95: The Sect Leader's Temptation, the Protector

For someone like Su Chen, he would definitely be an excellent assistant for a dao protector.

If Su Chen could be used by the Blood Fiend Sect, the Saint would not lack assistants in the future, even after his Rebirth and Cultivation.

Having figured everything out, the Old Man in Red Robe smiled. "Su Chen, do you know the background of our Blood Cloud Sect?"

Jiang Yan was full of questions. Wasn't he going to perform a "Soul Search"? Why was he asking about the history of the Blood Cloud Sect?

"In response to the Sect Master, this Disciple has read about it in books," Jiang Yan replied respectfully.

The Old Man in Red Robe smiled and waved his hand. "Those things are all lies. In reality, the Blood Cloud Sect is merely an external branch of the Blood Fiend Sect, and I, the Sect Master, am nothing more than a dao protector."

Hearing this, Jiang Yan feigned shock. He was actually quite bewildered at the moment because he didn't know what the old man was planning.

"To tell you the truth, I know everything you did in the Secret Realm." The Old Man in Red Robe's expression was serious, but in the next moment, his tone softened. "I am very satisfied with your performance. I hope you can return to the Blood Fiend Sect with us. Only there will you know what a true immortal cultivation Sect is."

Hearing the Old Man in Red Robe's words, Jiang Yan finally understood some things, but at the same time, another question arose in his mind.

Seeing Su Chen's expression, the Old Man in Red Robe continued, "I hope you can become the Saint's dao protector. Rest assured, as long as you are willing to follow the Saint, all the cultivation resources of the Blood Cloud Sect will be at your disposal."

The Old Man in Red Robe believed this temptation was great enough. After all, the Blood Cloud Sect was quite prominent among the Sects in the Eastern Region.

But compared to the Blood Fiend Sect, this was merely the annual consumption of a single Personal Disciple!

Trading one year's worth of resources for a Personal Disciple for a powerful Su Chen was definitely a massive profit. By then, even if he returned to the main Sect, he would gain more benefits for his successful recommendation.

At this moment, Jiang Yan feigned contemplation, but in his heart, he decisively refused. Although the temptation was great, making him the Saint's dao protector was just a roundabout way of making him a Servant.

Moreover, the Blood Cloud Sect was a place for lunatics; as for the Blood Fiend Sect... he truly didn't dare to imagine that scene.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, this Disciple's strength is low, and what's more, I am currently undergoing the task to become a Vice Peak Master Candidate, I'm afraid..."

Jiang Yan intentionally trailed off. After all, a direct refusal wouldn't work, so he first acted humble and then looked for a way to extract benefits.

As for being a dao protector, heh... dream on.

"No matter," the Old Man in Red Robe smiled. "If you are willing to be the Saint's dao protector, this status is just for show. I can give you time to consider, but I hope you can give me an answer as soon as possible. After all, there are some things I still cannot tell you."

Jiang Yan wasn't curious about any secrets at all. After all, what he wanted was to enter the Blood Abyss and sever the shackles of the soul lamp.

"Thank you for your understanding, Sect Master. This Disciple will certainly work hard." Jiang Yan bowed.

"Alright, go and call Chen Jian in." The Old Man in Red Robe waved his hand and ordered.

"Yes, this Disciple takes his leave." Jiang Yan bowed again and then slowly withdrew.

When Jiang Yan came out, the eyes of the four Peak Masters all turned toward him, as if they were scrutinizing an object.

He felt very uncomfortable being stared at like that, but he still bowed to the four Peak Masters and then continued to kneel at the bottom of the steps.

"What's the situation? Has the Blood Spirit Secret Realm Core really disappeared?" Feng Xiaoyu asked via voice transmission, puzzled.

"Su Chen was the last to come out and the second to go in. Logically, the Sect Master should be suspicious of him, but seeing as he's fine, the Secret Realm core might really have vanished," Peak Master replied via voice transmission.

"No matter what, that Secret Realm core must be found, otherwise the Blood Cloud Sect will truly be finished," Chen Tianhe transmitted.

To them, the Blood Cloud Sect was something they had built with their own hands. If the Sect were to be disbanded for no clear reason, their fate would certainly not be good.

And although they were all in the Core Formation Realm, in the Blood Fiend Sect, they would just be Outer Sect Disciples.

They actually didn't want to return to the Blood Fiend Sect. Although resources were abundant there, the living conditions were worse than a dog's.

As Chen Jian entered the secret chamber, Jiang Yan glanced at Zhou Ling beside him.

"What's the situation?"

Zhou Ling had returned to normal by now. He shook his head and lowered his voice, "I'm not quite sure. When the Sect Master inspected my Divine Soul, he discovered I was lying and then brought me out."

