"To think it is the Vermilion Bird Princess herself. What an unexpected delight.
In that case, Vermilion Bird Princess, we respectfully invite you to be our guest at the Heavenly God Palace.
Please rest assured, our Heavenly God Palace will treat you as a valued guest."
The black-robed old man had already led a team through layers of restrictions, walking deep into the peach blossom forest. His gaze fell on the young mistress in pink robes, filled with surprise.
The Vermilion Bird Princess was a famous young talent among the Eastern Wasteland Demon Race and the daughter of the Vermilion Bird Demon King. Her status was significant. Capturing her would be quite a haul for him.
"So she is the Vermilion Bird Princess."
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but glance at the young mistress. He had traveled the Eastern Barrens before and, of course, had heard of the Vermilion Bird Princess, though their paths had never crossed. He never expected to encounter her today, and under such circumstances—while she was bathing.
"Since you know it is the Vermilion Bird Princess present, how dare you be so disrespectful! Aren't you afraid the mighty Vermilion Bird Demon King will come to settle accounts with you?!"
Madam Liu's face darkened.
"Princess, quickly, get away!"
She knew this peach blossom forest was now heavily surrounded by Heavenly God Palace forces. The situation was perilous beyond measure.
"Hahaha...
Others may fear the Vermilion Bird Demon King, but our Heavenly God Palace does not.
Just days ago, the elders of our Heavenly God Palace already engaged with the Vermilion Bird Demon King. They fought hundreds of rounds. After the battle, the Demon King vanished, fleeing our Heavenly God Palace's pursuit."
The black-robed old man laughed heartily.
"Hmph, old servant that I am, I heard differently. I heard your Heavenly God Palace, devoid of shame, dispatched six elders to lay an ambush and launch a surprise attack, surrounding the great Vermilion Bird Demon King. Lord Demon King slew two of your elders before breaking through and escaping.
I reckon that battle must have terrified the elders of your Heavenly God Palace."
Madam Liu snorted coldly.
"Old demon hag! I won't waste time arguing with you. Today, none of you will escape.
Attack!"
The black-robed old man's face sank.
"Kill!"
Shouts of slaughter erupted around the peach blossom forest. Sharp, swift figures rushed into the grove from all directions.
Boom boom boom...
The battle erupted. The peach forest was hiding many members of the Demon Race. Now, clashing with the Heavenly God Palace forces, the fighting energy unleashed began to violently shake the entire peach blossom grove.
Ancient peach trees that were millennia-old were shattered one by one.
"Go!"
The Vermilion Bird Princess waved a hand, leading the dozen or so maidens with her as they retreated, converging with other Demon Race forces and breaking through toward one direction.
"After them!"
The black-robed old man gestured, and the team behind him soared into the air, unleashing terrifying spiritual pressure as they pursued the Vermilion Bird Princess.
This was an elite team!
Boom boom boom...
The black-robed old man himself took action, reaching out a large hand that continuously expanded, like a dark cloud spanning several acres, streaking like lightning towards the Vermilion Bird Princess.
"Your opponent is me!"
Madam Liu stretched out her hand, taking out a dragon-headed staff. She tossed it into the air. It transformed into a ferocious demon dragon that bared its claws, erupting with boundless demonic aura as it pounced toward the black-robed old man.
Madam Liu was the personal guardian of the Vermilion Bird Princess, her strength naturally formidable. In moments, she and the black-robed old man were locked in fierce combat.
Looking from afar, one could see peach trees within the forest constantly shattered. An endless stream of pink petals swirled and danced madly.
Both sides possessed formidable power, with true experts anchoring their positions. The battle shook the sky and earth, causing the very ground to tremble.
"Kill! Don't let that wretch, the Vermilion Bird Princess, escape!"
A large contingent of Heavenly God Palace experts surged endlessly towards the Vermilion Bird Princess's location.
A dozen major demons held their magic tools, closely guarding the Princess as they charged towards the edge of the peach forest.
While these major demons were not as strong as Madam Liu, they were still immensely powerful. The average Heavenly God Palace martial artists were no match for them; any who got close were instantly slain.
The Vermilion Bird Princess's combat prowess was equally terrifying. During the battle, she unleashed torrents of demonic power from within her body, spreading outwards.
The weaker Heavenly God Palace troops hit by her demonic aura had their bodies explode on the spot, turning into clouds of blood mist.
One could say the Vermilion Bird Princess's strength was not weaker than the dozen major demons around her, but rather stronger.
"There's a human kid here!"
At that moment, a dozen or so Heavenly God Palace forces spotted Ye Yunfei and charged towards him.
"This brat mingles with the Demon Race; he must be one of them. Kill him directly!"
Someone yelled.
Thus, over a dozen men brandished their weapons and charged at Ye Yunfei.
"You two, go protect that human youth."
The Vermilion Bird Princess said to two major demons beside her.
"Princess, we can hardly protect ourselves now. Moreover, this lad is not from our Demon Race. Why bother protecting him?"
The two major demons were taken aback.
"Go. He was, after all, implicated because of us."
The Vermilion Bird Princess insisted.
"Well… okay."
The two major demons hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.
In the Eastern Barrens Demon Race, the Vermilion Bird Demon King held an extremely high status, and this Vermilion Bird Princess was his beloved treasured daughter. Very few among the Demon Race dared disobey her words.
"You brat! You actually mingle with the Demon Race? What self-debasement!"
At that moment, a Heavenly God Palace man had already charged in front of Ye Yunfei, roaring.
"Who says mingling with the Demon Race is self-debasement?
I think mingling with you Heavenly God Palace people is true self-debasement."
Ye Yunfei sneered coldly.
He harbored absolutely no goodwill towards the Heavenly God Palace. The Lord of the Heavenly God Palace had once entered the Canghuang Realm and slaughtered many lives. Ye Yunfei had never forgotten that debt.
"You're seeking death, brat!"
The man was infuriated. He raised a silver war halberd and smashed it towards Ye Yunfei. He was a Mid Stage Destiny Realm expert.
Boom…
Just as Ye Yunfei prepared to act, a demonic claw descended from the sky, grabbing through the air and plucking off the Heavenly God Palace man's head in one swift motion, blood spurting.
Two major demons then appeared beside Ye Yunfei in a flash of lightning.
"Well said, young man!
These Heavenly God Palace fellows act all high and mighty, but they're nothing special."
One of the major demons praised, clearly appreciating Ye Yunfei's words.
"Follow behind us! Charge out together!"
The other major demon shouted.
Boom…
The two major demons attacked together, slaughtering their way forward.
"Very well."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and agreed.
Truthfully, in such chaotic circumstances, with the abilities of Ye Yunfei and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, they could leave instantly. However, encountering a conflict between the Demon Race and the Heavenly God Palace, Ye Yunfei wanted to see how things would unfold.