Although the wolf's head was scarred from the battle, it quickly recovered, supported by a line or an extremely long vine formed by the body behind it.

Hou Niao reacted swiftly; instead of evading, he moved even closer to the forest, with his swirling swords battling closely with Kui Lang's wolf head.

As the swords danced wildly in the sky, three hundred sword lights converged, suddenly appearing behind the wolf head and slashing at the vine. In an instant, the enormous Kui Lang's wolf head roared in unwillingness before transforming into points of starlight and vanishing.

Yet, he felt no sense of victory, knowing that what he had cut off was merely a strand of Kui Lang's essence, far from inflicting real damage to its core.

These two monsters were both of the Wood Element, colluding closely in battle, advancing and retreating naturally, making them extremely difficult to deal with.

He realized that if he couldn't eliminate this forest, it would be hard to completely kill these two; typically, the strategy against Wood Element should be fire, especially when the enemy has transformed into a forest. However, his mastery of the Five Elements Path covered four out of five, missing only the Fire Element...

Or perhaps, his understanding of fire was still far from being able to harm these monsters inherently of Wood Element—a significant problem.

Moreover, though only Kui Lang had taken action, he wouldn't assume that the other monster, Jing An, would only use the forest transformation as its sole move.

The battle reached a deadlock; Kui Lang's wolf head couldn't overcome the Sword Cultivator, and Hou Niao couldn't completely vanquish the two monsters. Both sides probed each other, cautiously.

... Tan Xiao's combat method differed from Hou Niao's; he enclosed the Winged Snake Hei Fu inside the Taiji Void Life Circle—essentially a small barrier under the Starry Big World. The advantage was that this environment allowed him to unleash his full power without worrying about interference from other monsters.

Within the Chu Sect, Tan Xiao was notorious for avenging every grievance. His junior apprentice sister, with whom he shared daily camaraderie during his initiation into the Dao, fell prey to this demon. This revenge was his to enact, and no one could intervene—not even Hou Gouzi.

Within the Taiji Void Life Circle at this moment, flames soared high, transforming the space into a fiery Taiji realm. Hei Fu breathed continuously, filling the entire barrier with the aura of Three Jiao Yin Fire. This was not a waste of demonic power, but Hei Fu orchestrating a battle setting suitable for himself.

Both were familiar with flames—one by instinct, the other through cultivation. In their clash, what they contested was foundation.

Hei Fu's strength lay in instinct coupled with Realm advantages, while Tan Xiao excelled with diverse techniques, comprising humanity's countless years of understanding cultivation within the Cultivation World.

This destined the battle not to be one resolved in a short time. An Upper Realm Demon Lord, Chu Sect's foremost Golden Core; the winner remains uncertain. Yet clearly, Tan Xiao carried a determination marked by resolute disregard, bolder in momentum, more willing to risk, which perplexed Hei Fu—since when did magic cultivation become so fiercely committed?

... Unlike Tan Xiao, Aunt Nineteen's battle with Mao Rixing was the most intense and passionately fierce among the three.

Speed-wise, Mao Rixing was no slower than her, having wings himself; strength-wise, they were evenly matched; concerning Divine Skills, though Mao Rixing had countless skills, Aunt Nineteen wielded the Mysterious Light Screen to counter many with one.

In terms of demonic power, Mao Rixing was more abundant, yet Aunt Nineteen's was purer; experience-wise, Mao Rixing clearly surpassed Aunt Nineteen.

Overall, Mao Rixing had a more comprehensive pathway than Aunt Nineteen, but after a fierce duel, this advantage did not manifest at all, leaving the great rooster pondering deeply until realization slowly dawned...

Its noble and rare bloodline was actually being suppressed by the opponent's!

In battles among the Demon Clan, bloodline suppression does exist, such as their suppression over other Outer Space Demon Lords, and the total suppression Outer Space Demon Lords have over Jinxiu Earth Demons.

Now, it was being suppressed? What does this indicate?

"Why must this Daoist hide his head and show only his tail? Since we all hail from Outer Space, aren't we family? Why now favor humans? Any demands you have, speak openly; negotiations are possible."

Aunt Nineteen battled incessantly but was unaffected in speech, "In the Cultivation World, where is there so much 'should'? Each seeks profit alone; my stance differs, and my considerations need not be elaborated."

Mao Rixing, seasoned and discerning, would not easily give up, "Fine. Since speaking of interests, let the Daoist clarify your demands; perhaps there are alternative solutions?"

It was meticulous, understanding that amid Stardust, though they had four while the opponents had only three, it was not guaranteed they would prevail.

It wouldn't speak, leaving prediction with Hai Dongqing impossible. No matter which side won, anyone might sacrifice greatly—even irreparably.

The Winged Snake, dragged into the barrier by the magic cultivator—its outcome uncertain; however, it had witnessed the Sword Cultivator's battle clearly, facing two opponents without falling behind and gradually taking the offensive.

Rumor had long spread across Jinxiu Continent; Dushan Hou Gouzi was the foremost Golden Core of Jinxiu, capable of cross-realm slaying. Now, it seemed those words were true.

It wouldn't naively assume its side would achieve perfect final victory. Given the visible opponents' strength, confidence was unwarranted; if their side did laugh last, it'd be a hollow victory, without knowing which among them would fall within Stardust.

What set Mao Rixing apart as the Demon Clan's defacto leader was its complete abandon of the typical impulsive demon clan mindset; regardless of surroundings, even when suffering and enduring losses, it would seek the best resolution path.

The number of Outer Space Demon Lords entering Jinxiu Continent was limited—a non-renewable resource, losing one means one less. The death of the Ghost Goat had already pained it considerably, equivalent to losing its most competent aide. If by battle's end, they could kill these two humans and a bird but sacrificed several Demon Lords, what was the meaning of such a victory?

This was why it sought to discern these people's true intents—life and death struggles were acceptable, but they must be meaningful battles—not futile bravery.

Aunt Nineteen, similarly of the Demon Clan, understood its mindset clearly and thus didn't conceal intentions. After all, much would be revealed post-battle,

"Your Winged Snake killed the magic cultivator's junior sister inland and abducted the sword cultivator's senior brother, so you understand."

Upon hearing this, Mao Rixing's head immediately ached enormously. If it concerned only the Demon Alliance, negotiations were still feasible; the Winged Demon race were too distant to count on, the Sea Clan feared onshore engagements, hard to rouse them into inland battles—its primary aim was attracting the Immortal Clan. Now, that aim achieved, it could afford to retreat slightly concerning the Sea and Wing clans—this was its bargaining chip.

However, if personal grievances were involved, negotiation became impossible.

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