This is the martial arts world, what are you cultivators interfering in?

Chapter 396 The Blood Sacrifice Scheme

Li Lan's words shocked everyone in the Xuan Yue clan.

It should be understood that these demon bones are extremely important, as they are the keys to unlocking the secret burial site of the Ancient Demon Mountain, which is directly related to the rise and fall of the four major families.

Otherwise, the four major families wouldn't be fighting tooth and nail for control of the country.

Now, after going through countless hardships, everything has been obtained by the Xuan Yue clan, but Li Lan says that he will give it to the other three major families.

"What do you mean by this, young friend?"

Xuan Yuexuanye did not express any doubt; instead, he asked the question solemnly.

"Some of these demonic bones are problematic."

Li Lan made no attempt to hide anything. He directly took out two black demonic bones and said, "Senior, could you sense something different about these two demonic bones?"

Xuan Yuexuanye accepted the demonic bone, releasing his immortal consciousness and divine sense, but after a long while, he shook his head.

Even someone as powerful as him could sense that the two demonic bones were no different from each other.

"This demonic bone is imbued with powerful demonic intent. If it is activated in a place with strong demonic energy, it may cause a catastrophic disaster."

Li Lan spoke directly.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuexuanye and the others were all taken aback.

All eyes were fixed on the demonic bone in his hand, filled with astonishment and uncertainty.

"Since you say so, young friend... then it must be right."

Xuan Yuexuan spoke, and no one in the room dared to question Li Lan.

After all, he was a purifying master, and his sensitivity to demons was unmatched.

If he says yes, then it must be.

"So, young friend, you mean to hand over these demonic bones to the three major families?"

A glint suddenly flashed in Xuan Yuexuanye's old eyes!

If these demonic bones are not an opportunity but a disaster, then the three major families can be slaughtered!

He was no benevolent person. After being bullied and targeted by the three major families for so many years, he had long since reached his limit. Given the opportunity, he would naturally take action.

"good,"

Li Lan nodded: "In this way, we can lull the enemy into a false sense of security and make them think that the Xuan Yue Clan is weak. Otherwise, if we can't even get a single demon bone, the Xuan Yue Clan might really be in danger during the trip to the Ancient Demon Mountain."

Within Dongye Prefecture, with the laws of the royal court above all else, the major immortal families only dare to fight in secret, not openly. For example, the Shooting Star Clan only wants to gradually erode the Xuan Yue Clan through marriage alliances and other means.

However, once you reach the demonic realm of Ancient Demon Mountain, anything can happen. Even if the Xuan Yue clan is truly wiped out, the three major families can still claim it was the work of demons.

As long as it's not too outrageous, the royal court won't interfere.

Given the current situation, if the Xuan Yue clan goes to the Ancient Demon Mountain, they will inevitably face the heavy pressure from the three major families, and may even be jointly annihilated.

The Xuan Yue clan now has four young members, including Xuan Yue Qian Tang, who can easily overwhelm the opponent. However, judging from the clan's overall strength, it is impossible for them to withstand the combined attack of the three clans.

"Secondly, it can also allow the three major families to pave the way for the Xuan Yue clan. I always feel that there might be someone plotting something in the Ancient Demon Mountain after these demon bones have been passed down."

Li Lan continued.

Xuan Yuexuan nodded repeatedly, saying, "What you say is very true, young friend!"

"If it weren't for your discerning eyes, young friend, my clan would probably have paid a heavy price for this greed..."

He trusted Li Lan completely and immediately said, "However, young friend, now that the demon bones are all in our clan's hands, it's not easy to prevent the three major families from becoming suspicious..."

If we send it directly there, the three major families will definitely become suspicious.

Li Lan smiled slightly and said, "Just take it to auction."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuexuanye's eyes lit up again!

Should we auction it off?

Li Lan's plan... is brilliant.

The three families are outwardly united but inwardly divided. Whenever the auctions are held together, they will inevitably compete with each other, which will further widen the rift between them, and the Xuan Yue Clan will be able to gain the greatest benefit!

"Young friend, brilliant!"

Even a cunning old fox like him couldn't help but sincerely praise Li Lan at this moment, and he had developed some admiration for her.

He vaguely sensed that he no longer regarded Li Lan as a junior.

Such insight and wisdom are absolutely enough to make him an equal!

Immediately, Li Lan selected a group of demonic bones from among the many, about two-thirds of them.

Xuan Yuexuan took the demon bones and headed into the city.

Soon after.

A message suddenly came out:

"The Xuan Yue Clan is about to auction off the demon bone obtained from the Demon Slaying Competition!"

“Any family can participate!”

The news immediately caused a stir in Dongye Prefecture, drawing everyone's attention.

"Has the Xuan Yue clan gone mad? They actually put such a precious item up for auction. Are they really that poor?"

"Hehe, the Xuan Yue Clan has been declining in recent years. Now that four geniuses have emerged, it's normal to exchange them for some resources to nurture them."

"It's not as simple as you say. The Xuan Yue Clan's move is a stroke of great wisdom! If they had kept it all for themselves, it would have brought great disaster. However, by putting it up for auction, other forces also have the opportunity to participate in the Ancient Demon Mountain. The Xuan Yue Clan can obtain resources in two ways: firstly, they can exchange them for resources, and secondly, they can avoid the disaster of public outrage..."

Some people sighed, "Although the Xuan Yue clan is gradually declining, they still have masters to guide them!"

Meanwhile, the three major families...

"That old fox Xuan Yuexuanye is truly cunning!"

