Chapter 721 - Demon King (2) (2/2)

If not for the fact that the Demon King was a still a demon, its demeanor made one think of the human Emperor.

“My child is about to be born. Please leave if you have no business here,” The Demon King said blandly. As he spoke, the countless demon vines within the palace suddenly started quivering. Slender strands of vines twisted towards the entrance of the palace.

The soldiers had a terrible shock. Although it had yet to make a move, the Demon King’s thick demon aura already had them trembling in fright. It was a fear that was drawn from the deep recesses of one’s soul.

Ji Fengyan suddenly swept her evil-vanquishing sword across the ground before her. A pale golden light radiated from the tip of her blade and those vines instinctively shrank back in fear the moment they sensed that light.

The Demon King’s expression shifted. It turned towards Ji Fengyan with an inquisitive and uncertain gaze.

“A Terminator holds such an amazing power? This is really… interesting.” The Demon King gave a faint smile and raised its head to look at Ji Fengyan. “Poor Terminator, do you know what punishment awaits those who intrude on the birth of my child?”

Ji Fengyan narrowed her eyes and stared right back at the Demon King with neither humility nor arrogance.

“Punishment? My apologies, I came today not to intrude on the birth of your child, but… to chop off your head.”

The Demon King gave a start before laughing in a deep voice.

“Chop off my head? It’s been a long time since I have met such a brassy Terminator…” It inclined its head slightly and curved one long, sharp claw at Ji Fengyan.

“Pitiful little fellow. Let me tell you what true power is like.”