CHAPTER 438: CHAPTER 438: SO IT REALLY IS YOU, HUH?

Since Mo Chen demonstrated last time, they’ve started to emulate him, flattering me now and then.

No choice, this Great Emperor not only belongs to their Azure Dragon Valley but also to the Feixian Sect.

They secretly harbor a sense of competition.

However, Brother Cheng is naturally not too satisfied with this kind of flattery.

After all, they thought there was only one rule brand added, little did they know there are actually 48 more, completely missing the mark!

"The Grand Demon Assembly is about to begin."

He looked towards Cang Ji: "We should set off too!"

During the Grand Demon Assembly, the Demon Realm is closed to the outside, cutting off all contact with other realms during this period.

At the same time, border defenses are tightly assembled.

Brother Cheng doesn’t have to worry about Azure Dragon Valley being attacked while he’s away.

Since the Azure Dragon Race is considered to have been expelled from the Demon Realm, Cangqiong, Yikong, and other dragon races can’t attend.

In the end, only Brother Cheng and Cang Ji travel together.

Similar to the Immortal Alliance on the side of the Immortal Realm, the Grand Demon Palace is also located in the central area of the Demon Realm.

On this rapid flight, one can occasionally see other quasi-emperors and demon kings heading in that direction, including some demon venerables.

Although the main attractions of this assembly are the quasi-emperors, that doesn’t stop some members of the Demon Race from going to join in on the fun.

After all, this is the biggest gathering of the Demon Race.

"Cang Ji?"

A shout came from the side.

"Brother Cang Ji, wait a moment!"

A group of sheep demons flew over from that direction.

Leading them was an antelope quasi-emperor, whose sharp horns pointed skyward like two steel awls, emitting a chilling light.

Its large eyes were bright and full of spirit, and its agile body exuded a wild sense of power.

Compared to ordinary antelopes, its size was tens of thousands of times larger, and its back had spikes, making it look quite fierce.

However, upon seeing Elder Canglong, it restrained its aggressive demeanor considerably.

"I wondered who it was; turns out it’s Jiaoqiong Quasi-Emperor!"

Cang Ji greeted him while also introducing him to Brother Cheng via sound transmission: "Great Emperor, this is the leader of the Sheep Race, Jiaoqiong, Late-stage Quasi-Emperor, a force to be reckoned with."

"In the last assembly, he fiercely fought his way into the 32 positions of the Earth Division."

"But they have no Great Emperor in the Sheep Race; the only one who can hold a candle is Jiaoqiong Quasi-Emperor."

As former members of the Earth Division, they are quite familiar with each other.

"Hahaha..."

Jiaoqiong Quasi-Emperor’s hearty laughter resounded far and wide as the group of sheep demons curiously glanced at Brother Cheng.

"Cang Ji, wasn’t your Azure Dragon Race expelled from the Demon Realm? What are you doing here?"

"Why can’t I come? My position in the Earth Division is still there!"

Cang Ji gave him a sideways glance: "And you, the Sheep Race, with just this one quasi-emperor."

"You’ve already been in the Earth Division; what’s your business here this time?"

"That’s what you don’t know; this time our Sheep Race has brought a big killer!"

"Oh?"

"A peerless genius of the Sheep Race ascended from the Lower Realm, finally ready to take over my mantle!"

Jiaoqiong Quasi-Emperor proudly moved aside, revealing the form of a mountain goat surrounded by fellows.

The mountain goat bore mottled white whiskers, cloudy and dull eyes, and hooves blackened and bristled with spikes.

Its demeanor looked hapless and spiritless, almost like an old man on the brink of death.

But Cang Ji scrutinized it for a few moments and couldn’t help but squint his dragon eyes.

This mountain goat was Mid-stage Quasi-Emperor, wearing a set of dark brown immortal armor that fit the large physique of the Demon Race.

It looked like a fully armed giant beast.

"Why does your junior wear immortal armor?"

