As the name suggested.
The territory of the Ice Demon tribe was indeed exceptionally cold.
Si Qing shivered.
Even Yan Hua and Chen Xi felt uncharacteristically uncomfortable.
Only Qi Yu moved freely, even breaking off a piece of ice casually to examine it closely.
"It seems the one who cast the蛊 (gu) must be from the Ice Demon tribe," Qi Yu analyzed. "This ice layer contains a large amount of demonic energy."
Generally, only the Ice Demon tribe could thicken the ice layers here.
Even if other races came here to hide, they couldn't affect the environment of the Ice Demon tribe.
"If that's the case, then I'm even more confused," Feng Mingxi said incredulously. "The current clue is that the Ice Demon tribe tampered with the fabrics of the demon race, then absorbed the demonic energy of the middle-ranked demons, and is hiding in the Ice Demon tribe's territory? Does this mean that Ice Demon tribe is planning to rebel?"
Qi Yu didn't answer, and the others remained silent.
Because the matter seemed too straightforward.
It was as if someone was skillfully orchestrating everything from behind the scenes, pushing them down a single path to investigate.
Qi Yu pondered, "The Ice Demon tribe has Ice Silkworm Silk, which is the source of fabrics for the middle-ranked demons. Let's go check the ice silkworms. If there are centipede 蛊 (gu) on the ice silkworms, and the young lord of the Ice Demon tribe's magical power has surged... then it can only mean..."
Qi Yan interjected, "It means the Ice Demon tribe is attempting to rebel?"
"It means someone is controlling the Ice Demon tribe from behind the scenes," Qi Yu interrupted Qi Yan. "Because if the young lord of the Ice Demon tribe merely wanted to usurp power and had no other agenda, why would he absorb all the demonic energy of the middle-ranked demons? Why wouldn't he target Feng Mingxi, who is the Demon Lord, directly?"
"It's like on a human battlefield, where one only unleashes all their strength to kill all the enemy soldiers and render them defenseless when they intend to annihilate a certain country."
On the demon race's side, most of the middle-ranked demonic energy that could be used as soldiers had already been absorbed. Once the middle-ranked demons were completely wiped out, the demon race would be like a tiger with its teeth pulled.
Who would attempt to usurp power with the goal of destroying the demon race?
Feng Mingxi gritted his teeth tightly. "If that's truly the case, then it means we need to do two things: one is to check the ice silkworms, and the other is to visit the young lord of the Ice Demon tribe."
"But who could be controlling the young lord of the Ice Demon tribe?"
An Nuo and Shao Feng exchanged glances.
Their first thought was Yu Zhen or Thirteen Heavens.
"We can't draw any good conclusions yet, let's act first," Yan Hua paused. "An Nuo, Shao Feng, I, and Chen Xi will handle the Ice Demon tribe's young lord. The rest of you rush to check the ice silkworms."
"Yes, the most important thing now is to resolve the 蛊 (gu)," Qi Yu discarded the ice in his hand. "First, let's find the centipede 蛊 (gu), then see if the young lord of the Ice Demon tribe exhibits similar symptoms of being infected. After eliminating these risks, we can discuss other matters."
An Nuo and Shao Feng nodded.
Everyone immediately split into groups and headed in different directions.
Meanwhile, on Thirteen Heavens.
Yu Zhen knelt on the ground, her hands being held, and beside her knelt Ling Ruo, who resembled Qi Wen.
Blood Demon Fiend took a sip of tea and looked at Ling Ruo and Yu Zhen, saying calmly, "Yu Zhen, have you thought about it? If you cannot be used by me, then after you descend from Thirteen Heavens, who knows how many people will want to trouble you."
"You saw the fate of Li Yu, didn't you? How miserable."
Yu Zhen pursed her lips. Hearing Blood Demon Fiend's words, she couldn't help but recall that Li Yu, currently a prisoner, was subjected to the thirty-six strokes of the cane in front of everyone every day, her dignity ruthlessly trampled.
"I..." Yu Zhen hesitated, pursing her lips and trembling. "Lord Blood Demon Fiend, I think I need to consider this matter more carefully..."
"Take your time to think. However, I have already controlled the young lord of the Ice Demon tribe in your name," Blood Demon Fiend crossed his legs and met Yu Zhen's disbelieving expression. "The current Demon Lord of the demon race is your son, isn't he? Guess what Feng Mingxi will do if he knows that the person who wants to destroy the demon race is his own mother."
A hint of anger appeared on Yu Zhen's face.
Before she could speak, Blood Demon Fiend said directly, "Of course, I'm not forcing you to stay. You can turn around and leave now, go to the Nine Heavens to confess your guilt, and incidentally reveal my entire plan. This is also a solution."
"I just don't know if you have the guts to do it?"
Yu Zhen's face darkened.
Blood Demon Fiend looked at Ling Ruo, who was wearing Qi Wen's shell, and asked, "And you, what tasks did I assign you before? Do you remember?"
Ling Ruo knelt on the ground, trembling, "I remember, it was to win the favor of Shao Feng and An Nuo..."
Blood Demon Fiend slapped her across the face. "But you, there has been no progress on this matter yet. What have you been doing?"
Ling Ruo covered her face, feeling wronged. "I haven't had any chance to interact with An Nuo and Shao Feng. I can't even get into the South Sea."
Blood Demon Fiend's gaze was cold.
Ling Ruo crawled to Blood Demon Fiend's side. "I heard that the King of the West Sea Dragon has a niece named Jing Xiu. It seems that in a few days, due to the reconstruction of the West Sea Dragon Palace, she will be temporarily residing in the South Sea."
"Lord Blood Demon Fiend, can you help me? Give me a new identity, let me possess Jing Xiu. This way, I can freely enter and exit the South Sea."
Yu Zhen knelt beside them, not daring to breathe.
Blood Demon Fiend propped his chin with one hand, looking at Ling Ruo. After a while, he nodded, "It's not impossible, but this is the last chance."
Ling Ruo felt relieved and quickly kowtowed in thanks.
Blood Demon Fiend looked at Yu Zhen and asked with a smile, "And you? Are you going to the Nine Heavens to confess your guilt and reveal the truth, or are you planning to join me? Have you thought about it?"
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There is more to come