Boom~
Splurt~
On the spot, it pierced through Changsun Wuji's left shoulder.
Blood sprayed, and Changsun Wuji's eyes widened, as if he had not expected that Youming would dare to launch a sneak attack from behind.
He struggled to turn his head, looking at Youming, whose face was twisted with ferocity. A trace of crimson blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. He trembled as he raised a finger to point at him, shouting fiercely, "Traitor! Even if I become a ghost, I will never let you go!"
After speaking, the Grand Elder heavily fell to the ground.
This scene happened in the blink of an eye, and the people of Demon Sky Sect Sect had no time to react.
The other elders protected the heavily injured Changsun Wuji behind them and began treating his wounds.
A white-haired elder slightly narrowed his eyes and stepped forward.
He was Demon Sky Sect Sect's Second Elder, Qingkong.
"Youming, Qiushan, Changjian, Moyuan—you all deserve to die!"
Qingkong swept his gaze over the four of them, filled with killing intent, and said coldly, "I never expected you all to betray the sect. Today, I will cleanse the sect on its behalf."
Hearing this, Youming glanced at Qingkong with an indifferent expression and sneered, "Qingkong, stop pretending. The grudge between us should be settled today."
"All of you, stand down!"
At that moment, a voice filled with authority suddenly rang out.
Everyone turned toward the sound and saw Mu Yuqing on the master's seat, her face solemn as water, her eyes flashing with an icy glow. Her entire body exuded an overwhelming murderous aura, like the descent of a queen of death.
Seeing her speak, Qingkong and the others dared not defy her and stepped back one after another, remaining alert to Youming and the others' every move inside the hall.
Mu Yuqing gazed at Youming and the other three with a complicated expression. She had never expected that the four great elders under her command would betray Demon Sky Sect Sect.
Not only that, but they had even aligned themselves with Hehuan Sect and Blood Refining Hall.
However, she also knew that now was not the time for reckoning. She could not act against these four just yet; otherwise, Hehuan Sect and Blood Refining Hall would launch their attack prematurely.
Right now, the only thing she could do was—stall.
"Master Mu, you didn't expect this, did you?"
Looking at Mu Yuqing, Kongxu Gongzi's lips curled into a playful smile, and he said sinisterly, "Heh heh, this is just the tip of the iceberg. So why not agree to our terms and avoid unnecessary strife between our three sects?"
At this, he paused for a moment before continuing, "Women, after all, just need to spread their legs and obediently bear children for us men. Why go through the trouble of being a sect master? It's tiring and thankless."
"You—"
Mu Yuqing's delicate face turned livid with rage, and her chest heaved violently.
She took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, and said coldly, "What exactly do you want?"
"It's simple!"
Kongxu Gongzi chuckled creepily, licked his chapped lips obscenely, and said, "As long as Master Mu and Saintess Lan Xiaoyou marry our two sect masters as concubines, everything can be negotiated."
"Pah! Dream on!"
Hearing this, the heavily injured Grand Elder, Changsun Wuji, endured the pain, struggled to rise, and roared furiously, "You beasts will die a miserable death!"
"That's right! Even if we all die in battle, we will never let you humiliate Demon Sky Sect Sect!"
"Kill Youming and all the traitors!"
"Even if I die, I will never leave Demon Sky Sect Sect!"
Qingkong and the other elders were also filled with righteous indignation, prepared to die heroically. They would rather fall in battle than be humiliated.
For their sect master and saintess to marry into another sect as concubines—this was a blatant slap in their faces, a naked humiliation.
Seeing this, Kongxu Gongzi's eyes narrowed slightly, and he snorted coldly. "Since that's the case, then all of you can go die."
As soon as his words fell, three signal arrows suddenly appeared in his hand.
It was clear that once these three signal arrows were launched into the sky, the armies of Hehuan Sect and Blood Refining Hall would immediately storm Demon Sky Sect Sect.
At that time, Demon Sky Sect Sect would face total annihilation.
"Wait!"
At this critical moment, Mu Yuqing spoke up. Her delicate face was solemn as she said, "I, as the sect master, agree to your conditions!"
Upon hearing this, Kongxu Gongzi and Xuesha exchanged glances, both revealing expressions of delight.
They had not expected Mu Yuqing to compromise so quickly.
To take Demon Sky Sect Sect without shedding a drop of blood was a major achievement for them.
"Hahaha, Master Mu truly is a heroine among women, knowing when to yield. I admire you greatly."
Kongxu Gongzi smiled broadly.
Hearing Mu Yuqing's words, everyone in Demon Sky Sect Sect was stunned. No one had expected that she would agree to such an absurd demand.
"Sect Master, you must not!"
Changsun Wuji struggled to crawl to Mu Yuqing's side, pleading with all his might, "Sect Master, if you marry those beasts, won't you just become their plaything? You are the master of a sect—how can you endure such humiliation? I…"
Pftt-
Before he could finish speaking, he coughed up another mouthful of blood.
Seeing this, Qingkong and the other elders also spoke up in agreement.
"Sect Master, please reconsider!"
"Sect Master, you mustn't agree to them!"
"I would rather die than let you suffer such disgrace!"
As the loyal elders fervently urged Mu Yuqing, Kongxu Gongzi's gaze flickered with a hint of murderous intent.
Looking at the devoted elders of Demon Sky Sect Sect, Mu Yuqing's heart was deeply moved. But in the end, she bit her lip firmly and resolutely shook her head. "Elders, say no more. My decision is made."
Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji and the others showed expressions of grief, their hearts filled with sorrow and self-blame.
Why had they failed to protect their sect, leaving their sect master to bear such disgrace alone?
In this instant, Qingkong and the others all felt regret, even guilt. They felt that they had let down Demon Sky Sect Sect's ancestors and failed their predecessors.
Meanwhile, Mu Yuqing's beautiful eyes welled with tears. She bit her lip so hard that her pearly white teeth made a cracking sound.
Although she had always carried herself with unparalleled grace and dignity, in reality, she had silently borne countless burdens behind the scenes.
Now, faced with this inescapable predicament, she suddenly felt how small and powerless she was.
After all, she was just a woman—a woman who longed for a man's protection.
At this thought, she recalled that little thief and his mischievous smile. Her jade-like hand unconsciously touched her lower abdomen.
Closing her eyes gently, crystal-clear tears slid down her exquisite face.
She knew that Demon Sky Sect Sect was on the brink of destruction.
The one she had let down the most… was the child in her womb.
She could not help but murmur softly in her heart, 'Child, it is mother who has let you down. I could not protect you. I hope that in your next life, you will be reborn, forget everything, and live as an ordinary person.'
As the saying goes—nothing is more despairing than a dead heart.
At this moment, Mu Yuqing's heart was shrouded in darkness.
Deep inside, she knew—her wedding day would be the day she left this world forever.
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