Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8345: Reply (1)

A massive palace crafted entirely from skeletons loomed overhead. The structure itself was shaped like a gargantuan cranium, constructed from millions of smaller bones fitted together. Inside this grim fortress, several figures were seated. At the head of the group was a man clad in black robes who appeared to be in his fifties. He was unnervingly emaciated, with skin clinging so tightly to his frame that he resembled a living skeleton himself.

This individual was the Great Elder of the Corpse Demon Sect, known as the Skeleton Knight, Ma Yuzun. A formidable master, his mastery of the Blood Bone Grand Magic was so terrifying that his name alone caused faces to turn pale across the Blood Sea Realm. Furthermore, since the Corpse Demon Sect held the position of the realm's top power, his prestige far exceeded that of a typical Sect Leader. Even when compared to the head of the Blood Kill Sect, his status was in no way inferior.

Currently, he stared at a Jade Slip in his hand, his face twisted in a livid expression. Seated around him were six individuals of varying appearances. Judging by their attire, they represented the Yin Yang Sect, the Sick Man Sect, the Poisonous Insect Valley, the Heaven Crippling Sect, the Yin Ghost Sect, and the Sharp Sword Sect. It was evident that each held a position of significant authority within their respective organizations.

Ma Yuzun set the Jade Slip down and addressed the assembly in a low, heavy voice. "Everyone, have a look at this." Having spoken, he tossed the slip toward the representative of the Yin Ghost Sect sitting nearest to him. The Elder of the Yin Ghost Sect scanned the contents, and his countenance shifted instantly. Looking toward Ma Yuzun, he asked, "Elder Ma, is this truly the response from the Blood Kill Sect? Is this the Sect Leader’s own answer?"

Ma Yuzun gave a firm nod. "Indeed, it was delivered personally by a messenger from the Grandmaster of the Blood Kill Sect. That is his exact reply. Why? Do you have something to say?" Ma Yuzun glared at the Yin Ghost Sect Elder. His fury was palpable; he had rarely been this insulted since ascending to the rank of Great Elder. Consequently, his tone was exceptionally harsh.

The man offered a bitter smile and shook his head before passing the Jade Slip along. As each person read it, their expressions became increasingly strange. One by one, the slip circulated through the room until everyone had seen it, leaving the group in a state of bewildered tension.

Once the Jade Slip returned to Ma Yuzun, he held it up and spoke sternly. "Well, speak up. Our Sect Leaders are currently gathered to drink tea and discuss the Dao. Should we present this slip to them? If we choose not to, how are we supposed to respond?"

His question was met with a heavy silence. After a long pause, one Elder finally spoke. "Send it up. The Sect Leaders gave strict orders to be informed immediately of any news. Regardless of whether the message is favorable or foul, it is still the official word from the Blood Kill Sect. The final decision rests with the Sect Leaders, not us. We cannot shoulder this responsibility, so it is best to pass the news upward."

The others contemplated this for a moment before nodding in agreement. They were well aware that the language in the Jade Slip was incredibly vulgar—hardly fit for the eyes of their Sect Leaders. However, the one who sent it was the Sect Leader of the Blood Kill Sect. The fact that he dared to send such a reply after the seven Sect Leaders had joined forces to invite him proved he was a total madman. No one dared to underestimate such a lunatic, as his actions were unpredictable. Delivering the message was the safest course of action.

Ma Yuzun looked at the group, nodded, and said, "Very well, we shall present it. This matter is indeed beyond our jurisdiction. I never imagined the Sect Leader of the Blood Kill Sect would be this insane." With a flick of his wrist, a white light flashed, and the Jade Slip vanished.

Meanwhile, on an isolated island, a pavilion made of jade had been erected. Several powerful Cultivators were enjoying wine inside. On a jade table sat cups carved from white stone, filled to the brim with amber nectar. As they chatted, a short, elderly man suddenly reached out his hand, and a Jade Slip materialized. He immediately swept his divine sense through the slip to read its contents.

The old man froze for a second upon seeing the message. Then, a smirk played on his lips as he murmured, "I truly didn't expect that after all these years, that old fellow’s temper would still be so fierce." He then handed the slip to the Cultivator beside him. That man took it, read the words, and his eyes glinted with a cold, murderous light. He snorted, "He certainly has guts!" He then passed the scroll to the next person.

