I don't need to prove anything to you.
Dozens of gazes were fixed on Shen Ling and Mo Zuili, filled with fear, disdain, and undisguised killing intent.
"No wonder the young master of the Mo family dared to bring the demons! He's a traitor who colluded with the demons!" A gray-robed cultivator roared, his long sword humming as it was drawn from its sheath.
"Traitors! If it weren't for you, my senior brother wouldn't have died!"
"Kill the human traitor!"
Mo Zuili didn't even lift her eyelids. She turned to avoid the sword's edge and flicked out a thunder talisman with a flick of her fingers.
A purplish-blue arc of electricity exploded, sending the cultivators who hadn't been stopped by Mo Yongning flying and crashing into the rock wall, coughing up blood.
"Young Master!" Mo Yongning brandished his sword and stood in front of Mo Zuili. The Mo family cultivators all raised their swords and confronted the surrounding rogue cultivators who were glaring angrily.
Shen Ling gripped the longsword tightly, his knuckles turning white.
The surrounding insults and killing intent pierced her like needles. Shen Ling looked at the cultivators who had once fought alongside her against the demons, their eyes now filled with resentment and venom, and her throat tightened.
We absolutely cannot let our junior sister be labeled a "traitor." After uncovering the conspiracy between the Phoenix Clan and the Demon Clan, she dragged her sword wound to investigate the magic array, exhausting her spiritual power to find the array's core...
Shen Ling lowered her eyes, gripped her sword tightly, and took a step forward, intending to acknowledge the situation.
"Senior brother, don't move."
My wrist was suddenly gripped; the force wasn't heavy, but it carried an undeniable authority.
Shen Ling froze, turned her head, and met Mo Zuili's calm eyes.
Mo Zuili gently shook her head.
Male protagonist, don't go out and admit or defend yourself. The rogue cultivator was already terrified when the demonic energy was spreading. He learned that there was hope of escaping by destroying the magic array, but that hope was dashed. Then he got entangled with the swarming low-level demons, got injured, and died.
People are now filled with anxiety, and the atmosphere is becoming increasingly restless.
They won't believe it.
And if you really leave, who will absorb the demonic energy when you go to the demon's stronghold?
Shen Qingxing? There's no such person in the original novel!
Mo Zuili was completely uneasy.
As she pondered, Yu He exchanged glances with the Yu family cultivator beside her. Looking at the restless rogue cultivators around them, Yu He finally gritted her teeth and said, "Go! Capture that demon first."
Mo Zuili released Chen Ling, chuckled softly, and activated the power of space, his figure flashing out like a ghost.
Everyone saw a flash of red light, and when they looked again, Mo Zuili was already standing behind Yu He, the tip of the Phoenix Flame Spear pressed against Yu He's heart, crimson spiritual power flowing in the tip of the spear, and the slightest movement could pierce through the heart.
“Miss Yu,” Mo Zuili sighed, her voice calm.
“I understand your concerns. But let’s leave it at that. Even if he is a demon, you cannot kill him. If you kill him, none of us will leave this ruin alive.”
After hearing Mo Zuili's words, what else did Yu He not understand? Mo Zuili knew from the very beginning that the person was a demon, yet she still kept him by her side.
Yu He was tense all over, her fingertips forming a magic seal but she dared not move. She could only grit her teeth and say, "Young Master Mo! Do you really want to become a traitor to the human race? Do you know how many people have perished because of the treacherous and cunning of the demon race?"
If it weren't for the demons' cunning and treacherous schemes at the Phoenix Ruins, would so many of our human cultivators have died? You, as the young master of the Mo family, have actually colluded with the demons! You knew he was a demon, yet…”
Mo Zuili scoffed and interrupted, saying, "That was done by other demons; it has nothing to do with him."
After a pause, Mo Zuili continued, "Miss Yu, first of all, Shen Ling, who is the demon in front of you, helped our human cultivators before. I have never harmed any human or demon cultivators who have no grudge against me. I am not a traitor."
