Xuan Yuanjun was somewhat surprised that Chiyou had so readily declined to contest the leadership.
In his view, Chiyou should at least have challenged him for it.
He had not expected him to give up outright.
This was a good thing. He had worried a little too much.
He had no intention of sending Chiyou and the others to their deaths, either. After all, he still needed their strength.
If internal strife broke out before they had even joined forces, how could they deal with Longevity Daoist?
"I hope you keep your word," the Demon God said.
"Report!" Before Xuan Yuanjun could answer, a Zhu Family disciple suddenly requested an audience outside.
Zhu Qingquan had him enter.
The newcomer reported that disciples from several factions wished to see their Ancestors, saying they had important matters to report.
Zhu Qingquan had no reason to stop them.
Only after these disciples arrived did those present learn what had happened.
"Xu Zhiru again," quite a few people cursed.
"To be precise, Xu Zhiru first attacked the disciples keeping watch outside the Last Spirit Land," someone said.
The people of the Jianghu keeping watch at the Last Spirit Land had been attacked by Xu Zhiru and his companions.
Only afterward had they gone overseas.
"What exactly does Longevity Daoist want Xu Zhiru to do? Could it really just be for that Essence Blood Aura?" the Demon God asked with a slight frown.
"Judging by what we currently know, Longevity Daoist does have considerable need for the Essence Blood Aura," Xuan Yuanjun said. "But I believe there is another matter everyone has their doubts about: where the Blood God stands."
"Exactly. That fellow has never shown himself, but these incidents clearly involved the methods of his Blood Domain. In my opinion, there is no way