The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood

Chapter 1398 - 1399: Eerie

After about ten days of traveling, the seven of them didn’t discover anything in the middle perimeter. Not to mention demons, they didn’t even find anything that could move, let alone any fortuitous encounters.

"The middle perimeter of the Myriad Demon Realm doesn’t seem like much. Perhaps it’s just because nobody dares to step in that it’s talked about so mystically outside. I think we should speed up our pace and head straight into the inner perimeter."

After ten days of travel, Loulan Xing’s patience had worn thin, and his vigilance had also relaxed.

Because they were on foot and their speed was almost like ordinary walking, even after walking for ten days, they wouldn’t be as far as flying in a breath’s time.

Ye Mo also stopped, looking coldly at Loulan Xing. The piercing gaze made his body shrink.

"The seven of us are together now; any mistake could lead to all our deaths. You’d better stick to your strengths. If you disagree, you can leave on your own, so we won’t have to split our focus to protect you if something happens."

Ye Mo said coldly.

"Kid, what did you say?"

Loulan Xing was infuriated by Ye Mo’s words, especially since Ye Mo was just a Martial Artist of the Divine Venerable Three Souls, not even on par with him. How dare he talk about protection in front of him: "Don’t think just because you’re a disciple of the Wraith Clan that you can be arrogant. You’re just a Divine Venerable Three Souls kid; what qualifications do you have to protect me? If it weren’t for my perception, choosing the best route, could you have traveled so smoothly?"

"Do you think your perception is that strong?"

Ye Mo also sneered and said, "Previously, Senior Sister Zang Lian teamed up with you because you were familiar with the outer perimeter environment. Now, entering the inner perimeter, you are of no use to me. If you want to rush into the outer perimeter directly, then go ahead; we won’t follow."

"Alright, stop arguing!"

Zang Lian said calmly, "Ye Xiao is right, now that we’ve entered the middle perimeter, everything is unknown. Though it seems safe now, the unknown is the scariest. If you three lack the patience to follow, then leave. If you want to follow us, just walk slowly."

"Hmph!"

Loulan Xing snorted coldly; since Zang Lian had spoken, he would say no more.

However, at this moment, a strange sound echoed from not far away. The sound was neither bird nor beast, as if nails were scraping the floor, extremely piercing.

"What sound is that?"

Loulan Xing rushed out immediately, disappearing from everyone’s sight.

"Damn it, why is this guy so impulsive?"

Qin Yong couldn’t help but curse quietly. Now with vision obstructed by the fog, acting rashly was very dangerous.

"Don’t worry, our young clan master’s perception is strong. Even if he encounters danger, he can detect it instantly."

Loulan Yue said, seemingly not very worried about their young clan master.

Thud, thud, thud!

The sound of light footsteps reappeared, growing louder and seemingly approaching.

"Everyone, don’t be tense, that guy is back!"

Ye Mo saw that everyone was starting to get nervous and spoke up. With his Eye of the Divine Beast, Ye Mo immediately sensed Loulan Xing.

Moments later, Loulan Xing returned.

"Loulan Xing, what did you see just now?"

Zang Lian asked.

"Nothing, just a dead demon. Let’s go!"

Loulan Xing’s eyes flickered, and he said casually.

"Something’s odd about him!"

The Wraith Demon Emperor suddenly said, "He doesn’t give me the same feeling as before."

"Really?"

Ye Mo wondered, nothing seemed unusual about Loulan Xing.

"The change is very subtle, ordinary people wouldn’t notice. Although he disguises it well, I can be sure the Loulan Xing in front of you is not the same as before. He might have already been taken over by someone."

The Wraith Demon Emperor said.

"You mean he was controlled when he went out just now?"

Ye Mo asked in surprise.

"Yes!"

The Wraith Demon Emperor replied.

"I’ll kill him now!"

With that, Ye Mo intended to take action to kill Loulan Xing, suspecting his soul body was no longer his own.

"Don’t be rash. We don’t even know who the enemy is yet, first see what they plan to do."

The Wraith Demon Emperor said.

"Okay!"

Killing Loulan Xing now wouldn’t help; it might even alert the enemy to their awareness. For now, they would pretend not to know. Anyway, Ye Mo had his eyes on Loulan Xing, ready to kill at the first sign of trouble.

The seven of them resumed exploring the middle perimeter. Everything seemed peaceful, and Loulan Xing had become noticeably quiet.

"We seem to have taken the wrong route!"

Suddenly, Loulan Xing stopped and spoke.

"Taken the wrong route?"

Zang Lian frowned; they were following the map’s directions, heading straight into the Myriad Demon Realm’s depths. How could they be wrong?

"Yes, this road leads into the inner perimeter but is the most dangerous spot. To enter the inner perimeter, we need a safe path."

Loulan Xing said.

"How do you know this?"

At this point, Li Xiuyuan began to suspect.

None of them had been to the inner perimeter of the Myriad Demon Realm. How would he know about another safe route?

"I haven’t been to the inner perimeter, but our clan’s elders have, and they recorded their journeys. Just follow me; do you think I’d harm you?"

Loulan Xing said without any flaw, his clan specialized in perception, often exploring dangerous places, mapping them, and selling them at high prices.

"This guy is starting his plan. Pretend you don’t know and see what his goal is. Best to find his true self; killing him won’t eliminate danger."

Ye Mo nodded, following the Wraith Demon Emperor’s advice. Maybe his true self was lying in ambush nearby, ready to strike at any moment.

"Let’s go then!"

Zang Lian hadn’t doubted, the seven of them were tied together like grasshoppers on a rope; if danger met them, none would escape.

Instantly, Loulan Xing led Ye Mo and the others, changing course. After a full day of walking, they finally left the mist. Ahead of them was a settlement, massive structures stood there.

"What place is that?"

Zang Lian looked at the settlement, immediately hiding among stones.

"Could that be the Myriad Demon Realm’s inner perimeter, where the Lord of Myriad Demons resides?"

Qin Yong couldn’t help but say.

"It should be. Let me sense it."

Loulan Xing closed his eyes slightly, his Heart Spirit Strength spread out, then said, "I sense a powerful presence within that settlement; it’s reached the Divine Venerate Seven Souls, it must be the Lord of Myriad Demons."

Ye Mo activated his Eye of the Divine Beast, his expression changed slightly; what he saw wasn’t a settlement but a barren valley.

"We’ve walked into a trap!"

Ye Mo and the Wraith Demon Emperor both quivered.