"Elder Wu... Why must you suffer so!" Chu Feng discovered that at the entrance of the Seven Star Cave, there was now a semi-transparent light curtain. It was like a glass wall, separating the Seven Star Cave from the outside world.

Inside the cave, Elder Wu’s face was indifferent as he controlled the array to confront the Yin Yang Demon.

In front of the powerful array energy, even though the Yin Yang Demon’s demonic power was overwhelming, it was still unable to get the better of Elder Wu.

Chu Feng couldn’t help but feel somewhat relieved.

The Yin Yang Demon is too tyrannical, I’m afraid Elder Wu won’t be able to hold on for much longer. We must hurry and report to the Sect Master, and let the Sect Master come to decide.

Originally, this Yin Yang Demon might not have exposed itself so soon.

Chu Feng inadvertently has made a great contribution. Because this Yin Yang Demon has been lurking inside the Seven Star Cave all along, secretly devouring other demons, rapidly increasing its strength.

Given time, it will only become more and more terrifying.

Now that we know there is a Yin Yang Demon within the Seven Star Cave, I believe those surviving demons will definitely find a way to escape back to the Divine Demon Continent.

And then convey the news to the Demon Clan.

With the identity of the Yin Yang Demon already exposed prematurely, it definitely won’t go back to the Divine Demon Continent and meet its demise. To break out of the Seven Star Cave and wait for opportunities to devour human experts or demons on the Divine Martial Continent will be its priority choice.

"Damn human brat, it’s all because of you, causing this demon to expose itself early. Once this demon breaks the Array Formation Restriction and exits the Seven Star Cave, you will be the first one I devour," the Yin Yang Demon cursed hatefully.

It charged at Elder Wu inside the Seven Star Cave time after time. Each attempt was repelled by the power of the Array.

For the time being, it seemed that Elder Wu would definitely be able to hold on.

...

Soon, the Master of Ten Thousand Sword Sect heard the news and personally rushed over.

The appearance of an incredibly fierce Yin Yang Demon inside the Seven Star Cave was like an unpredictable time bomb. When it emerged from the Seven Star Cave, it would be the moment when a million disciples of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect would be slaughtered.

"Elder Wu!"

The voice of the Master of Ten Thousand Sword Sect slightly trembled, calling out to Elder Wu inside the Seven Star Cave.

He was well aware that Elder Wu staying behind meant death.

"Sect Master, you need not grieve for me! The day I took over the heavy responsibility from my master, I predicted this day might come. To be able to contribute even a little to the Ten Thousand Sword Sect makes me very happy."

"Death can be as light as a feather, or as heavy as a mountain. Having lived for thousands of years, I have grown tired of life a long time ago. Now, being able to do something meaningful is very good."

Elder Wu’s expression was serene and calm, viewing death with indifference.

It seemed as if he was simply taking a trip back to his hometown.

"By the way, I promised to help Han Xiao Ying secure the status of an Inner Sect Disciple. I hope that the Sect Master will grant this request. Chu Feng and his wife, Han Xiao Ying, have cleared out the demons inside the entire Seven Star Cave, forcing this fiend to reveal its true form early. This is an immense merit and has averted a catastrophe between heaven and earth."

Elder Wu’s gaze was kind and gentle as he looked at Chu Feng and Han Xiao Ying.

Unexpectedly, this kind and respectable old man, at the juncture between life and death, still remembered the promise he made to Chu Feng.

Chu Feng couldn’t help but feel his nose turning sour, tears uncontrollably swirling in his eyes.

Han Xiao Ying cried even more bitterly, her eyes red.

"This sect proclaims that Outer Sect Disciple Han Xiao Ying, while guarding the Seven Star Cave, has shown extraordinary merit, made great contributions to the sect, and to the common people on the Divine Martial Continent. Preventing a disaster from occurring. Now promoting Han Xiao Ying to Inner Sect Disciple, henceforth she will enjoy all the treatment of a Core Inner Sect Disciple."

