Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: Deception and Intrigue

Chapter 131: Deception and Intrigue

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Ma Quan was furious and glared at Shen Yijun. “You’re really vicious. I must have been blind to believe you in the first place!”

Shen Yijun remained composed. Since he had already offended Ma Quan and there was no sign of reconciliation, he might as well go all out and continue. “Although you have means of control, it’s safer to add a heavenly oath.”

Zhang Chen nodded and instructed Ma Quan, “Add another heavenly oath.”

Although Ma Quan was seething with hatred, he had no choice but to comply and compromise.

“As a testament to all things, with the sun and moon as witnesses, I, Ma Quan, swear by the heavenly oath…”

A force from the depths of the abyss descended from the void. Although Zhang Chen had seen this power before, he still felt insignificant, like an ant.

“…from this day forth, I shall obey Zhang Chen’s commands until I find an item capable of harming a late Golden Core stage cultivator or encounter ten cultivators at the Foundation Establishment ninth level. Should I harbor any rebellious thoughts during this period, I shall immediately perish!”

Just as Ma Quan finished speaking, Shen Yijun quickly pointed out a flaw.

“Fellow Daoist Ma, you should say ‘obey the current Zhang Chen.”‘

Although Ma Quan felt reluctant, he had to swear again, “As a testament to all things, with the sun and moon as witnesses, I, Ma Quan, swear by the heavenly oath to obey the current Zhang Chen from this day forth…

If one was subjected to a control method, there might be a way to break free, but with a correct heavenly oath, unless they left this realm, it couldn’t be

undone.

Though one wouldn’t immediately die after violating the oath, numerous unexpected events would occur, and nothing would go smoothly, leading to their demise.

After making the oath, Ma Quan said with resentment, “Fellow Daoist Shen, is there anything else you want to add?”

Shen Yijun laughed dryly and said, “No, there isn’t.”

Since he had accepted being controlled, he was now part of the group. Zhang Chen took out a bottle of healing pill and tossed it to Ma Quan. “This is a healing pill. Don’t die.”

Ma Quan didn’t hesitate and swallowed the pill directly.

As the pill dissolved, his complexion became much rosier.

After putting away the Blood God’s child and others, Zhang Chen turned to Shen Yijun and asked, “Well done. Did you gain anything else?” “My lord, no more,” Shen Yijun replied respectfully.

“That’s settled then. We’ll meet again here in six months.”

‘Yes, my lord.’

With that, Zhang Chen did not linger any longer. He turned into a blood light and left.

However, he did not return to the Blood God Sect. Instead, he flew towards the cave where the Blood God Curse was left.

In the forest, Shen Yijun said, “Fellow Daoist Ma, you saved me this time. I was desperate and had no other choice.”

“And because you were desperate, you decided to harm me?” Ma Quan sneered.

“At least I didn’t intend to take your life. Although I’m being controlled, there is hope for me to break free. Apart from finding items that can harm a late

Golden Core stage cultivator or encountering ten cultivators at the Foundation

Establishment ninth level,

I can also slowly refine the blood seed within my body using my mana or cultivate techniques to reshape my body,” Shen Yijun explained, wearing an expression of being falsely accused.

“But how does that justify making me take a heavenly oath?” Ma Quan’s eyes brimmed with hatred.

Shen Yijun explained, “I had already taken a heavenly oath before. I knew he would make you take an oath, so I thought I could gain his trust by speaking first.

“Regardless, you deceived me and caused me to be controlled. That’s the truth,” Ma Quan remained unmoved.

While the two argued, Zhang Chen, who was flying towards the cave, suddenly came to a stop.

His divine sense sensed the approach of a Foundation Establishment ninth level cultivator flying towards him, and it was a cultivator from the Blood God Sect.

However, since the cave was close to the Blood God Sect, encountering their cultivators was normal.

The reason he stopped was to avoid exposing the cave’s location and any potential associations with it.

