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Chapter 397: Fang Che's Greatest Crisis (Part 2)
Chapter 397: Fang Che's Greatest Crisis (Part 2)
The pain was so intense that it distorted his features, making it unbearable to look at.
This pain far exceeded physical agony, and one could even say that even if someone's soul exploded, it would still be far less intense than the torment Fang Che was experiencing at this moment. Moreover, the pursuit within the Divine Sense Sea continued endlessly, and these fluctuations became increasingly violent and prolonged.
Fang Che remained unconscious, unable to wake up.
Ye Meng's heart ached deeply.
Holding Fang Che, she continuously applied cold compresses to his forehead, which was scorching hot, almost to the point of smoking.
After Yuan Jingjiang and the others had dealt with the matters of the Guardian Palace, they all came to visit, but faced with this situation, everyone was at a loss.
Moreover, there was also a fear: the Nightmare Demon that had entered Fang Che's mind was the one that shocked the world.
Even if he wakes up one day, who will he be... Fang Che, or the Nightmare Demon? No one could guarantee this point.
Fang Che, in his unconscious state, would not know that he was experiencing the greatest crisis of his life. This crisis had nothing to do with souls or Nightmare Demons.
...
Fang Che had been unconscious for three days.
During these three days, countless undercurrents surged within the Only Righteous Sect, and various pieces of intelligence were continuously transmitted back and forth.
Moreover, these pieces of intelligence had one thing in common: most of them were related to Fang Che. They were all connected to the Night Demon!
Kou Yi Fang managed to escape the Ning family mansion temporarily, avoiding a catastrophe.
Now, the only one who escaped was Kou Yi Fang himself.
Everyone else died without a trace.
For such a significant incident, Kou Yi Fang naturally had to report it and take responsibility. But how could he, as a subordinate sect leader, bear the immense responsibility of the death of the ancient great demon, the Nightmare Demon? Whose responsibility would this be?
Naturally, it would fall on the deputy hall master of the Guardian Palace.
It was him! This deputy hall master of the Guardians, with his meticulous mind, ruthless heart, and superb methods, discovered us, reported us, and eliminated us...
"The six Nightmare Guardians collectively perished, and the upper echelons of the Divine Deity Sect... All of this was caused by Fang Che, the subordinate of the Guardian Palace. In the future, he will undoubtedly be a great threat to our sect!"
"..."
Kou Yi Fang kept reporting to the various leaders, complaining to anyone who would listen.
There was no choice; the upper echelons of the Divine Deity Sect had disappeared, and even if he returned, he could only lead some hall masters... And it was said that many of those people died in the great battle in the southeast...
I'm all alone now!
What's more, the most shocking thing was that even his backer had died.
This was simply an injustice that couldn't be reasoned with.
Kou Yi Fang's heart was filled with indescribable feelings. The relief of narrowly escaping death hadn't even had time to rise when it was shattered by the harsh reality.
"What kind of sin did I commit?"
He kept reporting, complaining, cursing, explaining...
...
The investigator from the Feng Yun Sect, who came to investigate this incident, was also conducting their inquiry.
After a thorough investigation, the main point of contention was found to be... Well, Fang Che.
The subject of the investigation was naturally Zhu Shao Yun, the Zhu family, and secretly listening to the people of the Guardian Palace.
The Night Demon was nowhere to be found.
After sorting out the statements of these people, a complete picture emerged.
First, Fang Che, leading a patrol, discovered the Zhu family's famous painting. There was suspicion of extortion during the discussion, and it was said that one could gain insight into martial arts. The Zhu family's matriarch offered a sword manual, but Fang Che never took it. Instead, he started to coerce and threaten, demanding the Zhu family's roster and more... But as the Zhu family was part of the Heavenly Palace, they couldn't provide these things...
So, the Zhu family took a risk... They assassinated Fang Che.
The situation was clear up to this point.
But what followed was a confusing mess. They assassinated Fang Che, but encountered the Night Demon, who counter-killed them, thus starting a grudge.
Then, Fang Che returned heavily injured, and the Guardian Palace, being an important figure, wouldn't let it go. Especially after the Heavenly Palace incident, the Guardians demanded compensation... Thus, the involvement of the Heavenly Palace's sword and the southeast incident was also revealed.
The Night Demon kept retaliating against the Zhu family, and then, for some unknown reason, killed Shang Meng Yun.
