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As soon as Dai Yao stepped into the Demon Palace, a suffocating sense of oppression washed over her like a tidal wave.

The air was thick with tension, like a powder keg about to explode.

Those old fogies from the traditional forces and the opposition all had sinister eyes, staring at her like wolves.

Dai Yao felt as if she were walking on the edge of a cliff, and if she made the slightest mistake, she would be doomed.

"Hmph, trying to scare me? No way!" Dai Yao cheered herself up inwardly, but remained calm on the surface, even humming a little tune as she strode forward with her head held high.

She knew that she needed to find allies as soon as possible; going it alone was not a wise move.

She recalled Blood Shadow, who had performed exceptionally well in the battle for the Spirit Source. He was the leader of the Reform Faction, and if she could join forces with him, their chances of victory would greatly increase.

Relying on the prestige she had established in the struggle for spiritual resources, Dai Yao quickly found Blood Shadow.

This guy was indeed cold-blooded, with sharp, piercing eyes that inspired fear.

"You are Dai Yao?" Xueying's voice was low and hoarse, carrying a scrutinizing tone.

Dai Yao smiled slightly, revealing eight pearly white teeth: "It is indeed me, known in the martial arts world as 'Sister Yao,' it's absolutely true!"

Blood Shadow clearly had no interest in this title, his brows furrowing slightly.

Seeing this, Dai Yao immediately stopped smiling and said solemnly, "Boss Blood Shadow, I know you still have doubts about me, but I can guarantee that my plan will definitely change the world of the Demon Palace! Our cooperation will be a match made in heaven!"

Dai Yao elaborated on her plans in a clear and logical manner, from the future direction of the Demon Palace to the rational allocation of resources and the cultivation of talent.

Blood Shadow was initially full of doubt, but gradually, his eyes revealed a light of admiration.

Dai Yao's insights were unique and profound, and her vision for the future of the Demon Palace gave him new hope.

"Alright! I agree to cooperate with you!" Blood Shadow slammed his hand on the table and readily agreed.

Dai Yao was overjoyed; the situation was now stable!

With Blood Shadow's support, her position in the Demon Palace became increasingly secure.

Just then, a cheerful voice came from afar: "Yao-mei! You're back!" When Zi Yan saw Dai Yao, his eyes lit up and he excitedly came over, just like a large dog seeing its owner.

"Yao-mei! You're back! I've missed you so much!" He deliberately moved closer to Dai Yao, lowered his voice, and said in an ambiguous tone, "Miss Dai Yao, it's so good that you're back. I've been thinking about you all this time. A day without you feels like three autumns!"

Dai Yao's cheeks flushed slightly, and she gently pushed him, "Hey, hey, be mindful of your behavior, so many people are watching!" But in her heart, she was secretly pleased: This guy is quite good at pleasing people.

She feigned shyness, saying, "You're just good at sweet talk." Seeing this, everyone around her smiled like doting aunts, and some even started cheering, "Get together! Get together!"

This unexpected romantic atmosphere instantly eased the tense mood.

Taking the opportunity, Dai Yao observed her surroundings and noticed that although the old men still looked unfriendly, the hostility in their eyes had clearly decreased.

It seems that showcasing personal charm at the right time is a good strategy.

However, the good times didn't last long. When the Shadow Ghost learned that Dai Yao had joined forces with the Reformists, it was consumed by jealousy and rage.

Why did this little girl, who just arrived out of nowhere, steal his thunder the moment she appeared?

He grew angrier the more he thought about it, and led several of his opposition henchmen to the main hall, intending to give Dai Yao a hard time.

"Oh, isn't this little sister Dai Yao?" Ghost Shadow said sarcastically, his tone full of disdain. "I heard you've been making waves lately, even managing to fool that Blood Shadow guy. What, a mere member of the Demon Palace dares to try and change the rules of the Demon Palace? How presumptuous! What a pipe dream!"

Dai Yao met his gaze without fear, her eyes gleaming with confidence.

"The Demon Palace needs to progress, and you old fogies who stick to the old ways and are stubborn will be eliminated by the times sooner or later! Instead of making sarcastic remarks here, you should think about how to improve your own strength, so that you won't be swept away by the next generation one day!"

The tension between the two was palpable, and the air around them seemed to freeze. Bystanders quickly took several steps back, fearing they might be caught in the crossfire.

Just then, Phantom Moon, who was next to Shadow Ghost, suddenly stepped forward and placed her hand on the hilt of her sword.

Huan Yue moved like lightning, her sword flashing as she aimed straight for Dai Yao's throat.

The onlookers gasped in shock. Huan Yue was known for being ruthless and cruel. This was going to be a good show!

