Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

As Ghost Mask's words fell, everyone in the Demon Sect's eyes flickered, but there was no surprise. It was evident that they'd considered this before coming here, and they quietly watched the expressions of those from the Southern Border, trying to understand their thoughts.

The people of the Southern Border acted as if they hadn't heard.

Ghost Mask brought up the matter again:

"What does Elder Lanhe think?"

Elder Lanhe's expression finally changed. He raised his eyelids slightly, his gaze remaining indifferent.

Then, a cold laugh escaped Hei Yan's mouth. He slowly rose, and a mountain-like pressure instantly descended upon the room, with his energy, like a furnace, recklessly spattering around. This alone proved his remarkable expertise in the Flower of Essence, likely on par with the Buddhist Sect's Arhats.

"Do you Demon Sect folks take us of the Southern Border for fools? You even dare to plot against us!"

"Do you think without your help we wouldn't be able to refine the Blood Emperor Gu? Your Demon Sect relies on the acquisition of Exotic Beast Inner Cores to remain unaffected, so you think you can control us? Fine then, let's part ways; from now on, we'll refine our Blood Emperor Gu, but don't you dare expect to get even a single Beast Pill from the Hundred Thousand Mountains!"

Hei Yan's voice was thunderous, his presence imposing. Some of the Demon Sect members visibly changed color.

The Southern Border's foundations were indeed deep; even a master like Hei Yan, who had not shown his face much, had such cultivation that he could easily rank in the top twenty on the Celestial Being List.

People from the Southern Border wore cold smiles.

If they were to help the Demon Sect fully become Martial Saints, wouldn't they eventually be manipulated? By then, the Blood Emperor Gu's ownership would be unknown.

Though the Demon Sect and the Southern Border had already allied, they were not completely harmonious. They had mutual guard against each other, and only if both gave birth to Martial Saints simultaneously could they continue this cooperation; otherwise, the balance wouldn't be maintained if one side grew too strong.

Sensing the tense atmosphere.

Lin Xueshuang gracefully saluted, with a charming smile on her lips, with her green dress swaying, that made Hei Yan's gaze flicker.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please don't be angry. It was merely a suggestion. Indeed, this is a method, but since you think it's inappropriate, let's drop it. We are all in the same boat, so let's not speak of parting ways, as the ultimate beneficiary would be none other than the Great Yan."

"Now, with the grudge against Great Yan already formed, it's either them dead or us alive; it's crucial to unite our hearts."

Xiang Tianxing also mediated:

"Exactly, let's not harm the harmony. Since you find Ghost Mask's words inappropriate, how about proposing a feasible method? After all, the cultivation of the Blood King Gu requires absorbing human blood essence, but under the tight surveillance of the Great Yan, we have no choice."

The Southern Border Saintess pulled down a section of her sleeve from her wrist, speaking casually:

"Who said the Blood King Gu must consume human blood essence?"

The faces of the Demon Sect members showed surprise.

Lan Yiyi continued:

"There's no need for human blood; using beast blood is also possible. However, the process will be much more complicated. It requires removing impurities and also poses certain requirements for Exotic Beasts."

"Besides, the world doesn't consist solely of Great Yan. Though the population of the Northern Barbarians on the plains doesn't match up to Great Yan, they can fill part of the gap."

"With this two-pronged approach, progress won't be delayed, but we must engage in deadly contention with Great Yan without letting them notice. Thus, it requires collaboration from your Demon Sect, sending some people to the Hundred Thousand Mountains to hunt Exotic Beasts, which will help you obtain Exotic Beast Inner Cores and aid us in the Southern Border."

She spoke slowly, evidently having had plans well in advance.

Demon Sect members nodded secretly, recognizing that this method considered both sides.

Ghost Mask smiled and said:

"According to the Saintess, how many people should our Demon Sect send?"

Lan Yiyi's eyes paused for a moment, then she said softly:

"That's for you all to discuss among yourselves. Ultimately, make the most of your resources; now is indeed the time when manpower is needed."

Ghost Mask smiled and said:

"Well said."

He understood well, knowing whom Lan Yiyi was referring to. It wouldn't be a bad idea to let Qin Yun go to the Hundred Thousand Mountains under this pretense, especially since he was a Celestial Human Realm expert and had consumed a lot of the Demon Sect's resources.

Smart people need few words.

Lan Yiyi nodded slightly, yet within her heart was a feeling she couldn't quite describe.

Both sides began to discuss and agree on many details, arranging specifics.

After that, the people from the Southern Border used their own methods to leave one by one.

But before they left, they couldn't help but emphasize probing more into the realities of Great Yan's Martial Saints and applying pressure on the True Martial Sect.

They also discussed the recent matter of the Blade Demon challenging all under heaven, wishing desperately for the Blade Demon to kill True Man Tianjian with a single slash, or severely injure him. By then, they would seize an opportunity, as most from True Martial Sect were hiding in True Martial Mountain, with those occasionally emerging causing them as much distress as having eaten a mouse.

After the people of the Southern Border completely disappeared.

The Demon Sect members fell silent once again.

A moment later.

Xiang Tianxing suddenly sneered:

"Vice Sect Leader Lin, indeed, you've raised a good daughter!"

Earlier when those from the Southern Border were present, they avoided airing much dirty laundry, but now there was no such concern.

Over this period.

They had already known.

Lin Ruhua, at an unknown time, had become a pair with True Martial Sect's Jiang Baishan, leaking who knew how many sect secrets, causing the Great Yan Imperial Court to take notice early, resulting in their current passive situation.

This mistake was something Lin Xueshuang couldn't evade.

Lin Xueshuang's body trembled slightly, her face remained calm, but her emotions were extremely complicated.

Upon hearing this initially, she was both shocked and angry. Having lost her husband early on and never remarried, she had only this one daughter whom she cherished like a treasure. Yet, she never expected her to elope with another man, without even notifying her mother.