The sword is three feet six long, entirely seamless, with a faint trace of demon energy swirling around the dark green blade, occasionally transforming into ghostly shadows in flight.

When the Xuanyin Sword Residence drew this sword, the Xuanyin Sword Energy from his body infiltrated the sword from his palm, transforming into seven sword snakes that swam within the sword.

'I passed on the "Heavenly Demon Slaying God Method" to the Sword Residence, and his progress has been considerable. Moreover, this cultivation technique has a high degree of compatibility with the Xuanyin Twelve Swords. It seems that the Sword Residence's strength will significantly increase upon obtaining this sword.'

Qing Yu watched this scene, pondering to himself.

Originally, he intended for this sword to be a one-time item. However, seeing how well it matched with the Sword Residence, he realized it could not be easily discarded.

'It seems I must first kill the Seven Killings Star Lord and then eliminate Po Jun.'

Qing Yu decided to change his plan. Due to the sword's intense demon energy, if Po Jun Star Lord's primordial spirit were to remain within it for too long, it might become assimilated by the demon energy.

In fact, such worries were not unfounded.

Even though the body used was that of the Sword Maiden, Qing Yu's primordial spirit could still sense that the Po Jun Star Power, emanating from the void, was being absorbed by the Demon Sword, transforming into nutrients to nourish the demon energy.

Clearly, the Po Jun Star Power could not counter the demon energy.

'Tsk, it seems I might have overestimated the power of the Evil Star's star power. Relying solely on star power doesn't seem enough to forge a supreme ominous weapon.'

"Sword Residence, are you adapting well?" Qing Yu asked.

The Xuanyin Sword Residence leaped onto the platform, sword in hand, collecting the demon energy. The chill dissipated entirely. "Perfectly suited."

The Ju Shi Sword of the Sword Residence was previously broken in the battle at Mingyang City, and he had been troubled by the lack of a suitable sword weapon. The forging of the Heavenly Demon Sword at this time matched his intentions and was indeed timely and appropriate.

"Very good."

Qing Yu controlled the body of the Sword Maiden, turning her head. "You two, you should understand what to do about today's events, right?"

"Of course," Lian Feihong said, "we, as a couple, will keep our lips sealed and won't let a word slip."

To be honest, Lian Feihong realized she had underestimated Master Qingyu. The darkness hidden beneath the surface of that leader of the Righteous was more astounding than she had imagined.

Not to mention the wicked sword weapon forged, along with that eerie, dark green-haired swordsman, made Lian Feihong feel an intense sense of danger.

She regretted her earlier decision a bit, but having boarded a pirate ship, she couldn't get off now. Even her daughter was sent to them, hoping to leave now?

"Very well then."

[After returning, arrange for someone to secretly monitor the Lian family, preventing any mishaps.] Qing Yu secretly instructed the Sword Maiden.

Although he believed they wouldn't commit such a foolish betrayal, precautions were necessary. At least, the Lian family hadn't reached a point where Qing Yu could trust them completely.

[Yes.] The Sword Maiden replied.

Qing Yu's primordial spirit withdrew from the Sword Maiden's body, returning control to her. The Sword Maiden and Xuanyin Sword Residence put on their hoods, stowed away the newly acquired Heavenly Demon Sword, and left along the path they came.

"By the way, if Mr. Lian reaches a bottleneck while cultivating the Iron Refining Hand, you can seek help from Master Qingyu. The Master will not disappoint you, but hopefully, you won't disappoint the Master either."

Before reaching the stone steps, the Sword Maiden suddenly turned and spoke.

"Of course, we will not disappoint the Master." Lian Feihong immediately replied.

This warning full of underlying meaning made Lian Feihong somewhat frustrated. After seeing the Sword Maiden and Xuanyin Sword Residence leave, she harshly stomped on Lian Lin's foot, "Your lousy idea! You'll be staying below for the next year!"

"Ah? Ah!" Lian Lin was first shocked and then distressed. Heaven could attest that these days, he had been racking his brains day and night to reforge the Heavenly Demon Wolf Tooth Stick and Heavenly Demon Battle Armor or researching in the workshop.

