At this moment, a figure floated out of the courtyard. It was Liu Ning who had rushed out after hearing the commotion outside.

Perhaps because of the urgency of the situation, she hastily wrapped herself in an outer robe, the water from her skin soaking the robe and making it cling tightly to her skin.

Although nothing was actually revealed, her graceful and exquisite curves were exceptionally alluring.

Eunuch Lü glanced at it, then quickly lowered his head, his heart pounding: "A Soul-Devouring Spider just invaded, but I killed it."

"Soul-devouring demon spider?" Liu Ning's expression changed. She looked at the dilapidated corpse of the eunuch in the corner, and the spider broken in two on the other side: "I didn't expect that these demons had infiltrated the palace."

"There shouldn't be many who have infiltrated yet. This servant has already learned some clues. Go and catch the rest immediately," said Eunuch Lü respectfully.

Liu Ning was somewhat surprised: "Huh, how did you know that? Also, this Soul-Devouring Spider is usually very secretive, how did you manage to discover its identity?"

Knowing that she was suspicious, and that he might doubt him if he didn't explain things clearly, Eunuch Lü recounted what had just happened to her.

Liu Ning's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she looked at him with a strange expression: "You won't even agree to these conditions?"

To be honest, if she were in her shoes, she wasn't sure if she would have refused.

Eunuch Lü sighed: "If I had encountered such conditions twenty years ago, I might have actually agreed, but now... as long as you are doing well, I am completely satisfied and have no other requests. Besides, these demons are extremely cunning, and this deal must contain a trap. How could I let you take even the slightest risk?"

After listening, Liu Ning was also moved. She looked at him for a long time before saying, "Why do you have to do this?"

Eunuch Lü smiled sadly: "I regretted wronging you once back then, and I've regretted it for the rest of my life. How could I possibly wrong you a second time? Besides, this matter concerns the safety of all mankind. How could I let all mankind fall into ruin for my own selfish desires?"

Liu Ning thought for a moment, then bowed respectfully to him and said solemnly, "Compared to many people in this world, you are a truly upright man!"

Upon hearing her say this, an astonishing light flashed in Eunuch Lü's eyes: "To receive such a word from you, I, Lü, have not lived in vain."

He was overjoyed and let out a series of hearty laughs: "Now I must quickly eliminate those demons that may have infiltrated the palace, otherwise they may escape if they learn of their companion's death."

Watching his departing figure, Liu Ning's expression was extremely complicated. After so many years, he had finally regained the spiritedness he had when they were childhood sweethearts.

Unfortunately, fate plays tricks on people...

Meanwhile, on Qiu Chi's side, Zu An went directly to Yun Jian Yue.

After opening the door, Yun Jianyue's expression was somewhat strange: "What are you doing here? If you want it, go find that long-legged subordinate. I'm not going to keep you company."

She was seriously injured and weak. Although he treated her and she recovered, she was still sore and numb all over. She was almost broken apart and could not withstand any more treatment.

Zuan: "..."

So that's how she sees me?

"It's important..."

Then he briefly recounted the message he had just received.

Yun Jianyue was a little embarrassed at first, but her expression became more and more serious as she listened: "If something goes wrong with the sealed land, then it will be troublesome. I didn't expect that the demons have already spread to multiple places."

The Holy Church had just experienced it firsthand, but the situation was even more serious for the demon race.

If the sealed land is opened, countless demons will be able to enter this world without any scruples, and the entire world will be at risk of complete collapse and destruction.

"Are you going to the sealed land right away?"

Zuan nodded: "That's right, I can't stay here any longer. I might have to ask you to help me find Hong Lei next."

Hearing the apology in his words, Yun Jianyue nodded: "Don't worry, I will find her. If she knows the truth, she won't blame you."

Zuan sighed. After this parting, he didn't know when he would be able to see Hong Lei again.

"By the way, have you dealt with Lu Sanyuan's remaining followers in the sect? Do you want me to lend you a hand before I leave?"

Yun Jianyue shook her head: "No need. Right now, only Lu Sanyuan's disciple Ding Xia is missing. The others are basically under control."

At this point, she couldn't help but sigh: "What a pity. Lu Sanyuan is indeed a talented person. Originally, one of us was in charge of the affairs of the martial arts world, and the other was in charge of the righteous army. How well we could have cooperated! But he has been holding a grudge for so long because of some things that happened back then. If I had known this would happen, I would have told him the truth back then."

Zu An was taken aback, recalling Lu Sanyuan's dying words: "Was there some other inside story back then?"

Yun Jianyue explained, "Back then, his master and my master were recognized as the golden couple in the sect, and they also developed feelings for each other. However, we never expected that their ruthless cultivation method was too inhumane. To reach the highest level, one must first fall in love with someone and then kill the person they love with their own hands, thus reaching the highest level of ruthlessness and inhumanity."

"However, during a battle back then, he was helped by several experts from the Heavenly Demon Sect. In the end, he made a mistake and was defeated and killed by my master."

"Originally, to protect his reputation, we didn't reveal the real reason. Who knew that this would cause his disciple Lu Sanyuan to harbor resentment, believing that his master died at the hands of our Heavenly Demon Sect."

Zu An smiled and said, "The past is the past. To be honest, I am now the regent of the court. If you were to raise another rebel army to oppose the court, I would really have a headache. They are both my flesh and blood."

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