I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

"What?!"

The Empress's expression froze, instantly realizing the gravity of the situation.

Though the Human Race is weak by nature, they can enhance their strength through cultivation afterward.

Martial cultivators can temper their bodies, Daoists can resonate with the heavenly secrets; even a mere mortal, once enlightened, might defy fate.

In contrast, the Demon Clan is entirely different.

They are despised by heaven and earth, unable to absorb and refine Primordial Qi; all their power comes from bloodlines, with their limits set from birth.

Moreover, as generations pass, the bloodlines of Ancient Demons gradually dilute and weaken, whereas the Human cultivators can stand on the shoulders of their predecessors, constantly perfecting cultivation methods, making the strong even stronger!

This is the main reason why the Demon Clan has always been suppressed by the Human Race.

But if the Demon Clan could cultivate, it would mean that even a Little Demon would hold nearly unlimited potential!

Additionally, they would possess stronger physical bodies and various bizarre innate divine abilities!

The Human Race's advantage would vanish completely!

"Originally, under the joint siege of the Three Saint Sect and the court, the Demon Clan could only retreat into a corner, barely surviving, but now they show signs of resurgence."

"All of this is due to the emergence of the mysterious Demon Lord."

"As soon as she ascended, she unified the demons with an iron fist, systematically assigning duties, meticulously handling affairs, and first establishing the codified rules and regulations in the 'Demon Scripture,' forging order out of chaos and running the previously scattered Demon Clan like an impenetrable fortress!"

"A person of such outstanding strategic talent would never be content to remain in the desolate Northern Territory..."

The Empress felt a heaviness in her heart.

The ravages of the demons in those years, the nation's turmoil, and the people's suffering were still fresh in her memory.

Compared to the internal conflicts within sects, this Demon Clan is the true threat that could shake the foundation of Great Yuan!

Moreover, they are now more formidable than before, with stringent barriers and strict discipline, and once they launch a large-scale counterattack, the damage would be beyond imagination!

"We cannot wait idly for destruction; we must strengthen the Northern Territory's defenses and constantly monitor Demon Clan movements!"

"And the rapid rise of the Demon Clan in recent years is likely related to the disturbances of the Dragon Vein; without anchoring fortunes, the stability of the realm is unstable, and the breaking speed of the Eightfold Exorcism Array must be accelerated too!"

The Empress was in no mood to continue tangling with Yu Youhan, saying, "I can overlook everything else, but you must bring Chen Mo back safe and sound; if he even loses a hair, I won't let you off!"

Having said that, she rose and left the dining hall, heading toward the great hall.

Yu Youhan snorted coldly, "Doesn't know her own weight, dares to threaten me? Do you think I don't want to bring him back?"

To sense Chen Mo's location, it's necessary to trigger the Dao Power within.

Which means, the only thing she can do now is quietly wait for Chen Mo to engage in Dual Cultivation with another girl...

At this thought, she bit her lips lightly, a hint of resentment flashing in her cyan-green eyes.

"What sin have I, the Empress, committed?"

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...

Imperial Music Bureau, The Cloudwater Hall.

Gu Manzhi and Ye Henshui stood with bowed heads, like schoolchildren who had made mistakes.

Ji Lianxing sat in a chair, arms crossed over her chest, the already full curves pressed against intensifying, her purplish-black eyes fixed on the two, her voice as cold as frost:

"I sensed something was off before."

"Ever since the last failed attempt at bewitchment, your attitudes have become perfunctory, asked to keep a close watch on Chen Mo, yet never once took the initiative to report his whereabouts..."

"Now you try to deceive me with a dog?"

Looking at the tail-wagging little dog, Ji Lianxing's ample bosom heaved slightly.

The tracking beacon given to Gu Manzhi could recognize aura, so these two used Chen Mo's essence blood to make a paper puppet, trying to fool her...

Such audacity!

"Explain yourselves, what on earth is going on?" Ji Lianxing narrowed her eyes slightly, "Do you two intend to betray the sect?"

Ye Henshui hurriedly shook his head at her words.

"Master, please be discerning, I harbored no such intentions!"

Ji Lianxing turned her gaze to the silent Gu Manzhi, asking, "Manzhi, have you nothing to say?"

Gu Manzhi paused in silence before speaking, "Master, this was all my doing, and has nothing to do with the junior sister."

"Holy Daughter?"

Ye Henshui was stunned.

Gu Manzhi looked up at Ji Lianxing, continuing, "Master has taught and guided me, for which I hold deep respect and gratitude... But Chen Mo has also saved my life, and if I stood by watching Master harm him, would I not become a traitor?"

