Stellar Transformation-Chapter 408: Episode 13 - 28 Announcement to the World
Having just undergone an emperor-level expert’s deadly battle, the battlefield spanning nearly a hundred miles had turned into ruins, and in the sky above the battlefield stood two men, floating in the air. Shortly thereafter, two more appeared out of thin air beside them.
"Phoenix-tailed Crane" Bai Feng, "Green Fire Hawk" Liu Tu, "Double-headed Dragon Vulture" Ao Ku.
These three were the three great experts under the command of the Peng Demon Emperor, their status second only to the emperor himself, and now the ruler of the Feiqin Clan along with these three experts were all gathered in the sky above Hei Wu City.
"Your Highness."
Ao Ku and Bai Feng bowed respectfully; they no longer bore their former arrogance, only respect, and even a hint of worry and fear on their faces.
At the side of the Peng Demon Emperor stood the "Green Fire Hawk" Demon Emperor Liu Tu. Liu Tu, dressed in green battle armor, occasionally flashed a wild battle intent in his eyes, yet his aura was completely subdued next to the Peng Demon Emperor.
In the center stood the ruler of the Feiqin Clan, the Peng Demon Emperor!
The Peng Demon Emperor Zong Yan, originally a Golden Winged Great Peng Bird, was an Eighth Level Demon Emperor. However, with the inheritance treasure, the Peng Demon Emperor could easily defeat his three great experts alone.
The Peng Demon Emperor, from head to toe, was clad in gold; a golden robe, golden war boots, golden crown. His cold eyes, devoid of any emotion, swept over Bai Feng and Ao Ku before him.
"Your Highness, Ao Ku and I never expected that those three Hei Yu would be so strong. We kept stalling for time, but at the last moment, Qin Yu realized our intention and they managed to escape. Your Highness, it was our fault this time, please punish us," said Bai Feng respectfully.
"Please punish us," Ao Ku also said.
Ao Ku and Bai Feng knew very well that the Peng Demon Emperor detested people shirking responsibility. It was better to admit an error; if you shirked responsibility, even if you were not at fault... the Peng Demon Emperor might still kill you.
"Oh, the three brothers are that strong? Neither of you could handle them?" Peng Demon Emperor spoke for the first time; his voice was somewhat shrill, but it gave a sensation of piercing the spirit, and no one dared to disrespect him, as the imperial aura naturally developed.
"Your Highness," said Bai Feng respectfully, "Qin Yu and the others are indeed powerful. I fought Hou Fei and Hei Yu, managing just to hold my ground. Qin Yu fought with Ao Ku and even forced Ao Ku to split into two forms at the end."
Ao Ku added: "Your Highness, Hou Fei is a Sixth Level Demon Emperor, Hei Yu is a Fifth Level Demon Emperor, and as for Qin Yu... I am somewhat unable to see through him. His soul realm is not much inferior to mine. His body is extremely resilient; even I had to use a Divine Artifact with all my strength to injure him."
The Peng Demon Emperor’s eyelids fluttered, sending out two solid beams of golden light towards Ao Ku: "Is Qin Yu really that strong? His resilience corresponding to that of a Low Grade Divine Artifact?"
"Yes, and Qin Yu’s recovery power is astonishing; his bones were just smashed by me and they began to mend shortly afterward," Ao Ku further added. "He also possesses a Divine Sword and sharp finger techniques; if I did not use my two forms, I might even have lost."
The Peng Demon Emperor nodded.
That cold gaze swept over the two men, and the Peng Demon Emperor indifferently said, "I see. Now, return to the Imperial Palace."
"Yes, Your Highness." Bai Feng, Ao Ku, and Liu Tu all bowed and obeyed, and then the four of them turned into a beam of light shooting towards the Imperial City.
******
Inside the Jiang Lan Realm.
Qin Yu, Hou Fei, Hei Yu, and Bai Ling gathered together.
"Brother Yu, what do we do now? Sister has been captured by the Peng Demon Emperor’s subordinates again. How can we rescue her?" Bai Ling was so anxious she was almost crying.
Hei Yu could only hold Bai Ling’s hand and comfort her: "Ling ’Er, don’t worry, don’t worry, Big Brother and I will definitely come up with a plan." Hei Yu was also extremely anxious inside. When he had first ascended to the Immortal Demon Realm, Bai Ling’s sister, Bai Xin, had also cared a lot about him.
Hou Fei smacked his lips and said, "We’ve alerted them now, the route through Zong Jue probably won’t work now; rescuing Bai Xin is going to be tough."
"What should we do?" Bai Ling asked anxiously.
Qin Yu and Hei Yu both frowned, deep in thought, but rescuing Bai Xin now was far more difficult than when they had first arrived on Hei Wu Star. Even the Peng Demon Emperor and his people might have returned.
"Right, Big Brother, why did you suddenly have us enter the Jiang Lan Realm just now?" Hou Fei suddenly recalled something and asked. Hei Yu also looked towards Qin Yu.
