strictlysupreme Chapter 52 A First Talk Between Immortals and Demons: The Battle of Wits Begins
Chapter 52 A First Talk Between Immortals and Demons: The Battle of Wits Begins
As soon as Dai Yao stepped into the negotiation arena between immortals and demons, she felt the air freeze, even more tense than when she was undergoing her tribulation!
The celestial messenger, Jun Wuhen, was dressed in snow-white robes and looked like an immortal, but his eyes, like searchlights, swept over her.
The Demon Palace represents Demon Heaven, who is pot-bellied and smiling, looking just like Maitreya Buddha. But Dai Yao keenly senses that there is a knife hidden in that smile!
The auras of experts from both the immortal and demonic realms mingled around her, making it difficult for her to breathe.
Good heavens, is this a trap?
Dai Yao secretly activated her cheat code and scanned the area, feeling secretly delighted.
On the surface, Jun Wuhen and Mo Tian are like brothers, but behind the scenes, they are plotting their own schemes.
Jun Wuhen's aura shimmered with golden light, clearly indicating he was preparing a powerful move; Mo Tian, on the other hand, was surrounded by purple energy, showing he was no ordinary person either.
The negotiations officially began, and Dai Yao decided to probe first.
Feigning innocence, she asked, "May I ask, sir, after the marriage, will the bride live in the Demon Palace or the Celestial Realm? Is the food in the Demon Palace good? Are the snacks in the Celestial Realm delicious?"
Jun Wuhen was clearly surprised that she would ask such a question. He paused for a moment, then explained gently, "Well, naturally, the two realms take turns living there to ensure fairness."
"Oh~" Dai Yao drawled, her eyes darting around, "What about the dowry? What about the betrothal gifts? Have all these been discussed? We won't end up with the dowry being more than the betrothal gifts, making us demons seem stingy, will we?"
Mo Tian laughed heartily, patting his round belly: "Young friend, you jest. My Demon Realm is rich beyond measure, how could we fuss over such trivial matters?"
Dai Yao thought to herself: "It sounds better when it's all talk than action."
She then asked, seemingly casually, "What if the bride doesn't want to marry him?"
The air fell silent instantly, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Dai Yao.
Jun Wuhen smiled slightly, but the smile did not reach his eyes: "The matter of marriage alliance concerns the peace between the two realms, how can it be treated lightly?"
Dai Yao blinked innocently, "I was just asking..." But in her heart she was thinking: Hehe, the show has only just begun!
She suddenly turned to look at Xingmeng, who had been silent all along, and asked lightly, "Fairy Xingmeng, what do you think?"
Star Dream Fairy, who had been hanging her head like a white lotus about to wither, trembled slightly when Dai Yao reminded her. She raised her head, and her clear eyes were covered with a layer of mist.
"I...I just hope that the two realms can coexist peacefully." Her voice was so soft it was barely audible, yet it was exceptionally clear in the silent hall.
Dai Yao inwardly scoffed (OS): Here it comes, the standard innocent flower's statement!
She immediately put on an "I understand you" expression, gently took Xingmeng's hand, and said softly, "Fairy, your heart is full of righteousness, which is admirable. But what exactly did you pay for this peace? This is something we should think about deeply." She emphasized the word "think about deeply" meaningfully, and even winked at Xingmeng, making a face at her.
Xingmeng was stunned. She read a trace of... sympathy in Dai Yao's eyes.
And... a warning?
What does it mean?
Is there some hidden story behind this marriage?
She involuntarily looked at Jun Wuhen, only to see him staring at Dai Yao with sharp eyes, his gaze filled with a hint of inquiry and...killing intent.
Mo Tian chuckled and tried to smooth things over: "Young friend, you're overthinking it. Peace is certainly something to cherish. Come, let's continue discussing the betrothal gifts and dowry..." He tried to change the subject, but the atmosphere had already become awkward.
Jun Wuhen glanced at Dai Yao with a forced smile, but his tone remained gentle: "This young friend from the Demon Palace seems to have some insights into the matter of arranged marriages. Why don't you share your thoughts?"
Dai Yao sneered, stood up, and scanned the entire room: "Immortal Lord Jun, this marriage alliance seems wonderful, but if behind it are certain people sacrificing the interests of both realms for their own selfish desires, then it won't be so beautiful. You see, the fortunes of these two realms are currently being stirred up by a mysterious force, and this force seems to be closely related to this marriage alliance. Although I am just a member of a small Demon Palace, I can see that there is probably an unspeakable conspiracy involved." These words froze Jun Wuhen's smile on his face, and everyone around him showed expressions of surprise.
Just then, Dai Yao felt someone gently tug at her sleeve.
She turned her head and saw Ling Yu, the strategist of the Demon Palace.
Lingyu winked at her, then whispered in her ear, "...The Palace Master requests your presence."
Dai Yao followed Ling Yu to the back hall of the Demon Palace, which was extremely luxurious with its carved beams and painted rafters, yet it was filled with a dull and oppressive atmosphere.
Lingyu looked at her with concern, her eyes filled with worry: "You were too impulsive today. Jun Wuhen is not someone to be trifled with. He is deep and cunning. If you confront him in public like that, he will easily hold a grudge against you."
Dai Yao waved her hand dismissively: "What's there to be afraid of? We'll deal with whatever comes our way! I didn't transmigrate into this book to be a doormat!" In her mind, she was screaming: "You think I'll obediently agree to a marriage? No way!"
I'm a woman who's going to defy fate!
Just then, a scene flashed through her mind: in modern society, she was unjustly suppressed by her boss and ostracized by her colleagues, but she still fought hard and eventually succeeded in turning the tables. This strengthened her resolve to control her own destiny in this world of immortals and demons.