Second, I will take Shen Ling to the Demon Clan's headquarters to thwart their conspiracy and reopen the ruins.
"If you don't have any other way to get me out of here safely, you'd better get out of the way. Otherwise... I guarantee you'll be the first to die."
As soon as Mo Zuili uttered these almost threatening words, the surrounding rogue cultivators were in an uproar. Several impulsive ones had just raised their magic weapons when Mo Zuili threw out two fire talismans, which exploded into a sea of fire in front of the crowd. The heat wave forced everyone to retreat one after another.
Mo Yongning, Huang Yu, and the others stood expressionless around Mo Zuili, looking as if they were determined to protect her at all costs.
Yu He remained silent for a long time before putting down the magical artifact and saying, "How can you prove it? And how can you guarantee that we can really open the ruins this time?"
Mo Zuili glanced at everyone, her gaze finally settling on Yu He's back. She smiled gently and said, "Proof? I'm sorry, but perhaps you've misunderstood something. As the young master of the Mo family and a saintess recognized by some members of the Phoenix Clan, if they trust me, I will do my best to get them out of here and ensure their safety."
But I don't need to prove anything to you. If you keep wasting your time here, you'll be the ones who die first.
"You..." Yu He wanted to turn around, but felt the tip of Mo Zuili's spear still pressed against her heart, so she had to stop.
Suddenly, a figure sprang up from among the scattered cultivators who were observing and maintaining a delicate balance. His long sword, imbued with a fierce killing intent, pierced straight at Mo Zuili's back.
"Sigh, these people don't believe you, they're just asking for death. Since they want to die so badly, I'll grant their wish." Zhu Hehong's sinister voice rang in Mo Zuili's ears. Before the words were finished, Mo Zuili felt warm blood splatter onto her back.
After finishing his business, Zhu Hehong laughed and said, "With such low cultivation, you dare to step forward? Are you courting death?"
This unexpected turn of events shattered the already tense balance, and the Yu family cultivators and rogue cultivators began to stir again, with spiritual energy fluctuations surging in like a tide.
Mo Yongning quietly approached Mo Zuili's side and said in a deep voice, "Young Master, why don't you take Young Master Shen and leave first? I'll stay here with Huang Geng and the others to hold off the rogue cultivators."
This could have been resolved peacefully, but some rogue cultivators couldn't hold back and interfered. Now, this is the only option.
Mo Zuili, too lazy to argue, nodded lightly: "Be careful, don't fight them head-on."
After saying that, she transmitted her voice to Shen Ling: "Follow me."
The three figures blurred as Mo Zuili led Shen Ling and Shen Qingxing to rush out first, followed closely by Zhu Hehong.
Just as Mo Zuili had thought, the restrictions on the small world were now practically useless. Shen Ling and Shen Qingxing joined forces and broke through the restrictions in less than half a quarter of an hour, entering the small world.
Mo Zuili led the three of them northwest. The deeper they went, the fewer low-level demons they encountered.
When they could not see any low-level demons at all, and only a few scattered humanoid peak Foundation Establishment demons, the four of them arrived at the entrance of the cave where demonic energy overflowed the rock wall fault, revealing vines hanging down.
Shen Qingxing calmly said, "The demonic energy here is so dense... and there's also a powerful force."
Mo Zuili gripped the Phoenix Flame Spear, and the four of them hid among the layers of giant tree branches and leaves.
At the entrance to the cave, two demons in the late Foundation Establishment stage were fighting.
Zhu Hehong moved to Mo Zuili's side and whispered, "Do you know where Huang Tianyao is right now?"
Mo Zuili glanced at Zhu Hehong for a moment, then asked in confusion, "I don't know, why are you looking for her now?"
Zhu Hehong's eyes sparkled. After hearing Mo Zuili's answer, she smiled wickedly and said, "I'm not looking for her. I just want to tell you that she and Shangguan Fu'er have a very good relationship."
Mo Zuili frowned and asked, "So?"
