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The steps were like heavy drumbeats that struck against the hearts of those present. Everyone immediately felt a sense of pressure that made them feel as if they couldn't breathe.
The True Demon elders’ expression changed. Everything was now already out of their control. They still didn’t know what the young master was playing at.
The women held each other’s hands, but they could all sense the fear the others felt toward the unknown.
Pei Mianman was probably the calmest out of everyone present. After all, she had already experienced several secret dungeons with Zu An, and had seen too many outlandish things.
Salamay was extremely excited. She reflexively wanted to step forward.
Mojard quickly stopped her. “First miss, let’s watch the situation first.”
A while later, the smoke gradually scattered. That vague and massive figure gradually walked out.
When she saw what the figure looked like, Salamay could no longer hold back her emotions. “Dad!”
She excitedly flung away Mojard’s arm and rushed into that figure’s arms. She started to sob. Too much time had passed. She had made so many preparations and plans, and she'd finally found a way to successfully save her father. Just then, countless years of repressed emotions completely erupted. She couldn't hold back her tears at all.
“We greet the lord!” Mojard took the lead, and all of the monsters in their faction kneeled down. They all had deeply moved expressions. They had followed Salamay all this time and really lived terribly dangerous lives. Their wives, families, and friends had all died one after another because of them. Now, the clouds had finally parted and they could see the moon.
The True Demon elders exchanged a look, and then all of them kneeled down as well. The situation was outside of their control. If they opposed the Lord of Slaughter now, it would be no different from courting death.
Pei Mianman stared at that massive body. She was extremely shocked.
Didn’t Ah Zu say that the Lord of Slaughter was already dead?
How is this possible?!
Unfortunately, the Lord of Slaughter was standing fine and well right in front of them. Judging from Salamay and the others’ expressions, there didn’t seem to be any mistake.
Just what went wrong?
She reflexively turned to the nearby Zu An. She saw that he seemed completely unperturbed. She couldn't figure out what he was thinking at all. She suddenly realized something and thought of a possibility. Could it be that…
“My good daughter, our reunion should be a happy event. Why are you crying?” The Lord of Slaughter patted his daughter’s shoulder with a doting expression.
“It’s just because I’m really happy.” Salamay was embarrassed as she spoke while choking on emotions. But no matter how she tried to wipe the tears away, they never seemed to end.
“You’ve truly had it hard over the years.” The Lord of Slaughtergently wiped her cheek, speaking with a sad tone.
Mojard suddenly shouted, “Why aren’t you all kneeling after seeing the lord?”
Everyone else’s eyes landed on Pei Mianman and the other women.
The women's expressions became unpleasant. They were all the strongest in this world and were quite proud. How could they just kneel to anyone? Let alone a monster who was invading this world? Even if they had to die for it, they couldn't abandon their own moral integrity.
Just then, Zu An said, “They are my people, and I am not kneeling. Are you doing this to offend me?”
Mojard coldly retorted, “Donaire, could it be that you are unwilling to swear fealty to the lord, since you are still standing?”
When they heard that, everyone looked at Zu An. Even the True Demon great elder continued to give him meaningful looks.
A wise man knows better than to fight when the odds are against him!
The name of the Lord of Slaughter was well-deserved. He was cruel and ruthless by nature, and he hated subordinates who showed disobedience the most. Sure enough, the Lord of Slaughter’s eyes narrowed. Everyone present felt a tangible wave of killing intent.
Just then, Salamay quickly said, “Father, the reason why you were saved was thanks to Donaire’s help. Not only did he create a great transport formation that can cross worlds, he even destroyed this formation that was sealing you.”
Mojard hadn’t expected Salamay to speak up for him! His expression couldn't help but change.
Just then, the Lord of Slaughter roared with laughter and said, “So you were actually this skilled. A heroic youngster, as expected!”
Zu An greeted him in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing, saying, “You overpraise me.”
