After Faking Her Death and Escaping, the Junior Sister Fell to the Demonic Path - Chapter 106

The matter starts with Feng Ning being injured in the first battle between immortals and demons.

At that time, she fell into a coma instantly and naturally did not know that a demon seed had been planted inside her.

This matter was not complicated, but the subsequent events were so convoluted that it was difficult to trace the source for a while.

Later, Shangguan Yu was the first to realize the problem, but she did not publicize it. Firstly, she was afraid of causing a panic in the Sword Sect. Secondly, she was worried that the demon seed might detect something and harm Feng Ning.

So, from that moment on, Shangguan Yu began to make secret arrangements.

It is very difficult to forcibly transfer a demon seed to another person. The only way is to lure it to voluntarily abandon its original host and choose a better parasite.

This was initially very difficult, but Shangguan Yu happened to know the true identity of Feng Ying. Based on this, she naturally knew about her past with Feng Ning, and knew that the Earth Spirit Root in Feng Ying’s body originally belonged to Feng Ning.

The demon seed could not be transferred, but the spirit root could.

If the decaying body were to regain vitality because of the spirit root, would the demon seed be unable to resist?

She subtly influenced Feng Ying, making her want to return the Earth Spirit Root to Feng Ning and treat this as the most important task.

Therefore, Feng Ying persuaded Feng Ning every day. She might not agree once or twice, or even ten or eight times, but what about thousands of times?

As time passed, Feng Ning naturally began to waver.

No one wants to remain an ordinary person without spiritual power, especially someone like Feng Ning, who had once experienced standing at the top of all disciples and enjoying the sect’s best resources.

She dreamed of returning to those days.

Shangguan Yu exploited the human heart.

She could not inform Feng Ning and Feng Ying, whom she was using, and had to keep the matter absolutely secret to ensure that it would not be detected by the “Heavenly Dao.”

Thus, a seemingly perfect plan began.

Later, on the day of the spirit root transfer, Shangguan Yu first separated a strand of her divine soul to protect Feng Ning’s soul so that it would not be completely consumed by the demon seed.

Then, as she expected, the moment the spirit root transfer succeeded, the demon seed in Feng Ning’s body could no longer hold back. It instantly seized control of Feng Ning’s body and injured Shangguan Yu with a single sword strike.

Knowing that the fewer people who knew about this, the better, Shangguan Yu had never intended to let Feng Ying know the key details. Therefore, she could only continue to feign weakness until Feng Ying was thrown and fainted.

After Feng Ying fainted, Shangguan Yu negotiated with the demonized Feng Ning, making the demon seed believe in her deep love for her disciple, and luring the demon seed to transfer into her own body. After that, Feng Ning woke up, fled the Sword Sect, and pretended to be completely demonized.

“So, don’t blame me for not telling you. It’s just that if I had spoken, the plan would not have succeeded.”

Shangguan Yu smiled, pressing a finger to her lips, her smile meaningful.

She glanced vaguely at the sky outside. Qin Qingyi knew what she meant and did not press further.

As for Feng Ning and Feng Ying, one had already learned some things from Shangguan Yu, and the other was not an ordinary being in the first place. They naturally understood what Shangguan Yu was referring to. They exchanged glances and remained silent.

Only Zhou Zhixue, listening to their riddles, blinked and did not know what they were talking about.

Although she was curious, she did not feel compelled to know immediately. After a moment of thought, she did not ask.

Some things, when it’s time to know, she will naturally know.

There is no need to rush.

“Now that Feng Ning is safe, what are your plans for the future?”

Shangguan Yu looked at Feng Ning and Feng Ying and asked gently.

The two looked at each other. After a moment, Feng Ning spoke: “Master, may we be allowed to leave the mountain, live in seclusion in the forests from now on, and no longer concern ourselves with the affairs of the Profound Heaven Realm?”

Feng Ning’s words were earnest, but what she said was unexpected to Qin Qingyi.

“You want to leave?” she was surprised.

The Chief Disciple of the Sect, doing so well, actually said she wanted to live in seclusion.

How could this be right?

Feng Ning nodded.

She truly did not want to be involved in the affairs of the Profound Heaven Realm anymore. Although she had regained her spirit root, due to the incident with the demon seed, her meridians were fragile and she could only use minor spells in the future, unable to withstand any more stress.

Furthermore, Feng Ying’s identity was practically exposed. The Heavenly Origin Sect was still pressing the Sword Sect, asking when their compass could be returned.

Feng Ning was reluctant and unwilling.

