Shadow Mask Group
47 - Young Emperor

"It looks like the demon race already knows about us. If we wear this robe again, then it's useless. Because they probably already know that we wear this kind of robe" Liu Chen said. Now he and the others are gathered in the cave. They will discuss their future plans.

"Then, we just increase our strength first for a year. If we hadn't been to the city or village for a year, they might have forgotten the robe we were wearing" Zong Xian said.

"But what if they still remember it?" said Song Quon.

"If they still remember it, then we don't go to the village and the city here for 2 years. If they still remember it too, our strength has increased. So we can at least escape from them. After all, the Qi in this world is very thick in my opinion" Zong Xian said.

"Then, we should teach Tuoli and Ying first how to absorb the Qi of nature directly. Because they can't do that. They can only absorb the Qi of the demonic beast core" Song Quon said.

"Are you able, brother Quon?" said Feng Ying.

"Of course you can. We will increase the power in turn to keep watch" Song Quon said.

"In addition to increasing strength by absorbing Qi directly from nature, we must also have a lot of resources to quickly raise cultivation. While at the moment, we do not have a demonic beast core nor any other resources.

I could have made a pill that could hasten cultivation. But the materials needed are very difficult to find" Liu Chen said.

"Huft..in that case, what if we just hunt first and collect the demon beast core?" zong Xian.

"You think hunting demonic beasts in this world is easy? The demonic beast here has a high cultivation. Different from in our world. In this world, the weakest demonic beasts are at the grandmaster level" Liu Chen said.

"Don't it get better? The stronger the demonic beast, the thicker the Qi at their core" Zong Xian said.

Liu Chen looked at Zong Xian, "I'm only worried that we find a high-level demonic beast and we can't defeat it. Then we could've died"

"Calm down, we just need to escape from the demonic beasts or avoid them" Zong Xian said lightly.

"You think it's easy to run away from them?"

"We just need to stay away from them and not meet them"

"You're underestimating the demonic beast here"

"Hey.forget it, I told you we only need to look for demonic beasts whose cultivations are below ours. Then if we find a demonic beast that cultivates above us, we just need to get away from it"

Liu Chen sighed, "Huft.just explain it to you, Xian. You're stubborn. Come on, I agree with your idea of hunting a demonic beast"

Zong Xian smiled and nodded. "Then, let's start getting ready right now" he said excitedly.

The others nodded at Zong Xian's words.

The day goes by so fast. All they had done during this half a year was hunt down the demonic beast to gather the core of that demonic beast.

Time passed by, day to month and month to year. Now it has been about 1 year and they are all in the forest. Their strength also increased. Karna continued to cultivate by absorbing Qi directly from nature, also from the demonic beast core they obtained. They had already finished cultivating from yesterday.

Currently, the six of them were gathered near a large tree that had shady leaves.

"I've climbed dozens of stars for cultivating here" said Feng Ying happily. Initially he was only at the master level, but now he was at the general level.

"It's not just you, I'm improving as well" Lu Tuoli said happily. He was also originally only at the master level. But now he is at the general level.

The natural Qi around was indeed dense. Moreover, they were also cultivating using a demonic beast core where the core contained a fairly thick Qi. Because the demonic beasts they obtained were at the grandmaster to general level.

They had also encountered earth-level demonic beasts. But they immediately ran away because they realized that they would not win against the demonic beast. Fortunately the demonic beast was already full because it had eaten many other demonic beasts. So earth level demonic beasts did not chase after them.

Liu Chen who was originally at the 8-star emperor level, now he only rose by 1 star. Because, the higher one's cultivation level, the more difficult it is to increase it as well.

Zong Xian was also originally at the level of an 8-star emperor. But now it only rises 1 star. Then Zhang Jiangwu who was originally at 9-star emperor level, had already risen to 1-star earth level.

Song Quon himself, did not rise by a single star. Because his cultivation was already high and it was very difficult to increase it. So, the strongest among the six of them was definitely Song Quon. Because the young man was at the level of 2-star earth.

