Chapter 609: Attack on Demon Country
After being dragged down by Han Zheng, the White Deer Demon King was in a state of utter confusion.
He was drinking wine, singing songs, and riding his chariot—how did he suddenly get hijacked?
Moreover, someone who could leave him without the slightest strength to resist must undoubtedly be of the Demon Emperor Realm!
Then, upon seeing Han Zheng's appearance, the White Deer Demon King was scared out of his wits and thought to himself: It's over!
Why is Han Zheng not going after the Qingqiu Demon Country people but is coming for me instead?
Actually, the White Deer Demon King had been living quite comfortably during this period.
Although the people of Qingqiu Demon Country were badly weakened by Han Zheng, as an Upper Demon Clan, Qingqiu Demon Country was still quite respectable.
The information provided by the White Deer Demon King was very valuable; it was their own carelessness that led to Han Zheng counter-killing them.
So in the end, although the ancestor of Qingqiu was angry, he didn't vent his anger on the White Deer Demon King and even gave him a piece of territory under his command.
Moreover, because six demon kings in Qingqiu Demon Country died in succession, leaving many power vacuums, the Qingqiu Demon Country readjusted and rearranged the demon clan forces in the external regions and also provided the White Deer Demon King with many subordinates.
So the White Deer Demon King had been waiting for the Qingqiu Demon Country to finish rearranging. It took a full six months for his territory to be finalized, and all his subordinate demon lords and great demons were in place.
Therefore, the White Deer Demon King was riding his golden chariot today, full of vigor, intending to take over his territory, but unexpectedly was intercepted by Han Zheng halfway.
The White Deer Demon King's eyes darted around, and he immediately started to plead for his life.
"Spare me, Lord Han! Although I was the first to discover your trail back then, it was Qingqiu Demon Country who wanted to kill you to the last!"
Han Zheng looked at the White Deer Demon King with a half-smile: "I've been puzzled about how the people of Qingqiu Demon Country recognized me. I didn't expect it was you who recognized me."
The face of the White Deer Demon King instantly changed, with a heavy heart sinking.
He thought Han Zheng must have known it was him who exposed his whereabouts but didn't expect Han Zheng knew nothing.
Gripping the White Deer Demon King's neck, Han Zheng said with a smile: "Tell me, what has happened during this time."
Sensing the immensely chilling aura from Han Zheng, the White Deer Demon King didn't dare make a sound and quickly recounted everything that had happened during that time to Han Zheng.
After Han Zheng killed the Lan Cang Demon Emperor, Qingqiu Demon Country was utterly outraged and spread the news about Han Zheng throughout the Country of Demons, regardless of their own reputation.
So at that time, not only Qingqiu Demon Country was chasing Han Zheng, but the entire Country of Demons was in pursuit of Han Zheng.
But the demons of the Country of Demons didn't expect that Han Zheng's target would be the Dark Domain, a forbidden place barren and extremely dangerous.
So after searching a large circle in the heartland of the Country of Demons without finding a trace of Han Zheng, the other demon clan powerhouses did not want to continue wasting effort like this.
At this time, the ancestor of Qingqiu proposed a suggestion that was agreed upon by the other demon clan powerhouses.
Han Zheng, a human clan, couldn't possibly hide long-term in the Country of Demons; he would eventually have to return to the Demon Suppression Pass.
Instead of wasting efforts searching for a needle in a haystack in the vast Country of Demons, it was better to lie in wait along the Luoshui River and set a trap for Han Zheng.
So now the entire Luoshui Riverbank was closely guarded by various demon forces, and any demon clan wishing to cross the river had to verify their identity.
Because Han Zheng has the record of slaying a Demon Emperor, every few miles along the Luoshui Riverbank, a Demon Emperor was stationed, just to rush over at the first sign of Han Zheng.
Qingqiu Clan even asked a well-connected Demon Saint to patrol along the Luoshui Riverbank now and then.
For the sake of this single Yang God Realm Martial Artist, Qingqiu Demon Country even brought out a Demon Saint, which is beyond excessive respect.
"You demon clans went to great lengths and racked your brains to catch me."
Han Zheng let out a couple of cold laughs.
The White Deer Demon King chuckled dryly twice, not daring to speak.
Qingqiu Demon Country, you killed six demon kings and one Demon Emperor; how could such a great enmity not cause them to rack their brains?
