266: Darkness and inner demons join in

Dark Imperial Court.

Eternal Night Palace.

The Dark Heavenly Emperor sat upright on the imperial throne, his body shrouded in profound darkness, with only a pair of purple-gold eyes flickering within the shadows.

"Yin and Yang, you have actually emerged from the Myriad Laws Forbidden Abyss a step earlier."

The Dark Heavenly Emperor's voice echoed throughout the palace, carrying a hint of surprise.

The Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor walked into the palace with the Desire Emperor and the Blood Emperor, nodding slightly as he faced Darkness, who was also a Heavenly Emperor.

"Darkness, it has been many years. Your cultivation has become increasingly unfathomable."

"Spare me the pleasantries," the Dark Heavenly Emperor said indifferently. "You didn't come to find me just to reminisce, did you?"

A sharp light flashed in the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor's eyes: "I intend to join forces with you to annihilate the Gu Clan."

The palace fell into a brief silence.

"Although the Gu Clan is not as prosperous as it once was, Luo Qingcheng still holds the fort, and there is also the possibility of a contingency left behind by Gu Qingtian," the Dark Heavenly Emperor said slowly. "Relying on just the two of us may not guarantee success in one stroke."

"I naturally know that," the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor curled his lips. "That is why the condition I offer will certainly interest you."

"Oh?"

"Within the Myriad Laws Forbidden Abyss, there is a chance for Immortal Ascension."

The Dark Heavenly Emperor's purple-gold eyes suddenly constricted: "What did you say?"

"I have discovered clues to Immortal Ascension in the depths of the Myriad Laws Forbidden Abyss," the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor said, enunciating each word. "As long as you help me annihilate the Gu Clan, I can share this secret with you."

"Empty words are no proof," the Dark Heavenly Emperor said in a deep voice.

The Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor was prepared; he reached out his hand, and a dagger appeared in his palm.

Although it was only half a blade, the Immortal Dao Laws flowing upon it made the entire Eternal Night Palace tremble!

"This is an Immortal Artifact fragment!" The Dark Heavenly Emperor stood up abruptly, a fiery light flashing in his eyes.

"Correct." The Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor withdrew the dagger. "Now, do you believe me?"

The Dark Heavenly Emperor sat back down, his fingers gently tapping the armrest of the throne, lost in thought.

"With this dagger to assist, I am undoubtedly the strongest in the Spirit Realm now," the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor continued to raise the stakes. "Moreover, I will also go to persuade the Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor."

"When the time comes, with three Heavenly Emperors joining forces, the Gu Clan will surely be annihilated."

After a long while, the Dark Heavenly Emperor finally spoke: "Fine, I agree to your proposal. But after the deed is done, you must fulfill your promise."

"It is a deal." The Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor smiled, a trace of disdain flashing in the depths of his eyes.

He wants a piece of the pie? That is pure delusion.

Once the Gu Clan is annihilated, he will just be a stepping stone.

The two discussed some more details, and then the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor left with the Desire Emperor and the Blood Emperor.

At this moment, a commander of the Dark Imperial Court's shadow guards appeared silently in the palace, presenting a Jade Slip sealed with special demonic patterns:

"Emperor, this is a secret letter urgently sent by Princess You Ye, with instructions that it must be presented to you personally."

"You Ye?" The Dark Heavenly Emperor was somewhat surprised.

His granddaughter possessed peerless talent and an unbridled nature. She had been working outside for the Imperial Court for years and rarely contacted him on her own initiative.

Why would she contact him at this time?

He immediately waved his hand to undo the seal and probed it with his Divine Thought.

The information in the Jade Slip was very simple, and the main points could be summarized as follows:

"Grandfather, You Ye has left to pursue my true love and my Dao. Do not miss me, do not look for me. Additionally, I solemnly warn you: No matter what, do not become enemies with Cao Bu of the Gu Clan! Remember this, remember this! — Your granddaughter: You Ye."

"Nonsense!" The Dark Heavenly Emperor snorted coldly and crushed the Jade Slip: "Pursuing true love? And she ran off to the Gu Clan's territory?"

"This girl is becoming more and more lawless."

"Cao Bu is nothing but a junior who lucked into his position, relying on the shade of the Gu Clan. Is he worthy of making this Emperor wary? You Ye must have been bewitched by something."

At this moment, his heart was filled with the chance for Immortal Ascension mentioned by the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor. He did not take his granddaughter's warning to heart at all, dismissing it as the rambling of a child who did not know the immensity of heaven and earth.

"Pass down the order." The Dark Heavenly Emperor's voice was majestic, spreading throughout the Imperial Palace: "All forces belonging to the Imperial Court—armies, shadow guards, and consultants—are to enter the highest state of battle readiness starting from today. Sharpen your weapons and prepare to set out at any time!"

"Yes!" The shadow guard commander acknowledged the order and melted into the darkness, disappearing.

...Heart Demon Imperial Sect.