Hearing this, Jiang Yan's heart skipped a beat.

But carefully recalling the conversation just now, it was clearly an attempt to win him over.

'Could it be... that he didn't inspect my Divine Soul?'

Having realized this, Jiang Yan felt greatly relieved. As long as the other party hadn't discovered his little scheme, it meant he was still in the safe zone.

When Chen Jian followed the Sect Master out, the gazes of the four Peak Masters instantly shifted toward them.

They really wanted to know who had taken the Blood Spirit Secret Realm Core.

"Alright, let the matter of the Blood Spirit Secret Realm end here. Go back and prepare yourselves," the Old Man in Red Robe said helplessly.

To be honest, he was also very frustrated right now because when he performed the soul inspection, he truly hadn't found who had taken the Blood Spirit Secret Realm Core.

Furthermore, that thing couldn't be hidden, which made him incredibly curious.

Hearing the Sect Master's words, the expressions of the four Peak Masters froze because these words were clearly directed at them.

"Sect Master, since the Blood Spirit Secret Realm Core isn't on them, could it still be in the Chaotic Space?" Peak Master stepped forward and asked.

Hearing this, the Old Man in Red Robe glared at Peak Master.

Peak Master knew he had spoken out of turn and quickly shut his mouth, retreating to his position.

Hearing that the Blood Spirit Secret Realm Core was missing, Jiang Yan's expression suddenly became tense.

Because of Peak Master's single sentence, all the dots were suddenly connected.

'No way...'

At this moment, Jiang Yan's heart was beating exceptionally fast because he finally knew what that blood-colored crystal in his Dantian was!

The Old Man in Red Robe waved his hand. "Alright, you may all leave. This matter must never be leaked. Anyone who leaks this information will be executed without mercy!"

His words were directed at Jiang Yan and the other three. Only they had the possibility of leaking the secret, so this wasn't just a reminder, but a bomb that could go off at any time!

"We will keep the Sect Master's teachings in mind; we would never dare to leak it," Chen Jian and Zhou Ling both kowtowed and guaranteed.

Seeing that Chen Jian and Zhou Ling had both made their guarantees, Jiang Yan hurriedly kowtowed and followed suit.

Only Su Qingyan stood to the side with an expressionless face, as if she had nothing to do with anything.

Indeed, it had nothing to do with Su Qingyan; after all, she was just a high-level Cauldron who had lost her soul.

Watching Jiang Yan's group of four leave, the Old Man in Red Robe beckoned Chen Tianhe over and ordered, "Keep a close eye on Su Chen for me. No matter what he does, you must report it to me."

"Does the Sect Master suspect Su Chen?" Chen Tianhe asked.

"It's not him." The Old Man in Red Robe smiled. "He is the Saint's dao protector that I have chosen."

Hearing this, Chen Tianhe and the other three were inwardly shocked.

They couldn't believe Su Chen had such good luck!

A Saint's dao protector, within the Blood Fiend Sect, would be a figure equivalent to an Elder.

"Oh, right, the Sect doesn't need to take any more assassination missions for the next few months," the Old Man in Red Robe ordered.

"Yes, we understand," Peak Master and the others received the order.

Just as the four were turning to leave, the Old Man in Red Robe seemed to remember something and said with his back to them, "That Secret Realm in the Eastern Region is about to open. Since we are returning to the main Sect, let's offer the items inside as a gift to the Sect."

Hearing that the Sect Master intended to interfere with that Secret Realm, the four looked at each other and turned to bow respectfully. "We understand."

For them, they had long wanted to go to that Secret Realm, but for all these years, the Sect Master and the Saint had never allowed them to touch it, so they could only watch as other Sects entered.

But now it was fine; they could unscrupulously plunder the treasures within the Secret Realm!

If they were lucky, they might even obtain some heaven-sent Opportunity, making it possible to step into the Nascent Soul Realm!

On the way down the peak, Chen Jian asked, "Su Chen, it seems the Sect Master and the others think very highly of you."

"Hmm?" Jiang Yan turned his head and asked, "What do you mean?"

"Nothing, just a feeling," Chen Jian said.

Hearing this, Jiang Yan was speechless. In fact, he knew better than anyone, but he always felt something wasn't quite right.

Zhou Ling didn't speak; his gaze seemed to carry a hint of helplessness and ridicule.

Originally, he had hoped to take first place in the Secret Realm next year, but upon hearing Peak Master's words, that dream instantly shattered. Because from now on, the Blood Cloud Sect would no longer have the Blood Spirit Secret Realm... fighting to the death, for what exactly? In the end, it had all become a joke!