As for whether it was an ambush on the road or Shang Meng Yun was discovered outside the city, encountering the Night Demon and the maid's siege... This part had no witnesses.
But Shang Meng Yun's death at the hands of the Night Demon was a fact.
This led to all the subsequent events.
In this incident, there were two key figures: one was Fang Che of the Guardian Palace, and the other was the Night Demon.
After multiple clever contacts and listening to various testimonies, it was easy to find out what happened.
Yun Jianqiu: "The head steward Fang Che only liked that painting. There was no intention of extortion or blackmail! You're all talking nonsense!"
Jing Meng Yun: "The Zhu family is trying to smear a hero! Fang Che did praise the painting at the time, but does that mean he was coercing them?"
In the vast world beneath the heavens, what logic could possibly explain this?
Fang Zhe, taking the initiative to defend the Zhu family, was indeed acting for the greater good. His righteousness, wisdom, courage, and bravery were beyond reproach!
For the Zhu family and the Heavenly Palace to dare speak in such a manner, they must provide an explanation to the Guardian Palace! Thus, the argument escalated beyond reconciliation.
However, the matter, through intelligence, had already fallen into Feng Yun's hands.
The Southeast Headquarters was in deep discussion.
"This Fang Zhe, as the primary target..."
Feng Yun spoke, "His actions, while not explicitly against the rules, were clearly in violation. There's a sense of nitpicking within the eggshell, can you see that?"
"There are some situations like this."
"But Fang Zhe, while being pursued, happened to encounter the Night Demon?"
Feng Yun pondered, "If Fang Zhe was pulling the Zhu family into this, then the Night Demon's actions were a perfect match. This point, can you see it?"
"There's also that."
"The coordination between the two caused a grudge between the Only Me Sect and the Heavenly Palace, triggering subsequent events. This is not wrong, right?"
Feng Yun furrowed his brows.
"It's also not wrong. Indeed, this is how it was triggered."
"Then the problem arises. What intentions does the Night Demon have? Why would he do this? Doesn't he understand the consequences? The Southeast is at war, yet he insists on stirring up more trouble at this critical moment!"
Feng Yun spoke calmly, "This matter... it's quite perplexing."
Although he didn't explicitly say it, everyone understood his meaning.
He was suspicious of the Night Demon.
Feng Yun pondered, then called out, "Wu Xiang!"
"Your subordinate is here."
"Send a message to the Yin Shen Palace, regardless of what, the Night Demon must provide an explanation for this!" Feng Yun ordered.
"Yes!"
Wu Xiang immediately contacted the Yin Shen Palace.
Yin Shen Palace had a different perspective, "The people of the Heavenly Palace want to kill the Night Demon, why can't the Night Demon fight back? Within the White Cloud Continent, what does this have to do with the Southeast war? The Night Demon, hidden well, was ambushed, and even if he retaliates, why should he care about the Southeast situation?"
"The Night Demon is only a Sixth Rank King, how can he consider so much?"
"Moreover, this is just a small matter. Who could've known it would affect the situation? Isn't this absurd?"
Currently, Yin Shen Palace was very protective of the Night Demon.
He vehemently defended his position, not giving an inch.
"Why is the Night Demon so suspicious?"
Facing Yin Shen Palace's unwavering attitude, Wu Xiang had no choice but to report back to Feng Yun, "Yin Shen Palace doesn't believe the Night Demon is at fault."
Feng Yun spoke, "But this is clearly perplexing. Is the Night Demon's actions merely for revenge? What kind of person is the Night Demon?"
Wu Xiang couldn't answer this question.
Feng Yun pondered for a moment, then asked, "Can the Night Demon come to see me?"
Wu Xiang went to ask Yin Shen Palace.
Yin Shen Palace replied, "It's not possible. There's a great difficulty."
Feng Yun was surprised.
Could there be such a thing? Me, the first young master of the Only Me Sect, wanted to see a subordinate, yet I was refused?
"Cough, Cloud Young Master, this... it seems the Night Demon's actions are related to Yan Zong Jiao Zhu's arrangements..."
Wu Xiang subtly hinted at his suspicions.
"Hmm?"
Feng Yun furrowed his brows.
Related to Yan Zong Jiao Zhu? This was a bit unexpected.