After the Jade Slip had made its rounds, it returned to the short old man. He looked at the gathered masters and spoke. "You have all seen it. This is the reply sent by the Sect Leader of the Blood Kill Sect. I won't beat around the bush. Everyone, tell me your thoughts on how to proceed." This elder was the Sect Master of the Corpse Demon Sect, the Old Man Corpse Demon. While he didn't boast of being the absolute strongest in the Blood Sea Realm, he was certainly among the top tier. Given that his sect was the most powerful, his status was the highest among those present.

The others were the leaders of the six allied sects. They had converged with the intent to dismantle the Blood Kill Sect. Just as Zhao Hai had predicted, the Yin Ghost Sect and the Sharp Sword Sect were the primary instigators. They had rallied the others to prepare a joint strike against their rival.

The other sects viewed this as a rare window of opportunity. The Blood Kill Sect had recently endured internal strife and was severely weakened. If the seven sects acted together to crush the Blood Kill Sect’s reputation, they could then mobilize the rest of the Blood Sea Realm for a final extermination. Their strategy aligned perfectly with Zhao Hai’s deductions.

Zhao Hai was also correct about the Corpse Demon Sect's initial reluctance. Their territories were not adjacent to the Blood Kill Sect. In reality, only four major powers shared borders with them: the Yin Yang Sect, the Giant Demon Sect, the Yin Ghost Sect, and the Heaven Crippling Sect. Other neighboring forces, like the 13 Family Alliance, were not considered top-tier powers.

In the vastness of the Blood Sea Realm, "proximity" was a relative term, often meaning there were no other major powers between two territories. Strictly speaking, only the 13 Family Alliance was truly close to the Blood Kill Sect.

For the Corpse Demon Sect, there was little geographic gain to be had. Even if the Blood Kill Sect fell, they would only acquire a few distant islands. Merging the Godheads of those island owners into their own territory would require immense effort. Thus, the direct benefits were minimal.

However, the destruction of the Blood Kill Sect offered other prizes. They could seize treasures accumulated over ten thousand years and gain access to the sect's core Cultivation techniques. These prospects were enticing enough for them to agree to the alliance.

In truth, everyone realized that the Sharp Sword Sect and the Yin Ghost Sect stood to gain the most from the Blood Kill Sect's downfall. The Yin Ghost Sect, being the closest, would reap the greatest territorial rewards. This was precisely why these two sects were the most aggressive in pushing for war.

What they hadn't anticipated was that the Grandmaster of the Blood Kill Sect would flatly refuse to meet. This came as a shock. Although the invitation only bore the names of five Grandmasters, those names carried immense weight. They assumed the Blood Kill Sect wouldn't dare decline. Not only had he refused, but he had done so with an incredibly crude and arrogant letter!

"I’m not going. If you have something to say, then say it!" None of them expected such a defiant rebuttal. They were all peers of the Blood Kill Sect's Grandmaster, yet he had treated them with utter contempt. It was a shocking loss of face for them all.

A man in black robes, typical of the Yin Ghost Sect, let out a cold snort. "The Bloody Blade Demon has crossed the line. How dare he speak to us this way? We should tear him to pieces!" The speaker was the Sect Leader of the Yin Ghost Sect, the Venerable of Ten Thousand Ghosts, Yama’s Order. His name was unique; it was said he changed it to signify that if he ordered someone to die at midnight, they would never see the dawn.

"Bloody Blade Demon" was the nickname of the Blood Kill Sect Leader. He had earned it in his youth while traveling the world, as his blade skills were said to be demonic. His birth name was Thousand Blades—a name that sounded as though it were changed after his rise to power, though it was actually his original name.

Upon hearing Yama’s Order, the others nodded in agreement. Their faces were flushed with rage. As Sect Leaders of the highest status, such disrespect was intolerable.

A strikingly handsome Cultivator dressed in opulent robes spoke up. "Now that the Bloody Blade Demon has made his stance clear, there is no point in waiting. I propose we return to our sects, mobilize our disciples, and launch an assault on the Blood Kill Sect. War is inevitable. Once our seven sects strike, the 13 Family Alliance will surely join. Other sects will follow our lead. Even if the entire Blood Sea Realm doesn't join, our combined strength alone is more than enough. If we strike together, I refuse to believe we cannot wipe the Blood Kill Sect off the map!"

The group voiced their approval. The speaker was Ji Chunfeng, the Yin Yang Sect Master, also known as the Yin Yang Scholar. Despite his refined appearance, he was a predator who specialized in absorbing the essence of others. Countless female Cultivators had perished at his hands. He was a notorious villain in the Blood Sea Realm, a man whose name caused terror. However, due to his profound Cultivation and his position as Sect Master, no one dared to challenge him.