"The Devouring Demon and I are now one, so why should we distinguish between us? You will always be my daughter, Zhao Tian's daughter."

Then, he reverted to his cold and alluring tone, his gaze fixed on Zhao Shun, "Royal brother, it's time for the bloodline of Zhao Tian to take control of the Xia Kingdom."

Today, two generations of emperors from your Great Xia Kingdom are gathered here. It's the perfect opportunity for me to send you all on your way! The Xia Kingdom's fate is sealed!

"No! Grandfather! You can't kill him!" Yin Zhizi cried out, stepping in front of the weak and exhausted Zhao Guoan. Despite trembling with fear, she did not back down an inch.

Zhao Tian's eyes turned cold: "Little girl, get out of my way! Otherwise, don't blame me for annihilating you, body and soul!"

"Father! She is your granddaughter! Please forgive her ignorant act!"

Yin Yingzi hurriedly pleaded for mercy, then looked at Zhao Shun: "Also, you promised me that you would strip Zhao Shun of his cultivation and hand him over to me as a slave!"

"Womanly compassion!" Zhao Tian rebuked angrily. "There are so many men in the world. Once I control the Three Realms, what kind of man can't you have?"

Yin Yingzi looked conflicted, already regretting not heeding Zhao Shun's earlier warning.

"No! I only want Your Majesty!" Yin Ling'er said stubbornly.

Everything she did in her life was for the sake of obtaining Zhao Guoan. If Zhao Guoan died, her life would be meaningless: "No one can harm His Majesty!"

"Do you want to die?" Zhao Tian completely lost his patience and coldly shouted at Yin Yingzi, "Pull her away! Otherwise, I'll take care of you too!"

At that moment, a thunderous roar came from the direction of the cave entrance: "Stop! Stop your arrogance!"

It was Zhao Haoxuan, Wang Xinyao, and the others who arrived!

"Xuan'er! Go quickly! Don't come in!" Zhao Shun exclaimed anxiously upon seeing this.

If it were before, he would have hoped for reinforcements, but now that the Devouring Demon has appeared, Zhao Haoxuan and the others coming here is no different from lambs entering a tiger's den!

However, would Zhao Haoxuan and Wang Xinyao back down?

The two moved with lightning speed, instantly appearing beside Zhao Shun and protecting him behind them.

Zhao Tian looked at the new intruders with interest, a cruel smile curving his lips: "Oh? A few more ants have arrived, saving this emperor the trouble of searching."

Wang Xinyao's phoenix eyes swept across the entire room, quickly assessing the situation.

When Yin Yingzi saw Yin Ping'an following closely behind, her eyes flashed with murderous intent—this man must die, otherwise her plan to send the Red Robe Son to the battlefield would be exposed!

"Yin Zhizi! You are the youngest princess of my Wo Lie Dynasty. Do you really intend to disobey your father?"

Yin Yingzi shouted sternly, pointing at Yin Ping'an: "You and him, stand on our side immediately, and I might be able to beg Father Emperor to spare your lives!"

"Father? Heh, my father may have already been killed by that demon behind you!" Yin Zhizi gripped the dagger tightly, meeting his gaze without fear.

"Those standing there now are nothing but demons and monsters! I, Yin Zhizi, would rather die than associate with demons! Yin Yingzi, get out of Mei'er's body!"

"You? You overestimate yourself!" Yin Yingzi sneered, her figure blurring as she lunged at Yin Zhizi and Yin Ping'an.

The secret must not be revealed! She must kill him immediately to silence him.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tian's gaze fell on Yin Zhizi's eyebrows and eyes, which bore a resemblance to his own, and the violent nature within him was aroused.

"You rebellious daughter! Since you insist on seeking death, then I, the Emperor, will not concern myself with any fatherly affection!"

At this moment, Xiao Bao, who was on Yin Ping'an's back, was awakened by the fierce argument and murderous intent. When he opened his eyes and saw this terrifying scene, he burst into tears.