Qin Yu smiled and said, "Just now, Ao Ku and Bai Feng were stalling for time with us. While the Peng Demon Emperor was temporarily not on Hei Wu Star, they were stalling, most likely waiting for the Peng Demon Emperor to come back and capture us, so I had you enter the Jiang Lan Realm first."
"Stalling for time?" Hou Fei and Hei Yu were startled, then began to somewhat understand the process of the battle they had been through.
"Moreover, from the moment I started to suspect, my Immortal Consciousness covered the entire Hei Wu Star. At the last moment, my Immortal Consciousness detected two Eighth Level Demon Emperors suddenly appearing on the interstellar transmission array of Hei Wu Star. Those two people are most likely the Peng Demon Emperor and another of the three great ones," Qin Yu confirmed.
Eighth Level Demon Emperors were exceedingly rare. Two appearing suddenly, and Qin Yu sensed an aura similar to that of Zong Jue, which is unique to the Golden Winged Great Peng Bird.
"The Peng Demon Emperor really came back?" Hou Fei exclaimed in shock.
Qin Yu nodded.
Hei Yu also furrowed his brows: "If the Peng Demon Emperor has returned, then things are going to be complicated. He possesses an Inheritance Treasure and his strength is close to that of the Dragon Emperor and the Great Ape Emperor. With our current strength... encountering him, we have no chance of contending at all."
"Not only that," Hou Fei said helplessly, "from what I know from the Great Ape Emperor, the Dragon Emperor’s Inheritance Treasure can greatly increase his defense and also strengthen his attack a lot. But this Peng Demon Emperor’s Inheritance Treasure is actually the crown on his head, which can triple the Peng Demon Emperor’s speed and make his attacks much more fierce."
"Triple?" Qin Yu and Hei Yu were shocked in their minds.
Hou Fei nodded and continued, "Yes, the Peng Demon Emperor has always been known for his speed across the realms. Possessing this Inheritance Treasure, looking across the Immortal Demon Realm, no one can match his speed, and facing the Peng Demon Emperor, we probably won’t even see his shadow before being defeated."
Even without the increase, there were few in the Immortal Demon Realm who could match the Peng Demon Emperor in speed. Once it increased to three times the original, it was only the Peng Demon Emperor who would be attacking others; no one could hope to attack him.
"Moreover... speed is also an attack power. When the speed reaches the limit, the resulting attack power is also very strong. According to the Great Ape Emperor, the Dragon Emperor has strong defense and attack, but his speed is not that great. This Peng Demon Emperor is fast and his attack is also fierce, it’s just that his defense isn’t that great," Hou Fei elaborated.
Having been with the Great Ape Emperor, Sun Yuan, for a long time, Hou Fei also knew much about these matters.
"His defense isn’t that great, but he should have Divine Artifact Battle Clothes, right?" Qin Yu spoke up.
Hou Fei nodded, "Yes, he does have a set of Divine Artifact Battle Clothes, a set of Low Grade Divine Artifact Battle Clothing." However, Qin Yu had never heard of anyone possessing Middle Grade Divine Artifact Battle Clothing, as they were exceedingly precious.
"Low Grade Divine Artifact Battle Clothing, worn by a Super Divine Beast who is an Eighth Level Demon Emperor, just presents itself for attack, but who can break it?" Hei Yu voiced as well.
Qin Yu also nodded.
An Eighth Level Demon Emperor, a Super Divine Beast, donned in a Low Grade Divine Artifact Battle Clothing. Is this still deemed weak in terms of defense by the Great Ape Emperor? Even if the three brothers Qin Yu were to attack, they probably couldn’t break through.
"How would I know? The Great Ape Emperor said so, claiming that the Peng Demon Emperor’s weak point is his defense, while the Dragon Emperor’s is his speed," Hou Fei honestly said.
"What about the Great Ape Emperor’s weak point?" Qin Yu asked.
Hou Fei smirked, "According to the Great Ape Emperor himself, he has no weak points. With his spear technique, once it unfolds, even the Peng Demon Emperor’s attacks find it hard to breach his defense. As for attack power... once he unleashes the Heaven Shattering Three Strokes, not even the Peng Demon Emperor dares to withstand it directly. Speed? The Great Ape Emperor’s understanding of the way of the spear has already become very strong, and although his body might not keep up, the speed of the long spear can match the opponent."
Hou Fei smiled again, "Speaking of no weak points, but I think every aspect of the Great Ape Emperor is somewhat weaker, defense not as good as the Dragon Emperor, speed not as good as the Peng Demon Emperor. But his attack is strong enough!"
Qin Yu shook his head and smiled, "Let’s not talk about these three. With their strength, any one of them could easily defeat us. Their so-called ’weak points’ are still stronger than our ’strong points.’"
Hou Fei and Hei Yu also couldn’t help but give a wry smile.
Indeed, it was the truth.
"Big Brother," Bai Ling looked at Qin Yu, "my sister... how should we save her?"
"Ling ’Er," Hei Yu frowned and scolded, not wanting to pressure his elder brother Qin Yu into doing something, especially with the return of the Peng Demon Emperor, making it much more difficult to save Bai Xin.
