Outside the Thousand Demon Den.

Coiled about a thick, massive tree was a great flower-patterned python, flicking its tongue, its pair of pitch-black eyes fixed warily on its surroundings.

In an instant—

an imposing figure descended from the sky, a single claw seizing it by the vital point at its throat, and slammed it savagely into the ground.

"Who?!"

The great python was a demon king of mighty presence — but beneath that sharp lion's claw, it had not even the standing to move.

Upon making out the newcomer's face, it quickly ceased its struggling and said in terror, "Lion Emperor? You're still alive!"

Word had spread through the whole Thousand Demon Den that the White Swan Demon Emperor had led two great demon emperors out into the world on business, only to be cornered by Nie Jun the moment they reached Great Qian — their fates unknown.

Wretched as the creature looked, its whole body marked by thunder-wounds, it had come back genuinely, truly alive!

"Word of the Giant-Horned and the white horse. I want it now."

Shen Yi looked over coldly, killing intent filling his eyes. "Those two beasts — where are they now?"

Hearing that reverence-free demand, the great python nonetheless didn't dare betray the slightest odd expression. This was a dispute between great demon emperors — how could it possibly involve itself? "The Giant-Horned Demon Emperor returned to the Thousand Demon Den long ago. As for the White Swan Demon Emperor... this subordinate will press them at once to search with all their strength! I guarantee the Lion Emperor a reply with the utmost speed!"

Still, it could understand this lion's fury.

Several demon emperors had gone out together, and when the Giant-Horned Demon Emperor returned, it had borne not the slightest wound... which plainly meant it had sold the Lion Emperor out to Nie Jun. Anyone would find that unbearable.

By the sound of it, the White Swan Demon Emperor had had a hand in it too.

Tch. Had the Lion Emperor died, it would be one thing — but coming back alive, the fun's…