Having said that, Shen Yu Xiaoyao hated Di Ming with all his being. Now, let's turn our attention to the Blood Dark Realm.
The Blood Dark Realm was deathly silent, its once vibrant world of lush greenery now withered and desolate. Long-term exposure to the Blood Dark energy had caused everything to decay, leaving behind nothing but barren wasteland.
Xun Wu You journeyed eastward, and soon came across the imposing Blood Dark Crystal Tower.
As he drew nearer, the corrosive effect of the Blood Dark energy intensified. Even with the Emperor's Aura protecting him, he felt a sense of oppression.
The vicinity of the Blood Dark Crystal Tower had become a dead zone. The nearby river was as black as ink, and the surrounding area was littered with the corpses of birds and beasts, all reduced to dry skeletons.
The crimson tower emanated an eerie and alluring glow, resembling a dark abyss that sucked in souls.
"You again?"
The wind reversed, instantly transforming the environment into an icy wasteland. The temperature plummeted, and Xue Jue, clad in white robes and wielding a blood-stained snow blade, appeared abruptly. A frigid wind howled, sweeping towards Xun Wu You.
The Blood Dark Realm had been quite turbulent these past few days. Martial arts practitioners, who once avoided it like the plague, now dared to venture into it, often in groups of three or five.
Xue Jue did not have a forgiving heart for everyone. Knowing their intentions to destroy the tower, he struck mercilessly, killing one hundred and six people in two days, and the number was still steadily rising.
"You want to destroy the tower too?"
Xue Jue held his snow blade tightly, the cold radiating even more intensely.
Ordinary people would be instantly frozen into ice blocks. However, Xue Jue himself knew that this level of snowstorm wouldn't affect the man before him.
In just a few days, Xun Wu You's aura had become even more unfathomable.
He had been no match for Xun Wu You before, and now he was even less so.
But anyone who dared to destroy the tower was his enemy, and even knowing he would lose, he would fight to the death.
Xun Wu You rolled his eyes: "Are you kidding? Do you think I'm here for a sightseeing tour?"
"Then stop talking and let's do it."
Xue Jue stood with his blade drawn, his violent snowstorm transforming the area within a hundred meters into the depths of winter. The biting wind howled, carrying with it a flurry of snowflakes that danced in the air.
"Impressive aura."
Xun Wu You chuckled: "It's all bark and no bite. Put away your blade, no rush."
"You said that you felt an unseen hand pushing the spirits forward, and asked me to help. Now I'm here, and you're drawing your blade. That's not very fair, is it?"
When Xue Jue said those words, it was merely a casual remark. If there truly was a hand manipulating the spirits, even Ni Shen Yang wouldn't have noticed it.
Even the top tier experts were being manipulated, clearly indicating that the opponent possessed supernatural abilities that were beyond human comprehension. How could mere mortals resist?
Xun Wu You pointed to the Blood Dark Crystal Tower: "This thing wasn't built by the Spirit Hunters, was it?"
"Let's cut to the chase. You humans love to beat around the bush." Xue Jue snorted: "What are you trying to say?"
"I just want to tell you that the one behind the scenes, controlling your spirits, is the owner of the Blood Dark Crystal Tower."
Xun Wu You shrugged: "You guessed right, the entire Spirit Clan is being controlled."
Xue Jue was taken aback. He had only made a casual observation, feeling that something was amiss with the Spirit Hunters, but was there truly a manipulator behind the scenes?
He said in a deep voice: "What evidence do you have?"
If the Blood Dark Crystal Tower was connected to the mastermind, then protecting it would be like weaving a cocoon for oneself.
"I don't have any evidence." Xun Wu You said, "Believe it or not."
This was Xun Wu You's way of spoiling the plot.
The Spirit Hunters were under Di Ming's control, following his script step by step towards the abyss of hell. However, Di Ming's actions were flawless, leaving no trace of evidence.
It would be unrealistic to expect someone to believe him based solely on his word.
Sure enough, Xue Jue scoffed: "How do I know this isn't your scheme?"
"What's in it for me?" Xun Wu You asked with a faint smile.
"To destroy the Blood Dark Crystal Tower!" Xue Jue said matter-of-factly.
Xun Wu You laughed, mockingly: "It's as if you can stop me. I'm not being arrogant, but within the Spirit Hunters, only Ni Shen Yang could defeat me."
"But I think Ni Shen Yang is too busy now. Just dealing with Ji Tan Shuo and Kui Yu Jiang is enough to give him a headache. If I want to blow up the tower, even if the three revered masters of your Spirit Hunters came in person, it would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!"
These words were infuriating, but they were the truth.
Xue Jue knew better than to be stubborn. This man could withstand over a hundred moves from Ni Shen Yang, he was not someone they could handle.
"So you're planning to take advantage of the situation?"
Xun Wu You slapped his forehead: "Your brain circuits are really weird. Do I need to take advantage of the situation? Do you believe me when I say that if I don't act, the Blood Dark Crystal Tower won't be able to survive those people, like Ji Tan Shuo and Kui Yu Jiang?"
Xue Jue was stunned: "Then why are you here making a fuss?"
"I can't explain it to you."
Xun Wu You was getting impatient: "You know better than anyone that the existence of the Blood Dark Crystal Tower has angered both humans and demons. They'll join forces to destroy your Spirit Hunters, it's a done deal. Now, the Spirit Hunters may seem prosperous, but they are actually already on the verge of collapse."
Ji Tan Shuo could go toe-to-toe with Ni Shen Yang, and with the addition of another equally powerful being, Kui Yu Jiang, what would Ni Shen Yang use to fight against this Buddha and Demon duo?
Xue Jue sighed softly. Everyone understood this principle, but it was hard to accept.
"Let's talk about the mastermind you mentioned." Xue Jue shook his head in disappointment.
After a moment's hesitation, he continued: "To be honest, I don't want to fight you. On the one hand, I can't beat you, and on the other hand, I still can't beat you. Convince me, and I'll let you destroy this tower."
Xun Wu You said helplessly: "I can't convince you. It ultimately depends on whether you trust me. The life and death of the spirits rests in your hands. Whether you help me or stop me, it's up to you."
As he spoke, another snowstorm swept into the battlefield. Unlike Xue Jue's silver snow, this snow had a slightly reddish hue, harmonizing with the eerie Blood Dark Crystal Tower.
In the snowstorm, a figure slowly walked forward with a red umbrella in hand. His expression was forlorn, as if burdened with an unsolvable sorrow.
This person belonged to the Snow Hidden lineage of the spirits, and he was known as Xue Jun, whose real name was Leng Piaomiao! He had a gentle personality and disliked conflict, and his appearance here was a surprise to Xun Wu You.