Bai Ling fell silent upon being scolded.
"Alright," Qin Yu smiled, "you guys stay here. I’ll head to Hei Wu City to gather some information first. No more words, I’ll conceal my aura, and not many can detect me. Plus, if things look bad, I can always retreat into the Jiang Lan Realm. I don’t believe the Peng Demon Emperor can find the Jiang Lan Realm."
Hou Fei laughed as well: "Right, unless the Peng Demon Emperor dares to do like Emperor Yu and burn down the entire Hei Wu Star, otherwise he can’t find the Jiang Lan Realm."
"Even if he finds it, he won’t be able to break in," Hei Yu also laughed.
"Right. Alright, I’m heading out," said Qin Yu, and then he disappeared into the Jiang Lan Realm.
******
In Hei Wu Star, within the Imperial Palace.
The Peng Demon Emperor returned with three Emperor-level experts, and also ordered Zong Jue to come to the Imperial Palace. Zong Jue felt a bit trepidation when he received the order.
"Hmph, I don’t believe the Peng Demon Emperor really dares to kill me." Zong Jue gritted his teeth, his steps firmed, and he headed straight for the Chao Yan Hall of the Imperial Palace.
The Peng Demon Emperor, adorned with a golden crown and wearing a golden robe and golden combat boots, sat atop the grand hall. Below him, Ao Ku, Liu Tu, and Bai Feng sat cross-legged on either side, each in front of a low table laden with fine foods.
Ao Ku, Liu Tu, and Bai Feng all looked towards the main entrance as Zong Jue confidently walked into the hall, then respectfully said, "I greet Your Highness."
"Sit," said the Peng Demon Emperor indifferently.
"Thank Your Highness," Zong Jue sat down to one side, situated between the two others seated below the hall.
"Zong Jue," the Peng Demon Emperor’s piercing voice began, "I hear that this time you personally took Bai Xin out, intending to hand them over to Hei Yu and others?"
Zong Jue bowed slightly, "Yes." Arguing was pointless.
"Do you have anything to say?" the Peng Demon Emperor’s eyes focused on Zong Jue.
Zong Jue smiled and nodded, "Your Highness, you should know I have some relationship with Qin Yu and his brothers and once received favor from their senior at the sect. They asked me for help; how could I refuse to repay it? This time, consider it as repaying their kindness. Besides, it’s just Bai Xin, a mere Demon King, no harm in giving them to them."
"Bai Xin indeed isn’t important, but!"
The voice of the Peng Demon Emperor suddenly grew cold, and an imposing aura caused Zong Jue’s heart to sink, "But that Hei Yu is very important. I must have him dead, do you understand?" the voice hissed with clenched teeth, sending shivers through Zong Jue’s heart.
The voice of the Peng Demon Emperor softened again, "Zong Jue, you should know how highly I regard you. Apart from myself, you are the only Golden Winged Peng King in my Roc Clan. I do not want the position of the next Peng Demon Emperor to be obtained by the Dark Electric Peng King."
The Feiqin Clan contained four kinds of Super Divine Beasts, the Phoenix, the Seven-colored Peacock, and two from the Roc Family—the Golden Winged Peng King and the Dark Electric Peng King. Each Peng Demon Emperor must be one of these two Super Divine Beasts.
"I am the Golden Winged Peng King, so I especially look after you, but don’t think I won’t kill you. I warn you this once, if ever again you act against my will, I’d rather let the Dark Electric Peng King become the next Peng Demon Emperor, I will surely kill you. Do you understand?" the Peng Demon Emperor’s gaze remained merciless.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Zong Jue’s heart trembled, he knew the character of this Peng Demon Emperor very well—defying his will would lead to death. This time because Zong Jue was a Super Divine Beast, the Golden Winged Great Peng Bird, with a dignified status, and because he was identical to the Peng Demon Emperor himself, the Peng Demon Emperor merely issued a warning.
"Bai Feng," the Peng Demon Emperor turned to Bai Feng.
"At your command," Bai Feng bowed respectfully.
The Peng Demon Emperor ordered, "Those three, Qin Yu and his brothers, value Bai Xin greatly. I command you to announce to all, that six months from now, Bai Xin will be executed atop Yellow Lion Mountain on Hei Wu Star."
Zong Jue’s heart jolted.
Executing Bai Xin? And announcing it to all? Isn’t that obviously to lure Qin Yu and the others there?
The Peng Demon Emperor continued, "In these six months, bind Bai Xin’s powers, and tie her atop Yellow Lion Mountain. Ao Ku, you lead three Demon Emperors and a group of Imperial Guards to guard the surroundings. Also, set up the ’Liu Yuan Illusion Array’ around where Bai Xin is tied."
"Ensure Bai Xin spreads the news; it must reach everyone. Ao Ku, you’re responsible for setting up the ’Liu Yuan Illusion Array’ and guarding Bai Xin. As soon as Hei Yu and the others appear, you must notify me immediately," the Peng Demon Emperor swept his gaze around.
Bai Feng and Ao Ku bowed, "We obey the command!"
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