strictlysupreme Chapter 155 The Rift Between Immortals and Demons is Deep, and the Female Lead Skillfully Navigates
Chapter 155 The Rift Between Immortals and Demons is Deep, and the Female Lead Skillfully Navigates
Dai Yao flashed back to the Immortal Sect, only to find the atmosphere eerily strange, like stepping into a horror movie. Her fellow disciples, who usually showered her with warmth and concern, now avoided her like the plague. Their whispers and pointing fingers buzzed incessantly in her ears like mosquitoes, giving her a headache; the sounds were like countless needles pricking her eardrums. She saw disgust and fear in their eyes, gazes like cold arrows piercing her.
"See? It's her! She's colluding with demonic cultivators!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, you can know a person's face but not their heart. They always pretend to be so innocent..."
"I heard even the sect leader is furious. She's finished now!"
Dai Yao's heart skipped a beat. What was going on? Was this a major social disaster?
Before she could figure out what was going on, she was "escorted" to the sect leader by several disciples.
The sect leader, known for his seriousness and impartiality, sat upright at this moment, his gaze so sharp it seemed to pierce through her. Dai Yao felt that his gaze was as tangible as a physical force, making it hard for her to breathe.
"Dai Yao, do you know your crime?"
Dai Yao looked completely bewildered: "Sect Leader, what crime have I committed?"
The sect leader snorted coldly: "You colluded with demonic cultivators and harmed your fellow disciples. The evidence is irrefutable. What else is there to say?"
What?! Colluding with demonic cultivators? Harming fellow disciples? This accusation came out of nowhere, and Dai Yao almost couldn't catch it.
It turns out that during the time she was unconscious, the body-swapping demonic cultivator used her body to do a lot of things, and now all the blame is being thrown on her.
Dai Yao took a deep breath, trying to remain calm: "Sect Leader, I've been wronged! This is all a conspiracy by demonic cultivators..."
Before she could finish explaining, the sect leader interrupted her: "Enough! You have been corrupted by demonic energy, don't try to argue anymore! Guards, lock her up and await further punishment!"
Upon hearing this, Dai Yao immediately flew into a rage. Detained? What's the difference between that and going to jail?
She argued forcefully: "Sect Leader, you can't detain me without even knowing the facts! I demand to prove my innocence!"
"Prove your innocence? How will you prove it?" The sect leader's tone was icy, showing no intention of backing down.
Dai Yao gritted her teeth. A late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator was definitely not someone she could fight head-on; she had to outsmart him.
"Sect Leader, although my body has been switched, I have learned all the demonic cultivation techniques..." A meaningful smile appeared on her lips.
The meaningful smile on Dai Yao's lips made the sect leader's heart skip a beat, and an ominous premonition arose spontaneously.
Before he could react, Dai Yao flashed and rushed directly towards the forbidden area of the Immortal Sect!
"How dare you trespass into this forbidden area!" The disciples exclaimed in shock. This forbidden area was the most sacred place in the immortal sect, filled with ancient restrictions; anyone who dared to trespass would either die or be seriously injured. Hearing these exclamations, Dai Yao felt as if a gust of wind had brushed past her ears, and her heart began to race.
The sect leader's expression changed drastically. Just as he was about to stop her, he saw Dai Yao's hands fly up and down, her fingers rapidly changing shape. One demonic seal after another appeared, and the ancient restrictive runes around her flickered with light. The light was bright and dim, and she was chanting incantations as she broke the restrictions!
"This...this is a secret technique of demonic cultivators!" an elder exclaimed in shock, his voice trembling and his eyes wide with astonishment.
The other disciples were even more dumbfounded, their mouths agape, as if they could fit an egg in them. When did Dai Yao learn demonic cultivation techniques? Moreover, the skill with which she used them was so proficient that even they, who had been immersed in immortal techniques for many years, were ashamed of their own abilities.
Even more shockingly, this ancient restriction was actually being broken layer by layer under Dai Yao's control! The slight "clicking" sounds as the restriction was broken, like the sound of a lock being opened, were exceptionally clear in the silent atmosphere. The sect leader watched in horror as the restriction was broken.
