The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 318: Midnight Dawn, Storms and Winds (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 318: Midnight Dawn, Storms and Winds (Part 1)

Chapter 318: Midnight Dawn, Storms and Winds (Part 1)

"Who's there?!"

Li Mengyun and her three companions reacted like an explosion, scattering in four different directions.

Scanning the night sky, they found not a trace of movement.

A cool breeze blew.

All four simultaneously felt a chill run through their bodies.

"Who...who's watching us?"

They stood in the night wind for a moment before returning to their rooms.

"Let's see what's on this piece of paper."

Putting on gloves to prevent poisoning, Li Mengyun removed her hairpin, infused it with spiritual energy, and carefully unsealed the note.

On it, they saw words clearly imprinted with a fingernail.

"Li Mengyun: Tonight, at midnight three-quarters, the Night Demon will appear...to meet with someone and receive cultivation resources."

The message was abrupt, leaving only these few words.

The time, place, and person were crystal clear.

The four exchanged glances, each feeling a chill rise within them.

"Who sent this?" Li Mengyun's face paled.

The other three looked equally baffled.

They, too, wanted to ask the same question.

"What does this message mean? Is someone trying to get us to kill the Night Demon?"

Li Mengyun furrowed her brows, "Then this person also wants the Night Demon dead, that's for sure. But why don't they take action themselves?"

Li Changbo frowned, "Could this be a trap set by the Guardian?"

"Absolutely impossible!"

Li Mengyun immediately refuted, "It's clearly written here that this person knows our identities, otherwise, my name wouldn't be on this note. The Guardian couldn't possibly know my name."

"If the Guardian Pavilion knows, they would have directly arrested us. Why go through the trouble of setting a trap?"

Li Mengyun's thoughts were clear, "So, this person must be from our sect and recognizes us. That much we can be certain of!"

"Secondly...why is there this note? It's probably because they can't take action themselves, and it's only natural for the Night Demon to die at our hands."

The three silently nodded, agreeing with the Third Miss's astute deduction.

"As for why this person can't take action themselves, I guess...they must be from the One Heart Sect and a high-ranking member. They know the Night Demon's whereabouts, but they're not affiliated with the Yin Shengong. So, they want to use us to kill this genius disciple of the Yin Shengong!"

"This is like directly cutting off the Yin Shengong's heritage and future. When the Yin Shengong steps down as the leader of the One Heart Sect, there won't be anyone to succeed them...and that's when others can take advantage."

It had to be said that Li Mengyun's deduction made perfect sense.

However, there was one premise: this person wanted the Night Demon dead!

This was an inevitable premise.

"In our sect, there are too many who want the Night Demon dead."

A cold glint flashed in Li Mengyun's eyes, "But this person, so brazenly using us as their tool, is truly despicable!"

Their calculations were complete.

All four had a glint in their eyes.

"Should we go tonight?"

"Go! Of course, we should go!"

Li Mengyun said, "But...we can't be too careful. So, we can go ahead and position ourselves in the four directions, keeping in touch with each other."

"If the Night Demon really appears, then it's true, and we'll fight with all our might and then retreat immediately!"

"If this is a trap...then we'll withdraw quickly."

"If that's the case...we should set off now."

"Yes, pack your essentials. We might very well leave tonight."

"Good!"

With their plan decided, they immediately began packing.

Li Mengyun stood by the window, gazing at the night sky.

She murmured, "Mengnan, tonight, your sister will avenge you! Wait and see, the Night Demon's blood will bloom like a flower in this night sky, the most beautiful sight you love to see!"

"I promise, I'll make sure the Night Demon's blood flower blooms brilliantly for you!"

She stood by the window, lost in thought, as if seeing her brother smile.

As if he were saying, "Thank you."

A gentle smile curved her lips, and she reached out, as if to caress her brother's face.

But the vision suddenly vanished.

"Third Miss, we're packed," Li Changbo said.

The warmth on Li Mengyun's face turned to icy cold. She turned and strode out the door, "Let's go!"

"Go!"

...

The night grew deeper.

In this courtyard, surrounded by tall walls, a small alley couldn't be considered hidden.

It was just a drainage ditch between neighboring wealthy families, used when it rained.

Commonly known as a sewer.

But with such close walls, the richer the families, the higher the walls.

So, the alley grew darker.

At the alley's entrance, a small path led to a bamboo forest or an abandoned garden.

