NOVEL NEXT Chapter 760: Girl, will you still not let us pass?
Fu Zu frowned and transmitted in a low voice, "This demon woman is very formidable, comparable to the Ninth Realm of the Chidi. My injuries have not fully healed, and the Futian Treasure Realm is not at my side. I cannot handle her."
"However, she cannot trouble us either."
"Shen Mo, my young friend, it is better we avoid her edge for now."
"Though the number of demons here has sharply decreased, if we anger them, we will be mired in endless trouble."
But Shen Mo shook his head.
This demon woman was the key to finding the Ancestral Demon Land.
If they turned away now, it would indeed save them much trouble, but they would never again find the Ancestral Demon Land.
He looked at the demon woman and smiled. "There are sounds of battle ahead. Should be your people being attacked by the demons of the Dark Demon Kingdom, yes?"
The demon woman's expression shifted, then she sneered. "What? Do you want to take advantage of the chaos?"
Shen Mo said slowly, "I have a way to drive them back."
The demon woman froze, then scoffed. "Madness!"
"I am a demon, with more demonic traits than human ones. And you want to help me?"
Shen Mo spoke calmly, "The Dark Demon Kingdom has coveted the demon clans' hidden troves for a long time."
"Every few years they attack Demon Valley, slaughtering your people and plundering your tribes."
"My human race and the demon race are natural enemies. Since that is so, why can I not aid the demon clans against them?"
The demon woman was struck speechless by his words.
Fu Zu, however, listened with eyes alight.
This Shen Mo was not only extraordinary in talent and power, but also sharp of mind.
In an instant, he had produced such a justification.
The demon woman looked Shen Mo and Fu Zu over.
"This human beside you—fine, he is at the Tongtian Saint Realm, at least of some use."
"But you, you are only at the Chidi Saint Realm. How different are you from my tribe's ordinary warriors?"
"And you think to drive back the Dark Demon Kingdom's demons? Foolish talk!"
"Humans, I urge you to leave. We demons do not want to cooperate with your kind!"
The demon woman again raised her twin bone spears, preparing to fight.
Fu Zu's brows furrowed, secretly pinching a talisman.
Shen Mo called out, "This attack must be by the Dark Division demons, right?"
"The Dark Division is skilled in various demonic arts, their overall strength greater than the Filth Division."
"But the Filth Division has long occupied the high seats of the Dark Demon Kingdom, suppressing the Dark Division's status."
"Now that Demon Valley suffers repeated attacks, it must be the Dark Division acting alone."
"If you offer the Filth Division enough benefits, the Dark Division will withdraw!"
These words left the demon woman gaping.
They survivors of Demon Valley had little contact with the outside, and knew nothing of the Dark Demon Kingdom's inner affairs.
If this human spoke true, then this was indeed a fine strategy to repel the enemy!
Fu Zu, hearing this, looked upon Shen Mo with admiration.
This move was truly perceptive.
It showed Shen Mo's deep understanding of the Dark Demon Kingdom's essence.
He could easily exploit the conflict between the Filth Division and the Dark Division to achieve his aim.
With such a figure born, how could the human race not rise, and the demon race not fall?
"Girl, will you still not let us pass?"
Shen Mo said calmly.
The demon woman bit her lip, still intent on blocking them.
But suddenly her body stiffened, her face showing disbelief.
After a long pause, she said, "Please, both of you follow me. The Great Priest invites you in."
Shen Mo and Fu Zu followed the demon woman, turning left and right until they finally reached a camp.
On the way, the demon woman introduced herself as Mo Mingyu.
Perhaps because the Great Priest had spoken, Mo Mingyu's attitude toward them had improved greatly.
Inside the camp, a large gathering of demons awaited.
The arrival of Shen Mo and Fu Zu immediately drew attention.
The demons of Demon Valley rarely met humans, though their hatred of the Dark Demon Kingdom stretched across generations.
Thus, most of the demons looked on with curiosity rather than hostility.
Only a handful revealed expressions of disdain and hatred, though its source was unclear.
Mo Mingyu greeted the demons in their obscure tongue.
Though Shen Mo and Fu Zu did not understand at first, humans were masters of learning.
In a short while, they grasped much of it.
Before long, Mo Mingyu led them to a large tent.
Inside.
An elderly white-haired demon woman sat at the head.
On either side stood burly, hideous male demons.
Judging by their armor, they were commanders.
Their auras were at the Chidi Saint Realm, most beyond the Seventh Realm.
The white-haired elder's cultivation was stronger still, of the Tongtian Saint Realm.
When Shen Mo's eyes swept over them, several commanders glared back viciously.
They muttered among themselves in guttural speech, their tone scornful.
Shen Mo, now understanding, retorted on the spot.
"Rare it is for outsiders to come to Demon Valley, willing even to help, yet you speak so harshly. Is this the way demons treat their guests?"
Fu Zu looked on with approval.
Though they were few against many, Shen Mo remained calm and unyielding.
Such composure only pleased him further.
The commanders' faces froze in shock.
They could not fathom how these two humans understood their words.
Mo Mingyu too was astonished.
How had they learned demon speech so quickly?
The Great Priest arched a brow, then spoke in flawless human tongue. "Forgive us. We are crude by habit and seldom receive humans."
"You lot, apologize to our honored guests!"
These words were then repeated in demon speech.
Reluctantly, the commanders obeyed.
The Great Priest asked, "Have you two been to Demon Valley before?"
"No."
"Then how do you know our tongue?"
Shen Mo smiled. "The demon tongue is not difficult. Most languages share common threads. With a little listening, one can learn."
"All thanks to Mo Mingyu. As she led us here, she spoke constantly with others."
Mo Mingyu's eyes widened.
What?
Just from her casual chatter, he had learned her speech?
The Great Priest's eyes gleamed with admiration.
She spoke firmly. "Bring seats for our honored guests!"
"Mingyu, fetch some Mingxin Fruit."
Mo Mingyu exclaimed, "Great Priest, Mingxin Fruit is so rare—"
"Go," the Great Priest said calmly.
"Yes." Mo Mingyu bowed.
Moments later.
Shen Mo and Fu Zu sat at the place of highest honor to the left.
Mo Mingyu presented them with two plates of violet fruit.
Such kindness showed clearly that the Great Priest recognized their strength.
Smiling, the Great Priest said, "This Mingxin Fruit is a specialty of our Blackstone Tribe. It calms the mind and focuses the spirit."
"Please, taste it."