Chapter 16 The Coercion of the Black Scaled King

In the midst of the demon beast army, there was a huge sedan chair pulled by four wild boars, each the size of a small car. Sitting in the chair was a man in a large black robe adorned with python patterns, his cheeks bearing black scales, his demeanor cold. His hair was coiled up in his crown, and the chill in his eyes was intimidating.

"So many delicious scents."

The man in the black robe muttered to himself, licking his lips as he spoke.

At his feet, a red-haired rabbit was crouching. It stared with wide eyes and asked, "My king, are we really going to offend Elder Lord Qi Yang?"

"What is Elder Lord Qi Yang? Among the Demon Kings, he's one of the weaker ones, just a background figure."

The man in the black robe scoffed derisively, showing no regard for Elder Lord Qi Yang.

Soon, the demon beast army halted at the edge of the downtown area of Xiwan City, where skyscrapers rose like a forest of steel.

The people at the edge of the city were utterly terrified as they watched. They wanted to flee, but a sense of duty forced them to suppress that desire and stay.

"I am the Black Scaled King. Who is the lord of this city? Come out and meet me!"

The voice of the man in the black robe suddenly boomed across Xiwan City, causing countless people to panic.

Another Demon King!

The terror of doomsday descended once again.

"I give you the time it takes to burn an incense stick. If the lord does not come out to meet me, I will massacre the entire city!"

The voice of the Black Scaled King rang out again. He knew the people in Mystical City were mere mortals and would need time to come forth from the city.

Atop a mountain peak.

Su Yie gazed at the horizon, frowning.

"Such powerful demon qi... even stronger than Elder Lord Qi Yang!"

Compared to the Black Scaled King, the Crimson Blood Serpent King was utterly feeble. Even Su Yie felt a flicker of danger.

Whoosh Whoosh Whoosh—

Before long, a helicopter rose up from within the city.

For nearly half a month, Xiwan City had not suffered any monster attacks, and the citizens had united again, restoring electricity and communication, though they could only communicate within Xiwan City itself.

Sitting inside the helicopter was Mayor Tan Quanming. His face looked grim, as did the expressions of his four bodyguards.

Over this half-month, people had started practicing their skills, revealing the gap in talent. Although the Luoshui Sect had already taken two groups of new disciples, compared to the entire Xiwan City, the number wasn't large. Most of the talented individuals remained in the city, and some strong figures began to emerge.

Tan Quanming's four bodyguards were among the highly talented. Their strength had reached about five times that of ordinary people, quite exaggerated.

They were so strong because they had consumed a mysterious purple fruit that instantly boosted their strength.

Not only them, many others also discovered the special effects of these exotic fruits. However, once someone died from poisoning, the citizens dared not take any more risks.

Aside from practicing, the citizens were also searching for the ten treasures mentioned by the Xuanyuan Human Emperor. So far, only one treasure had been found, a weapon known as the Dragon Roaring Knife. It was captured by a martial arts enthusiast named Zhu Tienan. With the Dragon Roaring Knife in hand, his combat power surged, and he was invincible against dozens of people.

"Mayor, should we seek help from the half-demon?"

Unable to hold back, one bodyguard asked. The Luoshui Sect had just left two days ago and would not return for a few days. Relying solely on them, they could not hope to resist the Black Scaled King.

Half-demon!

Tan Quanming frowned. The legend of the half-demon had already spread throughout Xiwan City. After all, it was a terrifying being that could kill a Demon King with a single punch.

"Do you know where he is? What if it's him who conspired with the Black Scaled King?"

Another bodyguard spoke up, raising a sharp issue, silencing everyone.

"Let's deal with the Black Scaled King first!"

Tan Quanming said gravely, also feeling a headache. He bore the responsibility of the entire city, and many decisions rested on him, leaving him no time to practice.

If the Black Scaled King slaughtered Xiwan City, his sins would be even greater.

Soon, the helicopter arrived in the airspace above the northern edge of the city.

"Is that a magic treasure? Why doesn't it have spiritual power?"

The Black Scaled King curiously muttered, watching the helicopter, while the red-haired rabbit beside him also looked on in wonder.

Looking down at the massive army of Demon Beasts below, Tan Quanming and the others felt their scalps tingle.

"I am the city lord, what do you want to do?"

Tan Quanming leaned out and asked loudly.

Tens of thousands of Monsters raised their heads to look at him, their fierce and ferocious gazes making him shudder all over, nearly causing him to fall, had it not been for someone holding him back.

The Black Scaled King spoke from within his palanquin, "Submit to me, send me a hundred people daily as food, and I won't slaughter your city!"

Upon hearing this, Tan Quanming's face drastically changed.

The soldiers at the city's edge became even angrier, was the Black Scaled King planning to enslave them?

The Black Scaled King deliberately raised his voice, making sure everyone in the city could hear him, and fear descended over the city like the falling night, enveloping it entirely.

Inside a residential building.

Nan Xiao Pao, Zhang Manting, and two others were also frightened.

"It's over...another Demon King attacks the city..."

Zhang Manting's father held his head in despair, his cultivation talent was poor, even inferior to his wife and daughter, causing his emotions to fluctuate drastically and often locking himself in his room.

"It's okay, we'll turn danger into safety."

Nan Xiao Pao reassured, wondering in her heart about Su Yie, hoping he was unharmed.

On the other hand, Tan Quanming was caught in a dilemma.

If he refused, Xiwan City would be in danger, and if he agreed, he would be seen as a criminal, dooming Xiwan City to an unrecoverable disaster.

"Why is this happening..."

Tan Quanming thought in despair, at this moment, how he wished he wasn't the mayor, so he wouldn't have to be caught in such a dilemma.

The voice of the Black Scaled King continued to resonate, "I am offering you a way to live, it's better than having the whole city die! Besides me, many other Demon Kings have already turned their attention this way!"

His words pierced deeply into everyone's hearts like a sharp blade.

Had the Xuanyuan Human Emperor left them in the Land of the Monster?

"Black Scaled King, aren't you taking it a bit too far?"

Just then, the voice of Elder Lord Qi Yang came through, filled with anger, this was his territory!

Whoosh—

Elder Lord Qi Yang leapt from between the mountains, riding on a Demon Cloud, his robe fluttering as he quickly arrived outside the city, looking down at the massive army of Demon Beasts, which made him shiver all over.

"Bringing such a large force..."

Elder Lord Qi Yang furrowed his brows, his expression extremely grim.

"Qi Yang, I advise you not to meddle in other's business!"

The Black Scaled King snorted coldly, even as Elder Lord Qi Yang arrived, he showed no intent of leaving his palanquin, as if he was certain of Qi Yang's submission.

The standoff between the two Demon Kings tensed everyone in the city.

"Do you know who is behind me?"

Elder Lord Qi Yang gritted his teeth, even mobilizing all Monsters of the Land of Qiling would not be enough to overcome the Black Scaled King, so he could only resort to threats.

At that moment, the Black Scaled King suddenly transmitted a message to Elder Lord Qi Yang, audible only to the two of them.

Elder Lord Qi Yang's face dramatically changed, he clenched his fists tightly, then wearing a somber expression, flew towards another direction.

The Demon King of the Land of Qiling retreated!

Tan Quanming's face turned even more grim.

"Lord of the Enchanted City, I give you the time of two incense sticks to decide whether to submit to me or have everyone buried with the city!"

The voice of the Black Scaled King rang out again, letting everyone in the city know that their fate rested in Tan Quanming's hands.