CHAPTER 1785: CHAPTER 1786: KNOW OTHERS BUT NOT ONESELF

The sudden outburst of the old Water Fox was indeed unexpected. Even the Tiger Demon didn’t foresee it, facing temptation, the old Water Fox who had previously refrained from acting, chose to strike directly when given the opportunity.

However, the significant gap in strength between the two meant that, despite the old Water Fox’s sudden movements, the Tiger Demon clearly saw each step, evading the unexpected attack with a slight backward step.

Then the Tiger Demon extended its paw, grasping the old Water Fox’s hands. The old Water Fox, whose attack missed, froze in place, looking up at the Tiger Demon, now exuding an aura vastly different from before, and felt even more shocked inside.

"You’re not a Low Grade Demon Emperor, but a Superior one?!"

Since appearing in the wetland, the Tiger Demon had made several moves. Yet, in the intelligence gathered by the old Water Fox, the Tiger Demon’s strength was only that of a Low Grade Demon Emperor.

Even though the old Water Fox had early suspicions of the Tiger Demon hiding its strength, it hadn’t expected the Tiger Demon to conceal so much.

"I revealed myself as Low Grade because dealing with you only requires Low Grade. Did you think you were worth me using my true strength?"

A gap of one realm is as vast as a thousand miles, particularly for the Demon Clan, who rely less on external objects.

The old Water Fox’s strength as an Eighth Grade Demon King was indeed excellent in this wetland, but in front of the Tiger Demon, solidly a Ninth-rank Demon Emperor, it was negligible!

Bang!

With just one blow, the Tiger Demon directly sliced off half of the old Water Fox’s head, a gruesome sight that scared the Lilies nearby, making them retreat several steps, fearing the battlefield’s aftermath might catch them in it.

The Tiger Demon grabbed the old Water Fox’s body with one hand, coldly sneering at the barely breathing old Water Fox.

"I thought you didn’t rush out because you truly wanted to serve me. It seems you think the danger of that opportunity is more terrifying than I am, right?"

The old Water Fox’s body was shattered by the Tiger Demon’s strike, and its Demon Core appeared shattered with countless cracks. Realizing survival was impossible, the old Water Fox ceased pretending, weakly spoke its truth.

"You are naturally cruel and suspicious. I merely judged that no matter what my clan did, you would never treat us well."

The Tiger Demon sneered, coldly saying to the old Water Fox in its grasp: "I must admit, your judgment is rather accurate. Even if I decided to spare you, I certainly wouldn’t let your followers continue living. Only by severing the possibility of collusion could I safely use you."

The old Water Fox gave a final bitter smile, saying to the Tiger Demon.

"Then it seems I didn’t choose wrongly in the end."

"Really?"

The Tiger Demon looked at the old Water Fox, showing an expression as if knowing everything: "I didn’t understand what you were thinking earlier. But since you’ve been by my side, fearing neither life nor death, your last hope must be pinned on that little fox you sent away! Am I right?"

One sentence made the old Water Fox’s expression uncontrollably fluctuate, a detail sharply captured by the Tiger Demon, who laughed loudly.

"You are not even qualified to fight me, let alone match my wits, you bunch of trash!"

The Tiger Demon spoke arrogantly, then instantly focused on the little fox at the center of the island, speaking loudly.

"Little Fox! Watch closely, as your grandfather is now on his last breath, and her life and death lie in your one thought!"

After speaking, the Tiger Demon tossed the half-bodied old Water Fox towards the chaotic battlefield, aiming at the unconscious Su Chengyu at the island’s center.

The Tiger Demon squinted, watching the Dragon Slayer Sword, its aggressiveness visibly waning. He was curious to see if this sword, which only refrained from attacking the little fox, would cut the old Water Fox’s body in half to protect its master.

The Dragon Slayer Sword’s reaction would be the best opportunity for the Tiger Demon to strike.

The swiftly flying form of the old Water Fox knocked over two ordinary Demon Generals along its path.

The Tiger Demon’s powerful throw, while not a killing move, was genuinely a strike of the Demon Emperor Stage.

The masterless Dragon Slayer Sword, capable of the Nascent Soul Realm, equivalent to the Demon Emperor’s strength, couldn’t hope to protect Su Chengyu and avoid harming the old Water Fox.

Upon making this judgment instantly, the Dragon Slayer Sword aimed its blade at the oncoming old Water Fox, determined to protect Su Chengyu, even if it meant acting against someone forced into this situation.

"No!"

But just as the Dragon Slayer Sword was about to fly out, Chang Li, the little fox hiding by Su Chengyu’s side, finally stepped forward, blocking the Dragon Slayer Sword, instantly pressing against its blade!

Buzz!

The forcibly halted Dragon Slayer Sword emitted a buzzing sound, but even forced to stop, its tip still pierced into the little girl’s forehead.

The Dragon Slayer Sword froze, and the young water fox looked hesitantly at the stopped sword blade, then without hesitation, turned to pounce towards the rapidly arriving old Water Fox.

"Idiot."

The Tiger Demon, seeing it all, snorted. How could an attack of the Demon Emperor Stage be stopped by mere Demon Generals?

Yet the Tiger Demon didn’t mind; by then, he was already moving, officially joining the battle.

For a brief moment, the pause in the Dragon Slayer Sword’s momentum to avoid harming the little fox gave the Tiger Demon an opportunity to surge forward, dashing towards Su Chengyu on the island.

"Human, though I don’t know how you appeared and ended up unconscious here, all those magical treasures on you will soon be mine!"

Unlike other Demon Clan members who failed to recognize humans, the Tiger Demon clearly identified Su Chengyu’s Human Clan identity, which led to such elaborate efforts.

Because he knew the Human Clan carried many magical treasures and spiritual artifacts absent in the Demon Clan, ample enough to challenge even a Demon Emperor, or maybe even become one himself!

However, what the Tiger Demon didn’t expect was that, as he approached, Su Chengyu, who had lain unconscious in the wetland for half a month, suddenly opened his eyes.

Though just awoken, Su Chengyu seemed as if he had long anticipated, raising his right arm to block the Tiger Demon’s sudden attack.

Bang!

A sound like a strike on solid metal echoed, with powerful recoil emanating from the fist, causing the Tiger Demon to retreat several steps.

Astounded, he looked at the suddenly conscious Su Chengyu, hesitating a moment, realizing there was no turning back, the Tiger Demon revealed his yellow-black true form, opening its jaws to attack Su Chengyu once more.

Feeling the approaching Tiger Demon, Su Chengyu, who had been unconscious yet aware all along, spoke calmly.

"Don’t you pride yourself on being smart? How come you fail to see when your own words apply to you?"

Su Chengyu slowly turned, his eyes now fully golden, staring at the Tiger Demon, conveying profound fear through those all-encompassing eyes.

"Do you think you’re worthy to fight me?"