On the battlefield shrouded in blood mist, Lin Dong’s figure was particularly striking.

His sword tip trembled lightly, as if it held the weight of mountains and rivers, and the endless ebb and flow of winds and clouds.

When the sword swung out at an unbelievable angle, the sword light was like a dragon, forcibly tearing open a crack in Tian Sha’s proud "Shura Blood Domain," which then shattered with a boom.

Tian Sha’s face instantly became extremely grim, and a hint of disbelief flashed in his eyes.

"I really didn’t expect your Sword Two, this legendary move, would actually be used to break my Shura Blood Domain. Are you so sure that the White-clothed Blood Monk would stand by your side?"

"If he harbors second thoughts, unwilling to lend you a hand, you might already be dead without any trace of life at this moment."

There was a hint of cold ridicule in Tian Sha’s words, attempting to exert psychological pressure on Lin Dong.

However, Lin Dong merely shook his head slightly, his gaze never leaving the White-clothed Blood Monk. His face appeared exceptionally pale due to the earlier exertion of "Sword Two," yet those eyes remained as steadfast as iron.

"Senior, the things that follow, I entrust them to you. Please buy me some time."

The White-clothed Blood Monk, upon hearing this, nodded gently, "Rest assured, this impoverished monk will never go back on his word. Having promised to protect you and delay time, unless they walk over my corpse, I absolutely won’t retreat."

Then, his gaze turned to Tian Sha and Blood Fool, his tone calm and profound: "About the ’Three Corpses,’ perhaps it’s necessary to let you know."

Although his gaze was on Tian Sha and Blood Fool, it was clear that his words that followed were meant for Lin Dong to hear.

After a pause, he continued: "The Blood Clan Young Master cultivates a very forbidden secret technique within the Blood Clan——’Blood Sacrifice Three Corpses Technique.’

"The cruelty of this technique is extraordinary, requiring the selection of three powerful and resilient souls of creatures as sacrifices, be they experts among humans, fierce demon beasts, or even the elites within their Blood Clan themselves, all can become targets."

"After these creatures are killed, their blood, flesh, and soul will be meticulously refined and incorporated into the spellcaster’s blood essence, ultimately transforming into three corpses obeying the spellcaster."

"These three corpses not only inherit the memories and strengths of their original owners; more importantly, they are completely controlled by the Blood Clan Young Master, akin to a part of his body."

"What is more terrifying is that unless a unique secret method of the Blood Clan is employed or a person reaches the Sub Ancestor Level, almost no one can detect the abnormalities behind these corpses. They can perfectly disguise as anyone, lurking in the shadows, waiting for the opportunity for a deadly strike."

Upon saying this, the White-clothed Blood Monk stared intently at Tian Sha and spoke slowly:

"This Tian Sha is one of the Blood Clan Young Master’s Three Corpses!"

"The real Tian Sha actually died long ago. He was killed by the Blood Clan Young Master and then refined into one of the Three Corpses. The current him should not be called Tian Sha but rather the corpse of Tian Sha..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Dong finally completely understood the true identity of ’Tian Sha.’

It turns out that he had been eyed by that Blood Clan Young Master early on.

’Tian Sha’ at this moment looked at the White-clothed Blood Monk and Lin Dong.

Finally, his gaze temporarily settled on the White-clothed Blood Monk, and then he spoke: "White-clothed Blood Monk, Lin Dong possesses the Water Origin."

"Concerning something like the Water Origin, aren’t you interested?"

"You too have been stuck at the bottleneck beneath the Sub Ancestor Level for many years now? If you could obtain the Water Origin, then you would have at least a ninety percent chance of using it to breakthrough into the true ranks of Sub Ancestors, right?"

"Do you want to miss such an opportunity?"

’Tian Sha’ at this moment actually began to entice the White-clothed Blood Monk.

The White-clothed Blood Monk, upon hearing his words, couldn’t help but let out a sneer, "Do you underestimate this impoverished monk?"

"I, the White-clothed Blood Monk, am a person cultivating in the Buddhist Path. Am I the kind of person to be easily influenced by allure and deception?" 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"The Water Origin is indeed important to me. But since it has been obtained by Lin Dong, this is what we in the Buddhist Clan say as destiny. That is his destiny. How could I steal his destiny?"

"Besides, this impoverished monk has already agreed to protect him. How could I go back on my word?"

"We people of the Buddhist Clan always keep our promises."

"Such a pity. White-clothed Blood Monk, you are no longer part of the Buddhist Clan. The orthodox Buddhist Clan of Dragon Country does not recognize you..." Tian Sha sneered coldly.

"Not so! Not so!" The White-clothed Blood Monk did not fall into ’Tian Sha’s’ verbal trap.

"The orthodox Buddhist Path of Dragon Country not recognizing me is because of their own attachment, what has it got to do with me? My heart is with Buddha, Buddha is in my heart. No need for external recognition. The path I walk is where my heart points, where Buddha guides. Thus, I am Buddha, and Buddha is me."

The words of the Blood Monk radiated an aura of transcendence, as if some mysterious power within him was awakening.

Just as ’Tian Sha’ was preparing to launch a lethal strike against the unsuspecting Lin Dong during this fleeting conversation, the Blood Monk’s gaze suddenly turned sharp. His figure transformed into a shadow, instantly appearing between ’Tian Sha’ and Lin Dong.

With a palm covered in runes gently swiping, he effortlessly neutralized ’Tian Sha’s’ impending attack.

Meanwhile, Lin Dong keenly aware of the urgency, spared not a moment, immediately employing the Earth Dragon Treasure Technique using the remnants of his Inner Qi.

The ground trembled, and a phantom Earth Dragon made of earth and stone suddenly appeared, into which Lin Dong’s figure melded, as if merging into the embrace of Mother Earth, vanishing without a trace.

Leaving only faint crack marks, attesting to his presence here.

Seeing this, ’Tian Sha’s’ face turned as dark as water, his eyes reflecting anger and unwillingness.

"White-clothed Blood Monk, Lin Dong has already escaped using the terrain, and you remain here alone to contend with us? Can’t you see he used you as a shield to escape while you are still delaying time for his protection?"

Each word was like a sharp blade attempting to sever the belief in the Blood Monk’s mind.

Nevertheless, the Blood Monk merely smiled gently, his compassionate eyes unwavering, his hands slowly clasping together, his tone peaceful yet firm:

"All things in the world have cause and effect. Meeting Lin Dong is fate; helping him is also my wish. As for the battle between you and me, since you are so eager, then let’s begin. Let this impoverished monk see if your so-called ’Tian Sha’ can sever the Buddha’s light in my heart."

With these words, the aura around the Blood Monk expanded once again. A force not of this world surged within him, ready at any moment to embrace the imminent storm.

And ’Tian Sha’ let out a cold snort, his figure flickering as the surrounding air seemed to solidify.

"So be it, bald monk, since you dare ruin my great plans, then today you shall repay with your life!"