"Four to six hours? You're really useless," Zhou Shu said.
Yao Qing rolled his eyes. We've managed to establish ourselves in the Demon Realm, but we're still useless?
To be able to build their strength, they were definitely not useless.
Yang Hong could tell something from what Zhou Shu said. He looked at Zhou Shu and said, "Your Highness, although Yao Buqi learned a few moves from us, he's not even worthy of carrying Sir Mi's shoes when it comes to leading troops to war."
He said confidently, "If Sir Mi deploys the forces of the Demon Realm Ancestral Court, he will be able to last at least twice as long."
His confidence was accumulated through countless battles.
"King Zhou, you want to annex our Demon Realm Ancestral Court?" Yao Qing's eyes widened. "You can't do that!"
He stared at Zhou Shu. "We have no grudges. Why do you want to deal with our Demon Realm Ancestral Court?"
"Which ear of yours heard that we're going to deal with the Demon Realm Ancestral Court?" Yang Hong said angrily.
"Grow some brains. His Highness wants to save your mother, but someone will cause trouble. Shouldn't you work hard to save your mother?"
"She's not my mother!" Yao Qing said angrily.
"Yao Qing. Impressive. You don't even acknowledge your own mother." Yang Hong clicked his tongue. "Whether she's your mother or not, we have to save her first, don't we?"
"What do you want to do then?" Yao Qing was dumbfounded.
Yang Hong was much smarter than Yao Qing. Zhou Shu didn't say much, but what he deduced should not be too far off.
"It's very simple. His Highness wants to save your mother, and the demonic beasts in the Demon Realm may cause trouble, so he needs the Demon Realm Ancestral Court.
"Your Demon Realm Ancestral Court is so disorderly. Shouldn't we send someone over to guide you?"
Yang Hong hadn't been the King of Men for nothing all these years.
It made Yao Qing dizzy.
Zhou Shu shook his head slightly helplessly.
Ji Lutian was a smart person. Although he had not interacted much with the Qingqiu King, he could tell from the battle back then that she was a smart woman.
Who would have thought their son would be so muddle-headed?
Speaking of which, Yao Buqi was more like the son of the Demon Ancestor. He was much more lively.
But honesty had its advantages. Although Yao Qing wasn't that bright, he was tenacious, hardworking, and determined. Even with his not-so-outstanding Martial Dao talent and without much help from Ji Lutian and the Demon Ancestor, he was able to cultivate to the Grotto-Heaven realm. It was already very good.
With his personality, it was easier for him to advance further in the Martial Dao.
In terms of the Martial Dao, even several Yao Buqis were probably not a match for Yao Qing.
It was hard to say which was better.
Zhou Shu pondered for a moment before saying, "The Demon Ancestor is the ancestor of demonic beasts. Let's settle the matter of the demonic beasts in the Demon Realm.
"Yang Hong, we'll do as you say. Come to the Demon Realm Ancestral Court to help me."
"Understood!" Yang Hong shouted excitedly. After a hundred years, I finally have a chance to fight alongside His Highness again!
"Wait." Yao Qing interrupted Yang Hong's excitement. "King Zhou, I haven't agreed yet, right?"
"Does it matter if you agree or not? Do you think Hu Li will reject me?" Zhou Shu said indifferently.
Yao Qing: "…"
Hu Li really wouldn't turn Zhou Shu down.
Hu Li had been talking about Zhou Shu all these years. The Wind and Thunder Wings had always been his treasure.
As long as Zhou Shu asked, Hu Li would definitely not object.
Besides, there was still Yao Buqi.
Yao Buqi definitely wouldn't go against Zhou Shu.
As for Yao Qing's opinions, they were really not important.
Besides, Yao Qing wanted to wake this woman up as well.
Zhou Shu kept saying that this woman was his mother. He wanted to know if it was true!
Yao Qing was also a little confused. Could it be that after so many years, I don't know who I am?I think you should take a look at
Gruu!
