The Beautiful CEO’s Dragon Blood Bodyguard

Chapter 2363 - 2362: The Hearts of All Under Heaven

Ji Mingyi’s shameless demeanor made the group of cultivators behind Lin Yingying want to go out and beat him up.

Ji Wanyu cursed further, "You recognize a thief as your father, utterly shameless. The reason the Demon Race hasn’t slaughtered the Human Race yet is to assimilate humans into demons, preparing for their unification of the Nine Domains. They treat humans like pigs and dogs, insulting and slaughtering wantonly. In your mouth, they become deities protecting humans?"

Ji Mingyi sneered, "Little girl, you live too simply. This world’s rules and truths are set by the strong, the weak are meat for the strong, the victor becomes the king. No matter how reasonable you are, the Demon Race won’t listen to you. Can your reasoning drive them away, or save the people of the world? As your uncle, I still advise you to give up meaningless resistance, abandon darkness for light; it’s your only way out!"

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

A young lad inside shouted, brandishing a sword, "If you’re brave, don’t rely on numbers, let’s duel one-on-one!"

Ji Mingyi was thrilled; he didn’t fear them fighting now, only feared they wouldn’t come out.

His subordinates were now as numerous as clouds, far superior to before.

"Fine, I’ll clear a battlefield outside for you. If you dare, come out, and I’ll fight you to my heart’s content today."

With an order, he immediately instructed his men to clear a spacious battlefield at the entrance of the Crystal Palace.

Everyone looked at Lin Yingying and Ji Wanrong, eager for battle.

Ji Mingyi’s constant shouting from outside had filled everyone’s hearts with anger.

Lin Yingying glanced outside, furrowing her brow as she instructed, "Then let’s fight!"

The young lad who had spoken went out with others wielding swords and left the Crystal Palace, facing Ji Mingyi on the battlefield outside.

He was the Little Kirin, having lived for a thousand years and finally appeared as a sixteen-year-old.

Standing at 1.8 meters tall, with a delicate face, slender tall body, looking like a handsome young man.

Behind him stood the similarly grown-up Little Xuan, Little White Tiger, and Little Vermilion Bird.

The four of them were known as the Four Heroes of Jade Island.

Only Little Vermilion Bird took a female form, wearing red, with a beautiful face, youthful and immature at sixteen or seventeen, acclaimed as the most beautiful on Jade Island.

Opposite, a spy introduced these youths’ backgrounds to Ji Mingyi.

Ji Mingyi was excited; he immediately notified the Ten Great Demon Kings to prepare and seize these four youths when given a chance, becoming leverage against Lin Yingying later.

He pretended to send his subordinates to fight, hoping to capture the youths himself.

If not, let the Demon Race handle it.

A three-meter-tall giant, with black scales on his skin, wielding an Azure Blade Greatsaber, entered the battlefield.

Little Kirin focused on his skin, knowing he was a cultivator who refined demonic blood.

The Demon Race assimilated humans through two methods.

First, from early age, immersing ordinary humans in demonic blood, nurturing them into demon warriors.

Second, assimilating rooted cultivators, offering them body-training bloodlines and various magical treasures.

Both methods maximized retention of the humans’ Divine Sea, half human and half demon.

Unlike demonic beasts’ insane, bloodthirsty assimilation.

"I’m Zhen Sanjiang, New Emperor’s top general. Who are you? I don’t kill nameless people!"

The newcomer declared, shouting fiercely at Little Kirin, stirring up a whirlwind and dust.

Little Kirin didn’t respond, just swiftly struck with a sword.

With a "poof," Zhen Sanjiang’s head flew off, and his body knelt to the ground with a thud.

That sword instantly wiped out his Divine Sense.

He didn’t even grunt; the blade was too sharp, and only after a long pause did black blood spurt into the air.

Among Demon Race assimilators, blood determines hierarchy.

Black blood signifies the lowest rank, followed by silver, copper, and gold colors.

Golden blood marks the highest lineage.

Because of the influence of their blood, their eyes change colors in combat.

Little Kirin sheathed his sword cleanly and decisively.

