o with a sudden impulse. After asking, he found himself laughing at himself for asking such a question to a mere steward.Might it be because of what happened before, linked somehow to逍遙, that deep dow...Chapter 227: The Fall of Heaven Gate

This plan to capture the Heaven Gate was entirely orchestrated by Black Snow. It was nearly flawless, with no apparent flaws, and the outcome confirmed that the demonic sect suffered almost zero losses in this near-zero casualty operation that captured the number one force in the world, the Heaven Gate.

How could a woman like her place so much faith in fate Based solely on what a fortune-teller had said, she handed over her life to the Recluse. She'd only met him three times, including this time, and he didn't belong to her camp; he even disrupted her plans.

But for her, all of this could be ignored!!

Sister Red had not just once beaten up that fortune-teller until he was on the ground. It was because Black Snow would act like this due to him, and since he belonged to the Immortal Sound Valley, Sister Red would take out her frustrations on him whenever she encountered something unpleasant, leaving him quite helpless and eventually causing his death.

"Where did you have your fortune told Did you get scammed" Recluse said. He actually wanted to distance himself from Black Snow, who was like a bandage stuck to him; if he got attached, it would be very troublesome.

“You can tell fortunes” Everyone was surprised; they never expected the Recluse to have this skill as well.

"Of course. I've played the part of a Taoist priest before. This isn't too difficult! However, before that, you might as well release these people and let them live. It’s good karma!"

“I’m a female demon leader; what is the point of doing good deeds” Black Snow said carelessly, "But since you mentioned it, I’ll listen to your suggestion. I will set them free, but they must swear an oath on their martial path that if they ever do anything harmful to the demonic sect, they'll immediately fall into a state of madness and die… In this world, oaths are very effective, especially when sworn upon one's martial path, as breaking such an oath would cause cracks in one's martial path, making it difficult for them to progress further.”

“Without progression on their martial path, they will reach the end of their potential in this life. For martial artists, this is a fatal blow, more painful than death itself.

"I swear!!”

To those wanting to live, swearing an oath was nothing; what they pursued wasn't the pinnacle of martial arts, and even at their current level, they could still lead happy lives. Why should they stupidly choose death

Soon, a portion of them swore oaths and left. The demonic sect didn’t stop them, not just because Black Snow allowed it but also because these people were irrelevant to them now; even if they caused trouble for the demonic sect in the future, based on their capabilities, there would be no meaning whatsoever.

Might a few powerful enemies emerge among these people under some unbelievable circumstances But this was also a challenge, something that members of the demonic sect loved. Only through battle could one fully utilize their abilities and uncover potential.

Yet, such an extraordinary situation would hardly happen randomly; it was almost impossible!

"The remaining people, you have ten seconds to decide. If no more leave, prepare to sacrifice yourselves and join your fellow disciples in the afterlife," said Black Snow calmly.

The Recluse couldn't continue any further at this point. The opportunity had been given; if they didn’t seize it, that was their own loss. If they were inflexible, no one could help them.

However, there was still someone the Recluse wanted to help, so he spoke up: "Black Snow..."

"Hmm You're calling me Black Snow and not 'Female Demon Leader.' Is there something you want from me" Black Snow looked at the Recluse with a smile. The pattern of his address changes was easy for her to pick up.

“Hehe, I’d like to save someone. Can you let them go In return, I’ll do one thing for you!” said the Recluse.

"Sure!" Black Snow nodded.

“Black Snow!!” Sister Red felt somewhat powerless; this Black Snow acted like a silly woman whenever she encountered that boy.

“Sister Red, he’s agreed to do something for us. The value of this is very high, worth swapping one person!” Black Snow glanced at Dongfang Wuniang; it was clear that the Recluse wanted her.

"That's true. With his abilities, trading him in is worthwhile!" Sister Red nodded after looking at Dongfang Wuniang. She naturally understood the Recluse’s capabilities—she didn’t even mention swapping a disciple like this one; she was talking about an elder!

“Miss Two, come over here!” The Recluse called to Dongfang Wuniang. No one was surprised by this answer; everyone knew who he wanted to save.

"Recluse, I beg you, take my sister with me!" Dongfang Wuniang understood the situation and knew that being able to live without having to swear an oath was already a rare blessing, but she still didn't want to see her older sister in trouble.

"This..." Xiaoyao hesitated; the cost of this matter was quite significant. With people like Red Sister, it would be unlikely for them to seek his help with something so simple.

"I know you're in a difficult situation, but I beg you, as long as you save my sister, I'll do anything you want!!" Dongfang Wuniang said anxiously. Indeed, she couldn't bring herself to refuse such a request because her sister was family.

