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The woman wore a brocade robe with openwork details, revealing glimpses of her skin. Her face, though stunningly beautiful, was deathly pale, lacking any rosy hue. She was missing a certain allure; otherwise, even Mo Taizhen would have been moved by her beauty.

But in his eyes, there was even more fear.

Secretly wary, yet slightly overconfident, he said in a low, calm voice, "Vice Leader Ma Huai of the Crimson Flame Demonic Sect, Vice Leader Lu Shuang of the Snake King Palace, when did you two become acquainted?"

He paused deliberately when he mentioned the title "Vice Leader".

Neither of them were angry. Upon hearing the words "vice sect leader," their eyes changed slightly, but their expressions remained largely unchanged.

The man's booming voice chuckled, "If Sister Shuang is willing, I'd be more than happy to welcome you."

The Frost Sect Leader said expectantly, "If Sect Leader Mo is willing, I would be happy to welcome you. At that time, the women of our sect will still be chosen by the Sect Leader, is that alright?"

Although Vice Leader Lu's eyes were smiling, he felt a little resentful at being ignored. He was the Vice Leader, and no one dared to disregard him like this. However, he was powerless to do anything about the two people in front of him.

If it were a head-on confrontation, he knew he wouldn't be a match for the Mo Sect Leader in front of him. Although they were both at the Martial Emperor level, there were still differences in their abilities, and their breakthroughs didn't have such a solid foundation.

Moreover, the higher one goes, the easier it is for one's mind to be stolen, and who steals it is self-evident. It cannot be spoken of, nor can it be thought of.

However, there is also a way to take a small share of the karma, snatching the fruits from those around you. This method is ruthless and can sever a person's path to enlightenment. It can be described as a fight to the death. But what is there for the person who performs the sacrifice to fear?

Vice Master Ma's mind raced. He wondered how many people had died in his position and how long he had waited. Otherwise, with his talent, he probably would never have reached this point, let alone become a Martial King.

Unlike the Serpent Demon Palace, which lures human desires and develops quietly, sometimes it is difficult to detect. Even when it is discovered, many people are eager to enter and unleash their inner desires.

People like us can only find the seeds of anger and hatred in our hearts. The angrier we are, the better, because it is easier to attract power into our bodies. After experiencing it for a while, we become excellent pawns.

The arrival of Serpent King Palace Vice Leader Lu Shuang and Crimson Flame Demon Sect Ma Huai in person is naturally not so simple. The Red King's borders were previously blocked and difficult to penetrate, but now that the Red King has returned after his death, and is so crazy and arrogant.

If the Red King dies, the Red Kingdom will naturally be thrown into chaos. It would be best if the Qi Kingdom were to suffer the same fate, resulting in mutual destruction. In that case, a wave of sacrifices might allow them to glimpse something higher, or at least strengthen their foundation.

Otherwise, one's own power will gradually weaken. This is the troublesome aspect of sacrifice. Once it begins, if one cannot continue to sacrifice, without the power of evil, one's own power will also weaken and fall. There are quite a few people who are eyeing this.

Just as they themselves coveted the position of sect leader, if they could be granted demonic blood, immortality would not be out of the question. Like them, they relied on external forces to break through, exhausting too much of their life force, and their lifespan was much shorter than that of ordinary people.

Mo Taizhen, wary of the two before her, said in a low voice, "If you two have something to say, please speak plainly. If you're just looking for conversation, then there's no need to waste time."

Vice Master Ma gave a wicked smile, his flushed face showing a hint of happiness, a trace of blood still damp at the corner of his mouth. "This invitation is naturally a good thing; it's a tremendous boon for the Qi Kingdom."

After speaking, he smiled tenderly at Vice Leader Lu Shuang as if he were talking to a beloved person, and Vice Leader Shuang responded with a light laugh.

He continued, "We are willing to join forces with Sect Leader Mo to teach Red King a lesson on his behalf. If possible, it is not impossible to keep him here as well."

"Once this is accomplished, Sect Leader Mo will allow us to recruit disciples in the Qi Kingdom."

After saying that, he chuckled and confidently awaited the response from Master Mo.

Mo Taizhen frowned and shook his head slightly. "Hmph, you have a good plan. If the Red King dies, the Red Kingdom's army will probably become your target for division."

With such immense benefits, recruiting disciples in the State of Qi would be impossible.

He thought to himself, 'If this can be used to shift the blame, resulting in both the Red King and the Demon being severely injured, then this would be a great achievement.'

As for their other thoughts, Mo Taizhen naturally understood that demonic sacrifices still required a large amount of flesh and blood.

Vice Master Lu smiled sweetly and said affectionately to Mo Taizhen, "Why must you be so heartless, Master? When King Qi was alive, didn't he also imprison prisoners? We were just his disciples."

The recruitment of disciples is guaranteed to be fair and there will be no coercion, so why should Master Mo care?

Moreover, the people of Qi are numerous and their affairs are complex; wouldn't it be easier to manage with fewer people?

Mo Taizhen chuckled softly, "Even though we are ants, we can still contribute a little bit of strength by tilling the land and farming. We can always make a difference."

Besides, no matter how many ants there are, they can't possibly rebel against nature.

Ma Huai's face was somber, with a clear hint of anger on his face. He said, "Sect Leader Mo, if you do not agree, we will not lend you a hand."

The Red King was domineering in life and even more so after his death. Moreover, the Five Horses Mansion was the first to bear the brunt, showing no respect whatsoever to the Xuanji Sect.

Or have you already given up Wumafu and ceded it to the Red King in an attempt to ease tensions?

Hehe, you guys from the Xuanji School are really good at this.

Ma Huai seemed to be doing it on purpose, chuckling softly, his eyes conveying a sense that I had seen right through him.

Mo Taizhen's eyes were cold. Wuma Mansion asked for help, but Mo Taizhen was actually prepared to give up. Qi Kingdom was so big, a sect could make a living, so he would give Wuma Mansion to the Red King.

It's ideal if the Red King is at ease and neither side interferes. Of course, it's also necessary to put pressure on the Red King, otherwise the Red King will become greedy and insatiable, and the Red King will have already decided on a strategy.

But when said to his face, his eyes turned cold, and he hesitated before wielding his brush and ink. In a flash, sword energy swept across hundreds of feet, and he launched a sudden attack.

The sword energy moved with lightning speed, like a giant pillar of light, about to engulf Ma Huai.

Ma Huai did not back down at all. His expression was as cold as frost as he wielded his sword with ease, the blade flashing with a chilling light. A foul stench of smoke filled the air as a demonic sword aura, no less formidable than his own, collided with it with a deafening explosion.

A storm swept through the surroundings, scattering dust and debris. The two men locked eyes, their previous tension seemingly gone. Vice Leader Lu also smiled, his expression unchanged, silently calculating the strength of both men.

Mo Taizhen nodded slightly, indicating his agreement, and said, "Alright, if the Red King dies, our Xuanji Sect will absolutely not interfere with the Red Kingdom's territory."

Ma Huai smiled without saying a word, while Lu Shuang's smile remained unchanged. As if she had suffered a great loss, she said softly and aggrievedly, "Sect Leader Mo, you really have a clever plan. The Red King's territory is a desolate place, and you wouldn't even take it if it were given to you for free. Your scheme is far too cunning."