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Chapter 1639: The Reason Red Demon Came

Were here.

The forbidden region they saw from the paradise was, after actually stepping into it, actually not all that terrifying.

The volcanic region really did exist, and it was a separate space. Once Ye Zichen and his group reached the end of the danger zone, they could sense the barrier sealing off the area.

The trek was nowhere near as difficult as it seemed watching from that unearthly paradise. They reached the other end with practically no scares or danger.

Were here. Ye Zichen initially planned to lead them through the barrier, only for the Ocean Emperor to call out to him.

We still dont know whats on the other side of the barrier, said Xue Yang. Youd best let us go first.

The other great emperors nodded their agreement. They naturally werent foolish enough to think that, if they went first, they could seize transcendent fortune. An opportunity like that was reserved for those fated for it. Besides, they were on good terms with Ye Zichen, and they werent as fanatically obsessed with transcendence as Zhou Wu. They really were just worried about the situation outside the border. If they went first, given their relatively profound cultivations, even if something happened, they could respond appropriately.

When he saw the look in their eyes, Ye Zichen understood how much the great emperors valued him.

The end of the era loomed before them. Theyd already come this far. They were only one step away from transcendence, so it was inevitable that theyd want to avoid anything bad happening to Ye Zichen now.

Alright, said Ye Zichen. Then Ill have to trouble you.

The Ocean Emperor took the lead and passed through the barrier. The Jade Pool Palace Master and the others soon followed.

Xuan Ji and Su Qingyan took up the rear, while Ye Zichen walked between the two groups.

It was only after theyd traversed the barrier that he discovered the other world waiting for them beyond it.

It was different from the inner palace theyd imagined. Once theyd passed through the barrier, the group saw a towering mountain range.

Mist swirled around their peaks, and they could faintly discern a single palace standing at the pinnacle.

Everyone whod gone in before Ye Zichen, such as Gu Li and his group, were gathered at the base of the mountain. When Ye Zichens group appeared, Red Demon, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, glanced at them disdainfully, as if shocked that the likes of them had come too.

The loli laughed and nodded at Ye Zichen. The stalwart man beside her had yet to show any signs of emotion. He just stood at the girls side, like her personal bodyguard.

Youre here. Only Gu Li walked toward Ye Zichen.

An Lu smiled like a cherub and dashed over as well. Big Brother Zichen.

That sweet laughter could melt just about anyones heart. Especially Pu Jingwan; when she saw that An Lu was alive and well, she sighed in relief. The sight of An Lu swallowed up in lava had been really hard to take.

Mm. Ye Zichen smiled and tousled An Lus hair.

Then, Gu Li said, At the time, I couldnt explain to you in detail, but I figured that if I went in, youd understand what was going on. It seems we really get each other!

Quit trying to butter us up, snorted Yang Jian. Theres no need to even question how happy we were when we saw you die.

In the face of Yang Jians vicious words, Gu Li simply chose to ignore them.

Yang Jian felt as if hed hit a cotton flower; that helpless feeling left him deeply unhappy. He longed to pull out his lance and run Gu Li through to vent his pent-up frustration.

Enough, Yang Jian. Ye Zichen gestured for him to tone it down a little. Then, he glanced at Gu Li. Gu Li really did have insider info. Hed implied as much after they entered that paradise. It was even more obvious when Gu Li decisively forged ahead even after watching Red Demon die within the lava.

When he recalled what Venerate Spirit Treasure had said earlier, Ye Zichens eyebrows shot up. Was that really a remnant of a former Demon Emperor?

Gu Li laughed but said nothing. Still, the look in his eyes was confirmation enough.

Ye Zichen then turned to Red Demon and the loli. Did you know too?

A remnant of the Demon Emperors soul? The girl batted her eyes, the very picture of ignorance.

Red Demon, however, pursed his lips and snorted. That should be obvious to anyone who isnt blind.

Then you

Remember, the group had taken the remnant for part of the former God Emperor entirely due to Red Demon.

It was Red Demon who, right from the start, had called him God Emperor. The remnant hadnt denied it, which was why the others took it for a fact.

What about me? If they couldnt discern the truth, what good are they? No matter what I said, the choice is in their hands. Anyone with a brain can, naturally, see the truth clearly. As for those brainless fools, theyre not worthy to meddle with transcendence!

Red Demons words were as sharp as ever. It was hard to tell whether he was angry or not; everyone he said came out terrifying and murderous.

But his words, his declaration that those who remained behind were unworthy, stuck with them.

Far too many people had come in search of transcendence, from unknown recluses to members of the older generation whod long since gone into permanent seclusion, as well as imperial kings whod come to test their luck.

People entered the mausoleum nonstep, all in hopes of a piece of the great cake that was transcendence.

But think about it. Were they really worthy?

