I Pick up a Lost Godhood

’At Eight Discount’s current level, if it were transformed into a Demon and fed with Demonic Qi, it could truly become a terrifying existence.’

Among the Demons, Chi Ying just watched quietly, with no intention of revealing herself yet.

Chi Ying’s command sounded in Tu Gu’s ear, and he nodded silently.

With a wave of his hand, he brought a Holy Hall Disciple before him. "Kid, I need a messenger. Tell Wang Meng that Zhao Lingxuan is in my hands. As long as you kowtow three times and call me Demon Grandpa, I’ll spare your little life. Aren’t you honored?"

Tu Gu said with a smile.

The Holy Hall Disciple’s eyes lit up. "Can I try another way? I’ll trade a secret of the Holy Hall for my life."

"Oh, that works too!" Tu Gu was delighted. It was rare to meet such a sensible fellow.

Zhao Lingxuan flared up immediately. "Which hall are you from? Do you even call yourself a Holy Hall Disciple!"

Zhao Lingxuan had no impression of this Cultivator. So many people had joined the Holy Hall in recent years, and this guy was young. But she never imagined he would be so spineless.

The Cultivator chuckled. "Miss Zhao, the Demon Race came for you. You might survive, but my life will be forfeit."

"Haha, very good, very good. I can turn you into a Half-Demon. From now on, you’ll be one of us, one of the Demon Race. If you perform meritorious deeds, I can grant you noble status. In the future, you could even command the Half-Demons!"

Tu Gu laughed.

"Heh, my thanks, Sir," the Cultivator said, bowing respectfully.

Tu Gu released his restraints. The young Cultivator walked up to Tu Gu. "Sir, about this matter..."

Tu Gu nodded knowingly. The young Cultivator leaned in close to Tu Gu’s ear. "The secret is..."

The Cultivator suddenly bit down hard on Tu Gu’s ear! His entire body began to burn as he wrapped his arms and legs tightly around Tu Gu.

"Everyone, run!"

When a Minor Perfection Cultivator burned their own life force, even Tu Gu couldn’t break free immediately. Most importantly, he had never expected the man to launch a sneak attack. The bite on his ear was excruciating.

In that moment of distraction, the restraints of the Array instantly vanished. Another Cultivator grabbed Zhao Lingxuan, his entire body blazing with Elemental Power, and forcefully threw her away.

"Go!" he roared.

With that, his Elemental Power ignited, and he lunged at Tu Gu. By then, Tu Gu had already ripped the other Cultivator in two with a flex of his arms. But a piece of his ear was now missing. Just as he was about to fly into a rage, he was entangled once more.

"Listen up, you demon spawn! Disciples of Thunderlight die on their feet, they don’t live on their knees!"

BOOM...

Self-destruction...

Zhao Lingxuan was completely stunned. She didn’t even know the names of these two young disciples. Compared to them, she was so naive.

Anx Dao and Youn Yuqing seized the opportunity to release the Nine Heavens Fire Simurgh. "Take Senior Sister and go! Leave this to us!"

It was clear that Zhao Lingxuan could not be allowed to fall into the hands of the Demon Race. With a long cry, Eight Discount pulled Zhao Lingxuan and flew outward.

When had Tu Gu ever suffered such humiliation? Anx Dao and Youn Yuqing had only taken two steps before they found they couldn’t move. An unparalleled pressure pinned them in place.

Tu Gu wiped the blood from his ear, his narrow pupils radiating a thick, murderous intent.

"If any of you get away today, then my name isn’t Tu Gu!"

He swung his right arm, and a net of purple fire shot toward the Fire Simurgh in the air, as swift as Lightning. Eight Discount was exhausted and could only ascend with all its might, but the purple fire net drew closer and closer.

Just as they were about to be caught, a figure suddenly appeared in the sky. A Fire Talisman shot out, and the fiery net exploded in mid-air.

