Fenghui Peak Check-In, Ancient Demon Sword!

"Junior Brother Bai Ye, what did I say before?"

"Junior Sister Lu has exceptional talent. She came here for you today."

Outside the main hall, Zeng Shushu looked at Bai Ye with a wicked grin.

He had heard every word of the conversation between Lu Xueqi and Bai Ye just now.

How was that a challenge?

That was practically a confession!

In his mind, he had already imagined the two of them growing closer through battle, gradually becoming a couple.

"Senior Brother Zeng, if you have so much free time, why not spend it cultivating?"

Bai Ye looked speechlessly at the gossiping Zeng Shushu.

"Why don't you believe me?!"

"Just wait. That day will come."

Zeng Shushu grew anxious.

Based on his years of experience reading dirty books and love stories, this was exactly how the plot was supposed to develop.

"I think Bai Ye is right. If you have the time, you should cultivate more instead of always thinking about this nonsense."

Suddenly, a deep voice rang out.

Looking up, they saw a middle-aged man in Daoist robes watching Zeng Shushu and Bai Ye.

"Father, why are you here?"

The smile on Zeng Shushu's face instantly froze when he saw Zeng Shuchang arrive.

"Today is a gathering of Qingyun Sect's finest disciples. Though I came a little late, it is not too late after all, since the main character is still here."

Zeng Shuchang smiled faintly as his gaze fell on Bai Ye.

"Greetings, Uncle-Master Zeng!"

Bai Ye came to his senses and put away his lazy expression.

"You are Bai Ye, correct? You are very impressive. In just five years, you have cultivated to such a realm and mastered the Divine Sword Lightning Control True Art."

"It seems Junior Tian truly accepted a fine disciple!"

Smiling, Zeng Shuchang walked up to Bai Ye and patted him on the shoulder.

"Qingyun Sect's future will depend on you young people!"

"That is only right. Protecting Qingyun is the responsibility of our generation."

Bai Ye's expression turned solemn as he cupped his hands slightly.

Hearing this, Zeng Shuchang, the Fenghui Peak Leader, nodded in satisfaction, a trace of relief in his eyes.

"Yes!"

"Protecting Qingyun has always been the foremost responsibility of our generation."

"But some people seem to have forgotten that responsibility."

Zeng Shuchang then sighed softly, a strange glint flashing through his eyes.

Bai Ye and Zeng Shushu were both taken aback by his words and looked at Zeng Shuchang.

"It is nothing. I am simply getting old, and old people tend to have many sentiments."

Then, Zeng Shuchang looked at Bai Ye and said with a smile, "You are a good young man. Perhaps one day, Qingyun may need you to save it!"

"Enough. Have a good look around Fenghui Peak. Fenghui Peak has scenery entirely different from your Dazhu Peak, which has nothing but bamboo!"

With that, Zeng Shuchang left directly.

Zeng Shushu looked utterly bewildered as he watched Zeng Shuchang leave after saying a string of incomprehensible things.

However, Bai Ye watched Zeng Shuchang's departing figure, a strange look appearing in his eyes.

Some people had forgotten their responsibility to Qingyun?!

It seemed this Fenghui Peak Leader had already discovered some changes within Qingyun Sect.

He truly was not simple!

After Zeng Shuchang left, Bai Ye and Zeng Shushu chatted for a while before departing Fenghui Peak as well.

The instant he stepped out of Fenghui Peak, the system's voice rang out.

"Ding... Congratulations, Host, on checking in at Fenghui Peak. Would you like to check in?"

Check in!

Hearing the system's voice, Bai Ye answered inwardly.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, Host. You have successfully checked in at Fenghui Peak and obtained the reward: Ancient Demon Sword."

Ancient Demon Sword: Rumored to be a demonic sword forged from blood in ancient times. Having drunk its fill of blood, this sword houses countless vengeful spirits and contains power capable of dominating heaven and earth. It can transform hatred, resentment, battle intent, and the like into its wielder's spiritual power. Rare in all heaven and earth, it is the number one demonic sword of ancient times.

Ancient Demon Sword?!

It was actually this sword.

Hearing the system's description, Bai Ye's gaze trembled slightly.

This sword was a true Demonic Sword!

Forged from blood and flesh, it was a Demonic Sword formed from the hatred and resentment it had absorbed from heaven and earth. Wielding it would instantly double the user's strength, while its terrifying demonic aura was unprecedented throughout the ages.

Among the Demonic Cult's divine artifacts in the present world, very few could rival the Ancient Demon Sword.

However, this was a supreme treasure of the Demonic Path.

If Bai Ye used it, it would clearly become grounds for others to attack him.

There was a Cang Song within Qingyun Sect. If he learned that Bai Ye possessed this Ancient Demon Sword, he would likely have Qingyun Sect expel him from the sect, or even forcefully suppress and kill him.

Though it was a Demonic Sword, the Ancient Demon Sword possessed boundless power. It was in no way inferior to the Orthodox Path's finest treasures, and might even surpass them.

Giving it up was impossible!

Bai Ye had always believed that treasures were neither good nor evil. What mattered was how their wielder used them.

If one used a Demonic Sword to punish evil and uphold justice, then even a demonic artifact would be a supreme treasure of the Orthodox Path.

But if one used a supreme treasure of the Orthodox Path to slaughter innocents and kill countless living beings, then that Orthodox treasure would be a demonic artifact.

Everything depended only on how its wielder used it!

Bai Ye calmed his mind and then left Fenghui Peak.

This was an Ancient Demon Sword. Taking it out here on Fenghui Peak was clearly unwise.

Bai Ye planned to take it out and examine it when no one was around.

After all, Bai Ye felt that this Ancient Demon Sword was probably not much weaker than the Demon Suppressing Divine Sword. Though it was a Demonic Sword, since he had obtained it, there was no reason to reject it.

No matter what kind of sword it was, as long as it could kill enemies, it was a good sword!

It was not until half an hour after leaving Fenghui Peak that Bai Ye stopped within a mountain range.

"System, retrieve the Ancient Demon Sword!"

Bai Ye spoke at once.

"Ding!"

"System reward, Ancient Demon Sword, is being issued..."

"Ancient Demon Sword issued successfully..."

Buzz—!

Suddenly, heaven and earth underwent a drastic change. A bloody, baleful aura gathered in the void, and the dark clouds overhead instantly gave off a crimson blood glow.

A terrifying power of bloodthirst and evil spread throughout the mountain range.

Clang—!

With a sword cry, a blood-baleful sword radiating a dark purple glow slowly emerged. Ancient script was engraved upon its blade.

Streams of bloody, baleful power swirled around the sword, exuding a dark and evil aura. It was truly a supreme treasure of the Demonic Path.

At the sight of the sword, Bai Ye's face lit up. He grasped its hilt directly, and in an instant, a bloody, baleful aura from the blade enveloped his body.

Bai Ye's aura suddenly surged. Evil and bloody baleful energy wrapped around him, seemingly trying to demonize him completely.

"Just a sword, and you want to control your master?"

Feeling the changes in his body, Bai Ye snorted coldly. The Taiji Xuanqing Dao within him began to circulate, while the Demon Suppressing Divine Sword at his waist emitted a terrifying divine radiance.

Under the shroud of that divine radiance, the Demonic Sword was directly suppressed after only a few breaths.