Chapter 24 The Palace Master's Oath

As the cultivation progressed, the aura emanating from the Demon Ancestor continued to weaken, and an overwhelming sense of fatigue and unease began to permeate the air.

Fang Nian believed this was a trick by the Demon Ancestor, so she gritted her teeth and persisted.

But in the end, she couldn't hold on any longer: "Qingqing!"

Qingqing woke up: "He seems to be falling into a deep sleep."

Fang Nian: "I don't know if he's asleep or not, but I can't hold on any longer. He's currently deducing important techniques, ultimate skills that can be used at any time. We must learn them all!"

After giving the instructions, Fang's mind wandered, and he fell asleep standing up.

Qingqing looked at the Martial Ancestor and began to learn.

However, Qingqing sensed that Wuzu's movements were becoming increasingly fatigued, indicating that he was about to fall into a deep sleep.

……

Fang Nian defeated Qi Fang in a short amount of time.

In just one exchange, Qi Fang was instantly defeated.

At the summit of Witch Demon Cliff, the male succubus lord said, "Gentlemen, show yourselves."

Although he couldn't identify who the people hiding nearby were, he could sense some familiarity.

The female succubus lord was the first to appear. She emerged under the moonlight, her sleeves and sashes floating in the air like a goddess, her expression indifferent: "What do you want to say?"

The male and female succubus lords are actually enemies, each regarding the other as their own cauldron.

If successful, one's level of understanding will reach a new height.

Therefore, the two have been hostile and wary of each other since their youth, and this continues to this day.

The male succubus lord stood with his hands behind his back and said, "It's not too late to talk about it after they come out."

The next moment, the Lord of the War Demon Hall revealed his aura from afar and flew in at high speed, like a comet crashing into him.

The Lord of the War Demon Hall appeared on the cliff top and behind the mountain, and said loudly, "Then show yourself and stop hiding in the back like a turtle."

On the ground, stones undulate, casting shadows under the moonlight.

A dark shadow writhed within these ordinary shadows.

The Blood Demon Palace Master, clad in a blood-red robe, rose from the shadows of the moonlight: "I know what you're trying to do."

The male succubus lord stood with his hands behind his back, sensing that at least three other people were hiding in the shadows.

As for those things that even you yourself can't perceive, I wonder if there are any more.

But it should exist.

However, two out are enough.

If someone doesn't show up, it's the same as not speaking; four people are enough to vote.

He said, "Qi Fang is not weak among two-star demons; he should be considered quite strong. Fang Nian was able to kill him instantly, which shows that he is extremely proficient in combat."

"In addition, since he has already cultivated a second inner demon and become a second demonic entity, he is still the same genius he was back then."

"I will initiate a resolution to once again elevate him to the rank of elite disciple, and for the next seven-year term, prohibit any demonic cultivator above his level from attacking him."

The female succubus lord said indifferently, "Do you really want the Succubus Palace to disappear?"

The male succubus lord stood with his hands behind his back and said, "If the prophecy comes true, then I will accept my fate."

"The reason he was reinstated as an elite disciple is for external considerations."

"With internal and external troubles looming, even the Demonic Sect is on the verge of collapse. What then is the Succubus Palace?"

The female succubus lord said, "Is that so? But it seems to me that the Demonic Sect is doing just fine. You just want Fang Nian, the one destined for this, to be destroyed, just as the prophecy of destiny foretold."

Lord of the War Demon Palace: "Gentlemen, we are unaware of the Succubus Palace's affairs. Tell us, what exactly does the Heavenly Mandate Prophecy say?"

Male Succubus Lord: "It's nothing, just a sentence and a few pictures. After the chosen one passed by, the Succubus Lord's main hall became ruins, and this mountain is no more."

Blood Demon Palace Master: "And what was that sentence again?"

Female Succubus Lord: "That sentence..."

She pondered for a moment, then shook her head.

Male Succubus Lord: "Everyone sees different things when they look at that sentence. What I see is 'I am the only one who reigns supreme in heaven and on earth.'"

