At the moment the white-robed elder appeared, a flurry of excitement erupted from the Martial Arts Square, where the Holy Mansion Disciples were gathered.
Though the Master had passed,
the Supreme Elder was still alive!
The Supreme Elder was a master of the Venerable Realm, and with such a presence anchoring them, the Holy Mansion, even if temporarily retracting its influence, would not face the catastrophe of annihilation.
Lin Yi, with a smile, said, "Institute Master Kun Yuanzi, this is the Holy Mansion, not a place you can control with only one hand."
"The method to cultivate Blood Slaves is exclusive to the Undying Blood Clan, and as for the matter of Blood Slaves, without a reasonable explanation from your Martial Arts Academy, I’m afraid it will be difficult to convince the world, won’t it?"
Kun Yuanzi glanced at the white-robed elder, his brow furrowing, clearly wary of the latter’s strength in the Venerable Realm.
"As for the matter of the Blood Slave, this seat truly did not know."
"The capability to disguise as members of the Undying Blood Clan is indeed very strong. Isn’t Third Elder Xuan Dou of your Holy Mansion also a Lurker from the Undying Blood Clan? The infiltration of one or two spies from the Undying Blood Clan into our Martial Arts Academy is an unavoidable occurrence."
The mention of the Third Elder caused the faces of many Holy Mansion Disciples to sour; the verdict on Third Elder Xuan Dou was an eternal pain for the Holy Mansion.
Lin Yi indifferently said, "Institute Master Kun Yuanzi, I merely intend to remind you that the Undying Blood Clan has infiltrated deep within your Martial Arts Academy. I’m afraid, that Blood Slave Zhao Lei might not be the only one."
"Your Martial Arts Academy should head back and scrutinize your own ranks, purge the spies from the Undying Blood Clan, instead of trying to expand your territory and bearing down on our Holy Mansion at this time."
"Even a cornered rabbit will bite. If the Martial Arts Academy does not know when to advance or retreat, the Holy Mansion will not hesitate to wage a battle and see who will be the final victor."
Kun Yuanzi’s expression darkened; though the Holy Mansion had suffered greatly, a skinny camel was still bigger than a horse. Should the Holy Mansion really go all out in a do-or-die confrontation, the Martial Arts Academy would gain no advantage at the current stage.
"The Undying Blood Clan, everyone shall be executed."
Kun Yuanzi coldly said, "This seat will certainly conduct a thorough investigation for any spies from the Undying Blood Clan upon my return. Farewell!"
Realizing he would not gain the upper hand, Kun Yuanzi beckoned with his palm, summoning the critically injured Second Elder of Martial Arts Academy to his side, before turning around with a group of Martial Arts Academy Disciples and departing!
Seeing the dejected retreat of the Martial Arts Academy Disciples, those on the Martial Arts Square shouted Lin Yi’s name in succession.
"Disciple Lin Yi, greetings to the Supreme Elder."
Lin Yi bowed respectfully toward the white-robed elder.
"No need for such formalities."
The white-robed elder waved his hand and looked at Lin Yi with a glint of surprise in his eyes, "Lin Yi."
"How were you able to discern that Zhao Lei was a Blood Slave?"
Lin Yi said, "I’ve had several encounters with the Undying Blood Clan and have some understanding of Blood Slaves."
"Yet according to my knowledge, after becoming a Blood Slave of the Undying Blood Clan, one loses their autonomous consciousness and becomes a Puppet of the Undying Blood Clan."
The white-robed elder frowned and said, "Yet, this Zhao Lei seems to have retained his own consciousness, which does not conform to the basic characteristics of a Blood Slave."
"Those who lose their autonomous consciousness are only the lowest-level Blood Slaves."
Lin Yi shook his head. "High-level Blood Slaves, even with Blood Worms implanted within them, can still retain their own consciousness."
"Even Third Elder Xuan Dou, after pledging allegiance to the Undying Blood Clan, became a High-level Blood Slave of their ranks."
Hearing this, the white-robed elder’s face suddenly changed, "Xuan Dou has degenerated to such an extent to willingly become a Blood Slave of the Undying Blood Clan?"
For the illustrious Third Elder of Holy Mansion to willingly become a Blood Slave of the Undying Blood Clan.
Such news, if it were to spread, would undoubtedly be a devastating blow to the reputation of the Holy Mansion.
"Lin Yi, have you ever met Xuan Dou?"
Lou Tingyu clenched her fists, her eyes filled with a glint of murderous intent.
Lin Yi didn’t speak. With a flick of his wrist, a head rolled onto the ground.
It was the head of Third Elder Xuan Dou!
After killing Xuan Dou, Lin Yi had chopped off the head of the Third Elder, so that he could personally deliver it to Lou Tingyu one day.
"Master Ouyang’s revenge has been avenged by me."
"With Xuan Dou’s head, I hope to appease the spirit of Ouyang Mansion Master."
The white-robed elder had just been worried that allowing the disgraced Xuan Dou to continue living freely would tarnish the reputation of the Holy Mansion.
He had not expected Lin Yi to have already slain this disgrace.
Naturally, there would no longer be any concerns about reputation being compromised.
Lou Tingyu looked at Lin Yi with gratitude.
Although she had wanted to personally end Xuan Dou, her strength had not yet reached the level where she could avenge him on her own. Now that Lin Yi had avenged her blood feud, she was very grateful!
"There’s no need for such formalities between us."
Lin Yi shook his head, "Moreover, Master Ouyang was a person I deeply respected."
"As for Xuan Dou, who caused the death of my mentor Wu Liang, if I did not kill him, how could I face Master Wu Liang’s spirit in heaven?"