31. (Must Read) Want to Become the Master’s Bride! (5500-character Chapter)_3

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"This is one of the two supreme holy artifacts of our Cangming Sect, the 'Cangming Soul Ring'. The bearer is revered by millions within the sect, with a status second only to the Sect Master!"

"For the past few centuries, the hearts of the people in the Demon Path have been restless, so I have not bestowed this Soul Ring upon anyone."

"But now, I am giving it to you, young friend!"

"Ah, how can I bear such a gift?"

Even though this was the moment he had been waiting for, Bai Feng felt he should still show some humility.

"No, Lord Bai, listen to what I have to say..."

Ye Taiyan's voice grew heavier, "In half a month, the election for the new Sect Master will take place. I... cannot hold on until that day."

"I have a granddaughter, named Hongyi, who is currently serving as the Hall Leader in the Inner Sect Black Moon Hall. She has a deep bond with your second disciple, Ling Yin. Have you heard of her?"

"Of course."

Bai Feng followed with, "So, Old Ancestor, after all, you want me to assist Hall Leader Ye in ascending to a high position and inheriting the Ye family's sect foundation?"

"This...."

Ye Taiyan was momentarily stunned, somewhat unable to meet the piercing gaze of this young Demon Lord.

After a long sigh, he said, "Alright! Since I have given you the Soul Ring, Lord Bai, it means I deeply trust your abilities!"

"When the election comes, if you believe my granddaughter Hongyi can be supported, then do support her. If not, you may take the position yourself!"

Damn.

Haven't I heard something like this before? It sounds so familiar.

Is this old man trying to... morally pressure me?

Bai Feng mused to himself.

However, what the other person thought had nothing to do with him, Bai Feng.

Right now, he must directly or indirectly control the position of Sect Master to obtain the secret key to the 'Flame Demon Tower' from the three Supremes who control the sect's Secret Realm, enter it, and retrieve his original heart!

And perhaps uncover what memories he had buried there in the past, unraveling the secret of the grievances with Hua Yuerong!

Seeing that the other's Divine Soul was weakening and could dissipate at any moment.

Bai Feng no longer hesitated.

He grabbed the Soul Ring.

The next second, the virtual image of the Cangming Old Ancestor slowly disappeared like smoke into the void at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Oh, by the way, Lord Bai, I have... two more things..."

In his final moments, Ye Taiyan seemed to remember something.

"Get on with it, old man!"

Bai Feng was exasperated with this old man, who had been boasting for two hours and was now trying to bargain?

"The first thing...."

"Do you remember Hongyi's father, Ye Wudao?"

"Of course I remember, it was Sect Master Wudao who recruited me into the Cangming Sect back then," Bai Feng replied.

"Mmm, Wudao's last wish was for you... to marry Hongyi and together strengthen the Cangming Sect!" Ye Taiyan's voice was faint as he spoke.

"What the hell!?"

Bai Feng was taken aback.

He never expected that Bai Qingling, who had died early in the game, actually had a nominal fiancée, Ye Hongyi!

In this light, Bai Qingling truly was the most tragic boss in history!

His fiancée and several disciples he personally raised were all won over by the womanizing protagonist Xiao Chen!

"Lord Bai, could... could you agree?"

Ye Taiyan's voice was trembling, and at this moment, most of his illusory Divine Soul had dissipated!

"This matter... we shall talk about it later! Right now, I need to focus on the election matter."

Bai Feng said, "You better hurry and tell me the second thing!"

"The second matter...."

"Regarding the rumors outside... Lord Bai, did you really lose to that Dao Sect Mysterious Lady, Mu Xinlan? I don't have much time; I just want to hear the truth!"

Ye Taiyan still couldn't hold back his inner question.

"Is this question very important to you?" Bai Feng raised an eyebrow.

"Of course!"

Ye Taiyan gritted his teeth and said, "That damned Ancestral Saintess, ever since her sudden emergence over three thousand years ago, has been unrivaled! She has oppressed our Demon Path everywhere, annihilating countless genius cultivators of the present Evil Sect! Several of my senior brothers were also harmed by her!"

"The sad thing is, now three thousand years have passed! Our Eight Great Demon Sects of the Eastern Region, with tens of thousands of devil cultivator families, haven't been able to produce an unparalleled Heavenly Demon to counter her!"

"If even you, Lord Bai, are not her match... our Evil Sect—will perish!"

Ye Taiyan's eyes were bloodshot, and his tone was mournful, seeming as if he could not die in peace.

Under the final hopeful gaze of the other, Bai Feng said calmly:

"Yes, she defeated Bai Qingling."

"This...."

Upon hearing this, Ye Taiyan looked desolate as the last remnants of his soul gradually melted into the void.

In the final second of his soul's collapse, he heard a domineering voice:

"However, she didn't defeat me."

"When necessary, I will take action."

....

....

Cangming General Altar, front mountain gate.

"Xiao Junior Brother, you should leave. The Old Ancestor has been in seclusion for a long time and will not see outsiders."

"Moreover, as a disciple of the branch hall, without the access token of the General Altar or your master's Hall Master token, you cannot enter this door!"

"Leave at once! Do not make it difficult for us!"

In front of the grand and majestic gateway of the General Altar, a group of gate-guarding disciples wearing black robes and ghostly face masks surrounded a one-armed, elegant young man in the center.

Xiao Chen gritted his teeth, unwilling to leave, and shouted:

"Senior brothers of the General Altar! Please believe me, I have an urgent matter to see the Old Ancestor! This matter concerns the life and death of the sect!"

"Time waits for no one! If we delay any longer, the Old Ancestor might..."

Before he could finish his sentence.

Clang.

A cold crescent blade light flew towards him, aiming directly for his face!

"Hmph, striking to kill on sight! This is definitely hostile!"

Xiao Chen gritted his teeth, utilizing his self-created 'Nine Shadows of Ghost' technique, merged from the styles of Kunlun Sect and Yin Gui Palace, barely dodging the attack.

"Xiao...Xiao Chen, right?"

"Hmm, if Hall Leader really hears you arrogantly spreading sect rumors, your head will be forfeit!"

An extremely cold female voice came softly.

Xiao Chen gritted his teeth inwardly, looking over with a face full of resentment.

In an instant, his anger disappeared!

"A great beauty! And one with exotic charm!"

"With blue hair and blue eyes, she seems like someone from the Ye family, and she calls herself a Hall Leader; could she be..."

Suddenly realizing something, Xiao Chen forced a smile, bowed with one hand, and said, "So it's Hall Leader Ye of the Black Moon Hall. Pardon my disrespect."

Yes, ever since he infiltrated the Cangming Sect undercover, he had a strong premonition.

That sooner or later, he could conquer all the beauties of this Demon Clan!

And this legitimate daughter of the Ye family, naturally, was no exception!

He was mulling over some ideas in his mind.

Suddenly, there was a crisp "slap."

His face felt a surge of burning pain.

The next moment, his entire body was struck with force, lifted off the ground, and sent flying backward!

"Get out immediately."

"Don't make me say it a second time."

Ye Hongyi's beautiful eyes were cold, her ice-blue hair fluttering in the wind, like a ruthless and cold goddess of death!

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