Chapter 44 Blood Demon Conspiracy, Zhou Chen is shocked

Suppressing the distracting thoughts in his mind, Ye Chen reined in his aura and set off on his return journey.

He was extremely cautious for the remainder of the trip.

Although the Blood Demon Sect Third Elder had temporarily retreated, his deep-seated killing intent remained, and it was hard to guarantee he hadn't left behind any contingencies.

In the mountain forest, the low roars of Yao Beasts occasionally echoed, but Ye Chen, relying on his Foundation Establishment Stage 2 cultivation and the Ring Spirit's keen perception, was always able to avoid powerful Yao Beasts in advance.

On a few occasions, he also relied on the formidable "Flame Emperor Prison Breaking Skill" to slay them, ultimately escaping with some fright but no real danger.

At the same time, deep within the Blood Demon Sect's main hall, which was filled with Evil Qi.

"Bang!"

A wine cup carved from pale white bones was violently smashed to the ground, shattering into pieces.

"Useless! You couldn't even handle a mere little beast from Wenxian Sect, and you let him be rescued right under your nose! My Blood Demon Sect cannot afford to lose face like this!"

An existence shrouded in dense blood mist, whose face was indiscernible save for two crimson glows, sat above, its voice like a bone-scraping steel knife, cold and biting.

It was the Blood Demon Sect Sect Master, Blood Tower.

The Blood Demon Sect Third Elder, kneeling below, trembled almost imperceptibly, his face ashen.

"Sect Master, please calm your anger! It is not that this subordinate is incompetent, but rather… the one who made a move claimed to be Wang Yue from Blazing Fire Holy Land! Although she was only at Golden Core 10, her Amethyst Flood Dragon Origin manifested, and this subordinate… truly dared not fight her head-on, fearing to bring a calamity of annihilation upon the Sect."

"Blazing Fire Holy Land?"

The red glow within the blood mist flickered violently a few times, revealing deep apprehension in its eyes, and the anger in its voice subsided somewhat.

"Blazing Fire Holy Land is tens of thousands of miles away from the Southern Region. How could someone from Central Continent's Blazing Fire Holy Land appear in the Southern Region? Could it be that matter?!"

"This subordinate does not know. But I observe Ye Chen, this child, has an incredibly solid Foundation, and he likely possesses a great Opportunity. My son Chen Wei died by his hand, and in the future, he is very likely to threaten my Blood Demon Sect! He absolutely cannot be let go!"

The Third Elder raised his head, his eyes filled with deep-seated hatred and madness.

"Please give this subordinate another chance, Sect Master! There is a heaven-sent Opportunity right now: the Wenxian Sect's Core Disciple assessment is imminent, and this child will definitely participate!"

The blood mist churned, and silence reigned for a long time.

"Wenxian Sect's Core Disciple assessment… is in that 'Asking Immortal Tower'? That tower is quite strange, with many restrictions. What do you intend to do?"

Blood Tower's deep voice sounded.

A ruthless glint flashed in the Blood Demon Sect Third Elder's eyes as he said.

"Within the tower, competition means taking responsibility for one's own life or death. The Sect has a few good hidden pieces buried within Wenxian Sect's inner Sect, all with good talent. They were originally specifically used for intelligence gathering and assassinating Geniuses. This time is perfect; they can be moved!"

"Then I will give you another chance."

After speaking, the blood mist gradually dissipated.

The Third Elder slowly rose. He flicked his fingers repeatedly, and three blood-colored light talismans, twisted with strange runes, pierced through the Void Realm and vanished instantly.

"Order Dark Guard One, Five, and Seven, at all costs, to kill Wenxian Sect Disciple Ye Chen during the Asking Immortal Tower trial! If there are any sudden situations, activate this Venerable's Blood Demon Lure, which can unleash the power of the Nascent Soul Realm! If successful, you will be granted Demon Blood Empowerment to Breakthrough Golden Core. If you fail, your form and spirit will be annihilated!"

The chilling words echoed in the great hall, and a cruel smile curled at the Third Elder's lips.

Ye Chen, no matter how strong your Luck, once you enter the Asking Immortal Tower, it will be your burial ground!

To ensure foolproof success, he deployed three Foundation Establishment Stage inner Sect hidden pieces that the Blood Demon Sect had invested heavily in cultivating and who had been lurking in Wenxian Sect for many years.

Among the three of them, two were at Foundation Establishment Stage 9 and one at Foundation Establishment Stage 8.

Normally, they were inconspicuous, but at critical moments, with the cooperation of the Blood Demon Sect's special technique, the Blood Demon Lure, they were enough to launch a fatal attack on Ye Chen.

Previously, many Geniuses of Wenxian Sect had been jointly eliminated by them in this manner.

Wenxian Sect, Zhou Chen's independent small courtyard.

Zhou Chen sat cross-legged in the quiet room, and after entering the Guiyi Secret Realm, he habitually checked Ye Chen's latest Opportunities.

