The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 358: Is This the Night Demon? [10,000 Words] (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 358: Is This the Night Demon? [10,000 Words] (Part 1)

Chapter 358: Is This the Night Demon? [10,000 Words] (Part 1)

Yan Nan burst into laughter, "Since it's like that, we can still discuss it in time."

He casually waved towards the upper echelons of the World Outside Sects and said, "People from various sects, shall we gather to discuss?"

Then he added, "On one side, we have the Guardians, and the World Outside Sects count as another side. Each side will send two people, making it six people in total, to enter my domain for discussions. How about it? Who dares to accept the challenge?"

From the moment Yan Nan arrived, he took control of the entire scene.

Moreover, he directly separated the World Outside Sects into a single faction, tearing them apart.

His domineering and scheming nature was evident, but it was a transparent and bold strategy.

"I'll separate you from the others. Who dares to say that you're not a separate faction and should be part of the Guardians' camp? Go ahead and try!"

Dong Fang Sansan fell into deep contemplation.

On the Guardians' side, everyone's expression was as calm as still water.

On the other hand, the Only Righteous Sect was filled with joyous cheers.

Our Vice-Headmaster Yan has arrived, and he's taken control of the initiative, effortlessly manipulating the situation. He truly lives up to our expectations.

Seeing the World Outside Sects being ignored by the Vice-Headmaster and the Guardians being pressured by Vice-Headmaster Yan's overwhelming and aggressive demeanor, everyone felt an exhilarating sense of satisfaction.

This is the leader we've been waiting for.

Soon, all three parties engaged in discussions, and then Yan Nan erected a barrier and opened his domain.

"Please!"

Yan Nan, Chen Gu, Dong Fang Sansan, Xue Fuxiao, Yin Xiao from the Netherworld Palace, and Yun Du from the Azure Netherworld Palace, suddenly vanished before everyone's eyes.

They had clearly gone to hold a private discussion.

Everyone present understood the significance of this secret meeting.

Outside, the others sat down in their respective seats and quietly awaited the outcome.

...

Xiang Bei Dou scanned the crowd and spotted an unexpected person. He couldn't help but stare, and indeed, it was him. Unable to contain his surprise, he called out, "Brother Yu, you're still alive? You're here too? Why so silent? Don't you want to greet your little brother?"

Yu Tian Qi stood with a detached air, and said indifferently, "I never greet those ranked lower than me."

Xiang Bei Dou was furious, "But you're no longer at the top now."

"So what if I'm not?" Yu Tian Qi laughed, his voice filled with ridicule, "At least I've been ranked second before. I heard you've been striving for half your life and only managed to reach ninth place?"

The impact of his words was overwhelming.

Before Xiang Bei Dou could respond, another voice rang out, it was none other than Frozen Snow Sword.

He leaned back and forth, laughing heartily, "Second Brother, you really hit the nail on the head with that remark. I was thinking of how to retort, but your off-the-cuff comment is better than anything I could've come up with."

Xiang Bei Dou's expression darkened, "Yu Tian Qi, even after falling from the top, you still have such a sharp tongue. I wonder, is your axe still as sharp?"

Frozen Snow Sword sighed, "Ninth Brother, don't provoke Second Brother. It's not right to mock a senior who once stood at the pinnacle of the world, even if they've been gone for a long time, one should still show respect."

Xiang Bei Dou hummed in response, but after a moment of silence, he said, "Headmaster Duan, you're right. I lacked manners."

Taking a deep breath to calm himself, he said to Yu Tian Qi, "Old Yu, I was in the wrong today. Rest assured, even if one day I slay you, I'll admit it's because you were severely injured and not because I'm superior."

Yu Tian Qi replied indifferently, "That's more like the demeanor of a Vice Headmaster."

Then, turning to Duan Xi Yang, he said, "Old Duan, you wait for me too. If one day I feel I truly can't recover, I'll seek you out for a battle."

Duan Xi Yang solemnly replied, "I'll be ready whenever you are. When the time comes, don't forget to settle your affairs."

Bi Chang Hong said, "Brother Yu, as long as you're willing to join our sect, I guarantee your recovery within three months."

Yu Tian Qi laughed, "Trying to recruit me? If you want me, send Zheng Yuan Dong. You, Bi Chang Hong, aren't qualified enough!"

Bi Chang Hong laughed heartily, "I know you won't come, but I must tell you, I have something here that can help you recover and even take you further. Only our Only Righteous Sect possesses the Soul Binding Crystal Heart!"

Yu Tian Qi replied lazily, "I've known about it for thousands of years. If I really wanted it, I would've gone for it back then. I don't need your reminder. Bi Chang Hong, who do you think you are to lecture me?"

