Qing Yu raised his hand to wipe away the blood at the corner of his mouth, a piercing cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Southern Border Witch King······"

Although he hadn't caught a glimpse of the archer's trace, Qing Yu knew well which arrow had struck him. After all, from rummaging through Xuan Guang's mind, he had learned quite a bit, particularly about the renowned treasures of the Southern Border.

The treasured artifacts of the Southern Border Royal Bloodline are two: The Rebellion Heaven Bow, and the Sun Stealing Arrow. What hit Qing Yu was the Sun Stealing Arrow.

This arrow is forged through the purest vile energy from deep within the earth, possessing a strong annihilating effect on vitality and True Yang Energy, hence the name Sun Stealing.

Because the sun symbolizes vitality, and for human survival, Yang energy is indispensable.

Fired with all its might by a Supreme Strongest like the Witch King, the Sun Stealing Arrow dares no strongest to try lightly. Even at Qing Yu's current Realm, facing a fierce attack from Xinyuan and struck by a cold arrow, he was already gravely injured.

'Fortunately, I have a dual physique to share the injury, otherwise, the situation would not be optimistic.'

Qing Yu raised his hand again, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth indifferently.

The Witch King's cold arrow was unexpected for Qing Yu, and it also caused the Buddha and Demon battle to not fully succeed.

'Sooner or later, I'll return the favor.'

Qing Yu began practicing Divine Communication, and as the Power of the Mystic Universe rotated, he began to absorb the residual turbid arrow energy remaining in his body and started to restore his cultivation body.

Time passed as Qing Yu healed his wounds, and when his injuries had stabilized, it was already dark, with the bright moon hanging high.

"How are your injuries?" Yin Tianxia asked as he saw Qing Yu stop his practice.

They were currently within Hou Qian, near a desolate mountain close to Northern Zhou. Needing to heal, Qing Yu and the others from the Demon Path didn't immediately return to Northern Zhou but found a secluded place after leaving the Great Zen Temple for healing and recuperation.

"The Sun Stealing Arrow from the Southern Border, likely fired using the Rebellion Heaven Bow," Qing Yu said as he grasped at a wisp of unabsorbed vile energy, "If it weren't for my unique cultivation body, I would be gravely injured and dying now."

If it were another strongest practicing Supreme Yang Martial Arts, they would be targeted deadly by the Sun Stealing Arrow, and even a strongest would only await death after taking such an arrow.

"Did the Buddhist Sect truly collude with the Southern Border Witch Sect?" Yin Tianxia raised an eyebrow and asked.

Earlier, the Sword Maiden had encountered people from the Southern Border, and if Qing Yu hadn't intervened, she might have been captured. After that, Qing Yu spread rumors that the Buddhist Sect had colluded with the Southern Border.

"It should be merely a temporary alliance, perhaps limited to today's cooperation. But firmly placing this accusation could be quite beneficial."

Qing Yu got up from the giant rock he was meditating on and walked over to the bonfire.

Here, the strongmen of the Four Demonic Sects in the Divinity Realm sat. Seeing Qing Yu approach, they all stood and said, "Greetings, Master."

"I am hardly worthy of 'Master,'" Qing Yu waved his hand.

"Though this battle did not achieve full success, it inflicted a great loss on the Buddhist Sect's vital energy. After today's matter is concluded, the Source Blood transaction shall be settled, and you and I will owe each other nothing further. I will not deliberately research cultivation techniques targeting your Demon Body."

The attack on the Buddhist Sect was essentially just a pretext for the Source Blood transaction; the Demon Path harbored murderous intent against the Buddhist Sect for a long time. Nevertheless, Qing Yu still needed to make it clear, declaring he wouldn't study techniques targeting the Demon Body, showing sincerity.

Of course, whether they believed him was another matter.

"Well, Lord Yi Yeshu, do you have any other demands? Demon Blood, I am quite interested," Seven Extremes Elder suddenly said.

"Old Ghost of Seven Extremes, do you truly wish to use Source Blood?" Mo Guming asked at the words.

Though it seemed Mo Guming was keen on Source Blood, he never considered using it himself.

For a strongman in the Divinity Realm, converting to a Demon Body is an extremely cumbersome affair, as they have long since combined the Three Elements, their cultivation body already set. The resources and effort required for any further change far outweighed the benefits from a Demon Body.

"Even if I won't use it, I could give it to my disciples, couldn't I?" Seven Extremes Elder cast a meaningful glance at the others.

Facing his gaze, everyone else remained silent.

Are they uninterested in Source Blood? Of course not. Seven Extremes Elder was right; even if they themselves wouldn't use it, they could give it to their disciples.

Most importantly, with Source Blood, they could yield Demon Blood by themselves, eliminating reliance on Yun Wuyue.

Currently, the Yin Demon Sect was the first to popularize the Demon Body, forcing other sects to follow. However, relying on Yun Wuyue for Demon Blood and creating it with Source Blood internally were entirely different matters.

"It appears," Qing Yu smiled faintly at Yin Tianxia, "matters are not serene on your end either."

"Such is the norm; I am not surprised," Yin Tianxia replied.

Attempting to fully unify the Four Demonic Sects under the Yin Demon Sect as the leader is no easy task. Seven Extremes Elder represents not only himself but also the unstated consensus of the Demon Sword Dao and Doomed Hall.

If Yin Tianxia becomes too domineering, just as she rallied allies against the Heavenly Demon Palace, others may one day rally against her.

"I will handle it."

"Your matters are not for me to intervene, so long as they don't affect the grand scheme," Qing Yu said, "I take my leave, looking forward to our next collaboration."

With these words, Qing Yu tore through the air and departed.

Throughout, he left Seven Extremes Elder's question unanswered, as though indifferent to him entirely.

After Qing Yu's departure, the atmosphere atop the desolate mountain did not become tense but instead grew relaxed.

"Sect Master, it appears he truly has no intention of interfering on our side," Ye Lingshuang said.

"Hm."

Yin Tianxia nodded gently, "Since that's the case, initiate the spread of the Taiyin Saint Body's magic door."

The reason Seven Extremes Elder openly questioned like this wasn't due to a lack of Yin Tianxia's authority but because it was Yin Tianxia's intention.

Utilizing Seven Extremes Elder's inquiry to Qing Yu.

Qing Yu likely understood, hence he openly declared to Yin Tianxia that he would not intervene in the Demonic Sect's matters. Thus, a tacit agreement was reached between the parties.

Of course, the other three sects also wished not to be controlled by the Yin Demon Sect, but they wouldn't make this evident.

As for this······

Yun Wuyue stepped forward and said, "Wuyue can assure everyone here that the Demon Body transformation will be entirely voluntary, with no tricks involved. If I breach this promise, may a Heart Demon torment me to a miserable death."

Despite the declamatory nature of these words, the responses they elicited varied.

Some hesitated, some remained silent, but after much deliberation, everyone finally reached a consensus.

"Young Master Yun, remember your promise," Mo Guming said finally.

The unification trend had become unstoppable, for Yin Tianxia was not without allies, including other Supreme Strongmen.

Thus, as resistance was futile, acceptance was the only option.

Upon this desolate mountain, the fusion of the Four Demonic Sects began to take shape.

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