《My Gu Can Cultivate on Their Own》 Chapter 1 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Under the moonlight, upon a cliff, a young man was sitting cross-legged. There was a small worm lying in front of him. In this world, it was called Gu. This Gu worm had a unique appearance. Its body was flat and wide, its head was so small that it just about fused with its mouth, and its eyes couldn¡¯t be seen. Its entire body was yellow and orange, separated by a network of stripes. It was like a golden armor, shining with a metallic luster. Fang Yuan opened his hands, and a stream of Azure Mystic Qi flowed out from his arms and entered the Gu worm¡¯s body. This was the World Spirit Essence, and it could be stored in the human body¡¯s acupoints. Its function was to display the Gu worm¡¯s ability and help them break through. What Fang Yuan was doing now was using the second function. Until the last traces of spirit essence in his acupoints had fused with the Gu worm¡¯s body, Fang Yuan¡¯s body swayed, and his aura rapidly withered, almost making him lose his balance. But he still looked nervously at the Gu worm, staring at its transformation. ¡°I must break through this time!¡± Fang Yuan gritted his teeth. Even though he had experienced countless failures, he could not suppress the nervousness in his heart. This was his last chance. Tomorrow was the day the sect would check the strength of its disciples. All disciples who had not broken through a major realm within ten years of entering the sect would be expelled. Tomorrow was the day Fang Yuan had entered the sect for ten years. Right now, he was at the tenth layer of Qi Refinement, just one step away from the Foundation Establishment Stage! However, reality was always cruel. After this Iron Skin Gu absorbed a large amount of spirit essence, its body shook violently. The Azure Mystic Qi continuously attacked its veins, trying to expand its body size. In the end, even after it was exhausted, it couldn¡¯t expand much. This was far from reaching the standard of a breakthrough. The Iron Skin Gu seemed to be a little stronger than the tenth layer of Qi Refinement, but it couldn¡¯t reach the first layer of the Foundation Establishment. It was very awkward to be between the two of them. Fang Yuan sighed deeply. It was over. Everything was over. One day was not enough time for him to absorb enough spirit essence to try to break through again. Being expelled from the sect was already a foregone conclusion. This would undoubtedly bring shame to his clan and cause the world to look down on it. Fang Yuan¡¯s heart immediately felt uncomfortable. However, at this moment, a mechanical voice sounded in his mind. [Ding! The Gu worm system is binding!] [The Binding was successful!] [Your Iron Skin Gu has been diligently cultivating. The heavens reward diligence. Your Iron Skin Gu has finally broken through to Black Iron grade!] [Your Iron Skin Gu has obtained a new skill, ¡®Permanent Strengthening¡¯!] ¡®Hmm?¡¯ ¡®What¡¯s going on?¡¯ As the voice sounded, Fang Yuan realized that the Iron Skin Gu in his palm had instantly grown bigger. It had grown from the size of half a thumb to the size of half a palm! The color of its body also became darker, turning into a dark gold color. This was clearly a sign of an increase in strength. Fang Yuan was puzzled. As he looked, a panel suddenly appeared in front of him. [Iron Skin Gu] Level: Tier 2 Type: Defense Grade: White Stone (due to the growth limit, it can be upgraded to Gold, Gu worm grade ¡ª White Stone, Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Star Shine, King¡­) Skills: [Skin Hardening LVL 2] [Permanent Strengthening LVL 2] ¡­ It broke through? Fang Yuan was a little surprised. However, as a transmigrator, he was naturally not unfamiliar with such a voice. ¡°It¡¯s been ten years, dog system, you¡¯re finally here.¡± Fang Yuan ridiculed it, and the worry in his heart also disappeared with the arrival of the system. Then, he began to check the system¡¯s functions. After understanding it after a while, Fang Yuan could not help but laugh. The function of this system was very straightforward. It allowed his Gu worms to cultivate automatically! In other words, in the future, no matter if he was eating, drinking or sleeping, he no longer needed to expend energy to absorb the World Spirit Essence to feed his Gu worms. They could be self-sufficient! This was simply good news for people like him who had extremely poor talent! He remembered that when he saw his fellow disciples breaking through and being able to go to the Gu spirit hall to collect new Gu worms, he was very envious. Now, it was finally his turn. Coming back to his senses, Fang Yuan then carefully looked at the skill description. [Skin Hardening LVL 2] (passive) : the Iron Skin Gu allows the owner to have a stronger defense against external attacks. (current increase is double) [Permanent Strengthening LVL 2] (passive) : the owner of Iron Skin Gu will receive an all-round permanent increase in a certain degree of vitality. (current increase is double) After the Gu worm leveled up, the skill level would also increase correspondingly with the Gu worm¡¯s breakthrough, and the effect would double. Moreover, with the addition of a permanent enhancement skill, the change was also very obvious. Fang Yuan tested it. The current him could already easily pick up a rock that was about half his height. In the past, this was absolutely impossible. It seemed that as the Gu worm¡¯s grade increased, the Gu master would also receive more ability buffs. ¡°I have to hurry to the Gu spirit hall to get new Gu worms. The earlier I nurture them, the earlier I can gain.¡± Thus, Fang Yuan directly left this place. ¡°But before that, I have to go to the certification office to update the information.¡± If he did not report it, he would be treated as a disciple who had not broken through. At that time, no one would specially test his realm strength for him. Fang Yuan searched for the direction and walked towards a hall in the mountain. A few minutes later, he arrived at his destination. Just as he entered, a disciple with a desolate expression brushed past him and threw the Gu worm in his acupoints on the ground. ¡°I have already been chased out of the sect, so what use do I have for you?¡± It seemed that he was someone like Fang Yuan, who had not broken through even after entering the sect for ten years. There were many people like him in the Gu Immortal Sect. After all, the Gu Immortal Sect was one of the top sects within a radius of tens of thousands of miles, and they had thousands of disciples. There were many geniuses, but also many idiots. Geniuses were high and mighty, and idiots would only be forgotten by history. They would be mocked by the world when they returned to the mortal world. But now, his fate was completely opposite to this disciple. Fang Yuan stopped and watched as his figure disappeared in the direction of the mountain gate, then he looked at the Gu worm that had fallen to its death, shaking his head and walking inside. There were not many people in the hall. He found and walked into a room that no one was evaluating in. There was a small transparent crystal ball in the middle of the room. As long as he injected his spirit essence into it, he could judge his realm and strength based on the brightness. There was an old man sitting next to him. He was the elder of this certification office. Fang Yuan walked forward and handed over his identity token. ¡°Outer sect disciple Fang Yuan.¡± The elder looked at him with a faint smile. ¡°Hmm¡­ you¡¯ve been in the sect for ten years.¡± Fang Yuan cupped his hands and didn¡¯t say anything. ¡°Put your hands on it.¡± The elder began to guide Fang Yuan. The test wasn¡¯t complicated. As a light screen lit up, the elder could see the result with just a glance. ¡°You¡¯re indeed in the Foundation Establishment Realm. You¡¯re quite lucky to have broken through in the last two days, but your foundation is a bit lacking.¡± As he spoke, he picked up a brand-new plate from the side and engraved it. Soon, he handed it to Fang Yuan. His name and realm were engraved on it. Most importantly, there was a unique Gu Immortal Sect imprint on the back. It represented the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s token. As long as it was hung at the waist, most Gu masters outside would give the Gu Immortal Sect some face and would not attack the holder of the token. Other than that, Fang Yuan would be able to enjoy more benefits and protection from the sect every month. It could be said that there were all sorts of benefits. The only requirement was that he could break through again within ten years. Otherwise, he would still be kicked out of the sect. However, this requirement was no longer a problem for Fang Yuan. With the system, would he still need ten years? Chapter 2 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After reporting, one could receive the Gu worms. Saying goodbye to the elder, Fang Yuan turned towards the Gu spirit hall. Gu Immortal Sect was huge. Its territory spread across thousands of mountains nearby. It had close to a hundred thousand disciples. It was the largest sect in Yunding City. The distance between the certification office and the Gu spirit hall was very far. There were at least a hundred mountains between them. For an ordinary person, it would take at least a few days to walk there. Fortunately, the sect had a teleportation array, which allowed them to move around the key buildings of the sect. It was much more convenient. He arrived at his destination. Compared to the deserted certification office, the Gu spirit hall was much more lively. There were many disciples who had just broken through to the next realm coming and going, excitedly communicating with each other. After all, there were all sorts of Gu worm eggs and larvae stored here. Whether it was outer or inner disciples, as long as they broke through, or if they had enough sect contribution, they could come here to exchange for the Gu worms to increase their strength. Generally speaking, with Gu masters of the same rank, the more Gu worms they had in their acupoints, the stronger they would be. However, nothing was absolute. There were many types of Gu worms. When a Gu master with five offensive type Gu worms and a Gu master with ten defensive type Gu worms fought, the outcome was hard to predict. Gu worms had different abilities, so it was hard to compare their strengths and weaknesses. It could only be said that each had its own advantages. Under normal circumstances, the higher the grade of the Gu worm, the more likely it was to have abilities that ordinary Gu masters would find difficult to deal with. Using this to defeat opponents of the same level was not a difficult matter. However, this type of Gu worm was very rare. Even if there were ten thousand of them, people might not even encounter one of them. Moreover, the amount of spirit essence needed to nurture it was also much greater than ordinary Gu worms, so Gu masters with poor talent could not afford to nurture it. Fang Yuan currently only had a White Stone grade Iron Skin Gu, and both of its skills were related to defense. If he really fought with someone, he would only get beaten up. Thus, his goal this time was to increase his overall strength by using offensive and functional Gu worms. He did not want to use the rare ones. Although the Gu worms he refined did not need to be fed with spirit essence, as an outer disciple, he definitely could not choose such good ones. Walking into the Gu spirit hall, rows of huge containers lined up side by side, filled with all kinds of Gu worm eggs. There was no end to them. There were at least hundreds of thousands of them, and it was extremely magnificent. Fang Yuan then showed the guard the token. The guard glanced at it and confirmed that there was no mistake, then he pointed. ¡°The first floor of the Gu spirit hall has White Stone Gu, the second floor has Black Iron Gu, and the third floor has Bronze Gu. You are only at the Foundation Establishment Realm, so you can only choose between the first and second floors. You can only choose two Gu worm eggs at most.¡± Hearing this, Fang Yuan could not help but ask: ¡°What if I want to choose a few more?¡± His Gu worms could be cultivated by himself, so in this aspect, the more the better. Quantitative change could cause qualitative change! The gatekeeper glanced at him and reminded him, ¡°Junior, I advise you not to aim too high. Your talent is average, and the spirit essence absorbed by your acupoints every day cannot support too many Gu worms. If the Gu worms backfire, then you will be the one who will suffer.¡± ¡°Senior, you are right. I just want to pick a few more to see which Gu worms are more suitable for me.¡± Fang Yuan casually made up an excuse. The gatekeeper shook his head lightly, but did not try to persuade him further. Instead, he said, ¡°For the extra ones, you can exchange them with sect contribution or primeval stones. After you choose them, you can register with the elders.¡± ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Senior.¡± Fang Yuan raised his hand and cupped them. He took back the token and walked straight to the stairs of the Gu spirit hall. The Gu worms on the first floor were of the lowest White Stone grade. He was not interested at all and directly went up to the second floor. Although the containers here were not as packed and dense as on the first floor, there were still quite a lot of them. The few hundred disciples on this floor were very careful. They were both worried and conflicted. Because the sect had placed a seal on each Gu egg to prevent them from naturally hatching and escaping, by forcefully restricting the hatching time, there was a small chance that the Gu worm would die. No one wanted to choose a dead Gu. Therefore, it was too difficult to choose a Gu worm that had sufficient vitality and was suitable for oneself among so many Gu eggs. Fortunately, Fang Yuan had the help of the system. ¡°System, check all the Gu eggs that I see and pick the best ones!¡± [Ding, scanning program has been activated!] Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up. Instantly, countless streams of information swarmed in. As his gaze moved, this number continued to increase. In just a minute, the second level¡¯s Gu worm egg data were all stored in the system. There were over seventy thousand eggs. ¡°The host has automatically selected the best Gu worms!¡± [Bloodthirsty Gu] (Black Iron) : attack type. [Drunken Gu] (Black Iron) : support type. [Moonlight Gu] (Black Iron) : support, attack type. ¡­ ¡°There is actually one of the Three Talented Gu?¡± Fang Yuan could not help but raise his eyebrows. The Three Talented Gu was the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s unique Black Iron grade Gu worms. There were a total of three, and they were Sunlight Gu, Moonlight Gu and Starlight Gu. Don¡¯t look at them as just Black Iron grade Gu worms. As long as they were all collected, the Three Talented Gu would fuse in the acupoints, greatly raising its grade. It was said that a few hundred years ago, there was an Enlightenment Realm disciple who could not break through for a long time. By chance, he obtained a whole set of the Three Talented Gu, and was promoted to an elder of the sect, obtaining a large amount of resources. That disciple did not disappoint the sect either, breaking through two realms consecutively in just five years and becoming a cornerstone of the sect. He did not expect to meet one here. As for the Bloodthirsty Gu and the Drunken Gu, he had never heard of them, but to be recommended by the system along with the Moonlight Gu, they were definitely not be too bad. ¡°These three then!¡± Fang Yuan immediately went to the corresponding containers, taking them down one by one, and bringing them to the elder of the Gu spirit hall. The elder¡¯s expression was cold, ¡°Twenty primeval stones.¡± ¡°So expensive?¡± Fang Yuan was a little surprised. The sect would give Foundation Establishment disciples three primeval stones every month. After a simple calculation, they would need at least a year to save up to buy a Black Iron grade Gu worm egg like this. And this was only achievable without spending a single primeval stone in the process. The price was indeed a little black-hearted. However, Fang Yuan¡¯s parents were in business and would give him a few primeval stones every month for cultivation. Although he had used up most of the primeval stones in the past ten years, he still kept a little every month. ¡°Every Gu worm egg is cultivated by the sect with a lot of resources. If you take it outside, the price will be high, not low!¡± The elder explained. ¡°Alright, twenty then!¡± Fang Yuan no longer hesitated. He took out more than half of his primeval stones and handed them to the elder. The elder accepted the Yuan stones with a satisfied look on his face.. Chapter 3 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After obtaining the Gu eggs, Fang Yuan returned to his residence and began to concentrate on his cultivation. He randomly picked a Gu egg and placed it in his acupoint, using his own spirit essence to feed it. The purpose of this was to let them familiarize with his aura and strength before they were born, to form a good impression of him, and to prevent them from betraying their master right after hatching. [Ding, you have successfully hatched a Black Iron grade Gu worm ¡ª Drunken Gu!] After half a day of nurturing, the first Gu worm finally hatched. It was not a dead worm! Fang Yuan heaved a sigh of relief. He began to inspect the condition of the few Gu worms. Hmm? Why was it sleeping? Didn¡¯t the system say that it would cultivate automatically? Just as he was puzzled, his acupoints suddenly shook, and a huge suction force came from the Drunken Gu. In the blink of an eye, nearly half of the spirit essence in his acupoints was swept away like they were being sucked in by a whale! This sudden unexpected situation gave Fang Yuan a fright. If this continued, wouldn¡¯t he be sucked dry right away? Fortunately, the Drunken Gu¡¯s state did not last long. As more than half of the spirit essence in his body was absorbed by it, its body began to emit a gentle light. In the end, like a singularity explosion, its body suddenly expanded countless times, from a larva the size of a grain of rice to an adult worm the size of a thumb. At the same time, the system notification sounded in its mind. [Ding! Congratulations, host, your Drunken Gu has successfully broken through! You have obtained the ¡®Wine Making¡¯ skill!] [Your Drunken Gu has started cultivating, current progress: 1%!] ¡°So you can only cultivate automatically after reaching tier one.¡± Fang Yuan realized this later, and at the same time, he was glad that he was not rash and tried to hatch three Gu worms at once. If he really did that, he would probably be a dried corpse now. There were still two Gu eggs left. He had no choice, and he could only take out two primeval stones and hold them, absorbing the spirit essence inside. The green light entered his arm through his palm and flowed along his meridians towards his acupoints. After an unknown amount of time, he slowly opened his eyes after the two primeval stones had lost their luster. He looked at the already wasted primeval stones with some heartache. The efficiency of directly absorbing the spirit essence inside primeval stones was very low. It could be said that he did not even use one tenth of the value of one primeval stone. In order to hatch the remaining two Gu eggs, Fang Yuan had spent a lot of capital. In the blink of an eye, a day passed. On the afternoon of the second day, Fang Yuan finally hatched all the Gu worms and let them enter the state of automatic cultivation. Taking advantage of the time to rest, he began to check the condition of the few Gu worms. [Your Drunken Gu sensed that its master¡¯s physical fitness was relatively weak. After a day of bitter cultivation, it produced good wine and gave it to its master. Production Progress 100%!] Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up. Fine wine? Then he took a look. [Spirit Wine LVL 1] : after drinking the fine wine, one¡¯s physique can be permanently increased to a certain degree. It can actually increase one¡¯s physique? This was beyond Fang Yuan¡¯s expectations. He originally thought that it was just a wine that could temporarily restore one¡¯s spirit essence, but he did not expect it to have such a good effect. Without saying a word, he drank it directly! As the spicy wine entered his throat, a cool feeling spread throughout his body. Soon, a layer of black mud appeared on his skin, as if the impurities in his body had been cleaned out. Fang Yuan felt as if he had soaked in a mint bath. His whole body felt comfortable, and it was the kind of feeling that came from the inside out. ¡°Unfortunately, the quantity is a little small.¡± Fang Yuan smacked his lips. The Drunken Gu could only produce a few tens of milliliters at a time, and it would be gone after one sip. The increase in physique was also very limited. However, small amounts add up. When the level of the Drunken Gu increased in the future, the problem of production would definitely be solved, and perhaps even better wine would be produced. Then, he looked at another Gu worm. [The Iron Skin Gu is in a dispirited state. Because there are no divine weapons to attach to it, the cultivation effect has been greatly reduced, Current cultivation progress 1.1%] HMM? What¡¯s going on? The Iron Skin Gu is starting to slack off? It only increased by 0.1% after a whole day? If left unchecked, it would take more than three years for it to cultivate to 100% increase in level? Three years to a level, thirty years to ten levels! This speed is too slow. Fang Yuan could not accept it. Even if he had four Gu worms in his acupoints, it would still take almost eight years. It seemed that he had to find a weapon as soon as possible. It would not be a good idea to let the Iron Skin Gu continue to be lazy. If nothing went wrong, other than the Drunken Gu, which only needed to consume spirit essence, the other Gu worms should have entered a lazy stage. Thus, he continued to read. [Because the Moonlight Gu did not use precious herbs to recuperate on a full moon night, it was in a low mood and its cultivation effect was greatly reduced. Current cultivation progress: 1%] [Because the Bloodthirsty Gu did not have a supply of beast blood, it was very unhappy and its cultivation effect was greatly reduced. Current cultivation progress: 2%] As expected, these two were also thorns. Those who did not meet the requirements did not cultivate. Moreover, their requirements were even more excessive. One needed to soak in a medicinal bath. The other needed to suck precious beast blood. They were much more troublesome than the Iron Skin Gu. These two things required a large amount of primeval stones to buy, and Fang Yuan had no way to get them at the moment. ¡°I should think of a way to get a weapon first.¡± A weapon was easy to find. He had a good relationship with the Hall Master of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s outer sect¡¯s martial arts hall, he could go there and see if there were any suitable weapons. As for the other things, he could only go to the mission pavilion to get the sect¡¯s bounty missions and go out to hunt for resources. This was the most convenient way to earn primeval stones. After making up his mind, Fang Yuan went straight to his destination. Countless disciples came and went from the mission pavilion. This was also a popular place within the sect. Fang Yuan looked at the dazzling array of missions, his gaze shining slightly. However, most of them were sect missions like mining, patrolling, and guarding. They could only be carried out within the sect¡¯s territory, and the pay was very low. The more high paying ones were support missions. To put it bluntly, the Gu Immortal Sect was a group force. It occupied a large area of territory. If there was territory, there would be disputes. At places where the borders intersected with other sects, if there were conflicts over resources and they did not completely fall out, they could only rely on low level disciples like them to fight. After all, if there was a sect expert, it would no longer be a small matter. Fang Yuan did not choose this kind of mission. He felt that his strength was not enough to protect himself, and it was easy for accidents to happen in a chaotic battle. Other than that, there were a small amount of other bounty missions. Usually, they were sent by individuals, and the request was to get the required amount of materials within a limited time. Compared to other missions, this kind of mission was more dependent on luck, and whether it could be completed depended entirely on one¡¯s looks. This was also the only type of mission that could be repeated. Usually, a bounty mission would have dozens or even hundreds of people accepting it. The reward was first-come, first-served. Fang Yuan picked a few collection type bounty missions. He did not want to complete all of them. He planned to come across these things as he went out to collect the materials he needed. He did not want to waste the rewards he would receive for free. ¡°I haven¡¯t seen my parents for a long time. I¡¯ll take this opportunity to visit them.¡± Fang Yuan thought to himself and walked out. He walked all the way to the outer hall.. Chapter 4 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After reporting to the guard, the head of the martial arts hall, Zhou Yin, came to welcome him warmly. ¡°Brother Fang? Long time no see. How is it? Did you break through?¡± ¡°I just broke through not long ago. Speaking of which, I still have to thank you, Zhou. If it weren¡¯t for you supporting me with those spiritual herbs, with my talent, I might not have reached the tenth layer of Qi Refinement in ten years.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s expression was sincere as he put his arm around the other party¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Why are you and I speaking so politely? Come, let¡¯s go in and sit!¡± Zhou Yin directly brought him to the inner hall and asked the servants to pour tea and prepare snacks. He was not old and looked to be in his early thirties. He was only a few years older than Fang Yuan. The good relationship between the two of them started a few years ago. At that time, his master had passed away. All the disciples coveted the various resources in the martial arts hall and wanted to split the inheritance. However, they did not expect that their master¡¯s will was to leave everything in the martial arts hall to Zhou Yin to manage. He wanted the other disciples to follow his orders. However, Zhou Yin¡¯s prestige was not enough. The other disciples were not satisfied at all. At that time, the matter was very big. Even people from the inner sect came out to ask questions. Zhou Yin did not want his seniors to be punished because of this. He did not want any inheritance and gave it all to his seniors. He only took over the martial arts hall that his master had invested countless years of effort in. At that time, he was penniless. He could not even afford the daily expenses of the hall, let alone save up primeval stones that he needed for cultivation. Fang Yuan felt that Zhou Yin was worth befriending, so he borrowed some money from his family to support Zhou Yin. As a result, the two of them formed a good relationship. After that, Zhou Yin survived the most difficult period. He was grateful to Fang Yuan. Not only did he return the primeval stones, but he also helped Fang Yuan collect some cultivation materials to help him break through. After the small talk, Fang Yuan started to talk about business. ¡°Zhou, do you have any suitable weapons?¡± ¡°Sure, the martial arts hall doesn¡¯t have much else. I have enough weapons, leave it to me. What type and grade do you want?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take a look. Let me try one.¡± ¡°Leave it to me.¡± Zhou Yin patted his chest and didn¡¯t ask for the sect¡¯s permission. He directly pulled Fang Yuan to the inner hall¡¯s weapons room and took out an ancient sword. ¡°Try it.¡± Fang Yuan took it and touched it, then shook his head and handed it back. ¡°It¡¯s too fragile. It can¡¯t withstand my spirit essence.¡± The grade of a weapon was like a Gu worm. It was easy to break if it was not in line with one¡¯s realm. ¡°This is the best White Stone grade weapon¡­¡± Zhou Yin suddenly slapped his forehead, ¡°Look at me, I forgot that you broke through. Let¡¯s go, the weapons here are no longer suitable for you. Let me show you the high-grade weapons.¡± The so-called high-grade weapons were only Black Iron grade and Bronze grade weapons. After all, they were only outer disciples, so it was impossible for any good weapons to appear. Zhou Yin let Fang Yuan test his hand and take whatever he saw. Fang Yuan naturally would not hold back. In this world, weapons like sabers, spears, swords, and axes were mostly used. It was not that there were no unpopular weapons with unique shapes, but their grades were relatively low, not even Black Iron. There were still a few mainstream weapons. [You are equipped with the Seven Star Sword. The Iron Skin Gu can rely on it to obtain a certain amount of support. Estimated cultivation efficiency will increase by 40-47% . ] Fang Yuan frowned. It was a little low. Then, he changed to another one. [You are equipped with the Three Elements Axe. The Iron Skin Gu can rely on it to obtain a certain amount of support. Estimated cultivation efficiency will increase by 20-34% . ] This was even lower. Fang Yuan tried them one by one, but the results were very disappointing. In the huge room, there were over a hundred Black Iron weapons, but none of them could restore the Iron Skin Gu¡¯s cultivation efficiency to 100%, and the highest was only 62% . Looking at Fang Yuan¡¯s expression, Zhou Yin could not help but scratch his head, ¡°It can¡¯t be that none of them are suitable, right?¡± Fang Yuan shook his head slightly, his eyes sweeping around the room, suddenly his gaze fell on an unremarkable stick in the corner. Zhou Yin immediately went over to help him get it. After blowing away the dust on it, a very simple and exquisite pattern appeared before their eyes, glowing with a silvery-white light. Could this be a Silver grade weapon? Zhou Yin had a doubtful expression on his face, ¡°I don¡¯t remember there being such a stick in the hall¡­¡± Since he could not recall it, he might as well not think about it, but Zhou Yin still happily passed it to Fang Yuan. ¡°Here, give it a try.¡± [You are equipped with the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod. The Iron Skin Gu can rely on it to gain a certain amount of support. Estimated cultivation progress will increase by 100% (upper limit)] ¡°Humm¡­¡± Fang Yuan immediately felt the difference. The rod was cold to the touch. The moment Fang Yuan grabbed it, the Iron Skin Gu in his acupoints resonated and turned into a stream of light that entered the rod. [Your Iron Skin Gu (Black Iron) has received support and has successfully cultivated a weapon combination skill, Worm Cloud Bind!] [Worm Cloud Bind] : uses spirit essence to summon the worm cloud to protect oneself. Within a certain range, the worm cloud can be used to attack the enemy. The Iron Skin Gu has changed again! Although its grade did not increase, after possessing the worm rod, it obtained a brand new skill. Moreover, it was not a purely defensive skill. It had a certain degree of lethality. Zhou Yin seemed to have noticed the changes in Fang Yuan¡¯s body, and he smiled lightly and said: ¡°Looks like this rod is very suitable for you.¡± ¡°Indeed, my Gu worm entered by itself.¡± Fang Yuan nodded and asked: ¡°How much is this rod?¡± ¡°There is no need to talk about money between us.¡± Zhou Yin quickly waved his hand: ¡°It¡¯s yours, don¡¯t stand on ceremony.¡± Fang Yuan was a little embarrassed: ¡°This rod¡­ its grade is not low.¡± ¡°It¡¯s also your fortune.¡± Zhou Yin obviously did not care about it, and as if he thought of something, he turned around and took out a book from behind the counter, giving it to him along with a canvas: ¡°Wrap it up when you go back, don¡¯t let anyone see it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m planning to go home later. I won¡¯t be going back to the sect for a while.¡± Fang Yuan also knew that taking the sect¡¯s resources for free was a serious crime. If he were to be pursued, he would definitely implicate Zhou Yin, so he said, ¡°If anyone asks about this rod, I¡¯ll just say that I got it while I was out training.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no time to lose. Why don¡¯t you go down the mountain now and I¡¯ll help you deal with the follow-up matters?¡± ¡°Then¡­ I will be troubling you.¡± ¡°No need to be so polite.¡± With Zhou Yin helping Fang Yuan deal with matters like leaving records, he did not need to run around the sect anymore. Immediately, Fang Yuan left the Gu Immortal Sect and rented a carriage in a small town not far from the sect, heading towards Yunding City, where his house was. He walked along the great path, wearing the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s clothing, so no blind Gu master dared to cause trouble for him. After all, the Gu Immortal Sect was a famous sect within a radius of a thousands of miles. No matter who it was, they would not easily provoke him. Thus, wearing such clothes saved him a lot of trouble. However, Fang Yuan was not arrogant. He preferred to take the shortcut. This world was not peaceful, and walking alone in the countryside easily invited robbers. It was the probably the first time that Fang Yuan was going down the mountain, so it was better to be careful.. Chapter 5 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation A few days passed in the blink of an eye. After ten years, Fang Yuan finally saw his hometown where he grew up. After knocking on the familiar door, a middle-aged servant was stunned for a moment when he saw him. He then reacted. ¡°Second¡­ Second Young Master?¡± ¡°Uncle Fu, it¡¯s me. I¡¯m back.¡± Fang Yuan smiled. ¡°How are Father and Mother?¡± ¡°Both of them are well.¡± Uncle Fu wiped away the tears from the corner of his eyes. Suddenly, he slapped his forehead and quickly moved aside. ¡°Second Young Master, come in quickly and sit in the inner hall. I¡¯ll go and report to master and the others.¡± ¡°No need. I¡¯ll go by myself. Where are Father and Mother?¡± ¡°They should be resting in the backyard at this time. Second Young Master, this old servant will take you there.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Fang Yuan said goodbye to Uncle Fu and went to the backyard. After so many years, he finally saw his biological parents in this world again. His father looked a little fat, but he was still in good spirits. His mother was dressed like a noblewoman. She held his hand and accompanied him by the side, admiring the beautiful scenery in the yard. ¡°Father, mother!¡± Fang Yuan shouted excitedly. ¡°Cheng¡¯er? Why are you back so early? Have you settled the matters in the shop?¡± Father Fang did not turn around. Mother Fang seemed to have sensed the slight difference in his voice and turned around abruptly. ¡°Yuan¡¯er?¡± Tears immediately filled her eyes. Father Fang was stunned for a moment before he turned around. The moment he saw Fang Yuan, surprise and joy surged into his heart. Fang Yuan took a few steps forward and knelt on the ground. ¡°This child is unfilial. Greetings, father and mother.¡± As if returning to the world after death, his heart was filled with gratitude and respect for his parents in this lifetime. Mother Fang left Father Fang behind and took a few steps forward. She extended her trembling hands and gently caressed Fang Yuan¡¯s face. ¡°Good¡­ good¡­ It¡¯s good that you¡¯re back. It¡¯s good that you¡¯re back¡­¡± Mother Fang¡¯s voice was choked with sobs as she looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s resolute face. Her tears turned into a smile. ¡°You child, after being away for so many years, you¡¯ve really learned some manners.¡± Fang Yuan laughed, but did not say anything. He was not a person who followed rules. However, in Gu Immortal Sect, he had to know how to endure. If he acted like when he was a young master at home, doing whatever he wanted, he would not even know how he died. ¡°Father, how is the family business?¡± ¡°Everything is fine.¡± Father Fang stroked his beard and gave Uncle Fu a look. Uncle Fu immediately understood and quickly walked to the inner hall, taking out a box. Seeing Fang Yuan¡¯s confusion, father Fang explained, ¡°I originally planned to send someone up the mountain to give these to you this month. Since you¡¯re back, it saves them the trouble of going all the way there.¡± Fang Yuan opened it and took a look. It was filled with high-grade beast blood and all sorts of top-grade medicinal herbs, all materials needed for the two Gu worms. This was a lot of money. Without a hundred fingernail-sized primeval stones, it was impossible to buy them. In the past, the family only gave him ten primeval stones a month, why were they so generous this time? ¡°Father, how much did you earn? You¡¯re so generous.¡± Fang Yuan was a little embarrassed. Father Fang waved his hand. ¡°We¡¯re all family, don¡¯t stand on ceremony.¡± Fang Yuan could only accept it with a smile. They were family anyway, so there was no need to be pretentious. Then, Mother Fang pulled Fang Yuan to the backyard to admire the flowers and talk about the trivial matters of the family over the years. Father Fang occasionally interjected and asked about Fang Yuan¡¯s situation in the sect. The efficiency of his family was very high. During dinner that night, Fang Yuan¡¯s big brother, Fang Cheng, rushed back with the things that Fang Yuan needed. He packed a whole cart full of them. ¡°Second brother, you¡¯re finally back.¡± Fang Cheng was a mature and refined person. He sat down beside Fang Yuan and asked jokingly, ¡°How is it? Did you get married in the sect? Or do you have any seniors or juniors that you fancy?¡± Fang Yuan shook his head and laughed: ¡°Who would be so blind to take a fancy to me?¡± ¡°Sigh, what do you mean? My younger brother is handsome and his family background is not bad. Before he went to cultivate, those who came to ask for marriage had already broken through the door. Would there be a lack of female cultivators who admire you in the Gu Immortal Sect?¡± Fang Cheng whispered beside him: ¡°Quickly find someone of equal status to get married with and have children. In the future, father and mother won¡¯t need to urge me to carry on the lineage every day.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fang Yuan was speechless. Mother Fang served the two children some dishes and smiled gently. ¡°Don¡¯t just focus on chatting. Eat more.¡± ¡°I¡¯m happy today. Why don¡¯t we have a few drinks?¡± Father Fang gestured for the servant girl to pour wine for the two young masters. At the same time, he glanced at the two children. ¡°Don¡¯t get drunk.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Father.¡± Fang Cheng¡¯s interest was piqued. ¡°Fang Yuan, I have been dealing with the merchants outside for so many years. I¡¯ve long practiced the technique of not getting drunk after a thousand cups. Let¡¯s have a match?¡± ¡°Come!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± However, when Fang Cheng drank the eighth cup, he was already in a daze. He could not even speak clearly. Fang Yuan¡¯s body had been repeatedly tempered by his spirit essence. His resistance to alcohol was not something that an ordinary person could compare to. He did not even feel a hint of drunkenness as he drank Fang Cheng, who was his elder brother, to the ground. In the end, he had to feed Fang Cheng with the sobering medicine produced by the sect to help his elder brother regain consciousness. ¡°Eh?¡± Fang Cheng was still a little confused. He looked at Fang Yuan and asked, ¡°Continue?¡± Father Fang¡¯s voice suddenly rang out, ¡°Eat.¡± Fang Cheng quivered. He immediately put down his wine glass and ate obediently. The meal lasted until very late. The family members returned to their rooms one after another to rest. Fang Yuan was still full of energy. He pulled on the worldly treasures that Fang Cheng had brought and began to cultivate. The ingredients were a little complicated, so Fang Yuan decided to boil them all in hot water to make a medicinal bath. He took off his clothes and soaked in it. The Moonlight Gu and the Bloodthirsty Gu also crawled out of his acupoints one after another, absorbing the nutrients in the bath. Before long, a series of notifications rang in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind. [Your Moonlight Gu is soaked in precious herbs, cultivation efficiency increased by 97%!] [Your Bloodthirsty Gu has been replenished with high-grade beast blood, cultivation efficiency increased by 94%!] Fang Yuan revealed a satisfied expression. Although the efficiency was not perfect, it was enough for cultivation. However, at this moment, Fang Yuan seemed to hear his father¡¯s sigh in the neighboring courtyard in the quiet environment. He could not help but look sideways and concentrate, listening carefully.. Chapter 6 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Wen Heng, did something happen?¡± Mother Fang¡¯s voice was the first to ring out. Father Fang, also known as Fang Wen Heng, sighed again, saying: ¡°It is still the problem with the goods that were transported to the capital earlier. The latest news is that the caravan was attacked by a powerful mutated beast and all the goods were lost.¡± Mother Fang was shocked: ¡°Didn¡¯t we send Shi Hao to lead the caravan? He is a tenth layer Foundation Establishment Gu master¡­¡± ¡°Shi Hao is heavily injured. His cultivation is less than ten percent, and he has only one or two layers of repairing left.¡± Fang Yuan could not help but frown when he heard this. Something big had happened at home. Just as his mother said. Shi Hao was a peak Gu master at the tenth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and he was an old friend of the family. Even if he fought with a first layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master, he could still protect himself. With this strength, he could already be considered a first-rate expert in the secular world. Even in the Gu Immortal Sect, he could hold the position of an elder in the outer sect. However, even he was heavily injured, so most likely all the other people in the delivery convoy had died. Even though the world was in chaos now, there were losses every time they went out to deliver goods, although it was still within acceptable losses of the Fang clan. However, this time was different. Big Brother Fang Cheng was a weak scholar who hadn¡¯t even opened his acupoints. He only knew how to take care of business matters. Fang Wen Heng was only around the third layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Moreover, he hadn¡¯t made a move for many years, so he basically didn¡¯t have any actual combat ability. Without the protection of an expert, the goods might not even be able to be sent out for ten miles. Shi Hao could be said to be the Fang clan¡¯s insurance to send the goods to various places. Once he fell, the Fang clan would have no one to count on. If Shi Hao¡¯s injury couldn¡¯t be recovered for a long time, then the Fang clan could only give up on business outside the city. In this way, the Fang clan¡¯s property would be greatly reduced. If the business opponents took the opportunity to strike while they were down and attacked them together, the outcome would probably be even worse. However, even in such a critical moment, his family still provided him with so many rich resources. If the Fang clan declined because of this, Fang Yuan would definitely blame himself. Fang Wen Heng, who was next door, pondered for a moment and said, ¡°I¡¯m worried about another problem now. If something happens and the goods are not delivered to the buyer, the buyer will definitely demand compensation.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t they our own goods?¡± Mother Fang was a little puzzled. Fang Wen Heng explained, ¡°Ours only take up half of the goods, and the other half was entrusted by them to be transported. Therefore, we have to think of a way to make up for this portion.¡± ¡°Then how many primeval stones will we have to pay¡­¡± ¡°Sigh, primeval stones are secondary. If we grit our teeth, we can still survive. The main point is that Shi Hao is now seriously injured. I¡¯m afraid that he won¡¯t be able to transport goods outside for a short period of time. Once the income is cut off, our shop will probably¡­¡± ¡°Then what should we do?¡± ¡°We can only give up. Sigh, even if our fate is like this, there¡¯s nothing we can do. It¡¯s just that we have let down the foundation left behind by our ancestors¡­¡± Fang Wen Heng sighed again and said, ¡°I¡¯ve already made up my mind. Didn¡¯t we leave so much of the Cheng family¡¯s belongings for Cheng¡¯er previously? Let¡¯s give it all to Yuan¡¯er. Our family will depend on him in the future.¡± ¡°Should we discuss this matter with the two of them?¡± ¡°Just tell Cheng¡¯er. As for Yuan¡¯er¡­ Let¡¯s hide it for now, let him cultivate properly.¡± ¡°Wen Heng, I am worried about something.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t Yuan¡¯er leave the mountain today? I heard there is a rule in Gu Immortal Sect where disciples who do not break through to the next realm within ten years will be expelled. I just checked, and today is the ten year period. Do you think Yuan¡¯er was¡­¡± ¡°Regardless of whether Yuan¡¯er was expelled from the sect or not, I will not change my decision. I will find an opportunity to ask tomorrow.¡± ¡°Then¡­ Alright.¡± The conversation came to an abrupt end. Fang Yuan felt a little uncomfortable. He did not expect that even when his family was facing such a grave crisis, his parents were still thinking of him. They even wanted to give him his eldest brother¡¯s assets that he would use to marry his wife in the future, and let him use them for cultivation. ¡°No, I can¡¯t just watch the clan decline!¡± Fang Yuan clenched his fists and activated the spirit essence in his acupoints to assist the Gu worms in their cultivation. [Ding! All your Gu worms have obtained a better cultivation environment, efficiency increased by 50%!] It turned out that feeding his spirit essence to these Gu worms that could cultivate automatically could increase efficiency. Fang Yuan seemed to have discovered something new. He took out the few remaining primeval stones from his clothes and threw them into the medicinal bath barrel to maintain his consumption. A few days passed. The materials in the medicinal bath barrel had basically been completely absorbed by him. After that, Fang Yuan checked his own strength. [Host: Fang Yuan] Realm: Foundation Establishment Stage Layer 2 [Drunken Gu] (level 1) : Black Iron grade, cultivation efficiency 150% , cultivation progress 37%! [Iron Skin Gu] (level 2) : White Stone grade, cultivation efficiency 150% , cultivation progress 21%! [Bloodthirsty Gu] (level 1) : Black Iron grade, cultivation efficiency 144% , cultivation progress 73%! [Moonlight Gu] (level 1) : Black Iron grade, cultivation efficiency 147% , cultivation progress 84%! ¡­ After soaking in the medicinal barrel for only three days, his realm had already risen by a small layer. This was related to his highest level Gu worm. If the Iron Skin Gu increased its progress by another 9% , he would be able to reach the third layer. According to this progress, in a few more months, he would almost be able to reach the Enlightenment Realm. But Fang Yuan was only thinking about it. Such a medicinal bath would cost no less than a hundred primeval stones. It was too extravagant. Unless his family was really rich and had too many resources to use up, he would not use this method to cultivate. Fang Yuan was not so arrogant at the moment and could not be a rich warrior, but as long as he had enough time to develop, he would not be much weaker than those rich warriors. After all, his advantage was that his Gu worms could cultivate anytime and anywhere. At the moment, the speed of the Gu worms¡¯ cultivation was very fast. The Bloodthirsty Gu and Moonlight Gu had been feeding in the medicinal bath for the past few days, so they had absorbed a lot of nutrients, and their cultivation speed had already far exceeded the Drunken Gu. They would probably be able to break through in the next two days. As long as Fang Yuan had three level two Gu worms, leaving aside the effects of his battle experience and Gu worms¡¯ skill strength, just from the strength of his spirit essence, he would not be weaker than any other Gu master of the same realm. ¡°The feeling of having strength is great.¡± Fang Yuan sighed. But it was still not enough. A mere second layer Foundation Establishment Stage could not withstand the pressure for his family. [Ding! Your Moonlight Gu can feel that it is a full moon night. Absorbing the essence of the moon and entering a super cultivation state, lasts for fifteen minutes¡­ ] Fang Yuan¡¯s body suddenly stiffened. At this moment, a pure energy burst out from his acupoints. He knew that this was the energy that the Moonlight Gu had given him after absorbing the essence of the moon. Fang Yuan could clearly feel that his spirit essence was being refined by this energy. The spirit essence that was originally in a gaseous state was slowly turning into a liquid state, accumulating at the bottom of his acupoints. ¡°There is such a form of spirit essence?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s heart shook. Good heavens. As expected of one of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s unique Three Talented Gu. It actually had such a monstrous ability. This liquid spirit essence was at least five times denser than the same volume of gaseous spirit essence. In other words, if Fang Yuan¡¯s acupoints was filled with this liquid spirit essence, when he fought with others in the future, the lethality of his Gu worms¡¯ skills would also be five times stronger than when the spirit essence was in a gaseous state! Chapter 7 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fifteen minutes passed very quickly. The liquid spirit essence had already formed a small lake at the bottom of the acupoints. Although it was not much, Fang Yuan was already satisfied. This thing could be used as his trump card. [Your Moonlight Gu¡¯s super cultivation state has ended!] [Your Moonlight Gu¡¯s level has increased!] [Your Moonlight Gu has gained a skill, ¡®Recharge!¡¯] ¡°Hmm? You¡¯ve gained a skill?¡± Fang Yuan was a little surprised. Not every increase in level could result in a skill gain. The Moonlight Gu, the Bloodthirsty Gu and the Drunken Gu had not gained a skill when they hatched to level one. If not for the Drunken Gu being able to brew wine with its own talent, it could be said that it was completely useless. He did not expect his luck to be so good. The Moonlight Gu had a skill when it reached level two. Fang Yuan immediately opened the interface and looked at the details of the skill. [Recharge] : the Moonlight Gu can add the power of the cold moon to any object, increasing its lethality. It was a decent ability. Just like when he played online games in the past, it was like blessing his weapon. Fang Yuan looked up at the moon in the sky, feeling a little greedy. ¡°It would be great if I could enter the super cultivation state a few more times.¡± ¡°That way, the Moonlight Gu would be able to catch up and surpass the Iron Skin Gu.¡± The Moonlight Gu was the best of his four Gu worms based on its growth potential. Leveling up a few times and gaining a few powerful skills was more realistic than anything else. Unfortunately, Fang Yuan sat under the moonlight for half a night, but this notification did not ring once again. ¡°Forget it, maybe the Moonlight Gu is full. I¡¯ll wait until the next full moon and see what happens.¡± Next, he took out the black canvas that was wrapped around the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, intending to research whether the Iron Skin Gu could also enter a super cultivation state. Thud! Suddenly, a book dropped from the canvas. Fang Yuan then remembered that Zhou Yin had given it to him earlier, but he had forgotten about it. ¡°Hmm? Nine-turns Rod Technique?¡± The heavens really followed up with the prayer. He did not expect Zhou Yin to be so meticulous, giving him gifts in complete sets. It was a good opportunity to cultivate! Fang Yuan started to immerse himself in it, starting to cultivate according to the book. As the name implied, the nine-turns rod technique had a total of nine stages. Each stage could double the power of the augmentation! One turn doubled the power, and there were nine rotations! It could be said that this was a very simple and arrogant rod technique. However, it was not so simple to practice. After an unknown amount of time, Fang Yuan finally mastered the first revolution of the nine-turns rod technique. With a light wave, the worm rod carried a trace of spirit essence and produced a dull rumble when it rubbed against the air. A large rock not far in front of him was the target of the attack. It was directly smashed into pieces by this force and broke into countless small rubble. ¡°So fierce.¡± Fang Yuan sighed and stretched his back. He had not slept for a few days and could barely open his eyes. Although he was a cultivator, he had not reached the realm where he could live without eating, drinking or rest. After tidying up, he went back to his room to sleep. The sun rose. Uncle Fu knocked on the door, saying that Fang Wen Heng was looking for him. Fang Yuan took care of his personal hygiene and walked all the way to the main hall. He saw that his big brother, Fang Cheng, was also here. ¡°Yuan¡¯er, you¡¯ve been cultivating in seclusion for the past two days. How¡¯s your progress?¡± Fang Wen Heng took a sip of tea and asked. ¡°It¡¯s not bad. I¡¯ve just broken through to the second layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm. It¡¯s all thanks to the box of resources that you gave me two days ago. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to advance so quickly.¡± ¡°Second layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm?¡± Fang Wen Heng smiled in relief when he heard this. He knew that Fang Yuan wasn¡¯t chased out by the sect, so he was happy in his heart. He said, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, then use more. Cheng¡¯er¡­¡± Fang Cheng understood, so he opened the box on the table beside him. Immediately, green light shot out, illuminating the entire hall. Inside, there were primeval stones the size of quail eggs! Roughly, there were at least several hundreds of them! Fang Yuan immediately thought of his parents¡¯ conversation. Clearly, these were the wealth that he had planned to use for his brother to start his family. There were so many primeval stones. If he brought them back to the Gu Immortal Sect, he might even be able to buy a Bronze or even Silver grade Gu worm. Fang Wen Heng pointed at the box. ¡°Yuan¡¯er, take them, buy whatever you need, cultivate well.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s heart was moved for a moment, but he quickly steeled himself and rejected. ¡°Father, the family is in such a difficult situation now. Let the shop maintain its daily operations.¡± ¡°The family is in a difficult situation?¡± Fang Wen Heng was stunned, ¡°Who did you hear it from?¡± Asking this, he looked at Fang Cheng. But Fang Cheng also looked at him blankly. Fang Yuan sighed lightly, saying: ¡°Father, I heard your conversation with Mother that night.¡± Fang Wen Heng finally understood. He coughed lightly and his tone became stern, ¡°If you heard it, you should accept it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fang Yuan did not speak. Fang Wen Heng was silent, and after a long time, he spoke: ¡°Yuan¡¯er, you know that you are the only one in our family who entered the Gu Immortal Sect to cultivate the Gu arts.¡± ¡°As the saying goes, if you want to become strong, you must have wealth.¡± ¡°If you really want to improve our family¡¯s situation, you should cultivate quickly and make a name for yourself.¡± ¡°After we have a reputation, even if our caravan doesn¡¯t have any experts to guard them, those little rascals won¡¯t dare to act rashly.¡± Fang Cheng ridiculed from the side, ¡°What if we run into a mutated beast like this time? It won¡¯t recognize us¡­¡± ¡°Yuan¡¯er definitely has a way.¡± Fang Wen Heng turned to look at Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan thought for a moment and said, ¡°If it¡¯s just to avoid the sudden attack of the mutated beast, it won¡¯t be difficult. The sect has a special talisman that can conceal aura, and it can be exchanged with sect contribution.¡± Fang Wen Heng smiled when he heard that. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, Yuan¡¯er, you should understand my painstaking efforts. Take it.¡± After that conversation, Fang Yuan no longer put on airs and directly pocketed the box full of primeval stones. With these primeval stones, Fang Yuan was confident that he could break through one or two layers in a short period of time. Seeing Fang Yuan take the box, Fang Wen Heng nodded in satisfaction and said, ¡°Alright, there¡¯s nothing else. Yuan¡¯er, you continue to cultivate. Cheng¡¯er and I will go to your uncle Shi Hao¡¯s place to take a look.¡± Fang Yuan asked, ¡°How¡¯s Uncle Shi Hao¡¯s injury? Is his life in danger?¡± ¡°He won¡¯t die. It¡¯s just a drop in his cultivation realm. Maybe he¡¯ll be able to get out of bed and walk in two days.¡± ¡°In that case I¡¯ll visit him then.¡± ¡°Alright, you go and cultivate.¡± ¡°Farewell, Father..¡± Chapter 8 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation With the funds, Fang Yuan wantonly bought the beast blood and medicinal materials needed for the Bloodthirsty Gu and the Moonlight Gu. At the same time, he also bought some medicinal pills that were specially used to recover spirit essence. One pill could recover half of his spirit essence. Compared to directly absorbing primeval stones, the efficiency was much higher. It was not so wasteful. Everything was for speeding up the cultivation and raising his strength. Time passed day by day. Fang Yuan soaked in the medicinal bath every day, and the primeval stones flowed out of his wallet like water. At the same time, he didn¡¯t forget to cultivate the nine-turns rod technique. In the blink of an eye, he had spent more than half of the box full of primeval stones. However, the results were also very great. Fang Yuan consecutively broke through two layers, arriving at the fifth layer of the Foundation Establishment. Other than that, the nine-turns rod technique was also upgraded to rank three. However, when he wanted to cultivate to rank four, he felt that he was lacking something and could not break through. Furthermore, the Bloodthirsty Gu and the Drunken Gu had also been upgraded to level two after the Iron Skin Gu. The Moonlight Gu was much weaker. What was worth mentioning was that during this upgrade, the Drunken Gu and the Bloodthirsty Gu had obtained a skill respectively. [Storage] and [Vitality Plunder] ! Vitality Plunder was the Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s skill. Its purpose was to possess a target¡¯s body and absorb its energy for its own use. First was spirit essence, then essence Qi, and finally blood! Anything with energy could be absorbed. It sounded a little cruel and bloody. Although Fang Yuan was curious, he could not test the strength of this skill for a while. Storage was simpler. The Drunken Gu had a compressed space that could be used to store the brewed wine. Other than that, it could also store any inanimate objects. It was very convenient. ¡°Not bad, two skills.¡± Fang Yuan was satisfied. Currently, he had two passive defensive skills from the Iron Skin Gu, one offensive combination skill with the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, as well as the charging of the Moonlight Gu and the Vitality Plunder which was the most recent. With the support of the nine-turns rod skill, in addition to so many skills, he could be said to have both offensive and defensive powers. However, at this moment, a clamor came from the main hall outside the courtyard, as if someone had come to his house to cause trouble. ¡°Could it be that something has happened at the shop?¡± Fang Yuan frowned slightly, rushing over to check on the situation. In the main hall, there were already a few muscular men surrounding the Fang father and son, and all of them had fierce and aggressive expressions. However, the person who seemed to be the leader at the front appeared to be refined. He looked at Fang Wen Heng, who was sitting at the main seat, and slowly spoke. ¡°Master Fang, we have been working together for many years. We all understand that nothing must happen to this batch of goods. What do you think? Other than senior Shi Hao, is there anyone else in your family who can escort them? If not, I will have another family do it instead.¡± Fang Wen Heng frowned and did not speak. Fang Cheng, who was beside him, pondered for a moment and said, ¡°Brother Song, can you give me two days to go to the tavern to recruit a few thugs to come back and escort them?¡± ¡°PFFT.¡± A burly man behind the leader surnamed Song sneered. ¡°You dare to recruit those stinky fish and prawns in the tavern? Aren¡¯t you afraid of them stealing the goods?¡± The scholarly young man also curled his lips. ¡°Brother Fang, it¡¯s not that I want to criticize you, but your Fang clan can be considered a noble family in Yunding City. I didn¡¯t expect that you, as the eldest young master, would come up with such a stupid idea.¡± Fang Cheng¡¯s expression immediately became a little ugly. ¡°Forget it.¡± Fang Wen Heng sighed softly and slowly stood up. ¡°I¡¯ll personally escort the goods from your house. How about it?¡± ¡°Old Master Fang¡¯s ability in business is indeed one of the best in Yunding City. I admit that I¡¯m inferior, but as for cultivation¡­¡± The scholarly young man shook his head and pointed at the two burly men beside him. ¡°Perhaps you¡¯re inferior to my underlings.¡± ¡°Impudent!¡± Hearing the other party¡¯s words, Fang Cheng was instantly displeased. ¡°Song Yuanhong, how dare you disrespect my father!¡± Song Yuanhong curled his lips, ¡°I was just stating the truth.¡± Fang Wen Heng was silent. Although Song Yuanhong¡¯s words were hurtful, the truth was as he said. Even though he had relied on all sorts of pills to reach the third layer of Foundation Establishment, he had not fought for many years and had little actual combat experience. Moreover, the Gu worms in his acupoints were not very rare. Most of them were support type Gu worms, and their purpose was to prolong his life. It could be said that Fang Wen Heng was a support type Gu master, so if he met a battle type Gu master, he would only be beaten up. There were specialities in this field. To put it bluntly, in the matter of transporting goods, even if Fang Wen Heng was in the Enlightenment Realm and met a Gu master at the eighth or ninth layer of Foundation Establishment who had both offense and defense, he could only flee. Song Yuanhong saw him being silent, and shook his head slightly. ¡°It seems that Uncle is helpless. Since that¡¯s the case, please bring out the goods we stored here, and also three hundred palm-sized primeval stones to compensate our Song clan¡¯s losses.¡± ¡°Three hundred primeval stones? You might as well be snatching them.¡± Fang Cheng turned pale with fright. Primeval stones were undoubtedly helpful to Gu masters. Under normal circumstances, even if the utilization rate was very low, a palm-sized primeval stone would contain enough spirit essence to allow an Enlightenment Realm Gu master to recover to his peak condition. Three hundred primeval stones was more than enough to buy a platinum rank Gu worm. This wave of greedy demands could not be met even if the Fang clan was sold. The other party was clearly trying to make things difficult for them. ¡°Father.¡± At this time, Fang Yuan walked out, his gaze unkindly sweeping over them as he asked: ¡°What are these people here for?¡± ¡°To add insult to injury.¡± Fang Wen Heng appeared somewhat desolate and did not say much. Fang Cheng explained, ¡°These are people from the Song clan in the capital. They previously stored a batch of goods in our Yunding City shop. Now that Senior Shi Hao is seriously injured, they¡¯ve come to pick up the goods and want to have another family escort them.¡± Fang Yuan glanced at them and felt that things weren¡¯t that simple. ¡°What are their demands?¡± ¡°They want our family to compensate them with three hundred primeval stones, palm-sized.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Fang Yuan knew that the other party was here to provoke them when he heard the price. He twisted his neck and asked, ¡°Are you here to cause trouble?¡± ¡°Cause trouble?¡± A big man rolled his eyes. ¡°We¡¯re just here to take back what we should take back.¡± ¡°It¡¯ll be easier if you don¡¯t cause trouble.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze swept across the faces of those people and said indifferently, ¡°Uncle Shi Hao is injured and can¡¯t escort. Let me deliver this order. How about it?¡± ¡°You? A brat who is still wet behind the ears?¡± The burly man laughed loudly, looking at him with disdain: ¡°Do you know how much primeval stones the goods are worth this time? If something goes wrong, you cannot even afford to sell your Fang clan¡¯s ancestral house!¡± Fang Yuan snorted: ¡°Who are you, why are you shouting at me?¡± ¡°This is the second young master, right?¡± Song Yuanhong glanced at Fang Yuan¡¯s waist token with the words ¡®Gu Immortal Sect¡¯ engraved on it, laughing lightly, ¡°I have long heard that Fang clan¡¯s second young master has joined Gu Immortal Sect for many years, but he is only a Foundation Establishment Stage Gu master, it seems that his talent is very mediocre.¡± Fang Wen Heng frowned, patting Fang Yuan¡¯s shoulder: ¡°Yuan¡¯er, go to the back, let me handle this.¡± Fang Yuan did not move. He looked at Song Yuanhong coldly, pointing at his nose. ¡°You, come out and take a beating.. If you lose, get lost and leave the goods here!¡± Chapter 9 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The few of them were stunned, especially Song Yuanhong, who was leading the group. It was as if they did not expect Fang Yuan to make a move after just a few mocking words. This was not in line with the etiquette of a large sect like the Gu Immortal Sect! In fact, Fang Yuan was a famous profligate young master in Yunding City. As a transmigrator, he was very free and easy, and did not follow any rules. However, the Gu Immortal Sect had many experts and strict rules, so they had to learn to endure and keep a low profile. After putting on an act for ten years, now that he was back home, he could finally let go and show his true nature. When it was time to be strong, he could not be a good person. In the Fang clan¡¯s territory, how could he let these rascals bully him? What a joke! If that was the case, Fang Yuan did not need to cultivate, and he might as well just be a coward. Song Yuanhong was obviously a person who bullied the weak and feared the strong. Seeing Fang Yuan¡¯s stubbornness, he thought he had friends in the Gu Immortal Sect. He softened his tone, and he was not angry at being provoked like this. He explained: ¡°Second Young Master, don¡¯t be angry, I am following orders. This batch of goods is too valuable, so I have to ensure their safe delivery.¡± Fang Yuan sneered: ¡°Why didn¡¯t you ask if the goods were safe when you placed them with us?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you just see that our Fang clan has a peak Foundation Establishment Stage Gu master in Yunding City?¡± ¡°Now that he is injured, you think our Fang clan is going to decline, and you want to extort some money?¡± He seemed to have hit on the nail on the head, and beads of sweat formed on the scholarly young man¡¯s forehead, ¡°We¡­ we definitely don¡¯t have such thoughts.¡± ¡°What does it have to do with me?¡± Fang Yuan snorted, ¡°I will give you two choices now. First, I will beat you all to the ground, everything will be the same, and then you will apologize to my father and brother; second, you can cancel the order, leave half of the goods behind, and get lost!¡± ¡°How can this be?¡± Song Yuanhong frowned. ¡°If this is the case, I will not be able to explain myself when I go back.¡± Fang Yuan rubbed his fists: ¡°It seems that you are planning to go with the first option.¡± ¡°Hey, kid, don¡¯t be too arrogant!¡± A burly man was unhappy, he stood in front of Song Yuanhong. ¡°I want to see how powerful a mere outer sect disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect can be.¡± The scholarly young man frowned. He pulled him to the side and whispered: ¡°This second young master has nothing to fear, he might have some backing. Let¡¯s not offend him, we can think of a way to escape.¡± ¡°Yuan¡¯er, don¡¯t be rash.¡± Fang Wen Heng did not want to fight, so he quickly tried to dissuade him. ¡°You have been isolated while cultivating for many years. You have never walked in the world, so you don¡¯t have enough experience. Don¡¯t fight with these people.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Father. They can¡¯t do anything to me.¡± Fang Yuan chuckled. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go!¡± Humm! The Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod immediately sensed something, and a whistling sound came from the backyard. An ancient-looking rod shot out and landed in Fang Yuan¡¯s hand. ¡°I have no intention of fighting with the second young master.¡± Song Yuanhong was uncertain. The more arrogant Fang Yuan was, the more he did not dare to act rashly. Fang Yuan swung his rod and pointed at them. ¡°I¡¯ll say it again. If I win, shut up. If you lose, leave the goods. Do you dare?¡± ¡°Shit.¡± A burly man stepped forward and pleaded with Song Yuanhong, ¡°Mr. Song, promise him. I don¡¯t believe that this little bastard can be that powerful.¡± ¡°No¡­¡± Song Yuanhong was still hesitating. Fang Yuan looked at him contemptuously. ¡°Alright, I don¡¯t have a backer. Even if I do, this is between us. It has nothing to do with anyone else. No one will interfere.¡± Song Yuanhong¡¯s eyes flickered. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then I¡¯ll let a few of my subordinates spar with the second young master. If the second young master wins, the Fang clan will still be in charge of this escort. If the second young master loses¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give these to you.¡± Fang Yuan threw out a bag containing the remaining primeval stones from his cultivation. There were at least dozens of them. Fang Wen Heng still wanted to say something, but Fang Yuan had already taken the lead and walked into the courtyard. The four burly men he had brought with him followed closely behind. One of them chuckled. ¡°Just watch. His aura is only at the fifth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm. I alone will be enough.¡± The three burly men looked at each other, nodding at the same time as they retreated, giving them space to fight. The burly man who was fighting looked at Fang Yuan contemptuously. He was already a sixth layer Foundation Establishment Gu master. Facing Fang Yuan, he did not even need to use his full strength. He could crush Fang Yuan with just a finger. The difference between Gu masters was huge. In a battle between different realm layers, the result was obvious, unless the opponent was a peerless genius, where not only was his talent good, his Gu worms were also extremely powerful, and he had countless high grade resources. The burly man waved his hand and casually released a basketball-sized spider Gu worm. He did not take any further action and was completely unprepared. Song Yuanhong began to count down. ¡°Three¡­¡± ¡°Two¡­¡± ¡°One!¡± Whoosh! The terrifying spider Gu roared and suddenly spat out a spider web, intending to trap Fang Yuan. Its sharp teeth glowed with a dark green light. It was obvious that it was a poisonous Gu worm. As long as one was trapped and bitten by it, one would definitely die without an antidote. However, Fang Yuan was not afraid. The other party had underestimated the enemy and had already lost half of the battle! With his liquid spirit essence, he was not afraid of any opponents of the same realm! In the next second, the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod shone brightly. A cloud of worms formed from a countless amount of spirit essence gushed out and directly tore the spider web into pieces. With the momentum, it pulled the burly man in. Fang Yuan¡¯s figure flashed, turning into a ray of light as he charged into the cloud. The rod moved with his heart, sweeping out with great force. Boom! Without even using the power of the nine-turns rod technique, the burly man with the strength of an unknown Foundation Establishment Stage flew out, crashing into a corner of the distant courtyard wall, unconscious. The surrounding burly men were all shocked by his fierce attack. ¡°What is this thing?¡± ¡°What majestic spirit essence energy. This¡­ is a fifth layer Foundation Establishment Stage Gu master?¡± ¡°The Fang clan¡¯s second young master is so strong? Impossible, right?¡± Song Yuanhong frowned slightly, and his expression was somewhat solemn. Fang Yuan¡¯s performance was far beyond his expectations. He knew that his subordinates would be defeated. After all, they were from a wild background, so there would be a gap between them and the disciples of a large sect. However, he did not expect that his subordinate would be defeated so thoroughly and so cleanly. With just one strike, he was beaten to the point where he did not know if he was dead or alive. In fact, Song Yuanhong faintly felt that Fang Yuan had not used his full strength yet. Song Yuanhong could not help but feel apprehensive. The few burly men did not even dare to speak. Not to mention them, even Fang Wen Heng and Fang Cheng, who were his family members, were shocked when they saw this. Was Fang Yuan so fierce? He had defeated a burly man who was even higher in layer than him with a single move. Even the so-called elites of the royal family might not be able to do it, right? Moreover, Fang Wen Heng, who had sharp eyes, saw that. The spirit essence in the body of the burly man who was sent flying had already dried up, and there was not a single trace left. What did this mean? This meant that Fang Yuan had a terrifying ability to absorb spirit essence from people! Such a method was simply too terrifying. ¡°You dare to act pretentious with just this little bit of strength?¡± Fang Yuan kept the worm cloud and glanced at the corner of the wall. He snorted softly, ¡°You can¡¯t even withstand a single blow.¡± As he spoke, he looked at the others. ¡°Save your time. All of you can attack together..¡± Chapter 10 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Hearing this, the burly men looked at Song Yuanhong as if they were asking for help. There was no choice. Song Yuanhong coughed lightly. He braced himself and said: ¡°Second Young Master¡¯s strength is shocking, you are is indeed a disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect. I am impressed.¡± ¡°Stop flattering me.¡± Fang Yuan did not give him any face: ¡°Why, are we still fighting?¡± Song Yuanhong laughed bitterly, ¡°With Second Young Master¡¯s strength, ordinary sixth layer Foundation Establishment Stage Gu masters cannot compete, so there is no need to fight.¡± ¡°And what about that matter?¡± ¡°Of course they will stay in the Fang residence. Second Young Master has the ability to escort the goods.¡± ¡°Alright, then I will not argue with you.¡± Fang Yuan waved his hand. Song Yuanhong saw this and quickly gave his subordinates a look. They immediately understood and quickly lifted the half-dead man in the corner, preparing to leave. ¡°Wait, did I ask you to leave?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s voice suddenly sounded. Song Yuanhong was stunned. ¡°Second young master, is there anything else?¡± Fang Yuan put on a fake smile. ¡°I just asked you to apologize to my father and brother, and now you¡¯ve forgotten?¡± Song Yuanhong frowned slightly. If he opened his mouth, the Song clan would lose a lot of face. ¡°What, you don¡¯t want to?¡± Fang Yuan did not relent and continued to pressure them. In the end, Fang Wen Heng was still an experienced veteran who had been in the business world for decades. He immediately came out to smooth things over. ¡°Alright, Yuan¡¯er, you should sit down and rest for a while.¡± Fang Yuan didn¡¯t have any intention of disobeying his father¡¯s words this time. He indifferently glanced at Song Yuanhong, turned around, and returned to the hall to sit down. He crossed his legs and drank tea. Fang Wen Heng turned to Song Yuanhong and said, ¡°Young Master Song, our Fang residence will definitely do our best to escort the goods to the capital. We have offended you this time, so please forgive us.¡± Song Yuanhong cupped his hands. ¡°Old Master Fang, you must be joking. If there¡¯s nothing else, we will return to report to you.¡± ¡°Please go ahead.¡± ¡°Goodbye.¡± Seeing the members of the Song clan disappear outside the courtyard gate, Fang Wen Heng sighed lightly. He turned his head to look at Fang Yuan, who did not seem to care at all. He felt somewhat helpless. ¡°Yuan¡¯er, you acted a little too rashly this time.¡± Fang Yuan picked up a grape and put it into his mouth. ¡°Father, what reason do you have to talk to such people? They¡¯ll be scared after a beating.¡± ¡°They¡¯re still members of the Song clan after all. The Song clan has quite a bit of power in the capital. We¡¯ve formed a feud with them today. If they suppress us because of this, I¡¯m afraid that business will be difficult in the future.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, father. The flowing river is never the same, every year veterans quit and new recruits join. As long as there¡¯s money to be made, they won¡¯t take it to heart.¡± Fang Yuan saw through everything and comforted his father, ¡°Aren¡¯t our two families working together now? If they cause trouble for us, they¡¯ll definitely be the ones who lose.¡± His words were reasonable, but Fang Wen Heng didn¡¯t agree with them. However, he couldn¡¯t find a point to refute for a while. In the end, he sighed heavily. ¡°I¡¯m old. It¡¯s your young people¡¯s world now.¡± Fang Yuan rolled his eyes and asked about another matter, ¡°Oh right, father, has uncle Shi Hao¡¯s injury recovered?¡± When they talked about this, Fang Wen Heng was a little worried, ¡°No, I¡¯m afraid it will take a long time for him to recover.¡± ¡°I have something here that should be of some help to his recovery.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Gu wine.¡± The Gu wine created by the Drunken Gu could improve one¡¯s physique. This was an effect that even most medicinal pills did not have. Moreover, as the Drunken Gu advanced to level two, the Gu wine also had an additional effect of recovering spirit essence. The combination of the two would presumably allow Shi Hao to recover faster. Although Fang Yuan had accepted this task from the capital¡¯s Song clan, the Fang clan could not rely on him all the time. In the end, it was still Shi Hao who had to take the lead. However, when he mentioned that the Gu wine produced by his Drunken Gu had such an effect, Fang Wen Heng did not believe it. ¡°I have already asked the best doctor in Yunding City to take a look at your uncle Shi Hao¡¯s injuries. He is a sixth layer Foundation Establishment Gu master and has three healing type Gu worms under him, but he is still helpless.¡± Fang Yuan could not be bothered to explain and poured a cup for him to taste. ¡°Hmm?¡± Fang Wen Heng had just taken a sip when he felt something strange, ¡°It seems¡­ there is an indescribable feeling. Could it be that this wine can really increase strength? No, how can there be such a miraculous thing, I have never heard of it before.¡± His unworldly appearance made Fang Yuan stifle his laughter. ¡°Father, why would I lie to you?¡± Fang Wen Heng thought about it and agreed. His son wouldn¡¯t lie to him, so he said, ¡°In that case, you can send it to him later. Tell him about the delivery and talk to him.¡± ¡°Yes, Father.¡± Fang Yuan agreed. Shi Hao had been able to safely transport then Fang clan¡¯s goods for so many years. He definitely had his own unique points. If he could get his guidance, he would have more confidence on this trip to the capital. Following that, Fang Yuan filled two large bottles of Gu wine. Roughly estimated, it was more than a thousand milliliters. With so much Gu wine, if he drank it himself, he would be able to improve his physique. However, Fang Yuan did not do so and planned to bring all of it to Shi Hao. After all, the Drunken Gu stayed in his acupoints and produced wine every day, so he could drink it whenever he wanted to. Moreover, ever since its level had increased, the production had doubled. The production of this thousand milliliters of wine took only about ten days. Fang Yuan still hoped that Shi Hao would recover as soon as possible. After all, he could not always help his family deliver goods, so he would still have to rely on him when the time came. Fang Yuan packed his things and turned to say goodbye to his family. ¡°Father, Big Brother, I¡¯ll go first.¡± ¡°Second brother, I¡¯ll go with you.¡± Fang Cheng jogged over and put his arm around Fang Yuan¡¯s shoulder. ¡°You haven¡¯t been home for so many years. I¡¯m afraid you don¡¯t even know where to go.¡± Fang Yuan nodded. He hadn¡¯t been back to Yunding City for ten years. The changes were too great, and the streets were completely different from what he remembered. His eldest brother, Fang Cheng, walked in front and helped him carry the wine bottles. Shi Hao lived two streets away from the Fang clan. The distance was not very far. The Shi family knew Fang Cheng, so they did not inform them and directly walked in. When they came to the master bedroom in the backyard, Shi Hao was sitting on the bed. His face was pale, and several parts of his body were bandaged with white cloth, but it was useless. There were still traces of blood seeping out. Seeing Fang Cheng bring in a very familiar-looking young man, Shi Hao was obviously a little surprised. Fang Cheng put the Gu wine on the table at the side, then said, ¡°Uncle Shi Hao, don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t recognize us brothers?¡± ¡°This is¡­¡± Hearing Fang Cheng¡¯s words, Shi Hao had a guess in his heart. His expression gradually became excited and he tried to get up shakily, but was stopped by Fang Yuan. His voice trembled slightly as he asked, ¡°Are you the second young master?¡± ¡°Uncle Shi Hao, long time no see.¡± Fang Yuan smiled and cupped his fists.. Chapter 11 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The two had not seen each other for many years, so there was naturally a lot of small talk. Shi Hao had watched the Fang brothers grow up, so he was very fond of them. After hearing that Fang Yuan was going to help him with the Song clan¡¯s goods, he was relieved but also a little worried. ¡°Second Young Master, do you know how many dangerous places you will have to go through on the way to the capital? Have you really made up your mind?¡± Hearing Shi Hao say this, Fang Yuan nodded firmly. ¡°Uncle, now that something has happened to the family, I have the responsibility as a member of the Fang clan to help overcome the difficulties.¡± Hearing this, Shi Hao couldn¡¯t help but fall silent. After a long time, he said, ¡°Second Young Master, you have just entered the secular world. I originally didn¡¯t want you to experience a bloodbath so early, but this old man¡¯s body is severely injured. I really have the heart but not the strength.¡± As he said this, he sighed, ¡°Forget it. Since you have already made up his mind, I can¡¯t stop you. Since you called me uncle, I¡¯ll give this to you.¡± Following that, Shi Hao took out a wooden box from his pocket and placed it in Fang Yuan¡¯s palm. Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment and opened the box. A small worm as black as ink appeared. The system scan automatically activated. [Soul Capture Gu] Level: Tier 1 Type: Support Grade: Bronze Skill: [Soul Capturing] ¡­ It was actually a hatched larva? And it was Bronze grade? This was not cheap. Fang Yuan carefully looked at the details of the skill, and it was even more powerful. [Soul Capturing] : can reside in the nerve center of the opponent¡¯s brain, can be used to control the mind and control the opponent like a puppet. (cannot control if the opponent¡¯s spirit essence is higher than your own) The amount of a Gu master¡¯s spirit essence is usually calculated according to the Gu worms in the Gu master¡¯s acupoints. The more Gu worms, the higher the level, the higher the total spirit essence a Gu master has. Fang Yuan¡¯s acupoints has a liquid spirit essence lake, so it can be said that at this point, he can control most Gu masters at the third layer of Foundation Establishment or even some weaker fourth layer Gu masters! If he used the Soul Capturing Gu for himself, Fang Yuan would be invincible in his realm. This was something that many so-called geniuses could not do. However¡­ It was too valuable. Such a Gu worm could not be appraised according to its grade. With such a tyrannical skill, even a Silver rank Gu worm could not be exchanged for it. Shi Hao saw the hesitation in Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes, and he smiled. ¡°Second Young Master, this is my intention as your uncle. The journey is dangerous, you must return alive.¡± Fang Yuan was moved. ¡°Then I will accept your request.¡± Shi Hao laughed heartily, explaining to him the matters he had to pay attention to on the way to the capital. Fang Yuan listened attentively, memorizing the important points. In this world, the threshold to become a Gu master was not high. As long as one opened their acupoints, they could nurture Gu worms and start their cultivation journey. Thus, this also resulted in an extreme lack of cultivation resources. Most of the resources were concentrated in the hands of the large clans like the sects and the imperial family. The rest of the lone cultivators could only explore the dangerous areas, risking their lives to find one or two low level Gu worms. However, there were many powerful mutated beasts in the wild. If they encountered them, they would die. Thus, a portion of the lone cultivators gathered together to develop the wild areas, occupying the mountains as kings and controlling the local resources. Not only that, they would also rob passing caravans and Lone Gu masters, and their actions were similar to bandits. Shi Hao traveled on the trade routes all year round. Those people knew of his strength and would not find trouble with him. Fang Yuan was different. He was an unknown young man, and even though he was wearing the Gu Immortal Sect clothing, he was alone, so those thieves might not be afraid of him. Thus, Fang Yuan had to pay attention to not only the wild beasts along the way, but also those malicious Gu masters. ¡°Second Young Master, about half a day away from cloud summit city, there is a dense forest. That is Black Wind Mountain Village¡¯s territory.¡± ¡°They have many people, and they like to set up ambushes in the forest. Most of them are Qi Refinement Stage Gu masters, so they are nothing to be afraid of.¡± ¡°But a few village leader level people still have some tricks. The weakest third village leader might only be at the third layer of the Foundation Establishment, but he is sinister and crafty, and he has many tricks up his sleeves. You have to be careful.¡± ¡°And that Black Wind Mountain Village¡¯s first village leader, he is at the sixth layer of Foundation Establishment. If you are not confident, do not clash with him.¡± Listening to Shi Hao¡¯s detailed explanation, Fang Yuan understood that he was really worried about his safety, so he nodded slowly. ¡°Uncle Shi Hao, I¡¯ve remembered everything.¡± Hearing this, Fang Cheng laughed lightly. ¡°Uncle Shi Hao, you might not know this, but just now, when brother was at home, he beat that subordinate of the Song clan to a pulp with one move. Guess what Song Yuanhong said?¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Shi Hao¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Young Master, you¡¯d better tell me directly. I¡¯m too old to think.¡± Fang Cheng imitated Song Yuanhong¡¯s tone. ¡°Sigh, the second young master is a giant among men. Ordinary sixth layer Foundation Establishment experts can¡¯t even get close. Stop fighting.¡± ¡°Haha, Uncle, you didn¡¯t see the way that one was beaten up. I was dying of laughter.¡± Fang Yuan glanced at his big brother. How could he not remember Song Yuanhong praising him as a giant among men? Shi Hao was greatly astonished. ¡°Second Young Master was actually able to defeat someone in the sixth layer with the cultivation of the fifth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm. This is¡­ God has blessed the Fang clan.¡± Fang Cheng felt honored and said with a smile, ¡°So, that so-called Black Wind Mountain Village chief is probably just some small fry who won¡¯t be able to escape even one of my brother¡¯s moves.¡± ¡°That person underestimated the enemy, and the cultivation method that my nephew learned was simply more overbearing. It was just a fluke.¡± Fang Yuan could not bear to hear it anymore, so he still explained, and then said, ¡°However, if my rod technique improves a little more, even if he was serious, he might not be able to stop me.¡± ¡°Second Young Master is learning a rod technique?¡± Shi Hao raised his eyebrows when he heard that. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good!¡± Fang Cheng smiled and said, ¡°Uncle Shi Hao is also someone who intimidates those rascals using the rod technique. Brother, if you don¡¯t mind, can you show Uncle the technique so he can get some pointers?¡± ¡°No need, the sect¡¯s cultivation technique cannot be leaked.¡± Shi Hao hurriedly shook his head and said, ¡°Second Young Master can just demonstrate it.¡± Fang Yuan smiled slightly and directly handed the nine-turns rod technique book to him. ¡°We¡¯re family.¡± ¡°Second Young Master¡­¡± Shi Hao¡¯s heart was burning, and his eyes were moist. Faced with Fang Yuan¡¯s trust, he was at a loss. In the end, he took a deep breath to calm himself down and he opened the first page of the nine-turns rod technique. After looking at it for a while, he said in surprise, ¡°What an overbearing rod technique!¡± He flipped through it so quickly that he couldn¡¯t remember the contents. It seemed that he was just trying to understand the principles of this rod technique. Soon, he flipped to the fourth revolution section. ¡°Uncle, this is what I¡¯ve been wondering about recently. I haven¡¯t been able to break through.¡± Fang Yuan pointed out to him. Shi Hao only took two glances before he started to explain with a smile. Fang Yuan listened very seriously. As Shi Hao explained, Fang Yuan seemed to have understood something in his mind. Soon, a bell rang. [Ding! Your nine-turns rod technique has received guidance from an expert and has successfully broken through to the fourth revolution!] Finally! It has broken through! Chapter 12 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Shi Hao was indeed a peak tenth layer Foundation Establishment expert. With just a few words, he was able to point out the doubts that had troubled Fang Yuan for many days. However, the delivery was urgent, and Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t stay long. After informing Shi Hao of the effects of the Gu wine, he left the Shi clan. Afterwards, Fang Yuan went to the city to buy some medicinal pills and necessary materials for cultivation on the way. At night, he went home to pack his luggage. ¡°Second Brother?¡± A soft voice came from behind him. Fang Yuan turned his head and saw a pure and moving woman standing not far behind him. She was extremely beautiful, and had all the good points of an oriental beauty. Her eyes were bright and her teeth were white. Her every frown and smile was charming. If beauty could be rated, Fang Yuan would not hesitate to give her a nine point five out of ten. However¡­ Why did she look a little familiar? ¡°You are?¡± Fang Yuan was still recalling. He did not remember meeting such a beautiful girl. ¡°Hmph! It¡¯s only been ten years and you already don¡¯t remember me!¡± The girl had her hands on her hips. She was unhappy. Two small dimples appeared on her face. Fang Yuan came to a realization: ¡°Little sister Yu Bing.¡± Yu Bing was his distant cousin. When she was young, her physique was not good, and she was sent to the city to recuperate. The two grew up together, and only after Fang Yuan was sent to the Gu Immortal Sect did they part. They had a good relationship. Seeing that Fang Yuan recognized her, Yu Bing smiled happily, she ran forward and hugged his arm, saying intimately: ¡°At least you have a conscience, you haven¡¯t forgotten about me.