Castle of Black Iron

The 100 bloody figures had been prepared well for him when Zhang Tie returned to the Bloody Sacrifice Hieron of Iron-Dragon Sect.

“How many bloody figures are locked up in the iron cells of our battle fort?” Zhang Tie asked Liu Xing as he walked towards the hieron.

“Master, we’ve got 318,000 bloody figures. Over the past two years, due to the increasing number of bloody figures, we had built another two battle forts to hold them!” Liu Xing replied respectfully as he added, “Since master displayed the bloody sacrifice furnace last time, all the clans across Taixia had started to stockpile bloody figures these two years, arising an increasingly higher purchase price. Master, during the past two years, many major clans in Taixia Country came to Iron-Dragon Sect to ask us whether we planned to open bloody sacrifice furnace to them or not. These people were all received by Elder Lu and Elder Lin. They should be put on records!”

“Hmm, I see!” Zhang Tie nodded as he added, “How’s the disaster of bloody figures across Taixia Country over the past two years?”

“The disaster of bloody figures across the country have been basically pacified. Large-scale bloody figures have been exterminated. Only very few bloody figures escaped into the wilderness and woods, drinking blood and eating the flesh of wild animals. It’s nothing to be worry about!”

“Hmm, I see!” Zhang Tie then asked, “What’s the purchase price of a living bloody figure now?”

“In late months, the purchase price of an alive, complete bloody figure has already reached 100 gold coins. Those with broken limbs would cost fewer. This line had already become an exclusive business in Taixia Country. Many people are in this trade…”

“100 gold coins?” Zhang Tie was startled as he asked, “Why so high?”

Liu Xing replied with a bitter smile, “This year, there’s a gossip that the fact that master becomes a divine dominator is related to the use of bloody sacrifice furnace. Being stimulated by this news, the price of bloody figures start to skyrocket…”

Zhang Tie was shocked by this imagination; however, he was glad to hear this news.

Actually, by displaying bloody sacrifice furnace to the public Zhang Tie also intended to have major sects in Taixia Country involve in capturing bloody figures more actively and end the disaster of bloody figures as soon as possible so that commoners in the country could suffer fewer losses. Zhang Tie found that his purpose had almost been reached.

Zhang Tie had definitely contributed to the pacification of the disaster of bloody figures across the country within a couple of years.

It was very dangerous to hunt bloody figures. However, when it became profitable for major clans in Taixia Country, they would become active at once. Even though some of them were still confused about the functions of the bloody figures, they would also follow the general trend when they found Iron-Dragon Sect started to purchase living bloody figures at a high price and in large scale.

As for these major forces, their logic was that they preferred to spend more on investment when they were confused rather than miss the opportunity when they understood it. Actually, they had enough asset to trial error.

“Is there a relation between Iron-Dragon Sect and those organizations which sell bloody figures?”

“Yes, there is!”

“What are the backgrounds of those organizations?”

“Apparently, they’re composed of bounty criminal hunters; actually, they have various backgrounds. Many of such organizations were propped up by major clans and business groups. Some organizations are even closely related to provincial armies and top four armies. Actually, provincial armies and top four armies would stealthily sell bloody figures to these organizations!”

It was only human nature to pursue profits. Now that bloody figure was money and the trade of bloody figures was legit in Taixia Country, of course, people would make profits in this line.

A lot of thoughts had occurred to Zhang Tie when he heard this news.

“Release the news. From today on, Iron-Dragon Sect will start to purchase demon fighters and demon knights. We want them as long as they’re alive…” As the battle between humans and demons in the Helan Mountain Range continued, Zhang Tie added oil to it, “Besides, we also want demonized puppets from all the subcontinents. After that, you tell the director of Lu Clan in Fire-Dragon Bounty Territory to see me tomorrow…”

As Zhang Tie told Liu Xing, they had already entered the hieron.

All the bloody figures were locked up in iron cages as their limbs were bound by alloy and iron chains. Some bloody figures were naked; some only wore a simple pant. The high and spacious heiron was constantly filled with muffled roars which sounded like roars of wild animals. Bloody figures were gazing at the disciples of Iron-Dragon Sect and Zhang Tie with widely open, red and aggressive eyes as they struggled, causing cracking sounds.

In addition, the entire hall was suffused with a looming, bloody smell.

