Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1795 - 1793: Setting an Ambush

A moment later, the Ghost Cultivator kneeled on one knee, half-kneeling before Lu Ye, with a respectful demeanor. Having refined the treasure blood, the Ghost Cultivator naturally felt a sense of awe towards Lu Ye.

"What's your name?" Lu Ye asked.

"Zhou Tianbao!" the Ghost Cultivator replied.

"How long have you been in this realm?"

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After asking a few simple questions to slightly understand the information about this newly acquired Blood Servant, Lu Ye then changed the subject: "Zhou Tianbao, I have a task for you!"

"Is it that you want me to return to the Sacred Blood Summit?" Zhou Tianbao looked up at Lu Ye.

Lu Ye nodded slightly, "You're a smart person."

The reason for sparing Zhou Tianbao's life and specifically having him refine his own treasure blood to subdue him was precisely this plan. After waiting for more than a half of a month, Zhou Tianbao evidently considered this possibility.

If he had known earlier that refining his treasure blood wasn't so risky, Lu Ye wouldn't have killed that Moon Jade Late Stage who used the red talisman. He could have easily subdued the person as well. Of course, arranging these deployments now isn't too late; it's just that some issues need to be solved.

"Since so much time has passed without any news being sent back, what would you say if Lih Tian asks?" Lu Ye asked.

Zhou Tianbao replied, "This is not a concern for you. When performing missions abroad, sometimes long-term concealment is needed, and it's common for messages to go unanswered."

Lu Ye nodded, then asked, "How will you explain the death of that Red Talisman Society traitor?"

Zhou Tianbao thought for a moment and said, "The Snow Race sisters had already joined the Red Talisman Society. The previous incident was entirely a trap set by the Red Talisman Society!"

Lu Ye frowned and said, "The Red Talisman Society wouldn't take in any cultivators tainted with saintliness. The Snow Race sisters joining them is unreasonable."

Zhou Tianbao replied, "Then perhaps the Snow Race sisters were coerced and lured by the people from the Red Talisman Society, thus spreading false information intending to lure Lih Tian, hoping to kill him with the power of the red talisman. Unfortunately, it didn't go as planned!"

This explanation is barely convincing.

The next half day, Lu Ye went over the story with Zhou Tianbao again, ensuring that there wouldn't be any major flaws when he returned, only then did he allow him to leave.

However, from talking with Zhou Tianbao, Lu Ye figured out another thing: at that time, Sacred Blood Summit sent a Moon Jade Late Stage with a red talisman to deal with him. He was somewhat puzzled because if he were Lih Tian, he would certainly take action personally.

In terms of saintliness, Lih Tian is undoubtedly the strongest in this realm, and his cultivation level is the highest. Suddenly a newcomer appearing who seemingly surpasses him in saintliness would naturally prompt an investigation, without necessarily resorting to a strategic killing weapon like the red talisman.

Only through Zhou Tianbao's explanation did Lu Ye understand the reason.

It seems that Lih Tian had some affairs of utmost importance to address at the time, so he couldn't extricate himself.

Zhou Tianbao guessed that Lih Tian was in seclusion, comprehending secret techniques.

But no matter what, Lih Tian not appearing personally is a fortunate thing for Lu Ye. Although he is confident that he can suppress him in terms of saintliness, ultimately the opponent is a Sun Blaze, and Lu Ye is uncertain if he can surpass him once suppressed. The might of a Sun Blaze is not easy to gauge.

From his standpoint, there's no choice; the Sacred Blood Summit is bound to become an enemy. Since that's the case, planting an informant on the other side would undoubtedly be very helpful.

Lu Ye never thought about directly attacking the Sacred Blood Summit; that would be seeking death. From what he knows, the foundation of the Sacred Blood Summit is not weak, far from what his current manpower can shake.

Fortunately, there is still the Red Talisman Society, and a fierce battle between these two is inevitable in the near future. What Lu Ye needs to do now is to gather his own forces so that when these two sides contend, he may have the qualification to intervene.

Another more than half a month passed by in a blink.

The group of four led by Xiang Yin gradually returned, each bringing back some scattered cultivators.

The number is not many, only seven or eight in total, and their cultivation levels vary, including Moon Jade and even Constellation.

The situation of these cultivators was similar to that of Xiang Yin and her group. The Red Talisman Society lacked resources and didn't want to waste energy on them, and the Sacred Blood Summit assumed that these people would eventually join them, thus allowing them a breather.

But with Lu Ye's arrival, the dynamics of this realm have changed. As Lu Ye wants to gather usable manpower, they cannot remain aloof. Moreover, Xiang Yin and others already had some connections with these people, making it extremely easy to find their whereabouts.

Having just been forcefully subdued, loyalty is hard to say, but Lu Ye doesn't mind. As long as he is given enough time to refine sufficient treasure blood, he will undoubtedly command a loyal force. This kind of loyalty is something neither the Red Talisman Society nor the Sacred Blood Summit can hope for.

That day, while cultivating, Xiang Yin suddenly opened her eyes, took out the audio talisman, checked it, and immediately got up: "Sister, the Venerable Lord has summoned us."

Since Lu Ye's arrival, they have not worried about lacking spirit jade, and after refining treasure blood, their Blood Race bloodlines have greatly advanced. They have recently comprehended numerous Blood Race secret techniques from their bloodline heritage, so although their cultivation levels have not increased, their strength has improved considerably.

