I, who was turned into a woman by the Jade Maiden Master, want to rebel against the Heavenly Gang.

"A sacrifice?" Qin Rufeng was about to lose his composure. He and his master were doing well, and life in the sect was finally starting to improve. And now, out of nowhere, he's being used as a sacrifice?

Although she held back from saying anything, the anger in her eyes was impossible to hide.

Feng Hua said with a cold laugh, "I advise you not to get angry, and even less to have any foolish ideas."

Qin Rufeng: "How can anyone not be angry?"

"Anger is acceptable, but one must recognize one's own position."

"Don't you understand why you suffered such a calamity? Those mortals in the Central Plains kill chickens and sheep to satisfy their appetites, but what do those animals think?"

"When cultivators capture demonic beasts, eat their flesh, sleep on their skin, refine them into elixirs, and extract their tendons and bones to create magical artifacts and props, do they ever find anything wrong with it?"

"It's perfectly natural for me to do such things, but when the roles are reversed and I become the prey, I feel it's against all reason... If you harbor such twisted and evil thoughts, then you shouldn't cultivate the Great Way."

Qin Rufeng couldn't refute it either. She knew that a person's sense of right and wrong was formed from their own perspective.

Why would a time traveler worry about such things? Let's ask something more useful.

However, Feng Hua reached out to stop her, saying, "Alright, stop asking. Don't treat me like a guide; you'll know many things tomorrow."

"However, I still want to remind you... to obediently follow the arrangements tomorrow, and we can discuss any plans later."

"If nothing unexpected happens, Master Qingyue will specifically ask for you. There's no need to resist. I am, by a token, part of Qingyue, and you are my offering, so naturally I won't allow anyone else to touch you."

Qin Rufeng is currently missing too much information to make a judgment.

She knew this arrogant and capricious person was very willful, and if she didn't want to talk about it anymore, then she shouldn't ask any more questions.

Actually, it becomes much clearer if we understand it from the perspective of the slave trade, since some humans on Earth are extremely skilled at this.

The Crimson Moon Cult is nothing but a slave trader. The other so-called sects of Cangyun City, including that Qingyue Workshop, are just manor slave owners.

At this moment, Feng Hua suddenly said, "Liu Ruyan, I will give you a chance... Are you willing to offer yourself as a sacrifice to me?"

Qin Rufeng frowned and said, "Who would willingly become a sacrifice for someone?"

Feng Hua smiled. "It's alright. Just remember this question I asked you. One day you will come to me and beg me to offer yourself to me."

Qin Rufeng knew, of course, that this jerk had her eye on him. If she wanted to eat him up, it was just a matter of opening her mouth; there was no need to ask for her opinion.

Qin Rufeng boldly hypothesized that this might be some kind of contract... that he could use her.

But what price must be paid to command the powerful phoenix? There is no free lunch in this world.

Moreover, she claims to belong to Qingyuefang, so is there a master-servant or familiar relationship between her and the master of Qingyuefang?

Everything is still unclear, and we cannot make any decisions lightly.

The sky was already beginning to lighten. Feng Hua said to Qin Rufeng, "Go down and follow instructions. Remember, once you're down there, never say you're from the Jade Maiden Sect."

Qin Rufeng bowed and said, "Thank you, senior."

She knew she couldn't escape Feng Hua's charm. She had struggled and resisted to the extreme these past few days, only to find herself hitting a brick wall.

Meeting this phoenix who loves music is already a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. If she were tone-deaf, I'd probably be dead by now...

Qin Rufeng then returned to the Crimson Moon Prison. A moment later, dawn broke. The bell rang again.

At that moment, a voice echoed through the prison...

"Those who wish to live, come with me; those who wish to live, come with me..." The speaker was the woman who had given him the pills at the beginning; she should be called the Crimson Moon Saintess.

Chapter 116 Can you get away with just denying it?

Although he had some understanding of how things would unfold, Qin Rufeng remained extremely cautious.

She and the other survivors went to the Crimson Moon Saintess first, and only went over after confirming that she was safe and sound.

Upon seeing Qin Rufeng, everyone was both surprised and filled with respect. Even the Crimson Moon Saintess chuckled as she stared at her. After all, daring to confront the Cataclysmic Giant Bird head-on and survive was something no one had expected.

At this moment, Li Qingshi also rushed out of the crowd, crying, and hugged Qin Rufeng.

Before long, all the survivors had returned. Although the Crimson Moon Blood Slaves and Tick Bees were now far away, the survivors were still uneasy, their faces filled with anxiety and fear about the unknown.

The Crimson Moon Saintess said with a smile, "You should be happy that you've passed the test of the Crimson Moon Heavenly Prison."

"After hardship comes happiness, and the best days are yet to come. Hehehe! Hahahaha!"

The mere mention of "good days" sent chills down the spines of those who heard it. The survivors grew increasingly tense and uneasy.

The Crimson Moon Saintess then said, "Come with me," and activated a teleportation spell.

A flash of light, and the group had left the Crimson Moon Prison and were transported by teleportation to a place resembling a training ground.

