Training Results, Replacing Soldiers

But now, Xue Ye had suddenly given this prime cut to Chen Chu, a genius Soul Master who had only appeared in the last six months.

"Chen Chu..." Qian Renxue murmured his name, a complex glint flashing in her eyes.

"Young Master, since he has completely thrown himself into the embrace of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, then he is an enemy to us. Shall I go and finish him?"

The Snake Lance appeared from nowhere and asked Qian Renxue for instructions.

Qian Renxue pondered for a moment, then finally shook her head. "No, everyone knows that Chen Chu is being pushed out by Xue Ye to counterbalance me. If he were killed now, I would be the prime suspect, and Xue Ye would only suspect me more."

Ever since she had secretly dealt with the two princes of the Xue family, Xue Ye's suspicion towards her had grown heavier. Today's action was likely a test for her.

Snake Lance Douluo hesitated, saying with difficulty, "But this kid's potential is too monstrous. He went from Soul Emperor to Soul Sage in half a year, and his Soul Ring configuration is said to have exceeded the optimal age. If we let him grow further, he will surely be a big trouble for us in the future."

Qian Renxue naturally knew this. She continuously fiddled with the patterns on her sleeve with her right hand, her voice lowered to a whisper. "Trouble or not, we have to endure it. Xue Ye is just waiting for someone to make a move on Chen Chu. As long as something happens to Chen Chu, he can investigate me under legitimate pretenses."

She looked at the moonlight outside the window, her gaze deepening. "Regarding the two princes, although he has no proof, his suspicion has already taken root. I cannot give him any more leverage."

"This way, in a week, during Moonlight Pavilion's graduation ceremony, send him an invitation. I will meet him then and talk to him, to see what exactly he wants, and whether he has any desires."

"If he wants resources, I will give him resources. If he wants power, I will promise him power. If he wants a beauty, I will let him choose from the noble young ladies of Moonlight Pavilion. I don't believe he has no hidden ambitions."

Qian Renxue had always been successful with this method. Countless powerful officials and geniuses in the court had been subdued by her using such tactics. Dealing with Chen Chu would naturally be no different.

"Understood!" Snake Lance smiled knowingly. Resources, power, and beauty were indeed the best ways to win over a genius.

Earl's Mansion

After blocking off his room, Chen Chu entered his Sea of Consciousness again, touched the Blood Bead, and arrived at Slaughter City.

At this moment, the King of Slaughter was still idly watching the Hell Envoys train the fallen ones on the training grounds.

Their footsteps were uniform, and the army formation was surrounded by Blood Fiend Energy. At a glance, they looked like seasoned soldiers.

"Clap, clap, clap."

"Good, you've trained well."

The King of Slaughter heard the applause and suddenly turned around. His body, which had been lazily leaning on the throne, instantly tensed up.

"My Lord! Why have you come?" He quickly walked down the steps, his waist slightly bowed, his eyes devoid of their previous authority, replaced only by flattery.

Chen Chu raised his hand to stop him and scanned the fallen ones training in the field. He saw that their army formation was neat and the Blood Fiend Energy was condensed and not dispersed, indeed much more orderly than the last time he visited.

"Are you training them according to my method?" Chen Chu's voice was cold, giving no hint of his emotions.

The King of Slaughter quickly nodded, his tone even more respectful. "Yes, it's all according to what Your Lord instructed last time. They are trained using the army formation method, with an additional two hours of Blood Fiend Body Tempering daily. Now, these people, when united, can fight against an ordinary Soul Emperor."

He paused and added, "And it's the Hell Envoys themselves leading the team, so no one dares to slack off."

Chen Chu gave a hum and walked to the side of the field. He casually picked up a broken bone staff from the ground. With a slight movement of his soul power at his fingertips, the bone staff was instantly enveloped by Blood Fiend Energy and turned to dust.

The fallen ones training in the field noticed the commotion and their movements paused in unison. They looked towards Chen Chu, their eyes filled not with fear, but with fanaticism. They all knew that the person before them was someone even the King of Slaughter respected.

"Continue training," Chen Chu said. His voice was not loud, but it instantly brought all the fallen ones back to their senses. The army formation moved again, their footsteps sounding louder than before, and the Blood Fiend Energy even more potent.

The King of Slaughter stood by the side, not daring to breathe heavily.

He couldn't fathom Chen Chu's intentions. Every time he came, he only watched the training or asked a few questions about the entrance. Other than that, he asked nothing else.

"My Lord, you've come this time, do you have any instructions?" The King of Slaughter carefully considered before asking, his eyes fixed on Chen Chu's profile, trying to observe his reaction.

Chen Chu turned around and looked at him. "Select a group of people, about two hundred in number. I will have Ao Tian come to receive them."

Since he had military authority in the capital region, he needed to place some of his own people there. After all, he couldn't feel as at ease with outsiders as he could with his own people.

The King of Slaughter was startled. "My Lord, these people cannot be taken out. Slaughter City has rules. If you do this, you will break the rules."

"And these people are all prisoners who have been confined in Slaughter City for a long time. They are vicious and bloodthirsty. If they are released outside, I will have no way to control them, and it will cause trouble."

This was Slaughter City, which, in essence, was the largest prison on the continent. It was fine to train them and play with them inside the prison, but if they were taken outside and found an opportunity to escape, then there would be big problems.

Chen Chu frowned slightly. "Rules? What rules? My word is the rule. Immediately select two hundred elites and bring them before me. I have my own ways of controlling them."

He also knew these people were difficult to manage, but he had the Blood Bead. The blood energy within it was his strongest means of controlling them. With the bead in hand, who would dare disobey?

A wisp of blood-red soul power appeared in his hand, condensing in the air. It was the power from the Blood Bead: "I will use this blood energy to make them sign a Blood Contract. Anyone who dares to betray me or kill indiscriminately, I only need to think about it, and they will be scattered into dust."

The King of Slaughter's eyes widened, staring at the wisp of blood energy. He muttered, "Blood... Blood Contract? My Lord, you can control the Blood Bead to this extent?"

Having been the King of Slaughter for so many years, he had never heard of a Blood Contract. This was a method that could directly control life and death.

"Now, do you still think they will cause trouble?" Chen Chu asked calmly, glancing at him.

The King of Slaughter immediately knelt down with a thud, his head buried low. "This subordinate knows his mistake! My Lord's plans are brilliant, and this subordinate is short-sighted!"

After speaking, he hurriedly looked up, his eyes filled with panic. "I will go and select the people now! I will pick the two hundred most obedient ones with the purest Blood Fiend Energy. I guarantee they will be brought before you within half an hour!"

Chen Chu nodded slightly and said nothing more. He turned and walked to the stone platform by the field to sit down.

The King of Slaughter scrambled to his feet and walked to the high platform, calling out in a deep voice, "Hell Envoys 15 and 17! Call all the people from the Jia-character camp! I want those above Soul Elder, who haven't committed any major offenses. Pick two hundred! Hurry!"

As soon as he finished speaking, two figures in black robes below instantly shot out, heading towards the camp with murderous intent.

The fallen ones training in the field heard the commotion and looked curiously at the platform, trying to get a clear view of the person on the high platform. But as soon as they raised their heads, the blood whip of the Hell Envoy beside them swung down.