Chapter 357 The Cold Blood Mountain Lord's Attraction
Near the mountaintop dojo.
Seeing that the mountain lord had not yet returned, Wang Yu went to the Jade Book Hall. On the swaying bench in front of the door, Elder Yu Shu was still lying there.
He was holding an old book and flipping through it.
Upon seeing Wang Yu approach, he said jokingly.
"Yo, you're back. How was your experience in the Blood Abyss?"
Wang Yu opened his mouth, but then swallowed his words and pointed to his brow, using his divine sense to copy a memory, mainly his contact with Song Yun.
"Elder Yu Shu understood after reading it."
After sending out the ball of divine consciousness, Wang Yu turned and left.
In just a few breaths, the book in the old man's hand fell to the ground, and the aura he exuded when he stood up made Wang Yu secretly startled.
Elder Yu Shu certainly gives off a different vibe.
His magical power alone has reached the limit of a Core Formation cultivator. This difference can bring a sense of oppression just by releasing his aura. No wonder he is hailed as the cultivator with the best chance of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage.
Given all this, shouldn't the sect consider investing in a Nascent Soul cultivation artifact...? Thinking about it this way, can the opportunity that Blood Axe pointed out to him be trusted?
hiss--
The more Wang Yu thought about it, the more his insecurity resurfaced.
He could only judge this matter himself. He didn't feel there was anything worth seizing from his body; all he had was the potential of this physical form.
Suspicion is acceptable, but complete distrust is tantamount to missing out on an opportunity. The Blood Demons' energy is mostly focused on Xie Xie'an, so there's no reason for them to harm him.
So, you're probably just overthinking it.
When Wang Yu arrived at the entrance of the mountain lord's dojo, he saw Elder Yu Shu's figure soaring into the sky, presumably to find out what was going on.
I hope Song Yun's situation will give him a boost.
If he can break through to the Nascent Soul stage, it will inevitably clash with the power structure of Cold Blood Peak, making it much easier for Wang Yu to climb the ranks.
Chaos can be a ladder, but excessive chaos is a path to death.
The impact of Yu Shu's breakthrough was just right.
I hope it succeeds!
Next, they arrived smoothly at the entrance of the main temple. Leaning against a rock next to the steps, Wang Yu closed his eyes and waited.
He didn't have to wait long, only half a day.
The Lord of Cold Blood Mountain and Yan Ling flew in from afar and landed on the steps together.
"Fellow Daoist Wang Yu?"
This questioning voice was clearly uttered by Yan Ling.
After nodding to her, Wang Yu respectfully bowed to the cultivator beside him and said, "Greetings, Mountain Lord."
No need for formalities.
The Lord of Cold Blood Mountain appears to be a young man. If he has not taken a youth-preserving pill, then it is due to his mindset. A youthful appearance often influences a cultivator's behavior.
Whether it was impulsive or hot-blooded is unclear, but it was definitely completely different from the old man's personality.
The person had long, blue and white hair that was simply draped down their back. They had delicate features and a jade-like belt tied around their forehead.
Her attire was quite simple, a plain purple-black dress with straight silk hair, without any patterns. She was playing with a string of ice beads in her hand, looking at him with a smile on her face.
"But you came here for the blood pool baptism later?"
"I guess so."
Wang Yu nodded, but his answer was rather vague.
"Let's go in together then. There's a lot going on at the other mountain peaks. Luckily, Xie Xie'an showed up, otherwise..."
Otherwise, it would be the Lord of Cold Blood Mountain who would be in trouble.
Because the troublemaker was right next to him, he deliberately didn't speak too bluntly, so as not to offend the person.
Wang Yu had no such thoughts. This was his second time visiting the Mountain Lord's Dojo, and he felt quite comfortable sensing the rich spiritual energy and chill in the air.
This place is unique except for the absence of the freezing wind.
The cultivation environment is actually better than that on Crimson Snow Mountain. After all, it is close to the core of a fourth-order spiritual vein, making it an absolute first-class cultivation paradise for Core Formation cultivators.
