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Chapter 178 External Scheme Finally Failed, Yao Girl Reaches the Summit

The air in the Demon Palace was thick with tension at night.

This is the first time since Dai Yao took power that the Demon Palace is in such a state of panic, like a pot of boiling water that could explode at any moment.

The external forces' conspiracy was more ruthless than expected. They not only laid numerous traps around the Demon Palace, but also secretly incited unstable elements within the Demon Palace, attempting to incite another riot and bring Dai Yao down.

"Sister Yao, what do we do now? Those guys outside are crazy, there are traps everywhere, and the brothers are too scared to go out!" Ling Feng rushed into Dai Yao's room, his face full of anxiety.

Dai Yao was sitting at the table, holding a strange compass in her hand. The pointer was spinning wildly, as if it had lost its way.

"Calm down, what's the panic? I'll deal with whatever comes my way, what's there to be afraid of!" She waved her hand casually, but inwardly she was groaning. She had obtained this compass by chance, and it was said to be able to sense the flow of energy and guide the way in critical moments, but now the pointer was spinning wildly, and she couldn't understand it at all!

Outside, the traitor Zi Xing was inciting the unsuspecting crowd: "Dai Yao isn't genuinely looking out for us; she just wants to use us! We can't let her fool us anymore!"

"Yes! We must overthrow Dai Yao's rule!" someone shouted from the crowd, and echoes of agreement rose and fell, threatening to erupt into a riot.

Dai Yao rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on.

These people are so easily fooled, they've been sold out and they're even helping the seller count the money!

Just then, the compass needle suddenly stopped spinning and pointed in the direction of the purple star.

Dai Yao's heart skipped a beat. Could it be...?

A meaningful smile appeared on her lips. "Lingfeng, come on, take me to see what's going on!"

Dai Yao brought Ling Feng to the square. Seeing the angry crowd, she did not stop them, but let the situation develop as it would.

Zi Xing watched all this with smug satisfaction, thinking that her plan was about to succeed.

Just as he was about to issue the final order for the all-out attack, Dai Yao suddenly spoke up: "Zi Xing, you acted well, but unfortunately, you forgot what my greatest skill is?"

Zi Xing's expression changed, and before she could react, Dai Yao waved her hand, and the Demon Palace guards behind her immediately stepped forward and captured Zi Xing and several other traitors.

"How...how did you know?!" Zi Xing stared at Dai Yao in disbelief.

Dai Yao smiled mysteriously and patted the compass in her hand: "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed, but I can tell you that your every move is under my control."

Watching Zi Xing being taken away, Dai Yao turned to look towards the direction outside the Demon Palace, a cold glint in her eyes: "External forces, since you refuse to give up, then don't blame me for being impolite!" She turned to Ling Feng and said, "Pass down the word, everyone on high alert tonight!"

Suddenly, a sharp whistle rang out in the distance...

A sharp whistle pierced the night sky, like a death knell, foreshadowing the coming storm.

Outside the Demon Palace, a dark mass of countless enemies surged in like a tide, completely surrounding the Demon Palace.

"Sister Yao, they're here!" Lingfeng stood beside Dai Yao, his eyes burning with fierce determination.

Dai Yao sneered, "Good! I've been waiting for them!" She waved her hand, "Brothers, grab your weapons and give them a good beating!"

The Demon Palace guards, who had been holding back their anger for a long time, charged out like tigers descending a mountain upon hearing Dai Yao's order, engaging in a fierce battle with the invading enemy.

The shouts of battle shook the heavens, swords clashed, and blood stained the earth red.

External forces, relying on their superior numbers, gained the upper hand from the outset.

But the Demon Palace Guards were no pushovers either. They relied on their familiarity with the terrain and used various traps and mechanisms to put up a fierce resistance.

Lingfeng took the lead, leading an elite squad that plunged into the enemy ranks like a sharp knife, charging left and right and disrupting the enemy's formation.

"A bunch of rabble dares to invade my Demon Palace!" Dai Yao stood on high ground, looking down at the battlefield, a disdainful smile curving her lips.

She formed hand seals and chanted incantations, and a powerful energy gathered around her.

"Sister Yao is about to unleash her ultimate move!" Lingfeng shouted excitedly. "Brothers, hold on!"

Dai Yao pushed her hands forward with a sudden burst of light, and a dazzling beam of light shot out from her hands, roaring like a giant dragon as it charged towards the enemy formation.

With a deafening roar, a huge gap was blasted open in the enemy formation, and countless enemies were thrown to the ground.

Upon seeing this, the leader of the external forces' expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly ordered a reorganization of the attack.

However, the morale of the Demon Palace guards soared, and they fought with increasing vigor, as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

The two sides were once again locked in a stalemate, with shouts of battle, screams of agony, and the clash of weapons intertwining to create a tragic symphony of war.

Just then, Dai Yao suddenly sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching.

"Oh no!" Her expression changed. "There's a master!"

A mysterious figure dressed in black and wearing a bamboo hat descended from the sky and landed in the center of the battlefield.

He slowly raised his head, revealing a pair of cold and ruthless eyes, his voice as sinister as if from hell: "Dai Yao, your death is near!"

Dai Yao gripped her weapon tightly, her gaze sharp as she coldly stared at the newcomer: "Who are you?"

