185: Blood Lotus's dramatic transformation, execution of the chief to establish authority

The Blood Mountain Range, Evil Qi surged. Deep within the main altar of the Blood Lotus Cult, the atmosphere was heavy.

Cult Leader Blood Qingtian sat high upon the white bone and blood jade throne, surrounded by swirling blood mist, his Late Nascent Soul Stage pressure causing the several Elders in the hall to hold their breath. The news of the extinction of the Punishment Hall Elder's Blood Soul Lamp was like a huge boulder thrown into stagnant water.

"Instantly killing a Middle Nascent Soul Stage cultivator... It seems the backer Qu Feiyan found is not simple." Blood Qingtian's voice was low, his scarlet eyes sweeping over those below. "Grand Elder, what is your view on this?"

Grand Elder Blood Jiu, with a feminine appearance and a flash of greed and unease in his eyes, was the very person who had strongly advocated for capturing Qu Feiyan to offer to the Guixu Cult. He bowed and said: "Cult Leader, the other party might just be relying on some strange treasure or secret technique to succeed in a sneak attack. Our Blood Lotus Cult has been established for hundreds of years; how can we be timid because of one person? The most urgent task is to strengthen defenses, and at the same time... perhaps we can contact the Guixu Cult again to borrow their influence..."

Before he finished speaking, a vast and immense pressure mixed with cold killing intent descended upon the entire blood lotus main peak like the sky collapsing!

"No need for the trouble, we have come personally."

The cold voice was not loud, but it clearly entered the ears of every Blood Lotus Cult Disciple, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

Boom!

The light screen of the Formation covering the main peak twisted violently, emitting a harsh tearing sound, as it was forcibly torn open by an invisible force, creating a huge gap!

Four figures bathed in the light of the Formation that had not yet dissipated, stepping through the air. The green-robed man in the lead, with a calm expression but eyes as sharp as swords, was none other than Lin Xuan. To his left was the cold and immortal-like Su Wanqing, holding the Shuangji; to his right was the charming yet fierce-looking Qu Feiyan, with blood lotus faintly appearing around her; behind them followed Gongsun Yu, holding the thunder urgency sword with a taut little face.

"Nascent Soul Stage?! She actually also..." Blood Jiu saw Qu Feiyan at a glance, feeling her aura which was not inferior to the Early Nascent Soul Stage, and his heart was even more horrified.

Blood Qingtian stood up abruptly from the throne, blood mist churning, staring fixedly at Lin Xuan: "Your Excellency, who are you? Why do you invade my Blood Lotus Cult?"

Lin Xuan's gaze skipped directly over him and landed on the slightly pale Blood Jiu, his voice ice-cold to the bone: "I come only to execute the ringleader. Who was it that advocated capturing Qu Feiyan, wanting to offer her to the Guixu Cult as a Cauldron?"

The powerful Divine Sense pressure was like substance, instantly locking onto Blood Jiu and the other two Elders beside him who had originally echoed this proposal!

Those two Early Nascent Soul Stage Elders immediately felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, their bodies stiffening.

Blood Jiu tried to remain calm, his voice harsh but weak: "Arrogant! This is the internal affair of our Blood Lotus Cult. Qu Feiyan is a traitor to our cult; it is not up to an outsider like you to interfere! Cult Leader, this brat is rampant, please join forces with us to suppress him!"

Blood Qingtian's eyes flickered; he could not see through Lin Xuan's depth, but the fact that the other party could easily tear through the Formation meant his strength definitely could not be underestimated. Was it worth fighting to the death with such a strong enemy for one Qu Feiyan? Not to mention, the Guixu Cult...

Just as he was weighing the pros and cons, Lin Xuan moved!

"Stubborn and unyielding, then die!"

He pointed his fingers like a sword, aiming at Blood Jiu and the two locked-on Elders from a distance!

"Taichu, execute evil!"

Three condensed-to-the-extreme Chaos Sword Gangs, containing the Concept of destruction Laws, seemed to traverse space, ignoring distance, and appeared instantly before the glabella of Blood Jiu and the others!

Fast! Too fast! And the level of Law contained in that Sword Gang made the blood-path demonic power in their bodies act as if it had met its nemesis, causing their circulation to lag!

"No!"

"Cult Leader, save me!"

Blood Jiu screamed in terror, desperately sacrificing a blood-colored shield, while the other two also used their own defensive means.

However, in front of the Taichu Sword Gang, all defenses were like decorations!

Chi! Chi! Chi!

Three light sounds, like sharp blades piercing through rotten leather.

The blood-colored shield instantly lost its spiritual light and collapsed. The protective blood light of the other two shattered like bubbles.

The movements of the three came to an abrupt halt, their pupils dilated, a touch of crimson rapidly spreading at their glabella, and the vitality around their bodies receded like a tide. Even their Nascent Souls could not escape, and were completely annihilated by the Taichu Power contained within the Sword Gang!

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Three corpses fell straight to the ground, with fear and disbelief frozen on their faces before death.

Silence!

Deathly silence!

The entire blood lotus main hall, and even the entire Blood Lotus Cult main altar, all the Disciples and Elders who saw this scene were struck dumb with horror, as if they had seen ghosts!

