Becoming a wet nurse is not the end of the story.

"Nana, I'll kill this person for you."

"Yukine, you..."

Ignoring the pleading looks around her, Elufina went straight to Lin Xueyin's side, looking at her little girl with concern. How could she not have seen the fleeting darkness within her just now? But she couldn't understand why a holy priest could possess such pure dark energy, even purer than her own, the Demon King.

"What's wrong? Is there something you need?"

With an elegant turn, Lin Xueyin wore a faint smile. She was held tightly in Elufina's arms, and feeling the slight trembling on her body, Lin Xueyin let out a soft breath.

"Nana, I'm fine, everything's alright."

He opened his mouth, but didn't ask any further questions. Perhaps that was why she was in the Ten Thousand Mountains back then. But as long as she was by his side, that was enough.

"Let's go, these people should go where they belong." A dim light flashed in his eyes, followed by a beam of holy light that soared into the sky, enveloping all the guards who had just been surrounding him.

When the sky and earth returned to their previous clarity, the guards who had been standing there had vanished without a trace, leaving only a faint, fine dust in the air.

Watching Lin Xueyin's series of actions, her ruthlessness made Elufina even more worried, but she still had no clue what had happened to her.

"Go on, don't worry, I'm still me, your Lin Xueyin. But there are some things that still need to be done."

Lin Xueyin glanced at Kono lying on the ground, raised her hand, but then lowered it again. She sighed inwardly. Should she save her? But what good would it do?

"Take her away and give her a proper burial."

Elufelna held Lin Xueyin's trembling hand. Even though she had changed a bit, she was still the Xueyin she knew.

"Yes, thank you."

He leaned his head against Elufina's chest, his eyes slightly closed, breathing slowly, as if reminiscing about something, until the guards who sensed something was wrong rushed into the room.

"Your Majesty, here... here..."

"Alright, everything's fine here. There was an assassin just now. Kono was killed by the assassin while trying to save the princess. Take him away and give him a proper burial."

Who would believe this fabricated reason? But does Elufina need anyone to believe her? What she said was, in the eyes of those guards, both true and false, and there was no need to investigate further.

With her arm around Lin Xueyin's slender waist, Elufina gently led her out of the room. The faint echoes of their conversation still lingered in the air.

"What did you just say to Claires?"

"What did I say? You have the nerve to ask me? Tell me, how many of you have suitors, how many of them wish they could stab me to death?"

"I already said I was the one asking you, so how did it become you asking me?"

"Huh? Do I have to ask you before you'll confess? Explain everything clearly. That woman is a sickly, possessive woman who would kill me for your sake. Don't you think you should explain things to me properly first?"

"Explain? Explain what? It's her business that she likes me, just like it's my business that I like you. What, does this even need an explanation?"

"Me? Do I need you to like me? Humph, whether you like me or not is none of my business."

"Next time you say that, please try to hide that smile. You're practically grinning from ear to ear, and you're still saying it's none of your business?"

"You... Elufina, do you know how annoying you are?"

"Do you find it annoying? I don't think so. I think you quite like it when I treat you like this. What's wrong? Did I say something wrong? Why is your face so red?"

"Put your hand down, and my face won't be red anymore. Hurry up and answer my question! How much... ah, don't touch me! I... if you touch me again, I... I promise I'll beat you to death..."

"I didn't touch you randomly. I don't know what happened to my hand, it just wouldn't listen to me. I really didn't mean to. What's wrong? Hey? How did it climb up there again? I really didn't mean to touch you there."

"Elufina, I must be out of my mind to believe your nonsense. Just behave yourself and stop beating around the bush... Ah... I won't ask anymore, I won't ask anymore. Don't touch me."

"Okay, I won't touch it, then don't ask any more questions."

There was a moment of silence before Lin Xueyin's furious voice rang out, "You did this on purpose! I'm sleeping by myself tonight. Get the hell out of here!"

"Thoughts, ah, that's alright. Thoughts are everywhere, and I'll naturally be by your side too. I understand. I understand everything, my little girl is shy."

There was no mirror, otherwise Lin Xueyin would have seen herself in a fit of rage, yet she was powerless against this woman who always acted like a scoundrel towards her.

"Fine, whatever you want, I don't care anymore. But if you do this again and I lose my life, let's see what you do then."