The mysterious man sneered: "The one who will kill you!"

"Hehe," Dai Yao chuckled, "You've got quite the nerve, but I wonder if you have the ability!"

"You'll soon find out whether you're capable or not!" The mysterious man had barely finished speaking when he transformed into a black shadow and pounced on Dai Yao.

Dai Yao dared not be careless and quickly brandished her weapon to fight back.

The two figures clashed, swords flashed, and for a time it was difficult to determine a winner.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from afar: "Stop!"

The mysterious man's attacks were fierce and deadly, and Dai Yao fought and retreated, looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

Just then, Dai Yao keenly noticed something unusual—someone in the enemy camp was secretly transmitting signals.

A glint flashed in her eyes, and an idea came to her.

"Brothers and sisters of the Demon Palace!" Dai Yao shouted, her voice carrying spiritual power and clearly echoing throughout the battlefield, "Do you know that those attacking us today are not some righteous army, but that scoundrel Yingyue who has colluded with external forces to try to annex the Demon Palace and eliminate dissidents! I have evidence to prove all of this!"

With a flick of her wrist, a photographic stone appeared.

The images in the stone clearly show the scene of Shadowmoon conspiring with the leaders of external forces, as well as their schemes to frame the Demon Palace and incite the people.

"What?!" The people of the Demon Palace were in an uproar, staring in disbelief at the content playing on the recording stone.

They had been deceived by Yingyue's sweet talk, but now that the truth was out, they were filled with righteous indignation.

"Shadowmoon, that despicable scoundrel!"

"We were all deceived by him!"

"Kill him! Avenge our fallen brothers!"

The people of the Demon Palace, united in their hatred of the enemy, turned their attention to Shadow Moon and external forces.

The enemy army, which had been initially aggressive, instantly lost its morale and collapsed.

Yingyue's face turned pale. Seeing that the situation was hopeless, she tried to escape, but Dai Yao defeated her in one move and captured her alive.

He was bound hand and foot and thrown into the Demon Palace Square, where he was spat upon by the angry crowd, suffering a miserable end.

A mysterious figure stayed by Dai Yao's side throughout the battle, shielding her from fatal blows.

After the battle, he picked up Dai Yao, who had sustained minor injuries, and his eyes were filled with love and tenderness.

"Yao'er, are you alright?" His deep voice trembled slightly.

Dai Yao looked at him, her eyes slightly red, and gently shook her head.

Their hearts drew closer, and their feelings were elevated during this battle.

Dai Yao leaned against his chest, looking at the devastated Demon Palace, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Although the crisis at the Demon Palace had been averted, she knew it was merely the calm before the storm…

She looked up into the distance, her gaze deep: "The real challenge is yet to come..." The mysterious figure tightened his arms around her, his eyes resolute: "No matter what happens, I will be by your side."

In the Demon Palace Square, the smoke of battle had dissipated, leaving only a mess.

Dai Yao stood on the high platform, looking down at the cheering crowd of the Demon Palace, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Yingyue was bound hand and foot and knelt on the ground like a stray dog, no longer displaying her former arrogance.

"Sister Yao is awesome!" Lingfeng excitedly rushed to Dai Yao, giving her a thumbs up. "That was amazing! She completely crushed Yingyue, that sixth-rate guy!"

Dai Yao chuckled and patted Ling Feng on the shoulder: "Keep it low-key, keep it low-key, basic procedure, basic procedure." Turning to look at Zi Xing, who was cowering slightly to the side, Dai Yao's tone softened: "Zi Xing, you saw it this time too, the truth is often hidden behind the fog. In the future, you need to keep your eyes open and not be easily deceived."

Zi Xing lowered her head in shame: "Palace Mistress Yao is right to teach me a lesson. I will definitely remember it in the future."

The Grand Elder stroked his beard and slowly walked up to Dai Yao, his eyes full of admiration: "Palace Master Yao, I have misunderstood you before, and I hope you will forgive me. Now that you have turned the tide and saved the Demon Palace from danger, I am truly impressed!"

Dai Yao smiled slightly: "Elder, you flatter me. Protecting the Demon Palace is everyone's responsibility."

Just then, a warm, large hand gently covered the back of Dai Yao's hand.

Dai Yao turned her head and met the mysterious figure's deep gaze.

He smiled slightly and said in a low voice, "Yao'er, you've won again."

Dai Yao smiled back, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.

At the victory celebration banquet, everyone in the Demon Palace sang and danced to celebrate their triumph.

Dai Yao, however, went to the top floor of the Demon Palace alone and gazed into the distance.

As night fell, the sky was dotted with stars, but this could not conceal the tense atmosphere that permeated the air.

A mysterious figure appeared silently behind her and gently embraced her: "What are you thinking about?"

Dai Yao leaned against him and sighed softly, "This victory is only temporary. The conflict between immortals and demons has intensified, and a great war is imminent... I'm worried..."

The mysterious figure tightened his grip on her, whispering in her ear, "Don't be afraid, I'll always be by your side." He paused, his tone becoming meaningful, "And the real show is just beginning..."

Dai Yao suddenly looked up and met his deep eyes, her heart skipped a beat.

A mysterious smile played on his lips as he whispered four words in her ear.

"The mantis stalks the cicada..."