After Rebirth, I Quit the Sect—Senior and Junior Sisters Regret It Bitterly! - Chapter 49:

Chapter 49: What If Someone Has the Same Intentions as Lu Chen?

Bei Luo, ruler of the northern region of the Demon Cavern, had taken the form of a woman ever since her transformation.

For centuries, she remained the only female Demon King.

Charming yet deadly, gentle yet ruthless, she excelled in bewitching hearts and minds, proudly calling herself “Luo Xian”.

Hearing Nan Qing’s puzzled tone, Bei Luo let out another soft, teasing laugh.

Nan Qing’s impatience was evident on his face.

Meanwhile, Bei Luo’s gaze shifted toward Dong Qing, carrying a deep, knowing meaning.

Dong Qing’s lips curved into a faint smile, yet his eyes remained as cold as ever.

The treasure-laden lands on the outskirts of the Demon Cavern—

He had painstakingly orchestrated their creation.

This plan had been meticulously crafted for so long—it was never meant to lure mere low-level cultivators!

They… weren’t worthy.

The Demon Cavern’s outer region was meant to be a grand stage for Lu Chen.

How could a bunch of ordinary Mystic Spirit Holy Sect disciples be compared to him?

“Dong Qing, what do you mean by this?”

“Second Brother, don’t be so anxious—let me explain in detail.”

Dong Qing stretched lazily, adjusting his position but remaining reclined on the couch.

“Back then, when that person’s aura suddenly disappeared, I already felt something was amiss.”

“I hadn’t even begun investigating when that same aura briefly returned before vanishing again.”

“So I speculated—was he testing us?”

“After all, for centuries, we’ve been extremely cautious, never stepping out of line.”

“So, I transformed the outer region of the Demon Cavern, turning it from a land of jagged rocks into the paradise-like sanctuary you see now.”

Nan Qing’s frown deepened further, his irritation growing.

“You went through all that trouble just to make him think we’re behaving ourselves?”

Before he could finish speaking, Nan Qing let out a cold snort.

Dong Qing shook his head.

“Not at all, Second Brother. My goal was the complete opposite.”

“If the news from the Mystic Spirit Holy Sect is true, then all is well.”

“But if it’s all a deception meant to lull us into complacency, then we must not let ourselves be fooled.”

“I altered the Demon Cavern’s landscape so drastically—if that person is still connected to the Mystic Spirit Holy Sect, he will surely come to investigate.”

“That would expose his identity.”

“On the other hand, if he does not appear, then we are free to carry out our plan without restraint.”

Dong Qing didn’t say the rest out loud.

He had carefully crafted this entire scheme to lure Lu Chen—

Yet instead, he had drawn in a pack of… ants!

These low-level cultivators, driven by greed, had rushed in without hesitation—eager to plunder his treasures!

Anyone in his position would be furious!

Only now did the slow-witted Second Demon King finally grasp the situation.

“Ah! So that’s it! But doesn’t that mean we still gained nothing?”

“Hehehe, Second Brother, you’re so funny. Isn’t getting nothing the biggest gain of all?”

Bei Luo’s seductive voice rang out once more.

Dong Qing didn’t even give Nan Qing time to think further before agreeing with Bei Luo.

“Exactly! As long as Lu Chen does not return, this is the best possible outcome!”

Saying this, Dong Qing pressed his fingers to his temple.

“But now, what should we do about these lowly pests?”

BANG!

A dull thud rang through the chamber, followed by Nan Qing’s voice—

“Obviously, we make sure none of them leave alive!”

“We’ve been too quiet for too long—they’ve actually mistaken this place for some immortal paradise!”

“For centuries, I’ve nearly forgotten the taste of human blood.”

“And now… they’ve delivered themselves to my doorstep?”

“I’m going to enjoy this feast!”

As he spoke, Nan Qing extended his blood-red tongue, slowly licking around his mouth—

His expression utterly savage.

The lesser demons standing nearby instinctively backed away, afraid that if they moved too slowly, they’d become his next meal.

“Very well. Since Second Brother insists… let’s give them a ‘surprise’!”

Dong Qing agreed.

Bei Luo didn’t object either.

In that moment—

The surrounding air turned frigid.

A deep, ominous gloom enveloped the depths of the Demon Cavern.

Bei Luo’s devilish gaze flickered with amusement.

Lu Chen, I wonder…

When you learn that ten thousand Mystic Spirit Holy Sect disciples have become our feast, will you remain so indifferent?

It’s been a while since we last met—I’ve missed you.

A piercing gaze flashed through Bei Luo’s mind, sending a chill down her spine.

She quickly dismissed the thought.

That walking calamity—

Just thinking about him was terrifying enough.

Seeing him again…?

Absolutely not.

If she had a choice, she would rather never cross paths with him for the rest of her life!

…

Seven miles from the Demon Cavern’s outer region, a thin mist began to appear.

Through the hazy fog, the landscape looked even more ethereal.

Chi Lingxiao spun in a circle, completely enchanted, unwilling to take another step away.

“**This place is too beautiful! Once we return, I must ask the Sect Master for permission—**I want to personally oversee the construction here!”

“The spiritual energy is abundant, and the resources are limitless—if we build a great hall for the Mystic Spirit Holy Sect here, what should we name it?”

“Bilu? Fuyao? Tingfeng?”

She muttered to herself, torn between different names.

Chu Tian, despite his own shock, couldn’t help but remind her—

“Hall Master Chi, we should remain cautious. We’re already very deep inside.”

His words snapped Chi Lingxiao out of her thoughts, her face showing visible displeasure.

“Elder Chu, do you have to ruin the mood?”

“Everyone knows what happened before—there’s no need to bring it up again. It’s pointless.”

Chu Tian froze.

A sense of dread washed over him.

“Hall Master Chi, what exactly do you mean?”

“What else? You were the one who said the Demon Cavern was filled with stench, jagged rocks, and endless demonic beasts—”

“Tell me, does this look anything like what you described?”

Chi Lingxiao rolled her eyes, then raised her voice—

“I’m someone who speaks her mind, so forgive me for being blunt—”

“But I just hope that someone here doesn’t share the same thoughts as Lu Chen!”

At these words—

Everyone froze.

Even those busy stuffing their storage pouches with treasures stopped moving.

Everyone knew who she was referring to.

Chu Tian.

Was she saying that Chu Tian was just like Lu Chen?

That he, too, wanted to deceive everyone?

That he wanted to hog the resources for himself?

A collective gasp echoed.

No one openly spoke, but the way they looked at Chu Tian changed.

The tension was thick.

Qi Ze stepped forward, about to mediate—

Suddenly, a terrified scream pierced the air.

“THERE’S A DEMON! RUN!”

Xiao Yunhe’s voice rang out, trembling with fear.

Qi Ze’s body immediately went stiff.

At first—

People scoffed.

Was this master and disciple duo putting on a performance?

One warns about danger, and the other immediately screams about demons?

Were they staging a show?

Chi Lingxiao’s patience snapped.

“Xiao Yunhe, are you insane?! Stop trying to scare everyone!”

“If there’s a demon, then show it to me!”

Her fists clenched tightly in anger.

Xiao Yunhe’s terror only grew—

The others laughed mockingly.

Until—

BOOM!

A series of deafening explosions shook the earth.

Before anyone could react—

The sky turned black.