Rise to God with Life Skill Professions

Chapter 682 - 608: Black Demon Plan 2

One of the creatures quietly left, running toward the depths of the canyon.

The other creature stayed at the entrance, still watchful and wary, observing Black Demon and his followers.

Black Demon glanced over the canyon and shook his head, saying, "Judging by the situation, quite a few Demon Pseudo-Gods have been wiped out. They can only scurry around like rats on the street, desperately surviving here."

Mufang nodded and said, "Those from the Evil Extermination Bureau are truly hateful. Without them, the situation in the Forbidden Area would be vastly different. It’s likely we would have secured an absolute advantage long ago."

Earth Five Stars scoffed, his words filled with disdain: "Hasn’t it always been the same throughout numerous eras? These people want to resist Lord Celestial Demon’s invasion, but no matter how they fight back, it ultimately proves futile."

"Let them have their moment of arrogance. Time will prove everything; time will grind them into dust."

Their exchange greatly increased the pressure on the creature guarding the entrance.

Just then, the creature that entered the canyon interior came out in haste, sweat on its forehead, and said with folded hands.

"Please, distinguished ones, follow me into the canyon; the Clan Leader has been waiting for some time."

Black Demon sneered, ignoring the polite remark, and stepped forward into the canyon.

Led by the creature, they followed the dark canyon path and quickly reached the end.

At the end stood a large pavilion built from stone, entirely black, blending with the surrounding colors.

Inside the pavilion, even from a long distance, a vast pressure could be felt.

After leading Black Demon and the others here, the creature left quickly, seemingly afraid to enter the pavilion.

Black Demon turned back to the Forbidden Area’s traitors behind him, saying: "Stay here. Do not let anyone else inside; guard the entrance carefully."

With those words, he, along with Mufang and Earth Five Stars, headed toward the pavilion.

After stepping into the pavilion, they found a long corridor before them.

The three followed the corridor inward, passing through the door at the end of the corridor, revealing another world inside.

The interior was a similarly large and spacious hall, and at the far end of the hall sat an enormous black stone throne.

Upon the throne was a corpulent creature.

If one were to look up, they would find this creature had the head of a pig.

The Pig Demon was the Demon Pseudo-God, Clan Leader of the Forbidden Area.

At that moment, as Black Demon and others entered the hall, the Pig Demon raised its fat and disgusting pig head, licking its upper lip with a bright red tongue.

Muddy saliva dripped from its tongue onto the ground, corroding several holes into the surface.

Black Demon casually found a place to sit, speaking in a calm tone: "Clan Leader Zhu Busan, long time no see. You seem to have become increasingly miserable."

The creature named Zhu Busan sneered, "We met many years ago. Lord Black Demon wanted to drive us away, even to kill us. Had we not fought back fiercely, you wouldn’t have even seen us now."

Feeling the terrifying killing intent emanating from Zhu Busan, Black Demon shook his head slightly, dismissing its threat.

"In this world, there are no eternal enemies nor everlasting friends, only perpetual interests. This time, we are not foes, but friends, Clan Leader Zhu Busan. Would you care to hear a story?"

Zhu Busan nodded lightly, saying, "Go ahead. If the story interests me, we might indeed become friends; if not, we will remain enemies. You are strong, but should I resist to the death, I can still take one of you with me."

Black Demon didn’t take Zhu Busan’s words to heart. After organizing his thoughts briefly, he explained the matter of the traitors in detail.

Initially, Zhu Busan had a calm expression, but as Black Demon spoke, his expression gradually turned to shock.

By the time Black Demon finished speaking, Zhu Busan’s gaze had changed from astonishment to complexity.

"Unbelievable after years of fighting, the situation turns out this way. Truly lamentable."

Black Demon had anticipated such a reaction.

In fact, he had revealed the truth to others before, always eliciting the same response.

To discover after countless years that this world is merely a joke can deeply unsettle one’s worldview.

Seizing the moment, Black Demon urged, "Therefore, we offer you an opportunity: join Lord Celestial Demon’s ranks and save your life. If you agree, you shall enjoy prosperity and wealth; if not, only extermination awaits you."

Zhu Busan fell silent.

Black Demon remained calmly seated.

He knew very well Zhu Busan’s character and was certain Zhu Busan wouldn’t refuse.

Indeed, in less than half an incense stick’s time, Zhu Busan swept his gaze over Black Demon with a dark expression.

"What do I need to do?"

"Tell me where Qin An is now."

Black Demon spoke coolly, "Although you’re suppressed to this extent, your knowledge of the Black Stone Forbidden Area must surpass ours. You need to demonstrate your value because Lord Celestial Demon absolutely detests anything without worth."

Zhu Busan reflected for a long time, then lifted his head and said, "I don’t know who this Qin An you speak of is. But recently, a group of outsiders indeed arrived at the Black Stone Forbidden Area. As far as I know, after entering, they headed toward the human stronghold, Black Stone City."

"Apparently, they even asked Zhou Yun, the human leader of Black Stone City, to use the power of the Seven-Colored Black Stone. By the way, you might not know, this Seven-Colored Black Stone is Zhou Yun’s legacy, capable of contacting the indigenous people here."

Zhu Busan recounted what he knew without reservation.

Upon hearing Zhu Busan’s last words, Black Demon frowned.

Mufang suddenly said, "This kid plays a good game. It seems he intends to ally the human forces here with the Defenders against us."

Earth Five Stars sneered, "Indeed, if this kid goes ahead with his plan, it will bring us considerable trouble. Black Demon, what do you intend to do?"

Everyone present was smart enough to quickly deduce Qin An’s plan with just a bit of analysis.

Black Demon turned and swept his gaze over Zhu Busan, saying, "How many more can you gather? Compared to the Black Stone Forbidden Area’s natives and those human forces, how much weaker are you?"

Zhu Busan naturally understood Black Demon’s intention but still replied, "If all Demon Pseudo-Gods were gathered, it would only be half the number of the human forces, not enough to stir up any storms."

Black Demon shook his head, "Not many hands are needed, just having some help is better than none."

He suddenly turned to Mufang and Earth Five Stars, speaking again, "We’ll rest here for the night; after all, we’ve crossed such a long passage, which is exhausting. Once rested, gather everyone and advance towards Black Stone City."

Mufang furrowed his brows, "Is it really that simple?"

Earth Five Stars also felt a bit puzzled.

Yet he said nothing.

In their view, despite Black Demon’s seemingly simple requirements, as the leader of this mission, they voiced no objections.

Zhu Busan had already expressed his thoughts earlier, thus said nothing more, and soon had a Demon Pseudo-God lead Black Demon’s people to accommodations within the canyon.

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Before long, Black Demon, along with Mufang and Earth Five Stars, entered a room crafted from black stone.

Earth Five Stars was the last to enter, casually shutting the door.

As he turned around, he found Black Demon had already settled into a seat and gestured the two to sit.

Earth Five Stars and Mufang frowned, sensing Black Demon had something else in mind.

The two said little and sat across from Black Demon.

Just as they were seated, Black Demon spoke ominously.

"I have a plan to kill Qin An, but the Demon Pseudo-Gods here cannot know of it."