"Name: Ye Chen."

"Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Stage 2."

"Fate: Son of Luck, Immortal Dao Aptitude, Turns Misfortune into Fortune, Fire Spirit Body (Awakened)."

"Destiny: Recently obtained a Sect token bestowed by Wang Yue of Blazing Fire Holy Land, allowing direct entry into the assessment without registration and screening… Ultimately stops at Saint Realm 3, becoming the Blazing Fire Holy Land Second Elder, Daoist title Crimson Flame Venerable. Fought against a Saint Realm 7 expert from a hostile force for four days and five nights, and self-destructed to protect the Holy Land."

"Recent Opportunity 1: Three days later, in an unnamed mountain range near Wenxian Sect, obtained a Profound Rank High Grade Yuan Gathering Pill. After consumption, Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Stage 3."

"Recent Opportunity 2: Five days later, a hundred miles outside Wenxian Sect, accidentally entered a Nascent Soul Cultivator's Immortal Cave and obtained an Earth Rank Low Grade Scarlet Firmament Sword."

"Recent Opportunity 3: Seven days later, on an unnamed cliff near Wenxian Sect, obtained an Earth Rank Low Grade Condensing Yuan Pill, advancing to Foundation Establishment Stage 4."

"Recent Opportunity 4: Ten days later, unexpectedly encountered Liu Qianru. During their exchange, Liu Qianru found his talent impressive and greatly admired him, bestowing an Earth Rank Low Grade Juling Pill. After consumption, he advanced to Foundation Establishment Stage 5."

"Recent Opportunity 5: During the Asking Immortal Tower Core Disciple trial, he was pursued by a Blood Demon Sect Dark Guard. In a crisis, he Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Stage 6 and counter-killed the Foundation Establishment Stage 8 Blood Demon Sect Dark Guard, Blood Seven. Obtained an Earth Rank High Grade Juling Pill. After consumption, he advanced to Foundation Establishment Stage 7."

"Recent Opportunity 6: During the Asking Immortal Tower Core Disciple trial, he was pursued by two Foundation Establishment Stage 9 Blood Demon Sect Dark Guards. At a critical moment, the Ring Spirit made a move and counter-killed the Dark Guards. Obtained a Heaven Rank Low Grade Spirit Medicine, Soul Condensing Grass. After consumption, his spiritual sense greatly improved, and he Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Stage 8."

"Recent Opportunity 7: Relying on the Ring Spirit Master's special sensitivity to spatial fluctuations, he accidentally found the fastest path to the sixth floor of the Asking Immortal Tower, becoming the first to reach the sixth floor of the Asking Immortal Tower, and leaving his name on the 'Source Suppressing Stone Tablet' on the sixth floor, becoming the second person to leave his name in ten thousand years after Wenxian Sect's Old Sect Master Mo Jing Tian, obtaining a Saint Rank Low Grade Medicinal Pill 'Saint Spirit Pill' as a reward from the Asking Immortal Tower, which contains Origin Saint Power. After consumption, it helped Ye Chen refine his Dao Foundation, stabilize his Foundation, advance his Dao Foundation, and his cultivation Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Stage 10 Perfection."

"Recent Opportunity 8: Due to his meritorious service in eliminating Blood Demon Sect Dark Guards, he received additional integral rewards, obtaining a Heaven Rank Low Grade Juling Pill and an Earth Rank High Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Qiankun Sword."

"Recent Opportunity 9:………"

"Blazing Fire Holy Land token? Constantly advancing? The first to reach the sixth floor? Leaving a name on the stone tablet? Saint Spirit Pill?!"

Zhou Chen suddenly opened his eyes. Even though he was already accustomed to Ye Chen's unreasonable Opportunities, he couldn't help but gasp at this moment, his mouth twitching slightly.

One must know that Zhou Chen's current Dao Foundation was an unprecedented Dao Foundation 9 in the entire Sect, but that was achieved only after consuming the Heaven-Defying Imperial Rank Low Grade seven fragrance other shore flower.

This Ye Chen, just by leaving a name on the Source Suppressing Stone Tablet, could obtain a Saint Rank Medicinal Pill, the Saint Spirit Pill?

Although Saint Rank was a major level lower than Imperial Rank, the core function of the Saint Spirit Pill was to enhance Dao Foundation potential!

This meant that Ye Chen's Fifth Grade Dao Foundation could very likely be directly elevated to Sixth Grade or even higher, and he would gain an unimaginably stable Foundation!

This Opportunity was priceless and absolutely could not be obtained by Ye Chen!

Especially the appearance of that Blazing Fire Holy Land token made Zhou Chen feel a strong sense of unease.

What kind of existence was this Wang Yue from Blazing Fire Holy Land, whose casually given token could exempt someone from the preliminary selection and whose single word could suppress the Blood Demon Sect Third Elder into not daring to resist?

Thinking of this, Zhou Chen immediately got up, straightened his robes, and decided to go find Liu Qingtian for answers.