The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 335: His Pride and His Pride (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 335: His Pride and His Pride (Part 1)

Chapter 335: His Pride and His Pride (Part 1)

As Yan Nan left the place, he felt inexplicably relieved.

In all the schemes of Dong Fang San San, there were no more than ten times when he could truly see through them.

Each time, it brought him joy.

But this time, he felt even more invigorated, as if he already had a plan in mind.

Dong Fang, you've always manipulated both sides with your cunning, but this time, watch me lead you by the nose! This time, the initiative is in my hands!

The six hundred people below shouted in unison, "Thank you, Old Ancestor!"

They all raised their cups and drank in one go.

After a long while, they stood up from the ground and sat back in their chairs, resuming their eating and drinking.

When Chen Yun sat down, he placed his cup on the table, and it cracked with a 'crack', splitting into three seams.

He really couldn't control himself this time.

Once again, Feng Yun had taken the lead.

Speaking on behalf of all the younger generation, he led them in kneeling as a show of respect, adding a prestigious experience to their resumes: they had once offered a toast to Vice Sect Leader Yan.

With this event, when these disciples returned home, they would all receive rewards from their families.

From this moment on, Feng Yun's position as the eldest brother was as solid as a rock.

However, none of this had anything to do with Chen Yun.

Tonight's gathering had been a fruitful one for Feng Yun, as everyone had gained something.

Only Chen Yun had gained nothing and instead lost quite a bit of his prestige.

It made people aware of the gap between him and Feng Yun.

Chen Yun took a sip of wine, his mind racing with calculations.

Chen Xue approached and spoke softly, "It's not Chen Yin's fault. Feng Yun is deliberately making things difficult for us."

Chen Yun nodded silently.

Of course, he knew it wasn't Chen Yin's fault, and he was well aware that Feng Yun was intentionally making things difficult for him. He was perfectly clear about it!

But he couldn't help feeling a sense of disgust towards his third brother, Chen Yin.

Just seeing that handsome little face made him feel an involuntary aversion.

How old are you?

Still wet behind the ears, and you think you're a strategist? If it wasn't for you stirring up chaos first, would I have been so humiliated?

I need to teach him a lesson to vent my frustration.

...

In the back hall.

Yan Nan had returned, and seeing the other five old demons drinking, with two of them not even lifting their heads or opening their eyes, he felt a surge of annoyance.

You all left the work to me!

He coughed loudly.

The five of them already knew, and without lifting their heads or opening their eyes, they said, "Fifth Brother, how is it? These young ones are not bad, right?"

Yan Nan humphed and said, "The matter is clear. Night Demon... who among you knows this person?"

Bi Changhong suddenly became spirited and said, "I know this guy."

"How is he?"

Yan Nan asked.

"He left quite an impression."

Bi Changhong said, "That guy is from Yi Xin Jiao, and I was the one who presided over the Immortalization Plan..."

He went on to describe everything about Night Demon, including how he had started killing before entering the Immortalization Plan, then provoking everyone, all the way until the awards ceremony. He recounted every detail.

Then he emphasized, "I have some admiration for this young man. Not only did he turn the tide and rise to the top, but he also has a clear goal in mind, and he is extremely loyal to his master."

Bi Changhong smiled and said to Bai Jing, "Eighth Brother, this Night Demon is a direct disciple of Yin Shengong, the Sect Leader of Yi Xin Jiao."

Bai Jing looked thoughtful and said indifferently, "Yi Xin Jiao actually has such a talented person?"

Yu Hanyan laughed and said, "This young man is quite impressive. Twelfth Brother will definitely like him a lot. Haha..."

There was a hint of sarcasm in Yu Hanyan's words.

Xiang Beidou's anger surged, and he almost reacted on the spot.

The reason why Bei Mingxin and others joined forces with Ren Zhongyuan to deal with Yi Xin Jiao was because of this Night Demon, which led to their failure.

In fact, Xiang Beidou had no knowledge of this matter from the beginning, and it was all handled by his subordinates.

