "Where are you going?"

Chu Sheng didn't look back: "The Demon Domain."

"Are you crazy? Arrogance has just ascended to supremacy; going there now is just throwing your life away!"

Chu Sheng didn't stop.

"I feel uneasy. Very uneasy. I must go."

His figure flashed and disappeared into the night.

The Peak Master of the Tenth Peak stood at the entrance of the big tent, looking at his back, and sighed.

The water of the Duanhun River was still surging, dark red waves lapping against the reefs on the shore.

Chu Sheng stepped onto the water and moved, his speed astonishingly fast, like a bolt of lightning streaking across the river surface.

But the feeling of unease in his heart grew stronger and stronger.

Like an invisible beast, it was tearing at his chest.

He increased his speed.

The fog ahead grew thicker, and the Devilish Qi became heavier.

Chu Sheng gritted his teeth and plunged into it.

The night wind howled, and the water of the Duanhun River surged in the darkness, like a giant beast that would never be full.

Chu Sheng's figure disappeared into the fog, never looking back.

Chu Sheng ran wildly all the way; the journey of nearly ten thousand miles took him less than a few hours.

His figure turned into a blurry stream of light in the night sky.

The water of the Duanhun River retreated rapidly beneath his feet, and the scenery on both banks turned into gray shadows.

He didn't stop, and he dared not stop.

The feeling of unease in his heart grew stronger, like an invisible rope tightening around his neck, pulling tighter and tighter.

When he saw the outline of Yu Rumeng's side palace, the stone hanging in his heart fell halfway.

The palace was intact.

There were no signs of fighting, no collapsed walls, and even the lanterns at the door were still lit.

But the other half of the stone hung back up when he saw the sedan chair at the door.

The sedan chair was not large, pitch black all over, and the Nine Nether Palace's emblem was embroidered on the curtain.

A ghost lotus blooming in the abyss.

Four maidservants stood beside the sedan chair, with Spirit Sea Realm cultivation, heads lowered, motionless.

Chu Sheng's heart sank sharply.

Su Yousi.

The Palace Master of the Nine Nether Palace, with Peak of Spirit Containment cultivation, had come in person.

There were two streams of Devilish Qi inside the palace.

One was Yu Rumeng's, familiar, with the heat of Wrath.

The other was cold and dense, like a snake coiled in the dark.

Palace Master Su Yousi's voice came from inside the palace, not loud, but very clear.

"Rumeng, where are you going? I see you are in a hurry; did something happen?"

Yu Rumeng's voice was calm, with no emotion detectable.

"Nothing. Just going to the front line to take a look; there has been quite a lot of movement from the Tianfeng Kingdom recently."

Palace Master Su Yousi laughed, the laughter very light, but it sounded like needles pricking Chu Sheng's ears.

"The front line? Rumeng, since when have you cared so much about the war? I remember that you never liked to worry about these things."

Yu Rumeng did not speak.

It was quiet in the palace for a moment.

Palace Master Su Yousi's voice rang out again, this time with a hint of seriousness.

"The Demon Venerable has awakened, and the three major forces have all surrendered. Rumeng, you are a Devil King of the Nine Nether Palace, and the Demon Venerable has high hopes for you. I hope you can see the big picture and serve the Demon Domain. Even if it means sacrificing your life, it is worth it."

Yu Rumeng was silent for a long time.

He couldn't hear Yu Rumeng's answer, but he could feel her silence.

Chu Sheng walked to the side of the sedan chair, stopped, and looked at the palace gate.

The door was ajar, letting out a dim light.

Chu Sheng saw Palace Master Su Yousi's back, and also saw half of Yu Rumeng's face.

She was sitting on a soft couch, head lowered, not speaking.

Palace Master Su Yousi stood in front of her, back to the palace gate, still waiting for her answer.

Chu Sheng's hand pressed on the hilt of his sword, his knuckles turning white.

He thought: How to get in?

Break in directly? Although he is no longer afraid of fighting Palace Master Su Yousi now, breaking in on Nine Nether Palace's territory is not a wise move.

Wait? Yu Rumeng's silence made him more and more uneasy.

He needed a reason, a reason that wouldn't expose Yu Rumeng but could also take her away.

But he couldn't think of one.

Palace Master Su Yousi seemed to notice something, turned her head slightly, and her gaze swept toward the palace gate.

Chu Sheng held his breath, motionless.

She turned her head back and continued to look at Yu Rumeng.

"Rumeng, I am waiting for your answer." Her voice was still calm, but carried a hint of pressure.

The palace fell silent again.

Chu Sheng stood outside the door, his palms full of sweat.

He stared at Palace Master Su Yousi's back, with only one thought in his mind — I cannot wait any longer.

He pushed open the door.