Unrivaled Martial Emperor

Chapter 838 - Ping Shan Demonic Domain

“Your Highness, we have an agreement,” Chen Fan transmitted to the princess.

“Why so much chatter? Are you going to tell my father that you touched me, hugged me, and even shared a bed with me—but it’s all just a joke?” she replied with a sly smile.

Chen Fan’s face darkened, and he said, “When did we sleep together?!”

“I laid in your bed, didn’t I?” she shot back with a cold sneer. “As for what happens next, we’ll deal with it later.”

Chen Fan was thoroughly dumbfounded. He had known from the start—this wasn’t a noble princess but a full-fledged demonic trickster.

“Father, how is Xiaofan’s matter progressing?”

“Chen Fan, she told me about your matter. From what I know, those who cross it are transported to different locations, though never too far apart—most remain near the Myriad Demon Islands’ entrance,” said Demon King Xuan Ting.

As the ruler of a demonic island, Xuan Ting possessed considerable knowledge of such matters.

“The demonic domain region near the entrance is called the Ping Shan Demonic Domain, ruled by Demon Venerable Ping Shan. However, even within that domain, finding someone is like searching for a needle in a haystack...”

Chen Fan listened carefully to Demon King Xuan Ting’s explanation, gaining a deeper understanding of the Myriad Demon Islands.

The Myriad Demon Islands spanned millions of islands scattered like stars across the Endless Sea, all under the rule of the central demonic mountain.

From the demonic mountain at its core, the islands radiated outward in layers, forming numerous demonic domains. Each domain, consisting of thousands of islands, was governed by a demon venerable—figures equivalent to peak Legendary realm experts in the Tianwu Continent.

Beneath them were the demon kings.

Chen Fan furrowed his brow.

Even the Ping Shan Demonic Domain near the demonic door's entrance had thousands of islands. Finding someone here was already a daunting task, let alone across the entire Myriad Demon Islands.

Although Demon King Xuan Ting had said that most who entered the islands remained near the Ping Shan Demonic Domain, there was no guarantee Mu Tianfang hadn’t moved to another domain by now.

Although the Xuan Ting Demon Sect had great influence, it was only the ruler of a single demonic island. Within the Ping Shan Domain alone, there were thousands of forces like it—possibly even stronger ones.

The Xuan Ting Demon Sect wasn’t even the strongest in the Ping Shan Demonic Domain. Searching beyond their territory made locating Mu Tianfang an even more monumental challenge.

Demon King Xuan Ting suddenly shifted the conversation. “Of course, there is still a way to find him.”

Chen Fan’s eyes lit up, and he asked, “How?”

“As I said before, Demon Venerable Ping Shan rules the Ping Shan Demonic Domain, so he commands all the islands in this domain. If he gives the command, every demonic island will aid in your search.”

Chen Fan furrowed his brow tightly.

This wasn’t the Tianwu Continent, but the perilous Myriad Demon Islands.

Here, not even a demon king would pay him any respect, let alone a demon venerable. Offending one could very well lead to his death.

While he was famous on the Tianwu Continent’s eastern continent, his fame meant nothing here. Gaining the assistance of a demon venerable seemed as unattainable as finding Mu Tianfang.

Seemingly seeing through Chen Fan’s thoughts, Demon King Xuan Ting said with a chuckle, “Hoho, you’re a lucky one. Under normal circumstances, having a demon venerable help you would be impossible. But there’s an opportunity this time.”

Chen Fan’s spirits lifted slightly. “What do I have to do?”

“Soon, there will be an opportunity to visit the Ping Shan Demonic Island. Do you wish to come along?”

Chen Fan blinked. It felt as though Demon King Xuan Ting had dug a hole and was waiting for him to jump into it.

“Head to the Ping Shan Demonic Island to do what?” Chen Fan asked.

“Although we, the masters of the islands, rule over the demonic islands, we are just ruling on behalf of the demon venerable. We will head to the Ping Shan Demonic Island to pay a formal visit to Lord Demon Venerable. The demon kings of the other demonic islands will also be there,” Demon King Xuan Ting said.

Chen Fan’s eyes flickered as he muttered, “Like a pilgrimage, huh.”

“You could say that. Demon Venerable Ping Shan is the supreme king of this domain. If you can gain his favor, then finding anyone will be easy. Moreover, this is also an opportunity for you.”

“What opportunity?”

“The Demonic Child Selection Battle.”

“Demonic Child Selection Battle?” Chen Fan was even more confused.

Demon King Xuan Ting explained, “It’s a competition to identify the most exceptional talents of the younger generation. The selected ones are called demonic child candidates and get the chance to ascend the demonic mountain. If they pass the mountain’s test, they will inherit the legacy of the Lord of Myriad Demons and earn the title of Demonic Child.”

Chen Fan listened carefully and began to grasp the situation, though a trace of doubt remained. “Can I take part in this? I’m not from the Myriad Demon Islands.”

“Hoho, that is not important. The selection seeks only the most outstanding members of the younger generation. And while you are from the Tianwu Continent, I know you practice demonic arts—remarkable ones, at that. That makes you a demonic cultivator by definition and thus qualified to compete.

“Are you not tempted? Let me sweeten the pot then. Nearly all who have succeeded in this trial and gained the Myriad Demon Islands’ highest honor became supreme experts, Void Immortals. To obtain this legacy is to tread a path toward the Void Immortal realm. In the past thousand years, even the weakest among those who inherited this legacy reached the pinnacle of the Lesser Legendary realm,” Demon King Xuan Ting said with a smile.

The allure of the Lord of Myriad Demons’ legacy was undeniable. Even figures at the demon venerable level would find it impossible to resist.

Chen Fan wasn’t immune to its temptation either.

Lord of Myriad Demons.

Since the Myriad Demon Islands’ inception, only nine individuals had ascended to this title in over a hundred thousand years. Nine Lords of Myriad Demons were equivalent to nine Void Immortal level figures. @@novelbin@@

Moreover, the first-generation Lord of Myriad Demons was very likely a true immortal at the immortal platform level. If he could obtain the legacy of the first-generation Lord of Myriad Demons...

“Hiss...”

Chen Fan’s heart beat fiercely, and his imagination ran wild. Suddenly, he felt a pain in his waist. He saw the princess looking at him with a smile and said softly, “Would you abandon me if you gained Lord Demon Venerable’s favor?”

“Hmm?” Demon King Xuan Ting’s gaze fell on Chen Fan. An invisible might shrouded him.

Chen Fan shuddered and smiled, “No way.”

This demonic lady was too shrewd, guessing what was on his mind the moment he thought of it.