Han Zheng squinted his eyes in thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "How much force does Qingqiu Demon Country have guarding the Luoshui Riverbank now?"
The White Deer Demon King replied honestly, "Two Demon Emperors and nearly a hundred Demon Kings; you could say eighty percent of the force is at the Luoshui Riverbank, waiting to kill you, Lord Han.
So I think if you, Lord Han, want to leave Luoshui Riverbank, it's best to choose a place guarded by other demon clans."
The White Deer Demon King had no principles to speak of.
As long as Han Zheng could spare him, he didn't mind being a traitor, playing the role of a guide.
"Then doesn't that mean Qingqiu Demon Country only has the Qingqiu ancestor, a single Demon Emperor, left?"
The White Deer Demon King instinctively nodded, then suddenly realized something, looking at Han Zheng in horror.
Han Zheng grinned: "Take me to the entrance of Qingqiu Demon Country. Once we get there, I won't kill you."
With so many Demon Emperors and a Demon Saint patrolling Luoshui Riverbank, even if Han Zheng had stepped into the Dharma Manifestation Realm, he wasn't so full of himself as to confront the entire Country of Demons alone.
Now that Qingqiu Demon Country was weakened, he would strike first against Qingqiu Demon Country, luring the tiger from the mountain!
Though horrified at this moment, the White Deer Demon King didn't hesitate much and directly nodded, even reminding: "Lord Han, although Qingqiu Demon Country now only has Qingqiu's ancestor, a Demon Emperor, her strength is not to be underestimated.
The strength of Qingqiu's ancestor isn't the strongest among the four Demon Emperors of Qingqiu Demon Country; she is just the most senior.
However, the three great treasures of the Qingqiu Clan, the Heavenly Punishment Evil Slayer Sword, the Godslaying Immortal Slaying Blade, and the Soul-Seizing Bell have been handed down since the Ancient Times and are controlled by the Qingqiu ancestor.
Moreover, Qingqiu Demon Country also has the Qingqiu Grand Array for support, which makes facing the Qingqiu ancestor as difficult as confronting two Demon Emperors."
Since the White Deer Demon King had already betrayed, he naturally betrayed thoroughly cleanly.
Otherwise, if Qingqiu Demon Country began retaliation in the future and found out it was him who leaked this information, wouldn't he be dead meat?
So at this moment, he wished nothing more than for Han Zheng to completely destroy Qingqiu Demon Country in this battle.
"Understood, take me there."
Han Zheng saw through the White Deer Demon King's thoughts.
Monsters like him existed in numbers among the Human Clan too.
The White Deer Demon King cautiously led Han Zheng through other demon kings' regions, only to discover that seemingly no one would notice Han Zheng, which seemed rather strange.
They arrived at the entrance to Qingqiu Demon Country in front of the mountain. The White Deer Demon King cautiously said, "Lord Han, above is the array entrance to Qingqiu Demon Country, guarded by someone."
"Understood, you may leave now."
Han Zheng waved his hand, gently letting the White Deer Demon King go.
There's no need to kill such a demon; with demon kings like him, the demon clan won't fare well.
Han Zheng wasn't even worried about the White Deer Demon King tipping off; he was probably more eager than Han Zheng to see Qingqiu Demon Country's demise now.
"I won't leave, waiting until Lord Han triumphs and destroys Qingqiu Demon Country before I decide."
Although the White Deer Demon King said this with a forced smile, deep down, he was waiting to see the outcome to decide what to do.
If Han Zheng managed to kill the Qingqiu ancestor and destroy Qingqiu Demon Country, then he would have no choice but to joyfully take over his territory.
If Han Zheng failed and couldn't destroy Qingqiu Demon Country, then he would wait before making a decision.
Han Zheng took a step forward, as if shrinking the ground into an inch, and instantly reached the mountain top.
The two guards of Qingqiu Demon Country at the gate were momentarily stunned to see Han Zheng appear suddenly, and before they could react, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Power began compressing rapidly, and the two Qingqiu guards were instantly crushed.
Standing before the mountain of the entrance to Qingqiu Demon Country, surrounded by luxurious scenery, Han Zheng couldn't help but gently shake his head.
The disparity between different demon clans truly is greater than that between man and dog, with the Northwest Wilderness of the Country of Demons being this barren, while Qingqiu Demon Country is so lovely and luxurious.
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