Chapter 243: Undercurrents Surging

"I don't know whether this is a blessing or a curse, to have provoked such a person at this critical juncture."

Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor's expression was gloomy as he had already returned to the depths of the Blood Cloud Sect.

However, after Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor returned to the Forbidden Land of the Blood Cloud Sect, he saw something that caused his expression to change involuntarily.

He saw a powerful expert standing before him, draped in a cloak of the Blood Soul Gate.

"Hehehe, long time no see, Blood Cloud."

Upon seeing Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor, the Blood Soul Gate Elder spoke with a tone of familiarity, as if the two were old friends who had known each other for many years.

However, Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor's expression remained grave, and it was only after a long while that he spoke.

"Elder Ren Mo, why have you come here?"

"Hehehe, what else could I be doing? You became a member of our Blood Soul Gate back then, but when our Blood Soul Gate went to war with the Upper Realm, you did not make a move. The Sect Leader was very angry about this matter. It was only because I pleaded with the Sect Leader that you are still here; otherwise, it wouldn't be me coming here today, but the Sect Leader himself."

Upon hearing Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor's words, Elder Ren Mo spoke with a tone full of dissatisfaction.

Hearing this, a visible trace of nervousness and fear flashed across Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor's face, showing that Blood Emperor had left quite a psychological shadow on him.

After a long while, Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor sighed and said.

"Since you have come to find me, there must be something you need me to do. Just say it."

"Naturally. The Sect Leader will be ascending to leave the Upper Realm in a few days. Before that, we, the Blood Soul Gate, need to bring the entire Upper Realm under our command. As a member of our Blood Soul Gate, if you do not make a move, how do you think the Sect Leader will punish you?"

Elder Ren Mo looked at Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor and snorted coldly, his tone revealing a trace of killing intent.

After all, if Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor had joined them in the war against the Upper Realm last time, although the outcome might not have changed, it would at least have demonstrated the determination of the Blood Cloud Sect.

But the Blood Cloud Sect did not make a move, choosing to hide instead.

Hearing this, Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor pondered for a long time, his face full of conflict. After all, in his eyes, this was a high-stakes gamble; if he chose the right side, the Blood Cloud Sect would become the second most powerful force in the entire Upper Realm.

But if the gamble failed, the Blood Cloud Sect would be reduced to a speck of dust in the rolling river of time.

Just then, Elder Ren Mo could no longer hold back and snorted coldly.

"You don't think I came here to give you a choice, do you? If you cannot make a decision today, then let the Blood Demon Seed decide for you!"

After saying this, Elder Ren Mo extended his hand. A dense mass of blood mist slowly emerged from his palm, churning continuously. Looking closely, one could see it was composed of tiny insects; this was the Blood Demon Seed!

The moment he saw the Blood Demon Seed, Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor's expression became extremely fearful; it was clear that he knew the terror of this thing.

Therefore, the moment the Blood Demon Seed appeared, Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor nodded and agreed without hesitation.

"So, when do we make a move?"

"In about a hundred years. The Sect Leader needs to raise all our Blood Soul Gate Elders to the Immortal Emperor Peak Realm to ensure we have the strength to wage war against all the experts of the Upper Realm."

Elder Ren Mo said without hesitation.

Hearing this, a trace of shock flashed across Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor's face.

"So you are currently…?"

"Correct. I am now an Immortal Emperor Peak expert. If you serve our Blood Soul Gate with sincerity, the Sect Leader would not mind helping you reach the Immortal Emperor Peak as well."

After speaking, Elder Ren Mo's aura erupted, causing Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor to feel a sense of anticipation. If this was the case, it didn't seem impossible.

In any case, he was a Demonic Path Cultivator himself, and since the Blood Soul Gate was of the same kind, helping them become enemies of the Upper Realm didn't seem unacceptable. Moreover, he knew there were nearly twenty elders in the Blood Soul Gate; if all twenty were raised to the Immortal Emperor Peak, he feared that the entire Upper Realm combined would be no match for twenty Immortal Emperor Peak experts.

Thinking of this, Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor solidified his resolve to go to war with the Upper Realm in a hundred years. In any case, everything was just for the Blood Cloud Sect.

Upon seeing Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor nod in agreement, Elder Ren Mo nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand, saying.

"Let's go. The Sect Leader is still waiting for you. The Sect Leader has already let go of past grievances and intends to help you break through to the Immortal Emperor Peak."

"Mm, I understand."

Since he had decided to work for the Blood Soul Gate, Blood Cloud Immortal Emperor naturally wouldn't say anything else, letting Elder Ren Mo take him towards the direction of the Blood Soul Gate.

Meanwhile, within Penglai Immortal Island, Wu Hao also sensed something. He looked toward the direction of the Blood Soul Gate and muttered to himself thoughtfully.

"It looks like the great war is about to begin. I wonder if they will be able to withstand it."

Beside him, Su Qiaoran naturally heard Wu Hao's words and asked curiously.

"Husband, what great war?"

Having absorbed the Legacy of an Immortal Emperor Middle Stage expert, Su Qiaoran's cultivation had soared all the way to the Golden Immortal Peak, just one step away from immortality. Furthermore, Su Qiaoran was not even three hundred years old yet, so Wu Hao naturally did not worry about her failing to break through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

Hearing this, Wu Hao wrapped his arms around Su Qiaoran, leaned his head close to her ear, and whispered.

"Do you remember the Blood Soul Gate?"

Wu Hao's warm breath caused Su Qiaoran's ears to turn red with shyness, and she said somewhat uncomfortably.

"Can you not be so greasy and speak seriously?"

"Alright, you do remember the Blood Soul Gate, right."

Wu Hao released Su Qiaoran, then spread his hands and asked seriously.

Upon hearing about the Blood Soul Gate, Su Qiaoran's expression also became grave. During her time in the Upper Realm, she had diligently studied its history, so she naturally understood most of the affairs of the Upper Realm, and the Blood Soul Gate was naturally among them.

Furthermore, she had some understanding of the Blood Soul Gate back in the Lower Realm, so after hearing Wu Hao's words and recalling what he had just said, she understood immediately.

"So, Husband, you mean that the Blood Soul Gate is about to start a war soon?"

"Mm."

Wu Hao nodded gently, looking completely unconcerned about the Blood Soul Gate's war. After all, given his current situation, let alone using all his methods, he could easily wipe out the entire Blood Soul Gate with his current strength alone.

But Su Qiaoran said with some worry.

"Husband, do you think the people of the Upper Realm, like Holy Son Yifan and the others, will be a match for the Blood Soul Gate?"

Su Qiaoran naturally did not doubt that if her husband made a move, the Blood Soul Gate would be nothing to fear. However, she also knew her husband's personality—he was a slacker, and unless it affected his own people, he would absolutely never intervene.

Hearing this, Wu Hao looked toward the direction of the Southern Region, his expression exceptionally serious, and said word by word.

"They will, they definitely will."

In a certain place in the Southern Region, a powerful aura was slowly brewing, like a rainbow appearing after a storm.