The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 829 We owe him a huge favor
After the fox spirit woman gave the order, the group of powerful demons were immediately invigorated and their attack became even more ferocious.

The fox-spirit woman did not join the battle; instead, she transformed into a streak of light and chased after the direction in which the others had disappeared.

The demonic beasts surrounded them from all sides, while the human cultivators gathered into groups and fought their way out. In an instant, the sounds of battle rose everywhere, and people kept falling from the sky, creating a scene of utter carnage.

Zhu Yao and the others gathered together, using various magical treasures to clear a path. The sky was ablaze with flames, and the demonic beasts could not withstand it. The encirclement was torn open.

The cultivators rushed out through the gap, then threw out their flying boats and fled at breakneck speed.

The human leaders who participated in the attack were also unable to withstand the attack and retreated one after another.

After chasing for a while, the demons gave up. Firstly, it was difficult to catch up, and secondly, they were still thinking about the good things in the Demon Emperor's Tomb. So they all turned back and flocked into the Demon Emperor's Tomb to start searching.

Zhu Yao and the others flew far away, completely shaking off the pursuing demonic beasts, before finally stopping.

A quick headcount revealed that not a single person was missing.

After all, they are mostly at the Nascent Soul stage, and each of them possesses many powerful magic treasures, making them incredibly strong in combat. Even if they encounter someone at the Void Realm, it wouldn't be easy to defeat them together.

"The Demon Emperor's successor has been born! Things have gotten out of hand! This is going to turn the world upside down!"

"That slap was terrifying; we almost died."

"If it weren't for Lin Chen's shout, we would have been dead for sure. It's just strange, though, why did the Demon Emperor's heir kidnap Lin Chen, and why did he listen to Lin Chen and stop attacking us?"

Long Yan'er frowned and said, "Have you noticed that the heir to the Demon Emperor doesn't have any obvious demonic features? Although his body is covered with strange patterns, I feel that he should be human..."

Everyone was immediately shocked.

"The Demon Emperor's Heart has chosen a human as its successor?"

"That's impossible."

Taiyi Sect's Xiao Rulong recalled, "Although it was a hasty, fleeting glimpse, it did seem more like a human. Thinking about it, it's not impossible. The human body is the most suitable for cultivation, which is why many demons eventually have to transform into humans to continue their cultivation. The Demon Emperor was once the pinnacle of the demon race, and he had already transformed into a human. Choosing a human to succeed him is not wrong from a cultivation perspective."

"But my position is awkward."

Zhu Yao scratched his head: "To command the demon race with a human body, just thinking about it, it's a bit strange."

Mo Ri Zong Ji You said in a deep voice, "The Demon Emperor's Heart resides in this successor. I think the dominant force is still the Demon Emperor's Heart, not this human's thoughts. Simply put, if the Demon Emperor's Heart and the successor are completely integrated, then perhaps he will no longer be human, but a reborn Demon Emperor in some sense, a true demon." Long Yan'er agreed, saying, "That should be the case. A great figure like the Demon Emperor, who stands tall and upright, couldn't possibly be unaware of this. It's absolutely impossible for him to use his own heart to fulfill the needs of a human. The only explanation is that he has a way to transform this person into a complete demon."

Zhu Yao said with a wry smile, "Let's not discuss the Demon Emperor's successor for now. Shouldn't we be discussing Lin Chen? He's been captured..."

Everyone looked at each other, their expressions somewhat helpless.

Lingxu Qian An said with a wry smile, "Compared to the Demon Emperor's successor, we are far too weak. Even if we join forces, we cannot withstand a single blow from him. Even if we wanted to help, we are powerless to do so."

Yin Yunsheng of the Nine Nether Sect nodded: "When Lin Chen was attacked before, we all did our best, but it was no use. We almost lost our own lives. However, I think the Demon Emperor's successor must have some purpose in capturing Lin Chen. He probably won't kill him. Moreover, Senior Brother Li Ping'an of Nanyue has already gone after him. He is incredibly strong and should be able to rescue him."

Junshan Mowen sighed, "I hope so. In any case, we owe him a great favor."

Xiao Rulong of the Taiyi Sect said, "Let's go. This matter should be reported to the major sects as soon as possible."

……

Lin Chen was carried by the sinister-looking man, speeding along the road.

Lin Chen was bound by an invisible force, but he wasn't afraid. He just looked up at that unfamiliar yet familiar face.

After running for a while, the sinister-looking man landed on a hilltop, put Lin Chen down, and then stared straight at Lin Chen's face. His eyes were filled with black energy, and his gaze flickered and changed, sometimes deep and sinister, sometimes kind and excited.

His fists were clenched, and his body trembled slightly, as if he were going through an internal battle.

Without a word, Lin Chen suddenly understood.

The man before him was his father, Lin Yuan, but not entirely. He was now more accurately described as the heir to the Demon Emperor. Perhaps, he was being forcibly transformed into a different person by the Heart of the Demon Emperor.

The black aura in Lin Yuan's eyes grew thicker and thicker, until his entire pupils almost turned pure black.

"No!"

Lin Yuan suddenly let out a low roar, clenched his fist with one hand, and slammed it hard into his chest, spitting out a mouthful of blood. He raised his right hand, and a dagger appeared in his hand. He then aimed directly at his heart and stabbed it down hard.

(End of this chapter)