Chapter 944: Cloud and Mist Tribulation Crossing

Concubine Yunxia was willing to forgo entering the Demon Emperor realm for him. How could he, in turn, be reluctant to part with a Heaven-Deceiving Divine Orb?

Sensing Jiang Fan's voice, the Pavilion Master of Tianji arrived by piercing through the roof. He was overjoyed to see Jiang Fan unharmed. He then looked around and asked, "Where is the Sea Enchantress Demon King?"

Jiang Fan tore off the high-grade dust-proof talisman from her, revealing her form. The Pavilion Master of Tianji immediately sensed a powerful surge of Demon Emperor energy and exclaimed in surprise, "She successfully passed the tribulation? What about her injuries?"

Jiang Fan replied, "I've already given her a Rejuvenation Pill; it will take some time for her to wake up." He added, "No more talking, let's go to the tribulation site quickly, or Concubine Yunxia will be in danger."

How furious would the Azure Sky Demon Emperor be if he knew it was Concubine Yunxia undergoing the tribulation? Concubine Yunxia was his most beloved. Yet, she betrayed him by secretly attempting to pass the tribulation. His merely dispersing the tribulation clouds would be a mild reaction; he might even harm her.

The Pavilion Master of Tianji immediately swept his sleeve, using pure energy to carry both of them, and then asked, "Elder Han, are you coming?"

Han Fei Dao naturally wanted to go, saying, "This is the Azure Sky Demon Emperor's downfall. Of course, I want to witness it firsthand."

Suddenly, he looked at Liu Li, who was standing nearby, and asked, "Young Master, would you like to come along?"

Liu Li bit her red lip slightly, her eyes filled with complex emotions as she said, "Am I supposed to watch my own father fall? No matter what he is, he is still my father."

Her gaze shifted to Jiang Fan, her expression becoming even more complicated. If Jiang Fan killed the Azure Sky Demon Emperor, he would be her father's murderer. From that point on, it would be an unending vendetta!

Han Fei Dao paused, deep in thought, then sighed softly. "Alright, Pavilion Master, Jiang Fan, you two go!" he said. "Since Liu Li calls me teacher, I will fulfill my responsibility as her teacher and do one last thing for her."

"Young Master, come to my study. I have some information I've been researching for many years that I need to show you. It's about your true origins."

Origins? Liu Li was momentarily stunned, feeling confused. Wasn't she the Azure Sky Demon Emperor's daughter? What other origins could there possibly be?

Sensing the increasingly turbulent and violent thunder energy, the Pavilion Master of Tianji said, "Alright, Elder Han, we'll meet up later."

Elder Han cupped his hands, as if remembering something, and warned, "Oh, and be careful. That day, Dharma Seal Vajra visited the Demon Emperor's court and spoke with the Azure Sky Demon Emperor for a long time. I don't know if they reached any agreement, but Dharma Seal Vajra gave him a carved wooden Buddha statue. There might be other things as well."

Jiang Fan's eyes narrowed. He had wondered where the Azure Sky Demon Emperor's wooden Buddha statue came from. So, it was a gift from Dharma Seal Vajra!

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder Han!" The Pavilion Master of Tianji nodded as well, then swiftly carried Jiang Fan and the Slave Heart Demon King away.

Far off in the distance, Concubine Yunxia looked up at the tribulation clouds, which were visibly more immense than the last time, her expression serene. She no longer harbored any hope of successfully passing the tribulation. As long as Jiang Fan was safe, that was enough.

Suddenly, she felt the approaching aura of the Demon Emperor and couldn't help but sigh in relief, a faint smile finally gracing her lips. Jiang Fan was safe.

"It's you! Yunxia?" The Azure Sky Demon Emperor stared in astonishment at Concubine Yunxia, who was standing beneath the tribulation clouds. He couldn't believe that Concubine Yunxia, whom he had guarded so closely, had managed to obtain the opportunity to undergo tribulation behind his back! When did she get it? How did she get it? And why was he completely unaware?

Concubine Yunxia calmly stated, "Are you here to ruin my path to Nascent Soul again?"

The Azure Sky Demon Emperor glanced at the immense tribulation clouds overhead and said, "What if I don't destroy it? Can you even survive the tribulation lightning currently before you?"

The lightning of the second tribulation was at least thirty percent stronger than the first. Even he, back in his prime, would have had no confidence in passing it.

