The Beautiful CEO's Dragon Blood Bodyguard-Chapter 2005 - 2004: The Advent of Darkness

Darkness descended on the Immortal King Star, and from the Immortal King Mountain, over ten million demonic beasts surged forth, beginning their rampage across the Immortal King Star.

Among them were powerful Demon Kings that even the Unity Realm Stage found difficult to handle.

These Demon Kings were all remnants of bloodlines from the Demon Kings of the Ancient Era, all of which have been revived at this moment.

Though not comparable to the Ancient Era, they are still terrifying and formidable.

Within a month’s time, one particular Giant Ape Demon King proved to be the most brutal. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

When they besieged a Diyong City, it encountered resistance from an expert of the Unity Realm Stage.

The Giant Ape Demon King went over and smashed the floating continent in mid-air with a single punch, becoming a renowned figure throughout the Immortal King Star.

Across the Immortal King Star, cries, wails, pleas for help, and sounds of slaughter filled the air.

More and more ordinary people flocked to Taoist temples and monasteries to offer incense, kneeling before their respective Ancestral Master and Patriarch Buddha for repentance and prayers.

Some proclaimed the apocalypse had arrived, declaring everyone guilty, unable to escape karma.

Only by joining their sect and offering everything to them could one escape the heavens’ punishment.

In no time, hundreds of thousands had been swayed to join.

However, when the demonic beast tide arrived, they reduced the city where the sect was located to ruins.

The masses cried out in prayer, pleading for the heavens to send down a Divine Child to turn the tide and save the common folk from disaster.

In the Celestial Realms City’s court, the ministers displayed indifference, hanging high above the fray, none daring to bring up the matter.

Should it be mentioned, the Emperor would surely mobilize troops in aid.

Mobilizing troops would undoubtedly require military funds.

The interests of the Nine Clans would be harmed, hence remaining neutral was best.

Once the Demon Race’s power has been sufficiently depleted across various cities, the Celestial Realms City would deliver a thunderbolt strike, best suiting the Nine Clans’ interests.

The rescue petitions that came up were all suppressed by the court officials.

The Emperor, secluded in meditation, entrusted all affairs to the Prime Minister to handle.

Discontent brewed in the Celestial Realms City, with disciples of the Heaven-Piercing Palace taking to the streets to petition for imperial aid for the cities.

These places were their hometowns, how could they stand by and watch?

Some loudly criticized the Nine Clans for their lack of virtue, stating if Consort Prince were here, the situation would be different.

Some lamented, ever since Consort Prince left, no one truly cares for the masses anymore.

Others regretted, saying they should have supported Consort Prince to the death in maintaining him.

Long Fei’s name resurged, becoming a representative icon for the resistance.

Only his name could unite the hearts of the resistors.

In the Royal Palace, every day the Seventh Princess secluded herself in her courtyard to practice swordsmanship.

When tired, she would take Li Jinxuan to sit in Tianguan City, gazing afar at the distant Immortal King Mountain.

This Immortal Mountain, its upper half had completely crumbled into the void, restored to its former state.

However, it seemed gloomier than before.

The yellow mist above grew ever denser, the scent of Netherworld Qi permeated for thousands of miles, unapproachable by humans or beasts.

As the sun set, Li Jinxuan wrapped a cloak around the Seventh Princess, persuading her, "Princess, let’s return! It’s been a month, if Consort Prince were alive, he would have emerged by now."

"You believe he’s dead too?"

The Seventh Princess asked with a melancholic expression.

Li Jinxuan sighed, "Princess, living means facing reality. If Consort Prince were here, he wouldn’t want you like this daily."

The Seventh Princess asked, "What would he want me to be like?"

Li Jinxuan said, "Joyful! Living carefree days like before."

The Seventh Princess stood up, shaking her head, "No, before leaving he entrusted the Ma Army to me, definitely hoping I’d lead this army well. With demonic beasts rampaging and those old geezers of the court indifferent, we can’t stand idly by either."

Li Jinxuan asked, "What do you intend to do?"

The Seventh Princess smirked with a slight smile, "I’ll lead the Ma Army and bring Consort Prince back."

"Bring back?"