¡± ¡°A girl really changes as she grows up.¡± Fang Yuan lowered his head to glance at her and sighed, ¡°The little girl who used to run around naked has also grown up so much.¡± ¡°How annoying!¡± Yu Bing¡¯s pretty face turned slightly red as she gently hit him. Then, as if she had remembered something, she asked, ¡°I just came back and heard Big Brother say that you¡¯re going to the capital?¡± ¡°Yes, to deliver the goods.¡± Fang Yuan stuck out his lips and gestured for her to see the things he was packing. ¡°The luggage is ready.¡± Hearing that, Yu Bing¡¯s delicate brows immediately furrowed. ¡°This journey is not safe¡­ brother, it wasn¡¯t easy for me to see you. Can you not go?¡± ¡°I won¡¯t hide it from you. Something has happened at home. As a member of the Fang clan, I have to stand up.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll go with you!¡± Yu Bing immediately let go of Fang Yuan¡¯s arm and rushed to his father and mother¡¯s courtyard. It looked like she was trying to convince them. Fang Yuan looked at her and shook his head, ¡°This girl¡¯s personality hasn¡¯t changed at all.¡± After packing up, Fang Yuan sat cross-legged on the bed and took out the Soul Capture Gu that Shi Hao had given him. A larva was different from a worm egg. It was a Gu worm that already had a certain amount of strength and had not acknowledged its master. It was hostile towards anyone. If one wanted to control it, one had to have enough strength to suppress it and make it submit. There was a certain amount of risk, but fortunately, this was only a newly hatched level one larva. If this was a level five or six adult worm, Fang Yuan would have been controlled by the Soul Capturing skill the moment he placed it in his acupoints. It was still very easy now. The four Gu worms in his acupoints worked together with his spirit essence to easily suppress the new Soul Capture Gu. It also quickly put on a subservient posture and let Fang Yuan feed it his blood, forming a master-servant contract. [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining the Soul Capture Gu!] [Your Soul Capture Gu¡¯s cultivation efficiency has been greatly reduced due to the lack of a servant whose mind is controlled. Current cultivation efficiency is 3% . ] ¡°¡­¡± Alright, another master with requirements. Fang Yuan shook his head, he could not just randomly find someone on the street to control, so he could only leave it like this. The night passed without a word. Early in the morning. A long fleet of carriages was gathered outside the Fang residence. Each carriage was filled with goods. With so many carriages, Fang Yuan naturally would not pull them alone. Other than him, there were twenty Gu masters from the sixth layer of the Qi Refinement Realm to the second layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm to help him transport the goods. Fang Yuan knew very well that if they encountered any unexpected situations, he would be the only one with the ability to fight. After all, from the system interface, this was a group of boys whose Gu worms had reached the second level and whose cultivation speed was only at 50% . Some of them did not even have a second Gu worm. Their strength was extremely mediocre. If this group of people fought Fang Yuan, it would be over in one move. They could not break through the entanglement of the Worm Cloud Bind. However, even though they were not strong, they still had their uses. At least, Fang Yuan alone could not support the all the goods and act as a coachman. Before they left, the members of the Fang clan reluctantly sent them off. They did not stop following them until they reached the outskirts of the city. ¡°Be careful.¡± Fang Cheng hugged his younger brother tightly. After ten years of separation, he did not expect to be separated again in just half a month. Mother Fang¡¯s tears welled up in her eyes as she said a lot of exhortations. Fang Wen Heng had a thousand words in his heart, but in the end, it turned into a simple sentence. ¡°No matter what, even if the goods are lost, you have to come back alive.¡± Hearing the concerned words of his family, Fang Yuan nodded heavily. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Father, Mother, Big Brother, help me take care of them. I¡¯m leaving.¡± With that, he turned around and commanded like a general, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± The convoy of more than a dozen people officially set off. Fang Yuan resisted the urge to look back again and followed the convoy in large strides. He was afraid. He was afraid that he would not be willing to leave if he took another look. Parting was the most bitter since ancient times. Fang Yuan finally experienced this feeling in his lifetime. Not long after, a small head poked out from the carriage in front and waved at him. ¡°Second Brother, come here.¡± It was Yu Bing. She really convinced her parents to let her go with him. Fang Yuan was a little helpless, so he chased after the carriage and got in. He glanced at Yu Bing¡¯s beautiful face and could not help but raise his eyebrows. Only now did he realize that the system¡¯s interface did not appear. There were only two possibilities. First, Yu Bing was an ordinary person, and the system would not show her attribute panel. Second, Yu Bing was stronger than him, and because he was not strong enough, he could not see it. The latter was more likely. After all, his parents couldn¡¯t let Yu Bing, if she wasn¡¯t strong enough, take the risk. No way¡­ This distant cousin of his was actually a big shot? Chapter 13 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Are you surprised that Uncle agreed to let me follow you to deliver the goods?¡± Yu Bing had a smile on her face as she raised her chin and said smugly: ¡°I am also a Gu master now. You did not expect this, right?¡± ¡°Indeed, I did not expect this, can I take a look?¡± Yu Bing did not hesitate at all, her ten fingers moved lightly and opened her acupoints. Immediately, four Gu worms jumped out. Water Purifying Gu: Can purify water. Food Making Gu: Can make food. Falling Leaf Gu: Can let the target recover to an abnormal state. Enemy Searching Gu: Can track traces and search for enemies. ¡­ ¡°Support Gu worms¡­¡± Fang Yuan could not help but hold his forehead, not saying a word. No wonder he could not see through their realms. It turned out that Yu Bing was a purely support type Gu master who had no actual combat ability and could be crushed with a single touch. Moreover, she had very ordinary support type Gu worms. The resources needed to cultivate them were very little, resulting in her breaking through very quickly. ¡°So what! So what!¡± Yu Bing looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s expression and could not help pouting, saying unhappily: ¡°You won¡¯t dislike my Gu worms, right?¡± Fang Yuan grinned: ¡°Why would I? They are quite useful. At least we don¡¯t have to worry about food and water.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yu Bing did not believe him. ¡°Really.¡± Fang Yuan thought for a while and started to change the topic. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you get a battle type Gu worm? If yours are purely for support, it would be hard to protect yourself in an accident.¡± Yu Bing sighed lightly: ¡°Those are too expensive, and the Gu worms on the market are all of average grade. They are all old worms, their lifespan is very short, dying after rising by two levels or so.¡± ¡°It¡¯s that bad?¡± Fang Yuan was stunned, he did not expect the Gu worms on the market to be so lousy. Yu Bing glared at him: ¡°That¡¯s right. Do you think any place can be like a large sect like the Gu Immortal Sect, and they have an unlimited supply of grade Gu worm eggs?¡± Fang Yuan was silent. He thought of the disciple who was kicked out of the sect a few days ago because of the ten year period. No wonder that person was so extreme. He directly threw the Gu worm that he had nurtured for so many years to death. After leaving the sect, the difficulty of obtaining resources would increase exponentially. Just like Yu Bing, even if she was so close to Fang clan, it would be hard for her to obtain an outstanding battle type Gu worm. Being kicked out of the sect would undoubtedly bring an end to the Gu master¡¯s future. Fang Yuan did not know about Yu Bing¡¯s talent. She was two years younger than him and had the strength of one in the sixth layer of Foundation Establishment at such a young age, so she must be pretty good. However, he still asked. ¡°Sister Bing¡¯er, how long have you been cultivating?¡± ¡°Why do you ask?¡± Yu Bing seemed hesitant. ¡°To gauge your talent.¡± Fang Yuan told her the truth. ¡°It has been six years since uncle and uncle Shi Hao taught me how to draw Qi into my body.¡± Yu Bing¡¯s cheeks were slightly red, ¡°Aren¡¯t I stupid¡­¡± In other words, Yu Bing started cultivating four years after he joined the Gu Immortal Sect. ¡°It¡¯s not bad.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head, ¡°Then how long did it take to open your acupoints?¡± Yu Bing thought for a while, saying: ¡°It should be around¡­ less than eight months.¡± ¡°Eight months?¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. This was already faster than most Gu masters. His sister¡¯s talent was not bad! After all, after entering the Gu Immortal Sect, he had spent three whole years learning how to guide spirit essence into his body to break through his acupoints. Starting from scratch was the most difficult step. The subsequent cultivation breakthrough was not that difficult. It was just a process of accumulating spirit essence. Fang Yuan knew that his aptitude was very mediocre. If he did not have the help of the system, he definitely would not be able to break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage within the sect¡¯s stipulated time. In comparison, Yu Bing¡¯s talent¡­ Was too terrifying? It was not an exaggeration to call such a person a genius. She became a support Gu master? Fang Yuan felt a little regretful. It was such a waste of talent. Yu Bing¡¯s talent was all wasted. ¡°What¡­ What is it?¡± Yu Bing was shocked by Fang Yuan¡¯s reaction. Fang Yuan laughed bitterly, ¡°I spent a whole ten years to break through to Foundation Establishment.¡± ¡°How is that possible!¡± Yu Bing was very surprised. ¡°Second Brother, you defeated Song Yuanhong¡¯s henchman in one move, why did you take so long to reach Foundation Establishment?¡± ¡°After I came back, my father gave me a lot of cultivation resources, I improved a lot in half a month.¡± Fang Yuan explained, ¡°Moreover, the difference between my Gu worms and that person¡¯s is too big, so it is only natural for him to collapse at the first touch.¡± ¡°That is also very impressive¡­¡± Yu Bing¡¯s eyes showed a hint of admiration, ¡°I wonder when I can reach this level¡­¡± ¡°It is a bit difficult. Supporting Gu masters don¡¯t have any battle strength.¡± Fang Yuan looked at her exquisite face, feeling that such a beautiful girl had great talent, but unfortunately, she could not join a good sect. Hearing this, Yu Bing could not help but feel a little disappointed. ¡°But¡­¡± Fang Yuan suddenly recalled some of the contents he had read in the sect¡¯s ancient books, and he explained: ¡°It is not impossible to change this situation. If you want to have actual battle strength, you have to abandon these Gu worms and find new ones to cultivate.¡± Yu Bing pursed her lips. Giving up on Gu worms meant losing her cultivation. To a Gu master, it required great courage. She sighed. ¡°After this transport, I should be able to get some primeval stones. If there are suitable Gu worms on the market, I will give it a try.¡± Fang Yuan smiled as he stroked her hair, not saying anything. Gu masters in the secular world were so pitiful. Basically, no matter how talented they were, as long as they did not have enough wealth, they would not be able to join a sect. They could only be like Yu Bing, choosing cheap supplementary Gu worms to cultivate. This was also the drawback of everyone raising Gu. High grade resources were all concentrated in large sects, and to join a sect, one had to pay a huge fee, just like tuition fees. A clan like the Fang clan, which was considered a first-rate wealthy merchant clan in Yunding City, could only afford to send Fang Yuan to the Gu Immortal Sect to cultivate alone. This threshold already eliminated most people. The rest of the lone cultivator Gu masters could only take risks in dangerous areas and capture wild Gu worms. Very few lucky people could encounter larvae or eggs. Those without such luck could only face adult Gu worms and fight them head-on. Adult Gu worms were very strong. If ordinary Gu masters of the same rank met them one-on-one, they could only run for their lives. Only disciples from large sects had the ability to resist. This also caused the prices of Gu worms on the market to be ridiculously high, and no one could afford them. Fang Yuan really wanted to meet a few by chance. After all, danger and opportunity coexisted. Unfortunately, in the blink of an eye, a few days had passed, and not to mention Gu worms, he had not even met a single mutated beast. He did not know if his luck was good or bad. He stuck his head out of the carriage window, looking at the vast group behind him. Fang Yuan¡¯s thoughts gradually became heavy. The journey this time was far, and it would be a lie to say that he was not nervous. He looked at the list of goods that were being transported this time, and made a simple calculation. The value of all the goods added up to more than fifteen thousand fingernail-sized primeval stones. They had to be transported to the capital, which was around two hundred miles away from Yunding City. Based on the speed of the carriage, it would take at least half a month. This journey was filled with unknown variables. If something happened, faced with such a huge amount of compensation, the Fang clan would not just suffer a great loss of vitality. It was very possible for them to declare bankruptcy. Fang Yuan knew this very well. This escort carried the future of the Fang clan. Only when Shi Hao recovered from his injuries would the Fang clan be able to survive this crisis. This was the most important thing.. Chapter 14 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The convoy continued on their journey and gradually entered a dense forest. Inside the carriage, the light from the outside world seemed to have dimmed quite a bit. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived at the Black Wind Mountain Village¡¯s territory.¡± Fang Yuan lifted the curtain by the window and swept his gaze across both sides of the road. Suddenly, a white light shone in his eyes. Fang Yuan¡¯s lips curled up slightly. ¡°They¡¯re here.¡± Yu Bing was a little nervous and could not help but move closer to Fang Yuan. ¡°What can we do?¡± ¡°Nothing. Just act normally. When everyone is resting, they will come out naturally.¡± After Fang Yuan said that, he looked at Yu Bing. ¡°Sister, lend me your handkerchief.¡± Yu Bing smiled and did as he said without asking why. Fang Yuan just took it and wiped the sweat off his forehead before throwing it out of the window. Yu Bing¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Don¡¯t be angry, I took the opportunity to let a Gu worm out,¡± Fang Yuan explained with a smile. ¡°Then¡­ then you can¡¯t throw away the handkerchief, there are so many other things to use in the carriage.¡± The angry Yu Bing seemed rather cute. Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but pinch her cheeks. ¡°When we get back to the capital city, I¡¯ll buy you ten.¡± ¡°Hmph! I want twenty!¡± Fang Yuan said dotingly, ¡°Alright, alright. We¡¯ll do that.¡± Soon, the carriage team stopped by the roadside under Fang Yuan¡¯s instructions and formed a half circle. Everyone gathered behind and rested. ¡°Hua!¡± Not long after they sat down, a rustling sound came from the grass. Before they could react, the sound of rushing wind could be heard, and countless cold arrows shot out from the depths of the forest. Even with so many vehicles blocking in front, they still hit a few unlucky caravan Gu masters. In just a few seconds, half of the caravan Gu masters were injured by the arrows. Fang Yuan held the worm rod in his hand and stood in front of Yu Bing, blocking the arrows that were coming at her. Dozens of people rushed out and surrounded them. The remaining ten or so people who were not injured immediately drew their swords and stood in front of their injured companions. No one retreated. Fang Yuan saw it and nodded secretly. Although these people were not very strong, they were still mentally strong when they met the enemy. ¡°You¡¯re overestimating yourselves. A group of Qi Refinement Stage brats actually dare to come out and deliver goods?¡± At this time, a thin and wretched looking man walked out from the crowd, letting out a sinister laugh. ¡°I am Black Wind Mountain Village¡¯s third leader, Goshawk. I will take over your goods, and those who don¡¯t want to die, quickly scram!¡± ¡°In your dreams!¡± ¡°If you want the goods, then walk over my corpse!¡± ¡°Scum of the Black Wind Mountain Village, come!¡± The Fang clan¡¯s Gu masters were fierce. ¡°Then you can go to Hell, Hehe, who should we start with?¡± Goshawk¡¯s sharp gaze swept around, suddenly landing on Yu Bing. When he saw her appearance, he was shocked, ¡°Yo, there is actually such a pretty little girl. Why don¡¯t you follow me up the mountain and let everyone have some fun?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze immediately turned cold. Whoosh! The worm rod suddenly struck out, aiming straight for the other party¡¯s throat. ¡°I almost forgot, she still has a gigolo lover like you.¡± Goshawk was already prepared, sneering as he drew out his long saber and waved it away. ¡°Gigolo, is that all you have?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s expression did not change. The second rod followed closely behind, the spirit essence in his acupoints surged, continuously adding to the worm rod. With this rod, he had already merged the fourth revolution of the nine-turns rod technique and the Moonlight Gu¡¯s charging power into it, using all his strength in an attempt to kill in one strike. Goshawk immediately sensed the abnormality. His expression also became serious, activating the Gu worm¡¯s ability in his acupoints almost at the same time. Instantly, fire enveloped the blade, colliding with the worm rod. Crack! There was no expected explosion. There was only a crisp sound. Goshawk¡¯s thick broadsword instantly shattered into countless small pieces and scattered all over the ground. The worm rod did not stop its momentum and directly smashed into Goshawk¡¯s head. Violent spirit essence energy rushed into goshawk¡¯s head through the rod. In just a breath¡¯s time, it had already turned the inside of Goshawk¡¯s head into a paste. ¡°Plop.¡± Goshawk knelt on the ground, blood flowing out of his seven orifices, and there was no sign of life. Fang Yuan looked at his corpse indifferently, and curled his lips in slight disdain, ¡°Showing weakness to the enemy without even knowing it, what an idiot.¡± He originally wanted to use the Soul Capture Gu to control the other party. However, this goshawk was courting death, daring to tease his sister. He could only kill him directly, so as to avoid looking at his face to disgust himself. [Ding, your Bloodthirsty Gu smelled the scent of fresh blood, it was excited and couldn¡¯t wait to eat it. ] As expected of a Bloodthirsty Gu, it wanted to eat all kinds of blood. Fang Yuan directly released it, letting it eat to its heart¡¯s content. ¡°You¡­ You dare to kill our third leader!¡± A Black Wind Mountain Village Gu master had a frightened expression. He pointed at Fang Yuan¡¯s nose and threatened: ¡°Just you wait, the first leader will not let you off!¡± Fang Yuan laughed when he heard this, looking at the other party mockingly: ¡°You don¡¯t think that after hurting my people, you can still leave, right?¡± ¡°There are so many of us, if we leave together, you can¡¯t stop us!¡± ¡°Then you can try.¡± That person felt that Fang Yuan was just refusing to give in, and looked at him hatefully, raising one hand to signal for everyone to retreat. The leader of the bandits was dead. If they were stubborn, they would probably die here. Dozens of people slowly retreated. Fang Yuan squinted his eyes. The Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod suddenly shone brightly. In an instant, a large cloud of worms rushed out and attacked the enemies. The man¡¯s eyes froze and he suddenly shouted. ¡°Run! Spread out and run!¡± Unfortunately, they could not escape. The worm cloud entanglement skill was supported by Fang Yuan¡¯s spirit essence. With his liquid spirit essence, it was easy for him to take care of this group of people. Not long after, everyone was torn apart by the worm cloud. They were all badly mutilated, and not a single one of them had a good spot on their body. Yu Bing looked a little scared as she hugged Fang Yuan¡¯s arm tightly. She did not feel that Fang Yuan¡¯s methods were cruel. After all, if the other party did not die, they would be the ones who died. She only felt that this scene was terrifying. Fang Yuan patted her back to comfort her. At the same time, he signaled for the Bloodthirsty Gu to clean up the battlefield and absorb all their flesh and blood. In the end, only one person was left alive. He planned to interrogate them for more information about Black Wind Mountain Village. The rest of the Gu masters took care of their companions and bandaged their wounds. Fortunately, no one died on their side, and the other party¡¯s arrows were not poisoned. [Ding! Your Bloodthirsty Gu has devoured a large amount of flesh and blood, and its strength has increased, starting reproduction of Bloodthirsty Worm group. The worm group¡¯s strength increases with the enemy it consumes, and at the same time, the refined ability can be returned to you!] [Your Bloodthirsty Gu has given you an ability ¡ª Bloodthirsty!] [Bloodthirsty] : break through the limit in a short period of time, giving you a 300% boost to all your abilities! Chapter 15 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation This skill was already quite overbearing. If his rod technique was cultivated to rank nine perfection and he used Bloodthirsty, wouldn¡¯t he then be able to instantly burst out with twenty-seven times his strength? ¡°It¡¯s so fierce.¡± Bloodthirsty Gu was truly something. It actually had such powerful potential. It was not a loss for Fang Yuan to spend so many primeval stones to buy high grade beast blood to feed it. Awesome! However, the one who had just come out to block the way was only the third-in-charge of Black Wind Mountain Village. Moreover, he had not brought many people. If he continued on his way, the other party should receive the news very quickly and know that he had already killed those people. At that time, if the other party were to make an underhanded move, they would be vulnerable. Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes flashed with a bright light. He had already thought of a bold plan. However when he mentioned it, everyone, including Yu Bing, disagreed. ¡°Second Brother, you want to go and challenge Black Wind Mountain Village alone? You can¡¯t! I don¡¯t agree.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Second Young Master, Black Wind Mountain Village is the largest village in this area, and there are at least several hundred Gu masters. Adding on their two current leaders, wouldn¡¯t you be courting death if you go?¡± However, Fang Yuan had already made up his mind. ¡°If I don¡¯t go, are you guys going?¡± ¡°This time, I am the leader of the convoy. Listen to my orders, everyone retreat four miles. Hide the caravans and wait for me in the forest.¡± ¡°If I am not back by this time tomorrow, don¡¯t worry about me and just retreat back to Yunding City.¡± Saying so, Fang Yuan did not delay any further, directly controlling the Soul Capture Gu to enter the brain of the sole surviving bandit, and let him bring him to Black Wind Mountain Village. ¡°Brother!¡± Yu Bing was about to cry, but she was afraid that if she recklessly chased after him, those bandits would find an opportunity to hold her hostage and threaten Fang Yuan, so she stomped her feet in panic. The rest of the caravan Gu masters buried their heads in silence. Fang Yuan¡¯s words had entered their hearts. At this time, they could not be of any help at all. It was too unbearable to ask their master to solve their future problems. ¡°Damn it! Why am I such trash?¡± A Gu master roared with a ferocious expression. Countless people had the same feeling as him. Yu Bing turned around to look at him, her thoughts whirling. ¡­ At the same time, in Black Wind Mountain Village. The two bandit leaders gathered together, they had already received the news from the spies and were discussing how to deal with Fang Yuan. The second leader was the first to speak. ¡°That kid is really arrogant. He just swaggered over to our Black Wind Mountain.¡± ¡°He is only in the fifth layer of the Foundation Establishment, yet he has the ability to be so arrogant!¡± The first leader sat on the main seat with his eyes closed. No one knew what he was thinking. ¡°Big Brother, then should we¡­ kill him or let him go?¡± ¡°Let him go?¡± The first leader suddenly snorted coldly. ¡°If we let this go, how are we going to survive on Black Wind Mountain in the future?¡± At this moment, a spy ran in. ¡°Report! That kid from the Fang clan has arrived at the entrance of the village!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± The first-in-charge opened his eyes and glared, ¡°That kid really dared to come up the mountain alone?¡± The second-in-charge looked at his expression and suggested, ¡°Big Brother, why don¡¯t I go and take a look at the situation first? If we can¡¯t beat him, can you make a move?¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine.¡± The first-in-charge nodded slightly. Just then, another spy stumbled in. The first-in-charge frowned and scolded, ¡°What are you panicking for!¡± The spy was startled, but he still gathered his courage and said, ¡°Reporting to the first-in-charge, the second-in-charge. That Fang kid used a big rock to block the gate. It seems like he wants to seal us.¡± The second leader was a little surprised. ¡°He can¡¯t be thinking of using fire to attack, right?¡± ¡°The weakest in our village is already at the fifth layer of the Qi Refinement Realm. A fire attack?¡± The first leader smiled contemptuously. ¡°I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t even burn a strand of hair.¡± However, in the next second, his expression changed slightly. He didn¡¯t know if it was an illusion, but he seemed to have heard the screams of his subordinates from the other side of the gate. ¡°Not good! Let¡¯s go out and take a look!¡± The first-in-charge took the lead and walked out, followed closely by the second-in-charge. When they reached the outside, the scene in front of them completely overturned their imaginations. They saw countless blood-colored worms sweeping over the mountains and plains, blotting out the sky and covering the sun. Wherever they passed, no one could survive. The second-in-charge was deeply shocked by this scene. He resisted the urge to turn around and run. Pressing his slightly trembling legs, he looked at the first-in-charge. ¡°Big Brother¡­ why don¡¯t we¡­ retreat first?¡± The first-in-charge looked at his many years of foundation being destroyed and felt indignant. ¡°Why is this kid¡¯s method so strange?¡± The second-in-charge looked at the approaching swarm of worms and said in an even louder voice, ¡°Big Brother, let¡¯s go! There¡¯s always hope!¡± The first-in-charge gritted his teeth. He did not want to experience the power of the swarm of worms so he directly ran to the back of the mountain. However, just as they walked out of the range of the stockade, a mocking voice sounded from high up. ¡°Where are you two leaders going?¡± Fang Yuan jumped down from the tree and blocked their path. The two of them froze, and the first-in-charge¡¯s eyes revealed a gleam of hatred. His gaze lingered on the token on his waist. ¡°As expected of a disciple of a big sect. You¡¯re really brave.¡± Fang Yuan yawned. ¡°Cut the crap, who¡¯s going to die first?¡± The first leader sneered. ¡°It¡¯s useless even if you kill us. There are at least dozens of villages of all sizes on Black Wind Mountain, and someone will be able to take care of you.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve reminded me.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s heart moved, and he took out a pen and paper from the storage space of the Drunken Gu, ¡°How about this, as long as you write a letter to the other village leaders and let them be at ease when they see the Fang clan¡¯s caravan passing by in the future, I won¡¯t kill you.¡± ¡°Arrogant brat! Do you really think you¡¯re invincible?!¡± The first-in-charge roared and his aura suddenly soared as he threw a punch at Fang Yuan. Bang! A red light flashed in Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes as he threw a backhand strike at the first-in-charge. Half of the first-in-charge¡¯s arm was directly cut off by this blunt weapon. The body of the rod did not stop moving as it ruthlessly smashed into the first-in-charge¡¯s head. For a moment, brain matter flew out and smeared the face of the second-in-charge. ¡°I¡¯m not invincible, but this is more than enough to deal with you.¡± The Bloodthirsty effect quickly ended. Fang Yuan revealed a harmless smile as he looked at the second-in-charge. ¡°Now, it¡¯s your turn.¡± Thud! The second-in-charge was so frightened that he immediately knelt down and repeatedly kowtowed. ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, please don¡¯t kill me. I don¡¯t want to die, please¡­¡± ¡°Huh? Are you a coward?¡± Fang Yuan was relieved. He passed the pen and paper to the second-in-charge and said, ¡°Sure, write the letter for me first.¡± The second-in-charge did not hesitate and immediately did as he was told. Then, he sent the letter on pigeons to all the bandits nearby. After he was done, he wiped his sweat and continued to kneel in front of Fang Yuan, asking for his next instructions. ¡°Young Master Fang, you said that you wouldn¡¯t kill us, but you were telling the truth, right?¡± ¡°Is there a need for me to lie to you?¡± Fang Yuan looked at him with a smile that was not a smile. The second-in-charge was slightly relieved and heaved a sigh of relief, ¡°Then, do you have anything else for me to do?¡± ¡°There is indeed something.¡± ¡°Just say it!¡± The second-in-charge said eagerly, ¡°As long as I can do it, I will do my best.¡± Fang Yuan used his hand to cover the Soul Capture Gu¡¯s figure and patted his shoulder, watching the Gu worm enter his body. ¡°I¡¯ve already done it.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± The second-in-charge was a little lost, but soon his eyes lost their luster, and his head drooped heavily. In less than three seconds, he slowly raised his head, his eyelids turning pitch black. Following that, he called out in a hoarse voice. ¡°Master.¡± Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction. Gu slave, success! Chapter 16 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The so-called Gu slave was someone controlled by the Soul Capture Gu to refine itself. The reason why Fang Yuan gave up on the bandit from earlier was naturally because the second-in-charge was stronger. Moreover, this person was cowardly and afraid of death, so his state of mind was very poor and it was very difficult for him to get rid of the control. Now, he wanted to do something big. That was to refine the legendary king of venomous Gu ¡ª the Golden Silkworm Gu! Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze was on the sealed village. With a wave of his hand, he retrieved the worm cloud that the Bloodthirsty Gu had turned into back into his acupoints. Right now, the village was littered with corpses. There was not a single living person. However, under Fang Yuan¡¯s deliberate manipulation, the Bloodthirsty Gu did not devour their flesh and blood. Looking at all this, Fang Yuan did not feel much guilt. After being in this world for more than ten years, he deeply understood a principle. If he did not kill, he would be killed. ¡°Gu slave.¡± ¡°Master, your instructions!¡± ¡°Go dig a hole and throw all the corpses in.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± He did not have any questions and directly did as he was told. Gu slaves were like this. After being controlled, they lost all consciousness and only had obedience and memories left. A huge pit was dug out manually, and he carried the dead bodies in the village to the pit. After the Gu slave was done, Fang Yuan took out an incense burner from the storage space of the Drunken Gu, lit the incense inside and threw it into the pit. Soon, the stench of blood was mixed with a unique fragrance, which gradually spread out. Rustle¡­ A slight sound started to be audible from the dense forest. Fang Yuan immediately picked up the Gu slave and hid him on a nearby tree. Then, just as they climbed up the tree, countless figures crawled under their feet. Scorpions, venomous snakes, centipedes, toads, venomous lizards, bullet ants, poisonous frogs and spiders. Each of them were highly toxic. As long as one of them took a bite of you, even an Enlightenment Realm cultivator would fall. Facing such a terrifying scene, Fang Yuan¡¯s heart was actually getting more and more excited. That was because what he wanted to refine was the Golden Silkworm Gu, and what he wanted was extremely venomous. The more venomous, the better! ¡°I didn¡¯t expect there to be so many types of toxic creatures hidden here. There should be eighty-one types, right?¡± Fang Yuan could no longer count. There were too many toxic creatures. In the blink of an eye, ten minutes had passed, and there were still a large number of extremely toxic creatures coming out of the forest in an endless stream, rushing into the pit. The inside of the pit had already become an Asura arena. Countless of the creatures were fighting one another under the effect of the incense. Poison, blood, and broken limbs gathered together. The next step was to wait. The creature that would have survived until the end would absorb all the poison and blood essence. The process was very long. It would take seventy-two hours, a total of three days! Only through such tempering could a Golden Silkworm Gu with the most violent toxicity and tenacious vitality be born. It could even change its body shape and structure! ¡°I¡¯m really looking forward to what it looks like.¡± Speaking of which, this was Fang Yuan¡¯s first time refining a Gu worm. The method he used was quite strange. He had to use the blood essence of people to refine it. If he hadn¡¯t met this group of robbers, he probably wouldn¡¯t have had the chance to try it in his entire life, unless he killed civilians indiscriminately. However if that was the case, it would be easy for people to treat him as an evil cultivator and attack him in a group. At that time, he might not have a peaceful life. Killing the robbers was justifiable. Fang Yuan placed his hands behind his head and sat on the edge of the tree branch, casually asking, ¡°Gu slave, have there been any powerful mutated beasts appearing recently?¡± A red light flashed in the Gu slave¡¯s pitch-black eyes, as if the Soul Capture Gu had activated his original memories. Not long after, he replied, ¡°Yes, Master. There is one.¡± ¡°After passing through Black Wind Mountain and walking a few dozen miles from the main road, you will reach the territory of a high level mutated beast.¡± ¡°Can we go around it?¡± ¡°No, there is only the one road.¡± Fang Yuan nodded, it seemed that he still had to scout the area when the time came. He then asked, ¡°What¡¯s the situation around your Black Wind Mountain Village?¡± ¡°There are a total of thirteen villages within a hundred and fifty miles. Black Wind Mountain Village is the largest one, the rest are nothing to be afraid of.¡± ¡°However, if they keep blocking the way, it will be quite troublesome. Do you think the letter that was sent out earlier will have any effect?¡± The Gu slave did not speak. It seemed that he could not judge this kind of subjective thinking. Fang Yuan shook his head and did not ask anymore. Instead, he said, ¡°Gu slave, you stay here and keep an eye on them. If anyone intrudes within five hundred meters of this place, kill them without mercy!¡± ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Fang Yuan then returned to the place where the convoy was. When everyone saw that he had returned safely, they could not help but heave a sigh of relief. ¡°Brother!¡± ¡°Second Young Master!¡± The group of people immediately surrounded him. Yu Bing even touched and looked at him. Fang Yuan did not know whether to laugh or cry. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, your brother is not injured.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Yu Bing didn¡¯t believe him. She still looked at his body carefully. After confirming that Fang Yuan didn¡¯t even tear his clothes, she was relieved. However, she turned to look at him with a suspicious gaze. ¡°Brother, don¡¯t tell me you went to the Black Wind Mountain Village as a guest.¡± ¡°How is that possible? They¡¯re not that kind.¡± Fang Yuan smiled slightly and didn¡¯t say much. ¡°There shouldn¡¯t be any robbers appearing for the next part of the journey. Everyone can rest for two days and wait to recover before continuing on the journey.¡± ¡°Brother, you didn¡¯t¡­ kill them all, right?¡± Yu Bing was surprised at her own words. Black Wind Mountain Village had several hundred people. Even if Shi Hao came at his peak, his spirit essence would not be enough to kill them all. How could Fang Yuan be capable of doing it? The Gu masters looked at each other, as if they felt that Fang Yuan had already negotiated with the bandits near Black Wind Mountain, giving them some of the goods to ensure their safety. In the end, Fang Yuan nodded his head under their gazes! Was he admitting that he had killed all the people of the Black Wind Mountain Village? Holy shit! He must be joking, right? Fang Yuan did not need to lie to them. ¡°Second Young Master, are there no survivors?¡± In the end, someone still raised this question, his realm limiting his imagination. ¡°Of course not.¡± When these words were said, the group of people looked at each other and smiled, as if saying, ¡®I knew this was the case.¡¯ Fang Yuan took a sip of the water bottle, then said: ¡°The only person who survived is now my Gu slave, helping me refine Gu in the village.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The crowd was silent for a while, then someone suddenly asked: ¡°Second Young Master, how¡­ how did you do it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s very simple. First, I sealed their village gate, then I let the Gu worms go in and bite those subordinates to death. I just had to guard against the two leaders..¡± Chapter 17 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation It was indeed very simple. The group looked up at the sky, somewhat speechless. ¡°Speaking of which, I have the strength of a second layer Foundation Establishment Gu master, so why do I feel that there is such a huge difference between me and the second young master? You can easily kill enemies of a higher cultivation level, fighting like it is a game. I am already half-dead and tired from fighting a Gu master of the same cultivation level, it¡¯s like let¡¯s see who runs out of spirit essence first.¡± ¡°Sigh, am I not the same? I fought with a Gu master of the same cultivation level in the past. We fought for three days and three nights without a clear winner.¡± ¡°Brother, the second young master is a disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect. We cannot compare to him.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know when I will be able to catch up to the second young master, I feel that there is no hope in this life.¡± Everyone sighed. The group of people seemed to have been struck by Fang Yuan. What was originally something to be happy about actually made them feel a little depressed. There was nothing they could do. Fang Yuan was clearly around the same age as them, and his talent wasn¡¯t that great. Yet, his performance was so outstanding, and he had done something that they would never be able to do in this life. It would be hard for anyone to accept this. Fang Yuan did not care about this. What he was thinking about now was to increase his strength. After receiving Shi Hao¡¯s guidance, the nine-turns rod technique seemed to have opened up in his mind, and his progress was very fast. Now that he flipped through it again, he felt that he had touched the threshold of rank five, and could break through at any time. Since he needed to rest for three days, Fang Yuan put all his energy into this rod technique, preparing to break through to another level. At the same time, he did not forget to check on the progress of the Golden Silkworm Gu from time to time. The next morning, there were already tens of thousands of all kinds of toxic creatures gathered in the pit, making people¡¯s scalps tingle at the sounds of biting and tearing. ¡°Master, a few people came to investigate yesterday and I killed them.¡± ¡°Yes, got it.¡± Fang Yuan did not care. It was probably the scouts from the nearby villages who came to see if the contents of the letter were true. By night time, more than half of the tens of thousands of toxic creatures had been turned into broken limbs. Some were soaked in the human blood pool below, while others were swallowed into the bellies of other toxic creatures. On the third day, Fang Yuan, who had broken through the fifth revolution of his rod technique, hurriedly came to this place. He found that there were less than ten toxic creatures still alive in the pit, each occupying an area. None of them dared to act rashly, and each of them ate the flesh under their feet. Fang Yuan naturally would not let them develop so steadily. He directly put a dose of strong material into the incense burner and threw it into the pit. Immediately, all the poisonous creatures went crazy at the same time and began a new round of fighting. In the end, a lizard was the victor. At this point, the species is no longer recognizable. Its body was covered in wounds, and the poisons had changed its appearance. Fang Yuan observed carefully. The blood Qi in the pool began to take effect, constantly replenishing its lost vitality. Along with a large amount of mixed poison, it was swallowed by the lizard. Soon, its body and shape changed significantly. Its tail became the sting of a scorpion. Its mouth grew sharp mouthparts. The most ridiculous thing was that on its back, small bumps grew one after another, filled with poison glands. This made Fang Yuan frown slightly. ¡°Looking like this, I don¡¯t really want to keep you in my acupoints.¡± Although he said that, Fang Yuan¡¯s hands were not slow, and he still shot out a stream of spirit essence toward the Golden Silkworm Gu. However, the Golden Silkworm Gu only twisted its body slightly, and it easily broke free from his restraint. ¡°Oh?¡± After all, it was refined as an adult worm, and it had fought countless battles, so it was expected that it would resist. But what Fang Yuan did not expect was that it broke free when he was using his liquid spirit essence. It was more than five times stronger than regular essence, but this Golden Silkworm Gu broke free so easily? ¡°Looks like I have to be serious.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes flashed red, and with a wave of his hand, another stream of liquid spirit essence flew out, ¡°Let¡¯s test the power of the triple amplification!¡± Boom! The spirit essence arrow let out a loud boom when it collided with the Golden Silkworm Gu. Following that, the Golden Silkworm Gu¡¯s body shook and flew backwards, landing on the wall of the pit and creating a hole that was as deep as half a person. But not long after, the Golden Silkworm Gu walked out unscathed. ¡°Such strong vitality, not bad. It has both offense and defense.¡± Facing the praise, the Golden Silkworm Gu did not show any gratitude, it continued to look at Fang Yuan fiercely, spitting out a mouthful of poison. Fang Yuan waved his sleeves, blocking all of it. Sizzle, sizzle. Fang Yuan lowered his head in confusion, he saw that the part of his clothes that was contaminated by the poison had already been corroded into a few small holes, and they were expanding continuously. ¡°Fuck, not only is it poisonous, but it also has a corrosive effect?¡± Fang Yuan directly took off his clothes and threw them to the side. His gaze was fiery as he looked at the Golden Silkworm Gu. He did not hold back any longer and directly took out the worm rod. With five times the strength, he combined it with Bloodthirsty and the liquid spirit essence, and a terrifying shockwave formed at the tip of the rod. He shouted, ¡°Obey, or die!¡± Crack With a soft sound, cracks appeared on the ground under the pressure of this force. An unprecedented force attacked it. The Golden Silkworm Gu felt a life-and-death crisis and immediately made a decision. It prostrated on the ground and made a submissive gesture. Fang Yuan¡¯s lips curled up. It worked! With a wave of his hand, a stream of spirit essence shot into the Golden Silkworm Gu¡¯s body. This time, there was no obstruction. It obediently accepted the guidance and was pulled into his acupoints. After that, it was time to drip blood to recognize its master. [Ding, congratulations on obtaining the Golden Silkworm Gu!] [Golden Silkworm Gu] Level: Tier 3 Type: Attack, Defense Grade: Bronze Skills: [Toxic Skin Lv3] , [Corrosive Spray LV3] , [Boiling Blood LV3] ¡­ Majestic spirit essence and blood Qi flowed out from the body of the Golden Silkworm Gu. Fang Yuan felt that his strength had increased by more than 30% in an instant! This was the strongest Gu worm he had obtained so far. Even the Soul Capture Gu was like a baby compared to it. An adult Gu was destined to have a high initial level, but what Fang Yuan did not expect was that a mere level three Golden Silkworm Gu had three skills, and they were all level three skills. This saved him a lot of resources and time for development. After collecting the Golden Silkworm Gu, the matter here could be considered to have come to an end. Fang Yuan ordered the Gu slave to scout ahead in secret. If he encountered danger, he would deal with it on his own. If he could not win, he would blow a whistle to warn the others. Then, he would return to the caravan, prepare, and set off again. ¡°I hope there are no more blind people blocking the way.¡± Fang Yuan sat in the carriage, closed his eyes, and began to ponder the content of the rank six nine-turns rod technique. ¡­ At the same time, on the other side of Black Wind Mountain. The twelve bandit leaders gathered together, their expressions were grave. ¡°None of the spies sent out by the four eastern clans have returned. What about you?¡± ¡°The six western clans are the same.¡± ¡°The two northern clans are the same.¡± An old man stroked his beard and sighed softly. ¡°Looks like the contents of the letter are true. Black Wind Mountain Village has been completely destroyed.¡± ¡°What should we do? Chief Hu, you are the one with the highest realm among the people present. Say something.¡± The old man known as Chief Hu shook his head. ¡°In the entire Black Wind Mountain region, the Black Wind Mountain Village is the strongest. Even they have been completely destroyed. What can we do?¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we do as the letter says and let the Fang clan¡¯s convoy pass?¡± ¡°Fuck, if we let them run away with the fat meat in his mouth, what will the brothers eat and drink in the future?¡± ¡°Hearing what Chief Liu said, do you want to go and have a try?¡± Chief Liu did not speak. ¡°There¡¯s so much meat passing by every day. Even if we eat less, we won¡¯t starve to death.¡± Chief Hu glanced at him. ¡°What do you all think?¡± ¡°Chief Hu¡¯s words make sense!¡± ¡°We don¡¯t need this meal. There¡¯s no need to risk our lives!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± A group of people echoed.. Chapter 18 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fang Yuan, who had been traveling for a long time, did not know that the ten or so villages in Black Wind Mountain had already decided not to find trouble with them. But he did not care about this, he just did not want to be constantly interrupted and waste time. With his current strength and the grade of his Gu worms, these little thieves from Black Wind Mountain were no longer his match. To put it bluntly, he could kill as many as he wanted. They were all nutrients for the Bloodthirsty Gu. In the blink of an eye, half a day had passed, the convoy had already left Black Wind Mountain¡¯s territory. It was noon, and just as they were about to rest and cook, they suddenly heard a whistle not far away. Fang Yuan immediately reacted. This was a warning from the Gu slave. What he could not defeat was coming! The sound was very close, and it was probably lurking around! Fang Yuan¡¯s heart jumped, he turned his head and looked at Yu Bing who was squatting on the ground, using the Food Making Gu to make food. Roar! There was a sharp whistle, accompanied by a cold light. Fang Yuan¡¯s body followed his heart, and with Bloodthirsty¡¯s triple ability, his speed reached the level of blocking this attack. The worm rod in his hand suddenly sank, and it actually made Fang Yuan feel an irresistible pressure. Looking closely, it turned out to be a three-meter-long frost wolf! In his memory, this was a Bronze-level mutated beast, and when it matured, it was at least at the sixth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm! At this time, Yu Bing also reacted. Looking back, she saw a huge wolf head in front of her, and she was so scared that she fell to the ground. ¡°Quick¡­ Go¡­¡± Fang Yuan gritted his teeth and shouted these two words. Only then did Yu Bing wake up from her dream. She stumbled and ran to the crowd at the side. The veins on Fang Yuan¡¯s hands bulged. He had already unknowingly used the fifth revolution of the worm rod. With the nearly fifteen times increase in strength, he still found it difficult to handle the impact of the huge wolf¡¯s sneak attack this time. The giant beast seemed to want to flatten him, and its strength grew stronger and stronger. There was nothing he could do. This was the difference in physique between a human and a wild beast. They were born this way. ¡°Come!¡± Fang Yuan roared and poured liquid spirit essence into his hands. The pressure immediately lessened a lot. Step by step, he pushed the frost wolf back a few steps, leaving a deep claw trace on the ground. The frost wolf seemed to have sensed that the human in front of it was not a pushover. It spat out a frost storm and tried to trap Fang Yuan. Then, it took the initiative to retreat and rushed towards Yu Bing. However, under the cold wind, Fang Yuan¡¯s body was only covered with a thin layer of frost. He moved horizontally and once again blocked the frost wolf. Howl¡­ The frost wolf lowered its body and let out a threatening cry. Its eyes were fixed on Fang Yuan. Evidently, it knew that if it did not get rid of this troublesome human in front of it, it would not be able to eat the meat at the back. Fang Yuan had never been so serious before, and he also displayed a battle stance to confront it, saying without turning his head: ¡°You guys, retreat.¡± Yu Bing and the others naturally knew that Fang Yuan was talking to them. They also knew that staying here would only distract him. ¡°Brother, be careful.¡± Yu Bing called out softly, afraid that Fang Yuan would be distracted, before retreating to a distance with the other Gu masters. This level of battle was not something they could handle. If they were not strong enough, they would be killed by the aftershocks of the battle if they forcefully participated. Numbers were useless in front of wild beasts. Especially these mutated beasts with attributes. No, it should be called a demon beast. It had a physique that far surpassed humans, as well as the ability of high-grade Gu worms. It even had a certain level of intelligence, and was already much stronger than ordinary mutated beasts. Fang Yuan lightly twirled the worm rod, wrapping the surface with spiritual power, and the Moonlight Gu¡¯s charge had already been added to it. At the same time, opening the acupoints, the Bloodthirsty Gu and Golden Silkworm Gu flew out, supporting the battle from the side. Facing such a powerful enemy, Fang Yuan did not dare to hold back. ¡°Thirty seconds left, the Bloodthirsty effect will disappear in thirty seconds. At that time, my speed will not be able to keep up.¡± ¡°I have to find an opportunity to kill it within these thirty seconds!¡± It was very difficult. Thus, Fang Yuan wanted to find an opportunity to kill it in one strike. Thirty seconds was very tight. However, it was the frost wolf that made the first move. After all, wild beasts were wild beasts. Even if they had intelligence, they could not control their own nature. Fang Yuan saw the opportunity and dodged two attacks consecutively. Then, he hit it on the head with his rod. Clang! There was the sound of weapons clashing. Fang Yuan was shocked. Then, he was bounced several meters away by the recoil. The frost wolf took the opportunity to give chase. It was still a simple and straightforward claw attack. Fang Yuan was in an extremely sorry state. He could only raise the worm rod in his hand to block. The huge force of the impact was transmitted from the rod to Fang Yuan¡¯s palm, making him fall to his knees. With a bang, a rock under his knee directly shattered. Then, half of his thigh was plunged into the soil. ¡°Hiss.¡± Intense pain came, and Fang Yuan knew that he was injured. ¡°Bronze head, iron bone, tofu waist, how could I forget this!¡± This was the hunters¡¯ summary of the Wolf. The skull was the hardest part. Even Gu masters of the same rank, let alone him, might not be able to break it. Fang Yuan was anxious, but he lost his best chance to attack. The Bloodthirsty Gu saw that its master was suppressed, and it immediately released a large number of worms. A buzzing sound echoed in the forest. After it spread, it continuously bit its body, blocking the frost wolf¡¯s vision. This completely enraged it. It spat out the frost storm again, instantly freezing a group of worms to death. But this also gave Fang Yuan a chance to catch his breath. ¡°Golden Silkworm Gu!¡± Fang Yuan raised his rod high. The Golden Silkworm Gu immediately understood and turned into a ray of light, entering the rod. The rod itself could hold all kinds of Gu worms. After the Golden Silkworm Gu entered, the rod was covered in a layer of dark green light, having poison added to it. Fang Yuan did not say anything, directly throwing it at the frost wolf¡¯s stomach! Bam! The sound of flesh tearing could be heard. Although the nine-turns adamant rod was a blunt weapon, under the support of multiple forces, it turned into a sharp arrow and easily passed through the most vulnerable part of the frost wolf. The frost wolf felt a sharp pain and was about to go berserk, but in the next second, its vision turned black and it could no longer move. The Golden Silkworm Gu did not disappoint Fang Yuan. It was indeed the king of poisonous Gu. Once the poison entered the opponent¡¯s body, as long as the difference in cultivation realm was not too big, the effect would be extremely fast. ¡°Hu¡­¡± Fang Yuan took a deep breath. This battle could be said to have used all of his trump cards. And he had almost lost. This also made him realize the terror of this world¡¯s demon beasts. Compared to Gu masters, a single demon beast could probably defeat more than three Gu masters of the same realm. After all, most Gu masters did not know how to train their physique, and were very fragile compared to demon beasts.. Chapter 19 Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Looking at the frost wolf¡¯s corpse, Fang Yuan soon realized something else. It seemed that some of the materials on this thing were needed for his bounty mission in the sect. He vaguely remembered that the reward was quite handsome. ¡°Pack it up and bring it back. If it¡¯s completed by someone else, I can also sell it.¡± The frost wolf¡¯s skin could be used as a robe, its claws could be used as a weapon, and its bones could be ground into powder to be used as an formation material. Eating its flesh and blood could increase one¡¯s cultivation. It could be said that a demon beast¡¯s body was full of treasures, and all of them were worth money. Thinking of this, Fang Yuan was in a great mood. His hands supported the ground as he tried to pull his legs out of the soil. But halfway up, he felt a sharp pain in his kneecap. His hands slipped and he fell back down. Next, he felt a sharp pain. He was injured! Fang Yuan laughed bitterly, his injuries seemed to be a little severe. Yu Bing quickly went forward and helped him up, holding him in her arms to check his injuries. When his pants were torn open, Yu Bing saw the bloody mess inside. She could not hold it in any longer and started crying softly. ¡°Silly girl, why are you crying?¡± Fang Yuan forced a smile, raising his hand and instructing the Bloodthirsty Gu to devour the frost wolf¡¯s flesh. Flesh and blood could not be stored for long, so it was better to let the Bloodthirsty Gu devour it. Soon, after the Bloodthirsty Gu absorbed the frost wolf¡¯s strength, the worm group that had just been frozen to death regenerated. As the consumption increased, the Bloodthirsty Gu began to feed its strength back to Fang Yuan. For a moment, the cool energy flowed through his entire body. It was extremely comfortable, and even the injury on his knee did not hurt much. [Ding! Your Bloodthirsty Gu has given you an ability ¡ª Frosty Rod Technique] [Frosty Rod Technique] : can add the frost attribute to the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, freezing the target and restraining all fire energy. Another new ability. He did not expect his luck to be so good. He only absorbed the flesh and blood of a Foundation Establishment Stage demon beast to obtain an elemental ability. It seemed like there wasn¡¯t a time limit for this ability like there was for Bloodthirsty. As long as he had enough spirit essence, it could continue. ¡°An enchanted weapon, it will be quite useful to counter attributes.¡± Fang Yuan felt that if he met a Gu master with fire attribute abilities in the future, even if he was higher in rank, it would not be difficult to win. ¡°Eh? Brother, how did your injury recover?¡± Suddenly, Yu Bing, who was at the side, asked, pointing at his wound in confusion. ¡°It should be thanks to my Gu worm.¡± Fang Yuan tried to move around, but it really did not hurt. His knees were still stained with dried blood, but his skin was as good as new. ¡°I did not expect the Bloodthirsty Gu to be able to heal, but it is only for me. If only it could be for someone else, when the time comes, I can open a clinic and receive all kinds of patients, then I can earn so much primeval stones.¡± Fang Yuan sighed. ¡°Brother, what are you talking about?¡± Yu Bing was confused. Fang Yuan came back to his senses and shook his head: ¡°Nothing, no one is injured right?¡± ¡°No, they have retreated far away.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go¡­¡± ¡°Ah!¡± A scream came from far away in the direction of the convoy. Fang Yuan¡¯s expression changed. He immediately picked Yu Bing up and ran there. In just a few seconds, there were seven or eight corpses on the ground, each of them missing an arm or leg. None of them were intact. Looking up, they saw a huge bear burning with flames slaughtering the people. The Gu masters resisted to protect the goods, but were slaughtered like chicken. ¡°It¡¯s the raging flame bear!¡± Yu Bing immediately recognized this demon beast. ¡°Wait for me here!¡± Fang Yuan naturally recognized it, and he immediately put Yu Bing down and took the lead to charge forward. He raised the frosty rod. The raging flame bear felt the extremely cold temperature and subconsciously retreated, and Fang Yuan took the opportunity to save the eighth layer Qi Refinement Stage Gu masters under its feet. ¡°Why are there two demon beasts with conflicting attributes at such a close proximity?¡± Fang Yuan frowned slightly, but there was no time to think about it now. The raging flame bear hated the frosty worm rod in his hand. A red light rose from its throat, and then it opened its mouth. The flame energy turned into a light bomb hanging in the air, emitting a high temperature, trying to melt the insect rod. ¡°What are you thinking about eating?¡± The enchantment effect would naturally not disappear because of the change in temperature, but the heat was unbearable, and it was a real spiritual attack. Fang Yuan pulled back and rushed forward. The frosty worm rod drew a trail of frost in the air, and the spirit essence in his left hand emerged, condensing the ice into a large ice crystal. He pushed it with his hand and it suddenly smashed toward the flame bomb above the raging flame bear. Bang! The two collided with a muffled sound. Under the impact of the heat energy, the ice crystal was shattered into powder and scattered around the body of the raging flame bear. The shape had changed, but the temperature had not! The flame on the body of the raging flame bear had dimmed by at least 30%! Fang Yuan chuckled, ¡°So your fire isn¡¯t endless.¡± ¡°Roar!¡± The raging flame bear was abnormally angry. It raised its head and fired a flame breath that was very similar to the frost wolf¡¯s frost storm. Fang Yuan swung his rod with one hand and spirit essence gushed out, condensing countless ice elements into an ice wall. He placed it in front of him and let the raging flame bear do whatever it wanted. The result was very obvious. Although fire and ice were mutually restraining each other, the fire would be extinguished, but the water element would not completely disappear. Not only did the ice wall easily block the flame breath, the water mist formed after it evaporated, once again reducing the raging flame bear¡¯s fire energy by quite a bit. Fang Yuan did not expend much spirit essence in this wave of attacks, but he easily neutralized the raging flame bear¡¯s attacks. In fact, he even weakened the raging flame bear¡¯s strength by quite a bit. ¡°When it comes to the suppression of attributes, it really feels good!¡± Fang Yuan was amused. After being beaten up by the frost wolf, it was finally time for him to show his true strength. However, the raging flame bear was not a fool. It knew that its attributes were completely countered, so it directly used its physical body to collide. The effect was also very obvious. The ice wall that was dozens of centimeters thick was smashed into pieces by the raging flame bear with one punch. Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but sigh when he saw this power. If it had hit him, he wouldn¡¯t have had to fight back and forth like he did with the frost wolf. He felt that even if he used all his skills, he would probably only be crushed. However, the raging flame bear without the fire ability was no longer the raging flame bear. It was just a big stupid bear that was enraged. Fang Yuan had countless ways to kill a creature that was similar to a mutated beast and only had brute strength left. However, in order to save time, he still let the Golden Silkworm Gu end its life. Boom! Following the muffled sound of the raging flame bear falling under the poison worm rod, a system bell rang. [Ding, your nine-turns rod technique has broken through to rank six!] Chapter 20 - Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation He had finally reached rank six. With six times the strength, Fang Yuan¡¯s physique had already surpassed most Foundation Establishment Stage Gu masters. Moreover, he had the Drunken Gu, which produced more than a hundred milliliters a day, and his physique was constantly increasing. Fang Yuan had the Bloodthirsty Gu continue to devour the raging flame bear¡¯s flesh and blood. Unsurprisingly, he once again obtained the Raging Flame Rod Technique ability. ¡°It seems that as long as it is an elemental type demon beast, I can obtain a new ability after my Bloodthirsty Gu eats it.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, it has this limitation, it can only be used on the rod.¡± The surviving members of the caravan started to collect the corpses of their comrades, burying them on the spot. Yu Bing looked at her comrades who she had eaten with in the morning, but had now turned into an ice-cold corpse, and she was somewhat depressed. Fang Yuan took this parting of life and death lightly. He shook his head and thought about the question that he had been puzzled about before. ¡°How can there be two demon beasts with conflicting attributes at such close proximity?¡± This was a situation that absolutely went against common sense. Not to mention demon beasts, even ordinary mutated beasts that did not have the ability also had territorial awareness. The more powerful an existence was, the more serious this kind of awareness was. Under normal circumstances, demon beasts like the raging flame bear and the frost wolf would be separated as far as possible, and their habitat would not be near the edge of the other¡¯s territory. Because their attributes restrained each other, there was a possibility that they would start fighting over some small friction. But now, they had appeared in the same place. And they both attacked them. This made Fang Yuan suspect that someone controlled these two demon beasts and did this on purpose. Thinking of this, Fang Yuan seemed to have some ideas and immediately called Yu Bing over. ¡°Brother, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Do me a favor.¡± Fang Yuan pointed at the two demon beast corpses that had yet to be put away but were already shriveled to the point of being only skin and bones, and said, ¡°Use the Enemy Searching Gu and check their path when they came.¡± ¡°Brother, are you afraid that someone used underhanded methods?¡± Yu Bing immediately thought of his concerns. Fang Yuan gave her a thumbs up. ¡°You are indeed my sister. As expected of your unparalleled intelligence, innate talent¡­¡± ¡°Stop!¡± Yu Bing covered her ears with both hands, her face slightly red, ¡°Stop praising me, I will go now.¡± The Enemy Searching Gu could trace and search for enemies. Now that the two demon beasts were dead, it could only rely on their scent to determine where they came from. This was a bit difficult. From time to time, there would be one or two interruptions due to unexpected circumstances, and it was a waste of time and effort. Even so, Fang Yuan still persisted. Soon, the scent traces left by the two demon beasts pointed to the same cave. ¡°There is indeed someone behind this.¡± Fang Yuan sneered, ¡°Sister, hide outside, I will be back soon.¡± Yu Bing pouted, ¡°What if the person behind the scenes is already watching us? They¡¯ll catch me later¡­ Mmm¡­ Mmm¡­¡± Fang Yuan did not hesitate much. He directly covered her mouth and brought her into the cave. However, it did not take long for them to realize that something was wrong. The cave was very damp and cold. The deeper they went, the more it became like this. In the empty environment, other than the sound of water droplets and their footsteps, there was no other sound. There were no remains of bonfires, no food scraps, not even any traces of cultivation. Other than some beast feces, there was nothing else. This did not seem to be a place where anyone had stayed. Even Yu Bing was not confident. She grabbed her Enemy Searching Gu and patted it. Her pretty face was filled with doubt. ¡°Are you broken?¡± ¡°Squeak Squeak!¡± She did not expect the Enemy Searching Gu to sound like a hamster. It was quite a contrast. Fang Yuan took a glance and suddenly saw a flash of light in the cave. In just this short moment, his spirit was greatly boosted! [Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu] (Bronze) : Support type. It was actually the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu! Although he could not see its specific attributes, he had seen a detailed entry of this Gu worm when he browsed through the sect¡¯s books. This was an extremely powerful Gu worm. The power did not come from it¡¯s physical strength, but its ability! One must not be fooled by its beautiful and exquisite appearance. In fact, it could use its innate ability to control demon beasts that were even higher in level than it! Just like controlling a marionette, it could directly control demon beasts! This ability was a little similar to that of an in-game beast master, but its strong point was that it could completely control it without any restrictions like intimacy, so there was no need to worry about demon beasts betraying it! For such a Gu worm, it would not be an exaggeration to say it was Silver rank! ¡°I really did not expect there to be so many opportunities on this trip down the mountain.¡± Fang Yuan was unusually excited, pulling Yu Bing as he quickly approached it. Soon, the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu appeared in his eyes. Yu Bing was immediately attracted by its beautiful appearance. She could not help but walk forward. Fang Yuan lightly frowned, shouting, ¡°Wake up!¡± Yu Bing was stunned, and her beautiful eyes regained their luster, but she was still confused, ¡°What¡­ What is happening to me¡­¡± ¡°You are being controlled by it.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Yu Bing was shocked, ¡°What Gu worm is this?¡± ¡°This is called Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu, it can easily control a demon beast that is a few levels higher than itself.¡± ¡°Control a demon beast? Then why is it controlling me¡­¡± ¡°People with weak wills will also be affected.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yu Bing¡¯s pretty face turned slightly red. She only thought that the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu was very beautiful and wanted to take a closer look, but she did not expect herself to be controlled unknowingly. Fang Yuan looked at the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu flying freely in the cave, his hands behind his back as he looked at it proudly. ¡°I know you can understand human language. Come, now you have two choices in front of you, choose me or choose my sister.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want it!¡± Hearing this, Yu Bing shook her head like a rattle drum, ¡°I am about to go bankrupt raising these four, I cannot afford to raise a fifth.¡± Fang Yuan laughed lightly, ¡°It¡¯s fine, let it choose, this Gu worm is different.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Yu Bing was puzzled, but Fang Yuan did not continue to explain. She was so depressed that she could not help puffing her cheeks. Soon after, she saw the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu floating back and forth on the three pillars, finally landing on the third pillar. Yu Bing looked at Fang Yuan, blinking her eyes as she asked: ¡°Brother, what does it mean?¡± ¡°It means it wants to die.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s expression turned dark, the worm rod landed on his back as a flash of fire appeared. ¡°I have not tasted butterflies yet, perhaps my Bloodthirsty Gu will be happy to help me try it.¡± The Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu shuddered, it quickly flapped its wings and flew to the first pillar. That was Fang Yuan¡¯s position. ¡°Very good, you know your place.¡± Fang Yuan kept his rod and raised his hand, watching the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu fly into his palm. Looking at it up close, Yu Bing was attracted by its exquisite wing patterns, and her eyes unconsciously showed an infatuated expression. Who knew that the Phoenix Butterfly Gu would fly up again and enter Fang Yuan¡¯s acupoints. ¡°Sigh, why did it run away¡­¡± Yu Bing said regretfully. Fang Yuan scratched his head, ¡°Maybe¡­ you scared it?¡± ¡°¡­.¡± Chapter 21 - Return To The Mountain, Outer Sect Competition Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu!] [Due to the lack of demon beast puppets, the effect of your Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu has been greatly reduced. ] Fine, I knew there was nothing good about it. Fang Yuan curled his lips and directly ignored it. Demon beasts were not so easy to come by. Along the way, he had only come across these two. Moreover, it was the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu that had controlled them and brought them with it. Otherwise, he might not have even met one when he reached the capital. However, with the principle that it was better to have something than nothing, after Fang Yuan resumed his journey, he still paid attention to whether there were any demon beast habitats along the way. Unfortunately, he was disappointed. Reality proved that a person¡¯s luck would not always be good. In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed, and by the time the convoy arrived in the capital, not to mention demon beasts, they did not even encounter any robbers. This journey was only slightly more thrilling in the first half. After they reached the place, these goods were no longer under Fang Yuan¡¯s control. There was also a Fang clan¡¯s shop in the capital, and the shopkeeper here would negotiate with Song clan regarding the transaction. The group of people who helped escort the goods received a lot of primeval stones as rewards. This mission was very generous. Even Yu Bing, the logistics team leader and member, was given twenty-seven pieces, and even though they were only fingernail-sized, in the Gu Immortal Sect, it was already nine months¡¯ salary for an outer sect first layer Foundation Establishment disciple. Fang Yuan was the main battle team leader and the leader of the caravan, so he was given the most. He directly received a bag that was even bigger than his palm. The bag was filled to the brim with primeval stones, and it was very heavy in his hands. But he did not count it carefully, and casually threw it into the storage space of the Drunken Gu. Afterwards, Yu Bing pestered him to play in the capital for two days, but as her elder brother, Fang Yuan could not win against her, so he could only agree. A few days later, Fang Yuan brought Yu Bing on the return journey. This time, they took the water route. Travelling by boat was much faster. During this time, they encountered a pirate ship robbery, but they were all ordinary people. Fang Yuan and Yu Bing did not attack. They jumped into the sea and swam back to the shore. After half a month of traveling by land, they finally returned to Yunding City. Standing at the city gate, Fang Yuan did not enter. ¡°Sister, help me bring this back.¡± He took out a large jar of Gu wine and placed it on the ground. Yu Bing tilted her head and looked at him, ¡°Brother, aren¡¯t you going back?¡± ¡°No, my parents will ask me to stay when I go back. Uncle Shi Hao¡¯s injuries should be almost healed.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze was deep, ¡°It¡¯s time for me to return to the sect.¡± Yu Bing opened her mouth and choked, not saying a word. Fang Yuan smiled and stroked her head, remembering the same scene when she was young, and he suddenly had some feelings. ¡°I¡¯m leaving!¡± Fang Yuan turned around resolutely. Yu Bing pulled his hand, pursed her lips, and then let go. She waved goodbye gently. Clang! A crisp sound came from the wine jar. Yu Bing looked down and saw that it was a half-filled black embroidered bag. When she opened it, she saw that it was all primeval stones. Yu Bing suddenly raised her head, but she found that Fang Yuan had already left. She held the primeval stone bag tightly, muttering softly. ¡°Brother, I will cultivate properly.¡± ¡°Next time, it will be me protecting you.¡± ¡­ A few days later, at the foot of the Gu immortal mountain. ¡°Gu slave, you cannot stay on the mountain, but you can find a place nearby to cultivate.¡± ¡°Yes, Master.¡± ¡°Right, where are the treasures in Black Wind Mountain Village? Have you sold them all?¡± ¡°I have sold them all, master. Here are primeval stones.¡± ¡°Alright, these are for your daily use, go.¡± Fang Yuan set some aside for the Gu slave, and he began to count the primeval stones in the bag given by the Gu slave. A few minutes later, he threw them into his storage space. Overall, this quantity did not make him excited, nor did it disappoint him. At least, it would not be a problem to speed up the cultivation of the Gu worms in his acupoints for a period of time. ¡°Stop!¡± The Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s guard disciple had a solemn expression as he glanced at Fang Yuan¡¯s waist. Only then did Fang Yuan remember to hang up the token. This was something he had taken off when he jumped into the sea during the pirates incident, and he had forgotten to hang it up and almost had an accident. ¡°Outer sect disciple Fang Yuan, returning to the mountain for training.¡± He cupped his fists. ¡°Mm¡­¡± The guard disciple¡¯s expression softened, and he said: ¡°Junior brother, if you want to return to the sect, then hurry up. The sect is holding an outer sect disciple competition right now, if you don¡¯t register now, it will be too late.¡± ¡°Ah? I¡¯ll go now.¡± Fang Yuan took out a small primeval stone from his pocket and quietly put it into the other person¡¯s pocket. ¡°Thank you for your advice, senior. I¡¯ll treat you to a drink next time.¡± The gatekeeper grinned. ¡°You¡¯re too kind, junior. When you enter the inner sect, don¡¯t forget to give senior a hand.¡± ¡°Of course, of course¡­¡± Fang Yuan did not expect the outer sect competition to arrive so soon. This was a grand ceremony that was held only once a year in the sect. Only disciples with sufficient strength could stand out from the crowd and enter the inner sect. That was a place that countless outer sect disciples looked forward to. No one wanted to stay in the outer sect for their entire life. To put it bluntly, outer sect disciples were handyman disciples who specialized in handling all kinds of dirty and tiring work that no one did in the sect. They only received a monthly salary of a few primeval stones. They worked themselves to death and did not even have time to cultivate. The inner sect was the place where the sect truly poured in resources. Some people said that a hundred outer sect disciples in total received the same amount of sect resources as a single inner sect disciple. Although it was a bit exaggerated and couldn¡¯t be verified, rumors must be born somewhere. Since this saying had spread, it was enough to prove that the treatment of the inner sect was definitely much better than the outer sect. Fang Yuan naturally wanted to go in. After all, who would be willing to rely on their own family. That was akin to waiting for death. There was no one at the registration area now. Fortunately, it was not closed yet, and Fang Yuan had caught up with the last batch of registration. ¡°Outer sect Fang Yuan¡­ Yes, take your identity token. The participation rules are written on it. If you are discovered changing tokens or taking the test in someone else¡¯s place, you will be disqualified!¡± The registration elder looked dignified and expressionless as he looked at Fang Yuan. ¡°Your disciple understands.¡± Fang Yuan bowed respectfully. This was a big shot, so he had to put in more effort on the surface. After registering, Fang Yuan didn¡¯t forget to make a trip to the mission pavilion to submit his mission materials. As soon as he entered the door, he saw a female cultivator with a good temperament and good looks. She seemed to be on par with Yu Bing. Fang Yuan didn¡¯t pay too much attention to her. He walked directly to the counter and began to search for the materials. Last time, he had accepted a total of four missions. He had only completed one mission to collect materials related to the frost wolf. Therefore, he explained the situation to the disciple at the counter first and canceled the other three one by one. At this time, the beautiful female cultivator at the side asked, ¡°How is it? Have you checked up on my mission request?¡± ¡°Senior Wan, your request hasn¡¯t been completed yet. Why don¡¯t you wait for a while?¡± Another disciple at the counter replied. The beautiful female cultivator frowned slightly and said in a somewhat urgent tone, ¡°Can you hurry a bit more? I really need those materials. I can¡¯t wait any longer. I can double the reward. Can you help me, junior?¡± ¡°Then¡­ okay¡­¡± The disciple at the counter looked through the materials again and then changed the information. As he changed the information, he asked, ¡°Four frozen wolf teeth, a pair of claws, and three broken tailbones. Is that all, Senior Wan?¡± At the same time, an exclamation came from the side. ¡°Junior, why did you bring an entire frozen wolf here?¡± Chapter 22 - Beautiful Senior Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation As the disciple at the counter cried out in surprise, the crowd¡¯s attention was drawn over. At the same time, the corpse of the frost wolf that Fang Yuan took out from his storage space suddenly burst out with a cold current. In just an instant, the temperature in the mission pavilion dropped to the freezing point. A large amount of ice power continued to gush out, rushing towards the disciples at the side. This was the outer sect, and many of the disciples were still in the Qi Refinement Stage. They definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand the impact of the Ice Spirit Wolf¡¯s Foundation Establishment Stage strength. Fang Yuan naturally couldn¡¯t just watch them suffer. If something happened to these people, he would be the one to be punished. He immediately spread out his five fingers, and the worm rod fell into his hand. The heat of the flame surged out under the stimulation of the liquid spiritual essence, forming a flame barrier. The impact of the ice power was very powerful. However, it was only the power left behind by a dead body. Fang Yuan did not even need to use his Bloodthirsty ability to completely cancel it out. Then, he immediately put away the corpse of the frost wolf. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Seeing that the crisis was over, the counter disciple rebuked, ¡°Junior, don¡¯t you know that submitting materials with elemental energy must be handled at a special place?¡± Although it was a rebuke, his tone was not very strict. Fang Yuan looked at him apologetically, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, this is my first time submitting materials for a mission, so I don¡¯t know the procedure.¡± ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll register it for you first. Later on, keep it for me. When the bounty is confirmed, you can receive the reward.¡± ¡°Is it that troublesome?¡± Fang Yuan frowned slightly. He might as well sell it directly. ¡°I¡¯m the person who posted the mission.¡± At this moment, the beautiful female cultivator walked over and looked at the disciple at the counter. ¡°No need to trouble yourself. Help me cancel the mission. I¡¯ll directly trade with this junior.¡± After saying that, she looked at Fang Yuan and sized him up with her beautiful eyes. Then, she said, ¡°Junior, it¡¯s not convenient here. Why don¡¯t we go to Yunlu Peak to settle it?¡± Yunlu Peak was a mountain peak near the mission pavilion. There weren¡¯t any sect buildings there, so there weren¡¯t many people around. They did not need to be afraid that the corpse of the frost wolf would hurt others there. However, Fang Yuan didn¡¯t agree immediately. Instead, he looked at the disciple at the counter and asked, ¡°Is it true?¡± The beautiful female cultivator raised her eyebrows. Did he think that she was a liar? The disciple at the counter was a little embarrassed. ¡°Yes.¡± Fang Yuan nodded. It seemed that there was no need to deduct the processing fee of the sect¡¯s bounty for a direct transaction. He could earn a little more, but he still didn¡¯t directly agree. Instead, he said, ¡°Then let¡¯s go to the sect square. It¡¯s the same in the corner.¡± ¡°That¡¯s¡­ alright too.¡± The beautiful female cultivator was a little helpless. This little junior was clearly not weak, but he was overly cautious in doing things. Seeing that she had agreed, Fang Yuan directly walked out. They arrived at the sect square. There were quite a number of people here, and it was also the place he had suggested. There was no need to worry that the other party would send people to ambush him here and snatch the materials. ¡°We¡¯ll do it here.¡± Fang Yuan flicked his sleeve, and a pile of fur and bones appeared on the ground. The cold air was awe-inspiring, but he had the worm rod in his hand. All he needed to do was condense a fire to maintain his body¡¯s temperature and resist it. However, the cold current didn¡¯t seem to have any effect on the beautiful female cultivator. Her eyes lit up, and she reached out to gently stroke the fur of the frost wolf. ¡°Such a dense elemental power. It shouldn¡¯t have been preserved for more than half a year, right?¡± Fang Yuan thought for a moment. ¡°I met it more than two months ago.¡± ¡°Fur and bones. They¡¯re both top-grade. I¡¯ve offered a reward for a long time. Only yours can be used.¡± The beautiful female cultivator was very satisfied. She directly handed a bag to Fang Yuan and said, ¡°I¡¯ll take all of them. Count and see if there¡¯s enough.¡± Fang Yuan didn¡¯t count them in detail. He just opened it and took a look. After confirming that they were all primeval stones, he weighed them and felt that they were close to a thousand. ¡°Senior, you¡¯ve given me too much.¡± Even with its flesh and blood, the value of the frost wolf¡¯s body didn¡¯t exceed four hundred. Therefore, Fang Yuan returned half of the primeval stones to her. Unexpectedly, the beautiful woman did not accept it. ¡°Just now, when I was in the mission pavilion, I doubled the reward. This is what you deserve.¡± Fang Yuan understood and did not insist. Seeing that the other party was not someone who lacked primeval stones, he cupped his hands and planned to leave. ¡°Hey, junior, wait.¡± The beautiful woman suddenly called out to him. ¡°Senior, is there anything else?¡± ¡°I wonder if you can tell me where you met the frost wolf?¡± ¡°Do you want to come across another one?¡± ¡°Exactly. I need a lot of ice element materials. One frost wolf might not be enough.¡± Fang Yuan nodded and did not continue asking. He said directly, ¡°From Yunding City to Black Wind Mountain, about fifteen miles after passing the mountain.¡± ¡°Thank you for informing me, Junior.¡± ¡°If there is nothing else, I will take my leave.¡± The beautiful woman nodded. ¡°Goodbye.¡± Fang Yuan threw the primeval stone bag into his storage space, his gaze turned and landed on a sect building in the distance, and he strode over. Right now, he did not lack Gu worms. What he lacked was resources to increase the efficiency of his Gu worm cultivation. Since he had gotten quite a lot of primeval stones from this beautiful senior whose identity was unknown, together with his own, he should be able to cultivate his Gu worms another round. The cultivation progress of several Gu worms had slowed down, especially the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu. It was the only Gu worm which requirements had not been satisfied, and its cultivation efficiency was the lowest, thus it was far behind the other Gu worms. The highest level was the Golden Silkworm Gu refined by Fang Yuan, which was already a rank three. Originally, Fang Yuan could have broken through to a higher realm with the help of the Golden Silkworm Gu, but he refined that energy into liquid spirit essence. Fang Yuan only wanted to step into a higher realm one step at a time. He did not want to use the strongest Gu worm to bring him to a higher realm. Otherwise, he could have found a high rank Gu worm and used all his means to subdue it and become a stronger Gu master. But in fact, this kind of Gu master¡¯s foundation was very poor, and their compatibility with Gu worms was very low. In the past, there were also Gu masters who wanted to use this method and take shortcuts, but without exception, they were not a match for Gu masters with the same status and cultivation level. Even fighting with someone with a cultivation level lower was very strenuous. After all, no matter how powerful a rank three Gu worm was, it could not beat ten rank two Gu worms. Thus, there was a famous saying in the cultivation world. Gu worms were like mistresses! It meant that if one wanted to raise a Gu worm, it was no different from raising a mistress outside. One had to put in a lot of effort and resources. If one wanted to quickly increase their strength, it was even more so. The outer sect competition was about to start. To stand out among hundreds of thousands of people, having strength was the most rigid condition! Because of this, Fang Yuan thought of a method that could increase the efficiency of Gu worm cultivation. Buying medicinal pills! Chapter 23 - Herb-picking Mission, Thousand Blade Valley Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Medicinal pills were a common resource in the sect. There were too many types, and Fang Yuan did not know exactly how many there were. However, what he wanted this time was only the kind that could help with cultivation. After accumulating for so long in the delivery business, it was time for him to break through! Thus, Fang Yuan went to the sect¡¯s pill pavilion and bought a large amount of medicinal pills before returning to his own courtyard. This courtyard was not something that everyone could own. They had to rent it with primeval stones. Ordinary people simply could not afford it. If it were not for the fact that Fang Yuan¡¯s family sent resources up the mountain every month, he could only be like the others. Dozens of disciples squeezed into a room with a big bed. Fang Yuan sorted out the pills that he bought one by one. Then, he boiled a bucket of hot water, crushed more than ten bottles of pills, and threw them all in. The powder of the pills dissolved in the water, dyeing the water black. But in this pitch-black color, there were two flashes of red and white light. It was the elemental power in the pills. Now that he could control fire and ice, he had to absorb more of these two elemental powers to strengthen himself. Fang Yuan sat inside and opened his acupoints, letting the Gu worms and his body absorb these powers. [Ding, your Gu worms have obtained a better cultivation environment, cultivation efficiency increased by 100%!] It was twice as strong as when he used his spiritual essence to nurture them! Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction and began to concentrate on his cultivation. A few days passed in the blink of an eye. There was bubbling in the medicine barrel from time to time, and the frequency was getting faster and faster, as if it was boiling. In fact, after so long, the medicinal liquid had returned to its normal temperature. This bubbling was caused by the spiritual essence surging out from Fang Yuan¡¯s body. His eyes were closed tightly and his aura continued to climb. The last traces of elemental energy were absorbed by him. Finally, there was a roar from the depths of his body. Boundless power gushed out from his acupoints and circulated throughout his body, tempering his muscles, bones, and flesh at the same time. After Fang Yuan had completely gotten used to this power, he slowly opened his eyes. He had finally broken through! Foundation Establishment layer seven! After a few months of accumulation, coupled with the assistance of money, he had consecutively broken through two layers! Moreover, the nine-turns rod technique had also reached the seventh revolution. He felt that he was more than twice as strong as before! However, along with the increase in his strength, there was a severe consequence. Fang Yuan did not have any primeval stones again. Looking at the bucket of medicinal bath that had turned into waste, he could not help but laugh bitterly. ¡°Cultivation, what a fucking waste of resources.¡± Over a thousand primeval stones had already been spent. This was hard to accept. However, what made Fang Yuan feel comfortable was that the Gu worms¡¯ cultivation buffs lasted for fifteen days. In other words, as long as he could earn enough primeval stones within half a month, he could even extend this period. With an average cultivation efficiency of over 200% , the overall progress could still be improved a little every day. ¡°I¡¯ll just do a sect mission. With my current strength, the profits shouldn¡¯t be bad.¡± Fang Yuan made preparations and once again walked towards the mission pavilion. Although the sect mission¡¯s salary was very low, the work was relatively safe. Moreover, there were exceptions. For example, if you collected very precious herbs, or if the quantity of normal herbs was extremely large, the sect would consider giving you a higher reward. When he arrived at the mission pavilion, the disciple at the counter had already recognized Fang Yuan. ¡°Junior Fang?