Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8656: The situation (1)

News of the Blood Murder Sect's swift victory over the Yin Yang Sect echoed across the entire Blood Sea Realm, casting a chilling silence over all other sects. This sudden display of power, eradicating two prominent sects shortly after their emergence, was far beyond what anyone anticipated. The annihilation wasn't limited to the Yin Ghost Sect; the Yin Yang Sect, another member of the top ten, had also been wiped out. Such a feat was utterly terrifying, especially considering the strength of the sects they dismantled. Annihilating two of the top ten sects in such a short span was truly shocking.

Attention then shifted towards the Corpse Demon Sect, with everyone eager to witness their response. While the Yin Ghost Sect harbored a known animosity towards the Blood Slaughter Sect, the Yin Yang Sect had no apparent conflict. Yet, they too met the same fate. The Corpse Demon Sect, however, shared an irreconcilable feud with the Blood Slaughter Sect. It was inconceivable that the Blood Slaughter Sect would spare them. The question on everyone's mind was how the Corpse Demon Sect would react to this overwhelming power.

Frankly, the outlook for the Corpse Demon Sect was bleak. Their internal divisions made it nearly impossible to contend with the formidable Blood Slaughter Sect. Simultaneously, the remaining top ten sects heightened their vigilance. They hadn't forgotten the pursuit and persecution of their disciples by the Blood Slaughter Sect after their initial defeat by the Corpse Demon Patriarch. Now that the Blood Slaughter Sect had returned, would they seek retribution?

Suddenly, a piece of news emerged: the Corpse Demon Sect had achieved unity once more. The old Corpse Demon Patriarch had retired, passing the mantle of Sect Master to his biological son, Li Ruohai. With the full backing of the Grand Elder and others, the Corpse Demon Sect stood united.

This announcement stunned the entire Blood Sea Realm. The sudden reunification of the Corpse Demon Sect was unexpected, yet it also signaled a shift. It was evident that this unification was a direct response to the threat posed by the Blood Slaughter Sect.

Even as observers prepared to analyze the unfolding situation, the Corpse Demon Sect dispatched envoys to various other sects. Their objective was clear: to forge an alliance with the Blood Slaughter Sect and the Giant Demon Sect. The implications were stark. The Blood Slaughter Sect had absorbed both the Yin Ghost Sect and the Yin Yang Sect. With the Giant Demon Sect, their steadfast ally, lending support, the Blood Slaughter Sect commanded the power of four sects. Despite its own formidable strength, the Corpse Demon Sect had suffered heavy losses in their previous conflicts with the Giant Demon Sect and the devastating massacre by the Blood Slaughter Sect. Their current strength was estimated at less than half of their peak, with their number of Island Lord-level experts dwindling from over 50,000 to under 40,000.

The true might of the Blood Slaughter Sect remained a mystery. However, the Yin Ghost Sect had fully pledged allegiance, integrating all their experts. Likewise, the Yin Yang Sect's experts had joined. It was rumored that the Yin Yang Sect Master, Yin Yang Scholar, had been slain by Zhao Hai, and many of their Island Lords had surrendered. Combining the Blood Slaughter Sect's original forces with these new additions, their estimated number of Island Lords reached approximately 30,000. With the unwavering support of the Giant Demon Sect, their most powerful ally, the total number of mobilized Island Lord-level experts likely surpassed 40,000. In terms of sheer numbers, the Blood Slaughter Sect had now surpassed the Corpse Demon Sect, and indeed, all other sects within the Blood Sea Realm.

Additionally, other sects harbored animosity towards the Blood Slaughter Sect. Their annihilation left these sects feeling uneasy, particularly the Rahu Sect. Previously, they had aligned with the Yin Yang Sect and engaged in battles with the Blood Slaughter Sect, even devising plots against them. Given this history, their nervousness was understandable.

Initially, the Rahu Sect had intended to rally other sects into an alliance against the Blood Slaughter Sect. However, at this juncture, the Corpse Demon Sect unified and dispatched an envoy to the Rahu Sect, proposing an alliance to combat the Blood Slaughter Sect.

This proposal perfectly aligned with the Rahu Sect's desires. They had sought to join forces with others to oppose the Blood Sea Sect, and with the Corpse Demon Sect taking the initiative, their previous indifference towards the Blood Sea Sect's conflicts vanished. They unequivocally declared their willingness to ally with the Corpse Demon Sect against the Blood Sea Sect. The Rahu Sect even denigrated the Blood Sea Sect as a group of executioners, asserting such a sect ought not to exist within the Blood Sea Realm.

The spectators were left speechless by the Rahu Sect's declaration. To label the Blood Slaughter Sect as executioners was astonishing. Within the Blood Sea Realm, two prominent assassin organizations existed: the Blood Slaughter Sect and the Rahu Sect. The Rahu Sect, in fact, was even more renowned than the Blood Slaughter Sect as an assassin group. For one assassin organization to accuse another of being executioners was truly bewildering. It was akin to a crow criticizing a pig for being black – seeing fault in others while oblivious to one's own. It was a mystery what the Rahu Sect members were thinking to utter such words.

