Chapter 78: But I Refuse!
Having just consumed the elixir, Qian Miaoyu felt a refreshing chill permeate her entire body, instantly solidifying her soul.
After that, whether it was the whispers of temptation or the demonic energy, nothing could shake her resolve.
“It’s truly a guest senior product; it must be of the highest quality!”
She marveled inwardly, though on the surface, she had to feign a tortured expression to deceive her opponent.
“Just say it; if you do, you won’t have to suffer like this anymore.”
The Tunlan Commander spoke mockingly, like a cat toying with a mouse, deriving pleasure from observing the struggling prey.
“You dream on! Even if I die, I will never submit to you!”
“Hmph… your words are quite hard, but we’ll see how long you can hold on.”
Half an hour later.
The Tunlan Commander was stunned; this woman could endure far more than he expected. It seemed he needed to increase the intensity.
“Soul Stealing Technique, Thousand Demonic Howl!”
As he spoke, the demonic commander opened his massive mouth filled with sharp fangs and expelled an even denser black mist.
Within the black mist were countless faces of the dead, those who had perished at the hands of the demonic race. Their vengeful souls were trapped in misery, ultimately transforming into wraiths that helped perpetrate more evils.
“You… you actually killed so many of my subjects. I will not spare you!”
“Hahaha… what qualification do you have to say that? You can’t even protect yourself. If you don’t cooperate obediently, I’ll send you to meet your subjects.”
As his words fell, the wraiths surged forth, attempting to invade Qian Miaoyu’s psyche.
However, unexpectedly, it was as if a barrier enveloped her, impregnable and invulnerable.
The demonic commander was breaking his defenses; with his means, he couldn’t take down a mere Heaven-Cutting Realm individual. If the Demon Lord found out, he would face dire consequences.
“Heavenly Demon Great Transformation!”
The Tunlan Commander grew serious, unleashing a terrifying demonic energy, this time targeting not just her spirit but her body as well.
“Ugh… Ahhhh…”
Qian Miaoyu furrowed her brows, trembling uncontrollably, experiencing real pain.
At that moment, a flicker of golden light appeared faintly on her, but she forcibly suppressed it.
That was her final trump card; unless absolutely necessary, she could not expose it lightly.
It concerned the fate of the entire Soaring Empire and its people; if it were taken, countless lives would face destruction!
“Is it very painful? Are you about to reach your limit? Spill it out; I can see you’ve hit your threshold!”
“As long as you obediently tell me the whereabouts of the dragon vein, I’ll immediately relieve your suffering and let you experience supreme bliss!”
“Don’t hold out any longer; it’s just a matter of speaking, is it really worth your life?”
“You are the lofty Empress who possesses endless riches and glory. Can you really bear to discard it like this?”
The demonic commander pressed on, chattering incessantly.
“If I say something, will you really let me go?”
Qian Miaoyu gasped heavily, her voice weak.
“Ha ha…”
Upon hearing this, the commander let out a strange laugh, thinking the Empress had truly yielded.
“Indeed, go ahead, go ahead! I can guarantee that!”
He listened with great anticipation, eager to catch every word.
“But… I refuse!!”
The Empress’s expression instantly turned resolute, laced with mockery, as if laughing at his ignorance.
“You…”
“Damn demon, the thing I’m most proud of in this life is telling those who think they hold the upper hand: no!”
As her words fell, a powerful aura burst forth from her, and golden light surged faintly around.
Clearly, she was ready to fight back with all her might.
“Overestimating yourself!”
The Tunlan Commander was furious and was about to use absolute force to suppress her.
At that moment…
A divine light appeared unexpectedly, charging toward them.
It was as if a sun had been born in the space, its radiant brilliance tearing through the darkness, burning it to nothing!
“Indeed, you are Your Majesty the Empress, such spirit; Zhou certainly admires you!”
“Guest Senior!”
Qian Miaoyu was suddenly overjoyed, calling out affectionately. She had finally awaited her savior; as long as that person was here, no one could harm her in the slightest.
“You finally came!”
The Tunlan Commander appeared unsurprised, having guessed that Zhou Tong and the others would come.
It was because the higher-ups of the demonic race had heard from Zhao Wutian about Zhou Tong’s existence and considered it a significant threat that had to be eliminated.
Thus, this abduction had been set in motion.
This move not only aimed to seize the empire’s dragon vein, but if luck was on their side, they could also wipe out a powerful human!
A two-birds-with-one-stone scenario; how delightful!
“A mere commander…”
Zhou Tong scoffed. “Daring to stand alone against us, you seem quite pleased with your own grave.”
He glanced at the surrounding space and nodded, “This truly is a fine coffin.”
Among the demonic race, ranks were stringent, with commander-level demons corresponding to strong warriors in the Life-Death Realm, comparable to Zhang Chuqiao’s level.
Above the commander was the Demon Lord, corresponding to the Cycle Realm.
Above the Demon Lord was the Demon Sovereign, representing those who had stepped into the Semi-Sage Realm.
Above that was the Devil King, an authentic Sage!
“It really is a nice coffin, but it’s prepared for you.”
The Tunlan Commander sneered, his gaze sweeping over Zhou Tong and the others, colored with disdain.
“Two little ants in the Unity Heart-Mind Realm and a young brat who hasn’t even grown up, truly a waste of this commander’s setup. I could take you down with one arm.”
“Spirit Talisman Three, Flying Dragon Probing Clouds!”
The Little Demoness seized the opportunity and flung out a spirit talisman, unleashing a powerful suction force that pulled Qian Miaoyu away from the opponent.
The Tunlan Commander paid no mind, not even bothering to interrupt, confident that these individuals were meant to remain.
Thinking this, he looked down on Zhao Wutian with contempt.
That lowly human, how could he elevate this person before him, truly a coward!
Humans indeed are a lower race destined to become their food and slaves.
“Don’t blame this commander for bullying you; I’ll just stand here and give each of you a chance to attack. I won’t dodge or evade, taking it head-on, let’s see if you can make me take a step back!”
With that, he genuinely spread his arms, preparing to take a beating.
“Are all demons this bold?”
Zhou Tong was taken aback, looking at Sheng Xin beside him.
“This should be an exception; don’t generalize.”
“I’ll go first!”
The Little Demoness stepped forward, holding a brilliantly shining spirit talisman.
Even from its appearance, this talisman was extraordinary.
“Hmph, it’s just a piece of paper. You humans really love to play these tricks; it shows weakness, unlike our great Heavenly Demons, who only pursue perfection in ourselves!”
Before she could finish her words, the Little Demoness threw the talisman.
“Spirit Seal 91, Thousand-Handed Bright Sky Cannon!”
