Master of Strange Dao

If everything were the same as before, the red veil definitely wouldn't have developed the idea of jumping in all directions like now.

After all, when everyone is about the same, unable to get out, and living poorly, it naturally doesn't matter.

But if someone can get out and become successful, then the mindset is definitely different.

A few years ago, maybe we were all good, like brothers from different mothers, but now, I'm dying of envy, jealousy, and hatred.

Previously, the red veil could at least extend its tentacles a bit. Although its status was merely a ritual tool and it couldn't do anything, always being used for free, it was still better than those who were collectively sinking.

Now, with the gap exposed, it can no longer endure.

While sitting on the fence between the Stubborn Faction and the Queueing Faction, it's also making its own plans, seeing if it can utilize the Black Ship Saints to possibly get out early.

As long as it can get out, it can swallow its anger at the Black Ship Saints using it for free for so long.

Because recently, the Fallen Abyss has become somewhat unsafe.

Normally, the Fallen Abyss is very calm, without major turmoil or internal violent undercurrents.

But in recent years, the Fallen Abyss has been rather unstable, with a certain deep presence showing signs of awakening.

Moreover, the edge of the Fallen Abyss borders the Fire Sea, which burns incessantly, and the reduced range is a minor issue, the key is that it exacerbates the unrest of the Fallen Abyss.

In recent centuries, more entities have completely vanished in the Fallen Abyss than in the previous several thousand years.

Even though excuses can be made that those who disappeared were weaklings, ones who had reached their limits and couldn't hold on,

who would dare to bet, who would dare to bet that they could withstand the next anomaly in the Fallen Abyss.

So knowing clearly, that nefarious human race, brought the Fire Sea over, forcing them to make a choice.

But most people are actually very pragmatic; as long as they can be saved and taken out, it's not called forcing them, it's called "helping them make the right choice quickly when they're not clear-headed".

As for the idea of holding grudges and standing firm to the end, let it go. Those who can barely survive in the Fallen Abyss, if not all, at least ninety-nine percent wouldn't have such naïve thoughts.

As for going to awaken that presence deep within the Fallen Abyss, hahaha, who believes such nonsense? Just stay far away, so as not to be affected when the other party dies.

Don't be fooled by the red veil shouting the loudest; in reality, this is the simplest way to screen out fools.

"I fully agree with your thoughts; here, arrogance is the greatest hurdle to survival.

But here with me, I believe that stupidity is actually the greatest Dao to Death.

What's past, is all minor issues.

I believe a new era is approaching; we should embrace the new era, keep up with the times, so as not to be eliminated."

The red veil spoke earnestly, suppressing its malice without blatantly vocalizing its idea of turning the Black Ship Saints into statues to decorate its palace, which was already an extraordinary restraint.

The High Priest nodded repeatedly in appreciation.

"Indeed, pragmatism leads to survival, stagnation is the Dao to Death."

Feeling the tattoo on his back, the High Priest increasingly felt their philosophy was not wrong; if he had hesitated for a few more years or stagnated to deal with the Fish Bone, he could never have seen the current situation.

Opportunities are fleeting, and once missed, they might never be caught again.

Honestly, having the party being used for free speak so nicely and proactively name a price for cooperation, with the price even maximized, he felt quite pleased.

"So, what do we need to offer?"

"Come to the Abyss, to the edge of the Fallen Abyss, and use the Sacrificial Technique to take me out.

There have already been successful examples, as many as three successful cases.

With your command of the Sacrificial Technique, you can surely achieve it as well.

Once I come out, everything I've promised you will be carried out as agreed.

We can even first set the most ancient contract."

The High Priest nodded, looking very earnest.

"Very fair, but I need to consider it first.

Because it may be difficult for us to enter the land now, it is too dangerous there.

The crack in the sea leading to the Abyss, as discovered, is either destroyed or sealed.

To enter the Abyss, we must first go to the land.

The last time, we offended many; we must ensure we can enter the Abyss alive first."

The red veil was at a loss for words; if one can't reach the Fallen Abyss, everything else is moot.

Once the matter of the Sacrificial Technique was discussed to its end, observing the malice about to resurface, the red veil decisively withdrew.

Ending the contact, the High Priest summoned the Fish Bone, narrating everything that just happened word for word.

"If you want to take a walk outside, you may as you wish.

You've been busy for so long, you should take a break."

The Fish Bone instantly understood; it was meant to have him spread the word, and he nodded immediately.

"Indeed, I want to take a walk."

The Fish Bone promptly left the Black Ship to deliver the message; to whom else could he report? On the entire land, there was only one place he could go.

The High Priest watched the Fish Bone off, then turned to glance at the altar draped with the red cloth, scoffing coldly.

Their Black Ship Saints, their skills lay in ritual, sacrificial techniques; who could deceive them in this aspect?

Just listening to the red veil, the High Priest understood how the previous people had escaped.

Escaping was certainly achievable, but those welcoming their escape may not have any good outcome.