Coiling Dragon Abyss, the forest of the Demon Suppression Tower.
An endless, dense, crimson Blood Demon Qi billowed from the top of the tower, dyeing the sky above it into a terrifying blood cloud.
Upon closer inspection, a fiendish demon face flickered within the depths of the blood cloud, looking particularly horrifying.
The entire scene looked as if a catastrophe was imminent!
At the entrance of the forest of the Demon Suppression Tower, a group of tower-guarding stewards from the Demon Suppressing Hall were conversing anxiously.
"Damn it, that fiend's recent movements have become increasingly terrifying. I'm afraid it's about to..."
"Shh! Don't speak of it! Don't speak of it! I haven't slept well in days!"
"What you might not know, my brothers, is that three months ago, I reported this matter to several Elders of the Demon Suppressing Hall. However, the Elders said that the Six Holy Beings had specifically instructed them. Regardless of any abnormal movements within the Demon Suppression Tower, there was no need to panic. But now—I can't trust the words of the Six Holy Beings anymore!" a Senior Deacon with a profound cultivation level sighed.
"So what do we do? If the Elders don't send reinforcements soon, I'm worried that fiend might break out one of these days!"
"Sigh... Should we... run for it? The Elders clearly don't want to handle this, so what's the use of us staying? You have to remember, our strongest leader, a Senior Deacon, is only at the early stage of Nascent Soul! He's no match for that fiend at all!"
"Shut up! Exterminating fiends and defending the righteous path is the duty of us disciples of the Qinglan Sect! How can Junior Brother Chen say such shameless things? In my opinion... we should at least hold out for another two days and see!"
Just as everyone was in a state of panic, a hearty and kind voice was heard.
"AHAHAHAHA, why the panic, my dear nephews?"
The stewards at the entrance looked over and saw a bald old Daoist in a long azure robe, riding an endearingly naive pig-beast, leisurely approaching.
Behind the old Daoist was a one-armed young man in black, his expression somber.
It was none other than the Chairman of Tiandang Peak, the most magnanimous and benevolent Chairman Yuanyi!
Upon seeing Yuanyi, all the stewards felt a sense of relief. They hurried forward to greet him, "Greetings, Martial Uncle Yuanyi!"
Yuanyi chuckled and reassured everyone for a moment. Then, using the pretext of inspecting the seal, he openly walked with Ye Chen towards the entrance of the tower forest. Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn NoveI★Fire.net
The moment he stepped into the tower forest, Yuanyi's expression changed dramatically. His voice turned sinister. "Ye Chen, you returned from Beacon City empty-handed this time. Have you thought about how you will beg Lord Blood Demon for forgiveness?"
"This is a matter between my adoptive father and me. What business is it of yours?!"
"Besides, since Lord Blood Demon took a liking to me at first sight and accepted me as his adoptive son, he certainly won't punish me too harshly!"
Ye Chen glared at him coldly and retorted.
"AHAHAHAHA, Ye Chen, oh Ye Chen, sometimes you are truly, endearingly reckless and naive."
Yuanyi said with a smirk, "I've just received news. Your nemesis, Lin Xiao, is set to marry Guo Yourong in a few days. This wedding is being personally overseen by the Five Sages of Qinglan, and they've invited all the Elders and stewards from the entire sect."
"I personally believe this is an excellent opportunity for us to make our move."
As he spoke, Yuanyi narrowed his eyes, a venomous, snake-like glint flashing within them.
"Th-this... we're going to... to act now?"
Ye Chen gulped, feeling a little unnerved. "Didn't they say the Eight Great Demon Sects haven't officially entered the Central Land yet? You know, even if that old geezer Taiwu has passed away, the Qinglan Sect still has Xiao Hongling!"
The thought of that woman, who unswervingly stood by his nemesis, filled him with a mixture of fear and loathing.
"AHAHAHAHA, what do you understand, boy? The most dangerous moments often conceal the greatest opportunities!"
"Go quickly to Lord Blood Demon. He will inform you of the entire plan of action."
"Lin Xiao is the man you can never forget, isn't he? Now, for his grand wedding, marrying a beautiful bride, basking in glory... shouldn't you, Prince Ye, prepare a magnificent gift for him? Hmm?" Yuanyi urged, his tone full of insinuation.
Past humiliations flooded the young man's mind. In that instant, all hesitation and fear vanished. He strode towards the tower in the center of the forest—that ancient, eerie tower, wreathed in a blood-red mist!