Chapter 288 Ling Tianyu's Response

Ye Fan sat cross-legged in the depths of a dark cave, his hands forming seals, his aura filled with evil fluctuations. At this moment, he was practicing an extremely dangerous technique - the Blood Demon Sect's exclusive secret technique "Blood Evil Technique".

This is a cruel and vicious technique that absorbs life essence and transforms it into one's own strength. It not only increases the speed of cultivation, but also makes the user's attacks carry a bloodthirsty and murderous aura, making people afraid.

Ye Fan never thought that one day he would embark on this path. The Blood Demon Sect's skills represent the enemy he hates. However, in order to provoke a conflict between Ling Tianyu and the Blood Demon Sect, he had to take the risk of practicing this skill.

"Treat others in their own way." A determined light flashed in Ye Fan's eyes.

It is not easy to practice the Blood Demon Sect's skills. It not only requires great perseverance, but also the pain of backlash. Once the blood evil aura in the body cannot be suppressed, the practitioner's mind will be devoured by bloodthirsty desires and completely fall into the devil's way.

Ye Fan was well aware of the risks involved, but he had no choice. In order to take revenge and to provoke a dispute between the two domains, he had to make Ling Tian Domain believe that the Blood Demon Sect had begun to act.

It was late at night, and the only sounds in the cave were Ye Fan's breathing and the low fluctuations of his skills. He hadn't closed his eyes for three days and three nights, and his spiritual power was repeatedly impacted by the bloody aura. Blood-red lines appeared faintly on the surface of his skin, which looked both hideous and weird.

"Suppress it!" Ye Fan growled and clenched his teeth. The meridians in his body felt as if they were burned and were in great pain, but he did not retreat at all. He had to completely control this technique, otherwise he would be devoured by it.

After countless attacks and adjustments, Ye Fan finally stabilized the aura of the Blood Evil Art. A trace of blood-red light flashed in his eyes, and the murderous aura around him was stronger than before.

"Is this the power of the Blood Demon Sect?" Ye Fan whispered, with mixed emotions in his eyes. He knew that this power was a double-edged sword, a tool to help him complete his plan, but it could also be the culprit that dragged him into the abyss.

After successfully practicing, Ye Fan began to implement his plan. He disguised himself as a disciple of the Blood Demon Sect and sneaked into some sects in Lingtian Domain, specifically selecting the most talented young people to attack. His purpose was not simply to kill, but to create panic and make the sects in Lingtian Domain feel threatened by the Blood Demon Sect.

Qingyang Sect is one of the top sects in Lingtian Domain. Its core disciple Lin Chen is known as the best of the younger generation in Lingtian Domain. Ye Fan’s first target is him.

At night, the mountain gate of Qingyang Sect was shrouded in silence, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind. Ye Fan hid in the shadows, quietly observing Lin Chen's residence.

"Lin Chen, today is your doomsday." Ye Fan murmured in a low voice, and his figure flashed into the courtyard like a ghost.

Lin Chen seemed to sense something and suddenly opened his eyes. Before he could react, a cold murderous aura enveloped him.

"Who?!" Lin Chen shouted loudly, his spiritual power surged instantly, and the protective spiritual light bloomed.

Ye Fan did not answer. Instead, he made a gesture with his hands and a blood-red blade of light broke through the air and hit Lin Chen's defense directly.

"A member of the Blood Demon Sect?" Lin Chen's pupils shrank as he recognized the Blood Evil Technique used by Ye Fan. However, he did not panic at all, but sneered: "You dare to break into my Qingyang Sect, you are looking for death!"

The two of them fought instantly, and the sword light and blood light kept interweaving in the courtyard. Lin Chen was indeed a genius disciple, and he was still at ease in the face of Ye Fan's fierce attack. But Ye Fan's combat experience far exceeded that of ordinary cultivators, and he gradually grasped Lin Chen's flaws.

"Blood Evil·Soul Devouring!" Ye Fan shouted in a low voice, and a blood-colored beam of light suddenly burst out, enveloping Lin Chen.

The screams stopped abruptly, and Lin Chen fell to the ground, his eyes full of horror and unwillingness. Ye Fan leaned over, took a Qingyang Sect token from him, and left the Blood Demon Sect's iconic blood symbol on the ground.

In the next few days, several sects in Lingtian Domain experienced incidents of talented disciples being killed one after another, and each time traces of the Blood Demon Sect were left at the scene.

"Lin Chen from Qingyang Sect is dead?"

"And Liu Yue from the Xinghe Sect was also killed by the disciples of the Blood Demon Sect!"

"The Blood Demon Sect is really going to attack our Lingtian Territory!"

The news spread quickly, and all the sects in Lingtian Domain fell into panic. Many sects began to urgently arrange defensive formations and even mobilized strong men to protect their core disciples.

