I am Guhuoniao, not an umbrella demon, please do not disturb me.

The entire square can be summarized in just four words.

Demons are running rampant!

It was truly a chaotic scene of demons running rampant. All sorts of powerful demons from around the world had gathered here. Demons who could kill a thousand or a hundred people wouldn't dare utter a sound here. Just the demons she saw had astronomical bounties on their heads from righteous sects. You should know that there are no more than ten demons in the entire world who could be targeted like this, and two of them have already been killed.

Talking with the high-ranking members of the Heavenly Cult, such as Leader Lin and Ji Canghai, one could not sense any trace of the Demonic Cult in them. Who would have thought that such humane people were actually high-ranking members of the Demonic Cult?

Upon arriving at the Heavenly Sect, aside from the somewhat gloomy atmosphere, I couldn't sense any demonic sect aura. But now, standing by the window and carefully observing the people in the square, I realized that I hadn't come to a good place, but rather a den of demons.

This can also be seen from the gradually quieting children; they too are beginning to realize that something is wrong with the atmosphere.

The scene below was lively, but the chaotic dancing made them feel no "warmth" from the excitement.

In this situation, the spider lily remained calm, after all, it came from the River Styx.

Bai Qingyu wasn't stupid. Ji Canghai clearly wanted to use this opportunity to forge a joint action between the demonic sects, a renewed alliance following the last battle against the merfolk. This time, it wasn't just about the merfolk coming ashore to cause some minor trouble; it was about a major calamity.

There is no doubt that there are spies from righteous sects among these people. When the time comes, the news of my arrival will inevitably spread. In fact, even if it doesn't spread, some people will definitely know by now. Those guys aren't stupid. How could I not come to the wedding of the immortal?

Anyway, she doesn't care. If you really want to deal with her after you get out, you don't need this excuse. Just say that you are a demon and that it is the duty of us cultivators to slay demons.

Bai Qingyu glanced at Xiaoya, who was also standing on tiptoe by the window, and raised an eyebrow.

Bringing Xiaoya here has broadened her horizons, letting her see what the world's biggest villains are like.

Instead of leading everyone downstairs, she took out the playing cards she had made. These were a kind of game from a part of her deepest memories, and she had taught everyone how to play them a while ago.

To kill some time, I'd like to chat with you all about the Demonic Cult and tell you not to be afraid.

After waiting for about two hours, Elder Li knocked on the door, "Your Highness, the banquet is about to begin."

"Okay, I understand."

Bai Qingyu put away all the cards. "Let's go, everyone."

As she descended the attic, she bumped into the white-haired, youthful-looking Sect Leader Lin. Before she could even speak, the old loli waved to her, "Divine Phoenix, this way, come with me."

"Ah."

The square was filled with tables, seemingly chaotic, but actually arranged in a specific way. People of different statuses were seated in different places. For example, Bai Qingyu was seated with Ji Canghai and several vice leaders of the Heavenly Sect. Below them were the leaders and vice leaders of other demonic sects, and so on.

The whole thing is arranged in a large circle, and the empty space in the middle is obviously for the longevity performance.

It's worth mentioning that Xiaoya and the others also had seats. Although they weren't at the same table as Bai Qingyu, they were right behind her, which was a kind of special treatment.

No one said anything about it; they were all talking about Bai Qingyu, their eyes fixed on her.

Those who can come here are either junior disciples or prominent old demons.

The junior disciples dared not speak, and those who were invited were all shrewd and capable. So naturally, there was no opportunity for them to provoke Bai Qingyu.

Even if a demon could kill a Mahayana cultivator, they wouldn't dare to provoke him; at most, they would just discuss it briefly.

The opening was filled with polite conversation, delivered by Ji Canghai. The wedding banquet was not mentioned, as Changsheng had not yet proposed marriage.

The invitations had all been sent out, and everyone knew what Ji Canghai was thinking. They waited quietly, and sure enough, Changsheng appeared shortly afterward.

