Year 6461 of the Xia calendar, Haigang City
The sneak attack by the Demon Queen was fleeting, disappearing quickly. Besides Lin Jiang’s villa being partially destroyed, there was not much damage.
Lin Jiang quickly suppressed the situation with his power. There was no trace of news on the internet. Besides a few people in Haigang City knowing, most other regions were almost unaware.
However, Li Qing, who had been keeping an eye on Lin Jiang, found out. She personally came to Haigang City to ask Lin Jiang what was happening.
"It’s nothing much, just that the demon race launched a surprise attack, but we drove them back."
"Hehe, Ancestor Lin, don’t think others are fools. For more than a hundred years, everyone knows you have made peace with the demon race."
"Peace, Li Qing, you better think carefully before you speak. Be careful, as trouble can come from your words."
"What? You dare to act but not to take responsibility?"
"I said, Li Qing, do you think that just because you have achieved the Tao Achieving level, you can challenge me?"
Lin Jiang’s face instantly became cold as he stared at Li Qing and said coldly.
Li Qing felt an enormous pressure in that moment;Lin Jiang’s words hit her hard, and she indeed felt a bit too self-assured.
The Ying Continent has experienced rapid growth in strength over the years, having eliminated the demon race in the north, and the northern development has been underway for decades, resulting in a significant increase in power. Moreover, the Ying Continent has opened a sea route to the western part of the Shen Continent, nearly taking all of Qingyun’s interests in the west, which has further enhanced the national strength of the Ying Continent.
Additionally, with the emergence of a large number of new cultivators, even a few disciples from the Wangxian Sect have seen breakthroughs in their strength. Li Qing feels that Ying Continent’s status is about to rise even higher.
How to increase their strength? Of course, it is to take part in the major affairs of the human race, which means their attitude towards the demon race. The Ying Continent needs a victory in the war against the demon race to establish their power.
"You are so despicable! You could easily destroy the demon race, but you choose to keep them alive. You just want to use the demon race to suppress other countries."
Li Qing said through clenched teeth, Huaxia has long had the power to eliminate the demon race with so many nuclear weapons and space weapons. However, Huaxia has never truly destroyed the demon race;they want to keep the demon race around.
Because the demon race is present, Huaxia has an excuse to exploit other countries. Those countries have to endure this exploitation because of the demon race. Huaxia is the one standing on the front line. If they stop the exploitation and leave a loophole, those countries will not be able to tolerate it.
"Despicable! Tsk tsk, as if what you did in the western part of the Shen Continent is so noble. If you are so capable, why don’t you go to the Fangzhang Continent to fight? If you are really capable, go eliminate the demon race!"
Lin Jiang sneered. The actions of the Ying Continent in the west of the Shen Continent are no more honorable than Qingtian’s, and even harsher. Qingtian exploited them for hundreds of years, understanding the value of taking it slow, while the Ying Continent behaves like a new rich person, afraid of losing their territory to Qingtian, using cruel methods. So many people have died there in just a few years.
"You..."
"What do you mean? You bring this on yourself. Status is earned through action, not words. If you have the ability, step up and fight. You can challenge me from Huaxia or challenge the demon race. If you win, you’re the boss. If you lose, then shut your mouth and be a good little follower. Get lost, or don’t make me take action."
Lin Jiang shouted angrily. Li Qing was losing her mind. What was she thinking? To expose the situation and bring Huaxia under public scrutiny? Did she really have that ability?
Li Qing faced humiliation and had to leave with anger, while Cao Ying watched and laughed nearby.
"Uncle, you must admit, Li Qing really might try to deal with the Demon Queen."
"That would be a path to destruction."
"Uncle, what do you say we provoke Li Qing a little and have her lead the way?"
Cao Ying suddenly said, believing this was completely workable.
"You have an idea;you can take action, and I will keep an eye on the bigger picture."
Lin Jiang agreed that digging a pit for Li Qing to jump into was not a bad idea. It all depended on Li Qing’s luck;after all, someone had to be the pioneer, and if not Li Qing, then it would be one of their own or a newcomer. Given their connections, Li Qing was surely the first choice.
"Understood, I’ll consult with others."
Cao Ying nodded, feeling Li Qing brought this on herself. Why step in now? If Li Qing hadn’t stepped forward, Cao Ying honestly wouldn’t have remembered her. But she had the nerve to press Lin Jiang, which led her down a dangerous path.
