Chapter 865: Chapter 81: Warfare Stele_3

“Father, you’ve seen the information in the black jade,” Ying Mingyue said emphatically as Shi Wu Demon Venerable regained his composure, “The evidence is conclusive. This time, you absolutely cannot spare Ying Jie!”

“Naturally, the clan has its rules, and the family has its regulations,” Shi Wu Demon Venerable’s expression turned serious, his eyes finally showing some change.

He solemnly said, “Although Ying Jie is far superior to you in age and cultivation, Qing Ge is his future uncle by marriage according to seniority.”

“How dare he harm his future uncle by marriage, such a thing, it’s simply worse than an animal.”

His expression carried an innate authority as he swung his hand forcefully, “If I still easily forgive him for committing such rebellious actions, then the rules of our Shi Wu line would be ruined!”

“Mingyue, rest assured, this time I will make sure justice is done for you and Qing Ge!”

Ying Mingyue was overjoyed, “Thank you, Father.”

“But, he is currently assigned to guard the Sword Commanding Stage by me. According to the rules, it is inconvenient to summon him back immediately now.

We will deal with him after the Ancestor Worship Day, so don’t be anxious.” Shi Wu Demon Venerable added.

“Ah?” Ying Mingyue was momentarily stunned, unable to understand.

For such a serious matter, how could there be a reason to delay settling the score?

A bad thought flashed through her mind.

But seeing her father’s expression as usual made her suspect if she might be overthinking.

“Demon Venerable Lord!” Just then, the steward of the Demon Lord’s residence appeared hurriedly.

His tone was full of shock, his expression revealing a trace of joy.

Seeing this, Shi Wu Demon Venerable frowned involuntarily, “Has something major happened?”

The steward had been in the residence for many years and was extremely knowledgeable about proper conduct.

Currently, he was conversing with his daughter Ying Mingyue. If it was not something urgent, the steward would never disturb them lightly.

“Lord, Ying Jie, His Highness, he…” The steward’s voice trembled with excitement.

“What’s wrong with him?”

“He triggered a Warfare Stele while guarding the Sword Commanding Stage…”

The steward took a deep breath and said hastily, “His Highness Ying Jie has comprehended Mangcang Demon Venerable’s warfare tactics!”

“What?!” Ying Mingyue involuntarily exclaimed in astonishment.

Even Shi Wu Demon Venerable’s expression subtly changed given his status.

He couldn’t believe that Ying Jie would trigger a Warfare Stele while guarding the Sword Commanding Stage.

It was so unexpected.

Ying Jie wasn’t seeing the Warfare Stele left by Mangcang Demon Venerable for the first time.

Before this, he had attempted to comprehend Mang Cang Warfare multiple times but always ended up with nothing, over time becoming disinterested.

Shi Wu Demon Venerable had long given up hope that Ying Jie could have a breakthrough.

Unexpectedly, at such a critical time, Ying Jie managed to trigger the Warfare Stele by sheer coincidence.

The six Warfare Steles were left by the first-generation Holy Demon, Mangcang Demon Venerable of the War Demon Clan, containing invincible warfare secrets.

Any demonic cultivator who could comprehend one of the Warfare Steles, grasp a warfare understanding, would be considered acknowledged by Mangcang Demon Venerable,

Over the years, only fourteen people in the history of the Burning Moon Domain had gained insights from the Warfare Steles to grasp warfare secrets.

Among these fourteen, without exception, they achieved extraordinary feats, with eleven of them becoming Demon Venerables.

Comprehending warfare is the strongest and most powerful proof of one’s innate talent, instantly elevating one’s status to an unimaginable level.

Many Demon Races in the Burning Moon Domain have reached a consensus that anyone who triggers a Warfare Stele should be cultivated as the future cornerstone of the family, receiving unconditional support in resources and more.

The last trigger of a Warfare Stele occurred nearly three thousand years ago.

Could it be that Ying Jie will become the fifteenth demonic cultivator in history to comprehend Mangcang Warfare?

“Is the information reliable?” Shi Wu Demon Venerable’s mood inevitably turned anxious.

The steward nodded emphatically, “It’s absolutely reliable. His Highness Ying Jie is currently receiving the Warfare Stele’s inheritance!”

“Good, very good! For our Ying family to produce such a prodigy, the Shi Wu lineage is surely destined to prosper!” Shi Wu Demon Venerable couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

He had been preparing for the eventual decline of the Shi Wu lineage, given his injuries and imminent demise.

Unexpectedly, joy came so suddenly.

Heaven bless Shi Wu!

The fate of the Shi Wu lineage is not meant to end.

Shi Wu Demon Venerable unconsciously radiated with brilliance, “I will go to the Sword Commanding Stage to check the situation.”

He prepared to witness this rare millennial spectacle with his own eyes.

As he was about to leave, Shi Wu Demon Venerable noticed his daughter Ying Mingyue standing to the side with an extremely shocked expression.

He paused, his eyes flickering with a complex look as if he had thought of something.

Finally, he tossed the black jade back to Ying Mingyue and instructed, “Ignore what I said earlier.

As for the list in your hand, don’t bring it out again. I don’t want to see it.”

Ying Mingyue accepted the black jade woodenly, her face changing constantly, pale and green with extreme displeasure.

She hadn’t expected such a major event to happen just when her father agreed to settle scores with Ying Jie.

Did Ying Jie really comprehend Mangcang Warfare?

She understood what this meant.

But she was unwilling.

Ying Mingyue bit her lip, stubbornly lifted her head, stared at Shi Wu Demon Venerable, and said, “Even if Ying Jie comprehended Mangcang Warfare, it doesn’t change the fact that he attacked Qing Ge.

You promised me you would seek justice for Qing Ge and settle scores with Ying Jie.”

“So what?” Shi Wu Demon Venerable was extremely calm, unmoved, “Times are different now. Since Ying Jie triggered the Warfare Stele, he is the future cornerstone of our Shi Wu lineage.

Even if Qing Ge didn’t die, even if he died at Ying Jie’s hands, it wouldn’t be considered a big deal.”

“Just because he comprehended Mangcang Warfare? ” Ying Mingyue’s eyes showed a hint of despair, her tone carrying a plea, “But Qing Ge is my future husband…”

“Precisely because Ying Jie comprehended Mangcang Warfare,” Shi Wu Demon Venerable didn’t deny this point, “The legacy of our Shi Wu lineage is far more important than Qing Ge’s life.”

“Tell Qing Ge to avoid any conflict with Ying Jie in the future and to minimize contact. Otherwise, if anything happens again, he can no longer blame anyone else.”

Seeing the dimmed eyes, gray and lifeless face, and dejected expression of Ying Mingyue, Shi Wu Demon Venerable’s heart softened slightly, he sighed.

“Don’t blame me for being biased; anyone would make the same choice as I, choosing a pure-blood descendant who comprehended the Warfare Stele over a mixed-blood son-in-law.”

“I understand,” Ying Mingyue’s face turned ashen, her heart filled with despair, “Then I will take my leave first.”

Without waiting for Shi Wu Demon Venerable to respond, Ying Mingyue left on her own.

Her figure was desolate.

Seeing this, Shi Wu Demon Venerable stood in place, contemplating for a while before shaking his head, no longer dwelling on it, and vanished on the spot.

He was headed to the Sword Commanding Stage to witness Ying Jie’s comprehension of Mangcang Warfare firsthand!