¡± The disciple at the counter had a deep impression of the way he acted yesterday. He asked with a smile, ¡°What mission are you going to accept this time?¡± ¡°Does the sect have a herb-picking mission?¡± ¡°Wait a moment, I¡¯ll show it to you.¡± The disciple at the counter flipped through it, then nodded and said, ¡°Currently, there is a herb-picking mission at the Thousand Blade Valley. The number of people will soon be full. Junior, will you be going?¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take this one.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll register for you. Just wait outside the pavilion on the left side. The inner sect¡¯s Wan Qian, Senior Wan will lead the team.¡± Senior Wan? It sounded a little familiar, as if he had heard it here a few days ago. However, he did not care at the time, and did not know who exactly it was. When he went out, he saw the beautiful woman who had traded with him for the frost wolf a few days ago standing in front of a group of people. Her expression was cold, as if strangers were not allowed nearby. It seemed that she was the one. Fang Yuan remained calm and stood at the end of the group. Wan Qian¡¯s beautiful eyes moved. She looked in the direction of the mission pavilion for a while. After making sure that no one else was coming, she turned to the group and began to talk about the mission. ¡°The place you are going to this time is the Thousand Blade Valley in the west.¡± ¡°There is no limit to the quantity and quality of the collection.¡± ¡°If you encounter something you need, you can use your sect contribution to exchange for it. As for the rest, you can hand the herbs over to the sect in exchange for contribution or primeval stones.¡± ¡°The only goal of this mission is the blood lotus at the top of the mountain. However, I don¡¯t insist that you must collect it. I only suggest this to that junior who has the strength to try it.¡± As she said this, her gaze vaguely paused at Fang Yuan¡¯s position. This junior seemed to have become much stronger after they had not seen each other for a few days. Very soon, a disciple raised a question. ¡°Senior Wan, May I ask what realm you need to have reached before you can be considered have the strength? Can a second layer of the Foundation Establishment try it?¡± Before Wan Qian could say anything, a person beside her suddenly laughed mockingly. ¡°Pfft, second layer of Foundation Establishment? Junior, I advise you to take care of yourself. It¡¯s better for you to stay at the outer edges.¡± ¡°In the Thousand Blade Valley, every step is extremely difficult and dangerous. The valley is extremely steep, and it¡¯s extremely dangerous. If you¡¯re not careful, you¡¯ll die tragically on the spot.¡± ¡°Last time, a fourth layer Foundation Establishment senior died. Do you have the ability to be more powerful than him?¡± That disciple was so scared that his face turned pale and he didn¡¯t speak. Wan Qian frowned slightly. Although she was somewhat dissatisfied with this disciple¡¯s behavior, she didn¡¯t refute him. She knew that what he said was the truth. The Thousand Blade Valley was indeed dangerous. After thinking for a moment, in order to prevent the disciples who were lacking in strength and were unusually confident from wanting to try, she added on. ¡°I personally suggest that juniors who aren¡¯t at least at the sixth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm don¡¯t even need to try.¡± As soon as these words were said, more than half of the disciples looked disappointed. It seemed that they wouldn¡¯t be able to get the final reward for this herb-picking mission. However, there were also quite a number of people who were very calm. Perhaps they just wanted to collect the herbs they needed, or perhaps they were strong enough, so they were not worried about this at all. At this time, Wan Qian spoke again, ¡°Because the Thousand Blade Valley is too dangerous, the sect requests that you act in groups of two and support each other.¡± ¡°To avoid trouble, you can have the people next to you as your team members. If there are no objections, we will set off immediately.¡± The disciple who had previously mocked the person next to him immediately raised his hand and gestured. He looked at the disciple who had asked the first question with disdain. ¡°Senior, if you want me to team up with this kid, won¡¯t I be dragged down?¡± Wan Qian only glanced at him indifferently and did not say anything. It was as if she was questioning if he had any objections to her decision. The disciple was swept by her cold gaze. His body involuntarily shivered and he slowly lowered his hand. ¡°Does anyone else have any objections?¡± The few hundred people were completely silent. None of them dared to answer. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Wan Qian¡¯s expression returned to being cold. She turned around and walked down the mountain.. Chapter 24 - Li Tongzhou, Sworn Enemy Of Gambling And Drugs Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation On the way to the Thousand Blade Valley, a group of disciples whispered to each other and began to chat with the people around them. They got to know each other and understood each other¡¯s realm and strength in order to avoid being at a loss in dealing with special situations when they arrived at the Thousand Blade Valley later on. After a few casual conversations, Fang Yuan also learned about the strength of his teammate. His luck wasn¡¯t too good. He met a Foundation Establishment layer three partner called Li Tongzhou, who had been in the sect for fourteen years. Judging from his strength, his talent was also very mediocre. He probably spent a lot of resources to reach this level. Li Tongzhou was a natural friend. After a few words, he started to put his arm around Fang Yuan¡¯s shoulder and began to chat¡­ They were topics that Fang Yuan didn¡¯t expect. ¡°Brother Fang, what kind of man would be able to subdue the cold and a beautiful woman like Senior Wan?¡± Fang Yuan glanced at him. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°To be honest, I don¡¯t know either.¡± Li Tongzhou crossed his arms in front of his chest and pretended to be deep in thought. However, his gaze was fixed on Wan Qian¡¯s graceful back, and he said slowly, ¡°Previously, there was a guy who was one of the three most talented experts along with her in the younger generation of the inner sect. That guy Zhang Wenbin chased her for eight months, but he did not even get a response. It¡¯s too tragic.¡± Fang Yuan raised his eyebrows. ¡°Senior Wan is one of the three most talented people in the younger generation of the inner sect?¡± ¡°Is this something that you should pay attention to?¡± ¡°Then what should I pay attention to instead?¡± ¡°Wow, are you for real?¡± Li Tongzhou seemed to be a little surprised. ¡°Her figure! Her face!¡± ¡°I¡¯m not interested.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Li Tongzhou¡¯s face was already full of admiration. He gave Fang Yuan a thumbs up. ¡°Senior is indeed an expert in cultivation. I¡¯m impressed.¡± ¡°I heard that you only care if you like someone. Maybe I don¡¯t like her, so I don¡¯t pay attention to her.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s face was a little embarrassed as he defended himself. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you like Senior Wan?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Li Tongzhou said disapprovingly, ¡°With Senior Wan¡¯s looks and figure, she has long been rated as one of the top ten beauties in the sect. Many male cultivators have given their souls to her, so of course I like her.¡± As he spoke, he looked at Wan Qian with lecherous eyes. ¡°I also heard that Senior Wan¡¯s Gu worm was born with too much Yin Qi, so she needs to find someone to dual cultivate with. I don¡¯t know who that someone will be in the future.¡± ¡°If only it were me!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°From now on, just lie on the bed and don¡¯t come down!¡± ¡°However, with my conditions, the possibility is not high.¡± ¡°It seems that I have to use some special methods¡­¡± Li Tongzhou fell into deep thought again, as if he was seriously thinking about how he could become Wan Qian¡¯s dual cultivation partner. Fang Yuan glanced at him. ¡°You¡¯re not thinking of drugging her, are you?¡± ¡°How is that possible!¡± Li Tongzhou shouted loudly. Seeing that the people around him had turned their heads because of this, he hurriedly lowered his head and then lowered his voice. ¡°I¡¯m a very principled person, okay!¡± Fang Yuan only looked at him with a questioning gaze. ¡°What principles do you have?¡± ¡°I, Li Tongzhou, have sworn since I was eight years old that in this life, gambling and drugs are irreconcilable!¡± When Li Tongzhou said this, his eyes lit up, as if he had seen his childhood dream. ¡°Pfft.¡± Fang Yuan immediately found the main point and laughed out loud. ¡°You didn¡¯t even mention anything about not being a pervert.¡± ¡°Hehe.¡± Li Tongzhou immediately revealed a lewd smile. ¡°This is the source of evil. No man can resist such temptation. I¡¯m a kinder person, so I can only bear more pain for you guys. That way, your pain will be reduced.¡± Fang Yuan turned his head away from him, afraid that he could not help but beat him up. It was the first time he had met such a lecherous person. They chatted for a while and soon arrived at their destination, Thousand Blade Valley. ¡°You guys explore on your own. Remember, don¡¯t abandon your teammates. The sect allows moderate competition and fighting, but don¡¯t kill your fellow disciples. Otherwise, you will be severely punished!¡± ¡°Return before nightfall. Otherwise, you will be treated as missing.¡± ¡°If you are injured, you can come to my place to collect the pills.¡± ¡°If you encounter a powerful mutated beast, warn the others loudly. I will be there soon.¡± ¡°Do you have any other questions?¡± Wan Qian only gave these instructions. Her clear and cold gaze swept over everyone. Seeing that no one was asking questions, she walked to a shady place to rest. The mission had officially begun. Several hundred people dispersed one after another and went to collect the herbs they needed. Among them, there were more than a dozen groups of people who displayed their abilities and climbed to the peak. If they wanted to reach the peak, the first thing they needed to break through was the defense line of the thousands of blades on the valley wall. Those blades had been polished by wind and sand all year round and had lost their original appearance. It was difficult to see if they could still bear the weight of a person. If they stepped on the crispy sword and fell, it would be impossible for them to survive a thousand meters in the air. However, facing this kind of danger, they still did not give up. Some people moved their spiritual essence to their feet, kicking out small holes in the valley wall as they continued to climb upwards. Some people were more straightforward, directly using the Gu worm¡¯s ability to increase their height by relying on the sword¡¯s blade. Some people started, and the number of challengers also increased. But very quickly, someone had an accident. Fortunately, the height of the fall was only about ten meters. With the strength of a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, that fall was not a big deal. It was just a bit embarrassing. ¡°I don¡¯t know what these people are thinking, to actually use such a method to climb the mountain.¡± Seeing this, Li Tongzhou shook his head. He was not optimistic. ¡°The Thousand Blade Valley is at least a thousand feet high. To climb to the top, the consumption of spiritual essence is not something that our realm can afford. Those people can only climb halfway before they can¡¯t hold on.¡± Fang Yuan retracted his gaze and turned to look at him. ¡°How is it? Is there a way to climb up?¡± ¡°To be honest, there isn¡¯t.¡± Li Tongzhou shook his head. ¡°Unless we are like the other group and try our luck, betting that we will not step on a crispy sword.¡± ¡°I have never believed in luck.¡± Fang Yuan could not put his life on such an illusory thing. His gaze swept back and forth as he began to search for something useful. But the Thousand Blade Valley was empty. Other than a few wild animals, there were no other materials. Right at this moment, a sharp whistle sounded from the sky. Fang Yuan looked up. It was a sturdy goshawk, circling above the Thousand Blade Valley, passing by the valley walls from time to time, as if considering if it could use these Gu masters as food. His eyes brightened, and he thought of a solution. This kind of goshawk that absorbed World spirit essence every day grew especially strong. It could definitely bring him and Li Tongzhou to the peak. The only difficulty was how to get the help of this goshawk. But this was not a problem for Fang Yuan. The Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu that could even control a demon beast could easily deal with this goshawk that was not even a mutated beast. However, it had to be within a certain range in order for it to work. Since the goshawk was hunting, Fang Yuan changed his target to the small animals hiding in the valley.. Chapter 25 - Illusory Realm Blood Lotus, True Sight Gu Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation With his seventh layer Foundation Establishment strength, catching two rabbits was naturally not difficult. Fang Yuan then used these two rabbits as bait, and started to attract the goshawk. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Li Tongzhou could not understand. He did not know why Fang Yuan was catching two rabbits. He thought he was hungry, but instead of lighting a fire, he was just playing around? When Fang Yuan was planning to use the two rabbits to capture the goshawk and he took out a colorful butterfly Gu worm from his acupoints, Li Tongzhou finally understood. ¡°Holy shit, the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu?¡± Li Tongzhou was obviously someone who often read books in the sect, so he recognized it at a glance. His face was full of disbelief, as if he did not believe that this kind of Gu worm that existed in books would appear in front of him. Fang Yuan did not have any intention of hiding it. He walked around the sect, and one day, his Gu worm would be seen by others. It was just a matter of time. Hearing that Li Tongzhou recognized his Gu worm, Fang Yuan was actually a little surprised. ¡°Oh? I didn¡¯t expect that a brain full of women like you could actually contain knowledge!¡± Li Tongzhou was unhappy, ¡°Look at what you are saying, I am the famous Bai Xiaosheng from the outer sect!¡± Fang Yuan did not believe it, ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Cough¡­¡± Li Tongzhou laughed awkwardly, ¡°Although I am not omniscient, I know a little about everything, I¡¯m almost there!¡± ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you say anything when I asked if you had a way?¡± ¡°Bai Xiaosheng has his moments of confusion, if I knew you had the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu, I would have suggested you capture the goshawk!¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Yuan could not be bothered to argue. He gave the order to the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu to control the goshawk and bring him and Li Tongzhou to the peak. As a gust of wind blew past, the people on the valley wall were attracted by the disturbance. When they saw the two of them flying in the air, they were all dumbfounded. ¡°What¡¯s that in the sky? Which Senior was bitten by the goshawk?¡± ¡°What are you saying? They controlled the eagle and flew toward the peak!¡± ¡°Fuck, how can they go up the Thousand Blade Valley like this?¡± ¡°That¡¯s against the rules! Senior Wan, look at those two!¡± ¡­ However, Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou had already flown far away and could not hear their complaints. Wan Qian, who was sitting cross-legged in the shade, closed her eyes tightly as if she did not want to care about this matter at all. With the help of goshawk, Fang Yuan¡¯s team easily arrived at the peak above the Thousand Blade Valley. The blood lotus described in the sect mission was not far away. Before they got close to it, Fang Yuan noticed that this blood lotus was not simple as it looks, but he did not know what effect it had. ¡°It¡¯s time for outer sect disciple, Bai Xiaosheng, to explain.¡± Li Tongzhou took a step forward and pointed at the blood lotus with one hand. He smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate it. This thing can confuse people and make you immerse yourself in the illusion it creates. If you can¡¯t break out of it, its roots will pierce into your body and absorb your nutrients.¡± ¡°It¡¯s so magical?¡± It was the first time Fang Yuan heard that a lotus flower had such a strange effect. ¡°You don¡¯t believe me?¡± Li Tongzhou directly approached the blood lotus and said, ¡°I¡¯ll try to show you. Senior, if I don¡¯t wake up, remember to call Senior Wan to save me!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t¡­¡± Fang Yuan only shouted one word. Unfortunately, it was too late. Li Tongzhou had already stepped within five meters of the blood lotus. As a blood-colored smoke spread, his expression gradually became dull. At the same time, he kept talking to himself. ¡°Eh? Senior Wan? Why are you here?¡± ¡°Senior Wan, why are you so close¡­ are you trying to¡­¡± ¡°Ah! Senior Sister Wan, stop hitting me. Don¡¯t¡­ I¡¯m wrong. I don¡¯t dare to think about it anymore¡­¡± ¡­ ¡°¡­¡± It was exactly as Li Tongzhou had said. The blood lotus could indeed confuse people. Fang Yuan himself did not have the ability to resist this kind of spiritual attack, so he could not save him. The two skills of the Iron Skin Gu only strengthened the physical body, and it had nothing to do with the mind. But looking at Li Tongzhou¡¯s expression of enjoyment, he could not help but suspect that this guy was very satisfied with his encounter in the illusion. But no matter what, he still had to take the blood lotus. ¡°In this world, all things are mutually reinforcing and countering each other. As the saying goes, within a hundred steps of a highly poisonous object, there must be an antidote. Although this blood lotus is not poisonous, it might also follow this principle. Perhaps there is a solution nearby.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head and did not seek Wan Qian¡¯s help. Instead, he began to search within a radius of a hundred steps. He did not let go of any plants or insects that he did not recognize. He collected every single one of them. In the end, he unexpectedly found a pleasant surprise under a leaf. [True Sight Gu] : Support type Gu worm. ¡°There really is one.¡± Fang Yuan had originally planned to throw those creatures into the blood lotus¡¯ range to try them out one by one, but now it seemed that it was no longer necessary. The True Sight Gu was its nemesis. However, this Gu worm was still a larva and was very weak. Fang Yuan did not need to spend much effort to subdue it. After storing it in his acupoints, the True Sight Gu¡¯s specific attributes were also displayed in front of him. [True Sight Gu] Level: Tier 1 Type: Support Quality: Black Iron Skill: [True Sight] [True Sight] : able to see through all illusions and see through the essence of right and wrong (the effect of the skill increases as the level increases). ¡­ ¡°Is it that powerful?¡± Fang Yuan was a little surprised. The name of this Gu worm was not that great, but the effect of the skill was very domineering. See through all illusions! Didn¡¯t this mean that in the future, any Gu worm that had a spiritual skill would have no effect on him? ¡°The level of this Gu worm is too low now. It¡¯s probably not as strong as I thought.¡± Fang Yuan could see it very clearly and did not have much hope for it. At the moment, as long as this little fellow could help him get close to the Blood Lotus, he would be satisfied. Li Tongzhou was really a good person. Not only did he help him test the effects of the blood lotus, he even indirectly gave him such a good Gu worm. When he thought of how Li Tongzhou was still being beaten up by Wan Qian in the illusory realm, Fang Yuan could not bear it and decided to immediately rescue him. However, when he arrived at the Blood Lotus¡¯side, he found that two more groups of people had come up to the peak. Fang Yuan was not surprised. Although he came quickly, he started late. To be able to come here, he had only seized the first opportunity. The Thousand Blade Valley alone would not be able to stop them if they had the ability to get up. And these people in front of him were definitely the four strongest people in this herb-picking mission. The two teams were originally one on the left and one on the right. In addition to Li Tongzhou, who was spouting nonsense in the middle, the atmosphere was already very strange. He suddenly rushed over and directly broke the delicate balance. ¡°Stop!¡± Chapter 26 - Pretending To Be A Silent Expert Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation One of them shouted loudly. He narrowed his eyes slightly and did not look at Fang Yuan. His gaze was fixed on the other team. ¡°Junior, your teammate is already trapped in the blood lotus territory. If you meet any of our teams, you will definitely have no chance of winning. I advise you not to make a mistake and leave quickly!¡± ¡°You are afraid that he will reap the benefits of others, right?¡± The other team chuckled and spoke to Fang Yuan instead. ¡°There is only one blood lotus. First come, first served.¡± ¡°Junior, why don¡¯t you join my team? The three of us will take down the two of them. After that, the sect will split the rewards into three portions. We will definitely not let you suffer any losses. What do you say?¡± While trying to persuade him to leave, the other side was trying to rope him in. However, Fang Yuan didn¡¯t agree to any of them and sat down calmly. ¡°Seniors, take your time to fight. I¡¯ll wait for you to get the blood lotus before I take my friend away.¡± The expressions of the two sides changed slightly. ¡°Then let¡¯s rely on our own abilities!¡± After discussing among themselves, the two teams decided to leave one person to guard against Fang Yuan while the other entered the so-called blood lotus domain and tried to pluck it. A few Gu worms flew out and began to cast a shield around them as they slowly advanced. Fang Yuan looked at the two people¡¯s positions. It was just as he had expected. They stopped five meters away from the blood lotus. The defensive abilities of ordinary Gu worms were useless against the blood lotus. The blood mist spread out and easily passed through the shield. By the time they realized this, it was already too late. Both of them were stunned and started to talk to themselves. ¡°Oh no.¡± The two people outside had a bad feeling, but they could do nothing about it. They looked at Fang Yuan who was sitting cross-legged on the ground. The three parties were facing each other, but no one moved. Just as they wanted to observe for a while, the blood lotus¡¯ bright red petals quietly blossomed, spreading out a layer of blood-colored ripples. As the ripples spread out, they enveloped all of them, and the surrounding environment suddenly changed. Fang Yuan slowly turned his head and began to observe the surroundings. He found that they were already in an ancient ruin. Spiritual herbs and precious materials were everywhere. Any one of them would be worth dozens of times more than the blood lotus. What Fang Yuan was stepping on was a primeval stone that was half the size of a basketball court. An illusion? The two people on the side were shocked by the scene before them, and then they cried out wildly. ¡°It¡¯s a relic! We¡¯ve run into a grotto-heaven!¡± As they spoke, they began to plunder the spiritual herbs and precious materials wantonly. The people who had stepped into the blood lotus realm earlier seemed a little lost at first, and then they went into a frenzy. Li Tongzhou also gradually woke up. When he saw the scene around him, he immediately looked constipated. ¡°Fuck, why did the place change?¡± Fang Yuan only looked at them quietly. He naturally knew about grotto-heavens. This world was very big, and also very old. Legend has it that in ancient times, there were powerful Gu masters who died in a battle somewhere. They would often use their strong spirit essence to open up a space before they died, setting up restrictions so that outsiders would not notice anything strange. As long as the fated person could break through the restrictions, they could obtain their inheritance. All the Gu worms and resources would be inherited by the fated person. If it was a Tribulation Stage Gu master, even after a fierce battle, and most their resources were exhausted, whatever was left behind was still enough for ordinary people to cultivate to the Synthesis or even Void Realm. No wonder they were so crazy. This was a great opportunity. The blood lotus¡¯ ability was indeed similar to a restriction before entering the grotto-heaven. But Fang Yuan who had the True Sight Gu knew that this was just an illusion. He did not say anything. As a golden light flashed in his eyes, under the True Sight skill, everything returned to its original form. They were still at the peak of the Thousand Blade Valley, without any relics or so-called inheritances. Fang Yuan¡¯s lips curled up. He did not expect the new Gu worm to be so useful. But his recovery did not mean that the others could walk out of the illusion. Among the six people on the top of the mountain, only Fang Yuan could move freely. Li Tongzhou was struggling, but he would not wake up for a while. The rest were not worth mentioning. They were all immersed in the so-called heavenly materials and earthly treasures. If they wanted to destroy it, they would have to start with the blood lotus. Fang Yuan walked over. The blood lotus seemed to have gained sentience. It knew that Fang Yuan was going to pluck it, so it wanted to make a final struggle. But its effects were limited to this, it could only affect the mental brain region, and it did not have any offensive skills. It was completely restrained by the True Sight Gu, and it was unable to pose any threat. In the end, Fang Yuan pulled it up by its roots and held it in his hand. At this moment, an unusually strong suction force came from his acupoints, rising all the way to his palm and absorbing the blood color on the blood lotus petals, dividing it into eight streams of light that entered the Gu worms¡¯ bodies. [Ding! You have absorbed the blood lotus essence, all Gu worms¡¯ cultivation efficiency has increased by 75%!] The efficiency had increased again! But correspondingly, after the blood lotus lost its essence, the color of its petals had also faded a lot, and it looked a little dispirited. This could not help but make Fang Yuan a little embarrassed. Would the sect still accept it after it had become like this? And the illusory realm that had trapped the few of them also dissipated with the departure of the blood lotus. They began to return to normal, but their eyes were still filled with confusion. ¡°Where¡­ where am I?¡± ¡°Where are the ruins? Where are the ruins?¡± ¡°The spiritual herbs that I took also disappeared. Strange.¡± The few of them looked at each other. The scenes had changed several times in a short period of time, making them a little dizzy. ¡°Sigh, what a pity. Senior, you actually managed to pluck the blood lotus.¡± Li Tongzhou scratched his head, still wanting more. Recalling the scene that he had just experienced, he smiled awkwardly and asked, ¡°Did I do anything embarrassing just now?¡± ¡°Yes, you suddenly took off my clothes for no reason. You then said something like ¡®Senior Wan, don¡¯t hit me,¡¯ but you looked like you were enjoying it,¡± Fang Yuan recalled his actions and teased him. ¡°Ah?¡± Li Tongzhou was shocked. He quickly lowered his head to check his condition and asked curiously, ¡°Am I not wearing my clothes¡­¡± Halfway through his words, he looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s half-smiling expression and came to a realization. ¡°Fuck, you lied to me!¡± Fang Yuan pinched his chin and said seriously, ¡°It¡¯s not really a lie. You didn¡¯t take off your clothes, but you were saying those things, and your expression was real.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Li Tongzhou shut himself up. Fortunately, there weren¡¯t many people here, or else he wouldn¡¯t have had a place to bury his face. The other four people also saw the blood lotus in Fang Yuan¡¯s hand, and their expressions were a little ugly. But in the end, they didn¡¯t fight over it. They could see Fang Yuan¡¯s realm. He was only at the seventh layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Among them, there were already people who had stepped into the eighth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and they were only one step away from the ninth layer. Even so, they were still affected by the blood lotus. This also indirectly indicated that Fang Yuan¡¯s foundation was much deeper than theirs. It was even possible that he had some unique points in terms of mental ability. If they really fought, they would definitely not be able to resist Fang Yuan if he used an ability similar to the blood lotus. One of them cupped his hands and bowed. ¡°Junior, speaking of which, it is all thanks to you, otherwise we would have been trapped in the illusory realm and let this thing absorb our lifeforce for nothing. I thank you again.¡± This was a Gu master who could let things go. With him taking the lead, the others did not hesitate and thanked him one after another. It seemed that the four of them did not intend to fight for the blood lotus. Fang Yuan only nodded slightly and did not speak. Li Tongzhou¡¯s eyes brightened as he thought to himself. ¡°Pretending to be a silent expert?¡± ¡°If there were any senior sisters and junior sisters present, you would definitely receive a lot of attention.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t know that Senior Fang was actually an expert in flirting.¡± ¡°No, I have to learn this move. I¡¯ll find a junior to try it out on!¡± ¡°How about Senior Wan? Who knows, she might also like a more aloof man?¡± Chapter 27 - Genius Junior Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The more Li Tongzhou thought about it, the more he felt it was feasible. Suddenly, he felt a pain in his butt and was kicked by someone. ¡°Ouch, who kicked me!¡± He turned his head and saw Fang Yuan¡¯s harmless and handsome face. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± ¡°Nothing¡­ nothing.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s go, let¡¯s head back first.¡± Fang Yuan put the blood lotus into his storage space and waved his hand, calling the goshawk that was under the control of the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu over. ¡°Leaving already? Don¡¯t you want to collect more herbs?¡± Li Tongzhou was a bit surprised, ¡°There is still some time before sunset. There are still many good quality herbs near the peak, we can exchange them for a lot of sect contribution.¡± Fang Yuan took a look, and there were indeed many herbs that could be used for body refinement or even Foundation Establishment. But to Gu worms that had already absorbed the essence of the medicinal bath twice, this quality was nothing. Moreover, their locations were too scattered, and it was very difficult to gather them. It was a waste of time and effort. Fang Yuan did not want to waste time on this, he might as well do a few more missions to earn primeval stones. Thus, he casually said: ¡°There are still four seniors. Since we have eaten the meat that is the blood lotus, we should at least give them some soup to drink.¡± Li Tongzhou did not expect Fang Yuan to say such a thing. In this world where everyone was selfish, Senior Fang could be said to be an anomaly in the cultivation world! When the people around heard this, they immediately looked at Fang Yuan in a different light. After experiencing this, the few of them could be considered to be acquainted. After exchanging names, Fang Yuan got the goshawk to bring them down to the valley, then freed it from the control of the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu and allowed it to leave. Wan Qian had gathered quite a number of people. They were all disciples who had failed to climb the Thousand Blade Valley and fell down injured. Right now, she was distributing medicinal pills to these people to let them quickly recover from their injuries. Fang Yuan found a place to sit cross-legged and began to concentrate and guide his spirit essence to nurture his Gu worms. His efficiency increased by another 50%. Now that the pill¡¯s medicinal strength, the blood lotus essence and spirit essence were combined, the cultivation efficiency of most Gu worms was close to 300%, and it was very terrifying. Li Tongzhou did not say a word, staring at Wan Qian¡¯s graceful figure in a daze. In the end, he discovered that after Wan Qian handed out the pills, she turned her head to look in his direction and slowly walked over. ¡°Holy crap?¡± Li Tongzhou was stunned. He had never dreamed that one day, the goddess in his heart would take the initiative to approach him. Very straightforwardly, he immediately went offline. He looked at her foolishly. Wan Qian moved lightly with her lotus steps. Her figure was elegant and her temperament was outstanding. The surface of her shoes rubbed against the sand, but she didn¡¯t leave a single footprint. The slight sound was completely drowned out by the noise in the surroundings. If he hadn¡¯t seen her with his own eyes, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to notice that she was approaching. This was the performance of someone who had reached the peak of the tenth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Only someone who was close to the Enlightenment Realm would be able to grasp this kind of power that was compatible with nature. Wan Qian stood in front of the two of them, her gaze directly landing on Fang Yuan. Feeling his surging aura, she was slightly surprised. ¡°Already at the Foundation Establishment¡¯s seventh layer?¡± She remembered that when she met him two days ago, he was only at Foundation Establishment layer five. She didn¡¯t expect him to advance so quickly in such a short period of time. Even if he spent her thousand primeval stones, it would still be impossible. Wan Qian admitted that she couldn¡¯t do this. If she was now at Foundation Establishment layer five, a thousand primeval stones would at most allow her to advance by a layer. She definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to advance twice in a row. This talent was not worse than hers. Li Tongzhou suddenly realized, and only then did he understand that Wan Qian was going for Fang Yuan, not him. He had some doubts in his heart. He had been paying attention to Wan Qian for so long, but he had never heard of her paying attention to any male Gu master. Thus, he could not help but ask. ¡°Senior Wan, you know Senior Fang?¡± Wan Qian only nodded lightly, and she did not explain. This made Li Tongzhou even more curious, but he did not dare to ask further. He could only look at Fang Yuan and nudged his waist with his elbow, reminding him, ¡°Senior Fang, Senior Wan is here to look for you.¡± Fang Yuan slowly opened his eyes, and his gaze met Wan Qian¡¯s as she sized him up. This was the first time he had seen Wan Qian¡¯s appearance clearly. Her lips were red and her teeth were white. Her facial features were exquisite and she was indeed quite beautiful. She could be said to be a beauty of the same level as his cousin Yu Bing. However, Wan Qian¡¯s temperament was even colder. When she stood there, she gave off a feeling of being a thousand miles away from others. Such a woman could often trigger a man¡¯s desire to conquer her. No wonder Li Tongzhou would say that many of his fellow disciples were attracted to her. It was not without reason. As for Fang Yuan himself, he did not feel anything. He had been together with Yu Bing for so long that he was already used to such beauty. He would not even look at her twice. But out of courtesy, he still stood up and bowed. ¡°Senior Wan.¡± ¡°Mm¡­ Junior Fang, right? I¡¯m here to thank you.¡± ¡°Thank me?¡± Fang Yuan was a little surprised. ¡°Didn¡¯t you tell me the location of the demonic beast before?¡± Wan Qian said softly, ¡°I got someone to find them. They were very helpful to me, so I came specially to thank you.¡± As she spoke, she took out a heavy bag from her bosom and handed it over. It looked like it was filled with primeval stones. ¡°We¡¯re all from the same sect. There¡¯s no need to be so polite. It¡¯s just a small matter.¡± Fang Yuan did not accept it. After all, he had only given her a piece of information and did not put in any effort at all. He felt guilty for accepting it. Wan Qian did not insist. She smiled slightly and said, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll owe you a favor. How about this? If you encounter any trouble in the future, as long as it¡¯s within my ability, I¡¯ll definitely help you.¡± ¡°Then thank you, Senior Wan.¡± ¡°You¡¯re welcome.¡± Wan Qian raised her hand and tidied up the messy strands of hair beside her face behind her ears. She asked casually, ¡°I saw that you came down not long after you reached the peak. How was the harvest?¡± Fang Yuan thought for a moment and said his true feelings, ¡°It was quite satisfactory.¡± Li Tongzhou rolled his eyes. ¡°You¡¯ve already gotten the best thing there was, and you¡¯re only satisfied¡­¡± Wan Qian¡¯s expression finally changed when she heard that. She asked in surprise, ¡°You guys got the blood lotus?¡± Li Tongzhou quickly waved his hand and explained. ¡°It wasn¡¯t us.¡± ¡°It was Senior Fang alone who got it.¡± ¡°Senior, you didn¡¯t see it. Senior Fang completely ignored the influence of the blood lotus and directly uprooted it.¡± ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for him, I would still be trapped in the illusion with the other seniors.¡± Wan Qian¡¯s eyes shone brightly after hearing this. There were not many Gu masters who could resist spiritual attacks in the outer sect. Moreover, Fang Yuan¡¯s talent was so good, and his cultivation speed was shocking. It seemed that he would definitely have a place in the outer sect competition this time. How come I had never heard of such a talented junior in the outer sect before? Chapter 28 - Stone Gambling Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Since the sect mission had been completed, there was no longer any meaning in staying at the Thousand Blade Valley. Thus, Wan Qian blew a short whistle that was unique to the sect and gathered everyone before returning. After arriving at the mission pavilion, everyone submitted the materials that they had obtained. If they did not want to hand them in, they had to use sect contribution or primeval stones to buy them. After all, they were picked from the sect¡¯s territory and were considered the sect¡¯s assets. Due to the tight time, many people who traveled far to explore the depths returned empty-handed. As a result, the ones who ultimately benefited were the strongest and the weakest. Fang Yuan was one of them. The reward for directly completing the mission made everyone extremely envious. A total of three bags of palm-sized primeval stone were probably comparable to decades worth of their monthly salaries from the sect. People did not reveal their wealth to avoid arousing jealousy. Robberies in the sect also happened from time to time. Fang Yuan gave Li Tongzhou half of the bag and walked out of the mission pavilion in a very low-key manner. He put on a cloak and prepared to use the remaining primeval stones to buy another batch of pills to raise his realm. ¡°Congratulations, Junior Fang.¡± Wan Qian chased after him to congratulate him. Her gaze swept toward the door behind her and quickly turned back. She asked, ¡°Where are you planning to go?¡± ¡°The pill pavilion.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be passing by. Shall we go together?¡± Fang Yuan knew that Wan Qian was trying to help him avoid any accidents, so he nodded and agreed. The two of them walked away side by side, shocking all the male cultivators. ¡°Isn¡¯t that Senior Wan?¡± ¡°Yeah, I thought I was wrong!¡± ¡°Since when did Senior Wan go out with the opposite sex?¡± ¡°Fuck, my youth is over!¡± ¡°Who is that man? In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn! I want all of his information!¡± ¡­ Wails continued to sound. But the two people involved acted as if nothing had happened and calmly walked to the entrance of the pill pavilion. Fang Yuan stood still and turned to bow to Wan Qian. ¡°Thank you for escorting me all the way, Senior.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t thank me yet. I was planning to return the favor, but¡­¡± Wan Qian¡¯s lips curled up slightly. ¡°It seems that you are now being targeted by many people.¡± ¡°As long as they are not greedy for my money, just let them stare. I will not lose a piece of meat.¡± Fang Yuan shrugged nonchalantly. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be greedy.¡± ¡°Of course. If you come from a poor family, cultivation resources are more important than the sky.¡± ¡°I gave you a bag of primeval stones earlier, so why didn¡¯t you accept it?¡± ¡°This involves principles, it¡¯s hard to say.¡± Wan Qian rolled her eyes. She did not continue chatting. She waved her hand and turned to leave. Fang Yuan watched her disappearing into the forest path, and he started to do his own things. This time, he had enough money. He bought a lot of pills, herbs, and beast blood, and he still had 2,000 primeval stones left, so he threw them all into his storage space. Next, he went into seclusion for a few more days. As he ate the medicinal pills and soaked in the medicinal bath, the cultivation speed of the Gu worms increased. Finally, before the materials were used up, he broke through another layer. ¡°Hu¡­¡± Fang Yuan let out a long breath. ¡°The breakthrough is getting slower and slower. Why is the consumption so high? Could it be because I have eight Gu worms?¡± He could not help but shake his head. If he were to nurture hundreds of Gu worms at the same time, even if they could cultivate on their own, it would be very expensive if he wanted to increase the speed. Even so, he still had to continue moving forward. In this world, only a strong enough strength could let him firmly hold his life in his own hands. ¡°Looks like I have to find a faster way to earn money.¡± Fang Yuan could not help but think. The sect mission could no longer satisfy his current self. High-paying missions like picking the blood lotus was not something that came by every day. Most of it were still ordinary missions to collect a large number of low-level herbs. It was troublesome, and the reward was very little. ¡°I should go and ask Li Tongzhou. Maybe he knows about something.¡± After making up his mind, Fang Yuan immediately acted. When he arrived at the destination, Li Tongzhou did not disappoint him. ¡°To quickly earn primeval stones, I know a way, but it requires a certain amount of capital.¡± ¡°What way?¡± ¡°Stone gambling.¡± Following that, Li Tongzhou talked about the details. It turned out that this so-called stone gambling was similar to jade gambling in the secular world. Some Gu worms were parasitic on some special stones, and opening up the stone was equivalent to opening a lottery ticket. No one could see through the inside of the stone, thus, they could only gamble on illusory luck. What was certain was that most of the stones were empty, and even if one was lucky enough to open one with a Gu worm, it might be dead or alive. Because of the special nature of the parasitic worms, if one could open one with a live Gu, they would earn a huge sum of money. If not, it would be worthless. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll do this then. Bring me there to take a look.¡± Fang Yuan felt that with the True Sight Gu, it might be of some help, but if it was not possible, he could do something else instead. ¡°Alright then!¡± Li Tongzhou rubbed his hands, ¡°It just so happens that the primeval stones you gave me a few days ago have not been spent. Let¡¯s go play with them too.¡± Fang Yuan could not help but raise his eyebrows, ¡°Weren¡¯t you the enemy of gambling and drugs?¡± Li Tongzhou did not blush at all and pulled him out. ¡°Now I am the enemy of drugs!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The nearest quarry was in Yunding City. After going through the procedures to get out of the sect, they arrived at the destination and found that there were quite a lot of people there. All kinds of stones were placed on the ground, making it seem a little messy. Fang Yuan first used the system¡¯s scanning program to try it out, but as expected, he could not see through the stones. Even the information panel did not appear. This was within his expectations, and he immediately used the True Sight Gu¡¯s True Sight skill. As a golden light flashed in his eyes, the stone he saw suddenly changed. From inside to outside, layers of stone color appeared in front of him. At a glance, the stones on the ground were indeed like what Li Tongzhou had described. Most of them were solid, and there were no parasites at all. But there were still good goods, though they were very limited. A small portion of the stones had a black shadow in the center, cutting off the original stone. Moreover, there was a twisted line extending from the outside to the inside. It was obvious that it was the small hole left by the Gu worm at the beginning, and even after the stones changed over time, the traces were still there. Although he could not obtain the specific information of the Gu worm inside, Fang Yuan was already very satisfied. Compared to others, with this advantage, the chances of finding a stone that has a Gu worm inside were much higher. He was not afraid of opening one with a dead Gu worm. As long as he observed for a while and saw if the Gu worm inside had any traces of movement, he could determine whether it was alive or dead. In the end, he used this ability to pick out five stones. Li Tongzhou followed suit and bought two stones, shouting excitedly that he would be the first to cut them.. Chapter 29 - Red Toad Gu, 100,000 Primeval Stones Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation It was uncommon for someone to buy seven stones at once in the quarry. Fang Yuan¡¯s and Li Tongzhou¡¯s generosity naturally attracted the attention of many people. A group of people surrounded them, wanting to see their luck. ¡°You two don¡¯t look familiar, is this your first time here?¡± An old gambler looked haggard, but his eyes were unusually sharp. He stared at the few pieces of material Fang Yuan had chosen. ¡°May I know how you chose the stones? Do you have an explanation?¡± Fang Yuan answered casually, ¡°It¡¯s indeed my first time here. We picked based on lucky color. There¡¯s no reason behind it.¡± The old gambler looked disappointed. He shook his head and didn¡¯t ask any more questions. Li Tongzhou was unhappy. He frowned and asked: ¡°Uncle, why did you only ask him and not me?¡± ¡°You chose black material. Those who know better will know that there are no Gu worms inside. Those stones are all wrong.¡± Li Tongzhou was shocked. He carried the stone and squeezed out of the crowd, shouting that he wanted to return the goods. At this time, another person walked out, asking: ¡°This is your first time here, why don¡¯t I help you open the stone?¡± Fang Yuan shook his head and refused, ¡°No need. I have to open my lucky stone. Otherwise, it won¡¯t work.¡± The people around laughed and didn¡¯t care. ¡°Okay, be careful. Don¡¯t hurt the inside.¡± Fang Yuan didn¡¯t say anything. He carried the first stone and walked to the place where the stone was cut. He picked up a special tool and began to cut it. When he was only halfway done, a faint red pattern appeared. There was a small hard sphere wrapped in it. Obviously, there was something. ¡°Oh? You¡¯re lucky. It¡¯s actually red jade.¡± Seeing this, someone couldn¡¯t wait any longer. He took a step forward and asked, ¡°My man, I¡¯m willing to pay ten thousand primeval stones. You don¡¯t have to open the rest. Just sell them to me.¡± Ten thousand! This was already three times the reward for the blood lotus. But Fang Yuan only said three words coldly, ¡°Not for sale.¡± This person probably thought he was a fool. Just the hard sphere that was revealed had already multiplied the value of this stone. Even if someone casually asked for a price, it would be at least twenty to thirty thousand primeval stones. This person offered ten thousand. He was not sincere at all. Thus, Fang Yuan continued to open the stone. When the last part of the hard sphere was peeled off, the Gu worm¡¯s full appearance appeared before everyone¡¯s eyes. ¡°Red Toad Gu?¡± ¡°This thing is rare.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good sign, he has some skill.¡± The group of people whispered to each other. Clearly, since the first stone had produced such a rare Gu worm, it made them extremely excited. Fang Yuan observed the details of this Gu worm, then shook his head and raised it up high. ¡°The starting price for this Red Toad Gu is fifty thousand. Each increment cannot be lower than two thousand, the highest bidder will get it!¡± ¡°fifty thousand!¡± The person who wanted to buy it but failed immediately raised his hand. ¡°fifty-two thousand!¡± ¡°fifty-four thousand!¡± ¡°fifty-eight thousand!¡± ¡°seventy thousand!¡± ¡­ The bids rose one after another. Soon, the bid reached eighty thousand. Even Fang Yuan did not expect that. He had casually called out a price, but so many people actually responded. In fact, although the Red Toad Gu¡¯s battle strength was not very strong, because it was extremely rare and its skin color was very auspicious, many superstitious merchants had a kind of obsession towards them. It was just because the Red Toad Gu symbolized wealth! Thus, this price was hyped up to more than eighty thousand primeval stones and did not stop. It was only until the bid reached a hundred thousand primeval stones that the rate of increase slowed down. In the end, it was sold to a middle-aged merchant for a hundred and eight thousand primeval stones. Fang Yuan received the primeval stone box that was much taller than him, pretending to be calm as he stored it in his storage space, and started to open the second Gu stone. His hands were shaking! It would be a lie to say that he was not excited. A hundred thousand! The goods he delivered for his family last time were only worth so many primeval stones. But now he got them in less than half an hour? Fang Yuan felt that none of this was real. But the facts were right in front of him. No wonder it was said that gambling with stones was a knife to heaven and a knife to hell. These words were not groundless. He remembered that he bought the first stone for a thousand primeval stones. With a single slash, the price increased by a hundred times! He did not know what kind of surprise the second stone would bring him. The second Gu Stone he bought also cost a thousand primeval stones but was much bigger than the first one. After cutting the thick edge, two rays of light, one black and one white, flashed in the center! ¡°Oh! Another one!¡± ¡°Your luck is not bad.¡± ¡°This light, if it is not the Yin Yang Gu, it should be the Black And White Boars, right?¡± ¡°It should be close, and this light is bright and full. It is definitely not a dead Gu.¡± ¡°Brother, you are rich. Whether it is the Yin Yang Gu or the Black And White Boars, they are both priceless treasures.¡± The crowd was in an uproar again. Everyone looked at Fang Yuan with envy as he opened the stone step by step. No one felt that this was his first time, that he was a fool who did not know anything. Either he was a loved by the heavens and was extremely lucky, or he was a big shot who knew some special identification technique and came here to make a fortune. Everyone was leaning more towards the latter possibility. At this time, they could not help but think that since Fang Yuan had bought a total of five Gu stones, could they all contain Gu worms inside? Fang Yuan¡¯s second Gu stone was completely opened. There were two hard spheres inside. This was definitely not the Yin Yang Gu. When Fang Yuan cracked open the hard spheres again, it confirmed everyone¡¯s guess. It was indeed the Black And White Boars. Between the two, be it the Black Boar Gu that could greatly increase strength or the White Boar Gu that could cultivate defense, they were both harder to come by than the Red Toad Gu. It was not because of how strong they were at this stage. It was because they could be used as fusion Gu worms, fusing with other Gu worms and eventually evolving into a higher form! The White Boar Gu could fuse with Fang Yuan¡¯s Iron Skin Gu, becoming the Jade Skin Gu. Their value was reflected here. ¡°Brother, are you still auctioning these two Gu worms?¡± The merchant who bought the red toad Gu asked loudly. Fang Yuan shook his head, ¡°I need these two Gu worms for myself, so I won¡¯t sell them.¡± Saying so, he pointed at the remaining three stones on the ground, ¡°It is already late and I should go back. Do any of you have any interest in these three stones?¡± The group of people immediately raised their hands to signal. ¡°Alright¡­¡± Fang Yuan could not give them to everyone, so he could only say: ¡°Then continue the auction, everyone can freely bid. The highest bidder will get it, there is no limit to the base price and the number of bids, starting from this piece.¡± ¡°I will bid three thousand!¡± ¡°I will bid three thousand one hundred!¡± ¡°I will bid four thousand!¡± ¡°You raised it so fucking much!¡± ¡°I am willing, what do you care?¡± ¡°Fuck, I will bid eight thousand!¡± ¡­ The bidding was still intense. This was also the confidence that Fang Yuan gave them after opening two top grade Gu worms. In a short while, the three stones were sold at twenty-three thousand, eighteen thousand, and thirty-six thousand. If there was nothing inside the stones, they would suffer a huge loss. Fang Yuan knew very well that there was nothing inside. This was also his way of doing things. Picking two stones that would definitely produce Gu worms would cause a controversy, and then picking three stones that seemed like they would produce Gu worms to confuse the public. After all, if all five stones were sold, it would be too outrageous, and people would target him. Therefore, after collecting the money, he immediately pulled Li Tongzhou, who was still entangled with the stone vendor, and left. ¡°What¡¯s the matter, I haven¡¯t settled the score with that brat properly!¡± Li Tongzhou¡¯s face was filled with indignation. ¡°He actually didn¡¯t refund my money. He¡¯s too shameless!¡± ¡°Alright, it¡¯s not like you don¡¯t know about this kind of stone gambling. Once the stone is out of their hands, it¡¯s impossible to give it back to them.¡± Fang Yuan comforted him. ¡°Don¡¯t mind it. Just treat it as a small loss.¡± ¡°So many primeval stones¡­¡± Li Tongzhou still felt a little pained. Fang Yuan directly handed a bag to him. ¡°Here, take it as a tip for your information and for leading the way.¡± Li Tongzhou opened the bag and saw that it was full of primeval stones, at least hundreds of them. He immediately started to flatter Fang Yuan. ¡°Senior Fang is so generous!¡± ¡°Senior Fang is awesome!¡± ¡°Senior Fang, do you need girls? How many girls do you need to warm your bed with?¡± Fang Yuan could not stand it anymore and kicked him in the butt. ¡°Get lost!¡± Chapter 30 - Breaking Through A Bottleneck, Asking For Guidance Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation This was the first time Fang Yuan held such a huge fortune in his hands. With a huge sum of a hundred and eighty thousand primeval stones, he didn¡¯t even know how to spend it. ¡°I¡¯ll continue to buy medicinal pills. Strength is the most important.¡± Fang Yuan made up his mind. With so much money, he had to rush to the tenth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm in one go! Otherwise, he would really be letting down his efforts! Thus, he went to the pill pavilion again and bought all the medicinal pills he couldn¡¯t afford before. He only spent less than thirty thousand. This feeling being able to buy whatever he wanted was great! After bringing these resources back to the courtyard, Fang Yuan once again entered seclusion. Because some medicinal pills were more valuable, Fang Yuan didn¡¯t choose to cultivate in a medicinal bath. Although this method could allow absorbing and refining many materials at the same time, the utilization rate was relatively low while the consumption was high. After eating, he would slowly refine them one by one, wasting less medicinal power. It would just take a longer time. There were still a few days before the outer sect competition, and the sect was also preparing, so there was still plenty of time. Fang Yuan sat cross-legged. After taking the first medicinal pill, the medicinal power spread in his body, and majestic spiritual essence flowed through his meridians, continuously tempering his body. Those that couldn¡¯t be absorbed for a moment flowed into his acupoints, providing a better cultivation environment for the Gu worms. After the medicinal efficacy had completely disappeared, Fang Yuan continued with the second pill. By the fifth pill, the improvement that the pill could bring was already negligible. This was because his body had developed a drug resistance. Although it wasn¡¯t so strong that the pill completely lost its effect, if he wanted to rely on this type of pills to break through to the tenth layer of Foundation Establishment, he would have to consume even more. That meant more primeval stones. A huge amount of primeval stones! Coincidentally, what he had now was primeval stones, so he did not panic at all. Moreover, he had bought more than one kind of medicinal pill. He had bought several sets of all the medicinal pills that he had not taken before, all for this breakthrough. Just like this, time passed by little by little. The spiritual essence that Fang Yuan had accumulated in his body was also increasing at a terrifying speed. When he felt that he was about to explode, he let the Moonlight Gu absorb the moon essence. Even though he could not enter the enlightenment state, he could still refine the excess spirit essence into a liquid state. When the liquid spirit essence lake in his acupoints turned into a vast ocean, Fang Yuan slowly opened his eyes. He had hit a bottleneck. Fang Yuan could clearly feel that his cultivation had reached a limit. In the dark, there seemed to be a barrier pressing down on his head. It made it impossible for his realm to continue rising. He got off the bed and landed silently. His aura was completely withdrawn into his body. In fact, he had already reached the tenth layer of Foundation Establishment. But this was only on the level of spiritual essence strength. Even though the Drunken Gu had broken through to rank three, it still did not bring him into the Enlightenment Realm. He had a cultivation base, but he still felt that there was something lacking. This feeling was somewhat different from when he was in the body refining stage. It was hard to describe. Even the nine-turns rod technique had been cultivated to rank eight, and he was only one step away from completing it. Just like his own realm, he also felt a bottleneck there. ¡°Looks like I¡¯ll have to ask someone for advise.¡± Fang Yuan felt that he might be able to find some answers from his seniors who were also at the tenth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm or had already reached the Enlightenment Realm. The easiest way to ask someone else was to put up a reward. After releasing a reward mission at the sect¡¯s mission pavilion, there would presumably be many people willing to help. Therefore, he found the counter disciple of the mission pavilion and put two thousand primeval stones and his identity card on the counter. ¡°Senior, I want to register a mission.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t do two missions just to register one, did you?¡± The counter disciple knew Fang Yuan and smiled. ¡°What kind of mission do you want to register?¡± Fang Yuan thought about the wording and said, ¡°The reward is in regard to cultivation. You just need to write that it¡¯s for layer ten Foundation Establishment masters and layer one Enlightenment masters .¡± ¡°So you¡¯re about to break through, huh.¡± The disciple at the counter understood. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I handle this kind of task somewhat often. I¡¯ll add write that there¡¯s a time-limited reward. When the time comes, I¡¯ll pick the one with the strongest comprehension for you. How about it?¡± ¡°Then I¡¯m counting on you, Senior.¡± Fang Yuan very sensibly stuffed a bag to him, which contained about 30 pieces of fingernail-sized primeval stones. It was very necessary to build a good relationship with people in such an important building of the sect. The disciple at the counter immediately beamed with joy. ¡°Junior, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll screen them one by one for you. By the way, what cultivation technique are you practicing, Junior?¡± ¡°The nine-turns rod technique.¡± ¡°Not many people practice the nine-turns rod technique and the like. I¡¯ll keep an eye out for their types of cultivation technique for you.¡± ¡°Thank you for your hard work, Senior.¡± ¡°No problem, no problem¡­¡± After exchanging some pleasantries, Fang Yuan left the mission pavilion and returned to his own small courtyard to tidy up the room that had been dirty due to his cultivation. Soon, half a day passed. When it was close to evening, someone knocked on the courtyard door. ¡°Is it the person who accepted the mission?¡± Fang Yuan calculated the time. It was almost the mission¡¯s time limit, so he walked over. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Wan Qian in a plain white dress standing at the door. ¡°Senior Wan? It¡¯s you?¡± Fang Yuan was a little surprised. The sect was so big, so how could he just happen to meet someone he knew? ¡°I saw your request in the mission pavilion, and I just happened to meet the requirements, so I¡¯m going to see if I can help you.¡± Wan Qian looked calm and said softly, ¡°It¡¯s just the right time to repay the favor I owe you.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Fang Yuan looked bitter. ¡°If I had known, I wouldn¡¯t have put up the reward. It¡¯s thousands of primeval stones.¡± Wan Qian casually threw a bag into Fang Yuan¡¯s arms. ¡°Here, after deducting 20% of the processing fee deducted by the sect, the rest is inside.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a joke, don¡¯t take it seriously.¡± Fang Yuan smiled and handed the bag back. ¡°I don¡¯t lack primeval stones at the moment. Come in and talk.¡± Wan Qian didn¡¯t take it and directly walked into the open space of the courtyard. ¡°No need, I don¡¯t like to owe others anything. Let¡¯s start now.¡± Fang Yuan nodded and no longer insisted. He followed Wan Qian to one side of the courtyard. The two stood facing each other. Fang Yuan began to talk about the problems he had encountered after cultivating for this period of time. Wan Qian listened quietly, and her expression gradually became a little strange. ¡°No wonder I can¡¯t see through your strength. You actually rose to the tenth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm.¡± ¡°How¡­ did you cultivate¡­¡± Fang Yuan thought for a moment and said truthfully, ¡°I ate some pills and meditated to refine them. I¡¯ll naturally break through.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Wan Qian¡¯s expression finally changed a little. She looked at Fang Yuan as if he was a monster. She already felt incredulous. From the first time she met Fang Yuan until now, it had only been half a month. In this short period of time, he was actually able to break through consecutively without any sense of delay. He only felt the bottleneck when he encountered the barrier between major realms. Wasn¡¯t this too exaggerated? Perhaps this was the legendary practice of rising one level at a time, like drinking water¡­ Chapter 31 - Wan Qian’s Guidance, Evolution Of The Iron Skin Gu Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Seeing Wan Qian¡¯s expression, Fang Yuan felt uncertain and could not help but ask. ¡°Senior, how is it, is there a way?¡± Wan Qian took a deep breath, calming down the shock from Fang Yuan¡¯s words, and thought for a while. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, your realm is unstable due to your rapid progress. There are many things that you should have grasped by this point that you haven¡¯t comprehended, that¡¯s why you can¡¯t feel the feeling of breaking through to the Enlightenment Realm.¡± ¡°Things that I should have grasped haven¡¯t been comprehended? For example?¡± Fang Yuan was a little surprised. Why did it sound so mysterious? ¡°For example¡­ Hmm¡­¡± Wan Qian hummed twice and then pointed at herself. ¡°Look at me, how do you feel?¡± Huh? Did he hear wrong? Fang Yuan¡¯s expression suddenly became a little strange. Looking at Wan Qian¡¯s unbelievably beautiful face, he held it in for a long time before saying, ¡°Senior, I don¡¯t have such thoughts about you¡­¡± ¡°Wh¡­ What?¡± Wan Qian¡¯s pretty face instantly blushed and she said angrily, ¡°I want you to see the differences between the two of us who are at the tenth layer of Foundation Establishment. What were you thinking about?¡± ¡°Ah¡­ I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Fang Yuan apologized repeatedly. This misunderstanding could be fatal. In the end, after making such a scene, Wan Qian was no longer as calm as before when she was being looked at by Fang Yuan¡¯s serious and pure gaze. A thought suddenly arose in her heart. Why did he not have feelings for her? She was clearly not bad looking¡­ But Fang Yuan was a little confused. Under his careful observation, he didn¡¯t feel any significant difference between himself and Wan Qian. If one wanted to forcefully differentiate, it would be the difference in one¡¯s state of mind. Wan Qian¡¯s performance was a little shy and awkward. Compared to himself, she seemed to be a little lacking. Thus, he said straightforwardly, ¡°I am dull, please give me some pointers.¡± Wan Qian herself also felt that her current state wasn¡¯t right, as if she had temporarily lost the ability of being at the tenth layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage to be in harmony with nature. She immediately changed her words and said, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, why don¡¯t we spar and start with the cultivation method first?¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine.¡± Fang Yuan agreed immediately. ¡°Senior will attack first, I¡¯ll defend. After that, it¡¯ll be my turn to attack, and you will defend.¡± This was a very straightforward way to compete. One could directly see the opponent¡¯s weakness between attack and defense. Wan Qian immediately broke off a willow branch from the side and left the excess twigs. With a wave of her hand, the soft willow branch actually produced a dull sound of rushing wind as it moved. This power¡­ was a little ridiculous. Fang Yuan swallowed a mouthful of saliva and held the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod in his hand in a defensive stance. ¡°I¡¯m practicing the nine-turns rod technique and it has already reached perfection. Junior, you have to be careful.¡± ¡°Senior, feel free to attack. I won¡¯t cry out in pain.¡± Swoosh! Wan Qian suddenly attacked. Without any spiritual essence supporting it, the willow branch actually stood up straight and pierced towards Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan widened his eyes. The first thought was how his senior did it, and the second thought was to swing the rod to block it. ¡°Clang!¡± The sound of metal colliding could be heard. Fang Yuan turned pale with fright. This willow branch had actually become so hard in Wan Qian¡¯s hand. How much strength did she have to use to do it? ¡°You¡¯re too slow. If it were a real battlefield, you would already be dead.¡± Wan Qian snorted lightly. Without waiting for Fang Yuan to sigh, her attack had already arrived once again. This time, it was even faster and fiercer. Wave after wave, whether it was speed or strength, they had already reached a level that Fang Yuan could not support with just his physical body. It seemed that senior sister wanted to stimulate the potential in his body. Fang Yuan suddenly understood and began to calmly respond. Along with Fang Yuan¡¯s input, Wan Qian¡¯s angle of attack also became more and more tricky. What surprised her was that although Fang Yuan¡¯s performance at the beginning was a little mediocre, after he became serious, his speed of entering the state was extremely fast. Many attacks that she thought Fang Yuan would never be able to block were still blocked by the worm rod. Halfway through the fight, Wan Qian also lost her temper. She directly threw away the willow branch and replaced it with the treasured sword that she usually used. ¡°Now, I will inject my spirit essence. You be careful with defense.¡± She no longer regarded Fang Yuan as a genius outer sect junior, but as an opponent that was on par with her. Fang Yuan didn¡¯t say a word. He stared at Wan Qian¡¯s long sword with full concentration. It seemed that in his world, there was only one sword and one rod left. After adding spiritual essence, it couldn¡¯t just be treated as a sparring match. It wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to say that it was a real match. Although Fang Yuan¡¯s staff technique had only been cultivated to the eighth revolution and was still a step away from true perfection, he had the Bloodthirsty ability. If he encountered a move that he couldn¡¯t deal with, he could use it at any time. Moreover, he had liquid spiritual essence to make up for the gap between the two of them. However, Wan Qian had been in the tenth layer of Foundation Establishment for a long time, so her control over this level of strength could be said to be at the peak, especially that flying sword Gu of hers; it could always appear where Fang Yuan wasn¡¯t aware of, making it hard for him to guard against it. If it wasn¡¯t for his many Gu worms and abilities, he would have been beaten into a pulp. This battle of offense and defense was extremely enjoyable. After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the two stopped at the same time. Wan Qian¡¯s spirit was also gradually eroded by Fang Yuan¡¯s rock-solid defense. She took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and gently wiped the sweat off her face. When she looked at Fang Yuan again, her eyes were filled with surprise and admiration. Fang Yuan took out a water bag and drank it in large gulps, then threw it to Wan Qian, ¡°Rest for a while before continuing?¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Wan Qian did not mind. She took the water bag and drank a few mouthfuls, then sat down on a stone block. At this moment, the system bell rang in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind. [Ding! Your Iron Skin Gu gained enlightenment during the battle, and its quality has increased, successfully evolving to Jade Skin Gu (Black Iron!)] It had finally evolved! Fang Yuan looked at the worm rod, feeling like an old father watching his child grow up. Since it had already evolved into the Jade Skin Gu, then he could find an opportunity to fuse with the White Boar Gu that he had yet to subdue and evolve it again! After resting, the two looked at each other again. This time, it was Fang Yuan¡¯s turn to attack. ¡°Sorry, Senior. Take this!¡± The two did not communicate much and quickly got into the mood. Fang Yuan launched his first rod attact, and Bloodthirsty and liquid spirit essence were added to it, directly dealing the strongest blow. With the hundred and twenty times buff, no one in the same realm could block it. Even if it was against an Enlightenment Realm cultivator, they had to dodge! As long as they gave way, they would lose the initiative and would be limited by Fang Yuan¡¯s continuous attacks. Wan Qian frowned slightly. Even though she was a distance away, she could still feel the pressure from the worm rod. She was surprised for a moment, but then she had a countermeasure. She watched as Fang Yuan¡¯s worm rod got closer and closer. She only lightly tapped the tip of the sword on the front of the worm rod, then tapped the sword with her other hand and injected a large amount of spirit essence into it. Fang Yuan immediately felt that the direction of his worm rod¡¯s attack had suddenly changed. Because the force attached to the rod was too great, it was still difficult for him to control it. Then, Wan Qian turned her body and moved the sword horizontally, blocking Fang Yuan¡¯s way forward. If Fang Yuan still could not control himself, he would be carried forward by the force of the rod, allowing the blade to cut through his body. Fang Yuan had no choice but to let go of the worm rod. Seeing this, Wan Qian withdrew her sword and stood still with a smile on her face. ¡°I know what your problem is.¡± Boom! The worm rod did not stop moving, landing on the ground and creating a deep pit.. Chapter 32 - Complete Nine-Turns Rod Technique Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The techniques Wan Qian and Fang Yuan practiced belonged to the same category as the nine-turns rod technique, so it was not difficult to understand by analogy. When Fang Yuan was defending, she did not find any problems. But when she saw his abnormally strong rod technique, she immediately found the reason. ¡°Something that is too hard is easy to break, if it¡¯s too soft it is decadent. The first half of this sentence is very suitable for you.¡± Wan Qian began to explain some of his problems with the nine-turns rod technique. To be more precise, it was Fang Yuan¡¯s wrong understanding of the nine-turns rod technique. Although the nine-turns rod technique was a powerful technique that could greatly increase the user¡¯s ability in one aspect, it did not mean that one would have to abandon techniques and pursue extreme strength or speed in order to practice it. If one¡¯s strength was enough and there was no harmony between speed and technique, one would appear clumsy and dull. If one¡¯s speed was enough and there was no strength, there would be no lethality. Therefore, if one wanted to master the nine-turns rod technique, one had to control the balance between the two. Fang Yuan¡¯s problem was that he was too straightforward, thinking of killing the enemy with one move. However, as long as he met a true expert, he would be full of flaws and would instead become the target of one move. After receiving Wan Qian¡¯s guidance, Fang Yuan suddenly understood it and his understanding of the nine-turns rod technique deepened. However, it would not be able to break through in a short period of time. Seeing that the sky was getting dark, Wan Qian did not want to stay in Fang Yuan¡¯s courtyard any longer, so she said her goodbyes. ¡°Let¡¯s call it a day. I¡¯ll come back tomorrow.¡± Fang Yuan cupped his hands. ¡°Thank you for your hard work, Senior.¡± Why did these words not sound sincere at all? Wan Qian rolled her eyes and did not say anything as she left. Fang Yuan did not care. He entered the room and started to prepare for the fusion of the Jade Skin Gu and the White Boar Gu. Gu refinement was a method that every Gu master had to learn. This process was very complicated, and there could not be any mistakes during the process, otherwise, the Gu worm¡¯s cultivation would regress, or it would die on the spot. The price was extremely high. But Fang Yuan had even refined the legendary Golden Silkworm Gu. Refining a Jade Skin Gu was naturally not a difficult task. The next morning, when Wan Qian knocked on the door again, Fang Yuan had just successfully refined the two. [Ding! Your Gu worms Jade Skin Gu and White Boar Gu have been successfully refined, evolving into White Jade Gu (Copper!)] [Your White Jade Gu¡¯s original skill has been evolved, its defense has greatly increased!] That¡¯s right! The Iron Skin Gu caught up and surpassed the Moonlight Gu and Drunken Gu, becoming his fourth Bronze grade Gu worm. After the feedback, the increase was also very significant. Fang Yuan¡¯s muscles swelled once again, and his body already had the shape of a muscular and handsome man. Adding on the Gu wine provided by the Drunken Gu for so long, it improved his physique. Right now, his skin was much brighter, almost the same as beauties like Yu Bing and Wan Qian. Opening the door, Wan Qian, who was wearing a long green dress, made his eyes light up. This outfit was much more approachable compared to her white dress yesterday. It seemed that the corners of her brows were also decorated with makeup, making her look more exquisite. ¡°Senior, I feel like you have changed today.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Wan Qiantan opened her mouth slightly and glanced at the stone under her feet. She kicked it lightly and breathed like an orchid. ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because I¡¯ve changed into a new set of clothes.¡± Fang Yuan smiled. ¡°You¡¯re much prettier.¡± Wan Qian did not speak anymore. The redness crawled from her cheeks to her ears. Fang Yuan moved aside and invited her in. The two of them continued to spar in the courtyard. After yesterday¡¯s guidance, Fang Yuan had already understood where his problem lay. Naturally, he would repeat his mistakes and lose in a single move. Actual combat was the fastest way to accumulate battle experience. Fang Yuan looked at the nine-turns sword technique that Wan Qian used and gradually gained some understanding in his heart. He seemed to have understood how to practice the nine-turns rod technique. There was no time for cultivation. In the blink of an eye, it was noon. When both of them were drenched in sweat, the system¡¯s bell finally rang in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind. [Ding! Congratulations, you have cultivated the nine-turns rod technique to perfection!] It¡¯s here! After training with Wan Qian for so long, he finally broke through! Fang Yuan was overjoyed. Every revolution of rank nine staff technique had increased by fifteen times. Now that he had cultivated to perfection, it was an increase of a hundred and forty-five times his strength. With just one strike, even a second layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master with a rank three defensive Gu worm would not be able to withstand it. ¡°Junior, Congratulations.¡± Seeing that Fang Yuan had successfully broken through, Wan Qian¡¯s face also showed some joy, ¡°It seems that after tomorrow, I will be able to see you in the inner sect.¡± ¡°Tomorrow?¡± Fang Yuan was somewhat puzzled. ¡°Tomorrow afternoon, the outer sect competition will be officially held. Did you not check at the notice board?¡± ¡°Eh¡­¡± Fang Yuan really did not know that he did not have the habit of paying attention to the sect¡¯s information at all times. Wan Qian rolled her eyes at Fang Yuan snappily and said, ¡°You are too careless. If I had not come to inform you, Junior, wouldn¡¯t you have waited until next year to advance to the inner sect?¡± Fang Yuan smiled embarrassedly and asked, ¡°Senior, can you tell me about the content of the outer sect competition?¡± ¡°Actually, there are no changes in the outer sect competition every year. Basically, it is just the three parts of raising, refining, and using Gu. After the selection, the most outstanding one hundred people who also use the shortest amount of time can join the inner sect.¡± This was not a secret. Wan Qian told him directly. ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Fang Yuan thought about it, and it did not sound too difficult. But there were many outer sect disciples. There were at least tens of thousands of people participating in the outer sect competition this time. With such a large number of people, there would definitely be a lot of competition. The Gu Immortal Sect had many talents. There might be a bunch of geniuses in the outer sect that were not weaker than inner sect disciples. ¡°Junior, don¡¯t worry.¡± Wan Qian said confidently. ¡°With your aptitude and strength, you are either number one or number two in the outer sect. It is not difficult.¡± ¡°Yes, I will be relying on Senior¡¯s words.¡± With Wan Qian¡¯s words, Fang Yuan was relieved: ¡°Senior, do you have anything to do later?¡± ¡°There is nothing that I have to deal with, what is it?¡± ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, would you be so kind as to have a simple meal with your junior? I¡¯d like to ask you about your cultivation level.¡± Wan Qian¡¯s heart suddenly slowed down by half a beat. This¡­ Was this a date? In the past, many male cultivators had sent her such invitations. Wan Qian didn¡¯t feel any psychological burden when she rejected them. But for some reason. This time, faced with Fang Yuan¡¯s invitation, the words of rejection that she had blurted out in the past were stuck in her throat, unable to come out. Fang Yuan waited for a while but did not receive an answer. He then changed his words and said, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if it¡¯s not possible. After all, a breakthrough also depends on one¡¯s talent. It¡¯s not something that can be understood with just a few pointers.¡± Wan Qian¡¯s thoughts were pulled back to reality by Fang Yuan¡¯s words. Her beautiful eyes looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s sincere smile. She did not say anything and turned around to walk out of the door. After waiting for a while, when she realized that Fang Yuan did not follow her, so she turned her head to look back. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you would treat me to a meal? Why aren¡¯t you coming out?¡± ¡°I¡¯m coming.¡± Fang Yuan smiled indifferently and chased after her.. Chapter 33 - Outer Sect Competition Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The dining location was a restaurant that was specially built for the sect¡¯s disciples. The meat used here was from all sorts of mutated beasts and demon beasts. They were very helpful to Gu masters. Only people with a lot of primeval stones would come here to spend. When the people inside saw Wan Qian and an unknown man enter the restaurant together and share a private room, they were all stunned. Nothing special happened during the meal. Fang Yuan also spoke very seriously about the bottleneck he felt in his cultivation realm. Wan Qian answered from time to time. The two of them discussed some areas that even she was confused about. The meal was quickly finished, and both of them gained a lot. Wan Qian looked at Fang Yuan with a strange emotion in her eyes. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that you had just stepped into the tenth layer of Foundation Establishment, but your understanding is unique. I never thought about many things, and the books never mentioned them.¡± ¡°Senior¡¯s talent is already very high. To have such achievements at such a young age is one in a million. It¡¯s just that you have less experience in the secular world and don¡¯t have as much experience as me.¡± Fang Yuan chuckled. He had lived for two lifetimes and brought all the memories of his previous life with him. His only advantage was that his brain worked quickly and was not limited to the framework of this world. Wan Qian smiled and gently held her hair. ¡°I have some understanding in my heart and want to go back and enter closed-door cultivation. I might not be able to go to the competition tomorrow. Do your best.¡± Fang Yuan cupped his fists to send her off. ¡°Senior, take care.¡± Wan Qian looked at him again and waved her hand before leaving the restaurant and walking towards the teleportation array. In the afternoon, Fang Yuan did not want to cultivate anymore. He had exhausted too much energy in the past few days and needed to rest urgently. He returned to the courtyard and slept soundly. The next day. The sect competition officially began. As it was the annual gathering of the Gu Immortal Sect, countless outer sect disciples paid attention to this grand trial every year. Fang Yuan lined up like in a long line of people, preparing to enter. On the square, there were rows upon rows of tables. In the next three days, this was their trial ground. On the tall sect building in front of them, countless experts came and looked down at the entire place, looking for the disciples they liked. This was another way to enter the inner sect. Even if there wasn¡¯t any outstanding performance in the assessment, as long as there was something that they the elders liked, outer sect disciples would be able to get the chance to become the inner sect elders¡¯ true disciples. Many people were also here to show their strengths, and then find a suitable elder to be their disciple. As for whether the elders would accept them or not, that was another matter. The people participating in the grand examination moved forward slowly. Every disciple who registered and verified their identity would be given a number plate. With this number plate, they would be able to find the corresponding seats in the square. Fang Yuan was given a number plate that was marked 15437, which was located in the middle. This was a place that was very difficult to be noticed by the elders above. Fang Yuan did not care. He only needed to complete the test to advance to the inner sect. In front of the square, an old man with a long beard stood out. ¡°Today is a big day for the Gu Immortal Sect¡­¡± His voice was loud and clear. As he looked at the young disciples, he started to talk about the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s history and glorious achievements. Fang Yuan was not interested in listening to these old stories. It was like a school opening ceremony, and that long and stinking speech would only make people sleepy and lose focus. After an unknown amount of time, he finally heard the old man talk about the content of the competition. ¡°On the table in front of all of you, there is a box containing an Acid Ant Gu. ¡°The requirement of the first stage is to tame it, and for the second stage, it is to put it into your acupoints to nurture it. ¡°One day later, the ranking will be based on the level of nurturing, and all those who have not managed to tame theirs will be eliminated. ¡°Now, the competition begins!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the tens of thousands of disciples quickly took action and began to use their own methods to subdue their Acid Ant Gu. Fang Yuan also opened the box in front of him and saw a young ant. [Acid Ant Gu] Level: Tier 1 Type: Attack Quality: White Stone Skill: [Corrosive Acid] ¡­ This round of trial was divided into two parts. One was to subdue the Gu worm, and the other was to cultivate the Gu worm. Although it was only a stage one Gu worm in the larva stage, and it was only at the White Stone stage, there were still difficulties. The time limit could filter out a large number of body refining stage disciples. And the subsequent nurturing stage would test the disciples¡¯ talent. Those with high talent naturally absorbed spirit essence faster than others, unless one had a deep foundation, and could continuously inject spirit essence into the Acid Ant Gu for a day and a night. This was unrealistic, and even a fourth or fifth layer Foundation Establishment disciple couldn¡¯t do this. This was a competition of endurance. Whoever absorbed spirit essence faster had an advantage. But this wasn¡¯t a challenge for Fang Yuan at all. He didn¡¯t even need to use his strength to prove it. He casually fed it a drop of liquid spirit essence, and the Acid Ant Gu obediently listened, allowing Fang Yuan to absorb it. Sometimes, the power of money was more useful than a brute force. After throwing it into his acupoints, the medicinal power that had not been completely absorbed and the blood lotus essence mixed together, swarming into the Acid Ant Gu¡¯s body. In just fifteen minutes, a bell rang in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind. [Ding, your Acid Ant Gu¡¯s level has increased. You have received the enhancement of the skill Acid!] It had leveled up just like that? Fang Yuan was a little surprised, but it did not matter if he thought about it carefully. The quality of the Acid Ant Gu was low to begin with, and its level was only rank one, so the resources needed to level it up were very little. Since he had already completed his goal, Fang Yuan raised his hand to signal for the examiner to come and examine it. Soon, the examiner came to a conclusion. ¡°Disciple number 15437, Fang Yuan, has successfully tamed his Acid Ant Gu¡­ rank two?¡± The examiner¡¯s eyes showed a hint of shock, ¡°This is impossible, could it be that I saw wrongly?¡± Then, he did not believe it and checked again. He still got the same result. A few disciples who had just made their move and were still studying how to tame it looked at him in surprise. We haven¡¯t even started, and you are already done? The examiner was also in disbelief. He could not hold it in for a moment and said, ¡°How about this, you give me the Gu worm, I will bring it to the elder to take a look, and I will give you the conclusion later?¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Fang Yuan handed the Acid Ant Gu to him in a neither servile nor overbearing manner. The examiner left in a hurry and ran to the main hall of the sect building in front of the square. He went upstairs and presented this Gu worm. ¡°Elders, a disciple only spent fifteen minutes to raise the Acid Ant Gu to rank two. I don¡¯t know if he fed it with a forbidden drug, but I can¡¯t make up my mind. Please take a look at it, elders and Sect Master.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± An old man with red hair and beard asked in suspicion. He took the Acid Ant Gu and sniffed it, ¡°The smell of the medicine is very strong. It¡¯s the Scarlet Yang pill and wild essence pill produced in our sect. It should be the result of the medicine sinking into the acupoints after taking the pill and not dispersing.¡± ¡°Could it be the result of using an evil cultivation technique to nourish it with blood Qi?¡± Someone raised a question, then looked at the red-haired old man¡¯s expression and explained, ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t trust Fourth Elder¡¯s judgment, it¡¯s just that 15 minutes is too fast.¡± Another elder looked at him and retracted his gaze, ¡°There¡¯s no problem.¡± That person nodded slowly. ¡°Since First Elder has said so, let¡¯s arrange the rankings according to the rules.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The examiner took back the Gu worm from the fourth elder and hurried downstairs. At this time, the middle-aged man sitting in the main seat suddenly laughed lightly. ¡°This assessment is getting interesting..¡± Chapter 34 - His Test Was Cancelled And He Was Promoted Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The assessment officer left and returned. He was very fast. ¡°The elders all agreed that you passed the assessment ahead of time and you can move freely, but it is only limited to this mountain.¡± ¡°Your Gu worm has already been kept by the sect, and the results are recorded at this current state. Is it okay with you?¡± Fang Yuan nodded, ¡°No problem, thank you for informing me, Senior.¡± ¡°You¡¯re welcome.¡± The examiner¡¯s tone and attitude towards a talented disciple like Fang Yuan was much better. Fang Yuan then left his seat. He did not walk far before he saw a result board on the side of the road outside the assessment area. His name was written at first place. ¡°Good man, I am going to be famous now.¡± Fang Yuan laughed lightly. Even though the nail that sticks out gets hammered down, in a place like the Gu Immortal Sect where the environment was good, being outstanding enough could bring huge benefits. Sitting on a huge rock not far from the result board, Fang Yuan looked around the assessment area, and he could not see the end of it. He could see some people with decent strength who had already tamed their Gu worms and were using the spirit essence in their acupoints to nurture them. They could be said to have passed the first trial. The only thing left to do was to fight for the ranking. Most people were still racking their brains to tame the Gu worm. This was also a normal situation. Many disciples who had just entered the sect just wanted to join in the fun and practice their skills in the trial. The sect did not set a threshold to exclude them. Every year, they spent a large amount of resources on the Gu worms used in the trial. One could see how much their financial resources were. After watching for an hour, some people gradually began to leave the arena. Fang Yuan originally thought that they were the ones who had raised the Gu worms to rank two. However, when he took a closer look, he realized that they were the disciples who had accidentally raised the Gu worms to death and were forcefully kicked out of the arena. There were quite a number of such people. ¡°It seems like what Senior said was true.