Chapter 2202: Chapter 2199: Today’s Answer

Senior Luoo nodded, smiling lightly.

"As you wrongly guessed, the Evil Lord Mansion indeed lacks that foundation."

"The Evil Lord Mansion indeed cannot possibly possess the Holy Puppet."

"Yet now, the Holy Puppet has fallen into the hands of the Evil Lord Mansion."

"There’s only one reason for that."

"Someone gave it to them."

"Who?" Xiao Yi quickly asked.

This was the answer he came to the Black Demon Hall to obtain today.

Senior Luoo shook his head, saying nothing.

"Can’t you say?" Xiao Yi pressed.

Senior Luoo smiled, "I can, but even if you ask, I won’t say."

"Of course, perhaps someone else might be willing to tell you."

"Who?" Xiao Yi asked again, only to realize it immediately after speaking.

"Another Master of the Main Hall?"

Senior Luoo neither shook nor nodded his head, remaining silent.

"Alright, I understand." Xiao Yi nodded.

It was quite apparent that these old fellows knew countless secrets.

And these secrets, while accessible to Xiao Yi, were not within his authority to know.

"What about the Evil Lord Mansion affair then?" Xiao Yi inquired.

"It’s not worth concerning yourself with," Senior Luoo stated solemnly, "Regardless, they are the targets of the Eight Palaces’ hunt."

"Whether they have the Holy Puppet or other aces, it does not alter the Eight Palaces’ stance towards them."

"In any case, they are to be hunted down, other factors are irrelevant."

Xiao Yi nodded, comprehending Senior Luoo’s point.

"Oh, there’s one more thing," Xiao Yi seemingly remembered something.

"Ask away," Senior Luoo promptly said.

Xiao Yi spoke seriously, "The Central Region has grown increasingly chaotic over this year and a half, with much conflict between major forces."

"Although I’ve severed ties with the Eight Palaces, I’m not deaf or blind, and I have some understanding of the current escalating undercurrents in the Central Region."

Senior Luoo nodded, "With your keen mind and sharp insights, it’s no exaggeration to call you deeply strategic; you’re fairly spot-on."

Xiao Yi glanced at the sky beyond the window sill, speaking solemnly, "The sky grows heavier."

"Today’s Central Region cannot endure chaos."

"Otherwise, once the sky collapses, it will only snow heavily upon the already laden ground; the flames will spread, only to feed the fury."

"The emergence of mysterious forces like Lingyan Pavilion and Supreme Tower is a primary cause."

"When I returned, I visited the Scrolls Room and reviewed intelligence reports from this period."

"If I have judged correctly, the war between Five Fools Academy and Heavenly Que Academy bears the shadow of Lingyan Pavilion."

Senior Luoo nodded, "So this is what you wanted to ask."

As he spoke, Senior Luoo slowly walked back to the desk and sat down, looking seriously at Xiao Yi, "Before you ponder this issue, think of the iron regulations of the Eight Palaces first."

"You must understand, this is beyond what our Eight Palaces can interfere with or handle."

"The biggest iron rule of the Eight Palaces is to not meddle in the disputes of major forces."

"This is even more serious than you personally succeeding the Eight Palaces."

Xiao Yi frowned, "But within just a year and a half, Lingyan Pavilion and similar forces have grown several folds; if left unchecked..."

"Again," Senior Luoo interrupted, "An iron rule is an iron rule."

"Outsiders might ask how the ensuing disaster can be overlooked by the Eight Palaces."

"But Lingyan Pavilion and Supreme Tower, unlike the Evil Lord Mansion, have not committed such massacres on the continent’s living beings."

"This alone means the Eight Palaces cannot act against them."

"They are merely expanding, which looks more like the growth and strengthening of a force. On what grounds does the Eight Palaces govern them?"

Senior Luoo spoke gravely, "Outsiders might again ask if the Eight Palaces will permit this threat."

"My answer is that, according to hall rules, that is indeed the case."

"If ’reasons’ enable the breaching of hall rules, then they aren’t iron rules."

"Why should the Eight Palaces break the iron rules because of this? Why shouldn’t the Eight Palaces have enough confidence to handle it all?"

Senior Luoo continued, "Originally, I thought a confident lad like you would never ask such a question."

"I didn’t expect you would today."

"It has nothing to do with confidence," Xiao Yi shook his head, faintly smiling.

Senior Luoo relaxed his solemn expression and leaned back, smiling lightly, "Of course, an iron rule is an iron rule."

"And I, for one, usually ignore these regulations."

"If you’re willing to uphold the Black Demon Hall today, just say the word, and the Black Demon Hall can strike Lingyan Pavilion immediately."

"In three days, I assure you, Lingyan Pavilion will be reduced to ashes."

Xiao Yi smiled wryly, "Can’t there be another condition?"

"No," Senior Luoo shook his head, "Though I disregard these iron rules, when the first-generation Master of the Main Hall entrusted this Black Demon Hall to me."

"I promised him that I would ensure the Black Demon Hall’s continuity, never allowing it to fall prematurely, at least not before the other seven palaces vanish."

"As long as you take over this Black Demon Hall, I won’t have to worry anymore, nor will I have to bear the position of Black Demon Hall Master."

"Naturally, I will no longer concern myself with these hall rules."

"Within three days, I promise to eliminate all threats weighing on your mind."

Senior Luoo suddenly sat up straight, his expression earnest, "You know, I haven’t many years left."

"As long as you are willing to inherit the Black Demon Hall, I will drag down every potential threat to your growth with me before my death."

"Be it Evil Lord Mansion, Lingyan Pavilion, Beiyin Palace, Holy Moon Sect, and so on, it’s all the same."

Senior Luoo suddenly exuded a chilling killing intent.

This old man, as always, viewed the world as inconsequential, indifferent to the living.

It was only when facing Xiao Yi that he would occasionally show a smile.

Xiao Yi slightly bowed his head, remaining silent.

Senior Luoo broke the silence, "If you persistently refuse to succeed, then these crises can only..."

Xiao Yi suddenly raised his head, speaking firmly, "Senior Luoo believes enough to understand me."

"But Senior Luoo, do you know why I’ve always been reluctant to succeed the Eight Palaces?"

"I thought that after leaving for a year and a half, Senior Luoo would understand, as would the other Hall Masters."

"But now it seems, I was wrong."

Hearing this, Senior Luoo was momentarily stunned.

Xiao Yi stood up, "A year and a half ago, when I left Holy Moon Sect, I said I was unwilling to inherit the Eight Palaces because I didn’t know how to face all of you."

"But, whether I know or not, I will eventually have to face it."

"So, it’s not really a reason."

"Forget it." Xiao Yi shook his head, his expression somewhat indescribable, but clearly unwilling to say more.

Turning around, he left just like that.

"Wait," Senior Luoo suddenly got up, "What’s the real reason?"

Xiao Yi shook his head.

"Won’t you say?" Senior Luoo smiled, "You’ve asked me many things today."

"For some, I didn’t give you the answers."

"I chose to let you find them yourself."

"I will seek your answers too."

Xiao Yi stopped in his tracks, turned around with a beaming smile, "Really?"

Senior Luoo laughed lightly, "This old man doesn’t have many years left—how could I deceive you?"

"I will seek today’s answer from you."

"And seek your own answers for today’s questions."

"Satisfied?"

"Very satisfied." Xiao Yi nodded firmly.

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The third update.

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