Supreme Emptiness-Chapter 572 The Demon Emperor Visits

Chapter 572: Chapter 572: The Demon Emperor Visits

Chapter 572 -572: The Demon Emperor Visits

Jiang Fan turned his head to look.

He saw a handsome middle-aged man walking on the vast snowfield with his hands behind his back.

He had long golden hair, fair skin, wore a black outfit underneath and a red cloak outside.

With each casual step, it was as if he instantly moved dozens of feet!

He resembled the legendary “Shrinking Land into Inches.”

Jiang Fan’s pupils contracted sharply.

What kind of divine skill was this?

He did not dare to be negligent, quickly stood up, gripped the Purple Sword defensively, and said,

“May I ask the senior’s esteemed name?”

The golden-haired middle-aged man approached slowly, with a faint smile on his face:

“Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.”

He was a person from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion?

Jiang Fan glanced at the nearby Boundary Mountain and pondered slightly.

With the decisive battle imminent, it was not surprising that the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion dispatched a strong expert to aid.

Furthermore, being so close to the Boundary Mountain,

no demon race would dare to approach alone, right?

Otherwise, if Vice Pavilion Master Ye took action, whoever came would have to stay.

He cupped his hands and said, “Disciple Jiang Fan greets the senior from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.”

Concubine Yunxia’s body trembled violently, and she suddenly looked up.

When she saw the middle-aged man clearly, her eyes revealed immense disbelief.

Followed by deep joy.

Her gaze towards Jiang Fan was full of mockery.

The Golden Claw Iron Wolf’s eyes widened further.

Its limbs shook uncontrollably, almost collapsing to the ground.

The golden-haired middle-aged man stepped forward and gently patted its leg: “What an obedient spiritual pet.”

His words almost made the Golden Claw Iron Wolf die then and there.

Its limbs trembling nonstop, it whimpered in fright.

It wanted to explain, but the golden-haired middle-aged man was already on its back, sitting cross-legged.

Indifferently, he said, “Go to the Boundary Mountain.”

The demon wolf did not dare to disobey.

It took heavy steps and swiftly headed towards the Boundary Mountain.

Fearing that any delay would result in dire consequences,

Jiang Fan grew wary of the uninvited senior from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.

He immediately retrieved the Five Magnetic Yuan Mountain.

To prevent Concubine Yunxia from regaining her mobility,

he pressed the sword against her neck and shouted, “Behave!”

“We are almost at the Boundary Mountain. Don’t force me to harm you!”

Unexpectedly,

Concubine Yunxia behaved very well and did not move or make a sound.

She only showed a slight cold smile where Jiang Fan could not see.

The golden-haired middle-aged man glanced over indifferently and asked, “Who is she?”

Jiang Fan replied, “Concubine Yunxia.”

“Pardon the senior. This woman is the Demon Emperor’s concubine.”

“Not only is she deviously cunning, but also quite dangerous, and most troublesome of all, very hard to kill.”

“I had no choice but to capture her and hand her over to the elders.”

The golden-haired middle-aged man nodded slightly, in appreciation, “Heroic youth.”

“Once, you turned the tide, destroying ten thousand demons; now, you have single-handedly captured the Demon Emperor’s concubine.”

“Your name has spread across both human and demon realms.”

Jiang Fan was observant.

He faintly sensed something was off.

This person did not seem to be praising him.

Rather, there seemed to be an underlying suppressed anger.

He concealed his suspicion without revealing it, humbly said, “The senior overpraises. It’s just luck.”

“I wonder if the senior has an important task on this trip?”

The golden-haired middle-aged man gazed at the Boundary Mountain indifferently and said,

“A family in trouble, here to assist.”

After a pause, he looked at Jiang Fan and said,

“You are quite capable, you must be exceptionally wise.”

“I have a question that has troubled me for a long time and would like to hear your opinion.”

Jiang Fan’s eyes shifted slightly, “Please, senior.”

The golden-haired middle-aged man said, “A warlord, with the help of many subordinates, becomes a king.”

“However, the king is alone, and the subordinates’ families are powerful and intertwined, always threatening the king’s rule.”

“What do you think should be done?”

Jiang Fan was puzzled inside.

He expected something related to cultivation.

But this was not hard to answer.

“Our human clan’s history long ago provided an answer.”

“When founding kings grow old and weak, to ensure smooth transfer of power to the next generation, they all do the same thing.”

“Which is to slaughter their meritorious officials, to eliminate threats.”

“However, this is a last resort taken when the king is near death, often leaving a bad name in history.”

“This is the last resort.”

The golden-haired middle-aged man showed great interest: “Oh? There are middle and top strategies?”

Jiang Fan nodded slightly.

“A smarter king begins to plan years before his death, promoting treacherous officials to use their hands to remove the meritorious ones.”

“The king benefits without soiling his hands.”

“But will eventually be known for employing treacherous officials.”

“This is the middle strategy.”

After a pause, Jiang Fan said, “The top strategy can be described as perfect.”

“He finds an excuse to start a war, using the war to suppress the meritorious officials’ power.”

“If victorious, the king enhances his power with the victory; if defeated, the fault is blamed on the meritorious ones, removing the target.”

“Moreover, war is always cruel. Whether winning or losing, the meritorious officials’ power will be diminished.”

“The king stands aloof, reaping the benefits, while the meritorious officials bear the burdens.”

“This is the top strategy.”

“But this strategy loses the people’s hearts and will eventually lead to backlash.”

“Caution.”

Clap, clap——

The golden-haired middle-aged man gently clapped, openly showing his admiration.

“Young man, you see things very clearly.”

“Your answer is impeccable.”

“Let me ask you another question.”

He slowly stood up.

Staring at Jiang Fan, he said, “If an enemy faction produces a very capable junior, with astonishing talent, extreme intelligence, and has ruined our major plans.”

“Given time, he will become a great threat.”

“If it were you, what would you do?”

Jiang Fan thought seriously.

He then pulled Concubine Yunxia up, the Purple Sword cutting into her neck.

He said calmly, “Of course, just like you, ask around.”

“Is it fun to tease a junior like this?”

“Demon Emperor!”

The air seemed to suddenly freeze.

The Golden Claw Iron Wolf broke into a cold sweat.

Did this little guy figure it out?

Concubine Yunxia was slightly surprised as well, Jiang Fan had seen through the ruse.

The Demon Emperor laughed heartily.

Terrifying demon energy surged into the sky,

causing the thunder in the clouds to rumble loudly.

At the same time, a strong wind blew, lifting the snow into the air, blocking the sun.

It was like the end of the world.

“Ha ha ha.”

“Interesting, how did you determine that I am the Demon Emperor?”

The Demon Emperor, with hands behind his back, stared at Jiang Fan with a half-smile.

He was in no hurry to make a move.

Jiang Fan tightened the chain around Concubine Yunxia’s neck, with the Purple Sword pressing closely against her throat.

His expression cold: “Because, your concubine and demon wolf have behaved far too obediently since you arrived.”

“There is only one person who can subdue them so thoroughly.”

“Apart from the Demon Emperor, I can’t think of anyone else.”

A strong expert from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion appeared,

yet Concubine Yunxia, who did not fear death, remained quiet?

The Golden Claw Iron Wolf, usually talkative, stayed silent?

Only one possibility existed.

The presence of the golden-haired middle-aged man made them absolutely submissive.

Moreover, the golden-haired middle-aged man’s appearance was entirely human, without any demon traits.

Among the whole demon race, there was only one who met these criteria.

The Demon Emperor!