Misery: There is a pawn shop here

Chapter 153 Pingshan War Drums
Within the Demon City, atop the main hall, the Otherworldly Demon Lord stood alone. The pulsating aura and flowing blood, connected to the Otherworldly Demon Lord's deep breathing, conveyed the quiet killing intent of an impending great battle.

With Guizhi and Mingjian both dead, Ren Chenfu was ordered to take their place as a strategist to analyze the battle situation. However, Ren Chenfu knew very well that his analysis would hardly shake the overall strategy of the war.

"In the Battle of Pingshan, the righteous path will inevitably unite all forces to fight against the demon realm." Ren Chenfu's voice was steady, yet carried a hint of barely perceptible worry. "Our side will certainly face a greater force of righteous forces than before, but equally, this will be a golden opportunity to achieve a decisive victory in one battle. I believe the righteous path shares this view."

"Isn't this just in time?" Teng Xielang laughed wildly, the naginata in his hand gleaming with a cold light. "This battle will not only reaffirm the power of the Demon Realm, but it is also a major event for the Demon Lord to deal with Lian Emei. If we can also eliminate those opposing forces at the same time, wouldn't that be icing on the cake?" After speaking, a ruthless glint flashed in his scarlet eyes.

Although they are all demon generals of the Otherworld, Teng Xielang is often listed alongside Tunfo Tongzi and Shesheng Tongzi, but the three have very different personalities and styles. Compared to Tunfo and Shesheng, Teng Xielang's temperament and cunning are like a scorpion, and he is also the most bloodthirsty.

Ren Chenfu frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping over the generals in the hall, and continued to remind them, "That's true, but we can't be careless. In the previous battle at the Boundless Realm, the combat power of those from the Bitter Realm was in no way inferior to ours. I hope you will all be extra cautious."

"Hahaha, I know, I know. Repeating the same words is like reheating leftovers—it loses its flavor." Teng Xielang laughed incessantly, his gaze first falling on Shesheng Tongzi. Shesheng Tongzi, holding the wolf-smoke halberd, stood like a war god, unmoved; then he turned to Tunfo Tongzi, a mocking smile playing on his lips. Tunfo Tongzi, holding the Zhu Yan, met Teng Xielang's gaze with great interest, showing no sign of averting his eyes.

At this moment, the Yama Drought Demon, seated high above, slowly spoke, his voice like a demonic whisper from the depths of hell, causing the demonic energy within the hall to surge: "The policy remains unchanged! Each of the four routes through Ping Mountain will lead its own army and be responsible for finding its own prey. As for Lian Emei, I will personally handle them." His words were brief, yet carried an unquestionable authority, leaving no room for change.

"Yes!" The generals of the Otherworld responded in unison, their voices echoing like thunder in the hall, their fighting spirit soaring to the heavens.

"Then let us march forth!" Before Yama Hanba finished speaking, he took a step forward, his figure transforming into a cloud of crimson-black stench, carrying an aura of world-destroying power, and vanished from the hall. Afterwards, the generals also left the hall and headed to the battlefield.

Ren Chenfu watched as one figure after another disappeared, his worries undiminished. Even after the defeat at the Realm of Nothingness, Yama Hanba's policy towards Lian Emei remained unchanged. Although Lian Emei was indeed a major threat to the Otherworldly Demon Realm and could not be ignored, the divination statements from Guizhi and Mingjian indicated that the Demon Realm had a potential partner. Yet, Yama Hanba still had not taken any targeted action. For the Otherworldly Demon Realm, this was ultimately a curse rather than a blessing.

"I just hope this battle goes smoothly..."

……

The Cloud Road Heavenly Gate was blocked by the Black Dragon, and the Yama Drought Demon set up an array to seal the gate, making it difficult for Wansheng Rock to send troops. Although there were some clues about how to break the array, the Bitter Realm was severely affected by the connection of the fault line in the Otherworld Demon Realm. Earth dragons overturned within Wansheng Rock, causing damage in many places. Even many important criminals imprisoned inside almost escaped, making Wansheng Rock chaotic for a time.