Feng Ying now had her own thoughts. She was already a person with flesh and blood and should not return to the Heavenly Origin Sect, be kept high and isolated, unable even to see the light.

“Xiao Ying is no longer suitable to stay in the Sword Sect. If she remains, her identity will eventually be discovered. It’s better to make a choice sooner so that she and I don’t have to endure the pain of separation.”

As Feng Ning spoke, her eyes towards Feng Ying softened: “In the future, being able to accompany each other is our greatest wish.”

Shangguan Yu did not seem surprised by her answer. After a little consideration, she nodded in agreement.

“After you two leave the Sword Sect, head east. Out of the easternmost edge of the Profound Heaven Realm, keep heading east. Further east, there is a place called the Eastern Continent of Divine Victory. That place should be very suitable for the two of you.”

Shangguan Yu paused after speaking, calculated with her fingers, and stated firmly: “The full moon on the fifteenth, three days from now, is a good day. You should set off on the morning of that day. By evening, you should be able to leave the Profound Heaven Realm.”

Seeing her agree, Feng Ning and Feng Ying were both very happy, especially Feng Ning, who was so happy that she immediately performed the great master-disciple courtesy to Shangguan Yu.

“Your unworthy disciple, Feng Ning, thanks Master for making this possible.”

Shangguan Yu gently raised her hand and helped Feng Ning back to her seat.

“You and I share a master-disciple bond that is hard to sever. I have made you suffer many hardships in the past, and I am already remorseful. Now that you can make a request, I am delighted to fulfill it. Why perform such a great courtesy?”

Feng Ning’s face was originally full of joy, but upon hearing Shangguan Yu mention their master-disciple relationship, the smile on her face was instantly replaced by the sadness of imminent departure.

“Master…”

She wanted to say something more, but Shangguan Yu raised her hand to interrupt.

“There’s no need for words of reluctance. Your Master will soon ascend. I don’t know when we’ll meet again. There’s no need to add to the sorrow.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire room was surprised.

Except for Qin Qingyi.

Hearing Shangguan Yu say this, she even folded her arms and completely leaned back in her chair, looking like she was saying, “I knew it.”

Zhou Zhixue had a look of shock, but she did not speak. It was not her place to speak first.

The same went for Feng Ying; although her expression changed, she was not the first to speak.

Only Feng Ning stood up in great astonishment: “Master is going to ascend?!”

Shangguan Yu paused, asking knowingly: “Didn’t I tell you?”

Everyone shook their heads in unison.

Shangguan Yu raised an eyebrow: “Well, now you know.”

“Alright, the important matter is concluded. Let me think about what to say next.”

She pretended to ponder, but Feng Ning was flustered.

“Master, stop changing the subject. Tell us carefully, what do you mean by ascending? Are you talking about someone else?”

Feng Ning was unwilling to believe it and preferred to pretend she had misheard, so she emphasized “someone else” at the end of her question.

But how could Shangguan Yu grant her wish? She corrected her: “Naturally, I am the one who will ascend!”

“I will ascend soon. At that time…” as she spoke, Shangguan Yu looked at Qin Qingyi.

In an instant, Qin Qingyi felt the malice in her gaze. She turned to run but was caught by a powerful force gripping her collar and dragged back.

“Good Martial Niece, why are you running?”

Shangguan Yu’s gentle words rang in Qin Qingyi’s ears, but to Qin Qingyi, they sounded like the whisper of a devil.

“Good Martial Aunt, please let your Martial Niece go. It seems like everything is fine now, so just let your Martial Niece go back.”

Qin Qingyi smiled ingratiatingly.

But how could Shangguan Yu let her have her way?

In the next sentence, Shangguan Yu raised her voice and announced to the other three present: “After I ascend, the position of Sect Leader of the Sword Sect will be passed to the Chief Disciple of Hidden Snow Peak, Qin Qingyi.”

Half an hour later, Shangguan Yu summoned all the elders of the Sword Sect and announced the matter again.

“What?!”

The elders rushed in, dust-covered, from Ya Shan and various battlefields where they had been fighting the demon race, only to hear Shangguan Yu’s announcement of a “shocking piece of bad news.”

They were all almost stunned speechless.

A few who had just come off the battlefield with their swords in hand, who had never trembled or panicked when fighting the demon race, were so startled by this statement that their swords fell to the ground with a clang.

Qin Qingyi looked at the scene before her and spread her hands toward Shangguan Yu.

See? What did she tell you?

She had already said these elders wouldn’t agree, so why insist on picking on her?

