It seems the celestial realm is in for a busy time.
I wonder how Your Majesty's injuries are?
The Celestial Venerable was still a little uneasy, so he went over to take a look. As soon as he entered the courtyard where the Venerable resided, he saw the Confucian Venerable standing in the corridor: "What's wrong?"
"Your Excellency is healing herself; I'll wait for her to finish." The Confucian Venerable smiled and said to the Heavenly Venerable, "Senior Brother, things in the Demon Realm seem to be much more troublesome than we anticipated."
Upon hearing what the Confucian Venerable said, the Celestial Venerable rebuked him in a low voice: "I told you long ago, don't ally with the Demon Realm to attack the Demon Realm."
"Don't you think about it? Even if we win against the demon realm, what good will it do? Attacking a place like that would be beneath our dignity."
The Celestial Venerable has always disagreed, and he still disagrees now.
The Confucian Master smiled wryly and waved his hand: "Senior Brother, it's no use saying all this now. Things have already developed to this point, and it's like an arrow on a bowstring that has to be released."
The Celestial Venerable understood that there was no room for maneuver in the situation, and could only sigh helplessly: "Then let's wait until Your Excellency has recovered from your injuries, and then we can discuss a proper strategy."
By saying this, the Celestial Venerable is essentially acknowledging it.
Even if he disagrees, it's useless; he absolutely cannot stop things from happening on his own.
With the Venerable One's injuries worsening, the Immortal Realm entered a state of full alert, while Yu Lijing, dragging her wounds, "luckily" evaded the Immortal Realm's eyes and ears and returned to the Demon Realm.
Upon entering the demon realm, they immediately sensed something was wrong, and the tense feeling was as if facing a formidable enemy.
Filled with doubts, Yu Lijing dragged her badly injured body back to the palace.
Because there was no deliberate concealment, and because the palace was heavily guarded at the time, the Demon Lord received the news as soon as Yu Lijing returned and rushed over.
Yu Lijing, who was resting in bed, heard a loud bang on the door. She looked up and, unsurprisingly, saw the Demon Lord, whose face was ashen with anger, stride in.
Filled with anger, each step he took seemed as if he wanted to stomp a huge hole in the ground.
"So you've finally decided to come back?" The Demon Lord felt a pang of pain in his heart when he saw Yu Lijing's disheveled appearance, but the thought of the consequences of her actions only fueled his anger.
Yu Lijing was already exhausted, and the Demon Lord's questioning only made her more annoyed. She waved her hand irritably and said, "I'm very tired now, get out."
"Get out?" The Demon Lord did not expect Yu Lijing to become like this. Not only did she cause a great disaster, but she also acted self-righteously. What kind of behavior is this?
"Where did you go?" The Demon Lord tried his best to suppress his rage and get to the bottom of things.
Only when things are clear can they know how to deal with future problems.
He simply wanted to minimize the damage to the demon realm.
"Where I go is none of your business." Yu Lijing had never bowed her head to anyone, and she was even more disdainful of this husband she already disliked.
Yu Lijing's attitude made the Demon Lord's pupils shrink. Before Yu Lijing could react, a crisp sound rang out in the room, and Yu Lijing felt an unbelievable burning pain on her cheek.
How dare he hit her?
Chapter 144 A Disguised Promise
"You hit me?" Even someone like Yu Lijing, after encountering such an unbelievable thing, still uttered such a vulgar and clichéd statement.
This is probably the most instinctive human reaction.
They questioned loudly, demanding a clear answer.
When Yu Lijing turned around and glared at the Demon Lord, the Demon Lord had already composed himself and forcefully suppressed the regret and pain in his eyes.
"This is a warning," the Demon Lord said deliberately, his tone cold and hard. "The Demon Realm is no longer under your control. Remember that!"
Yu Lijing's eyes widened suddenly, wishing she could go over and tear the demon lord's mouth apart, making him say some nonsense.
“You were once the Demon Lord, but I am the Demon Lord now. No matter what, no matter your identity, I will absolutely not allow the Demon Realm to suffer disaster because of your reckless behavior.”
The Demon Lord's words sounded harsh and severe, but in reality, they were as good as nothing at all.
Yu Lijing has already gone to the Immortal Realm and done something irreversible, so what's the use of him saying anything more?
This is simply to get Yu Lijing to calm down and quiet down for a while.
Unfortunately, it's a pity.
Yu Lijing couldn't understand the Demon Lord's good intentions at all.
What she cares about now is that this man actually hit her.
"If you don't want to die, disappear from my sight right now!" Yu Lijing was furious, wishing she could kill the demon lord immediately.
Despite her rage, she still retained some rationality, understanding that the Demon Lord was the pillar of the demon realm, and killing or injuring him would shake the stability of the demon realm.
The Demon Lord gave Yu Lijing a deep look, coldly tossing out, "You'd better watch yourself." Then, he left without any hesitation.
After leaving the room, he summoned his men and instructed them: "Go and fetch the best medicine for your wounds and send it in. Also, tell them to prepare some light and palatable food."
Watching his subordinates hurriedly go to carry out the tasks he had been given, the Demon Lord finally turned around with peace of mind and headed towards the palace where the Demon God resided.
"Your Majesty," the attendant announced before the Demon Lord entered.
Mo Yun gestured for the Demon Lord to sit down: "Yu Lijing is back?"
Recently, everyone in the demon realm has been on guard, so Mo Yun naturally pays extra attention to people coming and going. Therefore, he noticed Yu Lijing as soon as she returned.