Sect Master Fang Xuanling was straightforward and decisive, without any hesitation.

He directly announced Han Xiao Ying’s promotion to Inner Sect in front of everyone present.

"Han Xiao Ying, this humble girl, thanks the Sect Master!" If it were not for the special sorrowful moment, Han Xiao Ying would certainly have jumped for joy. She gave a respectful bow to the Sect Master Fang Xuanling. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Following that, a touching scene unfolded before everyone’s eyes.

Thump!

Han Xiaoying knelt down outside the Seven Star Cave and kowtowed toward Elder Wu inside the cave.

"Disciple Han Xiaoying, since entering the Seven Star Cave, has been under Elder Wu’s care. It was you who taught me cultivation, who imparted to me the rules for surviving in the Seven Star Cave, and in moments of danger, it has always been you who personally came to my rescue..."

Han Xiaoying cried uncontrollably, recounting the kindness shown to her by Elder Wu.

Indeed, Elder Wu took great care of every Demon Slayer within the Seven Star Cave.

Han Xiaoying was merely a representation of them all.

The treatment she enjoyed was also experienced by the others.

The nobility of Elder Wu’s character commanded the wholehearted respect of all who had dealings with him.

Even someone as petty as Hou Qingnian held great respect for Elder Wu.

Such remarkable personal charisma is a rarity in this world.

Han Xiaoying continued to kowtow to Elder Wu.

"Han Xiaoying, rise! All I have done is merely my duty. Every one of you disciples who willingly enters the Seven Star Cave to hunt demons is like an arm to me," Elder Wu said.

Elder Wu turned his head to glance at the frenzied and ferocious Yin Yang Demon, his face showing no fear, his eyes filled with a cold murderous intent.

To his fellow sect disciples, to his own people, he was a kind and benevolent elder. But to his enemies, to demons, he was a merciless executioner.

Absolutely no mercy was shown.

"Sect Master, with my entire life’s cultivation and my own life, I will activate this array. At most, I can ensure that the Seven Star Cave will not fall for a hundred years. If within these hundred years, we still cannot find a way to kill this demon, take the sect disciples and retreat!" Elder Wu spoke with a serious expression, and his eyes bore an extraordinary solemnity.

With that, he started to manipulate the spell, continuously controlling the array.

Then he, too, began to levitate upward.

And slowly settled into the eye of the Array.

"No... Don’t do it!" the Master of Ten Thousand Sword Sect shouted fiercely.

"Wuuu..." Han Xiaoying turned into a figure of tears.

Elder Wu ignored all the calls from outside the cave. The moment he seated himself at the eye of the Array, his body suddenly exploded, turning into a cluster of blood mist that did not disperse.

Chu Feng’s heart violently twitched twice.

Pain! A heart-wrenching pain made breathing difficult for him.

It was as if a sharp knife had ruthlessly sliced away a piece of his heart.

In his determination to prevent the Yin Yang Demon from leaving the Seven Star Cave, Elder Wu resolutely sacrificed his life, offering himself to strengthen the Array, enhancing its power.

It was tantamount to adding a supercharge of energy to the Array.

Ensuring that, in theory, the Yin Yang Demon would be unable to break the Array and escape for a hundred years.

Of course, this was only in theory. In practice, there might be discrepancies.

If the demon continued to devour the demons inside the cave, and had enough demons to consume, it could not be kept trapped for a hundred years.

Chu Feng could not help but remember the old man guarding the Ancient Demon back in Dan State, so similar to Elder Wu? Both were equally affable and respectable.

"Elder Wu, rest assured, no matter how difficult, I, disciple Chu Feng, will definitely fulfill the promise I made to you. I will completely seal off the Seven Star Cave," vowed Chu Feng as he subconsciously clenched the Seven Stars Order.

Elder Wu, for the sake of a promise, could dedicate his whole being. This noble quality deeply moved Chu Feng.

He was determined to find a way to activate the Seven Stars Order.