Chapter 1039: Whos Invading Who

"Boom!"

The nearly closed Star Gate was struck by a distant punch, causing it to flicker between light and darkness!

The hazy shadow that originally enveloped the giant gate began to dissipate, revealing the ancient, weathered surface of the massive door. Under the impact of that punch, the gate rumbled and shook violently!

The shadowy figure inside the gate was already panicking, shouting in a frantic voice.

"Hold it! You must hold it!"

Over a hundred powerful demons at the front of the Bone Path continuously channeled their demonic energy into the giant gate, resisting the force of that punch and trying to stabilize the trembling Star Gate.

But then, another punch landed.

Instantly, the hundred demons turned red-faced, sweating profusely!

"Crack!"

The massive skull began to crack, and the Star Gate was on the verge of collapse!

Tens of thousands of demons were terrified, their faces pale as if they were witnessing the apocalypse. Chaos erupted, with cries and pleas filling the air.

"Stop! Stop it!"

"Don't hit it anymore, please stop!"

"That damn human! For months, he's been capturing our fellow demons. How can he be so strong? What are we supposed to do?"

"It's over, everything's over!"

Outside the gate, the demons wailed and cried, while inside, the Demon Lord trembled in fear.

Even though he was only a shadowy figure behind the Star Gate, his trembling form was still visible.

Peeking through the shaking gate at the bald human, the Demon Lord gritted his teeth in frustration.

This damn bald guy was ridiculously strong.

Even he, the Demon Lord, was no match for him. He didn't even have the courage to fight.

What was even more infuriating was that this bastard not only had immense power but also constantly humiliated the demons, capturing their kin—either killing them for materials or taking them away for unknown purposes.

Rumor had it that they were being taken as forced laborers!

Originally, this was supposed to be a routine invasion, with the insignificant Cloud Star being an easy target.

Who would have thought that this bald guy would appear out of nowhere, not only ruining their plans but also barging in and bullying them repeatedly, worse than any bandit.

What the hell! Who's invading who here?

The mighty demon race, reduced to such humiliation—it was unbearable!

"Crack!"

The Demon Lord clenched his fists, his eyes blazing with fury.

But as he looked at that shiny, bald head, he could only suppress his anger...

There was no other way.

This damn bald guy was too strong. The demons here were no match for him, and even he, the Demon Lord, was out of his league. If they fought, it would only be suicide.

What a disaster.

What a complete disaster!

A perfectly good job guarding the gate, and now they had to deal with this bandit!

If only a Demon General were here, no human would dare to act so recklessly!

But the worst part was that the demon elites hadn't arrived yet. He was just a gatekeeper, unable to stand up to this despicable bandit. All he could do was try his best to hold the Star Gate.

If this bald guy broke through, the demons who were about to be teleported in would be in serious trouble.

He couldn't bear that responsibility.

The Demon Lord's face was grave, cold sweat dripping down his back.

"Boom!"

Another punch landed, and the Star Gate was on the verge of collapse!

The hundred demons at the front were nearly exhausted, their faces pale. Several giant figures collapsed, unable to hold on any longer.

Seeing the dire situation, the Demon Lord shouted in desperation.

"Stop! Please stop!"

"Let's talk this out! We'll use your human methods—let's negotiate again! I'll give you a hundred demons, just stop hitting the gate!"

Bai Qiyu rolled his lifeless eyes, tilted his head, and lowered his fist.

"Fine."

The Demon Lord let out a long sigh of relief, as if he had been granted a pardon.

"Phew..."

Without hesitation, he gritted his teeth and sent a mental message to the demons at the gate.

"Find a hundred clansmen and hand them over to him!"

These words were spoken through clenched teeth, and the demons felt their hearts bleed.

Although demons reproduced quickly, raising them to the level where they could invade other planets required significant effort. Losing a hundred of them was no small loss.

Handing over their kin to save themselves was also a great humiliation.

But given the circumstances, the demons had no choice but to comply.

In no time, a hundred weaker demons were tied up and sent out. The entire Blood Bone Path fell into an eerie silence, filled with unbearable tension and frustration.

In all the years the demons had been active, they had never suffered such disgrace.

But before the tens of thousands of demons could recover from their shame and anger, another loud crash echoed, and the Star Gate began to shake again.

The demons looked up in horror to see the bald man's fist still raised in mid-air.

This damn bandit had struck again?

The demons were seething with rage, their killing intent boiling, but they dared not act.

The Demon Lord instantly lost his composure, shouting through the gate.

"Bastard!"

"You! You have no honor! We agreed to negotiate, why are you breaking your word?"

Bai Qiyu tilted his shiny bald head, expressionless, and extended a finger.

"One hundred at a time."

"Total, one hundred times."

The demons were stunned, and tens of thousands of giant figures trembled with anger.

