Chapter 617: Chapter 610 Purpose

In the Main Peak of the Bloodthirsty Sect, within a grand hall.

Despite being new to the place, Sect Master Yang, given his status and position, naturally assumed the highest seat without question, sitting at the top of the hall.

The original hosts such as Ouyang Ming, Gui Wuya, and Zhao Wushen, were now willingly standing on both sides of the hall.

“Ouyang Ming, among those present, you are the strongest.”

“It has always been the Bloodthirsty Sect’s principle to respect the strong.”

“Unless there are unforeseen circumstances, this lineage should have you as the Sect Master!”

Sweeping his gaze around, Yang Dingtian’s eyes moved across the people in the hall and finally settled on Ouyang Ming.

With a smile as friendly as ever, he nodded and asked laughingly.

During the day Heavenly Desolate Demon Sect invaded, Ouyang Ming had only overcome six Heavenly Tribulations.

Now, after sixty or seventy years, he had weathered nine Heavenly Tribulations and was only a hair’s breadth away from becoming a True Demon.

Of course, because their lineage had only a portion of the complete heritage of the Bloodthirsty Sect in the form of the Wanxiang Blood Pond, and there was a lack in their Cultivation Techniques, the chances of him taking that final step to achieve True Demon status were quite slim.

It was not impossible for him to remain stuck at this step for the rest of his life.

Hearing Yang Dingtian asking this question, Ouyang Ming smiled slightly awkwardly, “The principle of strength commanding respect is indeed our Bloodthirsty Sect’s long-standing practice.”

“However, after establishing a foothold in West Barbarian Mountain Territory, we seniors feel that we should cultivate new blood and give the younger generation more opportunities.”

“Currently, the visible Sect Master of our Bloodthirsty Sect is a woman named Ye Qingqing.”

“Everyone here, including me, serves as Supreme Elders. We’ve stepped back behind the scenes, but we still wield significant influence over the Sect.”

“Whatever Sect Master Ye wants to do, if we firmly oppose her, she will definitely not be able to proceed without making compromises with us.”

“However, considering the peace and stability of the Sect, under normal circumstances, as long as she doesn’t harm the Sect’s interests, we wouldn’t go against her.”

At this moment, excluding Yang Dingtian, there were six others in the grand hall.

Ouyang Ming, Gui Wuya, Zhao Wushen, Li Wutu, along with two others who had ascended to Heavenly Tribulation in recent years, these individuals encompass all the top-tier combat power of the Bloodthirsty Sect.

Within the Bloodthirsty Sect, although Ye Qingqing is the Sect Master, if Ouyang Ming and the others wished to forcibly push through an issue, even Ye Qingqing would be unable to stop them.

Ouyang Ming’s words at this moment were indeed the reality, with no exaggeration.

Ultimately, they promoted Ye Qingqing to the position of Sect Master largely because of their regard for Chen Hai behind her, wishing to bridge a closer relationship.

However, since Chen Hai left his role as the Guest Elder and went outside the Sect to establish Black Water Immortal Mountain, it’s been fifty or sixty years since he last made a public appearance.

Whether he has been cultivating in seclusion or traveling abroad, no one can say for certain.

After all, the West Barbarian Mountain Territory is a remote and desolate place, not just severely lacking in cultivation resources, but even the spiritual energy between heaven and earth is much sparser compared to other territories.

Those talented cultivators who achieve success and travel abroad to see the world often have little desire to return to West Barbarian Mountain Territory.

Who knows if Chen Hai feels the same?

Because he never shows himself, Ouyang Ming and the others indeed have other ideas in mind, but as for now, their thoughts have not yet become reality.

“A woman as Sect Master of your lineage?”

“Where is she? I, Yang Dingtian, have personally come to your door, and your Sect Master Ye doesn’t show herself to meet me. That’s fine, but she doesn’t even show her face. What does this mean?”

“Does she look down upon the Main Lineage that I represent, or what?”

Perhaps intending to use the situation as a pretext to display his strength and intimidate Ouyang Ming and the others.

