Everyone's expression changed.
An alliance between Imperial Extremity Valley and the Crimson Blood Sect?
Of the Six Great Forces in the Southern Reach, the Northern Yan Dynasty had already allied with the Crimson Blood Sect. If Imperial Extremity Valley also joined their side...
It would spell a tremendous crisis for the Southern Reach!
That would mean three of the Eight Great Venerables had joined the enemy camp.
And even with all Eight Great Venerables joining forces, resisting the Crimson Blood Sect had been difficult.
Qin Hao's heart sank as well.
Although he had long known that Black Crow Ancestor and Profound Spirit Poison Venerable were hostile toward him, he had never expected them to throw their lot in with the Crimson Blood Sect outright.
It was not just Qin Hao. The expressions of the many elders and disciples of Imperial Extremity Valley changed drastically as well.
Join the Crimson Blood Sect?
They all knew the Crimson Blood Sect's reputation very well. If Imperial Extremity Valley joined them, they would become second-class citizens.
If the Crimson Blood Sect's disciples took a dislike to them and killed them, they would have no way to fight back.
But...
Black Crow Ancestor and Profound Spirit Poison Venerable were the ones who truly called the shots in Imperial Extremity Valley. Elders and disciples like them had no say whatsoever.
"Blood Demon."
Black Crow Ancestor bowed slightly, adopting a surprisingly humble posture.
"You want to ally with my Crimson Blood Sect?"
Blood Demon Ancestor's voice was somewhat shrill. He chuckled coldly, a trace of disdain in his tone. "Manage the Southern Reach for my Crimson Blood Sect? Are you saying you think my Crimson Blood Sect cannot manage the Southern Reach?"
Black Crow Ancestor's expression changed. "Not at all," he said gravely. "The Crimson Blood Sect