Liu Chen sighed in disappointment, "Huft.I only climbed one star"

Zong Xian also seemed to have the same expression as Liu Chen. He was also quite disappointed with the increase. "Huft.I also only rose one star. It is very difficult to raise cultivation at the moment. What level are you at Jiangwu?", Zong Xian glanced at Zhang Jiangwu. He was curious about the young man's achievements.

"First earth"

Both Zong Xian, Liu Chen, Feng Ying and Lu Tuoli were shocked. "Is that true?!" say them simultaneously.

Lu Tuoli and Feng Ying were able to find out the continuation of the cultivation level since every member of the shadow mask group had indeed been told something like this.

Zhang Jiangwu simply nodded.

"I'm jealous of you. You've reached the earth level. While I have just been emperor level" Zong Xian said.

Liu Chen nodded at the words from Zong Xian. He also wanted to reach that level soon.

"I won't be left behind you, Jiangwu. I will definitely catch up with you reaching that level" Liu Chen said.

"Me too! I won't lose to you!" zong Xian.

Liu Chen suddenly frowned, "Isn't it now nearly 2 years old? The demon emperor will rise soon. We must leave this world immediately. Before we can't leave here forever"

Zong Xian nodded. "We need to get out of here right now. But how is it going?"

"We have to find that empty house first Quon. But where is that house? We appear in a different place from when we first entered this world. We don't know the direction either", Liu Chen stared at Song Quon.

"I think where we are now is not too far from the village at that time" said Song Quon.

"How did you know that? I didn't even know it", Liu Chen frowned while staring at Song Quon.

"Didn't I ever say that I went looking for information to get out of this world? That's when I accidentally saw this place from a considerable distance" said Song Quon.

Liu Chen nodded. He said, "Then do you remember where you were, when you saw this place from far away?"

Song Quon nodded, "Although it's been a while, I remember it. We can leave now. We'll be safe when we leave at night"

Liu Chen nodded, "Then, we will leave right now. How?", he looked at one by one his friends.

Everyone nodded in agreement with Liu Chen.

They started off with Song Quon as a guide. After all, he knew the way to the empty house where they could return to the world they came from.

They continued to walk at night illuminated by the moonlight. Although the moon was not completely intact, it was enough to illuminate these young men.

The sky shows the morning is coming. Until they can clearly see the building in front of them at this time.

A house with a medium size, which appears empty and unattended. Many vines cover the house.

"Is that the house you're referring to, brother Quon?" said Feng Ying while pointing at the house part.

Song Quon nodded. "The color I already have the token, so we don't have to look for it anymore"

They started to walk closer to the house. The atmosphere felt uncomfortable. Maybe it's because the house looks old.

They went to the middle of the room. There's a table.

Song Quon immediately took out a token and directly attached it to the table. Instantly, a portal was formed near them.

"Let's go in. Before the portal disappears, if that happens then you will not be able to return" Song Quon said. He began to move his feet towards the portal. The others started following the young man.

In the place of the great General, Ding Bang. After some time Liu Chen and his friend entered into the portal.

A demon came into the room. He immediately knelt down, "Honor General Ding. I've seen that human being has come out of here. Their strength has also increased. But it still won't beat us"

"We'll see what happens after that. Follow them and keep an eye on them. You can go" said General Ding Bang.

"Good General Ding. I retreated", the demon stood back up and left the room.

"Have you found the man who deceived us?" general Ding Bang.

"Our branch did not find any clue as to the existence of that human being. He is very good at hiding. He will be hard to find" General Jing Mi said.

"It seems like the humans who deceive us are not ordinary people. He can hide from us for a long time. Do you know who he really is?"

"Sorry general Ding. We don't know anything more about the man" said a female demon standing behind General Ding Bang.

"It doesn't matter. Then what about the army we have?"

"We have enough troops to annihilate all the humans in the world. Especially with the Emperor who will rise soon, we will win easily" General Jing Mi said.

