"I won’t let Xi Yun’s tragedy repeat itself."
In just a moment, Ouyang Yue Ming’s gaze revived with determination, and a sharp fierceness flashed through his eyes.
He didn’t stop his actions, and from the looks of it, he still intended to take Lin Yi away.
From afar, a streak of blood-colored light shot forth like lightning, swiftly striking the True Yuan Light Chain that bound Lin Yi.
Ouyang Yue Ming’s True Yuan Light Chain was instantly severed, and Lin Yi’s body regained its freedom at that moment.
Lin Yi’s gaze immediately followed the source of the sound, looking towards the river surface, which for some reason was shrouded in a thick layer of blood mist. Beneath that mist, there was unmistakably a woman dressed in Blood Clothes standing upon the river.
It was the Blood Empress.
"Ouyang Mansion Master, Lin Yi is the Saint Heir of the Blood God Sect. Do you want to take him back to the Holy Mansion without asking for my agreement first?"
Despite her smile, everyone could feel the chilling aura emanating from the Blood Empress.
Seeing the arrival of the Blood Empress, the Third Elder’s face also changed dramatically.
He never dreamed that the Supreme of the Blood God Sect would personally intervene.
Even if Ouyang Yue Ming was unbelievably powerful, having slain three Blood Kings of the Undying Blood Clan in a single battle today, he stood no chance in front of a high-level practitioner from the Venerable Realm like the Blood Empress.
"Lin Yi is a disciple of the Holy Mansion; he has gone astray, and naturally I must rescue him."
Ouyang Yue Ming stated indifferently.
The Blood Empress sneered upon hearing this, "What is the right way, and what is the wrong way?"
"Joining your Holy Mansion is the right way, and joining my Blood God Sect is the wrong way?"
"Lin Yi chose to join my Sect of his own free will; I didn’t force him. If your Holy Mansion can’t retain its talents, whom can you blame?"
As she spoke, the Blood Empress had already arrived on the riverbank, appearing by Lin Yi’s side.
An astonishing pressure emerged from her, pushing back Ouyang Yue Ming and the Third Elder dozens of steps.
"Lin Yi, come back to the Divine Sect with me," the Blood Empress glanced at Lin Yi, her voice calm. "Of course, if you want to return to the Holy Mansion, I will not stop you."
"You can make your choice in front of Ouyang Mansion Master."
I don’t believe you for a second!
Lin Yi knew the Blood Empress well. If he were to say that he wanted to return to the Holy Mansion now, she would likely strike him down on the spot the next second.
For one, the Blood Empress despised those with fickle hearts. If Lin Yi chose the Holy Mansion now, he would no doubt be seen as an ingrate.
Secondly, the Blood Empress was fully aware of what Lin Yi had acquired in the Blood God Sect, including the deepest secrets of the Blood God Tower. How could she possibly allow Lin Yi to live and return to the Holy Mansion?
Lin Yi understood the seriousness of these points.
Not to mention, he had no intention of going back to the Holy Mansion.
What was he to do at the Holy Mansion now? Continue to suffer persecution by the Third Elder?
And as for Ouyang Yue Ming, since he couldn’t even protect the woman he loved, how could Lin Yi trust him to protect a Demon Child of the Blood God Sect?
"I choose the Blood God Sect."
Lin Yi made his choice without hesitation.
Ouyang Yue Ming’s expression changed, "Lin Yi, this is your only chance to turn back."
"If you miss this opportunity, you might never be saved again!"
Lin Yi was unconcerned, "If I have to become a demon to vindicate Wu Liang, then I choose to become a demon!"
Upon hearing these words, the Third Elder’s face showed a surge of anger, "Mansion Master, I’ve said it before, this boy is irredeemable with his demonic nature! Do you believe it now?"
Ouyang Yue Ming frowned, but his eyes filled with regret when he looked at Lin Yi.
Such a waste of a Heavenly Pride.
From now on, he would inevitably become an enemy of the Holy Mansion.
He had to be eliminated.
Seeing Lin Yi take a stand, the Blood Empress also showed a satisfied smile. Then she glared coldly at Ouyang Yue Ming and the others before turning to Lin Yi and said, "Let’s go."
"Blood Empress, please wait."
Lin Yi gave a respectful bow, "I need a bit more time, if you don’t mind."
What is this kid up to?
Although the Blood Empress was surprised, she nodded her head.
In the Blood Empress’ puzzled gaze, Lin Yi approached Lou Tingyu, "Senior Sister Lou, we’re still friends, aren’t we?"
Lou Tingyu nodded, "No matter where you are, we are friends."
"I trust your character. Even if you go to the Blood God Sect, Lin Yi will still be Lin Yi, with no change."
A grateful look appeared on Lin Yi’s face, "Then, I’ll have to trouble Senior Sister Lou to look after my old brothers from the Longshan Empire."
"They are still disciples of the Holy Mansion, and anything I do has nothing to do with them."
Lu Li had already been saved, but Han Cheng and the others were still imprisoned by the Third Elder.
For now, they were probably still in the dungeons of the Holy Mansion.
"Don’t worry, the Holy Mansion won’t wrong the innocent."
Lou Tingyu immediately looked at Ouyang Yue Ming, emphasizing the phrase "wrong the innocent."
"As long as it’s clear that they have no ties to the Demon Sect, the sect naturally won’t trouble innocent disciples."
Ouyang Yue Ming glanced at the Third Elder, "If no evidence is found, release those disciples as soon as possible."
"Even core elders cannot abuse their power for personal revenge."
Seeing that the Holy Mansion Master had spoken, the Third Elder dared not defy him, especially since those disciples were simply pawns he used against Lin Yi. Now that Lin Yi had firmly chosen to stand against the Holy Mansion, keeping those juniors imprisoned served no great purpose.