Now, at the Cloud Road Heavenly Gate, a mysterious white-haired figure carrying a sword steps forward, holding a demon-slaying arrow in his hand, his gaze fixed on the black dragon in the sky above the Cloud Road Heavenly Gate.

At the same moment, terrifying demonic energy descended from the sky, and a palm struck down from mid-air. The white-haired swordsman instantly dodged to meet the attack, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow!
"Just as I thought." Xi Mie Tianlai looked at the white-haired swordsman not far away and said coldly, "What a clever scheme of feigning one way while secretly advancing another. Unfortunately, with Xi Mie Tianlai here today, not only will you not be able to leave Wansheng Rock, but you, the mysterious swordsman, will also die here."

Silent and speechless, the white-haired swordsman in black placed his hand on his longsword, his chilling sword intent directly facing the demon.

……

...As the sun began to set and the moon rose, the silence was a harbinger of a storm. A fierce battle between immortals and demons was about to begin atop Ping Mountain. People from all walks of life arrived at the four roads leading to Ping Mountain. Whether to attack or defend was unclear and inexplicable. Everyone knew that the true battlefield of this war was only on Ping Mountain.

"Oh my, it's a familiar face. We have so many connections."

Seeing the four—Tunfo Tongzi, Yuanhuo Tianhuang, Shesheng Tongzi, and Biejian Kuanghua—appear before him once again, Mu Shaoai couldn't help but sigh, his tone tinged with helplessness and teasing, "We've met so many times already, can we stop fighting for now and instead have some tea and a chat?"

"Hehehe." Tunfo Tongzi laughed cruelly, the Zhuyan Fire in his hand flickering as he pointed at the Buddha Sword and said, "If you all don't mind, Tunfo has already prepared the finest tea in the Otherworld and invites you to come and enjoy it."

"Hey, we're not picky about tea, this is fine." Jianzi Xianji laughed loudly, wielding the Ancient Dust Sword, its clang resounding throughout the heavens and earth as he faced off against Shesheng Tongzi. On the other side, Mu Shaoai and Tan Wuyu also engaged in battles with Biejian Kuanghua and Yuanhuo Tianhuang, respectively, creating a battle as if they were in the Realm of Nothingness.

Meanwhile, Teng Xielang led Mo Ci'er and Pan Xiong through another passage to Pingshan, only to be met by Dao Kuang Jian Chi and Tian Xian Dao Cang blocking their way.

"Oh, expert, I'm invigorated." Without another word, Teng Xielang locked his naginata on Ye Xiaochai, while Tianxian Daocang attempted to block the two demon generals, Mo Ci'er and Pan Xiong.

At the third checkpoint, Fu Tiantang and Gui Zuoshi arrived to assist Ye Chongsheng on his orders. However, before they even reached the checkpoint, a sharp sword aura soared into the sky and arrived. The two evil spirits were caught off guard and were immediately severely injured. Only thanks to their upgraded Evil Body were they able to recover quickly from their injuries. Even so, their eyes met from afar, and they were still filled with apprehension.

"who!"

Before the words were finished, the sound of poetry could already be heard.

"Half wading through the muddy stream, half sitting in the clear, I lean on my zither and leisurely recite Guangling poetry. My cold sword silently listens to the gentleman's thoughts, and I look down on the world and laugh at the red dust."

"Laughing at the mortal world, how could that be!"

The demon general guarded the pass, while the righteous forces came to its aid. As the appointed time drew near, thunder and lightning rushed across Ping Mountain, and battle clouds surged beneath it. At the same moment, a sound rang out in the sky, and a rainbow appeared over Ping Mountain. Lian Emei arrived riding the clouds and mist.

"Mountains are like duckweed, clouds are like surging waves; detached from the mortal world, I let the waves flow freely."

At the same time, the demonic dragon pierced the sky, and a deafening roar resounded throughout the world. Overbearing and murderous, the Demon Lord descended!
"The King of Hell opens the way, slaying the desolate gods; demonic flames burn the heavens and cleave the nine rivers. Bone-born red fire cannot burn it all; on the battlefield, my name is buried, becoming a crown for the king."

(End of this chapter)