In any case, none of the blood slaves, blood puppets, and tick bees followed. That's good news nonetheless.

Some people breathed a sigh of relief, and hope rekindled in their eyes. Perhaps some even felt that they had gained some kind of opportunity by passing the test.

Apart from Qin Rufeng, no one knew that they had lost their freedom and their future was bleak.

At this moment, a group of people appeared on a high platform not far away. Each of them possessed an extraordinary air, enveloped in radiant light, and adorned with precious artifacts. Some were accompanied by attendants, while others rode spirit beasts. It was clear from their appearance that they were no ordinary people.

Qin Rufeng could sense that those people were all above the Golden Core stage, at least at the Flowing Cloud Realm or even higher. They must be the sect members from Cangyun City that Feng Hua had mentioned.

Feng Hua was among them. She stood beside a graceful and beautiful mature woman. Presumably, that mature woman was Qingyue Fangzhu.

Qingyuefang... Why does this name sound so familiar?

Among the crowd was a woman with a large pregnant belly, wearing an eye patch and a cow-horn headdress; she was probably a high-ranking member of the Crimson Moon Cult.

The Crimson Moon Saintess stepped forward and respectfully bowed to the crowd on the high platform.

The woman with the bull-horned headdress nodded to her, and then the Crimson Moon Saintess turned around and walked to the survivors, saying, "Those from the sect I wish to speak of, come out."

Then she read out a long list of sect names... all of them were prestigious and righteous sects in the Southern Ring.

The Jade Maiden Sect was among them. The Azure Origin Sect, Yellow Dragon Valley, Seven Star Island, Fire Cloud Palace… all the major sects that participated in the Mangshan Secret Realm were included.

There were also some sects that weren't qualified to participate in the secret realm but were still considered among the righteous sects. However, the absence of the Taihua Sword Sect was quite surprising.

Qin Rufeng remembered Feng Hua's warning not to reveal her identity as a member of the Jade Maiden Sect. Actually, she didn't even need to be told; who would dare to agree to be singled out by the Crimson Moon Saintess?

She certainly wouldn't say she greatly admires the prestigious and righteous families of the South Ring Road and then release the person, would she? So it's definitely not a good thing.

The Crimson Moon Sect's morally bankrupt cultivation methods make it a demonic sect among demonic sects. If it were located in the Southern Ring, it would definitely be attacked by all the major sects... or at least verbally condemned.

However, in Sai Wan, this evil cult not only has a place in high society, but also acts as the "organizer" of gatherings.

Master had previously stated that the Western Ring didn't have many restrictions on cultivation methods. There wasn't a clear line between the righteous and demonic paths. This wasn't just a lack of restrictions; it was a complete absence of restrictions.

Thinking of this, Qin Rufeng suddenly remembered the Xuan Tian Sect, the "mission target" that had led her to this state...

The Xuantian Sect fled to Xihuan only after being besieged by various righteous sects. The Xuantian Sect believes in the Divine Mother, and Jiang Chun has also mentioned the Crimson Moon Holy Mother.

Could this be the same thing?

Perhaps the Xuan Tian Sect members, having arrived in Xi Huan without the pressure of being besieged, had more time to delve deeper into the origins of their faith.

Then, through continuous access to the truth, he finally made direct communication with an indescribable "true god and mother goddess" outside the three realms.

If the Crimson Moon Sect really did evolve from the Xuan Tian Sect, then they must hate the major sects in the Southern Ring to the core, right?

While Qin Rufeng was pondering these matters, none of the other survivors revealed their sects.

At this moment, a woman in red descended from the crowd on the high platform.

This person had deathly pale skin and long, jet-black hair parted in the middle and cascading over their shoulders. Their red robe had a deep V-neck, and their ample bosom seemed ready to burst forth.

"Next comes my favorite part." The woman in red smiled and looked around at everyone. "You are not yet qualified to stay in Cangyun City. There is one last round of selection."

"The disciples of those sects I just mentioned are all under the care of the Crimson Moon Saintess and have nothing to do with me. I have no connection with those sects that the Saintess mentioned."

"I only enjoy probing the cultivation levels of others," the woman in red said with a smile. "You all don't need to worry, I'm not interested in anything else. I only like to find out what cultivation techniques you've learned and where your masters are."

At this moment, the woman from the Crimson Moon Sect on the high platform nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Elder Ye."

Elder Ye… It seems this woman in red is indeed an elder of the sect. Her casual and eccentric manner is quite in line with the atmosphere here.

"No problem." Elder Ye nodded slightly in acknowledgment. Then he walked up to the survivors and ordered them to come forward one by one.

The first person walked over cautiously. Elder Ye slightly stretched out his hand and stopped above the person's head, but did not touch him.

After a moment, she frowned slightly and said, "Boring. These are all cultivation techniques that rogue cultivators can obtain. The combinations are also unoriginal. No matter how hard you cultivate, you won't reach the Golden Core stage. It's quite boring."

Elder Ye gestured for the man to stand aside, then called for the next person.