Bai Suxian, Mountain Lifting Hermit, Lu Zhongming and Lin Huanxi were waiting in the lobby.

Besides Zhang Tie and those elders of Iron-Dragon Sect, even Zhang Tie’s disciples might not know that Zhang Tie had already completely lost his battle strength and couldn’t even defeat a black iron knight.

Watching Zhang Tie entering the lobby, Mountain Lifting Hermit remained silent; however, his eye light carried a bit condemnation. Zhang Tie disappeared for the whole morning. Although he left by plane, he was still within the territory of Iron-Dragon Sect. However, those elders of Iron-Dragon Sect who were clear about Zhang Tie’s situation were still worried about Zhang Tie’s safety.

“Liu Xing, you could leave here with the other disciples. Close the gate before leaving!” Mountain Lifting Hermit told them.

“Yes, elder!”

Liu Xing and the other disciples then left the lobby.

Not until Liu Xing and the other disciples left and the gate was closed did Mountain Lifting Hermit tell Zhang Tie solemnly, “Head, your safety is closely related to the wellbeing of Iron-Dragon Sect and Fire-Dragon Bounty Territory, and you’re looked up by all the people in the world, how could you leave Iron-Dragon Sect so frivolously? What if any emergency occurred? I’m the elder of Iron-Dragon Sect and in charge of the implement of disciplines. I have to blame you even if you’re the head…”

“Elder brother, you’re right. It’s my fault this time. I won’t do it again…” Zhang Tie hurriedly cupped his hands for the forgiveness of Mountain Lifting Hermit.

Bai Suxian rolled her eyes to Zhang Tie, which meant If you did that again, I would beat you .

After Zhang Tie apologized sincerely, Mountain Lifting Hermit didn’t blame him anymore. Lu Zhongming and Lin Huanxi exchanged a glance with each other silently.

Even though Zhang Tie’s prestige and social status had been much higher than before, he still respected the other elders of Iron-Dragon Sect very much. Therefore, Mountain Lifting Hermit, Lu Zhongming and Lin Huanxi felt that they had made a wise decision to join Iron-Dragon Sect.

“Well, please take out the bloody sacrifice furnace. We will give you a favor. Let’s see whether these bloody figures could cure your injuries!” Mountain Lifting Hermit lowered his tone.

“Fine!” Zhang Tie replied as he waved his hand towards Bai Suxian, “Suxian, come here. I need your help to take out the bloody sacrifice furnace!”

Bai Suxian approached him as she asked, “How?”

“Bloody sacrifice furnace is too huge. I could barely take it out of my space-teleportation equipment. You should hold my hand and pass your spiritual energy to me…”

Bai Suxian then held Zhang Tie’s left hand as she slowly transmitted her spiritual energy into Zhang Tie’s body, saying, “Like this?”

After sensing the spiritual energy, Zhang Tie nodded. Closely after that, he waved his hand as the bloody sacrifice furnace and that huge joss as high as dozens of meters appeared in the lobby in a split second.

Watching such a heavy treasure, Bai Suxian, Lu Zhongming and Lin Huanxi revealed their amazed looks unconsciously.

After letting go of Bai Suxian’s hand, Zhang Tie stood on the sacrificial altar of the bloody sacrifice furnace as he started the manipulation. After the mouth of the furnace was opened, the chilly black flame started to burn up in the furnace.

Zhang Tie nodded towards Mountain Lifting Hermit.

Mountain Lifting Hermit then opened the iron cages. At the same time, he released his battle qi, causing all the struggling bloody figures stiff all over. Closely after that, Mountain Lifting Hermit threw them into the bloody sacrifice one after another.

After those bloody figures entered the furnace, they instantly disappeared in the black flame.

After eating 100 bloody figures, the eyes of the joss on the bloody sacrifice furnace gradually turned bright. Closely after that, a light was cast onto Zhang Tie from the eyes of the joss.

100 LV 9 bloody figures could definitely bring enough energy to him.

The bizarre light soon faded away. Zhang Tie sat there with crossed legs for a short while as he carefully sensed the change in his body after absorbing that energy.

In the light, Zhang Tie felt that his body was washed completely. Some injuries and obstacles among cells in his guts and some negative energy were gradually healed and cleaned. His guts were revitalized as the stagnant vital energy among guts gradually flowed fluently once again…

However, the two black holes in his mind sea and qi sea remained unchanged…