# Chapter 1182: The Invitation of the Sect Leader's Wife
A woman of extraordinary talent, who had the opportunity to become the leader of a sect—why would she choose to give it up and retreat to a secluded valley?
There were only two possibilities:
First, she truly did not want to be the sect leader, did not want to be burdened by the trivial matters of the sect, and only wished to cultivate the Sacred Dao in peace.
However, various signs indicated that she was not that kind of woman.
Then it had to be the second possibility—she had an unspeakable secret that she did not want to be discovered.
Once a person became the sect leader, they would be pushed to the forefront, becoming a figure of great attention for all cultivators in the Kunlun Realm. Any secrets they carried would easily be exposed.
"What exactly is the secret of that Sect Leader's Wife?"
Zhang Ruochen made his decision: once his injuries were fully healed, he would definitely visit Moyou Valley again to investigate.
Elder Yuanzhou's expression was solemn. "What exactly did you discover? Could it be that the Sect Leader's Wife is also a sleeper agent of the Undying Blood Clan?"
Zhang Ruochen pondered for a moment, then recounted everything he had encountered earlier.
After hearing it, everyone drew in a sharp breath.
"The actual controller of the Azure Dragon Ruins Realm is actually connected to the Sect Leader's Wife. Just how vast a force has the Sect Leader's Wife secretly built?" Shangguan Xianyan was extremely shocked.
Everyone fell into silence. The crisis of the Blood God Sect seemed far more serious than they had imagined.
Huang Yanchen remained very calm. "After tonight's battle, the Undying Blood Clan will surely realize that there is a hidden force targeting them. They won't sit idly by—they will definitely take action."
Zhang Ruochen said, "Earth Origin Dharma King has fallen, Elder Yuan Gui is severely injured, the Lord of the Chaos Character Heavenly Palace has escaped, along with the already deceased Hongyuan Saint, Liao Teng, Tongyi Saint, and the Yuluo Saint who died at your hands. The power of the Undying Blood Clan lurking within the Blood God Sect has been mostly destroyed. With their current strength, even if they try to cause destruction, they won't be able to create too much turmoil."
Elder Yuanzhou's eyes were icy cold. "Now is the time to press the advantage. We must strike with thunderous force and wipe them out completely."
Zhang Ruochen said, "The Undying Blood Clan experts on that list are not fools. They have surely already sensed the danger and gone into hiding. How could they possibly wait for us to hunt them down?"
Elder Yuanzhou snorted coldly. "You underestimate the strength of the Blood God Sect. This is an ancient divine land. It's not a place where they can escape or hide as they please."
"It seems the Blood God Sect still has some hidden cards it hasn't revealed."
Zhang Ruochen thought to himself, then added, "Since we've come this far, we have no choice but to keep fighting."
Not long after Elder Yuanzhou left, two women dressed in blood-red robes arrived at Hidden Dragon Hall.
The two women were tall, with cold and elegant auras and strikingly beautiful features. They appeared to be around twenty years old, yet their cultivation levels were astonishingly high—both had already stepped into the Saint Realm.
"Disciple of the Sect Leader's Wife, Zhen Yin, pays respects to the Divine Son."
"Disciple of the Sect Leader's Wife, Fan Yin, pays respects to the Divine Son."
With two Saint-level figures arriving, Zhang Ruochen naturally could not turn them away. He had no choice but to invite them inside.
"Cough, cough."
Zhang Ruochen sat on a chair, holding a white silk handkerchief to his mouth as he coughed, feigning extreme weakness. "Two senior sisters have come to Hidden Dragon Hall. May I ask what business you have?"
After becoming the Divine Son, Zhang Ruochen was considered half a disciple of the Blood God Sect Leader. Calling the Sect Leader's Wife's disciples "senior sisters" was reasonable.
Zhen Yin had a vermilion mole between her eyebrows and a pair of watery phoenix eyes. She carefully observed Zhang Ruochen. "Tonight, several Saint-level battles erupted within the Blood God Sect. The Sect Leader's Wife was worried about the Divine Son's safety and specially sent the two of us to protect you."
"It seems that when I killed Tongyi Saint, I likely left behind traces of Sacred Dao aura. The Sect Leader's Wife has already suspected me. She says she's here to protect me, but in reality, she's here to probe my true situation." Zhang Ruochen thought to himself.
Fan Yin had long black hair that reached her hips, carrying an eerie aura. "The Divine Son seems to be truly severely injured."
"Cough, cough."
Zhang Ruochen coughed again, spitting blood that stained the white handkerchief red. He spoke weakly, "A couple of days ago, I was assassinated by a Saint of the Undying Blood Clan. The injuries are quite severe. Even after taking the Withered Wood Pill, my recovery has been very slow. I still cannot engage in combat."
Zhang Ruochen was indeed heavily injured, but not to the point where he couldn't fight.
Thus, his words were half-feigned and half-true.
At this stage, neither Zhang Ruochen nor the Blood God Sect dared to openly break with the Sect Leader's Wife.
First, no one knew exactly how high the Sect Leader's Wife's cultivation had reached.
Second, how vast a force had she amassed?
If these two points were not clarified, starting a war would put them at a severe disadvantage.
Of course, the Sect Leader's Wife also did not know who was secretly eliminating the Undying Blood Clan sleepers, so she was also somewhat passive and dared not act rashly.