The previously agreed month above hadn't even materialized, and suddenly it was gone, while the rest of the year had to be spent below.

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Fate Altar, Heavenly Star Platform.

A middle-aged scholar ascended the Heavenly Star Platform, paying his respects to the deep blue figure, "Baili Shensuan, greets the Altar Master."

Baili Shensuan, a renowned divination expert in the world, was sent by Elder Shiming to protect the Greedy Wolf Star Lord Jashu. After Jashu achieved Divine Communication, he became increasingly wary of Baili Shensuan, eventually rejecting his protection.

But it was for this reason that Baili Shensuan avoided a calamity, escaping the same fate as Jashu in Kartim.

After confirming Jashu's death, Baili Shensuan returned to the Fate Altar, completely resuming his identity.

"What have you found out?" Elder Shiming asked indifferently.

"Reporting to the Altar Master," Baili Shensuan replied respectfully, "subordinate conducted a covert investigation in the Western Regions for months and finally confirmed that on that day in Kartim, those who died were not only Jashu and Aguge but also the Five Senses King from the Netherworld Palace.

That night, that demon slaughtered the city, guiding vengeful spirits and death qi, annihilating the grassland soldiers, Peacock Remnants, and Cangsheng Sect followers, using countless vengeful spirits to attack several Divinity Realm experts.

King Qin Guang of the Netherworld Palace, Nangong Jue, and Equal King Luo Feng managed to escape in time, but the Five Senses King fell on the spot. Although the Cangsheng Sect subsequently cleared the traces, the demise of the Five Senses King is confirmed beyond doubt."

"Is this all?" Elder Shiming's voice expressed strong displeasure. "Who is that demon? Did you find out? The only thing I want to know is who killed Jashu and what relation he had with the traitor Wen Xisheng. For what you found out, do you think I would wait until today to learn it?

When Kartim was destroyed, I would have known all that by then, don't you think?

As a deadly intent seeped into his tone, Elder Shiming continued, "It seems you have been outside too long, Baili Shensuan, and have forgotten about what I am capable of?"

"Please forgive me, Altar Master," Baili Shensuan quickly replied, "Subordinate has one more thing to report. To verify the Five Senses King's death, I conducted a thorough investigation. When last we spoke, I intimated to you that Marquis Zhanwu died of a sudden illness. Through careful scrutiny, I discovered that the Marquis was in fact the Five Senses King of the Netherworld Palace.

Strangely though, a new Five Senses King has since appeared within the Netherworld Palace."

"Another Five Senses King? Well...," mused Elder Shiming.

Focused on finding that traitor's whereabouts lately, Elder Shiming had overlooked the situation in the Daqian Realm, and this only fueled his hatred toward Wen Xisheng even more. It was this traitor who had caused the blunder!

"Baili Shensuan, let me first return to the Netherworld Hall and arrange for someone to keep a close watch on the situation in the Lian household, to ensure there are no mistakes. Meanwhile, track down the identity of this new Five Senses King. He surely requires a lot of Death Qi to cultivate his body; use that trail to uncover his true identity." Elder Shiming instructed.

If the original Five Senses King is indeed dead, who is this new Five Senses King?

If the Netherworld Palace has birthed another Five Senses King, then with Yama's current strength, combined with the other Nine Kings, they could form a Great Formation on Dragon Tiger Mountain, as they did before when Yama Tianzi had not yet achieved the status of supreme strength.

"We certainly won't disappoint the Master." Lian Feihong immediately responded.

Tinged with a deeply meaningful warning, Lian Feihong felt a little humiliated, and upon seeing the Sword Maiden and Xuanyin Sword Residence leave, she stomped harshly on Lian Lin's foot, "Your lousy idea, you're staying downstairs for the whole next year."

"Huh? Ah!" Lian Lin was first startled, then grieved. Heaven could see his suffering, for recently, in order to reforge the Heavenly Demon Wolf Tooth Stick and Heavenly Demon Battle Armor, he had been racking his brains day and night or researching in the foundry.

He hadn't even realized the full month had already passed, and suddenly it was all over, and now there's nothing left for a whole year.

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