Could it be that Dai Yao has really been possessed by a demonic cultivator? But why would this demonic cultivator help the immortal sect break the restrictions?
Just as everyone was puzzled, a figure suddenly rushed out from the crowd and grabbed Dai Yao's hand.
"I believe her! I swear on my life that she is innocent!" This sudden turn of events left everyone even more bewildered.
The newcomer was Xinghua. He held Dai Yao's hand tightly, and Dai Yao felt the warmth and strength emanating from his hand, like a warm current flowing into her heart. His palm was thick and strong, giving her a sense of security. His eyes were firm, and his tone left no room for doubt.
At this moment, whispers began to circulate among the surrounding crowd. "How can he believe her? The evidence is conclusive." "Has Xinghua lost his mind?" Hearing these voices, Xinghua spoke even louder and more firmly: "I have known Dai Yao for a long time, and I know her character well. She is definitely not the kind of person who colludes with demonic cultivators to harm her fellow disciples. I guarantee her innocence with my reputation."
Dai Yao grasped Xinghua's hand in return, meeting his gaze firmly. It was as if there were a thousand words between them, yet they remained unspoken.
This unexpected "sweet moment" left everyone around dumbfounded.
The sect leader was also stunned. What was going on? What...what was the relationship between these two?
Xinghua's actions were undoubtedly a gamble; he was betting that Dai Yao was innocent and that the sect leader would give him face.
The air seemed to freeze. The previously noisy discussions suddenly stopped, and the entire space became so quiet that only the sound of breathing could be heard. Everyone held their breath, waiting for the sect leader's decision.
Just then, Dai Yao suddenly closed her eyes. She felt a strange power flowing within her, guiding her to look in a certain direction...
"Wait," she exclaimed, her eyes snapping open, "I know who's behind this!"
Dai Yao's gaze was intense, and her tone was unbelievably firm.
"I know who's behind this! Give me three days, and I can prove my innocence!" Her confident move left the onlookers completely bewildered.
The sect leader stroked his beard, his eyes filled with suspicion. What exactly was this girl up to?
"Three days? What proof do you have? Are you going to pull some kind of magic trick?" an elder said sarcastically.
Dai Yao couldn't be bothered with this old fogey. She knew that to prove her innocence, she had to provide solid evidence.
At this moment, her special ability to sense the flow of Qi within her body was activated again, and in the darkness, she sensed a strange aura swirling deep within the forbidden area of the immortal sect.
Could it be... that the evidence is in the forbidden area?
"Instead of wasting time here, let me go into the forbidden area to find out what's going on! If I can't find any evidence in three days, you can do whatever you want with me!" Dai Yao's move was a game-changer, directly drawing everyone's attention to the forbidden area.
The sect leader frowned. This forbidden area was the core secret of the immortal sect. How could he allow someone who was "suspected" of being possessed by a demonic cultivator to enter and leave at will?
But Dai Yao's resolute gaze made him hesitate.
Xinghua also sensed Dai Yao's determination, and he stood up to support her: "Sect Leader."
The sect leader was ultimately persuaded by Dai Yao's confidence and Xinghua's guarantee. After a moment's thought, he said, "Alright, I'll give you three days. But you must promise me that you will not misbehave in the forbidden area!"
Dai Yao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile: "Don't worry, Sect Leader, I want to prove my innocence more than anyone else."
Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Dai Yao scurried about the forbidden area, her footsteps echoing throughout. Her hands touched various objects within, sensing their ancient and mysterious aura. Finally, in a hidden corner, she discovered a clue left by Ying Yue—a jade pendant engraved with special runes.
The jade pendant exudes a faint demonic aura, which resembles wisps of black smoke that linger around it, providing crucial evidence of the demonic manipulation of the body-swapping cultivator!
"Found it!" Dai Yao was secretly delighted. With this jade pendant, she could completely clear her name and expose Ying Yue, the mastermind behind it all!
Holding the jade pendant, she hurried back to the Immortal Sect's main hall.
