Chapter 293: Another Strand of Demonic Energy
Under the cover of night, within a courtyard.
Ji Ya, Yang Lin, and four disciples sat around a stone table, discussing the sudden demon beast attack that had occurred today.
Unlike the others, who were filled with excitement, Ji Ya frowned deeply, his heart still lingering in fear.
If Yun Cai had not appeared in time today, Yang Lin would have been killed by that demonic monkey. The mere thought of it filled him with rage.
For that demonic monkey to dare attack the Clear Sky Sect, it must have had something to rely on. More trouble was likely to follow.
Then he thought of how Master had arranged for him to go to the imperial palace to investigate the palace hauntings. He felt that the two incidents were somehow connected. Perhaps there was a Black Hand orchestrating everything behind the scenes, with the goal of dismantling the Clear Sky Sect.
“For the next period of time, you must be extremely careful. Don’t assume that just because you’re inside the sect, you’re absolutely safe.”
Ji Ya spoke in warning, immediately drawing the attention of Yang Lin and the others.
One of the male disciples could not help but ask, “Ji Ya, do you know something?”
The others all looked at Ji Ya, believing that with his status, he must know many things that ordinary disciples could not access.
Ji Ya shook his head and said, “I don’t know much, but I can sense that things won’t be peaceful. Tomorrow I’ll descend the mountain and head to the Imperial City. The imperial palace is being haunted, and Master has sent me to investigate. Today, a demon creature attacked the sect. Don’t you find that strange?”
Everyone fell silent. They too realized that trouble had arrived.
They were not new disciples. Having followed the Clear Sky Sect through many hardships, they themselves had narrowly escaped death from desperate situations. So when Ji Ya spoke like this, they did not question him. Instead, they increasingly felt that what he said was likely true.
The sect had been stable for so many years—yet trouble had come again!
“Do you need us to accompany you to the palace?” Yang Lin asked, looking at Ji Ya, worry written across her brows.
Ji Ya was indeed strong, but he lacked experience in the martial world.
Hearing this, Ji Ya shook his head. “No need. It’s better that you remain here to guard the sect. I’ll go and return quickly.”
Yang Lin opened her mouth, yet she could not insist.
She knew that they were incapable of truly protecting the sect. Ji Ya refused to bring them only because he did not want to be distracted by having to protect them.
At this moment, it was not just their courtyard. In other courtyards on Clear Sky Mountain, disciples were also discussing the matter. Many True Transmission Disciples believed that the Black Fiend Demon Monkey’s attack was the beginning of a calamity.
That night, many within the Clear Sky Sect found it difficult to sleep.
Ziyang Peak.
Hu Yan arrived at Duan Xiaojuan’s courtyard and called out her name outside the gate.
Soon, the courtyard gate opened. Duan Xiaojuan looked at him and asked in confusion, “It’s so late. What is it?”
Hu Yan’s expression was grave as he said, “For a while to come, the sect may encounter further trouble.”
As he spoke, he removed the storage pouch from his waist and continued, “Inside are high-grade talismans. Keep them. You might need them.”
Duan Xiaojuan accepted the storage pouch and asked in surprise, “Is it that serious? Is it because of the demonic monkey that appeared today?”
The great battle at the Sword Sect had already spread throughout the entire sect. Ziyang Peak was closest to Clear Sky Mountain; naturally, she had heard about it.
“Yes. I heard from Senior Brother that the sect is preparing to enter a state of heightened alert. In any case, you must be careful,” Hu Yan nodded.
After hearing this, Duan Xiaojuan did not feel fear. Instead, sweetness rose in her heart.
So he truly has me in his heart!
“Then you must also be careful. As the Sect Master’s disciple, you will surely bear greater responsibility and face more dangerous enemies.”
Duan Xiaojuan looked at Hu Yan and spoke earnestly.
Moonlight fell, stretching their shadows long, merging them together.
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Suppressing Evil Tower.
