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Chapter 14: Exploring the Secrets of the Demon Palace, the Truth Revealed

The appearance of Shadow Assassin was so sudden that Dai Yao was momentarily caught off guard.

Ling Hao is dead?

Died at the hands of the Shadow Assassin?

What secret is hidden in this?

Suppressing her doubts, Dai Yao calmly picked up the dagger and carefully examined the character "Ling" on it. Her fingertips gently caressed it, and a faint smell of blood entered her nostrils, mixed with the nauseating stench of decay in the pavilion, making her stomach churn.

"What's going on?" Dai Yao asked, trying to remain calm, but her gaze was fixed on Ying Sha, trying to read something from his expressionless face.

Shadow Killer remained silent, only uttering two simple words: "Betrayal."

betray?

Is Ling Hao the new traitor?

But why did he betray the Demon Palace?

Dai Yao was filled with doubts, but she knew that now was not the time to press for answers.

The appearance of Shadow Assassin undoubtedly provided her with an important clue, and also made her more certain that the struggle within the Demon Palace was far more complex than she had imagined.

She calmly put the dagger into her storage bag and nodded slightly to Ying Sha: "Thank you."

Then, she turned and left the pavilion, heading towards the place where the fortune was fluctuating abnormally.

That place was a secluded warehouse in the Demon Palace, gloomy and dark, filled with a pungent smell, like a monster with its jaws wide open, waiting for its prey to walk into its trap.

Dai Yao felt like she had walked into a dangerous trap, but she had no choice but to find the truth in order to protect herself in this vortex.

The warehouse was filled with all sorts of odds and ends, covered in a thick layer of dust, and the air was thick with a musty smell.

Dai Yao carefully avoided the debris on the ground, held her breath, and meticulously searched every corner.

Suddenly, several dark figures darted out of the darkness and attacked Dai Yao.

"As expected, there was an ambush!" Dai Yao sneered, her spiritual energy surging in her hands as she fearlessly charged forward.

These mysterious people clearly wanted to prevent her from discovering the truth, but Dai Yao was not a lamb to be slaughtered!

She was agile and moved with unpredictable steps, navigating the confined space with ease, and engaging in fierce combat with the mysterious man.

"Hmph, overestimating yourself!" Dai Yao knocked back a mysterious man with a palm strike, a mocking smile playing on her lips.

The mysterious figures were masked, obscuring their faces, but judging from their fierce moves and seamless teamwork, their strength was definitely not to be underestimated.

"Want to capture me? Let's see if you have the ability!" Dai Yao's eyes narrowed, and her spiritual power surged... The clanging sound of weapons clashing echoed in the warehouse. With a muffled groan, Dai Yao was blasted back several steps by a powerful force, crashing into a pile of goods.

She looked up at the person opposite her, and a tall, mysterious figure slowly removed his mask, revealing a familiar face... "It's you?!"

Dust filled the warehouse, and broken wooden crates and scattered debris testified to the intensity of the battle.

After being knocked back, Dai Yao quickly regained her balance and coldly swept her gaze over the man in black in front of her.

They worked in perfect harmony, launching a relentless offensive with each move deadly; they were clearly well-trained assassins.

Dai Yao dared not be careless. She nimbly dodged the attacks while observing the surrounding environment, looking for an advantage she could take advantage of.

The mysterious man's attacks were like a storm, and Dai Yao was nearly hit several times, but she managed to escape danger time and time again thanks to her keen senses and agile movements.

Like a nimble swallow, she darted through the cramped space, sometimes hiding behind cargo, sometimes leaping onto beams, using her surroundings to outmaneuver the mysterious man.

The clanging of weapons and the shattering of wooden crates intertwined to create a tense and exciting battle symphony.

While dodging, Dai Yao was also constantly sensing the flow of the mysterious person's aura.

She discovered that one of the mysterious people, who was slightly shorter, had the weakest fluctuations in aura, which seemed to be a breakthrough point.

Having found the weakness, Dai Yao stopped playing defensively. Seizing an opportunity, she moved with lightning speed, heading straight for the mysterious man.

"Now!" Dai Yao thought to herself, condensing her spiritual energy into a sharp sword aura that pierced straight towards the mysterious man's chest.

The mysterious man clearly hadn't expected Dai Yao to launch a sudden attack, and could only barely defend himself in his haste.

With a "whoosh," the sword energy pierced through his defenses, and blood splattered everywhere.

Seeing this, the other mysterious figures hesitated slightly in their attack.

It was this moment of hesitation that gave Dai Yao a chance to catch her breath.

Dai Yao pressed her advantage, transforming her spiritual energy into countless tiny sword energies that poured out like a torrential rain, forcing the other mysterious figures back.

The injured mysterious man clutched his chest, his face pale, a flicker of fear in his eyes.

Knowing he was no match for Dai Yao, he gave the other mysterious figures a wink and prepared to retreat.

"Trying to run? Not so easy!" Dai Yao sneered, quickly forming hand seals and activating the Demon Palace's mechanisms.

