Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!-Chapter 598: It Really Is the Demon Emperor

Approaching from the path were Emperor Spirit, Guang Xiaoyu, and Li Qi....

Many long years passed. The reborn Demon Emperor had once again returned to this place. Her thoughts were turbulent, and she couldn’t help but exclaim, "Back then, I saved this tribe unintentionally. Who would have thought it would become useful now."

Li Qi: "???"

Guang Xiaoyu squinted. "They are the masters of the land in the Northern Border, the true Demon Emperor Clan, their original form being the King Kong Giant Ape. After so many years, this tribe should be well-rested and rejuvenated, right?"

The reinforcements she mentioned were this very tribe.

But Li Qi, standing beside her, was completely baffled.

Back then? When did Xiao Yu ever come to the Southern Region? And saved the Demon Emperor Tribe, the King Kong Giant Ape... But?

Li Qi looked at the dilapidated Ancient City not far away and couldn’t help but ask, "Xiao Yu, are you sure this tribe is powerful?"

"Of course!" Guang Xiaoyu nodded. "How could the Demon Emperor Clan not be powerful?"

"But?"

"No buts. They have been living here for many years; their strength must have recovered quite a bit. This time... taking them out will surely enable us to defeat the Demon Emperor." Guang Xiaoyu smiled. "The enemy of our enemy is our friend."

Li Qi fell silent.

Upon the crumbling city walls, two young lads immediately became alert.

The Ancient City was located in a remote corner of the Southern Region, surrounded by layers of mountains. Unless one intentionally sought it out, no one would come here.

At least, Wuxian, having grown up here, had never seen an outsider.

But at this moment, he saw a tall beast and two humans...

"Anan, go quickly and notify everyone!" Wuxian had a premonition that something significant was about to happen.

Anan nodded and sprinted back.

Wuxian gripped his wooden sword tightly and leaped down from the city wall, positioning himself before the main entrance of the Ancient City.

Although the gate had fallen into disuse for many years, overgrown with weeds and littered with trash, the young boy stood ready for battle.

Before long, the strange group arrived.

Wuxian shouted loudly, "Halt!"

Guang Xiaoyu chuckled, then stepped forward with a smile. "Call out your Clan Leader and tell him... the Demon Emperor has returned."

Wuxian maintained a stern face, unmoved.

"This little guy is quite stubborn!" Guang Xiaoyu was amused by his seriousness and chuckled. Noticing the wooden sword in Wuxian’s hands, she winked and said, "Oh my, is that a Divine Weapon?"

"Who goes there?" Wuxian asked coldly.

"I am the Demon Emperor, the one who saved your tribe in the past. Hurry up and call your Clan Leader."

"How daring..." Wuxian glared furiously. "To impersonate Lord Demon Emperor! It seems you haven’t experienced the might of this General’s sword."

"..."

Guang Xiaoyu was at a loss for words.

If it weren’t for Wuxian’s mention of "Lord Demon Emperor," she would have thought this tribe had defected.

Not long after, a group of over two hundred—comprising the old, weak, sickly, children, and women, armed with shovels, sticks, scythes, and various farming tools—came running out of the Ancient City.

Anan led the way, gasping for breath. "Reporting to Great General Wuxian, our forces are in position, ready to join the battle at any time!"

Guang Xiaoyu was somewhat dazed.

What? What kind of creatures are these? What happened to the once-mighty Demon Emperor Tribe?

Li Qi, at her side, couldn’t help but ask, "Xiao Yu, could you have made a mistake?" 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Wuxian snorted and shouted, "See? Our great army has assembled! If you dare to trespass upon the royal city again, don’t blame this General for being impolite!"

He was only in his teens, but he was pure-hearted and brave. He faced powerful foes without backing down, instead leading a group of the vulnerable in defense.

Guang Xiaoyu smiled. "Where’s your Clan Leader?"

"Wuxian, this woman seems tough," Anan whispered urgently.

"I know. Did you notify the Clan Leader?"

"I did, but they’re out hunting now. If this woman attacks, we probably won’t be able to hold her off!" Anan was visibly anxious.

"Don’t panic..." Wuxian’s eyes swiveled as he made his judgment. "They are only two people, while we have more than two hundred! That’s a hundredfold advantage! And this is our turf. We have every advantage: favorable timing, the perfect location, and the support of our people. If she dares to make a move, hmph... This General will ensure she comes but never returns."