It wasn't until the very end, when the plan failed, that Xiang Beidou learned about it. He had a feeling that something was amiss.

As expected, Yu Hanyan and Bai Jing's counterattack arrived simultaneously.

Bi Changhong believed that his people had set him up, causing him to lose face in front of everyone involved in the Immortalization Plan.

As a result, Xiang Beidou had been feeling extremely frustrated.

The reason for all this turned out to be this little Night Demon.

How could Xiang Beidou not be deeply affected?

Hearing Yu Hanyan's taunts again, Xiang Beidou sighed helplessly, "Eighth Brother, I truly don't have the heart for this. Do you believe me?"

"Hmph, even if you don't, your subordinates do!"

Yu Hanyan said coldly, "You've failed to keep your people in line, and this has happened under your watch. What more do you have to argue about?"

This statement made a lot of sense.

"Enough bickering."

Bi Changhong glared, dissatisfied.

Among the six Vice Sect Leaders present, five of them had a strong impression of the name Night Demon.

There was no need to mention Yan Nan, as his granddaughter had been asking for divine essence metal for Night Demon every day.

Bi Changhong had personally witnessed Night Demon's abilities and was very impressed.

Bai Jing, as the Mountain Gate Ancestor of Yin Shengong, naturally considered Night Demon as one of his own.

As for Yu Hanyan, he didn't hold any grudge against Night Demon for disrupting Bei Mingxin's plan to deal with Yi Xin Jiao, which actually went against his own faction.

As for Xiang Beidou... he truly wished Night Demon would die as soon as possible.

Chen Gu said, "I seem to have heard of the name Night Demon as well."

Yan Nan laughed and said, "Your son, Chen Yin, is eager for talent. Just the other day, he sent a batch of cultivation resources to Night Demon."

Chen Gu nodded, understanding.

However, Yan Nan became curious.

When did a mysterious figure like this emerge among the younger generation of the Only Righteous Sect?

The Incubation to Immortality Plan was nothing out of the ordinary. However, the fact that both his granddaughter and Chen Yin, a descendant of the Chen family, were interested in the same person made it somewhat unusual. Although his granddaughter appeared to be carefree and cute, her true character was something that Yan Nan understood better than anyone.

If Yan Beihan was paying such close attention to this person, they must have had exceptional qualities.

"What do you think of this Night Demon?" Yan Nan asked Bi Changhong.

Bi Changhong thought for a moment and replied, "He's quite talented, with exceptional natural abilities. He progresses rapidly, has high combat power, and possesses a heavy killing intent. It's said that he was personally cultivated by the Sect Leader of Yi Xin Jiao, Yin Shengong, from a young age, so he's fiercely loyal to Yin Shengong and doesn't give a damn about anyone else in the world."

"However, this Night Demon also has a rash temperament and tends to act without considering the consequences."

Recalling the Night Demon's actions at that time, when he was the center of attention, Bi Changhong shook his head with a smile, "Moreover, he lacks experience and has a narrow perspective, which results in a limited understanding of the overall situation."

As soon as Bi Changhong said this, the other old demons burst into laughter.

Chen Gu smiled, "These aren't serious issues. Experience, knowledge, and strategic vision can all be cultivated. It's only natural for him to have these shortcomings since he's from a subordinate sect. If he already possessed all these qualities, that would be strange."

Yan Nan said, "In that case, this guy seems to be quite capable."

"As for his current situation, the so-called mystery is probably a result of the circumstances. Simply put, it's all his own doing."

Bi Changhong explained.

The others became very interested. How could someone's actions create such a mysterious effect and even capture the attention of Dong Fang Sansan? They asked together, "Tell us specifically how he did it?"

Bi Changhong honestly replied, "During the Incubation to Immortality Plan, this guy went on a killing spree, even targeting those in the headquarters. He killed many people from the Punishment Hall, Battle Hall, and Logistics Department... Especially those from the major families in the headquarters."

