Gateway of Immortality

Old Devil Ye had fled into Sin God Palace. And Sin Abyss no longer had any confidence that they could defeat Old Devil Ye within Sin God Palace.

Though it sounded unbelievable, only that explanation could account for why Sin Abyss had so readily agreed to open Sin God Palace to them.

"How much else do you know?" Devil Lord Tongyou fixed his gaze on Canghong’s eyes and coldly demanded, "What exactly is Old Devil Ye trying to do?"

Even if Old Devil Ye turned Sin God Palace upside down, the Two-Domain Alliance would not care. The problem was that Sin God Palace was connected to Ziwei Palace, and Old Devil Ye’s true target was very likely Ziwei Palace.

They would never allow anyone to damage Ziwei Palace!

Canghong’s expression remained calm as he said, "I have roughly guessed how Old Devil Ye opened the celestial gate. But Daoist Tongyou may rest assured. The passage between Sin God Palace and Ziwei Palace is unique. Unless Ziwei Palace emerges, Old Devil Ye will absolutely be unable to enter. For now, he can only hide within Sin God Palace. Therefore, next time, we must join forces and trap him there, killing him once and for all!"

Elder Ji sneered. "If that is the case, would we not become your hired blades, helping you deal with Old Devil Ye? You are truly a master strategist. Impressive, impressive!"

Canghong did not deny it and answered frankly. "Old Devil Ye is already the number one figure in Beichen Realm. He painstakingly captured Spiritual Infants alive. Whether he intends to cultivate some devilish art or forge an evil artifact, the result will certainly be extraordinary. He cannot be left unchecked. The safest course is for every expert in Beichen Realm to participate in the hunt together. If our Sin Abyss cannot withstand Old Devil Ye and is instead slaughtered by him, do you really believe Small Cold Domain and Tianxing Alliance can remain untouched? Sin God Palace is our best chance. Once the tiger is allowed back into the mountains, the consequences will be unimaginable. Without me to lead the way, even if you seize Abyssal Ruin by force, you will accomplish nothing in Sin God Palace. After peace talks, I will reveal everything I know and we can formulate a plan together."

Zhenyi snorted. "You started a war over a mere handful of Withered Origin Pills, slaughtered countless cultivators from the two domains over the years, and now you wish to wipe the slate clean just like that? That is far too cheap for you all!"

Canghong slowly shook his head. "Old Bastard, do not think that because the Two-Domain Alliance currently holds the advantage, you can do as you please. If this war continues, we will fight to the death. Even if you win, it will be a miserable victory. Ziwei Palace will open soon. If you exhaust yourselves fighting us, how much strength will you have left to deal with Old Devil Ye? And can you honestly say you feel no temptation toward Old Devil Ye’s secrets? Once he is eliminated, the benefits naturally will be shared by all!"

He threatened them with a fight to the death, while also tempting them with profit.

Zhenyi only laughed coldly, utterly fearless. "You speak boldly. Still, I would very much like to see how many people are willing to die alongside you."

Canghong frowned slightly, inwardly sighing that the Two-Domain Alliance was indeed not so easily placated. He turned and glanced at Fairy Qiuzhi.

The two exchanged whispers. A moment later, Fairy Qiuzhi gently closed her beautiful eyes, her lips moving softly as though she were using a secret technique to communicate with someone and seek guidance.

There was only one person in Sin Abyss important enough to warrant that. The gravely wounded Tianzheng.

Not long after, Fairy Qiuzhi nodded to Canghong and stepped forward. "Sin Abyss will no longer contest for the plains you have seized. Consider them compensation to you. From this day forth, the boundary shall be set one hundred and fifty kilometers beyond Yu City, and a thousand-year pact shall be established. Small Cold Domain and Tianxing Alliance must not commit any act harmful to Sin Abyss, and Sin Abyss shall do the same!"

Expressions shifted. At last, Sin Abyss had offered something tangible.

The plains bordered Sin Abyss. They could never occupy them forever. If Sin Abyss was willing to cede them outright and end future conflict, that was indeed a favorable condition.