The warehouse floor suddenly cracked open, revealing a bottomless trap. Several mysterious figures were unable to dodge in time and fell in.

"Ah—" A scream came from the trap, followed by silence.

Dai Yao walked to the edge of the trap, glanced down, and a cold smile curled at the corner of her lips.

She took a rope from her storage bag and pulled up the last mysterious person.

The mysterious man was subdued by Dai Yao, his face filled with terror and his whole body trembling.

Dai Yao stared at him coldly and said, word by word, "Speak, who sent you?" The mysterious man's eyes flickered, and he dared not look Dai Yao in the eye.

"Not going to talk?" Dai Yao's spiritual power surged, and a powerful pressure enveloped the mysterious man, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

"I'll talk...I'll talk..." The mysterious man finally broke down, trembling as he said, "It's...it's..." He managed to utter a name, and Dai Yao's pupils suddenly contracted... "Elder Mo Yu?!"

Upon hearing the words "Elder Mo Yu," Dai Yao's heart was filled with turmoil.

Elder Mo Yu holds a high position and is deeply trusted by the Palace Master. How could he possibly collude with this group of assassins?

Could there be another hidden force within the Demon Palace?

Realizing he had exposed crucial information, the mysterious man's eyes flashed with a resolute glint, and he suddenly bit off his tongue and committed suicide!

Fresh blood splattered on Dai Yao's face, warm and foul-smelling.

Dai Yao wiped away the bloodstains with disgust, cursing inwardly as "cunning."

The trail went cold, but Dai Yao was not discouraged. Instead, she became even more determined to find out the truth.

Her eyes were icy cold, like a poisoned blade, pointing straight into the unseen darkness.

She quickly disposed of the evidence at the scene and activated the Demon Palace's emergency defense system, trapping the remaining mysterious figures.

The alarm sounded throughout the Demon Palace, alarming countless disciples.

Amid the chaos, Dai Yao quietly departed, disappearing into the night like a ghost.

Dai Yao did not immediately reveal Elder Mo Yu's name to the public. She understood that without solid evidence, it would be difficult to bring down a high-ranking elder based solely on the testimony of a dead man.

Moreover, if Elder Moyu is indeed the mastermind, then his influence within the Demon Palace must be deeply entrenched. A slight misstep could alert him and even plunge him into utter ruin.

Dai Yao needs irrefutable evidence to eradicate this hidden force.

A place flashed through her mind—the Demon Palace prison.

The prisoner captured by the Demon Palace over the years is held there; perhaps some clues can be found there.

In the dead of night, the Demon Palace prison was eerie and terrifying, with the sounds of ghosts wailing and wolves howling incessantly.

Dai Yao changed into night clothes, concealed herself, and sneaked in.

The damp air was filled with a putrid, nauseating smell.

Inside the cells, prisoners were either asleep, muttering to themselves, or groaning in pain, creating a scene reminiscent of hell on earth.

Dai Yao carefully avoided the patrolling guards, relying on her keen senses to search for any possible clues.

Suddenly, she stopped in front of a prison cell.

This cell is different from the others; the restrictions at the entrance are more complex, and it emits a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy.

Dai Yao's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that some important person was being held here?

She held her breath, carefully observing the patterns on the barrier, trying to break it.

Just then, a cold voice came from behind: "Who are you?"

Dai Yao felt a chill run down her spine, but she remained calm.

She quickly turned around and saw a man dressed in black standing behind her, holding a dagger that gleamed coldly in his hand.

The man was burly and had a cold, stern face; he was none other than Shadow Assassin from the Demon Palace!

Dai Yao's eyes darted around, and an idea came to her. She feigned surprise and said, "Lord Shadow Assassin? What are you doing here so late?" She deliberately lowered her voice and pretended to be timid and cautious.

Ying Sha's gaze was sharp as he stared intently at Dai Yao, as if trying to see right through her: "What are you doing here, sneaking around like that?" Dai Yao caught a glimpse of the barrier at the cell door out of the corner of her eye, and on a sudden inspiration, she pointed at it and said, "Reporting to you, sir, I noticed something unusual about this barrier. It seems like someone has tampered with it, so I came to check it out." Ying Sha followed Dai Yao's gaze, his brows furrowing slightly.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Dai Yao approached Ying Sha and said in a low voice, "My lord, this matter is of great importance. I think we should report it to the Palace Master immediately." As she spoke, she subtly released a trace of hallucinogenic fragrance. This fragrance was colorless and odorless, but it could cause people to lose consciousness temporarily.

After inhaling the fragrance, Shadow Killer's eyes gradually became hazy, and his body swayed slightly.

Seeing this, Dai Yao curled her lips into a cold smile and suddenly struck, striking Ying Sha's pressure points.

Shadow Killer's body stiffened, and he fell straight down.

Dai Yao quickly dragged Ying Sha into the cell, then turned to look at the barrier, a glint of light flashing in her eyes. "It seems my intuition was right..." She reached out and slowly touched the barrier.