Yang Dingtian, originally all smiles, now had a darkened expression.

He, seemingly harmless, had in that moment turned into a ferocious beast.

His terrifying presence had completely materialized, the thick blood-red aura layering upon itself like a surging tide, completely shrouding the entire grand hall within.

Ouyang Ming, Gui Wuya, and the others all had faces filled with panic.

It was as if they were in the midst of an endless sea of blood, buffeted by towering waves of blood that made them unsteady on their feet, swaying to and fro until, with knees bending, they finally knelt down, barely managing to stabilize themselves.

“Sect Master Yang, please calm your anger.”

“It’s not that Sect Master Ye doesn’t want to come and pay her respects to you in person.”

“It’s just that at this moment, she is in seclusion, seeking to break through and enter the Ninth Realm Heavenly Tribulation.”

“Whatever you command, just tell us directly, the matters within the Bloodthirsty Sect; we alone are, in fact, fully authorized to make decisions.”

“The decisions we make, even Sect Master Ye has no power to stop!”

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While continuously kowtowing, Ouyang Ming, Gui Wuya, and the others explained to Yang Dingtian.

Although their faces were still filled with panic, there was a clear trace of excitement among them.

After all, they were cultivators who had passed through the Ninth Realm thunder tribulations, with the strongest among them, Ouyang Ming, having survived nine such tribulations, merely a thread away from becoming a True Demon.

At the head of the grand hall, Yang Dingtian hadn’t even moved a finger, and the mere pressure emanating from him had forced these men to involuntarily kneel.

What kind of technique was this? What terrifying strength is this? What realm had Yang Dingtian reached now?

True Immortal? True Demon? Or even higher…

The facts were laid out before them, leaving them no choice but to believe.

Faced with this situation, naturally, they were excited; after all, the Yang Dingtian before them was no stranger. When they still were part of the Bloodthirsty Sect in the Qianshan Territory, he was already their Sect Master.

Such a terrifying powerhouse returning suddenly was a blessing for the sect, a matter of great honor for them.

From now on, with Yang Dingtian in charge of the sect, and with Medicine King Valley having sealed off their valley, within the West Barbarian Mountain territory, who would dare contend with the Bloodthirsty Sect?

“In the midst of a crucial breakthrough in seclusion? I see.”

“The Main Lineage and the branches are connected by blood; we are all one family, and I actually thought you all had other intentions and did not wish to recognize and return to the Main Lineage.”

“It seems I have misunderstood you.”

“Please, everyone, rise. I was a bit too emotional just now, and indeed it was my fault!”

With his aura receded, Yang Dingtian’s face once again donned the gentle and warm smile.

Originally seated at the head of the grand hall, he now stood up. With a raise of his hand, he beckoned everyone to their feet.

The ones who had been forced to kneel by that terrifying might, Ouyang Ming, Gui Wuya, and the rest, despite feeling somewhat awkward, quickly stood up.

“Sect Master Yang, what exactly do you mean by ‘returning to the Main Lineage’?” With a trace of doubt on their faces, the group exchanged looks before Ouyang Ming, taking the lead, cautiously inquired.

“This matter, it’s a long story.”

Smiling and nodding, Yang Dingtian then continued, “When we left the Qianshan Territory to avoid being annihilated by the Heavenly Desolate Demon Sect all at once, we split into several groups. This is something everyone should be well aware of.”

“Your group retreated to within this West Barbarian Mountain Territory.”

“The group I led with several elders, due to being too conspicuous, went directly overseas.”

“After these years of development, in foreign lands, our Bloodthirsty Sect has also managed to stand firm, and just three years ago, we successfully joined the Overseas Sect Alliance, becoming a member.”

“This time, I have returned from overseas, intending to reunite the scattered branches of the Bloodthirsty Sect with the Main Lineage.”

“By doing so, we not only complete the sect’s heritage but also reinforce the clout of our Main Lineage of the Bloodthirsty Sect overseas, to gain greater say within the Alliance.”

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