Chapter 943: Mutual Achievement

The Demon Emperor is too suspicious; we must prevent him from tricking us.

Liu Li understood immediately and closed her mouth.

For a long time, there was no movement.

Only after confirming that the Azure Demon Emperor had truly left did Han Feidao's aged and stern face finally reveal a benevolent smile Liu Li had never seen before.

"Young Master Liu Li, I apologize for making you worry."

Liu Li said in disbelief, "Teacher, haven't you always detested Jiang Fan?" She remembered how, back at the Huicui Tower, when they competed in their mastery of demon script, Jiang Fan had outshone him, causing him to lose face. He had been furious about it. Afterward, on every occasion, he had called for Jiang Fan's death, appearing as if he couldn't wait to kill him and eliminate any future trouble. Now, he was doing a complete 180-degree turn and helping Jiang Fan? This made it difficult for Liu Li to accept.

Han Feidao chuckled hoarsely, "The Azure Demon Emperor is an extremely suspicious person. If I had shown even a hint of human compassion or appreciation for his talent towards Jiang Fan, he would have suspected me. Enough talk, let's go in and check on Jiang Fan. His condition isn't very good."

Han Feidao immediately entered the bedroom. Upon seeing Jiang Fan, he began to explain, "Jiang Fan, listen to me first..."

"Elder Han, there's no need to say more. I think I understand."

Jiang Fan was also very shocked at first. Han Feidao was actually saving him! This was unexpected for him and as unbelievable as it was for Liu Li. After all, from their very first meeting, they had disliked each other and both wanted to kill the other! Han Feidao had always openly and secretly sought to put Jiang Fan to death. Who would believe that such a person would risk death to save him in front of the Demon Emperor? But when he recalled some past events, enlightenment dawned on him.

"Elder Han, when I was in trouble among the demons back then, was it you who informed the Heavenly Secret Pavilion Master to rescue me near the Tiger Demon Emperor's cave?" He had once asked Ye Cangyuan how the Heavenly Secret Pavilion Master knew precisely that Jiang Fan was near the Tiger Demon Emperor's cave. Ye Cangyuan's answer was that a master within the demon race had informed the Heavenly Secret Pavilion Master. At that time, Jiang Fan had wondered if it might be Priestess Lingyin. He had also considered if it was a high-ranking demon who sympathized with humans. He had never expected it to be Han Feidao.

"It was me," Han Feidao said, nodding with a smile.

Jiang Fan asked again, "Then the master who gave the Silver Fox Clan the Dan Shu Silver Scrolls, was that also you?"

Han Feidao smiled, "That was also me. I secretly researched a lot of information and found a lost Dan Shu Silver Scroll. I quietly gave it to the Silver Fox Clan, hoping that Concubine Yunxia could use it to find an opportunity to break through to the Demon Emperor realm. This was to shake the Demon Emperor's position. Unfortunately, the Demon Emperor was not foolish; instead, he used the opportunity to confiscate several Dan Shu Silver Scrolls." A wry smile appeared on his face.

Jiang Fan then asked, "And during the Battle of Boundary Mountain, was it also you who passed on strategic intelligence to the human race?" He had always felt that the human race knew too much about the demon race's movements. Except for Priestess Yaoyue's undead army, which arrived very suddenly, the human race had a thorough understanding of the demon race's offensive tactics, even knowing precisely when the Demon Emperor would personally appear on the front lines. Now that he thought about it, this intelligence was excessively precise. How could anyone know his movements unless they were close to the Demon Emperor?

Han Feizi smiled, "It was still me. It was also during the Battle of Boundary Mountain that I learned your name and knew that our human race had produced an outstanding junior. The first time I saw you was in the Demon Emperor's palace. You showed no fear of the powerful demons in the court and publicly slew two Star-ranked demons. I was very pleased at that time. I wanted to save you, but I couldn't act rashly. I waited until you went to the Northern Lands before seizing the opportunity to inform the Pavilion Master to go and rescue you. Seeing you again now, you are already capable of contending with the Demon Emperor. It's truly incredible! It seems our human race has produced a true dragon. Hahaha, today we must drink three large cups!"

