103: Lü Le's hesitation, changes within the sect

Seven days passed in a flash. During these five days, besides crafting Talismans, Jiang Yan had been making Soul Control Tablets.

This caused the four Peak Masters who had been observing him to relax their vigilance. In their observation, Jiang Yan had already entered a state of cultivation, and it was estimated that he wouldn't be able to stop for ten days or half a month.

"Peak Master, has that monk left?" Zhu Xiaoyun asked.

Peak Master nodded. "He should be. According to the reports from the Disciples these past few days, that monk has already left the market."

"Then do you think Su Chen's mission can be completed?" Feng Xiaoyu asked curiously.

Just as the four were worrying about Su Chen's mission, Sect Master Elder Tie slowly walked into the Sect Master Hall.

"This subordinate greets the Sect Master." Chen Tianhe and the other three knelt on one knee in unison.

Elder Tie nodded slightly and said in a heavy voice, "There's just over a month left before the Great Sect Secret Realm opens. Have the matters you were responsible for been arranged?"

"Reporting to the Sect Master, this subordinate has already made the proper arrangements." Peak Master stepped forward, his tone respectful. "In about fifteen days, the sea of blood altar will be completed."

"Reporting to the Sect Master, this subordinate has finished the tally and has stopped all outside assignments." Chen Tianhe stepped forward, his tone flat. "Currently, there are a total of two hundred and seventy-one Qi Blood Realm Disciples, ready to enter the sea of blood altar at any time."

Hearing the reports from the two, Elder Tie nodded with satisfaction and then turned his gaze toward Zhu Xiaoyun.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, Su Chen is currently in seclusion cultivating and shows no signs of leaving the Sect," Zhu Xiaoyun reported.

"Keep a close eye on him. He is the person the Saint wants; there must be no mistakes," Elder Tie instructed.

"Yes, this subordinate will definitely keep a close eye on Su Chen." Zhu Xiaoyun bowed respectfully.

As Zhu Xiaoyun finished her report, Feng Xiaoyu quickly stood up and bowed. "Reporting to the Sect Master, Zhou Ling and Chen Feng have completed their Cleansing and are currently in seclusion in the Yin Ghost Cave."

Elder Tie nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. When the time comes, you will all enter the Secret Realm together and let those Sects witness the power of our Blood Cloud Sect."

"Sect Master, this subordinate has one matter that is unclear and hopes for the Sect Master to clarify," Peak Master quickly spoke up.

"Speak," Elder Tie waved his hand.

"According to the information this subordinate has received, the Great Sect Secret Realm has sixteen Sect slots. How will we enter?" Peak Master asked.

"You need not worry about that. The Saint has already handed the item over to me. When the time comes, you only need to bring the Disciples at the Foundation Establishment Realm or above and follow me," Elder Tie said in a deep voice.

Hearing that he still hadn't received a clear answer, Peak Master did not dare to ask further. After all, being told they could enter the Great Sect Secret Realm was already a kindness from Elder Tie.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, hurry up with your tasks. I don't want the Elders of the Main Sect to look down on us," Elder Tie stood up and exhorted.

"Yes, we shall respectfully obey the Sect Master's decree." Peak Master and the others all knelt together.

Just as Elder Tie turned to leave, he suddenly remembered something and came to a halt. "Tell the twenty-eight Elders and six Vice Peak Masters of the entire Sect to stop what they are doing. Have them go out in the guise of Disciples to clean up the outside and destroy everything related to this Sect."

"Yes." Peak Master and the others accepted the command once more.

Since they were returning to the Main Sect, the Disciples controlling the outside missions and the traces of the Blood Cloud Sect had to be erased.

Time flowed on, and in the blink of an eye, two more days passed.

At night, while Jiang Yan was crafting a mid-grade Talisman, a curvaceous silhouette landed in the small courtyard. The newcomer was none other than Lü Yue.

Just as Lü Yue was about to push the door open, Jiang Yan quickly took out a Void Cleansing Talisman and threw it at his feet, and it was instantly activated.

Lü Yue glanced around. She could sense that the space of this small cabin seemed to have been obscured.

"What are you standing there for? Get in quickly," Jiang Yan said.

Lü Yue nodded, but when she entered the cabin, she was shocked. She looked at the Jiang Yan on the bed and then at the Jiang Yan in front of her; it was completely beyond her comprehension.

"This is a Phantom, meant for those monitoring me to see," Jiang Yan explained simply.

Lü Yue nodded and was about to reach out and touch it when Jiang Yan immediately stopped her. "Don't touch it; this thing will disappear if touched."

