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Chapter 286 Plans can't keep up with changes, success
The Demon Bat Emperor hesitated.

On one hand, they doubted the monkey demon's identity; on the other hand, they felt they had lost face.

The monkey demon's strength hadn't even reached the Dharma Aspect Realm, yet he was now being asked to block the Golden Armor Guards for him. How could he save face?
"Your Majesty, it will be too late if we don't leave now!"

The monkey demon's urgent voice rang out, and as the golden-armored guards drew closer, a look of anxiety appeared on his face.

"it is good!"

Upon hearing this, the Demon Bat Emperor no longer hesitated, put aside his doubts, and decisively agreed.

He looked deeply at the monkey demon and asked seriously, "Sun Wukong, I'll remember you. Do you have any relatives?"

As expected, the monkey demon's act of luring away the golden-armored guards is likely to end in grave danger.

If the other party unfortunately dies tragically, after I escape, I can find their family to make amends for this debt of gratitude.

"I am all alone and have no relatives or friends!" the monkey demon replied.

"Then be careful. If you survive, you will become my personal guard!"

After leaving behind a single sentence, the Demon Bat Emperor transformed into a black shadow and turned to leave.

After it disappeared, the monkey demon looked around, then flashed away and rushed towards the direction from which the golden-armored guards had come.

"It's a monster! Everyone be careful!"

"Quickly inform Lord Yuan!"

Before it even appeared, the golden-armored guards searching for it spotted the monkey demon and formed a battle formation.

Just as they were about to make their move, the monkey demon launched the first attack.

The surging demonic power was released like a sandstorm, instantly condensing into a huge storm that swept outwards.

In an instant, the terrifying energy raged, and all the surrounding plants were annihilated, turning into dust.

"what!"

The golden-armored guards, who were on the edge of the storm, were unable to withstand such a terrifying attack. Their bodies were involuntarily swept into the storm, and they let out a series of heart-wrenching screams.

The screams pierced the night sky and quickly attracted the attention of Yuan Jin and Yuan Yin, who were nearby.

"The monster is there!"

Without hesitation, upon hearing the tremendous commotion, the two transformed into streaks of light and headed straight for the storm.

Upon reaching the eye of the storm, they each took their own actions.

Yuan Jin released his primordial spirit, scanning the surrounding area in search of the Demon Bat Emperor.

Yuan Yin, on the other hand, focused on the raging storm and used his primordial spirit to examine the situation inside.

A moment later, Yuan Jin withdrew his primordial spirit power, came to Yuan Yin's side, shook his head and said, "No trace of the demon was found."

“The eye of the storm seems to contain an extremely hidden energy that I cannot detect!” Yuan Yin said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Jin immediately made a decision: "First, seal off the surrounding area to prevent the demon from escaping, and then calm the storm."

"it is good!"

As soon as they finished speaking, the two of them made their move at the same time, setting up a barrier of elemental energy around them.

With the Yuan Power Barrier in place, the Demon Bat Emperor can be temporarily stopped.

If they can delay his departure, the two will have a chance to capture each other.

After setting up the barrier, the two looked at each other, and then Yuan Jin took a step forward.

Yuan Yin's injuries have not yet healed, so it is not advisable to use Yuan power frequently. For now, only Yuan Jin can be used.

Upon reaching the outer edge of the storm, Yuan Jin stood suspended in mid-air.

He glanced down and saw a murky expanse.

It seems that the Demon Bat Emperor deliberately used this move to confuse the audience.

"Humph, what a small trick!"

Yuan Jin snorted coldly, not taking such methods seriously at all.

In comparison, this demonic power is far inferior to the original strength of the Demon Bat Emperor.

This is enough to show that the opponent is in a very bad state at the moment, and is probably at the end of their rope.

Even so, Yuan Jin's vigilance did not lessen much.

After preparing, Yuan Jin flipped his hand, and the Yuan energy in the world surged into him as if summoned.

A small, dark halo condensed in his hand. With a flick of his wrist, the halo suddenly detached, expanded against the wind, and enveloped the storm. Then it was continuously compressed, like squeezing cotton. No matter how much the cotton struggled, it eventually calmed down.

Under their watchful eyes, the devastating storm subsided in less than three breaths.

A desolate scene, resembling the end of the world, unfolded before the two of them. The entire land was in ruins, with not a single place intact.

Countless golden-armored guards collapsed to the ground, emitting a chorus of groans.

As Yuan and Jin exchanged glances, their brows gradually furrowed.

"How could there be no demons?" Yuan Yin exclaimed in surprise, his face turning somewhat grim.

Yuan Jin immediately realized what was happening and said in a deep voice, "We've been tricked. We've fallen for the demon's diversionary tactic."

