Translator: CinderTL
Seeing Song Wen remain silent, his sharp gaze fixed on her, Yu Wen felt as if she had been stripped naked under the scrutiny of the crowd, all her secrets laid bare.
The Song Wen before her was like a demon emerging from the abyss, both powerful and piercing to the heart.
Even sitting there quietly, he resembled a towering, dark mountain, bringing Yu Wen an endless sense of oppression.
Under this immense pressure, Yu Wen felt as if she were suffocating.
Fortunately, Song Wen only stared at her for a moment before his gaze softened.
Yu Wen breathed a sigh of relief, only to hear Song Wen say, "Very well, I will follow Chief Yu's suggestion."
At these words, Yu Wen's eyes lit up with excitement.
The title "Chief" had been her primary goal for this visit.
"May I ask, Master Sect Leader, where will the sect be rebuilt?"
Song Wen pondered for a moment before speaking slowly. "Corpse Demon Peak."
"Master Sect Leader, are you referring to the Corpse Demon Peak of the former Corpse Demon Sect?" Yu Wen asked.
Song Wen nodded slightly and flicked a Storage Ring into the air. The ring contained Spirit Stones worth a million, along with a large quantity of low-grade medicinal pills, Spirit Grass, and Cultivation Techniques, mostly obtained from the Profound Yin Sect.
Since the Profound Yin Sect had eradicated the Corpse Demon Sect, Blood Slaughter Gate, and Mixed Yuan Temple, the ring also held many of their Cultivation Techniques.
"Chief Yu, I entrust you with the complete responsibility of rebuilding the Asura Sect. Use these treasures to recruit disciples."
Yu Wen replied, "Yes, my subordinate obeys."
"You may leave now. I will be staying in this mansion for a while. If you encounter any unsolvable issues, contact Elder Zhou, and she will bring you here to see me," Song Wen said.
"Your subordinate takes her leave," Yu Wen said, bowing before departing.
After seeing Yu Wen off, Zhou Siyi turned to Song Wen.
"With Yu Wen taking the lead, rebuilding the Asura Sect will be much easier. However, this woman is clearly after something. Junior Brother, you must be cautious."
Song Wen replied, "Yu Wen's only goal is cultivation resources. As long as she handles things well, what harm is there in giving her some benefits? Also, Senior Sister, I intend to appoint you as the Vice Sect Leader of the Asura Sect."
"Vice Sect Leader?" Zhou Siyi asked, a look of confusion on her face.
She couldn't understand the significance of her becoming Vice Sect Leader.
Song Wen said, "Senior Sister, after me, you will be the next Sect Leader."
Zhou Siyi looked even more surprised.
Song Wen's words gave her the impression that he was about to leave, arranging her future before he departed.
"I'm only at the Late Golden Core stage now. How could I possibly take on the role of Sect Leader? And Junior Brother, are you leaving again?"
She remembered how Song Wen had defected from the Beastmaster Sect during the Foundation Establishment Stage and disappeared for over a century. When he reappeared, he was already a Nascent Soul cultivator. Thirty years ago, he vanished again. Upon his return, he had successively slain Yang Yu, Xue Mei, and Gui Ni.
Each time Song Wen disappeared, his strength had increased dramatically. Zhou Siyi had reason to believe he had traveled to cultivation lands beyond the Tianyuan Continent.
Song Wen said, "Senior Sister, there are some matters I cannot explain in detail. What you need to do now is quickly advance your cultivation and reach Peak Golden Core. When you do, I will find you a Core Formation treasure to help you reach the Nascent Soul stage."
Two years later.
Corpse Demon Peak.
Song Wen stood atop the towering peak, gazing down at the majestic mountain and the cultivators traversing its slopes and base. His heart was filled with emotion.
He never imagined that his return to Corpse Demon Peak would be as its master.
The scene of Shi Shou leading him into the Corpse Demon Sect still vividly lingered in his memory.