"Okay!" Xuan Yu also stood up, ready to follow Xiang Yin to meet Lu Ye.

But after just a few steps, Xiang Yin suddenly shouted, "Wait!"

Xuan Yu was puzzled, but Xiang Yin had already come to her, glanced her up and down, then raised her hand to undo the top button of Xuan Yu's garment. With a deliberate motion, she pushed up her bust slightly, squeezing it toward the center.

"What are you doing?" Xuan Yu blushed.

Xiang Yin giggled softly, "To give the Venerable Lord a good mood!"

Xuan Yu was left both crying and laughing. Could this truly give the Venerable Lord a good mood? The Venerable Lord was a person destined for great things, full of dignity and gravitas, never smiling frivolously when speaking to subordinates, inspiring awe. How could such a Venerable Lord be swayed by feminine charms? If he were truly tempted, she and her sister would have long become his intimate favorites.

Despite her words, Xuan Yu did not resist. If this could truly lift the Venerable Lord's mood, she would not hesitate.

After handling her sister's side, Xiang Yin also adjusted herself.

Shortly thereafter, they arrived together at Lu Ye's residence.

"Venerable Lord!" After greeting in unison, Xuan Yu cautiously raised her eyes to peek ahead, only to see the Venerable Lord's gaze fall upon her neckline, then slowly shift downward, examining earnestly.

Xuan Yu couldn't help but feel embarrassed, her cheeks flushed. She met Lu Ye's eyes for a moment, then quickly lowered her head.

Above, Lu Ye cleared his throat and then spoke, "Xuan Yu and Xiang Yin, listen to my orders!"

"Yes!" The sisters straightened their expressions.

"Take this item, and within two days, lay an ambush near Jinfeng Valley. Select your personnel as needed!"

"Yes!" After receiving the order, Xiang Yin stepped forward and took a jade box from Lu Ye's hand.

Lu Ye felt Xiang Yin intentionally brush his hand with her fingers...

He was truly powerless against this woman. Compared to her sister, she was like a tempting fairy, occasionally teasing him. Lu Ye simply couldn't understand how the Snow Race, known for its cold temperament, could produce such a character. She was practically the disgrace of the Snow Race.

Xuan Yu asked, "Venerable Lord, who are we to ambush?"

"Sacred Blood Summit!" Lu Ye replied. The information came from Zhou Tianbao, indicating that Sacred Blood Summit had plans against the Red Talisman Society in that area. "There might be people from the Red Talisman Society present, remember not to engage with them, and if you can assist them, don't hesitate. As for the contents in the jade box, use them at your discretion."

"Yes!" Xuan Yu replied respectfully.

"Also, prioritize your safety. In this mission and all others, survival comes first!"

Xiang Yin and her sister felt warmth in their hearts, increasingly grateful for their allegiance to the Venerable Lord. Had they pledged loyalty to Sacred Blood Summit, Lih Tian would not have said such considerate words.

The sisters soon departed.

Days later, they returned safely.

They were not lacking in strength, both having Moon Jade Late Stage cultivation, and now each having refined a drop and a half of treasure blood, greatly enhancing their saintliness, giving them a natural edge over the cultivators of Sacred Blood Summit.

After hearing the sisters' report on the mission, Lu Ye nodded in satisfaction. Overall, the mission was successfully completed. Not only did it severely damage the team from Sacred Blood Summit, but it also earned a favor from the Red Talisman Society at a crucial moment.

He casually bestowed some cultivation resources upon them and instructed them to rest for the time being.

Lu Ye returned to his cultivation practice of condensing treasure blood.

Previously, he always maintained five drops of treasure blood, sufficient for any situation. However, after he discovered he could easily subdue the Original Blood Race of this realm with treasure blood, his supply was perpetually insufficient.

Whenever new treasure blood was condensed, it was quickly consumed. Lu Ye couldn't help but feel resigned, having to continuously condense without pause, even sacrificing his cultivation time. At most, he could only recover from the exhaustion of condensing treasure blood using resource supplements.

Inserting Zhou Tianbao into Sacred Blood Summit was undoubtedly a wise move, for any disturbances from that side could not escape Lu Ye's notice.

In the ensuing months, the cultivators from Black Prison Cliff mobilized several times. Apart from one instance where they laid an ambush but didn't encounter anyone from Sacred Blood Summit, the other attempts were fruitful.

After several instances, Sacred Blood Summit evidently realized the gravity of the situation and made some strategic adjustments.

In a hidden underground chamber, several figures gathered. If Lu Ye were there, he would recognize Hu Dequan, Meng Xu, Yang Ling, and others whom he had met before.

The Red Talisman Society had numerous strongholds in this realm, but most could be abandoned. However, the current location could not be forsaken.

This site was painstakingly carved out by the Red Talisman Society, where a large number of Spirit Plants were cultivated, serving as the foundation for the cultivators' cultivation.

If this stronghold were discovered and conquered by Sacred Blood Summit, the Red Talisman Society would have no place left in this realm, as their mana would eventually be depleted, and without resource replenishment, they were bound to be tainted by saintliness.

At this moment, the primary figures of the Red Talisman Society gathered here to deliberate and discuss.