The crying immediately attracted the attention of the red-robed saint. He stared intently at the swaddling clothes on Yin Ping'an's back and demanded sharply, "Whose child is this?"

Yin Ping'an held the child even tighter and replied coldly, "Xiao Bao is on my back, so naturally he's my son, Yin Ping'an!"

Yin Yingzi also noticed the child, and a fleeting hint of panic crossed her face.

She was almost certain that the child was born to Gou Chunmei, the flesh and blood of Hongpao.

Her offensive faltered, fearing she might accidentally hurt the child.

Taking advantage of this moment, Wang Xinyao quietly slipped ten golden pills into Zhao Shun's hand.

On the other side, Xiao Xizi also moved to Zhao Guoan's side, trying to take her away.

Zhao Yucheng, who had been observing coldly, immediately shouted a warning: "Demon Emperor! Someone is trying to rescue Zhao Guoan!"

Zhao Tian suddenly turned his head, and before he could even see the movement clearly, he simply flicked his sleeve, and a vast and terrifying black magic swept towards Xiao Xizi and Zhao Guoan!

"Your Majesty, be careful!" Xiao Xizi reacted quickly, shoving Zhao Guoan to safety!

"Bang!" Xiao Xizi was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the rock wall. He spat out a mouthful of blood and was seriously injured.

"Damn it! Stop!" Zhao Haoxuan's dragon sword let out a deafening dragon roar, and his body followed the sword, transforming into a golden stream of light that shot straight at Zhao Tian!

Wang Xinyao also moved at the same time, her phoenix sword rang out, its light like a rainbow, forming a pincer attack with Zhao Haoxuan!

Seeing that Zhao Guoan was unattended, the red-robed saint's eyes flashed with a fierce light. He moved swiftly and struck Zhao Guoan with a palm strike that carried the force of wind and thunder!

"Your Majesty, be careful!" Yin Ling'er cried out in alarm. Disregarding her own safety, she lunged forward and took the fatal blow from the red-robed man with her back!

"Pfft—" Yin Ling'er coughed up blood and collapsed to the ground.

"Yin Ling'er! You've gone mad! You'd risk your life to save him? Are you betraying the Demon Emperor?" The red-robed saint was both shocked and furious.

Yin Ling'er's eyes held a resolute look: "I...have never betrayed the Demon Emperor...but...I absolutely cannot let you kill him..."

"Yin Yingzi! What are you standing there for! Go and kill Zhao Shun and Zhao Guoan!"

While easily deflecting the attacks of Zhao Haoxuan and Wang Xinyao, Zhao Tian impatiently gave a stern order.

Yin Yingzi struggled internally, her gaze shifting between Zhao Shun and Zhao Guoan.

Finally, she gritted her teeth and walked towards Zhao Guoan.

"Ling'er! Get out of the way!" she roared at Yin Ling'er, who was blocking Zhao Guoan's path. "If you don't get out of the way, your maternal grandfather might really kill you!"

"Mother...you also loved someone deeply...please, spare His Majesty...he is the biological father of Mei'er and Li'er..." Yin Ling'er pleaded.

"Mei'er and Li'er are dead! You have nothing to do with him anymore! Get out of the way!"

"I won't let you! I'd rather die than let you!" Yin Ling'er stood in front of Zhao Guo'an.

"Stubborn to the end!" Yin Yingzi's murderous intent surged.

To save her daughter's life and to extinguish her hopes, she had to kill Zhao Guoan with her own hands!

She channeled all her spiritual power and struck Zhao Guoan's chest with her palm!

"Don't think about it!"

"stop!"

Yin Ping'an and Yin Zhizi spoke in unison, rushing forward and each using their unique skills to barely block Yin Yingzi's angry attack.

But how could they possibly defeat Yin Yingzi, whose power had skyrocketed after consuming the elixir?

The two men groaned, jolted back by the shock, their blood churning.

Meanwhile, Zhao Shun and Xiao Xizi, having taken the golden elixir, had barely suppressed their injuries and recovered some of their fighting strength.