Ye Fan stood on a mountain top, looking coldly at the brightly lit sect in the distance. He knew that his plan had begun to bear fruit. But at the same time, he did not feel relieved.

"For revenge, I have embarked on a path of no return." Ye Fan whispered to himself, with a complex look in his eyes. He knew that such an action would bring pain to many people, but the sins of the Blood Demon Sect could only be repaid with greater sacrifices.

The flame of revenge burned more and more fiercely in Ye Fan's heart, and he went further and further on this path.

Lingtian Territory Sects Have Different Attitudes: Decision-making under the Shadow of the Blood Demon Sect

Recently, all the major sects in Lingtian Territory have been shrouded in a dark cloud. The Blood Demon Sect's cruel methods and sudden killings have made all the sects feel uneasy. With the successive deaths of talented disciples, the sects have to adjust their strategies and attitudes to try to cope with this unknown storm.

Qingyang Sect was the first sect to be attacked, and Lin Chen's death was a particularly heavy blow to the sect. Sect leader Lin Zhan was a tough man, and after learning that his beloved disciple had been killed, he almost personally took action to find the murderer.

"Grand Elder, pass on my order. The entire sect should be on alert and strengthen the mountain protection formation. At the same time, send out disciples to patrol the surroundings. We must never allow such a thing to happen again!" Lin Zhan said in a deep voice, anger burning in his eyes.

"Master, this matter is most likely related to the Blood Demon Sect. They actually dared to provoke our Lingtian Territory. This account cannot be easily settled!" The Great Elder echoed.

The Qingyang Sect was filled with grief and anger. Lin Chen was the only candidate for the next generation sect leader. His death not only made the sect lose hope for the future, but also seriously affected the sect's prestige.

Unlike the fierce reaction of Qingyang Sect, Xinghe Sect was more cautious. As a weaker sect in Lingtian Domain, Xinghe Sect knew that it was difficult for them to confront the Blood Demon Sect head-on. After learning that Liu Yue was killed, Sect Master Liu Yangzi was furious, but he had to remain calm.

"Master, the Blood Demon Sect is now acting recklessly. Should we unite with other sects to fight against it?" an elder suggested.

Liu Yangzi frowned and shook his head slowly: "Don't act rashly. The Blood Demon Sect is ruthless. Their targets are the core disciples of various sects. It is obvious that they want to provoke conflicts between us. If this matter is not handled properly, it may backfire."

The Xinghe Sect chose to be patient and wait and see for the time being. They began to secretly investigate the attitudes of other sects, and at the same time strengthened the protection measures for core disciples to avoid becoming targets again.

As a prestigious sect in Lingtian Territory, Tianjian Sect has always been known for its tough style. The attack by Blood Demon Sect did not affect them this time, but Tianjian Sect was the one with the most distinct attitude.

“Does the Blood Demon Sect really think that we in Lingtian Domain are soft persimmons? Pass on my order. All disciples are not allowed to go out without permission. Core disciples must strengthen their guard and be ready to fight at any time!” Tianjian Sect’s leader Jian Yiming said coldly with a fierce look in his eyes.

“Master, when disciples from other sects were attacked, could it be that some people with ulterior motives were impersonating the Blood Demon Sect?” the second elder questioned.

Jian Yiming's eyes narrowed. "Whether it's the Blood Demon Sect or not, we will not allow this kind of provocation to continue! If a similar incident happens again, our Heavenly Sword Sect will investigate it thoroughly and, if necessary, personally attack the Xuantian Territory!"

The Tianjian Sect not only strengthened its defenses, it also took the initiative to send elders to contact other sects, trying to form an alliance and make a unified response to the threat from the Blood Demon Sect.

Compared to those powerful sects, the independent sects were particularly passive in this turmoil. They had no ability to protect their disciples, nor could they resist the threat of the Blood Demon Sect.

"These big sects can still set up large mountain protection formations, but we, the independent sects, can only be slaughtered!" The leader of a small sect was indignant.

"I heard that the geniuses of Qingyang Sect and Xinghe Sect have already fallen. The Blood Demon Sect is targeting our entire Lingtian Region!" another person said in horror.

"What should we do? Should we surrender to the Blood Demon Sect?"

"Shut up! Joining the Blood Demon Sect is a betrayal of righteousness!"

The independent sects were in chaos, some proposed to unite with the big sects in order to seek protection, some began to waver, and some even secretly considered joining the Blood Demon Sect in order to protect themselves.

The attack by the Blood Demon Sect not only provoked tension within Lingtian Territory, but also exposed the contradictions and differences between the various sects. The Qingyang Sect and the Tianjian Sect advocated a strong counterattack, the Xinghe Sect chose to wait and see cautiously, and the scattered sects struggled in panic.

Ye Fan's plan is gradually being realized, and the sects in Lingtian Domain have fallen into panic and chaos. The contest between the righteous and the evil seems to be about to begin, but in this land of undercurrents, who will have the last laugh is still unknown.