The Demon Lord cursed loudly, his withered finger pointing out of the gate.

"You damn bastard! You're going too far!"

The demons were also consumed by rage, their killing intent directed at the bald man.

The overwhelming fury made the Demon Lord completely lose his temper.

He stepped out of the Star Gate, his withered form now fully visible, and pointed a furious finger, his killing intent boiling over.

"Demons, heed my command!"

"Activate the Blood Sacrifice Array! Kill this damn bandit on the spot!"

That commanding gesture was truly awe-inspiring. The terrifying killing intent caused black mist to surge, and even the surrounding atmosphere seemed to be tainted by the chilling aura of death!

But deep down, the Demon Lord's heart was bleeding. He couldn't care less about the shocked expressions of the demons.

He knew full well that activating the Blood Sacrifice Array would consume a hundred million drops of human essence blood—almost all the reserves they had accumulated on Cloud Star over the years. If used wisely, that amount of essence blood could have trained a million demon soldiers!

Although demon soldiers were only equivalent to human Dao Realm cultivators and not high-tier combatants, a million of them would still be a formidable force, capable of harvesting even more essence blood.

A million demon soldiers, gone in an instant!

Just the thought of it made the Demon Lord's heart ache.

But as he looked at that damn bald head, his rage had reached its peak, leaving him with no other choice.

The Blood Sacrifice Array had to be used now.

If anything happened to the Star Gate, he couldn't bear the consequences. Letting this bald guy continue his rampage would only lead to even greater losses once the Star Gate activated.

Perhaps even more than a hundred million drops of essence blood!

Indecision would only bring greater disaster.

With a fierce glint in his eyes, the Demon Lord issued a resolute command.

"Activate the array now!"

The demons' eyes darkened at his words, and then they all revealed a ruthless determination.

The giant figures moved in unison, their demonic energy and essence blood intertwining in the air. Complex runes began to form, weaving a bloody pattern across the dark sky.

In just a few moments, the terrifying blood-red energy formed a massive net that enveloped the land.

The ground reflected the crimson light, and a suffocating killing intent spread across the heavens and earth.

Even the demons felt a chill run down their spines as they sensed the overwhelming power of the array. Only the Demon Lord remained fierce, laughing maniacally.

"Hahaha!"

"This Blood Sacrifice Array is the ultimate killing formation! Once activated, no one survives! Today, you will pay for humiliating our demon race!"

The more humiliated he had felt before, the more triumphant the Demon Lord's laughter was now.

The demons also stared intently, their killing intent boiling over. The hatred in their blood-red eyes was almost palpable.

Bai Qiyu looked up at the commotion, his expression calm.

He didn't seem to care about the array at all. Instead, he held a jade slip in his hand, muttering to himself in a daze.

"Huh?"

"A hundred is enough? Why didn't Senior Sister say so earlier?"

With that casual remark, the bald man turned and left.

"Whoosh!" He transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the dark sky. Only the group of demons tied up with ropes remained, dragged along the ground, leaving deep grooves as evidence of his presence.

He... he just left?

Just like that, he was gone!

The demons were dumbfounded, their minds completely blank.

The Demon Lord, who had just assumed a commanding stance, suddenly found himself with no enemy in sight. It felt like punching air, and he was so enraged that he spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Pfft!"

The demons were horrified and rushed to support him.

But the Demon Lord was already consumed by rage, glaring into the distance and cursing.

"Come back, you bastard! Come back!!!"

It was no wonder the Demon Lord was so furious. This guy was just too infuriating.

The Blood Sacrifice Array had cost them a hundred million drops of essence blood, along with countless amounts of demonic energy, to activate. The price was staggeringly high.

Even the Demon Lord felt his heart bleeding at the loss.

If they hadn't been pushed to the brink, he would never have resorted to such drastic measures.

But this bald bandit had just walked away, showing no respect for his opponents or any sense of honor. The Blood Sacrifice Array, which had cost a hundred million drops of essence blood, had been completely wasted!

Damn it!

If he had known this would happen, he would never have made such a decision!

The Demon Lord's face turned green with rage, alternating between pale and red. Blood continued to trickle from the corner of his mouth.

His eyes were bloodshot, and he was on the verge of swearing an oath of vengeance.

The demons didn't dare say much, only offering quiet words of comfort.

After a while, the Demon Lord finally calmed down, coughing up blood and using the moment to save face.

"Cough, cough..."

"Never mind. Activating the Blood Sacrifice Array was a necessary measure to prevent this bandit from causing more trouble. With the array protecting us, the hundred million drops of essence blood weren't wasted."

"Once the Demon General arrives and our grand plan is set in motion, we'll have the entire Cloud Star under our control. This small price will be nothing in comparison!"

Though he said this, the bitter taste in his mouth was something only the Demon Lord could understand.

Humans—they truly were despicable, shameless creatures!