As the other person approached, Zhang Chen could already see the blood light with his naked eyes.

Finally, the blood light stopped a hundred meters away from him.

“What a coincidence, Junior Brother Zhang.”

Zhang Chen looked at the little beast in Gu Pingshan’s hand that kept chirping at him and wanted to pounce on him. He said calmly, “I’m afraid it’s not a coincidence. Senior Brother Gu specially came to look for me, right?”

After being exposed, Gu Pingshan’s expression remained normal. “That’s right. I came to find you because I want to know why you suddenly stopped the blood essence transaction.”

“Senior Brother Gu, shouldn’t you explain how you found me first?” Zhang Chen’s gaze revealed coldness.

If he wanted to ask why the transaction was interrupted, he could ask in the sect, not outside.

“It’s just some small tricks. It’s not worth mentioning.” Gu Pingshan had no intention of explaining. He put the little beast into the beast breeding bag and continued.

“I had a good time working with Junior Brother Zhang previously. It’s best if we can continue trading. If not, please tell me the source of the blood essence.” Zhang Chen was still indifferent. “If I say no, will Senior Brother Gu attack?”

Gu Pingshan smiled. “Junior Brother, you’re a smart person. Since you know, tell me the source of the blood essence.

“This place is less than a hundred miles away from the sect. Senior Brother Gu, are you so confident in keeping me here?” Zhang Chen asked.

“Your strength is indeed not bad, comparable to the seventh or eighth level of the Foundation Establishment realm, but it’s all external help. If I can’t even keep a fourth level Foundation Establishment cultivator alive, how can I have the face to be the Eldest Senior Brother of the Alchemy House?” Gu Pingshan was full of confidence and had a proud expression.

Zhang Chen naturally had the strength to kill Gu Pingshan, but this place was too close to the Blood God Sect. He could not expose the secret of having many Blood God Sons.

Hence, Zhang Chen turned into a blood light and turned to run.

“You want to run?” Gu Pingshan sneered and turned into a blood light to chase after him.

Because of his realm, Gu Pingshan’s escape technique was much faster than Zhang Chen’s.

More importantly, he was in the direction of the Blood God Sect. Zhang Chen could only run away from the Blood God Sect.

However, Zhang Chen did not really want to run. Instead, he wanted to lead Gu Pingshan into the dense forest.

Seeing that Zhang Chen had returned, Shen Yijun and Ma Quan who were arguing were stunned.

Following that, he saw more blood lights chasing from behind, and he had a suspicion in his heart. He stood still without making any movements.

Gu Pingshan naturally noticed Shen Yijun and Ma Quan. Although both emitted the aura of Foundation Establishment ninth level cultivators, he didn’t pay much attention to them.

Because they were close to the Blood God Sect, it was unlikely that any itinerant cultivator would dare to make a move against disciples of the Blood God Sect here.

Furthermore, with the two of them drawing their swords in anger and Ma Quan appearing injured and weak, it seemed like a fierce battle between enemies.

He couldn’t imagine that the two of them were actually allies with Zhang Chen.

Seeing Zhang Chen land in the dense forest, Gu Pingshan, wary of Shen Yijun and Ma Quan, stopped in the air above the forest to avoid causing any misunderstandings and didn’t make a move.

The group of people looked at each other, and the atmosphere was exceptionally tense and oppressive.

Gu Pingshan took the initiative to speak, “I have no intention of interfering in the matters between you two, but I have some grievances with this fellow disciple, and I have come to pursue him.”

Shen Yijun and Ma Quan exchanged glances and said, “Feel free, fellow disciple of the Blood God Sect.

After speaking, the two of them remained vigilant and flew into the sky, maintaining a distance from each other.

As for Zhang Chen, he looked like he was going to fight to the death. He slapped his storage bag and released his White Bone True Body, the Frost Bone Slave, and the Foundation Establishment demon beast. As for the Blood God Sons, he only released 10 of them..