Over the past two centuries, the world had changed, and so had the people.
Most of the disciples he had known from the Corpse Demon Sect were long dead, their Dao extinguished.
During these two years, Song Wen had refined the Ghost Slaughter Azure Flame and the Black Water of Destruction, rebuilt the Asura Sect, and even returned to the Chaotic Sea once.
Being entangled in so many affairs had left him with no time for cultivation, and his cultivation level had barely improved.
After informing Zhou Siyi, Song Wen summoned his escape light and vanished into the horizon.
Outside the Beastmaster Sect.
Mi He greeted him with a smile. "Ji Yin, what brings you to my Beastmaster Sect today?"
Song Wen replied, "I have a matter that requires your assistance, Fellow Daoist."
Mi He said, "Speak freely, Fellow Daoist. Anything within my power, I will not refuse."
Song Wen said, "I wish to enter Sui Peak."
"Enter Sui Peak?" Mi He's expression shifted slightly. "Ji Yin, Sui Peak is the dwelling place of the Blood Sui. The Blood Sui is known for its violent temper and unfathomable strength. If disturbed, it will surely attack. You would be putting yourself in grave danger."
Mi He's words carried a clear note of refusal.
Blood Sui was the Beastmaster Sect's Guardian Divine Beast, the very foundation of their sect. Naturally, they wouldn't let Song Wen approach it easily.
Song Wen said, "Fellow Daoist, rest assured. I only wish to witness Blood Sui's splendor. I have no intention of provoking it."
He had chosen this moment deliberately. It was the time of Blood Sui's once-every-twenty-years awakening, the best opportunity to observe it.
"Ji Yin, Blood Sui is nothing more than a fleshy sphere covered in tentacles. There's nothing worth seeing. It can't be communicated with, nor can it be contracted. If you're here for a Blood Wraith Beast, I can offer you a Third-Tier one."
Mi He didn't believe a word of Song Wen's words. Instead, she suspected he was trying to contract Blood Sui.
A curious expression crossed Song Wen's face. "Blood Sui can't be communicated with? Yet legends say your sect has faced extinction several times throughout history, and each time, Blood Sui saved you. If you can't communicate with it, why would it obey your sect's commands?"
"This matter involves our sect's secrets. I'm afraid I can't..." Mi He trailed off, falling silent in thought.
Perhaps realizing that she couldn't dismiss Song Wen without revealing some secrets, she finally said with a touch of resignation, "When Blood Sui is in slumber, any disturbance will trigger indiscriminate attacks, killing all living beings nearby. Our sect has a hidden array that can shield us from Blood Sui's perception."
"When Blood Sui is in slumber, any disturbance will trigger indiscriminate attacks, killing all living beings nearby. Our sect possesses a Concealment Formation that can evade Blood Sui's senses. Whenever we face a crisis, our disciples hide within the formation, lure our enemies outside Sui Peak, and then awaken Blood Sui. After Blood Sui slaughters all our foes, we satiate it with a massive amount of blood food, sending it back into slumber. This is the Beastmaster Sect's greatest secret, and I implore you, Fellow Daoist, to keep it confidential. Otherwise, our sect will face utter disaster."
Song Wen was slightly taken aback.
The Beastmaster Sect wasn't merely raising a Guardian Divine Beast; they were nurturing a ferocious beast, one they couldn't even control themselves.
Song Wen smiled faintly. "Fellow Daoist Mi He, rest assured. I won't reveal a single word of this to anyone. However, would you be willing to grant me a favor and let me catch a glimpse of Blood Sui?"
Mi He hesitated. "Are you truly just curious to see Blood Sui?"
Song Wen replied, "Absolutely!"
"Very well."
Seeing Song Wen's persistence and pressured by his strength, Mi He reluctantly conceded.
She then led Song Wen through the sect gates and deeper into the Beastmaster Sect's heart.
(End of the Chapter)
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