“There will be a next time? That’s impossible. I didn’t expect this to happen, which is why I gave Claires this opportunity. I will always be by your side from now on and I will never let you be in danger again.”

"I'll agree if you're by my side. You have your own job too, and besides, I'm doing this now..."

What's wrong with you?

I originally wanted to tell her about my current situation, but after thinking about it, I gave up. My situation was too unbelievable, and telling her would not have any effect.

"It's nothing, let's go. I remember there's another friend of yours over there, that's where your biggest problem lies."

Volume 10: The Reviving Demon God: Chapter 16 - Is the Seal About to Be Broken? (Two chapters released together)

The mysterious cave near Lake Achilles is still filled with a bloody glow. The dim firelight cannot drive away this crimson light; it can only flicker futilely to one side.

"Oh, our Grand Elder has finally come. So, are you now completely ready to cooperate with us?"

"Hmph, High Priest, talking too much might bring you a lot of trouble, don't you think?" The aged voice echoed throughout the cave.

The cold eyes on the devil's stone sculpture silently watched the two below. The high priest, a man with an effeminate appearance, had a face sculpted with an expression like that of a venomous snake. His narrowed eyes made it impossible to discern his thoughts.

"Elder, your only son was killed right here in the street by the Demon King and his queen. Aren't you even a little sad?"

"I told you, you talk too much. I just want to know what I can get out of cooperating with you."

Silence fell. After a moment of silence, the high priest spoke cautiously, "Lin Xueyin is the woman chosen by the Demon God, and she must be offered to the Demon God. As for the Demon Queen Eluferna, her fate..."

"What, you think you can capture her alive and hand her over to me?"

"Ha, that won't do. That's a reward from Marshal Elsil of the Western Route. Although he has been captured by Elphielna, we keep our promise. We will naturally send this Demon King to that Marshal of the Western Route when the time comes."

He grinned maliciously. They had suffered heavy losses because of this demon king. If he didn't get revenge on her, he would have been a high priest for nothing. However, thinking of her unparalleled beauty, even the high priest couldn't bear to kill her.

"Hmph, what can I get from that?"

Since it's a collaboration, I can't just keep giving without getting anything in return. If that's the case, I might as well go back to the Demon King and become his elder.

"Of course there are benefits. Lin Xueyin's friends are quite beautiful. What, don't you want them? Take them all, and they'll all be yours. Then you won't have to worry about not having any descendants. Of course, I know you might not be interested, but how about the position of Demon Clan Leader? Second only to the Demon God, and the Demon God won't be involved in the daily rule."

Does he need to continue? Although nominally there is a superior, in reality, as long as enough tribute is offered every year, the demon god won't pay any attention to these rulers. Let them do whatever they want.

"Oh? The demons belong to me, but what about you? Don't tell me you are all beings without desires, only striving so hard for the resurrection of the demon god."

"We are priests of the Demon God. Your offerings must first be seen by us. Do you understand?"

He understood, of course, that although these people would not have real power in the future, their hidden power would probably be greater than his own. However, no matter how great their power was, it was still the power of religion. As long as they had someone in charge, they were not to be feared.

Unfortunately, this elder still didn't understand that when religious power becomes too strong, it can supersede imperial power. However, in his current experience, he had not yet encountered such a problem.

If Lin Xueyin were here, she could only scoff at the elder's shortsightedness. Wasn't that how a certain religion gradually bypassed royal power and indirectly ruled a continent for a long time?

"So, do we have enough chips now?"

Although he had already seen the satisfaction on the elder's face, the high priest still spoke up again to ask a question.

“Very well, I can temporarily agree to cooperate with you.”

"Now that you've agreed, can we have the statue we mentioned earlier?"

Although he cared deeply about the statue, he remained outwardly calm and composed, as if he were discussing something insignificant.

"This is the statue, isn't it? This is the legendary stone sculpture that seals the power of the demon god. I really couldn't tell."

The high priest simply smiled and accepted the stone carving. Looking at the statue with its strange posture, he finally had the statue in his hands. The Demon God could finally break free from his seal and reign supreme.

"Now that things are over here, I'll take my leave. I hope you'll keep your promises from now on."

"Of course, we are all men of our word and will not let you down. However, Elder, today is the best time to break the seal. Don't you really want to witness this great moment? Perhaps the Demon God will reward us after breaking the seal."