"Alright then, Black Snow, one more favor!" Xiaoyao could only nod helplessly. At this point, he could only offer these terms; if the other party didn’t agree, he wouldn’t be able to accept anything else either. Therefore, he would not be taken advantage of.

"Sure thing! You owe us two favors now. See who else needs saving!" Black Snow smiled. She accepted Xiaoyao's offer without hesitation; using these people, who weren't particularly important, to obtain his promise was quite a worthwhile deal.

"No need. Go ahead and kill them if you want; it has nothing to do with me." Xiaoyao wouldn’t make any sacrifices for these people since they had previously looked down on him and even slandered him as an infiltrator just moments ago. He wasn’t a soft-hearted person who would save everyone.

"Bring the two of them over, kill everyone else!!" Black Snow’s tone remained calm and cold; after she spoke, a bloody massacre began.

Dongfang Wuxing didn't refuse this chance at survival. As for that massacre, she treated it with utter indifference, showing no particular reaction or emotion. However, Dongfang Wuniang felt somewhat conflicted but could do nothing to change the situation.

Who could blame them when they suffered such a crushing defeat this time!

As losers, this was an inevitable outcome. It wasn't because their opponents were too ruthless; if it had been Heavenly Gate winning and subduing the demonic sect, they would have acted no less cruelly either. They wouldn’t have shown any more mercy than Black Snow's group.

This time, members of the demonic sect at least spared Outer Sect disciples and peripheral members, as well as those who had fled in fear of death. If it were Heavenly Gate, perhaps not a single person would be left alive; they might even make an example out of them to justify their actions.

"Thank you!" Dongfang Wuniang said to Xiaoyao.

"No need to thank me. We've known each other for some time, and this is just a favor." Xiaoyao waved his hand dismissively.

"I want to say thank you but can't bring myself to do it!" Dongfang Wuxing looked at Xiaoyao. "What exactly are you here for"

"That's right, I also wanted to ask that!" Red Sister said. "When I saw you appear, I was startled and even more so when you noticed me. Fortunately, our plans were already in place; there was no way you could stop us! But out of caution, I informed Black Snow."

The one imprisoned in the Heavenly Dungeon wasn't Black Snow; Red Sister wouldn’t let her take on such a dangerous task. The complex nature of the Heavenly Dungeon and the need to remain hidden for an extended period were too risky.

"I..." Xiaoyao wanted to say something, but ultimately just said, "No matter what I tell you, you won't believe me."

"Of course. You came here for the Underworld Magic Palace!! And you’ve replaced Unparalleled Sword!!!"

This wasn’t spoken by Red Sister or Black Snow, but another person who had arrived there. Xiaoyao knew this person; it was River Heaven from the demonic sect, whom he hadn't recognized at first.

"River Heaven, you’re here too! That powerful aura earlier must have been yours!" Now Xiaoyao understood why that familiar strong aura felt so familiar—because it came from River Heaven. With his stunning background in Hundred Yue Country, River Heaven’s power was unfathomable.

"That's right, it's me. How did you manage to replace Unparalleled Sword I've been watching! Also, where did this imitation Unparalleled Sword come from It’s not weaker than the real one; I’ll take it as my own sword now! The more blood it drinks, the stronger it becomes!!" River Heaven took out that fake Unparalleled Sword. The chilling blade energy declared its extraordinary nature.

"I forged this sword myself using some materials from the Sword Tomb. Maybe because they’ve been in the Sword Tomb for a long time, these materials have become somewhat spiritual; after drinking blood, they grow stronger. If you cultivate it further, I believe it will become an unparalleled sword!" Xiaoyao took the Unparalleled Sword and looked at it. When he wanted to take back his sword, River Heaven didn’t stop him because he believed that Xiaoyao wouldn't actually take it away and also felt confident in reclaiming it anytime.

"You forged this And used materials from the Sword Tomb Don't tell me you did it at Hundred Yue Palace!" River Heaven considered this as the only possible explanation.

Everyone was stunned by Xiaoyao’s ability to forge such a powerful sword, especially knowing that he had done so on the spot. If he had been serious about forging the sword, how much stronger would it have become

In this moment, Red Sister felt she had made the right decision earlier; even if they had asked Xiaoyao to forge two weapons instead of these favors, it would still be a worthwhile request.

"Of course. Otherwise, I wouldn't know how Unparalleled Sword looks! I have another question: How did you all discover the secret behind Unparalleled Sword and why wait until three thousand years later to start deciphering this password" Xiaoyao was puzzled. He knew that the demonic sect's knowledge of this secret didn’t come from others but originated with them themselves.with me, let's go!" The former prince immediately said, and then he helped his consort to run away. It seemed that she had eaten the antidote pill from Eternal Bliss, and wouldn't have any problems he...