426: You, the demon commander, are really a failure! [Seeking follow-up reading]

As the laughter faded, a dark black pillar of light suddenly whistled in from outside the grand hall, then shot towards the throne.

As the black light converged, a black cloak fluttered, and a burly figure was already seated grandly on the throne. His gaze swept around, like surging thunder, intimidating and awe-inspiring.

"Welcome, Demon Commander!"

With the appearance of the black-robed man on the throne, cries of welcome immediately resounded through the grand hall.

Lin Fan's gaze shifted, also falling upon the throne.

The man was as burly as Xiao Yan, with a chiseled face and an air of sharpness and authority in his brows from his long tenure in a high position. However, deep within his eyes, a hint of ruthlessness could still be seen.

When Xu Zhong appeared, Lin Fan could feel Xiao Yan beside him leaning forward slightly, a posture like a tiger preparing to pounce.

"Haha, today is a rare grand occasion for my Thunder Abyss Mountain. Let's not go home until we're drunk!" Xu Zhong said with a laugh, looking at the scene of obeisance before him, a hint of enjoyment flashing in his eyes, then he burst out laughing.

"Demon Commander is wise!"

Hearing Xu Zhong's words, a chorus of flattery immediately rose from below, and those who looked at Xu Zhong all carried a hint of fear.

Clearly, the title of one of the Eight Great Demon Generals was indeed quite intimidating.

Xu Zhong let out a hearty laugh, waved his hand, and then courtesans holding wine gourds began to move through the grand hall, making the atmosphere inside quite lively.

Xu Zhong's gaze swept around, then suddenly looked at the seats where the Eight Great Generals were. Seeing that the position belonging to General Meng Shan was empty, his expression flickered slightly, "Do you know why General Meng Shan hasn't arrived?"

General Sky Alligator quickly stood up and respectfully said, "Demon Commander, forgive me. This subordinate does not know. Perhaps he was delayed by something?"

Immediately after, Chen Tong and the others all stated that they did not know.

Xiao Yan sat silently in his seat, not speaking.

Demon Commander Xu Zhong's expression shifted for a moment, then he smiled and said, "Since he couldn't make it, we won't wait for him."

"My Thunder Abyss Mountain and its nine generals are inseparable. Today, at the annual celebration feast, I toast you all. You have worked hard in your campaigns this past year."

With that, Xu Zhong slightly raised the wine pot in his hand, gesturing to everyone.

The eight people below lowered their faces slightly, held up their wine cups, and drank them down.

Then, Xiao Yan put down his wine cup, grinned, and said, "Since the Demon Commander thinks our contributions are so great, I wonder if you would grant us a request?"

Xu Zhong's eyes narrowed, and he said with a faint smile, "General Yan, what is your request? Feel free to state it."

"Remove the Dark Abyss Ghost Talisman from us," Xiao Yan said slowly.

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, the smile on Xu Zhong's face gradually faded. He leaned forward slightly, placing his palms on his knees, his entire body exuding an astonishing oppressive force. He stared at Xiao Yan and said indifferently,

"General Yan, are you challenging my patience? Do you really think I will tolerate you again and again?"

In Xiao Yan's crimson tiger eyes, an undisguised murderous intent surged forth, "Xu Zhong, we both know what's going on, why be so hypocritical?"

"You're using the Dark Abyss Ghost Talisman to force me to stay at Thunder Abyss Mountain, aren't you just after the other half of the Legacy blood essence within me?"

The entire grand hall instantly fell into a dead silence.

The leaders of the various factions looked at the sudden change in atmosphere, their eyes filled with shock. Was this a split at the top of Thunder Abyss Mountain?

Today's mountain gathering was turning out to be quite extraordinary... However, it was somewhat surprising that General Yan dared to provoke Xu Zhong in such a way.

Xu Zhong's face was grim. He stared at Xiao Yan, slowly clenching his hands, then said indifferently, "I'm very curious... In the past, you would only avoid me. Why are you so bold today? Could it be that you think you've found some backing?"