This chill is quite interesting. It seems ordinary and has no unusual effects, but it gets straight to the essence of coldness and brings the "cold" to its extreme.
It's just as effective as the Frozen Soul Wind.
certainly.
This is because Wang Yu has never cultivated here before. If he had cultivated here for many years and become accustomed to the cold air, he would have found that the Frozen Soul Wind lived up to its name.
Ultimately, it's a matter of adaptability.
Every place has its own advantages in terms of cold air; otherwise, there would be no need to travel around searching for extremely cold places.
"Yan Ling, you should go back first."
"Yes, Master."
The master and disciple parted ways, and Wang Yu followed the mountain lord into a black ice palace in the middle of the dojo, which was different from the black ice he had condensed with his magic power.
This place is clearly built with high-quality materials, bearing the marks of time, and looks very simple and elegant. There are many seats inside, so it should be used for meetings of Nascent Soul cultivators.
After passing through this space, the two arrived at a side hall with a more lived-in atmosphere, where the Lord of Cold Blood Mountain kindly gestured for him to sit down.
"Wang Yu, I presume you've inquired about the outcome of the battle between the two Zhuo brothers since you came out? What are your thoughts?"
"this……"
Wang Yu hesitated slightly, because the attitude shown by the Lord of Cold Blood Mountain was too intimate, and he clearly had other intentions.
He said somewhat uncertainly.
“The contract between Wang and Zhuo Shouqing has ended. Since he has failed, there is no need for me to continue fighting with Zhuo Shouyun. I can just cultivate quietly on Hanxue Peak.”
"Indeed, the Zhuo family's ship is too big. With your status, it's unlikely to end well if you continue to participate. Retiring at the peak is a wise move."
At this point, the Lord of Cold Blood Mountain paused for a moment before continuing.
"I heard that you have collaborations with your beloved disciple, as well as the four Cold Blood Clans of Qiao, Xue, Ji, and Chu, in the field of pills. Are you a top-grade third-tier alchemist?"
Although the words were spoken in a questioning tone, what could possibly escape the mountain lord's notice on Cold Blood Peak? His unwavering gaze left no room for Wang Yu to deny it.
He had already guessed the Cold Blood Mountain Lord's underlying meaning.
They simply want to recruit him!
However... there is an art to how to use a top-tier third-level alchemist; exploitation and respect are two different things.
Wang Yu remained silent for a moment.
Choosing to use his powerful backer, he took out his father's warrant, which bore the aura of the Blood-Eyed Demon Dragon, making it impossible for it to be fake.
"Cough cough—"
"Thank you for your concern, Mountain Lord. Wang Yu has already become a disciple of Senior Demon Flood Dragon, refining pills for him and Miss Tangtang. Cooperation with the internal forces of Cold Blood Peak has reached its limit, and it is difficult to spare any more energy."
"Besides, the Blood Abyss training took thirty years, so I'll probably be busy for a while in the future."
Wang Yu's strategy was to appeal to their emotions and reason.
Bringing out the warrant was a relatively mild approach, but the Lord of Cold Blood Mountain seemed to have misunderstood his meaning, as the other party shook his head.
"Your deal with Yan Ling can continue, but you can increase it fourfold. Stop the deal with the four Cold Blood Clans."
Wang Yu's eyes were serious.
"Is this your intention... or a condition you've set?"
The other party guessed why he had come.
That's why he used the dispute between the two Zhuo brothers as the starting point for their conversation. He had shown this warrant, and even the Lei Jun warrant, to everyone in public.
There's no way the other party wouldn't know!
Therefore, because of the retreat of the Zhuo, Yu, and Zuoqiu clans, he wanted Wang Yu to come to the side of the master-disciple faction.
The problem is that there are two late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators on Cold Blood Peak: Ice Soul Fairy and Blue Heart Elder. One belongs to the Zhuo Clan, and the other belongs to the Zuoqiu Clan.
These two are the uncrowned kings of Cold Blood Peak.
