Chapter 1170: Demon Moon

She smiled before speaking, appearing very cheerful.

"I've long heard of Vice-Sect Master Jiang, and Chu Yue has admired you for a long time," she said. "Today, I finally have the honor of meeting you in person."

Chu Yue? A Demon Emperor? Jiang Fan was puzzled. The only known gathering place for demons in the Great State of Taicang was the northern tip of the continent.

He asked, perplexed, "Where are you from?"

Chu Yue's eyes were clear, and she replied without hesitation, "The Great State of Ten Thousand Demons. I've heard that Vice-Sect Master Jiang personally cultivated two Demon Emperors. Chu Yue is deeply impressed."

The Great State of Ten Thousand Demons? Was that one of the great states of the Central Lands? Jiang Fan cast an inquiring glance at the Celestial Sect Master, asking if the woman's background had been investigated.

The Celestial Sect Master nodded and sent a telepathic message: "At least on the surface, there are no issues."

Jiang Fan frowned. "What do you mean, 'on the surface'?"

The Celestial Sect Master helplessly replied, "She starts every sentence by expressing admiration for you and ends it by saying she's here for you. What else could I do?"

Jiang Fan was speechless. Looking at the smiling young woman, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was odd. Chu Yue, a Demon Emperor? The Great State of Ten Thousand Demons—was there really such a person there?

He asked, "Demon Emperor Chu Yue, do you have any specific intentions for coming to my Celestial Sect?"

Chu Yue smiled. "I wish to join the Celestial Sect and learn more by your side, Vice-Sect Master Jiang."

She truly was here for him. Before Jiang Fan could even consider it, Chu Yue produced two bottles of spirit liquid. Jiang Fan recognized them at a glance, surprised.

Heavenly Demon Dew!

"These are two welcome gifts I prepared for Vice-Sect Master Jiang. I hope you like them."

In the main hall, Liuli and Ling Shu both widened their beautiful eyes, excitement shining within them. Under the Celestial Sect's resources, both of them had already raised their cultivation to the Ninth Level Golden Core Perfection. However, they hadn't yet had the opportunity to undergo tribulation. Because they were demons, pills like the Heaven-Ascending Pill and Sky-Reaching Marrow were only suitable for humans. The two portions of Heavenly Demon Dew before them were among their rare opportunities for tribulation.

They both turned their hopeful gazes towards Jiang Fan. How could Jiang Fan still hesitate? Whether it was to add to the Celestial Sect's combat strength or to help Ling Shu and Liuli undergo their tribulations, he had no reason to refuse Chu Yue. Although her identity remained somewhat questionable, with her only being at the One-Aperture Demon Emperor realm, she posed no significant threat.

He immediately stated, "I have no objection. What about you, Sect Master?"

The Celestial Sect Master said, "If you have no objection, I certainly won't."

"Very well, Demon Emperor Chu Yue, from this moment on, you are a member of the Celestial Sect."

Chu Yue's face lit up with joy. "Chu Yue, a disciple of the Celestial Sect, greets the Sect Master." She then scurried to Jiang Fan's side, an indescribable delight on her face, and handed him the two portions of Heavenly Demon Dew.

"Here you go." With that, she stared intently at Jiang Fan, smiling without a word.

Jiang Fan touched his face. "Is there something on my face? Why are you looking at me like that?" He still felt the woman was odd.

Chu Yue shook her head. "No. But I just feel like Vice-Sect Master Jiang and I have met before, as if we've known each other for a very, very long time. I suppose this must be destiny!"

Upon hearing this, several sharp gazes immediately shot towards them. Her words were so direct that it was difficult for Liu Qingxian and the others not to speculate about her intentions in approaching Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan found her fervent gaze a bit much. He quickly waved, calling Ling Shu and Liuli over. The two young girls rushed to Jiang Fan's front, creating a slight breeze.

"Brother."

"Young Master Jiang." Both looked at Jiang Fan, faces full of anticipation.