Li Jinxuan was puzzled, yet saw the Seventh Princess’s heart clear of gloom, returning to the Celestial Realms City with her.

The next day, news spread across Celestial Realms City.

Consort Prince had returned.

He planned to lead the Ma Army of ten thousand, departing Celestial Realms City to aid various cities in the fight against the demonic beasts.

Anyone wanting to fight on the battlefield could sign up immediately at the front of the cavalry camp.

In no time, Celestial Realms City was astir.

All eyes turned to investigate the truth.

The disciples of the Heaven-Piercing Palace whose hometowns suffered demonic beast attacks finally found their resistance force.

No matter if Consort Prince truly returned, they rallied together, heading to the cavalry camp to enlist.

Within a day, over ten thousand disciples of the Heaven-Piercing Palace joined the ranks.

However, other Loose Cultivators, sects, and major families remained inactive.

Because their interests weren’t affected, they wouldn’t join the battle against demonic beasts just because of a rumor.

On the third day, a white-robed cultivator, wearing a golden mask, astride a Dragon Blood Steed, led ten thousand troops spiritedly out of the main street exiting the city.

Along the way, the Ma Army lined up, extending over a dozen miles.

In the ranks, a large flag stood upright.

"Long!"

Consort Prince, Long Fei.

Citizens standing on both sides murmured and pointed.

Once someone led the applause for the Ma Army, the crowd erupted in shouts, "Consort Prince, slay those demonic beasts!"

"Consort Prince, we support you!"

"Consort Prince, the people are relying on you!"

"..."

In an instant, thunderous cheers resounded.

Everyone had relatives at the borders and refugees fleeing from other cities all raised their arms in exclamation.

This month, their hearts stifled badly.

Popular support is valuable!

The Li Family Brothers followed behind, sighing in their hearts.

Knowing this force was ever-present, yet none knew how to mobilize and unify it.

You ask them to shout twice, they’ll support you.

Ask them to donate a Spirit Stone, they’ll likely hide far away.

After all, demonic beasts hadn’t reached Celestial Realms City yet.

Even if they did reach, the Nine Clans and Heaven-Piercing Palace would stand at the forefront.

Without a leader amongst the resistance, popular support will always remain fractured.

The various factions of Immortal King Star’s cities found it difficult to unite.

Amid the crowd, a bald man stood atop a restaurant, glaring at the white-robed general ahead, quickly shutting the door and windows.

Inside, a group urgently asked, "How was it?"

The bald man shook his head, "It’s not him, I’m certain, it’s the Seventh Princess exploiting his name for actions."

Everyone in the room furrowed their brows, if not Chu Feng who else.

Chu Feng shook his head, "Impossible, we’ve weathered every storm, how could we flounder in such a petty ditch. Brother Long must still be alive; tomorrow we’ll head to the mountain to search!"

The Bald Dog exclaimed, "Second Brother, we must prioritize breaking through. The Nine Clans’ spies cover Celestial Realms City; they’re waiting for us to appear, planning our capture!"

Murong Chong and Wang Jie nodded, "Indeed, without reaching the Unity Realm Stage, we can’t confront the Nine Clans."

Chu Feng exhaled heavily, "The heavens’ suppression, the Unity Realm Stage’s current ability to emerge doesn’t mean we can break through. It’s been a month, who among us broke through? Still held firmly by the Heaven and Earth Laws’ oppression? Back in the Immortal King Palace was a chance for breakthroughs. Anything you wanted was there, but unfortunately, the Immortal King Palace wasn’t sturdy, couldn’t last even three days, and collapsed completely."

"Opportunities will appear!"

Everyone comforted him, urging him to remain calm.

Heading out now would be akin to striking with an egg against a boulder.

As they conversed, footsteps sounded below.

A Shop Assistant shouted, "They’re in this private room, as soon as I saw them, I reported to you."

A sword light flashed as it broke through the door, sweeping past everyone.

"Damn it!"

Chu Feng cursed, leading the group in fleeing through the teleportation channel.

The Divine Sense of the Unity Realm Stage enveloped the entire central continent, once their direction was pinpointed, they’re sure to arrive promptly.