Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1793 - 1791: Favoring Some Over Others

Yesterday, the power of the red talisman erupted, causing a huge commotion. Zhou Ran naturally noticed it, but he dared not investigate, as those who could wield the red talisman were either from the Red Talisman Society or the Sacred Blood Summit. What good outcome could await a lone wanderer like him mingling in?

At the time, he was worried about Xiang Yin and her sister, since the commotion originated from the direction of Snowy Peak.

But now, listening to Xiang Yin, he realized that the one who activated the red talisman was a Late Stage Moon Jade from the Sacred Blood Summit, yet not only did they fail to harm Lu Ye, they were killed by him instead!

Being able to survive under the power of the red talisman and even counterkill the enemy, such strength is undoubtedly worth aligning with!

Looking at Lu Ye in awe, Zhou Ran said, "Is the Venerable Lord planning to gather those scattered everywhere?"

He was a smart person. Seeing Lu Ye first taking in Xiang Yin and her sister, and then coming to him, how could he not have some guesses?

"Indeed!" Lu Ye nodded.

Zhou Ran said, "In that case, we must not overlook Wang Taisheng. Although he's a bit old, his strength is not weak. If the Venerable Lord trusts me, leave this matter to me. I have some personal connections with him!"

Hearing this, Xiang Yin immediately cursed, "Zhou Ran, you always seemed at odds with Wang Taisheng, putting on a show for us sisters."

Zhou Ran chuckled awkwardly, "The bond between you sisters is deep, so naturally, I form secret alliances with old Wang."

Xiang Yin pouted, "You look so honest, yet you're a sly guy!" After saying this, she turned to look at Lu Ye, waiting for his directive.

Lu Ye thought for a moment, then said, "Xiang Yin, go along with him."

Xiang Yin understood instantly, "Yes!"

She understood Lu Ye's intention for letting her go along—if Wang Taisheng refused to submit, then eliminate the threat!

For Lu Ye, there were originally two forces here that needed maneuvering. Given his shallow foundation, all uncontrollable factors must be eliminated in advance to prevent Wang Taisheng from later switching allegiance to the Sacred Blood Summit and becoming an enemy.

Xiang Yin and Zhou Ran left.

Lu Ye stayed at Black Prison Cliff with Xuan Yu for a while.

Within half a day, Xiang Yin returned.

Zhou Ran and Wang Taisheng came back with her.

The trip involved no significant obstacles. When Zhou Ran met Wang Taisheng, a few simple words sufficed, and Wang Taisheng agreed to submit, rendering all Zhou Ran's prepared arguments useless.

Zhou Ran, curious, asked for the reason. Wang Taisheng explained: "There's always been a rumor that once either the Red Talisman Society or the Sacred Blood Summit decisively wins, this world's blockade will break. Yet all these years, despite Sacred Blood Summit's apparent advantage, it hasn't obliterated the Red Talisman Society. Lih Tian might not have the capability. I understand Lih Tian; he merely benefited from being the first to enter this world, but his own aptitude is not remarkable. Achieving Sun Blaze was already his limit. But this newcomer is different; his future is much broader than Lih Tian's. Someday he may replace Lih Tian, at which point the Red Talisman Society will have no chance of survival."

Zhou Ran then understood that, in Wang Taisheng's view, Lu Ye might be the key to resolving the Red Talisman Society in the future. Once the Red Talisman Society is gone, the blockade of this world will break, and the trapped cultivators here can naturally leave.

Thinking it over carefully, Zhou Ran found Wang Taisheng's words reasonable, strengthening his resolve to follow Lu Ye.

Actually, Wang Taisheng believed the most effective method was for Lu Ye to lead them to align with the Sacred Blood Summit, utilizing its resources for their cultivation growth because, in opposing the Red Talisman Society, the Blood Race's saintliness plays no role; solid cultivation is key.

But he also knew Lih Tian wouldn't allow Lu Ye to live under his nose. Furthermore, he learned from Zhou Ran that Sacred Blood Summit had already attempted an assassination against Lu Ye, so Lu Ye definitely wouldn't lead them to join Sacred Blood Summit.

Wang Taisheng had only one hope, that before his lifespan ran out, he could leave this wretched place.

At Black Prison Cliff, within Zhou Ran's cave residence, Lu Ye sat, looking at the four people on either side.

Within just two days, he had four formidable generals under his command, each with Late Stage Moon Jade strength!

Of course, the loyalty of Xiang Yin and her sister was unquestionable, unlike Zhou Ran and Wang Taisheng.

The main purpose of gathering manpower was to deal with the cultivators of the Sacred Blood Summit. Thus, the saintliness of his followers was crucial, as strong saintliness would offer great advantages in future confrontations against the Sacred Blood Summit.

Therefore, the first thing Lu Ye needed to do was enhance their saintliness while also eliminating any potential for future betrayal.

As he pondered, two drops of golden treasure blood seeped from his fingertips and were flicked towards Zhou Ran and Wang Taisheng respectively as he instructed, "Refine them!"

He didn't consult them, even though this move carried significant risk, possibly costing Zhou Ran and Wang Taisheng their lives. But given the current situation, he couldn't afford to be soft-hearted.