"Although the headquarters has a rule that no retaliation is allowed during the Incubation to Immortality Plan, there are still many who secretly seek revenge. This guy doesn't dare to show his face because he knows he'll be killed if he does. So, he's been hiding, and surprisingly, he's become a mystery in Dong Fang Sansan's eyes."

After hearing this, Chen Gu pondered and said, "We can't blame Dong Fang Sansan. If I were in his shoes, I'd eliminate this guy first. He's too dangerous."

"Rising from the bottom and suppressing the experts at the headquarters, dominating the scene. If such a person were given the right opportunities, who knows what the future holds? Dong Fang Sansan is always prepared, and it's easy for him to get rid of a Night Demon now."

"Once we know the identity and appearance of the Night Demon, it's basically a done deal."

Bi Changhong silently nodded, "Yes, I remember Duan Xiyang, who rose from the bottom by killing his way up. Duan Xiyang was still on our side, but now the Night Demon is so mysterious that he could be anyone—a member of the subordinate sect or even a Guardian. This is what Dong Fang Sansan is most concerned about."

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.

Their eyes lit up.

As the discussion continued, everything became clear.

Dong Fang Sansan's intention was to find out who the Night Demon was! For him, knowing the identity of the Night Demon meant certain death for the demon.

"In that case, Dong Fang Sansan's friendship battle... might be worth participating in."

Yan Nan said thoughtfully, "We just need to ensure that the Night Demon doesn't participate in the battle."

The others brightened at the idea. If the Night Demon, whom Dong Fang Sansan most wanted to see, didn't participate, then the Only Righteous Sect could gain an advantage.

Within the Only Righteous Sect, Yan Beihan, Chen Yin, and others were like open books, while the younger generation of Guardians was less transparent.

This situation seemed to favor the Only Righteous Sect, allowing them to take advantage of Dong Fang Sansan's intentions.

Just thinking about this, even an old demon like Yan Nan felt delighted.

He never imagined that one day he would have the chance to benefit from Dong Fang Sansan.

"Then let's agree."

"Let's try to increase the reward a little."

"Yes, Dong Fang Sansan should agree to this."

They discussed further.

Finally, a decision was made.

Then, Yan Nan spoke thoughtfully, "According to the reports, the task of establishing branch sects for the various sects seems to be going well for Yi Xin Jiao. They've already passed the inspection. If Yi Xin Jiao wins the first place, I want to meet their Sect Leader when they come to receive the reward."

Yan Nan then asked, "By the way, what's the name of Yi Xin Jiao's Sect Leader?"

"Yin Shengong," Bi Changhong replied.

"Yes, that's right, Yin Shengong," Yan Nan smiled.

Xiang Beidou said, "Fifth Brother, is it really necessary? If a small Night Demon can cause such a stir among us... then we're not worth much."

He continued, "The Night Demon is at most a Martial Marquis level, don't forget the issue of resources for the subordinate sects. To go after a Martial Marquis..."

Yan Nan scoffed, "It's not just about the rank. Even if it were a Saint King, what difference would it make to us? But the fact that the Night Demon has caught Dong Fang Sansan's attention... means we must pay attention."

"Dong Fang Sansan doesn't just focus on anyone. Following his lead, even if it takes more effort, will ensure we're not caught off guard later."

"Fifth Brother's words make sense."

Bi Changhong smiled, "Moreover, I just heard a few days ago that... the Night Demon killed a Guardian in the Southeast. Dong Fang Sansan used this as an excuse and was said to be furious. He imposed a strict lockdown in the Southeast and issued a kill order for the Night Demon."

"The kill order for the Night Demon is just an excuse to eliminate those we sent for training. Nothing more."

Xiang Beidou spoke, "Regardless of the excuse or any other reason, the words 'kill Night Demon' are a direct order from Dong Fang Sansan. We should pay attention to any name that comes from her mouth, and it's only respectful to take it seriously, considering it's from Dong Fang Sansan herself."

Bai Jing burst into laughter.

Everyone joined in, chuckling with a sense of pride.

...

The next day, Yan Nan personally wrote a letter and sent someone to deliver it to Dong Fang Sansan.