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head. The quality of the outer sect competition was not high. Even if there were talented disciples, they were nothing in front of the current him. After all, he was someone who could spar with Wan Qian, one of the three experts of the younger generation in the inner sect. This was something that ninety-nine percent of the outer sect disciples could not do. After he had an idea, Fang Yuan no longer paid attention to the competition. He found a quiet place and continued to meditate and cultivate. It was not scary if his talent was not good. What was scary was if he was not talented and still did not work hard. Fang Yuan had been using this sentence to motivate himself. A day passed in the blink of an eye. The results of the first day were announced to the public. Fang Yuan was still firmly in first place in the first round, and there was no suspense. Second and third place had successfully raised the Acid Ant Gu to rank two, but their efficiency was too different from Fang Yuan¡¯s. They had broken through almost right before the trial ended. It was said that third place had suffered a great loss because of this, and they did not know if they could still participate in the second theory trial. Fang Yuan once again stepped into the assessment area. This time, the facilities in the venue were reduced by a lot, by more than half. It seemed that only the first round of the Gu raising trial had eliminated half of the candidates. When everyone took their seats, the long-bearded old man from yesterday appeared again. Without any hesitation, he directly announced the contents of today¡¯s trial. ¡°There are a total of ten Gu worms in the boxes in front of each of you.¡± ¡°They can be paired up and refine each other to raise their quality.¡± ¡°What you need to do is to recognize the relationship between them and start refining them.¡± ¡°The required materials can be mentioned to the examiners next to you. To a certain extent, the sect can support you.¡± ¡°If you fail more than three times, you will be eliminated immediately!¡± ¡°Now, the competition begins!¡± The second round of training was much harder. It tested a Gu master¡¯s knowledge and Gu refinement ability. Fang Yuan had already gone to the scripture depository in the past to find the reason why he could not break through during his ten years of body refinement. Thus, after reading a lot of books, it was very easy for him to recognize a few Gu worms. Moreover, he still had the system. Even if he could not recognize them, the system¡¯s scanning program could help him. As a result, while others were still trying to identify the characteristics of the Gu worms and think about the relationships between them, Fang Yuan had already started to refine them. Moreover, he was refining five pairs of them! Under the control of Fang Yuan¡¯s ten fingers, wisps of spiritual essence connected the blood vessels between them like a needle thread. The speed was so fast that it was hard to take in. When the examiners not far away saw it, they almost thought that the disciple had been driven mad by such a difficult test and was about to step forward to stop him. But when they looked carefully, they found that it was Fang Yuan, who had completed the test in fifteen minutes yesterday, and they stopped in place again. It was him. Then it was fine. It was very common for disciples who were recognized by even the elders to do something shocking. Thus, after another quarter of an hour, Fang Yuan raised his hand again. The examiner walked over to check. This time, he did not ask the elders to check, and he let Fang Yuan move freely. Next, he brought five evolved Gu worms to the elders. ¡°This kid took another quarter of an hour?¡± The elders were not calm anymore. First Elder only gave them a glance before saying: ¡°No problem.¡± ¡°It seems that our Gu Immortal Sect has a genius disciple.¡± The middle-aged man on the main seat turned his head and looked at the old man on the right. ¡°Second Elder, have you checked his background?¡± ¡°I have.¡± Second Elder had a full beard and looked fierce, but he was still respectful towards the man on the main seat. ¡°Reporting to Sect Master, this kid has been in the sect for ten years and four months, his hometown is in Yunding City, thirty miles away from us. The clan master is Fang Wenheng, his background is clean, we can confirm that he is not a spy sent by other sects.¡± It turned out that the man sitting on the main seat was the supreme expert of Gu Immortal Sect, Gu Zhenren. ¡°He has been in the sect for ten years?¡± Gu Zhenren heard this and could not help but raise his eyebrows. ¡°With such talent, why did he stay in the outer sect for so long, Eighth Elder?¡± The elder who was called quickly stood up and replied. ¡°Sect Master.¡± ¡°The outer sect is under your direct control, what¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± The eighth elder broke out in cold sweat. ¡°I pay attention to the outer sect disciples who improve fast every month. It¡¯s just that¡­¡± ¡°Just what?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no one named Fang Yuan on the list submitted by the sect¡­¡± Gu Zhenren snorted coldly, his expression sullen and his tone serious. ¡°Such a talent has been buried in the sect for many years. Don¡¯t you know that if you don¡¯t control your subordinates strictly, you¡¯ll be punished for dereliction of duty. Do you have anything to say?¡± ¡°This subordinate is wronged!¡± Eighth elder laughed bitterly, ¡°If this Fang Yuan really wanted to show his face in front of others, he would have participated in the outer sect competition a few years ago, why would he wait until today?¡± ¡°You mean, this kid is intentionally concealing his strength?¡± Second Elder did not understand, and he immediately asked, ¡°Why is that so? The inner sect has abundant resources, why would a Gu master be willing to stay in the outer sect?¡± ¡°Who knows, maybe Fang Yuan has an unruly nature and does not care about the inner sect¡¯s status and resources.¡± ¡°Then why did he participate in the outer sect competition this year?¡± ¡°I know a little about this.¡± Another elder interrupted. ¡°I heard that inner sect Wan Qian has been getting close to an outer sect male cultivator recently, if the information isn¡¯t wrong, it would be this Fang Yuan.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Eighth Elder felt like he had found a life-saving straw and quickly said, ¡°Maybe this Fang Yuan fell in love with Wan Qian at first sight and was inspired by her, so he wanted to prove it to everyone.¡± This reason seemed to make sense. Gu Zhenren was silent for a while before slowly nodding. ¡°It is indeed possible. Alright, Second Elder will go and check it again. If it is confirmed to be true¡­ Fourth Elder.¡± ¡°I am here.¡± ¡°The inner sect is under your jurisdiction. In the future, send some missions for the two of them to do together. As long as they are close to each other, we elders can help them realise their good wishes.¡± ¡°Yes, Sir!¡± ¡°Also, cancel his test tomorrow and directly promote him to the inner sect..¡± Chapter 35 - Cloud Shadow Gu, Sect Mission Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Directly promote him to the inner sect?¡± Fang Yuan, who was meditating in the shade of the mountain, received this news and was unable to react for a moment. Which elder had taken a liking to him? ¡°Right, the sect master has personally spoken. Now you can go to the inner sect to find a place to live and move there.¡± The examiner smiled and patted his shoulder, ¡°In terms of seniority, you should be considered my martial nephew. I have to give you some advice here. The sect master has never personally acknowledged any outer sect disciple, and even in the inner sect, disciples who can catch his eye are as rare as phoenix feathers and Gilin horns. You are really lucky.¡± Hearing this, Fang Yuan could not help but feel puzzled: ¡°Martial Uncle, why is the sect master paying attention to me?¡± ¡°It is all because of your amazing performance in the test.¡± The examiner laughed lightly. ¡°No one in the thousand year inheritance of the Gu Immortal Sect has ever gotten results similar to yours, and this can be said to be unprecedented.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fang Yuan did not speak. He originally thought that his results could only be considered top-notch, but he did not expect to accidentally break the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s record. The examiner chatted with him for a while, before returning to the venue to continue supervising everyone. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I have a lot of things to do.¡± Fang Yuan confirmed his direction. He had to first go to the verification office to update his identity information. The elders here had obviously received the news, and directly handled it for Fang Yuan, without any hesitation. Next, they reminded him that he could receive an inner sect disciple¡¯s monthly salary now, and there was also a chance to go to the Gu Spirit Hall to select new Gu worms. Fang Yuan didn¡¯t care about that little monthly salary anymore. He cared more about the Gu worms in the Gu Spirit Hall. Therefore, without any hesitation, he directly walked into the teleportation array and headed to the mountain peak where the Gu Spirit Hall was located. With a flash of light, Fang Yuan stood at the entrance of the Gu Spirit Hall. Because the outer sect competition was held, it was rare for this place to be deserted. Fang Yuan directly walked in and handed the newly made identity token to the gatekeeper. ¡°Inner disciple¡­ Fang Yuan?¡± The gatekeeper was slightly surprised, ¡°You are the outer disciple who completed the assessment in fifteen minutes twice?¡± Fang Yuan did not expect that his reputation had already spread throughout the sect. He was a little surprised, but did not say anything and nodded slowly. The gatekeeper laughed and made a gesture of invitation, then reminded him, ¡°The elders have already instructed that if you come, you can choose from the fifth floor.¡± The fifth floor? Fang Yuan raised his eyebrows. Based on the level and quality, the fifth floor was for Gold grade Gu worms. He had not even touched a silver grade Gu worm before, and now he was going to obtain his first Gold grade Gu worm? This Sect Master who he had never met was too generous. Whatever! Since he was willing to give it, then he had the face to take it! Fang Yuan did not say anything and directly walked up to the fifth floor. Not only was it quiet here, there were even much less containers here than on the floors below. There were at most a hundred Gu worm eggs, and they were very precious. ¡°Looks like the Gu Immortal Sect is not rich.¡± Fang Yuan sighed. He then activated the system¡¯s scanning program and started to select the best one. Soon, a message appeared on the interface. [Cloud Shadow Gu] : Movement type Gu worm. This was a type Fang Yuan had never seen before. It seemed that as the quality of the Gu worm increased, its ability would be further differentiated. ¡°Movement type.¡± He pondered over the concept of this word. The word itself was not difficult to understand, but what Fang Yuan was considering was the degree of compatibility with his own ability. At the moment, he could be said to have both offense and defense. During the two days of sparring with Wan Qian, he had secretly learned many techniques and battle methods. Overall, it was very comprehensive. As for movement techniques, they could be used in a wide range of areas. He could attack, retreat, defend, and even run if he could not win. With this Gu worm, it seemed to be able to increase his overall strength. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll leave it to you!¡± Fang Yuan did not hesitate anymore. He chose it and registered it downstairs. Soon, the Cloud Shadow Gu was in his hands, and Fang Yuan threw it into his acupoints to nurture it. Not long after, the system notified him. [Ding, Congratulations, you have successfully hatched the Cloud Shadow Gu (Gold!)] [Cloud Shadow Gu] Level: none Type: movement technique Quality: Gold Skills: to be unlocked ¡­ ¡°Hmm?¡± Looking at the bare attribute panel, Fang Yuan immediately felt that something was not right. Sure enough, the next moment, the system notification came one after another. [Your Cloud Shadow Gu has not absorbed the delicate fragrance of a virgin. Its spirit has been weakened, and its cultivation efficiency has been reduced to 0%.] Holy Shit! What the hell! It went straight to zero? It actually needed the delicate fragrance of a virgin to recover? Fang Yuan felt a headache coming on. Why was it that the Gu worms were getting harder and harder to raise nowadays, and the things they demanded were getting more and more tricky. The delicate fragrance of a virgin¡­ He couldn¡¯t hide it in the female toilet of the sect every day, right? That would be too abnormal. ¡°Forget it. I¡¯ll see if there¡¯s any way to improve it. If it really doesn¡¯t work, I¡¯ll go visit Senior. At least let her advance it to rank one.¡± Fang Yuan had no choice but to put it aside. Then, he teleported to the inner sect¡¯s territory and chose a residence. Unlike the outer sect, inner sect disciples could have their own residence without any expenses. Fang Yuan picked a place with beautiful mountains and rivers and checked in. It was already late at night after all this. Fang Yuan was exhausted and fell asleep on the bed. In the morning, he started to tidy up the house again. When it was close to noon, someone knocked on the door. He opened it and saw that it was Senior Wan Qian. [Ding, your Cloud Shadow Gu has absorbed the delicate fragrance of a virgin and gained 1% of cultivation progress!] Its cultivation speed had increased! Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up and invited Wan Qian in. Then, he prepared to cook. ¡°Senior, you came at the right time. Try my cooking.¡± ¡°I came here to talk to you about something. I¡¯ll leave later.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t. We haven¡¯t seen each other for so long. We should get together.¡± Fang Yuan took out the modern excuse of getting her to stay. Wan Qian was stunned. ¡°Didn¡¯t we just meet a few days ago?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not important. It¡¯s just a meal. It won¡¯t take long.¡± Wan Qian looked at the enthusiastic Fang Yuan and couldn¡¯t bear to refuse, so she could only say this. ¡°The sect mission was supposed to ask us to set off immediately, but my cultivation encountered an obstacle. I really can¡¯t go far, so I can only let you go alone.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s hand froze. ¡°Then Senior, you go first.¡± Wan Qian nodded lightly and said, ¡°This time, the outside world is requesting for help. A pretty capable rapist went to Fanshu City. His Qinggong is amazing, he comes and goes without a trace.¡± ¡°Xu Zhiyu is the most beautiful woman in the Fanshu City. She must be his first target.¡± ¡°So, the vice city lord of the Fanshu City asked us to send people to protect his daughter, Xu Zhiyu.¡± ¡°Why did you find me?¡± Fang Yuan asked. Wan Qian did not explain, she only said softly. ¡°Xu Zhiyu has a high status. Her father is very generous, not only did he invite our Gu Immortal Sect, he also sent invitations to the surrounding large sects. He wanted to use the names of the sects to intimidate the rapist.¡± Fang Yuan understood. ¡°It means that this mission is not dangerous, and it is just a process to help the vice city lord put up a good front and then take the money, right?¡± Wan Qian glared at him and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be too careless. If the thief is bold enough and still dares to attack when faced with so many people, you¡­ Remember to stand at the back and take care of yourself.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat and asked out of the blue. ¡°Senior, are you concerned about me?¡± Wan Qian¡¯s expression was cold and she left without looking back.. Chapter 36 - Sound Transmission Gu Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fanshu City was not far from the Gu Immortal Sect, it was a moderate distance away. If he took a carriage, it would take two days. It was in the opposite direction of Yunding City. The second time he left the mountain, Fang Yuan did not know where the Gu slave was staying. He did not have time to go home to take a look, so he headed straight for Fanshu City. The journey was tiring. Fang Yuan got off at the city gate. After standing for a while, a soldier came up to him, asking respectfully, ¡°May I ask, where are you from?¡± ¡°Gu Immortal Sect.¡± ¡°So you are a senior from the Gu Immortal Sect. The vice city lord has already set up a banquet in the residence to entertain everyone.¡± ¡°Lead the way.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Following the soldier, they walked through the city, and before long, they stopped in front of a large residence. ¡°This is the vice city lord¡¯s manor. Lord is receiving guests in the hall, please go ahead.¡± Saying so, the soldier turned around and left. Fang Yuan entered the manor. A servant came forward to guide him, asking about his background. Arriving at the hall, the servant stood still and said loudly, ¡°The Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s honored guest has arrived!¡± At this moment, there were already many people gathered in the hall. They were sitting on both sides of the hall, chatting and drinking tea with the vice city lord. There was a beautiful woman sitting next to the vice city lord. She should be the target in this mission. Following the servant shout, everyone¡¯s gaze landed on Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan looked straight ahead, he walked forward and cupped his fists at the vice city lord. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s inner sect disciple, Fang Yuan, greets the vice city lord.¡± ¡°Haha, just in time.¡± The vice city lord was a rough man with a scar on his face. Seeing that Fang Yuan did not mind, he smiled. ¡°Please take a seat!¡± Fang Yuan looked around, and there were not many empty seats left. He found a seat near Xu Zhiyu and sat down. [Ding, your Cloud Shadow Gu has absorbed the delicate fragrance of a virgin, gaining 1% of cultivation progress!] Fang Yuan was satisfied. Fortunately, Xu Zhiyu was also a virgin, or else this mission would drag down the cultivation progress of the Cloud Shadow Gu by quite a lot. ¡°Butler He, which sect is still not here?¡± The vice city lord tilted his head and asked a middle-aged man beside him. ¡°A few large sects nearby have arrived, only a few small sects in the more remote areas have not sent anyone. Perhaps they are still on their way.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s not bother about them.¡± The vice city lord waved his hand. ¡°Come, let¡¯s give a welcome gift to all the elites of the sects.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Butler He walked to the back hall. Not long after, he came out with a tray, on which were crystal clear Gu worm eggs. ¡°These are Sound Transmission Gu, Bronze grade, one for each person. After hatching, it can be used to send messages to people in a certain range. If there is any unusual activity, everyone can use this to communicate.¡± Hearing the butler¡¯s explanation, everyone could not help but exclaim in admiration. As expected of a rich family, they were able to use Bronze grade Gu worms. Fang Yuan also got one. He did not stand on ceremony and directly threw it into his acupoints to hatch it. This time, nothing went wrong. The Sound Transmission Gu was very honest, it did not need any special requirements to cultivate diligently. Very quickly, it was raised to rank one and obtained a voice transmission skill. Currently, the range was limited to one thousand meters. If Fang Yuan fed it liquid spiritual essence, he could increase the range by five times, which was five thousand meters. The people present were all disciples of the various sects that received a lot of attention, so their strength was naturally not weak. They had also unlocked the ability of the Sound Transmission Gu one after another. After experiencing the convenience of the Sound Transmission Gu, everyone naturally gave Vice City Lord Xu a round of praise. Vice City Lord Xu accepted it calmly and cupped his hands towards everyone. ¡°Xu Zhiyu is my only child, my daughter¡¯s safety depends on everyone.¡± Everyone agreed. ¡°Of course, if anything happens, we will definitely work together to kill that evil rapist! We won¡¯t give him a chance!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Vice City Lord, I heard that the rapist is only at the first layer of the Enlightenment Realm. I have been at the second layer for a long time, so I can take him down by myself!¡± The others also reported their strength. Most of them were at the first or second layer of the Enlightenment Realm. Some of them had already cultivated to the third layer and were very powerful. Only Fang Yuan sat in his seat silently and closed his eyes to rest. He was too lazy to talk about meaningless topics with these people. At this time, someone said, ¡°We come from different sects. If there¡¯s no one leading us, we¡¯re probably no different from a pile of loose sand. It will be very easy for the thief to take advantage of us. Why don¡¯t we elect someone among us to order everyone to take action?¡± ¡°I agree.¡± ¡°I agree too.¡± Vice City Lord Xu saw this and asked, ¡°Since that is the case, how about the strongest person be the leader?¡± Everyone¡¯s gaze turned to the Gu master who said he was at the third layer of the Enlightenment Realm. That person immediately declined: ¡°I only know cultivation. I don¡¯t know these things, so you can change your candidate.¡± Thus, they turned to the next target. He was only at the second layer of the Enlightenment Realm. There were at least five people who were on the same layer as him, so there were naturally people who were not convinced. They fought for a long time, but there was no result. Someone suddenly spoke. ¡°Brother Fang did not speak earlier. The Gu Immortal Sect is a famous sect, they must have sent out a disciple at the fourth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, right?¡± Gu masters did not have any spirit essence fluctuations when they did not attack. They looked like normal people, and no matter their cultivation level, others could not tell their strength. ¡°You guessed wrong.¡± Fang Yuan said slowly, ¡°I am at Foundation Establishment.¡± ¡°Pfft, Foundation Establishment?¡± A burly man beside him even spat out the tea he had just drunk, laughing loudly, but when he thought of the might of Gu Immortal Sect, he suppressed his laughter. The others could not help but laugh, but they did not dare to laugh. Fang Yuan did not say anything, and he continued to close his eyes and rest. It was still Vice City Lord Xu who stepped in to mediate the situation. ¡°Brother Fang¡¯s aura is powerful. The Gu worms he raises must have their own unique characteristics. If a leader is not chosen, then this matter will be put to rest for now.¡± ¡°This humble one has already set up a banquet in the back hall as a welcome party. Everyone can return to their rooms to rest for now and speak freely again at night.¡± ¡°If you have any needs, you can point them out at any time. I will do my best to satisfy you all.¡± Everyone could tell that these were just polite words. They naturally did not ask for anything, and left one by one. Fang Yuan waited for them to leave. Seeing that Xu Zhiyu and Vice City Lord Xu were about to leave, he went forward to speak. ¡°Vice City Lord Xu, I have a favor to ask of you.¡± ¡°Brother Fang, please speak.¡± Vice City Lord Xu knew that Fang Yuan¡¯s cultivation level was not high, but since he was from the Gu Immortal Sect, he was still polite. ¡°Can you let me stay near Miss Xu¡¯s room?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Vice City Lord Xu frowned. He was unhappy. Fang Yuan cupped his hands: ¡°I only want to keep an eye on Miss Xu¡¯s surroundings, and I have no other intentions.¡± ¡°Brother Fang, you are too serious. You are from a famous sect, I will not doubt you.¡± Saying so, Vice City Lord Xu looked at the housekeeper: ¡°Go, bring some people to clean up the courtyard next to Miss Xu, let the honored guest stay there.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The Butler nodded and looked at Fang Yuan. ¡°Please follow me..¡± Chapter 37 - One Strike To Kill Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation In the blink of an eye, another few days passed. Ever since Fang Yuan had moved into the courtyard next to Xu Zhiyu, from the perspective of outsiders, he either ate or slept every day. It seemed like he had nothing to do. In fact, the rest of the people were in the same state. It had been a few days, but not a single hair of the rapist was seen. Basically, everyone felt that the other party was already afraid of them and had left Fanshu City long ago. They just needed to wait for a period of time until the mission was over. With such a mentality, anyone would relax. Only Fang Yuan deeply understood that now was the best time for the rapist to make a move. Fang Yuan moved the True Sight Gu to the other side of Xu Zhiyu¡¯s courtyard wall to investigate some sect disciples who also lived near her bedroom. ¡°If it were me, I would first blend in with this group of people and start from the inside.¡± Thinking from the other¡¯s perspective was the most basic ability as a bodyguard, and also the most necessary ability to master. Fang Yuan did not know much about it. But in the current situation, it was enough. Gradually, the sun started to set, and the vice city lord¡¯s manor welcomed another night. After eating the food sent over by the servants, Fang Yuan continued to use the True Sight Gu to spy on every corner of the manor, keeping a close eye on the whereabouts of all suspicious characters. Suddenly, a soft white color floated across his vision. Eh? What was that? Cough¡­ Xu Zhiyu was taking a bath, it was fine then. Fang Yuan silently turned his view to the other side. At this moment, a notification sounded in his mind. [Ding! Your Cloud Shadow Gu¡¯s level has increased, you have learned the skill Phantom Step!] It levelled up? Fang Yuan could not help but raise his eyebrows. After consuming the fragrance for five whole days, it had finally reached tier one. Its efficiency was a little slow, perhaps because it was not close enough to Xu Zhiyu. However, he was already satisfied. With the first skill, this Gold grade Gu worm was no longer just for display. He immediately checked the skill description. [Phantom Steps] : After using it, the user¡¯s speed can be increased to the limit of the current physique! Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up. Limit! It was actually a skill that could be pulled to the max. He just did not know how long it would last. He could only use it when he ran into trouble. If he were to test it now, it would be very awkward if the rapist appeared during the cooldown period. Right at this moment, a female voice suddenly sounded in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind. ¡°Help!¡± ¡°Help¡­¡± The voice stopped abruptly. ¡°Something happened!¡± It was a message sent by a female cultivator using her Sound Transmission Gu. Fang Yuan immediately pushed open the door and found the direction, rushing towards the darkness according to the path in his memory. During his stay, he had already used the True Sight Gu¡¯s vision to clearly remember the entire structure of the vice city lord¡¯s manor. In his heart, it was like a map. He quickly found the approximate location of the female cultivator and climbed up the wall. Sure enough, he saw a black clothed person holding a sharp blade, planning to kill her. ¡°You are courting death!¡± Fang Yuan shouted loudly, scaring the other party. ¡°You actually came so quickly.¡± The black clothed person cursed inwardly. No longer bothering him, he turned around and ran. ¡°Run? Let¡¯s see how far you can run!¡± Without the slightest hesitation, he used Phantom Step and chased after Fang Yuan. The commotion here alarmed many of the experts. But the black-clothed man seemed to have long been prepared. He easily bypassed them and fled out of the manor. In an instant, Fang Yuan turned into a bolt of lightning and increased his speed to the limit. Just as the black-clothed man placed his hand on the edge of the last wall of the vice city lord¡¯s manor, before he could be happy, he felt a sudden pain in his chest. He looked down and saw that a rod had appeared out of nowhere and pierced through his body. When he turned around, he saw Fang Yuan¡¯s cold face. ¡°It¡¯s actually¡­ you¡­¡± He had overestimated everyone except him. And this had also become the fuse that led to his death. Fang Yuan pulled back the worm rod, and the man in black collapsed like a pile of mud. Looking down, he saw a Gu worm struggling in his hand, as if it had just been taken out and had not been put back into his acupoints. Fang Yuan was lucky. After a person died, their acupoints closed, and the remaining Gu worms could only follow their master¡¯s death and the dissipation of their spiritual essence until the end of their lives. He did not expect that there was still a fish that escaped the net. Fang Yuan directly picked it up, sealed it with spiritual essence, and hid it in his sleeve. After a few breaths, several experts from other sects also caught up. Then, they looked at Fang Yuan with disbelief and surprise. They clearly felt that when Fang Yuan attacked, he was clearly at the tenth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm. But why could he easily catch up to the black-clothed man who was at least at the first layer of the Enlightenment Realm, and kill him with a single strike? They believed that they could not do either of the two. The black-clothed man¡¯s figure was too cunning. It was not easy for them to catch up to him so quickly. Not to mention that they would be able to kill him in one blow. It was impossible without the strength of the fourth or even fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. A group of people carried the black-clothed man¡¯s corpse to Vice City Lord Xu and Xu Zhiyu¡¯s side to report. When Vice City Lord Xu asked who killed him, the experts who were stronger than Fang Yuan looked at each other and did not say anything. ¡°I killed him.¡± Fang Yuan said calmly. ¡°Oh?¡± Vice City Lord Xu was extremely surprised. He did not believe it in his heart. However, seeing that the others did not refute him and had shamed expressions on their faces, he slowly accepted this fact. ¡°As expected, a hero comes as a young man.¡± Vice City Lord Xu laughed and praised him. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Brother Fang to have such ability. It really opened my eyes.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s expression was calm. ¡°Since the rapist is dead, the mission is naturally over. It¡¯s time for me to return to the sect.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no rush.¡± Vice City Lord Xu pulled him back. ¡°Brother Fang, you helped me get rid of the big problem in my heart, and you also saved my daughter from the disaster. If I don¡¯t repay you properly, won¡¯t the world look down on me?¡± The butler at the side understood and asked his men to bring out two large boxes. ¡°This is a small token of my daughter¡¯s and my goodwill. Brother Fang, please accept it.¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes were red with envy, but there was nothing they could do. It was their fault for not having the ability to take down the black-clothed man first. Fang Yuan was just about to speak when a tremor suddenly came from his sleeve. The Gu worm that he obtained from the black-clothed man seemed to be about to break through the spiritual essence seal! He quickly waved his hand and stored the two large boxes into his storage space. ¡°Thank you, Vice City Lord Xu. I will accept the gifts, but I have used up too much spirit essence just now. I feel unwell and want to go back and rest, please excuse me.¡± Saying so, he hurried out. Vice City Lord Xu looked at his departing figure and did not say anything. He turned his gaze to the other sect disciples and smiled. ¡°Today, everyone has contributed greatly to the battle, there will be a generous gift for you tomorrow.¡± ¡°I did not do anything, and I do not dare to ask for a reward. I am truly ashamed, goodbye.¡± A Gu master sighed, cupping his fists and leaving. The others also left and dispersed. They were all important figures in their respective sects, they had talked so much back then, but now their faces were hurting. They could not stay here any longer. Vice City Lord Xu could not help but shake his head, turning to look at Xu Zhiyu: ¡°Tomorrow morning, bring some supplements to Fang Yuan, he can be considered your savior, so do not forget your manners.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Xu Zhiyu bowed. ¡°Oh right, there¡¯s one more thing. You can talk to him tomorrow. Remember it clearly¡­¡± The whispers continued in the room.. Chapter 38 - Xu Clan’s Guardian Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fang Yuan, who had returned to his room, took out the Gu worm from his sleeve. ¡°You little fellow, your body is not big, but your temper is not small.¡± Fang Yuan laughed lightly. He did not have any intention of subduing it. Because it was an adult worm and had experienced a master before, the difficulty of subduing it was much higher than other Gu worms. If the method was not appropriate, it might cause the Gu worm to be emotional and commit suicide on the spot. As a light flashed in his eyes, with the help of the system, Fang Yuan successfully obtained information about this Gu worm. [Flower Moon Gu] Type: Support Effect: Has the effect of seduction. Use: Combine with [Cloud Shadow Gu] or [Soul Capture Gu]. ¡­ There was more information. Fang Yuan had a general understanding and gradually understood the specific purpose of this Gu worm. To put it bluntly, this was a Gu worm used to satisfy one¡¯s personal desires. It was useless to Fang Yuan. However, he happened to have Cloud Shadow Gu and Soul Capture Gu. If he refined it together with the Soul Capture Gu, he could increase the control ability of the Soul Capture Gu. Who knows, the evolved Soul Capture Gu might be able to control Gu masters with a higher realm like the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu. But now that the Soul Capture Gu was used on the Gu slave, there was no need go out of his way just for this. Fang Yuan also had the ability to kill enemies with a higher cultivation level, so he did not care about this refinement effect. The other type was more special. Refining it together with the Cloud Shadow Gu could increase the efficiency of dual cultivation. He seemed to have heard from Li Tongzhou that Wan Qian needed dual cultivation. If there was a chance in the future, the Flower Moon Gu could be used on this. ¡°It seems like it is useless for now, so I¡¯ll seal it first.¡± Fang Yuan took out the box used for the seal from his storage space and placed the Flower Moon Gu inside. As a Gu master, he would definitely carry these necessary items with him. Next, he took out the two large boxes that the Xu clan gave him and opened them. Inside were all sorts of cultivation resources, and among them were medicinal herbs that had been growing for hundreds of years. It could be used to break through to the Enlightenment Realm in the future. If he still could not comprehend it, he planned to use a huge amount of resources to push all the Gu worms to rank three and in turn break through forcefully. He did not believe that he could keep failing. Fang Yuan rummaged through the box for a while and suddenly found a special item. It was a letter with the words ¡®Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm Communication Document¡¯ written on it. As the name implied, this was a pass to the Mystic Realm. ¡°Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm¡­¡± Fang Yuan muttered. He had some impression of this name, and only after thinking about it did he remember it. The Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm was the largest mystic realm in the Fanshu City. It was one of the largest mystic realms. It was formed by a fire element super expert who was in the Tribulation Realm. It could be said that he was a grandmaster level figure, and it was a grotto-heaven formed due to his failure in transcending the Tribulation Realm. It was almost the same concept as the illusory realm that the blood lotus in the Thousand Blade Valley pulled people into. ¡°Should I go or not¡­¡± Fang Yuan was hesitant. This was a true mystic realm, and the resources of a tribulation transcender¡¯s lifetime was left inside. As long as he obtained a treasure that he used when he was alive, it would be enough for him to cultivate to the Synthesis Realm or even higher. But fortune often coexisted with danger. A Tribulation difficulty dungeon was still out of his league. He was newbie Gu master who had not even entered the Enlightenment Realm. Fang Yuan fell onto his bed in distress. This was truly a headache-inducing multiple choice question. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s sleep!¡± ¡°If I can¡¯t figure it out, I can think about it tomorrow. Why bother?¡± Fang Yuan had never been entangled in one thing for too long. He covered himself with the blanket and fell into a deep sleep. The sun rose, and a gentle knock on the door woke him up. ¡°Who is it, it¡¯s so early.¡± ¡°It¡¯s me, benefactor Zhiyu.¡± Fang Yuan opened the door in surprise. He rubbed his eyes and asked, ¡°Miss Xu, is something the matter?¡± Xu Zhiyu turned to point at the stone table in the courtyard and smiled. ¡°I have prepared some breakfast. Benefactor, if you don¡¯t mind the crudeness of the cooking, would you be so kind as to give it a try?¡± Fang Yuan let out a long sigh. He walked to the table, picked up a glass of water, and rinsed his mouth. Then he took a bite of a pastry. ¡°Tell me, what is it?¡± Xu Zhiyu was stunned for a moment, and her smile grew wider. ¡°Benefactor is indeed smart.¡± ¡°Sigh, don¡¯t call me benefactor. Change the way you address me.¡± Fang Yuan touched his arm. It was too awkward to be called benefactor by a beautiful girl. ¡°Big Brother Fang?¡± ¡°Alright, as long as you don¡¯t call me benefactor, it¡¯s up to you.¡± Xu Zhiyu walked elegantly to sit opposite Fang Yuan. Then, she said, ¡°In the battle yesterday, um¡­ everyone saw Big Brother Fang¡¯s performance, so my father hopes to invite you to be our Xu clan¡¯s guardian.¡± ¡°Guardian?¡± Fang Yuan frowned slightly. The guardian in this world was a bodyguard from his previous life, but his status was higher. The employer usually respected the employee. Xu Zhiyu saw Fang Yuan¡¯s expression change and thought he was going to reject her. She quickly said: ¡°It is just a title, there is no need to stay here. Big Brother Fang, you can still cultivate in Gu Immortal Sect, but if Xu clan needs you, please come quickly.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s brows relaxed. This condition was quite attractive. It was very free, and there were no restrictions. It was just a request so that he could be called anytime. ¡°I am very expensive.¡± Fang Yuan thought about it, and he was prepared to raise his status. Xu Zhiyu smiled sweetly, she directly stated the condition. ¡°If Big Brother Fang agrees, we can get two boxes like yesterday, and if you want to raise your realm, we can raise it.¡± Fang Yuan opened his mouth, and was shocked by the rare sight. The Xu clan¡­ Was it so rich? Those two boxes of resources were worth at least a hundred thousand primeval stones. Fang Yuan might not even be able to afford them with his all his wealth. In the end, he would be given one box of cultivation resources a year as a nominal guardian? Fang Yuan did not want to be a guardian. It sounded old. What could he do? Xu Zhiyu had given too much. He immediately agreed. After agreeing to the Xu clan¡¯s matter, Fang Yuan obtained two boxes of cultivation resources. After that, he prepared to return to the Gu Immortal Sect. As for the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm, he would leave it for later.. Chapter 39 - Guardians’ Rebellion, Fang Yuan Suppressed Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation On this side, after Fang Yuan left for a while, the Xu clan was found out by a group of people. ¡°Vice City Lord Xu, come out! What do you mean?¡± ¡°You gave a mere Foundation Establishment Stage guardian two large boxes of resources?¡± ¡°He only ran faster. How can he enjoy so many precious materials alone?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. The few of us combined can¡¯t even get half as much as him. Vice City Lord Xu, if you don¡¯t give us an explanation today, Hehe¡­¡± These people were all former guardians of the Xu family. Fang Yuan¡¯s story gradually spread through the casual conversations of the other sect disciples. Naturally, they also heard the news. At first, they didn¡¯t think much of it. However, when a passing guardian heard the butler address Fang Yuan as Guardian Fang and saw Xu Zhiyu personally hand over two large boxes of cultivation resources to Fang Yuan, no one could sit still. If he could take so much even at the tenth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm, then why should they only take so little? When Xu Zhiyu saw these guardians whose attitudes were completely different from before, a wave of anger arose in her heart. ¡°So what if we don¡¯t give you as much? Do you still want to tear down my father, the vice city lord¡¯s manor?¡± She was pretty and looked delicate and lovely. However, at this moment, she was unexpectedly strong in front of these insatiable guardians. ¡°Well said!¡± Vice City Lord Xu walked to her side and praised her, ¡°As expected of my daughter.¡± ¡°Father¡­¡± Xu Zhiyu looked at him worriedly and asked softly, ¡°What should we do?¡± ¡°Go and call Fang Yuan back. Only he can handle this matter now. I¡¯ll calm them down first.¡± ¡°Father, be careful.¡± ¡°Go.¡± Vice City Lord Xu had been to the battlefield before. He had seen the world after all, and even though his realm was not as high as the others, he did not show any signs of panic when facing such a situation. Xu Zhiyu did not dare to waste any time. After returning to the manor, she immediately found the Sound Transmission Gu and contacted Fang Yuan. ¡°Big Brother Fang, are you there?¡± ¡°Big Brother Fang, please answer me if you hear me.¡± ¡°Big Brother Fang¡­¡± This was the highest grade Sound Transmission Gu in Xu Manor. Even if they were tens of thousands of meters apart, she could still send the message instantly. She only had one thing on her mind. Fang Yuan must not enter the mystic realm, otherwise, even the highest grade Sound Transmission Gu would not be able to contact him. Voice transmission could not travel between two different dimensions. Fortunately, Fang Yuan¡¯s magnetic voice soon rang in her ears. ¡°What is it?¡± Xu Zhiyu let out a long breath, using the simplest words to summarize what had just happened. Fang Yuan soon knew what had happened. He immediately changed his direction and returned to Fanshu City. When he returned to the Xu manor, the two sides were already at daggers drawn. Vice City Lord Xu was protected by hundreds of soldiers. There were about a dozen people on the Xu family¡¯s guardians¡¯ side. They did not put those ordinary soldiers in their eyes at all. If ordinary people fought with one who was in the Enlightenment Realm, even if they were to rush him at once, they would not be able to kill him. ¡°Humph, I have long disliked him. He is so generous to outsiders and so stingy to us. Brothers, kill him and seize all the assets of the Xu clan!¡± ¡°I have some feelings for that chick Xu Zhiyu. I want to be the first to fuck her!¡± ¡°Charge!¡± Just as they were about to make their move, a figure suddenly appeared in front of everyone. ¡°Who¡¯s the one who dislikes me?¡± ¡°Brother Fang!¡± Vice City Lord Xu seemed to have seen a life-saving straw. ¡°Help me kill them!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Fang Yuan flexed his joints and spiritual essence surged from his body. ¡°None of these people can escape.¡± When the guardians heard this, they all burst into laughter. ¡°What? Did I hear wrong?¡± ¡°A Foundation Establishment tenth layer trash wants to kill all of us?¡± ¡°Just because¡­¡± His voice suddenly stopped. A thick and long worm rod had already pierced through his throat, making him barely able to make a zombie-like, hoarse groaning sound. What followed was an exceptionally unbearable pain! Fang Yuan had already possessed multiple abilities at this moment, and just a simple strike was amplified by more than a hundred times. No one present could block even a single blow from him. ¡°Who¡¯s listening to your nonsense, don¡¯t you know that villains die from talking too much?¡± Fang Yuan sneered, and the rod moved according to his heart, smashing towards another guardian. ¡°How is this possible¡­¡± The other first layer Enlightenment Realm guardian turned pale with fright. He quickly threw out his Gu worms to aid him in the battle. But at the next moment, a blood light rose from the rod as countless Gu worms burst out, directly engulfing their Gu worms. ¡°Bloodthirsty Gu, suck them dry!¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s acupoints opened, the Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s Gu worms and the cloud of worms that came from the rod intertwined together, clinging onto and biting their bodies. At once, screams rose and fell. However, they were all Enlightenment Realm Gu masters after all. They were still existences at a higher level than Fang Yuan. He could not kill them in an instant, and their Gu worms¡¯ abilities were added one after another. Many of them used their spirit essence to form a protective barrier to resist the worm group. Whether it was the Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s worm group or the worm rod¡¯s ability to activate the worm cloud with spirit essence, they were not effective against them. ¡°Sure enough, using AOE to kill a higher levelled group is still a little difficult.¡± Fang Yuan felt it was a pity, and he waved his hand and kept the insect group. The few guardians saw that Fang Yuan still had the mood to say such words and did not put them in his eyes, they were furious. They looked at one another and attacked together! Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up. This was the moment he had been waiting for! He immediately let out a soft shout and charged forward without any fear. The high-intensity match with Wan Qian showed its value at this moment. Fang Yuan could still defend with ease when facing the pincer attacks of several people at the same time. He could even find flaws in the opponent¡¯s attack interval and was able to counterattack. Unfortunately, the Bloodthirsty force had already dissipated, and the liquid spiritual essence could not be used frequently. This attack did not cause the opponent to lose any members. He was afraid that his body would be overloaded, and he would be the one to be injured first. Even so, just the peak power of the nine-turns rod technique was enough to make the opponents cover their chest and retreat, leaving the encirclement. It was clearly not a good feeling.. Chapter 40 - Breakthrough, Enlightenment Realm! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°How can this kid be so fierce! Damn it!¡± He had just finished complaining when another one fell from the field. That person was even more seriously injured. He had taken a blow from Fang Yuan in the crotch, so he definitely would not be able to stand up for a while. However, Fang Yuan¡¯s pressure did not decrease at all. There were simply too many opponents. One of them had just been defeated, and another was sent up. And this time, it was a second layer Enlightenment Realm expert. If this continued, he would be the one at a disadvantage. No matter how vast Fang Yuan¡¯s spiritual essence was, it would be unable to compare to the sum of more than ten people. These guardians clearly knew Fang Yuan¡¯s weakness. ¡°Let¡¯s take turns. Hold on and exhaust him to death!¡± Vice City Lord Xu could only feel anxious as he watched from the side. Although the guardians did not go on stage, their gazes had already locked onto him and his subordinates. As long as he dared to act rashly, he believed that his head would be in the hands of the other party in the next second. He could only shout from the side. ¡°Brother Fang, stop fighting and think of a way to escape!¡± ¡°Do you want to die?¡± A guardian looked over and attacked brazenly. A group of soldiers stood in front of Vice City Lord Xu without fear of death, trying to block him. At this moment, a white light flashed. Everyone blinked their eyes. When they opened them again, they saw that the guardian¡¯s head had been smashed into pieces, leaving only a protruding spine stained with brains and blood. In less than two seconds, he fell to the ground. On the wall behind him, there was a long rod with an ancient design. ¡°This kid doesn¡¯t want to live anymore! He actually threw away his weapon?¡± The guardians in the field were bewildered, and the attacks became fiercer. Fang Yuan used his fist as a rod, and after blocking a few moves, he rolled on the ground. When he stood up again, there was a tree branch in his hand. It was the same weapon that his senior used back then. It was ordinary and plain. ¡°What is he doing? Using a tree branch as a weapon? Is he crazy?¡± ¡°Who cares what he¡¯s trying to do? Let¡¯s attack him together and kill him!¡± The three of them held their weapons and attacked Fang Yuan once again. At this moment, Fang Yuan slowly closed his eyes and listened attentively in this chaotic battle. Rustle¡­ It was the sound of the wind blowing through the leaves. The three weapons were already close to him! Just one more step! The long saber would be able to split open his body. The double hooks would cut through his throat. The sharp sword would pierce through his forehead. But at this moment, their speed continued to decrease until it reached a point where they were almost at a standstill. The moment was an eternity! Fang Yuan suddenly moved. The wooden stick in his hand drew a clean arc in the air. From left to right, there was no extra movement. As his movement ended, the world seemed to have returned to normal. The three guardians¡¯ hands that were suspended in the air still did not move. They could clearly feel the power in their bodies draining away rapidly. Blood shot out from the arteries in their necks at the same time. The wounds were abnormally neat. The three of them were exactly the same without any deviation. ¡°What¡­ what¡­ happened¡­¡± The few of them could not figure out how Fang Yuan killed them even as they died. The few guardians beside them could see clearly and could not help but gasp. ¡°How did this kid¡¯s speed suddenly become so fast?¡± ¡°Using a tree branch to kill people, could it be that he has comprehended the way of nature?¡± Just as they were feeling bewildered, Fang Yuan had already walked towards them with a tree branch in his hand. But for some reason, they did not have any thoughts of escaping or evading. Even if Fang Yuan held a blood-stained tree branch in his hand, they could not feel the slightest threatening aura. But the power in Fang Yuan¡¯s body was rising step by step. The spiritual essence in his meridians and acupoints were burning almost at the same time. ¡°Not good, he¡¯s about to break through. Hurry up and leave!¡± ¡°I also want to, but why is the way of nature that this kid has comprehended so strange!¡± This was the formless power of the way of nature, one of the necessary conditions to enter the Enlightenment Realm. When Fang Yuan walked in front of them, some of them finally had the feeling of breaking free. But it was already too late. Fang Yuan, who had entered the first layer of Enlightenment Realm, was no longer at a disadvantage when facing them. Killing them was as easy as crushing an ant. It only took a dozen breaths. Fang Yuan¡¯s figure kept flashing. All the guardians on the field fell to the ground and stopped breathing. Vice City Lord Xu was deeply shocked by Fang Yuan¡¯s methods. It took him a long time to recover. ¡°Brother Fang, you¡¯ve broken through to the Enlightenment Realm?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Your Enlightenment Realm¡­ is quite extraordinary.¡± It was the first time Vice City Lord Xu saw such a powerful Enlightenment Realm master. He had just broken through and killed more than ten people who were also in the Enlightenment Realm. Fang Yuan forced a smile. After a big battle, his spiritual essence had been exhausted, and he could barely stand. Vice City Lord Xu immediately waved his hand. ¡°Go, send Guardian Fang back to his room and send someone to take good care of him!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± A few soldiers carefully lifted Fang Yuan up. There were also people who ran to clean up the worm rod stuck in the wall. With their help, Fang Yuan finally lay on the bed. Just as he closed his eyes, someone knocked on the door from outside. ¡°Come in.¡± It was the examiner from the outer sect competition. Fang Yuan frowned, ¡°Martial Uncle? Why are you here?¡± ¡°I am here to deliver news, your senior sister is sick.¡± Fang Yuan sat up straight and asked, ¡°What happened? Aren¡¯t Foundation Establishment Stage Gu masters immune to all diseases?¡± The examiner sighed, ¡°Wan Qian¡¯s vital Gu is a Cold Yin Gu. A woman¡¯s physique is considered Yin and lacks Yang. After being tortured by the vital Gu, her illness is incurable and she is close to death.¡± ¡°Then what should we do?¡± Fang Yuan did not wish for anything to happen to Wan Qian. His breakthrough was mostly thanks to her, and he could not bear to see Wan Qian die. ¡°The only way is to find a Yang Gu that is not inferior to the Cold Yin Gu and cultivate with her, to reconcile Yin and Yang.¡± Saying so, the examiner looked at Fang Yuan, ¡°Right now, you are the only male cultivator close to her in the sect, so this matter can only be left to you.¡± ¡°Are there any in the sect?¡± ¡°There were in the past, but now they¡¯re extinct.¡± Fang Yuan was silent. The Cold Yin Gu, if he remembered correctly, was a Bronze quality Gu worm. A Yang type Gu worm of the same quality, near the Gu Immortal Sect, it was best to find one of the three talented Gu, the Sunlight Gu. It just so happened that it was a Yang type Gu worm, and could also increase the ability of Moonlight Gu. He could not help but think of that Crimson Flame Mystic Realm. The tomb of that fire element tribulation transcender definitely had something he needed. Whether it was for Wan Qian or himself, he should make this trip.. Chapter 41 - Returning To The Sect, The Cold Wan Qian Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation However, the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm was the tomb of a Tribulation Stage transcender. It was full of opportunities, but it was also full of dangers. With Fang Yuan¡¯s current strength, if he didn¡¯t make any preparations, there was a high chance that he wouldn¡¯t be able to return. Moreover, Wan Qian¡¯s matter wasn¡¯t exactly something he could handle. After all, dual cultivation was transferring one person¡¯s strength into another person¡¯s body to help adjust the it because it was too chaotic to be controlled in a single person. Under normal circumstances, the clash of the two forces would shatter the clothes of both parties, so when it was carried out, they needed to be honest with each other. Thus, unless they were of opposite sexes and had a very close relationship, they would not do such intimate things. Especially in such a conservative world, many female Gu masters valued chastity more than life. Fang Yuan felt that his relationship with Wan Qian could only be said to be alright, and it was not enough to make her agree to dual cultivate with him. Although he did not want anything to happen to her, if she was unwilling, he could not do anything about it. Thus, he asked. ¡°Did Senior agree?¡± ¡°No, I still need you to talk to her personally,¡± the examiner replied. Fang Yuan smiled bitterly, ¡°Senior, you think too highly of me. Actually, I have only met Senior Wan Qian a few times. We are not close, you should leave this matter to someone else.¡± The examiner shook his head, ¡°Do you know that in all these years Wan Qian has been around, you are the only male Gu master she¡¯s sparred and had a meal with?¡± ¡°The sect even knows about these small matters?¡± Fang Yuan was somewhat surprised. ¡°¡­¡± The examiner was speechless. ¡°Is this something you should be paying attention to? Right now, in the entire Gu Immortal Sect, you are the only one who is most likely to get her to agree to dual cultivation.¡± Next, he looked at Fang Yuan twice before adding, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let you help for nothing, Wan Qian is a core disciple of the sect. If you save her, the sect will naturally reward you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Fang Yuan thought about it carefully. Anyway, he just had to try it. He didn¡¯t necessarily have to save her. There was no loss in the deal, so he agreed. However, he didn¡¯t say it out loud. After that, the examiner chatted with him for a while and told him to go back to the sect after he recovered. At the same time, he left a bottle of pills. This was a type of special pill for core disciples of the sect. It was very effective in treating injuries. It couldn¡¯t even be bought with vitality stones. Fang Yuan¡¯s injuries had healed by 70-80% after resting at the Xu clan for a day. However, the main reason was that he had broken through to the Enlightenment Realm and was almost uninjured in the subsequent battles. The way of nature was too exaggerated. Even Fang Yuan himself could not understand how he could control such a strange power. It was difficult to describe. It was as if it could turn a soft leaf into a sharp weapon to kill. This required the user to have a peak level of control over the strength, angle, and other aspects of throwing the leaf. If there was a slight deviation, he would not be able to kill without a trace. Fang Yuan lowered his head and looked at his hands. Now, he seemed to have lost that kind of control and could no longer enter a state that was in accordance with nature. It seemed that he had not completely grasped it. It was just that in the life and death battle, he had stimulated his potential. In addition, his strength had soared at the moment he broke through, allowing him to experience it temporarily. ¡°What a pity.¡± Fang Yuan sighed, shaking his head as he continued meditating to heal his injuries. This thing could not be rushed. He could only slowly comprehend it. The next morning, he bade farewell to Xu Zhiyu, who came to deliver breakfast, and returned to Gu Immortal Sect. [Ding, Your Cloud Shadow Gu has lost the virgin aura, its cultivation efficiency has greatly decreased.] Fang Yuan heard this hint and could not help but shake his head. Alright, it started again. This Gu worm was good in every aspect, but its fetishes were too hard to satisfy. What was bad about it was that it insisted on having a virgin aura for it to continue nurturing. But after these two days, Fang Yuan finally understood what the so-called virgin aura was. It was actually Yin Qi. In theory, a woman was Yin, and a man was Yang. Only an inexperienced young girl would not allow the Yang Qi in a man¡¯s body to neutralize the original Yin Qi. This was also the only way to maintain a certain concentration of Yin Qi, allowing the Cloud Shadow Gu to have the effect of increased cultivation after swallowing it. ¡°Senior is being attacked by the Cold Yin Qi, I wonder if I can let the Cloud Shadow Gu absorb a portion of it to alleviate the symptoms.¡± Fang Yuan was not sure. After all, the Cloud Shadow Gu was not a Yang type Gu, so he did not know if he could do this. After staying in the carriage for two days, he finally arrived at the Gu Immortal Sect. ¡°Senior Fang.¡± The disciples guarding the door immediately bowed when they saw him. Fang Yuan had obtained the first place in the outer sect competition, and he had even skipped the third round of tests and directly advanced to the inner sect. This was something that many people knew, so he was quite famous. In the Gu Immortal Sect, the higher the position is, the higher the seniority. These outer sect disciples had to call him Senior when they saw him. Fang Yuan nodded. He did not say anything, and he walked to the teleportation array and headed towards the inner sect. When he arrived at Wan Qian¡¯s courtyard, he saw that the door was not closed, so he walked in. Fang Yuan called out: ¡°Senior, are you there?¡± ¡°Is it Junior Fang?¡± Wan Qian¡¯s reply came from inside the house. ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± The next moment, the wooden door opened, and Wan Qian¡¯s haggard face appeared in front of him. Using the True Sight Gu¡¯s ability, her meridians and limbs were covered by a hazy blue light. It seemed that the cold air had already corroded her internal organs, forming a cold poison that was even harder to deal with. Wan Qian looked at Fang Yuan and forced a smile, asking: ¡°Didn¡¯t you go down the mountain on a mission? Why are you here?¡± ¡°The mission is over.¡± Fang Yuan explained, ¡°Someone in the sect brought me news that you were in critical condition, so I came to see if I could help.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t help.¡± Wan Qian shook her head without hesitation. ¡°Thanks for your concern.¡± Fang Yuan was slightly startled. ¡°Senior, you already know?¡± Wan Qian was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded. She looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s expression and added, ¡°I have no intention of finding a Dao partner now.¡± A Dao partner was equivalent to a secular husband or wife. Wan Qian¡¯s attitude was very obvious. It seemed that she also knew that the only way to cure the cold poison was through dual cultivation, and dual cultivation meant that in the future, they would have to cultivate together without clothes. This was undoubtedly something that only a husband and wife could do. Thinking about it, it made sense. Wan Qian was considered a top-notch goddess in the sect. She didn¡¯t like him, so how could she let a man see her naked? Fang Yuan knew this very well, and he understood it too. Since she did not appreciate his kindness, then he really could not help her. As for the sect¡¯s instructions, he would probably not be punished if he overestimated the relationship between Wan Qian and himself. Thus, Fang Yuan cupped his hands and turned to leave. However, just as he walked out of the door, the system bell rang again. [Ding, your Cloud Shadow Gu has absorbed Cold Yin Qi, and its cultivation speed has increased to 150%!] [Your Moonlight Gu has been affected by the current environment, power of the cold moon is evolving!] [Your Bloodthirsty Gu has absorbed elemental energy, and its derivative ability, Frosty Rod Technique, has begun to strengthen!] [Note: You are leaving the benefit area, and all the bonuses will disappear.] Eh? Fang Yuan was about to leave when his body froze. The Cold Yin Qi on Wan Qian¡¯s body¡­ It has benefits! Chapter 42 - Receiving A Dual Cultivation Secret Method From Wan Qian Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation It was just as he had expected. The Cloud Shadow Gu needed a virgin¡¯s fragrance, and it was actually this Cold Yin Qi. And because Wan Qian was a Gu master and had never had sex before, her Vital Gu was the Cold Yin Gu. As a result, after the Yin Qi exploded, the benefits to Fang Yuan were far greater than Xu Zhiyu¡¯s. If that was the case, Fang Yuan would be reluctant to leave. The Cloud Shadow Gu was a Gold grade Gu worm. Just the first skill had brought him huge benefits. It was very practical. Moreover, the Moonlight Gu, which had not moved for a long time, had to evolve its skill. If he did not take this opportunity to nurture it, how long would he have to wait? Thus, Fang Yuan found an empty space nearby and took out materials from the Drunken Gu¡¯s space to build a temporary residence, meditating and cultivating. On the first day. The Cloud Shadow Gu¡¯s cultivation progress increased by 8% , and the other two Gu worms¡¯ skill evolution also made good progress. On the second day. The Moonlight Gu unexpectedly entered a state of epiphany, condensing large amounts of liquid spiritual essence, adding quite a bit of spiritual essence to Fang Yuan¡¯s acupoints. On the third day. The Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s Frosty Rod Technique was about to finish strengthening, with only 30% more to go. On the fourth day. [Frosty Rod Technique] had advanced to [Frost Control], and the power of the ice element was no longer limited to the rod technique. Fang Yuan raised his hand, and an icy blue light condensed in his palm, gradually forming an irregular ice wall in front of him. At the same time, he took out his worm rod and used the nine-turns rod technique, smashing it with a blazing light. ¡°Smash!¡± With a dull sound, fire and frost flew everywhere. In the end, only a crack appeared on the ice wall. Fang Yuan was very satisfied with this effect, but he had expended a lot of energy. After creating such a small ice wall, there was not much ice elemental energy left in his body. Elemental energy was very hard to accumulate, unless there were related elemental type Gu worms. He used the True Sight Gu to sense the Cold Yin Qi around him. It seemed that after a few days of cultivation, the Cold Yin Qi inside and outside Wan Qian¡¯s courtyard was much less concentrated, and the Gu worms¡¯ cultivation efficiency was also slowly decreasing. There was no point in staying any longer, unless he could get closer to Wan Qian and absorb it through dual cultivation. This was even harder than ascending to the heavens. Fang Yuan shook his head and started to pack his things, preparing to leave. He also let out the three Gu worms, allowing them to absorb the Cold Yin Qi outside. At this moment, the courtyard door opened, and Wan Qian walked out in a snow-white dress, facing the sunlight as she breathed deeply. She turned her head and saw the busy Fang Yuan, and she could not help but be surprised. ¡°He hasn¡¯t left yet?¡± Fang Yuan seemed to have sensed something. He raised his head and their gazes met in the air. [Ding! Your Cloud Shadow Gu, Bloodthirsty Gu, and Moonlight Gu have been affected by a large amount of Cold Qi, entering super cultivation mode!] Fang Yuan¡¯s mood was much better after hearing the notification. He asked politely, ¡°Senior, are you feeling better?¡± Wan Qian nodded lightly, not say anything. Fang Yuan smiled and fed each of the three Gu worms a drop of liquid spiritual essence. He made them circulate it at full strength and tried to absorb more Yin Qi while Wan Qian was here outside. ¡°Hmm?¡± Wan Qian¡¯s gaze moved as if she felt something. The Cold Qi in her body that had tortured her for a long time seemed to be drawn out of her body by an unknown force. Looking around, there was no one else. It seemed to be the effect of the few Gu worms around Fang Yuan. ¡°No wonder the cold poison hasn¡¯t been so serious these two days, so it¡¯s him¡­¡± Wan Qian¡¯s emotions were a little chaotic, thinking about how she had coldly rejected him two days ago. Who would have thought that this genius junior would still be quietly guarding the courtyard, thinking of ways to alleviate the pain caused by the cold poison. This kind of friendship could not help but make Wan Qian feel a little guilty. She thought about how many male Gu masters in the sect wanted to get close to her every day. The pursuers were lined up from the sect hall to Yunding City. But in the end? Now that the cold poison was in her body, no one dared to visit her. Wan Qian could not help but laugh at herself when she thought of this. Human nature was selfish. Especially when it came to matters related to one¡¯s own life. Not many people in the Gu Immortal Sect had Yang type Gu worms. Even if they did, they were much weaker than her Cold Yin Gu. It was not an exaggeration to say that. As long as there was a male Gu master nearby, the Cold Yin Gu would take the initiative to absorb the other party¡¯s Yang Qi. And if the Yang Qi was lost to a certain extent, it would be fatal. It was so dangerous. Who would want to seek death? Wan Qian¡¯s gaze fell on Fang Yuan again. There was a hint of gentleness in her eyes. Looking at his busy figure, a thought suddenly arose in her heart. ¡°He has been here for so long, enduring the corrosion of the cold poison. Is his body okay?¡± Wan Qian slowly walked forward and stood beside him. After carefully examining him, she saw that Fang Yuan¡¯s breathing was stable and he was in high spirits. He did not look like he was suffering from excessive Yang Qi losses, so she was relieved. However, after staying by her side for so long, his Yang Qi would be somewhat lost. Therefore, she thought for a while and prepared to make up for it. ¡°Junior.¡± Wan Qian called out softly. ¡°Hmm?¡± Fang Yuan raised his head. ¡°Senior, what¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°I¡­ have something for you.¡± Wan Qian looked a little shy and took out a book and handed it over. Fang Yuan did not take it. He only took a look, and there were five big words written on it. [Hong Zhao Dual Cultivation Method] Fang Yuan¡¯s brows were raised. She gave him a dual cultivation technique book? What did this mean? Wan Qian did not look at his curious eyes. She turned around and looked elsewhere and said casually, ¡°This is something I recently obtained, and I can only use it if I find a female Gu master. I don¡¯t have a Dao partner, so I don¡¯t need it. But seeing that you¡­ came to my place, I will give it to you.¡± So it was like this. Fang Yuan could not help but roll his eyes. ¡°It is useless even if you give it to me, I don¡¯t have a Dao partner, who can I find to dual cultivate with?¡± ¡°It is your business who you want to find. I don¡¯t want to owe anyone a favor.¡± Wan Qian seemed to be used to being forceful, so she directly stuffed the book into Fang Yuan¡¯s hand, taking a few steps back at the same time, not giving him any room to reject. ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Yuan had already packed up his things and put them back into his storage space. He then retrieved his Gu worm and stood up. ¡°I¡¯ll be leaving then.¡± Wan Qian did not reply. Fang Yuan was already used to her attitude, so he left without looking back. But before he took two steps, a shocking cold air swept over from behind, causing Fang Yuan to shiver involuntarily. He turned around and saw Wan Qian¡¯s body sway slightly before she fell straight to the side. Fang Yuan shot forward and hugged her waist. Only then did he realize that her body had become bone-chillingly cold. This was the symptom of the cold poison acting up. If it acted up now, it was very likely to be fatal. Fang Yuan hugged her like he was hugging a large ice cube. Even with his Enlightenment Realm cultivation base, he was still unable to resist the cold air. Soon, the Cold Qi started to corrode into Fang Yuan¡¯s body from where they came into contact. But at the next moment, a majestic strength rose from his acupoints, rising along Fang Yuan¡¯s meridians and flesh, colliding with the invading cold poison. The Gu worms started to work! Chapter 43 - Senior, Can You Stick To Me? Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Crack! Fang Yuan¡¯s joints made a series of crisp sounds. The power from the Gu worms began to channel this foreign energy into his acupoints. This process was not comfortable. After all, it was not his power, so he could not control it. The slightest carelessness could endanger his life. Fang Yuan could only use his own Yang Qi to barely resist and prevent the cold poison from damaging his meridians. In the end, a portion of the Yang Qi that belonged to him was absorbed by Wan Qian along the meridians. ¡°¡­¡± Wan Qian looked at Fang Yuan speechlessly in his arms and pressed her hands against his chest, trying to push him away with the only strength she had. Fang Yuan frowned and glared at her. Was now the time to move? ¡°You¡­ let¡­ me¡­ go¡­¡± Wan Qian¡¯s voice was intermittent and weak. ¡°What¡­ what are you¡­ doing¡­¡± Fang Yuan pretended not to hear her. He carried her into the courtyard and closed the door. They sat opposite each other on the grass in the courtyard. Palm pressing against palm, one hand was absorbing the cold poison while the other was transmitting Yang Qi. This cold poison was a great tonic for his Gu worms. As long as he did not absorb too much of it, it would not hurt his body. After all, his Gu worms were very capable. He did not need to waste his energy to deal with the cold poison. Fang Yuan was now like a ¡®delivery pipeline,¡¯ providing his Gu worms with an endless supply of cold poison. Wan Qian was the same, she was being controlled by the Cold Yin Gu to absorb the Yang Qi. The two of them were now taking what they needed, exchanging the strength in their bodies. But Wan Qian did not think so. It was basically impossible for a normal Gu master to absorb the cold poison to feed their Gu worms. This required an extraordinary physique, strength, and abundant spiritual essence. All three were indispensable. Moreover, the cold poison had to go through a lot of tempering before it could become a strength that could be absorbed by the Gu worms. Large amounts of cold poison entered his body. If he did not have the help of the Yang type Gu worms, he might suffer from it instead. Right now, Yin and Yang Qi were transmitted through their palms, tightly binding the two of them together. With Wan Qian¡¯s current body condition, she could not break free. Wan Qian was moved. Ever since she was young, no man had treated her so well. She was born into a strict family, and she had never experienced the so-called kinship and friendship. After joining the Gu Immortal Sect, she had been cultivating wholeheartedly. She had never tried to have sex, and had always treated others coldly. The male cultivators in the sect who pursued her were only after her body and status. No one was willing to lend a helping hand at such a crucial moment. To think that this junior brother that she had only met a few times would actually take such a huge risk for her. Most importantly, he did not ask for anything in return! What a noble character he must have. Wan Qian sighed softly. ¡°Junior¡­ why are you doing this¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re so annoying. If you don¡¯t want us to die together, then you should just use your luck to regulate your breathing.¡± Fang Yuan berated her with a dark face and closed his eyes to mobilize his spiritual essence. It was already very difficult for him to maintain the balance between the several powers, but he was still distracting himself by talking to her! Wan Qian was not angry at his scolding. Instead, she felt warm in her heart. She stopped talking and calmed herself. She began to guide the Yang Qi that she had absorbed from Fang Yuan¡¯s body along her meridians to suppress the cold poison. She planned to stop immediately after she recovered her spiritual essence. She was afraid that something would happen to Fang Yuan. Gradually, the Yang Qi that she had absorbed slowly spread throughout her body, slowly forcing the cold poison into her meridians and sending it to Fang Yuan bit by bit. However, the cold poison was not willing to wait for death. It continuously attacked the Yang Qi that was protecting their meridians. Under the stimulation of the cold poison, the Yang Qi surged and rose. As the aura shook, the clothes that the two of them were wrapped in swelled up as well, as if they were going to break at any moment. Wan Qian opened her eyes from time to time and lowered her head to check. She appeared to be very worried. Bang! There was an explosion. After all, both of their clothes were just ordinary cloth. They could not withstand the impact of this force and were directly torn apart. Her fair and white body was instantly exposed to the sunlight. The shadow was cast on the ground, revealing a proud curve. Wan Qian was so scared that she immediately withdrew her hands, wanting to protect the key parts. However, the moment she made a move, Fang Yuan took the lead and interlocked his fingers with hers, not letting her interrupt the transmission. ¡°Do you want to die?!¡± Fang Yuan shouted angrily. His eyelids moved slightly, but he did not open them. ¡°I¡­¡± Wan Qian felt a little wronged, but when she saw that Fang Yuan did not open his eyes, she felt a little guilty. She bit her red lips with her pearly white teeth. After hesitating for a moment, she said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Fang Yuan remained motionless and did not speak. It was as if he was wholeheartedly trying to alleviate the pain caused by the cold poison. Wan Qian felt slightly relieved when she saw this. She raised her head and looked at their tightly clenched hands, her heart rippling. She was known as one of the top ten beauties of the Gu Immortal Sect. Wan Qian was very confident in her appearance and body. Right now, she did not have any ability to resist, and she was sitting naked in front of Fang Yuan. It could be said that if Fang Yuan had any evil thoughts, he could do something to her. But he did not even have the interest to open his eyes. It seemed that Fang Yuan was really the type of person who did not covet her beauty. Wan Qian secretly looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s resolute face, it seemed to be getting more and more pleasing to the eye. Compared to her incessant thoughts, Fang Yuan seemed to be a little busy. After he absorbed a large amount of cold poison, the few types of energy in his body were activating each other, becoming extremely manic. Moreover, the Cloud Shadow Gu was faintly showing signs of breaking through. At that time, there would be a backlash. Fang Yuan felt that he might not be able to control it. But he did not want to let go of Wan Qian directly. Such an opportunity was hard to come by in a thousand years. He was not confident that he could let the other party absorb the cold poison for him. ¡°No, I have to think of a way to maintain the current situation.¡± Fang Yuan racked his brain, finally coming up with a solution. He had the Flower Moon Gu, so he could combine it with the Cloud Shadow Gu, and after the fusion was successful, he would be able to avoid the backlash from the breakthrough. Thinking about it, he would do it, but he still had another problem. That was, he did not have his hands to control it. Fang Yuan hesitated for a moment, before asking, ¡°Senior, can you let go of one of your hands and stick to me?¡± If Wan Qian placed her hands on another part of his body, they could also establish a connection. This way, he could free up his hands to refine his Gu worms. But when these words landed in Wan Qian¡¯s ears, the meaning was not right. Release her hands and stick to him? As expected, he still made such a request. Actually, he was the same as others, he was just not in a rush. As the saying goes, ¡°If my body should perish, girls I¡¯ll still cherish.¡± Maybe this Fang Yuan was the kind of person who wanted to possess her even if he did not want his life? Wan Qian felt a chill in her heart and laughed at herself. ¡°If he wants it, then take it. Since I owe him my life, I¡¯ll naturally return the favor.¡± With this thought in mind, she released her hands and hugged him. Fang Yuan immediately felt two soft bumps on his chest and a smooth and delicate touch. He was stunned. Senior¡­. why did she suddenly take the initiative? Chapter 44 - Cloud Moon Gu, Yin-Yang Energy Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The situation was urgent. There was no time to enjoy the warmth. He let her hug him like this, exchanging the cold poison and Yang Qi where their bodies were in close contact. Next, he took out the Cloud Shadow Gu and the Flower Moon Gu in his storage space, activating his spiritual essence and refining them. The Cloud Shadow Gu was a high quality Gu worm, so refining it was not an easy task. Not to mention that he also had to divert his attention to control the few forces in his body. A slight mistake could cause an accident. Thus, Fang Yuan was very serious this time. For a moment, he forgot that there was a peerless beauty hugging him. Wan Qian, who was in his arms, was surprised when she saw Fang Yuan not moving. She turned around and saw that he was refining Gu at this time! What was going on? Did she misunderstand him? But seeing Fang Yuan¡¯s serious expression, she could not ask. As time passed, Fang Yuan still did not have any intention of attacking her, so Wan Qian heaved a sigh of relief. The disgust she felt towards Fang Yuan also disappeared. At this moment, a golden light shone. Under the gaze of the two of them, the bodies of the two Gu worms became transparent bit by bit. Their blood vessels, limbs, and organs gradually fused together, and their forms slowly changed. Countless silver-white rays of light shone, beginning to outline a brand new body structure. Finally, along with the system¡¯s notification, the fusion finally came to an end. [Ding, your Cloud Shadow Gu and Flower Moon Gu have successfully fused, becoming the Cloud Moon Gu. (Secondary Platinum Grade!)] [Your Cloud Moon Gu has obtained a new skill ¡ª Yin-yang Convergence!] [Yin-yang Convergence] : Every time you dual cultivate or learn a dual cultivation method, you will obtain a large increase in efficiency, and during the cultivation process, there will be a probability of obtaining Yin-Yang energy. After refining, the Cloud Moon Gu easily jumped into Fang Yuan¡¯s acupoints. In the next moment, a warm current rose in his acupoints, enveloping a portion of Fang Yuan¡¯s Yang Qi and the cold poison he had absorbed. This was the new skill beginning to take effect. Although he and Wan Qian were not currently dual cultivating, with the help of the Cloud Moon Gu¡¯s skill, they could already combine the Yin and Yang auras in their bodies for their own use, so it was not much different from dual cultivation in essence. It was just that cultivating it consumed a lot of energy, and it was not as good as using dual cultivation methods. But it was better than nothing. He could not ask Wan Qian to practice the dual cultivation method called Hong Zhao with him right now. It was too late. Soon, under the influence of the Cloud Moon Gu¡¯s skill, the cold poison and the Yang Qi fused together. The blue and orange colors interweaved and clashed, but they quickly disappeared due to the difference in attributes. Only a small part of it could successfully fused, turning into a thin line of dark purple. ¡°How should I use it?¡± Fang Yuan was a little puzzled. This purple Qi looked ordinary. He had never checked the information related to dual cultivation before, so he did not know what effect it had. Therefore, he raised his hand and condensed a wisp of purple Qi in his palm, placing it beside the two of them. He asked, ¡°Senior, do you know what this is?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s actions caused friction between the two of them. Wan Qian thought that he was going to let go of her, so she subconsciously hugged him tighter, afraid that he would see everything. However, when she saw Fang Yuan¡¯s hand, she realized that she was thinking too much. Her pretty face could not help but blush. After looking at it for a while, she slowly shook her head. ¡°I don¡¯t know either.¡± ¡°Is that so? Looks like I can only go to the scripture depository to look for information.¡± Fang Yuan felt a little regretful. There were too many books in the scripture depository, and it was very troublesome to find them. It seemed that the purple Qi could not be used for the time being. Wan Qian felt the hot air that Fang Yuan spat out when he spoke, and a shy feeling kept growing in her heart. She stole a glance at him and said softly, ¡°Perhaps, you can check the book that I gave you before.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll talk about it when we have time.¡± Fang Yuan could not turn the book over now. After withdrawing the purple Qi back into his acupoints, he asked, ¡°How do you feel?¡± Wan Qian did not say anything. She just hugged him gently and did not let go. Fang Yuan chuckled and reminded her, ¡°Next, I have to circulate my Yang Qi with all my might and try my best to absorb all the cold poison in your veins. If you can¡¯t stand it, just remind me.¡± ¡°What about you?¡± Wan Qian¡¯s red lips parted slightly. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of the cold poison?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I know what to do.¡± Fang Yuan circulated his aura. ¡°Get ready!¡± ¡°Hey¡­ wait a minute¡­¡± Wan Qian suddenly stopped him. ¡°Huh? What¡¯s wrong?¡± Wan Qian lowered her head and whispered, ¡°Can you¡­ turn around and turn your back to me? I¡¯m not used to this¡­¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Fang Yuan agreed to her request without hesitation. However, just as he was about to move, Wan Qian hugged him again and refused to let go, as if she was worried that he would do something overboard when he saw her body. ¡°Close your eyes, I¡¯ll do it myself¡­¡± Wan Qian added. Fang Yuan could not help but find it funny when he heard her trembling voice. Was he the kind of person who had poor control? She really was underestimating him. After closing his eyes, Wan Qian finally let go of her hands that had been hugging him the whole time. As she left, he could not feel the softness on his chest. At the same time, the transmission channel between the two of them was also cut off. The cold poison was stirring again. However, after Wan Qian absorbed Fang Yuan¡¯s Yang Qi, she was able to temporarily suppress the cold poison in her body and regain a certain degree of mobility. Then, Wan Qian sat down with her back facing Fang Yuan and leaned against him. When she was ready, Fang Yuan calmed his heart and continued to cultivate. Time passed little by little. The purple Qi condensed in his acupoints grew steadily, gradually forming a small ball and sinking into the sea of liquid spiritual essence. However, Wan Qian¡¯s physical condition improved step by step due to the reduction of the cold poison. At least now that Fang Yuan had come into contact with her, he no longer had the bone-chilling feeling he had at the beginning. [Ding, your Cloud Moon Gu has absorbed a large amount of cold poison and has leveled up to tier 2!] In the end, it had still leveled up. There was no danger in breaking through now, but it was a pity that it did not obtain any skills. Fang Yuan did not mind. He stood up and stretched out his somewhat stiff body with his back facing Wan Qian. ¡°Senior, there shouldn¡¯t be much cold poison left in your body, right?¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± Wan Qian also slowly stood up and took out a new white dress from her storage bracelet to put on. Then she said, ¡°With your Yang Qi restraining it, the cold poison shouldn¡¯t relapse for a month.¡± ¡°This is only a temporary cure. My Yang Qi has been depleted by more than half. I definitely won¡¯t be able to recover within a month.¡± Fang Yuan also took out his clothes and put them on, turning around to look at her curvaceous back. ¡°There is a Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm near Fanshu City. There should be a Yang type Gu worm inside. I can go there and try my luck.¡± ¡°No, it is too dangerous, there is no need to take such a risk for me.¡± ¡°Not just for you, but also for myself.¡± Fang Yuan said slowly, ¡°I have the Moonlight Gu in my body. If I want to collect the Stunlight Gu, which is also one of the Three Talented Gu, I have to go to a place with dense fire element, and the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm is the only possibility.¡± Wan Qian turned around when she heard this, her gaze colliding with Fang Yuan¡¯s as he sized her up. For a moment, images of her embracing him kept appearing in her mind. She lowered her eyes, her thoughts turning back and forth, and finally only said two words. ¡°Be careful.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I was planning to come back and dual cultivate with you,¡± Fang Yuan joked. Unexpectedly, Wan Qian did not have any intention of rejecting him. Although she did not explicitly agree, judging from her undisgusted expression, she did not seem to resist. Fang Yuan smiled slightly, waved his hand with his back facing her, and walked away. Next, he had to make preparations to enter the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm.. Chapter 45 - Fair Competition Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Returning to the small courtyard, Fang Yuan began to read the Hong Zhao book, which recorded the techniques of dual cultivation. Since it was dual cultivation, there were naturally many pictures of men and women, and they were all naked. For a moment, Fang Yuan actually felt like he was reading pornography like in his previous life. With just one look, he had spent an entire day. As dusk approached, Fang Yuan closed the last page of the book and threw it to the side, rubbing his aching temples. ¡°It¡¯s not in this book either.¡± He frowned and was puzzled. ¡°Could it be that ordinary dual cultivation techniques can¡¯t produce that purple Qi?¡± After thinking about it, this seemed to be the only explanation. After all, the Cloud Moon Gu was a secondary Platinum grade Gu worm. As long as it evolved again, it could successfully advance to the true Platinum grade. Even personal disciples of many elders did not have it, so it was only natural for ordinary dual cultivation methods not to have records of it. Fang Yuan planned to go to the scripture depository to look for related books, but just as he walked out of the courtyard, he saw two elders slowly walking over from afar. The disciples who passed by gave way to them and bowed. It seemed that their status was not low. Fang Yuan was not in a hurry to leave. He waited at the door for the other party to go first. A group of disciples stopped and watched from afar. They were all somewhat curious. ¡°What are the First Elder and Second Elder doing here? Isn¡¯t the inner sect under the Fourth Elder¡¯s control?¡± ¡°Could it be that something big happened?¡± ¡°Eh, they stopped. That seems to be¡­ Senior Fang Yuan¡¯s place?¡± ¡°Previously, Senior Fang skipped the third round of the outer sect competition. Now that the Dao seeking trial is about to begin, could it be that the two elders came to take in disciples in advance?¡± ¡°Heavens, if First and Second Elders are taking in disciples together, even Senior Wan Qian wouldn¡¯t have such an honor, right?¡± ¡°How can it be the same? Senior Wan Qian is a woman. Even if the two elders wanted to take her in, they wouldn¡¯t be able to guide her.¡± ¡°I feel that after Senior Fang entered the inner sect, he will have to be added along with the three talented experts of the younger generation.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not just adding him along with them. Senior Fang has broken thousands of years of assessment records. It can be said to be unprecedented. It¡¯s not an exaggeration to say that he¡¯s the number one expert of the younger generation.¡± ¡°If you have the chance to meet Senior Fang, you have to build a good relationship with him. Otherwise, you won¡¯t be able to reach him in the future.¡± ¡°It¡¯s too early to say all this now. I feel that Senior Zhang Wenbin is not inferior to him. The two of them just have their own strengths and weaknesses.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Now that Senior Zhang has become the Fourth Elder¡¯s disciple, he has long broken through to the third level of the Enlightenment Realm. His realm is the highest among the younger generation. Can a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator like Fang Yuan compare to him?¡± The people on the other side were starting to form a crowd, and the voices of conversation were getting louder and louder. It seemed that there were even signs of an argument. ¡°Do you people have nothing to do after eating your fill?¡± One of the elder elders, who had a full beard and looked ferocious, narrowed his eyes slightly and snorted indifferently. ¡°Everyone, go to the mine and mine for a day. Don¡¯t come back until you have obtained ten primeval stones.¡± The group of disciples immediately scattered like birds and beasts. Fang Yuan glanced at the identity token on the other party¡¯s waist and was a little surprised. He then bowed and said, ¡°Greetings, First Elder and Second Elder. Disciple Fang Yuan.