"Whoosh—"
A message light talisman flew into Fan Yin's hand.
Fan Yin opened the talisman, read the text on it, then looked up at Zhang Ruochen. "The Lady says that the Divine Son possesses unparalleled talent and is the hope of the Blood God Sect's rise. No accidents can be allowed. Therefore, she has instructed us to invite you to stay temporarily at Moyou Valley."
"Stay temporarily? The Lady is thoughtful, but I am more accustomed to living in Hidden Dragon Hall. I dare not disturb the Lady's secluded cultivation." Zhang Ruochen said without changing his expression.
Moyou Valley was the Sect Leader's Wife's territory. Once Zhang Ruochen entered, escaping would be as difficult as ascending to heaven, and he might even die inside.
Fan Yin said, "The Lady has already issued a sacred decree. If we fail to bring the Divine Son back, we will surely face severe punishment."
So far, the Sect Leader's Wife could at most confirm that Tongyi Saint had been killed by Zhang Ruochen. As for Gu Linfeng, she was still in the stage of suspicion and had not confirmed that Gu Linfeng was Zhang Ruochen.
If Zhang Ruochen continued to refuse, it would seem abnormal and might provoke the Sect Leader's Wife's most ruthless extermination.
Within the Blood God Sect, aside from the Supreme Elder and the Sect Leader, who could stop her?
In an instant, countless thoughts raced through Zhang Ruochen's mind. In the end, he decided to take the risk. He smiled. "Very well! It's time for me to pay my respects to the Sect Leader's Wife anyway. Two senior sisters, please lead the way."
Zhang Ruochen braced himself and stood up, but immediately fell back down. He sighed. "Too weak. I can't even stand."
Zhen Yin and Fan Yin exchanged a glance, then turned into two gusts of fragrant wind, flanking Zhang Ruochen on either side. They supported him, transforming into a mass of sacred light as they flew out of Hidden Dragon Hall.
Huang Yanchen stepped out from a concealed formation, appearing in the hall. She looked toward the door and snorted coldly. "What a good actor."
Zhao Shiqi stood respectfully behind Huang Yanchen. "Moyou Valley is a den of tigers and wolves. What do we do now? Should we immediately notify Elder Yuanzhou to rescue the Divine Son?"
Huang Yanchen's eyes were deep. "How could Elder Yuanzhou possibly deal with that Sect Leader's Wife? Don't worry. Since Zhang Ruochen dared to go, he must have a way to escape. I'm just afraid he'll get lost in the land of pleasure and not want to leave."
Zhen Yin, Fan Yin, and Demon Ran Princess were all top-tier beauties, and all were Saint-level figures. Their auras were incomparable to ordinary beauties.
At this moment, Zhen Yin and Fan Yin supported Zhang Ruochen on either side, their skin touching. Zhang Ruochen's hands occasionally brushed against their waists.
Being this close to two Saint-level beauties would have ignited the lust of any other man, making it unbearable.
However, Zhang Ruochen was well aware that they were dangerous individuals, so he maintained a state of vigilance.
Nevertheless, he deliberately reached out his hands, gently squeezing their thighs. They were round and firm, carrying a warm sensation.
Zhen Yin and Fan Yin both flinched as if shocked by electricity, then glared at Zhang Ruochen simultaneously.
Two revered Saint-level figures, lofty and exalted, were being casually touched and groped. Zhen Yin and Fan Yin were inwardly furious.
But Zhang Ruochen showed no fear, merely smiling at them.
Zhen Yin and Fan Yin had naturally looked into Gu Linfeng's background. They knew he was quite lecherous, but they hadn't expected him to be so bold as to lay hands on them.
Seeing that they were suppressing their anger and not lashing out, Zhang Ruochen further confirmed that the Sect Leader's Wife only had some suspicions about his identity.
If that was the case, what was there to fear?
He might as well act the part of Gu Linfeng without restraint. Zhang Ruochen believed that the Sect Leader's Wife would be very interested in a peerless genius she could control.
A slight smile curled at the corner of Zhang Ruochen's mouth as he looked at Zhen Yin. "Senior Sister Zhen Yin's beauty is like that of a celestial maiden from the Nine Heavens. You could be called the number one beauty of the Blood God Sect."
Zhen Yin ignored him entirely, a trace of disdain flashing in her eyes.
A man already on the verge of death, and he still dared to flirt with her?
Zhang Ruochen continued, "Senior Sister Zhen Yin, would you like to be the future Sect Leader's Wife?"
Hearing this, Zhen Yin's gaze grew even colder. She felt that Gu Linfeng was nothing but an arrogant fool. Did he really think the position of Sect Leader was already within his grasp?
Seeing Zhen Yin remain silent, Zhang Ruochen turned to Fan Yin and smiled. "Senior Sister Fan Yin, would you like to be the future Sect Leader's Wife?"
Fan Yin shared the same impression as Zhen Yin—that Gu Linfeng was far too self-righteous. Did he truly believe that being the Divine Son meant every woman would throw herself into his arms?
Gu Linfeng's talent and physique might be comparable to the Heir of Time and Space, Zhang Ruochen, but in other aspects, he was worlds apart.
Dealing with someone like him was no different from handling a fool. A few simple tricks would be enough to take him down.