The Black Armored Demon General's chest glinted with a flash of light from the Black Mirror, and a surge of Black Mist enveloped his body as if putting on an outer garment. The cracking sounds on his body ceased immediately, and there were no longer any signs of disintegration.

Just as he and the Black Robed Elder prepared to continue their assault, two figures rushed forward ahead of them—it was the Green-clothed man and Yinkong.

Almost at the same moment, golden light flickered in the nearby Void, and Jin Chao and the Golden Cloud Fairy also appeared, trapping the Black Armored Demon General and the Black Robed Elder in the middle.

The Black Armored Demon General and the Black Robed Elder immediately ceased fighting, with Demonic Qi swirling around the Black Armored Demon General. He let out two strange laughs, seemingly undisturbed by the situation at hand.

The face of the Black Robed Elder, however, changed color as a glimpse of despair flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

"So you lot have come too, also looking to snatch the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl?" he said in a deep voice.

"The Undying Tree Demon's main body is dead. You, as its Avatar, won't escape either. Hand over the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl, and I can grant you a swift death!" The Green-clothed man glanced greedily at the Silver Orb in the Black Robed Elder's hand.

At this moment, several more figures flew from afar, led by Yuan Wuji of the Tide-rider Alliance, along with Ni Mu and Guoguo.

Seeing the Green-clothed man and Jin Chao, Yuan Wuji's expression turned ugly. Neither the Green-clothed man nor Jin Chao were opponents they could contend with.

Without a word, Yuan Wuji waved his hand, signaling members of the Tide-rider Alliance to spread out and block every escape route of the Black Robed Elder and the Black Armored Demon General.

Ni Mu blended into the midst of the Tide-rider Alliance, trying his best to lower his presence.

At that moment, a flash of blue light appeared below, and the figure of Yuan Ming also swiftly arrived.

He had been focused on refining a piece of the Undying Tree and hadn't sensed the situation above. Seeing the current events, his brows furrowed slightly.

The others glanced at Yuan Ming briefly before turning their attention back to the Black Armored Demon General and the Black Robed Elder.

Only Ni Mu gave Yuan Ming a thorough up and down look, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.

Yuan Ming saw Guoguo in the crowd and sent an inquisitive look his way.

But the next moment, Xi Ying's voice resounded in his Sea of Consciousness, quickly recounting what had happened in the Guanghan Palace.

As the crowd surrounded the Black Robed Elder and the Black Armored Demon General, they were also cautious of each other, none making the first move, creating a stand-off with a rather tense atmosphere.

"Who might you be? Our target is the Undying Tree Demon Avatar. If you do not wish to fall here, I advise you to leave immediately!" Seeing that both the Green-clothed man and Jin Chao remained silent, Yuan Wuji shrewdly spoke to the Black Armored Demon General.

With the Green-clothed man and Jin Chao encircling the Black Armored Demon General and the Black Robed Elder, it was unclear what grievances existed between them. If the Black Armored Demon General left now, there was a chance he could draw away the two Level 5 demon beasts.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this Black Armored Demon General is indeed the Spiritual Treasure Evil King Mirror from the Demon World, transformed by absorbing essence from the Undying Tree. It excels in manipulating people's hearts and inciting strife. Ensure it does not obtain the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl, or else it will surely flee at once. The Great Wilderness Star River Pearl, being a Space Spiritual Treasure, can open Void passages and allow for escape through space, which none of us could follow," Yuan Ming interjected before the Black Armored Demon General could speak up, issuing a warning.

"The Demon World? Does such a place truly exist?" The crowd was initially shocked, and then many showed expressions of amazement.

Clearly, many among them had never heard of the Demon World, just as Yuan Ming had not before.

The Black Armored Demon General was taken aback, seemingly not expecting someone to know his background so clearly.

Once Qi Ye was seized by the Undying Tree Demon, he kept a low profile and didn't reveal his identity as part of the Demon Clan. Since the Evil King Mirror had never encountered Qi Ye, it didn't realize it had an enemy lurking in its midst.

"The Evil King Mirror? Fellow Daoist Yuan, what exactly is going on? Please clarify," the Green-clothed man asked with a frown.

He seemed not to question the reality of the Demon World but was more interested in the Evil King Mirror itself.

Hearing this, Yuan Ming then recounted what Qi Ye had told him about the Evil King Mirror to the others.

He emphasized how the Evil King Mirror desired to absorb negative emotions such as hatred and fear, thereby provoking conflict, and he articulated the need to unite everyone's power to suppress the Evil King Mirror, to prevent it from harming innocent lives.

As for the source of this intelligence, Yuan Ming placed it all on the Nether Moon God, leaving Qi Ye out of it.

He also didn't tell the others that the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl could leave the Three Immortals Island.

"This is interesting. I initially thought you were just a peculiar Spiritual Treasure, but it turns out you come from the Demon World," the Green-clothed man commented after hearing this, scrutinizing the Black Armored Demon General with interest and chuckling.

His tone was curious rather than hostile.

"What Evil King Mirror? The beings of this world have nothing to do with us of the Tide-rider Alliance. As long as you don't interfere with our conflict against that Undying Tree Avatar, our Alliance will owe you all a favor," Yuan Wuji stated slowly.

Yuan Ming's brow furrowed, but he said nothing.

"Since it's an Evil Treasure from the Demon World, we can't ignore this matter," Ni Mu unexpectedly spoke up.

"This nuisance really is no small trouble; indeed, we cannot let him run away." Jin Chao also pondered briefly before agreeing.

