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"Junior brother, don't overthink it."

"There's a reason why Master gave you the Sect Leader's token."

Shen Qing paused, then looked past Cui Yi to the group of disciples who were also focusing their attention on Cui Yi.

"We all saw it."

"How much did you carry in that battle all by yourself?"

"Before we arrived, the four Golden Core cultivators joined forces to attack, and you were the first to rush in."

"Those Core Formation elders were besieging and killing their fellow disciples, but you single-handedly cut through their formation with your sword. These contributions to the sect alone are enough to secure your position."

"Senior brother, neither my seniority nor my age dictates that I should be the sect leader!"

Cui Yi still subconsciously wanted to decline, after all, in his view, the position of sect leader was a complete restriction for him.

not to mention……

Judging from his current talent and level of attainment, it's probably not long before he'll be heading to a wider world.

Before Cui Yi could say any more words of refusal, Zhou Han suddenly stepped forward. He was limping on one leg and covered in injuries, but he still insisted on kneeling on one knee and bowing with his fists clasped in greeting!

"Zhou Han, an inner disciple of Blood Fiend Peak, wishes to follow Senior Brother Cui! I request Senior Brother Cui to assume the position of Sect Leader!"

The remaining disciples behind him stepped forward, kneeling on one knee as Zhou Han had done, and shouted in unison, "Zhao Si, an outer disciple of Blood Fiend Peak, is willing to follow Senior Brother Cui!"

"Lin Shuang, an inner disciple of Bloodblade Peak, wishes to follow Senior Brother Cui!"

"Wang Xiaoer, a menial disciple of Blood Shadow Peak, wishes to follow Senior Brother Cui!"

Seventeen voices rose and fell in unison!

They knelt straight down in front of Cui Yi amidst the blood and ruins!

There was respect in his eyes, and also an indescribable expectation!

Cui Yi's throat moved. For some reason, seeing this scene, the image of the Red Demon suddenly and uncontrollably came to mind.

I remember the fleeting reluctance in his scarlet eyes when he handed me the sect leader's token.

I also remembered what he had said.

"You're exceptionally talented, kid. If you ever get the chance, remember to offer me incense after we rebuild the mountain gate!"

"Don't worry, I don't care. As long as I know you're still alive, that's enough!"

Cui Yi unconsciously clenched the blood-red token, and after a moment of contemplation, he slowly spoke, "Since everyone trusts me so much, I will temporarily assume the role of sect leader!"

"If there's anything I could have done better, please forgive me, fellow disciples!"

"Senior Brother Cui, what are you saying? If it weren't for you, our Blood Robe Sect would probably be gone by now. How could we be where we are today?"

"Now that the three major demonic sects have been destroyed, what are your plans for dealing with the remaining disciples and senior brothers?"

After hearing this, Cui Yi glanced at the three disciples of the Demonic Sect who were standing there dumbfounded, not knowing what to do. A bold idea instantly appeared in his mind!

The vast majority of conflicts are caused by those at higher levels, while the disciples at the lower levels are mostly just following orders.

The top envoys of the demonic sects have all perished in today's battle!

Moreover, with the return of Shen Qing and Su Zhi, the Blood Robe Sect has become a demonic sect with two Golden Core cultivators!

Under these circumstances, if things go well, the Blood Robe Sect can not only be rebuilt, but it can even be much larger than before!

The most crucial point...

These are the resources of the other three major demonic sects; these dozen or so people simply cannot complete the annexation with their own resources!

Rather than letting those small sects that only know how to stab others in the dark get away with it, we might as well find a way to put it all into our own pockets!

"Senior brothers and sisters, fellow disciples, I have an idea, I wonder if you will agree."

Cui Yi gathered everyone together and briefly explained his ideas, which were nothing more than recruiting these demonic disciples who did not belong to the Blood Robe Sect.

I thought some people would reject those who attacked the Blood Sliding Gate, but to my surprise, everyone's reaction was surprisingly unanimous.

"I have no objection. Bringing these people in would indeed benefit the Blood-Clad Sect's future development!"

"I have no objection either. If a sect only has a dozen or so people left, can it still be considered a sect?"

"If the sect leader and other elders were here, they would be very happy to see us bring glory and prosperity to the Blood Robe Sect!"

"Furthermore, the real culprits behind the downfall of a martial arts school are not these lower-level disciples, but rather the elders and higher-ups!"

"Perhaps they had no other choice."

"If they are willing to join the Blood-Clad Sect and dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to it, we naturally have no objections!"

Cui Yi nodded. Since his suggestion had been approved by everyone, there was no need to hesitate.

He turned around and glanced at the disciples of the three sects who were still standing there, at a loss.

There are probably more than two hundred of these people, and their skill levels are quite complex.

There are disciples at the early stage of Core Formation, the peak stage of Foundation Establishment, and ordinary disciples at the early to mid-stages of Foundation Establishment.

They stood on the edge of the ruins, unable to move forward or backward.

escape?

Those who tried to escape were chased down and killed one by one by the three killing gods.

beat?

With all four Golden Core cultivators dead, what will they use to fight?

They could only stand there, trembling as they watched the three blood-soaked figures, awaiting their fate.

Cui Yi's gaze swept over them.

Those whose gaze swept over him froze as if they were being stared at by a ferocious beast, too stiff to move.

Some people even collapsed to their knees because their legs went weak.

Looking at their cowardly appearance, Cui Yi suddenly felt like laughing, but he held it in. It would be too ridiculous to laugh at such a serious moment.

He took a step forward, and as soon as he did, all the disciples from the three sects took a step back.

Cui Yi took another step forward.

They took another step back.

Cui Yi stopped walking, and so did they.

"..."

Three black lines instantly appeared on Cui Yi's forehead. What the hell did they take him for?

Are you playing Red Light, Green Light?

"Do you want to live or die?"

Cui Yi's words were amplified with his true energy, so they could be clearly heard by everyone, regardless of distance.

The two hundred or so people were all stunned.

Do you want to die or live?

This……

What's the problem?

A middle-aged cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation mustered his courage and spoke:

"Fellow Daoist, we...we were just following orders!"

"The higher-ups told us to come, so we came. We don't want to be enemies with the Blood-Clad Sect..."

"Don't be nervous, I won't kill you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the remaining cultivators from the three sects were all stunned.

Not kill?

Did they hear me right?

Cui Yi looked at their incredulous expressions and sneered.

"But there is one condition."

"What are the conditions?"

Someone blurted it out.

Cui Yi's gaze swept over them, each word distinct and clear:

"From this day forward, I join the Blood-Clad Clan."

"From this day forward, I am no longer a member of the Seven Fiends Sect, no longer a member of the Profound Yin Sect, no longer a member of the White Bone Demon Sect!"

"But they are disciples of my Blood-Clad Sect!"