Chen Xiao had already tried it; the Judge's Brush could not directly transport him to Li Qin's side.
This meant Li Qin was not in this world. She had likely been imprisoned in another intermediate world by the demon lord.
After all, warriors had the Island of Ultimate Bliss, cultivators had the Immortal Hidden Realm, and ghost cultivators had the Underworld.
It was not surprising for demon cultivators to have their own intermediate world.
To find the demon cultivator's intermediate world, the demon king Bai Guangda was the key.
Xiao Hei, transformed into Song Anbang, was almost indistinguishable from the real person, and the plan could thus be realized.
Xiao Hei would impersonate Song Anbang and be responsible for taking Xiao Hongchan to see Bai Guangda.
Chen Xiao would conceal his presence and secretly follow Bai Guangda. If Bai Guangda indeed took Xiao Hongchan to see the demon lord, the plan would be successful.
If Bai Guangda did not take Xiao Hongchan to see the demon lord, Chen Xiao would eliminate the demon king along the way, and there would be no loss.
In short, this plan was a sure win, simple and efficient.
Xiao Hongchan was still asleep, and based on the previous experience, she would sleep for at least another day and night before waking up.
This made her a perfect prop.
Once the plan was made, they quietly waited for sunset and the arrival of night.
During this time, Xiao Zhan wanted to say something to Chen Xiao several times but ultimately stopped himself.
Finally, Chen Xiao patted his shoulder and said faintly, "I know you have many questions. I'll explain them in detail when I'm done with my business."
"Okay!"
Xiao Zhan nodded heavily.
"By the way, where is Xiao Li? Why isn't he with you?"
Chen Xiao suddenly asked.
"He has good talent and was chosen by the God Slaying Hall. He has now become a disciple of the God Slaying Hall."
Mentioning his son, Xiao Zhan's emotions were complex.
From a personal perspective, he hoped Xiao Li would join the Tian Ce Army and serve the country.
However, from a father's perspective, joining the God Slaying Hall was clearly a better choice for Xiao Li.
Therefore, Xiao Li made a choice that was more beneficial to himself, and Chen Xiao agreed.
He smiled slightly at Xiao Zhan, "I think this kid Xiao Li is much smarter than you."
"Heh, is that so..."
Xiao Zhan smiled faintly, neither confirming nor denying.
He himself had once had the opportunity to join the God Slaying Hall but had refused.
Considering his recent experiences, Xiao Zhan was unsure if his choice was right or wrong.
The sun set, and the sky quickly darkened.
The north wind howled; the nights in the northern regions were even colder than the days.
Fortunately, this posed no trouble for Chen Xiao or Xiao Hei.
Even Xiao Hongchan was merely wrapped in a blanket.
After all, she was a demon king; getting cold or catching a cold was out of the question.
The Tian Ce Army's camp was built in a mountain hollow, surrounded by mountains, with only one road leading in and out.
Outside the mountain pass lay vast, boundless plains.
Apart from a single road, everything else was covered by thick snow.
This scene was identical to the mountains surrounding the Tian Ce Army's camp.
Within a radius of several thousand kilometers, it was a no-man's-land.
At the end of the plains, another range of continuous snow-capped mountains appeared.
In a mountain hollow, Chen Xiao found Bai Guangda.
As Xiao Hei had described, this person was tall and strong, over two meters tall. His body was covered in muscle wrapped in fat, but he did not appear bloated.
His short red hair was slicked to his scalp, and the muscles on his neck bulged, connecting to his fleshy face.
Above his high-bridged nose were a pair of amber eyes, deep and sculpted.
This demon king had taken the form of a foreigner.
Moreover, his aura was vigorous; at a rough glance, he was at least at the Nascent Soul stage.
Demon cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage were more formidable than human cultivators at the same stage.
However, this made little difference to Chen Xiao; he would fight regardless.
Chen Xiao informed Xiao Hei of Bai Guangda's location and told him to hurry over. Chen Xiao himself concealed his presence and boldly stood before Bai Guangda.
Under the effect of the Thunderclap Divine Crown, Bai Guangda, a mere demon cultivator, naturally could not sense Chen Xiao's aura.
In less than half an hour, Xiao Hei arrived at the mountain hollow entrance by car and stopped.
"Demon King, I have arrived!"
Xiao Hei got out of the car and walked towards Bai Guangda, holding Xiao Hongchan in his arms.
"Mm."
Bai Guangda nodded slightly and extended his hand, "Hand the little demoness over to me."
According to the plan, Xiao Hei presented Xiao Hongchan with both hands.
Bai Guangda did not take Xiao Hongchan but instead grabbed Xiao Hei's wrist.
Xiao Hei showed a look of panic, "Demon King, what do you mean by this?"
"Hmph, hmph!"
Bai Guangda snorted coldly, his face contorted in ferocity, and he questioned sternly, "Who exactly are you?"
"Damn it! I've been exposed?"
Panic and guilt flashed in Xiao Hei's eyes, and then he said with a firm tone, "Demon King, I am Song Anbang!"
My appearance is identical to Song Anbang's, and my voice and mannerisms are perfectly imitated.
Therefore, there is absolutely no way Bai Guangda could have seen through me; this fellow must be trying to trick me!
Xiao Hei thought to himself.
