"Please punish me, Uncle-Master."

He lifted his head, revealing his youthful face, looking ready to face his execution.

However, despite his anger, there was no trace of killing intent in the heart of the Green-clothed Man.

The situation of the Sect was evident to all; the Green-clothed Man knew that his nephew practiced the "Blood River Sword Technique" not for personal gain, but for the sake of the Sect. This very fact was what made it all the more heartbreaking.

If only the Sect were not in decline.

"Enough, get up."

His normally resolute face now showed rare signs of fatigue as the Green-clothed Man waved his hand and said, "Your actions were indeed for the Sect, but have you considered that, by cultivating the Blood Dao Martial Arts and mixing with the blood aura, you will be unable to show yourself again until you have completely erased that blood aura?

Even if you were to break through, time would ultimately not catch up."

The disadvantages of cultivating Blood Dao Martial Arts did not stop there. If the nephew ever met a high-ranking member of the Blood Demon Sect, he could be easily influenced by the "Blood Demon Heart Transformation Method."

Blood Demon Heart Transformation leads one permanently to the Demon Path.

In the past, how many high-ranking Buddhist monks had been affected by this "Blood Demon Heart Transformation Method," transforming from righteous greatness to demonic malevolence. If even those high-ranking monks were influenced, then all the more so for this nephew who had cultivated the Blood Dao Technique.

"There is actually a way..."

His words came hesitantly from the still-kneeling nephew, "In our Sect, there's a sword technique that could counteract, no, should override the 'Blood River Sword Technique.'"

"Override the 'Blood River Sword Technique'..." the Green-clothed Man murmured softly.

He too remembered that sword technique.

The "Blood River Sword Technique," ranked among the top martial arts in the Blood Demon Sect, second only to those Divine Skills, required several years to eradicate the blood aura cultivated without damaging the fundamental essence.

But with that sword technique, the "Blood River Sword Technique" would pose no issue.

Only, that sword technique, or rather, that incomplete sword technique, eradicates the blood aura not because it counters the Blood Dao Martial Arts, but because...

It is far more dangerous and harbors a killing intent much stronger than the "Blood River Sword Technique."

"Have you made your decision?" asked the Green-clothed Man, not dissuading but with an inexplicable emotion.

"I've been prepared for a long time."

It wasn't a decision, but a preparation. From the moment he acquired the "Blood River Sword Technique," the nephew had been prepared.

"Luo Fu Palace will not continue to decline!!!"

...

As turmoil and bloodshed mounted in the outside world, Zhenwu Sect remained a place of tranquility.

With the Zhenwu Seven Tribulations Formation in place and the disciples of Zhenwu Sect not leaving the mountain, not even the Blood Demon Sect, with all its capabilities, could invade Zhenwu Sect.

However, despite the absence of external slaughter and chaos, there were undercurrents flowing within Zhenwu Sect.

Halfway up Wanfa Peak, Qing Yu's temporary residence.

Putting down the book in his hand, Qing Yu silently pocketed a pill-shaped object. "You may leave now."

A disciple of the Zhenwu Sect clad in a Daoist robe respectfully bowed and slowly withdrew from Qing Yu's room.

"In the Zhenwu Sect, there are also spies of the Shadow King. The intelligence network of Shadow Pavilion is indeed widespread," Qing Yu remarked with a mix of surprise and anticipation, shaking his head in reflection.

Unexpectedly, just by tentatively placing a unique secret mark of Shadow Pavilion somewhere, someone actually showed up.

Ten years ago, when Xuanfa was still present, Xuan Guang had been his capable assistant. Xuanfa had even managed to procure a unique Immortal Crane for Xuan Guang.

Such a capable assistant, who would have thought that he had secretly pledged allegiance to Shadow Pavilion and served the Shadow King?

With Xuan Guang around, the Shadow King had plenty of ways to plant spies within the Zhenwu Sect.

