Heaven and Earth Alliance, Primordial World
At the edge of Primordial World, in the vast void, the Spirit Clan Patriarch gathers the high-ranking members of his clan. Their purpose is clear—they seek to join the Heaven and Earth Alliance.
Inside Primordial World, Ye Ziwei stands with a group from the Heaven and Earth Alliance, while outside, the entire Spirit Race waits.
She narrows her eyes, her voice laced with surprise.
"Are you… all unharmed?"
This doesn't make sense.
Hadn't Ling Ye attacked the Spirit Clan before?
With his ruthless nature, once he strikes, he never leaves survivors.
So why are they all standing here, untouched?
The Spirit Clan Patriarch steps forward, clasping his hands respectfully.
"Miss Ye, the Blood Shadow Demon Lord entered our spiritual world alone. But strangely… he did not attack us."
His tone carries a hint of unease.
"He simply stole our clan's most precious gemstone. And… he took one of our wild species as well."
"I don't understand why he spared us."
He pauses before continuing, his voice firm.
"Regardless, after careful discussion, my Spirit Clan has decided—we are willing to join the Heaven and Earth Alliance. From this moment on, we pledge our allegiance to Lord Ye Tian."
The entire Spirit Race raises their voices in unison.
"Yes! We join the Heaven and Earth Alliance and serve Lord Ye Tian!"
"We will fight the Blood Shadow Demon Army together and destroy the Blood Shadow Demon Lord!"
"We will reclaim our spiritual treasure and end his reign!"
Their cries echo through the void.
To them, joining the Heaven and Earth Alliance is the only way to take their revenge—to reclaim what was stolen.
Ye Ziwei nods, a pleased expression crossing her face.
"Good. My Heaven and Earth Alliance welcomes allies from all sides."
She raises a hand, preparing to lift the entrance barrier of Primordial World.
But then—
She hesitates.
A subtle frown appears on her face.
Something isn't right.
Not a single Spirit Race member is injured.
That… doesn't add up.
If the Blood Shadow Demon Lord had attacked them, there should have been casualties. At the very least, there should have been survivors with wounds.
Yet here they are—completely unscathed.
And then there's the matter of their so-called stolen treasure.
What use would Ling Ye have for a spirit stone?
Too many questions.
A sudden realization dawns on her.
There's another possibility.
The Spirit Race has already pledged allegiance to the Blood Shadow Demon Army.
The spirit stone wasn't stolen—they gave it to Ling Ye willingly.
Yes, that would explain everything.
If they had surrendered, it makes sense that they are all safe.
And now, by claiming to seek refuge in the Heaven and Earth Alliance, they might be trying to infiltrate Primordial World.
To destroy the alliance from within.
Ye Ziwei's expression hardens, her mind set.
Heh. So that's your plan?
You want to plant spies in my Heaven and Earth Alliance?
You want to weaken us from the inside?
Impossible.
Until Brother Tian returns, I will ensure nothing threatens the Heaven and Earth Alliance.
A tense silence fills the air.
The Spirit Race stares at Ye Ziwei in confusion.
Why has she stopped?
The entrance stands closed before them.
They thought that once they arrived here, they would finally be safe.
They needed to get inside.
After what Ling Ye had done, staying out here meant constant danger.
Yet now, Ye Ziwei hesitates?
Why?
She suddenly speaks, her voice sharp.
"Patriarch, you just said… the Blood Shadow Demon Lord stole your clan's most precious gemstone?"
A knowing smile plays on her lips.
"And yet… he didn't kill a single one of you?"
The Spirit Clan Patriarch nods, his expression serious.
"Yes! He stole our treasure, and we must take it back! Without it, our Spirit Clan is nothing."
Ye Ziwei chuckles—a quiet, cutting sound.
"Really? Then I have to wonder… Did he steal it?"
She tilts her head slightly, her gaze piercing.
"Or did your Spirit Race offer it up willingly?"
A heavy tension settles over the Spirit Race.
Their expressions darken.
The Spirit Clan Patriarch's brow furrows.
"Miss Ye, what are you implying?"
Ye Ziwei smirks.
"Isn't it obvious? Maybe the truth is different."
Her voice turns cold, her next words like knives.
"Maybe when the Blood Shadow Demon Lord attacked… your Spirit Race surrendered."
A murmur ripples through the Spirit Race, unease spreading like wildfire.
"Maybe you offered up your treasure to prove your loyalty."
"Maybe that's why he left you unharmed."
She steps forward slightly, her presence suffocating.
"And now, you pretend to seek refuge in my Heaven and Earth Alliance… but in reality, you're following the Blood Shadow Demon Lord's orders."
"Your real purpose… is to infiltrate my alliance. To destroy Primordial World from the inside."
A cold silence follows.
The accusation hangs in the air like a blade.
Every member of the Spirit Race feels its weight pressing down on them.
Ye Ziwei's words pierce deep.
How could she think this?
They came here out of loyalty to Ye Tian!
Hadn't they trusted him? Hadn't they helped him countless times in the past?
And now, here they stand, only to be met with suspicion?
The Spirit Clan Patriarch clenches his fists.
His voice is heavy with anger and disbelief.
"Miss Ye! How could you accuse my Spirit Clan of such treachery?"