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"I have treated you well, haven't I?!"

"You want power, to rule the demon race with no one daring to defy you. I have therefore created the position of military advisor, placing someone second only to me and above all others!"

"If you want revenge, I'll personally lead tens of thousands of demon warriors to besiege the Tianshi Sect for decades. In the end, I'll even accompany you to attack the Tianshi Sect myself... Is this how you repay me?!"

Zimu's voice trembled slightly, as if she was using all her might to suppress something. Her Adam's apple bobbed visibly.

Yuanxi only then raised her eyes to look at Zimo, but her voice was cold and emotionless.

"If you join Tianyi Sect as my servant, I won't mind showing you favor and giving you authority under me to do things you can't do yourself."

Zi Mo's brow arched slightly, her breath hitching, "I also promised you I would help you remove your slave mark..."

"Finally, a hint of anger flashed in Yuan Xi's eyes. 'I was originally free, that slave mark you inflicted is malicious, trying to control me and your schemes!' "

"Rather than expecting you to remove my brand for me, I'd rather take revenge with my own hands... You know how much I value revenge!"

As soon as his words fell, Yuan Xi held the Water Moon Mirror Flower in each hand. A round moon hung high above the purple bamboo forest.

The ground had transformed into a vast, frigid lake.

Yuan Xi held the Water Moon Mirror aloft, suspended in mid-air.

A flash of sword light, ripples spread across the lake surface, and icy water intent raced along the surface.

Zimu's eyes were nearly closed, his lowered palm radiating an aura of eternal pressure.

The placid lake surface was broken, and the water churned violently.

Yuan Xi's aura rose steadily, and when he reached their presence, the cold light of his sword blade illuminated the heavens, tearing through the surrounding space.

Zimu was originally preparing to transform into a human form, but unexpectedly, demonic energy surged within him, and poison spread throughout his limbs and bones.

Failed to shapeshift, and ended up getting hit by this sword.

In the blink of an eye, several wounds appeared on his body, bleeding profusely.

Especially the wound on his heart, the blood turning from red to black.

Yuan Xi's final sword pierced through Zi Mo's throat.

After confirming that Zi Mo had no more breath, Yuan Xi sat cross-legged on the spot to heal his injuries for a while.

Once her physical condition improved slightly, she unsheathed her sword without hesitation and severed Zi Mo's head, taking the jade pendant belonging to the Demon Emperor from his waist as well as the Demon Emperor's bloodline seal.

How much sincerity does Zimo truly have for her?

Or perhaps, he had an unfounded confidence that Yuan Xi wouldn't betray him.

In matters concerning the demon clan, Yuan Xi has always been open and honest.

For example, as long as one possesses the bloodline seal of the Demon Emperor, they can exert bloodline suppression over fellow demonkind, thus controlling an entire clan.

Had Yuan Xi not sought out the finest scholars from all over, even delving into the forbidden arts of the demonic race and personally teaching them to her, she wouldn't have broken through to the Nascent Soul stage so early. She wouldn't have had the strength to stand against Yuan Wang, a cultivator who has reached the God Transformation stage.

Without the authority granted by Zi Mo and the knowledge imparted by him, she would not have had the opportunity to control the demon clan after killing Zi Mo.

Yuan Xi had also managed the affairs of the Ziyun Falcon clan, so she naturally knew how to replace Zi Mo as quickly as possible and take control of the Ziyun Falcon clan, even controlling other demon clans.

In some ways, Zimo has been quite good to her.

Yuan Xi now had a few feelings of gratitude in her heart, and decided to build a tomb for him in the Purple Bamboo Forest.

Oh, Zi Mo's body has been destroyed by her.

She met Zimo when he first revived.

How could Yuanxi give Zimo a second chance to resurrect by keeping his body?

Yuan Xi stood before Zi Mo's tombstone, lost in thought for a moment. She recalled all the kindness Zi Mo had shown her over the years, and felt a pang of regret in her heart.

If time permitted, she could visit ZiMo once a year as a form of atonement.