Of course, it was still far from enough!

Zhenyi and the others were speaking through voice transmission, Qin Sang’s gaze remained fixed on Fairy Qiuzhi. Suddenly, he said. "Fairy, you were contacting Daoist Tianzheng just now, were you not? I wonder how Daoist Tianzheng’s injuries are recovering?"

Fairy Qiuzhi sensed something strange in Qin Sang’s eyes. Irritation stirred in her heart, and she frowned slightly. "Thank you for your concern, Daoist Qin. Senior Tianzheng is currently using a secret technique to heal and cannot show himself. In some time, he will fully recover."

"Is that so?" Qin Sang chuckled, his tone meaningful. "For some reason, I have a feeling that in the future, I may never see Daoist Tianzheng again."

The words struck like thunder. Everyone on the cloud platform froze. Qu Huan looked at Qin Sang in astonishment, wanting to know why he would say such a thing.

When chaos erupted in Yu City, Tianzheng had been healing at Xingheng Sect and had not been present. Later, when Old Devil Ye was pursued all the way by Canghong, he had no chance to make a move at all.

Fairy Qiuzhi’s pupils suddenly constricted, and her voice turned icy. "What do you mean by that, Daoist?"

Qin Sang replied calmly, "It was merely a sudden thought. From my past experience, whether refining artifacts, laying arrays, or cultivating devilish arts, there must always be a core, an Array Eye, or perhaps something akin to a primary soul. Among the Spiritual Infants Old Devil Ye captured alive, the vast majority were newly advanced Spiritual Infants, none fit to bear such a burden. Yet a man like Old Devil Ye never acts without purpose. Before the battle at Blood Lake, his objective had essentially already been achieved. By then, he was likely planning how to close the board

"He detonated his blood devil incarnation, not only to seize the jade skeleton, but also to kill using someone else's hands. In exchange for a middle-stage Spiritual Infant, he gained multiple advantages in one stroke!"

Of course, Qin Sang dared make this judgment for more than one reason. He was the only person who had fought Old Devil Ye’s blood devil incarnation twice.

The first encounter had been in Abyssal Ruin, when the blood devil incarnation hunted him down. The pressure it exerted had been overwhelming. Even when Qin Sang joined forces with the Snake King, they had still been no match. Only by exhausting every method at their disposal had they barely escaped with their lives.

The second encounter had been at Blood Lake.

Relying on the eighteen devilish banners and wielding devilish flames, Qin Sang’s strength had surged greatly. Fighting the blood devil incarnation alone, he had vaguely felt that the pressure the incarnation exerted was not nearly as crushing as before.

Then Old Devil Ye had decisively detonated the incarnation, which had greatly surprised Qin Sang.

Others could not tell, but Qin Sang knew clearly that the blood devil incarnation had not yet reached the point of exhaustion. At the time, he had marveled at Old Devil Ye’s ruthlessness. He had destroyed such a powerful incarnation without hesitation.

Back then, Qin Sang had not known that Sin Abyss itself was also part of Old Devil Ye’s scheme. He had assumed Old Devil Ye simply valued the jade skeleton above all else and had chosen the surest path to secure the jade skeleton. He had not thought deeper.

Only now, in hindsight, did the hidden strangeness become obvious.

By detonating the incarnation, Old Devil Ye not only guaranteed the jade skeleton would be his, but also cut off Tianzheng’s retreat, using enemy hands to grievously wound him, removing one obstacle before making his next move.

Tianzheng was heavily injured. His Spiritual Infant was undoubtedly the most tempting prize of all. How could Old Devil Ye possibly resist such temptation?

Originally, Qin Sang had not been certain. He believed Tianzheng would not be completely defenseless against Old Devil Ye. As long as he remained hidden within Xingheng Sect, Old Devil Ye would have difficulty making a move, and the risk would be enormous.

But the overacted display from Canghong and Fairy Qiuzhi only deepened Qin Sang’s suspicion. At this point, he was already sixty to seventy percent certain in his heart!

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