Over The World, Beyond Heaven

At the entrance of one of the tunnels that the demon monster beasts dug as a secret route to enter Demon's Hill City...

'I didn't expect them to be able to work this fast. The demon monster beasts who were responsible for digging the tunnels must be the kind of diggers like moles, ants, and insects that like to live underground!'

After leaving the city for a short while, Zheng-Fu arrived at the entrance of the first tunnel he had encountered the last time. It was now more than ten meters wide and seven to eight meters deep, which was significantly different from a few days ago. With such a wide and large tunnel, they could set five to six rows of force. By rough calculation, each tunnel could accommodate no less than three to four hundred thousand demon monster beasts.

'That's good! The more of them they can get in, the more I can kill. By the way, why aren't there any demon monster beasts guarding the entrance of the tunnel?'

However, Zheng-Fu suddenly realized that something was off. If this tunnel were used to march a force into Demon's Hill City, why weren't there any demon monster beasts guarding the entrance? They acted as if this tunnel were not important.

Flap! Flap!

Hah!?

"Damn it! Why are there so many demon monster beasts here? So, what the hell is this tunnel? Why did they dig such a big tunnel? Or did they want to escape and hide underground?"

Suddenly, a young demon walked out from behind a large bush. He had a lot of demon monster beast bloodstains all over his body. It could be said that he had just fought with the demon monster beasts. And those he fought were probably the guards guarding the entrance of the tunnel.

"I don't think that's the case. This tunnel seems to have a lead directly to Demon's Hill City up ahead. From the information I have studied, this should be the time of war that takes place every few decades!"

Aside from the first young demon, another one followed him out. However, there was no blood or dirt on this young demon's body. Besides, the aura he emitted was more dangerous and terrifying than that of the first young demon.

"You truly know a lot! By the way, our mission is to investigate the low-level clan called Zi Clan. But I don't understand why we've to do something so pointless and boring. Just order them to meet us at Holy City and that's it!" The first young demon spoke up again, feeling bored and disappointed at having to do such a simple mission.

"This is an order directly from the Minister. Do you dare to disobey his orders?"

Eh!

"Why do you keep interrupting me? Can't you let me feel good for once?!"

"I'm telling the truth. Besides, we should hurry up and finish the mission because I feel that dangerous things are hiding around here. If we stay here any longer, we might encounter their commander-in-chief or king for sure!"

Huh!

"So what! If they really dare to come out, I'll be the one to cut their heads off!"

The first young demon did not seem afraid of the demon monster beast commanders at all. He seemed very confident that with his energy level, he could easily kill them. Since most of those commanders were only at the seventh to the eighth level of the Great Deity Stage, but he was already at the late eighth level, there was no way he would fear the demon monster beasts of that level.

"You'd better not be careless. Even if you can fight them one on one, if you have to face more than one of them, you won't stand a chance!" The second young demon was a very cautious person. He would not make any moves if he did not see a chance of winning. Therefore, he tried to warn his comrade to tone down his arrogance.

"Don't talk too much! Talking to you always makes me feel irritated. Let's hurry to Demon's Hill City…"

Ah!

"If you dare to move even a single step, your head will definitely come off your shoulders! Tell me, what are you going to investigate Zi Clan for?!"

Who are you?!

However, just as the first young demon wanted to move and prepare to head towards Demon's Hill City, he suddenly felt a cold chill on his neck. Before he knew anything, he found that a sharp sword was pressed against his neck by someone approaching him unnoticed.

"It doesn't matter who I am. Just answer my question obediently, or I'll use my many methods to extract information from your brains!"

Zheng-Fu had heard the entire conversation between the two, so he knew that they were going to Demon's Hill City to investigate something about Zi Clan. However, to know more details, he waited for them to continue talking. Until he saw that they did not mention any more information, he decided to find out the truth himself.

You!!!

"Do you know who we are? We are subordinates of the Minister from the Demon Emperor's Royal Palace. If you still want to live…"

Flap!

Ah!

"I don't care who you are or where you come from. I want an answer, not your nonsense. And if you still insist on not talking, don't blame me for being cruel to you. Also, you! Better not use that spell, or I'll kill your comrade and you too!"