He pondered for a moment, then sent a message to Chen Yin, "Chen Yin, you've interacted with the Night Demon, what kind of person is he?"
Chen Yin quickly replied, "Cruel, Agile, Versatile, and Cunning."
Feng Yun looked at these four words, then asked, "Strong desire for revenge?"
Chen Yin replied, "He will definitely seek revenge and will use any means necessary to do so. He is very skilled at utilizing various forces."
"Specifically?" Feng Yun inquired.
Then Chen Yin described how he sent Ye Yun to provide resources to the Night Demon, and how Ye Yun was utilized.
Feng Yun, after reading the message, pondered deeply.
He sent another message to Yan Bei Han, "Is the Night Demon a person who will definitely seek revenge?"
"Why are you asking this?" Yan Bei Han was on guard, could it be that Feng Yun was also interested in the Night Demon? If it was Feng Yun, he might not be able to compete with him.
"There's a matter related to the Night Demon that I'm suspicious about."
Feng Yun spoke.
"Hehe... You're suspicious?" Yan Bei Han sneered, "You went to the Southeast and started suspecting the Night Demon? Why don't you suspect Feng Xing?"
Feng Yun's face turned red.
It was impossible to have a conversation with this little aunt.
Why am I suspecting my own younger brother? "There's a matter I can't grasp, Little Cold, can you ask Yan Zong Jiao Zhu on my behalf?"
"Ask yourself, I don't have time to relay messages. Also, the Night Demon is my person! Don't you dare have any ideas!"
Yan Bei Han decided to assert his authority first.
Feng Yun's eyebrows twitched, and he hummed, then furrowed his brows in deep thought, feeling that this matter still had some doubts.
The Heavenly Palace's involvement in this matter was too strange, and the Night Demon's murderous intent seemed a bit excessive.
"You go out first." Feng Yun said, "I'll send a message to Yan Zong Jiao Zhu to ask about this."
Wu Xiang was startled, "Yes!"
He quickly left, not daring to breathe, and stood at the door on guard.
Indeed, he was worthy of being the first young master.
To contact Yan Zong Jiao Zhu was to utilize his connections, which were truly impressive...
Feng Yun, in the room, decided to send a message, "Yan Zu Ye Ye, I'm Feng Yun. There's a matter, and I'm at a loss. Out of desperation, I disturb your peace..."
Yan Nan replied after a while, "Speak!"
"The Southeast incident has subsided, but some doubts remain unresolved. The sudden involvement of the Heavenly Palace and the Night Demon's instigation... The specific situation is as follows..."
Feng Yun inherently felt that there was something wrong with the Night Demon. Or perhaps, the Heavenly Palace's involvement was questionable, but he couldn't pinpoint the exact issue.
The possibility of a traitor or an insider was non-existent and could be ruled out. After all, as long as someone has the Five Spirit Toad in their body, they would never betray the Only Me Sect.
Title: The Night Demon's Misdeeds and the Unraveling Mystery
The Night Demon, despite his wrongdoings, must provide an explanation and face the consequences, with punishment to follow. Thus, the entire incident, from the Guardian Palace to the murder of the Heavenly Palace personnel, is meticulously recounted to Yan Nan, including all the information gathered during the investigation.
The lengthy narrative is sent to Yan Nan in its entirety.
Yan Nan reads with a grave expression, his eyebrows furrowed.
The story begins with Fang Che's investigation into the Zhu family, suspected of blackmail. The Zhu family's assassination attempt on Fang Che is thwarted, but the Night Demon appears and kills a member of the Zhu family.
Yan Nan is aware that the Night Demon is Fang Che.
In other words, the entire incident is a result of the Night Demon and Fang Che switching identities. Yan Nan begins to ponder.
From Yan Nan's perspective, the situation is not problematic: the Night Demon is Fang Che, investigating the Zhu family, who sent assassins. Fang Che's true identity, with its powerful killing abilities, cannot be easily revealed, such as the Blood Spirit Seven Swords...
Under these circumstances, using the Night Demon's identity to counter-kill is understandable.
However, the subsequent killing of Shang Meng Yun is excessive. It triggers the Heavenly Palace incident.
Feng Yun's suspicions are not unfounded.
Yan Nan, after consideration, immediately sends a message to the Deputy Sect Leader inquiring about the matter.
Although the Night Demon possesses the Five Spirit Toad and cannot possibly be a traitor or a spy, this incident is indeed bizarre.
