Chapter 970: Chapter 970

Despite the tumultuous situation, she still stood proud, casting a disdainful glance at Sima Yue. "Don’t underestimate us from the Demon Clan Asura."

Earlier, when the two had been engaged in training, they had avoided Sima Yue. How much could he possibly know about the Demon Clan Asura?

Sima Yue snorted. "Yet, you still ended up running back in disgrace!"

"This time, there were some unexpected complications," Shang Jue replied. "We encountered Siheng and Yun Yubai."

Sima Yue still felt that something was off. "Didn’t you overpower him the last time you went to Jialan Celestial Mountain? And this time, with A’Hu’s help, why couldn’t you handle him?"

A glimmer of appreciation flickered in Shang Jue’s eyes. She locked her gaze on Sima Yue, the corner of her mouth curving into a smile, one that was both enchanting and mysterious.

"Because he broke through and now possesses a divine mark."

"A divine mark?" Sima Yue froze, stunned. "A divine mark?! He never had one before, how did he suddenly acquire it?!"

Siheng had ascended in the past without gaining a divine mark, and they had all found it strange. However, even without the mark, Siheng’s power had been unmatched in the Immortal World. No one could challenge him, so they hadn’t questioned it further.

But now, after a thousand years, Siheng had inexplicably obtained a divine mark. It was truly puzzling!

Shang Jue lovingly caressed her Sky-Slaying Axe, her tone reverent and slow.

"Who knows? Maybe the Heavenly Dao just couldn’t see straight."

"Can’t see straight? That doesn’t seem likely. Siheng has always had exceptional talent. He ascended at such a young age," Sima Yue remarked.

But, considering Shang Jue’s sometimes erratic and violent nature, he quickly reconsidered his words, speaking with caution, as he didn’t want to provoke her.

Shang Jue casually retorted, "That’s the ability granted by the noblest of bloodlines. He should be grateful."

The "Sima" family was the noblest bloodline? Pfft, that wasn’t necessarily true.

Although the ancestors of the Sima family had ascended to immortality and established their celestial residence on Jialan Celestial Mountain to guide future generations, he had heard that aside from Siheng, no one else from the Sima family had ever ascended. This suggested that their bloodline wasn’t as extraordinary as it seemed.

But, in the face of Shang Jue’s absolute strength, he didn’t dare refute her.

Shang Jue finally set down her cherished axe, her voice smooth and commanding. "Before coming here, did you visit the Chi family? How are things going?"

Sima Yue hurriedly replied, "Chi Yun, thanks to the high-quality immortal pill you gave, has broken through to the late stage of Deity Forming. With the special attire you gave him, he safely passed the tribulation!"

"Good," Shang Jue said with obvious satisfaction. "His talent really did surprise me. His realm is impressive."

Sima Yue swallowed nervously. "I wonder... is there any more of that high-quality immortal pill?"

He, too, wanted to make significant progress in his cultivation.

Furthermore, he couldn’t help but feel a tinge of jealousy. Even though they were working together, if he wasn’t considered part of the group, he was still doing Shang Jue’s bidding. Why were all the benefits going to others while he got nothing?

Shang Jue coldly responded, "No."

Sima Yue stood up abruptly, unable to contain his anger. His sleeve fluttered empty with agitation.

He cursed loudly, "Shang Jue, you’re a heartless woman! Everything you’ve asked me to do, I’ve done it wholeheartedly, and yet you won’t even give me a single reward. You’re so miserly!"

Shang Jue raised her head and fixed him with an icy gaze.

Sima Yue felt a chill run down his spine and took a step back in fear.

He nervously laughed. "Heh, I was just joking, don’t take it seriously. No, no, forget I said anything!"

Shang Jue stood up, adjusting her robes.

Seeing that Sima Yue had indeed been working diligently, she finally explained, "That immortal pill you mentioned isn’t really anything special. It was created from the inner cores of countless cultivators that the fallen immortals captured and extracted. Though it contains strong spiritual energy, it is a corrupt and malevolent substance for cultivators like you."

Sima Yue’s eyes widened. Yet, he was the kind of person who would do anything for power, so he muttered, "What does it matter how it was made? As long as it boosts my cultivation, that’s all that matters, right?"

"This is only temporary," Shang Jue clarified. "A month later, he’ll become a devil cultivator."

Sima Yue gasped, horrified.

He stammered, "That... That can’t be called an immortal pill, can it? It’s clearly an evil pill, right?"

He felt extremely relieved that Shang Jue hadn’t allowed him to take it. He was glad not to have been her pawn.

Devil cultivators, with their violent and short-lived powers, were constantly hunted by various talismans and magical tools. In his opinion, such power wasn’t worth the risk.

"Just a name they gave it to make it sound better," Shang Jue scoffed.

"So... we’ve deceived Chi Yun? If he finds out, he might come after us, and that would be trouble," Sima Yue voiced his concerns.

Shang Jue chuckled softly, a malicious gleam in her eye. "He’ll come after you, not me."

Sima Yue’s lips twitched.

But then Shang Jue raised an eyebrow, adding, "Don’t worry too much. Even if he becomes a devil cultivator, he’s still just at the late Deity Forming stage. If he dares to cause trouble, it’s him asking for death."

Once they were done using him, Chi Yun would have no further value.

Sima Yue let out a relieved breath. "Shang Jue, I’ll be relying on you for everything!"

He had no guilt at all. After all, it was Chi Yun’s choice. He had been too naive to trust others.

However, Chi Yun might have known about the pill’s side effects but had chosen to ignore them. After all, he had previously followed Qingwu’s orders and had once been involved in the elimination of the Bai family.

Now that Siheng and Nanli were preoccupied with other matters and couldn’t deal with the Chi family, they might manage to escape for now, but Chi Yun would inevitably face retribution.

Shang Jue, who had grown tired of Sima Yue’s whining, decided it was time to get down to business.

She ordered, "Inform Chi Yun, it’s time to move."

"Now? Today?" Sima Yue was shocked. "Isn’t it a bit too soon?"

"Speed and precision are key!" Shang Jue dismissed his concerns, not bothering to explain further.

They had carefully set up this plan, and it couldn’t go wrong.

Since Siheng was focused on killing her and silencing her, it was the perfect time to strike!

Sima Yue, terrified, immediately contacted Chi Yun through the Telestone.

"Lord Chi, the time is now!" he urged.

Chi Yun’s voice came through, dark and foreboding. "Are you sure that Jifeng Celestial Sovereign won’t return to Jialan Celestial Mountain anytime soon?"

He didn’t know who was behind Sima Yue. All he knew was that this was his only chance, and he couldn’t afford to fail.

Sima Yue quickly assured him, "Of course! Act now!"

Chi Yun hung up without another word.

Shang Jue glanced at Yan Hu, who was just beginning to regain consciousness. She yanked him up, urging, "Yan Hu, wake up!"

Yan Hu groggily opened his eyes. "My injuries aren’t... fully healed yet. Can’t you be gentler?"

Shang Jue’s cold voice cut through the air.

"Stop complaining. Today is your best chance for revenge. Once you feel a little better, head straight for Jialan Celestial Mountain!"

"Wait for the right moment."

"And her unborn children!"