The dialogue was simple: he hoped that Ji Canghai would betroth the Holy Maiden to him.

Ji Canghai laughed heartily, looked at the arriving guests, and directly asked if anyone wanted to go on stage. In the end, a certain demonic sect leader at the peak of the Integration Stage stepped forward.

If Changsheng defeats him, he will agree to the marriage.

This cult leader was clearly arranged by Ji Canghai, but no one cared. Regardless of whether it was arranged or not, as long as they could see the time of the Demon Sword, that was enough.

The two sides clashed, both enveloped by Ji Canghai's barrier. At first, they fought evenly, neither holding back, until Changsheng gradually gained the upper hand and defeated the demonic sect leader on the spot with a single sword strike.

Defeating someone isn't the same as killing them, but it still reflects Changsheng's strength.

Half-step Mahayana is not the top level. The problem is, how old is this kid?

To have such strength at the age of twenty-something is simply unheard of. Anyone else would be laughing in their sleep to have such a son-in-law, and Ji Canghai is no exception.

This can be seen from Ji Canghai's hearty laughter.

Volume Two: Journey Through the Demon Book: Chapter Fifty-One - The Evil Plan

Ji Canghai was extremely satisfied with his son-in-law, Liu Changsheng. Whether it was strength, talent, intelligence, or courage, he was exactly the kind of person Ji Canghai admired most. Therefore, when he first noticed Changsheng, he felt that this kid was destined for great things.

He gave it a very high evaluation, summarizing it in one sentence: the future Changsheng will definitely go further than Ji Canghai.

Upon hearing this, even the other vice leaders were surprised. They all knew that Ji Canghai was the most arrogant person. In his eyes, he was the number one in the world, and even that old guy from Tianyang Palace was no match for him.

Ji Canghai has the ability and confidence to be arrogant and domineering, and no one says anything about it. If he weren't arrogant, he wouldn't be able to become the leader of this sect.

It's unbelievable that someone as arrogant as him would say that a mere youth who hasn't even reached the Nascent Soul stage will definitely surpass him in the future.

So much so that even though he knew that his most beloved daughter, Ji Xuan, was pursuing Liu Changsheng, he still expressed his understanding and even support.

Yes, I support it.

The fact that Ji Xuan was able to find Chang Sheng so easily and then follow him around every day was definitely related to Ji Canghai's arrangements. As it turns out, Ji Canghai had excellent judgment.

To stand at the top of the world at the age of twenty, and to become the protagonist of a great calamity in the future, such a person is one in ten thousand years.

The atmosphere at the scene was completely ignited by Changsheng. He was surrounded by members of the Demonic Cult, each one unrestrained and wild, either shouting at the top of their lungs or gulping down drinks and continuing to shout.

That is to say, they knew that Changsheng had come to get married, otherwise the female demon sect would definitely have tried to win him over.

The worship of the strong exists in all places and among all forces, and this is especially true of the Demonic Cult, whose most important belief is that the strong are respected.

However, this was not the end. Changsheng stepped forward and took out a blood-red jade stone. As soon as the blood-red jade stone appeared, Bai Qingyu clearly saw that the eyes of the surrounding demonic sect members were wide open. They didn't know what it was, but it must be a good thing.

This jade stone wasn't something she prepared for Changsheng. She didn't have any valuable treasures on her that would shock Ji Canghai. Changsheng, on the other hand, did have some, which he obtained from the Sea Kingdom.

Ji Canghai originally intended to return the jade to Changsheng. After all, he was the sect leader, so how could he accept Changsheng's things? But after hesitating for a long time, he coughed and accepted the item. However, he also gave Changsheng a lot of good things.

He hadn't originally prepared these items; the later treasures were added on the spot.

After the marriage proposal, Ji Xuan, dressed in her finest attire, took the stage. Her meticulously made-up appearance was truly eye-catching, and her captivating figure and beauty stirred the hearts of most of the men present. However, they dared not reveal their disgusting gazes, much less utter any lewd or flirtatious words.

