As Kunpeng let out a great shout, the magical artifacts in the group video were also drawn in.
"What's going on over there?"
"Damn, you guys are that fast? Are you really going to kick a dog while it's down?"
"Nonsense, I'm on my way back to Penglai Immortal Island. Who has the time to bother with these defeated remnants?"
The magical artifacts were astonished by Kunpeng's unusual behavior.
They naturally assumed that instruments like the Heavenly Measuring Ruler were in pursuit with the intention of annihilation.
However, this was quickly denied by the Heavenly Measuring Ruler. They were returning to the East Sea to find Penglai Immortal Island.
Eager to return, they had no time to deal with the disheveled Kunpeng fleeing.
Although the group video could display images and play sounds, making it seem as if one were present, it was still an observation from afar. Everyone could not sense the aura from the other side and was immensely curious about why Kunpeng was being targeted by someone above.
At this moment, Kunpeng's expression was extremely grave, and Xu Fang couldn't help but be curious about Kunpeng's situation.
He thus stopped thinking about closing the group video and looked at the screen, preparing to see what was happening.
In the screen, after Kunpeng shouted, his figure instantly disappeared.
Everyone saw this and quickly understood that he had clearly left the Northern Darkness Palace and gone outside. They then urged him on.
"Northern Darkness Palace, what are you waiting for? Follow him!"
"Yes, hurry up and let everyone see what's happening!"
"Haha! We can't miss this show. Hurry up!"
Having finally gotten a show to watch, everyone naturally wouldn't miss it and spoke up one after another.
The Northern Darkness Palace had no choice but to deal with these onlookers who were not afraid of trouble.
Having just endured a scolding and still recovering from the shock, how could he dare to defy public opinion? Thus, he could only quickly comply with everyone's wishes.
The scene shifted, and Kunpeng's location was re-established.
At this moment, many figures appeared around Kunpeng, surrounding him tightly.
A being stepped forward, looked at Kunpeng, then at the massive palace behind him.
"Northern Darkness Palace? I presume this is the Palace Lord of the Northern Darkness Palace, the Great Sage Kunpeng?"
This being was clearly the leader of these beings. He spoke to Kunpeng, confirming his identity.
"You're from the demon race?"
Kunpeng scanned the beings present and quickly recognized their origins, his expression sinking.
"I, Kunpeng, have no grievances with the demon race. In fact, my Northern Darkness Palace has many affiliated demons. What is the meaning of this grand display?"
Kunpeng observed the demons present. Their cultivation levels were varied, with most being at the Golden Immortal realm.
The leading demon was merely a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, which put Kunpeng at ease.
"Great Sage Kunpeng, you misunderstand."
The demon leader, seeing Kunpeng admit his identity, quickly clasped his hands in greeting.
"We are acting under the orders of the two Demon Emperors, Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi, and have come specifically to find the Great Sage Kunpeng."
"Looking for me? What for?"
Kunpeng asked, not kindly, his confusion evident.
He certainly remembered Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi. They had met at Zixiao Palace when they were listening to the sermon.
Later, while searching for treasures at Mount Buzhou, he had encountered these two again.
However, at that time, both Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi had sided with Xu Fang, leaving Kunpeng powerless to seize the treasure.
Therefore, to put it mildly, there was a slight grievance between them.
Now, this group of demons, acting on the orders of Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi, had come to find him. Kunpeng was naturally utterly perplexed, not knowing what these two were up to.
"Great Sage Kunpeng, please do not be anxious. Allow me to explain slowly."
The demon leader, seeing Kunpeng's displeased expression, quickly tried to appease him.
"Their Majesties have long admired the Great Sage Kunpeng's fame. They have sent us here to express their goodwill and hope that the Great Sage Kunpeng will join the demon race."
"Join the demon race?"
Kunpeng was stunned upon hearing this. He had never expected these demons to come for this reason.
In the group video, the magical artifacts couldn't help but start discussing.
"I thought they were going to have a big fight. Turns out the demon race wants to recruit Kunpeng to join them!"
"Now that you mention it, Di Jun and Taiyi seemed to have some plans along these lines?"
"But why would the demon race think Kunpeng would join them?"
Everyone was a little disappointed. The anticipated battle had not materialized, but rather a scene of recruitment, which they were quite opinionated about.
However, they all expressed that the chances of success for this recruitment were too low and they were not optimistic.
"The demon race wants to recruit Kunpeng?"
Xu Fang pondered as he watched.
According to the predetermined course of events, Kunpeng was destined to join the demon race and become their so-called Demon Master.
However, wasn't the demon race being too hasty?
After all, on Mount Buzhou, the support of several demon figures for him had thwarted Kunpeng's plans and completely deprived him of his opportunities.
As expected, Kunpeng quickly regained his composure in the screen and scoffed at the demon race's words.
"I, the dignified Palace Lord of the Northern Darkness Palace, am so free and unfettered. Why would I join your demon race and be subservient to others?"
"You should leave this place immediately, or I won't be polite!"
Kunpeng waved his hand, driving away the demons.
To give up being the Palace Lord of the Northern Darkness Palace and become a subordinate of Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi would be to humiliate himself!
Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix!
The demon leader did not seem overly surprised by this, as if he had anticipated Kunpeng's reaction.
"Great Sage, their Majesties knew that you would refuse. That is why they specifically instructed me before I left."
"I assume you have some grievances with that Xu Fang, Great Sage. Xu Fang has also interfered with the demon race's affairs in the past and is a thorn in their side."
"Their Majesties said that if you wish to seek revenge, joining the demon race would be a mutually beneficial outcome."
Upon hearing Xu Fang's name, Kunpeng's eyes widened instantly, filled with hatred.
"Xu Fang!"
Kunpeng had just inexplicably lost to Xu Fang, and at the mention of this name, he immediately recalled that day's events.
He was not overly surprised that Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi knew of his enmity with Xu Fang. He likely had given them a hateful look back then that they had noticed.
Now, hearing that the demon race also had a feud with Xu Fang, Kunpeng's heart stirred.
Initially, from their actions on Mount Buzhou, he had thought the demon race was on good terms with Xu Fang. Now it seemed that their relationship with Xu Fang was merely superficial.
An enemy of my enemy is my friend. In this light, joining the demon race indeed seemed like a mutually beneficial matter?
"Good!"
Kunpeng's thoughts raced. After careful consideration, he quickly made a decision.
"I agree to join the demon race!"