Chapter 868 - 541: Song Changming’s Prestige, Princess Pleads for Help! (Double-length)

Chapter 868: Chapter 541: Song Changming’s Prestige, Princess Pleads for Help! (Double-length)

"Yan Province..." Song Changming didn’t know much about Yan Province and had never been there before. He only knew it was located east of Yun Province, past the Thirty Six Grotto Heavens of Nanzhou, even beyond that.

It was said that Yan Province was abundant with fire beasts, and volcanoes and lava were ubiquitous, making the average temperature higher than in other major states.

Therefore, the Demon Race living in Yan Province was primarily Fire Attribute, making it easier to cultivate and increase their Tao Practice there.

Due to the long distance, he rarely saw demons from Yan Province invading Yun Province.

This time, seeing a Great Demon from Yan Province appearing in Cui Bai Dao surprised him.

"These fire beasts wouldn’t easily leave Yan Province for a long-distance raid. It seems the Demon Race is determined to create a big commotion, taking advantage of the struggle in Lei Province. The ensuing trouble is bound to increase tremendously...."

Prince Cui tore off the armor plate from his body, crushed it in his hand, and spoke in a somber tone.

"Next, we may have to visit the noble families. In times of difficulty when we can’t manage on our own, we must utilize the noble family’s strength."

Prince Cui was not rigid, and he wouldn’t overlook the lives of the tens of thousands in Cui Bai Dao for the power he held tightly.

Currently, imperial authority firmly suppressed the noble families. At most, he would yield some power, which wasn’t unacceptable.

The three discussed their situations and confirmed the resolution of Horned City’s siege, returning to their positions.

Song Changming returned to Donghua City, continued his vigil, and quietly cultivated.

Nearly a month passed, with more demons flooding into the Three Human States like a marketplace, marking the end of peaceful days.

Under Prince Cui’s orders, border villagers collectively evacuated to the central territories for refuge, with Cui Banner Armies guarding various routes, minimizing demon threats and casualties.

Meanwhile, Prince Cui reached a new agreement with the noble families.

The noble families began exerting force, contributing their family’s strength to rid Cui Bai Dao of demons large and small.

The old ancestors of these families began to reappear and become active again.

When they met, their greetings were surprisingly consistent.

"Hey old man, still alive at four hundred?"

"I won’t die until I see you dead first."

"Hmph, I want to see who’s going to die first among us!"

"..."

Anyway, with martial support from the noble families, military pressure significantly eased.

This day.

"Young Master, a tiger demon wants to see you." Su Qingqing suddenly walked closer and reported to Song Changming.

"Which tiger demon? Why would it want to see me?" Song Changming asked, puzzled.

Currently, humans and demons were in fierce battle, even neutral demons not participating in invasions and wars would rarely choose to enter human territories rashly.

The resulting misunderstandings might lead to more than a bit of trouble; it could threaten the demon’s life.

"Says it came from Lei Province on orders from the princess, requesting to meet you." Su Qingqing explained, then added something.

"Possibly the Thunder Wheel Tiger from Lei Province."

"Oh!" Song Changming raised his eyebrows.

"Where is the tiger demon now?"

"Outside the city, surrounded by the city guard army." Su Qingqing said.

If it hadn’t spoken Song Changming’s name, for intruding into humans’ great cities, this Thunder Wheel Tiger might have met its doom.

"Let it in." Song Changming scanned with his perception, noticing the demon surrounded outside, then said.

Su Qingqing nodded and departed swiftly.

Outside the north city gate, a tiger demon, with thunder-pattern fur and a huge tiger head, sat cross-legged on the ground, head lowered and eyes closed calmly.

On the city wall, rows of soldier generals held flying spear crossbows aimed at the tiger demon.

The surrounding soldiers encircled the tiger demon, on high alert.

Not until Su Qingqing arrived did the guards finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Truthfully, guarding this tiger demon was a tough task for them.

Despite their numbers, if the tiger demon went berserk, controlling such a fierce tiger would be difficult.

After all, it was a Thunder Wheel Tiger, dominating the demon realm in Lei Province!

Without Song Changming and Su Qingqing present, with the Thunder Wheel Tiger’s combat power, demolishing Donghua City would be effortless.

"Miss, how is it?" The Thunder Wheel Tiger stood up, saw Su Qingqing returning, and asked urgently.

"Young Master is willing to see you, come with me." Su Qingqing nodded.

"Thank you, Miss!" The tiger demon joyfully followed.

Soon, it met Song Changming in the City Lord’s Mansion.

"Did He Ya send you?" Song Changming asked directly.

He Ya Fei Ge.

The same mother tiger Song Changming first bound with the God-Binding Seal years ago.

Belonging to the Thunder Wheel Tiger Race, he figured the tiger demon came for the mother tiger.

The tiger demon, hearing Song Changming mention He Ya’s name, knelt immediately, saying, "Please save my master!"

"What happened to her? Explain clearly." Song Changming prompted.

The tiger demon quickly narrated.

The mother tiger was the daughter of the Thunder Wheel Tiger King, titled princess within the Tiger Race.

As the princess grew stronger, showing boundless potential, the Tiger King feared she’d claim his throne someday and ordered the tiger clan to persecute the princess.

Song Changming knew these preceding events.

In fact, it was his crucial intervention that saved the mother tiger from death.

To complete her revenge, the mother tiger willingly bore the God-Binding Seal, becoming Song Changming’s free-ranging pet.

Originally, the princess should endure the shame, focus on cultivation, and avenge when sufficiently powerful and the time ripe.

Unfortunately, the princess couldn’t bear the time, choosing to enact revenge early.

The outcome was predictable; no amount of strategy could defeat absolute power, leaving her injured severely, imprisoned by the Tiger King, and facing death.

"No wonder recent feedback from the God-Binding Seal isn’t felt." Song Changming stroked his sleek chin.

Frankly, after years without seeing the free-ranging mother tiger, he nearly forgot he had such a big cat outside.

If not reminded by the tiger demon here, maybe only upon the mother tiger’s death would he notice the dispersal of the God-Binding Seal.

Song Changming re-focused on the tiger demon.

"You’re a Thunder Wheel Tiger demon, why assist He Ya in her rebellion?"

The tiger demon answered earnestly, "Had the princess not saved me back then, the Great King would have executed me. It’s the princess who granted me a second life—my life is hers!"

Concerning betrayal of the Tiger Race and the Tiger King, he no longer cared.

If He Ya aimed to claim the Tiger King’s throne, he’d resolutely stand behind, aiding her!

"Aside from you, are there others supporting He Ya?" Song Changming wasn’t too hurried, asking more arbitrary questions.

"There are some but not many—a few demons once favored by the princess and some who offended the Tiger King might support He Ya."

Though unclear why Song Changming asked these, he answered each query despite impatience, trying to satisfy Song Changming.

Only Song Changming might have the power to rescue the princess now.

"Forget it; let’s first see if the mother tiger is still alive." Song Changming waved his hand, ceased further questions.

If He Ya had perished, asking more served no purpose now.

He decided to save the mother tiger, as the Thunder Wheel Tiger Race was a top-tier Great Demon Race in Lei Province.

This action might yield additional, significant gains.

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