Ji Xuan is Ji Canghai's darling, and now she has found a husband who is also the host of the Demon Sword. The mother of this Demon Sword host is not someone to be trifled with either. With such a terrifying background, no one dares to disrespect Ji Xuan.

Those in power know how powerful it is, and so do the mindless followers of the evil cult below.

Liu Changsheng's reputation is too great. Everyone knows that this guy is good at killing people. His methods are not cunning, but they are definitely ruthless.

When it comes to killing, it's not about how much torture you can inflict or how many civilians you've killed. It's mainly about who you kill and how ruthless you are.

Not to mention other demonic sects, even within the Heavenly Sect, the vast majority of its members are afraid of this taciturn young man carrying a long sword.

"I have long admired the name of the Divine Phoenix Empress. Today, I am fortunate to meet you. You are indeed as divine and powerful as the rumors say. Now all cultivators know that the Empress, with her demonic body, rivals immortals and gods. Moreover, she has single-handedly elevated the status of the demon race. Truly remarkable, I admire you greatly. I am Lu Ming, the leader of the Blood Slaughter Sect, and I toast the Empress!"

Ji Xuan had just finished exchanging vows with Chang Sheng and accepted his marriage proposal in front of everyone. Not long after she left, someone stood up and raised a glass in the direction of Bai Qingyu.

Bai Qingyu's status and position are significant within the Demonic Sect. While she doesn't hold a particularly high position within the Tianyang Palace, she still has connections. Crucially, the people of the Tianyang Palace are quite afraid of her, worried that her methods could affect the fate of the Great Ling Kingdom.

Besides that, there's the demon race. Bai Qingyu didn't openly join forces with the Ten Thousand Mountains, and the Ten Thousand Mountains side didn't say anything about her either. Even so, no one would doubt her status in the demon race. Perhaps if she wanted to, she could even be a demon king.

Bai Qingyu was sitting on the top floor, to Ji Canghai's left. Upon hearing this, she raised her wine glass in acknowledgment, took a small sip, and then put the glass down.

After making this gesture, she exchanged a glance with Ji Canghai, who instantly understood her meaning. When the next person stood up to offer a toast, she coughed and said a few words, roughly meaning that Bai Qingyu was a guest and did not like to offer toasts to make friends, so they should handle it as they saw fit.

The main reason was that Bai Qingyu's identity was rather special. Ji Canghai thought that Bai Qingyu was worried that there would be people from righteous sects present, and that seeing her like this would affect her reputation.

In reality, Bai Qingyu didn't care about this at all; she simply didn't like drinking.

If one person toasts her, how much would she have to drink with so many people?

She makes a fool of herself when she drinks too much.

No one offered her a toast, but some people started toasting and chatting with others at the table, such as Ji Canghai. Everyone understood Ji Canghai's intention this time; he simply wanted to join forces.

Regardless of whether Bai Qingyu was present, someone spoke up directly: "Sect Leader Ji, is there still a possibility that we can join forces with the Merfolk? A great calamity is brewing and could erupt at any time. Why don't we strike first? Those self-proclaimed righteous guys are much harder to unite than us. As long as we unite and catch them off guard, by the time they react, we will have already retreated. By uniting with the Merfolk, we can even launch a sneak attack on Tianyang Palace."

The person who spoke was also a Mahayana cultivator, the leader of a certain demonic sect, and his overall strength was not weak.

“Tianyang Palace and Yantian Island have always been at odds. As long as we severely damage Tianyang Palace, Yantian Island will naturally know what to do. In fact, we can take the initiative to talk to Yantian Island and let them take Tianyang Palace’s place. Then we can recuperate and rebuild before the great calamity.”

These words elicited agreement from some and hesitation from others.

Ji Canghai hesitated for a moment, "There is a possibility of success, but things are not that simple. How can Yantian Island trust us? They will definitely think that if Tianyang Palace is gone, they will be next. Everyone understands the principle of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold'."

