23: Chapter 23 If you want to stay with Si Youyou forever, you must become the Heavenly Demon Cult Leader?

"Hum!"

There was no earth-shattering explosion as expected.

The moment the two forces touched, they eerily annihilated and devoured each other.

The terrifying energy fluctuations were compressed within a range of less than three feet between the two, forming a black energy sphere.

The surrounding space distorted at this moment.

"Crack!"

A crisp cracking sound rang out.

Ye Xiu let out a muffled groan and retreated three steps, each step leaving deep footprints on the hard floor.

His face turned slightly pale, and a trace of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

After all, the gap in their Realms was right there; the Young Patriarch was a near-godlike existence. In a head-on collision, Ye Xiu still came off worse.

However... the Young Patriarch opposite him had also retreated!

Even if it was only half a step.

Even if his expression remained calm.

But his hand, hanging inside his sleeve, was trembling slightly.

And the teacup he had been holding just now had turned into a pile of fine powder, scattered across the floor.

The entire second floor of Yunyu Tower was deathly silent.

Si Youyou, kneeling on the floor, had forgotten to breathe at this moment.

She stared blankly at the man standing in front of her, whose spine was straight despite spitting blood, her eyes filled with disbelief and deep infatuation.

He... actually forced the Ancestral Master back half a step?

This was something that even gods couldn't do!

After a long time.

The Young Patriarch slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air. Looking at the tea cup powder on the floor, he suddenly smiled.

He smiled very happily and radiantly, as if he had discovered a peerless unpolished jade.

"Good, very good."

"Planting a Golden Lotus in the Sea of Bitterness, One force to break ten thousand laws."

"No wonder that trash Li Tianxing fell into your hands."

The Young Patriarch looked up, and in his gaze toward Ye Xiu,

there was no longer the slightest indifference; instead, there was a hint of appreciation, even... recognition.

"Kid, you've passed."

"I can drink this wedding wine."

"P-passed?"

Ye Xiu was slightly stunned. The Golden Sea of Bitterness within him slowly calmed down, and the phantom of the green lotus that suppressed eternity behind him dissipated as well.

He had originally thought today would be a life-and-death match, and he had even prepared to use the final life-saving Sword Qi within the demon slaying sword.

He didn't expect it to end just like this.

The Young Patriarch brushed off non-existent dust from his sleeves and sat back down in the Grandmaster's chair.

Although that strike just now had forced him back half a step, he was still that supreme Grandmaster who held the reins of the world's Demonic Path.

"What? Haven't had enough fighting?"

The Young Patriarch glanced at Ye Xiu, his tone indifferent.

"If you want to continue, I can use my full strength to play with you.

But by then, this entire Xianglong City will likely be reduced to ruins."

"Don't, don't, don't!"

Ye Xiu hurriedly waved his hands and put away the demon slaying sword.

The harmless smile returned to his face.

"We are all civilized people; fighting and killing hurts the harmony. Since the Ancestral Master has recognized this Junior, does that mean..."

Ye Xiu chuckled and looked toward Si Youyou, who was still kneeling on the ground.

However...

The Young Patriarch's next words caused the smile on Ye Xiu's face to freeze instantly.

"You can take the person."

"But, there is a condition."

The Young Patriarch extended a finger and lightly tapped the tabletop, the sound echoing like it was tapping on their heartstrings.

"Youyou is the Saintess of my Heavenly Demon Sect, and also the former Sect Leader's wife (nominally).

According to the sect rules, the Saintess may never marry outside, unless..."

His gaze sharpened as he looked directly at Ye Xiu: "Unless, she marries the Sect Leader of this sect."

"Huh?"

Ye Xiu was stunned.

This script isn't right!

Isn't it usually the parent throwing out a five-million-dollar check and saying 'Take the money and leave my daughter'?

How did the style change so suddenly here?

"Ancestral Master, do you mean..."