The Demon Race generally doesn’t use immortal armor or artifacts, primarily because demon power and immortal power don’t match well, and thus don’t exhibit much might. Secondly, the physical physique of the Demon Race is inherently tremendously resilient, stronger than most immortal armors.

No need for it.

This mountain goat is quite the exception.

Jiaoqiong Quasi-Emperor smiled mysteriously: "Shangeng Quasi-Emperor has frequented exchanges with human cultivators in the Lower Realm."

Cang Ji waited for more, but after a long pause, nothing followed.

"That’s it?"

"That’s it. During the Grand Demon Assembly, you’ll witness his strength, guaranteed to have the whole Demon Race stand up!" Jiaoqiong Quasi-Emperor smugly declares.

"Damn, this old sheep is still teetering around!"

Jiaoqiong Quasi-Emperor and Cang Ji appeared to have a good relationship, much like old friends, so there was no reservation in their conversation.

"How important is the Earth Division position? Of course, the trump card is kept secret! Had I not run into you, old brother, I wouldn’t have introduced Shangeng ahead of time!"

But naturally, even among friends, there is still comparison and showing off.

He then shifted his glance to Brother Cheng.

"And this here, isn’t he the famously buzzing Nine Patterns Azure Dragon?"

Cang Ji proudly stated, "He’s also our race’s new Great Emperor!"

Jiaoqiong Quasi-Emperor laughed wryly: "Your Azure Dragon Race is really crazy, making a junior the Great Emperor. Even if he has the Nine Patterns Bloodline, the realm is way too low, have Cangqiong and Yikong no objections?"

Cang Ji furrowed his brows: "Emperor Cang Cheng is unanimously recognized by our race; you don’t need to comment on this!"

"Alright, alright, so what brings him along this time?"

"To participate in the Grand Demon Assembly, what else?"

"Are you serious? Do you intend to use the recommendation slot to let him compete?"

Jiaoqiong Quasi-Emperor looked Brother Cheng up and down: "Just Early-stage Quasi-Emperor, you, my brother, a frequent attendee of the assembly, should know how fierce the competition is."

"The difference of a realm in Quasi-Emperor is vast like heaven and earth; even with a bloodline advantage, it’s hard to compensate."

"Is this sending him out as fodder?"

Cang Ji glared with anger: "How can you talk like that?"

"Haha, don’t take me wrong, I’m just concerned your Azure Dragon Race might end up embarrassed!"

Jiaoqiong Quasi-Emperor laughed heartily, taunting, "A grand figure of a race being beaten up, now that would cause quite the stir, become a laughingstock."

The sheep demons behind him began to laugh too, seemingly envisioning that scene.

Brother Cheng paid them no mind, his focus remained on the mountain goat quasi-emperor known as Shangeng.

After a long observation, he found that the old man’s aura had grown increasingly familiar.

He tentatively transmitted, "You... wouldn’t be the Sheep Demon King of the Celestial Demon Domain?"

He still had some impression of that Sheep Demon King.

Rumor had it that because he often mingled with human cultivators, he purposefully adopted the appearance of a frail old human man, his outward demeanor appearing benign and harmless.

In reality, his power ranked among the top six in the Celestial Demon Domain, an insidious and formidable character.

However, upon his initial encounter in the Void Immortal Realm, he unfortunately met the Three-Eyed Tiger who had just gained strength with the Dark Gold Demon Body.

A fierce battle ensued where he was beaten and begging for mercy calling him grandfather.

Having heard his transmission, a flash of brilliance shone in the murky eyes of Shangeng Quasi-Emperor.

Subsequently, his aged voice secretly transmitted back.

"How could you recognize old me? Is it perhaps some acquaintance from the Lower Realm or did Brother Golden Dragon speak of me?"

His expression seemed rather puzzled.

Back then, he wasn’t the only one from the Dragon Race in the Lower Realm who ascended.

Yet the Dragon Race from other domains were middle and lower ranks, without standout figures, let alone the Azure Dragon Race.

Brother Cheng’s mouth twitched: "Crap, it really is you, old rascal!"