In the darkness.

Unmelted ice and snow remained in the alley.

Under the moon and stars, they shimmered with a faint glow.

An old man, hunched over, wearing a tattered cotton coat, perhaps a beggar, carried a medium-sized bundle.

He shuffled to the alley's entrance, then, as if exhausted, he sat down in the corner, breathing heavily.

Hunched over, trembling, his white hair wild and disheveled in the cold.

His cloudy eyes, filled with fear and hesitation, looked around, envying the smoke from the nearby houses.

He tucked his hands into his sleeves again.

A sigh escaped his lips, and a white mist formed in the cold air.

The night was indeed chilly.

It was already midnight, two hours past.

The old man trembled, curling up as much as possible, trying to generate warmth.

He rubbed his hands together and blew on them for warmth.

But he didn't leave, as if waiting for something.

His gaze flickered, unseen by others, and he turned his head, his eyes intentionally scanning the four directions.

Confirming there were no threats, he lowered his head and quietly waited.

Hidden in the shadows, four people communicated through the Five Spirit Toad.

"It seems this old man is the One Heart Sect member delivering resources to the Night Demon. I have to say, he's quite the actor."

"I have to say, the Demon Sect has so many talented members. Look at this old fellow; if I hadn't known beforehand, I wouldn't have guessed he's one of ours."

"I have to say, this is their survival rule. If not, they'd be dead."

"You're right."

"It's almost the Midnight Three Quarters. Why hasn't the Night Demon arrived yet?"

"Let's wait a bit longer. If he doesn't come, we'll leave tonight. If the Night Demon doesn't show, it means our whereabouts are exposed, and we must leave immediately."

"That's what the Third Miss said."

"I sensed it too; there's no ambush from the Guardian Pavilion."

"Mhm."

...

Time passed slowly.

As the night deepened, the cold wind grew stronger, howling over their heads and through the treetops with a mournful wail, like the cries of countless ghosts.

A chilling gust swept by.

The world seemed to suddenly turn frigid.

At the end of the long street, a black shadow suddenly appeared.

It approached with rapid steps.

The four tensed up.

He's here!

The newcomer had a fierce expression, a goatee, and though not tall, his stride was like that of a moving mountain.

Steadfast as a mountain, he strode with the grace of a dragon and the stride of a tiger.

Though he didn't display any cultivation, anyone could tell at a glance that this man was not one to be trifled with.

His aura, which treated human life as grass, was especially pronounced.

A lone figure arrived, his aura dominating the sky!

"It's indeed the Night Demon! What a formidable presence."

Though the four wanted to kill the Night Demon, seeing such an aura, they couldn't help but admire him in their hearts.

They watched as the Night Demon walked to the alley's entrance, looking up and sensing the surroundings, seemingly checking for any movement.

The four simultaneously held their breath.

Then they heard the Night Demon speak: "Are you delivering the goods?"

"Yes."

"Are you saying it's in the alley?"

The old beggar rasped, "It's inside, but it's not clean."

"You've waited long enough."

In the moonlight, the Night Demon's face revealed a smile.

"Not bad."

The old beggar took a package from his shoulder and said, "This is..."

Just then...

A cold laugh, like ice shattering into fragments, echoed: "Night Demon? What a pleasure to meet you. It's been difficult to find you."

From the shadows, Li Mengyun stepped forward, standing before the Night Demon with a cold, murderous intent on her face.

Three others emerged from the sides, blocking every escape route for the Night Demon.

"Night Demon, tonight is your death!"

Li Mengyun glared at the Night Demon, her teeth clenched: "Remember the Cultivate Divine Plan? Those tens of thousands of wronged souls? They've been waiting for you day and night! Tonight, it's time for you to depart!"

The Night Demon stood tall, his gaze indifferent as he listened to her words, finally breaking into a smile.

"Hehehe..."

He laughed at himself, his voice indifferent: "So, this was a trap."

He slowly drew his sword, saying to the old beggar in front of him: "You should join in too. I, the Night Demon, have fallen into this trap. But to die in such a well-laid plan is worth it."

The old beggar straightened up, his eyes filled with anger and confusion.

What was happening?

These damn... these four ants were here to ambush the Night Demon?

Where did they come from? I thought they were from the Guardian Pavilion, but it doesn't seem so.

Meanwhile, Fang Che communicated through the Five Spirit Toad, cursing at the Black Sun on the other side.