Bi Chang Hong laughed again.

Duan Xi Yang, however, gave Yu Tian Qi a deep, meaningful look.

The memories of their past battle were still fresh in his mind, even more vivid than his fight with Xue Fuxiao.

The Soul Severing Axe was truly massive, heavy, and formidable.

Duan Xi Yang wasn't afraid of Yu Tian Qi's recovery; on the contrary, he longed for it more than anyone.

Only he knew that the Bone Fragment Dream Spear became stronger with each powerful opponent, and it could even unlock new abilities.

Opponents who wielded heavy weapons like this were incredibly rare.

He had always wanted to challenge Dong Fang Zhongming, but because of this, Dong Fang Sansan had repeatedly plotted against him, nearly costing him his life.

That person protected his father like a precious treasure.

As a result, Duan Xi Yang had lost the desire to confront Dong Fang Zhongming.

...

Inside the domain, an intense confrontation was taking place.

The rewards for the champion, runner-up, and third place in the Archon, Sovereign, and Emperor ranks had already been decided and were even better than initially planned.

In the midst of an intense confrontation, a wager is at stake.

"For the Archon Rank, the champion will receive the mining rights to a small Spirit Crystal Mine from the opposing side."

"For the Sovereign Rank, the champion will receive the mining rights to a large Spirit Crystal Mine from the opposing side."

"For the Emperor Rank, the champion will receive six cities from the opposing side!"

These were the conditions proposed by Yan Nan.

However, Dong Fang Sansan was resolute in her refusal, "That's impossible! Under no circumstances will I agree to this!"

Yan Nan was equally determined; they had to gamble!

Dong Fang Sansan remained unyielding, even slamming the table as she stood up, "Yan Nan, have some decency! Your New Chu Kingdom of the Only Righteous Sect is located on the border, and you have several large cities there. What level of cities do we have on the border? Your wager is as good as declaring war!"

"We don't even want those six cities of yours. How dare you suggest them as stakes!"

Yan Nan's tone turned sinister, "Are you scared?"

Dong Fang Sansan replied calmly, "You have a scheme, and I'm not unaware of it."

Yan Nan realized that his own words had heightened Dong Fang Sansan's vigilance.

He couldn't help but feel a bit agitated.

Damn, I'm trying to give you something, and it's also a way to reward our undercover agent. But I went overboard, and now I've scared you off.

She's not taking the bait.

This is...speechless.

"Fine, we won't gamble for the cities..."

"Not even the Spirit Crystal Mine."

Dong Fang Sansan was adamant, "The Emperor Rank's Spirit Crystal Mine is also off the table."

At this, Yan Nan's patience wore thin, "Dong Fang, you're going too far! We've come all this way with such a large group, and now you're saying we're just here to watch a few Archons and Sovereigns fight? I can't afford to lose face like this!"

"But we can't gamble for the mine either!"

Dong Fang Sansan was unwavering, her mind made up. No matter what you propose, I won't agree.

Because you have a scheme!

Both Yan Nan and Chen Gu were left speechless.

Who exactly has a scheme? Clearly, you were the one who suggested the friendship competition, but now it feels like we're the ones pushing for it.

Especially when faced with Dong Fang Sansan's probing gaze, the two of them couldn't help but feel a bit guilty.

Could he have seen through something?

"You're making it impossible to play. If you disagree with everything, how can we continue?"

Yan Nan huffed, "Wasn't the friendship competition your idea in the first place?"

"Yes, it was," Dong Fang Sansan admitted.

"And the rewards, weren't they your suggestion? We didn't say anything about that," Yan Nan pointed out.

"Yes."

"Everything was according to your wishes, and we've been accommodating your every desire. But now, at the last moment, when we want to raise the stakes, you disagree?"

Yan Nan was furious, "Do I have to do everything your way? I'm not your subordinate!"

Dong Fang Sansan replied calmly, "Because you must have a scheme! I haven't figured out your plan yet, but as long as I don't agree, your scheme won't succeed."

"..."

Yan Nan and Chen Gu were perplexed.

This old lady is simply impossible to reason with.

You, Dong Fang Sansan, are the master of schemes throughout the realm, and now you keep insisting that we have a scheme...

But this seemed to be undeniable, because we do have a scheme...

"Then what do you suggest?"

"Cancel the stakes for the Sovereign and Emperor Ranks. Keep a small Spirit Crystal Mine for the Archon Rank as the overall stake for both sides."

Dong Fang Sansan proposed.

"That's unacceptable!"