After much deliberation, she chose someone from the Cloud End Weapon Manual, slightly higher than Yang Luoyu, named Jiang Wu Wang, the Rending God Whip.

The identity matched perfectly.

"Deliver this letter."

"Do you remember what Yang Luoyu did that day?"

"I remember!"

"Remember, you must not disgrace the prestige of the Only Righteous Sect!"

"I will follow your orders. I will make those Guardians look at us with newfound respect and show them our fearless and unyielding spirit!"

"Good, go."

Jiang Wu Wang was filled with enthusiasm. He tucked the letter, returned home briefly to change into his most impressive and awe-inspiring outfit, then descended the mountain, rushing towards the Guardian Headquarters.

...

At the Guardian Headquarters, the warehouse was piled high with crystals.

Xue Fuxiao felt a bit uneasy, "Is giving Yan Nan only two hundred thousand enough? Will he be satisfied?"

"You're so honest... Should we really give him sixty thousand, which is one-tenth of the six million?"

Dong Fang Sansan rolled her eyes, "Moreover, Yan Nan's true intention behind this grand gesture is the Soul of the Crystal. And that's his only goal. As for the rest, even if you gave him six million crystals, he wouldn't care."

"In fact, the Soul of the Crystal is still in its early stages and not yet ready for use. So, Yan Nan's efforts have been in vain, causing chaos and suffering for nothing... It's quite embarrassing."

"The request for one-tenth of the crystal mine is just a face-saving measure for Yan Nan. Once we send this batch, the matter will be considered resolved. Yan Nan won't have worked in vain, and that's enough for him. He won't count the crystals; he'll directly store them and won't tell anyone how many we sent. He'll only say that we've sent them... That's sufficient for him."

Dong Fang Sansan smiled.

It's undeniable that Dong Fang Sansan's guess was spot on.

Although Yang Luoyu hasn't returned yet, and no specific report has been made, Yan Nan did indeed act as predicted by the Only Righteous Sect.

The Guardians delivered the crystals, and except for Yan Nan himself, no one knows how many crystals were sent.

Dong Fang Sansan was only slightly off in her guess: Yan Nan didn't store the crystals; he kept them for himself and gave them all to Yan Beihan.

Even the Vice Sect Leader is keeping the crystals for himself... How embarrassing! Although Xue Fuxiao didn't quite understand, she felt a bit of pain.

Dong Fang Sansan thought, "Why shouldn't we keep more for ourselves? The Only Righteous Sect has more resources, and if we're too honest, giving them sixty thousand out of six million... It's a loss for us."

After some thought, Jiu Ye still felt that giving Yan Nan two hundred thousand was a bit of a loss. He winced, "In fact, giving him two or three crystals would be enough, but I'm just saving face for Yan Nan. If I really gave him two or three, he'd go crazy!"

Xue Fuxiao thought to herself, "You want to give him two or three to test him?"

Yan Nan would have to be crazy!

After some thought, he said, "Six million isn't right. There are also thousands of high-quality crystals, and even more medium and low-quality ones..."

"Those are ours, and Yan Nan doesn't know."

Dong Fang Sansan rolled her eyes, "Moreover, if you don't say it, I don't say it, Ningsnow Sword doesn't say it, and the old man doesn't say it... Who would know how many there are?"

Xue Fuxiao sincerely exclaimed, "Ah, San, if Yan Nan were to partner with you in business, with your shrewdness, he might not even have a single cent left!"

Dong Fang Sansan frowned, feeling that the words sounded quite harsh, as if she were being compared to a dishonest merchant.

She looked at Xue Fuxiao, "Do you think you'd have anything left?"

Xue Fuxiao was taken aback, scratching her head, "If you're trying to scheme against me, I wouldn't have anything left either."

Dong Fang Sansan humphed, changing the subject, "Forget that, how's the Xue family doing lately? Still stable?"

Xue Fuxiao was relieved by the change in topic, "It's going well, everything's stable. Moreover, there are two promising young members in the family who recently broke through to the Saintly Venerable stage. They're doing well.

(End of Chapter)

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