Heart Demon Palace.

The Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor left the Dark Imperial Court and rushed to the Heart Demon Imperial Sect without stopping.

The atmosphere in the Heart Demon Palace, where the Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor resided, was completely different from the Eternal Night Palace.

"Hahaha, Yin and Yang, congratulations, congratulations on finally leaving that ghostly place."

The Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor was a refined-looking man of about thirty, but those eyes seemed capable of piercing through a person's heart, making one shiver.

"Heart Demon, you should have guessed my purpose," the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor said straightforwardly.

"Annihilate the Gu Clan?" The Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor laughed: "Luo Qingcheng should have already used the methods left behind by Gu Qingtian back then. The current Gu Clan is nothing more than a toothless tiger."

The Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor was overjoyed: "Are you sure?"

The Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor nodded: "Although I have no evidence for this, it is eight or nine parts likely to be true; it cannot be wrong."

The Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor asked: "Then what is your decision?"

The Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor was silent, just looking quietly at the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor.

The Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor took out the dagger and repeated everything he had just said to the Dark Heavenly Emperor.

Seeing the Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor lowering his brows in thought, the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor continued: "What, I have shown such sincerity, and you are still hesitating?"

The Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor raised his eyes and spoke in a deep voice: "You do not know, that Cao Bu has a brother who slaughters Great Emperors as if they were dogs."

"If I hadn't escaped quickly last time, I would have fallen."

As he spoke, he detailed everything about Lu Chen.

After listening, the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor frowned slightly, then relaxed: "No matter, if that Lu Chen makes a move, I will stop him."

The Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor naturally knew where the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor's confidence came from.

He glanced at the dagger in the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor's hand without changing his expression, a trace of greed flashing in his eyes, but it disappeared in the blink of an eye.

With this Immortal Artifact, perhaps the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor could really stop Lu Chen.

"Fine, this Emperor agrees to you."

"Good!"

The two looked at each other and smiled, as if they had already seen the scene of the Gu Clan's annihilation.

Just at this moment, an Elder of the Heart Demon Imperial Sect walked into the palace hurriedly and presented a Jade Slip.

"Sect Master, this is a letter sent by your granddaughter."

The Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor frowned slightly, took the Jade Slip, and probed it with his Divine Thought.

The next moment, the smile on his face instantly froze, replaced by fury.

"Scoundrel!"

The Jade Slip turned to dust in his hand.

"What happened?" the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor asked.

The Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor's face was livid: "My unfilial granddaughter actually ran to the Gu Clan to pursue some so-called true love! She even said she wants to marry that new Clan Chief, Cao Bu!"

A strange look flashed in the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor's eyes, then he laughed: "What are you worried about? As long as we break through the Gu Clan, we can just bring her back."

The Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor nodded: "This unfilial granddaughter is truly eating inside and out. When the time comes, I will drag her back, and she will have a hard time."

"Since that is the case, let us set the date to besiege the Gu Clan in three days," the Yin and Yang Heavenly Emperor said. "I have already agreed with Darkness; when the time comes, all three parties will emerge together, and we must make the Gu Clan disappear from the Spirit Realm!"

"Good!" Cold light flickered in the Heart Demon Heavenly Emperor's eyes: "Three days later, see you at Sword Province!"

...Two days later.

Yunxiao Pavilion.

The Pavilion Master, Yun Lei, was in closed-door cultivation, attempting to comprehend an Emperor Art.

Suddenly, his trusted Elder came to request an audience with a shadow-recording stone, his expression grave: "Pavilion Master, this was delivered by a mysterious woman. She specifically instructed that it must be handed to you personally, saying it is of great importance."

Yun Lei frowned and took it, probing it with his Divine Sense.

The next moment, the Aura around his body erupted violently, and the closed-door cultivation room exploded directly!

Yun Lei's eyes were bloodshot, his hair and beard stood on end, and the shadow-recording stone in his hand instantly turned to dust under this Aura.

Unbearable images flashed through his mind.

It was the scene of his virtuous wife, Lu Qingwu, entangled in the throes of passion with Cao Bu!

There was even her flushed face, whispering words of admiration for Cao Bu!

"Bitch!!!"

"Little thief Cao Bu!!!"

"How dare you do this!!!"

Yun Lei's roar shook the entire gate of the Yunxiao Pavilion.

"Come here! Where is my wife?!"

The Elder replied tremblingly: "Reporting to the Pavilion Master, the Madam said she was going out to visit friends two days ago, and she has not returned yet, nor can we contact her."

"Ah—!!" Yun Lei was almost bursting with rage: "What a good visit to friends! What a shameless bitch!"

"To actually dare to collude with Cao Bu and insult this Pavilion Master! This hatred is irreconcilable! Pass down the order: assemble the full strength of the Pavilion, target—Sword Province, Gu Clan!"

"This Pavilion Master will grind that Cao Bu to dust and drag that bitch back to be punished with extreme torture!"