Just as she was about to present the evidence to everyone, a cold voice suddenly rang out: "You think you can turn things around just because you found the evidence? Dai Yao, you're too naive!" The body-swapped demonic cultivator stood in the center of the hall, a sinister smile on his face, a smile as cold as an ice blade in winter, sending chills down everyone's spine.
Dai Yao's heart sank. Oh no, what is this guy up to now?
Before she could react, the body-swapping demonic cultivator suddenly attacked, sending a black aura straight towards her. The black aura carried a putrid smell, and Dai Yao felt nauseous upon smelling it.
"You won't get away with this!" Xinghua leaped forward and stood in front of Dai Yao.
"You're courting death!" the body-swapped demonic cultivator roared, engaging Xinghua in fierce combat.
Taking the opportunity, Dai Yao showed the jade pendant to everyone: "This is the evidence! Proving that I was framed!"
The sect leader and the other elders' expressions changed when they saw the jade pendant.
The runes on this jade pendant are clearly forbidden techniques from the Demon Palace!
"This..." Before the sect leader could speak, Dai Yao suddenly turned around and ran towards the outside of the immortal gate.
"Dai Yao! Where are you going?!" the sect leader shouted.
Without turning her head, Dai Yao shouted, "I'm going to find the real mastermind!" Dai Yao's move sent chills down everyone's spine.
She ran away not because she was cowardly, but because she sensed that this body-swapping demonic cultivator was just a small fry, and the real mastermind, Yingyue, was in the Demon Palace at this moment!
If you're going to hammer, you have to hammer the hardest!
"You little punk, trying to play dirty tricks on me? You're still too green!" Dai Yao rode her flying sword and rushed towards the Demon Palace with lightning speed, leaving a group of immortal disciples bewildered in the wind.
Inside the Demon Palace, the Demon Lord sat upright, a string of skull prayer beads twirling in his hand. Upon hearing Dai Yao's name, he frowned: "What trouble is this little brat causing now?"
Dai Yao didn't care what the Demon Lord thought. She stormed into the Demon Palace. Demonic fire flickered on the walls, emitting a ghostly blue light that made the palace appear eerie and terrifying. The demonic cultivators' expressions were ferocious; their mocking looks instantly turned to terror when they saw Dai Yao enter. She demanded fiercely, "Where is Ying Yue? Tell him to come out and face his death!"
This action stunned all the demonic cultivators in the Demon Palace.
Zi Xing stepped out from the crowd, rubbing her forehead in exasperation: "Grandma, you're here again? Can't you just leave it at that?"
Dai Yao grabbed Zi Xing: "Stop talking nonsense, where is Ying Yue?"
"Uh..." Before Zi Xing could answer, a cold voice came from the depths of the hall: "Dai Yao, you have a lot of nerve, daring to trespass into the Demon Palace!"
Yingyue appeared, dressed in black, with a sinister look in his eyes, exuding a dangerous aura that surged toward Dai Yao like an icy tide.
Dai Yao sneered, "Yingyue, your scheme has been exposed! Surrender obediently!"
"A conspiracy? Hmph, the victor writes history, you think you've won?" Yingyue's lips curled into a sinister smile. "I've prepared a big gift for you, I hope you like it!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the Demon Palace suddenly trembled, and array runes lit up, trapping Dai Yao inside.
"This is... the Nine Revolutions Exquisite Array of the Immortal Sect?!" Dai Yao was shocked. This array was the strongest defensive array of the Immortal Sect. How could it appear in the Demon Palace?
"Surprised? This is something I prepared especially for you," Shadowmoon said with a sinister smile. "Enjoy it!"
Dai Yao took a deep breath. It seemed that this test was even more difficult than she had imagined...
"Heh, interesting." A glint of shrewdness flashed in Dai Yao's eyes. "Trying to trap me? Let's see who comes out on top!"
At this moment, Zi Xing suddenly leaned close to Dai Yao's ear and whispered, "Don't be afraid, I'll help you!"
"The test begins!" Yingyue's voice, tinged with a hint of mockery, echoed in the empty hall.