561: A conspiracy targeting Su Chen!

Deep within the textile factory, past a dim tunnel, lay a labyrinth of intricate rooms.

In the central room, a round table was set, and all seats were occupied except for the one at the very top.

The room was incredibly dim, and the air exuded a suffocating aura. Pairs of cold eyes, like venomous snakes, scanned around, and every face was obscured by shadow, making them indistinguishable.

"Hehehe, has our Bloodthirsty Divine Cult been too smooth lately? Why does killing feel so simple, and the imperial court's pursuit is also quite lenient?"

"Perhaps it's because the Bloodthirsty Divine Cult's reputation is too great, making them all afraid."

"Tomorrow, the Chaotic Stone Assembly will also begin, and many young Prodigies will arrive in the city. At that time, we'll be able to kill many more Prodigies. My Bloodthirsty Divine Art is almost at the third level."

Chilling, bloodthirsty voices continuously echoed.

The Myriad Worlds now are not like the Immortal Realm of the past. The Power of the Great Dao in the Myriad Worlds is more complete and offers greater freedom than in the Immortal Realm.

The former Immortal Realm had already established many rules, for example, killing would increase Karma, making future Cultivation extremely difficult. But the Myriad Worlds have no such restrictions; there's even a path of 'slaying to prove the Dao.' Thus, Demonic Cults are much stronger here than they were in the Immortal Realm.

After all, there's no punishment for killing, so they are naturally extremely rampant and act without much consideration for consequences, as long as they aren't besieged by the Righteous Path.

This point is quite similar to the Immortal Realm of the past.

No matter the place, there are still many who deeply resent the Demonic Path, because the Demonic Path's Cultivation methods fundamentally violate human morality. If the Demonic Path isn't eradicated, the next victim might very well be them.

Fortunately, most factions have reached a consensus: once they encounter a Demonic Path Cultivator, they will execute them, which has prevented the Demonic Path from developing too smoothly.

Just then, a young man entered the room, and many gazes immediately turned to him.

"Su Chen, have you gotten the item?"

The young man respectfully nodded: "Reporting to the Branch Master, it has definitely been obtained."

The speaker was overjoyed upon hearing this, a hint of savagery on his face: "Su Chen, he's a Prodigy of the Haoran Sect! I heard he's much more formidable than Jinyang Sect's Golden Yang Immortal Physique and Overlord Immortal Physique. If I devour him, my Physique might become much stronger, right?"

"Shut up, it's not your turn to devour him. Moreover, this Su Chen is meant to be our Spirit Medicine."

In their eyes, powerful Prodigies were Spirit Medicine.

Their method of cultivating Spirit Medicine was simple: imprison them, occasionally provide them with resources to Cultivate, and then periodically draw blood for absorption and refinement.

The Bloodthirsty Divine Cult's Cultivation Technique involves absorbing and purifying the blood of other Cultivators to enhance the Bloodthirsty Divine Art.

The purpose of this Cultivation Technique is also simple: to increase combat power and to transform the Physical Body, thereby improving one's Aptitude.

In fact, their Bloodthirsty Divine Cult had long set their sights on Su Chen. Over the years, they deliberately laid many traps around the Haoran Sect, then lured Disciples out.

Finally, this time, they managed to hook Su Chen.

At this moment, footsteps suddenly echoed, and the previously noisy crowd instantly fell silent. They all looked in a certain direction.

A middle-aged man, wearing a mask and with extremely cold eyes, walked in.

Everyone stood up, respectfully saying, "Greetings, Elder!"

The middle-aged man nodded, signaling them to sit, then he scanned the room once more.

The room fell into a deathly silence. No one dared to breathe loudly, feeling a stifling oppression, nor did they dare meet the Elder's gaze.

In the dim room, everyone lowered their heads.

After a long silence, the Elder slowly spoke: "Why aren't the lights on?"

"Also, can you open the door for some ventilation? This tunnel is already stuffy, why close the door?"

A Branch Master beside the Elder couldn't help but speak:

"Elder, didn't you say that a Demonic Cult should have the appearance of a Demonic Cult, and the style and atmosphere of a Demonic Cult's actions? You once took me to the Sect Master's place, and they didn't light the lamps, so I thought we should learn from that."

The Elder fell silent, wondering, 'Did I say that?'

He took a deep breath, then instructed: "Turn on the lights."

Everyone immediately lit up the room and opened the main door, which greatly alleviated the suffocating atmosphere.

The Elder took a deep breath, then inquired: "Is the matter with Su Chen arranged?"

"It has been arranged. Su Chen was assigned to Chaotic Stone City this time to deal with the Demonic Cult. He is currently in the Half Moon Restaurant and has already taken the bait. Everything is proceeding according to plan."

The Elder nodded in satisfaction. After so long of planning, there were finally some results; they had reeled in Su Chen, this big fish.

Due to the characteristics of the Bloodthirsty Divine Cult's Cultivation Technique, they usually target Prodigies. A young Prodigy like Su Chen, who can easily defeat the Profound Yang Immortal Physique, must have an incredibly Heaven-Defying Physique.

If they could raise him, their Bloodthirsty Divine Cult might produce a large number of powerhouses.

As the Sect's strength grows, they can raise more Prodigy powerhouses. Repeating this cycle, the Divine Cult could directly overthrow the world and become its master.

The Elder's eyes held a hint of madness.

"Su Chen probably never imagined that what seemed like an ordinary mission was actually a conspiracy specifically targeting him."

"Elder's wisdom is unparalleled. How could a mere junior like Su Chen compare to the Elder? He's probably still sweating profusely, searching for the culprit, unaware that we are watching him."

"Hahahahaha."

Mocking laughter echoed in the room, as if Su Chen were merely a plaything they could manipulate at will.

Although Su Chen indeed possessed some strength, and his growth over the years likely made him a match for even ordinary Profound Immortals, this time, to capture Su Chen, they had dispatched a Grand Unity Golden Immortal-level powerhouse.

The Elder's lips also curled into a savage smile. This time, he not only intended to capture Su Chen, but also to seize this opportunity to make the Nine Star Empire remember their Bloodthirsty Divine Cult once again, as there were many Prodigies and people gathered in the city.

And refining the entire Chaotic Stone City was a great opportunity to showcase the might of their Bloodthirsty Divine Cult.

He had been planning for this day for a long time.

Moreover, this scheme had taken an extremely long time to devise. Su Chen was merely an incidental addition to the plan; initially, he wasn't included, but Su Chen's later appearance made him readjust the plan.

In reality, Su Chen certainly wouldn't yield as much benefit as refining the entire Chaotic Stone City, but Su Chen offered long-term assistance.

If they could raise Su Chen for life, simultaneously improving his Cultivation and drawing his blood, that would be enough to elevate the Bloodline of many people by at least one level...