Everyone was startled upon hearing this. They never expected that after this incident, General Huan was completely disheartened with the Demon Lord.
Wang Nian said hesitantly, "But we once swore to be loyal to the Demon Realm... If we act like this..."
Huan Zhong shot him a sidelong glance and asked, "Are you loyal to the Demon Realm or to the Demon Lord? If you truly think for the sake of the Demon Realm, then we should replace the one in that position with someone who is truly capable!"
Hearing this, the demon soldiers suddenly had an epiphany.
Yes, they were loyal to the Demon Realm, not to the Demon Lord. The difference between the two was huge.
If they were loyal to the Demon Lord, they would have to go through fire and water for his selfish desires. No matter what the consequences were, even if it endangered the Demon Realm, they had to do it.
But they were loyal to the Demon Realm. For the development of the Demon Realm, such a selfish Demon Lord must be replaced.
Thinking like this, the hesitation and entanglement in some people's eyes dissipated. They looked at Huan Zhong firmly and said, "General, since I became a soldier, I have always been under your command. Where your sword points is where our hearts yearn. I am willing to follow you, General!"
Once the first person expressed his stance, it was easier for the rest to speak up. They all nodded, indicating that they were willing to follow Huan Zhong's orders.
Wang Nian looked at those demon soldiers with still somewhat innocent faces. Then he also looked at Huan Zhong with a determined look in his eyes and said, "General, no matter what, you are the unique general in my heart. I am willing to follow you and create a new world for the Demon Realm."
"Good, good, good!"
They were all brothers who had been through life and death together. At this moment, Huan Zhong couldn't help but have tears welling up in his eyes.
He firmly squeezed Wang Nian's shoulder, his eyes full of gratitude. "Brothers, I will never forget your choice today, and I will surely never let you regret it!"
"Since you have decided to help me, I will tell you all my plans. There is also a person you must take back to the Demon Realm. After that, he will assist you in rescuing all the Nether White Wolves."
After saying that, Huan Zhong clapped his hands. A man with long white hair walked out from the shade of the trees in front of everyone.
Everyone was astonished. They didn't expect there was a person hiding so close, but they hadn't noticed him at all. From this, they could imagine that this person's cultivation must be extremely high.
Wang Nian asked in surprise, "General, who is this person?"
Huan Zhong introduced him to everyone happily, "His name is You Lang. He is also the military advisor for your mission this time. After entering the Demon Realm, follow all his plans."
You Lang walked slowly closer. There was a small Nine - Layer Pagoda hanging on his waist. The dragon treasures were staring out curiously with wide eyes.
Huan Zhong said seriously to Wang Nian, "After entering the Demon Realm, everything will depend on you. Protect You Lang at all costs."
Wang Nian could feel the heavy responsibility on his shoulders. He nodded heavily and said, "Don't worry, General. I will never let you down."
"That's good. Then I won't delay you any longer. Wait here for an hour and then go to the back mountain."
"Yes! I obey your order!"
Back Mountain---
At this moment, Shen Qing's arm was injured. The demonic energy of Ji Chongming had eroded her skin, leaving the exposed parts black and charred.
But Ji Chongming didn't fare any better. His whole body was covered with wounds scratched by Shen Qing's ice shards. Li Xian's sword energy had almost cut off his left hand.
"Ji Chongming, is this all you've got? Lin Yibai is about to die. If you don't hurry up, your beloved woman will die right in front of you!"
Shen Qing wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and shouted at Ji Chongming.
From the very beginning, she had been looking for an opportunity to provoke Ji Chongming, hoping to make him take out a well - hidden item.
Ji Chongming saw that Lin Yibai's pupils had dilated. He was extremely anxious but still couldn't defeat Shen Qing and Li Xian.
The two of them joined hands. One had a water spiritual root and the other an ice spiritual root. The skills they used were extremely insidious, making it hard for him to defend against.
He had already noticed since just now that if he wanted to break the Ten - Thousand Absolutes Formation, he had to defeat Li Xian first and then destroy the five spiritual crystals.
"Shen Qing! You forced me to do this!"
Ji Chongming's face became even more gloomy. His eyes were full of cruelty, and his voice was filled with uncontrollable anger.
He closed his eyes, and the big knife in his hand turned into illusory demonic energy. Then, he used all his strength to insert the knife that had turned into demonic energy into his own heart.
Shen Qing and Li Xian glanced at each other. They knew that Ji Chongming finally couldn't hold back and was going to take out that thing. While they were overjoyed, their expressions also became more solemn.
She had trapped Lin Yibai here and lured Ji Chongming over. Her real purpose, besides killing the two of them, was the thing inside Ji Chongming's body.
That was the most precious treasure of the Demon Realm that Lin Yibai had slandered her for stealing in her previous life.
"Li Xian, the formation..."
"Don't worry. I've prepared everything!"
Shen Qing felt relieved. Looking at the strong demonic energy emanating from Ji Chongming, there was a glimmer of confidence in her eyes.
Ji Chongming floated in the air, spreading out his hands and letting his heart absorb the demonic energy. After a while, his heart began to glow, and his chest swelled higher and higher, as if it was about to burst open the next second.
Finally, Ji Chongming raised his head and let out a loud roar. He tore open his collar with both hands, revealing his chest.
His chest was already covered with blue veins. His skin had an unusual red color, and his ribs were tightly pressed against his skin, growing bigger and bigger.
As Ji Chongming roared, a big crack appeared in the middle of his chest. The crack suddenly opened wide. What could be seen inside was not human organs but a bottomless black hole.
Black mist was surging in the black hole. A flag - like object slowly emerged from the black hole.
"This is... the Soul - Locking Flag of the Demon Realm..."
There was a glint in Shen Qing's eyes. She had finally seen it after waiting for so long.
The Soul - Locking Flag was completely black. There were two black ribbons at the tip of the spiked top.
It was the most precious treasure of the Demon Realm. It could seal souls and summon all kinds of ghosts and evil gods. Once the flag moved, all the ghosts would bow in worship.
Ji Chongming grabbed the pole of the Soul - Locking Flag with his hand and forcefully pulled it out of his body. This short process made him sweat profusely and look hideous.
The moment the Soul - Locking Flag left his body, the big hole in his chest healed instantly.
"Shen Qing, you're the first one to force me to use the Soul - Locking Flag. I will trap your soul in the Soul - Locking Flag and torture you for all eternity!"
Ji Chongming's voice became extremely hoarse, as if he had used a great deal of strength just now.
"Big talk!"
"Your lover is about to die, and you still have time to threaten me!"
"I think it's Lin Yibai who will die first!"
At this moment, Lin Yibai was already lifeless. Ji Chongming looked at Lin Yibai with white eyes in heartache. The overwhelming anger was almost devouring his sanity.
He raised his hand and forcefully threw the Soul - Locking Flag at the barrier. The pole of the Soul - Locking Flag penetrated the barrier of the Ten - Thousand Absolutes Formation and was forcefully inserted into the ground.
The moment the barrier broke, the five spiritual stones also shattered instantly and turned into debris that fell to the ground.