Martial Saint, Gu Linyuan

Under the lamp's glow, how interesting. Su Ye sneered, baring his teeth.

He scanned the obviously disguised footprints on the ground and strode directly into the courtyard.

With a dull thud, the thin wooden door instantly flew backward and smashed into the room. Su Ye's cultivation was complete, and night was no different from day. In just one glance, he saw his target.

Upon seeing this, Chen Qing and Tang Li immediately tried to break through the wall and escape. Su Ye's figure flickered, giving them no chance. He arrived before them and rapidly struck down with his palm multiple times.

The two on the ground had their spines snapped, and blood continuously spilled from their mouths. Su Ye looked down from above: "You are from the Nether Abyss Demon Court."

The two remained silent, staring intently at Su Ye.

Noticing their gaze, Su Ye casually said, "Since you don't want to cooperate, don't blame me for being cruel."

"Big Black, go get ten pounds of aphrodisiac and find some more livestock. Tell the villagers of Chaiqiao Town to come watch the show."

As the words fell, the woman's face turned extremely ugly: "You... you can actually think of such a lewd thing."

Then, like a deflated ball, she hesitated and said, "We are indeed from the Nether Abyss Demon Court, and we are all members of the Blood Lotus Cult."

Blood Lotus Cult, Su Ye had heard of it from Tang Heihu. He hadn't expected to encounter them now.

The woman's voice sounded again.

"My name is Chen Qing. Actually, we were also forced."

According to Chen Qing, the Blood Lotus Cult was established by humans living in the Nether Abyss Demon Court.

It was founded to resist the Demonic Beasts. In secret, they gathered talented children to train them, accumulating strength while waiting for the opportunity for humans to counterattack.

Unfortunately, good times didn't last. When they collaborated with a major human force, their cover was blown, and the Nether Abyss Demon Court discovered them. Not only did they execute all the high-ranking members of the cult, but they also used the opportunity to control the Blood Lotus Cult.

The current Blood Lotus Cult had become a subordinate of the Nether Abyss Demon Court, aggressively recruiting genius disciples, even using more brutal methods to lure and abduct those with potential.

Furthermore, they used their human identity as a cover to sneak into the human heartland, colluding with sects and noble families, and spreading rumors to incite citizens to go to the Nether Abyss Demon Court to die.

The purpose of their trip was quite simple: to cultivate Mountain Ghosts. When they had absorbed enough human blood and fallen into hibernation, they would seize the opportunity to add them to various materials and refine them in a bronze furnace.

This would yield a rare ingredient called Ghost Head Cake, which was highly favored by the demons of the Nether Abyss Demon Court.

Su Ye continued to ask, "You said the Nether Abyss Demon Court is preparing to attack Great Xia, and Great Xia will definitely lose."

Chen Qing casually wiped the blood from her lips: "This trip is also to test Great Xia."

"Forty years ago, in the Battle of Demon Suppression Pass, the Martial Saint of Great Xia was already old, and he was also seriously injured in that battle. Rumor has it that he couldn't hold on for much longer."

"In recent years, we haven't dared to say we can come and go as we please in Yunzhou, but it's much easier compared to before."

As she spoke, Chen Qing's expression was sincere, and her tone was gentle: "Great Xia will collapse sooner or later. Don't you consider your own future? If you let us go tonight, and if there's ever a need in the future, we will definitely do our best to help you."

"Since that's the case," Su Ye murmured.

Chen Qing's face showed joy, but the rapidly expanding glint of a saber in her pupils shattered her illusion.

In an instant, their heads rolled to the side with a "thump." Su Ye bent down and searched, finding nothing but some silver taels.

"Boss, I think we can't stay in Yunzhou anymore. Why don't we run away quickly?" Big Black, having overheard the conversation in the room, flew down from under the eaves with a worried expression.

"When the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up. You're scared into this state by mere speculation."

Su Ye strode towards the courtyard exit, calculating to himself: "They only dared to sneak in and haven't even taken half the city. The Demon Suppression Division in Yunzhou is still operating as usual."

"Thinking this way, the Nether Abyss Demon Court isn't ready, or Great Xia already has top-tier powerhouses guarding it, making them afraid to act rashly."

"The more of these ghosts and monsters, the better. Not only do they provide Assistance Points, but they also save me time searching."

"Demon Suppression Pass."

Su Ye quickly searched his memory. The original owner didn't know much about Demon Suppression Pass.

He only knew that it was located between Great Xia and Great Zhou, jointly guarded by both countries, and was built by a super dynasty called Great Qin ten thousand years ago.

The current Great Xia, Great Zhou, and surrounding countries, including the demon realms outside the territory, once all belonged to the Qin territory.

Demon Suppression Pass had endured for ten thousand years. Although there were setbacks, it had always remained in human hands.

"Martial Saint."

Muttering these words, Su Ye couldn't help but yearn. Only those who reached the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm could be called Martial Saints.

Martial Saint Gu Linyuan, everyone in Great Xia knew him, a guardian-like existence who had protected humanity for a thousand years.

Regarding more information about Martial Saints, given the original owner's lowly status, he naturally had no way of knowing.

Su Ye had only been here for a little over a month since his transmigration, and his understanding was even less. He only vaguely remembered after Chen Qing mentioned it.

"Big Black, let's go back to Zhang Manor," Su Ye said, withdrawing his thoughts.

In the backyard of Zhang Manor, Su Ye casually cut off a few Mountain Ghost heads and handed them to Big Black for safekeeping. Su Ye returned to the previous altar and summoned the steward and many citizens there.

Looking at the crowd below, Su Ye announced loudly: "The sacrifices will cease from now on."

As the words fell, the crowd exchanged glances, not daring to speak. Finally, a middle-aged man pushed through the crowd and cautiously stepped out.

The man braced himself and confirmed: "My Lord means that you've already killed the Mountain God?"

These weren't the main points; there was another matter for which I summoned you all here today.

As he spoke, Su Ye's eyes turned cold, his voice chilling: "Those who privately worship evil gods shall be executed according to the law."

Considering this is your first offense, if you destroy all the idols and shrines in your homes, I will spare your lives.

"Court lackeys, standing in the way of our survival, you deserve to die!" A shout suddenly erupted from the crowd.

Su Ye turned and slashed in the direction of the voice, the sound instantly cut short. Great Xia strictly prohibits the unauthorized spreading of religion and recruitment of followers; violators are subject to torture.

Although he didn't know why the punishment was so severe, there must be a reason. It's best to follow protocol for now; that won't be wrong.

"You." Another voice of doubt, followed by another flash of blade light.

"You butcher, kill us all if you have the guts!" a young man yelled, his face flushed red.

Su Ye completely disregarded such threats and raised his hand for another strike. At this point, the crowd finally quieted down, everyone with fear on their faces, hastily bringing forth all items related to the Blood Lotus Cult from their persons and homes.

Some even quickly returned home to gather their belongings, rushing back to Su Ye and burning them before his eyes.

The flames soared into the sky, reflecting the pale faces of the crowd.

As more and more people arrived, fierce fires gradually rose around the altar.

Under the scorching heat of the flames, a hint of color slowly returned to the people's faces.