¡± Second Elder only glanced at him and raised his eyebrows with a look of appreciation. ¡°You are really amazing, you have reached the Enlightenment Realm so quickly?¡± ¡°No need to be so polite. Today, we two old men are here to discuss something with you.¡± Fang Yuan was stunned. Why were these two elders looking for him? ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s not a bad thing.¡± Although the Second Elder had a fierce expression, his tone was very gentle. ¡°Do you know that recently, the sect has been preparing for many matters regarding the Dao seeking trial?¡± Fang Yuan nodded lightly. He knew about the Dao seeking trial. This was a grand event for the sect¡¯s elders to select disciples after every outer sect competition in the past. The disciples who failed to be selected in the competition could use this opportunity to become the personal disciples of the elders. Their status would be even higher than ordinary inner sect disciples. However, Fang Yuan did not have any elders that he wanted to rely on, so he did not care. Personal disciples only had slightly higher monthly salaries than ordinary inner sect disciples. With a master to guide them in cultivation, the other benefits were just so-so. Fang Yuan¡¯s Gu worms could cultivate on their own, and with the help of the system, it didn¡¯t matter if he had their guidance or not. Looking at their somewhat mischievous expressions, Fang Yuan immediately understood the intentions of these two people. ¡°You two elders want to take me as your disciple?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, choose one of us.¡± The First Elder stroked his beard lightly. This time in the outer sect competition, Fang Yuan had directly broken two records. His performance was too outstanding and he had already attracted the attention of the sect¡¯s higher-ups. If they didn¡¯t rope him in now, the good seedling would be snatched away by others. The Second Elder immediately expressed his stance. He took out a box from his sleeve and inside it was a Gold grade Gu worm egg. ¡°If you agree to be my disciple, this will be yours. How about it?¡± The First Elder immediately said, ¡°Same goes for me.¡± ¡°Senior brother, what do you mean by that? Your hands are full of support-type Gu worms. Mine are combat-type. If Fang Yuan follows you, wouldn¡¯t he be burying his talents?¡± The Second Elder mocked him out of the blue. First Elder was a little unhappy, but he had never been good with words. Moreover, Second Elder was speaking the truth, and he did not know how to refute. After holding it in for a long time, he only said one sentence. ¡°Let¡¯s have a fair competition.¡± ¡°Pfft, Senior, there¡¯s no benefit for me to compete with you. Even if you compete with me, I won¡¯t be happy.¡± Second Elder laughed out loud. This senior of his was big and had a high status, but it was a pity that he had a big mouth. He did not have much of a presence in the sect, and the disciples basically had no impression of him. As long as Fang Yuan¡¯s brain was normal, he would not choose that dumb gourd. Fang Yuan was silent. To be honest, he had a headache. Both of them were elders with high positions in the sect. They could be said to be the two strongest people apart from the sect master Gu Zhenren. If he joined any one of them, he would offend the other. When the two big shots got into an argument, it definitely would not result in a fight, but he would be the unlucky one. Just as he was in a difficult situation, another person came from outside. He looked closely and saw that it was the examiner from the outer sect competition. ¡°Disciple greets the two elders.¡± The Second Elder did not give him a good look and asked in a muffled voice, ¡°What are you doing here?¡± The examiner cupped his hands respectfully and said, ¡°Under the orders of the sect master, I summon inner disciple Fang Yuan to wait in the main hall.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The two of them looked at each other, knowing that they had no chance. At this time, Gu Zhenren was looking for Fang Yuan, so he must have the same idea as them, wanting to take Fang Yuan as a disciple. Second Elder felt it was a pity, but he did not dare to disobey the sect master¡¯s orders, so he shook his head and left. First Elder patted Fang Yuan¡¯s shoulder, sighed and followed the Second Elder. In the end, only Fang Yuan and the examiner were left. ¡°Are we going?¡± The examiner smiled and said, ¡°The sect master did not insist for you to go. If you are not willing, no one will come to look for you in the future.¡± Fang Yuan also chuckled. ¡°Let¡¯s make a trip. After all, the sect master has helped me out of my predicament. Otherwise, I really didn¡¯t know how to deal with it.¡± ¡°Alright, follow me..¡± Chapter 46 - Fire Congealing Fruit Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fang Yuan followed the examiner to the main peak through the teleportation array, they walked for about ten minutes before arriving at the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s main hall, where they usually dealt with important matters. The examiner stopped here. ¡°The sect master is waiting for you in the back hall. Don¡¯t worry, compared to the elders, he is still easy to interact with.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Fang Yuan did not believe it. As the sect master of Gu Immortal Sect, he was definitely a peerless expert with outstanding talent. Not to mention being cold and aloof like Senior Wan Qian, he should at least have some dignity. The examiner patted his shoulder: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the sect master¡¯s bad temper is only for outsiders.¡± Fang Yuan understood: ¡°Thank you for your advice, Martial Uncle.¡± ¡°Haha, maybe next time we meet, you¡¯ll call me Senior instead of Martial Uncle.¡± The examiner laughed. His martial nephew Fang Yuan was not old and had been ordinary for many years. He did not expect him to advance so quickly after accumulating so much experience. In the blink of an eye, he was already at the Enlightenment Realm. He felt a little emotional in his heart, and he lowered his voice and said, ¡°Just go there directly. I still have something to do, so I¡¯ll leave first. Remember not to hunch over when you meet the sect master. He hates soft bones the most.¡± ¡°Take care, Martial Uncle.¡± Fang Yuan nodded while saying goodbye to the other party. In fact, he did not really care about this meeting. Whether it was the First Elder or the sect master, in reality, they were not of much help in terms of cultivation. At most, they would provide some resources within the scope of their authority. He was now a guardian of the Xu family. He could get more than 100,000 primeval stones worth of materials a year. The small amount of money that the sect¡¯s monthly salary gave him was already something that he did not think much of, unless the sect master opened a backdoor for him and provided him with unlimited cultivation resources. However, this was impossible. The sect belonged to everyone, and the resources that everyone could get were all based on the sect¡¯s status. Any more would not do, and it was very strict. Fang Yuan looked down on these material resources, but he was very concerned about his reputation and status. This was the guarantee for him to explore the secular world in the future. If he could be called Gu Zhenren¡¯s personal disciple, anyone would give him some face. His family would also be much safer in transporting goods. Thinking of this, he remembered that he had promised to give Shi Hao and the others some talismans that could conceal their aura. He had been busy since he returned to the sect and had forgotten about this matter. It seemed that he still had to find time to deal with it. Then, Fang Yuan went through the main hall as the examiner had said. He came to the garden outside the back hall and found the right direction. Finally, he stood in front of a house with an open door. Gu Zhenren was writing inside. ¡°Disciple Fang Yuan greets the sect master.¡± ¡°Come in.¡± Gu Zhenren¡¯s voice was deep and low. It was obvious that he was extraordinary. It was unknown if he had reached the Synthesis Realm. Fang Yuan walked into the house. Gu Zhenren turned around. He looked like a middle-aged man and had a smile on his face. He pointed at the chair beside him. ¡°Sit, don¡¯t be shy. You might come here often in the future, just treat it as your own home.¡± Fang Yuan did not stand on ceremony, he even ate the fruits on the table after sitting down. With a light bite, the juice splashed everywhere, It was sweet and cool. Not long after, a burning sensation rose in his acupoints, directly stripping away half of Fang Yuan¡¯s gaseous spiritual essence and swimming towards his entire body. The next moment, his meridians were burning like they were on fire, unable to endure the heat. ¡°This is a fire congealing fruit. After consuming it, the spiritual essence will be burned to temper your meridians.¡± Gu Zhenren explained at the right time. ¡°In the future, when you absorb the World Spirit Essence, it will be much faster than it was before, but if you eat too much of this fruit, it will start to lose its effect, just like with medicine.¡± Fang Yuan sensed carefully and found that the speed at which he absorbed the spiritual essence was indeed much faster. ¡°Thank you for the reward, Sect Master.¡± Gu Zhenren looked at him with a faint smile, ¡°I didn¡¯t call you here to ask you to thank me.¡± Fang Yuan knew that Gu Zhenren wanted him to take the initiative to acknowledge him as his master. He was silent for a while and slowly shook his head. ¡°I may have to disappoint you, Sect Master.¡± The smile on Gu Zhenren¡¯s face froze, revealing some dignity, ¡°Why, will being my personal disciple wrong you?¡± ¡°Sect Master, you are the leader of the sect, naturally I will not be wronged.¡± Fang Yuan explained, ¡°But this matter came so suddenly, and I was not prepared at all. I wanted to think about it carefully before saying anything.¡± Gu Zhenren slowly nodded, agreeing with this statement. The path of Gu refinement indeed needed to be considered carefully. After becoming a master, one would have to cultivate with the cultivation method of their master¡¯s lineage. If there was a conflict with the cultivation method they cultivated previously, it would be troublesome. Gu Zhenren waved his hand and did not make things difficult for Fang Yuan, saying, ¡°Since that is the case, let¡¯s wait for the Dao seeking trial three days later. If you agree, you can participate directly, I will keep an eye on you then.¡± ¡°Thank you for your understanding, Sect Master.¡± Fang Yuan raised his hand and bowed. Gu Zhenren snorted, ¡°At that time, if your performance is not outstanding enough, I might not take you in.¡± ¡°It will be nice to get it, but I can¡¯t help it if I lose it. If I miss out on Sect Master¡¯s offer because of this, I can only say that I have no fate with you.¡± ¡°You are quite open-minded.¡± Gu Zhenren was very appreciative of Fang Yuan¡¯s open-minded thinking, since there were very few young people like him in the sect. He waved his hand, ¡°Alright, you can leave now, I¡¯m getting annoyed just looking at you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take my leave now.¡± ¡°Wait a minute.¡± Gu Zhenren stopped him again and glanced at the fire congealing fruit on the table. ¡°Take this away.¡± ¡°This¡­ isn¡¯t good, right?¡± This kind of thing that could speed up the absorption of spiritual essence seemed to be very valuable. It was embarrassing to give it to him like this. ¡°It was prepared for you. Consider it a reward for treating Wan Qian¡¯s cold poison.¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. ¡°How did Sect Master know¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, no one is peeping.¡± Gu Zhenren walked to the table and continued writing. At the same time, he said, ¡°Wan Qian was able to walk around the sect today. Someone reported the news. This is all thanks to you.¡± Fang Yuan understood and accepted the fire congealing fruit without any psychological burden. ¡°You may leave.¡± ¡°Disciple will take his leave.¡± Fang Yuan did not stay any longer. He still had to make a trip to the scripture depository to search for books related to the power of Yin and Yang. Gu Zhenren looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s disappearing figure at the door and could not help but shake his head. He had spent eight thousand primeval stones to obtain the fire congealing fruit, but he had not even bought a disciple. If First Elder and Second Elder heard this, they would laugh at him.. Chapter 47 - Dao Seeking Trial Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After borrowing a few books from the scripture depository that might contain the power of Yin-Yang, the sky was already dark. Fang Yuan did not have the intention to sleep, so he continued to read by candlelight at night. Hard work paid off. On the third day, he finally found some records about the power of Yin-Yang in one of the books. [Yin-Yang] : One of the origin powers, when combined with the primal purple Qi, it can help one gain enlightenment and cultivate. Just this sentence. Although Fang Yuan did not know what the primal purple Qi was, he was not unfamiliar with the word ¡®enlightenment¡¯ in the second half of the book. Up until now, he had only experienced a handful of epiphanies. And every epiphany meant a huge increase in strength. Could it be that the Yin-Yang Energy could directly guide the Gu worms into an epiphany state? Fang Yuan could not help but feel excited, immediately trying it out. He concentrated on guiding a wisp of purple Yin-Yang energy into the secondary Platinum grade Cloud Moon Gu. Half a day passed. When Fang Yuan¡¯s Yin-Yang energy was about to be used up, the system¡¯s notification finally sounded. [Ding, Your Cloud Moon Gu has absorbed a large amount of Yin-Yang energy, its quality has been upgraded to Platinum!] [Your Cloud Moon Gu¡¯s skill has been greatly strengthened!] Here it comes! Fang Yuan willed and activated his Phantom Step. Instantly, his body was like a ghost, moving from one end of the courtyard to the other in the blink of an eye. It was more than twice as fast as when he was chasing after the rapist. ¡°Not bad.¡± Fang Yuan was very satisfied. He believed that the other skill had also been strengthened to a certain extent. When there was a chance to dual cultivate, the Yin-Yang energy he obtained would also increase. That was all in the future. He did not even know if Wan Qian would agree to such a thing. Although the two of them already had such unforgettable memories, their relationship did not become intimate because of that. That day was just the result of an urgent matter. The Dao seeking trial would officially begin tomorrow, so he had to rest well. After Fang Yuan washed up briefly, he fell into a deep sleep on his bed. Early in the morning, he was awakened by the gong sounds coming from the main peak. He seemed to have overslept. Fang Yuan hurriedly packed up and rushed to the main peak without stopping. This place had long been surrounded by a large group of disciples. Compared to the grand event of the outer sect competition, the number of participants was even higher. Many disciples who were only at the Qi Refinement Stage signed up enthusiastically. After all, this was a Dao seeking trial, testing a Gu master¡¯s mind, not actual combat. There was not such a high requirement for theoretical knowledge, and it was completely dependent on a Gu master¡¯s attitude towards cultivation. The so-called Dao seeking was to test whether a Gu master¡¯s mind was stable under the circumstances where their strength were roughly equal. Because everyone had a different Dao, and only those with a firm mind could go further on the path of cultivation, this time, there were even more tables in the square. On each table was a piece of paper, pen and ink for answering questions. After Fang Yuan received his number plate, he found his own table and sat down. It was still the same old long-bearded old man who started his speech last time, only announcing the rules after the long speech. ¡°This year¡¯s exam is very simple, there are only three questions.¡± ¡°First, why do Gu masters nurture Gu?¡± ¡°Second, why do Gu masters refine Gu?¡± ¡°Third, why do Gu masters use Gu?¡± ¡°After answering, you can hand in the paper directly, there is no chance to change it after.¡± ¡°Time is limited to one incense stick, those who do not finish will be disqualified.¡± ¡°Now, the competition begins!¡± ¡­ ¡°The questions are quite open, there does not seem to be a standard answer.¡± Fang Yuan held his chin. He did not have any inspiration, and he did not know how to write it. One incense stick was about thirty minutes long. It was neither long nor short. If he was in a daze, this time would pass quickly. He turned his head and saw a disciple¡¯s answer. ¡°Be it nurturing Gu, refining Gu, or using Gu, the three of them go from shallow to deep, all for the word ¡®immortal.''¡± ¡°We Gu masters have been arrogant all our lives, standing outside the secular world, inside the grotto-heaven blessed land, absorbing the World Spirit Essence, plucking the Yin of the dragon and Yang, all for the sake of bringing glory to the clan and creating good fortune for the world¡­¡± Great, he had met a delusional youth. This entire article was filled with high and mighty things, mostly describing how he obtained great power through the two steps of raising Gu and refining Gu, and then using Gu to give feedback to the world, helping all living beings. It was complete nonsense! The Gu Immortal Sect did not have many disciples going out to travel for a year. How could it be as harmonious as he wrote? Like they would go out to help others whenever they had free time. He had never heard that mortals in the secular world loved them Gu masters so much. The two were originally from different worlds. They were not people from the same world. Fang Yuan could not bear to watch it anymore. He was taking it for granted. He started to use true vision Gu¡¯s ability to check the answers of the disciples further away. In any case, the rules did not say that he could not use other people¡¯s answers. It was not against the rules. In the end, after looking around, he realized that there were more than one delusional youth present. More accurately speaking, most Gu masters¡¯ answers were very similar to the first one. Basically, they talked about how great they were, how they would help the weak when they became stronger, and how they would help the people eliminate evil. ¡°Forget it, write it yourself, there are no normal people here.¡± Fang Yuan raised his pen and started writing on the paper. He felt that if he wanted to become an immortal, he had to be a good person first. Be it raising Gu, refining Gu or using Gu, they were all for people, for himself and the important people around him. As a Gu master, with great strength, he should know that the greater one¡¯s ability, the greater the responsibility. He should use this ability to protect the people he cared about. Fang Yuan had always done this. He would not be merciful to his enemies. He killed them when he needed to, leaving no loose ends. Towards outsiders, he would do his best to obtain the greatest benefits, showing no mercy at all. But he was also very kind to his parents and friends. If their lives were threatened, he would not hesitate even if he was injured. Fang Yuan slowly summarized his experience after entering the secular world and recorded it on the paper as an answer. Unknowingly, he wrote two whole pages. After double-reading and confirming that there were no problems, he raised his hand to signal that he was done. The examiner was very familiar with him. He walked over to take the paper and asked with a smile, ¡°Do you want me to help you send it directly to the sect leader?¡± ¡°Will the other disciples have any objections if they see it?¡± ¡°The top 100 in the outer sect competition all have the right to directly let the elders observe them. You are naturally no exception.¡± ¡°What about the others?¡± Fang Yuan asked curiously. This time, almost half of the people from the sect had arrived for the Dao seeking trial. With so many answers being seen by the eight elders, they would probably not be able to finish reading all of them in half a month. ¡°All their answers will be accepted. Each elder will pick ten random answers and read them in person. The rest can only be read by their personal disciples. If they find it interesting, they can read it for the elders.¡± The examiner said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, ¡°Of course, if the disciples are lazy, these answers can only be treated as garbage.¡± ¡°How tragic.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that so?¡± The examiner smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll send yours over first. See you later.¡± ¡°Thank you, Martial Uncle.¡± ¡°You¡¯re welcome..¡± Chapter 48 - Now You’re On Opposite Sides Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Soon, the other disciples also handed in their answers. Half an hour passed quickly, and not many people gave up or exceeded the time limit. The questions this time were not difficult. There were no standard answers at all, so they could answer whatever they wanted. Even if they wrote a bunch of nonsense, there might be some elders who take them as their personal disciples because of their free and unruly character. Following that, the group of people found their acquaintances to chat, waiting for the elders to finish reading the papers before choosing the disciples. But it seemed that there would not be any results for a while. Fang Yuan was not in a hurry, so he sat cross-legged, meditating and cultivating. In the end, the examiner did not arrive. Instead, there were a few brightly dressed inner sect disciples. They walked all the way and arrived in front of Fang Yuan. The male Gu master in the middle, who was surrounded by everyone, had a strong and steady aura. It was obvious that he had a high realm, and he might be a personal disciple of an elder. ¡°Senior Zhang, this is Fang Yuan.¡± A disciple beside him pointed at Fang Yuan. He was expressionless and gave him a look. Another disciple on the other side immediately went forward and shouted: ¡°Hey, Fang Yuan, our Senior Zhang Wenbin is looking for you, come with us.¡± Zhang Wenbin? He seemed to have heard of him. But he did not know him. Fang Yuan did not even open his eyes and could not be bothered to respond. The disciple who spoke was instantly unhappy. He was about to flare up when Zhang Wenbin raised his hand and stopped him. ¡°Very good. As expected of the person who caught Wan Qian¡¯s eye. He¡¯s a little arrogant.¡± Zhang Wenbin sneered, ¡°I¡¯m not going to beat around the bush. I¡¯m here today to challenge you. I heard that you¡¯ve been in the limelight recently. I wonder if you¡¯ll still be so arrogant after your crushing defeat.¡± Hearing the other party talk about Wan Qian, Fang Yuan seemed to know why he came to find him. When they went to the thousand blade valley to pick herbs, Li Tongzhou, who was partnered up with him, seemed to have mentioned the name Zhang Wenbin. If he remembered correctly, he was Wan Qian¡¯s number one pursuer. Jealousy made people change their appearances. He must have heard a lot of news about him and Wan Qian recently. So much so that he, who was at the third layer of the Enlightenment Realm, shamelessly came to challenge Fang Yuan, an ordinary inner sect disciple who was only at the first layer of the Enlightenment Realm. But Fang Yuan was not afraid of him, his eyes opened slightly as he lazily looked at Zhang Wenbin. His gaze was filled with indifference, as if he did not care about him at all. ¡°Give me a reason to agree to it.¡± Zhang Wenbin also narrowed his eyes, saying slowly. ¡°If you win, Wan Qian is yours. If I win, get out of the Gu Immortal Sect.¡± Hearing this, Fang Yuan¡¯s lips curled, he closed his eyes again. ¡°Idiot.¡± This Zhang Wenbin was really self-righteous. Wan Qian was not a commodity, and she did not belong to him. How could he decide who she belonged to? Fang Yuan had no interest in this meaningless battle. Who knew that Zhang Wenbin would not get angry after being scolded. Instead, he laughed lightly. ¡°You won¡¯t agree? It doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t agree.¡± ¡°In the future, you can forget about staying in the Gu Immortal Sect.¡± ¡°Do you know who my master is?¡± ¡°Let me tell you, the one in charge of the inner sect is my master, he is also one of the eight great elders of the sect, he is ranked fourth.¡± ¡°First Elder and Second Elder do not accept disciples all year round, and Third Elder is out traveling. This Dao seeking trial is completely under my master¡¯s control, he is the biggest shot.¡± ¡°As long as I say the word, I guarantee that no one from my master to the eighth elder will receive your answer sheet.¡± Fang Yuan turned a deaf ear to it. He only thought that there was a dog barking beside him. His answer sheet was not for those elders to see. ¡°Senior Zhang, he doesn¡¯t seem to be afraid of you.¡± ¡°He¡¯s not afraid?¡± Zhang Wenbin revealed a smug smile. ¡°He¡¯s just pretending to be calm.¡± At this moment, a disciple at the side tugged at Zhang Wenbin¡¯s sleeve and said in a low voice, ¡°Senior Zhang, Senior Wan is here.¡± ¡°Huh? Why is she here?¡± Zhang Wenbin turned his head in puzzlement. As expected, he saw Wan Qian¡¯s peerlessly beautiful figure slowly walking over from outside the examination hall. Dressed in exquisite sky-blue clothes, she was shining brightly in the crowd. Wan Qian walked up to him. She did not look sideways and completely ignored Zhang Wenbin and the others. She walked over to Fang Yuan¡¯s side and squatted down, holding his hand. ¡°Why is it so cold?¡± Wan Qian was suspicious. She took out a pair of black ice silk gloves from her storage bracelet and put them on him. She said angrily, ¡°It¡¯s cold on the mountain, why don¡¯t you put on more clothes?¡± ¡°Compared to the cold poison in your body, this cold is nothing.¡± Fang Yuan opened his eyes and held her hand. He smiled and said, ¡°What will these gloves do?¡± Wan Qian let him hold her without any resistance, and she said softly, ¡°These are made from snowy mountain heavenly silkworm silk. It is also a kind of magic treasure, but its grade is not high. It can only withstand the assassination of Gu worms below silver-quality. Other than that, it can also keep you warm. It is not a good thing.¡± ¡°It is already very good.¡± Fang Yuan nodded. Not everyone could have silver-quality Gu worms. He was going to the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm, and it was just right for him use. ¡°You¡­ you two!¡± Zhang Wenbin looked at the two of them showing off their love for each other, his heart burning with anger. When had Wan Qian ever worn such exquisite and flowery clothes? Her face looked as if she had specially dressed up. She had never done such a thing for anyone before. She usually wore white clothes without makeup, and it could not be any simpler. The way she looked now was definitely not done for herself. This had already made Zhang Wenbin very unhappy. In the end, when he heard Fang Yuan say, ¡®Compared to the cold poison in your body, this cold is nothing,¡¯ he was about to explode from anger. What did this mean? Even a fool would understand. Although he knew that Fang Yuan was deliberately provoking him, Zhang Wenbin could not help but fly into a rage. ¡°Very good, Fang Yuan. Just you wait. I won¡¯t let you off!¡± After saying those harsh words, Zhang Wenbin waved his sleeves and left angrily. The few followers looked at one another and quickly followed him. After they had gone far away, Fang Yuan let go of Wan Qian¡¯s hand and stared at her with a faint smile on his face. ¡°Why are you looking for me today?¡± Wan Qian returned to her usual cold and dignified look and looked at Fang Yuan. ¡°About the incident last time¡­ I owe you a favor. I just happened to collect a treasure, so I brought it to you.¡± ¡°Using me as a shield in public. Although Zhang Wenbin got angry and left, I¡¯m afraid that the rumors about us will spread throughout the entire sect tomorrow.¡± ¡°You won¡¯t be at a disadvantage if I gain fame. If you¡¯re worried that Zhang Wenbin will take revenge, I¡¯ll naturally appear.¡± ¡°He¡¯s just a clown.¡± Fang Yuan did not care at all. ¡°You said that I won¡¯t be at a disadvantage, but I feel like I¡¯m at a huge disadvantage.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Wan Qian was a little puzzled. ¡°Do you think that with many male cultivators in the sect wanting to be your shield, even if there¡¯s just a little gossip about you, there¡¯s a big advantage?¡± Wan Qian did not say anything, which was a tacit agreement. ¡°If you think like that, it¡¯s just because you think you¡¯re a little pretty. Keeping an ambiguous relationship with someone is equivalent to taking pity on the other party.¡± Fang Yuan chuckled. ¡°In fact, after you used me, you used a rumor that was useless to me as compensation. But have you ever thought about whether I needed this kind of thing?¡± Wan Qian finally understood what Fang Yuan meant. It couldn¡¯t be that he didn¡¯t care about what he could do with her. He just wanted something more practical. How could there be such a man! He didn¡¯t want a good impression of a beauty like her, but wanted other things? She was both angry and speechless. She lowered her eyebrows and looked at the gloves on his hands. ¡°I¡¯ve already used something else to compensate you. What else do you want?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that it was to compensate me for helping you get rid of the cold poison?¡± ¡°I¡­ I¡¯ll give you something else next time.¡± ¡°I heard that Zhang Wenbin is the Fourth Elder¡¯s personal disciple.¡± Fang Yuan pinched his chin as he pondered. Wan Qian raised her chin. ¡°So what?¡± Although she did not become a disciple of any of the elders, she was not afraid of being pressured by any of them. ¡°Now you¡¯re on opposite sides.¡± ¡°¡­.¡± Chapter 49 - Life And Death Challenge Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Wan Qian rolled her eyes at him, not wanting to talk to him. However, this time, she did not leave like before. Instead, she sat quietly by Fang Yuan¡¯s side and accompanied him. After spending more time with Fang Yuan, she finally understood. As long as he was given the slightest chance, this person would demand benefits from you on the basis of reasonable conditions. It would make you unable to say anything. But if you gave him something for free, he wouldn¡¯t want it either. It felt quite contradictory. Although Wan Qian usually didn¡¯t talk much, only in front of Fang Yuan would she often feel that she had nothing to say. One sentence was enough to make you have no response. But you just had to do as he said. Wan Qian sighed lightly and started to think about how much of the things that her family would send her next month should she give Fang Yuan in order to repay the favor. [Ding, Your Cloud Moon Gu has sensed the delicate fragrance of a virgin and the cold Yin Qi, its cultivation efficiency has increased by 250%!] Hearing the system notification, Fang Yuan wanted Wan Qian to stay by his side for a little longer, so he naturally did not chase her away, and continued to cultivate with his eyes closed. After this incident, the nearby disciples¡¯ chattering became much quieter and quieter. But after a while, Zhang Wenbin returned. This time, he was the only one who came. Seeing the two of them sitting side by side, he was extremely jealous. With a livid expression, he walked closer and threw a token on Fang Yuan¡¯s table. Wan Qian did not want him to disturb Fang Yuan, so she raised her hand to catch it without making a sound. Zhang Wenbin was even angrier when he saw it. With a gloomy expression, he said, ¡°Fang Yuan, do you dare to accept my challenge?¡± Fang Yuan ignored him. Wan Qian took a look at the token and explained to Fang Yuan, ¡°This is a challenge token from the sect. It will take effect when blood is dripped on it. It doesn¡¯t involve life and death. It¡¯s just a sparring session.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not interested. It¡¯s a waste of time.¡± How could Fang Yuan agree to such a boring request? If someone came to him with a token every day in the future, would he still have time to cultivate? Wan Qian nodded and threw it back to Zhang Wenbin. She said coldly, ¡°You heard it. There¡¯s no need for him to fight you.¡± Zhang Wenbin felt a little heartbroken. He almost squeezed out a sentence from his throat. ¡°Wan Qian, I¡¯m deeply in love with you. Why do you have to treat me like this?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have feelings for you.¡± Wan Qian¡¯s voice did not change. It was still cold and distant. Zhang Wenbin gritted his teeth, he looked at Fang Yuan with hatred. ¡°Fang Yuan, how about a life and death battle, I will bet all my assets, do you dare to accept?¡± The Gu Immortal Sect did not allow disciples to kill each other, but if there was an irreconcilable conflict, they could fight to the death. Wan Qian frowned, and she placed her hand on Fang Yuan¡¯s palm. ¡°Ignore him.¡± However, Fang Yuan raised his head, opening his eyes to look at Zhang Wenbin, asking, ¡°Are you rich?¡± Zhang Wenbin sneered. ¡°I have more wealth than what your clan can earn in three years.¡± ¡°It seems that you know my clan very well.¡± Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes with the intention to kill. Zhang Wenbin¡¯s words revealed that he had already investigated his family. With his small temper, he might take revenge. His parents did not have much battle strength, and Yu Bing was a support Gu master. Once Shi Hao, who had the strongest battle strength, went out to deliver goods and darts, they would be no different from lambs waiting to be slaughtered. This person must die! Zhang Wenbin enunciated each word: ¡°Yunding City¡¯s Fang clan, merchants, everyone knows.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll accept it.¡± Fang Yuan had already made up his mind. Wan Qian looked at him in disbelief. ¡°Are you crazy? He¡¯s already at the third layer of the Enlightenment Realm. How are you going to fight him?¡± Fang Yuan did not speak. He could not reveal all his trump cards to others. When Zhang Wenbin saw that Fang Yuan had agreed, a cruel smile appeared on his face. ¡°Very good. Don¡¯t say that I¡¯m bullying you. Today, one month later, no matter how much you improve, we¡¯ll meet on the Life and Death Arena.¡± After saying that, he turned around and left. Wan Qian was really angry. She looked at Fang Yuan coldly, as if she wanted him to give her an explanation. Fang Yuan chuckled. ¡°Senior, why are you still angry? Are you concerned about me?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not in the mood to joke.¡± Wan Qian¡¯s face was as cold as ice. Fang Yuan shook his head and looked at Zhang Wenbin¡¯s departing back, and he said slowly, ¡°Zhang Wenbin is a person who takes revenge for the smallest grievance. If he can¡¯t get it, then he¡¯ll destroy it. Thinking is a good thing, but it¡¯s a pity that his brain is a little stupid. Doesn¡¯t he understand that even if I die, you still won¡¯t like him? Senior, don¡¯t find such a person as your husband in the future. You¡¯ll be influenced by his brain damage.¡± ¡°Do you think he really doesn¡¯t know?¡± Wan Qian stared at him and said, ¡°He just wants to get rid of the males around me. As for whether I¡¯ll like him or not, Zhang Wenbin doesn¡¯t care at all. He just wants to get me.¡± ¡°Oh, no wonder.¡± Fang Yuan laughed. ¡°You still have the mood to laugh?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t he say that he would give me a month¡¯s time and give me a chance to win? Why wouldn¡¯t I laugh?¡± ¡°He¡¯s planning to thoroughly investigate you.¡± Wan Qian said unhappily, ¡°Don¡¯t look at this person as being impulsive. In fact, he never does anything that he¡¯s not sure of. In the next period of time, he¡¯ll definitely send people to monitor your every move. If you go out, he¡¯ll even send people to test you.¡± Fang Yuan raised his eyebrows. ¡°It sounds like you know him very well.¡± ¡°Why are you still saying such things at a time like this?¡± Wan Qian glared at him, but she still explained, ¡°His family is quite powerful and has some dealings with my family.¡± ¡°Senior, did your parents give birth to you as an only child?¡± Wan Qian nodded lightly. ¡°Why are you asking this?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I¡¯m just curious.¡± Fang Yuan understood everything now. He originally thought that with Zhang Wenbin¡¯s personality, he would not make such a big deal out of a woman. Now, it seemed that it was because Wan Qian¡¯s family had business dealings with his family. He might have even proposed marriage, but Wan Qian rejected him. Zhang Wenbin¡¯s goal in pursuing Wan Qian was to wait for Wan Qian to marry him and bring in the wealth of the Wan clan. It was said that the son would inherit the father¡¯s business. Wan Qian was the only daughter in the Wan clan, so it was naturally impossible for her to inherit the Wan clan¡¯s business. This heavy burden would definitely be shouldered by the son-in-law. Zhang Wenbin had his eyes on the position of son-in-law. That was why he was so desperate to eliminate all the males around Wan Qian. It was also natural for Fang Yuan to become his target. Even if he cut off all contact with Wan Qian now, it would still be the same. With Zhang Wenbin¡¯s vengeful personality, he would definitely send someone to eliminate the root of the problem to get rid of future trouble once and for all. Now that he was openly issuing a challenge to him, he had instead restricted himself. However, nothing was absolute. Who knew if Zhang Wenbin would shamelessly send an expert to assassinate Fang Yuan? The outcome would be the same anyway. He just wanted to achieve his goal.. Chapter 50 - Ranked Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win the battle. Zhang Wenbin was one of the three strongest among the younger generation of the inner sect. Fang Yuan still showed full respect for him and began to ask Wan Qian for more detailed information. ¡°I haven¡¯t fought with him before, and I¡¯m not sure about the specifics.¡± Wan Qian said softly, ¡°Actually, Zhang Wenbin is probably the strongest in this generation of disciples. I shouldn¡¯t be able to last more than five moves against him.¡± Fang Yuan nodded. Wan Qian was unable to break through because of the cold poison. With her Foundation Establishment Stage strength, she would definitely not have the slightest chance of winning against someone at the third layer of the Enlightenment Realm. With his current strength, if Wan Qian were to fight against him again, he reckoned that she would lose in one move. Even so, she was still hailed as one of the three strongest. It could be seen just how powerful Wan Qian¡¯s talent and strength were. However, this could not be used as a standard to measure the difference in strength between Zhang Wenbin and him. After all, the abilities he possessed were too powerful. Whether it was Bloodthirsty or his liquid spiritual essence, they were all skills that greatly increased the lethality of his attacks. Under the suppression of his cultivation realm, Wan Qian could not withstand it. However, for Zhang Wenbin, who was in a higher cultivation realm, there was no way those skills alone could play a decisive role. Fang Yuan thought for a moment and made a request. ¡°Senior, wait for me to nourish my Yang essence, and I¡¯ll come to you for dual cultivation?¡± The frost on Wan Qian¡¯s face instantly melted and was covered by a blush. ¡°What¡­ what are you talking about¡­ It¡¯s already so late, why are you still thinking about this¡­¡± ¡°Do you still remember the purple Qi that I showed you before? I found some information about it. It can let Gu worms enter a state of epiphany. During this period of time, if you want to quickly increase your strength, you¡¯ll have to rely on it.¡± Fang Yuan explained, ¡°And didn¡¯t you give me a dual cultivation method book? I cannot waste it.¡± ¡°Then¡­ then why are you looking for me, aren¡¯t others the same¡­¡± Wan Qian replied uneasily. These words were too easy for people to imagine. ¡°Senior, you have the cold poison, how are you the same as others?¡± Fang Yuan saw Wan Qian¡¯s expression change, and he smiled. ¡°Besides, other than you, I don¡¯t have any female cultivators in the Gu Immortal Sect that I can befriend.¡± Wan Qian¡¯s mouth opened slightly and slowly closed, she did not know what to say but did not say it. ¡°Can we?¡± After waiting for a long time, Wan Qian almost tore the hem of her dress, before she replied softly. ¡°Mm¡­¡± ¡°Ah? Senior, what did you say?¡± Fang Yuan asked despite knowing the answer. Wan Qian glared at him, then she stood up and took a deep breath to calm herself down. She looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s handsome face and hesitated for a moment. In the end, she said, ¡°When¡­ when the time comes and I¡¯m not willing, don¡¯t force me¡­¡± ¡°Dual cultivation?¡± ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°Then what is it?¡± It was Fang Yuan¡¯s turn to be confused. He was about to ask, but Wan Qian took the initiative to cover his mouth. ¡°Don¡¯t ask. I¡­ I¡¯m leaving. You should cultivate well and don¡¯t think too much. Don¡¯t be distracted by other things.¡± The blush on her face intensified, and she no longer looked at Fang Yuan. She turned her head and left where there was fewer people around. Fang Yuan thought for a while and suddenly understood. ¡°So you¡¯re worried about that.¡± He chuckled twice, shook his head and did not think further. He had settled things with Wan Qian for now, and the next thing to do was to go to the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm to find the Sunlight Gu, then dual cultivate with Wan Qian to increase their strength, and then fight with Zhang Wenbin on the Life and Death Arena. ¡°I forgot to ask Senior whether Zhang Wenbin is the only son in his family.¡± Fang Yuan held his chin and pondered. If he was the only son, killing him would definitely result in endless revenge from the Zhang clan. But if he was not, killing him openly on the sect¡¯s Life and Death Arena after being challenged by Zhang Wenbin himself, the Zhang clan could only endure it. Fang Yuan himself was not afraid of revenge. He was only worried about his family members. ¡°I still have to become stronger.¡± If he was strong enough, he could easily deal with Zhang Wenbin and the Zhang family. At this moment, the crowd in front of them stirred. ¡°Everyone, quickly sit down. The elder is here.¡± ¡°Wow, Second Elder is here. Could it be that he has taken a fancy to a disciple?¡± ¡°Oh my god, First Elder is here too. Is the quality of the outer sect competition¡¯s top disciples so high that even these two are alarmed?¡± ¡°Eh? They are both sitting on the two sides of the main seat. Is there anyone else coming?¡± ¡°Could it be that the sect master is going to personally attend this Dao seeking trial?¡± ¡°You must be joking. The sect master is such a mighty figure. What kind of monstrous genius would be able to catch his eye?¡± ¡°Could it be Fang Yuan?¡± ¡°Him? He only broke two outer sect competition records. What¡¯s so great about it, have you heard of his deeds?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± ¡­ The group of disciples whispered, they were very surprised at the appearance of the First Elder and Second Elder. The disciples who had stayed in the Gu Immortal Sect for a long time knew that the last time they had come to the Dao seeking trial was more than ten years ago. Over these years, the Fourth Elder had been in charge of all sorts of matters. This appearance had already greatly exceeded everyone¡¯s imagination. Countless people were fantasizing whether they would be the lucky one who was chosen by one of the two elders, not to mention fantasizing about the possibility of the sect master Gu Zhenren appearing. At once, the crowd was filled with excitement and anticipation. Fang Yuan also looked over. If Gu Zhenren appeared, it meant that he had acknowledged him. At that time, his status would rise. If Zhang Wenbin wanted to do something to his family, he would have to think twice. A few breaths later, along with the rumbling of thunder, a wisp of smoke suddenly rose from the main seat. A human figure appeared. When the smoke dispersed, Gu Zhenren¡¯s tall figure, dressed in green robes, sat upright on the main seat. He looked amiable, but his entire body exuded a supreme dignity. The examiner beside him held a piece of paper and respectfully stepped forward, as if asking something. Gu Zhenren held it in his hand and looked at it. Then, he waved it toward the square, and the piece of paper was instantly activated by spiritual essence. It split into countless pieces of paper and floated into the examination hall. Then, it landed in the middle of the table in front of each disciple, without the slightest deviation. Everyone was shocked. Many people could use their spiritual essence to duplicate ordinary items, from tables, chairs, and stools to brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones. But this precise control of spiritual essence was something they would never be able to learn in this lifetime. Seeing the immense skill, Gu Zhenren¡¯s strength became unfathomable in the hearts of many disciples. ¡°Announce.¡± Gu Zhenren¡¯s voice was like a loud bell. Without the help of any Gu worms, his voice spread throughout the entire square. The examiners at the side immediately went forward and began to announce the name list. ¡°Inner sect disciple Fang Yuan, has entered the sect for ten years, is extremely talented and hardworking, eligible to become the sect master, First Elder or Second Elder¡¯s personal disciple.¡± ¡°Outer sect disciple Hong Yuan, has entered the sect for eighteen years, is resolute and has made countless contributions, eligible to become the Fifth Elder or Eighth Elder¡¯s personal disciple.¡± ¡°Outer sect disciple Yun Yue, has been in the sect for three years, is talented and has a stable mind, eligible to become the Sixth Elder¡¯s personal disciple.¡± ¡°Inner sect disciple¡­.¡± Chapter 51 - First Senior Zhao Hede Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation As the names were read out one by one, those whose names were read out were naturally overjoyed, and those who failed could only sigh and try again next time. No matter what, the Gu Immortal Sect disciples had decent mental states, and they would not be depressed because of this failure. The only thing was that the name list this time was somewhat surprising. ¡°The sect master and First Elder are both here for Fang Yuan, isn¡¯t this too ridiculous?¡± ¡°I am even suspecting whether Fang Yuan is the sect master¡¯s biological son¡­ so many great beings are fighting over him.¡± ¡°Sigh, the matter is already settled, we will have to call Fang Yuan ¡®Senior¡¯ in the future.¡± ¡°I still don¡¯t understand. For so many years, his reputation has not been well-known. How could he suddenly be noticed by the sect master and the others? Could it be because of that outer sect competition?¡± ¡°That might be the reason.¡± ¡°You all underestimate the ranking of the competition. I¡¯ve studied it. Do you know how high the value of Fang Yuan¡¯s first place is?¡± ¡°Oh? Junior, tell me more.¡± ¡°Let me put it this way. If the speed of the second place was a hundred times faster, he might just almost catch up to Fang Yuan and compete with him.¡± ¡°Wow, so terrifying?¡± ¡°What do you think, to be able to differentiate the refinement pairings of five pairs of Gu worms and refine them at the same time, and to do it all in fifteen minutes, he is already a genius.¡± A group of spectating disciples began to discuss about Fang Yuan. Slowly, they understood why there were three experts fighting over a disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect. Zhang Wenbin, who heard all this from afar, opened his eyes wide. ¡°How is this possible, why would the sect master approve of him!¡± A strong sense of danger surged in Zhang Wenbin¡¯s heart. If Fang Yuan confirmed his identity as the sect master¡¯s personal disciple, then it would be natural for him to be together with Wan Qian. When that time came, how would he make his move? But he couldn¡¯t do anything at all. Whether it was the clan behind him or the Fourth Elder, they couldn¡¯t change or even shake the sect master¡¯s mind. Zhang Wenbin could only hope that Fang Yuan was an idiot and didn¡¯t choose Gu Zhenren. But Fang Yuan was naturally not an idiot. Compared to Gu Zhenren¡¯s protection, First Elder and Second Elder were insignificant. Moreover, First Elder and Second Elder had looked for him in private first, so choosing one would offend the other. Only Gu Zhenren, who had a higher status, would have no competition. After the name list was read out, the examiner looked at the disciples sitting in the square, and he said loudly, ¡°All those who have been called, stand up. You can go to your beloved master and pay your respects. If you don¡¯t want to pay your respects, sit down and forfeit.¡± How could an ordinary disciple give up such a great opportunity? A group of people took large strides forward and bowed in front of the elders. To acknowledge a master, one had to kowtow three times and bow nine times. Fang Yuan was one of them. He walked up to Gu Zhenren and the two of them looked at each other and laughed. ¡°Disciple Fang Yuan greets Master.¡± After bowing, Gu Zhenren looked at him with a more cordial gaze. ¡°You acknowledge me as your master, so now the two people next to me are not happy.¡± Fang Yuan bowed to First Elder and Second Elder respectively, ¡°I have let down the two elders¡¯ high hopes, I apologize here.¡± ¡°No worries.¡± Second Elder laughed, and he did not mind. ¡°Sect master, congratulations on accepting such a good disciple.¡± The First Elder¡¯s face was ashen and he was a little unhappy, but he also said congratulations. ¡°Get up.¡± Gu Zhenren smiled, ¡°There is no need to be so formal when you are my disciple, I have nothing to scold you for. First, you will learn about the scenery around the main peak from your senior. After choosing a place to live, we will talk about other things.¡± After saying that, he looked at the two elders. ¡°Juniors, recently, I have comprehended a technique and I want to find someone to spar with. Why don¡¯t we go to the Battle Arena?¡± ¡°I have the same idea.¡± First Elder snorted and left. It was all because of this senior that he lost a disciple. Second Elder was not angry and left side by side with Gu Zhenren. At this time, a man with a simple and honest face walked over and patted his shoulder. ¡°Junior, my name is Zhao Hede. Master ordered me to bring you around the main peak. Come with me.¡± ¡°Greetings, First Senior.¡± Fang Yuan nodded. Looking at the direction where Gu Zhenren had gone, he hesitated. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Master has a good relationship with the two elders, and sparring is a common thing. They will be fine after the sparring.¡± Zhao Hede pulled him along, walking towards the outside of the assessment area. Along the way, under a willow tree, he heard a small group of disciples discussing about Fang Yuan. ¡°Who do you think this Fang Yuan is? First, he got Senior Wan¡¯s favor, and now he¡¯s accepted as the sect master¡¯s personal disciple.¡± ¡°I think Senior Wan and the sect master must have been deceived by his flowery words. Otherwise, how could an unknown kid suddenly soar to the sky?¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s not difficult to find out his family background. He¡¯s just the son of an ordinary wealthy gentleman in Yunding City. He¡¯s far inferior to a real big clan.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, he¡¯s not as handsome as me. Why doesn¡¯t Senior like me?¡± It seemed that a group of people who were jealous of Fang Yuan was gossiping about him. Zhao Hede glanced at them expressionlessly. Some of them recognized him and immediately bowed. ¡°Senior Zhao¡­¡± The others immediately shut up and bowed. When they saw Fang Yuan following them, their faces turned even paler. ¡°Senior¡­ Senior Fang.¡± Fang Yuan did not speak. There were countless people in the entire sect who were jealous of him, and if he wanted to pursue this matter, it would take more than a year. There was no need to waste time. But Zhao Hede reprimanded them. ¡°All day long, you do not know how to cultivate diligently, you only know how to complain.¡± ¡°Talking about people like village women, you are really embarrassing the Gu Immortal Sect.¡± ¡°All of you, go to the punishment hall and receive the thirty commandments!¡± The few of them had bitter expressions as they begged for mercy. ¡°Senior, please don¡¯t. If we get the thirty commandments, we won¡¯t be able to cultivate for months¡­¡± ¡°Yes Senior, we won¡¯t dare to do it again, please spare us this time¡­¡± Zhao Hede was even angrier, ¡°A man dares to take responsibility. Now you do not dare to accept any punishment, where is the pride of a Gu Immortal Sect disciple?¡± The few of them were speechless. ¡°Fifty commandments, not a single one less!¡± Zhao Hede¡¯s expression was stern, ¡°If there are any more pleas, you will be expelled from the sect! The Gu Immortal Sect does not need soft bones!¡± ¡°Yes¡­¡± They sighed deeply, regretting why they had to talk so much about this topic. After they left, Fang Yuan opened his mouth to speak. ¡°First Senior, you can chase disciples out?¡± ¡°I¡¯m just scaring them.¡± Zhao Hede returned to his original honest face and grinned. ¡°Let¡¯s go, I will bring you to meet the other two seniors..¡± Chapter 52 - Body Cultivation Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Zhao Hede was quite easy to get along with. He brought Fang Yuan along as they traveled on the main peak, enjoying the scenery around them. The main peak was indeed different from other places. The higher they went, the thicker the spiritual essence became. Along the way, there were all sorts of wondrous sights that were extremely beautiful. They were all good places to live. The two of them chatted as they walked. ¡°Junior, what cultivation technique are you cultivating?¡± Fang Yuan told him the truth, ¡°The nine-turns rod technique.¡± ¡°The nine-turns technique. It¡¯s not easy to cultivate. How¡¯s your progress?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve just cultivated it to perfection not long ago.¡± Zhao Hede raised his eyebrows when he heard that. He looked a little surprised. ¡°Not bad. You¡¯ve just entered the inner sect and you¡¯ve already perfected it. This is much better than Wan Qian and Zhang Wenbin.¡± ¡°Senior, you¡¯re flattering me. I only mastered it after consulting Senior Wan Qian.¡± Fang Yuan answered humbly. The nine-turns technique could only be cultivated after one had advanced to the inner sect. He definitely wouldn¡¯t sell Zhou Yin out. Zhao Hede laughed. ¡°You¡¯ve only entered the inner sect for a short time. I thought that you¡¯d be amazing if you could cultivate to the sixth level. I didn¡¯t expect you to have perfected it completely. As expected of someone who caught Master¡¯s eye. Your talent is indeed monstrous.¡± ¡°What about you, First Senior? What cultivation technique are you cultivating?¡± ¡°Me? I¡¯m a body cultivator, not a spirit cultivator.¡± It was Fang Yuan¡¯s first time hearing the term body cultivator, so he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What is body cultivator?¡± ¡°How can I explain it to you¡­¡± Zhao Hede Thought for a while and said, ¡°You can think of it as a cultivator who doesn¡¯t rely on spiritual essence. Take myself for example, if I attack, I will consume blood essence, which is much more powerful than using spiritual essence when combined with the relevant Gu worms and techniques.¡± Fang Yuan nodded as if he understood, asking, ¡°Since body cultivators are stronger than spirit cultivators, why haven¡¯t I seen others cultivate their bodies like you, First Senior?¡± ¡°The requirements are too harsh.¡± Zhao Hede shook his head. ¡°I cannot explain the details, I think Master is the only one in the entire Gu Immortal Sect whoknows the reason.¡± ¡°How strong is a body cultivator like you, Senior?¡± Zhao Hede smiled. ¡°If I use my full strength, even if I meet an opponent that is layers higher than me, I can kill them.¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. It was not easy to fight someone of a higher cultivation level, let alone kill them. Even for him, he could only fight an opponent that was two layers higher. And he could not guarantee that he could kill the other party, unless they were like those guardians in the Xu residence. They only had a cultivation base and an ordinary foundation. If he met someone as talented and intelligent as Wan Qian, he could only reach a draw at most. Fang Yuan sized Zhao Hede up again and suddenly realized that the realm he revealed was only the third or fourth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, and his aura was not very dense. However, he faintly gave off an indescribable sense of oppression. Zhao Hede¡¯s true realm was definitely very high. It was definitely not as simple as it appeared to be. He believed that if he were to spar with his first senior, he would probably not last more than three moves. He did not know how body cultivators cultivated to actually give him such a feeling. Zhao Hede looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s somewhat incredulous gaze, and he could not help but smile and said, ¡°Don¡¯t treat me like a monster. Actually, the price to use my various abilities is quite high. Some of the more powerful ones can only be used at the cost of my life force. Normally, I can only fight two or three opponents of the same realm. Junior, you should be able to do it too.¡± Only two or three opponents? ¡°I¡¯m far from reaching that.¡± Fang Yuan laughed bitterly. He knew that the opponents his first senior was talking about were at least the prodigies of large sects, the kind with tyrannical strength, and not the weak bandits like those on the Black Wind Mountain Village. He weighed himself. If he met two first layer Enlightenment Realm Wan Qian, he was afraid that he would have no choice but to flee. It seemed that he was not just a bit inferior to a real powerhouse. Zhao Hede patted his shoulder and comforted him, ¡°Don¡¯t be discouraged. Master will definitely give you something to help you cultivate in a few days. One day, you will grow up and won¡¯t be inferior to me.¡± At this moment, a group of people walked toward them. They surrounded a handsome young man in a luxurious robe like stars surrounding the moon. He held a long-handled folding fan in his hand and looked very handsome. ¡°Senior Su, where are you going today?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not going anywhere today, I¡¯m going to walk around the mountain and get some fresh air.¡± ¡°Senior Su, do you still have enough goods? Do you want me to help you buy some more?¡± ¡°Sure, go ahead, just report to me later.¡± ¡°Senior Su, I heard that the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm near Fanshu City opened recently, there are many Gu masters there, do you want to go take a look?¡± ¡°We will talk about it when the time comes, I plan to enter closed door cultivation again in the next few days.¡± Zhao Hede took a look and could not help but laugh. ¡°Your second senior came out from his closed door cultivation to enjoy the scenery, let¡¯s go over and see him.¡± Before they could walk over, the handsome young man saw them from afar and immediately raised his hand to greet them. ¡°First Senior! Quickly come over and take a look at the good things I have obtained from my closed door cultivation.¡± Zhao Hede brought Fang Yuan forward, and the others immediately cupped their hands and bowed. However, when their gazes turned to Fang Yuan who was following behind, one of them cried out in surprise. ¡°Fang Yuan? Why are you here?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Fang Yuan looked at the other party in puzzlement. He suddenly came to a realization and said with a chuckle, ¡°Does Zhang Wenbin know that you¡¯re acting like a dog for others?¡± ¡°You!¡± That person widened his eyes and almost could not help but make a move. ¡°You two know each other?¡± Zhao Hede was stunned for a moment, then he looked at that person with a deep gaze. Judging from Fang Yuan¡¯s tone, the relationship between the two of them did not seem to be that good. ¡°First Senior, this is¡­¡± The handsome young man pointed the folding fan in his hand at Fang Yuan. He knew that every time Zhao Hede showed such an expression, it meant that he was going to investigate something deeper. Zhao Hede replied casually, ¡°Master¡¯s new disciple.¡± Fang Yuan cupped his hands. ¡°Greetings, second senior.¡± Only then did the handsome young man understand why Zhao Hede was so serious. He frowned and turned to look at his furious follower. ¡°You blind thing. This is my junior. Do you still want to make a move?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t dare¡­¡± The handsome young man snorted. ¡°If you don¡¯t dare, then get lost. You don¡¯t have to appear in front of me anymore.¡± That person¡¯s expression froze. He glared hatefully at Fang Yuan, gritted his teeth, and left. ¡°Senior Su, then we¡­¡± Everyone else present felt a little awkward. The handsome youth waved his hand casually. ¡°All of you go do your own things.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Zhao Hede only asked after the idlers left. ¡°Junior, you have a grudge against Zhang Wenbin?¡± Chapter 53 - Second Senior Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Facing his two seniors, Fang Yuan did not hide anything, directly narrating the story. ¡°It seems that he was jealous and started the trouble first. Sigh, Junior, you shouldn¡¯t have agreed to it.¡± Zhao Hede was more concerned about Fang Yuan¡¯s safety. Gu Zhenren had passed this junior to him. After hearing about this matter, he could not sit idly by. ¡°There¡¯s no harm in agreeing.¡± The handsome youth interjected, ¡°Junior, do you want me to stand up for you? I guarantee that Zhang Wenbin won¡¯t even dare to say a word in front of me.¡± Fang Yuan did not know whether to laugh or cry. ¡°Seniors, there¡¯s no need to worry. There¡¯s still a month¡¯s time. I believe that under Master¡¯s guidance, it won¡¯t be difficult to defeat him.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Zhao Hede nodded in agreement. ¡°After master finds out about this, he will definitely lend you a hand.¡± With that said, both of them felt much more at ease and began to travel around the main peak together. While chatting, Fang Yuan found out that his second senior¡¯s name was Su Can, and he wasn¡¯t a proper spirit cultivator either. He mainly cultivated talisman techniques and medicinal pills. Although he had to rely on Gu worms, his realm was not very high, just like First Senior¡¯s. However, as a disciple of Gu Zhenren, he naturally had his own quirks. After a conversation, he learnt many things that he had never heard of before. Second Senior held a stack of dark yellow talisman paper and took out the first one. On it, there were symbols that others could not understand. ¡°This talisman is called Heaven Suppression. I created it two years ago. After activating it, it can seal the spiritual essence of any cultivator below the eighth layer of the Fusion Realm. However, you have to be careful not to seal yourself. This takes effect in a limited area. It does not differentiate between friend and foe.¡± Then came the second one. ¡°This talisman is called Boundless Swords. As its name implies, after activating it with spiritual essence, it can trigger a rain of countless swords to slash the enemy. It is very suitable for a battle with many people.¡± Then there was the third talisman. ¡°This talisman is called the Sun Breaker. How about it? Doesn¡¯t it sound domineering? Let me tell you, its effects are even more domineering. It can magnify the spiritual essence you inject into it by ten times, greatly increasing its lethality.¡± Fang Yuan nodded repeatedly as he listened. ¡°This is amazing.¡± ¡°I like to study these things. There are also so-called functional pills¡­¡± Zhao Hede tilted his head and glanced at him. His eyes were full of vicissitudes. ¡°Sigh, just don¡¯t help him test the medicine.¡± ¡°First Senior, I¡¯m not happy to hear you say that. Why would I harm my fellow disciples?¡± Su Can was instantly unhappy. His medicine had to pass through a sufficiently strong person to determine the range of its effects. What if he scared his junior away. ¡°Hahah, hahahahaha¡­¡± Zhao Hede¡¯s smile was very cold. Only when the sun had set and the three of them had almost finished touring the main peak did they stop. ¡°How is it? Junior, there are so many beautiful scenic spots on the main peak. Where do you want to live?¡± Zhao Hede asked. Fang Yuan slowly shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s no rush. I don¡¯t think I¡¯ll have time to move things over in the next two days. I¡¯ll have to leave the sect again in the near future.¡± ¡°Is it convenient to tell us where you¡¯re going?¡± ¡°The Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm?¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Su Can was suspicious, ¡°Is it the relic left behind by the fire attribute tribulation transcending expert near Fanshu City?¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s that one.¡± Zhao Hede frowned, his gaze focused, and his pupils flashed with a bright light. Fang Yuan immediately felt as if he was seen through. Then he heard Zhao Hede ask, ¡°Junior, you are only at the first layer of the Enlightenment Realm, why are you going there to join in the fun?¡± ¡°I am just looking for the Sunlight Gu in the outer area, I do not plan to go deep.¡± ¡°This matter needs to be discussed with master.¡± Zhao Hede shook his head. ¡°The restrictions set up by the tribulation transcending expert are beyond your imagination, not to mention that the Mystic Realm is abnormally rich in spiritual essence. The Gu worms there are much stronger than those in the outside world. With your strength, you might not be able to deal with them even if you just wander around the outer area.¡± Su Can also agreed. ¡°Junior, although you are also master¡¯s disciple, as a senior, I still have to say something. The Enlightenment Realm is only the first step on the path of cultivation, you have to think carefully.¡± Just like what Su Can said, the Enlightenment Realm was the true beginning for a Gu master. The previous Body Refinement and Foundation Establishment were only to lay a foundation for the future. After Fang Yuan advanced, he could clearly feel that his Gu worms¡¯ cultivation progress was growing very slowly. Even though his efficiency had increased, in these few days, his progress had not even reached 10%. This meant that the further he advanced his realm, the harder it would be to advance. In contrast, the suppression brought by the difference in realm was even more obvious. It would become more and more difficult to cross realms and fight enemies later on. Being at the first layer of the Enlightenment Realm, he had just reached the threshold to enter the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm. The primeval Gu worms inside were extremely powerful after absorbing the spiritual essence left behind by the tribulation transcending expert for many years. This was also the reason why the two seniors advised him. ¡°I understand what you said, seniors.¡± Fang Yuan laughed bitterly. ¡°Actually, perhaps this is Master¡¯s order.¡± Hearing this, both of them showed puzzled expressions. ¡°How is that possible, our Gu Immortal Sect has sent people to the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm before. The younger generation¡¯s inner sect disciples have all died, why would master send you to your death?¡± Fang Yuan told them about Wan Qian cold poison entering his body and the sect asking him to help. The two seniors understood and did not try to persuade him. ¡°This should be because master wants to use this opportunity to train you, but he definitely does not mean now.¡± Zhao Hede thought for a moment and said, ¡°Master will personally guide you in the next few days. When your cultivation improves, you might be able to deal with the Gu worms in the outer area.¡± Fang Yuan nodded. ¡°That¡¯s the only way.¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? You still have your second senior here.¡± Su Can patted his chest and took out the talismans from before. He stuffed them together with a few bottles of pills into Fang Yuan¡¯s hands. ¡°Come, take them all. You might need them.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be shy. We are fellow disciples, and we¡¯re under the same master. Why shouldn¡¯t we share?¡± Fang Yuan was touched and said sincerely, ¡°Thank you, Second Senior.¡± ¡°I think there¡¯s still something missing.¡± Su Can thought for a while and took out a talisman from his pocket. He looked at it and finally showed a trace of reluctance. However, after hesitating for a moment, he handed it to Fang Yuan happily. ¡°Come, Junior, take this too.¡± ¡°This is?¡± Zhao Hede laughed, ¡°This talisman is called Divine Escape. It can travel through space and it is your second senior¡¯s treasure. I didn¡¯t expect him to give it to you today.¡± Fang Yuan was about to say something, but Su Can held his shoulder. He waved his hand indifferently, ¡°As long as I¡¯m still alive, I¡¯ll have a chance to make another of this talisman. It¡¯s nothing compared to Junior¡¯s safety, but you still have to be careful.¡± ¡°Although this Divine Escape talisman is powerful, due to its quality, it can only let you escape a certain distance. Moreover, it will consume a large amount of spiritual essence. Don¡¯t use it unless you have no other choice.¡± ¡°I understand..¡± Chapter 54 - Vegetation Three Stars Cave Gu Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Following that, Zhao Hede and Su Can brought Fang Yuan to get to know the third senior Wang Chen. However, Wang Chen was a taciturn person, he did not speak much. He only nodded slightly to show that he understood when he saw them, before continuing to cultivate behind closed doors. ¡°Don¡¯t mind him, your third senior is like this, you will get used to it. He is not a bad person.¡± Zhao Hede patted his shoulder and said, ¡°It¡¯s getting late. Hurry up and go back and rest. Maybe Master will call you over tomorrow morning.¡± Fang Yuan nodded. ¡°Thank you for taking care of me, seniors. I will leave first.¡± ¡°Go on.¡± Zhao Hede and Su Can waved goodbye at the same time. That night, after Fang Yuan returned to the small inner court courtyard, he placed the gains from today on the table. Just as he was about to count them, he heard someone knocking on the door outside the courtyard. When he went out to take a look, it was the examiner again. ¡°Master is looking for me?¡± Fang Yuan guessed. The examiner smiled slightly. ¡°That¡¯s right. The sect master has summoned you to the side hall.¡± ¡°Martial Uncle, I¡¯m not familiar with the main peak. Please lead the way.¡± ¡°You¡¯re still calling me Martial Uncle? You¡¯re already a personal disciple.¡± ¡°It¡¯s easy to say. I¡¯m too lazy to change it.¡± The examiner couldn¡¯t help but laugh and made a gesture of invitation, walking side by side with Fang Yuan. With the help of the teleportation array, they arrived at their destination in a few minutes. ¡°The sect master is probably going to teach you a secret technique. It¡¯s not convenient for me to be here, so I won¡¯t send you in.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Fang Yuan watched the other party leave and turned to walk into the hall. This time, Gu Zhenren was watering some flowers and plants. Fang Yuan strode forward, ¡°Master, you were looking for me?¡± ¡°You¡¯re here, sit by the side and wait.¡± Gu Zhenren¡¯s hands didn¡¯t stop moving. Fang Yuan wasn¡¯t in a hurry and waited patiently. Seeing Gu Zhenren watering the flowers and plants, a sense of leisure and comfort spread from the bottom of his heart. After about ten minutes, Gu Zhenren put down the hose and walked into the hall steadily. ¡°Come with me.¡± Fang Yuan followed behind him without saying anything. Gu Zhenren then sat down on the main seat and looked at Fang Yuan with a gentle gaze. ¡°Fang Yuan, you were watching from the side for a long time just now. Do you have any questions?¡± Was he testing him? Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment and began to think. This was definitely not a boring question like ¡®how could Master have the leisure to nurture mortal flowers and plants¡¯. There must be a deeper meaning behind it. Recalling that Gu Zhenren¡¯s every move was extremely natural, Fang Yuan suddenly had some understanding. ¡°Master, can you cultivate by watering plants?¡± Gu Zhenren laughed heartily. ¡°Of course.¡± It seemed that he had asked the right question. Gu Zhenren¡¯s eyes revealed an expression of admiration. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that out of you four disciples, you would be the only one to ask this question.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Fang Yuan was a little curious. ¡°What did the other three ask?¡± ¡°Ask?¡± Gu Zhenren smiled helplessly. ¡°Your first senior said that he would water for me in the future, so I won¡¯t have to do it myself. Your second senior said that he would ask the servant disciples to do such a small thing, so he gave the same answer as your eldest senior.¡± ¡°What about third senior?¡± Gu Zhenren shook his head. ¡°You should have gotten to know him today. What do you think his response was?¡± Fang Yuan recalled his third senior¡¯s indifferent expression and said directly, ¡°I think there¡¯s a high chance that Third Senior said that he had no questions.¡± ¡°That¡¯s his response.¡± Gu Zhenren sighed softly. ¡°In the words of the mortal world, Your third senior is a martial arts fanatic. He only knows how to cultivate and doesn¡¯t care about anything else. However, this has also formed his dustless mind. Even though he became my disciple, his cultivation realm is the highest among your three seniors. I also think highly of him.¡± The so-called dustless mind meant that a person could only do one thing without any distractions. Day after day, year after year, there wouldn¡¯t be any other distracting thoughts. It was just a saying, there was no substance to it. ¡°Third Senior is indeed amazing.¡± Fang Yuan agreed very much. It was very rare for someone to be able to completely devote themselves to cultivation. As long as their talent wasn¡¯t bad, their realm would definitely be able to pull apart a great distance from their peers. ¡°However, the person I think the most highly of now is you.¡± Gu Zhenren changed his tone, ¡°Not to mention talent and cultivation, just based on the answers on your answer sheet, your state of mind is not inferior to your third senior.¡± Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment. He had written himself so selfishly in the answer sheet, how could he be compared to his third senior who had the dustless mind? Gu Zhenren seemed to see Fang Yuan¡¯s confusion and smiled. ¡°Selfishness is a Gu master¡¯s way of settling down, who can be not selfish? If you and I can¡¯t, then your third senior can¡¯t either.¡± ¡°It is rare that you are selfless in your selfishness, giving to your family, being kind to your friends, and caring for your lover.¡± ¡°There are very few people in the entire Gu Immortal Sect who have such a clear distinction between love and hate.¡± Fang Yuan was embarrassed by his praise. ¡°Master is too kind.¡± Gu Zhenren let out a long sigh. He waved his sleeves, using the majestic spiritual essence as a medium to send a box to Fang Yuan. ¡°After Wan Qian¡¯s incident, you were the only one in the entire sect who was willing to help her. I can see the shadow of the past in you.¡± It sounded like Gu Zhenren was a person with a story, but he had never heard of the existence of the sect master¡¯s wife. He must have missed it for some reason. ¡°Cultivate well, the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm is not a simple place. Even I do not dare to enter it easily. Remember, you can only wander around outside, do not enter any ruins, it will be good if you can find Yang type Gu worms, but if you cannot find them, we will think of another way.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Gu Zhenren smiled and pointed at the box. ¡°Your foundation is pretty good, and you do not need me to give you any more pointers. I can only give you a Vegetation Three Stars Cave Gu to help you cultivate.¡± Fang Yuan opened it and saw that there was indeed a Gu worm inside, and it was the type that had already hatched. [Vegetation Three Stars Cave Gu] Level: Tier 1 Type: Support Quality: Platinum Skill: [Cave Dwelling] [Cave Dwelling] : Can be placed on the ground to form a building, cultivating inside will result in a large increase in efficiency. ¡­ Just as Gu Zhenren had said, it was just a Gu worm to support cultivation. Gu Zhenren¡¯s voice rang out, ¡°After choosing your new place, directly use Cave Dwelling.¡± Fang Yuan nodded. Remembering that his Cloud Moon Gu needed to absorb the delicate fragrance of a virgin to cultivate, he asked, ¡°Master, may I ask where in the sect are there the most female disciples who don¡¯t have Dao Partners?¡± The Gu Zhenren was stunned, not expecting Fang Yuan to ask such a question. Could it be that this little disciple of his was lecherous? Having Wan Qian was not enough, and he wanted a few more? He answered a little awkwardly, ¡°The sect disciples all chose their own residence on the mountain top. I¡¯m not sure either.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Fang Yuan felt that it was true. The sect disciples had chosen their own residence to begin with. Asking the high and mighty sect master would definitely not yield any results. It was better to have the cave dwelling near Senior Wan. The cold poison in her body was much more delicious than an ordinary virgin¡¯s delicate fragrance.. Chapter 55 - Zhang Wenbin’s Provocation Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Gu Zhenren did not give him anything else after that. It seemed like he wanted to use the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm as an opportunity to polish himself. Fang Yuan did not mind this. If everything went smoothly, this growth would definitely die off at some point. It was only a matter of time. After leaving the side hall, Fang Yuan returned to his residence and started refining the Vegetation Three Stars Cave Gu that night. This was not the first time he had subdued a Gu worm, so he was very familiar with the process. Even though this was a pure Platinum grade Gu worm, in front of Fang Yuan¡¯s seemingly endless spirit essence, it still resisted for several hours before giving up. After all, it was only a support type Gu worm. With this kind of house Gu that logistics Gu masters often used, as long as it was planted into the soil and watered with spirit essence, it could grow according to the Gu master¡¯s wishes, turning into a tree house. Three Stars Cave meant that it could be separated into three layers of space. Next, it was time to choose the location. Early in the morning, Fang Yuan began to move. He opened up a hollow square-shaped cave in the mountain wall behind Wan Qian¡¯s house. Next, he buried the Vegetation Three Stars Cave Gu into the ground and drew out large amounts of liquid spirit essence from his acupoints, injecting it into the cave. Boom! Along with continuous sounds, the Gu worm took root and sprouted in the soil, growing rapidly. The commotion disturbed many nearby disciples, causing them to come out to investigate. ¡°Who is this, making such a ruckus early in the morning?¡± ¡°Oh, daring to plant a house Gu behind Senior Wan¡¯s courtyard, aren¡¯t you afraid of getting beaten up?¡± ¡°That person looks familiar, it can¡¯t be Fang Yuan, right?¡± ¡°It¡¯s him, that¡¯s fine, it¡¯s normal for a couple to live together.¡± The group of people looked at him for a while, before returning to their own courtyards. The news of Wan Qian and Fang Yuan having a close relationship had spread all over the nearby mountains, so it was not uncommon knowledge. Wan Qian herself did not come out. She was probably in closed door cultivation, so Fang Yuan did not disturb her. The Vegetation Three Stars Cave Gu that was planted turned into a towering tree that was over ten meters tall in the blink of an eye. Following Fang Yuan¡¯s will, the thick tree trunk continued to extend and spiral, weaving into the shapes of stairs, balconies, fences and so on. Not long after, a three story tree house with a small courtyard was formed. The moment the cave was completely opened up, a dense Life Qi immediately spread out, stimulating the spirit essence in the small courtyard by several times. [Ding, you are currently surrounded by dense spirit essence. All Gu worms¡¯ cultivation efficiency has increased by 200%!] ¡°As expected of a gift from Master, it is indeed different from the others.¡± Fang Yuan clicked his tongue in wonder. This efficiency increase was even higher than when he took medicinal pills after spending primeval stones. It was truly terrifying. He estimated that after cultivating for a period of time, his few Gu worms that had not progressed for a long time would be able to break through. Fang Yuan planned to head to the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm after he leveled up, so he did not waste time and directly went in. On the first day, the Moonlight Gu and the White Jade Gu which was the evolution of the Iron Skin Gu were on the verge of breaking through. Fang Yuan took the medicinal pills to help him, and successfully broke through, obtaining two forces to support him. The Moonlight Gu¡¯s charging ability had successfully evolved. The additional power of the cold moon had mutated into dark flame, which could burn the target¡¯s spirit essence. The White Jade Gu had obtained its third passive skill, [Stone Skin] , which could resist a certain degree of attack damage. On the second day, the Bloodthirsty Gu had successfully advanced to tier three. Unfortunately, it did not obtain any skills, but its abilities had increased correspondingly. On the third day, the Golden Silkworm Gu showed signs of breaking through, but it was still lacking something. Unfortunately, Fang Yuan did not have any poison, so he could not help it. On the fourth day, the Sound Transmission Gu broke through consecutively to tier three, and its range of sound transmission increased several times. The Cloud Moon Gu absorbed a large amount of Cold Yin Qi, advancing by more than half. On the fifth day, the True Sight Gu broke through to tier three, but did not obtain any skills. The Drunken Gu was close to breaking through and was about to reach tier four, but it was stuck at the last 0.1%. Riding on the momentum from his five Gu worms that broke through, Fang Yuan successfully broke through to the second layer of the Enlightenment Realm. After spending half a day to get used to the strength of his new layer, Fang Yuan let out a long breath and slowly opened his eyes. Right now, only the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu and Cloud Moon Gu were left in his acupoints. They had not reached rank three yet, but the rest were all very impressive, and could be considered worthy of his Enlightenment Realm cultivation. Even though his strength had increased greatly, Fang Yuan was more concerned about the Drunken Gu, which could help him improve his physique all the time. ¡°Why can¡¯t I cultivate it?¡± Fang Yuan carefully checked the details on the interface, and found that it was not that the Drunken Gu was not cultivating, but that it had no effect. Just like when he was at the peak of Foundation Establishment and about to break through to the Enlightenment Realm, it seemed to have encountered a bottleneck. Unfortunately, the system did not give an explanation. ¡°Looks like I have to make another trip to the scripture depository.¡± Just in time to return the books he borrowed earlier, Fang Yuan immediately packed his things and was on his way. He arrived at his destination through the teleportation array. After looking through, Fang Yuan suddenly understood. ¡°So I need to gather the sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, intoxicating, five flavoured wine.¡± He frowned slightly. The wine used to advance could be good or bad, as long as it met the conditions. But the quality of the Gu wine produced by the advanced Drunken Gu would change. Fang Yuan¡¯s first goal was naturally to find good wine. Even the bare minimum must be outstanding. However, this kind of wine was very hard to find, and it could only be found by chance. ¡°It seems this matter cannot be rushed, better deal with it when I have the chance.¡± Fang Yuan had no choice. He could only go to the mission pavilion and put up a reward. He did not lack primeval stones now. There were so many disciples in the Gu Immortal Sect, so maybe one or two lucky ones would be able to find what he wanted. But just as he sent out the mission, an acquaintance walked in. It was Zhang Wenbin. He was surprised to see Fang Yuan here. A few days ago, when he heard that Fang Yuan had moved to Wan Qian¡¯s place, Zhang Wenbin was furious and smashed many things. Now that he saw his enemy, he was naturally extremely jealous. However, Fang Yuan¡¯s status now was very different from before. Even if he was the Fourth Elder¡¯s personal disciple, he could not do anything to Fang Yuan in public. However, he was not a person who would sit and wait for death. He was determined to get Wan Qian. Zhang Wenbin slowly moved in front of Fang Yuan and stared at him with a cold gaze. The corners of his mouth slowly curled up. ¡°Don¡¯t be too proud. Even if you are the disciple of Gu Zhenren, I will give you a surprise.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll wait for it.¡± Fang Yuan answered expressionlessly. Zhang Wenbin was not a fool. He knew that he was no longer the same as before, yet he still dared to provoke him. He must have done something big. However, he was not afraid of any challenge. ¡°Hmph.¡± Zhang Wenbin flung his sleeves and walked to the counter. ¡°Give me a territory mission.¡± ¡°Senior Zhang, what do you think about this demon beast clearing mission that is adjacent to the Gu Demon Sect?¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take this one¡­¡± Fang Yuan walked out by himself, not interested in the other party¡¯s actions.. Chapter 56 - Sneak Attack Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°It¡¯s time to go to the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm and take a look.¡± Fang Yuan had already done a lot of preparations during this period of time. It should be more than enough to deal with any sudden situation at the outermost layer of Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm. Even if he ran into trouble that was difficult to resolve, he could use the Divine Escape talisman given by his second senior to escape. After settling the matters of leaving the sect and bidding farewell to his master and seniors, he left the Gu Immortal Sect and took a carriage to Fanshu City. He did not go to visit the Xu clan. Instead, he went to the outside of the mystic realm according to the map on the travel document. The entrance here was guarded by experts from the empire, and regardless of your identity and no matter which large sect you came from, as long as you did not have a travel document, you were not allowed to enter. Fang Yuan handed over the copy that Xu Zhiyu had given him, and after the other party confirmed that there was no mistake, they directly let him in. ¡°Go through the House Gu passage. You will reach the mystic realm after passing through.¡± The examining expert¡¯s gaze swept over Fang Yuan¡¯s identity token, and his tone became slightly gentler. ¡°Pay attention, the inside of the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm is another space, and there is currently no way to contact the outside world. You can only return from the entrance.¡± Fang Yuan nodded, indicating that he understood. The Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm itself was in an invisible and undetectable state. Ordinary Gu masters would naturally not be able to sense the restrictions set by the Tribulation transcender. They would not be able to enter. Only this entrance, which was opened by the joint efforts of all the experts, would be unimpeded, unless someone could ignore the restrictions set by the Tribulation transcender and enter from other places. But this was basically impossible. Those who came here were basically the elites of the sects, or the disciples of large clans. It could be said that they were all of the younger generation. Even Fang Yuan, who had the True Sight Gu, could not break through the illusion and directly look into the inside of the mystic realm, let alone those who did not have such methods. Passing through the passage, after an intense dizziness, the space shook, and a dense spirit essence that was almost condensed into substance assaulted his nose. The scenery in front of him suddenly changed. Fang Yuan was already on an open grassland. Looking around, the mystic realm was pitch black, and he could not see into the distance. However, the surroundings were filled with fluorescent Gu. This type of consumable Gu worm only had the effect of emitting light. It did not have much strength, and it only had the effect of dispelling darkness. Looking at the light emitting from it, there were traces of digging everywhere. There were no cultivation resources nearby, and even the lowest grade herbs were picked up by others. This was also a very normal thing. With only one entrance, the Gu masters who came here would definitely advance in a fan-shaped manner, exploring the mystic realm. Those with strength could enter the depths, while those with mediocre strength could only walk along the boundary of the mystic realm, exploring the outer area bit by bit. After a while, the entrance that was explored the most by others naturally had nothing left. But there were still many Gu masters staying here to chat. After seeing Fang Yuan appear, someone immediately went forward to ask. ¡°Friend, do you want to explore the mystic realm together?¡± It turned out that he wanted to form a team and travel together. ¡°No need.¡± Fang Yuan casually rejected. ¡°My team already has three second layer Enlightenment Realm Gu masters, and with me as the leader and also a third layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master, it is not difficult for me to explore a little deeper. What is it? Are you looking down on me?¡± Fang Yuan only shook his head, saying: ¡°I do not have the habit of giving my back to strangers.¡± The other party curled his lips and walked back. The other teams heard this and also gave up on the idea of persuading him. Fang Yuan used the power of the True Sight Gu and started to inspect the nearby light sources. ¡°No one should have explored a place without the fluorescent Gu.¡± Saying so, he took out a black robe from his storage space and draped it over his body, entering the darkness with vigor. In this place, staying in the dark was the only way to survive. It was not only the Gu worms and mutated beasts that would be a threat. Any unknown Gu master would also be a potential enemy. As Fang Yuan continued to sneak around, the fluorescent Gu that were originally everywhere became scarce. During this period, he also met many Gu masters that were passing by. Their strength were not bad, and even the weakest was at the first layer of the Enlightenment Realm. In the mystic realm, they would travel in groups. Now, he had truly entered a dangerous area. Fang Yuan raised his guard and walked into a forest. It was pitch-black inside, and it was quiet. The trees were intertwined with one another, blocking out the sun and sky. Not even a ray of light could come in from the outside, making it look extremely terrifying. Rustle¡­ Suddenly, a sound of air being torn apart came from behind. ¡°Huh?¡± Fang Yuan reacted quickly. He had long been prepared and rolled on the ground, dodging the sneak attack from behind. Boom! At the next moment, a fireball exploded in front of him, splitting a tree that could only be hugged by three people into two. The heat wave from the impact even vaporized the nearby weeds and turned them into ashes. It was enough to see how terrifying the fireball¡¯s power was. If he did not have time to react earlier and took the fireball head-on, even though he was at the second layer of the Enlightenment Realm and had used Gu wine to improve his physique for a long period of time, it would not be good. It seemed that the opponent was going to kill him as soon as they attacked. Fang Yuan willed and used Phantom Step to quickly change his position, hiding under a huge tree. Soon after, he saw a group of people appear at the place where he previously was. They lit up the fluorescent Gu. There were five of them in total, and the leader was the one who had invited him to join at the entrance of the mystic realm. The conversation that was deliberately suppressed was heard soon after. ¡°Strange, he was clearly at this position just now, why did he suddenly disappear?