Which of her junior brothers or sisters wasn’t more motivated than her? In terms of status and temperament, they were all more suitable to be the Sect Leader of the Sword Sect than her. Why did her Martial Aunt insist on her?

“Sect Leader, this is absolutely unacceptable! The transition of the Sect Leader’s position must be strictly scrutinized. How can it be so hasty, passing it on to a disciple who has never been tested by the responsibilities of the Sect Leader?”

The elder who spoke glanced at Qin Qingyi, who was still being held by Shangguan Yu, shook his head silently, and then continued his persistent persuasion for Shangguan Yu to abandon the proposal.

“Moreover, this is Wen Qing’s disciple. Sect Leader, this matter should be discussed at length!”

The implication was that “Wen Qing’s disciple won’t do.”

Qin Qingyi could accept others saying she was unsuitable, but she could not accept others speaking ill of her Master. She immediately retorted:

“Old man, what nonsense are you talking about? What’s wrong with my Master? Which disciple taught by my Master isn’t a prodigy? Stop making sweeping generalizations!

“If you look down on me, just say so directly. Don’t drag my Master into this.”

Qin Qingyi was huffing with anger, which only made the elder shake his head and sigh even more.

“Unstable temperament. A slight provocation from others makes her react like a cannonball. Alas…”

Qin Qingyi was wounded by these words and awkwardly rubbed her nose.

What he said…

Next to her sat Zhou Zhixue, and the two of them, Feng Ning and Feng Ying.

These three looked at the room full of elders shaking their heads and sighing, each suppressing a chuckle.

When they heard the news from Shangguan Yu earlier, they might not have reacted much better than these elders.

However, they were only surprised and did not oppose Shangguan Yu’s arrangement.

Feng Ning and Feng Ying were about to leave the Sword Sect. They had no pursuit of power, so they had no objection to the position being given to Qin Qingyi.

Zhou Zhixue was even more agreeable. Although her Senior Sister looked very unwilling, she could sense that her Senior Sister was not particularly resistant. Therefore, all the way here, watching Qin Qingyi being held by Shangguan Yu, there was only amusement in her eyes.

The three of them were here only to hear one thing.

That is –

Shangguan Yu’s ascension.

Those few stubborn elders still refused to accept Qin Qingyi as the next Sect Leader and continued their relentless persuasion.

Until Shangguan Yu lost the patience to spend any more time with them.

Shangguan Yu rubbed her brows in annoyance, completely releasing the demonic energy she had been suppressing in her body.

In an instant, the Grand Hall of Council was filled with thick, overbearing demonic energy. The surrounding spiritual energy was forced into a corner and then completely consumed. Only the oppressive, suffocating demonic energy remained.

Demonic patterns reappeared on Shangguan Yu’s face. Looking at her appearance, no one dared to speak for a moment, and absolute silence fell.

In the Grand Hall of Council, where a pin drop could be heard, Shangguan Yu’s eyes were tinged with a hint of malevolence, and her tone was impatient:

“My decision is final. You do not need to persuade me further.”

One elder still wanted to speak, but Shangguan Yu raised her hand to stop him.

She had been in this position for too long and had contended with these old foxes for too long. She had been constrained by them in the past. Did she have to continue to be manipulated by these people now?!

Thinking of this, Shangguan Yu lowered her eyes, her aura intense, looking straight at them until no one dared to object again.

The elders were speechless and hesitant.

Someone was unwilling and pointed at Zhou Zhixue: “If it absolutely must be Wen Qing’s disciple, why not choose one who is more steady and moderate?”

Shangguan Yu frowned, waved a burst of demonic energy, and knocked the person to the ground. She no longer wanted to be polite to these people. In the past, whenever she had a good proposal for reform, these people always tried every possible way to cause trouble, preventing those reforms from being implemented. Now that she was about to leave, how could she continue to tolerate these people challenging her?

“Are you deaf? I said it can only be Wen Qing’s Chief Disciple!”

The elders were angry but did not dare to speak.

The situation was deadlocked for a time.

The three of them, Zhou Zhixue, Feng Ning, and Feng Ying, sat there. Feng Ning and Feng Ying were fine, as the conflict had not reached them, but Zhou Zhixue was different; she had been implicated.

Just as Zhou Zhixue was considering how to break the stalemate, a voice sounded at the entrance of the Grand Hall of Council.

“This matter will proceed as Yu Rong said.”

“The position of Sect Leader will be passed to Wen Qing’s Chief Disciple.”