Blood Corpse True Person

Seeing the system prompt pop up, Lu Qingshan knew he had activated his first faction.

According to his memories, quite a few players had already activated the Zhishou Tower faction before the game even entered the [Underworld Demonic Shadow] version.

Zhishou Tower was not only a faction with great development potential, worth investing some effort in to improve his standing and reputation.

But Zhishou Tower was also a very trustworthy faction in most situations.

—In the battles against the Underworld, many Zhishou Tower cultivators had selflessly sacrificed their lives to protect the Human race.

Lu Qingshan cupped his hands towards Jiang Rong and Tantai Qingrun, then said in a cold voice, "Esteemed sirs, I shall take my leave first to visit that Blood Corpse True Person!"

He had done all he could. The subsequent matters were beyond the involvement of a mere Qi Refining cultivator like himself.

However, he believed that since Zhishou Tower could carry the banner of the Human race in the Underworld Demonic Shadow version and oppose the Underworld for an entire version, their capabilities would definitely not disappoint him.

Zhishou Tower had no mediocre talents.

With the detailed intelligence he had provided, the Underworld was bound to suffer a significant loss this time.

Lu Qingshan excused himself and turned to leave. As soon as he stepped out the door and reached the first floor, a cultivator in a black robe was already standing at the staircase.

"The Vice Tower Master asked me to escort you to the Prison Department to see the Blood Corpse True Person," the black-robed cultivator said in a flat, emotionless tone.

"Please lead the way," Lu Qingshan nodded.

Jiang Rong and Tantai Qingrun exchanged glances. After a few seconds of silence, Jiang Rong asked, "Do we need to contact Supervisor Qi immediately?"

Tantai Qingrun shook her head, "No rush, there's still time. Uncle Rong, you are a Nether Cultivator with exquisite escape techniques. Go to the location Lu Qingshan mentioned for the Blood Pool first and investigate to confirm if Lu Qingshan's words are true."

Jiang Rong agreed, "Alright."

After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Rong asked, "What do you think Lu Qingshan's purpose is in asking for this Blood Corpse True Person?"

Tantai Qingrun's gaze was clear as she slowly replied, "Perhaps Lu Qingshan is the same type of person as you, Uncle Rong. I can sense a strong killing intent when Lu Qingshan mentions the Blood Corpse True Person."

Sword Cultivators were most adept at combat, and as a Golden Core Sword Cultivator, Tantai Qingrun's perception of killing intent was particularly sharp.

Since Tantai Qingrun had said so, the notion that Lu Qingshan wanted the Blood Corpse True Person's life was likely true.

"I can also feel his hatred for the Underworld from his words, but... he is not like me," Jiang Rong said after a moment of silence, denying Tantai Qingrun's statement. "He and I are not the same kind of people. My deep hatred for the Underworld is mostly due to the beast rampage they instigated back then; the enmity of a destroyed family is irreconcilable. But I don't feel that kind of personal, emotional killing intent from Lu Qingshan. Instead, his hatred for the Underworld seems to be a pure loathing."

A hundred years ago, the Underworld had instigated a demonic beast upheaval in Qingzhou.

The demonic beasts, controlled by Demon Cultivators, had rampaged through human cities without restraint.

In that beast upheaval, two commandery cities were directly erased from the map of the Human race.

And one of those commandery cities was Northwater City, where Jiang Rong was from.

Jiang Rong had narrowly escaped the massacre because he was not in Northwater City at the time, but all his family members perished in that catastrophe, leaving no survivors.

It was for this reason that Jiang Rong chose to join Zhishou Tower and dedicate himself to avenging the Underworld.

Jiang Rong frowned, "His killing intent towards the Underworld has another reason. However, according to the information we've found, Lu Qingshan is only fifteen this year, and all his life experiences are clear and traceable. In his past fifteen years, we haven't found any interaction between him and the Underworld. I can't figure out where his grudge against the Underworld comes from, let alone where his intelligence originates."

Tantai Qingrun calmly replied, "Uncle Rong, as far as I know, not all of Lu Qingshan's experiences are traceable."

Jiang Rong seemed to recall something, "Are you referring to the three months Lu Qingshan went missing after being attacked?"

