97: Chapter 97 The Liu Family, Blood Fiend

The "Molin" mentioned by Third Elder Liu Hansong was none other than the Liu Family Clan Chief—Clan Leader Liu Molin.

However, before the Clan Chief could speak, a young Cultivator with an arrogant expression sitting below stood up abruptly.

"Third Granduncle, your words are overly alarmist!"

This person was the Liu Family's young generation leader, Senior Blood Fiend. He possessed Dual Spiritual Roots and had successfully achieved Foundation Establishment at just over thirty years old. Now, with a cultivation level at the second layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage, he could be called a Genius.

He was aggressive in his actions and had always advocated for expansion through unconventional means.

Senior Blood Fiend was handsome and clear-featured, with a resonant voice that naturally carried a sense of persuasiveness.

"Our Liu Family may look prosperous now, but in reality, it is as precarious as a pile of eggs!"

"Everyone present knows who is standing behind the Red Sand Gang. If our Liu Family does not seek a way to break this deadlock, I fear that before long, we will be devoured step by step, and there will be no place for our Liu Family to stand in the entire Lifeng Plain!"

"Besides, if we hadn't made that choice, how could Fifth Uncle and Eighth Brother have had the Opportunity to achieve Foundation Establishment this time?!"

The Fifth Uncle and Eighth Brother he referred to were two other people in the room who had only just achieved Foundation Establishment in the last year or two.

"So-called Karmic Obstruction and retribution are merely excuses for the weak to comfort themselves!"

"Success or failure determines the outcome; history is always written by the victors. When the day comes that our Liu Family reigns over the Lifeng Plain, who would dare to speak recklessly about right and wrong?!"

Third Elder Liu Hansong, as the member with the highest seniority in the Liu Family, was nearly two hundred years old and not far from the four-cycle Lifespan limit of the Foundation Establishment Stage.

However, his talent was mediocre, and he had been trapped at the fifth layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage his whole life. Now, being contradicted in public by a junior, his expression immediately turned as dark as water.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

In a fit of rage, his withered palm slammed against the table, making a thunderous sound.

"Short-sighted fool! Do you really think those devious demonic Cultivators will talk about integrity and morality?"

"They are nothing but a group of rats in the gutter, with absolutely no bottom line! By using us to disrupt the situation now, whether they succeed or not, it will be the end of our Liu Family!"

Facing the reprimand, Senior Blood Fiend was not afraid; instead, he revealed a disdainful chuckle.

"Third Granduncle, you are old and have lost your courage. With 'that thing' in our hands, I wager the Corpse Fiend Sect wouldn't dare to act rashly. The things you worry about will absolutely not happen!"

"Hmph! 'That thing'?"

Third Elder Liu Hansong sneered, his murky old eyes filled with mockery.

"Seeking skin from a tiger, yet you delusionally think you can tie up a fierce tiger with a single chain? Do you think they are kind-hearted people?"

"They are a group of inhumane, demonic heretics! You actually believe their promises?"

"You...!"

Neither could persuade the other, and the atmosphere in the hall instantly dropped to freezing point!

Clan Leader Liu Molin rubbed his temples with a headache. One was an Elder of the clan, and the other was the future of the Family...

Just when he was finding it hard to decide!

Suddenly!

A cold voice sounded in everyone's ears without any warning,

"Hmph—!"

"It sounds like someone... is quite dissatisfied with our Corpse Fiend Sect?"

Before the voice faded, a thick mass of blood-colored mist appeared out of thin air in the open space in the center of the council hall and quickly transformed into a human figure.

He had a pale complexion, but his features were exquisite and demonic. In his pair of narrow, long eyes, scarlet blood light danced.

He was wearing a wide blood-colored robe, embroidered with blooming mandala flowers in dark red silk thread.

With his appearance, a thick scent of blood permeated the area.

A shallow smile remained on his handsome face. He tilted his head, his tone soft and filled with curiosity,

"Who was it just now saying we... are animals, with no integrity?"

The voice was not loud, but it was more chilling than any roar.

The next moment, without any warning!

The smile on the blood-robed person's face instantly vanished, and his wide blood robe stirred without wind.

A pale hand, like a ghost's claw, suddenly reached out with extreme speed, aiming directly for Third Elder Liu Hansong's throat!

His cultivation was already at the Late Stage of the Foundation Establishment Stage, far exceeding all the Liu Family members present!

"Old thing, tired of living?!"

In an instant, the murderous intent was cold and biting, as if it were tangible!

The sudden attack made Third Elder Liu Hansong's old eyes widen instantly, and he subconsciously formed a green spiritual shield in front of him!

However, under the ghost claw, the spiritual shield only lasted for an instant before shattering with a "ding" sound!

"Stop!"

Clan Leader Liu Molin stood up subconsciously, his hand already pressed against the sword hilt.

Meanwhile, Senior Blood Fiend's expression changed drastically. His figure flickered, and he flashed to the side of the blood-robed person. At the same time, he clasped his hands and bowed deeply to him, his voice respectful!

"Blood Fiend Senior! Please calm your anger and show mercy!"

Perhaps he heard his plea for mercy!

At the very last moment before the ghost claw was about to crush Third Elder Liu Hansong's throat, it suddenly veered off, leaving a shred of face.

"Bang!"

A dull sound accompanied by the crisp sound of breaking bones!

"Pfft—!"

Third Elder Liu Hansong flew backward, spraying a mouthful of blood, and his right shoulder blade immediately collapsed significantly!

Although he was not dead, he was already severely injured!

The pale hand retracted, the violent murderous intent vanished, and Blood Fiend returned to his gentle appearance from before.

"It was just a joke, why is Clan Chief Liu so nervous?"

"I just wanted to remind everyone that cooperation requires sincerity and... awe! I really don't like being cursed behind my back."

"Yes! Yes! Senior, please calm your anger!"

Senior Blood Fiend stepped forward again, bowing and replying,

"Third Granduncle is old and senile, speaking without propriety and offending Senior. I, Senior Blood Fiend, apologize to you on his behalf!"

"But please, Senior, for the sake of the big picture of cooperation between our two families and the agreement between the Old Ancestor and our Liu Family, please show mercy!"

"Hehe, among so many people in the Liu Family, it is still young friend Senior Blood Fiend who understands the big picture and is sensible."

Blood Fiend chuckled, ignoring Clan Leader Liu Molin's livid expression, and walked straight to the seat left vacant by Third Elder Liu Hansong.

He sat down, completely disregarding the Liu Family high-level members filling the hall.

Clan Leader Liu Molin suppressed the surging anger in his heart and gave a look to his fifth nephew, Liu Huaian, who had recently achieved Foundation Establishment.

Liu Huaian immediately understood, hurried forward, helped the severely injured Third Elder Liu Hansong up, and hurriedly left the council hall to go heal his injuries.

After they left, Clan Leader Liu Molin took a deep breath to calm his emotions,

"Fellow Daoist Blood Fiend, you have honored us with your presence. I wonder what brings you here at this time?"

Blood Fiend watched expressionlessly as Third Elder Liu Hansong was taken away!

"It's nothing important."

His tone was flat, yet it carried an irresistible will,

"It's just that Revered Master feels your Liu Family's actions... are too tepid, making him impatient."

"His meaning is that it is time for the Liu Family to go all out. As for the Thousand Thorn Plain and... the Wind Erosion Gully side,"

"There will naturally be people assisting from the side to share the pressure when the time comes. I wonder, Clan Chief Liu, what do you think?"