Inside the Blackstone Monastery.
Elders Yu Wen and Xu Juefang were feeling increasingly uneasy.
By all logic, it seemed absurd to offend another sect over the deaths of a few insignificant disciples. Anyone with a shred of sense wouldn’t escalate matters like this.
Yet, despite knowing this, both of them had been inexplicably anxious for days.
If only we hadn’t taken that Soul-Attracting Grass! they thought. But now, it was too late for regret. They had stolen the herb and killed the disciples. Nothing could change that. So why dwell on it?
Trying to shake off his unease, Yu Wen abruptly stood up and said gruffly, “Enough! Stop overthinking! If Heavenly Dragon Cliff seeks revenge, there’s nothing we can do to stop it anyway. Besides, we’re so far apart—there’s no way they’d actually come here!”
The words had barely left his mouth when the monastery’s alarm bells rang out nine times—a signal of an attack.
Yu Wen and Xu Juefang exchanged shocked glances.
It can’t be... right?
Without hesitation, the two transformed into streaks of light and rushed to the monastery gates to investigate.
When they arrived, they found themselves staring at a massive fleet of over a hundred spiritual boats hovering in the air, blotting out the sun with their sheer size and creating an oppressive, terrifying atmosphere.
Standing at the forefront of the lead boat was Bu Haoyan, sect master of Heavenly Dragon Cliff. Flanking him were Ye Yu and Grand Elder Zu Xuzhong.
Zu Xuzhong’s brows knitted slightly, his gaze drifting repeatedly toward the veiled maid behind Ye Yu. For some reason, she gave him a strange sense of familiarity.
Though this maid, like Demon Lord Bai Xichu, wore a veil, her veil’s color and hairstyle were different. Only her eyes bore a striking resemblance.
Could it be...? Zu Xuzhong shook his head, dismissing the thought. Ridiculous! Bai Xichu is a Demon Lord, reigning supreme above all others. There’s no way she’d lower herself to serve as Ye Yu’s maid. How laughable!
As Ye Yu stepped forward from the spiritual boat and hovered midair, he declared in a cold voice, “Hand over the two who killed my Heavenly Dragon Cliff disciples immediately. Otherwise, this will not end until one of us is annihilated!”
The disciples of Heavenly Dragon Cliff echoed his words in unison, their voices booming:
“Not until one of us is annihilated! Not until one of us is annihilated!”
Their imposing momentum was overwhelming.
Ye Yu raised the recording stone he had prepared earlier and infused it with spiritual power. Instantly, the sky displayed a projection of Yu Wen and Xu Juefang slaughtering the Heavenly Dragon Cliff disciples. The footage was crystal clear, leaving no room for doubt.
The Blackstone Monastery disciples instinctively turned toward Yu Wen and Xu Juefang, their gazes filled with complicated emotions.
So it’s you two who brought this calamity upon us?
A sharp sound sliced through the air as Ge Linfei, the sect master of Blackstone Monastery, appeared at the front of the crowd.
Upon seeing the projection in the sky, his expression turned ashen.
Ge Linfei wasn’t angry that Yu Wen and Xu Juefang had stolen something or killed someone. He was furious that they hadn’t done it cleanly, leaving evidence behind that led the enemy straight to their door.
What a humiliation!
Worse yet, Ge Linfei couldn’t believe the sheer audacity of Heavenly Dragon Cliff.
Hundreds of thousands of kilometers away, and they actually came here in full force? Over a hundred spiritual boats and two thousand cultivators?
Are they truly intent on a fight to the death?
Seeing Ge Linfei’s dark expression, Yu Wen stepped forward, about to speak, when Ge Linfei slapped him hard across the face. The elder staggered backward, silently retreating, not daring to say another word.
Turning to Ye Yu, Ge Linfei spoke in a low voice, “Friends from Heavenly Dragon Cliff, you’ve traveled far. This was indeed our mistake. To express our apologies, we are willing to compensate you with some heavenly treasures. How about it?”
Ge Linfei wasn’t a coward, but he was pragmatic. Judging by Heavenly Dragon Cliff’s lineup, even if Blackstone Monastery won a fight, it would come at a devastating cost. The risk simply wasn’t worth it.
But handing over Yu Wen and Xu Juefang would damage morale—who would be willing to serve him after that?
Thus, Ge Linfei decided to resolve the issue with compensation.
However, sometimes, even if you’re willing to pay the price, it doesn’t mean the disaster will go away.
Ye Yu turned abruptly, feigning grief. “Disciples of Heavenly Dragon Cliff, look at this! This is the face of the sect master of an outside sect. His first response is to offer compensation. Does this mean your lives are only worth a few treasures?”
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The disciples and elders of Heavenly Dragon Cliff fell silent.
In the Demon Realm, it was an unspoken truth that lives often weren’t worth the value of heavenly treasures. Disciples were like ants, easily replaceable. Even elders were expendable when greater interests were at stake.
But Ye Yu continued, pointing to Bu Haoyan. “Remember your sect master. He demanded justice for the fallen disciples. He truly treats you as demons worthy of respect! Now, Blackstone Monastery offers compensation. Sect Master, will you accept?”
Bu Haoyan shouted immediately, “No!”
Ye Yu pressed further. “Then what should we do?”
Bu Haoyan raised his arm and declared, “Avenge them!”
“Avenge them! Avenge them! Avenge them!”
The crowd erupted in a frenzy, their emotions ignited by the moment.
Bai Xichu, observing from the sidelines, was astonished. With just a few words, he stirred up such a massive reaction. This man truly is remarkable.
Go, Sect Master! Ye Yu’s voice echoed telepathically to Bu Haoyan.
Without hesitation, Bu Haoyan led the charge, his cultivators surging toward Blackstone Monastery.
Ge Linfei’s face twisted with rage. Madmen! All of Heavenly Dragon Cliff are lunatics!
Must they really fight to the death? Do they actually think they can win?
Far away, within a distant Demon Palace, the scene of Heavenly Dragon Cliff clashing with Blackstone Monastery was displayed on the floor. A young man in a purple robe watched with an amused expression in his eyes.