Chapter 2303: Conflict? That’s a Good Thing!

Before the prison walls...

With the retreat of the Cang Lineage, the Demons and Yu Vein people naturally seized the opportunity to breathe. However, just as Chai Jiu analyzed, those Yu Vein members who hadn’t been crushed to death started harboring various discontent.

Though they didn’t dare to voice it openly, their gazes towards Sikong Jing carried intense hatred.

As a result, the atmosphere in front of the prison walls grew extremely bizarre.

Almost no one was speaking...

Until Teng Yue swiftly arrived in front of Sikong Jing, his expression shifted as he whispered, "Black Scale Brothers, first of all, I’m sorry. Some of our Yu Vein people’s deeply ingrained beliefs have unfortunately become the bane of this battle."

Teng Yue felt truly helpless at this moment and genuinely regretted it towards Sikong Jing.

But altering deep-seated beliefs is incredibly difficult.

Not to mention in a short period, even over a long time, it’s not an easy task. He couldn’t understand why, even though the Black Scale Brothers kept rescuing Yu Vein, some people still acted this way.

To this, Sikong Jing merely smiled and countered with a question, "Brother Teng, do you know why Chai Jiu suddenly stopped fighting?"

He didn’t respond to Teng Yue directly but instead asked a question...

Teng Yue’s gaze slightly solidified, and after contemplating, he answered, "Of course, it’s to regroup and invade Divine Demon Island."

With the few Cang Lineage members on Divine Demon Island unable to break Mo Yu’s alliance, they had to first pause and regroup.

Sikong Jing nodded but then lightly laughed, saying, "That’s only one reason. Chai Jiu believes conflict between Yu Vein and my Demon Vein is inevitable, thinking I’d bring harm to some of the Yu Vein members no matter what."

Hearing this, Teng Yue’s pupils contracted sharply, and he couldn’t help but look at the Yu Vein people.

Seeing the true hateful aura arriving, Teng Yue’s body slightly trembled as he asked coldly, "Could they dare to act rashly again?"

Though Teng Yue is a super genius, he hasn’t experienced as much as Sikong Jing and doesn’t fully understand how frightening some people’s malice can be. His recent apology was only for the previous situation.

He just wanted to comfort the Black Scale Brothers but realized the issue wasn’t over.

Observing the sky with a glance, Sikong Jing continued, "As you said, it’s deeply ingrained. Certain people who have temporarily calmed won’t easily heed the command of a Little Demon. That’s a typical human behavior."

His form slightly trembled again, and Teng Yue gradually understood, wanting to ask how to cope next.

If conflict between Demon Vein and Yu Vein erupts again, ruin would ensue.

"There’s a simple method: the Ying Sect Master must be sufficiently strong... but from what I’ve learned lately, the Ying Sect Master isn’t a very strong person, so he’s unable to decisively slay those Yu Vein members."

Teng Yue nodded heavily upon hearing this; his Uncle Ying’s too soft heart led to Yu Vein being severely beaten.

To be frank, Ying Sanmeng can only serve as a fierce general but can’t be a Commander.

Suddenly, Teng Yue murmured, "It would be great if Grandpa Teng were here."

Upon hearing this, Sikong Jing’s heart slightly stirred, unable to resist asking, "Soul Dominator Grandpa, where is he now?"

At last, Sikong Jing had the chance to inquire clearly about the situation of Soul Dominator Venerable.

Previously, Sikong Jing overheard Ying Sanmeng say that if Soul Dominator Venerable returned, he’d definitely not spare Chai Ren.

Therefore, Soul Dominator Venerable surely hadn’t been at Cangyu Sect for a long time.

"He left three years ago, claiming he wanted to seek the way home, and since then, has vanished without a trace."

As Teng Yue replied, a spark flashed in Sikong Jing’s eyes.

Clearly, Soul Dominator Venerable hadn’t found a way to return to the Central Plains and was searching for other paths.

But Sikong Jing suddenly furrowed his brow, musing, "No, Soul Dominator Venerable should be able to return to the Central Plains via Demons."

Just like the person sent by Cangyu Sect to locate Pei Kuang, who utilized the special attribute allowing Top-level Emperor Demons to traverse the Desert Sea Absolute Array, reaching the Central Plains step by step.

If Soul Dominator Venerable joined Cangyu Sect, he should be able to use the same method.

Of course, Teng Yue didn’t know what Sikong Jing was thinking...

He continued, "Previously, every three years when the Array Gate opened, Grandpa Teng would lead Top-level Emperor Demons into the depths of the Absolute Array, seeking the way home. But each time, he failed."

Upon hearing this, Sikong Jing’s body trembled...

"Grandpa Teng said it felt like heaven was joking with him, letting him live through the absolute array, but each time when he almost found the way home, accidents always happened, forcing him to return to Cangyu Sect."

"Three years ago, Grandpa Teng suddenly couldn’t suppress his realm, reaching the Divine Martial Stage, then left in madness."

"Upon reaching the Divine Martial Stage, he can no longer enter the Desert Sea Absolute Array."

All these were explained hoarsely by Teng Yue, plunging Sikong Jing into contemplation.

He instantly understood everything.

However, although Top-level Emperor Demons enter the depths of the Absolute Array with higher safety and a chance to reach the Central Plains, it’s incredibly risky, especially with Soul Dominator Venerable leading, increasing the danger.

Soul Dominator Grandpa, as a disciple of the Yu Vein, couldn’t really unlock the Cang Lineage’s Emperor Martial Lock for Top-level Emperor Demons.

Meaning, he couldn’t let Demons reach the Holy Martial Stage, thus lowering the danger.

So every time, he’s been unlucky, encountering problems deep in the absolute array, failing repeatedly.

Upon reaching the Divine Martial Stage, he might have unlocked the Cang Lineage’s Emperor Martial Lock, but the absolute array is fatal to the Divine Martial Stage.

Soul Dominator Venerable had no choice but to venture again, searching in Canghai Wujiang for other means to return to the Central Plains.

Generally, when someone reaches the Divine Martial Stage, they’re thrilled, but for Soul Dominator Venerable, it’s heartbreaking, for he still thinks about rescuing Grandpa Su and his wife, Venerable Ba Lian.

Yet possessing overwhelming power over the Central Plains, he’s unable to return home, possibly going mad.

"Originally, our grandmaster intended to pass the position of Master of Yu Vein to Grandpa Teng before his death, but he left."

"Uncle Ying, he..."

At this point, Teng Yue bitterly shook his head, lightly sighing.

Sikong Jing only then knew something like this occurred. If Soul Dominator Venerable had become the Master of Yu Vein, none of this would be happening now, and Yu Vein wouldn’t be oppressed so severely.

However, with Soul Dominator Venerable’s free and unrestrained nature, he probably wouldn’t want to be the Master of Yu Vein.

Shaking his head, Sikong Jing didn’t continue on this topic.

He suddenly laughed, "Brother Teng, actually, conflict between Demon Vein and Yu Vein is beneficial to us."

Teng Yue immediately snapped out of his longing for Soul Dominator Venerable. This is beneficial?

"Since Ying Sect Master can’t decisively turn on his people, there’s a second method, a way for Chai Jiu and others to lower their guard... soon, I’ll lead the Demons into the prison."

"At that time, Brother Teng, remember to catch up and persuade me."

With Sikong Jing’s words, Teng Yue was still slightly puzzled, of course wanting to further ask why?

But at this moment, Sikong Jing suddenly pointed behind him...

Seeing this, Teng Yue instinctively turned around.

Then he saw several young people assisting two elderly, injured Yu Vein Holy Martial Elders, approaching, faces full of resentment.