booktalesy Chapter 196 Qin Hao Emerges from Seclusion; Shuang'er's Request
Chapter 196 Qin Hao Emerges from Seclusion; Shuang'er's Request
The strength of the nine demon prefectures is roughly equal.
This time, all the powerful figures from the Fire Demon and Water Demon counties were mobilized, and their strength was twice that of the Heavenly Demon County. Naturally, they defeated the Heavenly Demon County and forced them to retreat in disarray.
Seeing that the two prefectures had mobilized all their forces to destroy Tianyao Prefecture, some demon generals chose to betray and surrender.
As the armies of the two prefectures continued to advance, nearly 40% of Tianyao Prefecture's territory had fallen.
If it weren't for the orders given by the two ancient demons to the demon emperors of the two prefectures to conquer the Heavenly Demon City as soon as possible, there would likely have been even more territory annexed by the two prefectures.
Even so, it took several years for the armies of Fire Demon County and Water Demon County to finally arrive outside Heavenly Demon City.
The reason it took so long was partly because each demon prefecture was too large.
The mobilization of tens of millions of troops naturally requires less food and resources than a few powerful individuals.
On the other hand, there were attacks from other demon counties on the Fire Demon County and the Water Demon County.
The other six demon counties couldn't mobilize all their forces, but the combined strength of those six counties was still enough to give the Fire Demon County and Water Demon County a run for their money.
Despite the two ancient demons repeatedly emphasizing that they should only attack Tianyao County, they were unable to forcibly control all the demon soldiers and generals.
Ultimately, some troops from both counties had no choice but to return to defense.
Before the Heavenly Demon City, the flames of war raged on, with over ten million demon soldiers from the three prefectures repeatedly clashing here.
Blood flowed everywhere on the earth, the stench of blood was overwhelming, countless corpses littered the ground, and an aura of death permeated the air, creating a desolate scene of national ruin and family destruction.
This war is a life-or-death battle for Tianyao County.
Not only was the entire army of Tianyao County mobilized, but even the people in the nine cities of Tianyao were all armed.
The Demon Emperor Gu Yundun and those patriarchs also joined the war.
This also made the battle far more brutal than ever before.
Despite their fierce resistance, both the Fire Demon County and the Water Demon County suffered heavy casualties.
This is a battle with no winners.
To those ancient demons, these subjects were merely tools for them to restore themselves.
As long as they can recover even a little strength, they are willing to sacrifice all their people.
The Fire Demon Emperor of the Fire Demon County said coldly, "Gu Yundun, your ancient demon of the Heavenly Demon County is dead. There is no one left to protect you. Surrender quickly, and perhaps your life will be spared!"
The Demon Emperor of Water Demon County also began to persuade him: "Brother Yun Dun, this battle is not my wish, but an order from my ancestor. To prevent more people from dying tragically, I hope you will surrender to us!"
"If you truly cared for the common people, why did your two counties invade my Tianyao County?"
Gu Yundun's face showed disdain as he said, "I, Gu Yundun, would rather fight you to the death than live as a slave!"
"Gu Yundun, since you..."
As the Fire Demon Emperor was speaking, suddenly an extremely powerful aura shot into the sky from the Dragon Pool pit outside the Heavenly Demon City.
"Boom!"
The moment this aura appeared, it swept across all directions, causing the earth to tremble as if a dragon were turning over.
All the cultivators near Tianyao City felt a terrifying sensation, as if they were being suppressed by tens of thousands of mountains.
Countless cultivators coughed up blood as their souls trembled at that moment.
Even the three demon emperors, and their respective ancestors, couldn't help but prostrate themselves on the ground under this aura.
"Could this aura be that of an ancient demon?"
"What a terrifying aura! Who is he?"
"It's that... senior... he's still alive?"
The powerful figures from the Fire Demon and Water Demon prefectures all changed color, while Gu Yundun's eyes revealed a complex expression.
