Chapter 889: Cleansing the Spies! One Misstep, Eternal Regret!
Though he was just a level-170 low-tier Demon Emperor—
He wasn't stupid.
His escape reflexes were lightning fast.
While the surrounding demon soldiers and generals were still stunned by the tower's defenses being shattered so easily—
The Demon Emperor had already used a secret technique of the Ten Thousand Demons and flickered over 100 kilometers away.
His four crimson eyes burned with hatred. "Humans! Damn humans again!"
"How dare they bring the Demon Slayer Legion here!"
How did the Ten Thousand Demons learn of Etha City's information?
Naturally, they had inside agents.
In times of war—
There's never a shortage of spies.
With the Demon Arrival Organization involved, everyone knew the Ten Thousand Demons had full knowledge of Ether City.
They knew a non-specialist was going to lead a force to attack Lemoris Fortress.
At that time—
All the generals and Demon Emperors of the fortress laughed uproariously.
Upon hearing the news, they found it absurd and thought the allied nations had gone mad.
Even if that non-specialist was extraordinary—
How could he possibly break through a heavily fortified super fortress?
Especially with countless demon generals and Demon Emperors stationed there—
And the powerful Crimson Phoenix Demon Sovereign overseeing the rear headquarters.
They (the Ten Thousand Demons) couldn't imagine how humans or any other race could possibly succeed.
This low-tier Demon Emperor never expected this human would actually dare.
Hmph…
Their intel was outdated.
Because earlier, Ling Zhan had exposed a spy journalist from the Demon Arrival Organization.
The Ether City leaders immediately ordered a lockdown and thorough investigation—every citizen scrutinized.
Not even a fly was spared.
There was no choice.
Ether City was the joint headquarters of the allied forces.
In other words—
It was "under the emperor's feet."
And yet, even here, a spy from the Demon Arrival Organization infiltrated and brazenly questioned Ling Zhan before the allied generals.
What was that?
A brutal slap in the face to every national leader!
As if the Demon Arrival Organization was mocking the world's leaders: "This is your unity? I smuggled a spy right in front of you—and you didn't even notice!"
If Ling Zhan hadn't uncovered it in time—
The Demon Arrival Organization might've truly succeeded.
Just imagine…
A spy openly standing before a group of level-190 commanders—and none of them noticing. How terrifying is that?
Ever since then—
Not just Ether City—
But all key cities and fortresses in the southern half of the Ten Thousand Demons Continent controlled by the nations—
Launched emergency spy purges.
And when they swept—
They were shocked.
Everyone thought the Demon Arrival Organization only operated outside the Ten Thousand Demons Continent.
No one expected they'd already infiltrated so deeply!
The spies were either internet influencers, self-proclaimed public intellectuals, or ordinary guild adventurers.
Like a swarm of cockroaches—
Numerous and well-hidden.
One particularly foolish influencer named "Short-Fat-Tight."
Obsessed with spreading pacifism.
Urged everyone to open the gates and negotiate peace with the Ten Thousand Demons.
Claimed the Ten Thousand Demons had rich culture and deep history.
Even said their political systems were superior, and that if nations and the Ten Thousand Demons co-governed, the Lower Realm would grow stronger.
More laughably—
He tricked many women, saying Demon men highly respected women and granted them elevated status.
Plenty of gullible people fell for it.
In this purge—
This fool, "Short-Fat-Tight," was found trembling in a sewer.
After a full inspection—
They found a Demon meat core in his body.
Confirming without a doubt—he was a Demon Arrival Organization spy.
He was executed on the spot.
Thanks to Ling Zhan, this cleansing operation severed the Ten Thousand Demons's intel from their spy network.
Hmph…
Probably not temporary.
Now aware of how deep the infiltration was—
If the nations don't stay vigilant, they'll repeat their mistakes.
Fool me once, shame on you…
The Demon Arrival Organization's spy network had crumbled.
Behind the scenes, its leaders were surely cursing that non-specialist again.
Their greatest regret—
Was sending the Night Empress Andrea alone to target the Dragon Nation's prodigies.
Back then, they didn't take the prodigy hunt seriously.
If given another chance—
They would've deployed their full force to strangle this non-specialist in the cradle.
But there's no redo in life.
One misstep, eternal regret.
The infiltration plan was doomed.
The Ten Thousand Demon Abyss had lost its crucial link to the Demon Arrival Organization.
Even now, they didn't know Ling Zhan had mobilized.
Currently—
That Demon Emperor had fled the tower and reached a spot a thousand kilometers away, grinning cruelly.
Damn it!
How humiliating!
But no matter.
If he could just reach another camp, he could immediately report the intrusion to HQ.
Then they'd dispatch massive forces to destroy the Demon Slayer Legion!
"Hmph! Just two thousand professionals…"
"Do they really think they're unstoppable?"
The Demon Emperor sneered mid-sprint.
But the next second—
His grin vanished.
He froze.
That ugly black face contorted in terror.
Looking down—
A trident had pierced clean through his abdomen.
His high-grade spiritual armor hadn't blocked a thing.
Vmmm!!
As expected—
The Demon Emperor activated the Ten Thousand Demons's Undying Secret Art, triggering a second life.
Just as he tried to grab the divine weapon—
Thinking he'd scored a free artifact—
In that instant—
The Sea God Trident transformed into a longsword, slashing mercilessly at him!
Demon Emperor: "!!!"