Chapter 1705 - 765: Embracing from Both Sides

Chapter 1705: Chapter 765: Embracing from Both Sides

Alliance Leader Ning adopted a patronizing demeanor and spoke with utmost concern.

"If that’s the case, then we won’t force Miss Wuyue. However, since Miss Wuyue wants to refine an Elixir, why not seek help from Nian Wu Venerable? You know, Nian Wu Venerable is one of the most famous Old Fang Venerates in all of the Ancient Nine Provinces. The quality and refinement of the Demon Essence Pill produced by him are undoubtedly superior and would be very beneficial to Miss Wuyue’s injuries."

His words hinted at disdain for Ye Lingyue.

What does Ye Lingyue even count for?

Although she is an Alchemist, she lacks any seniority, and doesn’t possess an Advanced Fire seed.

The most crucial thing is that once a Demon Core falls into her hands, it won’t come back.

But if it falls into the hands of Nian Wu Venerable, it’ll be different.

Nian Wu Venerable only needs to secretly swap the Demon Core and casually make a Demon Essence Pill for Wuyue. Even if Wuyue has objections, she wouldn’t dare make a scene. Then, easily grant Wuling City Lord a Hall Master position. If that doesn’t work, secretly kill Wuyue to settle the matter.

"Thank you, Alliance Leader Ning, for your kindness. Though my experience is limited, Tang Ancestor has already promised to assist me in refining this Demon Essence Pill. I believe that with the collective effort of the Tang family, it should suffice to complement my deficiencies in experience and skill."

Ye Lingyue understood perfectly well the conspiracy between Alliance Leader Ning and Nian Wu Venerable. She sneered inwardly but maintained a humble expression outwardly.

It indeed seems heaven-sent that Tang Ancestor joined us today; otherwise, the Demon Core might have actually fallen prey to the scheming duo of Alliance Leader Ning and Nian Wu Venerable.

Alliance Leader Ning was left without options and couldn’t think of any other excuse, so he glared at Ye Lingyue with irritation.

Jin Mu and others watched from the sidelines, secretly amused.

That Ye really doesn’t have a clue, daring to offend even Alliance Leader Ning.

However, Ye Lingyue actually managed to win over the Tang family, an outcome that indeed surprised Jin Mu.

Especially Hong Mingyue, who initially thought Ye Lingyue was doomed to die this time.

Who knew she would once again survive the ordeal?

The more frustrating thing was her forming an alliance with the Tang family.

Earlier, Jin Mu had exaggerated the prowess of the Jade Hand Poison Master to Yue Mubai, Hong Mingyue, and others, believing that with Tang Ancestor’s Active Gu, the Huangquan Team would suffer at least significant casualties.

Could this woman also be half-demon, surviving ordeals repeatedly, always receiving aid from benefactors?

From the Ghost Emperor earlier to the later Zitang Su and now the Tang family, her luck seems incredibly fortunate.

Hong Mingyue cursed Ye Lingyue in her heart, yet for some reason, as soon as such evil thoughts emerged, she felt a sudden pain, as if pricked by many needles.

Hong Mingyue was startled, touching her forehead, found it only cold sweat aside from the pain.

She assumed she was overthinking.

Alliance Leader Ning received no benefits, thus had to bite the bullet and inquire further.

Since "Ye Lingyue," according to Di Shen’s arrangement, was still "strategizing" in Huangquan Team’s tent at that time, Di Shen narrated more about that night.

When it was revealed that South Nether Emperor Zhan Hen also appeared in Tongtian Tribe, Alliance Leader Ning and the Jin family’s members were unexpectedly shocked, even Xi Jiuye was moved.

"South Nether Emperor Zhan Hen appeared in Tongtian Tribe? Is that true?"

"Absolutely true, at the time it was just me present. From my view, South Nether Emperor seemed to harbor concerns and did not truly take action. Plus, that was when the Nether Empress had just been humiliated by Tang Lei. In his anger, after killing Tang Lei, South Nether Emperor left quickly."

Di Shen’s words were vivid, excluding Ye Lingyue, everyone else couldn’t help but believe him.

Xi Jiuye, however, despised the situation.

This kid, clearly hiding a stunning beauty, yet utters lies with open eyes, enjoying dual affections, he must expose this young lad’s hypocritical nature.

Xi Jiuye already ordered people to secretly search for the Mermaid in the Merfolk Tribe.

Xi Jiuye glanced at Ye Lingyue, seeing her eyes similar to Ye Lingyue’s elegant gaze fixed on Di Shen, displaying post-event worry, his heart soured.

"The humiliation suffered by the Nether Empress needs to be guardedly confidential. Recently, Jiu Provinces Main Camp should be especially cautious. Be it the South Nether Emperor or Beiyu Emperor, both reportedly meticulously cruel and extremely brutal to the Human Clan. With these two Demon Emperors appearing consecutively, their intentions likely questionable, caution against their retaliation is imperative."

Alliance Leader Ning expressed concern.

The Jiu Provinces Alliance is thriving, especially after slaying the Demon King Tongtian, strengthening the internal morale significantly.

But at such times, involving the two Demon Emperors, if they jointly attack, Ancient Nine Provinces’ collapse might be imminent.

Contrary to Alliance Leader Ning’s worries, Di Shen wasn’t concerned about South Nether Emperor Zhan Hen’s return.

Despite lacking past-life memories, merely by having fought Zhan Hen once, Di Shen deduced he wouldn’t act in Ancient Nine Provinces that night.

He must have his reservations.

Moreover, that night, the Queen Xiyuan endured physical and emotional trauma. Given Zhan Hen’s love for the Queen Xiyuan, he’d likely focus on restoring her well-being.

At least in the short term, Zhan Hen wouldn’t set foot in Ancient Nine Provinces again.

Di Shen’s prediction proved accurate.

For Zhan Hen, that night was arguably the most disgraceful of his life.

Seeing his beloved woman humiliated, the demon king’s soul devoured, leaving such enmity unresolved due to the presence of Marquis Zhongyuan, forcing him to retreat with fifty thousand elite troops back to the Demon World.

Furthermore, upon returning to the Demon World, he received news that the Golden Horn Demon King rebelled, defecting from South Nether City, establishing himself as Central Plains King.

Yet, this wasn’t the worst; Zhan Hen’s greatest worry was for Moonflower.

Since being humiliated by Tang Lei, Queen Xiyuan seemed dazed, retreating to South Nether Palace, frantically cleansing her body.

Scrubbing thrice yet continuing to mumble "dirty" "Di Shen abandons her."

Moonflower thereafter grew listless, lost appetite, resembling a wilted delicate flower, suddenly drained of life.

For days, Queen Xiyuan became extremely frail.

Zhan Hen attempted comforting her, but upon approaching, Moonflower cried, cursed, and smashed everything in sight.

Fearing her self-harm, Zhan Hen ordered the maid to monitor her carefully.

Yet on the third day, the maid rushed to report Moonflower had fainted suddenly.

Zhan Hen, alarmed, rushed to Moonflower’s chamber, checking her breath, discovering it shallow, nearing death.