"Senior Sister!" Zhao Lingxuan cried out in alarm. "Quick, save Anx Dao and Youn Yuqing! They’re still inside!"

The person who had appeared in mid-air was Hu Jing. She nodded. "You go first."

Hu Jing’s voice left no room for argument. Zhao Lingxuan didn’t dare to object; she knew that staying here would only get in the way. She patted Eight Discount, and the Nine Heavens Fire Simurgh immediately flew toward the horizon. A group of Demons tried to stop them, but Hu Jing spread her hands. Two Fire Talismans shot out, and suddenly, an Annihilation Burst erupted.

Ice-Fire Talisman.

A swath of Demons fell. She launched another wave of Talismans, but a mass of black flame appeared in the void, blocking their explosion.

Tu Gu appeared in mid-air. "Tsk tsk, this must be Hu Jing, ranked third among the Holy Hall Beings. I was wondering why my luck felt so good today. So it’s because of a big fish like you."

Tu Gu didn’t pursue Zhao Lingxuan. With Hu Jing here, Zhao Lingxuan seemed insignificant.

Besides, Hu Jing was one of the few Great Perfection masters. He didn’t dare to be careless.

Hu Jing, however, was in no hurry to leave. Seeing Anx Dao and Youn Yuqing captured by Demons in the distance, she sighed inwardly. ’This is going to be difficult. To think I’d run into a Demon General.’

"Senior Sister, don’t worry about us!"

Anx Dao roared.

Tu Gu smiled. "Look at that, listen to that. How touching. Senior Sister Hu, do you have the heart to just walk away?"

Tu Gu was actually a little wary. Although he had never fought the Holy Hall Beings directly, these few individuals were all on the Demon Race’s kill list.

Moreover, this person was Wang Meng’s military strategist. Capturing her would be like conquering half of Burning Castle.

Hu Jing smiled. "You look a little unfamiliar. And you are?"

"Hehe, I am the great general Tu Gu, serving under the Shadow Demon King."

"Tu Gu, how about we make a deal? You let those two go, and I’ll fight you. Whether you can capture me will depend on your skill. But if you don’t agree, I’ll turn and leave right now. We’ll see if you have what it takes to stop me,"

Hu Jing said.

Tu Gu laughed heartily. "Do you take me for a fool? If I let them go, you’ll have even less holding you back when you run."

Hu Jing smiled. "They say the Demon Race is very clever, but I see you’re just a bunch of fools. Who do you think is more important, me or the two of them? Those who aim for great things don’t get bogged down by trifles. I’ll give you three seconds."

"One... two..."

Tu Gu was about to make his move when his ear twitched. He suddenly said, "Fine, I agree to your terms!"

With a wave of his hand, the Demons immediately released Anx Dao and Youn Yuqing. The two quickly rushed to Hu Jing’s side.

"You two leave first. That’s an order," Hu Jing said coldly.

Anx Dao and Youn Yuqing wanted to say something more, but ultimately held their tongues. The two of them flew off into the distance.

At that moment, the Demons parted, and a chariot flew out. Chi Ying had appeared.

"I have long heard of the valor of the Holy Hall. Seeing it today, I see your reputation is well-deserved. I am truly impressed," Chi Ying said gently. "To think that two mere Holy Hall Disciples would be so fearless in the face of death. I admire that."

Even Tu Xin hadn’t expected this. He had heard that the Holy Hall Disciples were fierce, but he never imagined they would be this extreme—even more ferocious than Demons.

"’Shadow Demon King Chi Ying!’ Hu Jing, on the contrary, gave up any thought of escaping. ’A Demon King, two Generals, and a horde of the Demon Race... they’ve completely surrounded me. Clearly, Zhao Lingxuan and the others are no longer of any value to them.’"

"Hehe, Demon King is just an empty title. Although we are opponents, I have long admired you, sister. I have a proposal that could turn hostility into harmony,"

Chi Ying said.

"Oh?"

