Chapter 2299: The True Breakthrough, Venerable Sikong

As Chai Jiu’s voice fell, the entire scene descended into a bizarre silence.

Because this was the truth. For thousands of years, the Cangyu Sect had only the Cang Lineage and Yu Vein, and disciples within Yu Vein looking down on demons was nothing unusual... It’s brutal, but it’s reality.

Ying Sanmeng was indeed the Master of Yu Vein. He could influence some people, but not all of them within Yu Vein.

At this moment, Ying Sanmeng’s voice carried madness as he said, "Chai Jiu, stop fear-mongering. In this situation, everyone in Yu Vein will surely be grateful, and we will fight alongside the demons to the end..."

Of course, he still had to refute and stir the determination of Yu Vein’s members to fight.

But Chai Jiu chuckled, and Chai Ren followed with a low laugh, while everyone from Cang Lineage laughed.

It was as if mocking Ying Sanmeng’s naivety.

In reality, both Chai Jiu and the people from Cang Lineage knew that in such circumstances, Yu Vein would surely join forces with the demons, but they intentionally said this to instill mutual apprehension between the demons and people of Yu Vein.

The grievances demons held against the Human Clan would arise because of his words...

While the people of Yu Vein would question themselves, whether they could accept the presence of demons and Demon Vein. Those who originally couldn’t accept and looked down on demons would become confused and hesitant, causing their Daoist Heart to become unstable.

In this way, whether demon or Yu, their combat power would plummet.

This move by Chai Jiu was aimed at manipulating people’s hearts effortlessly.

Amidst the laughter from Cang Lineage, Sikong Jing also slowly began to laugh, asking, "What if I believe, and what if I don’t believe?"

Upon hearing these words, Chai Jiu immediately ceased his laughter, narrowing his eyes and replied, "If you don’t believe, just start a war... But if you believe, I can offer you a good suggestion. You can lead the demons to directly join our Cang Lineage."

As the last sentence fell, Ying Sanmeng and Teng Yue’s eyes widened.

The people of Cang Lineage trembled violently, and their eyes brightened.

Chai Jiu continued, "Indeed, you can defect to our Cang Lineage... I can even offer you various promises, like turning Cangyu Sect into Cang Demon Sect, and treating all demons favorably from now on. We can discuss these."

"You may indeed be a disciple of Teng Bahun, but the people here in Yu Vein aren’t worth your all-out effort."

The eerie voice swept through the scene, sending chills down the spines of countless people in Yu Vein...

Especially those who still couldn’t accept the presence of demons in Yu Vein, they suddenly felt fear. Two Yu Vein Divine Martial Masters even looked toward Sikong Jing, sharing this fear.

"Don’t believe Chai Jiu’s nonsense."

Of course, there were people in Yu Vein who supported the demons, shouted loudly. If the Black Scale Demons believed in Chai Jiu’s supposed promises now, Yu Vein would be doomed, reverting back to the situation before the Black Scale Demon appeared.

Yu Vein would then be caught in a pincer...

Meanwhile, people from Cang Lineage secretly gave Chai Jiu a thumbs-up.

The Great Gate Master is indeed formidable.

His target isn’t just the Black Scale Demon and the legacy of Demon Vein.

The Great Gate Master still aims to defeat Ying Sanmeng. As long as the will of the Black Scale Demon wavers, Cang Lineage wins.

And even though the little Black Scale Demon has some cleverness, he hasn’t truly seen the world. How could he compete with the Great Gate Master?

This psychological warfare that manipulates hearts is something the little Black Scale Demon definitely doesn’t understand.

All eyes focused on Sikong Jing, as Chai Jiu proudly and smugly said, "Cang Lineage is the true path for you demons."

The once fervent demons suddenly became bewildered again. They stared dumbly at Sikong Jing, even War Tiger was lost, not knowing what to do.

Just as many in Cang Lineage had thought, such tactics would be difficult even for seasoned demons to handle, so how could little Hei Lin manage?

If he doesn’t waver or become confused now, it would be strange.

But... clap, clap, clap!

The little Black Scale Demon, whom everyone thought hadn’t seen the world, suddenly started clapping.

Under the frozen gaze of the crowd, Sikong Jing clapped his hands and said, "Impressive, truly impressive..."

"First, you threaten to kill me, attempting to instill fear, then you shake the resolve of the demons, further exposing some people’s disdain for demons within Yu Vein, and finally offering me benefits... trying to conquer without fighting."

"It’s a pity, these things are useless to me."

As these words came out, Chai Jiu’s eyes grew slightly cold, a disbelief flashing within.

He couldn’t grasp that such tactics would be ineffective against a little Black Scale Demon.

Even as the Great Gate Master, facing such a situation, it would be challenging to unite demons and Yu Vein’s people.

It’s impossible not to waver...

Thus, Chai Jiu confidently smiled and said, "I am the Great Gate Master of Cangyu Sect; what I can offer, Ying Sanmeng cannot."

By adding another layer of promise, he wanted the Black Scale Demon to realize who the true ruler of Cangyu Sect was.

Yet, Sikong Jing shook his head...

"Chai Jiu, I don’t trust your words; what you say is no different from nonsense."

"More importantly..."

"From the beginning, I didn’t care if people in Yu Vein looked down upon demons of Demon Vein. I’ve made it clear; Demon Vein and your sects are equal, we don’t need to depend on anyone."

"Whether Cang or Yu Vein..."

"What does it matter if some people look down on demons or don’t appreciate my efforts? They’re here to fight, one way or another, my relationship with Yu Vein is merely cooperative, we’re mutually benefiting."

"Do you think I couldn’t see this?"

Sikong Jing’s words blasted forth with utter directness...

In an instant, the demons experienced a massive shock and then regained their vitality, once more energized due to the words "equal with." They couldn’t regard themselves as humble beings anymore, nor could they be mere dependents.

Historically, there was Demon Vein, so demons aren’t mere servants.

At this moment, Sikong Jing pointed at Chai Jiu again, "Do some in Yu Vein dare not fight to the death? If they do, I dare lead demon soldiers back into prison, you can fight however you want..."

With these words, the faces of those in Yu Vein dramatically changed, their bodies trembling.

"But I have mutual recognition and trust with the Ying Sect Master and Brother Teng. My Demon Vein naturally won’t easily retreat into prison."

At this point, Sikong Jing’s entire True Qi suddenly... boom!

A burst exploded forth, and he emphatically stated, "In this world, what’s considered upworthy or looked down upon is nothing but power, and now I’ll show all of you... my power!"

Boom boom boom...

Sikong Jing, as he spoke, directly broke through, his True Qi surged upwards wildly... Emperor Realm, Emperor Realm, King Realm to the Peak of King Realm... At this point, Sikong Jing fully returned to his strongest state during the battle at Qianwang Holy Tower.

But that wasn’t all, he... boom!

Another sound of True Qi roaring crazily, he suddenly leaped from Peak of King Realm to Venerable Realm, then continued upward, First Level of Venerable, Second Realm, Third Realm, Fourth Realm, Fifth Realm...

Until the level of Venerable Fifth Realm, Sikong Jing’s internal True Qi finally ceased its surge.

At this moment, he became Venerable Sikong.