Ji Lianxing frowned, "When did I ever say I would harm him?"

Gu Manzhi shook her head and said, "Master has always wanted to cast a Gu on Chen Mo, and only stopped after the Gu God Sect was destroyed. Now she wants to plant a beacon on Chen Mo. Isn't it just to wait for him to leave the city, then take action?"

Ji Lianxing has already resorted to any means for revenge.

If Chen Mo could be used by her, it would naturally be the best.

But how could Chen Mo possibly betray Consort Yu and turn to the now desolate Moon Brilliance Sect?

With Chen Mo's talent and fortune, entering the Heavenly Human Realm is a certainty. Ji Lianxing would never let him grow, and if she can't get him, she will destroy him, clipping his wings before he fully matures—this would align with the interests of the Moon Brilliance Sect!

"So, for a man, you pretended to comply while actually defying and deceiving the master?" Ji Lianxing said in a deep voice.

Having come this far, Gu Manzhi could no longer hold back and straightforwardly said, "I just think a person should have a bottom line and not be too ungrateful. Didn't Chen Mo also save the master's life?"

"If the master doesn't think about repaying kindness, that's one thing, but to secretly plot against him is a bit inappropriate, isn't it?"

Ungrateful? No bottom line?

This rebellious student dared to speak to the master like this?!

Ji Lianxing was about to burst into anger when she saw Ye Henshui take out a jade pendant from his arms and softly said, "Master, if it wasn't for Chen Mo last night, I'm afraid I would already be dead..."

Looking at the Green Spirit Jade, which had lost its luster, Ji Lianxing furrowed her brows, "What happened?"

Ye Henshui recounted the events briefly, cautiously saying, "Master, Chen Mo is a good person, why don't you leave him alone?"

Ji Lianxing: "..."

The array on the Green Spirit Jade was engraved by her own hand, and ordinary Grandmaster Realm cultivators would find it difficult to easily break through. It was meant as a protective treasure for the two of them. Now that its power has been completely depleted, it's clear Ye Henshui indeed faced a life-and-death crisis.

"What secret does Chen Mo harbor that the Demon Clan would go so far?"

"The Daoist Venerable personally took him away... It seems my previous guess wasn't wrong. Chen Mo indeed has close ties with Tianshu Pavilion, and if this can be leveraged well, there is certainly an opportunity..."

Ji Lianxing was thoughtful, looking at the two before her, her expression a bit helpless.

Gu Manzhi and Ye Henshui had always respected her and never questioned her orders. Now, they openly "challenged" her for Chen Mo, suggesting it was not just about repaying kindness...

"I told you to be careful of men, and now your small hearts are filled with men?" Ji Lianxing sighed, "You really are my good disciples indeed."

Ye Henshui's face turned red, stammering, "Disc-disciple hasn't..."

Gu Manzhi bowed her head, not speaking.

"And also..."

"Who told you I was going to do something to Chen Mo?"

Ji Lianxing said irritably, "One matter is one matter. I came here this time just to tell him that Yin Tiankou is not dead and is planning to seek revenge on him, so he should be careful lately. It's also a way to repay him..."

"Yin Tiankou?"

"The Sect Hierarch of Gu God Sect?"

Gu Manzhi and Ye Henshui exchanged a glance, their expressions serious.

If what the master said was true, then this is no small matter!

The destruction of the Southern District was triggered by Chen Mo, which also became the catalyst for the entire Gu God Sect's downfall! Yin Tiankou, unable to seek revenge against the court, blamed everything on Chen Mo. It's indeed a likely possibility!

"The Gu God Sect's methods are sinister and ruthless, they can do anything..."

"We must quickly warn Mr. Chen!"

Seeing their worried expressions, Ji Lianxing's brows furrowed even tighter.

"What kind of enchantment did Chen Mo cast on them?"

"Let's not talk about Manzhi, after all, the two have already been husband and wife, being soft-hearted is normal... but why has Shuishui, who always hated men, turned into this?"

"The plan was to coerce and win over Chen Mo, but why does the situation feel off, who's actually winning over whom..."

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...

On the mountain peak.

Chen Mo sat cross-legged, a radiant cyan light projected from his brow.

As the 'Green Jade Scripture' circulated continuously, vaguely, it seemed as if a bronze scroll was flipping along, countless characters surging like waves.

Ji Hongxiu and Ling Ningzhi stood a short distance away, looking at his back silently.

After a long time, Ling Ningzhi spoke:

"Master..."

"Hmm?"

"Have I really turned bad?"

"..."