¡± ¡°Could it be that Leader¡¯s move was too strong and burned his body?¡± ¡°Impossible. I controlled my strength, so even if he was only at the first layer of the Enlightenment Realm, he would only be severely injured.¡± At this time, the howling of beasts could be heard from the depths of the forest, as if some kind of carnivorous creature was rapidly approaching. One of them could not help but retreat, ¡°Leader, why don¡¯t we forget about it? This place has not been explored before, it is too dangerous.¡± The other two agreed. ¡°Yes, Leader, we have already gone too far out. If we go any further, we might encounter a third layer Enlightenment Realm mutated beast.¡± ¡°It is just a mutated beast, are you afraid that Leader won¡¯t be able to handle it?¡± The only female Gu master in the team glared at him. ¡°It¡¯s rare to meet a fool who dares to take risks alone. He looked like a disciple of a large sect, so he must be rich. There won¡¯t be a next time if we let him go.¡± The leader¡¯s lips curled, and he stretched out his hand and pulled her into his embrace, moving his palm to her chest and kneading her forcefully. ¡°You are the most sensible one.¡± The female Gu master gave him a coquettish look without any resistance. The leader pointed at Fang Yuan¡¯s location with his other hand, ¡°He can¡¯t have gone far. Spread out and search, surround him and force him out with the help of the mutated beast as well.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± The three people who were ordered hesitated. The beast¡¯s cries from earlier still lingered in their minds. ¡°What are you afraid of? When the time comes, I will rush over to help. Those who are afraid of death, scram. After we kill that kid, you won¡¯t get a single treasure from him!¡± Humans die for money. The three of them looked at one another and finally made up their minds to listen to the order.. Chapter 57 - No Mercy Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fang Yuan listened to their conversation and couldn¡¯t help but sneer in his heart. ¡°You want treasure? Then it depends on whether you have the ability to get it or not.¡± The few people who rushed over were all at the second layer of the Enlightenment Realm, the same layer as him. However, judging from their clothes, they should be from a certain clan and are not ordinary itinerant cultivators, so they shouldn¡¯t be weak, especially the leader, who was a layer higher than Fang Yuan. Although Fang Yuan wasn¡¯t afraid of any of them in a one-on-one fight, this group wasn¡¯t the only threat at the moment. Just as the other party had said. There was indeed a group of mutated beasts in the depths of the forest attracted by the booming sounds, and they quickly approached. Fang Yuan¡¯s position was very awkward, and he was in between the two. As long as he made a slight move, he would be discovered by the other party. No matter how fast Phantom Steps were, it was not instantaneous movement. It was impossible to leave this place without the other party noticing. However, Fang Yuan calmly took out a dark yellow talisman and held it in his hand. With the injection of spirit essence, a pitch-black barrier that was as black as ink rose from the talisman and wrapped around his body. Moreover, it continued to extend upwards, and its color and shape rapidly changed, becoming a part of the tree trunk. This was one of the talismans Su Can gave Fang Yuan. It had the effect of concealing one¡¯s body, allowing one to disguise themselves in relation to the environment. One of the Gu masters brushed past this tree, but there was no difference. ¡°Strange, where did he go?¡± The few of them searched the surroundings several times, but still could not find any traces of Fang Yuan. ¡°Could it be that I really blew him up?¡± That leader was somewhat confused. He clearly did not use his full strength, and even if he was at the weakest layer of the Enlightenment Realm, he could not have died under such an ordinary skill. Could it be that this Gu master was only at the Foundation Establishment Realm? But this did not make sense. A Foundation Establishment master dared to go so deep alone? Could it be that he did not know how dangerous the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm was? The mutated beasts¡¯ roars in the forest were getting closer and closer, and it seemed that they could not waste any more time here. The leader frowned and ordered, ¡°Stop searching, we are leaving.¡± The team members were stunned. ¡°Leader, we are not going to care about that kid anymore?¡± ¡°Let these mutated beasts play hide and seek with him, we will come back in two days to collect his corpse!¡± The leader snorted, ¡°Come, let¡¯s add some lure for these mutated beasts! Let them get excited!¡± Hearing this, the team members¡¯ eyes lit up. This was a good idea! The female Gu master immediately took out a small ceramic bottle and placed it on the ground. The few of them retreated more than ten meters before shattering it with a stone. Bam! The powder in the bottle scattered on the ground, scattering in the wind. A smell very similar to Fang Yuan¡¯s worm luring incense spread in the air. ¡°Let¡¯s get outta here!¡± The leader left with the others without looking back. If the mutated beasts had arrived a little sooner, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to leave. Fang Yuan, who was in the dark, saw this scene and knew that it was time for him to take action. The ice-cold worm-manipulation rod fell into his hand, and flames suddenly appeared. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s mocking voice rang out. Alarm bells rang out in the hearts of several people at the same time. Among them, the leader reacted the fastest, retreating while throwing out ant-sized Gu worms to avoid Fang Yuan¡¯s fatal blow. But the female Gu master beside him did not react so quickly. Fang Yuan¡¯s rod swept across, carrying the immense rock-shattering strength as it struck her lower abdomen. ¡°Wham!¡± The female Gu master spat out blood and flew backwards, hitting a tree trunk at the side before falling back to the ground. Not only that, after the dark flame attached to the rod touched her body, it directly entered her meridians. It was like a flame touching gasoline. The dark flame instantly ignited the spirit essence in her body, turning it into a raging flame, slowly eating away at her meridians and acupoints. ¡°Save¡­ save me¡­¡± The female Gu master cried out in pain, but the leader ignored her. ¡°You think I din¡¯t know that you were going to ambush me?¡± He laughed coldly, looking at the Gu worm that he threw towards Fang Yuan. ¡°After being hit by my Five Poisons Corpse Gu, even a fifth layer Enlightenment Realm expert would still¡­¡± His voice stopped abruptly. A number of giant Five Poisons Corpse Gu was clinging onto Fang Yuan¡¯s body, biting and tearing. In the end, the sound of weapons clashing could be heard. The leader¡¯s expression became extremely incredulous. That sharp mouthpart could not even break through this kid¡¯s skin? The Five Poisons Corpse Gu relied on venom to hurt its enemies. Without a wound, it naturally could not hurt people. ¡°Impossible! My Five Poisons Corpse Gu can even bite through the Pupa Gu¡¯s defense, how can you block it?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be surprised.¡± Fang Yuan only laughed lightly. When liquid spirit essence was added to the White Jade Gu, even the Pupa Gu, which was known as the strongest defense Gu below Silver grade, was slightly weaker than it. He wasn¡¯t scared of an accident. With just a few Five Poisons Corpse Gu, he could use the most venomous Golden Silkworm Gu to deal with it, he did not panic at all. But he did not expect it. He originally wanted to use the dark flame to restrain the strongest leader. Who knew that the other party would give up on that female Gu master so decisively. It seemed that this person was also ruthless. Fang Yuan¡¯s expression was cold. He opened his hand and the Bloodthirsty Gu flew out from his acupoints, splitting into tens of thousands of worms to surround these Five Poisons Corpse Gu. In just a few breaths, the Bloodthirsty Gu had devoured all of them. The leader¡¯s expression changed. He suffered a backlash from his Gu worms¡¯ death, so he spat out a mouthful of black blood and shouted. ¡°Let¡¯s attack together, kill him!¡± The other three Gu masters looked at one another, standing beside him, but did not attack immediately. The leader gritted his teeth. ¡°I will use my Qi to regulate my breath, just give me a few breaths of time!¡± The three did not suspect him. They released their Gu worms to attack Fang Yuan from several directions. In the end, when the leader saw them fighting, he retreated without thinking and turned to leave. Seeing this, Fang Yuan used Phantom Steps to retreat, and a half-smile appeared on his face. ¡°Still chasing me? He has already run away.¡± The three of them turned back at the same time. Sure enough, they could only see their leader running away. ¡°Shameless!¡± ¡°Despicable!¡± ¡°I want to kill him!¡± The few of them were very angry about this, but they could only watch the leader run away. Fang Yuan laughed lightly, ¡°He cannot just treat you all as pawns. Once the mutated beast arrives, we will all die here, and the benefits will belong to him alone.¡± A Gu master¡¯s gaze flickered, as he suggested to Fang Yuan, ¡°Why don¡¯t we stop for now, leave this place first, and settle the score with him before we talk about anything else?¡± ¡°Alright, I did not attack you guys earlier, so there is no need for us to fight to the death.¡± Fang Yuan put away the worm rod to show his sincerity. The three of them let out a sigh of relief. In the short period of time they fought with Fang Yuan, they could feel Fang Yuan¡¯s strength. Even though it was three against one, they did not have absolute confidence in winning. Seeing Fang Yuan stop, two of them slowly retreated. The other person looked at the female Gu master who fainted from the pain, his eyes filled with greed, but he still looked at Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan¡¯s lips curled up, ¡°If you like her, bring her along. She was just crippled by my attack.¡± That person nodded and silently carried her on his shoulder, turning around and running in another direction. Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes flashed with a ruthless expression, throwing the Golden Silkworm Gu onto the female Gu master¡¯s body, injecting a venom that would not immediately kill her. ¡°I thought it would take some effort to deal with you, but I didn¡¯t expect your alliance to be so weak before the mutated beasts.¡± Fang Yuan sneered, hiding the Bloodthirsty Gu in his hand as he slowly followed the other two. He could not be lenient towards his enemies! Chapter 58 - Slaughter Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation On the other side, the team leader had just stepped out of the forest when he heard the roars of mutated beasts coming from inside. At the same time, he heard the miserable cries of his companions. ¡°A bunch of idiots.¡± The team leader wasn¡¯t moved at all. If a few of his teammates died, so be it. At the very most, he could just get another batch. With his strength, it would be very easy for him to mingle in the outer area, be it recruiting new members or joining other teams. Right now, he only needed to guard this exit and wait quietly until the mutated beasts kills all the people alive in the forest. Even if Fang Yuan could escape from the mutated beast, he would definitely be heavily injured. At that time, no matter how strange his methods were, or whether he had hidden any trump cards, he could easily take him down. ¡°This kid seems to be a personal disciple of someone from the Gu Immortal Sect, I cannot let him return alive.¡± The leader had only glanced at him, and he did not see what was written on the identity token. The Gu Immortal Sect was a famous fighting sect, so he had naturally heard of it. He also knew the consequences of making enemies with a core disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect. But since they had already gone all out, there was no turning back. Only by killing Fang Yuan would no one know that he was the one who did it. The commotion in the forest suddenly became much quieter. The howling of the mutated beasts could no longer be heard clearly. The leader was overjoyed: ¡°He died so quickly? It seems I have overestimated him, not all of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s direct disciples are strong.¡± Right at this moment, a pair of fierce eyes suddenly appeared on the edge of the forest. Immediately after, a second pair appeared! And a third pair! They looked at the leader with bloodthirsty eyes. They were mutated beasts! The mutated beasts had chased after him? The leader was flustered by their gaze and slowly retreated. At the same time, he also had some doubts. How could the mutated beasts be so far away from their territory? But the truth did not allow him to question it. A sharp wolf howl rang out, like a marching order, and countless black shadows scuttled out of the forest. It was the dark shadow wolf pack, the top hunters at the outer parts of the mystic realm! Even Gu worms of the same level would have to give way when facing them! Even though they did not control elemental powers and were not among the demonic beasts, their sharp claws and teeth could easily break through the defense of a third layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master. ¡°Damn it!¡± He cursed, hurriedly taking out a bunch of consumable type Gu worms from his storage ring, throwing them out in an attempt to block the wolf group¡¯s attack. Unfortunately, these Gu worms were of low quality, and the wolf pack swarmed forward and could eat a worm in a single bite. In just a few seconds, they were all eaten up, showing no effect at all. A person¡¯s running speed naturally could not compare to a wolf¡¯s, especially in such a dark environment like the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm. This leader did not run far before he was surrounded by the wolf pack. He drew out his long sword and released all his Gu worms to confront the wolf pack. One of the dark shadow wolves that looked like the leader slowly moved forward and whimpered, causing the twenty wolves to shake and charge forward without giving him any chance. The leader opened his eyes wide and started to control his Gu worms to deal with the wolves. But two fists could not fight against four paws, not to mention that he was facing dozens of strong dark shadow wolves. A 360 degree defense still had flaws. The dark shadow wolves accurately caught his mistake, opening their bloody mouths and biting down on his arm. With a light bite, the huge force directly bit off the leader¡¯s entire arm. ¡°Ah!¡± The leader roared and retaliated in anger. But the right hand holding the sword had already been eaten by the wolves, and more than half of his Gu worms had been consumed. He had already lost the ability to resist. The wolves continued to attack relentlessly. In just a few seconds, the leader¡¯s two legs were bitten into a bloody mess, and not even his bones were left. Blood splattered all over the ground. There were even some broken internal organs that fell out from the gap between his pelvis, emitting a fishy smell. Fortunately, Gu masters had tenacious vitality. Even if they lost their limbs, as long as they were treated in time, they could still keep their lives. But at this moment, it was undoubtedly a form of torture. Just as he thought he was about to die by the wolves¡¯ mouths, the wolf king whimpered, stopping the dark shadow wolves from attacking. Following that, the leader saw the wolves moving to the sides, and a person he thought was already dead actually walked over from afar. Fang Yuan! That Gu Immortal Sect disciple! The leader¡¯s eyes were wide open, his face was filled with unwillingness, he opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but his aura was already on the verge of dying. He only made a ¡®eh¡¯ sound. ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Fang Yuan had a smile on his face. He looked at the leader¡¯s body that only had a head and a torso left, and he did not show any mercy. The leader¡¯s eyes that were losing their luster were filled with confusion. How did Fang Yuan do it? He could actually control the wolf pack? Fang Yuan asked coldly, ¡°Did Zhang Wenbin send you here? Tell me, I can let you die a quick death.¡± The leader was stunned. Zhang Wenbin? Who was that? Fang Yuan saw the confusion in his eyes. A person¡¯s subconscious gaze would not lie. He immediately waved his hand and ordered the dark shadow wolf controlled by the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu to end the other party¡¯s life. ¡°It seems that Zhang Wenbin does not know that I have come to the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head. He originally thought that this person might have been sent by Zhang Wenbin to assassinate him. Looking at the current situation, the possibility was not high. It was likely that this leader was just a passerby who wanted money. If that was the case, this meant that he would not have to worry about others following him and waiting for an opportunity to assassinate him while he explored the mystic realm. But it was hard to say. Zhang Wenbin would not let him increase his strength so easily. It was hard to say. Perhaps the people he sent had not arrived yet. ¡°In short, I have to be more careful and maintain sufficient spirit essence to deal with any accidents.¡± Fang Yuan left the place and retrieved the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu. He then held the True Sight Gu in his hand and began to inspect the place with dense fire element. ¡°Go north?¡± That was the direction to the depths of the mystic realm. Be it Gu worms or mutated beasts, or even the Gu masters passing by, they were much stronger than those in the outer regions. Fang Yuan frowned and thought for a while. There was no time in this world that was not risky. It¡¯s all or nothing! Chapter 59 - Mystic Realm Remains Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The denser the fire element, the more likely that the Sunlight Gu resides there. As Fang Yuan walked, he counted the items that could be used from the leader¡¯s belongings. Among them, there was a token with the word ¡®Demon¡¯ on it that Fang Yuan took a few more glances at. ¡°It seems to be some kind of proof.¡± Fang Yuan was not sure about the details, so he placed it in his pocket. Who knows when he might need it. Other than that, there was nothing else worth paying attention to. After putting everything into his bag, he set off on his journey again. Fang Yuan used a talisman that could conceal his aura. It made it very difficult for mutated beasts to smell his scent. But in contrast, there were all sorts of strange Gu worms hidden in the dark that caused him a lot of trouble. Gu worms were much more powerful than mutated beasts of the same stage. Fortunately, the spiritual Qi at the outer regions the mystic realm was not particularly dense. The Gu worms that lived here were mostly below Bronze quality. Their growth was limited, and being at the fourth layer of the Enlightenment Realm was enough to deal with them. Although Fang Yuan¡¯s realm was a little inferior, he had all kinds of amplification methods and a large amount of liquid spirit essence, it was more than enough to deal with them. As Fang Yuan continued to go deeper, these annoying Gu worms also gradually decreased. Just like mutated beasts, there was also a situation where the strong preyed on the weak. Powerful Gu worms had territory consciousness. They would take the initiative to attack the weak creatures that entered their territory and devour their strength. Over time, they would even evolve into Gu worms with many types of abilities. Thus, Fang Yuan explored with extreme caution. This kind of Gu worm was very difficult to deal with. He did not want to waste his spirit essence here, and he did not even have the interest to subdue them. Although the Gu worms here were powerful, their potential was average, and there was basically no possibility of evolution. Compared to the Gu worm eggs in the sect, they were much weaker. Right now, he only cared about Gu worms that were Silver grade and above. He did not care about anything else. Unless, it was one of the three talented Gu like the Sunlight Gu, an extremely rare Gu worm with high potential. Otherwise, even if he kept it, it would not increase his strength. Thump¡­ Thump thump¡­ Just as Fang Yuan arrived at the bottom of a cliff, a sound similar to the beating of a heart suddenly came from the cave not far away. ¡°Ah ah ah!!!¡± ¡°Wu wu wu!!!¡± Soon after, the screams of a man and the cries of a mutated beast came one after another. But very quickly, their voices quickly weakened again. And the heartbeat at the beginning became more vigorous. It gradually became stronger and firmer. It was as if it had absorbed their life force and obtained even greater strength. Someone was refining Gu? It sounded like a rather strange Gu that required the Qi and blood of a living person to refine. It was somewhat similar to his Golden Silkworm Gu. Fang Yuan was not curious about who the Gu refiner was, nor did he have any thoughts of executing justice for the heavens. He directly bypassed the cave entrance and took a long route. But when he passed the cave entrance, even though he was a few hundred meters away, there was still a slight suspicion coming from inside, as if he had been discovered. At the next moment, an unprecedented sense of danger welled up in his heart. Fang Yuan activated Phantom Steps without thinking and instantly fled from his original position. Whoosh! The sound of air being torn apart could be heard. It hit the empty ground. ¡°Oh?¡± A seductive figure landed in Fang Yuan¡¯s line of sight. It was a woman. She was tall and slender, and her eyes were long and thin. She was only wearing a light muslin coat, and only the key parts of her body were covered by a cloth. Large areas of her snow-white skin were exposed, and her entire person exuded a cold and charming temperament. Her expression was a little surprised, as if she did not expect Fang Yuan¡¯s reaction to be so fast. Fang Yuan¡¯s movements did not stop because of the other party¡¯s beauty, he raised his hand and used a Sun Breaker talisman given by his senior Su Can. After the spirit essence was injected, the talisman¡¯s power increased it by ten times. The liquid spirit essence, which could increase normal spirit by five times, instantly became fifty times! With the addition of the nine-turns staff technique, it had already increased to four hundred and fifty times, sweeping out with the power of the Sun Breaker. ¡°A second layer Enlightenment Realm expert can unleash such powerful strength?¡± Her eyes suddenly brightened, not showing any intention of retreating because of Fang Yuan¡¯s attack. She lightly laughed. ¡°Refining your flesh and blood into my Gu worm will definitely be a great tonic.¡± Saying this, she casually stretched out a finger and pointed at Fang Yuan¡¯s worm rod. At this moment, it was as if time had stopped. Her soft and boneless fingers split into countless limbs, firmly gripping onto the rod. Only then did Fang Yuan realize that she had a green Gu worm with a peculiar appearance, and he did not recognize it at all. The huge strength on the rod was instantly absorbed by the other party, vanishing without a trace. What the hell was this thing? Even the Bloodthirsty Gu did not have such a terrifying devouring ability! But Fang Yuan noticed it. After that Gu worm absorbed the strength from the rod, it quickly returned to the other party¡¯s acupoints. It seemed that this ability could only be used once for a short period of time. This discovery made Fang Yuan feel much more at ease. He snorted coldly as the Bloodthirsty Gu flew out of his acupoints. The Bloodthirsty ability gave him even more strength. ¡°Worm Group, go!¡± Fang Yuan shouted, and the Bloodthirsty Gu immediately split into countless parts, swarming towards the woman. The woman was not flustered. Another Gu worm climbed onto the back of her hand from her sleeve, its limbs forming a flesh and blood barrier, blocking the worm group. Fang Yuan found an opportunity, using the flame rod technique to hit it heavily. In the end, a shocking rebound came from his hand. It sent him flying more than ten meters backwards. Before he could recover, a colorful mist suddenly burst out from the barrier. The worms that came into contact with it instantly froze, their lives taken away by the mist. Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes and saw that this was a poisonous mist, and the Bloodthirsty Gu could not swallow and refine it. ¡°Golden Silkworm Gu, go!¡± As the king of venomous Gu, the Golden Silkworm Gu naturally did not care about this little bit of poison. It immediately used its Boiling Blood ability and charged into the poisonous mist, swallowing it in large mouthfuls. Not long after, the poisonous mist became the Golden Silkworm Gu¡¯s nutrients. A cold snort came from within the barrier. Another blood arrow flew out and fiercely hit the Golden Silkworm Gu¡¯s head. Clang! A sound that was like metal colliding rang out. The Golden Silkworm Gu¡¯s powerful physique directly took this blow. Its body swayed for a moment, then it opened its mouth and spat out a large amount of venom. The venom splashed onto the flesh and blood barrier, making a sizzling sound. In the blink of an eye, a palm-sized hole was corroded, causing the Gu worm to continuously hiss in pain. The woman immediately put it back into her acupoints, revealing a sullen expression. ¡°Very good, this Gu worm of yours is very good, it belongs to me!¡± ¡°Yours is also not bad. After you die, I will take good care of it for you.¡± Just like that, after saying those harsh words, the two once again exchanged blows, using all sorts of methods. From the canyon to the plains, then from the plains to the cliff. Fang Yuan even used the last Sun Breaker talisman, but still could not break through the opponent¡¯s defense. The woman¡¯s realm was one layer higher than his, and she had no less than ten Gu worms. It was very likely that she was also a direct disciple of an elder from a large sect. She was very difficult to deal with. However, the other party was good at using poison, and he just happened to have the Golden Silkworm Gu to counter it, so the other party couldn¡¯t do anything to him. In the stalemate, they fought and retreated. Unknowingly, they actually barged into a ruin guarded by a mutated beast.. Chapter 60 - Seeing The Gu Slave Again Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation There were only two possibilities of encountering a ruin in a mystic realm. One was that it was a secular architecture that the creator had marked out as part of the mystic realm. The second was that it was the tomb of the creator. This was a stone forest made of huge rocks. Among them, there was a hole that led underground. It was hard to tell which one it was. But no matter which one it was, it was worth exploring for future generations. The two of them were also attracted by the scene here. They stopped at the same time, wary of each other¡¯s movements, and slowly retreated. Screech! The cry of a mutated beast came from the stone forest in the distance. Fang Yuan raised his head and looked. They were fire spirit monkeys. They could control a certain amount of fire power, and their level was in between demonic beasts and mutated beasts. Their strength was extremely tyrannical. They were born at the second layer of the Enlightenment Realm, and they liked to live in groups. The fire spirit monkeys weren¡¯t something either of them could deal with. However, they were guarding the periphery of the underground cave of the ruins. It was basically impossible to enter the ruins without them noticing. Fang Yuan glanced at the woman and saw the same desire in her eyes. ¡°There are at least twenty fire spirit monkeys here. The biggest one might already be a Fusion Realm demonic beast.¡± The woman was the first to speak. Her tone was calm, as if she had forgotten that the two of them were still fighting just now. Fang Yuan did not speak. He knew that the truth was not much different from what she had said. The woman turned her gaze to him and chuckled. ¡°Do you want to go in?¡± ¡°You should be asking yourself that.¡± Fang Yuan replied indifferently. Fire spirit monkeys were a fire attributed demonic beast, so its habitat must have a large amount of fire elements. He might run into the Sunlight Gu here. He naturally wanted to go in and take a look. But because the woman was here, it was inconvenient for him to move. Whether it was to lure away the monkey group or to force his way in, the other party would definitely not let him off easily. The woman saw his hesitation and smiled. ¡°Why don¡¯t we join forces?¡± Fang Yuan sneered, ¡°If you did not launch a sneak attack outside the cave entrance, perhaps I would have considered it.¡± ¡°Speaking of which, this is all your fault.¡± The woman revealed an aggrieved expression when she heard this and replied weakly, ¡°You have the aura of my sect¡¯s personal disciple token on you, but I don¡¯t know you, so I can only take it as you killing my sect¡¯s disciple and take revenge.¡± Fang Yuan naturally knew that the other party¡¯s goal was to use him as a material to refine Gu, but he still frowned and took out the token with the ¡®Demon¡¯ word. ¡°Yes, that is it!¡± The woman¡¯s gaze was like water, and there was no trace of enmity in it. ¡°If not for this, I would not have known that you were outside.¡± Fang Yuan seemed to have realized something. ¡°You are from the Gu Demon Sect?¡± The Gu Demon Sect was a large sect adjacent to the Gu Immortal Sect, and their overall strength was on par with Gu Immortal Sect. They had many conflicts over the years, but on the surface, they did not shed all pretenses of cordiality. ¡°You have sharp eyes, I admire you.¡± The woman continued to say nice things. She wanted to use this to reduce Fang Yuan¡¯s hostility towards her. ¡°Cut the crap, what do you want?¡± Fang Yuan did not attack as she wished. After all, their strength was on par, so there would not be any results if they continued fighting. However, he was still very vigilant against the woman. ¡°The fire spirit monkeys like to brew wine. As long as we can find their wine cellar and steal all the wine, the monkeys will definitely be furious and go out to look for enemies. This way, the cave door will open and we can take the opportunity to enter.¡± The woman lazily fiddled with the light gauze that was as thin as a cicada¡¯s wings on her body. Her ample bosom shook along with it, and the lower end of the cloth that was used to cover her exposed a small round curve. Her eyes were like silk as she said, ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re so fast. It should be easy for you to take the wine from under the eyes of the monkeys, right?¡± If it were any other male Gu master, seeing her beautiful appearance and such an attitude, they would probably be immediately seduced and agree without a second thought. But Fang Yuan only smiled slightly when he heard this and did not comment. A honeytrap? She was still too inexperienced. He had seen his senior naked before, so what was this? Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze slowly turned from appreciation to disdain. None of them were as big as his senior¡¯s! She was using this to test one of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s personal disciple? Which personal disciple could not withstand such a test? ¡°You are insincere.¡± Fang Yuan raised a finger, shaking it left and right. ¡°If this is the case, then there is no need for us to cooperate.¡± ¡°Then what do you want?¡± The woman¡¯s expression changed. She knew that Fang Yuan would not fall for this, so her charming expression could not be maintained any longer. It gradually froze, returning to her cold and arrogant expression. ¡°It is simple, I provide the information, you act on it.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t understand?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes flashed with a bright light, activating the True Sight Gu¡¯s ability. He explained, ¡°I will give you the location of the wine cellar and the information inside the ruin, and in exchange, you will lure away the monkey group. It¡¯s a fair trade.¡± The woman hesitated. Fang Yuan continued to fan the flames. ¡°If you don¡¯t agree, then leave. At worst, I will not explore this ruin.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± After hesitating for a while. The woman finally nodded. She saw through Fang Yuan¡¯s thoughts. She knew that if she did not take some risks, she would not be able to explore this ruin. Following that, Fang Yuan told her the location of the wine cellar that he had found with his True Sight Gu. ¡°Is there anything strange under the ruins?¡± This was what the woman was really concerned about. Fang Yuan shook his head, ¡°I will tell you when you bring the wine back.¡± The woman could not help but feel angry, but she had no choice but to do as she was told. Fang Yuan waited for a while. He did not know how she did it, but she actually came back with a large jar of monkey wine. [Ding, the Drunken Gu feels the pure wine brewing and is extremely excited. Success rate of breakthrough increased by 20%.] Hmm? The Drunken Gu made some progress? Could this be one of the five flavours of sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, intoxicating, five flavoured wine? ¡°Now you can tell me, right?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s heart moved. He took out some wine and tasted it. He pretended that his eyes lit up and praised, ¡°Good wine!¡± The woman pushed the jar in annoyance, ¡°It¡¯s all for you, so tell me quickly.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s goal was achieved, and he immediately put the wine into the Drunken Gu¡¯s storage space. Then, the system rang again. [Ding, your Drunken Gu has received intoxication, it has received a buff and a new ability, Intoxicated Rage!] [Intoxicated Rage] : When you are drunk, physical damage will be doubled (does not receive a boost from spirit essence) Fang Yuan listened to this information and said calmly, ¡°I saw that the spirit essence in the ruins is very thin and almost extinct. I suspect that there is a formation to seal spirit essence inside. If there is no way to deal with it, I¡¯m afraid it will be very dangerous.¡± ¡°Is that it? I thought it was something else.¡± The woman laughed charmingly, and a purple light flashed in her eyes. Then, she took a few steps back and stood to the side. The continuous heartbeat earlier was heard not far away. Thump¡­ Thump¡­ Thump thump¡­ Along with the dull footsteps, it approached their position step by step. Soon, a tall figure walked out of the cave. This was a creature could no longer be called a human. Its body was extremely huge, and it was over three meters tall. Strangely, it no longer had four limbs. Instead, it had four limbs that were formed by the parasites of four Gu worms. They had strange shapes and were all different. They were connected to the head and body, like an ugly stitched monster. Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze landed on a mark on the other party¡¯s glabella. Suddenly, he opened his eyes and blurted out two words. ¡°Gu slave?¡± Chapter 61 - Bai Yao Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation That¡¯s right. This ugly creature in front of him was the second-in-command of the Black Wind Mountain Village that Fang Yuan had used the Soul Capture Gu to control, the Gu slave that he used as a Gu refinement tool. But¡­ Didn¡¯t he ask the Gu slave to find a place to hide and cultivate? Why was he here? Facing Fang Yuan¡¯s shout, the Gu slave did not react at all. He only stood in front of the woman with a dull expression, as if he had already escaped the control of the Soul Capture Gu. Fang Yuan looked at the woman with a deep gaze, wanting to ask the truth. But when the words reached his mouth, he hesitated again. If he asked now, the result would probably be that the two of them would end up on bad terms. There would be no benefits at all. But if he could find out if the Soul Capture Gu was still in the Gu slave¡¯s body¡­ He might even be able to make some use of it. ¡°Looking at me like this, could it be that you feel that the person who refined the Gu slave is extremely evil, and you want to carry out your Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s principle of chivalry, killing me and carrying out justice for the heavens?¡± Saying so, the woman laughed, looking at the token on Fang Yuan¡¯s waist with a playful expression. Fang Yuan heaved a sigh of relief. She did not suspect his relationship with the Gu slave. That was good. He snorted coldly, following the woman¡¯s words. ¡°I am not that bored.¡± The woman laughed even more impudently. ¡°Then aren¡¯t you condoning evil deeds? If the elders of Gu Immortal Sect knew that your sect had such a rebellious disciple like you, would they expel you from the sect?¡± She had suffered a loss at Fang Yuan¡¯s hands earlier, so now that she had the chance, she naturally wanted to take advantage of him to vent her anger. In any case, the two of them were already prepared to explore the ruins together. She were not afraid that he would turn hostile. Fang Yuan could not be bothered with her. He squatted in the bushes and observed the movements of the monkeys. The fire spirit monkeys loved to brew wine. Naturally, they also loved to drink wine. When they were hungry, they would definitely take out the wine and enjoy it. When they realized that the wine was gone, it would definitely cause the monkeys to gather in the wine cellar. That would be the best time for them to enter the ruins. ¡°Hey.¡± The woman sat down next to Fang Yuan. A faint fragrance immediately assailed his nostrils, bringing with it an enticing temptation as she asked, ¡°Are you angry just from that?¡± Fang Yuan frowned and moved a little to the side. The fragrance was too strong. He did not like it. She clearly did not smell so fragrant earlier. Could it be that when she went to steal the monkey wine just now, she took the opportunity to apply perfume powder on her body to cover up the smell of sweat and blood that came from fighting with him for a long time? It was very possible! The woman looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s retreating action and was stunned for a moment. This man¡­ Was he serious? Then, she heard Fang Yuan¡¯s slightly disdainful voice. ¡°Speaking of which, don¡¯t get so close. Don¡¯t you know how bad your smell is?¡± Bad¡­ bad smell? She lowered her head suspiciously and took two deep breaths. There was a sweetness in the fragrance. How was it bad? The woman snorted and sat aside. She wasn¡¯t in a hurry to explain or question anything. She still had some pride. Why did he make it sound like she wanted him to like it? Time passed slowly. The two of them spent an unknown amount of time in silence. Finally, the monkeys started shouting. They ran towards the wine cellar while chattering. Not a single monkey was left behind. Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze focused, and he did not move. The woman beside him laughed lightly, raising her hand and letting the strong Gu slave walk in front to investigate the entrance. She stood up unhurriedly and looked at Fang Yuan. ¡°What, you don¡¯t plan to go in?¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll trick me from behind.¡± Fang Yuan directly explained. In fact, both of them were on guard against each other. No matter what was in the ruins, they both wanted the other to take risks while they reap the benefits themselves. ¡°Actually, I¡¯m afraid too.¡± The woman couldn¡¯t help but smile when she saw how honest Fang Yuan was. ¡°But now that you bring it up, I¡¯m not afraid anymore.¡± ¡°Oh? Why is that?¡± Fang Yuan asked. ¡°Compared to a hypocrite, I am more willing to work with a true villain¡­ Hmm?¡± The woman suddenly turned her head, and following the dim light in the mystic realm, she vaguely saw two figures walking in the forest, ¡°Someone is coming, it seems to be someone from my Gu Demon Sect.¡± Fang Yuan, who had the True Sight Gu, naturally found them, and he even saw the identity cards hanging on their waists. They were indeed the same as the one he had obtained earlier, with the word ¡®Demon¡¯ carved on it. Fang Yuan touched it without saying a word. He had to strike first! If the woman met with them, he would be the one to die. The woman did not stop him. She just watched as Fang Yuan approached from the dark and sneakily attacked from behind. Swoosh! For a moment, the abilities of several Gu worms were accompanied by a sword light produced by the activation of a spell, illuminating half of the sky. The strongest attack was unleashed at the first moment, and the effect was natural. In just a moment, the two people were severely injured. ¡°¡­ Pfft¡­ who¡­ who are you, why did you launch a sneak attack on the two of us?¡± One of them clutched his chest and fell to the ground. Blood splattered all over his clothes, and his eyes were filled with disbelief. The other person was also somewhat injured. He gritted his teeth, and seeing the token on Fang Yuan¡¯s body, he looked at him with hatred. ¡°You are from Gu Immortal Sect? Hehe, do you know that we are from the Gu Demon Sect? If you dare to attack us, aren¡¯t you afraid of starting a sect war!¡± Fang Yuan looked at their identity tokens. They were only two inner sect disciples. His expression was cold as he ignored them. With his identity as an inner sect disciple, he thought too highly of himself to want to start a sect war. At this moment, the woman also came over and quietly looked at the two of them. Their eyes lit up at the same time, as if they saw their savior. ¡°Senior Bai Yao?¡± ¡°Senior Bai Yao, quickly save us!¡± Bai Yao did not do anything when she heard that. She only covered his mouth and chuckled, ¡°Your lives are not up to me, ask him.¡± Saying so, she pointed at Fang Yuan, who was filled with killing intent. The two Gu Demon Sect disciples were stunned. What was the meaning of this? Was she in cahoots with the perpetrator? Fang Yuan¡¯s rod flashed with fire. He did not give them a chance to speak. He smashed their heads with his rod, causing their brains to shoot out, ending their lives. ¡°I did not expect you to be so ruthless. This does not seem like the style of a Gu Immortal Sect disciple.¡± Bai Yao looked at Fang Yuan with interest. ¡°The two of them did not have any enmity with you, yet you killed them just like that?¡± ¡°If I don¡¯t kill them first, would I let you kill me after entering the ruins?¡± Fang Yuan snorted coldly. He did not feel any guilt. It would be too late to resist after such a thing happened. Bai Yao clapped. ¡°I didn¡¯t say that I wanted them to travel together with us. I just needed to think of a backup plan. Why fight to the death?¡± ¡°You want to mess with my mind?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze turned sharp. ¡°Didn¡¯t you also watch them die without saving them as well?¡± ¡°Why would I mess with you?¡± Bai Yao smiled charmingly. ¡°Your actions were even more demonic than mine. If you try to stop me, won¡¯t you kill me as well?¡± Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t be bothered with her. This woman was definitely not simple. She had deep thoughts. The reason why she didn¡¯t help them was probably because she didn¡¯t want to split the treasures in the ruins into two more portions. She wanted him to take the opportunity to get rid of them.. Chapter 62 - Breakthrough Of The Soul Capture Gu Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After a short interlude, the two sneaked to the entrance before the monkeys returned. This place was blocked by a stone door, and they needed to break through the mechanism to enter. Fang Yuan had the True Vision Gu, so all illusions were illusions. Solving this mechanism was naturally not a problem. He easily figured out the trigger. Soon, the stone door opened, and a deep tunnel appeared in front of them. ¡°Gu slave, you go in first.¡± Thump¡­ thump¡­ The Gu slave did not make a sound, and he walked in with heavy steps. The two followed closely behind. In an instant, an unknown force swept over from behind. Crack! Following that, a dull sound was heard, and Fang Yuan immediately took out a fluorescent Gu to light up the place. The stone door was locked, and there was no way to open it from the inside. That force also disappeared. Fang Yuan frowned, raising his hand and condensing the spirit essence in it. In the end, the spirit essence that was supposed to be a ball turned into thousands of water blue threads, entering the wall of the tunnel. ¡°All the spirit essence has been sucked away?¡± Bai Yao¡¯s eyes also showed a trace of solemnity. Could it be that this ruin was really like what Fang Yuan said, and there was a formation that could seal spirit essence? It was a little strange! Once a Gu master lost their spirit essence, most of their Gu worm abilities could not be used, so they were basically no different from mortals who practiced martial arts. Fang Yuan looked at the inner wall of the tunnel and said slowly, ¡°The spirit essence that was just sucked in has gone into the depths of the ruin. Let¡¯s go, there is no turning back.¡± ¡°Gu slave, go!¡± Bai Yao immediately gave the order. The Gu slave dragged its heavy limbs and slowly moved forward. Two fluorescent Gu were on its shoulders, lighting the path for them. Fang Yuan saw this and his thoughts started to flow. He had to find an opportunity to interact with the Gu slave, before Bai Yao discovered him. If he made her wary, he would lose the initiative when she turned hostile. Rustle¡­ A slight sound attracted their attention. They stopped at the same time and listened carefully. The sound grew louder and louder, spreading in the silent space. It was obvious that something was approaching quickly. Fang Yuan held the worm rod in his hand and looked around vigilantly. Although he could not use the nine-turns rod technique, it was still good to have a weapon in his hand. In an instant, the Gu slave in front of him was the first to be attacked. It was a group of white worms, with tens of thousands of them densely packed together. Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze swept over and obtained the basic information. [Devourer Mother And Offspring Gu] (Offspring Gu) : the offspring of the Mother Gu. It can devour any form of spirit essence for its own use. After the Mother Gu is attacked, it will fuse with the Mother Gu and greatly increase the Mother Gu¡¯s strength. No wonder they couldn¡¯t use spirit essence. It was because of this type of Gu worm. However, Fang Yuan still had elemental power to use. The Gu slave took the lead. The two hands that were parasitized by the Gu worm transformed and killed the Offspring Gu that were approaching. However, there were simply too many of them. There were still countless Offspring Gu that passed through the Gu slave and charged towards the two of them. Fang Yuan lowered his body to deal with them. Ice element rapidly condensed around his body. All the Offspring Gu that got past the Gu slave were frozen into two centimeter ice cubes. The flame staff swept past and instantly shattered them. ¡°Young master is so powerful.¡± Bai Yao praised him without any sincerity, then used the flesh and blood barrier, ¡°You guys kill slowly, call me when it¡¯s over.¡± The barrier was extremely tough. It did not require spirit essence to activate, and the Offspring Gu could not bite it at all. She only needed to wait for the Gu slave and Fang Yuan to clean them up. Saving her strength? Fang Yuan glanced coldly. It was time to get close to the Gu slave. As he charged, he tried to move his feet, getting closer to the Gu slave. Bai Yao seemed to have given the Gu slave an order to kill the Offspring Gu. Even though Fang Yuan was getting closer, the Gu slave still did not attack him. Instead, he and Fang Yuan helped each other to deal with those annoying Gu worms. Fang Yuan took the opportunity to send a stream of spirit essence into the Gu slave¡¯s body. Although the Devourer Mother Gu¡¯s ability was monstrous, it could not devour the spirit essence transmitted inside the body. Compared to the Bloodthirsty Gu, it was still a little lacking. As the spirit essence entered the Gu slave¡¯s body, his huge body slowed down for a moment, and its dull expression changed slightly. Fang Yuan felt something in his heart. ¡°So the Soul Capture Gu is not dead, it is just hiding.¡± It made sense. The Soul Capture Gu¡¯s quality was not low. It was a Bronze grade Gu after all. It had all the intelligence it should have. It would not stupidly give the host an order to resist such a powerful enemy when Bai Yao was refining the Gu slave for the second time, sending itself to its death. It was a pity that the second-in-charge¡¯s body was no longer under the control of a single Gu worm, the Soul Capture Gu. His hands and feet were now infested with Gu worms, and they were nourished by his flesh and blood. They all had their own thoughts. The commands given by the Soul Capture Gu through the central nervous system were very limited, unless it could break through to a higher realm, allowing the Soul Capture Gu to have a dominant position in the Gu slave¡¯s body. Not only would it control the body of the second-in-charge, it could also control the Gu worms that were parasitic on the four limbs! This method¡­ Seemed feasible! It should work as long as the Soul Capture Gu¡¯s strength was sufficient. The Soul Capture Gu¡¯s ability would increase further, so how difficult would it be to control a few Gu worms that were inferior to it? Coincidentally, the Gu worms on the four limbs were still growing. They could not cultivate automatically like Fang Yuan¡¯s Gu worms. They were only at rank two. The Soul Capture Gu had accumulated in the Gu slave¡¯s body for a long time and had the strength of rank two. As long as it broke through again, it would be able to control them. Fang Yuan¡¯s heart moved and he injected the power of Yin and Yang that he had produced when he helped Wan Qian relieve the cold poison into the Gu slave¡¯s body. The power of Yin and Yang belonged to the origin power and could help people cultivate. It should be able to help the Gu worm cultivate too, right? As expected, in the next moment, the system rang in his mind. [Ding, your Soul Capture Gu has obtained origin power of Yin and Yang, entering a state of Enlightenment!] Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes could not help but light up. After Enlightenment, it could increase the cultivation speed by quite a bit. This way, the Soul Capture Gu¡¯s breakthrough was only a matter of time! As expected. Not long after. They had not even finished killing the Offspring Gu in the tunnel. The system sent the news of the Soul Capture Gu breaking through. Very good! ¡°Soul Capture Gu, control the other Gu on the four limbs!¡± Fang Yuan gave an order in his heart. For a moment, the Gu slave¡¯s movements suddenly stopped, his expression becoming distorted. But this situation did not last for long, and the Gu slave once again entered the battle. He was no different from before. It was a success! The moment this thought appeared, it meant that the Soul Capture Gu had responded. Moreover, the Soul Capture Gu seemed to be able to receive Bai Yao¡¯s commands. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Fang Yuan glanced at Bai Yao who was still wrapped in the flesh and blood barrier. His eyes flashed with coldness as he started to communicate with the Soul Capture Gu. ¡°Continue to act according to her commands.. If she wants to kill me, pretend to cooperate and then attack her with me!¡± Chapter 63 - Lava Cave, Sunlight Gu Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The Soul Capture Gu and Fang Yuan¡¯s minds were connected, and it agreed without hesitation. Following the previous situation, it controlled the other four Gu worms and continued to attack. Although these Offspring Gu were not very strong, they were numerous and could not be killed in a short amount of time. Bai Yao waited until they were a distance away before removing the barrier and following them. ¡°Are you just going to watch the show like this?¡± Fang Yuan already had the confidence to go against her. In this space where he could not use his spirit essence, he had all sorts of abilities and the Gu slave to support him at any time. If they fought again, he would have the upper hand. However, if Bai Yao continued to hide in the barrier, he would not be able to do anything to her. If he could not break it outside, he would not be able to break it inside the ruins. ¡°I have already sent the Gu slave to help you, what else do you need me to do?¡± Bai Yao pretended to be humble and said pitifully, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you want a weak girl like me to fight against those Gu worms without any spirit essence? Aren¡¯t you being a little too heartless¡­¡± Fang Yuan snorted coldly, knowing that she planned to preserve her strength and was determined not to make a move, so he did not say anything more. It was not a good time for him to turn hostile. The other party¡¯s status in the Gu Demon Sect was not low, so she would definitely attract the attention of the sect. Who knows, other than that flesh and blood barrier, she might have other life-saving methods. If he made a rash move, he might very well fail, especially in this unfamiliar environment. Before he had absolute strength, he had to act prudently. Just like that, the two of them and the Gu slave continued to advance, gradually exploring the depths of the tunnel. However, after walking for a long time, they did not meet any turns, nor did they meet any rooms or halls. It was as if the depths of the tunnel were still a tunnel, without an end. But what made people feel more comfortable was that the deeper they went, the fewer Offspring Gu there were. In place of their numbers were Offspring Gu that were larger in size and strength. If the Offspring Gu at the entrance were larva, then these ones were considered adults. Thinking about it, larva needed a large amount of spirit essence to survive. Although the entrance to the ruins was closed all year round, it was not completely sealed. Spirit essence from the outside world would still flow in from the cracks. This was their way of survival. The deeper they went, the stronger the Offspring Gu they encountered, which meant that they were closer to the Mother Gu. Soon, Fang Yuan could no longer kill them with just the ice and fire elemental energy in his body. He had no choice but to take out the Gu wine and drink it. ¡°You still have the mood to drink at a time like this?¡± Bai Yao was confused by Fang Yuan¡¯s actions. Fang Yuan did not explain. The trigger for Intoxicated Rage was to drink. And one had to be drunk. If he was not drunk enough, he would not be able to exert much strength. But if he drank too much, he would not be able to control himself, and he would feel dizzy. Thus, he had to control his alcohol tolerance. If he had a physique that made him drunk after a cup, he would not be able to control it. Fortunately, Fang Yuan had been drinking Gu wine to improve himself. After a long period of accumulation, his strength did not increase much, but his alcohol tolerance was growing. After a few cups, Fang Yuan was only slightly tipsy. But he did not dare to drink anymore. The effects of the Gu wine were very strong, so this factor had to be taken into account. If he really passed out here, he might not be able to wake up for the rest of his life. Fang Yuan started to stretch his muscles and bones, and started to fight the Offspring Gu, trying to speed up the circulation of blood and Qi, so that the alcohol would quickly enter his brain. The buffing ability from the Intoxicated Rage also started to kick in at this time. He was only slightly tipsy, and could not display half of his skill¡¯s strength. But Fang Yuan was already able to deal with the Offspring Gu, which were already half the height of a person, with ease. Intoxicated Rage made his body full of strength. It was as if he had unlimited strength. And his speed was also much faster. Fang Yuan was able to react to the Offspring Gu¡¯s movements while attacking and defending. Although it was not as powerful as Phantom Steps, it was still very impressive. At least dealing with Offspring Gu of this level was relatively easy. After an unknown amount of time, Fang Yuan felt that he was in a drunken state, when a fork finally appeared in front of him. ¡°Looks like we don¡¯t have to fight to the death for the treasures in the ruins.¡± Bai Yao pointed at the two completely opposite paths, ¡°You and I can choose different paths, and no matter what there is, it will belong to each of us, and the other party cannot interfere. What do you think?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Fang Yuan naturally would not refuse. In any case, the Gu slave was already under his control, so he would know what Bai Yao wanted to do. There was no harm in them splitting up. Thus, they split up. Fang Yuan and Bai Yao went their own ways, one to the left and one to the right. The tunnel on the left was narrower than the one on the right. As Fang Yuan went deeper, the tunnel became hotter and hotter, and he did not know where he was. After using the fluorescent Gu to explore for a while, he finally saw a room. Using the fluorescent Gu¡¯s light, he looked inside. The space inside was huge. It was at least a hundred square meters, and there were shelves placed close to the walls. It was covered in dust, but there were no weapons. There was a sword forging facility in the middle, but it was badly damaged and could not be used. Even if it was something left behind by a Tribulation transcender, it had no value. Instead, there were many things in the corner, and they were piled up casually like sundries. After scavenging for a while, they were all useless things like sword forging residues. ¡°Looks like this place has been abandoned for a long time.¡± Fang Yuan did not have any hope of obtaining any divine weapons here, so after making a round and confirming that there was no need to stay, he continued to move forward in the tunnel. At the same time, through the Sound Transmission Gu, he obtained information of a handwritten letter from the Soul Capture Gu. He did not know what was written on it, but if it was a cultivation method, then Bai Yao would have profited greatly. It seemed that he was rather unlucky. As he moved forward, the heat in the air became more and more intense. Fang Yuan was already drenched in sweat, and his aura was surging. If he could use spirit essence to protect himself, this would be a good place to absorb the fire element. Unfortunately, with the restriction of the Devourer Mother Gu, unless it was completely eradicated, this place would remain a forbidden area. After walking for a while, the road gradually became slanted, as if it led to somewhere underground. Fang Yuan had a premonition that he was about to reach the end of this tunnel. After an unknown amount of time, a ray of red light appeared in front of him. ¡°I¡¯m here!¡± Fang Yuan was overjoyed and even quickened his steps. Not long after, the scene before him suddenly became clear. He stepped into a natural karst cave. The space was extremely large and it was abnormally hot. The source of the red light and heat was the lava pit at the center. At the bottom, there was lava flowing, carrying an extremely violent energy. Fang Yuan¡¯s sharp eyes saw a palm-sized cave on the wall. There was a slight surge of spirit essence inside, as if there was some creature living inside. Could it be the Mother Gu? Fang Yuan immediately used the system to scan. Immediately, a line of small words appeared in front of him. [Sunlight Gu] : offensive type Gu worm. Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes immediately lit up.. Chapter 64 - The Mother Gu Appeared Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation There really was a Sunlight Gu here! Fang Yuan did not expect that the trip to the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm would go so smoothly. He found the target so quickly. However, Bai Yao was also on her way here. Her path also led here, but with the Gu slave deliberate slacking off, the efficiency of killing Offspring Gu was very low on her side, and they would not be able to reach this cave in a short time. But after killing so many Offspring Gu, the Offspring Gu¡¯s ability to absorb spirit essence was greatly weakened. Even though there were still restrictions, Fang Yuan and Bai Yao could still use their Gu worms¡¯ power. Bai Yao had already noticed this and already joined the battle. Her Gu worms were very strange. Their moves were bizarre, the victim¡¯s soul would be shocked and blood essence would be lost, causing great damage to the Offspring Gu. Fang Yuan had experienced her strength, and he knew that the Offspring Gu could not stop Bai Yao for long, so he was ready to attack. Boundless spirit essence gathered in his hand, turning into a blue ball with great power. A strange suction force came from the space again, continuously absorbing the spirit essence he released. But Fang Yuan did not stop, he directly injected the liquid spirit essence into it, maintaining the concentration of the spirit essence. His hands were half-folded into a full moon shape, and he placed the small ball filled with spirit essence at the acupoints. Just as he was about to draw out the Gu worms to boost his strength, faint footsteps suddenly came from his side of the tunnel. Someone was there? Fang Yuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that a stranger had barged in? No, he could not forcefully subdue the stranger! Fang Yuan made a prompt decision and retreated to the edge of the cave. Then, he threw a dark yellow talisman into the spirit essence ball. The power of the talisman was instantly activated and wrapped him up, forming a camouflage barrier. Not long after, six people entered the cave one after another. After they sized up the cave environment, they revealed a puzzled expression. ¡°Hmm? Strange, so many Gu worms died in the tunnel, so why haven¡¯t we met anyone here yet?¡± ¡°Be careful, those Gu worms died not long ago, the person who did it might be hiding in the dark and hasn¡¯t left yet.¡± ¡°The Tracing Gu detected that the aura extended all the way from the corpse to here. It must be this person who did it, damn it!¡± ¡°They dare to lay their hands my Gu Demon Sect¡¯s people, they must be tired of living.¡± So they were from the Gu Demon Sect. They followed him because of the two headless corpses. Fang Yuan could not help but shake his head. It seemed that he was not careful enough. If he had burned the corpses, he would not be found here and his plans wouldn¡¯t have been ruined. Gu masters who could enter the mystic realm up to this point were not weak. At the very least, they were at least at the second layer of the Enlightenment Realm. Fighting six of them by himself was too unrealistic. Moreover, there was Bai Yao in the other tunnel. He definitely could not fight anymore. For a moment, Fang Yuan was already considering whether he should leave. But the cave entrance was sealed by the stone door, and it could not be opened from the inside, unless he used the divine escape talisman that Senior Su Can gave him. He shook off the thought as soon as it appeared. ¡°If I were to teleport to a demon beast nest, things would not be good. Now is not a life-and-death situation, I should just wait and see.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head, calming his heart and calming his breath, restraining his aura to prevent the other party from discovering this strange place. The Sunlight Gu was right in front of him. If he did not obtain it, he would not be satisfied. It was one of the extremely rare three talented Gu, and it was a huge temptation. As they talked, the six people in front started to split up, exploring the cave. One of them held the tracking unit and walked close to Fang Yuan, but did not find him. ¡°As expected of Senior¡¯s talisman, it is so effective.¡± Fang Yuan was already thinking about what gift he should give Senior Su Can when he returned, and at the same time, ask for more talismans. These things might come in handy at any time. At this time, a loud noise came from another tunnel, giving everyone in the karst cave a fright. Following that, the Gu slave¡¯s muscular body broke through a corner of the tunnel and brought Bai Yao in. The six of them held their weapons at almost the same time and released their Gu worms. But when they saw who it was, they were all stunned. ¡°Senior¡­ Senior Bai?¡± ¡°Eh?¡± Bai Yao was also puzzled when she saw them. She looked around and asked suspiciously, ¡°Why are you here? Where is that person?¡± ¡°That person? Which person?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you see anyone else when you arrived here?¡± ¡°No¡­ no one.¡± The few of them were a little confused. One of them took a step forward and bowed with a respectful and fearful expression on his face. He said carefully, ¡°I wonder who Senior is referring to?¡± ¡°A male cultivator in a black robe. He¡¯s about twenty years old and has a cultivation base at the second layer of the Enlightenment Realm. He¡¯s tall and thin.¡± ¡°We¡­ we came here to search for the one responsible for the corpses of our fellow disciples outside the ruins. We didn¡¯t see the person Senior mentioned along the way¡­¡± Bai Yao waved her hand impatiently. ¡°Forget it if you don¡¯t know.¡± That person opened his mouth but didn¡¯t dare to say anything else. He retreated into the crowd. Fang Yuan saw it. It seemed that Bai Yao¡¯s prestige in the Gu Demon Sect was very high, and even these inner sect disciples were so afraid. He did not know whose disciple she was. No matter how hard Bai Yao racked her brain, she could not figure out where Fang Yuan had gone. Could it be that he could disappear into thin air in this completely sealed ruin? Although she did not believe it, the truth was right in front of her. There was indeed no sign of the eighth person in the huge lava cave. The lava cave suddenly shook violently, causing the few of them to lose their balance and almost fall down. ¡°Eh? What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. Maybe it¡¯s the lava activity underground. We can¡¯t stay here for long.¡± Bai Yao immediately waved her hand. ¡°Forget it, follow me back to the tunnel. There are still many forks that I haven¡¯t explored yet. Think of a way to leave this place.¡± ¡°Yes, Senior Bai.¡± The few of them followed Bai Yao into the tunnel. However, just as the last person was about to step into the tunnel¡­ A strand of white silk suddenly flew down from the top of the karst cave, sealing his mouth and nose. It wrapped around his body and pulled him up in an instant without making a sound. The person in front was still talking to him. ¡°Junior Zhou, Senior told you to pay more attention to the situation at the back. There might be a thief hiding. Be careful of sneak attacks.¡± No one responded. ¡°Eh? Junior, Junior Zhou?¡± That person sensed something was wrong and turned his head to look. There was nothing behind him. There was no sign of JuniorZhou? ¡°Not good, something happened!¡± He held his weapon in his hand almost reflexively and looked at the cave entrance vigilantly. The other people were attracted by his shout and turned their heads in unison. Bai Yao also noticed that one person was missing and immediately changed her mind. ¡°Go back!¡± The few of them stepped into the karst cave again. They looked around but still did not see a single person. Bai Yao sneered. ¡°Come out, I know you¡¯re here. However, the method you used this time was a little boring.¡± She said this to Fang Yuan. But what responded to her was a bundle of thicker white lines shooting down from above. Bai Yao opened her five fingers and sharp limbs appeared, directly cutting off the white lines. ¡°Playing tricks!¡± Bai Yao pointed at the top of the cave, ¡°Expose him!¡± The others understood and raised their hands at the same time, gathering spirit essence in their palms and throwing it. Under the light blue light, a huge blood red figure appeared in everyone¡¯s eyes. Next, it opened its mouth and sucked all the spirit essence into its body, causing the blood color on its body to become even more intense. Bai Yao¡¯s beautiful face instantly turned pale. It was that Mother Gu! Chapter 65 - Blood Battle Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation This Mother Gu¡¯s body was extremely huge, occupying nearly a fifth of the cave¡¯s roof. Its appearance was extremely ugly. Its bloated body was covered in mucus, and there was a huge crack on its head that looked like its mouth, full of sharp teeth. The missing Junior Zhou was tied up by the threads spat out from its tail, and he could not move at all. The exposed skin was already covered in green mucus and was corroded into a bloody mess. He could not be any more dead. Bai Yao could not bear to look at it. This Gu worm was too disgusting. The other Gu Demon Sect disciples could not bear it any longer and took the initiative to attack. They summoned their Gu worms and condensed their spirit essence. Although more than half of it was devoured by the Mother Gu, they still managed to form an objective attack. However, they were very careful in their attacks and did not intentionally hit the abdomen. The Devourer Mother Gu was a Gu worm that could only be found by chance, and was an extremely rare type of Mother Gu. As long as they brought its Gu eggs back, it would be a great merit, and the sect would definitely reward them greatly. An intense explosion sounded from the Mother Gu¡¯s body. It cried out in pain, and its mouth opened wide and spat out an endless stream of green liquid. Bai Yao immediately summoned a blood barrier and transformed into an umbrella to block the green liquid. The others also defended themselves. One of the Gu Demon Sect disciples did not have a corresponding method, so he could only use his spirit essence to forcefully hold up a protective barrier. The moment it touched the green liquid, the protective barrier only flashed and a few wisps of green smoke appeared. It was swallowed by the green liquid and completely dissolved. As for the Gu Demon Sect disciple himself, he did not even have time to react before he was corroded into a pile of white bones by the impact of the green liquid. When the others saw this scene, their faces turned pale and they hurriedly took out more things to strengthen their defenses. At a moment when no one was paying attention, the Gu slave quietly stood in front of the stone wall where Fang Yuan was hiding and forcefully used his body to block the strong corrosive green liquid. Fortunately, the Mother Gu¡¯s green liquid was not endless. It quickly stopped spitting it and switched to using countless threads to attack everyone. No one dared to fight with such a large Gu worm, so they all dodged. Only the Gu slave was like an idiot, dragging its corroded body, grabbing the flying threads and pulling them! Swoosh! Under the brute force, half of the Mother Gu¡¯s body was pulled down, hanging in mid-air. The Mother Gu whimpered. Its tail was already injured. Bai Yao was somewhat surprised because she had not even given the order for the Gu slave to move. Didn¡¯t she already seal the intelligence of this body? Could it be that the four parasitic Gu worms had learned to protect their master? She was both surprised and happy, pointing at the Mother Gu above and saying, ¡°Gu slave, pull it down!¡± The Gu slave did not say anything. It just did as she said. Fang Yuan¡¯s order was in front, but on the surface, it was still obeying Bai Yao¡¯s orders. And this brute strength did not disappoint Bai Yao. After pulling it back and forth for a while, the Mother Gu fell from the high ground, landing heavily on the ground. It screamed, and its huge body was twisting. It was clearly in great pain. After all, it did not have a hard shell, so its defense was limited. The karst cave also wasn¡¯t flat, and there were many sharp stone pillars, which had already sunk deep into its body. A few of the Gu Demon Sect disciples chased after it. They used all sorts of methods to leave many wounds on the Mother Gu¡¯s body. At this moment, as the Mother Gu¡¯s whimpering grew louder, the tunnel that Bai Yao walked into suddenly shook. Immediately after, tens of thousands of Offspring Gu waves surged out. Big or small, all of them had a crazed appearance. That majestic suction force swept over once again, disintegrating all of the attacks and turning them into spirit essence nutrients to be absorbed. The few of them were shocked, and could not help but retreat. In the end, the Offspring Gu did not care about the people, charging into the Mother Gu¡¯s mouth one after another, allowing it to swallow them. At once, the Mother Gu¡¯s body shone with a red light. Its short legs, which were like those of a silkworm¡¯s, continued to grow, rapidly growing to two meters, giving off an oppressive feeling. The injuries all over its body were also rapidly healing, and even the large wounds that were caused by the stone pillars had returned to normal in the blink of an eye. The wrinkles on its skin had also transformed into hard scales, shining with a metallic luster as they joined together. ¡°This is bad, it¡¯s evolving!¡± Bai Yao wanted to interrupt, but just as there was a trace of spirit essence fluctuation in her palm, it was completely absorbed by the Devourer Mother Gu, and a nervous expression finally appeared on her face. ¡°Let¡¯s go! We have to escape this place immediately!¡± In this close to sealed environment, the Devourer Mother Gu¡¯s ability was perfectly displayed. Unable to use spirit essence, Bai Yao lost her offensive methods. The other Gu Demon Sect disciples were in a similar situation. Just the Gu slave alone could not kill this Gu worm. If they stayed here, they would only become lambs waiting to be slaughtered. But just as they wanted to escape from the tunnel, the Devourer Mother Gu seemed to have expected this, so it immediately spat out a large number of threads to seal the tunnel. Next, it brandished its sharp legs and instantly took the lives of two of them. It was too fast and they could not react in time. The limbs of the Gu worm in Bai Yao¡¯s palm grew out and slashed at the Mother Gu¡¯s body, but there were only sparks. The Mother Gu retaliated furiously, and Bai Yao could only use her flesh and blood barrier to block the attack and was forced to retreat. Fang Yuan, who was hiding in the dark, could not help but be surprised when he saw this. This sharp limb was quite lethal, and it could easily cut through the crystal shield that he can form by condensing ice element, but he did not expect that it could not even break through the Mother Gu¡¯s defense. The few people on the stage started to fight around the Gu slave and the Mother Gu. As expected of a disciple of a large sect, even if they could not use their spirit essence, they still had many life-saving methods. All sorts of consumable Gu worms were thrown out. Among them, there was no lack of rank two Bronze grade Gu worms. They were extremely precious. Bai Yao even used her own Gu worms as consumables, trying to take the Mother Gu out. But the outcome was not what she had hoped for. Under the situation of insufficient spirit essence, these actions were like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. Unless she had Gu worms that could contend with the Devourer Mother Gu, all of this would only delay her death. It was impossible to use ordinary Gu worms to injure the Mother Gu! Bai Yao immediately shouted. ¡°If you don¡¯t make a move now, we will all die here!¡± The Gu Demon Sect disciples were stunned. Who was their senior talking to? Fang Yuan knew, but he did not make a move. He was waiting. Waiting for Bai Yao to use all of her methods, until she was at the end of her rope. This way, the situation would be under his control. ¡°You guys help me hold it off for a period of time, I want to use the Spirit Sacrifice Gu!¡± Bai Yao once again used a Gu worm as the price to avoid the Mother Gu¡¯s fatal attack. Knowing that Fang Yuan would not appear until the last moment, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes. But at the crucial moment of life and death, the few of them were wavering, they were not in the mood to listen to her orders. One of them did not want to continue fighting, so he directly ran towards the tunnel entrance, trying to use his weapon to cut the thread into pieces. He naturally became the Mother Gu¡¯s first target. The next second, his chest was pierced by a sharp leg, and he died on the spot. Bai Yao saw this and urged him again, ¡°If we hesitate any longer, we will die here!¡± The remaining two could only brace themselves and help the Gu slave that was already resisting. Bai Yao immediately took out a blood colored Gu worm. It bit her finger and used her blood to nourish itself. An unknown might was emitted from its body. The Mother Gu¡¯s ferocity had already been completely activated. It could already feel the great danger, and it looked at Bai Yao coldly and roared as it charged towards her. The Gu slave roared in anger. The muscles on its palm reassembled and turned into a huge sword, piercing towards the Mother Gu¡¯s mouth. Pierce! The flesh sword pierced through the Mother Gu from the inside out! In the end, the Mother Gu endured the pain and opened its mouth, swallowing the Gu slave¡¯s left arm along with the two Gu Demon Sect disciples! At the same time, a thread shot out from its tail, interrupting Bai Yao¡¯s movements. ¡°This is bad.¡± Bai Yao¡¯s eyes revealed a look of despair. Was she going to die here today? Chapter 66 - Subduing The Sunlight Gu Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Bai Yao closed her eyes weakly, as if she had already resigned herself to fate. However, in the next second, a dull sound came from ahead. Hum! A cold air assaulted her. Bai Yao opened her eyes to take a look. She saw Fang Yuan hands holding an ice shield in front of her, blocking that fatal blow for her. She knew it! Fang Yuan was only willing to attack when they were all out of options! She felt a wave of resentment. ¡°Bastard, you¡¯re shameless!¡± ¡°I saved you out of kindness. You¡¯re not only unappreciative, but you even want to scold me?¡± ¡°Kindness? If you had come out earlier, we would have killed this Gu worm!¡± ¡°And after it¡¯s dead, I will be next. Do you think I am stupid?¡± ¡°You!¡± ¡°What are you still complaining about, why aren¡¯t you helping?¡± Bai Yao was so angry that she gritted her teeth, wanting to kill him with a sword. But the most important thing now was to deal with this Gu worm in front of her. She took a deep breath to calm her mind and put away the Blood Red Gu worm in her palm. Fang Yuan took another attack head-on, and the ice shield was already filled with cracks. No, he could not take it head-on like this. The strengthened Mother Gu was too strong. The penetrating wound on its body had already healed by half in such a short period of time. Fang Yuan had already used Intoxicated Rage and Bloodthirst, but it was still so difficult. If he allowed it to recover to its peak condition, he would not be able to take more than a few attacks. ¡°Golden Silkworm Gu, come out!¡± Fang Yuan released a large amount of liquid spirit essence again, and his meridians were under immense pressure. He felt immense pain, making him feel as if his body was about to explode. But he gritted his teeth and persevered. If he did not do this, the spirit essence released would be absorbed by the Devourer Mother Gu. Bai Yao saw this and immediately had the Gu slave, who had one of its hands broken, fight to buy time for Fang Yuan. The Golden Silkworm Gu leaped out, absorbing seventy to eighty percent of the spirit essence, and began to spit poison. The spirit essence it absorbed was limited, and the effect of the skill was greatly reduced. However, the Mother Gu¡¯s body was huge, and it could not avoid it at all. It howled as it was drenched in the poisonous rain. But the Golden Silkworm Gu only had the strength of a tier 3 Gu, and it would be difficult to kill the Mother Gu with this poison. As expected. When the Mother Gu was poisoned,t he originally bright red flesh on the wound first turned a sickly purple-black color, and then began to fester and ooze. Even though the effect was extremely fast, making it extremely painful, the poison only limited the Mother Gu¡¯s recovery. Its damage was very limited. ¡°I can only wait for the poison to slowly take effect.¡± Fang Yuan began to dodge the Mother Gu¡¯s attack, stalling for time. He would use ice shield to block attacks he couldn¡¯t dodge, so it was not too dangerous. But not long after, the Bloodthirst effect faded, so his speed decreased drastically, and the chances of making a mistake gradually increased. ¡°If phantom steps could be used, there would be no need for this.¡± Fang Yuan gnashed his teeth in anger. The Golden Silkworm Gu¡¯s poison was still of great use. It had a great restriction on the Mother Gu. If not for this, Fang Yuan would have lost long ago. Bai Yao also helped control the Gu slave to distract the Mother Gu. Several hours passed in the blink of an eye. The ice element in Fang Yuan¡¯s body had been used up. After a long battle, the poison had already circulated throughout the Devourer Mother Gu¡¯s body. In the end, it was pierced by Fang Yuan¡¯s Boundless Swords talisman. Bai Yao followed closely behind, unleashing her full power. No matter how unwilling it was, it could only whimper and crash to the ground. The two carefully went forward to check. ¡°Not dead yet?¡± Bai Yao was somewhat surprised by the life force of the Devourer Mother Gu. It had such a huge wound on its head, and it had been poisoned so intensely, yet it was still able to hold on for so long. Fang Yuan tried to circulate his spirit essence, unimpeded. It seemed that the poison had already spread to the point of restricting the Mother Gu¡¯s ability. Not bad! It was time to divide the spoils of war. Fang Yuan also walked forward, but there was a distance between him and Bai Yao, as he pulled at the Mother Gu¡¯s abdomen. There was nothing he wanted. ¡°What are you looking for?¡± Bai Yao asked. ¡°Eggs.¡± ¡°Could they be up there?¡± Hearing this, Fang Yuan raised his head and looked at the top of the cave, using his spirit essence to illuminate it. Sure enough, there were many white things on it, but he could not see them clearly, they were most likely eggs. Fang Yuan collected the threads that the Mother Gu spat out as a rope and used phantom steps. It took him a lot of effort to collect those things. With a glance, the system immediately gave him the information. [Devourer Mother Gu] (Offspring Gu Egg) : Offensive type Gu. It was an Offspring Gu, so it wasn¡¯t very valuable. If it was a Mother Gu, Fang Yuan might have taken it. This kind of Offspring Gu that could not reproduce was not worth it. Its overbearing ability was only limited to a relatively closed environment. And it needed a very large base number for strength. In the outside world, the Offspring Gu alone might not be as powerful as the Moonlight Gu¡¯s dark flame. There were more than four hundred eggs in total, all of them were Bronze quality Gu worms, and they were all Offspring Gu. Fang Yuan did not like them, so he asked Bai Yao beside him, ¡°Do you want them?¡± He planned to take a step back and two steps forward. After all, the Mother Gu was killed by the two of them together, so it would not make sense to keep it all for himself. He would give Bai Yao the things he did not need first, and if he needed anything later, he could ask for them. Bai Yao did not even look at them, and she directly rejected. ¡°I don¡¯t need them. The Mother Gu is mine, the eggs are yours.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Yuan did not mind. He could bring these eggs to the sect and hand them over. Maybe he could even exchange them for some contribution points. Bai Yao squatted beside the Mother Gu that was struggling on its last breath. She opened her fingers, and the Gu worm in her palm immediately extended countless limbs with sharp thorns. They spread out like flower petals and fiercely pierced into it. The Mother Gu¡¯s body twisted in pain a few times, and then it completely lost its vitality. The naked eye could see that its body was continuously shrinking and collapsing. ¡°Its flesh and blood are filled with poison, aren¡¯t you afraid of being poisoned?¡± Fang Yuan could not help but be surprised when he saw this. The poison of the Golden Silkworm Gu was so strong that even the Bloodthirsty Gu did not dare to carelessly come into contact with it, but Bai Yao¡¯s Gu was so powerful? Bai Yao rolled her eyes at him and said snappily, ¡°If I did not have the confidence, would I do such a stupid thing?¡± Fang Yuan was stunned. The charm in Bai Yao¡¯s eyes actually moved him. No way! Calm down! The demoness was in the way! Fang Yuan turned his head and secretly went to subdue the Sunlight Gu. Coming to the small hole, Fang Yuan placed the special medicinal pill, using the fragrance to lure the Gu out. Soon, the little guy fell into the trap and crawled out of the hole. It was actually a larva, and it seemed to have been born not long ago. Fang Yuan was overjoyed. His luck was too good! He did not know where the adult worm had gone, but it was not guarding the hole at the moment. Fang Yuan immediately made his move, using his spirit essence to wrap it up and tame it. Bai Yao put all her attention into absorbing the Mother Gu¡¯s flesh and blood. She had no time to care about anything else. Until Fang Yuan put the Sunlight Gu into his acupoints, she did not even look over. [Ding, you have obtained a silver Quality Gu worm ¡ª Sunlight Gu.] [Your Sunlight Gu feels sufficient heat, cultivation efficiency increased by 150% !] Chapter 67 - Dual Cultivation Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The moment the Sunlight Gu entered his acupoints, a warm aura spread through his body, removing some of the cold poison left behind from his interactions with Wan Qian. Fang Yuan felt his entire body relax, and even his spirit had recovered quite a bit. After achieving his goal, Fang Yuan let out a sigh of relief, turning around to check on Bai Yao¡¯s situation. It seemed that she was almost done. The Mother Gu¡¯s originally huge body was now less than a tenth of its original size, and only a shell was left. Not long after, Bai Yao retrieved the Gu. She frowned slightly and looked at her Gu, ¡°This poison of yours is really interesting.¡± Fang Yuan chuckled, ¡°It would be more interesting if you could cure it.¡± Bai Yao curled her lips, looking at the Mother Gu¡¯s corpse with some emotion. ¡°Unfortunately, this is only a Gu worm. If it was a demon beast, this broken body would be useful too.¡± Fang Yuan used the True Sight Gu¡¯s ability to take a look and suddenly smiled. ¡°Not necessarily.¡± As he spoke, he picked up a long sword from the ground and went forward to cut open the abdomen of the corpse, taking out an egg. [Devourer Mother Gu] (Mother Gu Egg): Silver quality, functional type, condensed from the essence of the Gu¡¯s bloodline, can give birth to unlimited offspring. It was actually a Mother Gu egg! Fang Yuan held up the egg and smiled at Bai Yao, ¡°We agreed that the corpse belongs to you, and the eggs belong to me.¡± Bai Yao was naturally not sure if this was a Mother Gu egg, but it only appeared in the Mother Gu¡¯s body, and there was only one of it, so there was no need to say how precious it was. She was a little unconvinced. Without saying anything, she walked to the place where the Mother Gu was cut open and began to search. It seemed that she wanted to find something that was as good as this egg. Fang Yuan wanted to laugh. He had already used the True Sight Gu to check. All the valuable things were displayed in the system interface, so how could there be anything valuable left? In the end, Bai Yao searched for a long time and pulled out a pink ball the size of a fist. ¡°See?¡± Bai Yao smiled smugly, ¡°The goddess of luck doesn¡¯t only favor one person, so it won¡¯t be a problem for me to keep this thing, right?¡± Fang Yuan pinched his chin, ¡°I¡¯m even more curious about what this is. Could it be internal organs?¡± ¡°Impossible. If it was, my Gu worm would have eaten it up long ago.¡± As she said this, Bai Yao also felt that it was a bit strange. Reaching out to touch it, it felt soft and bouncy and very unique. She couldn¡¯t figure it out, so she planned to keep it and study it back at the sect. In the end, just as she was about to release her spiritual power and seal it up¡­ The pink ball suddenly exploded with a bang, releasing a large amount of pink smoke that enveloped Bai Yao and Fang Yuan. ¡°No, could this be¡­¡± Bai Yao¡¯s expression changed, as if she knew something. However, it was already too late. At the moment she inhaled the smoke, an inexplicable heat spread from the depths of her body. Fang Yuan murmured softly, ¡°Why is my body heating up¡­¡± The two of them looked at each other and their eyes gradually blurred. Thump¡­ Thump thump¡­ Their hearts could not help but beat faster. This smell¡­ This feeling¡­ Fang Yuan had never thought that Bai Yao would be so pleasing to the eye. Her exquisite and flawless face was no different from a peerless beauty in the human world, deeply attracting him. Fang Yuan could not help but reach out his hand and gently caress it. Bai Yao did not have the slightest thought of resisting, and slowly closed her eyes. ¡°It¡¯s a good deal for you¡­¡± ¡°Bastard¡­¡± Before Fang Yuan completely fell into the trap, a trace of struggle flashed across his eyes, and he tried to use the Golden Silkworm Gu to alleviate this symptom. In the end, since he was not poisoned, the Golden Silkworm Gu could not help him. His fingers brushed past her rosy lips, all the way down to her waist with a warm touch. Bai Yao seemed to have sensed something and hugged him shyly, hugging him tightly and taking the initiative to ask for a kiss. He could not hold it in anymore! Fang Yuan admitted that he was not a villain who would take advantage of others¡¯ vulnerability, but he was also not the so-called righteous gentleman. Seeing that Bai Yao took the initiative, Fang Yuan could no longer suppress his most primitive thoughts. As the peach-red gauze on Bai Yao¡¯s body quietly fell to the ground, the best beauty in the world was presented to him naked. Fang Yuan moved his index finger and his palm moved around Bai Yao¡¯s body, continuously caressing her. Bai Yao moaned and silently accepted all of this. What happened next was even more natural. In a daze, Fang Yuan could not help but think of the dual cultivation method called Hong Zhao that Wan Qian gave him. His heart skipped a beat, and he used the method recorded in the book. ¡°Ah¡­¡± Bai Yao felt as if she had been electrocuted, and her eyes were filled with annoyance. ¡°It¡¯s so hot¡­¡± Fang Yuan saw it and was very satisfied. What surprised him even more was that as the cultivation method was activated, the Yang Qi in his body was also activated, entering Bai Yao¡¯s body and tangling with the natural Yin Qi. After fusing, they turned into two pure Yin-Yang Qi and returned to their bodies. This Yin-Yang Qi was dozens of times stronger than when he helped Wan Qian get rid of the cold poison. He sent a portion of it into his acupoints, and for a moment, the Gu worms became extremely excited. [Ding! Your Gu worms have obtained a large amount of Yin-Yang Qi, entering a super cultivation state!] Great! Fang Yuan was in a good mood, and decided to continue to store more Yin-Yang Qi. Thus, Bai Yao became his little lab rat for Hong Zhao cultivation. He followed all the pictures in the book. Several times in a row, Bai Yao almost fainted. Fortunately, Gu masters¡¯ physiques were not bad, and she also benefited from Fang Yuan¡¯s cultivation method. Although she could not recover much strength, it was better than nothing. After a wave of cultivation, Bai Yao¡¯s eyes were closed as she rested her head on Fang Yuan¡¯s chest. Her face was red, the chaotic aura caused her breasts to move up and down, and she was clearly still recovering from the great stimulation. Fang Yuan was quietly enjoying this silence. With one hand on her back, his thoughts started to flow. He did not know the relationship between the Gu Immortal Sect and the Gu Demon Sect in detail. During his ten years in the Gu Immortal Sect, he had been thinking about how to break through, so most of the documents he found in the scripture depository were related to cultivation. But in his past life, from the trivial information, he could tell that the two were enemies, but they did not have a falling out. The Gu Demon Sect and Gu Immortal Sect often had conflicts over land boundaries. It was mostly a dispute over resources, but it was not to the point of life and death. But no matter what, there was a long grudge between the two sects. Thinking about it, he seemed to have done something unbelievable. By accident¡­ He slept with a core disciple of the opposing sect? Chapter 68 - Return Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The two of them were hugging each other quietly. They did not speak, and there was no unnecessary communication. Bai Yao also thought of what Fang Yuan thought of. They both knew very well that under the influence of the sects, even if such an intimate relationship happened, there would be no result. Taking a step back, this was just an accident. There was no affection between the two of them. They even thought of how to kill each other before this. But Bai Yao did not think of killing him to silence him, which made Fang Yuan sigh in relief. Facing this woman who had already slept with him, he still had some good feelings in his heart and did not want it to lead to the point of fighting. However, if Bai Yao had to kill him, he would not sit still and wait for death. ¡°Um, why did we¡­¡± Fang Yuan hesitated for a long time and finally opened his mouth, but he could not finish half of his sentence. He believed that she would understand his meaning. Hearing this, Bai Yao¡¯s face turned pink, and he answered after a long time. ¡°That small ball in the Gu worm¡¯s body is used to attract the opposite sex. It is very fragile, so when I used my spirit essence to restrain it, the pressure was too great that it exploded.