Chapter 2366: Using Numbers to Oppress the Few

The entire demon world had previously discussed the strength of the Three-Headed Monstrous Bird, with the ultimate conclusion being that its power was not much weaker than that of the Demon Lord. Many even believed its strength was on par with the Demon Lord.

Regardless of the opinion, it proved that the Three-Headed Monstrous Bird was a powerful being on the same level as the Demon Lord.

Moreover, as the Demon Lord's mount, they had developed a deep understanding over many years. Now, it was essentially two Demon Lords fighting against Zu An alone.

The Demon Lord alone was already locked in a fierce battle with Zu An; adding another would clearly make the situation an overwhelming defeat.

Hearing the analysis from the other side, Pei Mianman gritted her teeth, about to rush out, but Jing Teng pulled her back. "What are you doing?"

"To help Ah Zu, of course. Even if it's just to buy him some time," Pei Mianman knew how dangerous it would be, but she also knew that if she didn't go, Zu An would surely face dire consequences.

"The power gap between us and them is too vast; going there would just be suicide," Jing Teng paused, realizing this wouldn't convince her. She quickly added, "Not only would you be unable to help, but Ah Zu would also be distracted trying to protect you, making him even more vulnerable."

Hearing this, Pei Mianman finally calmed down. "But if we do nothing, he's still in great danger."

"Trust him; he's faced even more dangerous situations," Jing Teng said, quietly watching the figure in the sky, a hint of tenderness in her cool eyes.

Pei Mianman bit her lip, frustrated that she was still too weak to offer Ah Zu any help.

Jiang Luofu seemed to read her thoughts and gently patted her shoulder to comfort her. "Manman, honestly, given your age, your current cultivation is already quite astonishing. With the world merging, your strength will steadily increase. Just remember not to be too eager for quick success, lest you fall into a demonic deviation."

Pei Mianman felt a warmth in her heart. Her previously perfect state of mind had indeed almost wavered. She respectfully bowed to Jiang Luofu. "Thank you, Principal Jiang."

Her gratitude made her address her with particular respect.

"No need to be so polite," Jiang Luofu said, her expression slightly unnatural. She thought, *If they ever found out about my spiritual connection with Zu An, it would be utterly mortifying.*

Jing Teng, meanwhile, stood with her hands behind her back, gazing at the enormous figure in the sky. "Strange," she murmured to herself, "how did this monstrous bird teleport here?"

By then, the entire sky had darkened. It turned out the Three-Headed Monstrous Bird had been summoned from the void.

It didn't seem as imposing in the demon world, but in the cultivation world, it appeared exceptionally colossal.

Its terrifying aura suppressed all fierce beasts within a ten-thousand-mile radius of the demon race, whether domesticated or dominant in the mountains. None dared to make a sound, fearing the creature would perceive it as a provocation and bring about their demise.

Zu An frowned, looking at the Three-Headed Monstrous Bird in the distance, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

He felt that this Three-Headed Monstrous Bird looked slightly different from the one he had seen before, but he couldn't pinpoint what exactly was different.

At this moment, the Demon Lord stood atop the Three-Headed Monstrous Bird as usual, pointing directly at Zu An. "Today, I shall grind you to dust to vent the hatred in my heart!"

Rage points from the Demon Lord: 444,444,444...

Zu An smiled. "Then you'd better be careful, lest I destroy another one of your heads again."

The Demon Lord: "..."

Rage points from the Demon Lord: 666,666,666...

He said no more, his face grim, and spurred his mount to attack Zu An.

The colossal Three-Headed Monstrous Bird flapped its wings, pressing down like a cloud hanging from the sky, stirring up a hurricane. Cries of alarm rose from the distant demon towns, and many houses were directly destroyed by the gale.

Zu An frowned slightly, worried about implicating the innocent demon civilians. He flickered his body and flew towards the mountains.

"Trying to escape?" the Demon Lord sneered, directly urging the Three-Headed Monstrous Bird to give chase.

