The Side Character Who Wins by Doing Nothing

Yuwei Zhenren’s heart jumped in shock. She no longer had time for Bai Heng and, with a wave of her hand, tossed the unconscious disciples far away.

She then immediately joined Master Wuliang in activating the Top-grade Treasure, the Mirror Water Prison, intending to trap Xie Ningyuan within it.

Truly, the best-laid plans often go awry. Xie Ningyuan had already decided to take his own life before completely losing his sanity, but he never expected to suddenly expend a massive amount of Spiritual Energy to save someone... leaving him no time to even attempt it!

Fortunately, Xie Ningyuan had only just lost his mind, so his combat prowess had actually decreased.

Thus, with the two of them working together, plus the Top-grade Treasure, they actually managed to barely contain him for the time being.

But the two of them were already using all their strength just to maintain the Mirror Water Prison, not daring to relax for even a moment. As a result, the three of them were locked in a stalemate, making any further action difficult.

Yuwei said anxiously, ”Wuliang, think of something, quick! At this rate, we won’t be able to hold on for much longer!”

Wuliang had a bitter expression. ”What can I do? I just contacted Master Ting Chan of the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect, but I don’t know if he’s in seclusion or what. There’s been no reply!”

Yuwei was desperate. ”Then what should we do? If he breaks free, I’m afraid the Gold and Silver Gate will be annihilated today!”

Wuliang was also in despair. He had just contacted all the Integration Stage Cultivators from the various sects he could reach, but not a single one had answered!

Of course, it wasn’t that they were refusing to help. The Cultivation World had been at peace for so many years that everyone had grown lax. Most Integration Stage Cultivators were currently in seclusion for cultivation.

Even he and Yuwei had been the same. If not for the major incident in the sect today, which led their disciples to seek them out at their Cave Residences, they would still be in seclusion, completely unable to receive any Communication Talismans.

A wave of despair washed over Wuliang. Finally, he made a decision, and his old, solemn voice echoed throughout the entire Gold and Silver Gate.

”All disciples of the Gold and Silver Gate, hear my command! Evacuate the sect immediately! No one is to return unless summoned by us!”

His voice reached every corner of the Gold and Silver Gate. Everyone heard it loud and clear, and their hearts filled with terror.

Sword Bu Gui and the others hadn’t left yet, but the power of a Divinity Transformation cultivator was nothing compared to the Integration Stage. Even if they wanted to help, they would be of no use.

No one could have imagined that such a massive sect would face a disaster of this magnitude because of a single person!

Sword Bu Gui’s feelings were complicated, but he knew he couldn’t be of any help. After a moment of silence, he resolutely turned, mounted his sword, and flew toward the courtyard on the mountainside.

Since he had promised Lu Sangjiu he would protect Luo Linlang, he had to see it through to the end.

As the Gold and Silver Gate cultivators evacuated one after another, Wuliang gave Yuwei Zhenren a deep look. ”...You should go too.”

Yuwei froze. ”What do you mean?”

”His power is growing stronger. The two of us can’t stop him... but I can self-destruct.”

While he still hasn’t broken free from the Mirror Water Prison, I can rush over, grab him, and self-destruct. We’ll both perish together... Perhaps that’s the only way to stop this disaster.

Yuwei was stunned. Looking at Wuliang’s resolute face, she was suddenly filled with endless regret... ’I was wrong. If I had just listened to him back then and let Xie Ningyuan and the other person go, would any of this have happened?’

But she was the type of person who wouldn’t admit fault or back down, even when she was wrong.

Her eyes reddened as she gritted her teeth and said, ”You think you’re the only one who can play the hero?”

”Wuliang, the Gold and Silver Gate needs you! You leave. I will take him down with me!”

Without giving Wuliang a chance to say another word, she charged toward Xie Ningyuan!

”Yuwei!”

However, just as she approached Xie Ningyuan with the determination to die, she suddenly heard a sharp cry, ”Move!”

Yuwei froze, her steps faltering instinctively. Then she saw a Demon Blade descending from the sky!

”...domination map!”

Lu Sangjiu’s figure appeared right after. ”domination map, drain the Demonic Qi from his body!”

domination map was a Demon Artifact. Its power was purer than that of most Demon Cultivators, let alone someone like Xie Ningyuan who had Fallen into Demon because of a Heart Demon.

Its power held absolute dominance over Xie Ningyuan in his current state, allowing it to easily absorb the Demonic Qi generated by his Heart Demon.

Although a continuous stream of Demonic Qi would be generated as long as the Heart Demon remained, this was the only way to stop Xie Ningyuan for now.

Wuliang and Yuwei watched as domination map frantically devoured the Demonic Qi from Xie Ningyuan’s body. Surprise flickered in their once-despairing eyes... ’It’s actually working!’

But because of this, Xie Ningyuan struggled even more violently, and the Mirror Water Prison began to show signs of instability.

Lu Sangjiu didn’t turn around, only shouting sharply, ”You two, keep him under control even if it kills you! Otherwise, we’re all dead today!”

She, a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator, was speaking to two Integration Stage Cultivators without a shred of politeness.

But neither of them found anything wrong with it. They simply agreed and put even more effort into maintaining the Mirror Water Prison.

Lu Sangjiu looked at the agonized Xie Ningyuan inside the Mirror Water Prison, a flash of pain in her eyes... ’He’s suffering all of this because of me!’

Just now, down the mountain, after she had put on her mask to hide her presence, she had hesitated for a long time...

She knew clearly that even if she went back, she wouldn’t be of any help. She might even distract him, forcing him to protect her.

But today’s disaster, although caused by many unexpected events, was ultimately also due to her own lack of foresight.

She could never convince herself to just stir up trouble and then walk away, leaving others to bear the consequences for her!

So, in the end, she came back... and thank god she did!

Thinking back to the scene she had just witnessed, if she hadn’t arrived in time, Yuwei would have likely perished along with Xie Ningyuan. She would have regretted that for the rest of her life!

By now, domination map had absorbed most of the Demonic Qi. Xie Ningyuan’s expression grew more pained, and he became even more frenzied.

Just as the Mirror Water Prison was about to be shattered, Lu Sangjiu suddenly rushed forward like a moth to a flame and hugged him tightly!

”Xie Ningyuan, that’s enough! Stop!”

Wuliang’s face paled in horror at the sight. ”Lu, come back!”

Even though Xie Ningyuan had become like this to protect her, he had now completely lost his sanity. He didn’t recognize anyone and would hurt anyone who got close!

Especially now, with Demonic Qi swirling around him, anyone who got close risked having it invade their body!

But Lu Sangjiu showed no sign of retreating. She just held onto him for dear life, the Spiritual Energy in her body surging wildly into his!

At this moment, Xie Ningyuan was like a crucible where Spiritual Energy and Demonic Qi battled. To bring him back to his senses, not only did the Demonic Qi have to be drawn out, but he also needed to be replenished with a large amount of Spiritual Energy.

Only when there was enough Spiritual Energy to suppress the Demonic Qi would he have a chance to regain his consciousness.

And once he was conscious, if he could suppress the Heart Demon with his own willpower, his life could be saved!