Xiao Xizi flashed to Zhao Guoan's side again.

Zhao Shun forcefully gathered his inner energy and joined Zhao Haoxuan's battle against the 'Devouring Demon': "Xinyao! Go protect An'er! Leave this to me and Xuan'er!"

He felt that his strength was definitely higher than Wang Xinyao's, and that the Demon Emperor's strength was not something that ordinary people could withstand.

Zhao Haoxuan's dragon sword was fierce and unparalleled, while Zhao Shun's sword technique, though weak, was shrewd and precise.

The sword lights of the old man and the young man unexpectedly matched, forming an interwoven golden sword net that forced the churning demonic energy around Zhao Tian to pause slightly, causing him to involuntarily take half a step back.

Zhao Tian was slightly surprised, feeling the surging power emanating from Zhao Haoxuan.

"A terrestrial immortal realm? Haha! I never expected to encounter such cultivation in this mortal world!"

"If a Celestial Venerable or Celestial Emperor were to arrive in person, I might need to put in some effort, but your mere Upper Immortal cultivation is far from sufficient!"

After saying that, his demonic energy surged, and he threw a punch. The fist wind condensed into a solid black demonic dragon, roaring as it charged towards Zhao Haoxuan!

"Boom—!" The entire cave shook violently in the terrifying collision, and countless pieces of rock fell like rain, threatening to collapse at any moment.

"The cave is about to collapse! Get out quickly!" Wang Xinyao dodged the attack from the red-robed saint and shouted loudly.

The group fought and retreated, quickly moving towards the outside of the cave.

Xiao Xizi carried the immobile Zhao Guoan on her back and ran towards the foot of the mountain.

Only when you reach the seaside will the pebbles not harm Your Majesty.

Wang Xinyao's sword light formed a curtain, protecting them from the pursuit of the red-robed holy son and Yin Yingzi.

"Wang Xinyao!" The red-robed holy son gritted his teeth: "I never expected that in just a few months you would have reached the half-step immortal realm! You truly deserve to be Wang Muyun's daughter."

He sensed that Wang Xinyao's swordplay was becoming increasingly fierce, and shouted urgently:

"Yin Yingzi! Join forces with me to capture her! I, the Holy Son, guarantee with my honor that I will beg the Demon Emperor to spare Zhao Shun's life! As for Zhao Guoan, he won't get far."

He then turned to Zhao Yucheng and ordered in a deep voice, "You, go after him quickly, don't let him escape, otherwise this Holy Son will definitely take your life!"

"Yes"

This was exactly what Zhao Yucheng wanted to hear, and he immediately set off after Xiao Xizi.

Yin Yingzi knew perfectly well that the 'Devouring Demon' clearly valued the Red Robe highly.

If he were to plead for Zhao Shun, perhaps his life could be saved.

Although she hated him intensely, she did not want to actually see him die.

She only wanted to see him suffer a fate worse than death by her side, to be subjected to her humiliation...

When Yin Ling'er saw Zhao Yucheng chasing after Xiao Xizi, she immediately wanted to follow, but Yin Yingzi stopped her.

"Ling'er! Did you hear that? As long as we capture them, the Holy Son will plead for us!"

"The Demon Emperor might spare Zhao Guoan's life! Quick! Come with me!" Yin Yingzi tried to win over her daughter.

While they were arguing, Xiao Xizi had already carried Zhao Guoan on her back and rushed out of the dark cave, arriving at the edge of the South China Sea island.

A damp, salty sea breeze swept over us, creating a stark contrast with the suffocating, eerie atmosphere inside the cave.

However, before Xiao Xizi could get Zhao Guo onto the helicopter, Zhao Yucheng had already caught up.

Xiao Xizi shielded Zhao Guoan behind her, glaring at Zhao Yucheng: "You, don't come any closer!"

"Little Xizi, do you think you can stop me? Hand over your elder brother obediently, and perhaps I'll spare your life," Zhao Yucheng sneered.

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