Chapter 1852: An Amazing Secret

Upon seeing the three of them, Blood Spirit Venerable's eyes widened. Although Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue appeared ordinary at the moment, their figures and temperaments alone were already rare and exquisite in the world.

He again scrutinized their faces, which remained unremarkable.

No matter how he looked, their faces didn't match their figures and temperaments.

With his extensive experience in the martial world, he immediately guessed that they were wearing masks to conceal their original stunning looks. His heart grew increasingly restless, yearning to remove their masks and behold their true beauty.

What kind of luck was this today? Just a moment ago, there was a delectable young beauty, and now two more stunning women had appeared. Tonight, his kidneys would probably be exhausted.

However, when Zhi Yin and Zhao Xiaodie looked at the group, the light in their eyes gradually dimmed.

They had originally thought themselves doomed, hoping that if someone passed by, even if they weren't a match for Blood Spirit Venerable, any variable would be better.

To their surprise, three people arrived. The man in the middle looked unremarkable, and crucially, they couldn't detect any elemental energy fluctuations from him, clearly indicating he was an ordinary person.

The two women, while having outstanding temperaments and figures, were at the moment practically boneless, leaning limply against the man in the middle.

Could it be a wealthy young master traveling with his concubines, who had stumbled upon this place and been discovered?

Unfortunately, encountering the ruthless Blood Spirit Venerable meant they were most likely doomed.

It was a pity for those two exceptionally poised women; they would probably not escape defilement.

"Passing by? Would you be hiding in a tree if you were just passing by?" Blood Spirit Venerable sneered.

"We were climbing the tree earlier to avoid wild beasts. We had no idea you'd coincidentally come this way," Zuan said, feeling a headache coming on. He actually didn't want to get involved. The main reason was that Zhao Hao had died nearby, and he didn't want others to know he had also been in the vicinity, to avoid unnecessary associations.

Besides, he knew Zhi Yin and Zhao Xiaodie, so he couldn't very well kill them to silence them.

He never imagined that despite wanting to stay far away from this matter, he would ultimately get drawn into it.

Blood Spirit Venerable's eyes lit up when he heard Zuan's words. "You've been here the whole time? Then you must know who just underwent tribulation here, right?"

This was also what many powerful figures in the world were most curious about. No matter how they thought about it, they couldn't figure out which old friend was qualified to undergo tribulation.

Zuan was startled. "Was that a tribulation? I thought it was just thunder. I was wondering why the thunder was so terrifying."

Blood Spirit Venerable frowned. "You didn't see anything here?"

"No, the thunder was too loud just now. My two wives and I were sleeping here," Zuan said. The moment the words left his mouth, a sharp pain shot through both sides of his waist. These two women, despite being seemingly powerless, could still pinch him so hard.

Yan Xuehen, wearing a mask, didn't have to worry about anyone seeing her blush. She thought to herself that this guy was getting increasingly out of line. If her identity were really revealed, how would she ever face anyone again?

Yun Jianyue was also somewhat annoyed. "Don't I, the dignified Demonic Sect Master, have any reputation to uphold? If my sect members found out I had a man, they'd laugh me to death, and my position as sect master might not even be secure."

At the same time, she was a little curious. This guy even dared to flirt with an "ice stone woman." His guts were truly growing bolder.

The other three, meanwhile, stared at him with strange expressions. How could this unremarkable fellow have two such extraordinary women as confidantes, who had just been with him in a tree... The mere thought of that scene was quite stimulating.

At this point, Blood Spirit Venerable said, "Very well, hand over your spatial bags so I can check. If you haven't secretly taken any of my things, I'll let you go."

"But we don't have spatial bags," Zuan replied. His mind was currently occupied with how to deal with Zhi Yin and Zhao Xiaodie later.

"Then take off all your clothes and let me inspect you," Blood Spirit Venerable said, his gaze uncontrollably drifting towards the two women. The more he looked at them, the more alluring they became, each possessing a unique charm like plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum. Even if their faces truly looked like that, their mere temperament and figures made them a rare treasure in the world, and he would willingly fight hard all night for them!

Feeling his lecherous gaze, both Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue's expressions darkened. Given their identities, when had they ever been propositioned in such a manner?

Zuan said in a deep voice, "Would it be enough if we left all our valuables behind?"

"Of course not. I want your life. What right do you have, young man, to enjoy two such beautiful women?" Blood Spirit Venerable grew angrier the more he thought about it. It was such a waste for these two exquisite women to be taken by this wealthy young master.

