Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8408: 385-value _1

Du Wan Sha positioned himself right in front of the Sen Luo Palace entrance. A clear slash scar marred the door, yet it wasn't too deep, and the destruction remained fairly light. Still, no trace of treasure radiance shone from the hall, making it appear utterly worn out.

Gazing upon the state of Sen Luo Palace, Du Wan Sha let out a heavy sigh. "It looks like the Sen Luo Temple has been ruined. Such a shame. If it were still intact, our Blood Slaughter Sect would gain even more power. After all, a massive magical artifact like this isn't something you see every day. I recall hearing that the Sen Luo Temple could carry almost a million folks in one go. What a loss."

Standing next to Du Wan Sha was Zhao Hai. Even though plenty of higher-ranking folks were around, Du Wan Sha had Zhao Hai stay close by his side. He believed Zhao Hai could offer some useful insights. Plus, Du Wan Sha genuinely admired the young man. He shared a solid bond with Ha Jing and ranked among the earliest elders to learn of Zhao Hai's reputation. That's why he kept a close watch on him. Naturally, Du Wan Sha also knew about Zhao Hai's contributions to the Blood Slaughter Sect, which only deepened his fondness now.

Zhao Hai took a quick look at the Sen Luo Palace and spoke up. "Great Elder, why not have the Sen Luo Temple moved to Blood Mountain Island for now. Once we sort out this situation, I'll examine it thoroughly. Perhaps I can restore its strength. The materials in the Sen Luo Temple are all top-quality, after all. Right now, just a few arrays inside are broken, but repairs should be possible."

Du Wan Sha paused in surprise at Zhao Hai's suggestion, then nodded slowly. "Fine, I wasn't planning to discard it anyway, so we'll go with that. If you manage to fix it up, that'll be fantastic. Let's head out." With those words, he spun around and headed back to Blood Mountain Island. Zhao Hai acknowledged the order and gestured, calling forth a bronze golem. He ignored the figure and trailed after Du Wan Sha to Blood Mountain Island. The bronze golem swung its arm, producing a lengthy bronze chain that uncoiled from its grasp. This chain stretched endlessly, looping around the Sen Luo Temple. Then, the golem pivoted and dragged the temple toward Blood Mountain Island, resembling an ant hauling a massive elephant.

The onlookers merely shot it a brief look and kept quiet. They recognized the bronze golem as Zhao Hai's possession, and given its enormous size from the start, this feat seemed entirely expected, so no one made a fuss.

Once they reached Blood Mountain Island, Du Wan Sha settled into the island's central hall. This structure had been erected afterward and stood as one of the sparse edifices on the isle. Vegetation thrived all around. The residents of Blood Mountain Island were accustomed to dwelling amid greenery, leaving the hall mostly unoccupied. But with Du Wan Sha's arrival, he claimed it for his rest.

Seated in the hall, Du Wan Sha scanned the assembly and declared gravely, "The Sect Master dispatched a messenger to reach out to the Giant Demon Sect, seeking their alliance against the Thirteen Families Alliance. His initial plan was for us to pin down the Sen Luo Temple here and block any reinforcements from them, but since we've wrecked it, we can launch our forces straight ahead. Meanwhile, the Sect Master sent Elder Ha Jing to various sects, offering our puppet-creation methods in trade for their neutrality in the Thirteen Families Alliance's matters. The same deal applies to the Giant Demon Sect—we shared the puppet technique for their support. Yet, after we crush the Thirteen Families Alliance, all their lands will fall to us. We won't hand them over, so we can tackle the Thirteen Families Alliance freely. Not only do we have partners, but no external forces will aid the Thirteen Families Alliance."

Du Wan Sha's statement sparked a wave of murmurs among the group, and Gu Na furrowed his brow. "Great Elder, that puppet technique holds immense value for our Blood Slaughter Sect. Handing it to other sects would let them churn out puppets in droves. Wouldn't that endanger us? Sounds risky to me."

Quite a few shared Gu Na's concerns. The puppet-creation skill allowed for rapid puppet production. Sure, individual puppets lacked raw power, but in vast numbers, they turned terrifying. One could argue Zhao Hai seized the Western Defense Line so swiftly thanks to those puppets. Sharing this secret could spell trouble—other sects might flood the field with their own, stripping away any edge the Blood Slaughter Sect held.

