Gu Yuncheng, upon hearing this, choked slightly and then said sheepishly, "Luoluo, that might not be possible, because I've already ordered the matter that guy was planning to be spread. The Six Realms probably know about it now."
Ling Luoyi hadn't expected Gu Yuncheng to act so quickly and asked, "A'su, when did that happen? Why didn't you mention it?"
"Luoluo, just as you seemed to have found it, those guys outside the realm gate were trying to force their way in. I wanted to shift the focus, so I had someone spread what that guy was planning. Just as I expected, the guys outside the realm gate all went to trouble him."
"A'su, well done," Ling Luoyi said, taking out the memory crystal she had retrieved from the Shura squad leader. "However, without proof, he probably won't confess."
"Luoluo, does it matter if he confesses?" Gu Yuncheng retorted.
Ling Luoyi pondered for a moment and said, "That's true. It looks like there's a good show to watch."
Whether he confessed or not wasn't important; what mattered was whether they believed it.
"Luoluo, since you've found it, are you coming back?" Gu Yuncheng felt both happy and sad.
"Yes."
"Luoluo, after you come back, will you..." Gu Yuncheng's nose twitched, unable to finish the sentence.
"A'su, after I return this time, I'll likely be going to the Outer Realms."
Gu Yuncheng wanted to ask her not to go, but in the end, he simply said, "Okay."
After this word, neither of them spoke. Just then, Mu Anning's voice was heard.
"Your Highness, all arrangements have been made."
Hearing Mu Anning's voice, Ling Luoyi came back to her senses and said, "Let's go."
The assembly point was located south of the Heavenly Profound Domain. A total of twenty-two people converged there. Once everyone had arrived, Ling Luoyi sent a telepathic message to the Fourth Elder, and together they opened the passage to the Sacred Domain and returned.
As Ling Luoyi left, she glanced back. This time, she truly would not return.
At this moment, a significant event occurred simultaneously in the Shura and Demon races. Other races from the Demon Realm flocked to these two areas. To deal with the rumors that had suddenly spread, even the Demon Empress personally arrived.
In a dark chamber within the Shura clan, a man with red clothes and red hair sat alone. Usually approachable, he now exuded a chilling coldness, his eyes filled with venom.
He pondered for a long time, unable to comprehend why he had been implicated in this matter. He had always operated in the shadows, with the foolish Chao Yan and the somewhat cunning Xi Yan handling affairs openly. Yet, this time, the rumors had dragged him down too.
The rumors had spread from outside the Human Realm's gate, but the humans had been shut off for half a year. Furthermore, it was rumored that the initial spread of these matters wasn't by the Demon race. What was going on? He had always been cautious. Everything was done by Chao Yan and Xi Yan. Who had dragged him out?
He had meticulously planned for so many years, treating everyone as a pawn. Everyone thought Chao Yan, dissatisfied with Jun Yan, wanted to seize the position of Shura King. No one expected him to be the mastermind behind it all, but now he was exposed.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and he smashed everything on the table.
Those guarding outside the dark chamber heard the noise and trembled.
Just then, a guard rushed over, only to be stopped by the gate guards. "His Highness is currently angered. You are rushing in like this, do you wish to make His Highness even angrier?"
"Commander Ying, this subordinate is here to deliver news."
Before the one called 'Commander Ying' could speak, a voice, suppressing its rage, came from within, "Enter!"
Hearing this voice, the guard delivering the news cast a pleading glance at Commander Ying and then had no choice but to enter the dark chamber.
"Greetings, my King."
"What news do you have?"
"Reporting to my King, the Demon Empress has arrived and is currently speaking with the Shura King. Also, news just received from the Human Realm states that the Human Race's Battle Saintess has found a fragment of the Heavenly Star Cauldron and has already returned to the Sacred Domain."
Upon hearing this, he became even more enraged. However, everything on the table had already been smashed. At this moment, he could only slam his palm fiercely onto the tabletop, and the sturdy stone table turned into fragments.
The guard delivering the news buried his head even deeper upon seeing this.
Commander Ying, who had been guarding outside, walked in at this moment and knelt beside the guard delivering the news, saying, "Please, my King, calm your anger. My King, should we summon Tang Ming and the others back?"
"Summon them for what! Are we not conspicuous enough as it is?!" He tried to control himself, but it was useless. "Go and investigate! How was this matter leaked?! Who leaked it?!"
If this matter hadn't been leaked, how would the human race have thought of searching for the Heavenly Star Cauldron fragments? If they hadn't searched, the ones who would have found the Heavenly Star Cauldron fragments now would have been them, not the Human Race's Battle Saintess! If the Heavenly Star Cauldron fragments had fallen into his hands, his deal with the Outer Realm Demons would not have failed! Once all the Heavenly Star Cauldron fragments were gathered, he would become the new master of the Demon Realm, not this lowly prince.
"Yes, this subordinate will go now!"
Glancing at the guard delivering the news who was still kneeling there, he roared, "What are you still standing there for? You go too!"
"Yes!"
The guard delivering the news left as if granted a great pardon, and only he remained in the dark chamber, venting his fury.
In the Shura Royal Palace's Council Hall, the Shura King was speaking with the Demon Empress, with only serving maids around.
The current Demon Empress was an extremely beautiful woman, alluring and sexy. She was seated in the main seat, while the Shura King sat in a subordinate position.
"Shura King, have you also heard the rumors outside? What are your thoughts?"
"Your Excellency, rumors are not to be believed, and there is no evidence to prove otherwise, is there?"
"Shura King, I am not here to play riddles with you! If this matter were only circulating within the Demon Realm, I could let you resolve it yourself. But now it has spread throughout the Six Realms. As the ruler of the Demon Realm, I must provide an explanation to the Six Realms! Shura King, do you understand?"
"Naturally."
"I have already been to the Demon race and spoken with the Demon King. The Demon King said that Chao Yan voluntarily proposed to cooperate with him, and after the matter was settled, they would become the new rulers of the Demon Realm. Shura King, do not tell me you are unaware of these matters!"
"Your Excellency..." The Shura King was momentarily at a loss for words.
"Shura King, I do not wish to hear your excuses. I will give you three days to provide me with a reasonable explanation, or else, your Shura clan may have to leave my Demon Realm and find another place!"
The Shura King opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but he also knew that Chao Yan had gone too far. He could only obey the order, "Your Excellency, this subordinate will provide Your Excellency with an explanation, and also an explanation to the Six Realms. Please rest assured, Your Excellency."
After the Demon Empress left, the Shura King closed his eyes helplessly. After hesitating for a long time, he finally made a decision and summoned a guard: "Go and invite Prince Jin."
"Yes."
This guard had also heard what the Demon Empress had just said, so he was surprised when the Shura King sought out Hua Yan instead of Chao Yan. However, he still obediently went to invite him.
A short while later, Prince Jin of the Shura clan, Hua Yan, arrived at the Shura Royal Palace's Council Hall. Only the Shura King, with a grim expression, was present. There were no guards or maids beside him.
Hua Yan, with a smile on his face, bowed to the Shura King, "Greetings, my King. May I know why my King has summoned me here?"