"Sister, Sister, why didn’t you expose Ye Chuxue for murdering Lu Nanfeng and give them what they deserve?"

The Golden Small Sword had expected Song Wanning to take out the Memory Stone, but to its surprise, she didn’t mention it at all, feigning complete ignorance.

Hearing this, Song Wanning chuckled softly and patted the Golden Small Sword, explaining, "Don’t be hasty. It’s not time to use it yet."

With a final glance at the Demon Cave, she activated the talisman in her hand and, in the blink of an eye, returned to the grotto.

She briefly scanned the map, chose a location, and teleported there.

Meanwhile, at the bottom of the Demon Cave, Ye Chuxue and Gu Qingyuan had begun to endure inhuman torment.

The Demon Flame burned them relentlessly. Soon, their clothes were reduced to ash, and their skin began to fester, turning a charred black...

But the worst pain was in their Divine Souls.

Both were already heavily injured. Now, all they could do was curl up on the ground in agony, barely breathing as they endured.

At this point, they didn’t even have the strength to hate Song Wanning.

...

「Four months passed in the blink of an eye.」

Only two months remained before the Demon Sea closed. Relying on the map and her ability to teleport, Song Wanning had already swept through several locations.

She had not only acquired many precious Medicinal Herbs but also several other treasures.

Unfortunately, she still had no news of the Living Earth.

Song Wanning swallowed an Elixir Pill, sat down cross-legged, and began to meditate to recover her strength. Just then, the door to the hidden chamber opened once more, and Mo Yuan emerged.

Seeing that Song Wanning was injured, he grew anxious and immediately rushed forward. "Senior, who hurt you?"

"I’ll go slaughter them right now!"

"It’s nothing. I encountered a fifth-rank demon beast and was only slightly injured in the fight."

Song Wanning shook her head, unconcerned about the minor wound.

She glanced at Mo Yuan’s cultivation. ’He’s already reached the late-stage Golden Core... so fast...’

’That’s some incredible speed.’

’Then again, it makes sense. Mo Yuan is already over fifty years old by bone age. If not for his past misfortunes, he would have broken through long ago. He wouldn’t have been held back until now.’

’And now, with a great opportunity like the Demon Sea before him, if he didn’t make rapid progress, his future path of cultivation would be hopeless.’

"Congratulations on your breakthrough."

She smiled faintly. Though they were just four simple words, they warmed Mo Yuan’s heart.

The corners of his lips curved up as his gaze shifted to the bubble.

Qu Shang was now covered in wounds. If not for the Elixir Pills keeping him alive, he would have been dead long ago.

The Demon Lord was not faring much better. He had been fending off attacks from countless Devouring Demons for months, with no end in sight.

He had tried to escape, but the moment he moved more than ten meters away, he would be teleported back. There was simply no way out.

The Demon Lord was furious. ’I came to the Demon Sea to cultivate! Not only have I failed to absorb any Demonic Qi, but I’ve ended up in this wretched state!’

’Such terrible luck!!!!’

’I wonder if Qu Shang dealt with that piece of trash, Mo Yuan. If he escaped the Demon Sea, it’ll be a real pain to find him again.’

Mo Yuan watched the Demon Lord attack in a flustered rage, finding the sight deeply satisfying.

"Hmph!"

Mo Yuan let out a cold snort and began his mischievous maneuvers.

While Song Wanning recovered from her injuries nearby, Mo Yuan repeatedly teleported the Demon Lord directly in front of fifth-rank demon beasts.

A fifth-rank demon beast’s combat strength was equivalent to the Divinity Transformation Stage, making them extremely difficult for the Demon Lord to handle.

Combined with the fact that his cultivation was inflated, he soon found himself accumulating more and more injuries.

Once her injuries were healed, Song Wanning opened her eyes and glanced at Mo Yuan, taking in the look of pure glee on his face.

She stood up and spoke to him directly. "Mo Yuan, do you want to kill him for good here in the Demon Sea and then take control of the entire Demon Clan?"

Her aura was as vast as the ocean, and as she spoke, the sword at her hip began to hum.

Mo Yuan froze, then frowned. "How could I not? But he’s at the Peak of Divinity Transformation... Even in the Demon Sea, it might be impossible to kill him!"

He might be able to control the Demon Sea, but that didn’t mean he could kill someone at will.

Otherwise, he would have dealt with that bastard the moment he gained control.

For now, he was content with just collecting some interest. He planned to wait until his own cultivation reached the stage of Great Success before seeking his final revenge on the Demon Lord.

But Song Wanning’s next words sent shockwaves through his heart.

"If that’s what you want, I can help you."

Song Wanning’s expression was incredibly serious. In that moment, Mo Yuan felt as if he were looking at a drawn sword, radiating a breathtaking aura.

His jaw dropped in astonishment. He stammered for a moment before speaking, "Senior, you’re only a Nascent Soul Cultivator... I can’t let you come to harm!"

"I hate him to the core, and I wish he would drop dead this instant, but that’s obviously not realistic..."

’A Nascent Soul Cultivator trying to kill someone at the Peak of Divinity Transformation?’

’That’s impossible... unless the world itself were to collapse.’

But Song Wanning continued to gaze at him steadily. "You only need to tell me whether you want to kill him here in the Demon Sea or not."

"You should understand that the Demon Sea is your greatest advantage. Once he leaves..."

"Besides, he’s already at the Peak of Divinity Transformation. It might not be long before he ascends."

’The Demon Lord must be dealt with.’

’It’s not just for Mo Yuan’s sake. For me as well, the Demon Sea is the only place I have even a sliver of hope of killing the Demon Lord.’

’It’s a huge risk, but I need to control the Demon Clan. More importantly, I need their vast resources.’

’I will make the Song Family completely surpass the other clans and become a top-tier power.’

’I’ll make those who covet us from the shadows twist with jealousy. I’ll make them watch as the Song Family soars!’

Song Wanning’s gaze deepened.

’The higher one’s cultivation, the greater one’s ambition.’

’And I quite like this side of myself.’

Mo Yuan was stunned by her words. ’Senior’s right. What if that bastard ascends?’

’How will I ever get my revenge then?’

He snapped his head up, his gaze fixed on Song Wanning with fierce determination. "Senior, I want to kill him!!!!"

"Please, Senior, help me!!"

Having known her for some time, he had a fair understanding of Song Wanning’s character. ’Senior isn’t one to make empty boasts. She must truly have a way.’

His eyes burned with an astonishing brightness.

Having received the answer she wanted, Song Wanning nodded in satisfaction. "Of course. I will help you, but you must also promise me that when I need your help in the future, you will assist me with all your strength!"

’If I risk my life to help him get revenge without asking for anything in return, Mo Yuan will surely become suspicious.’

So she stated her motive plainly.

As expected, Mo Yuan’s heart relaxed upon hearing her words. Though he admired Song Wanning, he wasn’t so conceited as to believe she would be willing to die for him.

He looked at Song Wanning with grave sincerity. "Rest assured, Senior. As long as we can kill him, the Demon Clan will be your Demon Clan!"

"Whenever you need it, I will mobilize the entire clan to aid you!"

’Song Wanning has helped me so much. I can never forget this debt.’

’Once I am in control of the Demon Clan, they will become her greatest pillar of support!’

"Good!"

A dark glint flashed in Song Wanning’s eyes. ’Those were his words, his promise.’

’The Demon Clan is destined to be mine.’