Chapter 1072: Loyalty

What chilled the Great Yin Sect Master even more was this: The Giant King was still chewing on two corpses, seemingly not yet satisfied. His golden vertical eye was playfully fixed on him.

Gulp! The Great Yin Sect Master swallowed hard, his mind a complete blank.

"Who can tell me why there's a Giant King here? Have the Ancient Giants already descended upon Taicang Great Province ahead of schedule?" Extreme dread filled his heart.

Fortunately, the Giant King's target was not him. That enormous eye scanned the surroundings. Though merely a gaze, it felt like a steel blade scraping harshly through the air. The talismans on the Master of Jiangshan Yipin Tower couldn't withstand its gaze and burst on the spot, revealing his figure.

Immediately after, the Demonic Smoke Soul Extinguishing Banner, which had enveloped Jiang Fan and the others, also struggled to maintain its invisibility. The group was revealed. The Giant King said indifferently, "Which one is he?"

On his shoulder, the Infernal Beast looked around. Its gaze quickly swept over the Great Yin Sect Master, the Eight-Aperture Nascent Soul, and the Master of Jiangshan Yipin Tower. Finally, it landed on the group of Six Paths Daoists and the three tiger demons. It frowned slightly: "Where is he? I distinctly sensed him in the palace just now. Why is he not here?"

The Great Yin Sect Master looked at the Six Paths Daoists and their group, realizing Jiang Fan was gone, and instantly understood that the Giant King had come chasing him! Both elders of his sect were implicated because of him! His eyes flickered, and he cupped his hands, saying, "Seniors, the person you're looking for was indeed here just now. Now, he must have used some secret art to become invisible. This junior is willing to help you search."

The Cold Mountain Giant King turned around and stared at the Great Yin Sect Master, a look of mockery in his eyes: "A thousand years ago, the reason we Ancient Giants were able to sweep all before us and be unrivaled, besides our absolutely overwhelming strength, was also due to the help of people like you. I remember several great sages who posed a significant threat to us died because of betrayal from their own kind. Tsk, tsk, tsk. A millennium has passed, and the beings of your Central Plains Realm are still just the same."

The Great Yin Sect Master's face burned. But if it meant saving his life, what did betraying his own people matter? He chuckled, saying, "Seniors, that person is cunning and malicious; killing him would be ridding the people of a menace. I am very willing to help you. Oh, and our Yin Corpses are undoubtedly very useful for finding people in confined spaces. I hope you can give this junior a chance to be of service."

The Giant King chuckled lightly, "This person probably used a talisman that can block a Venerable's perception. Indeed, finding him would be difficult. Very well, you search. If you find him, this King will bestow upon you the Ancient Giant bloodline." A thousand years ago, many beings in the Central Plains Realm feared death. They actively sought the Ancient Giant bloodline to become half-giants. By now, there should still be many descendants.

The Great Yin Sect Master was temporarily uninterested in the Ancient Giant bloodline. He only wanted to please the Giant King so that he would spare him. Receiving the Giant King's affirmation, the Great Yin Sect Master immediately patted the ten corpse bags at his waist, releasing dozens of Yin Corpses. No matter how well Jiang Fan was hidden, he couldn't withstand countless Yin Corpses searching every inch of space, could he?

The Great Yin Sect Master turned to look at the elder with the Eight-Aperture Nascent Soul, saying, "Senior Iron Bone, you should help too." Daoist Iron Bone remained silent. He gritted his teeth slightly, suppressing his fear of death, and did not act.

The Great Yin Sect, one of the Three Divine Sects, helping the Ancient Giants harm their own people? If news got out, what right would the Great Yin Sect have to stand in Taicang Great Province? To stand among the myriad races? Even if there was infighting among humans, that was still a matter within the human race. Whether the methods were despicable or cruel, essentially, it was just about competing for resources. However, helping the Ancient Giants who fed on them... that meant the annihilation of their race, touching the ultimate bottom line of being human! If they lived, they would face execution by their entire race. If they died, they would be forever scorned. He couldn't do it!

The Great Yin Sect Master's face darkened, and he said, "Daoist Iron Bone, the senior is giving us an opportunity. Don't ruin this for yourself!" Daoist Iron Bone glanced fearfully at the Giant King, who seemed to be smiling yet not smiling. Then he looked at the Great Yin Sect Master, who was determined to pledge allegiance to the Giant King. He snorted heavily, "You shameless scoundrel! You are unworthy to be our Great Yin Sect Master!"

The Great Yin Sect Master's face turned ashen. After a few struggles, he gritted his teeth and said, "You're right! This sect master has become too attached to appearances!" He swiftly retreated back to Daoist Iron Bone's side, and coldly snorted at the Giant King: "I am the Great Yin Sect Master, bearing the honor and disgrace of the Great Yin Sect! I will absolutely never surrender to you foreign races who feed on our blood!"

Daoist Iron Bone was stunned. The anger on his face dissipated, replaced by a trace of relief. He nodded and said, "If the Sect Master can awaken in time and turn back, I will pretend today's events never..." As he spoke, he suddenly felt a chill in his chest. He looked down. The Great Yin Sect Master, holding a black dagger gifted by the Evil Raven Venerable, had plunged it into his heart. "You!" Daoist Iron Bone looked at the Great Yin Sect Master in disbelief.

The latter turned his head, his face icy cold: "Old fool, why pretend to be so noble? Have you killed fewer people than usual? Now you're stepping on this sect master's face, claiming to be a righteous human!" With that, he twisted forcefully. His heart shattered instantly. An ancient soul quickly flew out, glared angrily at the Great Yin Sect Master, and then hastily fled into the void. But as soon as one foot stepped into the void, it was caught by a tongue and dragged into the Ancient Giant's mouth. Amidst horrific screams, Daoist Iron Bone's soul was also devoured.

He couldn't help but grin, saying, "If there were a few more insightful individuals like the Great Yin Sect Master, we Ancient Giants wouldn't need many soldiers to rule the Central Plains world." The Great Yin Sect Master smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "You flatter me, senior. It's my duty to help deal with such ignorant fools."

Afterward, he narrowed his eyes and looked at the Master of Jiangshan Yipin Tower, the Six Paths Daoists, and the three tiger demons, a hint of ruthlessness gleaming in his gaze: "Senior, to prevent any further complications, before we find that person, I suggest we kill all of these people first. It would also be a good test to see if we can force him out." He absolutely dared not let anyone know about his allegiance to the Giant King. Otherwise, not only would he die without a burial place, the Great Yin Sect's standing would also be severely impacted. To pacify the outside, one must first stabilize the inside. If a sect master pledges allegiance to the Ancient Giants, who would still trust that sect? Even the several Spirit Transformation realm cultivators and Bodhisattvas would probably not tolerate the Great Yin Sect as such a hidden danger. Therefore, these people before him must die!

Biluo, holding the little tiger, said with a face full of disdain: "You human scum!" The Six Paths Daoists were so angered they laughed: "I've killed people my whole life and considered myself a demonic path cultivator. But compared to you, I'm truly a good person, damn it!" The Great Yin Sect Master said coldly, "What's the use of saying so much? Senior, please kill them one by one to force that person out! If he doesn't show himself, I'll use Yin Corpses to search inch by inch!"

The Giant King playfully shifted his golden vertical eye, looking at the Six Paths Daoists and the others. He chuckled, saying, "Someone is inviting me to a meal. Why would I refuse?" Before he could make a move, a cold, soft shout rang out. "Look here, I have something even better for you to eat!"