147 - Stealing the Yuri Protagonist Harem

At this moment, Luo Wusheng fully realized that standing before him was none other than the Demon Concubine, the former ruler of the demon lands. Her closed eyes trembled slightly before she opened them, her mesmerizing gaze captivating all around. With a gentle exhale, her ethereal voice whispered, "…Condense." The previously scattered tribulation lightning, which had transformed into streams merging together, suddenly contracted. The massive lightning ball that had formed was compressed by an overwhelming power and in an instant was reduced to the size of a thumb. Furthermore, the tribulation, initially hidden behind the clouds, was forcibly pulled out, merging into this tiny ball of lightning. The Demon Concubine gracefully extended her palm, allowing the lightning ball to fall into her hand. With a slight part of her lips, she consumed it. She then turned her gaze to the distant tribulation clouds, which seemed unsure whether to stay or leave. "Disperse," she commanded. Reluctantly, the clouds broke apart, restoring a clear sky and concluding the tribulation prematurely. Beyond the boundaries of the tribulation's range, someone was the first to break the silence with a choked voice, announcing, "Congratulations… Your Highness, on returning to your pinnacle!" With that proclamation, the rest of the demon supporters awoke from their stunned silence. "Congratulations, Your Highness, on your return to the pinnacle!" "Congratulations, Your Highness, on your triumphant return!!" One after another, the prominent demonic figures shouted with all their might, filling the heavens and earth with their resonating cries. There was no need for pretension, nor concealment. Among them, Xiao Guai wore a face of pure joy, tears unable to be held back as they streamed down her cheeks. The frail old ape at the rear spoke with a trembling voice, "Finally… finally…" "…It's over," the Demon Concubine softly murmured to herself, standing aloft. Listening to the calls of her demonic subjects beneath her, she paused momentarily, casting a glance towards their direction. Her divine aura surged, only to gently quell. Understanding her intentions, the demons gradually quieted down, yet their diverse eyes remained filled with excitement and anticipation, fixated on her presence. "…You have all worked hard," her ethereal voice, now softer and warmer, reached every ear. Those few soothing words were enough to stir the emotions of all present. "Your Highness, don't mention it! In this lifetime, to see you break free from the late Emperor's seal, to rise again, and reclaim leadership of the demon lands is worth any hardship!" "Haha! Participating in the Human Lands with Xuan realm traversals, we faced risks but also encountered various human Nascent Soul techniques—a thrilling affair! And now, witnessing Your Highness’s complete recovery, where's any hint of hardship?" "Exactly! Precisely! Now with Your Highness’s restored power, we can return to the demon lands and surely drag that mangy Spirit Peng out, reinstating your position as the demon lord!" "They will receive their retribution, and those scoundrels will be locked up with that old mangy in the demon prison… What sweet satisfaction!" Quietly observing the lively exchanges of her loyal followers and hearing their heartfelt words, the Demon Concubine allowed a fleeting soft smile to grace her lips. As the noise began to diminish, another voice pierced through the crowd. "…Demon Concubine! Now that you've regained your peak powers, when do you plan to lead us back to the demon lands? Just imagining that rogue enjoying your throne is enough to make my blade yearn for battle!" A robust demon waved his hefty nine-ringed blade. Upon hearing this inquiry, the Demon Concubine inhaled lightly. She had already decided the answer to this question. "With this matter settled… today, we shall return to the demon lands," she calmly spoke, her gaze momentarily shifting to the young adept observing from behind. Noticing no change in his expression, her movements paused slightly, but she turned her attention back to the gathered demons. "However... before returning to the demon lands, there's one more thing I must take care of." "It won’t take long, so please wait here for a moment." Hearing their Demon Concubine declare a return to the demon lands, many demons appeared excited, yet the subsequent mention raised visible confusion among them. What could she still need to do? Their curiosity piqued, they witnessed the Demon Concubine gently move, appearing before a certain Holy Son of the Demonic Sect. "Come with me..." she softly invited, facing the serene-looking young man before her, showing a hint of subtle change in her demeanor towards Luo Wusheng. With those words, she gracefully turned towards the previous cavern's entrance, but as she took a couple steps, she realized the young man hadn't followed. A shaky whisper reached her ears. "I... can’t… move... at... all..." Luo Wusheng internally lamented. The purple lightning from his right arm had completely dissipated. During the Demon Concubine's recovery, as she consumed the Demon Emperor’s pill and dissipated the heavenly tribulation, his right arm had absorbed the gathered lightning. Now, he could feel the terrifying power residing within his arm, though the aftereffects left his entire body numb and unresponsive… The electric sensation embedded in his voice left Luo Wusheng imagining that, should he compete in an electronic music contest, he'd effortlessly claim the title of ultimate champion. A momentary waver appeared in the Demon Concubine’s poised demeanor. In the next instant, both she and Luo Wusheng vanished. Where the cave entrance once stood, a swirling barrier appeared, blocking all detection. The demons fell silent. Witnessing their Demon Concubine depart with a certain Demonic Sect Holy Son and conjuring a barrier of seeming subterfuge… brought to mind earlier speculations and inside jokes when approaching this site. At this moment, those jokes no longer elicited laughter. “Hiss...” “Ah...” “This...” The demons exchanged bewildered glances, none able to voice their thoughts. They had considered inquiring what their Highness intended upon seeing her with Luo Wusheng. However, the earlier display of might by the Demonic Sect Holy Son—the demeanor like that of a descending demon god—had unnerved even seasoned Nascent Souls. Thus, no one dared interrupt as their Highness vanished with the Holy Son. "Surely… it can't be that, right? Judging by Her Highness’ demeanor, she seemed intent on proper business…" a demon weakly suggested. "Haha… indeed…" "Reasonable…" Scattered responses deepened the awkward atmosphere. "Hey… Xiao Guai, is that Demonic Sect Holy Son truly at the pinnacle of the Golden Core stage, not Nascent Soul?" "Yes." Facing a demon's uneasy inquiry, the little tree demon nodded with a complex expression. Her heart mirrored her visage. Slightly at a loss over her sister whisking Luo Wusheng away, a small smirk crept in, satisfied that the "alarmist" label might finally be shed. See! I always said there might be something between my sister and that Demonic Sect Holy Son, but you all didn't believe me! Shocked now, aren't you? (If Demon Concubine sis really is…) Xiao Guai's thoughts grew considerably tangled. The demons, more shocked than ever at her confirmation, were left speechless. Golden Core… could truly witness such feats before their eyes? Was anyone in the demon clan capable of such a thing? Meanwhile, within the cave, a delicate foxfire illuminated the surroundings. Luo Wusheng, paralyzed and leaning against the cave wall, found himself silently stared at by the Demon Concubine before him. Unable to articulate, he could only gaze at the woman. Her appearance remained unchanged—still a paragon of beauty—but her aura felt worlds apart from before. Had she remained as she now seemed, perhaps he would not have dared to even think of contacting her. As these thoughts slipped by, he noticed her gently lift his right arm. “…Indeed, it’s the devouring of tribulation.” "Is this the benefit of employing that secret technique?" Her ethereal voice carried no discernible emotion. Before Luo Wusheng could gather his thoughts, she continued speaking to herself, "But indeed incomplete, otherwise it wouldn't leave you affected by the tribulation lightning…" "But it's fine this way, making it easier for me to proceed with the next step." The Demon Concubine moved closer to him. "Close your eyes…" --- //Third update today, asking for monthly votes~ //Spring Essay results are out today~ Luo Wusheng felt a bit apprehensive.