Behind him, the crowd of cultivators cheered, "Victory!"

"Victory!"

"Victory!"

"..."

Ji Mingyi and his subordinates instantly went pale.

Seeing this young lad lacked any Divine Sense fluctuation, yet his swordsmanship was terrifyingly swift.

Ji Mingyi glanced around at the generals, loudly questioning, "Which general will go out to battle next?"

The generals all shrank back; they joined Ji Mingyi for personal gain, not to risk their lives on the battlefield.

A young commander in a cultivator’s blue robe, with cold eyes, volunteered, "My lord, I will fight him!"

Ji Mingyi looked over, and someone behind quickly introduced, "This is Prime Minister Yi Zhongmou’s son, Yi Qingtian."

Ji Mingyi raised his eyebrows in curiosity, asking privately, "Weren’t both of Yi Zhongmou’s sons killed by Long Fei?"

Someone behind murmured, "He was born later; the old man hasn’t been idle all these years."

"Interesting!"

Ji Mingyi curled his lips at Yi Qingtian, publicly praising, "The Yi Family is indeed full of loyal heroes; regardless of the outcome, I’ll surely reward you."

Yi Qingyun thanked him with clasped hands, raising his sword to enter the battlefield.

Since Ji Wanrong became emperor, the Yi Family had been sidelined for years.

Yi Zhongmou was naturally displeased, representing an old force in the new dynasty.

He chose temporary restraint, waiting over a thousand years.

After the Demon Race’s turmoil, Yi Zhongmou felt the time had come, quickly siding with the former ruler, colluding with Ji Mingyi.

The family’s disciples received considerable favor from the Demon Race.

Especially the family’s ancestor, Yi Chunqiu.

Long ago, he repeatedly clashed with Long Fei, eventually seeking fortune beyond the domains.

He ultimately joined the Demon Race, securing a high position.

Yi Qingtian entered the battlefield and lightly shouted to Little Kirin, "I am a disciple of the Yi Family, Yi Qingtian."

Little Kirin glared, "You dare to announce your name; the Yi Family, an ancient noble aiding the King of Humans, has become a demon accomplice. Yet you disciples remain unscrupulous allies?"

Yi Qingtian’s face twitched, suddenly swung his sword, severing his own arm.

Both sides were stunned, unable to understand this youth’s actions.

Little Bai whispered to Vermilion Bird, "Sister, does this boy enjoy self-harm?"

Vermilion Bird shook her head, also unable to fathom it.

"Impressive!"

Ji Mingyi was full of praise, boasting to the generals, "Observe and learn. This young man’s ruthlessness in self-maiming to intimidate the enemy will lead him to victory."

Everyone nodded, following with admiring noises.

But unexpectedly, Ji Mingyi tossed his sword, shouting at Little Kirin, "I severed my arm, redeeming the Yi Family’s crime. Now I wish to join you; will you accept me as the son of a traitor?"

Little Kirin furrowed his brow, exchanging glances with everyone behind him.

Lin Yingying nodded, allowing Yi Qingtian to come over.

Lin Shanshan warned from behind, "Sister, be cautious of his false surrender; he might collude with those outside once inside."

Lin Yingying frowned, "People’s hearts are cold; we mustn’t chill the hearts of rebels further."

Lin Shanshan nodded, sending people to escort him.

Little Kirin stepped forward, helping Ji Mingyi up, placing his severed left arm at the wound, and dropped a single drop of his blood on it.

Yi Qingtian groaned, the wound visibly healing rapidly.

He gritted his teeth, thanking Little Kirin then proceeded to the opposite side.

Little Kirin scornfully shouted at Ji Mingyi, "Pretender Emperor, do you see? This is the will of the people; they only dare to be angry without uttering. Don’t think our Human Race is willing to submit to the Demon Race’s claws!"

Ji Mingyi was furious, shouting at Yi Qingtian with a red face, "You brat, after all your betrayal, what good does it do you? If you dare go in, I’ll slaughter your entire family."

Yi Qingtian ignored him, heading straight into the Crystal Palace.