Chapter 337

[At this very moment.]

[The former site of Blackstone Monastery, now Heavenly Dragon Cliff's sect grounds.]

[The perimeter was surrounded by thousands of powerful demon cultivators.]

[The scene bore a striking resemblance to two months ago.]

[When Heavenly Dragon Cliff’s thousand spirit boats laid siege to Blackstone Monastery.]

[But now, the roles of attacker and defender had reversed.]

[After receiving Bu Haoyan’s urgent report, Ye Yu and Bai Xichu wasted no time and rushed to the sect’s gates.]

[What greeted them was a scene filled with murderous intent.]

[Kunxian Pavilion, Dunjia Sect, Locking Sky Tower, Treading Snow Palace, Pure Thought Hall, Hundred Spirits Gate.]

[These six sects were long-established powerhouses within Bai Yongzhe’s domain.]

[With ancient heritages and formidable strength.]

[Any one of them alone could rival Heavenly Dragon Cliff as it stood now.]

[And now, these six sects had joined forces and appeared together.]

[Clearly, their intentions were anything but friendly.]

[However, Bai Xichu was puzzled. According to the information, these six sects weren’t expected to arrive for another day or two.]

[How had they arrived so much earlier?]

[Was there an issue with the intelligence?]

[But this information had been secretly investigated by Grand Elder Zu Xuzhong!]

[Ye Yu, however, didn’t dwell on it.]

[Seeing so many demon cultivators gathered above, his heart was practically bursting with joy.]

[Such an array promised a hard-fought battle.]

[It was even possible that the Heavenly Dragon Cliff branch sect could be completely wiped out here.]

[What an... exhilarating thought!]

[Ye Yu couldn’t even imagine how much stronger he would become after this.]

[“Sir, what should we do?”]

[Bu Haoyan stepped forward, his expression heavy with concern.]

[Although he was straightforward by nature, he wasn’t foolish.]

[The six sects had sent their elite forces, led by sect master-level demon cultivators.]

[Each one was formidable.]

[If a battle were to break out, with only Bu Haoyan and Grand Elder Zu Xuzhong as Heavenly Demon-level cultivators,]

[there was no chance of victory.]

[A solution had to be found immediately.]

[Ye Yu remained silent.]

[He glanced back at Bu Haoyan’s familiar face.]

[Memories of their drinking and chatting flashed through his mind.]

[Ultimately, Ye Yu decided not to let this foolishly loyal companion die here.]

[Through a telepathic message, he said, “Sect Master, the situation is dire. You must flee!”]

[“Surviving is the only way to rise again. Don’t act rashly, do you understand?”]

[Bu Haoyan frowned slightly.]

[If even Ye Yu admitted there was no way to turn the tide, then today must truly be a doomed scenario.]

[He stopped thinking about alternatives.]

[Instead, he replied earnestly, “Understood, sir. No matter what happens, I will ensure your safe escape.”]

[Hearing this, Ye Yu couldn’t help but feel a mix of exasperation and amusement.]

[Bu Haoyan was truly a fool—at a time like this, he still thought of protecting him.]

[It was no wonder Ye Yu had decided to spare him this time.]

[But leaving? That was out of the question!]

[After extensive experimentation, Ye Yu had discovered the limitations of his Dream Realm Talent, Sacrifice Teammates, Infinite Power.]

[First, the talent’s effectiveness depended on the strength of the sacrificed teammates.]

[Second, it had a hidden limitation: distance.]

[If teammates died more than 100 miles away, Ye Yu couldn’t absorb their power.]

[These were the two restrictions of the Dream Realm Talent.]

[If he left now, he would waste this golden opportunity.]

[Ye Yu, of course, wouldn’t agree to that.]

[He said to Bu Haoyan, “Sect Master, when the time comes, leave on your own. Don’t worry about me—I have my plans.”]

[“Whatever you do, don’t ruin my grand scheme!”]

[Bu Haoyan’s expression grew solemn.]

[“A grand scheme? Could it be that the sir still has a hidden trump card?”]

[“As expected of the sir!”]

[Ye Yu scanned the area and found Grand Elder Zu Xuzhong standing not far away.]

[He felt reassured.]

[In Heavenly Dragon Cliff, besides Bu Haoyan, Zu Xuzhong had the highest cultivation level.]

[Moreover, the old man was always sneaky, clearly up to no good.]

[This time, Ye Yu was determined to sacrifice him!]

[With this thought, Ye Yu decisively said, “Sect Master, let the Grand Elder stay behind. I have plans for him too.”]

[Bu Haoyan, driven by unwavering loyalty, nodded immediately.]

[While Ye Yu and Bu Haoyan communicated telepathically.]

[Bai Xichu was also deep in thought.]

[Comparing the two sides’ combat strength, Heavenly Dragon Cliff had less than a 10% chance of victory.]

[If a fight broke out, it would inevitably be a life-or-death battle.]

[To turn the situation around, Bai Xichu would have to intervene herself.]

[As a Demon Lord, if she revealed her power, the resulting demonic energy surge would surely attract Bai Yongzhe’s attention.]

[This was his territory, after all.]

[Two Demon Lords clashing here would put her at a disadvantage.]

[After much deliberation, Bai Xichu concluded that this was a hopeless situation.]

[Only by sticking to her resolve and breaking through the encirclement could there be a sliver of hope.]

[Ye Yu was a rare talent and couldn’t be allowed to die here.]

[Bai Xichu sent a telepathic message to Zu Xuzhong: “Take Ye Yu and leave—quickly!”]

[Hearing the familiar voice, Zu Xuzhong shuddered.]

[He hadn’t expected Bai Xichu to be nearby.]

[It was likely that she was the maid who had reappeared at Ye Yu’s side after the conquest of Blackstone Monastery.]

[Zu Xuzhong had observed carefully.]

[The maid had vanished after the Blackstone battle, only to reappear now alongside Bai Xichu’s voice.]

[This couldn’t be a coincidence.]

[“Demon Lord, so you have come after all!”]

[A trace of melancholy flickered in Zu Xuzhong’s eyes.]

[In the next instant, he moved to Ye Yu’s side, dissolved the spatial seal with a single hand, and the two disappeared.]

[When they reappeared, they were beside the sect masters of Locking Sky Tower and Treading Snow Palace.]

[The sudden development left Bai Xichu and the entire Heavenly Dragon Cliff sect bewildered.]

[What was going on?]

[Why had the Grand Elder defected to the other side right before the battle?]

[Was this some kind of emergency maneuver?]

[Even Ye Yu was confused, looking at Zu Xuzhong with bewildered eyes.]

[Zu Xuzhong suddenly turned, knelt on one knee, and shouted loudly, “This subordinate welcomes the Demon Lord’s arrival!”]

[With this action, the sect masters of Kunxian Pavilion, Dunjia Sect, and the other four sects also turned and bowed, saying in unison, “We welcome the Demon Lord’s arrival!”]

[Soon, a wave of purple energy swept in from the east.]