"Think about it, what were your thoughts on the Great War of the Three Realms a thousand years ago?" Mo Yun asked the Demon Lord with a smile. His confident demeanor gradually calmed the Demon Lord's anxiety, and he began to think carefully.
"Anxiety, worry, and... hatred!" the Demon Lord said definitively. Mentioning the word "hatred," a thought flashed through his mind, "Your Excellency means..."
"That's exactly what I mean." Mo Yun smiled gently. "You hate them, but they have no reason not to hate them, do they?"
"That's right!" The gloom on the Demon Lord's face vanished instantly.
How could he forget that?
The great war between the three realms resulted in significant losses on both sides.
Such a world simply cannot forget the past, let go of past grievances, and cooperate closely.
After losing their own men and killing their own family members, who can still drink and make friends with their enemies as if nothing happened?
He is not a saint, so naturally he cannot do it.
The Demon Emperor is as cold and aloof as a dead man, and he certainly doesn't have such a broad mind.
Although the Venerable Ones of the Immortal Realm are from the Immortal Realm, the Immortal Realm is definitely not as generous as they appear.
If they were truly that generous, why would they always act so aloof and disdainful of the other realms?
Clearly, the celestial realm is also quite narrow-minded, at least not broad enough to tolerate past enemies.
It's not surprising, really. Even people from a different world think they're lowly, so how could they possibly forgive such lowly people for killing their relatives and friends?
"The alliance between the Immortal Realm and the Demon Realm is not without its opportunities." Once the Demon Lord understood this, he felt much better, and the heavy weight that had been pressing on his heart for the past few days finally eased a little.
On the surface, it seems that the immortal and demon realms are working together to deal with the demon realm, but who knows if there is any animosity between the immortal and demon realms?
It seems the immortal and demon realms are each pursuing their own agendas.
They say they're going to attack the demon realm together, but it'll probably end up being a three-way war.
As long as it's not aimed at their demon realm, they have an 80% chance of winning this war.
Moreover, the Demon Realm wouldn't want to deplete its own power and let the Immortal Realm gain a huge advantage in the near future.
The Demon Lord felt much more at ease after figuring these things out.
Mo Yun sat there without speaking, watching the changes in the Demon Lord's expression, knowing that he had figured out many things.
Once the Demon Lord had finally calmed down, Mo Yun asked, "Why was there such chaos in the Three Realms back then?"
He had protected the demon realm for a long time, but only to repay a debt of gratitude. To be honest, he was very puzzled by the sudden chaos in the three realms.
The three realms don't have much interaction with each other, but they're not so much enemies either.
They lived a life where they kept to themselves, so how did things suddenly become so chaotic?
He simply couldn't imagine what the situation would have been like a thousand years ago if he had arrived a little later.
At that time, blood flowed like rivers and corpses littered the fields; war and massacres were everywhere.
Every village and town you pass through bears the marks of war.
"I'm not very clear about that matter." The demon lord also expressed his doubts when the matter was mentioned.
Back then, the relationship between the three realms could not be described as tense; it was more of a casual acquaintance, with each other's existence being dispensable.
But one day, the kings of the three realms suddenly began to move around more frequently, and after a period of time, they fell silent again.
After a long time, their relationship returned to its usual lukewarm state.
Then, after decades or even centuries of peace, a great war suddenly broke out.
The great battle happened so suddenly, for reasons that are unclear, it just happened in such a chaotic way.
Even now, it seems there was no reason for it, and it's unclear which era started it first; the war just inexplicably broke out.
There was no time for the people of the Three Realms to think about the causes and consequences before they were embroiled in war, as if they were being dragged into a quagmire, sinking deeper and deeper.
In that situation, would anyone still go back and think about what really happened?
That's all. At that time, people probably only had one thought in mind: to fight and to survive.
"It was a very muddled battle." The Demon Lord thought for a long time but still had no idea. He said with a wry smile, "I'm afraid only Yu Lijin knows what happened back then."
"However..." The Demon Lord looked helplessly at the Demon God, "Even if we ask Yu Lijing now, I'm afraid she won't be able to give us a clear answer."
Yu Lijing is mentally confused and cannot remember many things from the past.
"It seems that the only people who truly understand the beginning and the end are His Majesty and the Demon Emperor," Mo Yun murmured thoughtfully.
“It should be.” The Demon Lord thought about what happened back then, nodded, and agreed with the Demon God’s statement. “Back then, the Three Realms were in great chaos, and many old people died. I’m afraid that even if someone knew the reason for that time, they all died in that chaotic battle.”
"It's really baffling." Mo Yun shook his head with amusement. "They can even start a war like this."
