Danzun War God

Chapter 196 Demon King

After Xie Junshan came out, he searched the prison for a while, then looked at Han Qi with disappointment and said, "Is there no one else in this prison? A couple of days ago, Brother Chen Wei and I came here to inquire about the situation. We heard that Wanying was imprisoned in this prison, but it seems that she has met with misfortune."

Han Qi patted his shoulder and said, "Thank you, senior. Don't worry, I've already rescued the person."

Han Qi pointed to his palm and said, "They're all here with me. It's the place you were just in."

Xie Junshan breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Han Qi with gratitude. He then regained his energy and quickly formed several hand seals. In conjunction with a talisman array, a black hole appeared in the middle of the prison, which was undoubtedly a gateway to the Dark Realm.

Xie Junshan quickly let Han Qi enter first, and then he went in himself. As soon as he entered the Dark Realm, Xie Junshan immediately said, "Thank you, Young Hero Han, for saving my daughter. But where should we go next?"

Han Qi pondered for a moment and said, "We took away all the women he was looking for. I believe this Lord will not let this go. Where is the Demon King? Let's go find the Demon King."

“Okay! Keep up!” Xie Junshan nodded and said in the darkness.

After flying for a short while in the Dark Realm, Xie Junshan opened the exit, and the two emerged from it.

"Young Master Han, we've arrived!"

"Senior Xie, traveling through the Dark Realm is so convenient, and you pinpoint your destination so precisely. Do you have any secrets? I'd like to learn," Han Qi said with envy.

Xie Junshan smiled slightly and said, "That's simple. You just need to calculate the distance and direction of the place you want to go. Then, the distance of one step in the Dark Realm is equivalent to walking ninety steps in our space."

Han Qi nodded slightly and said, "I see!"

Han Qi then looked around and realized that they were at the foot of a mountain. The mountain was filled with pavilions and towers, many times larger than the Demon Cultivation Palace, magnificent and beautiful. Han Qi was captivated by the sight before him.

However, there was only one path leading up the mountain; the rest of the area was a stone forest. But Han Qi could tell at a glance that these stone forests were not just stone forests, but rather array formations. And along this mountain path, there were numerous sentry posts.

Xie Junshan held a token in his hand, yet he passed through without hindrance. Han Qi couldn't help but become curious about Xie Junshan's identity. Xie Junshan's aura told Han Qi that this person was no ordinary individual, and Han Qi couldn't help but feel a little wary.

Soon the two arrived at the center of the mountain, where another wall enclosed the area. The lintel was inscribed with two golden characters, "Holy Palace." Upon arriving at the gate, the two were stopped and not allowed to enter immediately. Instead, a guard was sent to report. Clearly, the people living here were not ordinary. Han Qi guessed that the Demon King must live here.

The guard returned shortly afterward, cupped his hands in greeting to Xie Junshan, and said, "Palace Master Xie, the Demon King requests your presence!"

Han Qi was taken aback and said in surprise, "Thank you, Palace Master?"

Xie Junshan blushed and said, "I'm sorry to make you laugh, Young Hero Han. Actually, I am the master of the Demon Cultivation Hall. However, a traitor in our hall usurped the throne with the help of the Venerable Master. The Venerable Master also absorbed a lot of my cultivation, and my daughter fell into their hands. That's why I ended up in this situation."

"I see! Does the Demon King know about this?" Han Qi couldn't help but ask as they walked.

"Alas, if it weren't for Young Hero Han's desire to see the Demon King this time, I would truly have no face to meet him," Xie Junshan said with a sigh and a shake of his head.

"I believe the Demon King will definitely have a way to punish this Lord, and you will surely be able to regain your position as Palace Master," Han Qi comforted Xie Junshan.

"I hope so!" Xie Junshan said noncommittally, unsure whether the Demon King could help him. The current strength of the demon realm was completely different from what it used to be.

"Huh? The spiritual energy in this Holy Palace is obviously much denser than outside." Han Qi said in surprise. In his impression, such dense spiritual energy must mean there is some kind of spirit-gathering array.

"Look over there!" Xie Junshan said, pointing towards the direction behind the Holy Palace.

Following the direction Xie Junshan pointed, Han Qi indeed saw a towering tree. Its leaves were shimmering with spiritual light, and the spiritual energy was indeed emanating from it.

"Is this tree also a Tree of Life?" Han Qi looked at the tree and immediately thought of the Tree of Life on Mount Shengzu, and then asked.

"If this were the Tree of Life, the Demon Realm wouldn't have fallen into decline!" Xie Junshan said helplessly.

After finishing his sentence, Xie Junshan changed the subject and said, "This tree is called the Tongtian Jianmu. Although it can release spiritual energy, it is completely different from the Tree of Life."

As they spoke, they arrived at a large hall in the Holy Palace. A guard pointed into the hall and said, "Palace Master, the Demon King is waiting for you inside."

Han Qi and his companion exchanged a glance before entering the main hall. There stood a woman with an alluring figure, dressed in a long red dress that made her already fair skin appear even whiter. Her eyes were bright and clear, full of emotion, and below her delicate nose were slightly upturned lips. Her expression was calm yet exuded a regal air.

"Xie Junshan pays respects to the Demon King!" Xie Junshan hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting and said in a loud voice. Han Qi simply cupped his hands in return without saying a word.

The Demon King sized up the two of them, finally fixing his gaze on Xie Junshan, and slowly said, "Palace Master Xie, no need for formalities. What brings you to me in such a hurry?"

Before Xie Junshan could speak, Han Qi said directly, "It is so. I am Han Qi from the human realm. I have important matters to discuss with you, Lord Xie. Please forgive my abrupt visit, Demon King."

The Demon King glanced at Han Qi, then turned and walked directly to the Demon King's throne. After slowly sitting down, he said, "You are from the human realm. If there is anything you need to discuss with our demon realm, feel free to tell me."

Although the Demon King's words were ambiguous, Han Qi didn't care, because he was confident he could persuade her to help.

Han Qi raised an eyebrow and said, "It is so. I was fortunate enough to encounter the guardian spirit beast of the demon realm. I have come here specifically to return the spirit beast to the demon realm."

Upon hearing this, the Demon King stood up, her attitude softening slightly as she looked at Han Qi, a hint of expectation in her eyes. She had sensed the Demon Ancestor's aura these past few days and had already sent people to investigate, but the results were still pending. Unexpectedly, this person had returned the guardian spirit beast. Could it be that the demon realm was about to see a turning point in her hands?