Chapter 156: Sister-in-law's Plea, Goddess Captured; Sudden Twist, the Witch Devoured (4)
At this moment, inside Su Qing's residence—
The unexpected change was still unfolding. The shadow slowly merged into Long Ye's body.
Though it sounded like a slow process, it actually took less than a minute.
The others didn't act rashly, instead watching the witch warily.
Long Ye's body had begun to change.
Her clothes seemed to dissolve, transforming into an unfamiliar outfit.
It was a red and white ensemble like a priestess robe with exposed armpits—loose-fitting yet revealing.
Her pale white skin drew the eye, though her figure was disappointingly flat.
It completely failed to bring out the allure of the outfit.
"That's the Sacred Garment of the Heaven-Worshiping Demon Sect."
Ye Xueyi immediately recognized it and spoke calmly.
As a divine maiden of a righteous sect, she was no stranger to demonic cults.
The Heaven-Worshiping Demon Sect was the leader among the demon factions—the top villain of them all!
"Little girl, so young and yet so well-informed."
The witch praised her with a raspy, magnetic voice.
That voice was completely different from Long Ye's—like she had become someone else!
"Who are you?"
Shenyue stood ready, body tensed.
She could feel an overwhelming pressure she had never sensed before.
"The Demon Lord's wife of the Heaven-Worshiping Demon Sect, greetings to Lord Su."
The witch's gaze landed on Su Qing, cold and unfamiliar.
Her voice, winding and melodic, carried a chilling edge.
"I don't know you, Madam. Why are you here for me?"
Su Qing raised an eyebrow.
"You don't know me, but I've been watching you very closely. I've seen everything you've done."
"Originally, I intended to recruit you to facilitate cooperation with the Empress. But I've changed my mind."
"After observing you, I realized you're far too dangerous. I can't allow you to live."
The Demon Lord's wife's tone carried a trace of lament.
If Su Qing were part of the demon cult, he'd be a catastrophe for the righteous path.
But sadly, he belonged to the royal family—there was no hope of recruiting him.
Given that, she made her decision without hesitation.
"The demon sect's situation isn't great right now. Are you really ready to provoke such a dangerous enemy?"
Ye Xueyi's voice was icy.
"No one will ever know what happened here. This is just Long Ye acting alone."
"I'll dispose of her to give the Empress an explanation. Everything will be handled cleanly."
"Our cooperation... can still continue."
She clearly had prepared for this, speaking calmly.
Though her voice remained soft, the killing intent was unmistakable.
It was clear—she didn't intend to spare anyone present.
As her words fell, the atmosphere in the courtyard turned heavy.
The air felt colder, and the threat of death loomed.
Su Qing hadn't expected a celebration feast to attract so many people wanting him dead.
In this moment, he truly faced a life-threatening crisis.
Even the life-saving Heaven Silkworm Art had its limits.
It could bridge at most two great cultivation realms—three, if fate was kind. Beyond that, it was helpless.
"Scared now?"
Her tone shifted, laced with sinister amusement.
She took a step forward, her aura rising with each pace.
Her wooden sandals clicked sharply on the ground.
These were the drums of death.
It looked like a casual stroll—but she was moving terrifyingly fast.
First instant, the Ascension Array was shattered, unable to stop her.
Second instant, the two strongest Grandmasters moved to block—only to be blown away by invisible force.
Third instant, she appeared before Su Qing.
Her hand reached straight for his chest, her eyes filled with scorn.
So what if he was clever?
Before absolute power, he was just a trembling ant!
Strength—that was the truth of this world!
But what shocked her was the complete lack of fear in his eyes.
That made her pause ever so slightly.
She wanted to give him a moment to speak—why was he so calm?
"Did you really think you could touch me?"
Su Qing's voice was tinged with arrogance.
There wasn't a shred of panic in his heart. He almost found it funny.
If this had happened outside, he might have been caught off guard.
But this was his domain!
Why should he panic here?
"What a unique last word."
A cold gleam flashed in her eyes as her hand surged forward.
She had no intention of letting him buy time. She'd end this quickly!
But just as her hand neared his chest—three inches away—it suddenly stopped.
Golden chains shot out from thin air, binding her tightly in layers.
That short distance now became a vast chasm, impossible to cross.
In the darkness, the roar of a majestic dragon echoed.
This was his residence's second formation—the Dragon Roar Heart-Locking Array!
And it didn't end there. After the trap came the kill.
With waves of energy, invisible strikes targeted the Demon Lord's wife's vital points!
Her eyes flashed with shock as she dodged with all her might.
Trapped in the formation, every movement felt like wading through mud. Su Qing had already retreated far away.
The invisible attacks grazed her body, carving deep gouges into the ground.
"See? Like I said—did you really think you could get me?"
"I haven't taken a single scratch. Meanwhile, you're trapped and flailing, Madam."
Su Qing's face showed no fear—only calm confidence.
She might've caught him off guard, but so what?
The moment she chose this battlefield—her fate was sealed.
Hearing this, a shadow darkened the Demon Lord's wife's expression.
She exploded with power, lunging toward him.