Chapter 76

Yue Qing's face grew even colder, and he fearlessly met Brulin Jia's gaze, saying, "What are you doubting? That I have been bewitched by the Great Ancestor of the Fiery Flame? Or that I have been coerced by him? Fine, now take a good look and see if I have fallen for his tricks. Look carefully, and once you're done, get out of Qingluo Valley immediately." He now used Wei Fengniang's body and disliked seeing anyone who had been intimate with this body, so he spoke very rudely.

The person before him, in both speech and attitude, was completely different from the original, almost like a different person altogether, except for the physical appearance. However, before coming, Brulin Jia had used a crystal ball to project an image and had personally used his Heavenly Eye of the Free Demon Lord to directly observe the other's soul, yet he still could not discern anything. The body was Wei Fengniang's body, and the soul was Wei Fengniang's soul. So what had caused such a drastic change in her personality?

Yue Qing placed his hand on Lei Qilong's forehead and silently recited the Heavenly Demon Heart Spell to解除 the magic on Lei Qilong: "No need for more words, I already know what happened." He pointed to the side, "Stand there, take the Cold Dew Sword, and follow my orders."

Lei Qilong was timid and obedient. He had suffered abuse since childhood in the landlord's house and, after arriving at Mount Hua, had to be cautious and careful in front of the many licentious immortals, fearing that a single misstep could lead to a severe beating or even death. Therefore, upon hearing the instructions, he did not say a word, picked up the sword from the ground, and stood where Yue Qing had directed.

Brulin Jia watched in amazement: "Fengniang, when did you learn the Northern Demon Sect's Heavenly Demon Spell?" In fact, Yue Qing was reciting the Heavenly Demon Heart Spell, the most crucial part of the entire spell.

Yue Qing ignored him, took out the Heaven and Earth Mist Dew Net, and casually shook it. A mist flashed, and Lion Heavenly King Longhua and Tiger-faced Kālān Ruyin both fell to the ground with a thud, their Zen staffs and flying swords scattered everywhere. They were still disoriented and fumbled around on the ground. When they finally steadied themselves, they found themselves in a palace, feeling both frightened and puzzled. They recognized Wei Fengniang, and Longhua, being more rash, said, "Wei Fengniang! We have always kept to ourselves, so why... why did you bring us here?"

Yue Qing replied, "You're right, but now my well is about to overflow into your river. What can you do about it?"

Ruyin smiled bitterly, "We don't know where we have offended Immortal Lady Wei. We hope..."

"You haven't offended me," Yue Qing said bluntly. "I recently obtained three sacred scriptures of the Northern Demon Sect and want to revive its former glory. However, my disciples are all useless, so in a fit of anger, I killed them all. I sought out Abbess Feilong to join my sect as an elder of the Yin Demon Department. You happened to be there, so I brought you along. This can be considered a matter of fate." Yue Qing threw out the Demon God Mirror, "Smear your blood on it, and I will teach you the Heavenly Demon Heart Spell to refine it."

Ruyin smiled bitterly, "We should not refuse Immortal Lady's kindness, but after the defeat of the Great Ancestor Taiyi on Mount Huang, we have already decided to retire and live out our days in seclusion on Mount Jiuhua. We hope Immortal Lady understands."

Yue Qing said, "You have two choices. The first is to do as I say, join my Qingluo Palace, and become a member of the Heavenly Demon Department. The second is for me to kill you and capture your souls to refine them into Manifested Heavenly Demons. Both choices serve me, but the treatment is vastly different. Choose for yourselves."

The two looked at each other and sighed. Longhua said, "A tree wants to be still, but the wind won't stop. Fine, I'll go first!" He smeared his blood on the mirror and refined it according to the Heavenly Demon Heart Spell Yue Qing taught him, then passed it to Ruyin. "This way, we won't have to endure Xun Lan's insults on Mount Jiuhua anymore!"

After Longhua and Ruyin were done, Yue Qing waved his hand, and the Demon God Mirror flew back to him. "Congratulations, you are now members of the Heavenly Demon Department of Qingluo Palace. Stand aside for now. I will teach you the Heavenly Demon Secret Techniques after I deal with another guest." He shook the Heaven and Earth Mist Dew Net again and released Abbess Feilong.