He looked at Yuan Yin and left a message.

“The demon must still be near Martial Dao Mountain. You stay here and clean up the mess, I will go and search for it.”

Having said that, Yuan Jin leaped into the air and continued searching for the Demon Bat Emperor.

Yuan Yin stood there, puzzled. He had clearly sensed a terrifying demonic energy just now, but why was it nowhere to be seen now?

"Could it be that the monster is still here?"

Thinking of this, his heart tightened, and his sharp gaze swept across the room.

However, looking around the scene, apart from the wailing of the golden-armored guards, no other unusual signs were noticed.

Yuan Yin was still somewhat uneasy, so he asked one of the golden-armored guards, "Tell me in detail what you just saw the monster!"

"Reporting to you, sir, we were searching for demons when we inadvertently sensed a faint demonic aura ahead. We immediately followed it, but we didn't expect it to attack us directly..." the golden-armored guard said.

"Where did he go after that?"

He didn't get any useful information from the Golden Armor Guard.

The other party couldn't even see the monster's appearance clearly, so he couldn't determine whether this monster was the Demon Bat Emperor.

After pondering for a moment, the golden-armored guard shook his head and said, "This subordinate did not see clearly."

"Reporting to my lord, I have seen it clearly."

Suddenly, a golden-armored guard interjected.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Yin swiftly stepped in front of the other party.

Just as he was about to ask, seeing the other person's weak appearance, he took out a healing pill from his pocket.

"open mouth."

The golden-armored guard opened his mouth, and Yuan Yin fed him the pill.

He asked, "What did you see clearly?"

"Just as you made your move, I saw the demon transform into a cloud of black mist and disappear into the earth."

"Drill underground?"

Yuan Yin was taken aback upon hearing this, and then looked around and indeed saw several caves nearby.

"Which direction did he leave in?" Yuan Yin asked anxiously.

The golden-armored guard pointed in a direction: "That's it."

Before the other party could finish speaking, Yuan Yin walked along the hole in the ground.

Upon reaching the end of the cave, they indeed discovered a rich source of demonic energy.

"Humph, so cunning!"

Realizing that Jin Jiawei might be telling the truth, Yuan Yin grinned.

Without further hesitation, he prepared to follow the aura of the demon. A short while later, he suddenly stopped, turned back to look at the group of golden-armored guards, and his eyes flickered.

Although he had determined the direction the demon had fled in, he still released his primordial spirit power just in case.

The power of the primordial spirit swept over each of the golden-armored guards until it was confirmed that no demons had impersonated them to get away with it, and then it left.

After sensing that the auras of Yuan Jin and Yuan Yin had moved away, Su Chen, who was pretending to be unconscious, slowly opened his eyes at the edge of the area.

"I've gotten away with it. My plan is half successful. Next, I need to find the monster."

His plan was simple: first, he would disguise himself as a monkey demon to help the Demon Bat Emperor escape and gain his trust.

Then they would reunite with the other party, look for an opportunity to strike, and seize the Myriad Images of the World.

However, an oversight occurred during the implementation of the plan, which nearly prevented him from escaping.

Yuan Jin and Yuan Yin arrived too quickly, preventing him from leaving in time.

Halfway there, he realized he didn't have enough time, so he had to settle for second best and pretend to be a golden-armored guard and faint.

Thanks to the ability of the Hunyuan Wuliang Gong to change one's aura, the situation was narrowly avoided.

However, this also led Yuan Yin to discover the direction in which the Demon Bat Emperor had left.

Taking advantage of everyone's inattention, Su Chen quietly left, leaving behind a trace of his primordial spirit on the Demon Bat Emperor.

Although the opponent did not detect it due to the characteristics of the technique, the two were of vastly different strengths, and the primordial spirit aura could not be maintained for long.

Moreover, as the distance between them increased, Su Chen's perception of this primordial spirit aura weakened.

Therefore, he must leave as soon as possible and find the Demon Bat Emperor before his primordial spirit dissipates.

As they traveled along, Su Chen suddenly heard the sounds of fierce fighting ahead.

Su Chen detected the spreading aura; there were two auras, one of which belonged to the Demon Bat Emperor.

He slowed his pace, looked into the distance, and saw two figures crossing paths.

Suddenly, his expression changed, and he looked up.

In the distance, a figure swept across the sky, heading towards the place where the two were fighting.

That figure was none other than Yuan Jin, who had left earlier.

"Now we're in trouble!"

Plans can't keep up with changes. If Yuan Jin arrives, he might never have another chance to obtain the Myriad Manifestations Map.

He couldn't help but feel a little regretful. If he had known, he would have seized the opportunity to snatch it when he encountered the Demon Bat Emperor.

