The Chi Lineage Discusses the Traitor in Its Midst
The lingering pain in his eyes vanished in an instant, quickly replaced by a chilling ruthlessness. His voice was low and hoarse, filled with Ultimate resentment: "The Ruin-Stabilizing Demon Transformation Pill... Qin Yu..." "I have traversed countless ages in my life, yet today you have forced me to this point, leaving me with no choice but to rely on this demon-transforming pill to repair the severe damage to my Fate Soul." "This blood feud... Hmph, you just wait!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Hua Yin slowly opened his mouth and swallowed the entire pitch-black demonic pill in one gulp. The pill didn't dissolve into liquid as usual; instead, it felt like a vibrant, cold, beating alien heart, trembling violently within his body. Thump—the first beat reverberated through his limbs and bones. Thump—the second beat shook the very core of his soul. Thump—the third beat! Boom!
In an instant, the entire demonic core exploded, and endless dark medicinal power surged through the entire body like a dark tide from the abyss, rushing wildly towards the foundation of the Fate Soul along the meridians and blood vessels. The originally broken, cracked, and riddled surface of the Fate Soul, under the sweep of the dark tide, revealed unfamiliar fragments of demonic Fate Soul. These extraterrestrial remnants of the life soul were originally alien origins, but at this moment they showed no rejection. Enveloped and nourished by the thick demonic medicinal power, they slowly embedded themselves into every crack of Hua Yin's Fate Soul.
At the same time, the ancient demonic energy originating from the Demon-Transforming Abyssal Soil into billions of tiny black threads, weaving and intertwining, as fine as needle and thread, forcibly stitching, reinforcing, and sealing all the cracks in the Fate Soul bit by bit. The injuries to the Fate Soul healed rapidly, as if visible to the naked eye. At this moment, a drop of dark golden essence blood, which had been dormant for countless years, slowly awakened and flowed from the deepest part of the Fate Soul.
Within the essence of blood, faint, ancient, deep ape cries and roars could be heard, vast and violent, ancient and terrifying—it was the blood of the Primordial Demon Ape.
The moment the essence and blood completely merged into the Fate Soul, the newly repaired, unfamiliar fragments of the Fate Soul slowly wriggled and transformed. They were no longer a rigid filling, but rather as if they had truly taken root and come to life, gradually Return to One with the original Fate Soul. As a result, all of Hua Yin's accumulated sins of killing, resentment, lifelong hatred, past betrayals, and bloodthirsty obsessions were stirred up.
Countless black causal threads descended from the void, coiled, intertwined, and solidified, eventually transforming into a jet-black causal robe. Layer upon layer, it enveloped his complete Fate Soul essence, protecting his injuries, suppressing cracks, and nourishing his demonic foundation. At this moment, his Fate Soul completely accepted the power of the demonic pill, all the broken wounds healed completely, and the loss of his essence was rapidly repaired.
Unbeknownst to anyone, deep within the most hidden core of the Fate Soul, an Ultimate subtle, breathless black seed had silently taken root. It revealed no demonic light, no murderous intent, quietly taking root in the Fate Soul's essence, slowly growing and sprouting. It silently absorbed all the resentment, violence, murderous intent, obsession, and madness from Hua Yin's heart.
Especially whenever Qin Yu's image flashed through his mind, this seed buried deep within his Fate Soul would tremble slightly and quietly grow stronger. The seed of inner demon was fully formed and would take root forever. From then on, hatred would arise from the heart and demons would arise from thoughts, with no possibility of eradication. After a long time, Hua Yin slowly opened his eyes. His severely damaged Fate Soul had been mostly repaired, the turbulent aura around him had been completely stabilized, and his cultivation foundation had been fully restored.
Only in the deepest recesses of his eyes lingered a dark red demonic aura that could never fade. This was not a remnant of his injuries, but the very essence of demonic thought rooted in his Fate Soul, an eternal companion. The chamber was deathly silent, save for Hua Yin's chilling, venomous laughter, which slowly echoed. "Qin Yu..." "Next time we meet..." "I will personally send you to the endless Return to the Ruins, never to be reborn."
