9: Chapter 9 It's better to die

After speaking, the old man was struck down to the ground by a palm from Zi Ling, dying instantly.

Zi Ling looked coldly at the old man's corpse, then turned to Chu Yang: "It is better that trash like this is dead."

Chu Yang's expression darkened: "Elder Zi, you certainly have effective methods."

Zi Ling resumed her smile: "Young Master Chu, do not mind it. If a Cauldron like this dies, we can just capture another. What matters is that you are not a mediocre talent like them; you are a once-in-a-millennium genius, and the Sect Master will not treat you poorly."

Chu Yang said nothing more, his heart completely disillusioned with the Hehuan Sect.

The two returned to the sect in silence.

After returning to the Tranquility Pavilion, Chu Yang closed his doors to visitors and continued to heal his injuries.

Night # Chapter 2

"You little bastard, how dare you—"

Before Skeleton Demon Lord could finish speaking, Elder Heavenly Demon had already taken a step forward and pointed a finger at his chest. That pitch-black fingertip seemed to contain the power to destroy the heavens and the earth, and the air solidified in an instant.

Skeleton Demon Lord reacted extremely quickly, flashing his figure to barely avoid the vital spot. But was Elder Heavenly Demon someone to be trifled with? With a slight adjustment of his fingertip, a beam of black light pierced directly through Skeleton Demon Lord's left shoulder, leaving a bowl-sized hole.

"Ah—" Skeleton Demon Lord let out a miserable scream and retreated violently.

"Skeleton, it seems you haven't been idle while hiding in the shadows all these years. To think you were secretly hoarding spirit mines without reporting them?" A trace of greed flashed in Elder Heavenly Demon's eyes. "Today, regardless of how the boy chooses, I am determined to have your spirit mines."

Skeleton Demon Lord's expression changed drastically: "Old dog Heavenly Demon, don't even think about it!"

Seeing this, Chi Lian sneered, her red lips parting slightly: "Since Young Master Chu has such a request, I shall naturally oblige." With a wave of her fair hand, countless crimson threads enveloped Skeleton Demon Lord like a spider web.

Poison Concubine was not to be outdone, giggling: "My good Chu Yang, watch as big sister takes down this old thing for you!" She tapped her fingertip, and a green light flew out, causing a corrosive aura to permeate the air.

"Hmph, this is my benefit!" Bi Luo also joined the battle, unleashing the Hehuan Sect's ultimate technique, the "Heart-Bewitching Art." Streams of pink radiance flew toward Skeleton Demon Lord like butterflies.

Skeleton Demon Lord, seeing the situation was critical, roared to the sky. Countless white bones flew up from the ground, instantly forming a bone wall to block his front.

"Do you think this can stop us?" Chi Lian sneered. The threads wrapped around the bone wall, and with a forceful tug, the bone wall shattered with a boom.

Elder Heavenly Demon snorted coldly: "As the dignified Skeleton Demon Lord, is this all the skill you have?" After saying this, he struck again, slapping his palm toward Skeleton Demon Lord's chest.

"Boom—"

Skeleton Demon Lord was sent flying by the palm, snapping several ancient trees and spraying blood from his mouth. He struggled to get up, only to find his limbs firmly bound by Chi Lian's threads.

"You juniors, how dare you!" Skeleton Demon Lord roared, his internal demonic energy erupting and actually shattering Chi Lian's threads. However, just as he broke free, Poison Concubine's poisonous mist had already enveloped him.

Chu Yang stood in the distance, watching as the group besieged Skeleton Demon Lord, feeling secretly delighted. This was the price of bullying others! However, he also knew that Skeleton Demon Lord would not be taken down so easily.

Sure enough, Skeleton Demon Lord began chanting, and the surrounding bones trembled in unison, condensing into a giant skeleton a hundred feet tall.

"Go to hell!" Skeleton Demon Lord shouted furiously, and the giant skeleton swung its fist at them.

Elder Heavenly Demon sneered: "A mere trick." He held one hand toward the sky, and a beam of black light shot up, slicing the giant skeleton in half at the waist.

Skeleton Demon Lord's expression changed drastically, and he turned to flee.

"Want to run?" Bi Luo giggled, unleashing the "Soul-Locking Heart-Bewitching Art," and Skeleton Demon Lord was frozen on the spot, unable to move.

Poison Concubine flashed behind Skeleton Demon Lord, her slender, jade-like fingers acting like a sharp sword, piercing directly into his back and heart.