"Black Sun, you're indeed the youngest and most capable at Headquarters. This trap is well-laid! I have to admit, I admire you. From tens of thousands of miles away, you managed to lure me out and set up a flawless plan to kill me!"

"For me, the Night Demon, to die in your hands is not in vain."

"Well-planned! Well-executed! The Chen family is indeed formidable!"

He immediately messaged Yan Beihan: "Sir Yan, as you warned, I've come to meet the Black Sun, and I've indeed fallen into an ambush. Tonight, I'll die without regrets."

"It's an honor to die under the joint plot of the two young geniuses of the Only Righteous Sect Headquarters. To have the descendants of the two Vice Sect Leaders simultaneously attack me, I, the Night Demon, have no complaints."

"I, the Night Demon, was too greedy. Sir Yan, I've indeed misjudged you!"

...

Fang Che knew that tonight's meeting was set, and whether it was the Black Sun or Yan Beihan, they were both waiting for news.

So, they wouldn't be doing anything else tonight.

Sure enough, a message from the Black Sun arrived immediately: "Night Demon, what's going on? You misunderstood!"

Fang Che coldly laughed, not responding.

Yan Beihan's message followed, a mix of surprise and anger: "What? An ambush? Night Demon, what's happening?"

Fang Che didn't reply, either.

He coldly watched Li Mengyun approach, his sword's spirit energy focused, emitting a hissing sword aura.

Apparently, he was preparing for a fight.

At the same time, Chen Yin messaged first: "Ye Yun! What's happening?"

Ye Yun quickly replied: "Young Master, I don't know what's happening! A few people are here to assassinate the Night Demon, right when we're meeting!

These four individuals are all at the Emperor cultivation level."

Moreover, they are the dead people mentioned in the Cultivation Divine Plan. They must be from one of the headquarters’ families, here to take revenge on the Night Demon."

Chen Yin pondered for a moment, then reacted, suddenly cursing, "This Night Demon, even the person delivering things to him wants to use us! Indeed, his thoughts are meticulous! This is the first time in my life Chen Yin has been used like this!"

Chen Yin immediately reacted.

He smiled bitterly, sighing helplessly.

Because of the Night Demon's setup, there was no solution.

He directly used his life to set a trap.

If the other side isn't killing the Night Demon, then why go through all this trouble to send someone over such a long distance? What’s the point of the trip?

Chen Yin thought a level deeper: Perhaps the Night Demon wanted to see if he could help handle things?

Using his own life to test if he would be reliable in the future?

Admittedly, regardless of the Night Demon's intentions, this heart and courage are indeed impressive.

After thinking, he immediately sent a message, "Capture these four people alive and hand them over to the Night Demon for disposal!"

Ye Yun was surprised, "Young Master, why? This Night Demon is clearly trying to use us."

"But now, we must be used by him!"

Chen Yin's expression was calm, "Capture these four people and hand them over to the Night Demon. After he deals with these four, give him the items, and then pass on a message for me, which is..."

"Yes, Young Master."

Chen Yin put down the communication jade and smiled, "Night Demon, I value you even more. Let's see if you can pass my test."

Regarding being used by the Night Demon, Chen Yin was not at all depressed.

Instead, he felt a bit gratified.

...

Just then.

Yan Beihan's message came like a storm, his fury almost burning everything, "Chen Dog! You clearly set up a trap to kill the Night Demon! Where are you? Give me your location, or I won’t spare you this dog traitor tonight!"

Yan Beihan was enraged!

He had been used by Chen Yin!

He had lost his best pawn, one he wanted to keep for the future!

This Chen Yin is indeed no good person!

The Night Demon clearly had misgivings and didn’t want Chen Yin’s things, but he himself gave a strong assurance.

The Night Demon only believed him after that, and then fell into Chen Yin's trap.

The Night Demon purely brought this upon himself!

Chen Yin was indeed dealing with him!

Thinking this way, Yan Beihan went mad!

He rushed out with his sword in hand.

Chen Yin was just about to send a message to Yan Beihan when he suddenly heard a loud explosion.

Their front gate was already completely destroyed, reduced to fragments.

A white figure wrapped in a sword light burst in.

"Chen Yin! You dog traitor! Come out and die!"

The sword light exploded, and the Chen family’s front gate instantly turned to dust. Yan Beihan, with a sword in hand and a face full of frost, shouted, "Chen Yin! Dog traitor! I will not share the sky with you!"