"But she said she is the Lord Demon Emperor!"

"Do you believe that?"

"I don’t..." Anan shook his head. "The Lord Demon Emperor looks very serious, while this woman has been smiling all along—um, foolishly smiling. Do you think she’s got a screw loose?"

Their conversation was very quiet.

However, at such a distance, Guang Xiaoyu, being a powerful individual, could hear them as clear as day, not missing a single word.

Hearing their discussion and that the Clan Leader they mentioned was out hunting, Guang Xiaoyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately... the once powerful Demon Emperor Clan had not fallen to the state they appeared in now.

But that last sentence about her having a screw loose made Guang Xiaoyu’s face turn very dark.

She couldn’t be bothered to waste any more words with this little brat.

Approximately an hour later, the aged Clan Leader returned with a group of young, strong men. They had been hunting but rushed back hurriedly upon receiving news that a formidable enemy had invaded.

Before the old man could speak, Guang Xiaoyu called out, "Feng!"

Seeing the person before her, she felt a great wave of emotion in her heart.

"Who are you?" The old man’s heart trembled...

That was his childhood nickname. Since the previous Clan Leader passed away and he assumed the role, no one had called him by that name.

Guang Xiaoyu smiled. "After I left, you all guarded that half-stick of incense, guarded my statue. If a powerful enemy should come, you could burn the half-stick of incense, and I would naturally appear. If you could not withstand them, then you were to break my statue..."

THUMP!

The old man was stunned. He trembled as he knelt. In an instant, tears streaked down his aged face. "Lord Demon Emperor, is it really you?"

"It’s me!" Guang Xiaoyu responded.

"The heavens have eyes! The Lord Demon Emperor has returned! Our Lord Demon Emperor... Quick, children, kneel down! She is the Lord Demon Emperor!" The old man’s voice trembled with overwhelming excitement.

He recalled how their clan, under the oppression of the Demon Emperor, had come close to extinction. If it hadn’t been for the Lord Demon Emperor’s intervention, leading them away from the Northern Border to survive in this secluded place, the bloodline of the Demon Emperor Clan might have long since been obliterated from this world.

At that time, he was still young. That woman of peerless grace, alone, had overpowered many great demons of the Northern Border. She carved a bloody path, intimidated the Demon Emperor, and forcefully led them away.

This was a great kindness.

The Demon Emperor Clan would not forget.

They had heeded the Demon Emperor’s instructions, living here ever since, never venturing out, asking for nothing from the world, always waiting for the Lord Demon Emperor’s return.

Many long years passed, and that woman had finally returned.

The old Clan Leader wept.

The group of young, strong men behind him stood resolute, then excitedly shouted, "We greet the Lord Demon Emperor!"

Could it really be? Wuxian was stunned.

Anan by his side was already dumbfounded.

"Hurry... child, come here." The Clan Leader beckoned to Wuxian. "Lord Demon Emperor, his name is Wuxian. He is of our clan’s royal bloodline and also an Incense Guard. He has guarded the half-stick of incense for three years now."

"Oh?" Guang Xiaoyu raised an eyebrow, a light smile playing on her lips. "Not bad."

Unexpected! This stubborn kid actually had such a background, a royal bloodline no less!

Wuxian’s face was a picture of misery. Recalling his earlier standoff with Guang Xiaoyu, he desperately wanted to find a hole to crawl into. He had actually been clamoring to attack the Lord Demon Emperor!

THUMP!

Wuxian knelt, about to speak.

Guang Xiaoyu quickly lifted him. "The royal blood of the Demon Emperor Clan is noble and exalted," she said softly. "They should not kneel so easily."

"I... Lord Demon Emperor, I... I’m sorry. I was wrong," Wuxian looked at her with a pitiable expression.

"Don’t kneel anymore. I am no one of your clan, just a passer-by." Guang Xiaoyu shook her head. "I’ve returned this time mainly to help you reclaim the Northern Border."

"Hmm?"

The several hundred people paused, then became visibly excited.

Wuxian and Anan were even more so. To march north with their army, to fight a decisive battle against the Demon Emperor, and to reclaim the lands of the Northern Border—they had imagined these scenes countless times.

Now the Lord Demon Emperor had returned, saying she would lead them to reclaim their homeland.

No one could remain calm; the two young lads were too excited to speak.