Chapter 1504: Playing the Zither

The scene utterly astonished every onlooker. The demonic experts emerging from beneath Mirror Heart Lake had reached a scale of thousands, and the shock in their hearts was palpable as they watched Xu Yang so effortlessly neutralize the mighty power of their Ninth-Level Demon Emperor.

Even so, once Xu Yang gained absolute control, he had no intention of killing his opponent. With another casual wave of his hand, the dark blue Tai Chi light swiftly split into two streams, flowing from left and right in the void, rushing towards the Ninth-Level Demon Emperor.

It was then that the Demon Emperor truly comprehended the terrifying extent of this young man's power.

"Oh my goodness, power of this caliber can be condensed so silently and exert such irresistible suppression on me. Even Demon Saint Qi Tian himself would likely struggle to dissipate it so imperceptibly. This is truly terrifying. It seems we really do need to request His Excellency, the Demon Saint, to intervene personally."

No sooner had this thought crossed his mind than the two light rings from either side had already bound the Ninth-Level Demon Emperor's body, instantly causing his limbs to suffer irresistible restraint. Guided by Xu Yang's mental power, he was slowly lowered from the high void to a horizontal plane, unable to muster any further offense.

"As I said before, I have no intention of offending any demonic strongholds within Mirror Heart Lake. I have come here for a significant matter. I hope you will not delay our important business due to your ignorance and shortsightedness. To undo this seal on you, you should seek help from your most powerful Tenth-Level Demon Saint. We shall simply wait here for good news."

As Xu Yang finished speaking, he gently waved his palm, causing a table and a chair to appear on the surface of Mirror Heart Lake. A delicate guqin materialized on the tabletop. As he lightly plucked the strings and conversed on the lake's surface, the resonating sound waves attracted more and more demons from the depths of Mirror Heart Lake.

Unbeknownst to many, this exquisite melody brought a purifying and soothing power to the demons' minds, utterly mesmerizing Xiao Xiang and the aloof young woman behind him.

"I can't believe this guy is not only powerful but also so skilled in music and possesses such noble qualities. He truly is a remarkable individual!"

Xiao Xiang's admiration for Xu Yang deepened. As the beautiful melody resonated in her ears, the young woman felt a profound longing. She gently activated the vast Longevity Sacred Dao cultivation technique in her palm, slowly emanating a powerful life force.

These fervent melodies quickly spread across the entire surface of Mirror Heart Lake, greatly invigorating and revitalizing the demonic beings who came to listen to the music.

This conciliatory gesture quickly pacified the previously tense atmosphere between the two sides. The Ninth-Level Demon Emperor naturally had no other choice; the demeanor and power of Xu Yang and his two companions left them no alternatives. He could only personally descend to the deepest part of Mirror Heart Lake to invite the Tenth-Level Demon Saint, who was still in a semi-sealed seclusion, to take charge of the situation.

Not long after, the Ninth-Level Demon Emperor, whose body was bound by Xu Yang's Tai Chi power, immediately arrived at the deepest part of Mirror Heart Lake. Hidden there was a palace, sumptuously decorated like a giant crystal.

Unbeknownst to him, as the sealed Ninth-Level Demon Emperor approached the palace entrance, a woman of unparalleled beauty sat in the center.

The woman sat in the middle of the main seat above the crystal palace, holding a strange crystal in her palm. Through this crystal, the Tenth-Level Demon Saint was able to fully observe the scene of Xu Yang casually playing the guqin on the surface of Mirror Heart Lake.

"To think there's a human expert of this caliber among them. It seems Qi Tian is also intrigued this time. Perhaps the future destiny of my demon race will indeed be tied to this young man."

The Ninth-Level Demon Emperor respectfully knelt before the crystal throne. "So, Your Excellency the Demon Saint has already perceived everything."

The breathtakingly beautiful demon saint slowly rose, turning her head with a gentle smile. She directly removed the restraints from the Ninth-Level Demon Emperor and, at the same time, extracted a wisp of Demon Saint Qi Tian's spiritual energy from the two energy streams.

This was precisely the spiritual energy Qi Tian had entrusted Xu Yang to deliver to the other demon saints, for Qi Tian's influence among the entire demon race was considerable.

Therefore, this stunningly beautiful female demon saint could not limit her foresight to just Mirror Heart Lake and the demon territories she ruled. She needed to look at the entire Kunlun Abyss and the collective future of the countless demons.

After all, she was well aware of the saying, "When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact." If the core conflict between the demon race and the two major human factions of the Kunlun Divine Path and their rulers could not be fundamentally resolved, the millennium catastrophe would likely recur endlessly, playing out without cessation!

"Your task is complete; I will personally handle the rest."

As the beautiful demon saint finished speaking, she gently waved her hand, transforming into a dark blue wave, and instantly vanished into the deepest part beneath the crystal palace. When she resurfaced, all the surrounding demons knelt and prostrated themselves before her form.

Undoubtedly, within the vast expanse of Mirror Heart Lake, this woman was the deity worshipped by all demons. And when her complete form emerged from the water, even Xiao Xiang and the haughty, aloof young woman beside her were utterly stunned by the sight.

"Oh my goodness, there's such a perfect woman in this world! Although she possesses natural allure, this is the first time I've ever seen such perfection. Even among the great royal families of our Kunlun Divine Path, those unparalleled beauties would likely struggle to compete with this demonic female saint."

Xiao Xiang's words came from her heart, reflecting her magnanimous spirit. In contrast, the aloof girl beside her merely snorted coldly.

"What's the point of being beautiful? She's merely our opponent. Ultimately, a victor must still be decided."

The young woman always spoke contrarily, but constrained by Xu Yang's imposing presence, she dared not act presumptuously and only mumbled softly behind his back.

Unbeknownst to her, Xu Yang found her petty demeanor somewhat endearing, as it revealed her true nature. He could understand the jealousy between young girls.

Moreover, the girl had been arrogant since childhood, so encountering someone more beautiful than herself naturally made her feel a bit uncomfortable.

However, the girl had yet to realize that the next scene would infuriate her even more, for no one had expected that this incredibly beautiful demon saint, who should have been their opponent, had already lowered her guard the moment she saw Xu Yang.