The transcendent mausoleum took all takers, but in truth, it existed to grant the Master of the Stars good fortune. The Ocean Emperor and the others were imperial lords, but they originally hadnt planned to come here. In terms of cultivation, werent they superior to that bunch of immortal kings? In terms of reputation, well, they were leaders of Sacred Beast Clans or masters of a Divine Mountain.

Yet even so, theyd never thought of taking transcendence for themselves. It wasnt that theyd never longed for transcendence.

It was that they saw reality clearly!

Those people who were obsessed with transcendence, or who hoped for a piece of the pie, were really insane!

Senior Red Demon, from your words, you seem clear-sighted. So why did you persist on coming all the way here? Gu Li suddenly turned to Red Demon and bowed. Im a demon too. Ive always respected the Six Demons as my seniors, and the former Demon Emperors disappearance has always seemed fishy to me, especially since the six of you disappeared as well. That, more than anything, made me sense something was amiss.

When Red Demon heard that, he glanced at Gu Li. He emitted murderous energy from every pore; even when he didnt deliberately display it, his attention was downright suffocating.

But Gu Li didnt avert his gaze. Despite Red Demons ocean of murderous energy, he was neither aggressive nor servile.

Ive investigated and asked around on numerous occasions to see if the former Demon Emperor had truly fallen or not. You said you want to avenge him? Then you ought to know that whoever targeted the former Demon Emperor will inevitably set their sights on you, too. So why did you choose to announce your intentions instead of lying in wait?

Resorting to flattery again. Yang Jian sneered.

Ye Zichen glanced pointedly at Yang Jian and lightly shook his head. He couldnt help but feel that Gu Lis words didnt sound like flattery.

It seemed he was trying to confirm something.

I naturally am not the least bit interested in transcendent fortune. After Red Demon said this, everyone else present instinctively glanced at him. When he sensed their gazes, he merely snorted. You dont need to look at me like that. Cultivators say that transcendents are peerless existences. Who doesnt want to transcend? Especially for people like us, whove been emperors for a long time. I cant fault anyone for wanting that. But I am not ignorant of the present situation, nor am I unable to recognize reality. I am not fated for transcendence. I naturally wont persist and create trouble for myself.

My reasons for coming here are simple. I just wanted to see the current Demon Emperor up close. But its a pity! Hes nowhere near as exceptional as Id imagined!

When he said nowhere near as exceptional, Red Demons eyes flashed with particularly murderous light.

His bloody aura spread out uncontrollably. When he sensed it, Ye Zichen could infer that this mighty demon experts hands were stained with the blood of millions.

But more than that, he could sense the depths of his hatred for Kui Lin.

He knew!

He ought to know that Kui Lin used some method to seize his predecessors throne, as well as many other secrets.

It seems you Gu Li was just about to speak when he sensed the barrier rippling behind him. He swallowed his words right back down, then acted as if everything were normal.

Red Demon did the same. He sat cross-legged on the ground, just as he had when Ye Zichens group arrived.

Everyones behavior seemed perfectly natural, as if theyd never had that conversation at all.

Before long, someone stepped through. When Ye Zichen turned to look, he saw that this group consisted of Gou Monan, as well as the Demon Emperor and his followers. However, the Demon Emperors group seemed somewhat smaller than before.

There were a few other imperial kings, too. All of them could be said to have brains.

Theyd watched so many people die amidst the lava, and yet, people still proceeded into peril, one after another. Furthermore, each person whod chosen the lava was more famous than those who went before.

For so many people to make that choice suggested there was something fishy about the lava. These newest arrivals were lucky; theyd bet right!

Many of their eyes revealed hints of delight. Clearly, they were rejoicing over their own intelligent decision, as well as the fact that they were now one step closer to transcendence.

Who knew? They might really have a chance of succeeding!

Indeed, its just as I thought! Demon Emperor Kui Lin let out a burst of hearty laughter. Hed chosen to enter because hed seen Gu Li and Ye Zichen, as well as their companions, go in first. He didnt know the others well, but he understood the Ocean Emperor thoroughly.

After all, they were old enemies. The moment he saw Xue Yang die in the lava, Kui Lin chose to follow him into the forbidden zone.

It was just as hed anticipated; that danger zone was nowhere near as terrifying as it had looked from outside.

Brother Ye. Gou Monan then walked over with a smile. Ive always thought you were extraordinary. How could someone who could create a whole tenth Divine Mountain die so easily? And indeed; youre still alive!

It seems you really trust me, Brother Monan. Ye Zichen laughed and nodded.

Haha, fellow daoists, how about we enter the mountain now? Some of the imperial kings were really champing at the bit. However, as soon as they spoke up, the others looked at them as if they were utter morons.

No one else, neither Ye Zichens group or the Demon Emperors, had brought up such a thing.

That was because theyd arrived later. Numerous others had already arrived here, and yet, the first to arrive, Red Demon, was sitting right there in front of them. The problem was quite obvious It wasnt a matter of would they enter but rather, a matter of could they enter!