Chapter 685 - 361: Blood Demon Assembly, Jile Sect Demonesses!
Chapter 685: Chapter 361: Blood Demon Assembly, Jile Sect Demonesses!
“In the last battle to wipe out the Blood Nether Sect’s base, our Imperial Family lost quite a few experts. We still need to guard against the resurgence of the Blood Demon and the remnants of the Blood Nether Sect, and now we are short-handed. Otherwise, I could deploy an Earth Level Great Power to ensure your safety.”
Jin Tiandu sighed and suddenly said, “Luo Cheng, why don’t you consider coming with me to the Imperial City.”
Jin Yuxi also nodded, looking at Luo Cheng with hope, “With my brother there, I bet the Qi Family wouldn’t dare act recklessly!”
“No need. I can hide for a while, but I can’t hide forever, and it’s impossible for me to stay in the Imperial City indefinitely. My master has already sent someone to Yunquan City; once this battle is over, I will return to the Xuanyuan Sect.”
Luo Cheng shook his head; hiding and sneaking around was not his style.
Moreover, he no longer feared a First-level Earth-level Great Power!
If the Qi Family’s experts show up, it just gives him the chance to test his peak combat power and see how far he’s come!
Remembering something, Luo Cheng cupped his hands toward Jin Tiandu, “I met Elder Jin Luoming in Qishan City. Thank you, Brother Jin, for removing my worries.”
Jin Tiandu shook his head and smiled, “You and I need not be so formal. The Qi Family’s hostility towards you is also partly my fault. We are now in the same boat—the stronger you are, the more you help me. I will naturally ensure your family’s safety so you can focus on cultivating.”
The Qi Family is backed by Qi Fei, who does not get along with the Eldest Prince’s mother. The two factions have been openly and covertly fighting for years, which is one of the reasons the Qi Family is determined to eliminate Luo Cheng.
Luo Cheng smiled faintly. Unknowingly, he had been drawn into the vortex of power struggles within the Imperial Family.
However, regardless of whether it’s to repay Jin Tiandu’s kindness or for Jin Min and the Qi Family, he can no longer extricate himself.
“Alright!”
Luo Cheng didn’t say anything more in gratitude, as those weren’t words the other party wished to hear.
The three chatted casually, and Jin Tiandu originally wanted to persuade Luo Cheng to reconsider the duel with Yun Tianyan but had to let it go seeing Luo Cheng had made up his mind.
Unknowingly, the hour was approaching noon.
Luo Cheng initially wanted to invite the two to try the specialties of Yunquan City, but Jin Tiandu shook his head and declined.
“I still have a gathering…”
Halfway through the sentence, Jin Tiandu suddenly said, “Luo Cheng, why don’t you come with me?”
Luo Cheng was a bit surprised, “What gathering?”
“You participated in the siege of the Blood Nether Sect’s base, so you should know that a Blood Demon appeared at the end of the battle.”
“Yes.”
Not only did Luo Cheng know, but he had witnessed the Blood Demon with his own eyes!
The overwhelming horror still made his heart tremble even now.
Jin Tiandu said, “This gathering is about that Blood Demon. A Blood Demon that has reached the Transformation Realm is extremely rare. Within it contains a Blood Evil Essence Crystal that can increase Soul Power and temper Spiritual Will! This crystal can help people condense True Intent, which is the key to advancing to True Master. Those with exceptionally strong talents can become True Masters faster, and those with average talents also have a slim chance of breaking through!”
Talking about the Blood Evil Essence Crystal, Jin Tiandu was somewhat excited.
His talent among Great Power Level strong people was only above average. Without any fortunate encounters, he would surely be stuck at the Heavenly-level Great Power stage. If he could possess a Blood Evil Essence Crystal, he might qualify to reach a higher Realm!
Luo Cheng was very calm, not because he was not tempted by such a treasure, but he had self-awareness.
A treasure like the Blood Evil Essence Crystal is not something he can touch at his current level.
Even if luck allowed him to obtain it, he wouldn’t have the strength to protect it, inviting disaster instead.
“Since this gathering is about the Blood Demon, surely the participants aren’t simple folks?” Luo Cheng asked.