Yuan Ming folded his hands and bowed to the two of them to express his thanks.

"Kid, we have been entangled for many years, and by any account, we are acquainted. In the current situation, if we do not join hands, I'm afraid neither of us will escape." Having heard the surrounding people's conversation, the Black Armored Demon General communicated with the Black Robed Elder via Divine Sense, attempting to ally with him.

"Join forces with you? The moment I let my guard down, you would probably swallow me and the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl in one gulp and then escape into the void," the Black Robed Elder transmitted back with a cold laugh.

"Fellow Daoist is too suspicious. I have never touched the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl, and even if I got hold of this treasure, I couldn't use it right away. It would only lead to death at the hands of these people here. I'm not a fool to commit such an unwise act," the Black Armored Demon General transmitted back.

"Do you truly intend to join forces? That's not impossible, but these people here are all quite strong. If we really fight, we have no chance of victory. Later on, you help me buy some time, and I'll use the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl to take you with me," the Black Robed Elder replied after a moment's thought.

"You want to use me as a shield to buy time for your escape? As ugly as you look, you do dream prettily! I was the one who proposed the alliance, but if you think you can control me with just that, then save it! I would rather not rely on the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl and dive into the Void Turbulence outside the Three Immortal Island Secret Realm. It might take a bit more time, but I can still leave this damned place. You, on the other hand, can die here holding the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl!" the Black Armored Demon General suddenly turned hostile, transmitting with a cold laugh.

"What do you propose then?" The Black Robed Elder's face turned sour as he transmitted his question.

"After you and I join forces to shake off these people's entanglement, we'll escape together using the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl. Before that, don't try any tricks, or else don't blame me for breaking the cauldrons and sinking the boats, ensuring mutual destruction," the Black Armored Demon General transmitted.

"Fine." Knowing this was his only chance at life, the Black Robed Elder agreed.

A smile crept over the face of the Black Armored Demon General, who, in a flash, stood beside the Black Robed Elder.

The surrounding people seeing this, their expressions all changed.

Yuan Ming's thoughts raced, and he swiftly took out the Soul Destroying Sword, slashing at the Black Armored Demon General in the air.

A black Sword Qi several zhang long shot out, materializing vaguely in front of the Black Armored Demon General, and slashed down at his head!

Although he didn't know what the Black Armored Demon General and the Undying Tree Avatar had agreed upon, it was definitely not good, and with everyone else unclear of motives and different in minds, it was better to stir up the fight and muddle the situation first!

As Yuan Ming swung his sword, he also quietly activated his Emotion Manipulation Ability, slightly stirring the war intent of others.

Aside from the Green-clothed man and Jin Chao, the nearby people also subconsciously brought out their treasures and attacked the two Black Armored Demons!

The eyes of the Black Armored Demon General darkened, and from the Heart Protector on his chest burst out a thick Demonic Qi, which then split into several black giant palms, clashing with the Soul Destroying Sword Energy and the treasures from the others!

A series of loud crashes erupted, and the black giant palms shattered into black mist.

However, the treasures of the people were also repelled, and the Soul Destroying Sword Energy was broken!

Moreover, within the black giant palms was a curse power that infiltrated the treasures, attacking the treasure owners.

The people who just took action changed colors in alarm, quickly casting to dispel it.

Yuan Ming channeled the Cure Runes on the Soul Destroying Sword, easily dispelling the curse power, and took to the air.

"Fellow Daoist, please hold your hand! I have something to say," the Black Armored Demon General looked at Yuan Ming in surprise and spoke.

Yuan Ming turned a deaf ear, sending out more than a dozen strands of Soul Destroying Sword Energy weaving through the air, striking fiercely towards the Black Armored Demon General.

"If you don't stop now, we will destroy the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl at once, and everyone will walk away!" The Black Armored Demon General dodged and shouted sharply.

The Black Robed Elder next to him raised the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl, and dazzling silver light burst out from the orb.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan, please stop for now and listen to what they have to say," Jin Chao's face changed slightly as he flashed forward to block Yuan Ming.

"Senior Jin Chao, this Evil King Mirror is extremely cunning; we cannot give it a chance to catch its breath. Right now we have the upper hand, it would be best to wipe them out in one fell swoop!" Yuan Ming transmitted back.

"No need to worry, both the Evil King Mirror and the Undying Tree Avatar are trapped and cannot escape. Let's not risk damaging the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl," Jin Chao waved his hand and said.

Seeing this, Yuan Ming had no choice but to stop.

"Fellow Daoists, with the Tree Demon now fallen, only its weakened avatar remains, which is no match for its true self and not worth worrying over. Besides, there is no irresolvable enmity among us, so why not end this on a high note? What you seek, whether it's the treasures on Three Immortals Island, a way out of this place, or the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl, there are ways to resolve these issues. There's no need for us to come to a life or death conflict," the Black Armored Demon General spoke.

As these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone present changed.

"Indeed, what is your recommended resolution?" asked Jin Chao.

The Black Armored Demon General did not regard Jin Chao but turned to address the Tide-rider Alliance, saying, "I have learned quite a bit about the Tide-rider Alliance from the Puppet of the Undead Tree Demon. You few seek to possess the Great Wilderness Star River Pearl in order to explore the Overseas World, right? Let's strike a deal. As long as you don't make things difficult for me, I can promise to lead you deep into the Overseas World afterward. I have come from crossing the Overseas World, and I know much more about that place than any of you here."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Wuji and the others were taken aback, their expressions showing hesitation.

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