Chapter 411 - 402: A Demon’s Selfish Heart, the Great Chaos Arrives

Chapter 411: Chapter 402: A Demon’s Selfish Heart, the Great Chaos Arrives

Dusk fell, and a desolate silence settled over the surroundings.

The White Tiger Demon Lord waited quietly in his tent, sitting silently upon his throne.

At that moment, a divine light flickered in his eyes as souls materialized one after another behind him.

There were crimson flood dragons, emerald Cyan Simurghs, and silver-white Bians—a great and varied multitude.

These were the souls of prodigies who had fallen at his hand, imprisoned by his innate Magic.

He narrowed his eyes, a hundred thoughts swirling in his mind.

’Right now, the Dream Worlds of the Saint and Great Sage Levels are collapsing and dissipating at an incredible speed, triggering all sorts of dream storms.’

’This change is happening far too quickly—even faster than Master predicted.’

’Could it be that the two Young Venerables are about to personally enter the fray?’

’If so, my situation is incredibly perilous...’

For no apparent reason, a savage aura was born in the White Tiger Demon Lord’s chest and began to spread.

In an instant, his handsome face twisted into a ferocious scowl, like that of a wrathful demon.

The fear that the two Young Venerables would enter the battle—and worse, enter too soon—was not just Fang Yang’s concern. It was an unspoken anxiety in the hearts of all the young Great Saints.

The White Tiger Demon Lord knew full well that once the Great Sun Dragon Lady arrived, the power of the Great Xuan Dynasty would surge, and he would surely be at a disadvantage.

And if Sen Yue arrived, he would have no choice but to retreat from the Dream World battlefield, forfeiting his chance at the great fortune.

Furthermore, he had already sensed that the Seventh Prince of the Great Xuan Dynasty and his followers were acting strangely and were wary of him.

Not only that, but he suspected Xiao Sanxuan, Zhong Zunyang, and the others had also grown suspicious of him.

’Fang Yang, the Kunpeng Ancestor...’

’I absolutely cannot face Fang Yang in a direct confrontation. I can’t meet his divine might head-on.’

’But I don’t want to just sit here and wait for death, either. Which means... I have to bury the Seventh Prince of the Great Xuan Dynasty and his people.’

’Hmph. I’ll start with Qi Xuanxian.’

A dark light flickered in the depths of the White Tiger Demon Lord’s eyes, spinning endlessly like a vortex that devoured souls.

Qi Xuanxian came from a poor background. Although he was exceptionally talented, he lacked any powerful backing.

Therefore, Qi Xuanxian’s Great Dao foundation was bound to have flaws in some aspect.

A top-tier prodigy like him was the perfect target to eliminate.

Besides, the White Tiger Demon Lord was confident.

If he could survive the coming series of great battles, he was certain he would be the last one standing.

Then, by relying on the White Tiger’s innate Soul Dao Magic, he might just be able to absorb the souls of all the young Great Saints, greatly increasing his power and perhaps even touching the realm of a Young Venerable.

If he managed to refine Fang Yang’s divine soul, with the powers of both the Kunpeng and the White Tiger, he would even dare to challenge the two Young Venerables head-on!

...

「The next day.」

The White Tiger Demon Lord once again gathered Zhong Zunyang, Xiao Sanxuan, and the others, secretly plotting with them and excluding the Great Xuan Dynasty’s faction.

He proposed they temporarily shelve the Great Sun Dragon Lady’s agenda. Instead, they would gather their forces to overturn the situation, besiege key points to lure out and attack reinforcements, and force Fang Yang into isolation. They would first focus on accumulating as many battle merits as possible and worry about the rest later.

Zhong Zunyang and Xiao Sanxuan both had objections to his proposal.

But when he declared he would take full responsibility for the consequences, Zhong Zunyang and Xiao Sanxuan said no more and tacitly approved his actions.

Moreover, he also contacted Cha Mo, another young Great Saint from the Red Flame Demon Country, to set up a contingency plan within the army led by the Great Xuan’s Eldest Princess.

The north wind howled, chilling to the bone.

Before long, the Seventh Prince of the Great Xuan Dynasty convened another meeting.

During the meeting, the Seventh Prince and Qi Xuanxian both challenged the White Tiger Demon Lord, demanding that he act as the army’s vanguard!

