Chapter 2741
Early the next morning.
Ih was stirred from sleep by a cacophony outside, grumbling to himself, “What kind of people make such a racket while I’m trying to rest…”
Suddenly, Elder Pei burst into the chamber of the Demon Emperor Yih, his face etched with worry. “Demon Emperor, this is serious, very serious!”
This was a place where no one could enter without the summons of the Ichthus Demon Emperor, yet Elder Pei had disregarded that rule!
“Elder Pei, what’s going on?”
Noticing the urgency in Elder Pei’s demeanor, the Ichthus Demon Emperor realized something significant must have occurred.
“Demon Emperor, it’s a crisis! Li Xing has led a contingent of soldiers from Ming Li King City and has begun an assault on our Demon Emperor City!” Elder Pei exclaimed.
“What?”
At this news, the Ichthus Demon Emperor leaped from his bed, demanding, “Is Li Xing the only one in command? Has King Li come along?”
“We haven’t spotted him. General Huben is currently at the city gates, rallying our forces to defend!”
Hearing this, the Yih Demon Emperor felt a slight relief. “Our families haven’t clashed on this scale in years. What could Knight Star be thinking?”
“If his father hadn’t intervened, would he really believe he could conquer my Demon Emperor City with just his soldiers?”
The Yih Demon Emperor doubted Li Xing’s ability to successfully lay siege to his city. If that were true, he might as well resign as Demon Emperor!
“Father, what’s happening…?”
At that moment, Princess Isha stirred awake, drawn by the commotion outside.
“That Knight Star has come to attack our Demon Emperor City,” the Ichthus Demon Emperor responded.
“What? Has he lost his mind? Is he really attacking us just because I refused to marry him?” Princess Isha was taken aback, unable to believe the boldness of Knight Star.
“Let’s not dwell on it. We should go outside and assess the situation.”
“If Knight Star is acting out of spite and launched this reckless attack on my Demon Emperor City, I’ll deal with him accordingly. However, if this is a premeditated assault backed by Knight King, it would signify a formal declaration of war between us and Ming Li King City!”
The Ichthus Demon Emperor took Princess Isha by the hand and made his way toward the city gates.
Outside the grand city gates, Knight Star sat atop a colossal elephant, over ten meters tall, flanked by a sea of soldiers and generals. The creature hissed ominously, adding to the tension in the air.
Meanwhile, Huben stood with the Imperial City guards, all at the ready, facing the impending confrontation.
Upon noticing the arrival of the demon emperor, Huben quickly urged, “Demon Emperor, it’s too perilous here; you should retreat to the palace!”
“What danger? If Knight Star is alone, what could he possibly do to me…”
The Yih Demon Emperor replied with a cold smile, unfazed by the situation.
From his vantage point atop the city wall, he glared down at Knight Star. “Knight Star, do you dare to assault my Demon Emperor City? Is this truly your father’s command?”
“Absolutely! You old fool, reneging on your word and mocking my Ming Li King City—how could my father possibly accept this?” Li Xing retorted sharply.
“Li Xing, how dare you insult my father! Do you think I won’t kill you?”
Princess Isha’s fury ignited as she heard Knight Star’s disrespectful words towards the Ichthus Demon Emperor.
“Hahaha! You think you can kill me? Can’t you see that my forces have surrounded your entire Demon Emperor City?” Li Xing laughed mockingly, his arrogance palpable.
“Li Xing, no matter how many men you’ve brought, if I choose to eliminate you, it would be as simple as breathing!”
“I’m giving you a chance now. Withdraw your forces immediately. If you choose to provoke my wrath, none of you will leave this place alive!”
“Do you really think you can take my Demon Emperor City with this ragtag bunch? You’re simply delusional!”
The Yih Demon Emperor could have easily dispatched Li Xing at that moment, but in his eyes, the soldiers surrounding him were merely insignificant insects!