The female succubus lord looked at him and said, "What I see is 'the seven emotions and six desires, the five realms and three continents'."

"Some speculate that only those who are truly destined can see the true prophecies of destiny."

Blood Demon Lord: "Oh? In that case, I'll go and see what I can find."

The War Demon Hall Master grinned: "Let's put that aside for now. I reject Nangong Qi's decision. I believe we cannot add back those who have already been kicked out of the elite disciple ranks."

"This precedent must not be set."

Seeing that the War Demon Lord was so eager to start a fight, the Blood Demon Lord spoke up: "I think we can allow him to regain his status as an elite disciple."

Male Succubus Lord Nangong Qi: "Two against one."

The female succubus lord: "I veto it."

The War Demon Lord looked at the Female Succubus Lord: "Since Lord Huangfu also objects, then it will be two against two."

Nangong Qi looked at the War Demon Palace Master: "Why did you refuse?"

The War Demon Palace Master didn't mince words: "My son needs a powerful inner demon, and coincidentally, Fang Nian's inner demon is of extremely high quality. His third inner demon will definitely meet the requirements."

Blood Demon Lord: "So, you're saying you won't let go?"

To the various hall masters of the Demonic Sect, even the elders were nothing more than consumables.

Ordinary disciples are merely assets in their pockets.

The reason for having the elite disciple rule is that it is an ironclad law that has evolved from years of internal strife.

This rule is not about avoiding fighting or hunting down young disciples.

Instead, it was to avoid killing all the talented young disciples.

If all the talented young demonic cultivators die, won't the demonic sect become weaker and weaker?

That's why it's necessary to protect elite disciples.

Seven years is a dividing line.

This is also why Ren Qiushui wanted to leave Fang Nian at this time and find a new Daoist partner.

Because she would no longer be an elite disciple, and the elders of the demonic sect could hunt her down.

Therefore, she needs to find someone to form a strong alliance with, so that they can protect each other.

For the Lord of the War Demon Hall, wanting Fang Nian to help his son grow up was a very common thing, and there was no need to hide it.

Speaking it out would actually intimidate Nangong Qi and the Blood Demon Palace Master, preventing them from ruining his plans.

Nangong Qi looked at the Lord of the War Demon Hall: "You have at least eighty or a hundred sons, so the growth of one son is not important at all. If you back down, I will protect this person."

Lord of the War Demon Hall: "What price are you willing to pay?"

Price? Nangong Qi: "No price. Fight me if you disagree."

The Lord of the War Demon Hall laughed: "Very well, who is the true Lord of the War Demon Hall? You're even more belligerent than I am. At our level, we're both high-ranking members of the Demonic Sect. Fighting would only damage our harmony. Let's find a compromise."

That's what they said, but the other two could sense the War Demon Hall Master's apprehension towards Nangong Qi.

Nangong Qi: "Then let's compromise. You designate one person to challenge Fang Nian, and the others are not allowed to make a move in secret."

Lord of the War Demon Hall: "Alright."

Nangong Qi: "If you break your oath, it will no longer be Fang Nian's problem, but a provocation against me."

The Lord of the War Demon Hall laughed loudly: "Even my weakest son is a three-star demon; hunting down Fang Nian would be a piece of cake. Do you think I need to intervene secretly?"

Nangong Qi: "I'll keep an eye on it."

From the shadows, seeing that they had reached a decision, a figure drifted away: "The son of the War Demon Palace Master... let's see if he can get past the Hundred Flowers hurdle first."

……

Within the brain.

Fang Nian opened his eyes again and looked at Martial Ancestor: "Hmm?"

"Qingqing!"

Qingqing, who had just fallen asleep, opened her eyes: "It's time for the shift change? So soon?"

Fang Nian: "He's asleep!"

Qingqing: "He lost."

Fang Nian: "He lost... What should we do?"

Qingqing: "Of course, we should prevent him from possessing another body and kill him."

Fang Nian: "We're in a spirit state now, how can we kill him?"