Inside a dim prison cell, the Black Fiend Demon Monkey hung suspended in midair. His limbs and neck were bound by chains, his demon body stretched taut and unable to move.
Yun Cai stood before him, performing the Soul Restraining Curse.
Chu Jing stood at the side. Beneath his mask, his eyes were icy, glinting with cold light.
Yun Cai’s gaze gradually returned to clarity. She lowered her hands after casting the spell, her brows knitting together, her eyes filled with confusion.
“What? Not going smoothly?” Chu Jing asked.
“His memories are chaotic. I only saw memories from before he transformed. I couldn’t find anything useful,” Yun Cai replied.
Hearing this, Chu Jing narrowed his eyes.
“You… want to search my soul… You have no idea what you’re facing…”
The Black Fiend Demon Monkey spoke in a trembling voice. His head was tilted back; in his weakened state, he could not even open his eyes.
Chu Jing snorted coldly. “Feigning divinity and playing supernatural tricks. If whatever stands behind you truly feared nothing from the Clear Sky Sect, it wouldn’t have sent you to your death.”
“To my death?”
The Black Fiend Demon Monkey slowly opened his eyes and looked down at Chu Jing with disdain, a savage smile spreading across his face. “Are you certain you can kill me? Do you even dare?”
Yun Cai frowned, killing intent flashing through her eyes.
Chu Jing said, “If we can’t obtain any useful information from you, what use is there in keeping you alive?”
The Black Fiend Demon Monkey grinned ferociously and said nothing more.
Faced with such provocation, Yun Cai could no longer endure it. Her left hand moved to a cloth pouch at her waist. She pulled it open, and immediately, red bees flew out—more and more of them—swiftly rushing toward the Black Fiend Demon Monkey.
Heart-Devouring Bees!
The Black Fiend Demon Monkey glared at Yun Cai without pleading for mercy, allowing the Heart-Devouring Bees to land upon his body.
In less than five breaths’ time, his entire body was covered by the bees, with only one eye left exposed to the air.
That eye quickly filled with bloodshot veins. His body trembled violently, clearly enduring unimaginable agony.
Chu Jing had not expected Yun Cai to possess such methods. Curious, he asked, “What kind of bees are these?”
“Heart-Devouring Bees,” Yun Cai replied calmly, staring at the Black Fiend Demon Monkey.
She did not fear his venomous gaze. Instead, a hint of mockery and disdain appeared in her eyes, driving the Black Fiend Demon Monkey further into frenzy.
“The Heart-Devouring Bee Refinement Method from the Scripture Repository? I didn’t expect you to have succeeded in refining them,” Chu Jing remarked in admiration.
He realized that Yun Cai truly had no shortcomings. Her talent and comprehension were terrifying. Most importantly, she cultivated with obsessive dedication, leaving others no opportunity to catch up.
In a few more years, even Xu Ning and Jiang Zhaoxia might not be able to suppress her.
She cultivated so diligently—could it be that she intended to surpass the Sect Master and then force him to submit?
Chu Jing’s thoughts wandered. Then he noticed a change in Yun Cai’s eyes.
“What exactly are those eyes?” Chu Jing was deeply curious. His intuition told him that Yun Cai’s formidable ability was inseparable from those eyes.
The Black Fiend Demon Monkey trembled violently. When he saw Yun Cai’s eyes change once more, his own eyes flew wide open.
The chains binding him rattled violently as he struggled to break free, yet he could not.
Countless Heart-Devouring Bees gnawed at his flesh. His demon body had already visibly shrunk by a full circle.
Yun Cai opened her All-Law Spiritual Eyes and peered into the Black Fiend Demon Monkey’s body. Her brows furrowed, and she let out a startled sound.
“What is it?” Chu Jing asked.
“There’s another strand of demonic energy inside him that does not belong to him. It seems another demon is using him to spy on us,” Yun Cai replied.
Her words caused the Black Fiend Demon Monkey’s pupils to contract sharply.