Chapter 451: Chapter 451: 148 Puppet Guild Plan

After hearing this, Lin Jing felt somewhat perplexed and thus asked,

“Assist Fellow Daoist Xu in triggering the Heavenly Tribulation? How can I assist?”

Xu Ye said,

“It’s when you break through and enter the Golden Core Peak, you might sense a trace of the Heavenly Tribulation Power. As long as Lin Daoyou can sense that tribulation…”

“At that time, Fellow Daoist can join me in triggering the Heavenly Tribulation, intensifying this sensation, until eventually, the Heavenly Tribulation descends within this Devouring Spirit Blood Realm.”

“Of course…”

“Fellow Daoist does not need to undergo the tribulation yourself, you just need to enhance the sensation, then suppress your own cultivation, conceal yourself, and leave my side…”

“In this Devouring Spirit Blood Realm, since it’s an independent space, the Tribulation sensation isn’t so intense. Only initial assistance is required, and you won’t be locked onto by the Heavenly Tribulation.”

“As long as Lin Daoyou agrees, I can get Spirit Stones and Elixir Medicine for Lin Daoyou to help you break through to the Golden Core Peak.”

Lin Jing waved his hand and said,

“There’s no need for that…”

Having said that, he furrowed his brows and pondered for a while, then continued to ask,

“Fellow Daoist Xu, haven’t you encountered any other suitable candidates during the time you have been here?”

Xu Ye then spoke,

“Before Lin Daoyou arrived, I had interacted with a few, and there were even cultivators at the peak of Golden Core among them, yet none of them could sense the slightest trace of Heavenly Tribulation Power within this Devouring Spirit Blood Realm.”

“Now, within this Devouring Spirit Blood Realm, aside from myself, no one can sense the power of the Heavenly Tribulation.”

“Although I can sense the tribulation, the feeling is extremely faint, to the point where I can’t even draw it down…”

“Therefore, I wanted to try it with Lin Daoyou.”

After listening, Lin Jing nodded and said,

“In that case, it does indeed seem possible.”

Afterward, Lin Jing once again addressed Xu Ye, asking,

“Fellow Daoist Xu, I’ve just arrived not long ago and heard that we were deceived into this Devouring Spirit Blood Realm. It was actually the work of a Divine Transformation Cultivator who sought to ascend beyond the realm of Divinity Transformation…”

“Do you know anything about this Divine Transformation Cultivator?”

Xu Ye shook his head and said,

“This message existed before I even came in…”

“And the person who spread this message has long since turned into a blood corpse, making it impossible to trace back to its source.”

“However, their words should be credible…”

“Moreover, that mysterious Divine Transformation Cultivator has never been seen in this Devouring Spirit Blood Realm, no one has seen what they look like, let alone knows their true identity.”

“Presumably, they are somewhere observing the movements within this Devouring Spirit Blood Realm in secretness…”

After listening, Lin Jing also slightly nodded his head…

It seemed that aside from Lin Jing, indeed no one had seen that Divine Transformation Cultivator.

However…

Even so, it was natural for Lin Jing to not reveal everything he had seen while passing through the moon…

After Xu Ye finished speaking, he continued to address Lin Jing,

“Now, nearly seven hundred Golden Core Cultivators have been sent into this Devouring Spirit Blood Realm. According to the claim of a thousand Golden Cores, with three hundred left to be sent, that Divine Transformation Cultivator will inevitably make their move.”

“Your group was sent over in one go—a hundred people at once—creating too much commotion.”

“Next…”

“They will likely quiet down for a bit, and the pace of sending people into this Devouring Spirit Blood Realm should slow down.”

“That’s why I want Lin Daoyou to rapidly enhance your cultivation during this time, then assist me in breaking through the tribulation and shatter this Devouring Spirit Blood Realm.”

“If Lin Daoyou reaches the peak of Golden Core and can’t sense the Heavenly Tribulation Power, then I will have no other solution…”

……

After hearing this, Lin Jing fell silent for a moment before saying,

“Alright…”

“I’ll give it a try…”

Now, he could only hope, as Xu Ye said, that Shopkeeper Shen and his group would stay quiet for a while so that there would still be time…

If they truly sent the remaining Golden Core Cultivators in such a short period,

When that Divine Transformation Cultivator made their move, it was feared that not a single person in this Devouring Spirit Blood Realm would escape, and only by hiding in the System Space could Lin Jing avoid disaster.

……

Just then, Zhao Linxing seemed to have remembered something and abruptly addressed Lin Jing,

“Lin Daoyou…”

“Did you, near the shore of the Sea of Blood Valley, kill a ninth-level Golden Core cultivator before?”

Lin Jing was taken aback for a moment, then nodded and replied,

“Yes, I did kill a ninth-level Golden Core cultivator. That person was also a Puppet Cultivator who had intended to kill me for my treasures, but was unexpectedly killed by me instead.”

Zhao Linxing slightly furrowed his brows and said,

“It seems about right then…”

“You will need to be extra careful during this time, Lin Daoyou. The ninth-level Golden Core cultivator you killed had a significant relationship with the Guild Leader of the Puppet Guild.”

“They have already traced it back to you, and they are looking for you everywhere now…”

“Lin Daoyou, it would be best to disguise yourself first, focus on your cultivation, and avoid running into them again.”

Lin Jing furrowed his brows and inquired,

“Puppet Guild?”

“Is that the organization of Puppet Cultivators?”