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The Tianyao County is now facing the crisis of destruction, all because of this outsider.
But he knew that it was not the other party's fault, but the fault of his ancient demon ancestor.
Just then, Qin Hao, with a calm expression, walked in with his hands behind his back, stepping through the heavens and earth.
Suddenly, a gust of demonic wind blew by, but it immediately swirled back a thousand feet away from Qin Hao, as if afraid of disturbing this noble person.
Qin Hao's gaze fell upon the Heavenly Demon City. He saw Gu Yundun with disheveled hair, the Emperor Sword which was well protected by Gu Yundun, and Mo Lihai who was seriously injured.
"senior!"
Seeing the countless dead and wounded of his clansmen, Mo Lihai couldn't help but speak to Qin Hao, "I hope that senior can lend a helping hand to my Tianyao County!"
"This calamity is entirely your own fault, Heavenly Demon City!"
Qin Hao spoke calmly, "If the ancient demon Bero hadn't attacked me, Tianyao County wouldn't have suffered this calamity!"
Upon hearing this, a look of disappointment and sorrow flashed in the eyes of Mo Lihai and the cultivators from Tianyao County.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
The Fire Demon Emperor couldn't help but laugh loudly, "Senior, since you also have a grudge against the Heavenly Demon County, why don't you join forces with my Fire Demon County and Water Demon County to destroy this Heavenly Demon County?"
"So noisy!"
Qin Hao snorted coldly and said, "Why should I need your orders to do what I want?"
Although his voice was soft, it sounded like thunder to the Fire Demon Emperor of the Fire Demon County.
"Pfft!"
The Fire Demon Emperor was struck as if by a heavy blow; his body jolted violently, and he spat out blood.
"Pfft!"
The Fire Demon Emperor was struck as if by a heavy blow; his body jolted violently, and he spat out blood.
"senior!"
Gu Yundun sighed and couldn't help but speak, "I know my sins are grave. Senior, you may kill me if you wish, but I only beg you to take Shuang'er away!"
"She was the daughter of my closest friend, but fate is unpredictable. She could not escape the cycle of life and death and could only become the sword spirit of my sword, thus surviving in this world."
"We hope that you, senior, can take her away from the demon realm and let her see the outside world, or help her reincarnate!"
After saying that, he threw the serpentine sword he had sealed in his hand to Qin Hao.
"Whoosh!"
The moment the sword landed in Qin Hao's hand, the seal was immediately broken, and it transformed into Shuang'er's appearance.
"Qin Hao, can you spare my uncle? I've already lost my mother, I can't lose my uncle too!"
Shuang'er's eyes showed reluctance; if she weren't just a spirit, she would surely be in tears.
Over the years, in her eyes, Gu Yundun was not a father, but even more so than a father.
"Um!"
Qin Hao nodded and asked Gu Yundun, "Is your Heavenly Demon County willing to submit to me?"
He wasn't intentionally trying to be a pushover; rather, he planned to bring Tianyao County under the influence of the Lianhun tribe.
Although the Soul Refining Tribe is not yet strong enough to accomplish such a feat as a snake swallowing an elephant.
However, in the upcoming war with the other eight demon counties, Tianyao County will suffer many more casualties.
And these dead people will become his nourishment.
Upon hearing Qin Hao's words, Gu Yundun's face showed disbelief.
He never expected that Qin Hao would set aside past grievances and intend to protect their Tianyao County.
Although this would require the Heavenly Demon County to submit to the other party, it would be much better than being destroyed by the Fire Demon County and the Water Demon County.
Gu Yundun bowed deeply to Qin Hao, saying with utmost respect, "I am willing to serve as your master, senior!"
"We are willing to respect our senior as our master!"
The other powerful figures from the Heavenly Demon County all spoke respectfully.
They had already guessed that the disappearance of the ancient demons in Tianyao County must be related to this mysterious powerful figure.