Zhishou Tower also did not know what happened during those three months when Lu Qingshan was missing.

"Since Lu Qingshan was just an ordinary mortal for fifteen years with traceable experiences, all his current anomalies should be attributed to those three months of disappearance. I just don't know what happened during those three months to cause such a drastic change in a person," Tantai Qingrun said lightly, "I even suspect if he is still the same Lu Qingshan."

"Body Seizure?" Jiang Rong immediately understood Tantai Qingrun's meaning.

Only Body Seizure could cause such a thorough change in a person.

"His tone of voice doesn't sound like a fifteen-year-old boy at all, let alone knowing so much classified intelligence."

"Body Seizure is a technique that only Nascent Soul cultivators can use. This means this Lu Qingshan might be a Nascent Soul Great Cultivator?"

Tantai Qingrun nodded, "It's highly possible. However, our immediate priority is the Underworld's conspiracy against Supervisor Qi, as Lu Qingshan mentioned. As for Lu Qingshan's identity, we can investigate it thoroughly after this matter is resolved."

Jiang Rong naturally understood this as well, "Alright, then I'll act now and go investigate the location of the Blood Pool."

With the plan set, Jiang Rong didn't delay any further. He performed the Smoke Luo Technique, transforming into a wisp of light smoke and quickly departed.

The Prison Department was where Zhishou Tower held Demon Cultivators.

Such important places were not openly displayed.

In fact, the Prison Department was hidden deep underground within Yuanshan Tower.

The black-robed cultivator led Lu Qingshan a few more steps inside, finally stopping before a wall.

The black-robed cultivator formed a few hand seals. Then, a dark, square spiritual energy seal flew from his hand and merged into the wall.

A hazy light appeared on the wall ahead, gradually becoming clearer, revealing a long, downward-leading passage.

The black-robed cultivator stepped into it.

Lu Qingshan followed without suspicion, matching the black-robed cultivator's pace.

The walls along the passage were made of bluestone, emitting a dim, faint light.

After walking for a while, the previously dim environment suddenly brightened.

This was a massive underground base constructed with the power of cultivators.

Yuanshan Tower on the surface was like the small tip of an iceberg protruding from the water.

The true behemoth had always been hidden deep underground.

This also aligned perfectly with Zhishou Tower's principle of acting discreetly.

Lu Qingshan had known about this situation for a long time, so he wasn't particularly surprised.

He also knew that the Prison Department should be located in the deepest part of this underground base.

"Follow me, don't look around everywhere," the black-robed cultivator said indifferently.

Led by the black-robed cultivator, Lu Qingshan headed straight for the depths of the underground base. At regular intervals, he could see dark rooms, and along the way, he encountered quite a few cultivators also dressed in black robes.

Although the information he gathered by using the Heavenly Eye Technique was all question marks, Lu Qingshan clearly understood that each of these black-robed cultivators was at least at the Foundation Establishment stage.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, the air became slightly turbid. Finally, two iron gates forged from cold iron appeared in Lu Qingshan's sight.

"What business do you have?"

A Prison Department cultivator with slightly unfocused eyes blocked their path.

The black-robed cultivator was very respectful to the Prison Department cultivator before him, handing over a jade pendant. "The Vice Tower Master instructed me to bring this person to see the Demon Cultivator [Blood Corpse True Person] who was just captured today, and ordered that the Blood Corpse True Person be handed over to this person for disposal."

The Prison Department cultivator took the jade pendant and sent his Spiritual Sense into it to verify the information within.

Shortly after, the Prison Department cultivator returned the jade pendant to the black-robed cultivator, moved aside slightly, and made way. "You may enter."

The two iron gates opened silently, completely devoid of the grating sound of secular prison gates.

Under the black-robed cultivator's guidance, Lu Qingshan quickly found the cell where the Blood Corpse True Person was imprisoned.

Through the cell bars, Lu Qingshan gazed at the pale-faced [Blood Corpse True Person] inside.

Lu Qingshan sneered inwardly.

Just one day ago, he was mere material for the Blood Corpse True Person's corpse puppet refinement.

One day later, the Blood Corpse True Person's life was in his hands.

The fortunes of the world were truly unpredictable.