Half a day later, at the Burning Heaven Sacred Land.
After a massacre, Lin Tianyue had perfectly played his part in the plan to cripple the Martial Path. As for resources, there were a whopping 1.5 million high-grade immortal crystals.
This was precisely what Li Shangyun had instructed before Lin Tianyue made his move. Whether or not he killed people wasn't important; the key was to acquire more spoils for their benefactor.
The more the better!
Naturally, the haul of high-grade immortal crystals was significantly more abundant than that from the Purple Lightning Palace. Not to mention the upper-grade and mid-grade immortal crystals.
Although the Burning Heaven Sacred Land suffered slightly less damage than the Purple Lightning Palace, it was still a considerable blow. The only commonality was that their hatred for the Martial Path had escalated to the extreme, just like the Purple Lightning Palace!
"2.5 million high-grade immortal crystals, 80 million upper-grade immortal crystals, 500 million mid-grade immortal crystals..."
Li Shangyun mumbled the spoils from this joint operation against the Purple Lightning Palace and the Burning Heaven Sacred Land. He had to admit the gains were quite objective. Lin Tianyue solemnly gathered the resources. To be honest, he had never possessed such an abundance of immortal crystals and resources before; not even half of this amount.
"Let's go."
"It's time to head back."
Li Shangyun's figure flashed and vanished from his original position. Following him, all the ancient ancestors of the Myriad Swords Sacred Land also departed. The vast night sky fell silent once more, as if no one had ever been there.
However, at this very moment.
In the Vast Heaven Immortal Kingdom, within the supreme power, the Demonic Sect.
The Sect Master's Grand Hall.
Currently, a man exuding a majestic yet sinister aura stood on the throne. This man was the current Sect Master of the Demonic Sect, Yu Guiluo, Yu Hongyu's father.
However, his aura was no longer at the peak of a first-tier immortal that Yu Hongyu knew, but had advanced to a second-tier immortal.
Evidently!
During the period Yu Hongyu had been away, her father had made a breakthrough.
"Sect Master, should we agree to the Purple Lightning Palace's hire?"
The Demonic Sect's Grand Elder, Ghost Face Yama, said, his eyes flickering. Currently, Ghost Face Yama's aura had also reached the Immortal realm. He was also the only elder-level figure among the four supreme powers to have become an immortal.
This demonstrated that the Demonic Sect's strength was not built on mere rumor!
Otherwise... how could they stand against the three supreme powers and even the Martial Path single-handedly!
Of course, below them were the eight great super-powers, numerous first and second-rate forces, and so on.
"Heh heh, why not agree?"
Yu Guiluo chuckled, then glanced in the direction of the Martial Path. "I truly didn't expect the Martial Path to be so insidious, and yet so foolish."
"They are clearly in the wrong, yet they still come knocking. It seems the Martial Path has grown accustomed to being overbearing!"
"Reply to the Purple Lightning Palace. If they want the Demonic Sect to act, it will be 100,000 high-grade immortal crystals for a first-tier immortal, 200,000 high-grade immortal crystals for a second-tier immortal, 400,000 high-grade immortal crystals for a third-tier immortal, 800,000 high-grade immortal crystals for a fourth-tier immortal, and so on..."
"Of course, this is the price per person, and all the immortal crystals must be paid in advance. Otherwise, we won't discuss it."
Upon hearing this, Yu Guiluo's eyes lit up. "Ahem, Sect Master, isn't this a bit much."
"A fifth-tier immortal would cost 1.6 million high-grade immortal crystals, and a sixth-tier immortal even more at 3.2 million high-grade immortal crystals. The Purple Lightning Palace isn't foolish."
"Heh~"
"They want to deal with the Martial Path, don't they? If they're not willing to part with this much wealth, then forget it."
A trace of cunning and dark scheming flickered in Yu Guiluo's eyes. Like father, like daughter. Yu Hongyu's current disposition was clearly a testament to her father, Yu Guiluo.
Swish~~
Just then, a figure appeared in the hall. This was the Demonic Sect's Second Elder, Mo Ke, whose strength was only a step away from the Immortal realm. In essence, he was slightly stronger than the leaders of the eight great super-powers, yet he was merely the Second Elder within the Demonic Sect.
"Sect Master, something major has happened at the Burning Heaven Sacred Land!!"
"Fifteen minutes ago, the Martial Path attacked the Burning Heaven Sacred Land, with similar circumstances to the Purple Lightning Palace. As a result, the Burning Heaven Sacred Land suffered severe damage and has now sealed its gates. They wish to hire us to deal with the Martial Path, to avenge this attack!"
As Mo Ke's voice fell, Ghost Face Yama couldn't help but be surprised. "Second Elder, you say the Burning Heaven Sacred Land was also ambushed?"
"Indeed!"
Mo Ke nodded slightly. Yu Guiluo's lips curved into a smile. "Burning Heaven Sacred Land, this is quite interesting."
"In that case, the Grand Elder will be in charge of this matter along with me. I will have the Demonic Sect's various ancient ancestors cooperate."
"Heh heh, I believe dealing with the Martial Path will greatly motivate them. It's the perfect opportunity to make a fortune!!"
Grand Elder, the two of them, "........"
Listening to the Sect Master's words, the corners of Ghost Face Yama and Mo Ke's mouths twitched. Ahem, the Sect Master was once again scheming against the ancient ancestors, wasn't he... they really didn't know what to say.
"No."
"Elder Yama, could it be that the Sect Master already has a plan?"
The Second Elder quickly realized something and then asked the Grand Elder.
"Mm."
"The Sect Master's intention is that if both factions wish to hire our Demonic Sect's first-tier immortals, they must provide 100,000 high-grade immortal crystals. If it's second-tier immortals, then 200,000 high-grade immortal crystals. For third-tier immortals, it's 400,000 high-grade immortal crystals..."
Upon hearing the Grand Elder's words, Mo Ke's face was filled with astonishment, followed by immense excitement. "Good heavens!"
"Sect Master's strategy is brilliant!!"
"Sect Master, this matter is of great importance. How about this, I will serve as the Grand Elder's assistant and help him manage this affair better."
Hearing about such a lucrative opportunity, Mo Ke naturally didn't want to be a mere spectator.
"This..."
Yu Guiluo heard the Second Elder's words and pondered for a moment. "Very well, then you shall manage this matter together with the Grand Elder."
"Yes, Sect Master!"
Mo Ke's eyes lit up with joy as he respectfully replied.
It was evident that Yu Guiluo commanded immense prestige within the Demonic Sect!
"Mm."
After Yu Guiluo finished giving his orders, he couldn't help but think of his daughter. "By the way, how is Hongyu now?"
"Ahem..."
Ghost Face Yama coughed upon hearing this, and then continued, "Sect Master, I was just about to report this matter to you."
"A month ago, the young lady encountered danger near Qingcheng under the jurisdiction of the Myriad Swords Sacred Land. Fortunately, she was saved by someone named Ye Xuan..."
And so, the Grand Elder recounted Yu Hongyu's experience. Upon hearing Ghost Face Yama's words, Yu Guiluo was momentarily stunned, then his eyes narrowed. "What did you say!"
"The arrogant little devil... she took a young man as her master, and that young man also took Qin Wudao, the son of Qin Zhan Gu, the Myriad Swords Sacred Master, as his disciple. The little devil became Qin Wudao's senior sister??"
"This... Good heavens, that Ye Xuan is quite interesting~~"
Yu Guiluo was not angry at all; instead, a smile played on his lips, and his eyes showed curiosity. "It seems that Ye Xuan is not simple. I must find time to meet this fellow who has caught the little devil's eye."