Zhao Linxing said: “Yes…”

“Are they really that formidable?”

Zhao Linxing then explained,

“If we were outside, these Puppet Cultivators wouldn’t merit concern, but here, with the threat of blood corpses and many cultivation techniques not being usable, those Puppet Cultivators naturally have the upper hand.”

“Hence, most cultivators would avoid provoking them if possible.”

As Zhao Linxing spoke, Xu Ye’s brows furrowed slightly and he said,

“However…”

“Since Lin Daoyou has already killed one of their people, you should disguise yourself now and focus on your cultivation until this matter blows over.”

After listening, Lin Jing spoke directly, saying,

“Don’t worry, I’m not afraid of these Puppet Cultivators…”

Zhao Linxing then continued,

“Since Lin Daoyou was able to kill that Golden Core ninth layer Cultivator, I believe you definitely have a way to deal with them.”

“But they are numerous and strong, and they like to send Puppets to make stealth attacks at night the most.”

“That is the most terrifying…”

“Therefore, Lin Daoyou must still be very careful…”

Xu Ye also spoke up at this time,

“Lin Daoyou, do you need my help…”

Lin Jing shook his head and said,

“No need, Xu Daoyou, I appreciate your kindness.”

Helpless, Xu Ye sighed and said,

“If that’s the case, then you must be careful, Lin Daoyou. It’s best to continue acting in this disguise, don’t change back to your original appearance, at least it can save you a lot of trouble…”

Upon hearing this, Lin Jing indeed found the advice sound.

Although Lin Jing was not afraid of those Puppet Cultivators, facing them was always troublesome, so it would be better to keep the disguise and save a lot of trouble.

Afterward, Lin Jing said to Xu Ye,

“Alright…”

“From now on, I will use this disguise.”

……

While Lin Jing, Xu Ye, and Zhao Linxing were talking,

At this moment, on another mountaintop, the Puppet Guild Leader, together with several other members of the Puppet Guild, were gathered and discussing something.

“Are you sure that you saw the Cultivator who killed my brother returning?” one of the grey-robed Cultivators asked another Yellow Pine Cultivator in front of him.

“Yes, Guild Leader,” the Yellow Pine Cultivator replied with a bow.

These Puppet Cultivators were all very respectful to the Guild Leader.

Because…

Most of the Puppetry Techniques they practiced were handed down by this Guild Leader.

Besides, some of the Cultivators’ Puppets were also gifts from the Leader.

The Puppet Guild Leader was very intelligent. He always welcomed anyone who wanted to join the Puppet Guild and taught them the methods for controlling Puppets.

Moreover, when imparting Puppetry Techniques, the Guild Leader also made it clear that he would hold back some of the art and that he could easily control others’ Puppets.

Those who joined the Puppet Guild voluntarily, other than those who were truly desperate…

The others, even outside, were not easy to deal with and thought of plundering first whenever they lacked Spirit Stones.

However, now in the Devouring Spirit Blood Realm, their own Cultivation Techniques were too noisy.

So they had to find other means.

And practicing Puppetry Technique was the most suitable Cultivation Technique.

Firstly…

Puppetry Technique was much easier to practice than other techniques, and secondly, they liked the way the Puppet Guild operated.

Although part of the spoils they obtained would be taken away by the Guild Leader,

What was left was enough for their use.

Indeed, the Puppet Guild Leader could control others’ Puppets, but as long as no one was attempting to confront him directly, he actually wouldn’t randomly control others’ Puppets.

After all…

The stronger the Puppet Guild, the more resources the Guild Leader would obtain.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

And for the Cultivators under the Guild Leader, it was easier to understand; these people only needed to hand over part of the plunder to the Guild Leader, while the rest was enough for them to survive on.

Otherwise, if they did not practice Puppetry Technique to plunder from others, they might very well become blood corpses themselves.

Joining the Puppet Guild, aside from a somewhat unpleasant reputation, was far better than other Cultivators in all other aspects.

As for the reputation…

When you can barely survive, what do you need reputation for?

It was for these reasons that these Puppet Cultivators had such infamous reputations.

……

Then, the Guild Leader continued and asked,

“Where is that person now?”

“One of our Guild members saw him being found by Zhao Linxing, and he followed Zhao Linxing…”

“He’s probably been noticed by Xu Ye.”

“Xu Ye…” the Puppet Guild Leader frowned and muttered.

Next, the Puppet Guild Leader continued to ask,

“Is anyone following him now?”

“Yes…” the Yellow Pine Cultivator nodded.

“We have a Guild member who has been watching at the foot of the mountain where Xu Ye is located, keeping an eye on it…”

“Guild Leader, what do we do next?”

“Do we wait for him to come down and then strike to kill him?”

The Puppet Guild Leader knitted his brows and said,

“My brother was a Golden Core ninth layer Cultivator, yet this person was able to easily defeat him; his strength must be extraordinary, and his Cultivation Technique causes little noise, not fearing the blood corpses at all.”

“Of course, I am not so foolish as to confront him head-on.”

“What does the Guild Leader mean?” the Yellow Pine Cultivator asked, puzzled.

The Puppet Guild Leader replied,

“Only at night can our Puppet Guild truly demonstrate our strength.”

“Notify the others in the Guild and say that I want to select a few people to ambush this individual at night. I will reward each participant with two hundred thousand Midium Grade Spirit Stones.”

“And moreover…”

“If any Puppets get damaged during this operation, I will take responsibility myself…”