Lingyu sighed helplessly and gently patted Dai Yao's hand: "I know you have many ideas, but you must be careful and think things through before you act." This gentle gesture was like a warm current flowing into Dai Yao's heart, dispelling the chill in the hall.
Dai Yao felt a warmth in her heart, thinking to herself: This young lady is quite interesting...
Suddenly, a commotion arose outside the main hall.
A demon soldier rushed in, knelt on one knee, and shouted, "Report! A conflict has broken out at the border between immortals and demons, and the disciples of both sides have already started fighting!"
"What?!" Mo Tian suddenly stood up, his fat jiggling wildly, his face terribly gloomy.
Zi Xiao immediately placed her hand on the hilt of her sword, her eyes scanning the surroundings like a hawk, on high alert.
The atmosphere inside the hall instantly became tense, on the verge of exploding.
Dai Yao remained unusually calm. She touched her chin, her brows furrowing slightly: "What a coincidence? A conflict broke out right at the start of the negotiations? Isn't that a bit too deliberate?" Alarm bells rang in her mind: Could someone be deliberately causing trouble?
Do they want to sabotage the negotiations and provoke a war?
who is it?
What is the purpose?
She immediately said, "Palace Master, I find this matter suspicious. Perhaps we should send someone to investigate first before making a decision. Rashly starting a war might play right into the hands of the mastermind behind it all."
Mo Tian pondered for a moment, then agreed with Dai Yao's reasoning, saying, "Ling Yu, take your men and investigate thoroughly. Make sure you find out the truth!" Ling Yu accepted the order and left.
Zi Xiao snorted in dissatisfaction: "Investigation? I think it's clearly just stalling for time! The demons are cunning and treacherous; we must be on guard!"
Dai Yao glanced at him sideways and sneered, "Fellow immortal, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. It's still too early to say who the mastermind is." She deliberately emphasized the words "mastermind," and her eyes swept meaningfully over everyone present.
Suddenly, her gaze paused and fell on Jun Wuhen.
Jun Wuhen's lips curled slightly, revealing a barely perceptible cold smile.
Dai Yao's heart skipped a beat: Could it be... him?
“Palace Master,” Dai Yao began slowly, “I think we should…” She paused, lowered her voice, and said only to Mo Tian, “…a secret investigation…”
Dai Yao leaned close to Mo Tian's ear and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "I'm secretly investigating Jun Wuhen. I suspect he's involved in this matter." Upon hearing this, a look of surprise flashed across Mo Tian's fat face, and then he fell into deep thought.
He gave Dai Yao a deep look, his eyes holding an unreadable meaning.
Negotiations were temporarily suspended, and the atmosphere was so heavy it seemed like water could drip from it.
Xingmeng sat to the side, her slender body trembling slightly, her eyes filled with fear and unease.
She looked at Jun Wuhen for help, but only received a reassuring smile.
Dai Yao took it all in and sneered inwardly: Keep acting!
She keenly sensed that a chilling aura was quietly spreading, coiling around everyone like a venomous snake.
This feeling... is Shadowfiend!
Dai Yao's heart skipped a beat; this guy was indeed up to no good in the dark!
She observed her surroundings discreetly, secretly activating her cheat system to sense the flow of fortune.
A murky aura was seen slowly flowing from the direction of Ying Sha towards Jun Wuhen, while Jun Wuhen's aura was faintly connected with Xing Meng.
A strange light appeared in Dai Yao's eyes, and the surrounding scenery suddenly distorted. She shouted, "Shadow Fiend, do you think your conspiracy will succeed? Today I will expose your true colors right here!"
Then, using her golden finger power, a beam of golden light shot out from her body, illuminating the flow of fortune and allowing everyone to see that the turbid fortune was flowing towards Jun Wuhen. At this moment, Ying Sha's figure also appeared faintly in the shadows, and he let out a sinister laugh: "Little girl, do you think you can stop me?"
The entire scene is filled with a magical and tense atmosphere, and the conflicts between the characters reach their climax at this moment.
Dai Yao immediately understood: Ying Sha wanted to use Jun Wuhen and Xing Meng's marriage to disrupt the balance between the immortal and demon realms in order to achieve his own goals!
No, we have to find a way to stop them!
Dai Yao's mind raced, and various plans flashed through her head.
She must act quickly, or the consequences will be dire!
Just then, Ling Yu returned, walked up to Mo Tian with a solemn expression, and whispered a report.
Mo Tian's face grew increasingly grim. Finally, he slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Outrageous! This is simply too much!"
Dai Yao's heart tightened; it seemed the situation at the border was worse than she had imagined.
Just as she was about to ask a question, Mo Tian suddenly turned to look at her and said in a deep voice, "Dai Yao, you go to the border between the immortals and demons with Ling Yu and make sure to find out the truth!"
Dai Yao was overjoyed: The opportunity had arrived!
She immediately replied, "Yes, sir!" Then, she gave Jun Wuhen a meaningful look, a sly smile playing on her lips: "Fellow cultivator, until we meet again~"
After saying that, she followed Lingyu and strode away from the main hall.
As she reached the door, she suddenly stopped, glanced back at Jun Wuhen who was still sitting in the same spot, and casually tossed out a sentence: "Fellow Immortal Jun, the mountains are high and the road is long, watch your step~" After saying that, she left without looking back.
Jun Wuhen gazed at Dai Yao's departing figure, his eyes deep, a cryptic smile playing on his lips.
He gently stroked the jade pendant in his hand and murmured, "Interesting..."
Inside the hall, all was silent.