Dai Yao was prepared; she was no pushover!

With an elegant turn, like a nimble swallow, she deftly dodged the attack, while casually casting a disdainful glance at Huan Yue as if to say, "That's all?"

Enraged by that look, Huan Yue's moves became even more ferocious, with sword shadows flying everywhere, attacking Dai Yao like a raging storm.

Dai Yao, like a nimble butterfly, danced gracefully amidst the sword light, dodging attacks while occasionally offering a sarcastic remark: "Hey, miss, your swordsmanship is no good. It's not powerful enough, too slow, and the posture isn't elegant enough!"

Each time she dodged to the side, her nimble figure stirred up a gentle breeze, and those around her could feel the light, airy current. Upon hearing this, the crowd was first taken aback, then burst into laughter, the laughter sounding particularly abrupt and satisfying amidst the tense atmosphere of battle.

The onlookers were dazzled; this was no life-or-death struggle, but rather a spectacular performance!

The reformists, who were initially extremely nervous, couldn't help but burst into laughter. Dai Yao was just too amazing!

The opposition members were livid; they felt utterly humiliated!

Just as Huan Yue thought Dai Yao was about to reveal a weakness and was preparing to unleash her ultimate move, Dai Yao suddenly used a brand new spell. Golden light gathered in her hand, forming a huge lotus flower that emitted powerful spiritual energy fluctuations.

This is the "Golden Lotus Sacred Flame" that she comprehended during the struggle for spiritual resources, and its power is astonishing!

Caught off guard, Huan Yue was struck by the spell. With a scream, she was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground.

Seeing Huan Yue's defeat, Ling Feng Mo's face darkened. He had thought that Dai Yao would press her advantage and completely suppress the opposition.

However, Dai Yao withdrew her magic and said calmly, "I don't want to start a massacre here today. I just want to tell you that change is inevitable. Those who follow the trend will prosper, and those who go against the trend will perish!" Her actions surprised everyone and made some members of the Demon Palace who had been observing reconsider her words.

Perhaps, following Dai Yao will truly lead to a different future?

Dai Yao's lips curled slightly upward as she turned and walked towards Xue Ying, tossing out, "Pleasure doing business with you." Xue Ying watched Dai Yao's retreating figure, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, before slowly uttering two words: "I hope so..."

Dai Yao and Xue Ying walked side by side, followed by Zi Yan and Leng Xing, like a small team returning in triumph.

Miao Wan jogged to catch up, her face full of admiration: "Yao Yao, you're amazing! That Golden Lotus Sacred Flame move was so cool! Teach me!"

Dai Yao raised an eyebrow smugly: "It's nothing, just basic stuff, don't make a fuss. Want to learn? We'll talk about it later, later..." She smiled mysteriously, deliberately keeping Miao Wan in suspense.

Zi Yan, being the straightforward one, spoke first: "Dai Yao, your move just now was too merciful. It would have been better to just kill that old hag and save ourselves trouble later."

Leng Xing adjusted his glasses and calmly analyzed, "Dai Yao has her reasons for doing this. Huan Yue is just a minor character; killing her wouldn't make much difference and would only escalate the conflict. What we need right now is to unite more people, not to make enemies everywhere."

Dai Yao snapped her fingers: "You got it right! Leng Xing is indeed a strategist, hitting the nail on the head! What we need to do now is to quietly reap huge benefits! Oh no, I mean to quietly promote change!"

Blood Shadow remained silent until they reached a quiet corner, where he stopped and looked at Dai Yao with a serious expression: "Are you really confident? The forces within the Demon Palace are complex and intertwined. A slight misstep could lead to utter destruction."

Dai Yao's joking expression vanished, replaced by a determined look: "I know the road ahead will be arduous, but someone always has to step forward. I firmly believe that as long as we work together, we will succeed!"

Blood Shadow gave her a deep look, as if assessing the truthfulness of her words.

After a moment, he took out an ancient-looking jade pendant from his sleeve and handed it to Dai Yao: "This is the key to open the secret passage. Keep it safe. We will meet there at midnight tonight."

Dai Yao took the jade pendant; it felt warm and smooth to the touch, and faintly emitted a strange energy.

She nodded solemnly: "Understood."

Blood Shadow turned and left, leaving behind only a meaningful silhouette.

Dai Yao watched his retreating figure, clutching the jade pendant in her hand, thinking to herself: Tonight is just the beginning of the real test... Suddenly, she sensed an unusual aura, turned around abruptly, but only saw an empty corridor and flickering candlelight on the wall... "Was it just my imagination?" Dai Yao murmured to herself.