At this moment, Li Chengfeng was hiding in the shadows, shivering.
He could only carefully manipulate Qin Hua, this scapegoat, to attract the attention of Superior Wooden Sword, hoping to buy himself a chance of survival.
The divine sense of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator was as deep as the sea. When Li Chengfeng was manipulating his stand-in puppet, every action was like walking on thin ice, fearing that the slightest carelessness would bring about a fatal disaster.
He had long known that the Heavenly Sea Sword Sect would send experts, but he didn't expect the other party's master to come in person. Faced with such a powerful opponent, he had already made corresponding preparations.
As Qin Hua successfully attracted Superior Wooden Sword's attention, Li Chengfeng cautiously steered the Living World space, gliding away little by little.
He knew that the divine sense and attack power of a Nascent Soul cultivator were extraordinary, so he dared not be careless in the slightest.
Superior Wooden Sword was indeed enraged. He didn't expect that there would be such a backbone in the Blood Demon Sect. He praised, "You are truly a brilliant talent among the Blood Demons."
Before his voice faded, he flicked his finger and sent out a sword Qi. Silently, Qin Hua fell to the ground, his soul extinguished, leaving only a pool of blood on his body.
All of this was prepared by Li Chengfeng in advance. He had set up a fake spirit for Qin Hua beforehand.
Although he knew that the chances of success were slim, he still had to try. However, Superior Wooden Sword's strength was too great, and the fake spirit failed to deceive him.
Superior Wooden Sword grabbed with his hand, and a sharp sword intent pierced through the air, dragging Qin Hua's body in front of him.
He scrutinized the corpse with piercing eyes and exclaimed, "What a powerful method! How strange! The Demonic Path is truly full of experts. Whose masterpiece is this after all?"
He flicked his finger again, and Qin Hua's body exploded into blood mist, dissipating in front of everyone.
Everyone gasped.
Superior Wooden Sword scanned everyone with piercing eyes and said, "Whose masterpiece is this after all? As long as you stand up, I will not only not kill you, but also give you a great opportunity, guaranteeing that you can have a meteoric rise. Otherwise…"
He snorted coldly, the threat in his words overflowing.
Seeing this, Xue Tian knew something was wrong. He hurriedly said, "Superior, I know whose method this is.
This person is named Li Chengfeng, only a Qi training stage disciple, but he possesses the Substitute Death Technique, which is very powerful.
He has been hiding in the Blood Demon Sect for a long time. I didn't expect him to sneak into the Ghost Valley Secret Realm this time. This person has nothing to do with my Blood Demon Sect. I hope Superior will be merciful."
In order to protect himself, he did not hesitate to betray Li Chengfeng, revealing his identity and details.
Under the gaze of everyone, Superior Wooden Sword smiled and said to Li Chengfeng, "Li Chengfeng, come out.
Looking at your name, you don't seem to be from the Demonic Path. As long as you are willing, I will definitely personally accept you as my disciple.
A young man like you should not be buried in the Demonic Path. I am giving you this opportunity, I hope you can seize it. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."
His eyes were piercing, scrutinizing all the disciples present.
At this moment, a disciple walked up tremblingly, his expression slowly changing. This person was Tian Ku, also one of Li Chengfeng's Substitute Death puppets.
He said with some fear, "Superior, are you really willing to accept me as your disciple? Can I enjoy the same treatment as the Heavenly Sea Sword Sect?
If so, I am willing to leave the Demonic Sect and join the Heavenly Sea Sword Sect."
As soon as these words came out, everyone present sneered, but at the same time felt that Li Chengfeng's choice was wise.
Superior Wooden Sword laughed loudly and said, "This is what it means to be a wise man who submits to circumstances. Are you willing to become my disciple?"
Tian Ku, who was Li Chengfeng's Substitute Death puppet, immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands, bowed, and said, "Disciple Li Chengfeng greets Superior, hoping that Superior will accept me as a disciple."
Xu Huixin and Zhang Xingzhu, who were on the side, had completely lost their memories of Li Chengfeng. They looked at each other, not understanding what Li Chengfeng was doing, but nodded anyway.
Superior Wooden Sword said with satisfaction, "Okay, then come with me. I won't kill you demonic path people."
The demonic path people present finally felt relieved. They were grateful that Li Chengfeng's Substitute Death puppet had bought them a chance to live.
Li Chengfeng, who was hiding in the space, also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. His plan was successful. The Substitute Death puppet successfully attracted Superior Wooden Sword's attention, giving him and others a chance to escape.
Li Chengfeng carefully found a place to hide, planning to find a way to leave this place after a long time and go to other countries to cultivate.
He understood that he could no longer stay in the Southern Li Kingdom. Their secret—the Substitute Death Technique—was a secret technique that every Nascent Soul cultivator wanted to obtain.
He also saw that this Superior Wooden Sword's acceptance of him as a disciple was false, and that forcing him to reveal the real Substitute Death Technique was true. But in any case, he had already bought himself and others a chance to live.
Li Chengfeng felt relieved that his Substitute Death puppet had been taken away, because in this way, the other party would not carefully inspect everyone here.
However, at this moment, a cold snort came, causing all the disciples to almost vomit blood.
In the distance, a blood shadow suddenly appeared, heroic and upright.
These were a pair of eagle eyes, emitting a captivating light. He looked at Superior Wooden Sword and said, "Superior Wooden Sword, how dare you cause trouble in my Demonic Sect.
Do you want to provoke a war between the righteous path and the Demonic Sect? My Southern Li Kingdom is originally an integrated defense, although there are some small frictions, they will soon pass. What you are doing now has crossed the line."
This person's powerful aura erupted. He was a late-stage Nascent Soul grand cultivator, the Blood Demon Sect Master—Xue Qingchen.
Xue Qingchen's appearance also stunned Superior Wooden Sword for a moment. He said, "It is said that you are in seclusion, attacking the ethereal Deity Transformation realm, how can you have time to come here? To stop me from accepting a disciple?"
"He was originally a disciple of my Blood Demon Sect, how did he become your disciple again? This is justified."
He looked at Li Chengfeng and continued, "I know you are a talent, with many methods.
I don't want to obtain your Substitute Death Technique either. Now you can leave.
The reason I am giving you this opportunity is to let you remember that I, Xue Qingchen, did not harm you, but saved your life.
I hope that if you grow to be on par with me in the future, perhaps you can lend a hand when my Blood Demon Sect is in danger. This can be considered a good thing I have done for the Blood Demon Sect."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.
They originally thought that Xue Qingchen would join Superior Wooden Sword in snatching Li Chengfeng's Substitute Death Technique, but they didn't expect that he would actually let Li Chengfeng go, and even frankly said that he would protect him and let him leave here.
Li Chengfeng couldn't believe it and cupped his hands, "Disciple greets Sect Master, are Sect Master's words true?"
Xue Qingchen said, "I am a dignified late-stage Nascent Soul grand cultivator, my words naturally count.
The reason I appeared here is only because I calculated that I have an opportunity, and this opportunity is here.
If I handle it well, it will be a great help to the Blood Demon Sect and me in the future; if I don't handle it well, it may put the Blood Demon Sect in a place of eternal doom.
So I decided to let you live, the Substitute Death Technique is ethereal, just one more life.
But letting go of a brilliant talent, perhaps he will grow up and come to help my Blood Demon Sect."