After a moment of remorse, Yuanshi carried Zi Mo's head straight to the demon clan.

She must integrate the forces under Zi Mo's command as quickly as possible and return to Tianshan Sect early.

Thinking of his senior brothers and sisters, junior sisters and brothers from Tiān Yī Zōng, Yuán Xī's body was filled with boundless energy, and his eyes shone brightly.

Lin Qi hasn't found out yet that her senior sister is preparing a surprise for her.

She was the first to enter the North-South Sky.

Your Majesty.

As soon as one enters the abode of the Heavenly Venerables of North and South, they fall into a sea of pale blue.

The seawater is crystal clear, the sky is a vibrant blue with no clouds, and the water and sky blend seamlessly together, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

It's just... gazing around, but there is no coastline in sight.

Lin Qi lowered her head. "Do we have to go downstream?"

This situation was something she had never expected.

After wandering on the surface of the sea for a while, Lin Qi didn't see a single person or creature.

She didn't want to waste time, she dove headfirst with a powerful plunge into the water.

In the depths of the ocean, unseen by Lin Qi, giant transparent spheres floated slowly upward.

These bubbles were continuously filled with people, all of them disciples entering the Nanshan and Beishen palaces.

Lin Qi kept going downstream. As she walked, the scene before her changed. It went from bright and clear to dark and obscure.

A faint metallic scent lingered at the tip of his nose.

"She had her golden elixir ripped out!"

"

If I can't kill Lin Yun, then I'll kill her sister to get revenge!

Two sharp voices suddenly pierced Lin Qi's brain.

Lin Qi shivered, and goosebumps arose all over his body.

By the time she regained consciousness, she had already been thrown into the furnace. A searing pain ripped through her from her abdomen to every corner of her body.

In the shadowy recesses, Jinwu Daochang held a blood-stained golden pill in his hand, his face alight with excitement and fervor.

"Nine Turns Demon Pill... Hahaha, I've gathered the phoenix bone, phoenix tendon, and phoenix blood. All I need now is this Nine Turns Demon Pill!"

Jin Wu Daochang's excited, sharp laughter echoed in Lin Qi's ears.

Lin Qi's face twisted in pain as she slowly regained consciousness.

She subconsciously thought she had traveled through time again.

I knew it wasn't the case after just a moment of thought.

The scene before me was very blurry, Master Jinwu's face was even harder to see, and the pain felt both real and unreal... only that voice was exceptionally piercing.

Lin Qi remembered that when she first entered the NanBei Tianzun Mansion, she fell into a sea... Could this be the first test of the NanBei Tianzun Mansion?

Lin Qi's face contorted. What was she being tested on? It had to be this day, the day her Golden Core was stolen!

A deafening clap of thunder echoed overhead. Master Jinwu's face was pale with terror as he cried out,

Damn it, she's about to testify!

Lin Qi stared blankly into the distance.

Above the void, Lin Yun possessed an extraordinary and otherworldly aura. Holding his long sword, he met the lightning strike head-on without dodging or flinching.

Even the golden crow Daoist by my side is diligently going through the motions.

Lin Qi was truly surprised. Even after reaching the Heavenly Venerable's Mansion of North and South, she could still see Lin Yun's face... It was getting a bit tiresome.

Lin Qi raised his hand and shattered the pill furnace beneath him with a palm strike.

This time, she didn't wait for lightning from heaven to save her. Instead, she grabbed the neck of the Golden Crow Daoist with her own hand.

There was a click.

Just moments ago, the boisterous Jingu Daoist lay slumped over, lifeless.

Lin Qi lowered her head to look at her still bleeding abdomen, raising her hand to wipe it. "What kind of script is this?"

What else could she do?

Casting a glance at Lin Yun who was about to ascend, Lin Qi felt too lazy to give him another look. She surveyed the surroundings, deep in thought about a way out of this predicament. The scene shifted.

She returned to the sea.

Lin Qi: "...I passed the first test?"

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