Yan Nan and Chen Gu objected together, "You've already rejected the third condition, and now you want to cancel the Sovereign Rank's stake as well? Dong Fang, do you think we're playing house? Just one small mine? Who do you think you're looking down upon? Each of us here could casually offer something more valuable than a small mine!"

On one side, the Supreme Elders of the Netherworld Palace, Yin Xiao, and the Azure Netherworld Palace, Yun Du, stepped in to mediate, "General Dong Fang, we feel that Vice-Leader Yan's proposal...a large mine, is reasonable, and holds enough weight. Please consider it."

They naturally wanted to gamble this way.

Because, according to the wager, as the referee sect, they would evenly divide the resources.

Gambling for cities won't get us anything; gambling for mines is the real deal!

"This matter is of great importance. Yan Nan must have an ulterior motive!"

Dong Fang Sansan furrowed her brows, deep in thought.

She seemed to be pondering, what scheme could Yan Nan have?

"So, you're that confident of victory?"

Dong Fang Sansan asked, "Where does your confidence come from?"

"Where is there any confidence? The participants were only revealed these past two days. They're all juniors, and there wasn't even time to assess their abilities."

Yan Nan felt helpless; we proposed this because we weren't confident of victory in the first place!

Damn, it's so hard to offer you a favor. Are you this cautious?

You're being too careful.

"Vice-Leader Yan."

Dong Fang Sansan spoke calmly, "Before, when I made suggestions, you were very cautious. If you couldn't agree, you wouldn't agree. Even if you did agree, you'd reduce the share. But this time, why the sudden change? I don't know what you're planning, but I'm certain you have a scheme!"

"Otherwise, you wouldn't act like this!"

Yan Nan regretted his words, slapping his thigh in frustration.

Indeed, it was because he had revealed too much here.

Dong Fang Sansan, this cunning fox, was indeed difficult to deal with.

But Dong Fang Sansan's eyes flashed with a cold sharpness, "However...if I don't agree, I can't see through your scheme. Fine, let's gamble like this!"

"Good! It's settled then!" Yan Nan exclaimed with joy.

"How can it be settled so easily?"

Dong Fang Sansan frowned, "The stakes for the Emperor Rank haven't been decided yet."

Yan Nan laughed, as they had already proposed several conditions, it was only fair to let the other side do the same, "Sure, go ahead."

"Okay! Then I'll decide.

If we lose, we'll pay ten thousand Divine Crystals! If you lose, I want a third of a Soul Binding Crystal Heart!" Dongfang Sansan immediately stated her terms.

This was her true intention.

For the Emperor Rank battle, Dongfang Sansan was confident of victory. Therefore, she had to bet on something valuable!

The reason for initiating this Friendship Competition was also part of her consideration. She had planned it all along.

Originally, for a Level 3 Friendship Competition, Dongfang Sansan only intended to win Level 1, which would perfectly achieve her goal.

However, Dongfang Sansan never expected that Fang Che would be able to catch up to the King Rank battle.

This was an unexpected surprise, but a much bigger one!

"That's not possible!"

Yan Nan instinctively shook her head in refusal, "I know you want to restore Yu Tian Qi, but you want to bet a third of a Soul Binding Crystal Heart for just ten thousand Divine Crystals? You're being too unrealistic."

"But you agreed to my terms, and now it's my turn to make a request. You said I could decide, but now that I've made my request, you say it's not acceptable?"

Dongfang Sansan asked, "Yan Nan, you're being a bit shameless here."

Yan Nan, furious, said, "You want to gamble for a third of a Soul Binding Crystal Heart with just ten thousand Divine Crystals? Who's being unreasonable here?"

Dongfang Sansan said, "In that case, everything said before is null and void. Let's stick to the original bet and not raise the stakes!"

Yan Nan, Chen Gu, Yun Du, and Yin Xiao were all shocked beyond words. They never expected Dongfang Sansan to be so decisive in canceling the bet.

They couldn't help but stare in disbelief.

So, this last condition was just an excuse, right? You're asking for a huge favor, and if it's not granted, you'd rather cancel the bet altogether? Or do you know we won't agree, so you're using this reason to cancel the bet directly?

Yan Nan was furious, almost ready to explode.

What she hated the most in life was Dongfang Sansan canceling bets.

At the slightest provocation, she'd go for mutual destruction! Now, this tactic had reappeared, and it had hit her soft spot. After all her efforts to steer things in her desired direction, how could she allow the bet to be canceled?

If the bet were canceled, Fang Che, a King Rank, wouldn't gain enough honor to catch the attention of the Guardian Headquarters.

This didn't align with her expectations!

"At most, a third of a Soul Binding Crystal Heart!"

