In fact, although the Heavenly Demon Sect failed at the Seven Stars Sword Sect, it succeeded elsewhere.
The Sect Master of the Seven Stars Sword Sect notified the other sect leaders, but it was impossible to prevent everything.
The other sects didn't have the detailed plans of the Heavenly Demon Sect like the Seven Stars Sword Sect did, so naturally, they suffered when dealing with the Heavenly Demon Sect.
The Heavenly Demon Sect wasn't weak to begin with. Even with precautions, the only thing that could be reduced was the casualties.
Even though the Seven Stars Sword Sect achieved a great victory, they didn't publicize it. Instead, they sent messages to the Heavenly Demon Sect claiming heavy losses.
Enormous numbers of disciples were killed or injured, and many locations were badly damaged.
And because Li Huanxi and other Heavenly Demon Sect experts fought to the death, the Seven Stars Sword Sect lost several strong warriors.
The only bright spot was the elimination of Li Huanxi and the others, but that couldn't be hidden.
These messages were sent under the name of Elder Yan Xi, and the Heavenly Demon Sect naturally trusted this longtime collaborator.
Moreover, they had no interest in caring about the lower-level disciples. Knowing that the Seven Stars Sword Sect suffered heavy casualties was enough; they wouldn't bother to verify it.
For this reason, the Heavenly Demon Sect appeared to have achieved complete victory on the surface.
So, this was the perfect time to hold a commendation conference.
The gathering place for the Heavenly Demon Sect was the Zongheng Valley.
This time, it was still the group that attacked the top ten sects, the elite of the Heavenly Demon Sect. Except for those who went to the Seven Stars Sword Sect and didn't return, the others all came back safely.
As long as these experts remained, other losses were inconsequential.
Many disciples with lower cultivation levels were gone, but it didn't matter because there were many new companions.
These were all traitors from various sects.
Su Luo was also standing among them.
At the age of eighteen, standing like a nobody.
That was the situation Su Luo was in now. With his current performance showing only a complete state of Foundation Establishment, he was considered mid-low level here.
In the center, the Heavenly Demon Left Envoy was speaking.
"Everyone present, did you have fun this time?"
"We did!"
The Left Envoy nodded and continued.
"That's right, this time we achieved a tremendous victory."
"Our plan went very smoothly, turning the top ten sects upside down, and the cultivation world once again knows our name."
"Even with sacrifices, it was worth it. You know, we in the Heavenly Demon Sect do not fear death; we embrace it."
"Either I die, or he perishes!"
"Only by challenging everything with a resolve to die can we become stronger in this harsh cultivation world!"
The Left Envoy used the opportunity to showcase the ideology of the Heavenly Demon Sect to the newcomers.
Su Luo stood below, inwardly smiling. It was just a ploy to get us cannon fodder to voluntarily throw ourselves into danger in the future.
After a long speech, the Left Envoy's words were indeed inspiring, and the newcomers were already somewhat fanatical.
On the other hand, it was also because of his formidable strength that no one dared not to listen.
After the Left Envoy's brief celebratory words, it was time for the reward segment.
Those who made outstanding contributions during this operation would receive rewards.
The Heavenly Demon Sect also had its rewards.
"At the Yunyan Sect, destroyed the Lingshui Pagoda and stole a large number of dan pills..."
"At the Tianguang Sect, killed three talented disciples and poisoned most of the other disciples..."
...
One by one, the feats were reported, and rewards were given based on the contributions made.
Finally, it was the turn of the Seven Stars Sword Sect.
"Wei Changli, led the Heavenly Demon Sect in killing many disciples of the Seven Stars Sword Sect and, in a critical moment, successfully brought back most of the people. Rewarded with a Blood Coagulation Dan."
Wei Changli trembled as he received the reward. In fact, his heart was racing; the reward itself didn't matter.
The Left Envoy seemed to see through his thoughts and said, "Keep up the good work in the future. The Heavenly Demon Sect needs people like you."
Only then did Wei Changli relax. It seemed the Left Envoy didn't hold Li Huanxi and the others' deaths against him.
The Left Envoy gestured for him to leave and continued.
"Su Luo, led the insiders to confuse the Heavenly Demon Sect and killed many disciples of the Seven Stars Sword Sect. For his excellent command and planning abilities, awarded the advanced demonic art—Heavenly Demon's Three Transformations!"
Wow!
Others listened in envy.
Su Luo went up to receive the award.
He thought to himself, I'll just burn this demonic art later.
The technique wasn't anything special, just transforming to increase power.
The cost was that for a period afterward, one would suffer from anemia and could faint at any moment.
...
After distributing the rewards, it was time for the celebration banquet. The livelier, the better; it was a carnival for the Heavenly Demon Sect.
With this, the commendation conference came to an end.
The Left Envoy left alone and returned to his room, his expression immediately darkening.
Even after several days, he still couldn't help but feel anger. He slammed his palm down, smashing the table into dust.
“Idiot, stupid Li Huanxi, actually sacrificed yourself to save a bunch of useless people. Sacrificing yourself is one thing, but you also brought down others. Idiot, what were you thinking!”
“When will these wastes you saved ever grow to your level, or even reach your cultivation level!”
"Stupid Li Huanxi, you deserved it. Had a chance to leave but chose to hold back? Did you think you were a righteous figure! For some future, some hope, you threw yourself away."
"The problem is, do the people you saved have a future for the Heavenly Demon Sect? Wei Changli? What a joke, at most reaching Void Cave, and who knows when that will happen. It won't change much."
“Su Luo? An even bigger waste. I can tell at a glance that he has no future.”
"Li Huanxi, it's good you're dead. If you weren't, I would've beaten you to death."
Though he said that, the Left Envoy was actually quite pained. Those were a bunch of experts, and it would take a long time to cultivate someone on the level of Li Huanxi.