Rage value from Blood Spirit Venerable: 444,444,444…

He lunged forward, appearing directly in front of Zuan. His withered hand, like an eagle's talons, clawed towards Zuan's head. Even the head of a giant bear would shatter like a watermelon under his grasp.

Since the opponent had witnessed what just happened, it was natural to silence him. As for the two exquisite beauties, he could keep them to enjoy at his leisure.

Just then, a brilliant sword light suddenly appeared before his eyes.

He swore he had never seen such a magnificent sword strike in his entire life.

It was as if a blazing sun had risen before him. His heart seized with terror, and he quickly changed his grasp into a block, activating various spells to shield himself.

As one of the world's top-tier powerful figures, his evil cultivation art made him fearless of anyone, with the exception of a few individuals like Ghost King, Sun En of the Divine Firmament Sect, and Zang Ao of the Adventurers' Guild.

This was also why, despite being alone earlier, he had dared to speak disrespectfully to the other faction.

At their level, ordinary cultivators posed no threat to them.

Although the sword energy before him appeared somewhat terrifying and exaggerated, it surely couldn't be stronger than Sun En. He had exchanged several blows with Sun En back then.

However, his expression quickly changed. His spells and protective artifacts, which he usually prided himself on, melted away almost instantly, like fresh snow meeting a scorching sun.

Along with them, his hand, his body, and his head also dissolved…

"Is there really such a powerful figure in this world? Who the hell is this guy, so strong yet still playing the pig to eat the tiger?"

These were his last thoughts in life.

Rage value from Blood Spirit Venerable: 888,888,888…

On the other side, Zhi Yin and Zhao Xiaodie were dumbfounded, their jaws practically hitting the ground.

The being who had been an invincible demon god before them was instantly killed by a single sword strike from this person?

Zhi Yin and Zhao Xiaodie stiffly turned their necks to look at the ground. In the direction where Blood Spirit Venerable had been, there was a deep crack in the ground, extending far into the distance.

As the two looked towards it, they involuntarily trembled all over. Where a mountain once stood, it had now been split directly in half, and a canyon had appeared prominently in its center.

The power of a single sword strike was terrifying to this extent!

Not to mention them, even Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen stared blankly into the distance. The power of Zuan's sword strike far exceeded their imaginations, seeming not much weaker than Zhao Hao at his peak.

Noticing their confused gazes, Zuan transmitted a message to them, saying, "My strength just increased, and I haven't quite mastered controlling the force yet."

This Blood Spirit Venerable was nearly a Grandmaster, yet the soul power he provided only increased Zuan's experience bar by a tiny bit. This showed how difficult it became to improve at higher levels.

He also hadn't expected this sword strike to cause such a huge commotion. He could vaguely see many powerful cultivators rushing towards their location.

Fortunately, those people were somewhat wary and afraid, so they didn't dare to charge at full speed; otherwise, this place would probably have been swarming with them.

Zuan, not wanting to cause trouble, embraced the two women, turned, and left.

After walking just a hundred zhang, he suddenly stopped. "Why are you following us?"

It turned out that Zhao Xiaodie had stumbled all the way over.

"Brother Zuan, is that you?" Zhao Xiaodie's eyes were moist and sparkling with expectation and spirit.

Zuan was taken aback. He was wearing a mask; how could she still recognize him?

Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen narrowed their eyes slightly. Could this guy also have something going on with the Princess of Qi's Manor?

"I don't know what you're talking about," Zuan said coldly.

"If you're not Brother Zuan, we're not related by blood or anything, so why would you save me?" Zhao Xiaodie said excitedly.

Zuan felt a sharp pain in his waist and nearly grimaced. He managed to control his voice with great difficulty. "I was just swatting a fly; I wasn't trying to save you." After saying that, he said nothing more, quickly walking away with the two women. In just a few steps, their figures vanished without a trace.

If he stayed to talk any longer, the flesh on his waist would be ruined.

Seeing them disappear, Zhao Xiaodie knew she couldn't catch up, but a hint of an excited smile appeared on her face as she murmured to herself:

"Brother Zuan, I knew it was you. Back then, when you... treated me that way, I remembered your scent."

She had always had an exceptionally keen sense of smell; as long as she had close contact with someone, she could remember their scent.

The scent of the two women beside him just now also felt somewhat familiar. Could it really be those two?

But how could those two lofty beings possibly allow the same man to simultaneously put his arms around their waists, and then let themselves lean against him like puddles of water?

Wait, did Brother Zuan just say the three of them were sleeping together in the tree?

Zhao Xiaodie's eyes suddenly widened. She felt as though she had discovered some incredible secret.

No wonder he was unwilling to admit his identity, and no wonder they were wearing masks!