"Since the Shadow King could plant spies, then Xuan Guang..." Qing Yu mused to himself.

With Xuan Guang's astuteness, he must have long planned his moves, leaving many pawns within the Zhenwu Sect. Perhaps, Xuan Guang might not have complete control, but he must be fairly well-informed about the sect's situation.

"If it weren't for Xuan Guang being far away in the Southern Border, where information is hard to come by, he might already be aware of every little movement within the Zhenwu Sect."

At this moment, Qing Yu was still unaware that his long-separated Uncle Xuan Guang had already arrived in the Central Plains, and they might meet again soon.

Shaking his head slightly again, Qing Yu pulled back his thoughts and, with a slight exertion of his fingers, crushed the pill-shaped sealed intelligence.

Within it contained the external intelligence that Qing Yu desired, especially recent movements of the Demon Path.

"The Blood Demon Sect, indeed, plans to stir up a major event. Are they trying to emulate the Blood Demon Sect Leader of old?" Qing Yu, looking at the text smaller than a grain of rice, marveled in amazement.

The manner in which the Blood Demon Sect distributed the Blood Dao Martial Arts secret manuals widely was very similar to the last frenzy orchestrated by the Blood Demon Sect a thousand years ago.

Initially, the Blood Demon Sect also used various methods to deliver the manuals to those who needed them. The boldest move was when the Blood Demon Sect, through an accident, delivered a damaged copy of the "Blood Demon Heart Transformation Method" to the hands of the head of the Great Buddhist Baima Temple.

Upon seeing such Demon Technique, the head of the Baima Temple's first reaction was not to destroy it, but to use his own Buddhist Studies and wisdom to create a method to counteract the "Blood Demon Heart Transformation Method."

Unbeknownst to him, the damaged book had been personally crafted by the Blood Demon Sect Leader. As the temple head began his research, the Blood Demon Sect Leader himself went undercover in Baima Temple, influencing the head in various ways.

The end result was the temple head succumbing to the demonic influence, massacring the majority of the monks, and ultimately becoming the head of the Blood Monks for the Blood Demon Sect. His failure established the fierce demonic reputation of the Blood Demon Sect Leader and offered another example to later generations on how attempts to conquer demons could instead turn one into a demon.

Having successfully corrupted the head of Baima Temple, the Blood Demon Sect Leader began to unleash the Blood Tribulation through the world without reservation, preparing for the appearance of the Evil Sky Slaughter.

Then, not just the Righteous path, but also the Demon Path could no longer tolerate this madman. The warriors from both sides teamed up and, just when the Blood Demon Sect Leader was on the brink of success, cast him into the Abyss.

This event once again taught us a principle: "For those who walk a hundred steps, ninety-nine is only half; as long as one has not succeeded, one must not be too proud."

"And the three princes of the Heavenly Demon Palace, Demon Young Master Bai Shaoling, Evil Young Master Ye Xie, Mr. Corpse Fatty Lan. Tsk, Fatty Lan, why aren't you called Raccoon Cat?"

Qing Yu couldn't help but think of a blue raccoon cat without ears.

Though the title of Mr. Corpse might seem bizarre and comedic, it garnered significant attention in the intelligence reports. This person might appear comical, but he harbored many secrets behind him.

Most notably, he had assumed the identity of Corpse Scattering Person to become a prince in the Heavenly Demon Palace. Moreover, according to the intelligence, Fatty Lan's power was extremely abnormal. While he appeared to be in the Divine Origin Realm, his combat strength far exceeded the norms of that realm.

"This person is mysterious; caution is necessary."

This statement was made by a Divine Pill Realm expert from Shadow Pavilion after investigations.

PS: Well, it's a bit embarrassing to say. Tonight, I spent most of the time talking about crossdressing with guys in the group, and then, I was looking at complete sets of women's clothing on some treasures online. So, the update is delayed tonight; two more chapters are coming. I'll make it up tomorrow with at least four more updates.

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