She half-closed her eyes and began testing the second person. After a moment, she suddenly opened her eyes, a look of joy on her face. "Hehe, I've got it! The Pure Light Technique, the Shadow Shaping Technique... You're a disciple of the Chengxi Sect, am I right?"

"Although they are not a major sect, they cannot escape my discerning eyes. Hahahaha!" Elder Ye seemed quite proud, as if he had solved some ancient mystery.

It's clear she's just addicted to this kind of thing. It's just self-indulgence and not out of any real malice.

But the unfortunate Chengxi Sect disciple was already trembling all over.

Although this sect is not large and not qualified to participate in the Mangshan Secret Realm, it is still considered a prestigious and orthodox sect in the Southern Ring and was included in the list announced by the Crimson Moon Cult just now.

The Crimson Moon Saintess chuckled and immediately summoned a person and a "horse".

The horse is a horse-faced man, needless to say. The person is a tall, voluptuous woman with a shapely bottom and revealing clothing. Her attire is similar to that of the Crimson Moon Saintess, so she is presumably a member of the Crimson Moon Cult.

Besides being tall and having large breasts, why is this woman's skirt bulging out like that? Could it be...?

The woman raised her hand and used a sealing technique to prevent the Chengxi Sect disciple from casting spells. Then she went forward and brutally attacked him, using unbelievable brute force to break his limbs, almost turning him into a ball of flesh. She then tied him up with ropes and handed him over to Horse-Face to carry away.

The other survivors were all stunned and trembling with fear.

Next, the testing and screening continued. The remaining independent cultivators all passed.

Then it was Qin Rufeng's turn...

Chapter 117 I don't even know what I'm practicing.

Qin Rufeng had never felt so panicked before...

Feng Hua had previously reminded her not to admit that she was a disciple of the Jade Maiden Sect, and she did so with a very relaxed and casual expression.

But... is it really possible to get away with just denying it?

Qin Rufeng thought to herself, "That beautiful bird-woman wanted me to be her sacrifice. I refused without hesitation back then, and she wasn't in a hurry at all, even saying that she would definitely beg her."

Is this what she meant? But judging from what she said, it doesn't seem like we need to ask her for help so soon.

Forget it, a wise man doesn't suffer a loss if he can't handle the situation...

Qin Rufeng looked at Feng Hua, but the girl avoided her gaze and didn't meet her eyes at all.

What's going on? You were so cocky before, but now you won't even look at me? I'm going to sacrifice myself, do you dare to accept it, you jerk?

Qin Rufeng pondered that the current situation was probably something Feng Hua hadn't anticipated.

She's from Qingyue Workshop, not the Crimson Moon Demonic Sect. She herself said that it was that "stupid woman" workshop owner who was meddling in the courtyard this time.

In other words, her role as guarding the courtyard was a "guest appearance" and not part of the established program for the Crimson Moon Prison.

Therefore... Elder Ye was likely just a "guest appearance," a "last-minute appearance," and an "impromptu performance," which is why Feng Hua didn't expect this turn of events.

Perhaps this bird-man is indeed a high-level spirit beast or divine beast. However, the strength difference within the same species can be quite large.

There's a saying that the Luan bird is a low-level being that hasn't cultivated into a Phoenix. Perhaps it's the difference between a Jiao and a Dragon. Therefore, Feng Hua was no match for the sect leaders and elders on the high platform, so she pretended to be dead.

Moreover... she really didn't need to offend these powerful figures for a mere bite of "food".

Qin Rufeng glanced contemptuously at the bird-like man, utterly despairing. She was prepared to fight desperately again, but she didn't have a single trace of spiritual energy. Her entropy energy was limited and couldn't be replenished quickly, so she couldn't make a fuss at all.

Or I should just commit suicide... I absolutely cannot fall into the hands of the Crimson Moon Demonic Cult.

Qin Rufeng was lost in thought and didn't notice that Elder Ye had silently appeared in front of her, which startled her.

Elder Ye said with a smile, "If you don't come over, I have to. I know there's a debate about food: should delicious food be eaten first or last?"

"Although cultivators have long since lost their appetite, I was quite the glutton when I was a mortal."

"I don't think it's necessary to plan food in advance; the most important thing is the surprise. You never know what you're going to taste, and then you're suddenly pleasantly surprised—isn't that wonderful?"

"For this surprise, even if you're unwilling to condescend to come all this way, I'll come over."

"Unfortunately, it won't be easy for you to bring surprises," Elder Ye said with a slight frown, "because your performance in the Crimson Moon Prison was too outstanding."

"It's like a dish; you can smell the aroma before you even see it. And once you see it, it makes your mouth water even more."

"It has the color and aroma, but the most important thing about a delicious dish is its taste," Elder Ye said with a smile. "Don't disappoint me."

After saying that, she placed her right hand above Qin Rufeng's head.

Almost instantly, Elder Ye's face broke into a smile. Qin Rufeng's heart, on the other hand, was pounding at eight hundred miles per hour...

Elder Ye chuckled, "Hehehe, what is this! It has all five elements in its spiritual root."