Jiang Fan felt extremely ashamed and cupped his hands, saying, "Elder Han, you are the true pride of our human race. You have endured humiliation and heavy burdens your entire life, silently contributing to our human race within the demon clan. Yet the world treated you with coldness, and even I misunderstood you and repeatedly showed you disrespect."

Han Feidao smiled, grasping Jiang Fan's arm, examining him with a joyful expression, and laughed heartily: "No matter, no matter! Back then, my entire family was harmed by the Giant Sect. At that time, I was merely an unknown nobody, like an ant before the Giant Sect. I couldn't avenge myself, and no one would uphold justice for me. I had already given up hope and decided to rush into the Giant Sect to perish with them. The Heavenly Secret Pavilion Master happened to pass by and, hearing my story, upheld justice for a mere unknown like me. He captured that arrogant Giant Sect Elder and allowed me to personally deal with him and take my revenge. This kindness is worth my life's repayment. You all know what happened next: I pretended to be pursued by the Giant Sect, infiltrated the demon race, and now I am the Demon Emperor's most trusted person."

Jiang Fan's heart was deeply moved. One, seeing injustice, upheld righteousness; the other, knowing gratitude, repaid it throughout his life. They adorned themselves and achieved each other's success.

"Elder Han, please accept my bow." Jiang Fan, filled with immense respect, tried to stand up to bow but found it difficult. The Goujue Pen had left his body empty, unable to muster any strength.

Han Feidao quickly held him down, saying, "No, no, no, it should be you who accepts my bow. I merely relayed some intelligence, reducing some human casualties. But you, you created a Demon Emperor for the demon race, ended the Azure Demon Emperor's tyrannical rule, and brought peace back to the continent. How many human lives were spared from destruction! Your merits are truly boundless!" He bowed deeply, his eyes filled with gratitude. Jiang Fan was too weak to refuse and felt utterly ashamed.

Liu Li also looked envious. How wonderful it would be if the demon race also had people like the Heavenly Secret Pavilion Master, Han Feidao, and Jiang Fan? Why would they not prosper?

Suddenly, she slapped her forehead and said, "Oh, right! We need to go save Ling Shu's clan members quickly. The Devouring Tiger Demon King has already rushed over."

Han Feidao waved his hand down, smiling, "Don't worry, I've already made arrangements. I quite like that girl Ling Shu. When she came to ask for my help, I made arrangements and had her clan members moved out in advance."

Jiang Fan's tense heart relaxed, and he said, "Elder Han, you predict things with divine accuracy."

Han Feidao chuckled softly, "The Azure Demon Emperor's methods are just about threatening clan members; it's not hard to guess. However, you will have to endure staying hidden here for a while. During the search for you just now, I secretly contacted the Heavenly Secret Pavilion Master and informed him of the situation here. Concubine Yunxia has probably decided to sacrifice her own opportunity for tribulation to draw away the Azure Demon Emperor, so that the Heavenly Secret Pavilion Master can take the opportunity to rescue you."

Feeling the increasingly violent thunder energy in the air, Han Feidao sighed faintly: "Concubine Yunxia is already undergoing her second tribulation. If she fails again, even if she gets another chance in the future, it will likely be very difficult. If a demon fails a tribulation once, the heavenly tribulation will be stronger the next time they attempt it. If she fails this time, the power of the next heavenly tribulation will be unimaginably immense, making it almost impossible to overcome. For your sake, she is truly willing to give up everything."

Jiang Fan's heart was greatly shaken. Remembering that pristine figure in white as snow, his heart ached fiercely. How could he allow Concubine Yunxia to forever miss out on the Demon Emperor realm because of him?

Just then, a familiar aura permeated the air above the Demon Emperor's Palace. Jiang Fan's face lit up with joy, and he urgently called out, "Pavilion Master, quickly take me there! Yunxia's tribulation can still be saved!"