Despite the absurdity, no one voiced their thoughts. The Rahu Sect's pronouncements held little significance; their attitude was what mattered. Their support for the Corpse Demon Sect was clear, signaling their stance. Everyone understood the implications, leading the major sects to increase their inter-sect communications and genuinely prepare for an alliance.

During this period, Zhao Hai was occupied with integrating the Yin Ghost Sect and the Yin Yang Sect. He easily transformed all the Island Lord-level experts from the Yin Ghost Sect into members of the Undead Spirit Race. In contrast, many Island Lord-level experts from the Yin Yang Sect had managed to escape. Although a considerable number of these experts had fled or surrendered during the subsequent onslaught, integrating the remaining ones proved to be a challenging endeavor. Consequently, Zhao Hai was presently focused on the integration of the Yin Yang Sect.

However, Zhao Hai decided against treating the Yin Yang Sect disciples the same way he had managed smaller sects. He had no intention of allowing them to join the Blood Slaughter Sect. The abrupt betrayal by the Yin Ghost Sect served as a stark warning. Thus, Zhao Hai showed no leniency this time. All the Yin Yang Sect cultivators who surrendered were eliminated by Zhao Hai and subsequently transformed into the undead.

With these individuals now completely loyal to Zhao Hai, the necessary disciples would no longer pose any threat. Zhao Hai was adept at this process. He promptly dispatched some Blood Slaughter Sect disciples to various teams. Simultaneously, he merged the two sects, intermingling their members. Following this, all the loyal slaves from both sects were sent into the Faithful Space for training. Subsequently, they were positioned within the territories of the two former sects. He planned to establish protective formations to ensure the safety of the ordinary islands.

These numerous tasks alone consumed Zhao Hai's full attention and energy. Fortunately, he had Laura and the others assisting him. Furthermore, his own capabilities had steadily grown. Moreover, figures like Yama’s Order and Yin Yang Scholar were entirely devoted to him, significantly easing the process of sect integration.

Still, erecting comprehensive, year-round protective formations for the two sects presented a formidable challenge. Zhao Hai intended to replicate the method employed for the Blood Slaughter Sect in establishing these island-protecting formations. Concurrently, he planned to utilize these smaller formations to construct a larger, overarching defensive array. Once activated, this grand formation would completely shield the territories of the two sects. In essence, any external force attempting to attack the two sects would first need to breach these island-protecting formations before they could even begin assaulting the individual islands. This naturally amplified the difficulty of any potential invasion.

However, as Zhao Hai was about to finalize the protective array for the island, a thought struck him. He recalled Yao Jianhao, the Sect Leader of the Giant Demon Sect. Zhao Hai decided to meet with him to discuss this endeavor, seeking to gauge Yao Jianhao's interest in a joint effort. If Yao Jianhao agreed to collaborate on establishing this island's protective array, it could be integrated with their existing formations, creating a grand tripartite array. Conversely, if that proved unfeasible, the Yin Ghost Sect's territory would have to be transformed into a Yin-Yang formation.

Regarding the boat's internal space, Zhao Hai had no intention of letting it lie dormant. His plan was to convert it into a magnificent Academy. From the Sect's ranks, the most gifted disciples would be selected and placed within this space for intensive training before being dispatched for practical experience. In time, these chosen disciples would evolve into the true core members of the Blood Slaughter Sect.

Initially, Zhao Hai had entertained the notion of merging all the islands into one cohesive whole. However, he soon discovered this to be an exceptionally challenging undertaking. A complete unification would necessitate a complete overhaul of all island structures, a process that would consume an inordinate amount of time – time they simply did not possess.

Zhao Hai had been made aware that the Corpse Demon Sect had re-established its unity and was actively reaching out to other sects, aiming to forge an alliance against them. Under such pressing circumstances, dedicating resources to such an ambitious project was out of the question. The immediate priority was self-preservation and ensuring that the common disciples of the Yin Yang Sect and Yin Ghost Sect would shed their former affiliations, recognizing themselves solely as disciples of the Blood Slaughter Sect. This was the only path towards a genuine unification of the two sects.

It was precisely this realization that led Zhao Hai to abandon the plan of consolidating all the islands. Even the smaller sects that had pledged allegiance were instructed not to reveal their newfound connection to the Blood Slaughter Sect. Zhao Hai desired these groups to maintain their hidden identities, emerging only when absolutely necessary. Naturally, these individuals had already been granted the status of Blood Slaughter Sect disciples, and their treatment mirrored that of the existing members. They were simply advised to keep their allegiance confidential for the time being, thereby cultivating a covert force that could yield unexpected advantages during critical junctures.