It took quite a while before he finally made up his mind.

"This is the only way!"

He stood up and disappeared from that place.

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Outside the Black Lotus Holy Sect.

In the dense forest.

Master Zhang the Third of the Zhang Family looked furious, gritting his teeth.

"That old man dares to act like this, does he really think the Black Lotus Holy Sect is invincible in this world?"

His heart was filled with anger, he smashed a large stone with a palm, and turned to look in the direction of the Holy Sect Headquarters.

Today's events left him very aggrieved.

He felt that he must report to the Patriarch, unite all the Noble Families, and collectively pressure the Black Lotus Holy Sect. Since the old man doesn't appreciate favors, then they should beat him until he yields.

"Elder Zhang, there's no need to be so angry. Anger cannot solve any problems."

Beside him, Kong Sheng spoke with a calm, unwavering expression.

"Young Master Kong, the Black Lotus Holy Sect is so ungrateful, we don't need to bother entangling with them any further. Just report back to the Patriarch, and together we can coerce them. I don't believe the Black Lotus Holy Sect won't submit."

Master Zhang the Third said through gritted teeth.

"Indeed, this Chen Xuantian relies on his deep Power and looks down on us. If things get worse, we can just completely tear off the mask and see who suffers the loss."

Another figure said.

He was the Young Master of the Yin Nan Huang Family. Although called "Young Master," he was already over one hundred sixty years old and had successfully undergone Blood Exchange.

The experts of the Noble Families, due to their bloodlines, live much longer than ordinary people.

"This must be done, but there are other things to do as well. Since Jiang Shi doesn't come out, let's force him out. First, spread the news that Jiang Shi obtained a piece of Dragon Bone from the Great Dragon Dynasty, making him a thorn in the side of the world's Noble Families. Next, find his former Sect, capture all those old Taoists from Zhenwu Temple, and eliminate them one by one. I don't believe Jiang Shi truly has a heart of stone."

Kong Sheng spoke with a detached tone.

"Oh, a brilliant plan!"

"Yes, Young Master Kong's strategy is indeed excellent!"

The eyes of those around him brightened.

Even if these two strategies do not completely deal with Jiang Shi, they are more than enough to annoy him.

"Young Master Kong, other people might not know where those old Taoists from Zhenwu Temple are, but our Yin Nan Huang Family knows, because they entered Yin Nan not long ago."

The Young Master of the Huang Family smiled.

"Oh?"

Kong Sheng's expression remained calm, "Then I must trouble your Yin Nan Huang Family."

"Taking the burden off Young Master Kong is no trouble at all."

The Young Master of the Huang Family smiled.

Flap! Flap!

Suddenly, a strange Demon Bird flew from afar, quickly landing in this area.

Master Zhang the Third waved his hand, and an invisible Palm Power was unleashed, directly capturing the strange Demon Bird. He quickly took a note from its claw, scanned it quickly, and was taken aback.

"The Black Lotus Sect Leader is preparing to send Jiang Shi for a Blood Exchange! We have trouble!!"

"What? Jiang Shi is going for a Blood Exchange so soon?"

Everyone else was shocked.

"The news says the Black Lotus Sect Leader is preparing to send Jiang Shi to the Black Cloud Mountain Range. The [Wind King] and [Rain King] there have already acquired important materials for the Blood Exchange and discovered a small Blessed Land where Jiang Shi will likely undergo the exchange!"

Master Zhang the Third said.

"Good, the heavens are helping us!"

Kong Sheng's eyes flashed, "I was wondering how to force Jiang Shi out, and now he wants to go out for a Blood Exchange; it's like walking into a trap!"

"Young Master Kong intends to ambush Jiang Shi on his way?"

The Young Master of the Huang Family quickly reacted.

"Exactly!"

Kong Sheng closed his folding fan.

"But what if the Black Lotus Sect Leader decides to escort him personally?"

The Young Master of the Huang Family asked.

"After such a big conflict with us today, if the Black Lotus Sect Leader still dares to leave the Sect alone, then don't blame us for attacking the Black Lotus Holy Sect. While we can't handle the Sect Leader, we can easily deal with the other members of the Black Lotus Sect."

Kong Sheng replied.

"Alright, let's do it that way!"

Master Zhang the Third nodded.

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Inside the room.

The Black Lotus Sect Leader watched Jiang Shi, already having explained everything that had just happened, and said, "So now there's only one way to break the deadlock, and that's for you to become stronger!"

"The Sect Leader plans to have me undergo a Blood Exchange?"

Jiang Shi's eyes focused.

"Yes, only through the Blood Exchange can you overcome this hurdle, and our Holy Sect can also overcome it."

The Black Lotus Sect Leader said.

"But what exactly are the steps for the Blood Exchange? Please explain in detail, Sect Leader."

Jiang Shi immediately asked.

"What is referred to as Blood Exchange is merely a general term. To be precise, it is the sublimation of the genetic factors in your bloodline, allowing these factors to evolve to a non-human level, thereby differentiating it from ordinary blood.

Comparatively speaking, the process of Blood Exchange for the experts of Noble Families is much easier because their bloodlines are different, inherently containing mysterious Power. During the Blood Exchange, these powers are easily activated and refined. However, for ordinary people attempting Blood Exchange, they must endure various trials and hardships. A slight mistake can cause their meridians to rupture, their bodies to explode, and die.

The Black Lotus Sect Leader spoke in a low voice, "As for how to purify the genetic factors in the blood, there is only one method, which is to accumulate unique and rare Heavenly and Earthly Treasures. The required resources for the Blood Exchange are extraordinarily vast; even a small Noble Family can't afford it. Our Holy Sect is large, but we are still missing one crucial material for the Blood Exchange, so I plan to send you to the Black Cloud Mountain Range."

"Black Cloud Mountain Range?"

"Yes. The Wind King and the Rain King of our Sect have already arrived there. They not only successfully acquired the missing Blood Exchange materials but also found a small Blessed Land. Entering that Blessed Land will greatly increase your chances for the Blood Exchange."

The Black Lotus Sect Leader explained.

"Good, I'll head there immediately!!"

Jiang Shi nodded.

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