However, Mo Yun did not go over immediately. Knowing that the Demon Lord would come to find him, why should he rush to see him?
"My Lord, Yu Lijing has returned severely injured. I have carefully examined her injuries, and they seem to have been sustained in a battle with people from the Immortal Realm." The Demon Lord had not only "taught" Yu Lijing a lesson, but had also thoroughly examined her injuries.
They only left after confirming that she was not in any danger.
Otherwise, how could he have left so easily?
Mo Yun did not speak immediately, but lowered his eyes and pondered.
Mo Yun's silence made the Demon Lord uneasy. What was wrong with the Demon God?
Was he thinking about the future of the demon realm, or was he pondering Yu Lijing's problem?
The demon lord smiled and advised, "Yu Lijing's actions have already been taken, and there's no way to stop her. It's normal for her to do foolish things lately because she's been out of her mind lately."
His words were still an attempt to deflect blame for Yu Lijing, prompting Mo Yun to look up at the Demon Lord.
With just that calm glance, the Demon Lord immediately fell silent, keeping all his words of advice to himself, not daring to utter them.
"The Celestial Lord is willing to let her return, probably because he wants to use this as a reason to declare war." Fortunately, Mo Yun only glanced at the Demon Lord and did not really take Yu Lijing's reckless actions to heart.
Upon hearing the Demon God's words, the Demon Lord secretly breathed a sigh of relief, as long as the Venerable One did not blame Yu Lijing.
Otherwise, he really wouldn't know how to plead for Yu Lijing.
Seeing the grateful smile on the Demon Lord's face, Mo Yun slowly said, "Whether Yu Lijing goes or not, war between the Three Realms is inevitable. However, her going this time is just giving the Immortal Realm a legitimate reason."
Speaking of this, the Demon Lord was also a little frustrated. They originally had some time to prepare, but they didn't expect it to be so rushed in the end.
"Are Yu Jinshuo and Yu Xinyi's men ready?" Mo Yun didn't want to talk much about Yu Lijing; the safety of the demon realm was more important.
The demon god changed the subject, which the demon lord was more than happy to do. He quickly composed himself and nodded, saying, "Everything is ready. We have also discussed with the various clan leaders of the demon realm. Some of them will come to fight the enemy together, and some will be used to protect the people."
They didn't say that after this battle, they would abandon the demon realm. Regardless of the outcome, the final result would inevitably be a severe blow to their strength.
The reconstruction of the demon realm will require the efforts of the younger generation, so protecting the young is also very important.
Mo Yun nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with the Demon Lord's approach.
"Whether the Immortal Realm and the Demon Realm attack together, or they attack one and then launch a sneak attack, the Demon Realm will only open one exit." Mo Yun said, outlining his plans for when the Three Realms would descend into chaos.
"I will use all my power to protect the demon realm, and the only exit will be for the demon army to enter and exit." Mo Yun's words were solemn, which made the demon lord even more cautious.
"If we can preserve the demon realm and end the war without any unforeseen circumstances, that would be the best outcome," Mo Yun said, expressing his thoughts.
“If the army can’t hold them off…” Mo Yun said in a deep voice, “I will have no choice but to abandon the barrier of the demon realm and fight the enemy.”
The Demon God's decision made the Demon Lord's heart tremble, and his expression changed.
If even the demon gods give up resisting, then the barrier protecting the demon realm will become extremely vulnerable.
That kind of moment is not impossible.
As the Demon Lord of the Demon Realm, he believed himself to be quite powerful, capable of handling either the Immortal Realm or the Demon Realm on his own.
However, if the immortals and demons truly join forces, he and his army might actually be no match for them.
If he is no match for the demon god, the demon god will intervene.
Once the Demon God makes a move, the Immortal and Demon realms will attack the Demon Realm. How long can the Demon Realm's barrier, now deprived of the Demon God's power, hold out?
Over the course of a thousand years, the demon realm has become accustomed to being protected by the power of the demon gods. Without that protective barrier, countless ordinary people of the demon realm would have suffered and been reduced to their original forms.
"My Lord, what if we went all out from the start?" the Demon Lord suggested boldly.
"What if we strike first and defeat them before the immortals and demons attack?" The Demon Lord thought this was a good suggestion.
In this way, the war in the three realms can be resolved quickly.
Little did they know that such a question would elicit a light laugh from the demon god.
Amidst the demon god's laughter, the demon lord slowly realized that something was wrong and how foolish his question had been, making him feel embarrassed.
The prerequisite for surprise is unexpectedness.
With the power of the demon god undeniable, will there be any surprises in the realms of immortals and demons?
They must have made special preparations to deal with the demon god long ago.
While it can't be said to completely target the weaknesses of the demon god, it at least includes many targeted attacks.
If the demon god were to rashly launch an attack, and the people of the immortal and demon realms used methods specifically designed to counter the demon god to hold him back, and then quickly attacked the demon realm's protective barrier, then the demon realm would probably be left without any defensive capabilities.
Seeing the distressed expression on the Demon Lord's face, Mo Yun smiled easily: "Don't worry too much."
The Demon Lord shook his head helplessly when he heard the Demon God's words of comfort. How could he not be worried?
"Things aren't as pessimistic as you think," Mo Yun said slowly to the Demon Lord. "Do you really think the alliance between the immortal and demon realms is so tight, without any selfish motives?"
"Does Your Majesty mean..." The Demon Lord's eyes lit up, as if he had found a way out of a difficult situation.