Upon hearing the news, Shooting Star Clan member Shooting Star Zhuliu couldn't help but sneer, saying, "It's good that he knows what's good for him. Otherwise, this time, even if it meant being punished by the royal court, we would have wiped them out!"

He had already planned to join forces with the other two clans to ambush the Xuan Yue clan at the Ancient Demon Mountain and then wipe them out.

However, this news disrupted his plans.

"Go to the auction immediately and get the Demon Bone back, no matter the cost!"

He waved his hand and said, "We absolutely cannot let the other two races seize the initiative."

……

"Ancestor, the Xuan Yue Clan's move is brilliant. Now, our three great families are about to be caught in a competition again..."

Bai Shanhe sighed softly and looked at the ancestor Bai Tianmo.

Bai Tianmo snorted and said, "That old fox is getting more and more cunning..."

"I think it would be better to join forces with the other two clans to divide up the share of demonic bones that flowed out of the Xuan Yue clan and drive down the price!"

Bai Shanhe was somewhat unwilling.

The Xuan Yue clan was clearly treating the three major clans like dogs, throwing out a handful of food and expecting them to fight over it endlessly. This feeling... made him feel insulted.

"Join them?!"

But Bai Tianmo coldly said, "Don't forget, during the Demon Slaying Competition, the Xuan Yue Clan wanted to fight our clan to the death. What did those two clans do?"

"They would love for us to perish along with the Xuan Yue clan."

The fact that the two major clans refused to come to their aid and stood by and watched was enough to make the Bai family lose trust in them.

"Besides, do you think they'll agree if you join forces with them? Everyone has selfish motives when faced with absolute interests."

"Moreover, this auction isn't just for us; the Xuan Yue clan has also sent invitations to several immortal families in nearby states. If you lower your price, don't let others snag a bargain!"

"Prepare the resources!"

Bai Shanhe remained silent and could only nod.

……

"The opportunities within the Ancient Demon Mountain, if obtained, could potentially elevate our clan to the ranks of immortal royal families. We absolutely cannot afford to be negligent. These demon bones are ours to possess—"

Yelan Han, from the Yelan clan, has already given the order.

……

Three days later.

The city's largest auction house, and all the major and minor powers in the city have arrived.

One by one, the demon bones were brought out, and the arena immediately erupted in a heated battle. The three major families were practically fighting tooth and nail to seize the demon bones.

They've fetched astronomical prices at auction one after another!

In the end, all three families managed to acquire some items, but when they left the auction hall, the members of the three families all looked at each other with hostility.

Under such naked competition, the previously barely maintained harmony was completely torn apart.

"Three patriarchs, our master invites you in—"

However, at that moment, a person suddenly arrived and spoke to the heads of the three major families.

Bai Shanhe, She Xingqiong, and Ye Lanmingfang, the patriarch of the Ye Lan clan, were all slightly surprised. They naturally recognized this person and immediately followed him.

Not long after, at a lakeside.

Dong Ya Ge set up a table of wine, turned around calmly, looked at the three major families, and smiled slightly.

"Greetings, Lord Dongya."

The three bowed together.

"No need for formalities, please sit down."

Dong Ya Ge spoke, and the three of them immediately sat down.

"We all thought that Lord Dongya had already returned to the royal family..."

Baishanhe is polite and authentic.

"To be honest, I will not leave until the matter at Ancient Demon Mountain is resolved."

Dong Ya Ge said calmly, "I came to Dongye Prefecture not only to witness the Demon Slaying Competition, but also because I have important business to attend to."

All three of them looked at him.

"Do the three clan heads know that since the war between the two realms, the foundation of the Eternal True Realm has been unstable? In recent years, there have been many ancient demons and monsters. Some time ago, even our clan was affected."

“Now, one of our clan’s most outstanding daughters has been abducted by demons. According to the clues we have found, our clan’s daughter was very likely sent to the Ancient Demon Mountain.”

Upon hearing this, all three families were taken aback.

"Those ancient demons have actually become so rampant?"

"Even the Eternal Royal Family can't suppress it?"

"Ancient demons have resurfaced. Have they already begun to communicate with each other?"

This news... is absolutely astonishing.

As everyone knows, in ancient times, countless generations of people followed one after another. First, the ancestral gods such as Pangu, Nuwa, and Suiren devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the cause. Later, the Heavenly Emperor slew the demon with a single sword, and only then did the eternal true world belonging to the human race truly open up.

However, not all of those demons died.

A large portion of them were suppressed under the merit monuments of various ethnic groups.

For countless years, those demons have remained silent, which has long since made people lower their guard.

But now they're making a comeback...

For a moment, the hearts of the three families were inexplicably heavy.

If demons were to reappear, the world would likely descend into chaos.

Nuwa, Pangu, Yu the Great and other ancient ancestral gods have completely disappeared, the Heavenly Emperor is a thing of the past, and even the nine eternal kings only have their thrones suspended above the royal court, and they will almost never appear again.

Can it be blocked?

"I must find out the whereabouts of these demons and rescue my clan's proud daughter along the way. Therefore, I will also personally go to Ancient Demon Mountain."

Dong Yage poured himself a glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp.

Upon hearing this, Bai Shanhe understood what was happening. He immediately stood up, bowed, and said, "My Bai clan is willing to follow Lord Dongya! We will serve you with utmost loyalty!"

Upon seeing this, Ye Lanmingfang and She Xingqiong reacted instantly and hurriedly bowed to Bai Shanhe.

"We are willing to serve you like dogs and horses!"

They were all quite excited.