Throne of Seals: Underworld Priest, Demon Nightmare

Chapter 64 Humans and Demons Are Different! The Great Demon Cavalry!

"It's...it's just a little trinket I gave away casually. As for dragon scales...I have plenty on me!"

Leng Xiao's expression clearly showed panic, and she answered casually.

"Xiaoxiao, don't think I don't know. In your Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Clan, females only give their heart-protecting scales to males they love... Could it be that you've fallen for him?"

Moonlight's eyes, however, were filled with a sharp, penetrating insight.

Leng Xiao's pretty face flushed red instantly, like a ripe cherry, the blush spreading all the way to her ears and neck.

"Who, who's fallen for him?! Sister Yue, what nonsense are you spouting!" Leng Xiao's voice suddenly rose, carrying a sharp edge that only served to cover up her blunder. "I'm the princess of the Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Clan! How could I... how could I possibly like a human?!"

Yueye quietly watched Leng Xiao's flustered and defensive posture.

The girl's blushing, her flustered denials, her feigned pride... every subtle change in her expression was clearly reflected in her eyes.

She knew that Leng Xiao was simple-minded and straightforward, and not good at hiding her feelings. Her current behavior was less about being annoyed by Yueye's exposure and more about being touched by something she herself hadn't fully figured out or was unwilling to admit.

A complex, slightly stinging sour feeling, like vines, quietly wrapped around the heart of the moonlit night.

She looked at Leng Xiao's blushing profile, then subconsciously glanced in the direction where Chu Zichen and his group had disappeared.

She recalled that on the edge of that death trap-like canyon, it was he who saw through the enemy's plans and exposed the ambush of the demon army with a single sentence;
He recalled how, under the deadly attack of the three demon commanders, it was he who unhesitatingly shielded him with his body;

I remember the steady strength in his arms as he carried me, exhausted, into the train carriage.

She recalled the warm, life-giving aura, imbued with powerful healing energy, emanating from his palm when she awoke from her coma…

At this moment, Yueye also felt an unusual acceleration in her heart. Perhaps, like Leng Xiao, she had truly fallen for that human.

pity……

The moonlight dimmed his gaze, and the bitterness in his heart intensified.

Humans and demons are on different paths; this is a huge chasm that stands between them.

The moonlit night remained silent for a long time, and finally she just sighed softly and gently brushed away a strand of hair that had been blown to Leng Xiao's forehead by the wind.

"Okay, I understand." Moonlight's voice returned to calm. "It's time for us to leave. We shouldn't stay here any longer. The people Father sent to meet us should be here soon."

Leng Xiao immediately followed the lead, nodding vigorously: "Yes! Let's go! Let's get out of this awful place quickly!" The blush on her face lingered for a long time.

Yueye took one last look in the direction where Chu Zichen had disappeared, her eyes filled with a complex and unfathomable expression.

The last rays of the setting sun disappeared completely below the horizon, and the heavy twilight surged in like a tide, completely engulfing the figures of the two demon princesses.

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Meanwhile, on the other side.

Chu Zichen, along with Cai'er, Li Xin, Wang Yuanyuan, Li Xuefei, and Chen Ying'er, rode the Ironmane Horses of the Moonlit Caravan at breakneck speed.

As dawn broke, they had already traveled nearly two hundred miles before finally choosing to rest in a remote place.

"Everyone, change your clothes and put on the Demon Eyes."

While eating the dry rations he carried with him, Chu Zichen took out the Moon Demon Clan clothing and Demon Eyes that Yueye had given him and distributed them to the women.

Soon, they changed into new clothes and demonic eyes, all in a purple color scheme, completely transforming into the Moon Demon Clan.

Of course, appearance alone wasn't enough; each of them also possessed a Moon Demon Clan identity token, naturally exuding the Moon Demon Clan's unique aloof and alluring aura. After resting, Chu Zichen led the women on their continued journey.

Although they can disguise themselves as Moon Demons, their lifestyle and habits are nothing like those of the real Moon Demons.

Once we enter the demon city, the presence of so many high-level demons will definitely attract attention, greatly increasing the chances of us being exposed.

Therefore, Chu Zichen decided to avoid the city as much as possible and head to the Cave of Fear and Howl as quickly as possible to complete the mission.

After traveling for a while, Chu Zichen and his group finally left Narik Province and continued to approach the Central Province of the Demon Clan.

The closer you get to the Central Province of the Demon Realm, the more demons you will encounter, and you will even see humans from time to time.

These humans were captured by the demons and used as slaves, specifically to cultivate food.

Disguised as a member of the Moon Demon Clan, he traveled freely, causing other demons to avoid him at all costs.

Moreover, Chu Zichen and his group also completed other killing and item-finding missions they had taken on along the way.

Half a month later, Chu Zichen and his group finally approached the destination shown on the map. They only needed to cross one more mountain to reach the Cave of Fear and Howl!

"Are we finally here? Great! Once we complete the exploration of the cave, all our missions will be successfully accomplished," Li Xinxin said with great joy.

"We shouldn't delay. Let's rest near the Cave of Fear and Howl and then make a final push," Li Xuefei suggested.

“Yes, yes.” Chen Ying’er nodded in agreement. She was exhausted after being away on missions for so long and just wanted to finish the mission as soon as possible and return to the Holy City.

"Then let's set off." After confirming that all the women were in good condition, Chu Zichen led the group away.

Just as they were about to take action, suddenly, a group of people appeared in the distance, heading towards the Cave of Fear and Howl.

That was a cavalry unit, and each cavalryman was a giant demon over three meters tall!
The demon race is a mainstay among all demon races. Although it is neither the most numerous nor the strongest race, it is the most balanced race.

The demon race is second only to the Zelin dual-wielding demons in overall numbers, but the demon race is not just made up of lesser demons who can serve as cannon fodder; there are also great demons, demon lords, and demon kings.

Moreover, the entire demon race belongs to the fourth pillar of the seventy-two demon gods—the Necromancer Demon God Samigina. Their overall strength is quite formidable, second only to the Demon Emperor's Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon race.

The most distinctive feature of the demon race is evolution. They are the race most skilled at evolution. Even the weakest lesser demon, given enough opportunity, has the chance to advance to become a demon king.

The demon cavalry in front of them consisted entirely of fourth-tier archdemons, numbering fifty in total, and their mounts were the Nightmare Horses unique to the demon race.

The Nightmare Horses are entirely black with dark red stripes, and like the demons, they have two horns on their heads. They tread on fire, and like their masters, they are also fourth-tier.

The leader was a sixth-tier demon commander with a pair of spiral horns, a pair of bat-like membranous wings, a burly and powerful physique, a blue face with fangs, and an extremely ferocious appearance.

Upon seeing this scene, all the women focused their attention on Chu Zichen, leaving the decision to him.

"Their destination is also the Cave of Fear and Howl. In that case, we have no choice but to eliminate them! A swift and decisive victory is essential!"

Chu Zichen made a decisive decision, ordering the women to prepare for battle and lay in ambush on the route the Great Demon Cavalry would inevitably take.

"The Blessing of Dawn of Life!"

He immediately cast a blessing spell on Cai'er, Li Xin, Wang Yuanyuan, Li Xuefei, and himself, boosting their combat power to the peak so that they could defeat the enemy as quickly as possible.

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(End of this chapter)