The Demon Lord shook his head helplessly as well; he didn't know what was going on either.
As the demon lord, all he did was protect the demon realm; everything else was a complete mess.
"In that case, I shall take my leave and not disturb you any longer, Your Majesty." The Demon Lord said as he got up and left. After talking with the Demon God for a while, he felt much more at ease.
Sure enough, he only felt at ease when a demon god was in charge of the demon realm.
Unfortunately, the Demon God was leaving after this incident, and it was quite difficult to adjust.
After the Demon Lord left, Liu Lanyan came in from the next room: "Yu Lijin is back? Is she alright?"
She sensed that Yu Lijing had returned and was about to look for the Demon God when she discovered that the Demon Lord had arrived.
Since the Demon Lord was coming, she couldn't very well come in; she should wait until they finished talking.
"It's alright." Upon seeing Liu Lanyan, Mo Yun's mood instantly improved. He stretched out his long arm and pulled Liu Lanyan into his embrace.
Liu Lanyan was used to the demon god's domineering behavior. She shifted in his arms, found a comfortable position, and nestled there contentedly.
"I was injured and angered the Immortal Realm." Mo Yun relayed the message the Demon Lord had just given to Liu Lanyan.
"The Immortal Realm deliberately let her return, hoping to gain a good excuse to attack." Mo Yun naturally saw through the Immortal Realm's intentions at a glance. "The Great War of the Three Realms will probably happen in the next few days."
Liu Lanyan looked up, glanced out the window, and murmured, "Winter is here."
The weather had already turned cold, all the leaves had fallen, and the scenery outside was becoming increasingly desolate.
Coupled with the hordes of demons rushing about on the streets, the already chilly weather became even more biting for no apparent reason.
Even the most ordinary people in the demon realm knew that something was wrong.
In the royal city, the people doing business all looked dazed, and the former liveliness was long gone.
On the streets, people were rushing to buy things and leaving; there was no longer the leisurely stroll through the market that people usually enjoy.
People's hearts are in turmoil, and unease is spreading.
As evening approached, everyone went to bed early, and even bustling places like restaurants quieted down, losing the hustle and bustle of peaceful times.
A tense atmosphere pervaded the royal city, with everyone feeling insecure.
If the royal city is like this, other places in the demon realm are probably no better.
In this atmosphere, Liu Lanyan even hoped that the great war of the three realms would start soon. Otherwise, if the tension continued, some people might be driven to collapse before the war even began.
"It won't be long before spring comes, and this will all be over." Mo Yun rested his head on Liu Lanyan's shoulder, greedily inhaling her unique fragrance, completely satisfied.
"Then we can leave." This was what Liu Lanyan cared about most. She didn't want the demon god to stay here and be tied to the demon realm. She felt that such a demon god was pitiful.
He had put in a lot of effort and energy for the sake of the demon realm.
"I will definitely leave," Mo Yun assured her, whispering in Liu Lanyan's ear, "I won't let you worry, don't worry, I'll be fine."
With the Three Realms in chaos, will he be completely unscathed?
Liu Lanyan clearly did not believe in the demon god's claims, but she did not deny it verbally. Instead, she reassured him, "Okay, nothing will happen."
How could Liu Lanyan's perfunctory attitude possibly be as good as that of the Demon God?
Mo Yun saw through her thoughts at a glance, smiled and asked, "Lan Yan, do you know why I showed you fireflies last time?"
"Why?" Liu Lanyan asked curiously, her attention immediately drawn to the question.
Looking at the demon god's mysterious smile, something flashed through Liu Lanyan's mind, and she subconsciously asked, "Is it related to my past?"
Mo Yun gently reached out and flicked Liu Lanyan's nose, whispering, "It's not related to your past, it's related to our past."
Liu Lanyan blinked, looking at the Demon God with a puzzled expression.
Why don't you just say it? Why keep me in suspense?
Mo Yun smiled mysteriously, then said, "I'll tell you after this is over."
Liu Lanyan glared angrily at the Demon God. What kind of answer was that?
Liu Lanyan's adorable appearance amused Mo Yun, who hugged her even tighter: "So, I'm sure I'll be fine this time. How could I not keep my promise to you?"
Liu Lanyan felt a warmth in her heart and smiled to herself. Was this a disguised promise?
Chapter 145 The Demon Realm Deploys Troops
Liu Lanyan nodded obediently; she knew what she should do and when.
For the Demon God, protecting the Demon Realm and repaying Yu Lijing's favor would bring him peace of mind.
If she were to force the demon god to leave with her, given the demon god's feelings for her, he would likely leave with her.
However, a demon god with such concerns would inevitably feel a sense of guilt.