Seeing this, the women in the temple quickly followed, but alas, both sides were incredibly fast, and they were soon left far behind.

Fortunately, the commotion created by both parties along the way was considerable, so they didn't lose track of the direction.

Seeing them pursue, Mogade asked Salame: "Miss, why don't we seize this opportunity to escape as well?"

Another subordinate immediately countered, "That's not right. We might escape for a moment, but how can we escape forever? No matter who wins, neither side will let us go. Instead of facing a dead end later, it's better to seek fortune in danger!"

Salame's heart stirred. "What do you mean by seeking fortune in danger?"

The subordinate explained, "Judging from their previous battle, the two sides were evenly matched. The Regent, holding the world's authority and fighting on home ground, might have a slight advantage. However, the Demon Lord is incredibly powerful, and now with his summoned mount, it's two against one. The Regent is likely no match."

"But the Regent is, after all, the master of this world; he surely has hidden trump cards. Even a death-throes counterattack would be enough to severely wound the Demon Lord. That might be our only chance to turn the tables!"

Salame's eyes lit up, and she said with great joy, "Excellent point! The Demon Lord will surely be severely wounded and weakened then. With so many of us masters, we might just have a chance to kill him!"

Her hesitation just now stemmed from realizing that the Box of Creation had fallen into enemy hands, rendering all her plans useless. That's why she was reluctant to leave. Now that she knew there was still a chance, she was no longer willing to give up.

Mogade hesitated slightly, but seeing Salame's expression, he knew he couldn't dissuade her.

He could only look at the True Demon Elder beside him. "Great Elder, have you considered it carefully? Do you want to join us for a big one?"

The True Demon Elder's face showed hesitation. Mogade continued, "The Demon Lord already knows about your previous betrayal. Do you think he will let you off afterward?"

The True Demon Elder's expression changed upon hearing this, and he gritted his teeth. "Let's do it!"

The Demon Lord was most brutal and suspicious, with countless precedents. Naturally, he didn't want to be held accountable later.

Meanwhile, the Three-Headed Monstrous Bird was incredibly fast; even with Zu An's current speed, he couldn't completely shake it off. Instead, it was getting closer.

With only twenty zhang remaining, the monstrous bird's left head suddenly opened its maw, and a cloud of green mist directly enveloped Zu An.

Zu An's heart tightened. This pervasive green mist was actually countless tiny green worms that devoured flesh and blood. Once entangled, they were extremely troublesome.

He constantly changed angles as he moved forward, trying to shake off the green mist.

But no matter how he turned, the green mist pursued him relentlessly, like a guided missile.

At that moment, the Demon Lord's mocking voice came from atop the monstrous bird. "Why don't you use your divine skill of Body Shift again? Move me into that green mist this time!"

Zu An snorted coldly but didn't reply.

Body Shift was indeed a divine skill, but it was not without flaws.

He could only swap positions with one target, and there would be a very brief moment of distraction during the exchange.

In a one-on-one fight, this wouldn't be a flaw. But if he were caught in a group attack by several opponents of similar strength, and they were prepared for the move, they could perfectly exploit that brief moment of vulnerability when he used Body Shift.

Seeing the Demon Lord's triumphant expression, it was clear he had also seen through this.

Zu An couldn't help but feel a hint of admiration. This guy was truly a genius; he had seen the move only once yet immediately figured out how to counter it.

While contemplating this, his movements slowed slightly, and he was almost entangled by the green mist.

He tapped his foot and swiftly moved a hundred zhang horizontally. He saw the patch of forest where he had just been was riddled with holes, gnawed away by the green mist. A Lightning Cloud Leopard, famous for its incredible speed, had been hiding there.

But now, only a bloody skeleton remained, still in the posture it had assumed while trying to escape.

Its skull was twisted and grotesque, showing how much pain and bewilderment it had endured before death.

It had never expected that it, renowned for its speed, would not even have a chance to flee.

At that moment, the Demon Lord's cold, taunting laughter rang out again. "Weren't you quite formidable just now? Why are you only running away now?"