"Ah—" Skeleton Demon Lord let out a miserable scream, struggling to counterattack, but was once again bound by Chi Lian's threads.

Elder Heavenly Demon watched coldly from the side, then suddenly looked at Chu Yang: "Boy, Skeleton Demon Lord is almost finished. How do you want to deal with him?"

A ruthless look flashed in Chu Yang's eyes, and he walked slowly toward the heavily injured Skeleton Demon Lord.

"Chu Yang, how dare you! I will pass on my supreme secret techniques to you, and all the spirit mines will be yours. Is that not enough?" Skeleton Demon Lord shouted while struggling.

Chu Yang sneered: "What were you doing earlier? Begging for mercy now? It's too late."

"You!" Skeleton Demon Lord's expression was ferocious. "I curse you, you will definitely die a violent death!"

"Is that so?" Chu Yang picked up a sharp bone spike from the ground and slowly approached. "Unfortunately, you won't live to see that day."

A trace of fear flashed in Skeleton Demon Lord's eyes: "Elder Heavenly Demon, we have known each other for a thousand years. Are you just going to watch me die?"

Elder Heavenly Demon said indifferently: "What does knowing each other for a thousand years matter? The Demon Realm has always been about survival of the fittest. Besides, you were plotting in secret and hoarding spirit mines; you deserve to die."

Skeleton Demon Lord was in despair. He looked at the approaching Chu Yang and suddenly gave a grim smile: "Boy, do you think it's over just because you killed me? My Skeleton Demon Sect disciples are spread throughout the Demon Realm; they will avenge me! Don't think you'll have an easy life!"

"Is that so?" Chu Yang remained unmoved, the bone spike in his hand stabbing directly toward the center of Skeleton Demon Lord's brow.

"No!" Skeleton Demon Lord's pupils contracted violently, but he had no strength to dodge.

"Pfft—"

The bone spike pierced his brow, Skeleton Demon Lord's body shuddered violently, and the light in his eyes rapidly faded.

Chu Yang stabbed a few more times to ensure Skeleton Demon Lord had completely breathed his last, then let out a sigh of relief. He hadn't expected that on his first day since being reborn into this world, he would kill a powerhouse at the Demon Lord level. Although it was with the help of others, he had finally avenged the injury he suffered.

"Well done." Elder Heavenly Demon nodded in appreciation. "Chu Yang, you have kept your promise; it is time to make your choice."

Chi Lian, Poison Concubine, and Bi Luo immediately crowded around, their eyes full of anticipation.

Chu Yang took a deep breath and looked around at the four of them. Since he had already offended the Skeleton Demon Sect, he had to possess sufficient strength to protect himself. And the four people before him, although each harboring their own ulterior motives, were indeed his best choice for the moment.

"I choose—"

# Chapter 3

"I choose the Heavenly Demon Sect."

As soon as Chu Yang finished speaking, the expressions of Chi Lian, Poison Concubine, and Bi Luo instantly turned ugly.

Elder Heavenly Demon, however, nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad, those who understand the times are outstanding."

Poison Concubine said, unwilling to give up: "Chu Yang, are you really going to go with this old thing? Don't forget who saved you first!"

Chi Lian also sneered: "Did you forget my promise to provide the foundation establishment pill? If you follow the Heavenly Demon Sect, you will only become his puppet!"

Bi Luo said even more directly: "The Heavenly Demon Sect never accepts outsiders as core disciples. Even if they accept you, it's just to use you. Only my Hehuan Sect treats you with sincerity!"

Chu Yang smiled faintly: "I appreciate the kindness of the three ladies. However, I have offended the Skeleton Demon Sect, and if I do not have sufficient strength to protect myself, I fear I will not live past three days. The Heavenly Demon Sect has the greatest influence, so it is the best choice for me."

Elder Heavenly Demon stroked his beard in satisfaction: "Smart boy." Then he looked at the three women: "The three of you should not be unhappy either. Chu Yang joining the Heavenly Demon Sect does not mean he is cut off from you. There will be plenty of opportunities for cooperation in the future."

The three women snorted coldly, but they could not openly oppose Elder Heavenly Demon.

Poison Concubine suddenly rolled her eyes and smiled charmingly: "Since that's the case, how should Skeleton Demon Lord's spirit mines be distributed? You aren't planning to keep them all for yourself, right, old man?"

Elder Heavenly Demon frowned: "The spirit mines naturally belong to the Heavenly Demon Sect."