Chapter 2287: Breakthrough, Forcing Him to Negotiate

At this moment, Chai Jiu tightly grasped the letter in his hand while the body of the Battle Puppet trembled incessantly… It’s likely his true body is experiencing an emotional explosion outside the Desert Sea Absolute Array.

“Another change, another change,” Chai Jiu continuously growled like a beast.

The surrounding high-ranking members of the Cang Lineage were bewildered and hurriedly questioned.

When everyone learned about the new changes in the prison from Chai Jiu’s mouth, they were all stunned.

“This… this… this… How could the Black Scale Demon actually trigger something, and why was it so delayed?”

“Because he had to undergo a trial, the Demon Puppet Guardian made it clear that the Black Scale Demon needed to break through all difficulties and obstacles on his own to reach the center of the prison, hence the delay.”

“Damn it, Chai Gong is truly useless; if he had thrown the Black Scale Demon out earlier, this wouldn’t have happened.”

A group of Cang Lineage elders hurled curses at Chai Gong…

The previously unimportant Black Scale Demon suddenly became very crucial. After he receives the Demon Vein Master’s inheritance, he might obtain more rights on Divine Demon Island than Ying Sanmeng and Teng Yue.

In fact, this is a great thing for the Cang Lineage, but the crucial point is that the Black Scale Demon is not in their hands now.

Everyone is frustrated about why the Black Scale Demon always brushes past them.

The first time, that Junior Brother Bian knocked him into prison; the second time, he was mysteriously teleported back inside, and now it’s happening again. Chai Gong the fool didn’t throw him out beforehand.

Now he falls into Teng Yue’s hands, so what should be done?

Bu Tun stepped forward with great strides…

“The Black Scale Demon is sure to gain more. The first-generation Master of Yu Vein’s inheritance grants demon authority, but the Black Scale Demon is inherently a demon; if he receives the Demon Vein inheritance, it can’t be limited to demon authority only.”

With Bu Tun’s words, everyone nodded in agreement.

Everyone turned their gaze to Chai Jiu, waiting for the Great Gate Master’s decision.

Everyone was stifled with impatience, truly wanting to personally enter the prison to act, as Chai Gong was utterly unreliable…

But they dared not enter.

Chai Jiu’s mouth twitched uncontrollably, his face undergoing erratic changes, before he finally said resolutely, “Kill him, don’t worry about him.”

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked, filled with confusion.

Chai Jiu spoke grimly and eerily, “This Black Scale Demon clearly is not that favored by the first-generation Demon Vein Master; otherwise, he wouldn’t be subjected to tests, and whether he can obtain the Demon Vein Master’s inheritance is hard to say.”

“More importantly, we absolutely cannot be led by Ying Sanmeng and Teng Yue…”

“Kill the Black Scale Demon and take his essence blood; we can also create a new demon capable of receiving the inheritance.”

As Chai Jiu spoke, everyone in the Cang Lineage’s high ranks understood.

They can’t drag their feet any longer; otherwise, even greater changes might occur. Now, capturing the pair Teng Yue and Ying Sanmeng is most critical.

“Obviously, I’m not hoping the Black Scale Demon really dies; it’s just I’m not afraid he might die.”

“This is also a means of removing the firewood under the cauldron.”

“The Black Scale Demon is currently the bargaining chip for Teng Yue and Ying Sanmeng; they absolutely won’t allow the Black Scale Demon to die easily… So, I need Chai Gong to fight and kill in such a nonchalant manner, without any worries.”

Upon hearing these words, everyone suddenly understood…

In essence, because Chai Gong and the Death Soldiers are too worthless, the Great Gate Master had to issue such a ruthless order. When Ying Sanmeng and Teng Yue fight desperately to protect the Black Scale Demon as leverage, they will find themselves constrained.

In conclusion, this death order was sent into the prison.

…

Inside the prison, after receiving the order, Chai Gong immediately looked at the three people within the canyon and said sinisterly, “Teng Yue, I’m sorry to inform you, the Great Gate Master says he doesn’t care about the life and death of the Black Scale Demon… Kill!”

With Chai Gong’s words, all the Death Soldiers launched another attack.