On the surface, the White Tiger Demon Lord appeared furious but forced to accept.

Inwardly, he was sneering endlessly.

And so, he accepted the assignment to lead the vanguard.

The White Tiger Demon Lord’s gaze was profound as he glanced over at Xiao Sanxuan, Zhong Zunyang, and the others.

A thought crossed his mind:

’Hmph. Forcing my hand.’

’I am the lord of the White Tiger clan. How could I be anything but noble?’

’Either I do nothing, and nothing happens. Or, if I am to act, it will be with earth-shattering force.’

’You lot think you can just sit on the sidelines and watch the fire? Hmph, no way. You’re all getting dragged into the water with me.’

’If Fang Yang falls too, then the deaths of all you bastards will have been worthwhile...’

The White Tiger Demon Lord’s appetite was vast, truly vast.

He wasn’t just thinking of using the great war to sabotage the young Great Saints of the Great Xuan Dynasty.

He was also plotting to sabotage Zhong Zunyang, Xiao Sanxuan, and the others. Even Cha Mo, who was from the same faction, was considered a disposable pawn in his eyes.

If he could successfully execute his grand plan and bring it to a favorable conclusion, he might truly have a chance to contend with the two Young Venerables.

After all, with so many young Great Saints, one could only imagine how terrifying the fortune gained from refining them all would be!

Of course, the White Tiger Demon Lord also knew that the Seventh Prince of the Great Xuan Dynasty was attempting to make him fight his enemies to the death, and didn’t trust him completely.

But whether he was trusted or not was unimportant to him.

Because what he was about to undertake was an all-or-nothing gamble!

’You think I’m just going to make a small fuss, but in truth, I plan to pull the rug out from under you.’

Though the White Tiger Demon Lord, who had risen from humble origins, tended to be cautious and conservative in his methods, he had never lacked the courage to risk it all when a crisis loomed.

For so many years, he had always won his gambles.

From a worthless, mottled Tiger Demon, he had become the White Tiger Demon Lord, whose name shook the Eight Domains.

This time, he believed, he would win again!

...

...

While Fang Yang held the initiative in certain local areas, the enemy still controlled the overall momentum of the war.

The White Tiger Demon Lord’s first move signaled the start of the conflict, increasing its intensity and causing shifts on multiple fronts.

The most obvious change was that the communication channel between the third and fourth army divisions was under attack and being severed.

Following this, Fang Yang received a military report from the front lines.

「Third Lord’s Tent.」

The tent was brightly lit.

Shan Jushi frowned slightly. "This offensive is much stronger than the previous ones. It doesn’t seem like a minor skirmish. I’m afraid, my Lord, you can no longer remain in seclusion. They’re coming on strong~"

Fang Yang nodded lightly at his words, his gaze falling upon the jade scroll containing the military report.

At this moment, he too was contemplating, trying to figure out what had changed.

After all, from what he knew, the conflict between the White Tiger Demon Lord and the Seventh Prince of the Great Xuan Dynasty should have been a semi-public affair.

As he pondered, a few general ideas formed in his mind, but he wasn’t certain yet. He would need more military reports to make a decision.

Just as he was thinking, the [Seek Fortune, Avoid Misfortune] light cluster in his mind began to flicker, forming words:

[A demon’s heart hides selfish schemes; great chaos approaches. The world is turned upside down; my lord shall decide its fate.]

[Mid-Upper Lot: Great chaos is coming. Wait for the right moment. The Kunpeng and Golden Crow emerge together to quell the chaos. Obtain one Tier Seven opportunity, with potential for more. Auspicious.]

[Mid-Middle Lot: Great chaos is coming. Strike swiftly. The Kunpeng and Golden Crow emerge together. No additional gains. Neutral.]

[Mid-Lower Lot: Great chaos is coming. Hide your strength too much. Only the Kunpeng appears in the sky. Obtain one Tier Six opportunity, but become trapped in a vortex, drawing attention from all sides. Hidden dangers abound, and disputes arise everywhere. Inauspicious.]

[Lowest Lot: Great chaos is coming. The Kunpeng and Golden Crow emerge together, with the Dream Emperor also providing support. Obtain three Tier Seven opportunities, but your own foundations will be slightly exposed, catching the eye of interested parties. You will face a desperate situation, with a near-certain chance of death. Ominous!]