Unexpectedly, Bai Guangda was not trying to trick Xiao Hei; he had genuinely seen through him.
"Heh heh heh, there's no such thing as a 'usual spot' between Song Anbang and me, yet you managed to find your way here. You still won't admit it?"
Bai Guangda asked with a sinister grin, "Kid, who exactly are you?"
In an instant, Xiao Hei's face fell, and he said with a bitter smile, "So you really saw through me."
With no other choice, Xiao Hei reverted to his original form, "Demon King Bai, it's me!"
"It's you, Hei Pi?!"
Bai Guangda could hardly believe his eyes, "Good! So it's you, you traitor! The Demon Lord treated you so well, yet you betrayed him and are working for humans! I will chew you to pieces today to vent the Demon Lord's anger!"
Bai Guangda opened his mouth wide, about to bite Xiao Hei's head.
"No, Demon King Bai!"
Xiao Hei pleaded tremblingly.
"Hmph, you know to beg for mercy now? What were you doing before? It's too late!"
Bai Guangda's mouth spewed foul odor, and Xiao Hei almost fainted.
Facing the crisis of life and death, Xiao Hei suddenly seemed to resign himself, smiling helplessly, "Demon King Bai, survival of the fittest. I admit that I, Hei Pi, have fallen today, but to fall at the hands of the wise and mighty Demon King Bai, I, Hei Pi, am willing..."
"Wise and mighty?
Bai Guangda was taken aback for a moment, then smiled proudly, "Heh heh, you kid's assessment of me is quite accurate."
Few people had described him with these four words before, but he felt that these four words were tailor-made for him.
At least more suitable than the other three demon kings... perhaps even on par with the Demon Lord himself.
Seeing Bai Guangda's reaction, Xiao Hei's eyes darted around, and he knew his plan had worked.
Based on his understanding of Demon King Bai, this fellow was boastful and loved flattery.
Yet, he was the weakest among the Four Great Demon Kings, and his subordinates were all demon beasts that had not yet transformed.
Therefore, as one of the Four Great Demon Kings, this small preference was difficult to satisfy.
Xiao Hei seized this point and uttered the words that made himself feel sick.
Chen Xiao, seeing Bai Guangda's change, temporarily dismissed the idea of appearing to save Xiao Hei.
Let's continue to observe...
"Demon King Bai, in our demon cultivator world, who doesn't know that Demon King Bai is wise and mighty? It's just that everyone fears the might of the other three demon kings, so they dare not praise you so openly, lest they incur their displeasure."
Xiao Hei added another dose of flattery.
In the demon cultivator world, almost everyone knew that the other three great demon kings looked down on the foolish and clumsy Bai Guangda.
Now, hearing these words, how could Bai Guangda contain himself? His sense of validation would soar!
Bai Guangda stroked his bald chin, nodding continuously, "You speak sense, you speak sense..."
He thought to himself, no wonder the Demon Lord appreciated this Hei Pi so much.
In the entire demon cultivator world, he couldn't find another young talent with such insight!
"For example, this matter of me impersonating Song Anbang just now, if it were any of the other three demon kings, they would never have discovered it!"
Xiao Hei said with conviction.
Then, with a look of reverence, he asked as if seeking advice, "Demon King Bai, where exactly did I slip up and make you suspicious of me?"
"Uh, this... this Demon King naturally has his ways."
Bai Guangda replied perfunctorily.
In reality, the reason he had used the 'usual spot' to trick Xiao Hei was something the Demon Lord had taught him to say.
However, to display his wisdom and might, he naturally wouldn't reveal the truth.
"Alright, although this Demon King and you kid have met too late, the things you've done deserve a thousand cuts. This Demon King will absolutely not let you go!"
As he said these words, Bai Guangda seemed somewhat reluctant.
After so many years, he had finally met such a kindred spirit, but it was someone he had to kill.
Fate plays tricks, fate plays tricks...
"Hei Pi, this Demon King will send you on your way now. Don't worry, this Demon King will give you a quick death!"
Bai Guangda opened his mouth wide again, the foul odor emanating from it.
"Demon King Bai..."
Xiao Hei's eyes darted around. In a moment of inspiration, he suddenly thought of a plan, "Demon King Bai, I've decided to repent and reform. I will pledge my allegiance to Demon King Bai and serve the demon race from now on!"
"My previous defection from the demon race was simply because I felt the demon race was in decline and had no hope."
"However, today, I suddenly realized that Demon King Bai is the hope of the demon race. I have regained my confidence in the demon race. I hope Demon King Bai can give me a chance to atone for my crimes and return to the demon race!"
Xiao Hei spoke with passion and sincerity.
Bai Guangda was momentarily unsure if it was true and asked, blinking, "Hei Pi, are you telling the truth?"
"Of course!"
Xiao Hei vowed, "My admiration for Demon King Bai is like a ceaseless flow of water, and like the Yellow River breaking its banks, it cannot be stopped. In the entire demon race, I cannot find another who can be compared to Demon King Bai!"
After saying these words, Xiao Hei felt a bit unwell, his face turning green, as if he were about to vomit.
Bai Guangda, on the other hand, stroked his chin, pondered seriously for a moment, and finally corrected, "If we are to talk about being compared to this Demon King, the Demon Lord can still be considered..."