Ling Jianxiao was absolutely furious.
It was one thing to have a traitor among their own disciples, but the leaders of so many sects were present at the scene.
Now that the Demon Emperor Batian's resurrection was inseparable from Chen Shen, wouldn't his Heavenly Sword Divine Sect be utterly disgraced?
The Demon Emperor Batian chuckled and said, "What's wrong? Judging by your expression, do you want to deal with him yourself?"
"You don't need to make a move, because he is already completely integrated with me."
"What did you say?!" Ling Jianxiao was stunned.
The Demon Emperor Batian continued to laugh, "When I was about to be resurrected, I realized I was still missing something."
"That is the blood and bone of an immortal."
"Therefore, that fellow has already been devoured by me."
"In a way, I've helped you cleanse your sect."
These words plunged everyone into silence.
A strange aura instantly permeated the fighting arena.
Although they hadn't witnessed the scene firsthand, they could imagine how bloody it must have been.
However, after the shock, Ling Jianxiao felt no pity. Instead, he said angrily,
"He has already been killed by you? Good riddance!"
"A beast like that should never have existed in this world!"
The Demon Emperor Batian smiled, "But you don't need to be so nervous."
"The reason I devoured him was partly out of necessity, and partly because a low-grade True Immortal couldn't provide me with much assistance."
"But you are different; your strength is far superior to his."
"Therefore, if you are willing to surrender to me, I assure you that I will not harm you."
"The choice is yours to make."
Even with the Demon Emperor Batian's words, how could those present betray their own kind?
Ling Jianxiao said angrily, "Demon Emperor Batian, stop spewing nonsense!"
"Even if you talk until the sky falls, you won't make us submit to you!"
"Today, even if we die, we must keep you here!"
"Is that so?" The Demon Emperor Batian was not angered, still smiling,
"Such foolish bravery is truly laughable."
"However, you wish to fight me today, but I am not in the mood to entertain your antics."
"The reason I appeared before you today is merely to announce my return."
"As for the fighting, that can wait for later."
Ling Jianxiao said furiously, "Demon Emperor Batian! Don't be too arrogant!"
"Do you really think our Heavenly Sword Divine Sect is a place you can just come and go as you please!"
The Demon Emperor Batian smiled, his eyes filled with disdain, "Don't think too highly of yourselves."
"Although I am not in the mood to fight you, it is impossible for you to forcibly keep me here."
"Furthermore, I have always favored human women, so naturally, during my resurrection, I wished to indulge myself."
"There is a stunning beauty among you whom I have been eyeing since a while ago."
"So... why not let her accompany me for a good time?"
As his voice fell, the Demon Emperor Batian suddenly reached out towards the crowd.
Instantly, a terrifying demonic energy descended from the sky, and then...
It actually enveloped Shen Fengyao, the Sect Master of the Fire Cloud Sect!
This sudden turn of events shocked everyone.
Shen Fengyao instinctively activated her immortal energy to resist, but she couldn't break free from the restraint!
"Sect Master Shen!"
Just as everyone was about to make a move, the Demon Emperor Batian's voice drifted down from the sky:
"I advise you not to move rashly."
"Otherwise, with her strength as a Seven Revolutions Golden Immortal, I can kill her with a mere thought."
After speaking, the Demon Emperor Batian intensified the demonic energy, and Shen Fengyao let out a piercing scream!
She was originally an arrogant and aloof woman, but at this moment, even she lost her composure.
It was foreseeable that she was indeed enduring immense pain.
Everyone immediately dared not act rashly.
And taking advantage of this moment, the Demon Emperor Batian let out a hearty laugh and directly took Shen Fengyao into the sky.
"Everyone, enjoy your last moments of peace."
"When I return, not a single one of you will be left alive!"
With that, black energy surged from the Demon Emperor Batian's body again, forming a black hole behind him.
Judging by his appearance, he clearly intended to leave.
The crowd hadn't figured out what to do yet, but at this moment, Wu Tian had no such reservations.
He erupted with the immortal energy around him and transformed into a bolt of lightning, charging directly at the Demon Emperor Batian!
The Demon Emperor Batian paid him no mind, turned around, and plunged into the black hole.
Just as the black hole was about to disappear, Wu Tian, transformed into lightning, followed him into the void.
Then, the black hole vanished, and the sky returned to its former appearance.
Looking at the empty sky, everyone was left with only bewilderment and horror.
A Demon Emperor had actually been resurrected?
From now on, how could this land, which had been peaceful for so long, resist him?
A few seconds later, the Demon Emperor Batian emerged from the black hole and then tossed Shen Fengyao onto the ground.
This was a deserted island in the ocean, tens of thousands of miles away from the Heavenly Sword Divine Sect.
However, like Immortal Kings, Demon Emperors also possessed the power to traverse space.
Therefore, distance had no impact on him whatsoever.
Shen Fengyao sat on the ground, her delicate body still bound by demonic energy, unable to break free.
She glared at the Demon Emperor Batian, her beautiful eyes practically spitting fire.
The Demon Emperor Batian looked at her and smiled, "No need to look at me like that."
"You should know that with your strength, you are no match for me."
"So I advise you to behave, otherwise, you will only suffer greater pain."
As he spoke, his gaze drifted over Shen Fengyao's body again:
"What a perfect body."
"To be honest, although I have always looked down on your human race, I am extremely fond of stunning beauties like you."
"Even women of the Great Luo Golden Immortal level, I have enjoyed in the past."
"During my resurrection period, I have been reminiscing about that wonderful taste."
"It's a pity that your human bodies are too fragile; no woman has ever lasted more than three days under my hands."
"I hope you can hold on a bit longer, otherwise, it would be too disappointing for me."
The Demon Emperor Batian's tone was filled with amusement, clearly treating women as mere playthings.
Shen Fengyao couldn't help but feel a sense of fear.
If the Demon Emperor Batian were to do those things to her, it would undoubtedly be an experience worse than death!
Therefore, she couldn't help but roar, "Kill me! If you have the guts, kill me now!"
"Otherwise, I will never forgive you!"