¡± ¡°Then you¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine¡­¡± Bai Yao felt very wronged, but as a senior disciple of the head elder of the Gu Demon Sect, she had her own pride, so she definitely would not show a mournful look at this time. She secretly glanced at Fang Yuan. His appearance was still passable. His personality was not good, he was cautious and vicious, and his actions were even more ruthless. After repeatedly weighing the pros and cons, she once again confirmed that Fang Yuan did not look like a good match. She actually had a sexual experience with him, and she was so proactive¡­ This¡­ For a moment, Bai Yao even wanted to die. Fang Yuan sighed. Looking at her conflicted little expression, he did not know if he should comfort her, so he could only change the topic. ¡°Let¡¯s get ready and think of a way to get out.¡± Bai Yao nodded slowly, not saying anything. She forced herself to sit up and put on her clothes. Under the light of the fire, her skin was red and fair. It was exquisite beyond description. Fang Yuan turned his head, afraid that his beast nature would flare up, so he might as well not see it. The two put on their clothes, and Bai Yao called the Gu slave that was guarding the entrance, saying, ¡°There is a fork in the path over there. Maybe there is a way out, let¡¯s go take a look.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± The two slowly moved forward. Bai Yao walked very slowly. After all, she had just gone through intercourse, and had been defiled by Fang Yuan. An ordinary person would not be able to stand up. Fang Yuan took care of her feelings and did not walk too quickly. When they reached their destination, just as Bai Yao had said, there were indeed many paths, at least a dozen, extending in all directions If they were to explore one by one, they would probably not escape in less than half a month. Fang Yuan calculated the time. There were more than ten days left. It was almost time for his appointment with Zhang Wenbin, although he did not have much desire for this battle. After all, Zhang Wenbin was a ¡®kind-hearted¡¯ person. He liked to flaunt his self-righteousness and wealth, wanting to shamelessly give away all his assets. It would be unjustifiable if Fang Yuan did not accept it. Fang Yuan could not help but grin when he thought of this. He did not know how much Zhang Wenbin had improved during this period of time, and whether it was enough for him to have an actual fight. If he was only at the third layer of the Enlightenment Realm, this battle would be extremely boring. ¡°You¡¯re smiling so strangely. What are you thinking about?¡± Bai Yao suddenly asked from the side. ¡°Nothing. I¡¯m thinking about some things in the sect.¡± Fang Yuan was vague. ¡°Oh.¡± Bai Yao turned around with a cold face. If she had known this was the answer, she would not have asked. Fang Yuan looked at her expression and hesitated for a moment. He felt that it was not a big deal to say it out loud, so he said, ¡°There¡¯s a person called Zhang Wenbin who challenged me to a life-and-death battle. He gambled all his assets and said that he had three years¡¯ worth of my family¡¯s income. I was thinking about how to spend this huge sum of money.¡± ¡°Zhang Wenbin?¡± ¡°Do you know him?¡± ¡°No, I just remembered that there seems to be a Zhang family that has been in close contact with the sect recently. I wonder if they¡¯re from the same family.¡± ¡°There are quite a number of Zhang families. It¡¯s probably just a coincidence.¡± Although Fang Yuan said so, he still kept an eye out. Bai Yao did not continue to discuss this issue. Instead, she took out the handwritten notes that she had obtained previously. This was actually a map. It was just that it had been stored for too long and had not received much protection, causing most of the things recorded on the map to be blurry. However, it was better than nothing. The two of them spent quite a bit of time to check out some of the forks in the map that were not exits and marked them at the same time. Then, they continued to explore along the remaining passages. In the blink of an eye, a week passed. Fang Yuan and Bai Yao had already walked through more than half of the paths recorded on the map. They were all abandoned for many years, and there was nothing valuable. Occasionally, they would encounter a Gu worm or two, but they were not as powerful as the Devourer Mother Gu and could be easily taken care of. On the tenth day, they finally found the exit. After staying underground for so long, they suddenly breathed in the fresh air of the outside world. Feeling the abundant spirit essence, the two felt as if they had been reborn. ¡°Let¡¯s separate here. If anyone sees us, it won¡¯t be good for both of us.¡± Bai Yao looked at Fang Yuan quietly and said, ¡°What happened between us was just a mistake. Just treat it as a dream and forget about it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not something that can be forgotten just like that.¡± Fang Yuan smiled faintly and went forward to hold her wrist. He drew a trace of Yang Qi into his palm, and immediately, the Yin Qi in her body responded and took the initiative to interweave with the Yang Qi. Bai Yao turned pale with fright. She struggled slightly, but she couldn¡¯t break free and accepted her fate. She had a mocking expression on her face. ¡°What, do you want to do it again before you leave?¡± The corners of Fang Yuan¡¯s mouth curled up, and he said gently, ¡°You don¡¯t want it, so how could I do such a beastly thing? Experiencing this power properly will be of great benefit to you.¡± Bai Yao could not help but be stunned. She had never cultivated using a dual cultivation technique, so she did not know the use of the Yin-Yang Qi. However, after Fang Yuan¡¯s reminder, she seemed to have noticed that there was a strange power in her body. Looking at his warm face, she could not get angry. Facing this man who had stolen her virginity, she always had a strange feeling. ¡°You¡­ Let go of me¡­¡± Fang Yuan stared at her delicate face and suddenly pulled her in front of him. A warm and deep voice sounded. ¡°I¡¯m really blind, only now did I realize how beautiful you are.¡± Looking at Fang Yuan¡¯s face which was getting closer and closer, Bai Yao could not help but panic. ¡°What¡­ what are you doing¡­ didn¡¯t you say that you wouldn¡¯t do anything beastly?¡± ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m here to collect my debt. You kissed me first, and now I¡¯m going to kiss you back.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say I smelled bad?¡± ¡°You smell good.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ mmm¡­.¡± Chapter 69 - Unstable Situation Of The Xu Clan Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Bai Yao had wanted to use the Gu hand to push him. But when their lips touched, that electric shock assaulted her, and she could not help but fall back down. Anyway, they had kissed for so long¡­ There was nothing wrong with another kiss¡­ Half a day later, Fang Yuan left the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm alone. There was no need to explore the depths. He did not have the strength or energy to do so. There were not many talismans on him anymore. Other than the Heaven Suppression talisman and the divine escape talisman, most of the other talismans had already been used up in the ruins. It was time to return to the sect. On the way back, Bai Yao¡¯s face often appeared in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind. He had thought it through during this period of time. Although Bai Yao appeared to be frivolous, in reality, she was someone who had never experienced anything between a man and a woman. He just had to treat her like a girl. It was just that she had gained a new cultivation base and was a little arrogant. After all, her status in the Gu Demon Sect was not low, and it was understandable for her to be pampered all year round. Even though her methods were terrifying, she was not a bad person. She was not a bloodthirsty person. Hmm? Wait¡­ Why was he talking about Bai Yao¡¯s good points? He could not help but sigh in his heart. Beauty was indeed a hindrance to one¡¯s cultivation. Fang Yuan focused on calming his mind, getting rid of distracting thoughts. Cultivation! Cultivation was what he loved the most! Women would only affect the speed at which he cultivated Gu! But after this dual cultivation, he had accumulated a large amount of Yin-Yang Qi in his body. During the time he spent searching for a way out of the ruins, he had used most of it to nurture his Gu worms, and the results were obvious. Although they had not broken through to rank four yet, their overall cultivation progress had already increased by a lot. He had also secretly taken back the Soul Capture Gu from Bai Yao¡¯s side, and its cultivation efficiency was close to zero, so he could only wait and find another opportunity to refine a Gu slave. Other than that, the Sunlight Gu made him feel extremely comfortable. It actually used the Yang Qi in Fang Yuan¡¯s body as its main cultivation resource, so there was no need to worry about it. More importantly, it could help Fang Yuan produce more Yang Qi, and then its own cultivation efficiency would increase further. This was repeated endlessly, and it was simply an existence that violated the law of conservation of energy. Unfortunately, the Sunlight Gu was still very weak. It was still in its larval stage, only at rank one strength. It did not even have any skills. Nourishing Yang Qi was only its attribute¡¯s effect. Fang Yuan could not help but look forward to it. He had already gathered two of the three talented Gu. He still needed the last Starlight Gu to merge them into one and upgrade them to a higher quality. Who knows, it might become his second Gold quality Gu worm. Or perhaps Platinum? Anything was possible. As he traveled quickly, Fang Yuan finally arrived at Fanshu City before dark. He planned to rest here for the night and return to the sect by horse carriage tomorrow. Since he had arrived here, he did not need to rest anywhere else and went straight to the Xu Manor. As a guardian, there was naturally a place for him to stay in the manor. However, when he arrived at the Xu Manor, he discovered that it was heavily guarded, both within the gates and outside, surrounding it tightly. It could be said that the posts were all three steps away from each other. Before he reached the entrance, he was stopped by them half a street away. ¡°Stop! Outsiders are not allowed to enter the Xu Manor¡¯s territory!¡± Fang Yuan said in a deep voice, ¡°I am Fang Yuan, the Xu family¡¯s guardian. What happened here?¡± ¡°Guardian? Do you have any proof?¡± The soldier did not answer but asked a question instead. Fang Yuan used his mind to search through his storage space. Only then did he realize that when he became the Xu family¡¯s guardian, it was a spur-of-the-moment idea. He did not have anything to prove his identity. Seeing that he had searched for a long time without taking out anything, the other party immediately waved his hand impatiently. ¡°If you don¡¯t have anything, then hurry up and leave! This is not a place for you to stay!¡± Fang Yuan was silent. He turned around and left. There was no need for him to get into a conflict with the Xu family. He would first go to the city to gather information and think of a way to contact Vice City Lord Xu or Xu Zhiyu. After all, he had taken so many of their resources. When it was time to help, he still had to help. The fastest way to get information was to go to the local tavern. There were all kinds of people there. With just one gold coin, those local ruffians and hooligans who roamed around the city every day would follow your lead and tell you everything they knew. ¡°Hey, sir, please come in, what would you like to drink?¡± Fang Yuan was dressed in a black robe, he threw a small spirit stone in the waiter¡¯s hand and found a window seat in the corner. ¡°So you are a Lord Gu master. Our shop has a good ten year wine, I will take it out for you to taste.¡± The waiter was shocked, and even his voice became respectful. ¡°If there is anything else you need, just mention it, I will serve you alone today.¡± Fang Yuan was like a spring breeze, wasn¡¯t this waiter too good at kissing his shoes? But thinking about it carefully, he felt relieved. Although this world was full of people refining Gu, not everyone had the aptitude to refine Gu. It was just that the threshold was relatively low, so anyone could try it. Those who had no hope of breaking through to the Qi Refinement Realm all year round could only return to the secular world and do some ordinary business to maintain their livelihood. Although they had a bit of cultivation and knew a little about using Gu, compared to a real Gu master, they were not just a bit inferior. Whether it was the secular world or the sects and empires, there was a saying. If one did not enter Enlightenment Realm, one would not become a Gu master. It meant that if one did not reach the Enlightenment Realm, one would not become a real Gu master. This was the consensus. The waiter was also someone who had cultivated before, and had interacted with people all year round. Seeing that Fang Yuan¡¯s temperament was extraordinary, he naturally would not look down on him. ¡°There is no need for anything else, I am here to gather some information.¡± Fang Yuan said lightly. ¡°Lord Gu master, please ask away, I will tell you everything I know.¡± ¡°What happened to Xu Manor recently? Why are there so many people guarding it?¡± ¡°Are you asking about Vice City Lord Xu¡¯s clan?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Then¡­ you are here to¡­ seek revenge?¡± The waiter asked carefully. Fang Yuan raised his brows, ¡°What do you mean?¡± The waiter immediately had a plan in mind. Knowing that Fang Yuan was only asking for information, he began to explain. ¡°This matter has to start from the last time when the guardians rebelled in front of Xu Manor and tried to devour the master.¡± ¡°In that battle, Xu Manor¡¯s nineteen guardians were all killed by a young man. The news spread, and even the capital was shaken.¡± ¡°But the life and death of a Gu master is not punishable by murder, so no one was sent to investigate this matter.¡± ¡°But those guardians¡¯ families din¡¯t think so.¡± ¡°All of a sudden, their close friends and relatives died without any explanation, so no one would be happy about it.¡± ¡°Thus, they signed a petition, asking for an explanation from Vice City Lord Xu.¡± ¡°Vice City Lord Xu did not even meet them, so they went to the dark and hired assassins to force him to reveal the killer¡¯s identity in public.¡± Speaking up to this point, Fang Yuan almost understood what was going on. To put it bluntly, it was just that those family members whose Gu master had died wanted to seek revenge on him, but Vice City Lord Xu blocked the attack. ¡°He is truly courting death.¡± Fang Yuan snorted coldly. He was not afraid of these secular Gu masters. Even if Vice City Lord Xu told them his identity, what could these people do? Could they kill their way into the Gu Immortal Sect? Although it did not affect him, Fang Yuan still remembered the kindness of Vice City Lord Xu. ¡°I¡¯ll help him get rid of the trouble before leaving, half a day is enough.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s mind sank, and he had an idea.. Chapter 70 - Dress Up Nicely Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The next day. Fang Yuan woke up early. This was the benefit of cultivation. As his realm increased, his spirit would recover quickly and he would not need to sleep for long. ¡°How should I contact the people of the Xu Manor?¡± Fang Yuan held his chin and pondered. After thinking for a while, he suddenly patted his head. ¡°Look at my memory, how could I have forgotten about you.¡± Next, he activated his spirit essence to open his acupoints, and the Sound Transmission Gu jumped out. Squeak! The Sound Transmission Gu that had been neglected for a long time kept rubbing against Fang Yuan¡¯s palm. It was very cute. ¡°Come, help master send a message to Vice City Lord Xu or Xu Zhiyu, tell them that I will pay them a visit later.¡± Next, Fang Yuan sent a drop of liquid spirit essence to its mouth. Squeak squeak! The Sound Transmission Gu cried out happily, burying its tiny head and enjoying it. Not long after, a blue light appeared on its body, as if it had already started to send a message. Soon, the light dissipated, and it nodded towards Fang Yuan, indicating that the message had already been sent. Fang Yuan rubbed its head with his finger, keeping it back in his acupoints and leaving the inn, walking towards the Xu Manor. The Xu Manor was still heavily guarded. Today, there was a new batch of guards. Just like yesterday, they did not recognize Fang Yuan. ¡°The Xu Manor is a very important place. Outsiders are not allowed to observe. Leave now!¡± Fang Yuan smiled faintly and said, ¡°I am the Xu family¡¯s guardian, Fang Yuan. Your lord should have informed you.¡± The guard took out a roll of paper with his portrait drawn on it. After comparing it, his expression immediately relaxed and he said respectfully, ¡°So it¡¯s guardian Fang. The Vice City Lord is already waiting in the hall.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go over.¡± A guard at the side secretly tugged at his sleeve and said in a low voice, ¡°Quickly apologize.¡± The guard came to a realization and quickly said, ¡°I¡¯ve offended you with my tone just now. Please forgive me.¡± Fang Yuan naturally wouldn¡¯t be angry at such a small figure. He casually said, ¡°It¡¯s your duty. I don¡¯t blame you.¡± ¡°Thank you for your forgiveness.¡± Fang Yuan nodded slightly and walked into the Xu Manor. ¡°Hahaha, Fang my friend, we haven¡¯t seen each other for a bit. Your cultivation has improved quite a bit!¡± Vice City Lord Xu came up to him with a smile on his face. ¡°Please come on in. Have a seat!¡± ¡°Vice City Lord Xu is too polite.¡± ¡°Come, serve the tea!¡± Immediately, a servant girl came up with tea and snacks and placed them on the table between the two of them. Vice City Lord Xu was as enthusiastic as ever as he pulled Fang Yuan to chat about the recent situation. After the two of them exchanged pleasantries, Fang Yuan started to talk about the reason for this trip. ¡°Vice City Lord Xu, I heard that you¡¯ve encountered some trouble recently?¡± ¡°They¡¯re just a bunch of rascals.¡± Vice City Lord Xu waved his hand. ¡°Fang my friend, there¡¯s no need to worry. I¡¯ve already sent a large number of soldiers to guard the manor. No matter how brazen they are, they won¡¯t dare to attack this place.¡± ¡°This can¡¯t be a long-term plan. Speaking of which, this matter was caused by me. Why don¡¯t you let me handle it?¡± ¡°Fang my friend, where did you get this idea from? Those guardians rebelled because of their own greed. It was also my intention to drive them to their deaths. How can I let you take the blame for someone like me?¡± Vice City Lord Xu frowned and sternly refused. ¡°If this gets out, how can I still be the Vice City Lord?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Fang Yuan did not expect Vice City Lord Xu¡¯s attitude to be so unyielding, blocking this matter for him. Vice City Lord Xu saw that Fang Yuan still wanted to speak, so he immediately interrupted. ¡°Fang my friend, your trip to the Mystic Realm has been tough, why don¡¯t you stay in my manor for a few days to recuperate?¡± ¡°There is an auction going on in the city, I heard that there is a Gold quality Gu worm that has attracted many foreign Gu masters.¡± ¡°They are all heroes from different paths, and there are many heaven¡¯s chosen disciples from large sects. If you are interested, you can get to know them.¡± Fang Yuan was very interested. But he did not have any thoughts towards the so-called heroes and heaven¡¯s chosen disciples, nor did he want to get to know them. What he cared about was that gold quality Gu worm. An auction in a place as big as Fanshu City was definitely not small in scale. Such a grand finale Gu worm must have a very strong ability, right? Fang Yuan instantly had the intention to take it. He still had a lot of primeval stones on hand. He did not use most of the cultivation resources that the Xu clan gave him. He could sell them all and exchange them for primeval stones to use as auction chips. He estimated that he should be able to get around 200,000. He didn¡¯t know if it was enough. ¡°Vice City Lord Xu, when will the auction be held?¡± ¡°It starts tomorrow and will last for three days.¡± Vice City Lord Xu smiled as he took out a token and handed it to Fang Yuan. ¡°If you are interested, you can use this token to enter the auction venue.¡± Fang Yuan didn¡¯t stand on ceremony and directly accepted it. After all, he really needed this. He took the token and used his spirit essence to examine it. The scene of the auction immediately appeared in his mind, as well as where he should sit. After checking, he knew that his seat was at the ninth row, near the corner. There were only ten rows in total. Vice City Lord Xu knew that he had already learnt where he should sit. Although Fang Yuan did not show any displeasure on his face, he still explained. ¡°This auction is very huge, and the owner behind it is extremely powerful. With my ability, I can only get this position. Fang my friend, don¡¯t despise this old man for being useless, haha.¡± Fang Yuan smiled. ¡°I¡¯m already satisfied just to be able to go in and see it. The position isn¡¯t important.¡± At this moment, two guards suddenly walked in from outside. ¡°Reporting to the Vice City Lord, the City Lord has something important to discuss and invites you to the City Lord¡¯s main hall for a chat.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± Vice City Lord Xu turned to look at Fang Yuan, his gaze peaceful. ¡°Fang my friend, I still have some matters to settle, so I¡¯ll take my leave first. Later, I¡¯ll get my daughter to show you around the city. If you have anything you want to buy, just let me pay for it.¡± ¡°Vice City Lord, you¡¯re too polite. I¡¯ll just walk around by myself. I won¡¯t trouble her to come.¡± Fang Yuan always felt that Vice City Lord Xu had some ulterior motive, but he didn¡¯t have any hostility. It was strange, so he directly rejected him. Vice City Lord Xu hurriedly said, ¡°There are many small alleys in Fanshu City, so I accidentally took a wrong path once. Coincidentally, my daughter has been staying at home for a long time recently, and has been saying that she wants to go out to play. With you by her side, I feel at ease.¡± As he said this, he turned his head to look at Butler He. ¡°Go, inform miss to dress up more beautifully.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The butler acknowledged the order and left. ¡°¡­¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s expression suddenly became interesting. He seemed to know what Vice City Lord Xu wanted to do¡­. Chapter 71 - Taking Xu Zhiyu To The Casino Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fang Yuan was no longer that pure and innocent youth. After experiencing the affairs of a man and a woman with Bai Yao, he seemed to have been enlightened. With a glance, he could tell that although Vice City Lord Xu¡¯s intentions were obscure, he had great intentions. He was trying to set Xu Zhiyu and himself up! Fuck¡­ Pushing his own daughter out, how could he be a father like that! But on second thought, it made sense. Perhaps, the other party already knew that he was Gu Zhenren¡¯s personal disciple. In the eyes of outsiders, he was definitely a rich husband with extraordinary potential! What did the Xu family have? Other than a little money, power and influence, nothing made him involved with Vice City Lord Xu. The Vice City Lord¡¯s position was simply being an assistant, and he had to come and go at someone¡¯s beck and call. Even if the City Lord died, that position would not belong to him. Not to mention his strength. Back then, Fang Yuan was the one who dealt with the rapist. As the saying went, ask for what you need. Vice City Lord Xu was doing this probably because he wanted to use him to climb up the Gu Immortal Sect. If Xu Zhiyu really married Fang Yuan, then he would be Fang Yuan¡¯s father-in-law. With this identity, even Gu Zhenren would take another look at him. With Gu Zhenren¡¯s protection, in Fanshu City, who would dare to make him unhappy? Wouldn¡¯t power just come to him? Insidious! It was indeed a trap! Fang Yuan saw through everything. It was as the saying goes, the older the wiser! Who would have thought that Vice City Lord Xu, who had always been friendly to Fang Yuan, would have so many hidden intentions in his actions. Fang Yuan sighed in his heart, but he did not feel disgusted by his actions. This was human nature. Not long after, Xu Zhiyu, who was wearing a water-blue tunic dress, appeared in front of him elegantly. She seemed to have done her makeup a long time ago. The corners of her brows and cheeks had been trimmed, and she no longer had the innocence and naivety she had when she was not wearing any makeup. Instead, there was a hint of maturity and charm. When paired with her refined temperament, she had a different kind of beauty. Xu Zhiyu was already a national beauty. If she were to dress up like this, her impression in Fang Yuan¡¯s heart would almost surpass that of Wan Qian, Yu Bing, and Bai Yao. Vice City Lord Xu was also very satisfied with what he saw. Fang Yuan¡¯s expression did not change as he silently watched Vice City Lord Xu¡¯s performance. Xu Zhiyu bowed to Fang Yuan in a ladylike manner. There was a hint of joy hidden in her eyes that had been suppressed. She smiled and said, ¡°Big Brother Fang, long time no see.¡± Vice City Lord Xu secretly glanced at Fang Yuan and laughed. ¡°Zhiyu, today, bring Fang Yuan around to experience more of the flavor of our Fanshu City.¡± He emphasized the word ¡®more,¡¯ and one could imagine the meaning behind it. ¡°I understand.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go handle official business now. You two have fun. If you don¡¯t have enough primeval stones, Ask Butler He to send them to you.¡± Xu Zhiyu nodded lightly. Vice City Lord Xu waved his hand and left. He seemed to be in a good mood, as if he felt that victory was in his grasp. Of course, it was not because he believed that he would succeed, but because he believed that Xu Zhiyu would definitely be able to move Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan watched the other party leave and then glanced at Xu Zhiyu, who seemed to be in a slightly awkward position. ¡°Miss Xu, where are we going first on this trip?¡± Xu Zhiyu lifted her hair at the side of her temples and wrapped her fingers behind her ear. She said softly, ¡°I don¡¯t have any ideas either. It¡¯s just that I¡¯ve been staying in the manor for a long time, so I¡¯m a little bored. I want to go out and take a look.¡± Fang Yuan thought for a moment. ¡°Do you know where the casino is?¡± Xu Zhiyu¡¯s red lips parted slightly, but she didn¡¯t say anything for a long time. Big Brother Fang¡­ was he planning to bring her to the casino? That kind of place seemed very chaotic. There were many local ruffians and hooligans. It sounded a little scary¡­ But¡­ with Big Brother Fang bringing her along, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems, right? After thinking for a while, Xu Zhiyu suddenly felt that this kind of safe adventure seemed a little exciting. She couldn¡¯t help but smile and nod. ¡°Alright, we will go to the casino for the first stop!¡± ¡°What kind of casino does Big Brother Fang want to go to?¡± ¡°One that¡¯s not very high-class, but not very low-class either.¡± ¡°I see¡­ I know a place in the south of the city called Changle Square. You need 30,000 primeval stones to enter.¡± Fang Yuan raised his eyebrows, ¡°That settles it then!¡± His goal was naturally to use the True Sight Gu and a little brain to earn primeval stones. But using such cheating methods would not work in a large casino. It would definitely be guarded against by all sorts of unexpected methods. But if he went to a small place, he might not be able make much. A medium-sized casino became Fang Yuan¡¯s first target. Soon, the two arrived at the Changle Square in the south of the city. They did not expect there to be Gu masters guarding the door, and their strength were not weak. They were all in the Enlightenment Realm. Once they had verified their wealth, they entered the hall, and noise immediately came from all directions. ¡°Come, come!¡± ¡°Big! Big! Big! Big! Big!¡± ¡°Small, small, small!¡± Pow! Dice cup opened. ¡°Double threes and a five, big at eleven!¡± Suddenly, those yelling small sighed. ¡°Fuck, if I had known earlier, I wouldn¡¯t have bet on small!¡± ¡°Fuck you, fuck, if I bet on small again, I don¡¯t believe that it will be big next time!¡± ¡°Manager! I still need to borrow 20,000 primeval stones. If I don¡¯t win it back today, I won¡¯t go back!¡± Xu Zhiyu nervously grabbed Fang Yuan¡¯s sleeve. The atmosphere here made her very uneasy. Fang Yuan¡¯s lips curled up slightly, and he said in a low voice, ¡°If you¡¯re not used to it, you can go back first. I should stay here for a while.¡± Xu Zhiyu did not say anything, but only shook her head firmly. Fang Yuan continued to look at the gambling table, to see how long he could hold on. However, although this place was messy, it was basically full of gamblers. They only thought about winning and losing, and there was no conflict because of Xu Zhiyu¡¯s appearance. Fang Yuan had been waiting for an opportunity. This was a game of Sic Bo. It was simple and straightforward. There were a total of three square dice. There were six sides on each. The maximum total number of points was eighteen, and the minimum was three. Three to ten were small, and eleven to eighteen were large. If the three dice had the same number of points, then it was leopard, and the house wins. Of course, one could also bet leopard, but the odds of winning were the lowest. If you bet right, it would be 1 to 1, while leopard would be 1 to 10. It was a way to get rich overnight. But the probability was not high. There were a total of fifty-six combinations for three dice. And leopard was only six of them. The probability of three out of twenty-eight was neither high nor low. It was not easy to get it. If one was unlucky, they could not even get it once in a few hours. Moreover, the color cup here was much thicker, and there was even a miniature array formation used to isolate the sound. Not only was it impossible to differentiate the points from the sound of the falling dice, it also had a certain effect on Fang Yuan¡¯s True Sight Gu. Round after round, Fang Yuan only watched and did not make a move. There were already managers in the room paying attention to him, as if they were suspecting if he was a spy sent by another gambling house to gather information. ¡°Big big big!¡± ¡°Smal small small!¡± Finally, amidst the demonic shouts, Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°20,000 primeval stones, I bet on leopard!¡± Chapter 72 - 200,000 Primeval Stones Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation This loud shout attracted the attention of the surrounding people, and they all looked towards him. Seeing that he was dressed luxuriously, had an extraordinary temperament, and had a beautiful girl by his side, they all felt that he was some rich young master who came here to have fun. ¡°Which family¡¯s hothead is this? He really dares to bet leopard.¡± ¡°20,000 right off the bat, and, gee, there¡¯s only 40,000 or 50,000 in total for the whole table.¡± ¡°Pfft, if he goes back at night, I¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll be spanked by his old man.¡± The servant who opened the cup could not help but take a second look at Fang Yuan, his eyes filled with disdain, and then he shouted, ¡°Buy away, buy away, open!¡± The heavy colored cup was raised. In the midst of a white glow, the three dice were exuding very bright colors. ¡°Three sixes, leopard¡­¡± It was a kill, but the boy was not excited at all. Any other time, a kill would have been a sure-fire gain. But this one just happened to have a hothead bet 20,000 on it! 20,000 times 10, that¡¯s 200,000! Even if the other idlers had lost 50,000 to 60,000, the attendant would still have to pay more than 100,000 for this round! The attendant almost fainted because of this number. For example, in order to make money, the casino hired people who had a certain level of skill to open the cup. Moreover, they limited the amount of loss per table. If they lost to a certain extent, the person who opened the cup would be replaced. As for the punishment that would follow, only the casino would know. ¡°He really got a leopard¡­¡± ¡°Fuck, this kid is awesome.¡± ¡°Fuck! They say that new bets must be won and old bets must be lost. I should have followed him!¡± Some people were shocked, while others felt regretful. Under the impact of this round of 200,000 primeval stones, they had even forgotten quite a bit of the anger they felt when they lost money. Fang Yuan also pretended to be pleasantly surprised. He patted his chest and said, ¡°Come, those who witnessed it will get a share. All those who bet on this round will be rewarded with 2,000 primeval stones!¡± ¡°Great!¡± More than ten people could not help but cheer in unison. ¡°Young man, you are young and promising!¡± ¡°This brother has a magnificent bearing. He is talented. He will definitely become a great man in the future!¡± Having benefited from this, they were naturally not be stingy with their praise. At this time, the steward also walked to the table and glared at the person who opened the cup with an unfriendly gaze. ¡°Look at what you¡¯ve done!¡± ¡°Steward, I¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll look forward to how you¡¯re going to compensate me!¡± Fang Yuan interrupted, ¡°You are the steward, right?¡± The steward immediately smiled and greeted him, ¡°Not bad, young master is too polite.¡± ¡°I wonder, about those primeval stones¡­¡± Fang Yuan was only halfway through his sentence, wanting the other party to give him an explanation. The manager knew that this person was not easy to deal with the moment he heard this, so he smiled embarrassedly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, young master, you have won¡­ a little too much this time. This table does not have enough to compensate. Why don¡¯t I give you a portion first, and let me make up the rest, and return it when you are done playing?¡± Fang Yuan heard this and could not help but sneer in his heart. If he did not use the True Sight Gu¡¯s ability, if he continued playing, would he still be able to earn? The casino was like this. If he gambled for too long, he would definitely lose! Before he could speak, someone beside him immediately asked, ¡°The huge Changle Square can¡¯t even take out 200,000 primeval stones? If this table does not have money, you can take it from another table.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Another person replied: ¡°I think your Changle Square does not want to pay this sum of money, right?¡± The one who spoke was someone who Fang Yuan was going to give 2,000 primeval stones to. It was related to their personal interests, so they naturally had to help Fang Yuan. This was also a result that Fang Yuan had planned long ago. If he didn¡¯t do this, there was absolutely no way he would be able to get away with just one win. The voices from the side became louder and louder. Even the people from a few tables not far away were attracted and looked over. ¡°This¡­¡± The manager knew that if he didn¡¯t give the money today, he wouldn¡¯t get away with it. In order to avoid affecting the business of the Changle Workshop, he could only nod his head heavily. ¡°Alright, young master, please wait for a moment. I¡¯ll be right back.¡± In the end, he only left for half an hour. The people at the table were all impatient. ¡°Could it be that the old bastard has run away?¡± ¡°That dog, when he was receiving money, he was faster than anyone else. When he should be giving the money, this is how he is.¡± ¡°Fuck, I will never come to the Changle Square again. What a lousy place!¡± Fang Yuan was not in a hurry. He saw the steward coming down the stairs from the corner of his eye and said with a smile, ¡°The Changle Square is not so despicable. I guess that steward can¡¯t handle so much compensation, so he went to ask for instructions.¡± ¡°Young master is righteous.¡± The steward wiped the sweat from his forehead while taking out eleven small bags the size of a palm. ¡°These are the primeval stones that I will compensate you with. Including the capital, there is a total of 220,000 primeval stones. Please take a look, young master.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Fang Yuan put them into his storage space, leaving only two bags outside. ¡°This is the bonus that I promised you. Share it among yourselves. Take the rest and drink some wine.¡± Everyone cheered again. The steward seemed to have realized something, but Fang Yuan had no intention to stay any longer. He directly left with Xu Zhiyu. ¡°Over three hundred thousand, I wonder if it is enough,¡± Fang Yuan muttered. The auction was a money-sucking pit, it was not impossible for an item to be sold at a price several times higher than the market price. If he wanted to get that gold quality Gu worm, he had to have as many primeval stones as possible. Following that, Fang Yuan found a place to exchange the cultivation resources that the Xu clan had given him for primeval stones. The price was slightly lower than he had imagined. In total, he had only a little over 340,000 primeval stones. After all, it was a quick sale, so it was natural for the price to be low. It was just that this time, the auction price was even lower than he had expected. ¡°Miss Xu, do you know where there are people who play stone gambling in Fanshu City?¡± Fang Yuan thought for a while, and this was the only thing that could make him money almost as fast as gambling. If he was lucky, he might be able to double his fortune. Xu Zhiyu quickly gave an answer. ¡°There is an old shop in the north of the city that has been in the business of stone gambling for many years. I heard that there were two Gold quality Gu worms. Brother Fang, do you want to try your luck?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Zhiyu looked at his face and suddenly asked, ¡°Big Brother Fang, are you short of money?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Fang Yuan looked at her. ¡°I plan to bid for that Gu worm at the auction, but I don¡¯t have enough primeval stones.¡± Xu Zhiyu blushed under his gaze. She quickly lowered her head and kicked away the stone at the side, and she said softly, ¡°Actually, if Big Brother Fang is in need of money, you can tell me. But gold quality Gu worms have always been sold for more than a million, and although I don¡¯t have that much¡­¡± ¡°How can I take your money?¡± Fang Yuan smiled, and he began to think again. A million primeval stones¡­. Chapter 73 - True Sight Gu, The Password To Gambling! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation A million was a lot, but it was not too much to reach. From when he was in the Foundation Establishment Stage until now, it had not even been a year, but he had already accumulated close to 400,000 worth of wealth. This meant that people with ability did not lack money. What they lacked was time to accumulate resources and a foundation. But neither was it too little. Fang Yuan did not know where to get the one million in a short period of time. Should he get it all from stone gambling? He did not want to take this risk. Along the way, he was not targeted by anyone. What he relied on was his cautious and meticulous way of doing things. He did not take too much or too little. It would make ordinary people amazed, but it would not attract the attention of the strong. This was his way of life. Otherwise, he could rely on stone gambling to start from scratch and earn tens of millions or billions of primeval stones. But the result would be that his reputation in the stone gambling world would spread far and wide, and he would be targeted by others. It would be fine if he was acquainted with some serious big shot and got them to back him. But if they were evil, he would be finished. He could not hide in the Gu Immortal Sect forever. Even if he could, his parents could not. Gu Zhenren could not protect everyone. Fang Yuan planned to earn a few hundred thousand in the gambling den this time and stop. Even if there were people coveting him, they would probably only have Enlightenment Realm strength, and he could barely deal with them. As for stronger Gu masters in the Fusion or Nascent Soul realms, they would not lower themselves to rob juniors just for this bit of money. They would even risk offending Gu Zhenren, unless the benefits were so great that they were tempted. Several hundred thousand was not even enough to raise a layer, so it was not worth it. But even if he added in several hundred thousand from the stone gambling, he still needed about a third more to reach the goal of a million. He did not know where to get this money. Fang Yuan was worrying about this, but he did not expect to meet an old acquaintance when he came to the stone gambling house. ¡°Senior Fang? You¡¯re here too?¡± The one who spoke was Li Tongzhou, the young disciple who claimed that he was irreconcilable enemies with drugs and gambling. But now it seemed that he was only irreconcilable enemies with drugs. Hmm? He seemed to have admitted this before. Fang Yuan could not help but smile when he recalled what had happened back then. This man who wanted to woo Wan Qian did not even have a conversation with her. On the contrary, he, who wanted to cultivate wholeheartedly, was so intimate with Wan Qian that they even met each other openly. He could not help but sigh at how fate toyed with people and how unlucky his fate was. ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°This extraordinary Fanshu City is going to hold an auction. I even heard that there will be a Gold quality Gu worm. It¡¯s a rare grand event, so I followed them out to take a look.¡± ¡°Followed?¡± ¡°Yes, many people from our sect have come over. Senior Zhang Wenbin, the personal disciple of the inner sect¡¯s Fourth Elder, is leading the team.¡± As he spoke, he moved closer and said in a low voice, ¡°I heard that there¡¯s another mission this time. It¡¯s related to the sect¡¯s secret order.¡± ¡°Zhang Wenbin is here too?¡± Fang Yuan raised his eyebrows. Wasn¡¯t he delivering himself to the door? He was just worried that he didn¡¯t have a place to gather a million primeval stones! He would just beat him up and take the money! For a moment, Fang Yuan¡¯s mood was much better. ¡°Yeah.¡± Li Tongzhou looked around and saw Xu Zhiyu leaning against Fang Yuan. He was shocked. ¡°Holy shit! There is a girl who is even more interesting than Senior Wan. Senior, you are good at this!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± Fang Yuan didn¡¯t even lift his eyelids. He was thinking about something and casually introduced, ¡°This is the daughter of the Vice City Lord of Fanshu City, the eldest daughter of the Xu family.¡± ¡°Oh! Oh~¡± Li Tongzhou¡¯s expression changed seven or eight times in an instant, and his expression became even more lewd and ambiguous. ¡°Senior, I understand. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t tell Senior Wan.¡± Hm? What was this kid thinking? Fang Yuan raised his head and looked, and his mood became bad again. Xu Zhiyu was amused by his rich expressions and actions, and burst into laughter. Then she realized that she was still a young lady from a noble family, and she had to restrain herself. She held back her laughter and casually asked. ¡°The Senior Wan you mentioned, is she brother Fang¡¯s Dao Partner?¡± Li Tongzhou did not say a word. He was already mesmerized by Xu Zhiyu¡¯s smile and could not control himself. Fang Yuan kicked him angrily. ¡°Restrain yourself a little.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Li Tongzhou came back to his senses and looked at him innocently. Fang Yuan could not help but be speechless. ¡°Ah! Ah, right!¡± Li Tongzhou slapped his forehead and immediately replied Xu Zhiyu, ¡°Senior Wan is not brother Fang¡¯s Dao Partner. Sister-in-law, don¡¯t worry. He definitely did not do anything to let you down!¡± Now, Fang Yuan wanted to beat him up. Xu Zhiyu¡¯s pretty face turned red, but when she heard Li Tongzhou call her sister-in-law, she could not help but feel happy. She could not help but cover her mouth and chuckle, ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. There¡¯s nothing going on between Big Brother Fang and me right now.¡± Li Tongzhou immediately went with the flow and said, ¡°Just because there¡¯s nothing going on now doesn¡¯t mean there will be nothing going on in the future. Life is long and there¡¯s plenty of time. Sister-in-law is not in a hurry. Senior Fang is a very good person.¡± Xu Zhiyu¡¯s face turned even redder. Fang Yuan looked up at the sky and let out a long sigh. ¡°You might as well not explain yourself.¡± This clown character of Li Tongzhou was simply too much. It was true that he could liven up the atmosphere, but with such a carefree personality, he could always say something shocking, making one so angry that they wanted to throw him off a 10,000-meter cliff. How could this fellow be irreconcilable with drugs? He himself was an old drug, alright! Fang Yuan took a deep breath. Forget it! Since they were from the same sect, he thought of it as tempering his mind. He no longer paid attention to Li Tongzhou and turned his attention to the Gu stones. As his spirit essence circulated, the True Sight Gu¡¯s ability was activated in his eyes. As his gaze swept over them, the Gu stones seemed to be irradiated by X-rays, turning into black and white images that appeared in his pupils. It was indeed as Xu Zhiyu had said, this gambling den was worthy of its reputation. Its quality was very good. In this batch of over a thousand stones, there were about ten stones that were hidden gems. A 1% jackpot was already considered very high. One had to know that the last time he had bet on stones, he had looked through the entire place and only picked out two. However, the stones here were also much more expensive than those over there. The ones worth the least were also worth 15,000 primeval stones, and they wouldn¡¯t turn much of a profit. Some expensive ones go up to 100,000 primeval stones. Fang Yuan was also somewhat uncertain. After all, his True Sight Gu could only determine if there were Gu worms inside, but it could not determine which Gu worms were inside. This was like opening Pandora¡¯s box. It would not be a miss, but it was just either profit or loss. In the end, Fang Yuan did not start buying. Li Tongzhou, who had been studying for a long time, had already started buying. ¡°Boss, I want this!¡± Fang Yuan glanced at it. It was a rock.. Chapter 74 - Golden Gu Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°I advise you not to choose that.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± When Li Tongzhou heard this, he could not help but ask, ¡°Senior, is there a problem with this stone?¡± ¡°I am only advising you not to choose it.¡± Fang Yuan naturally could not tell him the reason, otherwise, how could he buy the stone. ¡°But¡­ This Gu stone is round and has full color. The patterns are precise and exquisite, and most importantly, there is a small crack. Do you see it, it is definitely the mark left by the Gu worm after it crawled in, it should be¡­ Right here!¡± Li Tongzhou held the stone and pointed to a location. The seller at the side beamed, ¡°Young friend, you have good eyesight, I will only sell such a good stone for 20,000. You will definitely not lose money!¡± ¡°Ah, umm¡­¡± Li Tongzhou hesitated for a moment. Fang Yuan patted his shoulder, ¡°As long as you are happy. Do you have money? If you don¡¯t have enough money, you can borrow from me. The interest rate is low, and there is no pressure.¡± ¡°No need, Senior, I have it.¡± Li Tongzhou only understood the first half of the sentence, then he took out a small bag and paid twenty thousand primeval stones to the seller. Fang Yuan noticed that this was a storage bag made from a Gu worm with a certain amount of spatial ability. It looked small, but the space inside was huge. Ordinary Gu masters could not afford to use it. Just like those bags at Changle Square, one could only store twenty thousand in one bag. It was a very poor bag and was not worth much money. And after Li Tongzhou took out 20,000 primeval stones, there seemed to be some money left. It seemed that this guy was also from a rich family. Thinking about it, how could a large sect like the Gu Immortal Sect be a place that ordinary people could afford? Even for him, wasn¡¯t he also a rich second generation? After that, it was time to open the stone. The seller used the knife, and under Li Tongzhou¡¯s command, he left a deep mark where he felt there was a Gu worm. Crack! He opened it. There was not a sign of a worm. ¡°How is this possible!¡± Li Tongzhou was shocked. How could his judgement be wrong! There must be a problem with this stone! No, if there was a problem with the stone, it meant that his judgement was wrong! For a moment, Li Tongzhou was in a mess. The seller had an ¡®I knew it¡¯ expression, but said regretfully, ¡°Sigh, what a pity, it is a broken stone.¡± A broken stone was a Gu stone that had a Gu worm crawl in but did not end up resting in it. Fang Yuan found it funny and even added insult to injury at this time. ¡°See, I told you not to choose this, but you didn¡¯t listen and insisted on giving away twenty thousand primeval stones. Aren¡¯t you happy?¡± Li Tongzhou seemed to have found a life-saving straw as he hugged Fang Yuan¡¯s arm. ¡°Senior! You must still be lucky this time since you struck jackpot last time. Help me pick a piece and fulfill my wish. I¡¯ll never gamble again!¡± ¡°No way.¡± ¡°I promise I won¡¯t tell Senior Wan about you and Miss Xu.¡± ¡°Get lost. Go run your mouth!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll pay for the stone. I¡¯ll give you half of what I earn! No, I¡¯ll give you 80%!¡± ¡°Deal.¡± Fang Yuan smiled and patted Li Tongzhou on the shoulder. ¡°You said it. You can¡¯t go back on your word.¡± Li Tongzhou was still a little doubtful about life. How could his senior agree so easily? However, the facts did not allow him to doubt. Fang Yuan had already started to seriously choose among the stones. After about ten minutes, he brought back a large stone that was half the height of a person. The surface of the rock seemed to have been corroded by sulfuric acid. There were potholes everywhere. In addition to the khaki color of the rock, it did not look good at all. ¡°Boss, how much is this?¡± Out of respect for Fang Yuan, Li Tongzhou still asked. ¡°40,000.¡± The seller gave a price very quickly. ¡°40,000!?¡± Li Tongzhou raised his voice and said in extreme disbelief and disgust, ¡°With this thing, you¡¯re selling it for 40,000? Why don¡¯t you just rob me?¡± ¡°Selling stones is faster than robbing.¡± The boss was an honest man and directly told the truth. ¡°¡­¡± Li Tongzhou¡¯s heart ached. He couldn¡¯t bear to pay 40,000 primeval stones. Fang Yuan didn¡¯t care and said directly, ¡°I¡¯ve already chosen for you. It¡¯s up to you whether you want to buy it or not.¡± Li Tongzhou struggled in his heart for five seconds before finally clenching his teeth. ¡°Okay! I¡¯ll buy it! Open it for me!¡± As he said that, he whispered, ¡°Senior, I heard that people with big dicks are lucky. You have so many beautiful girls to accompany you, so you must not be small¡­¡± Fang Yuan gritted his teeth and said, ¡°I¡¯m right beside you, bastard.¡± Xu Zhiyu¡¯s face was flushed red. She tilted her head and pretended not to hear him. The seller had already started to take action. He was not afraid that Li Tongzhou would go back on his word. He directly cut open the stone before he got the money. Slice! With a slash, along with a strong surge of spirit essence, a golden light shone in the corner of the gambling den. ¡°A Golden Gu!?¡± The seller exclaimed. Immediately, many people looked over because of the commotion. ¡°This light¡­ this color, it really is a Golden Gu!¡± ¡°This brother¡¯s luck is pretty good, finding a Golden Gu in this kind of stone. Looking at its quality, selling it for 70,000 to 80,000 shouldn¡¯t be a problem, right?¡± ¡°Sigh, brother, I am willing to pay 85,000 primeval stones for this Golden Gu of yours, how about it?¡± The stone had just been opened, and someone had already made a bid, and it was the highest valuation in everyone¡¯s hearts. No one would chase if the price went even a little higher than that. After all, a Golden Gu was not a rare Gu worm, and its was not Gold quality either. This was only a Silver quality Gu worm, and its main purpose was to search for primeval stone veins and metal veins, something that ordinary people would not use it for. Even so, Li Tongzhou was overjoyed. After paying for the stone, he took the Gu worm and traded with the other party. After getting the eighty-five thousand, he directly took out seventy thousand and handed it to Fang Yuan. ¡°Here, Senior, the primeval stones I promised you.¡± Fang Yuan was a little surprised, ¡°You are giving me too much, and you didn¡¯t even take away the capital.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter.¡± Li Tongzhou waved his hand, ¡°If not for the Gu stone you chose for me, I would still have lost these primeval stones myself. Now that I¡¯ve won once, I can consider my wish fulfilled.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for so much.¡± Fang Yuan suddenly felt that Li Tongzhou¡¯s image in his heart had instantly become lofty. Li Tongzhou smiled pretentiously. ¡°Just think of it as me giving you and your sisters-in-law¡¯s¡­ cough cough, ah, Senior, you haven¡¯t picked your own stone yet. Just think of it as me inviting you!¡± He saw Fang Yuan¡¯s unfriendly expression and quickly changed his words. Otherwise, if he continued talking, God knows what would happen to him.. Chapter 75 - Multicolored Sky Gu? A Dead Gu! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Li Tongzhou¡¯s performance had ended, and it was Fang Yuan¡¯s turn next. He was still pretending to look over and over again. In reality, his attention was on the remaining nine stones with Gu worms. Which ones should he choose? It was definitely not possible to choose all of them. It was easy to exceed the income threshold and be targeted by others. If he had bought so many of them and hit the mark every time, he was probably going to be captured and sliced up for research. In the end, under Fang Yuan¡¯s careful selection, he got two Gu stones with blue patterns. ¡°I like blue, these two are to my liking, I¡¯ll take them.¡± Xu Zhiyu heard this and memorized it in her heart. When the seller heard this reason, it was definitely a new one. It was a waste not to rip off this fat sheep! ¡°180,000!¡± It just so happened that the two pieces were the most expensive. One was 100,000 primeval stones, and the other was 80,000 primeval stones. Fang Yuan paid the bill. His palms were slightly sweaty. It would be a lie to say that he was not nervous. If he lost money, even if he robbed Zhang Wenbin twice, he would not be able to raise a million. ¡°One slice of heaven and one slice of hell.¡± Li Tongzhou seemed to have completed his life. He looked at Fang Yuan, who was clearly a little nervous, and said these words. He completely forgot how messy he was just now. In the end, he was hit in the head by Fang Yuan. ¡°Senior, why did you hit me¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m nervous. I have to do something.¡± ¡°But you can¡¯t hit me! Don¡¯t you have Miss Xu beside you? Won¡¯t you wrestle with her!¡± ¡°???¡± ¡°Oh right¡­ girls aren¡¯t meant to be hit, they¡¯re meant to be¡­¡± ¡°???¡± ¡°Cough, I won¡¯t say anymore. Open the stones!¡± The seller came over with a knife that was specially used to open stones. He smiled and asked Fang Yuan, ¡°Young friend, where do you plan to cut the stone?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do it myself.¡± Fang Yuan took a deep breath. The spirit essence in his palm was infused into the knife, and he slammed it down heavily. Crack! A white light flashed, and there were results. Although this was a definite result, Fang Yuan still felt as if the burden on his heart had been reduced by half. [Inheritance Gu]: Consumable type Gu worm, contains boundless power in its body, can be inherited to anyone. It was actually a consumable type Gu worm! Fang Yuan did not expect that he would actually find such a thing. But from the introduction, even though this Gu worm was only a one-time use item, its effects were extremely heaven defying. It could actually forcefully raise a person¡¯s cultivation! This was too rare, and Fang Yuan had never seen anyone selling it when he was shopping everywhere. If not for the system identifying it, he would not have been able to recognize it. Even the knowledgeable seller could not understand it for a moment. ¡°What Gu is this¡­ I have never seen it before.¡± ¡°This is¡­ an Inheritance Gu?¡± Li Tongzhou¡¯s words were shocking, he only took a few glances and actually said its name. ¡°Inheritance Gu?¡± The seller pondered for a while. He did not seem to know of such a Gu. The people around started discussing, but no one knew that the Gu was an Inheritance Gu. Fang Yuan looked at Li Tongzhou in surprise, ¡°You sure know what you¡¯re talking about.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, my name as an outer disciple Bai Xiao Sheng is not just for show.¡± Li Tongzhou smiled smugly, ¡°Senior, you were really lucky this time, this Gu seems to contain a lot of cultivation. If it were to be auctioned, it would cost at least a hundred thousand primeval stones.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head, ¡°I won¡¯t sell this Gu.¡± ¡°Good choice.¡± Li Tongzhou nodded his head in agreement. Primeval stones were easy to get, but the opportunity to break through was hard to come by. Moreover, this Gu was very rare, and few people knew about it. Even if it were to be auctioned, it would only be for people who did not know the value of it, and it would not sell for a high price. It would be better to use it himself. And after Fang Yuan kept this Gu, he went on to open the next stone. It was also a clean cut, opening the side of the stone. Immediately, seven-colored lights shone out, blinding everyone¡¯s eyes. Li Tongzhou was stunned, ¡°Damn, a third one? Senior, aren¡¯t you too godly? There are Gu worms in every one of them?¡± Everyone¡¯s attention was on this Gu worm. ¡°What, what Gu worm is this? It has such a unique light.¡± ¡°Could it be the legendary Multicolored Sky Gu that can kill people thousands of miles away?¡± ¡°Impossible, how could that Gu worm appear here!¡± ¡°Open it and you¡¯ll know, quick, brother, one more slash.¡± However, Fang Yuan stopped moving and said loudly. ¡°I will open this Gu stone here, for auction. If you want it, feel free to ask. Of course, the starting price is 100,000, I believe everyone knows that regardless of whether this is the so-called Multicolored Sky Gu or not, it is worthy of this price.¡± The crowd immediately stirred. Even people outside who were attracted by the light gathered around. After some discussion, someone finally raised his hand to signal. ¡°100,000, I want it!¡± With the first bidder, there were naturally others who followed. ¡°I bid 103,000!¡± ¡°I bid 105,000!¡± ¡°I bid 110,000!¡± ¡­ The Gu stone that Fang Yuan cut in half had a really good appearance. The light was really eye-catching, making people wonder what quality this Gu was. Everyone had high expectations for this, so the bidding never stopped. In just a minute, the price rose from 100,000 to 280,000. At this point, the bidding started slowing down. There were only a limited number of people who carried hundreds of thousands of primeval stones with them. There might be people from other stalls who wanted to make use of this opportunity to raise the price and sell it again. Fang Yuan did not care about what the buyer would do. He only wanted this Gu stone to be as expensive as possible. It was a pity. After all, this was only an incomplete Gu stone. No matter how well it performed in all aspects, the price could not be raised too high. ¡°347,000!¡± A middle-aged man called out this price. Following this call, the other two bidders shook their heads and did not want to continue bidding. The risk was too great. The middle-aged man was very straightforward. He directly took the primeval stone bag and traded with Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan was naturally happy, and he directly gave him the stone cutting knife. Following that, he pulled Xu Zhiyu and Li Tongzhou and walked out. Li Tongzhou was confused, ¡°Senior, don¡¯t you want to see what Gu worm it is before leaving?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t look, I¡¯m afraid we won¡¯t be able to leave later.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Fang Yuan turned around and looked at the gambling den that had gradually disappeared from his sight, grinning, ¡°That is a dead Gu..¡± Chapter 76 - Prodigy Roll Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation If it was really the so-called Multicolored Sky Gu, how could Fang Yuan sell it? That was truly a legendary Gu worm. It was as rare as a tribulation transcending expert. When the Gu stone was cut halfway, Fang Yuan had already seen the inside of it through the True Sight Gu. It was indeed a dead Gu. Even its bloodline patterns had disappeared, and it had already turned into a fossil. As for how the rainbow light was produced, Fang Yuan did not know. There were all kinds of strange things in this world. It was normal to not understand some things. But what he was sure of was that after that Gu Stone was cut open, it was absolutely worthless! That was why he had kept a trick up his sleeve. He had specially created a commotion to bid. He did not expect that there would really be people who were blinded by greed and fell for it. ¡°Sigh, I reckon that Fanshu City¡¯s gambling den will blacklist me in the future.¡± Fang Yuan was a little melancholic. This was undoubtedly cutting off a long-term source of income. Li Tongzhou still did not quite understand how Fang Yuan knew that there was a dead Gu inside. Fang Yuan naturally would not explain too much. After leaving the stone gambling dens, the three of them began to stroll around the city. Fang Yuan was somewhat absent-minded. He was calculating how many primeval stones he still lacked and where he should go to make up for it. Zhang Wenbin had previously said that his wealth was something his family could not earn in three years. What he meant was that the Fang family could earn it in four years, but the difference in three and four years was not too big. According to his family¡¯s income of 30,000 primeval stones a year from goods, so he could only provide Fang Yuan with another 100,000 or so primeval stones. On the other hand, he had just earned 160,000 after deducting the cost of betting on stones, which added up to a little more than 570,000 in total with the money he had on hand. Compared to the target of a million primeval stones, there was still a big gap. Was he really going to borrow the money from the Xu Family? It was close to 300,000 primeval stones. How long would he have to pay it back. Although it was not that Fang Yuan could not afford it, the feeling of owing money to others was very uncomfortable. He did not want to do this. When he passed by a clothing shop, Xu Zhiyu suddenly stopped. ¡°Brother Fang, shall we go in and have a look?¡± Fang Yuan had no mood to see clothes, and immediately shook his head, ¡°Miss Xu, you can go alone, I¡¯ll wait for you outside.¡± ¡°All right then¡­¡± Xu Zhiyu saw that Fang Yuan had some troubles, so she did not force him, and walked into the shop alone. Li Tongzhou, who was on the side, came over. A dirty voice sounded in his ear. ¡°Senior, are you worried about how you will get along with Senior Wan and Miss Xu in the future?¡± ¡°Fuck off!¡± Fang Yuan cursed, then sighed, ¡°I¡¯m thinking about how to earn 300,000 primeval stones in these two days.¡± ¡°Senior, why do you need so many primeval stones?¡± Li Tongzhou raised his eyebrows, ¡°Oh~ you also want to bid for that Gu worm? Alright, I¡¯m right here!¡± Fang Yuan glanced at him, ¡°I just don¡¯t want to borrow money, that¡¯s why I didn¡¯t tell you.¡± ¡°Who said I was going to lend you!¡± Li Tongzhou snorted, ¡°Moreover, even if you want to borrow, I don¡¯t have so much money to lend you.¡± ¡°You have other ways?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Li Tongzhou smiled smugly and gave Fang Yuan an indescribable expression, as if he wanted him to beg. Thus, he gave Fang Yuan another blow to the head. ¡°Stop giving me riddles, or I¡¯ll tell Wan Qian about your embarrassing incident in Thousand Blade Valley. Let¡¯s see if she¡¯ll teach you a lesson!¡± ¡°Fuck! Don¡¯t!¡± Li Tongzhou turned pale with fright. ¡°It¡¯s been so long, why do you still remember it?¡± Fang Yuan said snappily, ¡°If you don¡¯t want me to, hurry up and tell me.¡± ¡°Senior, have you heard of the Prodigy Roll?¡± Li Tongzhou said mysteriously. ¡°Prodigy Roll?¡± Fang Yuan really did not have any impression of it. Li Tongzhou spoke confidently and started to explain Fang Yuan¡¯s doubts. ¡°The so-called Prodigy Roll is to rank the top one hundred Gu masters in our Jiuzhou who are not yet twenty-five years old within the various empires¡¯ territories. There are a total of three rankings, divided into three parts. Heaven, Earth and Human.¡± ¡°The Heaven Roll records the sect Gu masters, the Earth Roll records the empire Gu masters, and the Human Roll records the secular clans and lone cultivator Gu masters.¡± Fang Yuan frowned slightly, ¡°Are there any differences between these three rankings? And what does it have to do with earning money?¡± ¡°The difference is huge. With different identities, you cannot challenge people on different rankings. For example, Senior, you are a Gu Immortal Sect disciple now, so you can only challenge experts on the Heaven Roll. You cannot bully experts on the Earth Roll and the Human Roll.¡± Li Tongzhou continued. ¡°Also, when you win, you will replace the other party¡¯s ranking, receive a certain amount of rewards, and you will receive a lot of cultivation resources every month.¡± Fang Yuan finally understood. This was very similar to the rankings in games. It recorded the strongest people in all aspects. However, he still had a question. ¡°Who distributes these rewards?¡± ¡°Of course it¡¯s the empire!¡± Li Tongzhou chuckled. ¡°There are a total of five countries in Jiuzhou. Among them, we have the most rewards on the Prodigy Roll. For example, for the position on the Heaven Roll, even at the last place, you can get a reward of 500,000 primeval stones!¡± ¡°That much?¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. They could get hundreds of thousands of primeval stones just for ranking? ¡°Of course.¡± Li Tongzhou¡¯s face was full of pride. ¡°After all, they are the top 100 people in our country. How could they not take good care of them?¡± Fang Yuan thought about it and agreed. 500,000 primeval stones was not even a drop in the ocean for the entire empire. This little reward in exchange for a sense of belonging to the country was definitely a good deal. Fang Yuan was instantly moved. In the end, Li Tongzhou immediately poured cold water on him. ¡°But Senior, you have to be prepared. Those people on the Prodigy Roll are all freaks, each and every one of them is ridiculously strong. Previously, I challenged the person in the 100th place on the Earth Roll, but in two moves, he beat me to the ground.¡± Fang Yuan stared at him, ¡°You are not me. You¡¯re only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, so you haven¡¯t even touched the true threshold of Gu masters, and you still want to defeat the top group of people?¡± Saying so, he was stunned again. Li Tongzhou was challenging someone on the Earth Roll, so didn¡¯t this mean¡­ He was from the empire? He could not tell. Li Tongzhou, this playboy, was actually a second generation official. ¡°Very good, I like your unruly appearance. Keep it up Senior!¡± Li Tongzhou had a strange smile, ¡°I hope you can still maintain this demeanor after fighting those freaks.¡± ¡°I am fighting freaks!¡± Fang Yuan was naturally not afraid of those heaven¡¯s favorites. As a Gu master, if he did not have that indomitable aura, why would he refine Gu and beg for longevity? He kicked Li Tongzhou¡¯s butt. ¡°Lead the way, I want to try it out.¡± Li Tongzhou was stunned: ¡°Are you really going?¡± ¡°Otherwise, since we have talked about it so much, how can I not try?¡± ¡°Then Miss Xu¡­¡± ¡°I almost forgot about her.¡± Fang Yuan slapped his forehead. ¡°Let¡¯s go in. We¡¯ll send her home first..¡± Chapter 77 - Teach Me How To Pick Up Girls Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Xu Zhiyu seemed to have ordered something from this shop. However, after hearing that Fang Yuan had something to take care of first, she immediately put down the matters here and followed him outside. ¡°Big Brother Fang, is there something urgent?¡± Xu Zhiyu looked at him seriously. ¡°If it¡¯s possible, can Zhiyu help with anything?¡± Li Tongzhou listened to Xu Zhiyu¡¯s careful way of speaking and was very confused. What kind of drug did Senior Fang give Miss Xu? How could he make such a peerless beauty fall for him and be so humble! He naturally didn¡¯t know that Fang Yuan had saved the Xu family before, nor did he know that Fang Yuan had saved Xu Zhiyu¡¯s chastity when the rapist was coveting her. He only felt that the heavens were unfair. There was no such beauty for him to experience the joy of being chased. Li Tongzhou sighed heavily. Wait¡­ That¡¯s not right! There was a technique to pick up girls! Senior Wan was such an aloof person, but didn¡¯t she also like Senior Fang! This was not without reason. Even if Senior Wan was an exception, what about Miss Xu? An exception? That was definitely impossible. Senior Fang had a unique charm that could attract women. And they were all beautiful women! It seemed like there was a lot of things that he needed to learn from Senior Fang. There was still a long way to go! Look! Senior Fang was rejecting Miss Xu again. He was clearly going to the City Lord¡¯s Manor, but why didn¡¯t he let her help lead the way? This time, it was called playing hard to get. He would first play the long game, so that Miss Xu would be curious about him and have an unbearable desire for him. After that, he would find an opportunity to be alone and take her down in one fell swoop! Smooth, it was really smooth! Li Tongzhou seemed to be enlightened in an instant, and he immediately understood Fang Yuan¡¯s true intention behind these actions. ¡°What are you waiting for? Let¡¯s go.¡± Fang Yuan suddenly nudged him. Li Tongzhou seemed to have woken up from a dream. Only then did he realize that Xu Zhiyu¡¯s affectionate eyes were mixed with three parts disappointment, three parts reluctance, and four parts longing. He could not help but feel incomparable admiration in his heart. The moment he turned around with Fang Yuan and left the entrance of the Xu Manor, he gave him a thumbs up. ¡°Senior, why don¡¯t I take you as my master?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Fang Yuan did not follow Li Tongzhou¡¯s train of thought. ¡°In the future, if you teach me how to pick up girls, I will treat every month¡¯s allowance from my family as tuition fees.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s train of thought still did not follow, but he seemed to understand. ¡­ ¡­ The two arrived at the City Lord¡¯s Manor. ¡°Hiss¡­¡± Li Tongzhou rubbed his aching buttocks and pointed. ¡°Normally, challenges are handled in the City Lord¡¯s Manor. Fanshu City is so big, there should be a Phantom Gu.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go in and take a look.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go too!¡± How could he not be there to join in the fun? Fang Yuan did not care, so Li Tongzhou just followed behind and walked in. He did not expect there to be no defenses here. No one came out to stop him. When he reached the hall, he bumped into Vice City Lord Xu. In the hall, there was a middle-aged man with a powerful aura, who should be the City Lord of Fanshu City. His conversation with Vice City Lord Xu came to an abrupt end, and he asked from afar, ¡°Is there something the two of you need?¡± Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou walked forward together, and they casually cupped their hands. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Fang Yuan.¡± ¡°Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Li Tongzhou.¡± ¡°Greetings, City Lord.¡± Vice City Lord Xu looked back, and he was shocked. ¡°Fang my friend?¡± ¡°Oh?¡± The City Lord looked at him. ¡°You two know each other?¡± Vice City Lord Xu nodded. ¡°My friend Fang here is the personal disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Gu Zhenren. He saved my daughter when the rapist was causing trouble.¡± He did not mention the matter of killing more than ten guardians in front of the Xu Manor. Hearing this, the City Lord¡¯s eyes became more serious, and his face showed an official smile as he asked, ¡°So you are Gu Zhenren¡¯s disciple. What business do you have with me?¡± Li Tongzhou curled his lips. He was too lazy to even speak. Fang Yuan did not like to deal with this kind of people, so he directly stated his intentions. ¡°I want to challenge the Prodigy Roll.¡± ¡°I see.¡± The City Lord nodded slightly. He raised his hand and pointed in a direction. ¡°Please follow me.¡± Following the City Lord¡¯s guidance, the two of them came to a hall, and Vice City Lord Xu also followed behind. It seemed like he wanted to see which rank Fang Yuan wanted to challenge. The City Lord walked into a small room at the side, taking out a scroll and a small box. Fang Yuan was shocked at a glance. [Phantom Gu]: A support type Gu worm that can record the target¡¯s ability and create a shadow opponent. There was actually such a Gu worm? This was too bizarre. Fang Yuan could not believe his eyes. With such heaven-defying ability, if it recorded a Tribulation Stage Gu master, wouldn¡¯t it be a shadow killer with unlimited tribulation strength? But when he carefully read the Gu worm¡¯s introduction, he came to a realization. There was a limit! The age of the bones had to be below 25 years old. Otherwise, it could not be recorded. Looking at it this way, this Gu worm was very ordinary again. How powerful could someone be at 25 years old? Being at the Nascent Soul Realm at most? Someone like that was already a genius among geniuses, and it was not something that most humans could reach. It could not be said that someone like that could not exist, only that it had never appeared in the history of Jiuzhou. To be able to cultivate to the Fusion Realm was already very impressive. The City Lord then opened the scroll, and there were words written all over it. Each line recorded a person¡¯s name, age, and strength realm. First Place: Gu Immortal Sect, Zhao Hede, 24 years old, fourth layer Fusion Realm. Second Place: Gu Demon Sect, Yun Tianyi, 25 years old, eighth layer Fusion Realm. Third Place: Liuyun Sect, Fairy Bixiao, 23 years old, seventh layer Fusion Realm. Fourth place: Tianxiang Sect, He Caiyi, 22 years old, seventh layer Fusion Realm. ¡­ ¡­ 100th place: Ben Lei Sect, Wen Tailai, 25 years old, sixth layer Enlightenment Realm. The weakest one was actually at the sixth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. Moreover, Fang Yuan believed that this sixth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master was definitely much stronger than ordinary sixth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu masters. However, what surprised him was that First Senior actually held the number one position with the strength of the fourth layer of the Fusion Realm. Even the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s eighth layer Fusion Realm Yun Tianyi could not do anything to him. ¡°Senior Zhao is actually so young, who would have thought¡­¡± Li Tongzhou was also very surprised. ¡°I thought he was already fifty or sixty years old.¡± Fang Yuan did not say anything. The appearance of a Gu master was not directly related to their age. As their strength increased, their lifespan also continued to increase. At this time, their appearance would change extremely slowly. Many hundreds of years old Nascent Soul Realm Gu masters maintained their youthful appearance, and it was very normal. ¡°Fang my friend, who do you want to challenge?¡± Vice City Lord Xu asked. ¡°Let me see.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s target was the one at last place, but he still wanted to carefully study this list again. Suddenly, he saw a name that made his heart skip a beat. 88th place: Gu Demon Sect Bai Yao, 21 years old, fourth layer Enlightenment Realm.. Chapter 78 - Challenge! Gu Worm Upgrades! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Rank 88! Fang Yuan could not believe it. Bai Yao could actually get this rank on the Prodigy Roll. In Jiuzhou, the Gu Demon Sect and Gu Immortal Sect were both affiliated to the Southern Yan Shen Empire. In the entire Yan Shen Empire, there were at least eight thousand, if not ten thousand sects, and there were at least tens of millions of young Gu masters. It was not easy to come out on top of so many people. Not to mention being among the top hundred people. In the entire Prodigy Roll, from top to bottom, the realms were all from high to low. Only Bai Yao was like his first senior, an existence that could fight against enemies of higher realms. When he fought with Bai Yao, she was only at the third layer of the Enlightenment Realm. It seemed that she had made a breakthrough and challenged The Prodigy Roll once when she went back. Fang Yuan was a little restless. If even Bai Yao could fight up to the 88th place, what kind of result could he get? Fang Yuan could not help but feel a desire to fight. He directly ignored Wen Tailai, who was at last place, and raised his hand to point at a certain spot on the scroll. ¡°I want to challenge him!¡± Vice City Lord Xu could not help but be surprised when he saw it. ¡°Fang my friend, aren¡¯t you going to start with the last place first? After all, this is your first challenge and you still don¡¯t know the strength of the other prodigies.¡± Fang Yuan insisted, ¡°I¡¯ll pass, I just need to beat him.¡± The City Lord clapped his hands and laughed loudly. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll personally register your name in the register. Please.¡± ¡°Senior, be careful.¡± Li Tongzhou reminded him, ¡°If you cannot win, you must admit defeat early, or you will really die inside.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Fang Yuan followed the City Lord into the hall and used the relevant Gu worms to test his age. The result came out very quickly. He was 21 years old, meeting the requirements of the challenge. Under the City Lord¡¯s guidance, Fang Yuan stepped into a dark room. Next, the City Lord released the Phantom Gu. Fang Yuan did not know how it was operated, but the surrounding black Qi gradually gathered, forming a human figure whose face could not be seen clearly. ¡°Young friend, if you are ready, let me know.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± Fang Yuan felt an even more pressing pressure from the other party than from Bai Yao. This was definitely a difficult opponent. The City Lord crushed a medicinal pill and scattered it in this space. After giving a few more instructions, he left. He reminded Fang Yuan that this shadow could simulate more than 90% of the original owner¡¯s strength. Whether it was the Gu worm used or the ability, they could all be perfectly replicated. Of course, it was limited to the things that the original owner displayed when challenging the Prodigy Roll. As for whether there were other trump cards in reality, no one knew. Maybe there was someone who liked to pretend to be a pig to eat a tiger. The space suddenly emitted a bloody smell. Fang Yuan knew that this was the pill that the City Lord threw out earlier, activating the fierceness of the Phantom Gu. Suddenly, the shadow moved. Fang Yuan also moved. In an instant, the Phantom Step ability was added to his body, and his speed was pushed to the limit. But the other party was still faster than him. In the darkness, an unknown sharp blade the color of blood ruthlessly swept over. Clang! Fang Yuan held the worm manipulation rod in his hand at the critical moment and used the nine turns rod technique, along with liquid spirit essence and Bloodthirsty¡¯s power, to block this fatal blow. However, he did not expect that he was still forced to retreat several steps by this force. The blood in Fang Yuan¡¯s chest surged, and finally, he could not hold it in any longer and suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. ¡°How is this possible¡­¡± This was the first time he was still at a disadvantage in terms of power after using all his strength. With over a hundred times of strength, even if he fought back hastily, and even if the opponent¡¯s realm was a few levels higher than his, there should be something else. Unless, this person also had the ability to increase his strength! Fang Yuan quickly made a decision. He could not fight head-on! He immediately released the Golden Silkworm Gu and Bloodthirsty Gu in an attempt to disrupt the opponent¡¯s attacking rhythm. In the end, the shadow also released two Gu worms. Each of them was taller than a person. One was like a mantis, while the other was like a combination of a spider and a scorpion. [Shadow Saber Mantis]: Offensive type Gu worm, extremely fast, loves to cut the target in half. [Ghost-faced Scorpion Spider]: Offensive type Gu worm, possesses extremely potent venom, the victim has no chance of survival. ¡°Fuck!¡± Fang Yuan found it hard to believe. ¡°Rank four Gu worms?¡± The giant body was the characteristic of a rank four Gu worm. The Devourer Mother Gu he encountered in the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm was also a rank four Gu worm. When a Gu worm reached rank four, it could fight side by side with the Gu master. Gu masters at this stage did not only use the ability provided by the Gu worm to control the enemy. The difference in the use of different types of Gu worms would be magnified further, showing in battle. Even if they were purely supporting type Gu masters, they could still provide crucial help to battle type Gu masters in group battles. This person in front of him actually had two rank four Gu worms? He did not have a single rank four Gu worm. The situation on the battlefield instantly changed from one on one to one on three. Fang Yuan¡¯s cultivation level was already low, so he was at a huge disadvantage, not to mention that he had less to fight with. Swoosh! The Shadow Saber Mantis turned into a black shadow and attacked first. Fang Yuan did not even think about it and immediately retreated to dodge the attack. The Bloodthirsty Gu split into thousands of worms and surrounded the human figure, but the effect was not great. On the other side, the Golden Silkworm Gu was also trying its best to avoid the venom of the Ghost-faced Scorpion Spider. It was obvious that as the king of venomous Gu, it did not dare to touch the venom of higher rank Gu worms. ¡°No!¡± If he fought like this, he would definitely lose. But to give up just like that? He was unwilling to give up no matter what. ¡°This replica does not seem to have intelligence.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s greatest advantage was his attentiveness. This advantage had helped him countless times. Without intelligence, it meant that the other party would not be flexible. Before they completely dealt with the obstacles in front of them, they would not come looking for him. He would not rest until he did something. Fang Yuan took out the Inheritance Gu he had obtained from the stone gambling earlier and used it in this critical moment of the battle! Boom! In an instant, a majestic body of energy rushed into his body! But there were three opponents on the battlefield. Just the Golden Silkworm Gu and Bloodthirsty Gu were not enough to stop them. ¡°White Jade Gu!¡± Fang Yuan endured the immense pain and shouted. The worm manipulation rod shook violently, and the White Jade Gu seemed to sense its master¡¯s mood. It immediately abandoned its weapon and jumped to the top of the rod. The Shadow Saber Mantis¡¯s attack arrived as expected. Compared to its opponent, the White Jade Gu was as insignificant as an ant. However, it still raised its limbs to block the attack. It did not have the slightest intention of retreating as it stood horizontally in front of Fang Yuan. The Shadow Saber Mantis immediately changed its target and attacked with an unusually sharp slash. The consequence of a mantis trying to stop a chariot was obvious. The White Jade Gu was sent flying dozens of meters away along with its rod, crashing into a wall in the darkness with a dull thud. However, the White Jade Gu itself had rank three strength and was a pure defensive Gu worm. Taking this attack from the Shadow Saber Mantis, which was known for its speed, was not a big deal. It was just that the difference in size was too big, so it was at a disadvantage. The White Jade Gu slowly walked out of the darkness again, making provocative moves towards the Shadow Saber Mantis. The Shadow Saber Mantis could not ignore it, and it abandoned Fang Yuan to fight with it. But with one of them distracted, there were two other threats. Fang Yuan¡¯s body was filled with countless streams of energy, unable to move at all. But at this moment, a series of sounds rang out one after another. [Ding! Your Bloodthirsty Gu saw that the White Jade Gu was not afraid of death and was greatly motivated. It has decided to feed its blood essence to the bloodthirsty worm group (larvae)] [Your bloodthirsty worm group has evolved! The number has doubled! All abilities have increased by 100%!] [Ding! Your Golden Silkworm Gu is unwilling to lag behind. It forcefully swallowed the venom of the Ghost-faced Scorpion Spider and fused it with its own body. Quality has successfully increased!] [Your Golden Silkworm Gu has been upgraded to Silver quality.. Its toxicity and vitality have been greatly increased!] Chapter 79 - 950,000 Primeval Stones For Success Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation It evolved? Good buddies! Fang Yuan had never thought that. Under such high pressure, the Golden Silkworm Gu and Bloodthirsty Gu underwent such transformations. Very good! As expected of the two Gu worms he used the most, they did not disappoint him! Very impressive! Although they had not broken through to rank 4, after their abilities had been greatly improved, they already had the ability to fight. The Golden Silkworm Gu was even more reckless, battling the Ghost-faced Scorpion Spider in a venom spit-off. It did not even dodge. The Ghost-faced Scorpion Spider¡¯s venom was no different from clear water to it. On the contrary, the venom that the Golden Silkworm Gu spat out caused the Ghost-faced Scorpion Spider¡¯s body to start smoking. After a few rounds, the huge Ghost-faced Scorpion Spider was actually forced back by the Golden Silkworm Gu¡¯s attacks. After all, they were not close combat type Gu worms, so it was a competition of ability. Size was not that important to them. But the situation on the Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s side was not so smooth. That shadow was, after all, a sixth layer Enlightenment Realm prodigy. He had been blessed with all sorts of abilities and all sorts of methods, so even if the Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s worm group had evolved and their numbers had increased by a lot, they could not do anything to him. But right now, the main purpose of these Gu worms was to stall for time, not to defeat the other party. Thus, the Bloodthirsty Gu had been using all its strength to restrain the other party. But the price of doing so was to suffer heavy losses. The worm group that had just increased in numbers was killed by that Shadow in the blink of an eye. They used their lives as the price to exchange for Fang Yuan¡¯s opportunity to divert his spirit essence. These worm group that had followed Fang Yuan for a long time had absorbed an unknown amount of flesh and blood to reach their current size. In the end, they were slaughtered not long after breaking through. After an unknown amount of time, a large number of bloodthirsty larvae corpses had already accumulated on the ground. The Bloodthirsty Gu group that could originally form a cloud of worms was only left with a few half-corpses. The Bloodthirsty Gu was also heavily injured, and of its limbs were broken. That human figure slashed again, but the Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s stamina was exhausted and it could not dodge. It was about to die on the spot! Fang Yuan had only absorbed less than half of the strength and had barely reached the fourth layer of Enlightenment Realm. But now, he had to make a move! He entered the battlefield once again, blocking in front of the Bloodthirsty Gu, hitting the blade away with a punch. ¡°You had a great time killing, right?¡± Fang Yuan looked at the corpses on the ground, feeling extremely pained. He gritted his teeth and punched the other party¡¯s chest. That figure¡¯s reaction seemed to have slowed down, only reacting and retreating after the fist hit its body. ¡°I have broken through and you still want to dodge? Here¡¯s another punch!¡± Fang Yuan intended to win this battle in the shortest amount of time. The Inheritance Gu¡¯s energy that had not been fully absorbed would not dissipate for the time being, it could still be used temporarily, thus his aura had already surpassed the sixth layer of Enlightenment Realm. The figure was forced to retreat, and he did not even have the strength to retaliate. As Fang Yuan¡¯s heavy fist continued to swing down, the figure¡¯s body also started to become illusory and loose, as if he would disappear at any time. Swoosh! On the other side, the Shadow Saber Mantis finally defeated the White Jade Gu which returned to its rod, and the Shadow Saber Mantis brandished its scythe-like claws and started slashing at Fang Yuan. ¡°Get lost!¡± Fang Yuan did not even turn his head, and the spirit essence on his fingertip burst forth and knocked it away. But the human figure caught its breath at this moment and immediately retaliated. Fang Yuan also threw a punch! Boom! The two fists collided, and both of them took a few steps back. Fang Yuan breathed lightly. The aura around him had already started to decrease. ¡°No, we have to end this quickly. The Inheritance Gu¡¯s power is about to dissipate.