Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

"Regardless of which one it is, it won't have much impact on the Demon Clan's Holy Land. We've always been neutral; we'll follow whoever wins. That's why the Demon Clan's Holy Land has been able to continue from ancient times to the present."

The Demon Emperor of the Stars smiled meaningfully.

Li Yuan stared into his eyes and asked, word by word, "So, what exactly is your purpose in coming to see us today?"

The Demon Emperor Chen Su's smile vanished, and his expression turned serious: "I don't care about the life or death of the human race; I only care about the future of the Demon Race's sacred land."

"Therefore, I would like to make an agreement with the three of you. Regardless of which of you is the true host, you must allow the Demon Clan Holy Land to continue to remain independent from the secular world and free from interference by any force."

The three looked at each other, none of them answering immediately.

Seeing that they remained silent, the Demon Emperor of the Stars added, "To show my sincerity, I can give each of you a chance, as... an advance payment."

Li Yuan sneered: "I dare not accept your opportunity. Last time outside Tiger Wolf Pass, the star stone you gave me almost cost me my life."

Upon hearing this, the Demon Emperor of the Stars not only wasn't angry, but instead burst into laughter: "Hahaha..."

"Opportunities always come with risks, and you should know that better than I do. Besides, can you honestly say that star stone didn't bring you any benefits? Without it, could you have broken through to the late stage of the Core Formation Realm so quickly? Could you have comprehended the power of stars?"

Li Yuan was speechless after being asked that question.

Although he didn't want to admit it, what the Demon Emperor Chen Su said was true. Although the Star Stone had kept him unconscious for a long time, it had indeed helped him activate the power of the stars within his body, allowing his cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds.

Just then, Ji Fanghua, who had been silent all along, suddenly stepped forward and said, "I am willing to sign the agreement."

Li Yuan and Leng Ning Shuang were both taken aback and looked at her at the same time.

Ji Fanghua's expression was calm, but her eyes held a resolute look.

Looking at her, Li Yuan vaguely recalled the scene when he first met her. At that time, she was seriously injured and being chased, clearly carrying a heavy secret.

The reason she cultivated so diligently, joined the Divine Martial Academy, and was willing to follow Ye Hongyu to join the Demon Suppression Division was all for revenge.

She desperately needs strength.

The opportunity offered by the Demon Emperor of the Stars was an irresistible temptation for her.

Li Yuan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end it turned into a sigh. This was her own choice, and he had no right to judge whether it was right or wrong.

He looked intently into Ji Fanghua's eyes and said in a low voice, "Junior Sister Ji, whatever choice you make, I will respect you. But please remember, no matter how much power you gain in the future, you must not let hatred blind you, and you must not take your anger out on the entire human race."

Ji Fanghua was slightly taken aback, then gave Li Yuan a deep look.

She recalled everything that had happened since she joined the Divine Martial Squad: her comrades-in-arms, her mentors who cared for her, and those who had lent a helping hand in times of crisis.

In this team, I felt a long-lost warmth and gradually understood that there is not only hatred in this world, but also things worth protecting.

She finally nodded: "I know what I'm doing."

"Okay, I believe you."

Li Yuan smiled slightly.

Ji Fanghua turned around and resolutely walked up to Chen Su Demon Emperor.

The Demon Emperor Chen Su looked at her with admiration in his eyes. He stretched out his finger and drew a mysterious blood-red rune in the void.

The rune flashed in the air, then split in two, one half disappearing into Ji Fanghua's brow and the other half into his own palm.

"The blood pact has been made."

The Demon Emperor Chen Su withdrew his finger. "From this moment on, the agreement between you and my Demon Clan's Holy Land will be bound by the Heavenly Dao. If you violate it, you will suffer the consequences."

He flipped his hand and took out an inner core the size of a fist. This inner core was very special. It was silver-gray all over, with countless tiny vortexes flowing on its surface. He handed it to Ji Fanghua.

"This is the inner core of a Void Beast, containing spatial power that resonates with your talent."

"As for how to absorb it and whether there will be any dangers, you'll have to figure that out for yourself."

Void Beast?

Legend has it that these are magical beasts that live in the void, born with spatial abilities, and only those immortals of the Forgotten Realm who can shatter the void have the chance to obtain them.

Ji Fanghua was deeply moved. She took the inner core and felt a vast and pure spatial power emanating from it, which resonated strongly with her innate talent.

A rare look of excitement crossed her face. She gripped the inner core tightly and nodded solemnly to the Demon Emperor Chen Su: "Thank you!"

The Demon Emperor of the Stars waved his hand, then turned to look at Li Yuan and Leng Ning Shuang: "And you two? What have you decided?"

His gaze swept back and forth between the two of them. "Don't worry, I said I wouldn't force you."

No coercion?

Li Yuan sneered inwardly.

He trapped the three of them in this isolated space, cutting them off from everything outside. Their lives were in his hands, yet he said he wouldn't force them.

This in itself is the greatest form of coercion.

Leng Ning Shuang clearly understood this as well. After a moment of silence, she nodded decisively: "I'll sign."

The Demon Emperor Chen Su smiled with satisfaction and drew profound blood-red runes once more. The runes split in two, one half disappearing into Leng Ning Shuang's brow and the other half into his palm.

The blood pact is established.

Li Yuan watched quietly from the side, pondering to himself that he had only met Leng Ningshuang a few times and did not know much about her.

All he knew was that she was the chief disciple of Taixu Academy, possessing a level nine ice-type talent, exceptional talent, and a cold and aloof personality. However, he knew nothing about her background or what secrets she held.

Seeing her sign the agreement so decisively, Li Yuan couldn't help but have some doubts.

The Demon Emperor Chen Su flipped his hand and took out a yellowed ancient book, handing it to Leng Ning Shuang. The cover of the book was incomplete, and only a few ancient seal characters could be vaguely seen: Creation of Heaven and Earth Technique.

"This is a fragment of an ancient cultivation technique," said the Demon Emperor Chen Su. "As far as I know, this technique is quite compatible with your talent. However, it is, after all, a fragment, and there are great risks involved in cultivating it."

"Whether you want to cultivate or not, you should think it through carefully."

Leng Ning Shuang took the ancient book, glanced at the title page, her pupils contracted slightly, then closed the scroll, carefully put it away, and nodded to Chen Su Demon Emperor.

Li Yuan keenly caught the change in her eyes in that instant and made a bold guess in his mind: Leng Ning Shuang's true talent was probably not just as simple as ice-type.

Her ice-type talent is merely the outward appearance she presents to the world; her true trump card may lie hidden within this scroll of Creation and Destiny Technique.

It seems that the Demon Emperor Chen Su was right; all three of them do indeed have secrets that cannot be revealed.

Finally, the Demon Emperor Chen Su's gaze fell on Li Yuan.

"now you."

The Demon Emperor Chen Su looked at him with a playful smile on his lips. "The star stone I gave you before was just a greeting gift, not a real opportunity. This time, I will give you a gift that is truly worthy of you."

Li Yuan knew he couldn't escape it. He took a deep breath and stepped forward: "Come on!"

The Demon Emperor of the Stars drew a blood-red rune for the third time. The rune split in two, with one half flying towards Li Yuan's brow.

Just as the rune was about to disappear into Li Yuan's brow, a sudden change occurred.