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Join the ServerKe Qian must not have seen this massive tree before she left the Ziyan Sect; hence, this current predicament.
Ye Cha glanced at the colossal tree once more, his eyes measuring the distance. Even if he were to fly directly overhead, the sheer height of the giant tree would be utterly daunting.
The tree’s height and width were so exaggerated that, logically, it should have been visible from outside the Ziyan Sect’s main gates. Yet, Ye Cha hadn’t noticed it initially, indicating that the Ziyan Sect was protected by a powerful hidden formation.
Indeed, to be one of the foremost powers in the demonic path, the Ziyan Sect was no minor player.
The difficulty of this particular mission was already rated as ‘hard.’ To treat it as an ‘easy’ mode would undoubtedly lead to a swift and unforeseen demise.
“Alas, when will our Sect Master ever calm down? To think she went to the Abyssal Forbidden Zone and dragged back a Bloodthirsty Tree—it’s truly a headache-inducing endeavor.”
“Look on the bright side. If those little bitches from the righteous path dare to attack, the Bloodthirsty Tree will ensure they never return.”
As Ye Cha observed the towering tree before him, two demonic female cultivators beside him suddenly spoke, immediately drawing his attention. He subtly cocked his ear, eavesdropping on their conversation.
Abyssal Forbidden Zone, Bloodthirsty Tree.
These two phrases alone evoked a profound sense of foreboding.
“I fear that many of our Ziyan Sect disciples will perish before the righteous path even launches an attack. To ensure the Bloodthirsty Tree’s healthy growth, it requires tens of thousands of catties of fresh blood daily, with human blood being the most nourishing. Our Sect Master has directly dispatched us to find unfortunate souls. If this continues, the Ziyan Sect will become a target for all.”
“Even if we worry ourselves sick, it’s useless. Let’s just relax! I found an exciting righteous male cultivator a few days ago. Shall we have some fun with him today?”
“Haha, it’s been far too long since I’ve tasted a man. Today, I must have my fill!”
As the two female cultivators chattered playfully, Ye Cha withdrew his attention. He turned and chose a random direction, searching for another route to his destination.
Despite Ye Cha’s mental preparation, hearing the Ziyan Sect’s female cultivators casually discuss ‘playing’ with men once again shattered his perceptions of gender roles.
It was as if the world itself was deliberately warning Ye Cha that this was no longer his original reality.
Moments after Ye Cha departed, the two previously boisterous female cultivators suddenly sighed. They looked up at the Bloodthirsty Tree before them, their faces etched with deep concern for their Sect Master’s current state.
“Tell me, do you think the Sect Master is alright?”
“She’s gone so many years without being able to touch a man, and she’s managed, hasn’t she?”
“That’s different. Haven’t you heard the saying? ‘One either erupts in silence or becomes twisted in silence.’ Every man the Sect Master has ever touched has met a gruesome end, even a mere brush of hands is forbidden. If I couldn’t touch a man, I’d rather just be killed!”
The conversation seamlessly shifted from the Bloodthirsty Tree to the Ziyan Sect’s Sect Master, yet the expressions on the two female cultivators’ faces grew solemn.
Clearly, the topic they were now discussing was far from pleasant.
“I heard the Bloodthirsty Tree’s most formidable ability is its capacity to create an illusionary barrier using blood. The Sect Master wishes to use this barrier to touch men. If she succeeds, all the Ziyan Sect’s efforts will have been worthwhile. But what if it’s still useless?”
“That Violet Yin Spirit Body is truly terrifying!”
“Actually, we could seek out a male cultivator with a Heavenly Net Body. Alas, it’s been hundreds of years since the last Heavenly Net Body died, and there’s been no news of another since.”
“Even a Heavenly Net Body wouldn’t suffice. The Violet Yin Spirit Body corrodes divine consciousness at a rapid pace. If we were to truly find a male cultivator with a Heavenly Net Body, given our Sect Master’s decades-long abstinence from men, she would surely wage war for ten days and ten nights. Even a Heavenly Net Body would inevitably perish then.”
At this, the two female cultivators grew even more distraught. They gazed at the Bloodthirsty Tree, then decided not to linger, quickly departing together.
Since the problem couldn’t be solved, it was better to be out of sight, out of mind, which might at least offer some peace.
Regardless of the Sect Master’s decisions, they, as ordinary disciples, had no right to interfere. For now, they could only silently pray that the Bloodthirsty Tree would prove effective.
Otherwise, the Sect Master would surely lead the Ziyan Sect to ruin!
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Due to his unfamiliarity with the area and his disguise, Ye Cha couldn’t ask other Ziyan Sect female cultivators for directions. This meant he could only explore the surroundings of the route drawn on the jade slip, trying his luck.
Fortunately, the Ziyan Sect had no forbidden zones; otherwise, accidentally stepping into one would have surely spelled the end for Ye Cha.
“Hey, are you blind? Is this a place a female cultivator like you should be? Get lost!”
However, as Ye Cha chose a relatively quiet path, he unexpectedly found numerous men residing in the courtyard ahead, dressed in flamboyant attire, like ostentatious peacocks.
They were practically ready to fan their tails.
Amidst his internal astonishment, Ye Cha didn’t have time to leave before a man with painted eyebrows and eyeliner suddenly appeared. He then spoke with a surprised, mocking tone, leaving Ye Cha utterly at a loss for words.
While he had long known about the unequal status of men and women in the cultivation world, this was simply too exaggerated!
Moreover, Ye Cha wasn’t sure whether to even call the man standing before him a ‘man.’
He was dressed so effeminately that people would believe him to be a woman.
“Oh, Zhao Ju, why are you getting angry at others? The Sect Master bestowing you upon another woman is a good thing!”
As Ye Cha stood speechless, another male voice suddenly rang out. Then, another man, dressed in a fresh, simple style, stepped forward, instantly cleansing Ye Cha’s eyes.
Thank goodness, not every man in the Ziyan Sect was so eccentric.
Although the man who appeared later was somewhat plain-looking, the absence of heavy makeup was already satisfying.
“Hmph, Zhou Li, you won’t be smug for long. The Sect Master will surely have many consorts, and when you’re old and your beauty fades, you’ll definitely be cast aside.”
“Oh, you needn’t worry about that. You should think about which woman you’ll be assigned to! If you encounter a short-tempered one who beats you daily, well… just thinking about it is terrifying!”
They say three women make a drama, but as Ye Cha watched the two men before him, he felt that saying wasn’t entirely accurate.
Two men could certainly suffice.
However, he had little interest in their squabble. It was better to leave this place sooner rather than later.
The mere mention of ‘Sect Master’ sent a chill down Ye Cha’s spine.
Ye Cha had heard about the Ziyan Sect’s Sect Master back in the Lingtian Sect. In his impression, she was a licentious woman who would discard men immediately after ‘favoring’ them.
Although Ye Cha had entertained the thought of seducing the Ziyan Sect’s Sect Master during his journey, after acquiring the *Detailed Records of Heavenly Net*, he decided that for now, staying put at Ke Qian’s residence and thoroughly studying the book was the most crucial task.
Reading and learning made him happy.
“You, you… don’t you dare be smug! Soon, the Sect Master will arrive, and I’ll definitely tell her!”
Zhao Ju, infuriated by his rival’s words, couldn’t help but retort.
He truly couldn’t bear to leave such a beautiful woman as the Sect Master, even if he couldn’t touch her.
He would gladly live a life of celibacy for her!
“Oh? Do you two have something to discuss? Tell me about it.”
However, no sooner had Zhao Ju finished speaking than the Sect Master’s voice suddenly resonated.
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