Abbess Feilong was much stronger than Longhua and Ruyin. Although she was disoriented in the True Dew Ocean, she could still merge with her sword and protect herself. As soon as she was released, she transformed into a green fire and flew towards the palace door. However, the door closed automatically before she could reach it. Brulin Jia appeared there, and with a sharp explosion, two golden cymbals flew from his sleeves, splitting into twelve in the air, whistling towards Abbess Feilong.

The edges of the golden cymbals were as sharp as immortal flying swords, and their centers spewed demonic flames. Abbess Feilong quickly made her five White Deer Swords spin around her, colliding with the cymbals from all directions, causing intense explosions and showers of sparks and silver light.

Yue Qing released the White Light Sword, which soared like a dragon from the sky. Abbess Feilong dared not face it directly and quickly merged her five immortal swords into one, trying to break through the roof and escape. Suddenly, a streak of green fire shot from Brulin Jia's hand, grazing Abbess Feilong's arm through the sword light. She felt her arm go heavy and lose sensation, followed by half of her body becoming unresponsive. Her true qi failed to rise, and she fell to the ground. Brulin Jia picked her up and brought her to Yue Qing: "Do you want her to join Qingluo Palace as well?"

"Exactly!" Yue Qing threw the Demon God Mirror and repeated his previous words. Abbess Feilong gritted her teeth in hatred but, given the situation, ultimately followed Yue Qing's instructions, using her blood to smear the mirror and refining it with the Yin Demon Heart Spell. Yue Qing recalled the mirror, "From today, we are all one family. I hope we can work together to make Qingluo Palace great. I want everyone in the world to look at us with fear and respect!" He shook the Demon God Mirror, "This treasure is called the Ten Thousand Demon God Mirror. If I wish, I can know your every move and even your every thought. If anyone dares to be dissatisfied or betray me, I can capture your souls in the mirror and make you suffer worse than death! Remember that?"

Abbess Feilong and the others' expressions turned serious, and they put aside their other thoughts, answering in unison, "We remember."

Yue Qing then looked at Brulin Jia, "Have you seen enough?" Brulin Jia nodded, and Yue Qing, with disgust, waved his hand, "Now get out! I have many things to do here."

"Fengniang!" Brulin Jia grabbed her hand tightly, "Fengniang, don't treat me like this."

Yue Qing tried to shake him off but failed, so he frowned and summoned his true qi. Brulin Jia's body trembled, and he took a step back, allowing Yue Qing to pull his hand away and draw the White Light Sword to his neck: "In consideration of your past help, I will spare you this time. If you dare to be insolent again, I will cut off your head!"

"Fengniang, what's wrong with you?" Brulin Jia angrily grabbed Lei Qilong's collar, "Tell me! What happened between you that day? Why did you become like this?"

Yue Qing's wrist flicked, and a white light flashed, severing Brulin Jia's left hand at the wrist: "Insolent!"

Brulin Jia looked at his severed wrist, stunned, "Fengniang, you... you really..."

Yue Qing retracted his sword, "Pick up your hand and get out! Otherwise, next time I'll cut off your head!"

Brulin Jia's eyes filled with tears as he picked up his severed hand. His magic was profound, and his body was special, so there was no bleeding. He put the hand in his monk's robe and was about to leave. After taking a few steps, he suddenly turned to look at Abbess Feilong and the others standing aside, then turned back: "Fengniang, didn't you get the Northern Demon Sect's secret scriptures? Since you want to rebuild the Ten Demon Departments, why don't I become an elder as well?"

Yue Qing looked at him in surprise. In Wei Fengniang's memory, she did not value this foreign monk much, but he was deeply devoted: "You said it!"

"I said it! We agreed on the top of Mount Tian..."

"Stop the nonsense!"

"Yes, I said long ago that I would help you build up Qingluo Palace." His eyes were filled with determination, "I won't go back on my word."

"Fine." Yue Qing handed him the Demon God Mirror, "I will teach you the Heavenly Demon Heart Spell. Once you complete it as I said, you will be an elder of the Heavenly Demon Department of Qingluo Palace."

Brulin Jia was somewhat surprised that he would be treated the same as Abbess Feilong and the others. He hesitated for a moment but then took the mirror, smeared his blood on it, and recited the spell.