Chen Yin's face was twisted.

Now, the satisfaction and admiration from using the Night Demon were suddenly gone.

Moreover, he became extremely frustrated.

I was used, and now my gate is smashed!

The Night Demon, this bastard, is simply not human, even filing a complaint against Yan Beihan!

Two white figures flashed, precisely Chen Yin's parents: "Yan girl? What’s the matter?"

By seniority, Chen Yin’s parents should actually call Yan Beihan ‘Grandfather’ or ‘Great-grandfather’...

But such seniority was no longer applicable, so in formal situations, everyone called by age.

Otherwise... in the world, who would be at Yan Beihan’s seniority, how would this girl find a mother-in-law?

"Ask Chen Yin! This little traitor!"

Yan Beihan’s face was cold and angry, unable to contain his rage.

Chen Yin glanced out, waving his hands, "Misunderstanding, you misunderstood..."

"Dog traitor! Come out here!"

Yan Beihan didn’t listen to explanations, directly merging with the sword and charging in.

Chen Yin shouted, turned to run, and said while running, "You really misunderstood... Listen to my explanation, listen to me..."

The two chased, and the sounds gradually faded away.

Chen Yin’s mother watched worriedly, "Is everything alright?"

"Relax, Chen Yin’s cultivation is much higher than Yan Beihan’s. He won’t get hurt, let them make a fuss."

Chen Yin’s father smiled, "Perhaps they’ll develop feelings through the fuss."

"That’s true."

The couple felt reassured and then looked at the destroyed gate, their faces aching.

Yan girl is indeed good, but with this temper, if she were to be married, wouldn’t she be tearing the house down every day?

...

White Cloud Continent.

Fang Che held his sword, about to charge forward, but... the old beggar suddenly lifted his head, his eyes flashing with a keen light.

"Which of you four, from which family?"

These words made Fang Che immediately feel relieved.

Despite setting up this plan, he was actually leading a risky life.

If Ye Yun didn’t act, he would really be in trouble.

But Fang Che was 80% certain.

Since Black Sun had someone deliver things, he wouldn’t let him die! If not watching himself die, he would act!

He had bet right.

Li Meng Yun sneered, "Who are you, old thing, do you even qualify to ask which family we are from?"

The old beggar grunted.

Suddenly, the entire space froze over, and Li mengyun found himself gathering his full cultivation to charge forward, but couldn’t move!

Moreover, his whole body couldn’t move! The other three were in the same state, maintaining a forward-charging posture but unable to move.

His eyes shot out a panicked look, "…You… Who are you?"

Ye Yun slowly approached, each step straightening his hunched back a bit, his eyes suddenly emitting a fierce light, "I came here to do something, you also come to meddle?"

"!"

"Senior, spare me!"

Li Mengyun knew he had kicked an iron plate, and this cold snort was enough to restrain his spatial cultivation, not to mention the control of a Royal Rank. Even the leader of the Xinwu Temple would never be able to achieve this.

This was definitely a big shot from headquarters!

At this moment, regret filled Li Mengyun's heart, along with endless confusion.

How could such a person appear here?

Why didn't it attract the attention of the Guardians?

Who was this?

Li Mengyun was usually cautious, but even if he racked his brains, he would never have imagined that such a high-level expert from the upper echelons would appear in a small place like White Cloud Continent!

Ten thousand miles away from headquarters...

You must have flown here!

"Senior, senior, junior is confused and has offended you. Please forgive me. I could never have imagined that a person of your stature would appear here." Li Mengyun was on the verge of tears.

"I am Ye Yun."

Ye Yun spoke indifferently, "You should have heard of the saying, 'Midnight Dawn, Must Have Storm and Wind.'"

Li Mengyun felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

Chen!

Midnight Dawn, Must Have Storm and Wind.

These were the two great guardians of the Chen family.

Ye Feng and Ye Yun.

This person was actually Ye Yun.

Instantly, Li Mengyun understood that this was someone sent by Chen Yin to recruit the Night Demon.

"Junior is from the Li family at headquarters..." Li Mengyun said anxiously, "Please spare me for the sake of Elder Li Chengfeng."

Ye Yun sighed, "Too late."

There was a hint of regret in his eyes as he spoke indifferently, "If you had said it one breath earlier, I could have spared your life. But now, Chen Shao's order has been given.

(End of Chapter)

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