"If that's the case, then why are you still here?" Concubine Yunxia continued, "You can turn around and go back now; you don't need to worry about anyone becoming a Demon Emperor and seizing your throne as the supreme leader of the demon race."

Concubine Yunxia's voice was steady, devoid of any emotional fluctuation. Her cool, clear eyes saw through the Azure Sky Demon Emperor with complete clarity.

The Azure Sky Demon Emperor's expression stiffened. "I'm doing this for your own good," he said, "I don't want you to die beneath the heavenly tribulation. Will you disperse these tribulation clouds yourself, or shall I help you?"

See? She hadn't been wrong. Even if there was only a one-in-ten-thousand chance of a threat, he would be restless, compelled to nip it in the bud. And he would still claim it was for her own good. She had heard enough of this incredibly selfish and hypocritical tone.

In contrast, Jiang Fan gave her the Heavenly Demon's Legacy, provided her with Bodhi Pills, and invited the Pavilion Master of Tianji to oversee things, never claiming it was for her own good. Instead, he acted silently, quietly protecting her.

The stark contrast instilled in Concubine Yunxia an almost nauseating aversion to the man standing before her. Even the title "Concubine" now made her feel deeply uncomfortable. She only wanted to quickly sever all ties with him, wishing for no further connection in this life.

Concubine Yunxia calmly said, "Go on. You wouldn't trust me to do it myself."

These words truly struck a chord with the Azure Sky Demon Emperor. He was indeed worried that Concubine Yunxia might not completely disperse the tribulation clouds, thereby leaving a hidden danger.

"Alright, Yunxia, I'm doing this for your own good," he said. "If you were to perish beneath these tribulation clouds, I would suffer the profound loss of my beloved."

Concubine Yunxia's expression remained indifferent. His beloved? Was he referring to the one he had ceded to the Venerable of a Thousand Corpses? She couldn't even muster a sense of mockery, for he was unworthy of eliciting any emotional response from her.

She quietly closed her eyes, allowing the Azure Sky Demon Emperor to rise into the air and strike the tribulation clouds with his palm.

Just then, a Nascent Soul Jade Talisman soared into the air, suddenly striking him. The Azure Sky Demon Emperor was startled, initially thinking it was Jiang Fan. He quickly turned, unleashing both fists to shatter it. Although he was still injured, dealing with a Nascent Soul Jade Talisman was well within his capabilities.

*Boom!* He staggered backward from the impact of the Nascent Soul Jade Talisman, blood scattering in mid-air. He looked down. A figure in a red dress stood in front of Concubine Yunxia. Her build was slender, somewhat delicate, and her aura was fresh and ethereal, like a girl running through a spring flower field.

At this moment, she held a Nascent Soul Jade Talisman tightly in both hands, her eyes trembling as she gazed at the Azure Sky Demon Emperor. "Demon Emperor," she pleaded, "please stop. Don't do any more evil; everyone has had enough of you."

Ling Shu fearfully looked at the Azure Sky Demon Emperor, whose aura was like a fierce tiger. Her small hands tightly clutched the last Nascent Soul Jade Talisman, protecting Concubine Yunxia.

Concubine Yunxia's eyes snapped open. "Ling Shu!" she exclaimed anxiously, "Who told you to come out?" The agreed plan was just for her to draw the Azure Sky Demon Emperor here, wasn't it? The Azure Sky Demon Emperor might not kill her, but he would certainly kill Ling Shu, who had openly betrayed him at the wedding.

Holding the jade talisman, Ling Shu said, "I secretly asked the Pavilion Master of Tianji for this. If you fail this tribulation, it will be very difficult for you to ever reach the Demon Emperor realm again. Brother would definitely be sad about that. I don't want to see him sad. So, Concubine Yunxia, I will protect you during your tribulation."

Concubine Yunxia grew anxious. How could the Azure Sky Demon Emperor be dealt with by just two Nascent Soul Jade Talismans? Hadn't Ling Shu seen the immense price Jiang Fan paid just to gravely injure him?

"Ling Shu, go now!" she cried urgently. Then, turning her gaze to the Azure Sky Demon Emperor, she added, "Azure Sky Demon Emperor, don't make things difficult for Ling Shu. I promise you, I will never attempt another tribulation in this life."

The Azure Sky Demon Emperor's eyes flickered with cold malice. Ling Shu had betrayed him at the wedding, and now she dared to attack him?