"I sense Shangguan Fu'er's aura heading this way. In this small world, it's unlikely that Shangguan Fu'er would act alone, so... the two of them will be here soon. Guess whether they'll kill you first, or go in to fight the demons?"
After Zhu Hehong finished speaking with a smile, she glanced at Shen Ling and Shen Qingxing and added, "It may not be a problem, after all, you have two demons by your side."
Mo Zuili was silent for a moment: "I'm a dog if I'm lying."
Zhu Hehong remained silent.
Zhu Hehong: "Would I lie to you? I can sense Shangguan Fu'er's presence; she's definitely heading in this direction!"
Thinking back to how Huang Tianyao's subordinates had chosen to kill him first, when faced with a choice between the demons and the saintess, he realized that...
Mo Zuili believed that when Huang Tianyao arrived and discovered her and the two demons he brought, they would probably make a move at the cave entrance.
Mo Zuili: "Hehe."
Seeing that the battle between the two demons had ended with one dead and the other wounded, Mo Zuili turned to Shen Ling and said, "Senior brother, let's go. You and Shen Qingxing should scout ahead and see if there are any restrictions at the cave entrance."
Shen Ling nodded.
Shen Ling and Shen Qingxing spun around and flew out.
Shen Qingxing stabbed the surviving late-stage Foundation Establishment demon to death with a single sword strike.
Shen Ling and Shen Qingxing arrived at the cave entrance, and Shen Ling stepped in first.
Shen Qingxing followed closely behind, stepped inside for a moment, then came out again, looked in the direction of Mo Zuili, and nodded.
Mo Zuili instantly stood up and flew out, turning back to Zhu Hehong and saying, "It's settled, let's go."
Mo Zuili and Zhu Hehong arrived at the cave entrance.
The two stepped into the cave.
Mo Zuili and some of the demons vying for the inherited power inside the cave suddenly locked eyes, and both sides froze in place.
A demon suddenly screamed, "We've been discovered by the demon race!"
Mo Zuili twitched her lips and looked at Shen Qingxing.
With so many demons fighting here, and nowhere to hide, what did you mean by nodding just now?
Shen Qingxing looked at Mo Zuili and blinked.
The nod indicates that this is indeed the place we are looking for. The altar that absorbs the power of the demon race and transforms it into the power of the demon race, and the demons who are vying for the power of the demon race, aren't they all here?
Mo Zuili rubbed her forehead.
The cave was larger than Mo Zuili had imagined. A damp airflow carrying a strong demonic aura rushed towards them, mixed with a sweet, metallic smell that made their throats tighten.
At the top center of the cave, there is a huge altar. Above the altar, a ball of chaotic light floats. One side of the ball of light is glowing with a crimson color of demonic power, while the other side is shrouded in pitch black demonic energy. When the two forces collide, they make a series of crackling sounds.
The crimson demonic power is being gradually devoured and transformed by the black energy.
Below the altar, seven or eight demons were locked in a fierce battle. Just as one demon leaped up and grabbed the edge of the ball of light, his chest was ripped open by a demon behind him wielding a long bone spike. Blood splattered onto the ball of light, causing the power within it to suddenly expand.
The arrival of Mo Zuili and her companions attracted a large number of demons to rush in.
However, most of the demons remained focused on the ball of light, giving Mo Zuili no attention whatsoever.
Mo Zuili took a deep breath and shouted at Shen Ling, "Senior brother, go and snatch it!"
The attacking demons were held back by Mo Zuili and Zhu Hehong working together.
Before long, Mo Zuili caught a glimpse of Huang Tianyao leading his men in.
With a single glance, Mo Zuili and Zhu Hehong tacitly led a portion of the demons to Huang Tianyao and Shangguan Fu'er.
With the number of entangled demons decreasing, Mo Zuili spun his spear and flicked the talisman, using spatial power to teleport above the altar and reach out to touch the ball of light.
In an instant, Mo Zuili felt a strong gust of wind coming from behind, and she had no choice but to retreat.
But that one moment was enough for Mo Zuili to confirm her guess.
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