Chapter 299

The Crimson Demon King carefully studied Senju Yukika. His usual cautiousness reminded him that no matter who the opponent was, he must never be careless.

After all, there were many supreme experts on this planet who emerged from obscurity without any fame or warning. The Crimson Demon King had survived until now without falling into the clutches of the law precisely because of this prudent nature.

But no matter how he probed, he couldn't uncover Senju Yukika's secrets… aside from the detoxification method from earlier.

Though the method was effective, anyone with excellent medical skills could potentially perform it. And medical skills didn't equate to combat strength—a fact the Crimson Demon King understood well.

So he decided to test the depths of this young man's strength.

After all, Senju Yukika looked like a teenager. How powerful could he really be?

From the Crimson Demon King's point of view, his only real opponent had been Prince Emerald. But now, with Senju Yukika's sudden appearance, the situation changed, and the Crimson Demon Clan couldn't tolerate such a disruption.

He needed to eliminate this unpredictable variable quickly, and then turn his attention to Emperor Jade.

The Crimson Demon King nodded and said, "Very well, I'll allow you to fight in his place."

Off to the side, the Stone Fortress Lord scoffed, "Heh, you won't even know what hit you. Don't come begging later."

Senju Yukika nodded calmly, "So be it."

But the Crimson Demon King shook his head. "You're just a kid. I won't dirty my hands. I'll stand right here. Come, you attack first."

He put on the demeanor of an elder—wise and dignified—but inside, he was full of cunning. Having seen Senju Yukika's strange techniques earlier, he wasn't confident in launching the first strike. He hoped to use this setup to analyze Yukika's methods and plan his response accordingly.

It was a classic tactic from the calculating Crimson Demon King.

But Senju Yukika didn't act as expected. Instead, he shook his head and said solemnly, "It's better if you make the first move. If I strike first, you won't even get the chance."

As soon as he spoke, everyone around them was stunned.

This young man was way too arrogant. What did he just say?

Did he really mean that if he attacked first, the Crimson Demon King wouldn't even get a turn?

That was laughable! The Crimson Demon King was a well-known powerhouse in the demonic world of the Rakshasa Kingdom. Even the royal family had hunted him for years without success. And now, standing here like a terrifying devil incarnate, this boy dared to speak so boldly?

The Crimson Demon King burst into laughter, tears rolling from his eyes.

But his laughter suddenly stopped. He fixed his cold gaze on Senju Yukika and said:

"Boy, I haven't seen such arrogance in years. I promise you—someday, you'll taste the agony of death."

Hearing the venom in his words, others began to worry for Senju Yukika.

Without a doubt, the Crimson Demon King's killing intent was very real.

However, among everyone present, only the Stone Fortress Lord truly understood the terrifying level of Yukika's strength.

To others, the Crimson Demon King was a titan of dark power. But in front of Senju Yukika, what did that mean?

Seeing Yukika's arrogance, the Crimson Demon King abandoned all pretenses. Crimson chakra roared around him as he made up his mind.

It didn't matter where this young man came from or what special techniques he possessed. He had to suppress him immediately with overwhelming magic!

He would break him—utterly.

Besides, there were so many people watching. The Crimson Demon King sensed a chance to reestablish his fearsome reputation, to send a message to the royal elite and all the watching factions.

He stepped forward decisively, releasing a wave of terrifying blood-red energy toward Yukika, just as he had done to the Stone Fortress Lord earlier.

At that moment, the crowd on the mountain once again saw a vision of a sea of corpses and blood—an ocean of crimson stretching beyond sight, inducing despair.

Strangely, though, Senju Yukika appeared unaffected.

Everyone noticed the serene look on Yukika's face. It was as if none of this had anything to do with him.

Though the entire world had turned scarlet, the space around Yukika remained untouched by the bloody sea. Standing five paces from him, Yukika hovered in the air as if protected by an invisible force. The crimson waves couldn't come any closer.

The Stone Fortress Lord sneered, "Heh, trying to strike down Lord Yukika? Utter foolishness."

Far away, the Crimson Demon King's pupils contracted. A strong sense of unease surged within him.

In previous encounters with powerful opponents, he would first overwhelm them with his oppressive aura—an intimidation tactic that usually worked wonders. Having killed countless people, his accumulated bloodlust was no joke.

Very few could withstand it at the same level of power. Even if they resisted, their mental state would usually take a hit.

But this mysterious young man… what was going on with him?

He looked completely unaffected.

The Crimson Demon King couldn't believe it—but he had no choice now. He was committed. There was no turning back.

He took a sharp breath and launched his attack. Stretching out one palm, he unleashed a surge of powerful chakra at Senju Yukika.

In the blink of an eye, the sky filled with converging energy, forming a massive blood-red palm. Carrying overwhelming might, it came crashing down toward Yukika's head.

The spectators' faces paled as they witnessed the devastating attack.