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The next morning.
This celestial couple once again draws envious glances from many loose cultivators as they head out of Seeking Immortal Valley.
No one has noticed that Fang Tiancheng has already undergone a change.
Everything that belonged to Fang Tiancheng now belongs to Song Yan.
The two of them were controlling their swords in flight when Fairy Huan suddenly asked curiously, "Husband, why are we heading towards Dust Light Sect? Did we take the wrong path?"
Song Yan replied, "No mistake."
Moments later...
Song Yan met with the Grand Elder of Dust Light Sect to report a significant matter, revealing the secret plan to ambush proposed by "Old Devil Yin Sha," which has been causing difficulty.
The Grand Elder remained silent for a long time, then looked deeply at Song Yan and asked, "What do you plan to do?"
Song Yan leaned in and spoke a few words.
Fairy Huan was dumbfounded.
Instantly, Song Yan did not let Fairy Huan accompany him but went alone to meet Old Devil Yin Sha.
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At dusk.
Song Yan arrived at a Cave Mansion outside the city, where the Profound Qi was chaotic, and walked step by step into the place carrying a menacing aura.
A short-haired demon cultivator in a red robe sat in the darkness, playing with a female cultivator; upon seeing the visitor, he said coldly, "You’re late."
He evidently did not notice the changes in Fang Tiancheng who stood before him.
Song Yan looked at the demon cultivator in front of him.
This demon cultivator was at the Early Stage of Purple Mansion, certainly not Old Devil Yin Sha.
Seemingly aware of his thoughts, the short-haired demon cultivator in the red robe said, "The Demon Monarch is currently in seclusion, he will act at a crucial moment. Since you are here, you should have brought new intelligence. Tell me... what is the situation in Dust Light Sect now, can it be conquered?"
Song Yan sighed deeply and then revealed "the situation where I secretly went out and ended up being watched by the Grand Elder of Dust Light Sect," and then he said, "The Grand Elder said they’ve long discovered our spies, and the reason they keep me is in hopes I will convey a message."
The short-haired demon cultivator in the red robe paused, furrowed his brows, and pondered for a long while before asking, "What does Dust Light Sect want you to say?"
Song Yan said, "Magical Battle."
"Magical Battle?"
"The Grand Elder proposes a battle with five representatives from each side. If Dust Light Sect loses, they’ll surrender half the sect."
"Heh, and if they win?" The short-haired demon cultivator seemed interested, as the attack on Dust Light Sect was an act of desperation. Dust Light Sect, being a major sect, even if conquered, the casualties would be unknown.
Song Yan said, "The Grand Elder said, if Dust Light Sect wins, they will aid all struggling cultivators by establishing a new Cultivator Mountain City in a spacious Profound Land in the mountains. Although the Profound Qi there isn’t as high as Dust Light Sect’s main headquarters, it’s also worthwhile."
The short-haired demon cultivator in the red robe paused.
Song Yan said, "The Grand Elder also said, disaster is looming, demon beasts are rampant, everyone living on this island, this homeland, should unite against external threats.
If internal conflicts continue at this time, regardless of who wins or loses, none will be able to resist the Celestial Calamity Beast. Though one might live in hiding for a few years, we eventually must flee. But then... where to run?"
The short-haired demon cultivator in the red robe was silent for a long time, furrowed brows and said, "Did he really say that?"
Song Yan nodded.
The short-haired demon cultivator in the red robe said, "This matter is of great importance, I will report it to the Demon Monarch."
With that said, he closed his eyes slightly.
After a long while...
The short-haired demon cultivator in the red robe opened his eyes again and said, "The Demon Monarch has agreed, a month later, at Cloud Mist Valley, only five people may come."
Song Yan said, "Then I will quickly return to convey this to the Grand Elder."
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This level of challenge, felt entirely within Song Yan’s control.
The strongest in Dust Light Sect was at the Middle Stage of Divine Infant, logically, this battle should be in the bag.
However, for Song Yan, it was no surprise that an unexpected event occurred.
The so-called "Old Devil Yin Sha" was just a sham.
And above "Old Devil Yin Sha," another old monster named "Blood Simurgh" was hidden.
This old monster, coming from another island, was also at the Middle Stage of Divine Infant.
The emergence of Blood Simurgh will surely change the course of the battle...
And the demon cultivators, always harboring ulterior motives, whether they would adhere to the rules, none could tell.
Nevertheless, when a month later, Blood Simurgh rushed from afar, ready to surprise Dust Light Sect at Cloud Mist Valley, he stopped at a small pavilion.
He had to stop.
Because the pavilion housed a man in a Profound Robe.
The man wore a bamboo hat, his body blending with the surrounding heavens and earth, exuding an overwhelming oppression.
Blood Simurgh initially moved like a crimson streak, but upon passing here, he suddenly felt a mountain pressing down on him; he bent his back and respectfully saluted the man in the pavilion, sweating profusely, "Senior."
Song Yan pointed across from him and said, "Come have a cup of tea."
Blood Simurgh smiled wryly and said, "Had I known Dust Light Sect had a senior present, I would never dare be presumptuous."
Song Yan smiled and said, "Come, have a cup of tea."
Blood Simurgh, helpless, could only walk slowly into the pavilion, sat down bitterly, and then... drank tea for a whole day.
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A month later...
An astonishing yet immensely joyous message arrived.
The righteous and demon paths of this large island actually united.
Dust Light Sect established a new palace in the mountains, and demon cultivators, struggling cultivators settled in succession.
Cross-legged with a Profound Heart, having already broken through the pseudo-mansion stage, Han Cai’Er was quite surprised.
However, more than surprise, she felt panic.
At this moment, she had freed herself from the control of that mysterious man, well aware she was bewitched into loving that man.
The ten-year promise was coming soon; she truly didn’t know what to do afterward.
At that moment, a weary voice sounded in her mind.
"Cai’Er."
Han Cai’Er, like grasping a lifeline, cried out excitedly, "Adoptive father!"
The Black Lotus Elder said, "After the ten-year promise expires, the Celestial Demon will certainly leave a mark on you; even if I hold him with alchemy, he will not spare you.
You should have broken through the pseudo-mansion stage by now, come to me half a year earlier, I will explain some things, you must travel far away."
"What about you, adoptive father?"
"Me?" The Black Lotus Elder sneered, "The Celestial Demon is treacherous and cannot be trusted, appearing benevolent, yet plotting greatly. But, such Celestial Demons... I’ve dealt with many times, no problem!"
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Note: Happy New Year!