Chapter 342: Chapter 226: Holy Sect Pact
Wei Qingyi raised the Sheepskin Scroll with both hands and slowly unrolled it.
The Sheepskin Scroll was covered in dense, ancient script that exuded a faint, solemn pressure.
At times, the script transformed into slender, coiling cyan snakes; at others, it twisted and flowed like dark red blood.
"A Holy Sect Pact?!" Liu Mobai was quite taken aback.
"Is this an alliance contract guaranteed in the name of the great Green Snake Primordial Evil Demon Monarch?"
A Demon Monarch’s pact is a Divine Soul Contract second only to a Venerable’s oath.
It is of extremely high value in the Blood Demon Sword Sect.
It is written with a Cultivator’s heart’s Essence Blood and witnessed by the very origin of the Nine Prisons Reincarnation Tower. If broken, the oath’s power will backlash. In a mild case, one’s Dao Foundation will be damaged; in a severe case, one’s Divine Soul will be annihilated!
"Correct. I have come on the Ancestor’s orders to make this Holy Sect Blood Oath. During the final selection, I will do everything in my power to assist Senior Brother Liu in killing the Cyan Cloud Taoist and seizing the position of Demon Child!"
"I only ask that Senior Brother Liu not hold a grudge against me, and spare this junior brother’s life at the critical moment..."
Before Liu Mobai could agree, Wei Qingyi forced out a drop of brilliant, crimson Essence Blood from his heart and let it fall onto the pact.
BUZZ!
The Essence Blood merged into the Sheepskin Scroll, and the pact’s demonic script lit up instantly.
An invisible shackle seemed to clamp down on Wei Qingyi’s Divine Soul, signifying that the oath was now in effect.
"Oh? Just spare your life?"
Liu Mobai’s eyes narrowed slightly, his expression noncommittal.
Wei Qingyi looked up and said with a fawning expression, "I ask for nothing else. If Senior Brother Liu should one day ascend to the position of Demon Child, or even inherit the mantle of Sect Leader, I only hope you will remember my meager contribution today and offer me your guidance and support. That would be more than I could ask for."
"My Wei Family will follow your lead, Senior Brother."
Liu Mobai gazed silently at the activated Blood Oath, then at the respectfully subservient Wei Qingyi. A trace of derision flashed deep within his indifferent eyes.
He did not reach out to take the pact, merely saying coolly, "It is good that you have this intention. You may leave the pact here. I shall sign it in due time."
He had neither explicitly accepted this pledge of allegiance, nor had he rejected the offer of assistance.
Faced with Liu Mobai’s lofty and ambiguous attitude, Wei Qingyi seemed completely unsurprised. He maintained his humble smile, rolled up the pact, and gently placed it beside the meditation cushion in front of Liu Mobai.
"In that case, I will not disturb your cultivation any longer, Senior Brother. During the final selection, I am at your command."
After speaking, he bowed deeply and quietly exited the side hall.
The moment he left the Divine Sword Pavilion, the modest smile on Wei Qingyi’s face vanished.
He rubbed the bridge of his nose, a hint of exhaustion and cold severity showing on his face.
「Back in his Cave Mansion.」
The space before him rippled, and a hazy, clear light suddenly surged from a jade statue covered in cyan snakes within the Cave Mansion.
Wei Qingyi immediately straightened up. "Qingyi pays his respects to the Ancestor!"
"Mm, no need for formalities." Wei Jieyue’s voice, as cool and clear as jade pearls falling onto a plate, emanated from the light.
"Qingyi, how did the discussion go?"
Wei Qingyi paused for a moment before reporting, "Reporting to the Ancestor, Qin Xuan has agreed to cooperate. As for Liu Mobai, that reincarnated Venerable, he’s full of airs. This child offered him a Blood Oath, and while he didn’t explicitly accept it, his attitude was arrogant and condescending..."
"Qin Xuan agreed?"
From within the clear light, no hint of pleasure or anger could be heard in Wei Jieyue’s voice.
A chill went down Wei Qingyi’s spine, and he said in a low voice, "He accepted the Mother and Child Unity Talisman."
"As long as he accepted it."
Wei Jieyue hummed faintly before reminding him, "But be careful. That Qin Xuan is meticulous and extremely wary. The fact that he could hide under Ji Boyan’s nose for so long proves he is no easy foe. He only agreed to cooperate with you because the situation forced his hand. You are both just using each other, so you must proceed with caution. You can, however, use him to keep Liu Mobai in check."
"As for Liu Mobai, since he has accepted the Blood Oath, you should feign allegiance for now and wait for an opportunity to act."
"Remember, the Wei Family’s goal has never been to be a mere vassal under some Demon Child."
"It’s best if he sees you as an expendable pawn. The more arrogant he becomes, the more advantageous it might be for us."
"Thank you, Ancestor. Qingyi understands!"
Wei Qingyi lowered his head, a glimmer of burning ambition flashing in his eyes.
...
「Huaizhong Altar, inside the quiet chamber.」
Qin Xuan sat cross-legged, his hands cupped in front of his Dantian.
A Tier Three Water Attribute Poisonous Toad Demon Pill, glowing a deep blue, hovered and spun before him.
Qin Xuan’s eyes snapped open.
BOOM!
Wisps of pure Demon Essence were drawn out and merged into the Demonic Essence suffusing Qin Xuan’s body.
The Demonic Essence was a kaleidoscope of colors.
Like the scales of a venomous snake or the many legs of a centipede, it greedily devoured and refined the power of the Poisonous Toad Demon Pill.
"CROAK~"
An unknown amount of time passed, until finally, a long, drawn-out croak was heard.
From within the Demon Pill, the phantom image of a dark green toad appeared! Its back was covered in green bumps that constantly oozed a viscous liquid.
The toad phantom opened its mouth and inhaled. The Demon Pill shrank at a visible rate, its color gradually dimming.
Meanwhile, Qin Xuan’s aura steadily climbed throughout the process.
Finally, the Demon Pill gave a whirl, shrank to the size of a mung bean, and shot into Qin Xuan’s abdomen.
"Huuu..."
A breath of foul, sweet air shot from Qin Xuan’s mouth like a sharp arrow.
The foul air struck the Restrictions on the chamber walls, making a SIZZLING, corrosive sound.
Qin Xuan opened his eyes. An unusual light flickered within them, and a faint blue glint could be seen.
’This Fake Pill Method from the Cyan Nether Demon Monarch is truly profound!’
Feeling the illusory pill shadow within his Dantian—initially formed from the Poisonous Toad Demon Pill and now slowly rotating—Qin Xuan praised it silently in his heart.
’With the boost from this Tier Three Demon Pill, my Cultivation can be temporarily raised to the Purple Mansion Eighth Level!’
It wasn’t a true breakthrough, but it was still a tremendous help.
The only drawback was that Qin Xuan could feel the Demon Essence within the illusory Poisonous Toad Pill shadow in his Dantian being rapidly consumed with his every move.