Jin Tiandu nodded, “They are all young talents from nearby countries who received the news. The event is being organized by Princess Yaoguang of the Great Li Dynasty to discuss how to exterminate that Blood Demon. You are already a top Awakening Vein Realm expert. You will eventually venture out for training. It would be beneficial for you to experience it and gain knowledge, which will help you when you walk the Jianghu in the future.”
Luo Cheng indeed felt tempted but after thinking it over, shook his head, “I better not; I wasn’t invited.”
Jin Yuxi said, “What’s the big deal? I wasn’t invited either. We’re just going to see the excitement. Let’s go together!”
Luo Cheng was still hesitating.
A clear, cold voice suddenly came from beside him, “Since it is a gathering to discuss exterminating the Blood Demon, count me in.”
At some point, a graceful figure appeared in the garden, standing amidst the flowerbeds—serene and beautiful—it was Yin Li.
She had already begun to grasp True Intent. If she could get the Blood Evil Essence Crystal, her advancement speed could be greatly accelerated, and becoming a True Master would be just around the corner!
“Sister Yin Li!”
Jin Yuxi joyfully greeted her.
Seeing Yin Li, Jin Tiandu’s eyes lit up as well.
For this gathering, the Great Yue Dynasty didn’t have many experts. As the Eldest Prince of the Great Yue Dynasty, Jin Tiandu was worried about losing face. With Yin Li present, his pressure would undoubtedly be much reduced! With the two working together, their chances of competing for the Blood Evil Essence Crystal would greatly increase!
“Then let’s go!” Jin Tiandu led the way.
Luo Cheng couldn’t refuse anymore and followed along.
The gathering location was at the Yunlan Restaurant in the city.
The entire restaurant had been booked out. The four of them passed through the grand doors of the restaurant and arrived at a luxurious courtyard behind it.
“Please come in!”
Two attendants stood at the gate of the courtyard. After Jin Tiandu revealed his identity, they respectfully made way.
The courtyard was expansive, with pavilions set around its perimeter.
These pavilions were arranged artfully, distributed around the courtyard. In the middle was a garden with rockeries and flowing water, lacking nothing in picturesque elegance.
Taking a look around, Luo Cheng squinted his eyes.
There were already over a dozen young people in the courtyard, both male and female.
Their clothing varied, clearly indicating they came from different countries and sects. Despite their youth—barely in their early twenties—their auras were extraordinarily strong, all being Great Power Level strong people, about half of whom were Heavenly-level Great Power, with a few having auras only slightly weaker than Yin Li, undoubtedly top-tier Heavenly-level Great Powers!!
This was expected since a Blood Demon at the Transformation Realm was already comparable to a True Master. Even if severely weakened, its strength was formidable, and no one without substantial strength would dare covet it.
Jin Tiandu looked toward a pavilion on the left, where a red-haired young man was sitting, and introduced, “That person is Xue Peng, a true disciple of the Zhongshan Sect in Xiangshan Country. It is said that he possesses an Ancient Demon Beast Bloodline, and with his Horizontal Cultivation Technique, he has Copper Skin Iron Bone, making him very strong…”
Jin Tiandu intended for Luo Cheng to get to know several geniuses and introduced them quietly.
Then, he looked at another pavilion next to it, where two seductive women with cascading black hair were sitting.
The two women were draped in sheer veils, revealing their fragrant shoulders, nestled together, whispering and laughing, occasionally letting out soft, teasing laughter, their actions quite bold and full of allure.
“These two are disciples of the Jile Sect in the Great Qi Dynasty, Yu Qingyun and Chi Mengyun. Both are Heavenly-level Great Powers. You’ve probably heard of the cultivation techniques of the Jile Sect, and the two of them study together… Ahem!”
Halfway through the sentence, Jin Tiandu suddenly remembered Yin Li and Jin Yuxi were beside him and stopped his words.
Jile Sect disciples!
Luo Cheng wasn’t thinking much about it. He remembered the Jile Sect disciple Mu Qinglian, who had pursued him and Jin Yuxi before.
Mu Qinglian had given him a lot of trouble before!
He had always been looking forward to their reunion.
At that moment.
“Haha! Jin Tiandu, why are you only just arriving now!”
A loud laugh came from the red-haired youth named Xue Peng, who greeted Jin Tiandu energetically, exuding an imposing aura.