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Dai Yao staggered backward, a sharp pain shooting through her chest.

Shadow Assassin, it was her!

She covered her wound, and blood gushed out between her fingers, staining her clothes red.

The guards swarmed forward, surrounding the corpse of the "assassin" Shadow Killer.

Elder Moyu rushed over upon hearing the news, and his face turned ashen upon seeing the scene.

He demanded sharply of Dai Yao, "What happened? Why did Shadow Assassin attack you?"

Despite the pain, Dai Yao feigned weakness and said, "This disciple doesn't know either. Shadow Assassin suddenly appeared and attacked me without saying a word..." Elder Mo Yu's eyes were sharp as he scrutinized Dai Yao, seemingly trying to discern something from her face.

Finally, he waved his hand, "Detain her first, and we'll deal with her after we find out the truth!"

The Demon Palace prison was dark and damp, with a musty smell permeating the air.

Dai Yao lay on the cold stone bed, her wounds throbbing slightly.

Three days later is the day Ling Hao plans to attack the Demon Palace. Time is of the essence, and she must find evidence to prove her innocence and expose the true colors of Ling Hao and Ying Sha as soon as possible.

Dai Yao knew that the letter and jade pendant Ying Sha had given her before his death would not be enough to convince the suspicious Elder Mo Yu.

She must find more compelling evidence.

A bold plan gradually took shape in her mind.

That night, taking advantage of a break between guard shifts, Dai Yao quietly activated the secret passage hidden in the cell.

She discovered this secret passage by accident; it leads to various corners of the Demon Palace and is little known to most.

She sneaked into Shadow Assassin's residence through the secret passage. The room was empty, but a faint smell of blood filled the air.

Dai Yao carefully searched every corner of the room and finally found a locked wooden box in a hidden compartment.

She used the key she stole from the guard to open the box, inside which lay a stack of letters.

Dai Yao quickly glanced through it, her expression changing drastically.

These letters not only record the details of Shadow Killer's collusion with Ling Hao, but what is even more shocking is that they also contain evidence of Shadow Killer's contact with righteous people!

Dai Yao clutched the letter tightly in her hand, her heart pounding.

It turns out that Shadow Killer was not a simple traitor; she was actually an undercover agent planted in the Demon Palace by the righteous faction!

She assassinated him to cover up the truth and frame her!

All the clues came together at this moment, and the truth was revealed.

Dai Yao put the letter away and was about to leave when she suddenly heard a faint footstep outside the door.

She held her breath and hid in the shadows. She saw a dark figure flash into the room, walk straight to the table, and light an oil lamp.

The dim light illuminated the face of the newcomer, who was none other than... Elder Mo Yu!

He looked at the empty room, his brows furrowed, and muttered to himself, "How could there be nothing..." Then, he took out a letter from his pocket, the very letter Dai Yao had given him earlier, accusing Ling Hao of colluding with foreign enemies.

He held the letter to the oil lamp, and the flame instantly engulfed the letter, turning it to ashes.

Dai Yao's gaze suddenly turned cold, and all her doubts were answered at that moment.

Elder Moyu, it turns out he is also... "Elder, what brings you to Ying Sha's room so late at night?" Dai Yao's voice was exceptionally clear in the quiet room.

Elder Mo Yu turned around abruptly and saw Dai Yao standing at the door. His face turned deathly pale instantly.

His lips trembled, and a hint of panic flashed in his eyes, but he quickly calmed down.

"Yao'er, you... how did you get here?" he asked, trying to remain calm.

"Elder, what is your purpose in visiting Shadow Killer's room late at night and burning evidence?" Dai Yao pressed on, her tone icy.

She emerged from the shadows, clutching the letter she had found in Shadow Killer's room tightly in her hand.

Elder Mo Yu's expression shifted between light and dark, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. "You...you saw it all?" His voice was low and trembling slightly.

“I saw it, I saw it all.” Dai Yao raised the letter in her hand. “Does the elder have anything else to explain?”

Elder Moyu remained silent for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter, his laughter filled with despair and madness.

"Now that things have come to this, I will no longer hide it. That's right, I am the righteous faction's spy planted in the Demon Palace! Shadow Assassin is also my accomplice!"

Dai Yao was not surprised at all; everything was within her expectations.

She sneered, "Elder, you're quite the schemer, but unfortunately, your cleverness backfired and cost you your life!"

The next day, the atmosphere in the Demon Palace's council hall was heavy.

Dai Yao appeared before everyone with the letters she had found in Ying Sha's room and evidence of Elder Mo Yu burning the letters.

She presented all the evidence to everyone, publicly exposing Ying Sha and Ling Hao's traitorous acts, as well as Elder Mo Yu's undercover identity.

A murmur of shock rippled through the crowd. Ling Hao, his face deathly pale, pointed at Dai Yao and roared, "You're spouting lies! This is all fabricated evidence!"

