Su Luo bid farewell to Li Siyi and continued walking towards the direction of Little Yu and Yun.
Not long after, he met Little Yu and Yun.
For their safety, Su Luo had Yun take Little Yu far away.
Yun found it easy to come up with an excuse to leave, as Little Yu wouldn’t suspect much.
"Su Luo, you’re back! Are you alright?"
Yun warmly welcomed Su Luo’s return.
Nangong Xiyun felt like she was on the verge of a mental breakdown. It had been a long time since she had immersed herself so deeply in playing a role.
Especially since she had just been acting cold and aloof, and now she had to switch to being warm and welcoming.
"I’m fine. Let’s go back."
Little Yu asked, "Just us? Is it okay to go back like this?"
Little Yu also felt that it might not be a good idea for only them to return at this time.
"It’s fine. Once you’re back, don’t do or say anything. Leave the rest to me."
"Alright." Little Yu naturally trusted Su Luo.
"Will there be any trouble?" Yun asked worriedly.
"There will be, but it’s within an acceptable range. What, do you want to share the punishment with me?"
"No problem! As your most loyal subordinate, it’s my duty to share your burdens."
"Forget it. Your small frame can’t handle it. Little Yu might be able to, though."
Little Yu: ?
Six out of the seven disciples had died, and this matter was extremely serious.
The outside world was naturally celebrating, and all the credit was given to Lin Xuan, whose reputation once again shook the heavens.
A new star had risen, hailed as the future of the cultivation world.
Meanwhile, the Heavenly Demon Sect was furious.
The future of the Heavenly Demon Sect had been wiped out just like that. Many had invested significant resources, and now it was all gone.
But no matter how serious the situation was, life had to go on.
The Heavenly Demon Sect also had to deal with this matter.
There would no longer be the seven disciples.
Since the Heavenly Demon Sect no longer had any outstanding young talents, pulling up a new group would only lower the standard of the seven disciples and invite ridicule from the outside world.
So, they decided to temporarily abolish the seven disciples and wait until there were enough talented newcomers to reform the group.
Another reason was that turmoil had begun, and there was no time to train the seven disciples anymore.
The so-called turmoil referred to the chaos that had erupted in the cultivation world, with the sudden rise of the demon beast armies and the chaotic conflicts between sects.
Especially since the Heavenly Demon Sect had attacked the ten great sects, firing the first shot in the cultivation world’s upheaval, all sorts of demons and monsters had begun to cause trouble.
After that, the Left Envoy sought to further disrupt the cultivation world, leading the Heavenly Demon Sect to stir up trouble and restore the sect’s greatness.
And, of course, to seize some wealth and resources along the way.
Naturally, there was no time to worry about the seven disciples.
Su Luo had survived this time, but he would still have to bear the responsibility. Damaging the reputation of the Heavenly Demon Sect was a crime.
Since everyone else had died, Su Luo would have to shoulder the blame.
The death penalty could be avoided, but punishment was inevitable.
First, Su Luo’s status as one of the seven disciples was revoked, and all his privileges were taken away. He was no longer in a special position within the Heavenly Demon Sect.
Then, Su Luo had to accept punishment for this failure, mainly involving physical beatings.
But given Su Luo’s current strength, and with the ability to ["share the pain"],
being beaten would only bring misfortune to others.
And the unfortunate one this time was naturally Yin Youming. Looking at Su Luo, who was tied up, he felt a great sense of satisfaction.
How could he pass up this opportunity? He even volunteered for the task.
"Su Luo, you’ve fallen into my hands. You’re out of luck this time."
"Not necessarily."
"Let’s see who can save you now. Return my innate Netherfire to me, and I might spare you."
I’m lying. Even if you give it back, I’ll still make you suffer.
"Sure."
A ball of Netherfire appeared, which was indeed Yin Youming’s innate Netherfire.
"Hahaha, it’s finally back! Su Luo, you’re wise to know when to yield. Unfortunately, you’ll still have to pay for your actions."
Su Luo simply smiled.
Yin Youming hated it when people laughed at him. Come on, innate Netherfire, show your power in my hands once again!
However, the Netherfire surrounded Su Luo, as if protecting him, and showed no intention of attacking.
No matter how much Yin Youming tried to control it, the Netherfire simply wouldn’t obey him.
"Su Luo, what trick did you play?"
"I’m tied up. What trick could I possibly play? Weren’t you going to punish me? Get on with it."
Yin Youming was furious. He began to unleash attacks against Su Luo.
But all of them were blocked by the Netherfire.
This only made him angrier.
Just as he was thinking of how to deal with Su Luo, even considering calling for help to make Su Luo pay,
the Demon Lord arrived.
"Demon Lord."
"Leave him to me. I’ll punish him personally."
"Yes."
Jiang Ningshu’s fingers lightly brushed past, and Su Luo’s bindings were undone.
Then, Jiang Ningshu turned and left.
Su Luo, understanding the situation, followed.
As for Yin Youming, he was still respectfully seeing off the Demon Lord when he suddenly remembered.
What about my innate Netherfire? Su Luo!
Yin Youming could only hope that the Demon Lord would severely punish Su Luo.
Su Luo followed the Demon Lord to a familiar room.
He was slightly troubled. Now that the Demon Lord had regained a bit of her strength, she had started venturing out.
In the past, when she had no strength, she would never go out and would avoid meeting people as much as possible.
Letting the Demon Lord regain her strength too early—was it a mistake or not?
"Tell me, what should I do next?"
The Demon Lord’s first words almost made Su Luo lose his composure. Instead of discussing punishment, she brought up such a topic.
"Well, I’m not even one of the seven disciples anymore. Do I have the right to guide you, Demon Lord?"
"It’s fine. Just say what you think. I’m only listening to opinions."
"Stay here and don’t go anywhere?"
"Is that the best course of action?"
"I don’t know. Don’t you know what you want to do?"
"That’s why I’m asking you."
Su Luo didn’t dare to offer any advice, as it might affect the Demon Lord.
"If you don’t know what to do, then do nothing. When the time comes, you’ll naturally know what you want to do."
"Is it really that simple?"
"That’s what I think."
The Demon Lord fell silent for a moment.
"I heard you want to take my position?"
Su Luo looked at her strangely. Who said that? Who’s trying to frame me?
Although I will eventually take her position, now is not the time.
"That’s not true. I am utterly loyal to the Demon Lord and have no intention of coveting your position."
"Actually, I could let you have it."
"Why would you think that?"
"I can’t find a reason to want to be the Demon Lord anymore, and with my current strength, if discovered, the consequences wouldn’t be good." Jiang Ningshu felt like nothing mattered anymore.
That was true. Although she had regained some strength, it wasn’t enough to securely hold the position of Demon Lord.
"Do you think I’m strong enough?"
"Aren’t you?" Jiang Ningshu probed. She didn’t underestimate Su Luo, but she had no idea how strong he really was.
"Of course not."
......
"Alright, I’ll think about it some more."
"Then I’ll take my leave."
"Mm."