The Deputy Sect Leader, upon seeing the message, is both fearful and respectful.
He sends all the information he has about the Night Demon and himself to Yan Nan.
Yan Nan furrows his brows.
If the Night Demon himself were to explain, the story would make sense.
Yan Nan instructs, "Contact the Night Demon and see how he explains himself."
The Deputy Sect Leader quickly initiates contact but is perplexed when the Night Demon refuses to respond.
Just then...
The Only Me Sect's Southeast Headquarters receives news of the Divine Deity Sect's annihilation. Six Nightmare Guardians are killed, and the Dream Demon is discovered. Its physical body is dead, and its soul has entered Fang Che's mind.
The Deputy Sect Leader is shocked and immediately reports the incident.
Yan Nan also receives this news and is stunned: there is another Night Demon incident.
The Dream Demon's physical body is dead, and the Nightmare Guardians are all slain by the Frostblade Sword.
But this incident... How has it become an entangled mess?
Yan Nan asks, "The Night Demon isn't responding?"
The Deputy Sect Leader breaks into a cold sweat, "He hasn't responded at all."
"No need to ask further. He must be unconscious, with the Dream Demon's soul entering his mind." Yan Nan sighs.
"The Dream Demon entered the Night Demon's mind?"
The Deputy Sect Leader is momentarily stunned.
This is like a bolt from the blue. If the Dream Demon wakes up, will it be the Dream Demon or Fang Che?
If it's the Dream Demon, then my disciple is as good as gone. A sense of immense crisis washes over the Deputy Sect Leader.
Because the Heavenward Path now lies with the Night Demon. The Night Demon, under no circumstances, can be harmed or killed. If the Night Demon is injured or dead, the Deputy Sect Leader's value in the eyes of the Vice Sect Leader will be completely lost. This point is clearer to the Deputy Sect Leader than anyone else.
In a state of panic, he quickly begins to explain to Yan Nan, "Vice Sect Leader, I believe there's no issue here. The Night Demon, though bloodthirsty, was in an extremely complex and dangerous environment."
"Regarding the Night Demon's sword skills, I have some knowledge. After the last Breeding Toad into God plan, when the Frostblade Sword appeared in the sky above the arena, dispersing sword seeds. The Night Demon, at that time, received a strand of sword aura, not specifically taught by the Frostblade Sword. Over ten thousand people in the arena received this aura, but only the Night Demon succeeded in forming a sword from it. And this was just the beginning."
"Regarding the Heavenly Palace incident, the Night Demon had previously discussed it with me. The Zhu family's ancient painting was the problem, a Zhu family heirloom with profound implications. It evokes an immersive state of mind, and the Night Demon, having tasted this sweetness, wanting the painting is understandable."
"Later, when causing trouble for the Zhu family, the Night Demon also told me he wanted to kill them all... to achieve his goal. At the time, I didn't oppose it. After all, such actions benefited the Night Demon, and killing a few people is not a big deal."
"It was only after these events that we learned it was someone from the Heavenly Palace. This is verifiable information. The Night Demon, at the time, didn't know who he was killing or the importance of their identity."
"The Heavenly Palace then started to demand the Night Demon's surrender, but I refused."
"I believe... there's no suspicion here. Even if the Night Demon made a mistake, it's just his bloodthirsty nature."
"Regarding the Dream Demon, Kou Yi Fang mentioned that in times of need, he should go to the Heavenward Palace Bureau to hide, and the Night Demon was aware of this but never waited for it."
"The Dream Demon's physical death was caused by the Frostblade Sword, and the Night Demon, as the Guardian of the Palace, was fulfilling his duty by being present. I believe the Night Demon is blameless! After all, the Frostblade Sword was active in the Southeast, and the Guardian must be served!"
"He was doing his job, and now it's become a crime?" The Deputy Sect Leader is anxious, as all these actions were reported to him and approved by him. Did the Night Demon make a mistake? If so, it would mean he gave the Night Demon orders, and he cannot take that responsibility!
Therefore, the Night Demon's actions must be correct!
The next day, the Deputy Sect Leader returns home. With the sun shining and a new day ahead, he breathes a sigh of relief.
Not a single word written. What a disaster.
Just in time for the upcoming Spring Festival holiday. Alas... time to take a break.
(End of Chapter)
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