As the last sentence fell, Xu Zhong's sinister gaze, however, turned to Lin Fan and Lin Dong beside Xiao Yan.

In the grand hall, those gazes also began to shift, then looked suspiciously at Lin Fan and Lin Dong's positions.

Lin Fan slowly stood up, his face calm, looking at Xu Zhong on the throne, and said indifferently, "Demon Commander Xu Zhong, things have come to this point, there's no need to hide anything anymore."

"You've always coveted the Legacy blood essence on my brother's body. Coincidentally, we've also taken a fancy to the half of the Legacy blood essence on your body. Hand it over now, and perhaps you can still keep your life."

"Otherwise, today we will not only take your blood essence but also your life!"

The entire hall was silent, everyone was dumbfounded at this moment.

Everyone's faces in the hall were in a dazed state. They looked somewhat vaguely at the young man in the foremost seat, some rubbed their ears, seemingly doubting the truth of what they had just heard.

"He wants to take Xu Zhong's life..."

Some people exchanged glances, then their mouths curled into a smile, thinking that this Lin Fan was indeed domineering, but perhaps a bit too overconfident.

That Xu Zhong was a top-tier expert at the Perfection Death Profound Stage, only one step away from the Reincarnation Realm!

And that Lin Fan seemed to only be at the Major Achievement Death Profound Stage.

A young man at the Major Achievement Death Profound Stage claiming to take the life of a top-tier expert at the Perfection Death Profound Stage was truly hard for them to believe.

At the very front of the grand hall, the atmosphere was exceptionally solidified. The other seven generals, including Chen Tong and the others, all looked at the young man not far away with a chill running down their spines.

They knew that Lin Fan and the two others would cause trouble today, but they hadn't expected Lin Fan to be so domineering.

But this way, there truly was no turning back!

On the throne, Xu Zhong's body remained slightly leaned forward, his eyes fixed on Lin Fan, as if a sinister bloodshot pattern was slowly creeping out in them.

"Take my life?"

Xu Zhong's mouth split open, and laughter came out. Then, his body trembled, and loud laughter echoed throughout the grand hall.

After a moment, Xu Zhong slowly lowered his head, a mocking grimness appearing at the corner of his mouth, "You want to take my Xu Zhong's life? You're not worthy of that!"

"Then come and try!"

In Xiao Yan's tiger eyes, fierce light erupted. He slammed his palm onto the stone table in front of him. The stone table immediately whistled out, carrying astonishing force, and fiercely blasted towards Xu Zhong.

Bang!

Xu Zhong's eyes turned cold, but his body remained motionless. The stone table exploded in mid-air when it was still about a zhang away from him, then turned into powder and slowly dispersed.

"Generals, seize these three rebels for me!" Xu Zhong coldly shouted.

Swish!

Hearing Xu Zhong's command, General Sky Alligator instantly stood up. Just as his eyes turned fierce, his expression changed slightly.

Because he found that Chen Tong and the others beside him were all holding wine cups, their expressions changing, showing no intention of making a move.

Huo Miao glanced at the fiercely-eyed Xiao Yan, then gritted his teeth, and did not stand up to act either.

Lin Fan smiled slightly and said, "It seems you're quite a failure as a Demon Commander."

As his voice fell, the space around Lin Fan twisted slightly. Then, he instantly appeared beside General Sky Alligator as if teleporting, and a silver spatial great saber silently appeared in his palm.

"Chirp!"

With a clear sound, while General Sky Alligator was still in a daze, he was directly split in half by the spatial great saber, and even his demon spirit was annihilated on the spot!

"Now, you don't even have a single supporter left," Lin Fan said with a slight smile, casually taking General Sky Alligator's cosmos sack.

"Hiss!"

Seeing this scene, everyone in the grand hall couldn't help but gasp sharply! (End of chapter)