"In the end, we fought with Tianyang Palace like a clam and a snipe, while Yantian Island became the fisherman."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone else offered a toast, "If Yantian Island doesn't work, there are other sects. These smaller sects watched the top ten sects get wiped out, so this is also an opportunity for them. The timid starve to death, and the bold get rich. There will always be people willing to take risks and try their luck."

"At that time, we will win over the smaller sects on one hand and suppress the others on the other. As long as one sect takes the lead and swallows up the other smaller sects, we will block Tianyang Palace and Yantian Island so that they can do whatever they want. This will inevitably cause great chaos until a lucky one rises up."

"This sect strengthens itself by devouring other sects, which violates their righteous morality. They know what they are doing. They have come this far, so even if they didn't have ambition, they would still have ambition. At that time, we are not afraid that they will not cooperate with us, and we will have more room to maneuver."

“This plan didn’t work before, but it’s different now. With a great calamity looming, everyone is in danger. We may only need to create a sense of crisis, and they will do it on their own without us having to take any action.”

The speaker was a stunningly beautiful woman. Her smile was indeed beautiful, but it gave off a chilling feeling that made people's hearts sink.

Bai Qingyu knew this person; all her followers were women, and she practiced an extremely vicious technique that allowed her to extract men's essence to enhance herself.

Their techniques are far more ruthless than those of fox spirits who absorb yang energy. They absorb not only yang energy, but also the spiritual power and life force of the person being absorbed. Even the five senses and talents are plundered. The three souls and seven spirits, everything that can be absorbed, will be absorbed, leaving only a human skin in the end.

"Master Ji, you must know that the Emperor is seriously ill and will not live for more than a few years. The Great Ling Kingdom's fortune is declining. As long as we kill that Grand Preceptor Xu Yuanqing, put some pressure on the Great Ling Kingdom, and create disasters everywhere, making the Tianyang Palace unable to cope, our plan can be successfully completed."

"Of course, this also requires the approval of our Divine Phoenix Empress. If I remember correctly, Imperial Advisor Xu Yuanqing is one of the Divine Phoenix Empress's people, right?"

The woman's gaze fell on Bai Qingyu, her eyes seemingly indifferent, yet also suggesting a desire to devour him completely.

It's worth mentioning that when their cultivation technique reaches a certain level, it's not just limited to absorbing men; it can also absorb women. Those who are stronger can achieve wide-ranging absorption, and they don't even need to do *that* kind of thing; they can extract life force invisibly with just a wave of their hand.

Bai Qingyu sat on the top floor, dressed in a bright red phoenix dress and wearing a magnificent phoenix crown. With her fairy-like face and temperament, she was extremely eye-catching just by sitting there.

She rested her cheek on her hand, looking nonchalant and indifferent to the topics.

Upon hearing the woman's voice, Bai Qingyu replied with one sentence: "You're right. Xu Yuanqing is my man. I can't control who you kill in the capital, but not Xu Yuanqing."

The woman frowned, not expecting Bai Qingyu to be so disrespectful. She had said all that in front of everyone, hoping that Bai Qingyu would give up on Xu Yuanqing.

"Then Your Highness must take him away in advance, otherwise it would be bad if something unexpected happened, and it would damage the harmony."

"Whether Xu Yuanqing leaves or not is his own business. I am only responsible for his life or death. Whoever kills him, I will hold them accountable. So, if you think I am hindering your plans, that is your business. Of course, you can choose to target me as well."

Bai Qingyu glanced at the Moon Cult Leader, too lazy to say another word, and took a small sip of wine.

This guy brought up Xu Yuanqing on purpose, to test her.

The atmosphere was slightly awkward. Anyone with eyes could see that the leader of the sect surnamed Yue was embarrassed and angry. His gaze towards Bai Qingyu changed, but he hid it well.

After a short while, the woman cupped her hands in greeting, "Divine Phoenix, you are overthinking it. Xu Yuanqing is not someone who absolutely must be killed."