Jiang Fan secretly felt fortunate that there were two portions of Heavenly Demon Dew; otherwise, it would have been a problem. Because if there had only been one, he would definitely have given it to Ling Shu. Ling Shu held a special place in his heart that Liuli couldn't compare to. As for Liuli, he had killed the Azure Sky Demon Emperor, essentially her foster father, so he felt a degree of guilt.

"One for each of you. I will give you Bodhi Pills and protect you during your tribulations. However, whether you ultimately succeed depends on your individual fortune." As he spoke, he presented the Heavenly Demon Dew to them.

Ling Shu held the Heavenly Demon Dew and said, "Brother has already been very good to Ling Shu. Becoming a Demon Emperor would be wonderful, so Ling Shu can accompany Brother further on his journey. If I can't, it's alright. With so many sisters accompanying Brother, I'll have no regrets when I grow old."

When it came to moving people, Ling Shu was truly skilled. He gently pulled Ling Shu into his embrace and sat down, feeling the scar on her nascent soul, his eyes softening. "Thank you." Because of the scar, his path to Soul Transformation would be easier than others'.

Ling Shu's pretty face flushed, and she straightened her posture, daring not to speak. This was the first time Jiang Fan had openly treated a woman with such intimacy. Even Fairy Yunshang hadn't received such treatment. However, knowing their past, everyone could understand. Ling Shu's special position in Jiang Fan's heart, in some respects, was something even Fairy Yunshang and Xu Youran couldn't reach. This was because they had experienced true separation and death.

Only Liuli, with a resentful look, held her stomach and grumbled, "Heartless man."

Jiang Fan's mouth twitched. Looking at Liuli's round belly, he was speechless. "Why are you still keeping that?" After such a long time, even Liuli, as foolish as she might be, should have known what was going on with her belly.

Liuli lifted her chin and declared, "This is our child, and I'm keeping it."

Jiang Fan wiped a hand across his face. Fortunately, everyone present was an insider and knew the truth. Otherwise, outsiders would think Jiang Fan had abandoned his responsibilities.

He looked at her stomach and said, "Ultimately, that's poisonous miasma inside. You're about to break through to the Demon Emperor realm, and your body can't have any hidden issues. It's better to disperse the miasma within."

Liuli looked down at her abdomen, a complex emotion appearing in her eyes. What she couldn't bear to part with wasn't her stomach; it was her past longing—the longing for a child, for a home.

After a moment of silence, she gently nodded. "Young Master Jiang, please help me remove it."

Jiang Fan naturally didn't refuse. He casually sent a wisp of flame into her abdomen. The poisonous miasma was instantly incinerated into nothingness. Her bulging lower abdomen quickly flattened.

Liuli suddenly burst into tears. "My child! Jiang Fan, you killed my child. You owe me one."

Jiang Fan was stunned. "Wait! That was miasma, just miasma!"

Liuli tilted her head up and said, "It was clearly my child! I don't care, you have to compensate me with one!" A hint of cunning was hidden in her tearful eyes.

Jiang Fan was speechless. Could she really pull something like this?

"Stop messing around! How can I compensate for that?"

Liuli pulled her golden long hair to cover her flushed face and said, "How should I know? You figure it out yourself." After that, she muttered softly, "Who told you to be such a coward when you poisoned me unconscious back then? If you had been bolder, wouldn't my belly really be big?"

Jiang Fan almost spat out a mouthful of old blood. What kind of outrageous words were those? He was truly scared.

Seeing that the sect's affairs were mostly handled, he stood up and said, "Everyone, focus on your cultivation. The war with the ancient giants is not looking optimistic. I will enter seclusion for now."

The Celestial Sect Master also nodded. "Then everyone may disperse."

But just at that moment, a figure arrived through the air. It was none other than Venerable Chenjing! He held his mirror, a look of dissatisfaction on his face. Of all places for Master to be, why did it have to be Jiang Fan's sect?