The following day, at midnight, deep within the Chi Lineage, the main hall of the clan stood silently, solemn and imposing.
The entire temple had already activated its top-tier sealing array, with layers upon layers of ancient source patterns flowing across the dome and walls, like an ancient river encircling the temple, completely isolating it from all directions of space and time. All divine sense probing, causal tracking, and Fate Soul probing from the outside world were blocked by layers of barriers, unable to penetrate even slightly, ensuring absolute secrecy for any secret conversations within the temple.
In the center of the hall, five figures sat silently, not uttering a word, the atmosphere utterly still.
On the main seat of the high platform, Chi Boqian, the patriarch of the Chi Family Lineage, sat upright like a mountain. His dark blue robe accentuated his steady and powerful figure, his brows and eyes were as calm as an unmoving snow-capped peak, and his deep eyes seemed to hold the vicissitudes of time. Just by sitting there, he exuded a majestic aura that suppressed the fortune of the entire clan, making the whole hall firmly rooted and calming people's hearts.
On the left, Chi Ninghua sat upright as before, her expression serene and calm, her mind composed, her aura subtly concealed.
Beside her, Qin Yu sat down calmly, his posture upright and composed, his gaze peaceful and clear, showing no sign of agitation. Even in the core secret hall of a top-tier family, he remained measured in his movements and his mind was undisturbed.
On the right, Chi Tongyue wore a light blue dress, elegant and dignified, with Wenwan and graceful demeanor. She was quiet and composed, without showing any sharpness.
At the very front, in the head seat, Chi Xiyue sat quietly. The vast hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The five of them exchanged glances and nodded slightly, a silent greeting. No words were needed; they already understood each other perfectly.
This was the first time Chi Xiyue had truly focused her gaze on Qin Yu. Her face was serene and otherworldly, and her expression remained calm and composed. However, a very faint tremor flickered in the depths of her clear, autumn-water-like eyes, vanishing in an instant.
She clearly remembered that the last time they met, Chi Ninghua was still protecting Qin Yu, who had just broken through to the True Annihilation Realm · Supreme. In just a short time, the young man's Fate Soul essence had already transformed, and he had steadily stepped into the Eternal Silence Realm Initial Stage.
To leapfrog a complete realm in one step—such a speed of cultivation is beyond the realm of ordinary understanding; it cannot be described simply as amazing, and it even overturns her previous understanding of the Dao Path of cultivation.
Chi Xiyue's gaze narrowed slightly, a barely perceptible ripple stirring in her heart: to cross a major realm in just ten days, such talent is unprecedented and unheard of in the entire Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain.
She showed no surprise whatsoever, simply withdrawing her gaze and returning to a state of tranquility and composure. Just then, on the high platform, Chi Boqian slowly opened his eyes.
In an instant, the last trace of life in the entire hall vanished, leaving an almost solemn silence. His eyes were as cold and clear as an ancient, frozen mountain. His gaze slowly swept over the four people below, his expression unreadable. His voice was flat and emotionless, yet each word was heavy and resonant, shaking the hearts of everyone in the hall.
"I have gathered you all here tonight for a matter of utmost importance, which we must discuss and decide together."
As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze settled steadily on Qin Yu, and he began to speak slowly.
"You all already know Qin Yu's identity. Non-Self Chi Lineage bloodline, he has helped our clansmen several times, and even risked his life to bring back top-secret intelligence that could determine the survival of the Chi and Ju clans."
Chi Boqian spoke solemnly, each word ringing with conviction. "From this day forward, Qin Yu officially becomes the sole external aid for the Chi Lineage in this Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain Grand Competition."
Chi Ninghua nodded slightly, her expression one of agreement. Chi Tongyue's expression was solemn as she nodded gently in acquiescence. Chi Xiyue's eyes flickered as she looked at Qin Yu, her voice soft and gentle yet full of solemnity. "Thank you, Young Master Qin."