Tang Tang, who was lying on the ground, suddenly groaned and spat out a mouthful of blood. His body twitched as he woke up.
His eyes were unfocused, and it took a while for them to focus again.
Then he saw Zhou Shu and the others. "What happened?"
For some reason, Tang Tang felt an inexplicable sense of security when he saw the three of them.
What damn sense of security. The three of them were clearly his enemies!
"You don't remember?" Yang Hong sized up Tang Tang.
Tang Tang was so injured that he couldn't even sit up. It was unimaginable that not long ago, he had erupted with combat strength that was almost comparable to a Grotto-Heaven Master.
Tang Tang shook his head blankly.
Yang Hong was about to say something when Zhou Shu waved his hand to interrupt him. "Cut the crap. Go back and get everyone to prepare. This trip to the Demon Realm Ancestral Court will take about a month or two. You have to be ready. Don't let the backyard catch fire[1]."
Zhou Shu turned to look at Yao Qing. "Yao Qing, return to the Demon Realm Ancestral Court first and inform Hu Li and Yao Buqi that I want to borrow the Demon Realm Ancestral Court's location and military strength. This matter concerns your Demon Ancestor, so it needs their support."
"I'll bring the news back, but I'm not sure what they'll do," Yao Qing said.
Zhou Shu nodded. "Don't worry. You don't have to care about that."
After instructing the two of them, he turned to leave.
Suddenly, Tang Tang stopped him. "King Zhou! What about me? What should I do?"
"You?" Zhou Shu stopped and glanced at Tang Tang. "What does it have to do with me? I'm already being exceptionally kind by not killing you. What else do you want?"
Zhou Shu had a strange expression on his face. He had killed the master of the Xu Ling Grotto-Heaven, Tang Lan, and Tang Qianluo. Although they deserved it, Zhou Shu was the one who had caused the Tang family of the Xu Ling Grotto-Heaven to fall to this state.
It was not an exaggeration to say that he and Tang Tang were enemies.
But he didn't kill Tang Tang and even saved him from the Grotto-Heavens. This was already on account of their friendship back then.
Tang Tang shouldn't think that he could rely on him.
"I…" Tang Tang was stunned. He didn't know why he had called out to Zhou Shu. That's right. What does my situation have to do with Zhou Shu?
Confusion flashed across his eyes. He was the only one left in the Tang family of the Xu Ling Grotto-Heaven.
What should he do now?
Take revenge on Zhou Shu?
He was no longer in the mood.
His hatred for Zhou Shu was not strong to begin with. After all, back then, the Xu Ling Grotto-Heaven had dealt with him, so it was only right for him to deal with them.
Since he wasn't as skilled, he had to admit defeat.
Instead, he hated the Bao Guang Grotto-Heaven the most now!
Shang Qiuzi and his ancestor had called each other brothers. In the end, after his ancestor died, Shang Qiuzi actually killed everyone in the Tang family in order to obtain his ancestor's weapon.
This was the greatest hatred in his heart.
Tang Tang gritted his teeth, and the desire to live surged in his heart again.
Yes, he had to take revenge for everyone in the Tang family!
But Tang Tang knew his strength. Even if he cultivated for a lifetime, he might not be able to take revenge on Shang Qiuzi.
"King Zhou!" Tang Tang made a decision. "I want to make a deal with you!"
"You want to make a deal with me?" Zhou Shu said with a faint smile.
"Yes!" Tang Tang said with a solemn expression. "I know you might not like me, but I can tell you that my Tang family's ancestor's intrinsic divine weapon is with me. It's the intrinsic divine weapon of a Grotto-Heaven Master. King Zhou, you're an expert, so you should know its value.
"I'm still useful!
"And from what you said just now, you need manpower now. I can be at your disposal."
Zhou Shu said noncommittally, "You're at my disposal? What do you want from me?"