Chapter 31: Born Beautiful
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The Human Realm.
Deep within the Mist Forest stood a magnificent manor known as Skywing City.
At that moment, Wingcloud Guard, ruler of Skywing City, received a message:
[Feather Night wants to kill you.]
With a wave of his hand, Wingcloud Guard made the message vanish.
His subordinate, Black Blaze, asked, “My lord, are we going to attack the Demon Realm now?”
Wingcloud Guard did not answer. He had encountered Feather Night before, and the man’s power was unfathomably deep. Wingcloud Guard could not use his innate mind-reading art to probe his thoughts. But why would Feather Night want him dead? Had he said something he should not have? Or had Feather Night already guessed that he intended to conquer the Demon Realm?
And why did Feather Night want to destroy the Demon Realm?
A multitude of questions left Wingcloud Guard utterly perplexed.
“My lord,” Black Blaze called again.
Wingcloud Guard looked at him. “Have you ever seen a human as handsome as Feather Night?”
Black Blaze shook his head. “There are very few such people in the Human Realm. It may even be impossible—unless they belong to our Wing Clan.”
Wingcloud Guard said, “Our Wing Clan is blessed with beauty from birth. No other race can compare. Yet Feather Night is in no way inferior to us. Tell me, do you really think he is an ordinary human?”
“This subordinate does not know.”
“Forget it.” After a moment’s thought, Wingcloud Guard said, “One year from now, take the Demon Realm. As for Feather Night, I will make him mine.”
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Doublefeather had left because of Heartling, and she was so heartbroken that she wept uncontrollably. Stream Harmony could not console her, so in the end he could only promise to accompany her in the search.
As they entered the bustling marketplace, Stream Harmony asked Heartling, “Did Doublefeather say where he was going?”
Heartling’s gaze swept anxiously through the crowd of demons. “No. He said nothing at all. He only left a note saying that he was gone and would never return.”
“Never return?”
“Mm.”
Stream Harmony and Heartling searched the entire marketplace, but they found no trace of Doublefeather.
At that moment, Doublefeather was in the territory of Earthhollow, the Flood Dragon.
As everyone knew, the Demon Realm was home to five great demon champions, and Earthhollow was one of them.
Earthhollow enjoyed spending his days soaking in a deep pool. When he saw a young tiger come to visit, he transformed into human form—a hideous middle-aged man.
He pointed at Doublefeather. “Why have you come to see me?”
Doublefeather drew a deep breath. To say he was not afraid would have been a lie. “My name is Doublefeather...”
“I do not care what your name is. Get to the point.”
Doublefeather glanced around. Several other flood dragons were nearby. He stepped forward and said to Earthhollow, who was a full head taller than him, “Can I speak with you alone?”
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Earthhollow was greatly displeased. Cursing under his breath, he led Doublefeather into his tent.
“Speak quickly.”
Summoning his courage, Doublefeather said, “I have a way to deal with Feather Night.”
Earthhollow stared at him in bafflement. “If you could kill him, you would not still be standing here. Stop fooling around and go home to drink your milk.”
Doublefeather said, “Feather Night is only a human, yet he controls our entire Demon Realm. Would that not be a disgrace if word got out?”
“If you are capable, then go kill him and take control of the Demon Realm yourself.”
“I...”
“You are not capable, are you? If not, then get lost and go live your life in peace. You know the laws of the Demon Realm. Whoever is strongest becomes its master. If you refuse to accept him, then kill him and take his place.”
Unable to restrain himself, Doublefeather asked, “Does our Demon Realm truly have no one who dares stand against him?”
Earthhollow sighed. “Feather Night is ruthless and merciless. Who would dare defy him? Anyone who does is eliminated. In the end, even Fierce Sage...”
He stopped abruptly.
“I forgot that you are a member of the tiger clan as well. Go home at once. If you truly wish to oppose Feather Night, wait for the annual Flower Appreciation Banquet. Perhaps you can try persuading those old fellows to rebel. Whether you succeed, however, is another matter entirely.”
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