If it weren't for the overall victory in this operation and the fact that it was a celebration banquet, the Left Envoy would have wanted to lash out at anyone he saw.
A bunch of idiots!
All of them idiots!
...
Su Luo watched the dispersing Heavenly Demon Sect, feeling he had returned to this familiar place.
Within the Heavenly Demon Sect, Su Luo's storyline revolved around a theme: Su Luo's Rise to Power.
The Heavenly Demon Sect's positions were divided into several levels.
The lowest was Demon Soldier, also known as cannon fodder, basically insignificant existences. Su Luo was currently at this level.
Above that was Demon Blade, more outstanding disciples of the Heavenly Demon Sect, like sharp blades cutting through obstacles for the sect.
Next was the Demon General, leading numerous disciples of the Heavenly Demon Sect, resembling a small leader, with a decent status and solid strength, as well as outstanding command and strategy.
The Heavenly Demon Seven, the seven most outstanding disciples of the Heavenly Demon Sect, limited to younger disciples, with cultivation far ahead of others.
It was quite special; anyone with ability could rise, meaning competition for the position. However, opportunities were rare, and the positions were already stable.
Two had been lost before, but it didn't matter; they were replaced.
Still, the overall strength of the Heavenly Demon Seven had undoubtedly decreased, with less prestige than before.
Then there were the titled Heavenly Demons, already recognized as strong figures in the cultivation world.
Above them were the Four Heavenly Demons, the Left and Right Protectors, and finally, the Demon Lord.
Su Luo was currently at the very bottom, but it didn't matter.
I will climb step by step, step by step to the very top!
I want to be the Demon Lord!
It was still too early to say that now; Su Luo decided to go back and sleep.
Suddenly, someone called out to him.
"Hello, I'm Yun, a Beast Tamer. Nice to meet you."
shall grant"] ["Inscribing the glory of our race upon tombstones"] ["All that is threatened, I shall protect"] How his younger sister sees her brother: A brother who only makes eye contact once a day, mostly fading into the background as he tinkers with who-knows-what in his room all day. Their life paths should have remained largely separate. Until one day. Su Qi created an equipment card for his never-met "online girlfriend." His sister fell into silent contemplation upon receiving the "white stockings." [Card can be upgraded] [Upgrade by fulfilling any of the following conditions] [Condition ①: Consume one hundred higher-tier cards] [Condition ②: Complete one 'Heart-Pounding Adventure'] What constitutes a Heart-Pounding Adventure? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Beginner Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to admire it.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Easy Level): Equip the card, invite 'Su Qi' to touch it, and analyze the equipment's texture.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Entry Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to...] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Challenge Level): Freely combine the words 'Brother' 'Out' 'Brother' 'Me' 'Please' into a complete sentence...] "Please help me analyze both teams' mistakes in this match, brother..." His sister exhaled in relief—surely... surely there couldn't be anything more difficult? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Suicide Mission Level): Sneak a peek at the names of the galgames in 'Su Qi's' hidden E-drive folder]
't think I'm that capable, I'm just trying my best to stay alive. I've been kind all my life, never did anything bad, yet worldly suffering spared me not one bit. The human world is a nice place, but I won't come back in my next life. A kind young man, who wanted to just get by singing, but through repeated deceits and betrayals, has gone down an irredeemable path.
esick Sect? Well, at least it's considered a respectable orthodox sect. Wait a minute— What kind of vibe are you all giving off? Shouldn’t this be a love-struck, romance-obsessed sect? Why does everyone here sound more like demonic cultivators? "Master, today he’s getting married. This disciple wishes to descend the mountain and crash the wedding, then toy with him to death right in front of his wife..." "Elder, I only got into your sect through connections, so why won’t you teach me anything?" "Because I also became an elder through connections." Thankfully, Su Ji was just an outer sect labor disciple. Surely, nothing too crazy would— "Junior Brother, you’ve broken through to Qi Refining. Once you sever your useless spiritual root, you can officially become an outer sect disciple." "The Great Dao is merciless. Don’t let a worthless spiritual root waste your essence and spirit, hindering your cultivation." Is this really the Lovesick Sect? ... Three years later, Su Ji sat in the seat of the Lovesick Sect’s sect master, sighing with emotion. His rise to this position all started when his junior sister adamantly insisted on preserving his "spiritual root." "Mmm... Senior Brother, what’s our relationship now?" "Stop talking. Keep going." "By the way, that newly promoted top-tier sect—didn’t they come to buy our Love Beans?" "One top-grade spirit stone per Love Bean—is that really so expensive?" "I suspect they’ve eaten too many Love Beans." "Now they’re lovesick." Well, this really is the Lovesick Sect after all.
reezy rom-com) Good news: Jiang Liu is quite the ladies' man. Bad news: He’s lost his memory. Lying in a hospital bed, Jiang Liu listens to a parade of goddesses spouting "absurd claims," feeling like the world is one giant game of Werewolf. "Jiang Liu, I’m your first love." "Jiang Liu, you’re my boyfriend—she’s your ex." "Jiang Liu, we’re close friends who’ve shared a bed, remember?" "Jiang Liu, I want to have your baby." The now-lucid Jiang Liu is convinced this must be some elaborate scam... until someone drops the bombshell: "The day before you lost your memory, you confessed your feelings—and got into a relationship." Jiang Liu is utterly baffled. So... who the hell is his actual girlfriend?! ... Before recovering his memories, Jiang Liu must navigate this minefield of lies and sincerity, fighting to protect himself from these women’s schemes. But things spiral even further out of control as more people show up at his doorstep—each with increasingly unhinged antics. On the bright side, the memories he lost due to overwhelming trauma seem to be resurfacing. Great news, right? So why are they all panicking now?