"As long as you return with me to the Demon Race as a guest, sister, you will be our most honored guest. And I will not force you to become a Half-Demon,"

Chi Ying said.

’A Demon King plus two Demon Generals... In this situation, I’m truly trapped. I never expected three top-tier masters of the Demon Race to suddenly appear here. Ordinary members of the Demon Race could never stop me.’

Hu Jing smiled. "If you were in my place, would you agree?"

"You’re a smart woman, sister. Under these circumstances, I’ve already made a great concession,"

Chi Ying said softly.

This move of Chi Ying’s was truly insidious. Killing Hu Jing was the worst option. Capturing her alive was the middling option. "Inviting" her was the best strategy. Regardless of whether Hu Jing converted or not, as long as she went along obediently, the news spreading would be the biggest blow to the Holy Hall’s morale. Once they lost their faith, Burning Castle’s greatest asset would crumble.

The performance of the two ordinary Holy Hall Disciples just now had only strengthened Chi Ying’s resolve. Not even the Demon Race wanted to fight a bunch of madmen.

"Are the three of you coming at me one by one, or all at once?" Hu Jing said as her Elemental Power erupted. The Dawn Goddess Holy Statue slowly materialized behind her.

Chi Ying sighed. ’In the Star Alliance, there aren’t many outstanding Female Cultivators, and Hu Jing is one of them. It’s said that half the credit for Burning Castle’s success today belongs to her. Although Wang Meng is a domineering man, the fine details of warfare require a delicate touch that only a woman can provide. If Hu Jing worked for me, she could definitely establish a Half-Demon kingdom, and the great cause of the Demon Race would be accomplished with half the effort.’

But she also understood that such a possibility was minuscule.

"Sister, won’t you reconsider? If you agree to become a Half-Demon, I will immediately withdraw my army. I might as well tell you, the Demon Race has already mobilized a grand army, preparing to use Burning Castle as a breakthrough point. You won’t be able to stop us."

Chi Ying dropped a bombshell.

Hu Jing smiled. "Then you’re welcome to try."

"Hehe, so confident? Although morale at Burning Castle is high, you are the weakest link. Wang Meng is only a man, not a god. Believing in him won’t win you the war,"

Chi Ying said.

"Oh, is that so? If you’re as confident as you say, why not just attack directly? Even if I die, you still won’t be able to take Burning Castle. You know nothing about Wang Meng!"

The two weren’t just idly chatting; they were launching psychological attacks, trying to create a flaw in the other’s mind. If a flaw appeared in Hu Jing, she might make the wrong decision. If a flaw appeared in Chi Ying, she could make a misjudgment in the future battle against Burning Castle.

Though one was human and the other from the Demon Race, they were truly evenly matched opponents.

Tu Xin and Tu Gu, especially Tu Gu, were eager to take Hu Jing down, but they didn’t dare interrupt Chi Ying. The Shadow Demon King was assessing a master of the Star Alliance. Very few were worthy of her notice, and Hu Jing was one of them.

But unfortunately, her fate did not look promising.

Chi Ying shook her head. "It’s not that we can’t take it, but that I have temporarily halted the offensive. Frankly, I do not advocate for the extermination of all races in the Small Thousand Realm. We can coexist. But not everyone gets a chance. We have prepared millions of Demons and a Demon Race army of hundreds of thousands. They will be fully assembled in ten days at most. That force will be ten times what you’ve seen in the last two days. Do you think Burning Castle can withstand that? Why suffer? Fight alongside our Demon Race, and I promise you: the day I become the Demon Lord, you will become the queen of the Half-Demon race. We will rule the world together!"

Chi Ying’s eyes were filled with sincerity, and what she said was the truth. Burning Castle had already detected the Demon Race’s movements, and both Hu Jing and Wang Meng were very pessimistic about the war.

In this situation, the slightest wavering would leave an opening. And Chi Ying’s goal wasn’t to make Hu Jing agree, but to make her unwilling to die.

A person who is unwilling to die can only exert a very limited amount of their power.

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