Qin Yu stood up at the opportune moment, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you for your trust, seniors." Chi Boqian nodded slightly, then slowly raised his right hand, and from his palm, the pale gold Soul Sound Talisman that recorded all the evidence of the crimes slowly rose out.
"The second thing is this."
Before the words were even finished, the Soul Sound Talisman hovered in mid-air, its dazzling divine light spreading and flowing, instantly covering the entire hall. Scenes of extreme clarity and dialogues of unparalleled sincerity appeared before everyone's eyes.
The entire sequence, from the standoff in the abandoned ancient house, Hua Yin's confession of colluding with the Ancient God Clan, the joint refinement of the Guixu Return to the Ruins Tribulation Descent Pill, the secret plotting between the Chi and Ju clans, and the scheme to protect the two clans' Source Dao Ultimate Beast Huang, to the deadly battle in the ruins, the fallen demon using forbidden techniques, the escape after being seriously injured, and the declaration of revenge... the entire sequence, including the visuals, sounds, and soul fluctuations, is presented without any omissions or alterations.
The hall remained silent for a long time, and no one spoke. The oppressive atmosphere slowly spread until the divine light from the light curtain gradually dissipated, and the hall returned to darkness.
Chi Tongyue slowly closed her eyes, her slender fingers tightening subtly within her sleeves, knuckles turning white. The warmth in her Wenwan and tender eyes vanished completely, and an Annihilation killing intent silently settled deep within them. Her throat bobbed slightly, her voice still soft, yet it carried a bone-chilling coldness, devoid of any of her former gentleness.
"Hua Yin is a vicious and ambitious man. This person... my Chi Lineage will eliminate him completely to prevent future troubles."
On the other side, Chi Xiyue slowly raised her eyes. Her Zhang Ning and beautiful face remained calm and composed, without anger or fierceness, yet the temperature in the entire hall suddenly dropped, and a chill silently permeated the surroundings.
Her gaze fell upon the void where the light screen had vanished, her voice barely audible yet chillingly cold. "To dare to plot such a vicious scheme against the Source Dao Ultimate Beast Huang, such a ruthless method—in the entire Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain, only Hua Yin would dare to do such a thing."
His eyes held a chill colder than the Yehan, and he coldly concluded, "This person is selfish and malicious, causing chaos between two clans; he has long since lost his reason for living." The hall fell silent once more. After a moment, Chi Boqian raised his hand to put away the Soul Sound Talisman, his gaze sweeping over everyone with a deep, heavy voice, imbued with boundless caution.
"Those present here tonight are all the most trusted and core members of the Chi Lineage."
The tone shifted abruptly, becoming serious. "There are traitors and collaborators within the clan. The fact that Hua Yin dared to set up such a genocidal scheme proves that he has been secretly colluding with the Hua Lineage for a long time, and this is definitely not a temporary alliance."
"If we fail to identify and eliminate these hidden dangers before the grand competition begins, and all forces gather for the competition, the leak of secrets will have endless consequences and unimaginable repercussions."
His gaze fell upon the crowd, and he humbly sought their opinions. "Therefore, tonight, I would like to hear your thoughts. Do you have any good strategies to expose this most deeply hidden traitor before the competition?"
As the words fell, the atmosphere in the hall grew even more somber. Chi Ninghua her eyes slightly, deep in thought. Chi Tongyue gently stroked her teacup with her fingertips, calmly deducing the situation. Chi Xiyue stared ahead, her gaze deep and unfathomable, pondering a way to break the deadlock. Qin Yu also slowly closed his eyes, reviewing all the clues and analyzing every flaw and possibility.
Only the ancient lamps flickered gently in the hall, casting dappled light and shadow that made everyone's expressions solemn.
Everyone was clear-headed. The truly deadly crisis at present was not Hua Yin, who had already been exposed and was seriously injured, but the traitor who was still lurking in the upper echelons of the Chi Lineage, hidden and invisible, and who could reveal all the secrets and detonate the whole situation at any time. The enemy in the dark was far more dangerous and deadly than the disaster in the open.