What!
Elder Su is going to die too?
The Striped Demon Tiger stared at the Undying Demon Tiger in disbelief. "Father, Elder Su is so powerful! How could he..."
"Hmph. That’s because you don’t understand the power of the Qu Luo Evil Demon."
The Undying Demon Tiger snorted.
The Striped Demon Tiger asked uncertainly, "Father, are you saying the Qu Luo Evil Demon is even stronger than Elder Su? That it has the power to kill him?"
The Undying Demon Tiger nodded.
Although it couldn’t see through Su Mo’s exact strength, at best, he was likely a newly-ascended Martial Monarch.
The Qu Luo Evil Demon was the same, and it also possessed an Undying Body.
If those two were to clash, Su Mo definitely wouldn’t have the upper hand.
The Undying Demon Tiger said, "Even if the Qu Luo Evil Demon can’t kill Su Mo in one blow, it can keep reviving itself and wear him down until he’s dead."
"If that’s really the case, then Elder Su is in grave danger."
The Striped Demon Tiger said urgently, "I’ll go tell Elder Su right now. I’ll warn him not to fight the Qu Luo Evil Demon head-on."
"Wait!"
The Undying Demon Tiger stopped him. "Son, are you a fool? If Su Mo isn’t here to keep the Qu Luo Evil Demon busy, how are you supposed to escape?"
"So we’re just supposed to stand by and watch Elder Su die?"
The Striped Demon Tiger looked conflicted.
’Knowing full well how powerful the Qu Luo Evil Demon is, but still letting Su Mo charge ahead and watch him go to his death... My conscience won’t allow it.’
The Striped Demon Tiger shook its head. "No, I have to tell Elder Su about this."
"Stop!"
The Undying Demon Tiger threatened, "If you dare tell him, I will disown you and never acknowledge you as my son again."
"Father, don’t force my hand!"
The Striped Demon Tiger asked with a grim face, "Have you forgotten that it was Elder Su who helped suppress the evil within you and allowed you to awaken?"
"That doesn’t matter!"
The Undying Demon Tiger’s attitude was unusually firm.
It admitted that Su Mo had done it a great favor.
Without Su Mo’s help, it would still be under the Qu Luo Evil Demon’s control, unable to reunite with its son.
However, it was even more unwilling to send its own son to his death.
The Undying Demon Tiger asked gravely, "Let me ask you, son, do you have any heirs?"
"I have not yet taken a mate, nor have I produced any offspring."
The Striped Demon Tiger answered honestly.
The Undying Demon Tiger said sternly, "If you die here rashly without producing an heir, the bloodline of our Striped Demon Tiger clan will be extinguished. That would be a betrayal of our kind. Do you intend to betray your clan?"
The Striped Demon Tiger’s face was a mask of conflict.
It was the only Striped Demon Tiger left in all of Qu Luo’s Tomb. If it died, the entire Striped Demon Tiger clan would be gone.
’But I owe Elder Su a debt of gratitude.’
’If I don’t tell Su Mo the truth, I’d be repaying kindness with malice. I’d have to live with the guilt for the rest of my life.’
After a moment of hesitation, the Striped Demon Tiger’s gaze hardened with resolve. "My Striped Demon Tiger clan will never be known as ingrates who forget their debts."
With that, it stepped forward and told Su Mo everything.
"Is what your son said true?"
Su Mo looked at the Undying Demon Tiger, his face filled with surprise.
"It’s true!"
The Undying Demon Tiger nodded. "That Evil Demon’s power is exceptionally strong. I was afraid Elder Su would be no match for it, so I told my son to take the opportunity to run. If you must punish someone, punish me. I am willing to have my soul scattered, I only ask that you do not blame him."
"I have no reason to blame him, and even less reason to punish you."
Su Mo said, shaking his head.
The Undying Demon Tiger asked, confused, "Elder, you mean..."
Su Mo said lightly, "If I really am killed by the Evil Demon, it will only mean I was too weak. It will have nothing to do with you."
"This..."
The Undying Demon Tiger was utterly incredulous.
In its experience, humans were typically cunning. When things went wrong, they would often be the first to shift the blame to others to absolve themselves.
Who would have thought that not only would Su Mo not blame them, but he would even take responsibility in advance.
’He’s truly a man of great righteousness.’
The Striped Demon Tiger smiled. "See, Father? I told you Elder Su was different from other humans. He’s a true man."
"I have judged a gentleman by my own petty standards."
Filled with remorse, the Undying Demon Tiger declared, "Elder Su, rest assured. If something happens, I will definitely stay and fight the Evil Demon with you. I will have no regrets, even if my soul is scattered to the winds."
"Me too!"
"And me!"
Both the Striped Demon Tiger and the Black Demon Wolf stepped forward, wanting to help Su Mo fight the Evil Demon.
However, Su Mo waved his hand. "That won’t be necessary!"
"Not necessary?"
The Striped Demon Tiger and the Undying Demon Tiger were both bewildered.
Su Mo nodded. "That’s right. It’s not necessary!"
His strength alone was equal to that of everyone else present combined. If even he couldn’t win, the others stood no chance.
Staying would not only be of no help, but they would just be feeding the enemy free kills.
Su Mo instructed, "If I am truly defeated, you should all flee for your lives. However many of you can escape, do so. It’s better than dying here."
"But..."
Just as the others were hesitating, a sinister, cold aura suddenly washed over them, causing everyone’s faces to pale in alarm.
"So this is the Evil Demon’s aura... It’s truly wicked."
"Huh? Why is my mind suddenly a mess?"
"I want to kill someone."
"Ah..."
Hearing the roars, everyone quickly turned to look at the young man behind them. His face was contorted, and his eyes were an uncanny shade of scarlet.
SHING!
Before anyone could even ask, the young man suddenly drew the long saber from his back and viciously swung it at the purple-robed youth beside him.
In an instant, blood spattered everywhere.
The purple-robed youth’s arm was severed by the saber, crippling him on the spot.
"Big brother, you..."
The purple-robed youth’s face was filled with horror.
The others were also stunned.
The purple-robed youth was the young man’s younger brother!
When had the young man become so crazed and inhuman that he would even kill his own brother?
Qian Yi roared in anger, "Liang Tao, what’s gotten into you?"
However, Liang Tao didn’t answer. Instead, he swung his saber again.
This time, he slashed at Qian Yi.
Instantly, Qian Yi’s expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly dodged to the side.
SHIICK!
A spray of blood erupted from Qian Yi’s waist.
Qian Yi’s face was pale with lingering fear.
If he hadn’t been on guard, Liang Tao’s strike would have been enough to slice him in two at the waist.
Qian Yi said furiously, "Liang Tao, I never thought you could be so vicious as to strike down your own companion."
"Stop questioning him. He’s been bewitched by the Evil Demon. He’s lost his reason and can’t hear a word you’re saying."
Roger said, his expression grave.
"What? Liang Tao has been bewitched by the Evil Demon?"
Qian Yi was completely shocked.
Roger nodded. "He’s fallen under the Evil Demon’s spell. Unless a Soul Master intervenes, there’s no way to suppress the evil within him!"
Qian Yi asked, "And if there’s no Soul Master?"
Pingyangzi replied coldly, "Without a Soul Master to suppress it, he will attack us indiscriminately. At that point, our only choice will be to kill him."
"This..."
Qian Yi’s face was filled with hesitation.
Liang Tao was from their Daqian Empire, and he was a brother who Qian Yi had grown up with. He couldn’t bring himself to kill Liang Tao.
But if they didn’t kill Liang Tao, Liang Tao would attack them.
Qian Yi asked in a low voice, "Isn’t there any other way?"