“You have saved me today and have all earned tremendous merit. I will remember this firmly in my heart. I will definitely repay everyone properly.” The Lord of Slaughter’s sharp gaze scanned over everyone present as if he was remembering all of them.
Mojard and the others responded excitedly. A joyous and harmonious atmosphere filled the air.
“I wonder what the lord is preparing to do now?” Zu An suddenly asked.
“After some time has passed, once I recover my strength, we will slaughter our way back and seize the Monster Lord’s life to appease my hatred,” the Lord of Slaughter said with a cold snort.
Salamay quickly said, “Father, the Monster Lord’s cultivation has improved greatly in this time. He's no longer at the level he was at in the past.”
When he heard the worry in her voice, the Lord of Slaughter’s face darkened. “What, could your father be weaker than that bastard?”
“Of course not, but the Monster Lord has had thousands of years of time to cultivate, as well as endless cultivation resources. His strength might no longer be inferior to father’s. Furthermore, he has so many subordinates. If we fight him directly, it might be really difficult to win,” Salamay explained.
The Lord of Slaughter became silent. His expression changed several times, as if he was struggling to endure some emotion.
Just then, Mojard also said, “My lord, what the first miss says is correct. Furthermore, the Monster World is already close to destruction. If you returned and fought with the Monster Lord, that would not be a sensible act.”
The Lord of Slaughter was surprised. “What do you mean, the Monster World is already close to destruction?”
Salamay thus explained that thousands of years earlier, the Annihilation Beast had suddenly appeared, and the entire world was almost destroyed by its frightening cyclones. They could now only hide deep underground.
The Lord of Slaughter seemed to have never expected such huge changes. He couldn't help but curse, “That Monster Lord really is good for nothing. He had that entire world’s power, and yet he couldn't even take care of that Annihilation Beast, and he even lost so badly!”
Salamay said in agreement, “The Monster Lord is indeed useless, but it might be because he doesn’t have that thing. He didn’t truly have control over the entire world like father.”
The Lord of Slaughter laughed when he heard that. “As expected, an imposter will be nothing more than an imposter.”
Pei Mianman and the women exchanged a look.
Could it be that the Lord of Slaughter has something that the Monster Lord doesn’t have?
Is it the authority of the Monster World?
They'd previously learned about the World Law Beacon and world authority from Zu An. Whether one had that or not made a world of difference.
Forget about Pei Mianman and the women, even the True Demon elder was extremely curious. Just what did the Lord of Slaughter have?
Salamay said, “Father, in your daughter’s humble opinion, perhaps we should retrieve that item and dominate this world first? We’ll then use this world’s resources to nurture powerful individuals and strengthen ourselves. Then, we’ll finally settle things with the Monster Lord.”
The Lord of Slaughter harrumphed. “With your father’s strength, would I need to go through all that trouble to conquer this world? If they don’t submit, I’ll just kill them.”
Salamay hurriedly said, “This world has a regent named Zu An. He is the strongest of this world. The Monster Lord sent many powerful experts to try and conquer this world, but all of them were killed by him. He seems to possess the authority of this world right now. Defeating him might be even more difficult.”
The Lord of Slaughter’s expression became serious. “He has the world’s authority? Then he is indeed difficult to face.”
Salamay said, “That’s why father needs to find that thing to guarantee victory.”
“That’s right. I've thought through many things after being imprisoned here for countless years. Sometimes, being too conceited isn't a good thing. In the future, we candefinitely only act once we have eighty or ninety percent certainty. I don't want to experience being imprisoned for thousands of years ever again,” the Lord of Slaughter said coldly.
“Father (my lord) is wise!” Salamay and the others all bowed respectfully.
A while later, Mojard asked, “My lord, is that thing not here?”
The Lord of Slaughter retorted with a snort, “How could I keep something that important on me? And fortunately so, or else I might not have been able to protect it after what happened.”
Salamay had a big smile as she said, “Father, I've already brought over the keepsake you taught me to safeguard back then. What do I need to do now?”