Fangzhang Continent, Demon God Temple
"Demon Queen, since you have succeeded, why haven’t you destroyed the leaders of the human race?"
The Fire Scale Demon Emperor asked the Demon Queen, as ambushing the leaders of the human race was something they had agreed upon. They could not launch a counterattack yet, but they could defeat the human leaders step by step.
"I succeeded, but the Cao Ying I killed was a decoy. What could I do?"
"A decoy?"
"Yes, no one would expect Cao Ying to make a decoy."
"That is strange. Cao Ying is the strongest of the human race. Who was she preparing a decoy for? Could it be the humans are about to fight among themselves?"
The Fire Scale Demon Emperor was very confused. Cao Ying was indeed the strongest of the human race, having reached the highest level of Tao Achieving long ago. It seemed no human cultivator would dare to harm her, so why would she need to create a decoy? It couldn’t just be for fun, could it?
"Maybe they already guessed I would attack unexpectedly, after all, my skills are quite similar to Cao Ying’s. It is normal for me to break through a step faster than her, but it is a pity about this opportunity. It will be harder to launch a surprise attack in the future."
"It’s too bad, the chances for the Demon Race to turn the tables have decreased a lot."
"But that’s okay, Fire Scale Demon Emperor and Shenwu Demon Emperor, it’s time for you both to improve your skills and break through to the eighth level as soon as possible."
The Demon Queen changed her tone and spoke to the two Demon Emperors. As experienced Demon Emperors, their strength should be around the mid-level, and it was time for them to advance.
"Demon Queen, can we really do it? Our ancestors never reached the eighth level."
"Why not? My Peng Bird Clan has no ancestors at the eighth level either, yet we managed to break through. Don’t worry, after I advance to the eighth level, I won’t need any more resources from the cultivation world. No medicine can help my skills anymore. From now on, the resources of the Demon Race will be prioritized for you. Also, I won’t be in seclusion anymore;I will handle the important matters of the Demon Race so you can break through quickly."
"Right now, our Demon Race has gained much strength, but you both know that relying solely on the Demon Emperors makes it hard to withstand the Human Race’s space weapons, so it is still important to focus on reaching the eighth level."
The Demon Queen was sincere with the two Demon Emperors. After hearing her words, they felt deeply moved. In their eyes, the Demon Queen was truly devoted to the Demon Race, and following such a ruler was worthwhile.
"Demon Queen, rest assured, I will do everything I can to make a breakthrough. My Demon Race has always been the ruler of this land, and even during the era of the Human Race’s Green Emperor, my kind faced no threat of extinction. Now that our Demon Race is in danger, I, Fire Scale, will fight with all my strength to help our kind stand tall in the world once more."
"Demon Queen, my strength is the same."
"Demon Queen, and I can promise that even if I advance to the eighth level, you will still be the Demon Queen of the demon race;no, you are the Demon Emperor, and I will only be an elder of the Demon God Temple."
"Demon Queen, I feel the same."
The Fire Scale Demon Emperor and the Shenwu Demon Emperor immediately showed their loyalty;even if they reach the eighth level, they will still serve the Demon Queen. The Demon Queen felt a warm feeling in her heart after hearing this.
"I already understand how the two Demon Emperors feel. All three of us have survived from the cultivation era until now, pouring our hearts and souls into the demon race. Rest assured, the demon race does not belong only to me, but to you as well. Even if there are more Demon Emperors in the future, and more eighth-level beings, you will still be the pillars of the demon race. I will be first, and you will always be second and third..."
The Demon Queen also immediately declared that your loyalty will be rewarded, and the demon race will always have a place for you.
Upon hearing this, the two Demon Emperors became even more excited. The Demon Queen then asked them to go back and rest while treating their injuries. This time in the space battle, all seven Demon Emperors were injured, and some were seriously hurt and nearing collapse. If she had taken longer, perhaps they might have fallen in space.
"I’m sorry, my friends, but I have no better options and can only sacrifice you."
Finally, the Demon Queen sent off the two Demon Emperors. Watching their backs, she felt a little guilty because she had decided to sacrifice them.
This time, when she broke through to the eighth level, she was indeed a bit impulsive. However, during the process of breaking through, she realized many secrets. This surprise attack was part of her plan. Fortunately, now she has achieved her goal. As for cooperating with the human race, it is just a matter of mutual need. No one will take it seriously. When the time comes to face the truth, neither side will hold back.

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