Chapter 755: Illusion Demon

Outside the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm.

Deep within the void.

“Violent Flame Emperor, you killed the Illusion Demon Emperor this time and are actually using his Secret Realm as a trial ground for these little ones. You’re quite generous, aren’t you?”

A teasing voice suddenly rang out.

Immediately after,

two figures appeared within this empty void.

One of them was as red as fire. From his leather armor and ornaments to his hair, pupils, eyebrows, and even his skin—everything was crimson.

The other was completely shrouded in a black robe.

The skin left exposed was deathly pale.

His entire being exuded a cold, sinister aura.

He was the one who had just spoken.

“Yin Jue, what is it you’re trying to say?”

the crimson man said coldly.

The aura emanating from him was overwhelming, like a raging, ever-burning Divine Fire, exerting immense pressure.

Even a Top-tier Divine King might not be able to withstand such power.

But Yin Jue, the man in the black robe, didn’t move an inch.

A faint smile remained on his pale face, as if he were completely unaffected by the terrifying aura.

“Since you’ve asked me to speak plainly, I won’t hold back. I hear that the Illusion Demon Emperor’s famous Emperor’s Weapon, the Illusion Demon Emperor Pearl, not only ensnares people in illusions but also contains a trace of Earth Origin Essence Qi. The Earth element leads to the netherworld and doesn’t match your attributes. Since you can’t use it anyway, why not give it to me? What do you say?”

“Earth Origin Essence Qi is incredibly noble and rare. It allows those who follow the Great Daos of Earth and Wood to comprehend Origin Power. Even if I can’t use it, I can trade it with other Great Emperors. Why should I give it to you?”

The Violent Flame Emperor sneered.

Yin Jue merely chuckled at his words.

He glanced at the Violent Flame Emperor and said, “Of course, you don’t have to give it to me, Great Emperor. But if that’s the case, there are certain matters that I, Yin Jue, might not be able to keep secret for you.”

“Are you threatening me?”

The Violent Flame Emperor’s expression changed slightly.

But Yin Jue just smiled faintly and said nonchalantly, “Rumor has it that while the Violent Flame Emperor has a fiery temper, he has always been on good terms with the Illusion Demon Emperor. Your killing of the Illusion Demon Emperor this time has taken quite a few people by surprise.”

“The Illusion Demon Emperor was colluding with the Dark Night Demon God. I discovered it, so naturally, I had to execute him. As for our supposed friendship, that’s just a baseless rumor. I, Violent Flame, am a Human Race Emperor. How could I associate with the Demon Race? Yin Jue, if you’re going to spout nonsense, you should at least have some real evidence. Who would believe such wild accusations?”

The Violent Flame Emperor sneered again.

He inwardly relaxed.

‘I thought this guy had actually seen through my scheme.’

‘Turns out he’s just trying to bluff me.’

However, Yin Jue’s next words made his expression change dramatically.

“It’s true, I don’t have any real evidence. But did you really think you could hide the fact that you poisoned the Illusion Demon Emperor? Also, I’ve heard the Illusion Demon Clan has an ability that prevents their killer from ever approaching their remains. For a Great Emperor Level being, it can even bar their killer from entering their Small World. Violent Flame Emperor, you’re being so generous, putting the Illusion Demon Emperor’s Small World on the table… could it be that you’re aware of this fact?”

As soon as these words were spoken, the Violent Flame Emperor’s expression became a mixture of shock and suspicion.

Poisoning the Illusion Demon Emperor was indeed dishonorable.

But he had already prepared countermeasures and taken precautions.

He wasn’t afraid of others finding out.

But this ability of the Illusion Demon Clan… how could this guy in front of him possibly know about it?

He himself only knew because he had been on good terms with the Illusion Demon Emperor for a hundred thousand years and had learned of it by chance. The Illusion Demon Clan had always been a mysterious and rare race. Besides the Illusion Demon Emperor, the world hardly knew how many other members of the clan even existed.

This time,

the Violent Flame Emperor had not only poisoned the Illusion Demon Emperor but had also exterminated the entire Illusion Demon Clan, precisely to prevent this information from ever getting out.

It was all to ensure his plan was not affected.

But now…

how could this man possibly know?

“Yin Jue, what do you want?”

The Violent Flame Emperor was starting to back down.

Yin Jue, however, started to laugh.

“Every one of these geniuses training in the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm has a powerful backer. Behind each of them stands an existence no weaker than you, Violent Flame Emperor. Tell me, if I were to spread this news, would you still dare to make a move? Besides, you and I have known each other for tens of thousands of years. I won’t make things difficult. Just give me the Earth Spirit Qi. Not only will this secret remain safe, but I can even help you kill whichever participant you choose. As for my strength… I trust you are well aware of what I, Yin Jue, am capable of, aren’t you?”

Now that everything was out in the open,

no matter how ugly the Violent Flame Emperor’s expression became,

he knew.

His plan had truly been seen through.

Therefore,

he could no longer exclude this sinister bastard—not unless he was willing to give up the Illusion Demon Pearl.

But hadn’t he plotted and poisoned the Illusion Demon Emperor precisely for that Emperor’s Weapon?

‘Once I get the Illusion Demon Pearl and fuse it with my own Origin, I might be able to fully comprehend the mysteries of that ‘thing’.’

‘It would give me a chance to advance further, to reach the level of a Tier Six Emperor, or even break through Tier Six and become a Top-tier Emperor. At that point, aside from the figures on the Venerable List…’

‘…who else could possibly suppress me?’

‘Even the experts on the Venerable List would find it difficult to kill me.’

‘Not to mention,’

‘that ‘thing’ has an extraordinary origin. If I truly comprehended it, I might have a chance to become a member of the Venerable List in the future. I might even be able to break through the Great Emperor level.’

‘Ascending to the Saint Emperor Realm wouldn’t be impossible.’

‘But all of this is only possible after obtaining the Illusion Demon Pearl.’

Thinking of this,

the Violent Flame Emperor’s expression hardened with resolve.

“Fine. I agree. As long as you help me obtain the Illusion Demon Pearl without anyone knowing, I can give you the Earth Spirit Qi inside it.”

“Excellent! The Violent Flame Emperor is truly a man who understands the situation.”

Yin Jue laughed.

The Violent Flame Emperor, however, remained expressionless.

‘He had already decided internally that as soon as he used the Illusion Demon Pearl to comprehend that ‘thing’ and his power surged, the very first thing he would do was eliminate this Yin Jue.’

‘For now, I’ll let this bastard have his moment.’

With that thought,

he pushed it from his mind.

Instead, he focused his full attention on the void before them.

The moment someone emerged from it, the Violent Flame Emperor would be able to sense whether they carried the aura of the Illusion Demon Pearl.

If they did,

they would surely be met with his Thunderous Strike.

And at that very moment,

Yang Xiao, who had just stepped into the Mysterious Space thinking about how he might obtain an Emperor’s Weapon truly his own, found himself standing before a magnificent palace.

On the plaque above the palace entrance,

three large words were written.

Illusion Demon Palace!