Yan Nan was enraged, gritting her teeth, "If you win, it's enough to restore half of Yu Tian Qi! With just half restored, he can cultivate himself in no time, given his cultivation level!"

"Half!" Dongfang Sansan insisted.

"That's not possible!" Yan Nan firmly disagreed. Even a third was already a huge advantage for them, and she wouldn't budge.

"Then a third, deal!"

Dongfang Sansan made a swift decision, "Pleasure doing business with you!"

"..."

Yan Nan was a bit puzzled.

How... could it be so easy to conclude? Did she really agree?

What the... This feels so surreal...

"Martial Marquis, a small mine? Martial Sovereign, a large mine? Martial Emperor, ten thousand Divine Crystals against a third of a Soul Binding Crystal Heart? You agreed to this?"

Yan Nan asked in disbelief.

"I agreed," Dongfang Sansan replied casually. "Isn't this what you insisted on? Why are you so surprised that I agreed? Regardless of our positions, since Vice-Sect Leader Yan has spoken, I'll give you this face."

Yan Nan felt her blood pressure rising.

What do you mean by giving me face? Clearly, you're the ones taking advantage!

She understood that since Dongfang Sansan made such a bet, she was confident of victory in the Emperor Rank battle!

Otherwise, with Dongfang Sansan's stingy personality, how could she possibly bet ten thousand Divine Crystals? She wouldn't offer even a single one!

After calming down, she felt a sense of pride: No matter how brilliant you are, you can't guess my backup plan. Because I'm not focusing on the immediate victory; I'm looking at the long-term outcome!

This is called foresight!

Chen Gu chuckled, "What's this? Dongfang Military Advisor agreed so readily. Are you no longer worried about my Fifth Brother's schemes?"

Dongfang Sansan calmly replied, "Even if there's a scheme, I'll have to deal with it. Moreover, I don't quite believe that your Fifth Brother has some grand plan to deceive me."

He smiled faintly, confident in his strategy, "I'm curious and want to see."

Yan Nan clasped her hands behind her back and smiled, "Then you'll have to think it through carefully."

"I'll wait and see."

Dongfang Sansan smiled, then turned to Yun Du, "Do you want your young disciples from both halls to spar with our geniuses?"

Yun Du was tempted, "But..."

"I mean, after our Friendship Competition is over, you can send out a few disciples. Let the young ones have some fun together, and it won't be so formal."

Dongfang Sansan said, "By the way, it'll also let the young ones know that there are people beyond people and heaven beyond heaven. Facing these aristocratic family disciples, who are so arrogant and conceited, it'll be a good opportunity for your outstanding disciples to showcase their skills and teach our youngsters a lesson."

This proposal was excellent.

Yin Xiao and Yun Du shared this thought.

The younger generation couldn't avoid venturing into the martial world, and sparring with top geniuses now was a good thing.

Additionally, if both sides' geniuses were defeated by the two halls' disciples, what would that imply? Even if they lost, it wouldn't matter.

So, this matter was a good thing.

They immediately agreed, "After the Friendship Competition, we can let the young disciples from various sects test their skills. Once we're out, I'll talk to them and see how many sects are interested. Then, we can finalize the details."

"Good."

"So, it's settled?"

"Yes, it's settled."

"Good!"

Yan Nan smiled, feeling a sense of satisfaction.

Chen Gu's heart was also filled with pride.

Xue Fuxiao's face was stern and majestic, but in truth, he hadn't understood what they were arguing about. He only felt that these people, with their flushed faces and raised voices, were putting on a monkey show for his entertainment.

However, none of that mattered, because they had Sansan.

Use their brains? Hmph... Xue Fuxiao's heart swelled with arrogance. Too lowly!

I only know how to draw my sword!

As for Dongfang Sansan, her heart remained unmoved.

The game had just begun, and it was too early to tell who would emerge victorious.

Speaking of which, this was just one of the many schemes he had set in motion. Leading by the nose was child's play, not worth mentioning.

But getting a group of young disciples from the World Outside Sects to participate in the competition was an unexpected bonus.

Originally, he hadn't planned to make such a suggestion. After the Only Righteous Sect was done, they would have left. But Fang Che had arrived!

So, he had to reconsider.

Because others might not seize this opportunity, but Fang Che certainly could.

Recalling how Fang Che had managed to coax so many members of the Cold Sword Sect to come out, Dongfang Sansan couldn't help but feel amused.

However, her face remained solemn, her brows furrowed in thought.

There seemed to be countless thoughts weighing on her mind. Just before the discussion ended, she heaved a soft sigh, her gaze lingering on Chen Gu's face.

Chen Gu's heart skipped a beat. He's looking at me again!

(End of Chapter)

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