Lü Yue quickly withdrew her hand. Looking at the Talismans on the table, she asked, "What are you preparing to do?"

"To help you rescue Su Qingyan," Jiang Yan said as he tossed a Storage Pouch to Lü Yue. "Take the Talismans in here and do something for me."

Lü Yue took the Talismans in confusion, and Jiang Yan continued, "Hide one of these Talismans in the residence of every Blood Sunset Sect Disciple."

Lü Yue picked up a Flame Explosion Talisman and asked in shock, "Do you want to kill all the Disciples?"

"You were the one who asked me to help you rescue Su Qingyan. If you want me to safely take her away from this Hell, then listen to me," Jiang Yan said seriously.

Lü Yue hesitated. She only wanted Su Chen to help stop Su Qingyan's cultivation from rising, so she wouldn't be used as a Cauldron by the Saint.

But hearing Su Chen say this, she realized the severity of the matter.

"No, I can't help you," Lü Yue said quickly.

Jiang Yan took a deep breath. He also knew what Lü Yue was thinking; she was simply afraid of the consequences. After all, what he was doing was a disaster that would destroy the Sect. Once it failed, even dying would be a difficult thing.

"Are you sure?" Jiang Yan asked seriously.

"I only wanted you to help me rescue Blood Disciple Su, but I didn't ask you to kill all the Sect Disciples," Lü Yue said.

Jiang Yan nodded with a smile. At this moment, he realized how ridiculous Lü Yue's thoughts were.

"Fine, in that case, I won't be able to help you either." Jiang Yan put away the Storage Pouch, and with a light wave of his right hand, the Phantom instantly dissipated.

"What do you mean? Didn't you promise me?" Lü Yue asked quickly.

Jiang Yan snapped, "Do you think I can deal with that Nascent Soul Realm powerhouse? You make it sound so easy. If I let you rescue your Blood Disciple, do you have a way? If you're just talking, then please shut up."

"Since you're asking me to act, I can only create chaos in the Sect to have a chance to take her away. Moreover, the Sect has a Protective Array. Within the array, these Talismans will at most cause some disturbances. Do you really think I can kill all the Disciples in an instant?"

Jiang Yan's anger and reprimand caused Lü Yue to fall into hesitation again. If it was as Su Chen said, these Talismans really would only cause some disturbance.

Seeing Lü Yue's expression turn pensive, Jiang Yan added more fuel to the fire. "I've given you the terms. If you choose to give up, then we shall meet again. And I'm not afraid to tell you that the Blood Spirit Secret Realm can no longer be repaired, and the Blood Cloud Sect is about to disappear completely. You should be able to guess what will happen next without me saying it."

Hearing this, Lü Yue staggered back. How could she not know about the things that had happened in the Sect over the past few days? She had even heard that an altar was being built on the Main Peak.

Others might not know what the sea of blood altar was for, but she was very clear about it because she had always been by Su Qingyan's side, so her experience was greater than some Blood Sons.

"Lü Yue, if you don't believe me, I'll give you three days. You can use any means to investigate. Moreover, I am about to become the Saint's dao protector. You should know better than I do what that represents," Jiang Yan said.

"I've known that information for a long time. I just didn't expect the Sect would want to sacrifice us," Lü Yue said in a low voice.

Hearing Lü Yue mention that the Sect wanted to sacrifice them, Jiang Yan's brow furrowed slightly because he hadn't been out for the past few days and had no idea what had happened in the Sect.

But his expression was well-concealed as he said directly, "In about ten days, Su Qingyan will be sent to the Main Peak. I can only give you three days to consider. If you don't give me an answer, I'll act as if you never said those words to me."

"Fine," Lü Yue agreed, her tone firm. "Whether I decide or not, I will give you an answer in three days."

Watching Lü Yue leave, Jiang Yan shook his head with some disappointment. He had thought Lü Yue would agree without hesitation, but now he realized how ridiculous the uncertainty of human nature was.

'Su Qingyan, you are also a pitiful person. Unfortunately, I can't help you...'

Jiang Yan put away the Storage Pouch and removed the Void Cleansing Talisman.

As he walked out of the room, the Stealth Talisman also instantly lost its effect.

He thought his plan would be very successful, but looking at Lü Yue's expression today, he felt it was better to just flee after Heartless came knocking. After all, pushing himself was not as good as letting himself off the hook.

In the night sky, Jiang Yan flew into the air, looking down at the Blood Cloud Sect square.

Just as he was thinking of finding Yin Duo to learn about the recent events in the Sect, his peripheral vision was caught by the altar being built on the Main Peak.

'Holy crap, what's going on?'