He has been detached from affairs for many years, focusing on spiritual practice, which has led to his distance from the center of power. If he were to truly seize power, it would only take a word.
Do you think the Lord of Cold Blood Mountain would dare to disobey?!
Furthermore, since the Heavenly Frost Demon Lord sided with the four old clans of the Cold Blood Sect, the struggle between family factions and master-disciple factions on Cold Blood Peak was actually a conflict between the Heavenly Frost Demon Lord and the Cold Blood Mountain Lord.
Therefore, Wang Yu was required to abandon the old-fashioned four clans and completely submit to his faction.
before.
With someone protecting him as a backer, Wang Yu had the leverage to remain neutral, but that's no longer the case. Yu's father is the sect's guardian demon dragon, and has no real power to participate in the internal appointments of Cold Blood Peak.
This principle also applies to Lei Houjun.
There's no need to give them any face; if a powerful cultivator from Heavenly Corpse Peak interferes with the rights of the Lord of Cold Blood Mountain, Fairy Ice Soul and Elder Blue Heart will be the first to object.
This is what made Wang Yu feel troubled.
Without the backing of the Zhuo and Zuoqiu families and without the approval of the mountain lord, he wouldn't be able to enter any of the twelve positions in the Cold Blood Peak Elder Council.
However, he needed this identity to transition for a while, in case Fu Xiao was unethical and used Zhuo Shouyun's influence to deal with him. At the very least, he needed to secure a fair fight.
After all, the two are opportunities for each other, and neither is willing to give up.
This situation will continue until he breaks through to the Nascent Soul stage, at which point the current awkward stalemate can be broken.
It's all Zhuo Shouqing's fault, you good-for-nothing!
Wang Yu couldn't help but curse a few times in his heart.
at this time.
But then the Lord of Cold Blood Mountain said...
"You can take it as a condition set by me, but you can also see it as advice from an elder. You have a good relationship with Yan Ling, right?"
Upon hearing this...
Wang Yu was taken aback. Could it be what he was thinking...?
"Mountain Lord, I am devoted to the Dao and have no such thoughts for the time being."
"No rush, you're all still young."
From the perspective of the Lord of Cold Blood Mountain, Wang Yu is a hot commodity without an owner. If he doesn't find a way to recruit him now, when will he ever get another chance?
Using Yan Ling as bait was just a test. Now it seems that this kid isn't interested in women, and he hasn't heard any rumors about having a large number of wives and concubines.
Then we can only use "ambition" as bait.
"I know your purpose in coming here is nothing more than for a seat in the Elders' Council, but the number and number of seats are fixed, and you cannot challenge the elders of the Zhuo and Zuoqiu clans."
"Then we'll have to choose one of my most trusted lieutenants. Do you think we can succeed?"
Wang Yu felt he could win, but he couldn't do it!
In addition to the seats mentioned above, Heavenly Frost Demon Lord also has two seats, both of which are elders of the Ji family.
He believed that with the Yellow Springs Grudge Puppet and the early stage of fourth-order divine sense as his trump cards, defeating one or two of the twelve elders should not be a big problem.
But if I do it, I'll make an enemy of the Heavenly Frost Demon Lord again.
If they were to accept the Mountain Lord's request, they would still incur the wrath of the Heavenly Frost Demon Lord, and might even be seen as a thorn in his side, since the four old clans had tasted the benefits of cooperating with him...
Making a name for yourself in this damned demonic sect is incredibly difficult. No matter what you decide, you'll have to face a Nascent Soul cultivator!
Sometimes Wang Yu would wonder what his situation would be like if he chose the right path.
Unfortunately, the people of Taihu have always held a destructive attitude towards secret methods for seizing talent. If it weren't for the Demon Embryo Secret Curse, he would still be a mere Foundation Establishment child.
A useless spiritual root wants to form a core? Even if he filled all his slots with cultivation techniques, it might not work; the efficiency is too low.
So he just thought about it.