Zheng-Fu did not care about their backgrounds. Even if they really had a terrifying backer, he would not be afraid. After all, he had to leave that place after completing his mission.

Hah!

The second young demon immediately stopped his actions. He did not expect the man in the black robe to know that he was secretly using a spell. He was sure that he had concealed it well. The fact that this man knew showed that he was much stronger than they.

"Elder Master, we were wrong and disrespectful to you. Please forgive us. As for why we came here, it was because we received..."

"Meng-Wu! Are you going to betray the Minister?!"

However, before the young demon named Meng-Wu could finish speaking, the first young demon shouted loudly. He had to stop his comrade when he saw that he was about to tell the stranger the mission they had been assigned.

"What other choice do I have? I promised your sister to take care of you, but look at what you're doing. Is it risking your life? I don't mind if you don't care about yourself, but I can't stand it if you don't care about your family's feelings. Do you think you're the strongest in the world? You should also learn to lower your pride and avoid danger. Otherwise, even if you survive today, you might not be so lucky in the future!"

You!

"You guys stop fighting! I don't want to kill anyone. I just want to know what you guys are going to investigate Zi Clan for, but if you don't answer me, I'll kill you both!"

Zheng-Fu could not tell if the young demon named Meng-Wu was telling the truth or acting, because his eyes were so resolute and serious, making it hard to tell.

Erm…

'This guy is not easy, I can't figure out his thoughts at all. This is the first time I have encountered an enemy with such strength in both energy and mind. If I stall for time, he'll definitely kill this brainless comrade. What should I do...?'

In reality, all that Meng-Wu said was just acting. He just wanted to stall for time to find out what the other party was thinking and how he should deal with him. However, his actions were of no use. Not only did he not know Zheng-Fu's thoughts, but he could not find any weaknesses or loopholes to help his comrade.

"I'll tell you for the last time, tell me!"

Err!

"I'll tell you, Elder Master! The minister ordered us to verify the bloodline of the people in Zi Clan, sir. Because we've received reports that Zi Clan is not a Demon Race, but a Human Race that uses despicable methods to disguise themselves as a Demon Race!"

Meng-Wu…, you!

The first young demon did not expect his comrade to tell the truth. He thought that his comrade would try to help resolve the situation, so he felt extremely shocked and disbelieving.

"Is that true?"

Zheng-Fu stopped paying attention to Meng-Wu and turned to ask the young demon under his sword instead.

"Yes! We were really ordered to do that. Since you know, then let me go!" The first young demon knew that if he continued to stubbornly refuse to tell the truth, he might die. Since the person who had been his hope all along could not save him, why would he be stubborn?

"Let you go!? Why should I let you go? Do you think I'm stupid enough to let go of a poisonous snake that I just hit but didn't kill and wait for it to come back and bite me?" Zheng-Fu's tone became much colder. He did not believe that the two young demons would not attack him when they had the chance, so he thought of killing the hot-tempered young demon, whose neck was under his sword, and letting the other young demon live and escape.

"Elder Master, please calm down. We promise we won't try to harm you. Or you can tell us anything you want us to do. Please let him go!"

Meng-Wu could feel the intense killing intent that Zheng-Fu was releasing. He knew that this young man really wanted to kill his comrade without any hesitation. So, to save his comrade, he had to do anything, even if it meant taking poison.

Hah!?

"You're really a person who loves comrades! All right! Since you've begged like this, I'll let you two go. But you must take these pills and do a task for me."

At first, Zheng-Fu thought of killing them to cut off the trouble. But after thinking about it again, he realized they were still useful to him. So, he chose to let them go, having them swallow the poison pills, which only he could detoxify, and do a task for him.

Hah!!!

"We can take the pills, but the task that we've to do for you…"

"Don't worry, the task I'll give you is related to your mission. You guys don't need to waste your time and energy investigating anything!"

Ah!!!

Hearing that, the two young demons were slightly shocked and surprised. They did not understand whether this man had actually come to help Zi Clan or for what reason.