Three Nascent Soul Elders, including the Middle Nascent Soul Stage Grand Elder Blood Jiu, were actually instantly killed by the other party with a single gesture from afar! What kind of terrifying strength was this?!

Blood Qingtian's blood mist churned violently, showing his extreme inner turmoil. He asked himself, even if he went all out, it would be absolutely impossible to kill Blood Jiu and the other two so effortlessly! This brat's strength was unfathomable!

Lin Xuan slowly withdrew his finger, his gaze falling back on Blood Qingtian, his tone still flat, but carrying incomparable pressure: "Now, can we talk?"

Blood Qingtian's throat was dry, he took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the fear and anger in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "Your Excellency... what exactly do you want?"

"Very simple." Lin Xuan reached out, gently pulling Qu Feiyan, who was trembling slightly and had red-rimmed eyes because her great revenge was avenged, into his arms. His gaze swept over the silent blood lotus crowd below, his voice loud and clear, spreading in all directions:

"Qu Feiyan is my, Lin Xuan's, person."

"Past grievances, today we execute the ringleader, and let it be dropped for now."

"But from today on, if anyone in the Blood Lotus Cult dares to have the slightest malicious intent toward her, or follows the orders of the Guixu Cult to be her enemy..."

His voice suddenly turned harsh, the sin-slaying Ancient Sword unsheathed with a clang, and a Chaos sword mark spanning the sky tore through the clouds, emitting an earth-shattering aura:

"I will personally come to Blood Mountain, slaughter everyone, and leave no one alive!"

The cold killing intent was like substance, making all the Blood Lotus Cult Disciples shiver, and they lowered their heads one after another, not daring to meet his gaze.

Blood Qingtian's face was ashen, his fists clenched, his fingernails digging deep into his palms, but in the end, he dared not act. The other party's strength was too terrifying, and they clearly did not fear the name of the Guixu Cult. For one Qu Feiyan, gambling the survival of the entire Blood Lotus Cult was not worth it.

He gritted his teeth and squeezed a few words through his teeth: "...Fine! This seat swears by my Heart Demon, from now on, the Blood Lotus Cult will absolutely never take the initiative to be enemies with Qu Feiyan again! If anyone violates this, they shall be destroyed in body and Soul!"

Lin Xuan looked at him deeply, knowing this was the greatest concession the other party could make. He put away the sin-slaying Ancient Sword, and the terrifying Sword Intent pressure dissipated accordingly.

He looked down at the tearful Qu Feiyan in his arms and said softly: "Feiyan, let's go."

Qu Feiyan nodded vigorously, leaning tightly against him.

The four turned into streams of light, and under the gaze of countless fearful, complex, and awe-struck eyes, they left the Blood Mountain Range leisurely and disappeared into the distant sky.

It was not until their figures completely disappeared that someone in the blood lotus main hall dared to breathe deeply.

Blood Qingtian sat back on the throne dejectedly, his face under the blood mist looking extremely ugly. Today, the Blood Lotus Cult had lost all face and had even lost three Nascent Soul Elders, which could be said to be a serious injury.

"Cult Leader, are we just going to let it go?" an Elder asked unwillingly.

"What else can we do if we don't let it go?" Blood Qingtian's voice was hoarse, carrying a trace of exhaustion and lingering fear, "This brat... cannot be fought. Pass down the order, close the mountain gate, all Disciples must focus on Cultivate, and no one is allowed to go out without reason! As for the Guixu Cult... tell them the truth."

He looked in the direction where Lin Xuan and the others had left, a flash of deep dread in his eyes. The sky of the Eastern Region would probably change because of the appearance of this brat.

On a mountain peak surrounded by clouds far away from the Blood Mountain Range, the four landed.

Qu Feiyan could no longer suppress her emotions, threw herself into Lin Xuan's arms, and wept silently, as if wanting to vent all the grievances, fear, and suppression of these years. Although the great revenge was not fully avenged, the ringleader had been executed, and she had received such overbearing protection and promises from Lin Xuan, her heart was filled with unprecedented peace and happiness.

Lin Xuan gently patted her back, letting her vent.

Su Wanqing and Gongsun Yu stood quietly to the side, guarding silently.

After a long time, Qu Feiyan raised her head, looked at Lin Xuan with teary eyes, and choked with sobs: "Lin Xuan, thank you... I..."

Lin Xuan gently wiped away her tears with his fingers, his eyes firm and gentle: "No need to thank me. I said, you are my person. Today is just reclaiming some interest; another day when my cultivation is sufficient, I will definitely accompany you to level the Blood Lotus Cult and completely fulfill your wish!"

This was not an empty promise, but a vow he would definitely fulfill.

Qu Feiyan looked at him infatuatedly, nodding vigorously, her eyes filled with fiery affection, deeply imprinting his appearance in the depths of her Soul.

After this battle, the name of Lin Xuan would surely spread rapidly throughout the Eastern Region along with the shocking change of the Blood Lotus Cult. And the grievances between them and the Guixu Cult were now completely on the table. The journey ahead was destined to be even more magnificent.