At that time, the opponent was injured. With the Heaven-Slaying Blade and his own strength, even if he couldn't kill him in one blow, he might still be able to successfully steal it.

The only thing to worry about is whether it will be exposed in the end.

In comparison, the current situation is even worse.

Once the Myriad Manifestations Map falls into the hands of Yuan Jin and his companion, he won't even have a chance to snatch it.

It's too late for regrets now that things have come to this.

Su Chen quickly adjusted his mindset and looked for an opportunity.

On the front lines of the battlefield.

Not only did Su Chen notice Yuan Jin's arrival, but the Demon Bat Emperor did as well, which made his expression turn ugly.

His fight with Yuan Yin aggravated his injuries, and if he were to face Yuan Jin again, there would be no chance of escape.

But sitting idly by and waiting for death is definitely not in his nature.

With this in mind, his expression hardened, and he quickly came up with an idea.

"Haha, Demon Bat Emperor, you're already at your last gasp. Once my elder brother arrives, you won't be able to escape!"

Yuan Yin grunted and took a few steps back. When he saw Yuan Jin arriving, he did not intend to confront him head-on, but instead chose to stall for time.

"Hmph, not even the Heavenly King himself is qualified to capture me!" Demon Bat Emperor sneered.

Then, he suddenly opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood. His aura surged instantly, and his strength increased several times over.

"You..." Upon seeing this, Yuan Yin's expression changed drastically.

He suddenly realized that his body was locked by a terrifying aura, which originated from the Demon Bat Emperor.

The Demon Bat Emperor's bloodthirsty gaze fell upon him, making no attempt to conceal his killing intent.

The next moment, under Yuan Yin's horrified gaze, the Demon Bat Emperor struck out with a palm.

The violent energy tore through the air and landed on his body without warning.

The moment they made contact, he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

His entire body shot backward as if out of control, blasting dozens of trees along the way, and finally hanging upside down from a tree, blood flowing everywhere.

After defeating Yuan Yin, the Demon Bat Emperor did not press his advantage but quickly left.

He could only rely on secret techniques to forcibly increase his strength, but he couldn't maintain it for long. Once Yuan Jin arrived, he wouldn't even have a chance to leave.

"Ah, you monster, I'll kill you!"

Not long after the Demon Bat Emperor left, Yuan Jin arrived and was furious when he saw Yuan Yin, who was barely breathing.

He took out a healing pill, fed it to Yuan Yin, and then, filled with rage, chased after the Demon Bat Emperor.

Unlike Yuan Jin's anger, Su Chen was filled with joy.

The departure of the Demon Bat Emperor gave him hope.

So when the other person left, Su Chen did not hesitate to follow.

In order to catch up with the Demon Bat Emperor, Su Chen went all out.

He knew Yuan Jin was behind him, so he had to hurry and find the Demon Bat Emperor as soon as possible.

"Who?"

Not long after the chase, Su Chen suddenly heard the Demon Bat Emperor's voice filled with killing intent.

The other party, hiding in the shadows, spotted Su Chen.

"Your Majesty, it is I, Sun Wukong!"

Su Chen changed his voice in response; he had already changed his identity during his journey.

"You're not dead?"

Upon hearing this, the Demon Bat Emperor appeared, staring at Su Chen with surprise and doubt in his eyes.

Su Chen delivered his prepared explanation: "Your Majesty, I have the ability to burrow underground, and I was not discovered after drawing away those golden-armored guards."

At this point, his voice became sorrowful and indignant: "It's a pity that I couldn't distract those two warriors for the Emperor."

"This is not your fault!" The Demon Bat Emperor shook his head, then changed the subject, "Then how did you find me?"

He stared blankly at Su Chen's face, his calm eyes concealing a chilling intent.

Su Chen calmly replied, "Your Majesty, my hearing is exceptional. By placing my ear against the ground, I can hear sounds from ten thousand meters away."

As he spoke, he deliberately pressed his ear to the ground, pretending to listen.

Not long after, he jumped up and said urgently, "It's bad, Your Majesty! That martial artist is chasing after us! We must leave quickly!"

Su Chen looked anxious and deliberately moved closer to the other party, waiting for an opportunity to act.

"Sun Wukong, come here, I have something to tell you!"

To Su Chen's surprise, the other party took the initiative to invite him over.

"Yes!" Su Chen's expression remained unchanged, his mind prepared to act at any moment.

As he drew closer to the Demon Bat Emperor, a cold glint flashed in Su Chen's eyes.

Before he could make a move, a scroll was thrown from the other party's hand and landed in Su Chen's hand.

The Demon Bat Emperor's weak voice came: "Sun Wukong, you must leave quickly and take this scroll back to the Demon Alliance!"

"..."

(End of this chapter)