Watching the flying treasure blood coming toward them, Zhou Ran and Wang Taisheng's expressions were filled with uncertainty since they'd never seen it before.

But soon, Zhou Ran's face lit up with joy, as he vaguely sensed that the transformation of Xiang Yin and her sister's saintliness was absolutely related to this golden blood!

So he didn't hesitate at all, happily clasping his fists, "Thank you, Venerable Lord!" He didn't even consider the potential risks of refining this item.

Wang Taisheng, however, thought more about it, but given the current situation, how could he refuse? Since he came to submit, he naturally had to show sincerity. So he too clasped his fists, "Yes!"

Each having received a drop of treasure blood, they left the cave to find a place to refine it. Soon, intense mana waves emanated from nearby, along with Zhou Ran and Wang Taisheng's screams of agony.

"Venerable Lord, you shouldn't favor the others…" Xiang Yin looked at Lu Ye, putting on a pitiful expression.

Lu Ye had never seen someone like this!

Logically speaking, Xiang Yin had gone through such dangers and should be well aware of the risks involved in refining treasure blood. Having succeeded once by chance, she should be avoiding it, yet now she actively seeks it.

As she spoke, she leaned in and grabbed Lu Ye's arm, shaking it: "Venerable Lord, please grant our sisters some too."

Lu Ye had previously warned her not to play tricks in front of him, and she had agreed, visibly frightened.

But that was then; she hadn't refined the treasure blood yet and wasn't truly one of Lu Ye's people, merely intimidated by his power.

It's different now; having refined Lu Ye's treasure blood, she truly belongs to him, so what's wrong with acting a little spoiled?

She believed Lu Ye wouldn't be angry with her over this.

"No way, you have just refined it, refining again involves huge risks!" Lu Ye remained unmoved.

Every time the Blood Race refines Sacred Blood, they are walking on the edge of life and death; it was hard enough for him to have useful people under him, he wouldn't want these sisters to take risks again.

Xiang Yin tightly hugged Lu Ye's arm in her chest, shaking it vigorously, the fierce elasticity made Lu Ye's heart leap, as she spoke sweetly: "But Venerable Lord, our sisters were the first to pledge loyalty to you, only getting just one drop. Yet those two came later, each getting a drop. Soon their saintliness will surpass ours. It's not fair."

"There's no fairness in this!" Lu Ye said coldly.

Xiang Yin lowered her body, knelt in front of Lu Ye's knees, and looked up at him with a faithful expression as if she were looking at her heaven: "Venerable Lord, just grant our sisters one drop each, as long as we each get one drop, we'll do anything you want us to..."

As she spoke, her eyes were seductive like silk.

Lu Ye was speechless, looking up at Xuan Yu: "Keep your sister in check!"

Xuan Yu hesitated a bit, lowered her head, and said: "Venerable Lord, I feel... refining Sacred Blood isn't as dangerous as you say. Although the process is tough, refining one more drop should be no problem!"

Lu Ye stared at Xuan Yu in shock, unable to comprehend how the elder sister was standing on the same side as the younger in this matter.

After a brief contemplation, Lu Ye spoke: "If you want Sacred Blood, it's possible!" 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Xiang Yin's eyes lit up.

But she heard Lu Ye change his tone: "If this time Zhou Ran and Wang Taisheng both succeed in refining and return, then I shall grant you one drop each of Sacred Blood. If any of them fail, do not mention this again in the future!"

Xiang Yin chirped joyfully: "Venerable Lord, you said it!"

Quickly she stood up from the ground, calling out to her sister: "Let's go cheer them on!"

Xuan Yu hurried after her.

Lu Ye watched coldly.

In his view, the success rate for Zhou Ran refining Sacred Blood was somewhat hopeful; after all, he was in his prime, but how much that success rate really was, he did not know, possibly he might fail and die.

But Wang Taisheng's success rate was clearly not high.

For these two, the best outcome would be one succeeding, the worst merely both failing, as for both succeeding, Lu Ye found it unrealistic.

Yet in such an environment, if one wants to gather loyal and useful people, allowing them to refine his treasure blood is the only way.

Time passed.

After half a day, Lu Ye suddenly looked up and gazed outside, although his vision was blocked, his Mental Consciousness was unobstructed.

He sensed Wang Taisheng's aura...

Wang Taisheng had actually successfully refined his treasure blood!

This surprised Lu Ye greatly as it was quite different from his expectations.

What shocked him even more was, shortly after Wang Taisheng's successful refinement, Zhou Ran also succeeded!

Something seemed off...

His treasure blood was not too different from the Sacred Blood circulated within the Blood Race, of course, this difference meant the strength of saintliness gained after refining.

This had been verified by Ma Shangsi, who after refining a drop of his treasure blood, possessed saintliness equivalent to other Blood Race individuals who refined a drop of Sacred Blood.

But if refining Sacred Blood was this easy, there wouldn't have been countless Blood Race individuals perishing in the refining process back in the Blood Refinement World.

The earlier success of Xiang Yin and her sister could still be explained; the two shared a drop of treasure blood, hence the risk was reduced.

But Zhou Ran and Wang Taisheng's situation now clearly contradicted Lu Ye's understanding.