The Same Cheat?

In the heart of the blood sea, Tang Pi, the sect master of the Kun Peng clan, addressed the three remaining clan leaders with a gloomy expression. “I told you earlier that those two ants are quite capable,” he admonished them, reminding of his earlier warnings about the two intruders.

Tang Pi’s voice resonated with resentment, “Arrogant! Insufferably arrogant! Stubborn and paranoid! They even suspect that I, the sect master, have ill intentions…”

He forcefully recounted the downfall of their clan, “Do you know why the Kun Peng clan was pushed to the bottom of the Eight Virtuous Kings and why we haven’t had a king for thousands of years?! It’s because of what I said!” His words echoed with a profound disappointment in their arrogant ways.

Finally, the bald-headed leader of the western clan, Jin Jianghong, asked impatiently, “Sect Master, since the matter has already happened, just tell us the solution!”

Tang Pi scathingly responded, “Now you know how to ask me for a solution!” He emphasized the severe losses they had suffered, notably two fifth-level visceral prefecture realm experts and hundreds of clan elites, which would severely handicap them in the impending conflict against the Sacred Heart Sect.

“Sect Master, please tell me the method quickly,” the old man from the eastern clan said.

Tang Pi then shared his strategy, “The method is simple. Those two ants entered the blood sea alone. They wanted nothing more than to destroy the blood sea array and ruin the Sacred Heart Sect’s plan. If they want to complete their mission, they will definitely think of a way to reach this place. Then, they will lure us away and search for the array core of the blood sea…”

Jin Jianghong’s voice broke in, expressing his displeasure at the Sacred Heart Sect’s manipulative tactics, “Those people from the Sacred Heart Sect have a good plan. They deliberately revealed this place to us so that we can work for them for free.”

The old man of the eastern clan added his cryptic wisdom, “There are quite a number of people who want to endure the eagles, but have their eyes pecked by the eagles. Moreover, we are not eagles, but the Kun Peng clan.”

After imparting his advice, Tang Pi dismissed the clan leaders, instructing them, “Everyone, go and do your work.” He watched them leave, deep in thought about the unfolding situation.

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Qin Huai found himself amidst the boundless sea of blood, under the celestial river, disturbed by the increasing wails of vengeful souls.

The haunting cries signal that the death toll in Qingzhou City has at least doubled in the past two months. He feared that the blood sea could collapse into Qingzhou, leading to a massive disaster.

Despite knowing the impending disaster, Qin Huai felt helpless as he neither could predict nor prevent it. The only option for him was to destroy the blood sea array.

While contemplating this grim scenario, Qin Huai noticed a figure, Wang Kun, immersed in the blood sea. The figure appeared to be growing at a remarkable rate, taking advantage of the blood sea to improve his blood, qi, and body.

This cultivation process worried Qin Huai — Wang Kun could reach the third-level visceral prefecture realm within a fortnight, all thanks to the effects of the black-red fish king, a guardian spirit item.

Although Qin Huai was intrigued by the fast-paced progress, he understood that the blood sea’s power was born out of the blood essence and bones of the Qingzhou martial artists. The method reminded him of his system but seemed even more efficient as it does not require killing. Yet, Qin Huai noted that only Wang Kun can harness such potential from the blood sea.

Suddenly, Qin Huai observed Wang Kun’s lips moving rapidly, as if mumbling something. He attempted to read Wang Kun’s lips but failed due to the speed of his movements.

However, the blood sea around Wang Kun began to freeze and condense into blocks, indicating a cultivation technique that can release ice.

Qin Huai was stunned, recalling that Wang Kun previously used fire techniques. A martial artist cultivating both ice and fire simultaneously was highly risky as it could cause their bodies to explode due to the clash of the two types of blood essence.

For those martial artists who had cultivated to five full patterns, the cultivation methods were all compatible, at least similar. That was why this act of cultivating two opposing natures further fueled Qin Huai’s worries.