Du Wan Sha responded firmly, "Rest easy, all of you. The Sect Master has weighed this carefully. Overall, it's a huge win for us. We couldn't hide the puppet technique indefinitely anyway. Better to gain advantages now than let it slip without reward. As for any future threats from them mastering it, put that out of your minds—we've got countermeasures ready. Your task right now is to rally our forces and gear up for the assault on the Thirteen Families Alliance!"

The group voiced their assent to the Great Elder's directive. They understood that both the Great Elder and Sect Master had plotted this out. Protesting would change nothing; obedience was the way. Besides, striking at the Thirteen Families Alliance was a long-held dream, so opposition was the last thing on their minds.

As the others prepared to depart, Du Wan Sha called out, "Zhao Hai, hold back." "Yes," Zhao Hai answered, remaining while the rest filed out. Once the room cleared, Du Wan Sha faced Zhao Hai. "Little Hai, word is Ha Jing handed you the duplicate Sen Luo Temple, and you've refined it? Does the Sen Luo Temple possess an inner dimension?"

Zhao Hai gave a nod. "Yes, the palace features an internal space that holds around 100,000 people. Elder, are you asking me to ferry troops there?" "No issue." Zhao Hai caught Du Wan Sha's intent right away and voiced it promptly.

Du Wan Sha grinned. "Spot on. They need you to move forces, but not just anyone—lead that army you formed earlier, the Bloodsucker Squad. Its members trained alongside the Hall of Crimson Blade for a while and showed promise, though not at peak. I questioned them, and they claimed their edge in past fights came from sticking with you. You boosted their techniques mid-battle. True?"

Zhao Hai confirmed with a nod. "Yes, though it's more their own doing. In one clash, they lingered in hiding too long, letting their killing aura build into mist that formed a killing intent domain around them. Within that domain, their strength surges wildly, even letting them draw on foes' blood and flesh to fuel themselves. It hampers the enemies' fighting ability too. That sparked my idea—to let them tap this safely in fights, growing stronger without risking Qi deviation. Their first self-imposed killing intent barrier nearly drove them mad."

Du Wan Sha nodded approvingly. "Excellent. I've pulled the Bloodsucker Squad back for you. They'll stick with you going forward—not just for the Thirteen Families Alliance clash, but permanently. They'll join your Blood Gale Island crew."

Zhao Hai blinked in surprise at Du Wan Sha's announcement, then offered a wry smile. He had no grounds to refuse. The Bloodsucker Squad shone brightest under his command, and their faith in him ran deep—no hiccups there. Acceptance was his only option.

Du Wan Sha chuckled. "Though the competition didn't wrap up fully this round, every sect now realizes your presence seals their defeat. Your Blood Ghost moniker has spread far—folks call you the top true disciple across the entire Blood Sea Realm, not merely our Blood Slaughter Sect. So, what's your take on that?"

Zhao Hai shook his head. "Just empty praise. What's the point of being the foremost true disciple if I can't ascend to Island Lord rank someday? It'll all fade to nothing as folks move on. I don't chase empty praise anyway. True power is what I seek."

Du Wan Sha nodded, pleased. "Good mindset. I worried pride might swell you up. You're spot on—power trumps all. If you're mighty enough, fame matters little. We chase the heavenly path to ascension, and Island Lord experts mark the true beginning. You'll grasp it fully at that level. Now, return to Blood Gale Island and get ready. The Bloodsucker Squad arrives tomorrow to link up. They're yours from here on—use them as you see fit, in battle or beyond."

Zhao Hai acknowledged the command, bowed to Du Wan Sha, and departed. As Zhao Hai vanished from view, Du Wan Sha watched his retreating figure, shaking his head with a sigh. "This young one's a prodigy. Once he hits Island Lord status, I can step back too." His eyes drifted shut gradually.

If anyone overheard that, chaos would ensue. His position as the Blood Slaughter Sect's Grand Elder was immense—retirement? From his tone, he eyed Zhao Hai as his successor. That'd only happen post-Island Lord breakthrough, of course. Even so, the idea stunned.

Zhao Hai remained oblivious. He wouldn't dream of peeking on Du Wan Sha—not if he valued his life. Truth be told, he shunned spying on any Island Lord powerhouse; their might overwhelmed. At that realm, they wielded faith power. Lock eyes on them, and they'd sense it instantly—you'd regret it. Thus, Zhao Hai never probed the Great Elder, spatial tricks or not. He'd be the one suffering.