Si Youyou also abruptly looked up, her beautiful eyes filled with shock and disbelief. "You want Ye Xiu to..."

"Exactly."

The Young Patriarch interrupted her, staring intently at Ye Xiu as he spoke word by word:

"Ye Xiu, if you want to stay with Youyou forever and be together openly and honestly,

you must take this token and become the new—Sect Leader of my Heavenly Demon Sect!"

This is like you just wanting to hit on a beautiful receptionist at a company, only for the Chairman to suddenly slap the seal in front of you.

Saying, "As long as you become the CEO, this beauty and the company both belong to you."

Who could handle this?

"Um... Ancestral Master."

Ye Xiu swallowed hard and scratched his head in some difficulty.

"This Junior is used to being a free spirit, usually just liking to drink wine and play with swords.

Managing a large sect with tens of thousands of people, having to hold meetings every day, looking at reports...

Ahem, and also having to deal with Jianghu grudges, I really don't have the spare time."

As a transmigrator with a System, Ye Xiu knew very well.

With great power comes great blame. Although the Heavenly Demon Sect is strong, it is also a target for everyone.

Becoming the Sect Leader means having to bicker with those hypocrites of the Righteous Path every day and also being on guard against the Imperial Court. How exhausting!

Isn't this typical moral kidnapping and PUA?

"No spare time?"

The Young Patriarch was amused to the point of laughter by Ye Xiu's lazy attitude.

Countless people have fought tooth and nail for this position; Li Tianxing even turned himself into a madman for it.

This kid, on the other hand, actually finds it troublesome?

"You think it's troublesome?"

The Young Patriarch sneered.

"Then do you know what she will face if you take Youyou away but don't become the Sect Leader?

The Great Nurturing Heavenly Demon Scripture she Cultivates is the sect's divine technique. Once leaked, the Heavenly Demon Sect will surely hunt her to the ends of the earth.

Even if I could turn a blind eye, would the Elders, Protectors, and those hidden old monsters in the sect let her go?"

"When the time comes, you fugitive lovebirds...

will only be able to hide like rats, hiding here today and surviving in a storm of blood tomorrow."

The Young Patriarch's voice suddenly rose, carrying a sternness of disappointment:

"Ye Xiu! Is this the future you give her? Is this what you call 'what a man should do'?"

These words were like a great bell, making Ye Xiu's eardrums ache.

He lowered his head and looked at Si Youyou beside him.

At this time, Si Youyou's face was pale, she bit her lip tightly, and her eyes were full of worry.

She reached out, gently pulled Ye Xiu's sleeve, and whispered:

"Ye Lang... don't listen to him. At worst, we'll go back to Canlao Village. With the Village Chief and the others there, no one can touch us.

I don't care about being the Sect Leader's wife; I just want to be with you..."

Hearing this, Ye Xiu's heart trembled violently.

What a wonderful woman. Even if she has to bear the infamy of betraying her sect, even if she has to face endless pursuit, she only wants to be with him.

Ye Xiu took a deep breath, and the casualness in his eyes vanished instantly.

Replacing it was a touch of unprecedented determination and dominance.

"The Village Chief and the others are old; they should enjoy their retirement. I can't always let them take the heat for me."

Ye Xiu took Si Youyou's cold little hand in his, then looked up, staring directly into the Young Patriarch's deep eyes.

"Fine."

"This Sect Leader, I'll be it!"

"Tell me, what do I need to do?"

Hearing Ye Xiu's words of agreement,

the youth opposite him smiled, smiling very happily.

And he retreated while laughing until his entire person disappeared.

What on earth was that?

"The Ancestral Master should have gone back to prepare. Ye Lang, let's go back to the village too..."

Seeing this scene,

Si Youyou's seductive tone actually became like a submissive little bird.

The look in her eyes toward Ye Xiu also gradually became firm.

However, what would the Heavenly Demon Sect do next?

Neither of them knew anything for now.

They could only wait and see...