I picked up skill fragments in the demon world.

Chapter 990 Las Vegas
Just as Chen Sanliang was admiring the scenery of the distant mountains, a figure appeared behind him: "Sir, you have quite the skill. You have actually covered up the demonic aura of the demon race. Such a method is unheard of. If word gets out, I'm afraid the human race will be thrown into chaos."

"My methods are ingenious, but they can't escape your eyes." Chen Sanliang turned to look at Zhang Chen, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

Zhang Chen's methods were truly too powerful. Since meeting Zhang Chen, he had never seen Zhang Chen's true colors. The scholar who could conceal his demonic aura, however, his carefully prepared methods still could not escape Zhang Chen's eyes.

"Although I can tell it's a demonic beast, I don't know how it can conceal the demonic energy within its body," Zhang Chen asked, his words revealing a hint of curiosity and inquiry.

Chen Sanliang didn't hide anything, but explained directly: "Recently, the demon race found a new large tomb and unearthed this supreme secret technique inside. I then improved it, which is why it has the effect it has now. If you are interested, I can teach you a copy."

"No need, I'm not interested in this method." Zhang Chen shook his head and refused Chen Sanliang's offer. He already possessed the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, and the world's divine martial arts manuals were nothing more than that in his eyes; he had no interest in them.

"Logically speaking, it should take you three to five years to travel from Jiangnan to the capital. How come you arrived today?" Zhang Chen asked with curiosity.

"Times have changed. In the past, I would naturally have had time to gradually sweep across the human land and gather the literary fortune of the human race. But now that a great opportunity has descended upon the capital, if I seize it, my cultivation will improve even faster. For me, after defeating the academy, the literary world will naturally submit. My previous discussions in Jiangnan were merely to hone my knowledge. Now that my knowledge has reached a high level, it will be more rewarding to expand it quickly. As long as I can expand my knowledge, that's all that matters. As for which method I use, I don't really care," Chen Sanliang said with a smile.

Whether it's spreading the word or using the power of the demon race to forcibly conquer human territory and then spread the word, for Chen Sanliang it's all just a process.

Zhang Chen glanced at Chen Sanliang: "The demon army marches fast, arriving in the capital from Wenhou's territory without any news leaking out. How did you manage to arrive in the capital so quickly without any leaks?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Sanliang wore a strange expression: "The demon race flew here. How could your human race's news transmission speed be as fast as ours?"

"Flying over?" Zhang Chen was stunned.

"The demon race has no shortage of powerful demons who can fly. Some of these demons can spread their wings and carry hundreds of thousands of demon troops. Of course, the speed at which you humans can transmit messages is not as fast as the speed at which we demons can fly. There are also demons who have mastered the great supernatural power of 'Law of Heaven and Earth,' which can carry millions of demon troops across the void. The so-called formidable passes and dangerous obstacles are nothing but illusions to us." Chen Sanliang explained to Zhang Chen, "The demon race actually took advantage of the information gap. After that powerful demon carried part of the army around the Wenhou territory and led tens of millions of troops to besiege the capital, the capital was completely surrounded by the demons and lost contact with the outside world. Now, the demons are using the capital as the center to invade the territories of the surrounding lords, conquering human territory from within. Those human lords are fighting their own battles and think that the capital has been destroyed. Wherever the demon army passes, the various human lords all surrender."

Zhang Chen was stunned for a moment upon hearing this: "Such an ingenious plan, those beasts should not have been able to come up with it. It must have been the work of you, sir."

Upon hearing this, Chen Sanliang smiled smugly: "That's right, it was indeed planned by me personally. With such a stroke of good fortune appearing in the human capital, my demon race naturally has to take a risky move to get a share of the spoils. Otherwise, once the human race pulls ahead, the demon race will never have the chance to conquer the land of China."

Zhang Chen couldn't help but admire Chen Sanliang's brilliant move, a masterful deception.

A demon army suddenly appeared in Kyoto, besieged the city, and cut off Kyoto's connection with the outside world, making Kyoto believe that the outside world had been breached by the demons.

With the capital as its center, the demon race conquered various lords from within the human race. The lords, believing that the human capital had been captured and the human elite had been wiped out, surrendered along the way. The demon race took over large swathes of human territory with minimal effort. Before long, they could connect with the outermost demon army, linking them together to complete their astonishing plan.

“Your overall strategy has a fatal flaw. Once the capital and the outside world exchange information, and you demons who have ventured into the heart of the human realm are attacked from both sides, you will be in danger,” Zhang Chen said to Chen Sanliang.

"The demon race has secretly activated the Twelve Yuan Chen Formation, with Tiger Power Immortal personally overseeing it. No one can break through the defenses," Chen Sanliang said confidently.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen hesitated slightly before glancing into the distance. The entire cityscape of the capital city came into view. Looking at the massive demon army surrounding the capital, he raised his doubts: "I doubt the demons can conquer the capital with this army. Even if more demon troops are transported here, how many can be transported by air? Moreover, once the imperial guards in the capital launch an attack, your demons, despite having a massive army deployed outside the capital, will instantly be exposed and detected by the experts inside the capital. Don't underestimate the abilities of the experts inside the capital."