"Make a decision quickly. I need to retrieve the Blood Abyss Sacred Symbol later. I don't have time to waste with you indefinitely."
Wang Yu suddenly raised his head.
A flash of inspiration struck him: the Blood Abyss Sacred Talisman in his hand was a gift from Zuo Qiuming, and it was specifically designed to counter the Blood Abyss.
It is basically useless in the outside world.
The solution to the current stalemate lies with Zuo Qiuming, who also holds four permanent seats in the Cold Blood Elders Council.
Contacting Lao Ming might offer some help.
Thinking of this, Wang Yu spoke up.
"Mountain Lord, I will go back and think about it some more. I will give you an answer in three days at most. At that time, I will inform Yan Ling to change the content of the alchemy cooperation."
"what ever."
The Lord of Hanyun Mountain seemed to have run out of patience. Seeing that he chose to delay, he waved his hand and sent a gust of cold wind blowing him directly to the entrance of the dojo.
Wang Yu slumped down on the steps, looking somewhat disheveled.
A flash of resentment crossed his eyes. What's with the pretense? If all else fails, he'll just rely on Father Yu. With Tangtang's protection, he can still make a living!
The original purpose of coming here was thwarted, but at least we figured out what the Lord of Cold Blood Mountain meant, so it wasn't a complete waste.
Zhuo Shouqing is unreliable, but Zuo Qiuming should be able to succeed.
It's just unknown whether his status in the Zuoqiu clan can reach the level of support Zhuo Shouqing has received. If they feel he's not worth a seat in the elders' council.
Then he'll really be in a bind.
Wang Yu hadn't yet gotten any clear answers regarding the blood pool baptism, so after thinking for a moment, he decided to head back home.
A grassroots cultivator wants to make a name for himself in the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect.
Aside from powerful backing, the only other option is to rely on others for support. Wang Yu has only recently left the Zhuo family's support, and he is already finding it difficult to move forward.
There's nothing else we can do but sigh and lament.
After returning to the cave, he did not sit idly and wait, but tried to contact Wei Hao. In addition to inquiring about the Blood Pool Baptism, he asked him to help contact Zuo Qiuming.
Zuo Qiuming theoretically cultivates on Xiongming Peak, but in reality he rarely goes there. It would be more appropriate to entrust this matter to Ding Ming, but ever since he met Ding Ming once in the Blood Abyss...
The person simply vanished; they weren't even seen when the Blood Abyss appeared.
There's a high probability that something went wrong, so we can only ask Wei Hao for help. If he's not at Xiongming Peak, then we'll have to send someone to Xianyin to look for him.
Three days might not be enough.
Wang Yu said this based on his assessment of Zhuo Shouyun's situation. Right now, it's all about saving time to secure a seat on the Elders' Council, which would save a lot of trouble.
Can't get it? Then let's go on a killing spree!
As long as no real Nascent Soul cultivators are deployed, Wang Yu is absolutely confident that he can defeat Fu Xiao.
However, having stepped outside the scope of the rivalry between the two Zhuo brothers, he was unsure how much power the other side could draw upon. A wise man avoids dangerous situations, and he needed to make necessary preparations and attempts.
We should always try to get it.
As for the Blood Pool Baptism, Wei Hao explained it to him clearly. It would take place in the Blood Demon Palace, and according to the usual practice, it would definitely be held within a month of leaving the Blood Abyss.
There's no need to worry about being held hostage by the Lord of Cold Blood Mountain; he doesn't have that kind of power.
Two days later.
An unexpected yet perfectly logical person visited.
Wang Yu exclaimed in surprise, "Senior Huang Jiu?!"
12,000 words updated today! Not short!
Stop spreading rumors in the comments section that there will only be one chapter from now on!
December will still see a flurry of updates, but the release times will no longer be scheduled. I'll be writing and releasing as I go. That's how it is today, and it should be the same tomorrow.
All the drafts have been exhausted.
So I might not update at 8 o'clock unless I stay up all night to write.
--above.
(End of this chapter)
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