"A reward? I'm too old to compete with you. Just remember what you promised me. I'll take my leave now."

As he spoke, the elder turned and left without hesitation, seemingly unconcerned about the reward the other party had mentioned. However, the cold smile on his lips revealed that he probably didn't mean it that way.

I'll just wait here. Once the demon god breaks free of the seal, I, an outsider, will be the first to suffer. What if you sacrifice me then? Who knows how many more sacrifices will be needed later? You can play your game yourselves. I just need to wait for the outcome.

I've been out here for quite some time now, and I'm afraid people in Shanghai are starting to have doubts about me. But so what? My only son is dead. Can't I throw a tantrum and go on strike for a few days?

The Grand Elder, who had already planned his escape route, was now simply observing the situation from the sidelines, remaining a neutral observer and not getting involved further. He would then simply reap the rewards of victory.

After seeing off the Grand Elder, the High Priest's effeminate face gradually turned mad. All the stone sculptures had finally been gathered. All that was needed was to place them correctly on the sealing array below, and the demon god would be able to break free.

"Demon God, I know you are anxious. Don't worry, we will carry out the ritual immediately, and you will be able to come out soon."

The altar, which seemed to come alive, emitted a violent heartbeat, causing the black-robed people who were slowly walking in to feel a heart-pounding pressure.

"Our god, the god we worship, can finally return. He will once again reign over this continent; he will make the races that betrayed him thousands of years ago pay the price; he will lead us to stand at the top of the continent once more."

"oh oh...."

The high priest slowly placed the stone sculptures on the ground in a manner that no one else could discern. With each sculpture he placed, those previously placed on the ground emitted a mysterious light.

A wisp of dark aura slowly emerged from the stone carving, drifting towards the top of the cave. It was expected that the aura would permeate the upper part of the cave, but unexpectedly, the aura continued to rise as if it had encountered no hindrance, until it disappeared from everyone's sight.

Unbeknownst to the high priest who was initiating the ceremony inside, the once clear sky was now completely enveloped in crimson as these auras appeared.

The crimson moon, which previously only appeared at night, now shone with an intense light, even eclipsing the sun's rays.

Panic and terror gripped the people who were unaware of what was happening, causing them to panic violently. The enormous, crimson moon, which seemed to be descending, further fueled the sense that disaster was imminent.

In the depths of the Hundred Thousand Mountains, in those remote and even rumored deadly places, came the howls of ferocious beasts and the beams of powerful battle qi and magic, all intertwined together.

One after another, mysterious figures appeared in mid-air and shot towards the sealed land. However, halfway there, as if they had spotted some kind of enemy, the people in the air broke out into fierce conflict.

"The Demon God is about to be unsealed! That's wonderful! We can finally continue our journey under his command again."

"Hmph, I didn't expect you remnants of the demon gods still haven't given up. With us here, how could we let you succeed?"

The colorful light filled the entire sky, adding color to what was originally a monotonous scarlet.

The ceaseless battles, the living and the dead, shattered the tranquility of Lake Achilles. However, the people, blinded by their own bloodlust, failed to notice that even the strongest fighting spirit and the most powerful magic could not disturb the calm surface of the lake.

It remained as clear as a mirror, unchanged under the sky where the violent conflict had erupted, like a dead land, eerily calm.

Kill! Kill! The Demon God needs your blood to break the seal. It's just a pity that the Demon King and the others didn't arrive in time. If they had come quickly, they wouldn't have been here for too long. Hopefully, when the Demon God opens his eyes, he will see what he wants to see.

When the last stone sculpture was placed on the ground, the fifteen stone sculptures inside the cave seemed to be connected by an invisible line, transforming into a strange six-pointed star shape. Then, an extremely pure darkness gushed out from it.

What followed was a roar that seemed to have been suppressed for tens of thousands of years from the depths of hell. The earth-shattering roar caused the powerful figures who were fighting to stop once again.

The once tranquil Lake Achilles was suddenly erupted with intense dark energy. The lake, which had been as smooth as a mirror, now seemed to be boiling over, and the rising air filled everyone with a chilling sense of panic.

"Something's wrong here, let's retreat... Ah..."

Before he could finish speaking, his eyes were already bloodshot, and eerie tentacles shot out from the lake, entangling all the powerful figures in mid-air and pulling them into the lake.