Chapter 730: Chapter 389: Telling Lies with Eyes Wide Open As she spoke, Yan Ruyu summoned the Demon Emperor’s Holy Weapon in her hand. "Sizzle sizzle sizzle!" Golden rays of light shot out from the Holy Weapon. "Boom boom boom!" The brilliance of the Holy Weapon collided fiercely with Ji Haoyue’s moonlight beam, generating deafening explosions. The clash of two powers caused intense energy fluctuations, distorting and warping the surrounding space. "Ahhh!" In the areas affected by the energy waves, screams of agony echoed ceaselessly. The weaker members of the Demon Clan and Ji family subordinates were immediately reduced to blood mist, vanishing into smoke upon feeling the energy waves. At this moment, a figure dressed in white approached Yan Ruyu’s side. "Your Highness, Gu Sheng and the stone coffin have been escorted away. You should find a way to retreat as well and avoid lingering in battle," Bai Yiyi reminded her nervously, furrowing her brows slightly. "Hoo..." Hearing this, Yan Ruyu let out a light breath, seemingly releasing some inner pressure. "Yes, I understand." Yan Ruyu nodded in acknowledgment. Suddenly, Ji Haoyue unleashed the Wheel Sea phenomenon again, aiming an ancient mirror attack at Yan Ruyu. "Retreat quickly!" Suspended in the Void, Yan Ruyu pushed Bai Yiyi aside and faced the incoming attack alone with the Demon Emperor’s Holy Weapon. "Why must you go to such lengths to escort that young Human Clan boy away?" Nearby, a young girl dressed in purple stood observing the battle. Seeing the great demons among the Demon Clan struggle desperately to escort Gu Sheng and the stone coffin out of the encirclement, she thought skeptically. The purple-clad girl possessed an expressive charm, Her figure was graceful and stunning, her beauty captivating, with a peculiar brilliance flashing in her eyes. As she observed the chaos on the battlefield, her brows furrowed slightly, seemingly deep in thought. Suddenly, her gaze locked onto Gu Sheng, the young boy being protected by several great demons at the cost of their lives. "Capture that boy for me!" Her clear, cold voice echoed across the battlefield. For the Ji family’s subordinates, her words were akin to an oracle. Immediately, every subordinate around her bowed in agreement. Without hesitation, several Ji family members charged toward Gu Sheng. Seeing the Ji family approach, the great demons escorting Gu Sheng were visibly shocked. They knew Gu Sheng carried the Great Emperor’s heart within his body, while the stone coffin held critical secrets of the Demon Clan. If the Ji family discovered these things, the consequences would be disastrous. "Now is the time to fulfill our duty to Her Highness!" An elderly demon among those guarding Gu Sheng looked determined as she spoke. Despite being severely wounded, her eyes showed no trace of retreat or fear—only steadfast resolve to protect. As the purple-clad girl’s subordinates closed in, the great demons launched all-out efforts to break through the encirclement with their remaining strength. "Slash slash slash!" The battlefield surged violently, and waves of energy rippled around Gu Sheng’s body. Both parties moved with breathtaking speed, driven by a do-or-die resolve. However, the great demons protecting Gu Sheng were ultimately outmatched; one by one, they fell while trying to break free, slain by the purple-clad girl’s subordinates. "Sigh... Why must it come to this?" The purple-clad girl sighed softly, a flicker of sorrow crossing her face. Yet she understood that this was the battlefield, ruled by the unforgiving laws of survival. As others stepped forward to take Gu Sheng’s life, she quickly intervened, raising her hand to stop them. "Stop!" Her voice rang out again. The group obeyed instantly, ceasing their actions. The purple-clad girl approached Gu Sheng, her gaze fixed upon him. At that moment, a trace of complex emotion flickered in her eyes—a feeling she herself could not understand. Meanwhile, Gu Sheng was struck by astonishment upon first seeing her. "A peerless beauty! A face that needs no words, and her figure—perfect. If only... Wait, what am I thinking? They’re her underlings who captured me!" Gu Sheng composed himself abruptly, chastising his wandering thoughts. "He’s from the Human Clan; he still has his uses." The purple-clad girl’s voice was calm, but there seemed to be deeper meaning hidden within her words. Though perplexed, no one dared to disobey her orders, retreating one after another. She stepped closer to Gu Sheng, reached out, and helped him up. Soft and warm. Feeling the gentle warmth of her touch, Gu Sheng felt as though his heart was about to melt. "You... why are you saving me?" Although young, Gu Sheng understood the weight of loyalty and morality. "Hehe." The purple-clad girl let out a faint chuckle, her laugh as radiant and comforting as sunlight in early spring. "Because I think you’re unique." She did not offer further explanation, uttering just these soft words. Watching her, Gu Sheng’s vigilance gradually eased. In the brief interaction, Gu Sheng sensed the goodwill emanating from the purple-clad girl. This fleeting connection made him realize he might have encountered not just an unusual adversary, but perhaps an unusual ally. "You’re from the Human Clan?" The purple-clad girl asked softly. Gu Sheng nodded: "That’s right, I am a member of the Human Clan." She smiled lightly, her mood brightening visibly upon confirming her assumption. "Then why are you with these great demons, and why are they risking their lives to protect you?" Her expression turned cold instantly, her tone sharp as she interrogated him. Gu Sheng’s heartbeat quickened involuntarily. If she discovered the Great Emperor’s heart concealed within his sea of suffering, the consequences would be unbearable. He had to tread carefully, ensuring no flaws in his response. "I... I was seeking cultivation and accidentally stumbled into the demon’s lair." Gu Sheng kept his voice as calm as possible. "Oh?"