"Although that is the case, we must not underestimate them. If not, then we will lose the war like 1,000 years ago" said General Ding Bang.

"We understand General Ding!", said the three demons standing behind the Great General.

Liu Chen and his friend went to Liu Chen's residence. Because the young man wanted to see the situation of his parents. He was a little worried about them. His premonition said to meet them immediately.

Zong Xian, Zhang Jiangwu, Lu Tuoli and Feng Ying did not mind that either. They could have gone to the base first. But they didn't do it.

It took several days to arrive at the village without a name. They arrived there in the afternoon. The surroundings were quiet by afternoon.

"Why is it deserted here? Is this place always quiet in the afternoon?" lu Tuoli.

Liu Chen nodded, "Well, that's how it is"

When he got near his house, he could see that his parents were outside. That was not the center of attention for Liu Chen. But some of the people who pointed their swords at their parents.

Liu Chen immediately shouted, "Who are you?! Why bother my parents?!", he ran over and now stands in front of his parents.

"Chen'er" said Liu Hongli and Li Wei.

Liu Chen's friend's friend immediately approached Liu Chen.

Liu Chen stared intently at the people before him. He could see that this person had no good intentions.

That fellow directly lowered his weapon and looked at Liu Chen. "You better not get in our way. We have business with him", one of the people pointed at Liu Hongli.

Liu Chen glanced at the designated direction. He looked back, "What are you doing with my father?" he said with great emphasis on the word.

"Hoo.so you're his son?"

After saying that, the person at the very front immediately brandished his sword right at Liu Chen's neck. He looked at Liu Hongli, "Are you going to come with us.or do you want to watch your son die?"

"Chen'er" said Li Wei.

Liu Hongli gritted his teeth, "Are you guys first brother's men?"

One of the men immediately replied, "Yes, we are the first prince's men. You'd better come with us good soon"

Suddenly, the ten people before Liu Chen froze. They were even frightened.

"Currently, what better to say for you to find my father?" said Liu Chen staring intently at the person who was brandishing the sword at him.

Due to the pressure Liu Chen exerted, the ten people instantly kneeled down, not strong enough to withstand the force that hit them.

Liu Hongli and Li Wei looked astonished to see the people before them who had arrived on their knees. Because they don't feel any pressure.

The one who brandished the sword at Liu Chen immediately lowered his sword. Because he fell to his knees. He immediately said with difficulty, "We were only ordered by the first prince to bring the young Emperor. The first prince wanted the young Emperor to declare himself to give up his title to the first prince"

"Sadly, he originally wanted to finish me off. But now? He wants me to give up my title? What about my departure, she's not satisfied either?!" liu Hongli was upset.

Liu Chen's friend's friend understood what was being talked about at the moment. When they heard that, they were shocked and simultaneously turned towards Liu Chen.

Liu Chen turned his body and looked at Liu Hongli (His Father). "What do you mean, dad?" he said with surprise. He suddenly arrived instantly eliminating the pressure that hit the ten people.

Finally the ten men of the first prince's man could breathe a sigh of relief. They stood up again and sheathed their swords.

Liu Hongli sighed. He looked at his second son. "Father was actually the Emperor of the northern continent. But father went from there and went to this eastern continent. The reason is that first brother came after me and wanted to kill me.

Several times I got the news that imperial troops from the northern continent came here and looked for me. These are the people my father told me to look for.

But since I came here without informing anyone of my dignity, no one knew that I was the emperor of the northern continent and only Wei'er knew. My father has been looking for me on this continent for years. But they finally gave up after looking for me long enough and did not find me.

First brother should be happy, right? Because I'm leaving. Then why is he looking for me again? He should have been directly appointed Emperor and replaced me", Liu Hongli's gaze was directed at the ten men of the first prince.

One of the ten said, "No one can replace the young Emperor. Because your father said that no one should replace the young Emperor before the young Emperor himself gave up the title of 'Emperor' you"