After Black Dragon stepped in to protect them, the demons finally had a chance to catch their breath.

The stronger ones started treating the wounded. There were also several demons who embraced the lifeless corpses of their fallen comrades and sobbed.

War was cruel and demons had hearts too.

Those whod lost their friends cried in heart-rending agony. As for those whose friends and family were fortunate enough to have survived, they celebrated inwardly, yet at the worried that the same would happen to them in the future

In short, a mournful atmosphere filled the canyon.

Brother Su, didnt I leave you in Maple City to rest? Why did you come here? asked Black Dragon. Although he frowned at Su Yiyun, his tone was concerned.

Although he was displeased with Su Yiyun, when Black Dragon considered all that Su Yiyun had sacrificed on the demons behalf, it wasnt enough to justify mistreating him.

Besides, who knew? Maybe it wasnt like he thought.

Hed made Su Yiyun remain Maple City, in part because he feared Su Yiyun was associated with Ye Zichen, but also in part because he truly wanted him to rest and recover.

The five signs of decay.

By now, Su Yiyun didnt have much time left. Black Dragon didnt want him to die in the chaos of the battlefield without so much as someone to bury his corpse.

Hmph, youre still on that? If I hadnt come here, the demons would have been completely finished, Su Yiyun frowned deeply and snorted

Last night I performed an astrological observation and sensed that the demons were to encounter a great calamity. After you left, I couldnt resist spying on the Will of the Heavens. When I learned what was going to happen, I had Mine rush me here as fast as possible in hopes that you could escape calamity.

This...I made you worry, Black Dragon sighed, then turned to look at the demon soldiers.

His heart suddenly ached. All of this pain was that damned Ye Zichens fault. If he hadnt tossed those weapons he called bombs, the demons wouldnt have.

Just as he was thinking this, Su Yiyun frowned as well. I truly never would have guessed that Ye Zichen possessed such methods. To think hed manage to use gunpowder from the Modern Realm here!

When he brought this up, Black Dragons expression darkened even further. Suddenly, he recalled the scene of Su Yiyun descending from above.

Brother Su, did you come from above?

Thats right. Su Yiyun nodded, only to see Black Dragon look at him in astonishment. He already knew what Black Dragon was thinking.

Actually, said Su Yiyun, Ye Zichen tricked you. In truth, the formation above the canyon only had a few drops of natal blood essence. If you wanted to break it, you could have done so in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

Bang!

Black Dragon slammed his fist into the cliffside, body trembling, muscles in his face twitching.

Ye Zichen! he roared in fury as terrifyingly powerful spiritual energy billowed off of him and poured into the surrounding area.

Bang.

He stamped the ground but before he could propel himself into the air, Su Yiyun shouted, stay where you are.

Brother Su, you want to stop me?

This was truly humiliating for Black Dragon.

A few mere drops of natal blood essence scared him so badly, he made the entire demon army retreat, causing them to fall into Ye Zichens trap.

How could Black Dragon bear being tricked like that?

You want to find Ye Zichen and vent your fury, but hes already gone.

As Su Yiyun calmly finished his sentence, Black Dragon noticed for the first time: the beast Region troops had already disappeared.

Crack.

He clenched his fists so hard, his knuckles cracked. The air around him grew extremely heavy.

His eyes were particularly sinister. Looking into them was like falling into an endless abyss.

He would remember this grudge.

He would remember it clearly.

When he saw that Black Dragon had practically lost himself in hatred, Su Yiyun tried to enlighten him. Theres no need to take it so hard. In truth, you only lost by a single move. Were fighting a war, trickery against trickery; we demons cant possibly take the advantage every time. This time, we lost, thats all. The process isnt important. What we need is the result.

I know all that already, said Black Dragon, nodding slightly, his gaze still incomparably cold. Ye Zichen, your head is mine.

When he said this, Su Yiyun had no apparent reaction. By now, he was already focused on the wounded demons. He indicated to Li Mine that she should go help treat them.

It was then that Gu Li, whod disappeared without a trace after the bombs started following, appeared out of nowhere. Brother Su is here. I was so worried when I didnt see you earlier.

He smiled and approached Su Yiyun, then smiled at him. And here I thought wed never see each other again! To think Id run into you here!

Are you so anxious to see me die? Su Yiyun arched his brows, his emotions unreadable.

Brother Su, what are you saying? laughed Gu Li.

Su Yiyun no longer paid Gu Li any heed. Instead, he rested his eyes in an attempt to recover. He could already sense his life energy flowing endlessly out of him. In order to live longer.

Rather, in order to live until the day he was waiting for, he had to refine his soul and prevent it from collapsing and dissipating.

Gu Li smiled at Su Yiyun, then felt a sinister presence to his side.

Brother Gu Li, you ran rather quickly.

Sensing the barely-suppressed fury in Black Dragons words, Gu Li hurriedly feigned helplessness. Your Excellency Black Dragon, please calm your fury. I never would have guessed that brat, Ye Zichen, somehow managed to get his hands on explosives! I am weak and feeble; I had no choice but to try and protect myself.

Hmph, Black Dragon snorted coldly. He wanted to execute Gu Li here and now, and might have tried, if not for his fear of Gu Lis backer.

This guy clearly knew just how strong the bombs were, yet he didnt make even the slightest attempt to warn them. Otherwise, the demons wouldnt have sustained such heavy losses.

Ye Zichen was loathsome but Gu Li wasnt necessarily any better.

I know youre furious, but luckily Brother Su arrived right in the nick of time so your losses werent particularly heavy. Our cooperation cant end here, so lets let this one slide. I, Gu Li, vow to never abandon you or your demon race ever again.

Hmph. Although Black Dragon was deeply unwilling, he had no choice but to let it go.

Besides, it was just as Gu Li said: their losses werent unacceptable. The dead were mostly human immortal-level warriors. Their true elites were all still capable of fighting.

He snorted bitterly and walked away. Gu Li, on the other hand, snuck up to Su Yiyun.

Suddenly, Su Yiyuns eyes popped open as he asked, what are you trying to do?

So, Brother Su, you came in the end after all. It seems youve already got everything in order, said Gu Li, his voice intentionally lowered. Su Yiyun simply examined him.

Gu Lis disproportionate, pitch-black eyes stared right back at him as if trying to see right through him.

I have no idea what youre talking about, replied Su Yiyun.

Really? Im just afraid poor Black Dragons going to suffer at your hands, said Gu Li, a playful smile flashing across his face.

Su Yiyun simply smiled calmly, gaze heavy, as he said, then why dont you suffer on his behalf? In any event, someones going to have to. Dont you think?