Ying Sanmeng had to halt his cultivation, frantically rushing to the front of Sikong Jing and Teng Yue, always ready to fight.

Teng Yue’s expression changed and looked toward Sikong Jing under his sword, wondering why Chai Jiu hadn’t set a trap?

What should be done?

Sikong Jing’s eyes flickered with a sharp glint; after a brief contemplation, he smiled lightly, “It’s interesting. Chai Jiu is forcing you to protect me desperately and capture all three of us.”

“He even didn’t use members from the Yu Vein for negotiation; he’s quite confident.”

Under Teng Yue’s puzzled gaze, Sikong Jing directly pointed out Chai Jiu’s intentions.

Suddenly, Teng Yue understood and quietly asked, “Even so, Chai Gong doesn’t know Chai Jiu’s intention; he might indeed try his best to kill you, and we must try our best to protect you.”

Though they’ve seen through Chai Jiu’s trick, how will they break through?

Seeing Teng Yue’s resolved expression, Sikong Jing continued smiling and asked, “Chai Jiu overlooked one problem: the prisoners. Do you think the prisoners will still obey Chai Gong’s order now?”

With this comment, Teng Yue’s eyes suddenly shined brightly.

Indeed, since the Demon Puppet announced the emergence of the first-generation Demon Vein Master’s inheritance, the prisoners can see hope again. As long as the prisoners don’t act, solely relying on Chai Gong, the Death Soldiers, and the on-site demons’ Soldier Killing Array won’t be enough to take down Uncle Ying.

Sure enough, Chai Gong immediately noticed this problem while preparing to assault the little canyon.

He abruptly stopped and looked at the prisoners, shouting at them, “What are you doing, get moving!”

Several prisoner leaders were gathered together, and after briefly raising their eyes, they didn’t move.

In fact, they ignored Chai Gong.

They were certainly hesitant, fearing hope would turn into despair again, but also worried about losing this hope represented by the Black Scale Demon. They chose not to move, not to talk; they let Cang Lineage and Yu Vein fight, deciding to first observe the situation.

Primarily, they wanted to discuss among themselves…

Seeing this, Chai Gong suddenly realized the situation and could only rage, “You worthless dog prisoners, you deserve death! Don’t you fear our Cang Lineage will send people to exterminate you?”

The prisoner leaders continued to ignore him.

Witnessing this, Ying Sanmeng was slightly relieved, turning back to Sikong Jing and Teng Yue’s side.

At this moment, Sikong Jing also raised his head.

He directly asked, “Ying Sect Master, can you lead us to break through toward the center of the prison under the current circumstances?”

Ying Sanmeng blinked, wanting to say, “Aren’t you a hostage of ours?”

Why do you ask so calmly?

Up to now, Ying Sanmeng was unaware Teng Yue and Sikong Jing were performing a hostage play.

Without waiting for Ying Sanmeng to respond, Sikong Jing explained, “As long as we approach the prison’s center, Chai Jiu will have no choice but to negotiate.”

Upon hearing this, Teng Yue immediately caught on.

“Exactly, as long as we approach the prison center, Chai Jiu will fear our Yu Vein getting the Demon Vein inheritance and have no choice but to negotiate.”

At this point, Teng Yue looked at Ying Sanmeng and asked, “Uncle, can it be done?”

Ying Sanmeng blinked again, finally responding without having much time for questions, “As long as the prisoners don’t act, there’s not a big issue.”

Tightening his fist, Teng Yue felt relieved.

And Sikong Jing’s eyes gleamed, “Then let’s start now, heading toward the prison center, march forward!”

Though Ying Sanmeng still seemed confused, he ended up gathering Sikong Jing and Teng Yue, turning away from Chai Gong’s direction, unfolding the breakout, instantly crashing into the demon’s Soldier Killing Array…

Seeing this, Chai Gong had no time to continue lashing out at the prisoners. Instead, he screamed, “Ying Sanmeng, are you trying to escape?”

Upon hearing this, Teng Yue turned back and said, “Chai Gong, we’re not trying to escape. We’re leading the Black Scale Demon toward the prison center to let him receive the first-generation Demon Vein Master’s inheritance.”