Chapter 245 - 213: Red Crocodile’s Grand Wedding, Ascending Red Cloud

Chapter 245: Chapter 213: Red Crocodile’s Grand Wedding, Ascending Red Cloud

How could anyone withstand the oppressive aura of a true Demon King?

But...

Xu Chang’an’s expression was perfectly calm.

Ignoring the Red Flame Demon King’s interrogation, he turned his head slightly to look at an old man on the guest platform.

This old man was a Quasi-Demon King from Peacock Mountain, representing them at the Red Crocodile Demon King’s wedding.

"Ancient Scenery Demon King! A few months ago, I had a flash of insight. I have now successfully advanced to become a Tier Three Alchemist!"

Xu Chang’an’s declaration was completely unrelated to the matter at hand.

And yet...

...it sent tremendous waves of shock through the crowd.

Xu Chang’an had made no effort to quiet his voice, and it echoed across the entire venue.

A Tier Three Alchemist!?

"The Gray Rat Alchemist has become a Tier Three Alchemist!?"

"A Tier Three Alchemist!?"

"This... puts Red Cloud Mountain in a difficult position!"

"What’s so difficult about it? He trespassed on Red Cloud Mountain, just kill him and be done with it!"

"It’s not that simple! The status of a Tier Three Alchemist is revered. Even if it’s slightly less than a Demon King’s, it’s not by much!

A Demon King is entitled to fly here on an Escape Light for this wedding! The Gray Rat Alchemist’s only transgression was interrupting the ceremony!

And for that alone, you’d kill a Tier Three Alchemist whose status is comparable to a Demon King’s?"

"That may be true, but given how domineering Red Cloud Mountain is, they’ll probably still suppress the Gray Rat Alchemist. If they let someone trespass, interrupt a Demon King’s wedding, and face no consequences, how could Red Cloud Mountain maintain its authority?"

"There will surely be a punishment, but it won’t go as far as killing him! After all... the Gray Rat Alchemist has Peacock Mountain behind him!"

"Peacock Mountain?! But isn’t the Gray Rat Alchemist independent? I thought he wasn’t one of Peacock Mountain’s Alchemists!"

"The Gray Rat Alchemist may be independent, but ultimately, he serves Peacock Demon City! If you dig deep enough, that makes him one of Peacock Mountain’s Alchemists! If they rashly kill an Alchemist from Peacock Mountain, do you really think the domineering Peacock King will just let it slide?"

"Ah, the Peacock King! Now that you mention it, that’s true!"

"The Peacock King is famous for being overbearingly protective of her own!"

"Shh, quiet down! The Demons from Peacock Mountain are still here!"

"..."

The Demons in the crowd made no effort to hide their discussions.

They came from various major powers and didn’t need to fear Red Cloud Mountain for simply voicing their opinions.

Listening to the murmurs in the crowd, the Red Flame Demon King’s expression turned grim.

It was true. Given the Peacock King’s domineering nature, if he dared to kill this Tier Three Alchemist today, the Peacock King would be at his door demanding retribution tomorrow.

’The Peacock King...’

The Red Flame Demon King recalled that breathtakingly beautiful figure in her Colorful Palace Attire, and his heart couldn’t help but tremble.

The Peacock King’s dominance, her imperious nature, and... her supreme combat prowess had been fully displayed for all Demons to see during her battle with the Red Snake Demon King in the Black Mist Valley.

Unless absolutely necessary, no one wanted to provoke the Peacock King.

Thinking of the Peacock King, the Red Flame Demon King inevitably thought of the matter of her Dao Companions.

He had brooded over the news of her taking Dao Companions for more than a month before he could finally move on.

’Why would someone as powerful, cold, and beautiful as the Peacock King still choose to become Dao Companions with another Demon?!’

’If I can’t have something, it’s best that no one else has it either.’

’If someone else gets it, the jealousy and resentment are more intense than ever!’

’I would rather it be lost to everyone than see someone else obtain it!’

’It’s the same for both humans and Demons!’

Hearing the rampant speculation in the crowd, Xu Chang’an knew he had achieved his goal.

Unless it was absolutely necessary, he didn’t want to reveal his true strength to all the Demons present.

And even if he had to reveal it, it would be best if only a small number of Demons saw it.

His announcement of reaching the realm of Tier Three Alchemy Skill was a calculated move to use the Peacock King’s reputation as a shield.

’Sorry, my Little Peacock!’

’I’m borrowing your reputation this time to achieve my goals!’

’Then again, what could be more normal than using my own Dao Companion’s name for a bit of protection?’

’Even if we’re just emotionless Dao Companions of convenience!’

’She’s still my Dao Companion, isn’t she?’

’Besides...’

’We’ve performed Soul Fusion!’

’Could there be any act more intimate than that?’

"A Tier Three Alchemist!"

The Ancient Scenery Demon King, the Quasi-Demon King from Peacock Mountain, was visibly moved upon hearing Xu Chang’an’s words.

Tier Three Alchemists were figures of immense prestige! Each one was part of the very foundation of a major power!

If the Gray Rat Alchemist had truly become a Tier Three Alchemist, then no matter who was right or wrong today, Peacock Mountain had to protect him.

They had to ensure the Gray Rat Alchemist returned to Peacock Mountain safely, even if it meant paying a certain price.

"Little rat..."

Yu Ruyan was stunned for a moment.