Shadow Killer chimed in, "That's right, we didn't do any of those things! She's trying to frame us!"

Dai Yao sneered and took out the letter and jade pendant that Ying Sha had given her before his death, as well as the account of Elder Mo Yu burning the evidence, and recounted them one by one.

The evidence is irrefutable, and they have no room for denial.

When Ling Hao and Ying Sha realized that their scheme had been exposed, they began to shift the blame onto each other, and the scene became chaotic.

Ling Hao accused Ying Sha of betraying him, while Ying Sha claimed that Ling Hao forced her to do so.

The two argued incessantly, displaying their ugly side.

Dai Yao watched coldly, a mocking smile curving her lips.

She looked at Elder Mo Yu, whose face was ashen, and slowly said, "Elder, do you have anything else to say now?"

Elder Moyu slumped into his chair, knowing that his fate was sealed.

He closed his eyes and sighed, "The victor is king, the loser is villain. I have nothing to say..." Dai Yao turned to look at the Demon Palace Master, her voice cold, "Palace Master, the evidence is here. How to deal with it is up to you." The Demon Palace Master looked at the evidence before him, his face grim.

He spoke slowly...

The Demon Palace Master took a deep breath, his eyes sharp as knives, sweeping over everyone present before finally landing on the defeated Elder Mo Yu.

"Mo Yu, as an elder, you have committed such a treacherous act against the Demon Palace. Your crime is unforgivable!" His voice was deep and authoritative, carrying an unquestionable determination. "Guards, take Ling Hao and Ying Sha to the dungeon to await their fate!"

Two Demon Palace disciples immediately stepped forward and dragged Ling Hao and Ying Sha, who were slumped on the ground, away.

Ling Hao continued to curse and desperately defend himself, while Ying Sha remained silent, his eyes vacant, as if he had lost his soul.

Elder Moyu closed his eyes, awaiting his fate. He knew full well that he would pay a terrible price for the crimes he had committed.

The Demon Palace Master turned to look at Dai Yao, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

"Dai Yao, you have rendered a great service this time. You not only exposed the traitor but also upheld the reputation of the Demon Palace. I will reward you handsomely!"

Dai Yao smiled slightly and bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Palace Master. I was merely doing my duty."

The Demon Palace Master waved his hand and announced that he would reward Dai Yao with a large amount of spirit stones, pills, and a high-grade magic weapon.

At the same time, he also elevated Dai Yao's status in the Demon Palace, making her one of its core members.

Dai Yao stood in the center of the council hall, receiving the admiration of everyone.

She stood tall and straight, with bright eyes, like a rising star.

With her wisdom and courage, she successfully resolved the crisis and gained a foothold in the Demon Palace.

The doors to the council chamber slowly closed, shutting out the noise.

Dai Yao stood alone in the empty hall, feeling the silence around her.

She knew that although the crisis was temporarily averted, an even greater challenge awaited her.

The righteous forces' encirclement plan is imminent, and whether she can lead the Demon Palace to successfully cope with it remains to be seen.

Suddenly, a cold wind blew by, bringing with it a faint smell of blood.

Dai Yao felt a chill run down her spine and abruptly looked up at the window.

A blood moon hung high in the night sky, emitting an eerie light.

“They’re here…” Dai Yao murmured to herself, a resolute glint in her eyes.

She turned and walked towards the depths of the council hall, where the Demon Palace's most precious treasure—the Blood Demon Sword—was kept.

She reached out and grasped the sword hilt...

As soon as the Blood Demon Sword was in hand, a chilling aura rushed into Dai Yao's body, but she remained unmoved.

This demonic sword, which once struck fear into the hearts of the righteous, seemed like a docile kitten in her hands, quietly emitting a ghostly light.

Dai Yao smiled, her eyes gleaming with a determined light.

"The righteous path is encircling and suppressing us? Well done!" She gently stroked the sword, feeling the powerful force contained within it, and the unease in her heart was gradually replaced by excitement.

The shadow of righteous forces surrounding and suppressing the Demon Palace looms over the entire palace, a storm brewing.

Dai Yao was summoned to the council hall, where all the high-ranking officials of the Demon Palace were gathered. The atmosphere was so heavy it was suffocating.

The elders, each with a worried expression, reported on the current state of the Demon Palace: resources were scarce, the fortifications were dilapidated, and the disciples were filled with anxiety.

Dai Yao looked around, taking in everyone's expressions.

She sensed that the Demon Palace's fortune was like a candle flickering in the wind, teetering on the brink of collapse.

"Gentlemen," Dai Yao's clear voice broke the silence, "rather than sit and wait for death, let's fight!" She suddenly drew her Blood Demon Sword, its blade pointing directly at the dark night sky outside the hall, "I, Dai Yao, hereby swear that I will ensure those hypocrites of the righteous path never return!" As she finished speaking, a dark figure silently appeared at the entrance of the council hall, kneeling on one knee, his voice low and menacing: "Palace Master, a scout reports..."