Upon hearing Zhang Chen's words, Chen Sanliang smiled and said, "You're overthinking it. The demon race never intended to actually attack the capital. The demon army is just putting on a show. The demon race's real goal is to force the human race to gamble."

"Let's make a bet?" Zhang Chen was taken aback.

“That’s right!” Chen Sanliang stopped there and changed the subject: “I came here today to ask you how your master’s soul is recovering?”

Zhang Chen looked at Chen Sanliang thoughtfully, then said, "I have already reconstructed Master's soul, but it is too weak and has not yet awakened. However, you don't need to worry. I have found rare and precious herbs. As long as Master's soul is nourished for a period of time, it will awaken and allow him to be reborn." Hearing Zhang Chen's words, Chen Sanliang's face immediately lit up with excitement: "Is this true? Your master's soul has truly been reassembled?"

Zhang Chen nodded upon hearing this: "Of course it's true."

"Good! Good! Good! Whatever your conditions are, just tell me. I will never say no to anything I can do." Chen Sanliang's voice was very loud.

Upon hearing Chen Sanliang's words, Zhang Chen smiled and said, "Sir, you are mistaken. My master is my master, and it is my duty to rescue him."

Chen Sanliang turned to look at Zhang Chen. Their eyes met, and Chen Sanliang could see the sincerity in Zhang Chen's eyes. So he nodded and said, "I am far inferior to your master in judging people."

Silence returned to the mountaintop. The two men, feeling the mountain breeze, remained silent until Zhang Chen finally spoke, "If the capital is breached this time, how many people will survive?"

"After we enter the city, we will not harm the people of the capital in the slightest. As for the nobles and scholars in the capital, I will slaughter them all!" Chen Sanliang's eyes revealed a deep-seated hatred. He turned to Zhang Chen and asked, "If the capital falls, will you take action?"

"I won't intervene as long as the demon race doesn't engage in widespread slaughter," Zhang Chen replied.

"I have already written to Tiger Power Immortal and Peacock Ancestor, stating that if the demon race conquers the land of China in the future, I am willing to exchange all my merits for your Zhang family to become a major family of the demon race, with a status equal to your current one." Chen Sanliang looked at Zhang Chen: "You can choose any fiefdom you like."

Chen Sanliang's gaze was sincere, and his words were gentle: "We humans must unite as one, and as the demon race continues to climb up, we will transform the entire demon race into a demon race belonging to our human race."

"How did you manage to persuade the demon race not to engage in rampages?" Zhang Chen looked at Chen Sanliang with surprise. It must have been extremely difficult to persuade the demon race not to engage in rampages.

Upon hearing this, Chen Sanliang smiled smugly: "Of course, it's because of my current cultivation level!"

At this point, Chen San paused for a moment: "The demon race is also rife with intrigue and backstabbing. I've secretly won over some and suppressed others. In addition, I've been spreading my teachings within the demon race, and I have countless disciples and followers. My influence is gradually increasing, and it's not impossible that I might one day replace the demon race. My cultivation has now broken through to the eleventh level, and I'm only one step away from the twelfth level. Once I break through to the twelfth level, my status within the demon race will undergo a complete transformation."

At this point, Chen Sanliang looked at Zhang Chen and said, "You are a capable person. If I really have the opportunity to eliminate the Demon Ancestor and take his place in the future, would you be willing to lend me a hand?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen glanced at Chen Sanliang. Chen Sanliang's ambition was far greater than Zhang Chen had anticipated.

“The demon race has a 12th-level Tiger Power Immortal and an unfathomable demon ancestor. Even if you break through to the 12th level, you will only be on par with them. Your chances of eliminating them are slim.” Zhang Chen rejected Chen Sanliang’s suggestion.

Moreover, he didn't want to lend a hand. The environment was deteriorating, and Zhang Chen really didn't want to deplete his own vital energy. He just wanted to find a place to hide and wait for himself to break through to the Hunyuan Kaitian Daluo realm. Then he could jump out of the world and live a carefree and immortal life.

“It’s difficult, but it’s not impossible!” Chen Sanliang stared intently at Zhang Chen, waiting for his answer. His chance lay with Zhang Chen; if Zhang Chen agreed, things would be settled.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen refused Chen Sanliang, saying, "Let's forget about this matter; I really have no interest in it."

Upon hearing this, Chen Sanliang looked disappointed, but didn't say anything more, only saying, "Then forget it, I'll figure it out myself."

Zhang Chen glanced at Chen Sanliang. Whether it was Tiger Power Immortal or the mysterious Demon Ancestor, neither of them were easy to deal with. Tiger Power Immortal had condensed the innate white tiger bloodline, making his physical body virtually indestructible and his killing power unmatched, yet he willingly let the Demon Ancestor suppress him, which showed the Demon Ancestor's abilities.

Where did Chen Sanliang get his confidence?
(End of this chapter)