"Not run?"
Chi You thought he had misheard and stared at Ye Ling, wanting him to say it again.
Now they were trapped in the Blood Prison, facing certain death. What else could they do but try to escape?
Chi You didn't believe they could stir up any significant trouble in this Blood Prison.
The power of the Blood Spirits was not to be underestimated.
Ye Ling looked at the blood pool bubbling with blood, and said to Chi You, "Although, according to your words, the creature hidden beneath this blood pool is likely a Supreme or even a Dao Venerable, which is indeed troublesome for us."
"But, it's merely troublesome."
"Merely troublesome?" Chi You swallowed nervously, "Then, then Emperor, what do you mean..."
Ye Ling smiled and said, "I want to lure out the Blood Spirit hidden in the blood pool first, test its strength, and then consider other matters."
For Ye Ling, the only troublesome thing at the moment was how to protect Xu Xiaoqing's safety while fighting the Blood Spirit beneath the blood pool.
And according to Chi You's suggestion, their rashly entering the blood pool to search for the Great Dao Blood Crystal would undoubtedly mean abandoning their own advantages and magnifying their weaknesses to the enemy.
Protecting Xu Xiaoqing on the shore was clearly easier than protecting her in the blood pool.
"So, you want to lure the Blood Spirit out of the blood pool and deal with it outside?"
Chi You felt like he was going mad even saying this himself!
How strong the Blood Spirit was, the people of the Void Organization had the most say!
In the current Three Realms, anyone who could join the Void must be a Saint-level mighty being. Yet, even so, their Void Organization members had suffered considerable losses of Saints in the Blood Prison.
It must be known that the names of those Saints who perished in the Blood Prison were enough to cause great shockwaves throughout the Three Realms!
Yet, even so, those who entered the Blood Prison, if they did not escape immediately when the spatial channel was still open, could never escape again!
Falling into the Blood Prison, Chi You could at most urge himself to fight desperately, with survival depending on fate. But now he heard Ye Ling say he wanted to lure out and kill the Blood Spirit that could even slay Emperor-level beings?
Chi You felt that the world was somewhat unreal just thinking about it!
Ye Ling, however, did not consider it a big deal. He casually added several layers of protective restrictions to Xu Xiaoqing, to prevent her from being affected by the upcoming battle.
With Xu Xiaoqing's cultivation, she probably couldn't even withstand the natural pressure released by a Dao Venerable.
If Xu Xiaoqing had no protection, she would surely die.
Seeing Ye Ling protecting Xu Xiaoqing, Chi You realized Ye Ling was serious. He shivered and quickly approached Ye Ling, smiling, "Emperor, you see, we are now partners. If a fight really breaks out later, you definitely won't be able to attend to us."
"I also guarantee I won't be a burden. How about you put some protective restrictions on me too?"
Chi You was very clear about his own strength. Even when he possessed his physical body and his cultivation was at its peak, his realm was only at the Half-Emperor level.
This level of strength, although considered at the pinnacle of the pyramid in the Three Realms, was not even enough in the Blood Prison. Not to mention that he was currently only in spirit form, making him even more frail!
Even if Ye Ling could truly contend with the Blood Spirit in the blood pool, Chi You did not believe that he, in his current state, could withstand the aftermath of the battle between Ye Ling and the Blood Spirit.
Ye Ling, who was placing protective restrictions on Xu Xiaoqing, saw Chi You approaching and smiled, "If you want me to protect you, that's fine, but you should know the dangers hidden beneath the Blood Prison. It's already difficult enough for me to protect Xiaoqing alone. If I have to protect you as well, my pressure will increase significantly."
Chi You quickly nodded and smiled, "I naturally know this. I will definitely remember the kindness of your rescue, Emperor, and repay you in the future!"
Ye Ling said, "Let's not wait for the future. I happen to have something for you to do right now. If you agree, I can also allocate some energy to protect you."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Chi You's eyes lit up. He patted his chest and said, "Let alone one thing, even a hundred things, as long as you command, I will do it without hesitation..."
"Stop boasting. The task I want you to do is very simple: lure out the Blood Spirit from the blood pool."
"Simple! Isn't it just to lure out the Blood Spirit from the blood pool... Wh-what?"
Chi You said with a smile, then suddenly reacted, looking at Ye Ling in disbelief and exclaiming, "I, I'm going to lure out the Blood Spirit?"
Chi You was stunned, and suddenly felt the world spinning.
If that were the case, wouldn't he become bait to lure out the big fish?
If the Blood Spirit did not appear, he could live a little longer. But if he became bait, the danger level would skyrocket!
Moreover, even if the big fish bit the bait and took the hook, the big fish might not spit out the bait!
Now that Ye Ling wanted him to be the bait to lure out the Blood Spirit, Chi You felt that Ye Ling was sending him to his death!
"What? You don't want to be bait?"
Seeing Chi You hesitate, Ye Ling understood what he was thinking and smiled, "Since you are unwilling, I cannot force you. After all, we are partners."
"Then later, I will personally lure the Blood Spirit up. However, you will have to endure the subsequent battle aftermath yourself."
"Don't!!!"
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Chi You's expression changed greatly, and he quickly said, "I'll be the bait! Whatever you want me to do, I'll do it!"
Going to lure the Blood Spirit to shore, although dangerous, at least he would have Ye Ling's protection!
If Ye Ling's strength was truly sufficient, then he might be able to escape this calamity.
But if he didn't act as bait, and lost Ye Ling's protection, Chi You knew he would surely die!
Understanding this, even though Chi You was unwilling to act as bait, he had no choice.
He had no choice!
Seeing Chi You agree, Ye Ling also smiled slightly and made a gesture of invitation, "Please. Everything from now on depends on your performance, Lord Chi You."
Seeing Ye Ling's politeness, Chi You also smiled awkwardly, "Should I go lure out the Blood Spirit now, or after you've made your preparations?"
Ye Ling said, "Now is fine. I have nothing to prepare."
"Okay, okay..."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Chi You nodded, feeling inexplicably nervous.
He looked at the still bubbling blood pool, and couldn't help but remind Ye Ling, "You must be sure to protect me. My life is in your hands!"
Ye Ling smiled and said, "Don't worry, go boldly!"
"Definitely!" Chi You urged Ye Ling again, then took a step towards the blood pool.
Seeing Chi You's back as he approached the blood pool, Xu Xiaoqing's eyes also showed a hint of worry. She asked Ye Ling, "Lord Chi You... is it really okay?"
"I'm not sure." Ye Ling shook his head, his eyes fixed on the blood pool ahead, becoming extremely serious.
As Chi You approached the blood pool, the blood bubbles in the blood pool increased.
When he reached the edge of the blood pool, a powerful aura erupted from within!
Feeling that aura, Ye Ling immediately shielded Xu Xiaoqing, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes, "Here they come!"