¡± Fang Yuan charged forward again. His target was not that figure, but the Shadow Saber Mantis. He would deal with the Gu worm first! The worm rod flew into his hand, and he swept it across. The Shadow Saber Mantis also had no intelligence, so it took this attack head-on, but was heavily injured by Fang Yuan, who had sixth layer Enlightenment Realm strength, and turned into dust. The figure came up again, but Fang Yuan did not bother with him, he turned his gaze and started to help the Golden Silkworm Gu deal with the Ghost-faced Scorpion Spider. By the time Fang Yuan¡¯s aura fell to the fifth layer Enlightenment Realm, the Ghost-faced Scorpion Spider also whimpered and disappeared into the air. There was only one left! The situation on the battlefield was very advantageous to him. After the two Gu worms retreated, the other party had lost his right-hand Gu. With just the sixth layer of Enlightenment Realm figure, he was no longer a threat to the current Fang Yuan. Not to mention that the other party only had ninety percent of his original body¡¯s strength. Even if the energy of the Inheritance Gu in Fang Yuan¡¯s body that had not been absorbed were all dispersed and he returned to the fourth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, he would still be able to take down the other party. In fact, it was just as he thought. In less than ten minutes, the human figure used up all of his methods and was easily neutralized by Fang Yuan. Finally, under the burning of the dark flame, the figure vanished. ¡°The eighty-seventh place on the Prodigy Roll is only so-so.¡± Fang Yuan was instantly filled with a sense of accomplishment. He had finally taken it down. Although there were some twists and turns and he had wasted a lot of the Inheritance Gu¡¯s effects, he had also gained the opportunity to evolve two Gu worms, so it could be said to be a mixed blessing. Most importantly, he was above Bai Yao! He did not know what Bai Yao would think when she saw this list again. Hmm? ¡°Why am I thinking about this?¡± Fang Yuan patted his head and corrected his thoughts. It seemed that as long as his realm was not too different from his opponent, he would still have the ability to fight opponents of higher realms, even if they were a monster on the Prodigy Roll! After leaving the room, Li Tongzhou immediately went forward to ask. ¡°Senior, how was it? Did you win?¡± Fang Yuan smiled and did not say anything. ¡°As expected, a hero emerges among the youth.¡± The City Lord laughed. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Fang my friend to succeed on his first challenge. It¡¯s really unexpected.¡± Li Tongzhou was shocked. ¡°Senior, you¡¯re too awesome. You¡¯re ranked 87th, and you did it just like that?¡± Vice City Lord Xu¡¯s eyes lit up, and he quickly congratulated Fang Yuan. ¡°Fang my friend, you¡¯ve already achieved such a result in your first battle. I believe that it won¡¯t be long before your reputation will spread throughout the entire Yan Shen Empire.¡± Fang Yuan did not care about these false reputations. What he cared about was the primeval stones reward for being ranked 87th. Thus, he asked, ¡°City Lord, if you succeed in reaching 87th, how many primeval stones can you get?¡± ¡°For every place on the Prodigy Roll, 50,000 primeval stones will be added. For getting last place, it is 300,000 primeval stones. For the 87th place, it will naturally be 950,000 primeval stones.¡± ¡°That much?¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. This reward had far exceeded his expectations. ¡°How long does it take for the entire Yan Shen Empire to produce a few good seedlings? Of course, we have to focus on nurturing them.¡± The City Lord smiled as he stroked his beard. ¡°You can take this money now?¡± Li Tongzhou was astonished. It was obvious that he did not know about this either. The City Lord immediately replied, ¡°I will send someone to prepare this later. Do you want resources or primeval stones?¡± ¡°Primeval stones..¡± Chapter 80 - The Mysterious Zhang Wenbin Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The City Lord went to deal with the related matters while Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou waited for a while, chatting with Vice City Lord Xu from time to time. While chatting and laughing, the City Lord returned, followed by a few guards with large bags. ¡°Fang my friend, this is your challenge reward, do you want to count it?¡± ¡°How long will I need to count over 900,000?¡± Fang Yuan accepted it with a smile. Now, he had enough confidence to bid for the Gold quality Gu worm in the auction. ¡°Fang my friend, in the future, Yan Shen Empire will update the information on the Prodigy Roll. Let me give you a reminder first. In the future, someone might personally challenge you. If you lose, as long as it is recorded by the Phantom Gu, the rankings on the Prodigy Roll will change accordingly.¡± The City Lord suddenly said. ¡°I got it.¡± Fang Yuan did not care about this, but it was just a little troublesome. After bidding farewell to the City Lord, Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou walked around Fanshu City towards evening, taking a leisurely stroll. ¡°Where are we going next?¡± Li Tongzhou thought for a while. ¡°I heard that the lake scenery in Fanshu City at night is quite beautiful, why don¡¯t we go on the flower boat?¡± The flower boat he was talking about was obviously not a boat filled with flowers. It was the kind of place that carried singers, dancers, women. Anyone who knew about it would know. Fang Yuan directly gave him a blow to the head. ¡°Don¡¯t think about women all day long. Even if you do, don¡¯t drag me with you!¡± Li Tongzhou rubbed his head with a sullen face. ¡°Good things must be shared. I really heard that the flower boat in Fanshu City is one of the best in the Yan Shen Empire, but I haven¡¯t had the chance to experience it. I want to go with you to see it.¡± Fang Yuan said snappily, ¡°I really suspect that your dirty brain will make you stuck at the Foundation Establishment Stage for the rest of your life!¡± ¡°How is that possible! I¡¯ve already advanced to the sixth layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage in two months! I¡¯ve worked hard too!¡± ¡°You relied on taking medicine. Don¡¯t think that I can¡¯t see it.¡± ¡°Damn! Senior, how did you see it! I¡¯ve never told anyone!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. I was just talking nonsense. I didn¡¯t expect you to admit it yourself.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The two of them walked past the corner of the street noisily and bumped into a person. ¡°It¡¯s you?¡± Hearing this familiar voice, Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s Senior Zhang. Long time no see.¡± The person who came was Zhang Wenbin. He didn¡¯t expect to bump into him on the street. Since the last time they met, his face looked much gloomier. He was full of hostility, and his temperament had changed. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time indeed.¡± Zhang Wenbin sneered. ¡°One month is almost up. Are you ready to wash your neck and wait for death?¡± ¡°Why wait until it¡¯s time? Let¡¯s do it now.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s figure suddenly moved. Zhang Wenbin casually raised his hand and grabbed his fist. A hint of ridicule appeared on his face. ¡°What? You dare to fight with such little strength?¡± Fang Yuan only smiled and did not say anything. Li Tongzhou pointed at his lower body and kindly reminded him. ¡°Senior Zhang, your pants fell¡­¡± Zhang Wenbin¡¯s expression stiffened, and a cold feeling assaulted him. He lowered his head and saw his little brother exposed. The passersby looked at him strangely. Zhang Wenbin shook off Fang Yuan¡¯s hand and hurriedly put on his pants, his eyes bursting with anger. ¡°Fang Yuan, you are courting death!¡± He waved his palm and a strange looking Gu worm fell into his hand. Then, limbs grew out and formed a blood and flesh blade that slashed towards Fang Yuan¡¯s throat. Fang Yuan¡¯s pupils constricted. This Gu worm¡­ He subconsciously held the worm rod in his hand to block. Clang! The sound of metal colliding rang out. The weapon made of flesh and blood was as hard as he had imagined. Li Tongzhou saw that the two of them were really fighting and quickly went forward to persuade them, ¡°Seniors, we are all from the same sect, it¡¯s just a joke, don¡¯t really fight.¡± ¡°Hehe.¡± Zhang Wenbin suddenly calmed down and looked at Fang Yuan as if he was looking at a dead person. He did not say anything and withdrew his Gu worm, brushing past the two of them. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with this person?¡± Li Tongzhou frowned deeply before looking at Fang Yuan, ¡°But Senior, you really went too far this time.¡± ¡°I have a grudge against him.¡± ¡°Ah? A grudge, then it¡¯s fine.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head lightly. He had purposely provoked Zhang Wenbin and forced him to make a move, because he wanted to see how much he had improved over this period of time. In reality, it was just like that. They were both at the fourth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. But what surprised him was that Zhang Wenbin actually had a Gu worm that was extremely similar to the one in Bai Yao¡¯s hand. It only looked much weaker, as if it had just been nurtured not long ago. But this did not mean anything. After all, Zhang Wenbin had previously accepted a territory mission that was close to the Gu Demon Sect. This Gu worm might have been seized from Zhang Wenbin¡¯s opponent when he came into conflict with the disciples of the Gu Demon Sect during this period. If he felt that it was powerful, he would use it. Logically speaking, the possibility of Zhang Wenbin colluding with the enemy was not very high. Otherwise, he would not have used this Gu in front of him. However, Fang Yuan still subconsciously felt that something was wrong, but he could not pinpoint the exact feeling. He could not figure it out, so he turned to ask, ¡°Junior, what business did you guys leave the sect for this time?¡± Li Tongzhou immediately shook his head. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t Know?¡± Fang Yuan looked at him suspiciously. ¡°I really don¡¯t know.¡± Li Tongzhou gave a wry smile. ¡°I came out on my own accord this time. I purely wanted to come to Fanshu City to see this auction. It just so happened that they came here as well, so I followed along.¡± Fang Yuan could not help but be speechless. Even his fellow disciple could not easily tell him about the sect¡¯s mission. Now, the clues were gone. ¡°But don¡¯t worry, Senior.¡± Li Tongzhou patted his chest. ¡°I know where they live. Later, I¡¯ll call a few other seniors out for a gathering and ask them over a drink.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up and he patted his shoulder. ¡°Good brother, I¡¯m counting on you!¡± Li Tongzhou was indeed good at socializing with people. Fang Yuan sighed at his own inferiority. It would be best to let this fellow handle such matters. ¡°Then regarding the money for the treat¡­ Senior, will you¡­¡± Li Tongzhou rubbed his fingers. The meaning in his eyes could not be clearer. ¡°Don¡¯t worry!¡± Fang Yuan naturally would not let him help and also waste money. He directly took out a few bottles of Gu wine from the Drunken Gu and handed them to him. ¡°I¡¯ll supply all the wine for you. It¡¯s good to drink and also good for your body. You can have as much as you want!¡± Li Tongzhou was dumbfounded. ¡°Then¡­ then what about primeval stones?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t the cost of treating the guests just the cost of the wine? I¡¯ve already covered them for you, so why do you still need primeval stones?¡± Wait a minute¡­ Fang Yuan¡¯s expression changed. ¡°You¡¯re not thinking of inviting them onto the flower boat, are you?¡± Li Tongzhou smiled embarrassedly. ¡°Yes¡­ I guess¡­.¡± Chapter 81 - Flower Boat Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation At night, on the flower boat by the lakeside. There was a group of ladies dressed beautifully, seducing the passing men with the most enchanting posture. Li Tongzhou stood on the shore, pointing at the many beautiful women with an excited face. ¡°Juniors, feel free to choose. Young master Fang will pay for tonight¡¯s expenses!¡± Those who could be called Junior by him were naturally not old. The faces of the few inexperienced virgins were flushed red. They clearly could not wait, yet they acted reserved. ¡°Is¡­ is it really okay?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Li Tongzhou gave a wretched smile. ¡°You have cultivated in the sect for so long, but have any of your senior sisters and junior sisters ever looked at you?¡± Everyone shook their heads in unison. ¡°Isn¡¯t that so! Since you don¡¯t have a Dao Partner, then what¡¯s the point of being polite?¡± Li Tongzhou pointed at them. ¡°Everyone pick one to drink with! Whoever doesn¡¯t pick is looking down on me and Senior Fang!¡± One of the junior brothers asked weakly, ¡°Senior, can¡­ can I pick two?¡± Li Tongzhou said proudly, ¡°Not to mention two, as long as you can take it, even if it¡¯s twenty, your seniors here will arrange it for you! Right, Senior Fang?¡± Fang Yuan stood at the back with a dark face. He regretted it. He regretted coming along. He should have written down all the questions he wanted to ask on paper and let Li Tongzhou ask them himself. Li Tongzhou saw that Fang Yuan¡¯s expression was not right and immediately waved his hand. ¡°You guys go up first. Senior Fang and I still have some things to talk about.¡± The few of them looked at each other and did not dare to move. Everyone knew that the one who really made the decision was Fang Yuan, not Li Tongzhou. ¡°Go.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s expression softened a little. For the sake of information, he had to endure it! Only then did the few of them feel relieved. They happily boarded the ship to pick out girls. ¡°Senior, I¡¯m not saying that you have to act like you¡¯re out to play. If you can¡¯t even let go of them like this, how are you going to get any information?¡± ¡°I know. I¡¯ll try my best to act happy later.¡± ¡°Is it that hard?¡± Li Tongzhou grinned. ¡°Look at these beautiful girls. They¡¯re so pleasing to the eye. Why do you look so upset as if you¡¯re looking at your enemy?¡± Fang Yuan glanced at them. They were all pretty, but Bai Yao, Wan Qian, and even Xu Zhiyu kept flashing through his mind. Especially Bai Yao. Whenever he thought of her, he felt a strange sense of guilt. ¡°Perhaps my standards are higher,¡± Fang Yuan said casually. Li Tongzhou was stunned for a moment and scratched his head. ¡°That¡¯s true. Senior, you¡¯ve only come into contact with beauties of Senior Wan and Miss Xu¡¯s standards. It¡¯s natural for you to look down on these mediocre beauties.¡± Fang Yuan shrugged, expressing his helplessness. ¡°However, you have to pick one no matter what later.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s face stiffened. ¡°Why would I pick? I¡¯m not touching them.¡± ¡°Just for show.¡± Li Tongzhou lowered his voice. ¡°If you don¡¯t pick, how will you answer when those juniors ask?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Fang Yuan hesitated, as if it was really hard to explain. Should he say that he did not want to get close to women? Wouldn¡¯t it obvious that he had an ulterior motive? Li Tongzhou suddenly looked behind Fang Yuan and said with a smile, ¡°Looks like you don¡¯t have to choose, Senior.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Fang Yuan followed his line of sight and turned his head. Xu Zhiyu was holding her skirt and wading towards them with a row of guards behind her. Why was she here? Xu Zhiyu walked closer and bowed to Fang Yuan. ¡°Big Brother Fang, father heard that you were going to have a banquet here. He was afraid that you wouldn¡¯t be able to find your way back home when you were drunk, so he asked me to take care of you.¡± Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. This old fellow, Vice City Lord Xu, was really in a hurry to send his daughter out. This excuse¡­ was really impeccable. Li Tongzhou quietly approached him. ¡°Senior, opportunity¡¯s come knocking, you must seize it.¡± Fang Yuan directly kicked him. However, having Xu Zhiyu accompany him was a little more comfortable than having other strange women sit beside him. He didn¡¯t refuse her at the moment and said, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll have to trouble Miss Xu to be my female companion.¡± ¡°It¡¯s my honor to be of service to Big Brother Fang.¡± Xu Zhiyu reached out and held onto Fang Yuan¡¯s arm. Her face was flushed red, and she was even more beautiful than during the day. Li Tongzhou smiled ambiguously and led the two to the reserved private room. The few juniors were already having fun with the girls, and they were touching and talking at the same time. Xu Zhiyu was so embarrassed that she could not even look at them. She could not help but wonder if she would be like this with Fang Yuan later¡­ ¡°Cough cough!¡± Li Tongzhou coughed heavily, and the few of them restrained themselves. When they saw Xu Zhiyu, who was as beautiful as a fairy, they were all stunned. Li Tongzhou coughed again. The few of them suddenly came to their senses and quickly praised her. ¡°Ah¡­ as expected of Senior Fang. Your vision is extraordinary. To be able to find such a beautiful woman among the crowd, I admire you!¡± ¡°If I have to say it, even if we found her, I think the lady wouldn¡¯t pay attention to us. Besides Senior Fang, who else here would be able to win this lady¡¯s favor?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! That¡¯s right! Senior Fang is so talented, it¡¯s only natural!¡± ¡­ Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t take it anymore, so he gestured for everyone to take their seats. Li Tongzhou knew that Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t handle such an occasion, so he took the initiative to lighten up the atmosphere. After three rounds of drinks, although Fang Yuan didn¡¯t talk much, everyone was having a merry time. Soon, under Li Tongzhou¡¯s deliberate guidance, the topic of conversation shifted to what Fang Yuan wanted to ask. ¡°Sigh, I followed you all the way here, but Senior Zhang has been acting so mysteriously these past few days. We haven¡¯t even seen the person for three days. When will this sect mission be completed?¡± One of the juniors waved his hand drunkenly and stammered, ¡°This¡­ mission¡­ won¡¯t be completed in a short time¡­ we have to take it slow¡­ burp¡­¡± Li Tongzhou and Fang Yuan looked at each other, asking: ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Actually, telling you seniors is¡­ not a big deal, this time¡­ it is the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s scheme, they want to take over the guarding rights of Yong An Hall.¡± ¡°Seniors, you should have heard of it before¡­ It is¡­ It is a feng shui treasure ground in our area. When a Gu master from the two sects accidentally dies¡­ Basically, they are buried there.¡± ¡°Recently, I don¡¯t know where Gu Demon Sect learned a secret technique¡­ they can open up the closed acupointss of the dead¡­ and extract the Gu worms inside.¡± ¡°Our Gu Immortal Sect wants to protect the tombs of our ancestors, death is the most important thing¡­ no one has the right to touch the things that belong to the dead.¡± ¡°But the Gu Demon Sect does not think so, they feel that since the dead cannot be revived, it is better to use the resources they left behind, to contribute to the living and raise their strength!¡± ¡°Tell me, can we give in!¡± ¡°This time, the sect leader asked Senior Zhang to lead the team, he wants to send core disciples to guard this place, so that they do not dare to act rashly.¡± ¡°If they do anything to our sect¡¯s personal disciples, our Gu Immortal Sect will have the right, and whether to fight or have them compensate, we will have the final say!¡± Chapter 82 - Secret Talks Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation So that was the case. Guarding the tomb of the dead sounded rather boring. Yong An Hall had so many corpses, and after so many years of accumulation, if the two sects argued over this, there would definitely be a battle in the future. In the dispute between the Gu Demon Sect and Gu Immortal Sect, there was no right or wrong in Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes. It was purely a result of a difference in the sects¡¯ ideologies. But he had many important people in the Gu Immortal Sect, so if he were to take sides in the future, he would definitely choose the Gu Immortal Sect. But why would Zhang Wenbin have such an attitude? This job did not have any benefits. If it was not done well, he might even get burned, and he would become a victim of the conflict between the two sects. Why did it he make it seem like he was very powerful, like he had complete confidence in dealing with Fang Yuan? It was out of the ordinary. Combined with Zhang Wenbin¡¯s vicious words, Fang Yuan felt that he must have done something big. However, these ordinary disciples could not possibly know about it. He had asked most of the questions he needed to ask, so Fang Yuan immediately found an excuse to escape and leave the place. He really did not like this kind of atmosphere. Xu Zhiyu followed closely behind. ¡°Senior Fang, this is¡­¡± ¡°Hahaha, Senior Fang can¡¯t wait!¡± Li Tongzhou tried to mediate the situation and helped Fang Yuan finish up the banquet. ¡°Let¡¯s continue, we can¡¯t leave any of the Gu wine behind! Drink up!¡± The few of them smiled ambiguously. In the face of Xu Zhiyu, who was a stunningly beautiful woman, it was only natural for them to be unable to control themselves. ¡°Come! Cheers!¡± ¡­ Fang Yuan walked along the side of the boat to a corner, looking at the lake scenery in the distance thoughtfully. ¡°Big Brother Fang¡­¡± Xu Zhiyu caught up and draped a thick robe over his back. ¡°It¡¯s late at night, be careful not to catch a cold.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Fang Yuan smiled slightly, lowered his head to look at the fabric of the robe, and couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in admiration, ¡°This should be made from some kind of demon beast¡¯s fur, right? It can actually condense spirit essence to form a defense, most likely to block normal attacks.¡± ¡°Big Brother Fang, do you like it?¡± Xu Zhiyu tilted her head and asked. ¡°No Gu master would not like such a treasure. Miss Xu must have put in a lot of effort.¡± ¡°Blue demon beast skins usually contain frost elements, they cannot keep a person warm so they cannot be made into clothes, I have indeed searched for this for a long time.¡± Xu Zhiyu smiled sweetly. ¡°But it¡¯s good that Big Brother Fang likes it. It was worth all the effort to get it. Zhiyu was afraid that she had chosen the wrong gift.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fang Yuan fell silent, and his gaze met Xu Zhiyu¡¯s. She had actually memorized his casual remark of liking blue. He didn¡¯t know if it was an illusion, but he suddenly felt that Xu Zhiyu really liked him a little, and wasn¡¯t acting according to Vice City Lord Xu¡¯s request. But it wasn¡¯t good for him to ask. This was too straightforward. Xu Zhiyu smiled at him at first, but after a few seconds, she touched her face in confusion. ¡°Big¡­ Big Brother Fang, is there something on my face?¡± Fang Yuan shook his head. ¡°Let¡¯s just walk around.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Xu Zhiyu¡¯s eyes lit up, and she responded happily. The flower boat was very big, and there were four or five floors above deck. Other than the private rooms for the party, there were also individual rooms. However, due to the wooden structure, the sound insulation was not very good. When they passed below, all kinds of faint breathing sounds could be heard. ¡°¡­¡± Looking at Xu Zhiyu, whose eyes were red to the ears, Fang Yuan really regretted agreeing to Li Tongzhou to get information from his juniors on the flower boat. ¡°Let¡¯s hurry up and get off the boat.¡± ¡°Okay¡­¡± Xu Zhiyu¡¯s voice was as soft as a mosquito¡¯s. However, just as they passed by the window of a certain room, a sentence from inside instantly stopped him in his tracks. ¡°Fellow Daoist Bai¡­ about that matter¡­ sect¡­ request?¡± He couldn¡¯t hear the specifics clearly. The voice came from the fourth floor, and it was very faint. However, Fang Yuan could tell just from the tone. The man who spoke was definitely Zhang Wenbin. He did not expect to run into him in such a place. What a coincidence! But even though this place was messy, it was a good place to plan something big, since it would not attract suspicion. Li Tongzhou really happened to run into Fang Yuan by accident. ¡°Big Brother Fang, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Xu Zhiyu saw Fang Yuan¡¯s expression change, and she asked softly. ¡°Shh.¡± Fang Yuan signaled her not to speak, and he released the Sound Transmission Gu and let it climb up, relaying the conversation inside to him. ¡°I have already reported your request to the sect, and as for whether the higher-ups will agree, we will talk about it in a few days.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t we agree before? I am guarding Yong An Hall. I will turn a blind eye and let your people in, and you will provide me with cultivation resources, so why are we still waiting?¡± ¡°The progress is too slow, and the sect leader is very dissatisfied. Why don¡¯t you kill the other disciples, and I¡¯ll send someone to loot the graves for some time before you report it?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the difference between killing fellow disciples and betraying the sect? Besides, I still have big things to do in a few days, so it¡¯s not a good time to stir up trouble.¡± ¡°So there¡¯s nothing I can do.¡± ¡°You! Don¡¯t go too far, fellow Daoist Bai. I gave you all the information of the personal disciples of the sect¡¯s elders, and you¡¯re treating me like this?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no one in there that I want to find. Moreover, I also gave you the eggs of my Vital Gu worm, which is a Gold quality Gu worm, so we can call it even.¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Bai, how about this, I¡¯ll help you find the person you¡¯re looking for, and you¡¯ll give me what I want as a second transaction?¡± ¡°If you ask for too much, I might not be able to make the decision.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I only want a few things that are unique to your Gu Demon Sect as a trump card. Tell me, who are you looking for?¡± ¡°He¡­ he is tall and had big eyes. He looks very friendly, but is ruthless in reality. He would kill people if they didn¡¯t agree with him. He likes to travel outside in a black robe¡­ hmm¡­ He should be a core disciple of your sect¡­¡± Fang Yuan felt something was not right when he heard this. Why did this description sound like him? He only heard the Sound Transmission Gu continue to explain. ¡°This person¡­ why does he sound like a demon sect disciple, this scum¡­ fellow Daoist Bai, are you sure he is a member of the Gu Immortal Sect? Or a core disciple?¡± ¡°Heh, I¡¯ve seen his identity token, and I would not remember wrongly. Besides, your Gu Immortal Sect might not be that noble. Doesn¡¯t the Fourth Elder have someone like you? At least he was straightforward, and did not want to do such dirty things behind the scenes. ¡° ¡°Fellow Daoist Bai, look at what you are saying¡­ Yong An Hall will be a place of conflict in the future. It cannot be defended forever, so I am only taking this opportunity to get some benefits.¡± ¡°Hmph, cut the crap, are you going to help or not?¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Bai, don¡¯t worry, I will go back and get someone to investigate. Once I have news of that person, I will inform you at the same place.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t send you off.¡± The conversation stopped abruptly, and the Sound Transmission Gu even imitated Zhang Wenbin¡¯s footsteps as he left, moving further and further away. He had probably left the ship. Fang Yuan was about to follow him. A soft moan came from above. ¡°After listening outside for so long, you intend to leave here alive?¡± Chapter 83 - He Could Still Eat This Kind Of Woman Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Swoosh! The sound of wind came down. Fang Yuan reacted in an instant. He grabbed Xu Zhiyu¡¯s soft waist and retreated quickly. In less than half a second, two bloody spikes pierced their original position. Then, a pink figure descended from above. Both parties looked at each other and were stunned for a moment before speaking in unison. ¡°It¡¯s you?¡± Fang Yuan had never expected that the person was having a secret conversation with Zhang Wenbin was actually Bai Yao, whom he had a sexual affair with! No wonder that description was so similar to his. He was the one she was looking for! Meanwhile, Bai Yao¡¯s gaze swept past Fang Yuan¡¯s palm on Xu Zhiyu¡¯s waist, and her gaze instantly became sharp. Fang Yuan was a little embarrassed. He released his hand without leaving a trace and asked, ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear everything? Why are you asking when you already know!¡± Bai Yao¡¯s expression was very cold. Her gaze fell on Xu Zhiyu, sizing up her figure and appearance. She was not as good-looking as herself, nor did she have her temperament. Other than looking pure and innocent, she was useless! Men really liked this kind of delicate and weak flower vase that only knew how to act coquettishly. Ha! He had obviously tasted Bai Yao before, but he could still eat this kind of woman on the flower boat. Fang Yuan was really desperate. She shook her head in disgust and turned to leave. Fang Yuan hurriedly stopped her. ¡°Wait, I have something to ask you.¡± Bai Yao¡¯s expression was cold. ¡°I¡¯m not answering, move aside!¡± ¡°Listen to me¡­¡± ¡°No! If you don¡¯t make way, I¡¯ll attack!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fang Yuan felt a little baffled. What was with this sudden hostility? The last time they parted, the two of them could be considered to have discussed things and did not part on bad terms. Although they did not explain how to deal with this kind of relationship in the future, they would not go so far as to fight and kill each other the moment they met again. Fang Yuan turned his head to look at Xu Zhiyu who was leaning against him, deep in thought. ¡°Miss Xu, why don¡¯t you go back to the manor first?¡± Xu Zhiyu shook her head gently, and she looked at Bai Yao with a gentle gaze and said, ¡°This is Senior Wan that Big Brother Fang often mentioned, right? Don¡¯t misunderstand. There is nothing between Big Brother Fang and me. He is a guardian of my Xu Manor. Today, I am also here on my father¡¯s orders. I don¡¯t have any other intentions¡­¡± Fang Yuan was speechless¡­ It¡¯s over. Sure enough, Bai Yao looked over. This time, her gaze was less cold and distant, but more surprised and relieved. Bai Yao didn¡¯t say anything. She walked around Fang Yuan and returned to her room on the fourth floor. For some reason, this gaze made Fang Yuan feel a little guilty. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with Senior Wan¡­ Did I say something wrong? Why do I feel like she¡¯s very unhappy?¡± Fang Yuan sighed softly, ¡°Miss Xu, you¡¯ve mistaken her for someone else.¡± Xu Zhiyu could not help but fall silent and hurriedly apologized. She had heard Li Tongzhou mention Senior Wan several times. From just a few words, she could imagine that she was a peerless beauty. All throughout their encounter, Big Brother Fang¡¯s eyes and brows were gentle. The relationship between the two of them was definitely not shallow. Now that she saw this beautiful woman, she naturally could feel Bai Yao¡¯s hostility towards her. Subconsciously, she thought that the other party was Wan Qian. But she did not expect that she had mistaken her for someone else. Who would have thought that. There were very few women with such looks in the entirety of Jiuzhou. Fang Yuan just had to know a second one. It seemed that their relationship was also very close. When she thought of this, Xu Zhiyu¡¯s mood became a little down. She was most proud of her looks, but as capital to like Fang Yuan, it seemed to be insignificant. ¡°This has nothing to do with you, let¡¯s talk about it later.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head. He wanted to go out and see if he could catch up to Zhang Wenbin. He had two plans now. The first was to assassinate him, before Zhang Wenbin¡¯s wings were fully grown. He had to get rid of him and prevent any future trouble. But the consequences of doing so were severe. As the leader of Yong An Hall, Zhang Wenbin represented the Gu Immortal Sect in the area of the dispute. If he died and news spread, the Gu Immortal Sect would definitely use this opportunity to attack the Gu Demon Sect. It was almost the biggest battle between the two sects of Yan Shen Empire, and there would definitely be heavy casualties. At that time, as the personal disciple of GuZhenren, he would definitely take the lead and set an example for all the disciples of the sect. This was a result Fang Yuan did not want to see happen. And the other way was to settle the death challenge with Zhang Wenbin. But this had to be carried out in the sect, under the witness of many elders and disciples, only could the two sides start fighting. This way, Fourth Elder would definitely protect his disciple. If he ignored Fourth Elder¡¯s wishes and killed Zhang Wenbin by force, it would be tantamount to enmity with the other party. And it was the Fourth Elder. He was the fifth most powerful existence in the entire Gu Immortal Sect. Fang Yuan was only a personal disciple, and even with Gu Zhenren¡¯s protection, the Fourth Elder would definitely make things difficult for him. No, it was too risky! It was too risky! Fang Yuan did not want to act too rashly. He still wanted to stay in the Gu Immortal Sect in the future. But this matter was truly troublesome. When Zhang Wenbin succeeded in his cultivation, he would definitely take the initiative to challenge Fang Yuan. Even though Fang Yuan was not afraid of him, even if he defeated Zhang Wenbin once, there would still be a second and third time. Thinking of his character, as well as the way he investigated his family back then, Fang Yuan¡¯s killing intent could not help but rise. Zhang Wenbin must die! He might as well go all out and assassinate Zhang Wenbin! At worst, during the sect war, if there were any missions to be assigned, he could just pretend to be sick or go into seclusion. Just as he was about to take action, Xu Zhiyu stopped him. ¡°Big Brother Fang, don¡¯t wait for the next time.¡± Xu Zhiyu looked apologetic. ¡°That girl hasn¡¯t left yet. She¡¯s probably waiting for your explanation. If you don¡¯t cherish this opportunity, she might never look at you again.¡± Fang Yuan was stunned. ¡°It can¡¯t be that serious, right?¡± ¡°Brother Fang, you don¡¯t understand what a girl is thinking.¡± Xu Zhiyu advised, ¡°Trust Zhiyu this once. It won¡¯t take long anyway.¡± Fang Yuan thought for a while and suddenly had a clear mind. That¡¯s right! Wouldn¡¯t it be fine if he settled things with Bai Yao? Bai Yao was the one who was supplying Zhang Wenbin. As long as he got her to tamper with the stuff, Zhang Wenbin wouldn¡¯t have to die. Paralyzing him would be good enough. By then, not only would Zhang Wenbin¡¯s life be in her hands, it would not cause a war between the two sects. After all, her deal with Zhang Wenbin could not be seen in the light. Even if something happened, she would not dare to tell anyone. She would do it! ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Miss Xu. I will go and apologize to her now.¡± Xu Zhiyu smiled sweetly. ¡°Then, Zhiyu will return to the mansion first and wait for Big Brother Fang¡¯s good news.¡± Then, Xu Zhiyu got off the boat and slowly left under the protection of a group of guards. Fang Yuan took a deep breath. He walked up to the fourth floor and gently knocked on the door. Bai Yao opened the door with a cold face. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± ¡°Making amends..¡± Chapter 84 - The Gu Demon Sect’s Gu Refinement Technique Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation It was beyond Fang Yuan¡¯s expectations. Bai Yao really opened up and let him enter. He thought he had to explain more. He did not expect it to be so smooth. After entering the room, Bai Yao closed the door. But the moment she turned around, a cruel smile appeared on her face. She raised her hand. With a creak, the window was closed by an unknown force, and the candle was extinguished. The room fell into darkness. The water-blue spirit essence light surged. Along with the oppressive feeling, some kind of sealing formation quietly activated, making the room a forbidden area isolated from the outside world. Bai Yao¡¯s voice filled with hatred sounded in the darkness. ¡°You stole my innocent body, and I was worried that I wouldn¡¯t be able to find you. Now, it¡¯s you who delivered yourself to my door!¡± Fang Yuan took a deep breath. Bai Yao¡­ Was she trying to kill him? Whoosh! A cold glint flashed with a biting cold killing intent. It was as if this attack had explained everything without a doubt. Fang Yuan did not move. He watched as the cold glint rapidly approached him, as if he had accepted his fate. Just as it was about to cut his throat, the blade stopped right before it touched his Adam¡¯s apple. ¡°Why din¡¯t you dodge?¡± Bai Yao¡¯s cold voice rang out. It was so close that Fang Yuan could even smell the familiar orchid fragrance in his mouth. Fang Yuan shook his head. ¡°You won¡¯t kill me.¡± Bai Yao sneered, ¡°You are really confident, I will kill you now!¡± Fang Yuan still did not move. Bai Yao still could not do it. The two were in a stalemate for a while, before Bai Yao snorted and retracted the flesh blade formed by the Gu worm. ¡°Killing you like this is too easy for you.¡± This reason sounded far-fetched. ¡°Are your injuries better?¡± Fang Yuan sighed, he remembered that Bai Yao had sacrificed many Gu worms during the battle with the Devourer Mother Gu, so the backlash should be quite severe. ¡°I won¡¯t die.¡± Bai Yao replied coldly, raising her hand to light a candle. Under the dim yellow light, her fresh and refined face was revealed. Fang Yuan looked at her pretty face and asked slowly, ¡°What do you want to do by asking Zhang Wenbin about me?¡± This was what he wanted to ask in the first place. ¡°I don¡¯t want to do anything. You slept with me. I should at least know the name of the person who took my virginity.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fang Yuan was a little embarrassed. He scratched his head and only managed to say after a long time, ¡°I¡¯ll take responsibility.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not the kind of woman from an ordinary family who doesn¡¯t know anything. Don¡¯t try to deceive me with such words,¡± Bai Yao snorted. Although she was stubborn, her expression was much better. It was obvious that her opinion had changed because of Fang Yuan¡¯s words. Fang Yuan took a deep breath and said, ¡°Taking responsibility is to face my mind. I didn¡¯t mean to lie to you. Since I said it, I¡¯ll do it.¡± ¡°If I belittle you, I will inevitably have regrets in the future. If my state of mind is unstable, my breakthrough will definitely be blocked. How can I seek the supreme mind?¡± Bai Yao slowly walked to the edge of the bed and lay down gracefully. The back of her hand was placed on the side of her face to support her upper body. Her long and fair legs were slightly curled up, showing her charming posture. Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment. As expected of the beautiful girl from the Gu Demon Sect¡­ She was indeed powerful! Bai Yao rolled her eyes at him with a half-smile. ¡°It¡¯s not like you¡¯ve never seen this before. What are you doing? Continue to talk about your supreme mind.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fang Yuan silently moved closer and squatted down beside the bed, looking into Bai Yao¡¯s eyes. ¡°You¡¯re trying to lure me into making a second mistake.¡± Bai Yao looked at him with a smile, not panicking at all. ¡°Do you dare?¡± ¡°I dare not.¡± Although Fang Yuan felt that his pride as a man was being questioned, his rationality still prevailed. ¡°To be honest, I really can¡¯t figure out what you¡¯re thinking. Your actions have no logic at all.¡± Bai Yao giggled. ¡°Didn¡¯t your mother tell you never to try to guess a woman¡¯s purpose?¡± As she spoke, she leaned her head against Fang Yuan¡¯s face and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, ¡°Especially a ruthless woman.¡± Fang Yuan didn¡¯t say anything and directly kissed her. His broad palm pressed against the back of her head, not allowing her to resist. In fact, Bai Yao didn¡¯t resist much. Instead, she reciprocated. However, not long after, just as Fang Yuan was immersed in it, she fiercely bit him. The smell of blood filled the air between their lips and teeth. Bai Yao pushed Fang Yuan away with a cold expression. ¡°This is the price you pay for disrespecting me!¡± She sat up, put down the curtain, and separated from him. Fang Yuan felt that their already unfriendly relationship had become more distant, and he could not help but feel a little annoyed. Why was he so impulsive? He was not a person who could not handle beauty. Even when Wan Qian took off her clothes, he was able to not open his eyes to look at her. ¡°Tell me, why did you come to me?¡± Bai Yao¡¯s voice returned to indifference. She naturally understood that Fang Yuan¡¯s trip was not as simple as making amends. Fang Yuan sighed softly. ¡°I heard the deal between you and Zhang Wenbin.¡± ¡°So what? If you want to report it to the sect, just do it. Why do you have to tell me?¡± Bai Yao sneered, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you want to use this as leverage to make me surrender to you again?¡± ¡°Who do you think I am?¡± Fang Yuan frowned. ¡°I have a grudge against that Zhang Wenbin. What did he ask you for this time, can you tell me?¡± ¡°Some Gu refinement methods, some of the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s unique larva, and other cultivation resources to nurture those Gu worms.¡± ¡°Is there any way to tamper it to make Zhang Wenbin lose all his cultivation and become a cripple?¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Bai Yao was a little surprised. ¡°Why would you think of doing such a thing? Earlier, I said that you were straightforward. Why don¡¯t you just kill him?¡± ¡°I am just applying what I learnt. After listening to you guys talk for so long, I suddenly understood.¡± Fang Yuan laughed lightly. ¡°Zhang Wenbin cannot die now, at least not before the sect asks him to go back. Otherwise, something big will happen. You don¡¯t want us to one day fight against each other, right?¡± Bai Yao did not say anything, and she threw out a manuscript. ¡°This records the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s core Gu refinement method. To what extent you want to deceive him, you can change it at your own discretion.¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. ¡°You are giving me such an important thing?¡± ¡°The more important it is, the harder it is to comprehend. Can you learn it in a short period of time and then change it? If not, give it back to me.¡± Fang Yuan looked at it silently. Just as Bai Yao said, the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s core Gu refinement methods were indeed profound and difficult, completely different from the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s. To comprehend the secrets within, it would take eight to ten years of effort, even if one had extraordinary talent. However, Fang Yuan had the system. Even though it could not help him comprehend it, he could record all the words on it. After secretly copying it, Fang Yuan started to change the information in the text. The more profound the Gu refinement method, the more dangerous it was, unless one followed the instructions and refined it strictly. But this way, there would be a huge restriction on the materials. If one did not know how to use suitable replacement materials, they would not be able to refine the Gu. In fact, they could even end up refining useless Gu. Useless Gu were extremely dangerous. They would not listen to their master¡¯s orders. Once they were stored in their acupoints, the consequences would be hard to estimate. This was also far away goal.. Chapter 85 - Blood Refinement Method Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Every Gu refinement method was something that a Gu master had painstakingly researched. It was difficult to learn, but it was not difficult to change. As long as one analyzed the elemental composition of the material and changed the information accordingly, one could basically determine how the Gu would turn out. ¡°This thing contains fire elements. If more is used, the Gu worm will go berserk and lose its mind, and the dosage will be increased¡­¡± ¡°This can cause the Gu worm to have a hallucinatory reaction. It doesn¡¯t seem to have any effect. Forget it, let¡¯s change the dosage too.¡± ¡°This¡­ hmm? Can it make the Gu worm have a paralyzing ability? This is good, this is good. I¡¯ll put more of it. It¡¯s best if Zhang Wenbin cannot move it for the rest of his life!¡± After fiddling around, Fang Yuan wrote down the part of the modified technique on another piece of paper and handed it to Bai Yao. ¡°That¡¯s it. You didn¡¯t hand over all the techniques to Zhang Wenbin, right?¡± ¡°Of course. Do you think just anyone is qualified to read this?¡± As she said this, she suddenly felt that something was wrong. Didn¡¯t this mean that in her heart, Fang Yuan was qualified? However, Fang Yuan did not seem to notice this. He just nodded his head in approval. His eyes were deep, as if he was thinking about something else. Bai Yao who was sitting in the tent said impatiently, ¡°Alright, I will help you with what you need to do, can you go now?¡± Fang Yuan regained his senses, and he hesitated for a moment before asking, ¡°If I want to find you, how can I contact you?¡± ¡°Find me? Why, are you afraid that one day when the news gets out, you will come and kill me to silence me?¡± ¡°Why are you always talk about fighting and killing. No matter how big the matter becomes, I want to kill Zhang Wenbin, why will I look for you?¡± Bai Yao snorted and took out a Gu worm from her acupoints, holding it in her hand and stretching out the curtain. ¡°This Gu contains a trace of my origin¡¯s breath, you can just keep it in your acupoints.¡± Fang Yuan took the Gu worm and sized it up. [Yearning Gu]: A support-type Gu worm, an ordinary Gu worm that only lives in its birthplace. After it is refined, it can be handed over to others and can sense the other party¡¯s location at any time. Raising another person¡¯s Gu in the acupoints was an extremely dangerous thing, unless the host was already dead or had special trust in the other party. Fang Yuan naturally paid attention to it. After placing it in his acupoints, he immediately used liquid spirit essence to condense into a sealing sphere to isolate it. For Gu worms without battle strength, this was enough. He cupped his fists, ¡°Well, Fang Yuan will make a move first. I still have to go over early to participate in the auction tomorrow in the city.¡± Bai Yao heard him say his name and only snorted lightly before removing the restriction. Fang Yuan then left the place. At this time, a woman in black walked out from behind the screen by the bed. ¡°Wow! Senior, you didn¡¯t even kill him when you were kissing him. Is that the kid with extraordinary strength that you mentioned?¡± She pulled open the curtain and sat down. She curled her lips and said, ¡°But he doesn¡¯t look like much. He didn¡¯t even realize the secret behind Master¡¯s manuscript.¡± Bai Yao laid down lazily and said tiredly. ¡°It¡¯s not like I¡¯m testing his talent¡­ forget it, you won¡¯t understand even if I told you.¡± ¡°Senior, do you like him?¡± The woman made a bold guess. Bai Yao was stunned for a moment, then slowly shook her head. ¡°I don¡¯t think so. I just¡­ have a strange feeling.¡± ¡°Are you fond of him?¡± The woman asked again. ¡°Including this time, I¡¯ve only met him two times. How can I be fond of him? I can only say that I don¡¯t hate him.¡± ¡°Hehe, if that¡¯s what you say.¡± The woman seemed to have found the answer and laughed happily. ¡°Senior, you treat everyone coldly in the sect. Any blind guy who dares to look at you even once will die on the spot. It¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve seen someone that you don¡¯t hate and are so close to.¡± Saying this, she pretended to be deep in thought. ¡°Just something for Senior to consider, if you don¡¯t hate him, maybe it means you like him.¡± Bai Yao was speechless. She turned around, her back facing the woman. ¡°I am sleepy, you can pass this copy of the Gu refinement method to that Zhang Wenbin tomorrow, and don¡¯t agree to any other request.¡± ¡°I know, your junior here will do her job, so you can rest assured!¡± ¡­ After Fang Yuan left Bai Yao¡¯s room, he first went to the gathering place. He did not find Li Tongzhou there, nor did he find him outside. The fellow had probably gone to unleash his passion. ¡°Forget it, who cares about him.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head, he went to the city and bought some consumable Gu worms that were necessary for the auction. For example, a disguise Gu that could change one¡¯s appearance at the last minute and a voice changing Gu that could change one¡¯s voice were all necessary items. As a cautious Gu master, Fang Yuan did not want to be targeted and die on the streets after buying something. After his shopping, Fang Yuan returned to Xu Manor and went to his residence to enter closed door cultivation. Fang Yuan calmed his mind and started to recall the details on his Prodigy Roll¡¯s challenge. He still had many flaws. After facing the expert on the Prodigy Roll, these flaws were exposed. First of all, he did not have many methods. His attacks and methods were too simple. When the Gu worms were restrained or suppressed, he could only breakthrough to obtain greater strength, turning defeat into victory. But the Inheritance Gu wasn¡¯t an everyday occurrence. Fang Yuan wanted to change this situation, so he could only nurture more new Gu worms, or he could think of a way to refine his existing Gu worms. The Sunlight Gu had not matured yet. Although it had been in his acupoints for more than ten days, it had only broken through to rank two, and did not have much actual combat ability. Facing a rank four offensive Gu like the Shadow Saber Mantis, it would only be suppressed. Fortunately, thanks to the White Jade Gu¡¯s persistence, it bought him so much time. The Golden Silkworm Gu was as overbearing as before, which was also related to its strong vitality. The Bloodthirsty Gu gradually could not keep up with Fang Yuan¡¯s needs. Even though it had evolved once, facing the shadow of that prodigy, it could only take a beating. If Fang Yuan had not given up the Inheritance Gu¡¯s remaining inheritance in time, the Bloodthirsty Gu would have died tragically. After all, it was only a Black Iron quality Gu worm, so its aptitude was limited and it could not be that strong. ¡°I need to find a chance to refine the Bloodthirsty Gu again.¡± The Gu Demon Sect Gu refinement method that Bai Yao gave him appeared in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind. It was indeed unique, there might be something he needed in there. Thinking of this, Fang Yuan calmed his mind and started to study it carefully. After an unknown amount of time, he suddenly saw a record. ¡°All Gu worms that devour flesh and blood can be re-created using the blood refinement method, gathering the power of many Gu into one.¡± Fang Yuan was overjoyed. Found it! Chapter 86 - Secrets Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation But before he could get too excited, the records poured cold water on him. ¡°The blood refinement method can reconstruct the quality of the Gu worm¡¯s bloodline against nature. It is extremely difficult.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve only seen the description in the ancient books. I don¡¯t know if it is true or not, but I have spent my entire life to fulfill my wish, so that the blood refinement method could reappear in the human world. It is a pity.¡± ¡°However, in order to prevent my life¡¯s effort from being buried in the ground along with the bones, I would like to record my experience. The contents are as follows¡­¡± After reading the entire paragraph, Fang Yuan frowned deeply. It turned out that this senior from the Gu Demon Sect did not know what the blood refinement method was. The manuscripts that were left behind was simply his research findings. Moreover, he had not succeeded before. This was a little¡­ Fang Yuan did not know how to describe it. This content was useless, but not completely. It gave him some insights. But Fang Yuan did not dare to test it. Who knew what kind of trouble a failed Gu refinement method would cause. It might harm him. ¡°If it really does not work, I will use the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Gu refinement methods to evolve the Bloodthirst Gu.¡± Fang Yuan sighed. The Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Gu refinement methods had the greatest characteristic of being sure and steady, slowly improving while having a low error rate. Even if there was a problem, the Gu worm would die as a result. It would not become a useless Gu and cause harm to others and the one refining it. The Gu refinement methods recorded in Gu Demon Sect¡¯s manual gave Fang Yuan the greatest impression of being ¡®strange.¡¯ He did not know how the brains of the senior experts of the Gu Demon Sect grew. They could think of all sorts of fancy Gu refinement methods. Anything weird, even the materials with clashing elements could be used together. Although it was very difficult to succeed and it was very easy to make mistakes, once a Gu worm was formed, it would obtain strength several times, even tens of times stronger than before. Such an exaggerated increase in strength was something that the Gu Immortal Sect had never seen before in their Gu refinement methods. Fang Yuan stayed up all night to read the contents of the manuscript copied down by the system, he suddenly realized that there was more information regarding the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s historical records. It seemed that Bai Yao had given it to him by accident? This was a rare thing, so it was good to study it and learn more. Wait a minute¡­ Historical records? Wasn¡¯t this something that recorded the biographies of emperors? Why was this term used? Fang Yuan was curious and started reading with great interest. It turned out that a long time ago, before the appearance of the Yan Shen Empire, Jiuzhou was still a complete continent. There were more than eighty tribes of all sizes living on this land, each with their own territories, and they fought all year round. Each tribe had their own unique Gu refinement methods. There was only a difference in strength, and no distiction between good and bad. Among them, the humans who were good at using Gu and the monster race who were good at controlling Gu were the strongest, occupying almost half of Jiuzhou. Gradually, the two tribes were no longer satisfied with their own territories, so they started to expand. The other small tribes naturally became their targets. After many years of conquest, Jiuzhou were finally controlled by the humans and the monster race. At this time, the higher-ups of both sides finally pointed their spears at each other. The so-called monster race was made up of beast-like creatures that absorbed enough natural spirit essence to evolve into demon beasts. After a long time, they transformed into a human-like race that only retained part of their beast characteristics. After evolving to this level, they were already very powerful. Even their newborn babies had the strength of the Enlightenment Realm. It could be said that they were a race blessed by the heavens and had outstanding talent. It was different from to the human race¡¯s journey of starting from scratch. Therefore, the human race was very wary of the monster race. The monster race was also wary of the human race¡¯s reproductive ability. Although they were gifted, their reproductive ability was very limited. There were only a few newborns in the entire race each year. As the human race¡¯s strength continued to grow, the friction between the two races increased. Finally, one day, a great war broke out. In that war, the human race gathered twelve experts at the tenth layer of the Tribulation Stage and fought to the death with the eight monster emperors at the peak of Jiuzhou. In just five days, seven tribulation experts were killed and four were seriously injured. The population of the entire human race was reduced by eighty percent, leaving only a group of old, young, women, and children. Because of this, Jiuzhou collapsed and split into nine parts. The monster race didn¡¯t have an easy time either. Five of the eight monster emperors died in the battle, and two of them were seriously injured and at the brink of death. At the price of all their blood essence, they integrated a part of the fragments of the continent into the distant sea, allowing the remaining monster race to survive. The two races had fought, and the human race only came out with a bitter victory. Later, the five experts split the Jiuzhou continent, and the remaining humans followed them. Gradually, five countries were formed. Yan Shen Tianzun, who had not been heavily injured after the war, was the first emperor of the Yan Shen Empire. He had left behind seven descendants before his death. One of them succeeded to the throne, while the others were given their own territories to lead. As Gu masters, they were naturally unwilling to control cities and rule over mortals. Thus, in order to cultivate, they searched for places with abundant spirit essence in their territories, establishing their sects and inviting all those with ambitions to cultivate together. The various sects combined the Gu refinement methods left behind by the other tribes in their territories and combined them to form their unique methods. The Gu Immortal Sect was born during that time. At that time, the disciples in the sect had a lot of knowledge but their progress was very slow, thus someone proposed to integrate Gu refinement methods and reorganize them. The proposal was indeed very effective. As time passed, the sect was also divided into two cultivation factions. One faction advocated rapid progress, while the other emphasized slow and steady progress. The former¡¯s progress was very fast, but in the process of Gu refinement and cultivation, it was very easy to die. The extremely high death rate made the other faction very unhappy, and the sect master even gave an order to make the Gu refinement methods of this faction a forbidden technique, and they could never be used again. The person who benefited the most in this faction was the vice sect master. How could he agree to such an order? In a fit of anger, he led nearly half of his disciples to betray the sect and establish their own sect, naming it the Gu Demon Sect. Fang Yuan read the entire story in one breath, and he was shocked. ¡°Who would have thought that the Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect had such a relationship.¡± This was already a sect secret, and ordinary people did not have the right to know. If Fang Yuan had not met this unknown senior from the Gu Demon Sect, he would not have known about this history in his entire life. His thoughts started to flow. ¡°Since the two sects used to belong to the same sect, and everyone¡¯s Gu refinement methods are of the same origin, in that case, can I fuse the blood refinement method¡¯s insights with the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s current methods, and extract its essence while removing its dregs?¡± Chapter 87 - Li Tongzhou Disguised As A Woman Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Gu refinement methods had been honed over many years, so they had become very mature. They had not heard of a disciple who died because of Gu refinement for many years. The stability could be seen. As for the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s blood refinement method, Fang Yuan was most worried that there would be a mistake halfway through the refinement and there would be no way to make up for it. Thus, he had the thought from earlier. However, it would not be easy to combine such a mature Gu refinement method with another sect¡¯s Gu refinement method. Who knew if it would succeed. It was probably no less difficult than researching a new Gu refinement method. If not for the history of the two sects coming from the same lineage, Fang Yuan would not even have this idea. ¡°However, there is still hope.¡± Fang Yuan knew that he was not someone who would give up easily. However, he had not fully studied the Gu refinement methods of the Gu Immortal Sect, and the blood refinement method was not something that could be learnt in a day, so he could only put it aside for now. When he was free, he could slowly study it. ¡°I¡¯ll rest first.¡± Fang Yuan sighed. The Bloodthirsty Gu had accompanied him for so long, and he was reluctant to let it go. But he also knew that as his realm increased, many Gu worms would gradually become useless, and this kind of experience was unavoidable. Thinking about Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu, it was worse off since there were much fewer instances where he used it compared to the Bloodthirsty Gu. Fortunately, his Gu worms could cultivate themselves, so as long as their requirements were met, he did not need to pay too much attention to them. Raising these Gu worms was only to ensure that he could deal with unexpected situations at any time. Compared to other Gu masters who raised one or two Gu worms, he could be considered a versatile person. But Fang Yuan was not satisfied with this. He wanted more high-quality Gu worms, to raise his foundation to the same level as those Prodigy Roll experts. He did not want to encounter a situation like today where he was almost at the end of his rope in challenging the Prodigy Roll. Unfortunately, good Gu worms were not easy to come by. He currently had a batch of Gu worms that he had not used. One was the Black Boar Gu that he had kept as refinement material, while the other was the Devourer Mother Gu that he had obtained in the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm. There were several Offspring Gu and one Mother Gu. Fang Yuan did not intend to refine the Mother Gu. The strongest ability of the Devourer Mother Gu was to absorb spirit essence. Moreover, it required the cooperation of a large number of Offspring Gu to achieve great results in a relatively closed space. If placed outside, this ability could not be compared to the Moonlight Gu¡¯s dark flame, and might not even be comparable to the Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s devouring ability. Fang Yuan did not need another ability to weaken his opponent¡¯s spirit essence level, so it would be better to bring it back to the sect to exchange for contribution points to get other types of Gu worms in the Gu spirit hall. But right now, the auction was still the most important. He was determined to get that Gold quality Gu worm! Fang Yuan¡¯s mood was slightly agitated, and he fell into a deep sleep as his thoughts ran wild. The next morning, Xu Zhiyu was very diligent in delivering breakfast to Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan could not help but advise her. ¡°Miss Xu, this kind of thing can be done by a servant, why do you have to come personally?¡± Xu Zhiyu said seriously, ¡°Big Brother Fang has saved Zhiyu¡¯s life, no matter how small the matter is, I cannot let others do it for you.¡± Fang Yuan knew that Xu Zhiyu looked weak, but in fact, she was very independent. He didn¡¯t say anything more and just washed up and ate breakfast. ¡°Miss Xu, when will the auction begin?¡± ¡°You can enter in a while. Brother Fang, don¡¯t be anxious. It doesn¡¯t matter even if you¡¯re late.¡± Xu Zhiyu smiled slightly and said, ¡°The first two days of the auction are for all the unimportant items. It can be considered as a warm-up for the last few items.¡± ¡°A brilliant method.¡± Fang Yuan praised, he suddenly thought of a question. ¡°Then, is it possible for steals these two days?¡± ¡°The items are all appraised by experts, so there is usually no miscalculation, at least there weren¡¯t any in previous auctions.¡± Xu Zhiyu shook her head. ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Yuan was a little disappointed. It seemed that the True Sight Gu would not be of any use. He quickly finished his breakfast and was about to go out, but he found the butler waiting at the door, informing him that someone was looking for him. He went out to take a look, and it was Li Tongzhou who had disappeared for the whole night. He looked a little tired today. It was probably because he was overworked. Fang Yuan went up to greet him. ¡°You are going to the auction house too?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Li Tongzhou had dark circles under his eyes, and he took out the entry token. ¡°I came down the mountain for this, I cannot miss a day.¡± Fang Yuan nodded, ¡°Have you prepared everything?¡± Li Tongzhou was stunned, ¡°Prepared what? Do I need to prepare for the auction?¡± Fang Yuan said unhappily. ¡°If you go to buy things, it will be troublesome if you offend someone during the auction and they target you.¡± ¡°Senior is right.¡± Li Tongzhou slapped his head, feeling troubled. ¡°But the shops outside selling Gu are not open at this time¡­¡± ¡°I have prepared for you.¡± Fang Yuan flipped his hands and held the two Gu worms. Li Tongzhou naturally recognized them. They were consumable Gu worms used for disguising and changing voices. Fang Yuan handed the Gu worms to him, then took out another set and used it, forming an old man image according to his will. ¡°Wow! It¡¯s so magical?¡± Li Tongzhou was greatly surprised, he had heard of this type of Gu worm, but did not expect it to be so effective. He was eager to try it! ¡°Senior, quick, help me out!¡± ¡°Do it yourself, it¡¯s very simple.¡± ¡°No, help me make a woman¡¯s appearance, the more beautiful the better!¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s expression became strange. ¡°You actually have such a hobby?¡± Li Tongzhou laughed. ¡°I just want to experience the feeling of being a fairy, to experience my thoughts in reverse. It would be best if I can reject a few smelly men, this way I will have the experience of chasing fairies!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fang Yuan could not help but feel speechless at his theory. However, he still followed his request. Very soon, it was a success. Li Tongzhou took out a mirror out of nowhere and looked at it silently. The person in the mirror was extremely beautiful. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was shocking. This was something that Fang Yuan had pictured based on the appearance of women in his memories. There was a hint of Yu Bing¡¯s liveliness and elegance, a hint of Wan Qian¡¯s freshness and lonely pride, a hint of Bai Yao¡¯s charm and beauty, and even a hint of Xu Zhiyu¡¯s modesty and purity. When fused together, there was an indescribable temperament that people could not forget at a glance. He slowly frowned, and a hint of worry appeared on the face of the woman in the mirror that could topple a nation. ¡°Why, are you not satisfied?¡± Fang Yuan asked. Li Tongzhou slowly shook his head, remaining silent for a long time, before suddenly raising his clear eyes, saying sadly, ¡°Senior, I seem to have fallen in love with myself¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fang Yuan gave him a kick. But right now, he had only adjusted his appearance, and there were still many other areas that needed to be improved, like his clothes and makeup. Thus, Fang Yuan said to Xu Zhiyu, ¡°Miss Xu, can you help me prepare a set of female clothes that are slightly more exquisite, suitable for a female Gu master with a slightly higher status.¡± Xu Zhiyu covered her mouth and stifled her laughter, and she instructed the servant girl. ¡°Wan¡¯er, go and get that light yellow dress that I haven¡¯t worn yet.¡± ¡°Yes, miss.¡± ¡°It would be best if there were some accessories,¡± Fang Yuan added. ¡°Yes, mister.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Xu Zhiyu glared shyly at the servant girl. The servant girl hurriedly ran away, not giving her a chance to reprimand her. ¡°Big¡­ Big Brother Fang, Wan¡¯er, this servant girl doesn¡¯t know her manners. She was talking nonsense¡­ You¡­ don¡¯t have take it to heart.¡± She stammered, unable to speak clearly. Fang Yuan waved his hand casually. ¡°It¡¯s alright. I know it¡¯s just a joke.¡± Xu Zhiyu was about to say something but hesitated for a moment and did not say it out loud. Very soon, the servant girl called Wan¡¯er brought what Fang Yuan wanted. After Li Tongzhou changed into it, his entire temperament changed again. He really had the feeling of a fairy descending to the mortal world. He silently poked his own chest. Well¡­ It was hard. There was no change there.. Chapter 88 - What A Personality, I Like Her Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fang Yuan knew what he was thinking, and he could not help but say, ¡°The disguise Gu only changes your appearance, not your body, so you¡¯ll need to wear a long dress to hide it.¡± Li Tongzhou was a little disappointed, ¡°What a pity, what a pity¡­¡± ¡°Pay attention to your voice.¡± ¡°Oh, oh¡­¡± Li Tongzhou immediately used the voice changing Gu to adjust his voice, and he immediately called out in a sweet voice, ¡°Is this okay?¡± Pftt¡­ Fang Yuan could not help but laugh. This impudent junior brother really started to feel a bit like a woman. But now was not the time to admire him. There were more important things to do. The two left the Xu Manor, walking side by side on the street. Xu Zhiyu did not follow them. Since she did not have a token, she could not enter the auction. There were many Gu masters on the road, and many of them had strong auras. They were mostly Enlightenment Realm experts or higher. Gathering into a crowd, they seemed to be heading towards the auction. ¡°Looks like the momentum of this auction is quite strong.¡± Li Tongzhou looked at the street, ¡°Look, the people over there are wearing uniforms and have weapons, they should be from some clan or sect.¡± Fang Yuan nodded, ¡°Everyone is travel-worn, they must have come from afar.¡± ¡°To think that the reputation of this auction would spread so far.¡± Li Tongzhou was surprised, but also confused. ¡°But this is only a Gold quality Gu worm, is there a need to come all the way here?¡± Fang Yuan was silent. Facing Li Tongzhou¡¯s doubts, he had some guesses. The Gu Demon Sect and Gu Immortal Sect were close to each other, and conflict was common over many years, so it could be said that they had accumulated grudges over time. Now that the Gu Demon Sect had obtained the secret method to obtain the Gu worms of the dead, they naturally would not give up on Yong An Hall. If the Gu Immortal Sect continued to hold on to Yong An Hall, they might start a fight one day. But this was a gradual process, and it would not suddenly erupt. After all, they were two large sects of Yan Shen Empire. They had similar strength, and neither of them had the confidence to easily defeat the other. At this time, they needed the support of the secular clans. They needed to break the delicate balance between the two sides. Both sects had many disciples who were descendants of the clans. Together, they were a force to be reckoned with. Perhaps this group of people was made up of people sent by the invited clans to express their opinions. Taking advantage of the popularity of this auction, they sneaked into Fanshu City and found an opportunity to contact people from the Gu Demon Sect or Gu Immortal Sect. Thinking of Bai Yao appearing here, everything seemed to make sense. But this was Fang Yuan¡¯s guess, and he didn¡¯t know the details. He only felt that at this time, he should calm down and prepare himself. He wanted to ensure that when a sudden situation occurred, he would still have a backup plan and not become cannon fodder for the two sects. As they walked, the Gu masters along the way gradually noticed them and looked at them in amazement. ¡°Whoah¡­ which clan¡¯s fairy is this¡­¡± ¡°Oh my god, she is so beautiful¡­¡± ¡°Could it be Liuyun Sect¡¯s Fairy Bixiao?¡± ¡°I was lucky enough to see Fairy Bixiao from afar. Even though I did not see her clearly, she definitely did not look like this.¡± ¡­ The group discussed among themselves. They started to guess Li Tongzhou¡¯s identity. But Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou were not wearing any clothes related to Gu Immortal Sect. They only had their identity tags, so they could only let the crowd¡¯s imagination run wild. It was already very crowded, but everyone was affected by Li Tongzhou¡¯s cold aura, and they could not help but open up a path. Turning around the corner, the scene was even more crowded. Outside the auction venue, the carriages of the various clans and sects gathered here, blocking half of the street. In fact, there were even two groups of people who had a quarrel because they wanted the other group to make way. ¡°Qin Wentian, you really want to make things difficult for me today, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Hehe, second brother Jiang, we have been fighting for so long, and is this the first time you are realizing this?¡± ¡°Alright then! Seems like you want to have a taste of the power of my Devil Gu!¡± ¡°Bring it on. Do you think I¡¯m afraid of you?¡± ¡°Come on!¡± ¡°Come¡­ come¡­¡± Qin Wentian had just shouted a single word when his voice gradually faded away. His pupils dilated as he stared behind second brother Jiang. Second brother Jiang laughed coldly. ¡°Qin Wentian, don¡¯t tell me that my father is here. I won¡¯t take this crap a second time!¡± Qin Wentian only mumbled to himself, ¡°There¡¯s actually a woman who is even more beautiful than Senior Bixiao¡­¡± Second Brother Jiang was just about to ask another question when a pale yellow figure suddenly appeared before his eyes. The instant her calm gaze swept over him, second brother Jiang¡¯s heart was already moved. ¡°Fairy! I¡¯m Jiang Yuncheng, the son of the Qilian Sect¡¯s sect leader. I wonder if I have the honor to know your name?¡± Qin Wentian who was standing at the side silently cursed in his heart. He was stunned for a moment and actually allowed second brother Jiang to take the initiative! However, Li Tongzhou didn¡¯t bother with him. His expression was indifferent and his attitude was cold and aloof. Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s imposing aura dissipated as he spoke again, ¡°Seeing your grace today, I fell in love with you at first sight. Do¡­ you have a Dao Partner¡­¡± Fang Yuan glanced at Li Tongzhou¡¯s expression and almost laughed out loud. However, when he heard their names, he couldn¡¯t help but feel shocked. Jiang Yuncheng? Qin Wentian? These two names sounded a little familiar. He seemed to have seen them before on the Prodigy Roll. Not only that, their rankings were also quite high. They seemed to be in the top ten. They were prodigies of the top ten! They were already on the same level as his first senior, Zhao Hede. The lowest ranked among them was at the fifth layer of the Fusion Realm. He did not expect that even they would come to this auction. One had to know that geniuses of this level did not lack cultivation resources. As long as they wanted the Gold quality Gu worm, their clans and sects would try their best to satisfy them. Could it be that there was something else that attracted them to this auction? For a moment, Fang Yuan¡¯s mind was full of thoughts. However, speaking of which, this was the first time Li Tongzhou had disguised himself as a woman and he had actually gotten someone to fall in love with him at first sight. He had to admit that his charm was not bad. He didn¡¯t know whether he should praise Li Tongzhou for his good acting or Bai Yao, Wan Qian and the others for their good looks. Sadly, this relationship was destined to be a dream. Li Tongzhou only wanted to feel the lofty heart of a goddess. When faced with this type of pursuer who wanted to become a Dao Partner, he naturally snorted in disdain. ¡°Move aside.¡± It was filled with an unquestionable tone. Jiang Yuncheng and Qin Wentian were both stunned. This fairy¡­ What a personality! I like her! Chapter 89 - The Auction Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The corners of Qin Wentian¡¯s mouth twitched as he mocked him, ¡°Did you hear that, second brother Jiang? The fairy told you to get out of the way, are you deaf?¡± Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s face flushed red. ¡°Why did you interrupt the fairy when she was talking to me? Do you have anything to do with this?!¡± ¡°Yo, how did you know that the fairy was talking to you? She didn¡¯t even look you in the eye, and you are still saying that the fairy was talking to you!¡± ¡°Then make way! Haven¡¯t you heard that a good dog doesn¡¯t block the path?!¡± ¡°Second brother Jiang, who are you calling a dog?!¡± ¡°I¡¯m not calling out anyone in particular! You¡¯re thinking too much!¡± ¡°You!¡± The two of them fought intensely. Suddenly, from the corner of their eyes, they noticed that Li Tongzhou¡¯s expression was getting worse and worse. They couldn¡¯t help but narrow their eyes at the same time. They stared at each other. Both of them took two steps back. Qin Wentian coldly snorted, ¡°Since the fairy is here today, I won¡¯t argue with you.¡± Jiang Yuncheng laughed sinisterly. ¡°Hehe, if not for this, you would already be lying on the ground.¡± Li Tongzhou¡¯s countenance was cold as he entered the auction hall. Fang Yuan, who was at the side, cupped his fists and smiled at the two of them. ¡°My younger sister has always had a bad temper. Please forgive her.¡± He couldn¡¯t just watch helplessly as Li Tongzhou offended someone, plus they were prodigies. The eyes of the two of them brightened. Brother-in-law! ¡°No worries.¡± Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s expression changed, as a smile appeared on his face. ¡°Fellow Daoist, where are you from? I, Jiang Yuncheng, like to make good friends. We will be just like old friends. I really want to get to know you.¡± ¡°Bullshit!¡± Qin Wentian coldly snorted, not giving Jiang Yuncheng any face at all. ¡°Second brother Jiang, why didn¡¯t I know that you like to make friends? You only want to chase after the fairy. Why are you pretending?¡± Fang Yuan didn¡¯t want to get involved in the feud between the two of them. He directly replied, ¡°It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to tell you, it¡¯s just that before we left, my father always warned us not to provoke outsiders. Father¡¯s orders are hard to disobey. I¡¯m sorry.¡± After speaking, he also stepped into the auction hall. Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s expression instantly fell as he turned his head to look at Qin Wentian. ¡°Surnamed Qin, it¡¯s my fault for what happened. In this auction, other than that item, I¡¯ll bid for the rest as an apology. How about it?¡± Qin Wentian only laughed coldly, ¡°Hehe, are you going to tell me to withdraw from this auction?¡± Jiang Yuncheng nodded his head as though it was only right. ¡°I¡¯ll give you everything. It¡¯s naturally not important whether you participate in the auction or not.¡± ¡°What if I tell you that I won¡¯t fight for that item anymore, but there¡¯s a condition. Don¡¯t fight with me for that fairy. How about it?¡± Qin Wentian suddenly asked. ¡°Dream on!¡± Jiang Yuncheng raised his hand and slowly clenched his fist, ¡°I want both the fairy and that item!¡± ¡°In that case, there¡¯s no room for negotiation.¡± Qin Wentian already knew that this was the answer. He coldly replied, ¡°Let¡¯s see how capable you are!¡± ¡°Bring it on!¡± The two of them walked into the auction hall with cold expressions. ¡­ The interior of the auction hall was very large. It was a cylindrical structure and the auction seats were arranged in a circle. From high to low, there were a total of ten rows, which could accommodate many people. Currently, there were no empty seats. Even though the auction was in the warm-up stage, the seats were all occupied. Fang Yuan had already found his seat and sat down. Nearly a thousand people in the hall were discussing animatedly, causing a commotion. Suddenly, there was a commotion at the entrance. ¡°Look, that is the young master of the Qilian Sect, Jiang Yuncheng!¡± ¡°Liuyun Sect¡¯s Qin Wentian is also here. If these two sworn enemies are here, there will be a good show to watch today.¡± Fang Yuan turned his gaze towards the source of the voices. As expected, it was the two Gu masters he had just bumped into. Many Gu masters who were near the entrance hurriedly stepped forward, greeting them as they tried to get acquainted with them. Jiang Yuncheng expressionlessly pushed aside the crowd, completely ignoring them. On the other hand, a faint smile appeared on Qin Wentian¡¯s face as he calmly dealt with the situation. Finally, under the gazes of the crowd, they each entered their own private rooms. In a room high up in the air, two figures soon appeared. Their gazes swept over the crowd, as though they were looking for someone. The crowd in the auction hall calmed down. But not long after, there was another commotion. ¡°It¡¯s Senior Zhao from the Gu Immortal Sect!¡± ¡°Bai Yao from the Gu Devil sect is here as well!¡± ¡°How beautiful¡­¡± ¡°That fairy earlier was also born extraordinary. Today has truly broadened my horizons.¡± ¡°Oh my god, doesn¡¯t this mean that all the great sects have sent people to this auction today? Could it be that other than that Gold quality Gu worm, there is also a rare secret Gu?¡± Everyone was discussing. Unfortunately, this auction kept its secret very well, so ordinary clans and even sect Gu masters could not get any information, and they could only make wild guesses. Fang Yuan saw his first senior entering a private room and hesitated whether he should go up and talk to him. But on second thought, since the auction was going to be held for three days, he could ask him about things if he wanted to anytime. There was no rush. Thus, Fang Yuan patiently sat down and waited for the auction to proceed. ¡°Can you exchange seats with me?¡± Li Tongzhou, who appeared out of nowhere, asked a Gu master beside Fang Yuan. That person was stunned at first, but when he saw this beautiful woman in a light yellow dress smiling at him, he could not help but agree. ¡°Sure¡­ sure, fairy has a request. I am willing to fulfill it.¡± Saying so, he exchanged tokens with Li Tongzhou and happily ran to find a seat, muttering, ¡°The fairy actually took the initiative to talk to me, I am really lucky, why don¡¯t I go bet two stones later, I will have good luck¡­¡± Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but be speechless when he heard this. He glanced at Li Tongzhou who was enjoying himself. He moved a chair a few meters away and placed it next to Fang Yuan. Then, he sat down next to him. ¡°This is comfortable!¡± Li Tongzhou was intoxicated, ¡°So there are so many benefits to being a fairy. Everyone follows your whims. Senior, you don¡¯t know how many people came to greet me just now. The two that I met at the door even sent someone to invite me to sit with them in the VIP seats.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t go overboard.¡± Fang Yuan glanced at him. ¡°Those two are core disciples of large sects, top ten on the Prodigy Roll.¡± Li Tongzhou pursed his lips indifferently. ¡°What does that matter? They don¡¯t know me anyway. After we leave this auction venue, who will know where I, the fairy, went.¡± ¡°Very reasonable.¡± Fang Yuan gave a thumbs up and stopped persuading him. Soon, the auction officially began. A middle-aged Gu master hosted the venue, using the amplification Gu to exchange some pleasantries before revealing the first item. [Frost Arrow Gu] (Tier 4): Offensive and support type Gu worm.. Chapter 90 - The Two Clans Invite You Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fang Yuan had the system, so he could easily see the Frost Arrow Gu¡¯s attributes. It was a Bronze quality Gu worm. After activating it with spirit essence, it could release arrows with ice attribute to injure the enemy. Its biggest characteristic was that it had an elemental reserve, so it did not need to consume the Gu master¡¯s ice elemental energy. Following that, the middle-aged Gu master quickly introduced the item. ¡°The first item, Frost Arrow Gu, rank four Gu worm, uses very little spirit essence, even a Foundation Establishment Stage Gu master can use it without any burden, it is a necessary Gu worm for fighting enemies of a higher rank. The starting price is sixty thousand primeval stones!¡± ¡°61,000!¡± ¡°62,000!¡± ¡°65,000!¡± ¡­ The Gu masters started to bid one after another, and the competition was intense. Fang Yuan was also hesitating whether he should take this Gu worm. It looked pretty good, and it was also at rank four. It already had the transformation ability to become huge, so it would be of some help to him. But when the price rose to 130,000, he gave up on the idea. It was too expensive. The people present were not stupid, and they all knew the value of Frost Arrow Gu, so they would not give it to you at a low price. Back during the rock gambling, a Bronze quality Gu larva could be sold for 100,000 primeval stones. This Frost Arrow Gu, which they had spent a lot of effort to raise to rank four, would definitely be sold at a much higher price. Fang Yuan still had to keep the money to compete for that Gold quality Gu, so he could only give up. ¡°160,000!¡± Li Tongzhou suddenly called out the price, raising it by more than ten thousand, his cold voice spreading throughout the auction hall. The Gu masters in the auction hall all looked over, including the distinguished guests in the private room above. Bai Yao also looked over, feeling a little strange. ¡°Why does this person look familiar?¡± Fang Yuan now had the appearance of an old man, and she felt that she had never seen him before, but this person gave her a vague sense of closeness. She shook her head and stopped thinking about it. Jiang Yuncheng, who was in the next room, stood by the window and laughed heartily. ¡°Since it is the fairy¡¯s request, I will give you face and not compete with you.¡± In fact, he was not going to bid, and these words were meant for the Gu masters below to hear, asking them to give it up. Even Jiang Yuncheng himself wanted to give Li Tongzhou face, so if the others did not give him face, it would be an insult. As expected, the Gu masters below discussed in low voices, but no one raised their hands to bid. Even Qin Wentian, who always liked to go against him, rarely went along with him. In terms of pursuing the fairy, their goals were the same. Qin Wentian also started to consider how he could give a good impression to the fairy. The first Gu worm was bought by Li Tongzhou for 160,000 primeval stones. ¡°You really are rich.¡± Fang Yuan glanced at him. Was this still the same Li Tongzhou who suffered for a long time after losing a few hundred primeval stones? Li Tongzhou grinned. ¡°I received a total of one million primeval stones from my family for this auction.¡± When this scene landed in Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s eyes, he instantly felt as though his life had been completed. The fairy smiled! And she was smiling so happily. Seems like everything he did was worth it! Hm? It didn¡¯t seem like he did anything. He just casually said a few words. He was able to win the fairy¡¯s smile with just a lift of his hand. What else did Qin Wentian have to compete with him! Thinking of this, the corners of Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s lips involuntarily curled up as he gestured provocatively at Qin Wentian. ¡°Fuck.¡± Qin Wentian was infuriated. ¡°You are the only one who can stop me, aren¡¯t you?! I¡¯m willing to bid for all the Gu worms and gift them to the fairy. Let¡¯s see how you continue to be so proud of yourself!¡± ¡°Young Master, you can¡¯t.¡± A black-robed man at the back advised. ¡°Now is not the time to fight with Jiang Yuncheng. This time around, we are here on behalf of our clan and the Liuyun Sect to bid for that item. We must not delay this important matter.¡± ¡°Are you teaching me how to do things?¡± ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare¡­¡± Qin Wentian coldly snorted. After hesitating for a moment, he fiercely glared at Jiang Yuncheng. ¡°I¡¯ll let you be complacent for a while longer. When that item is in my hands, let¡¯s see if you can still smile!¡± The black-robed man at the back heaved a sigh of relief. ¡­ ¡°Everyone, take a look. This item is a thousand-year-old yellow ginseng essence. It is an extremely rare supplementary material for Gu refinement.¡± ¡°Although it does not have elemental energy, it is very old and can be used for refinement of rank four and above. The low price is thirty thousand primeval stones, each increment must not be less than one thousand, the auction starts now!¡± The middle-aged Gu master had just finished speaking when someone raised a sign. ¡°31,000!¡± ¡°34,000!¡± ¡°38,000!¡± ¡°45,000!¡± ¡°50,000!¡± The price continued to rise. Basically, the ones who offered were all Gu masters who had a certain degree of knowledge in the path of Gu refinement. Gu refinement materials that had reached a thousand years old were rare. Even in Fang Yuan¡¯s Gu Immortal Sect, he had only encountered them a few times. Fang Yuan tried to make a bid, but was quickly suppressed by others. This item was indeed very expensive, and it could not be obtained without 100,000 primeval stones. This time, Jiang Yuncheng and Qin Wentian did not make an appearance. They didn¡¯t make any moves because of Fang Yuan¡¯s identity as the fairy¡¯s elder brother. Naturally, they weren¡¯t suspecting him. After all, Gu masters had long lifespans. Maybe the fairy¡¯s talent was extraordinary, and she might have succeeded in her cultivation when she was young, retaining her looks. As for her elder brother, his talent was ordinary, and he only reached the Fusion Realm at the age of sixty or seventy. This was very normal. They only felt that even if they helped Fang Yuan obtain this Gu refinement material, he would not help to speak well of them in front of the fairy. As prodigies, they naturally would not do something meaningless like this. In the end, this item fell into the hands of a clan¡¯s Gu refinement master who spent 120,000 primeval stones. ¡°I better keep the money for later.¡± Although Fang Yuan was tempted, he had no choice. His funds were limited, so he could not buy whatever he wanted. Time passed by unknowingly. The items auctioned were getting better and better. Now, it was a rank four Silver quality Gu worm, called the Wind Cloud Gu. It was a dual elemental movement support type Gu worm. In terms of speed, it was much faster than Fang Yuan¡¯s Cloud Moon Gu. After all, the Cloud Moon Gu only took up one of the four elements of movement Gu, which were wind, light, lightning, and cloud, and since it was not a pure movement Gu, it was natural for it to be inferior. The starting price of this Gu was ridiculously high, at 180,000. ¡°200,000!¡± ¡°250,000!¡± ¡°300,000!¡± The Wind Cloud Gu was one of the most popular items because it could greatly increase a Gu master¡¯s survivability. Many of the guests in the private rooms who had been silent all this time started bidding, causing a small climax on the first day of the auction. Fang Yuan gave up without even thinking. This Gu worm¡¯s price was definitely above five hundred thousand. Many people were like him, helplessly giving up as they watched the rising price. But there were also some rich competitors who joined the competition. When the price reached 450,000, there were only two parties competing, both Gu masters that Fang Yuan did not know. In the end, with a high price of 540,000, the first day of the auction was finalized. The first day of the auction was finally over, and the subsequent auctions still had to be adjusted, maintaining a mysterious atmosphere. The Gu masters were still not satisfied, but they could only leave one after another. Fang Yuan planned to look for First Senior Zhao Hede, so he had to think of a way to leave the crowd and find a secluded place to undo the disguise. However, just as Li Tongzhou and Fang Yuan were about to leave, two groups of people appeared in front of them. ¡°Young Master Jiang has invited the two of you for a gathering at the Phoenix Perch Restaurant tonight.¡± ¡°Hmph, Young Master Qin has also invited the two of you for a gathering at the Drunken Heaven Pavilion tonight..¡± Chapter 91 - Pretending To Be A Woman Instead Of Becoming A Proper Man Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation This was a life-and-death situation. Whoever he chose would leave the other one offended. Fang Yuan was about to reject both of them, but Li Tongzhou spoke first. ¡°What? What do you mean by blocking me here and not letting me go? Since you¡¯re treating me, do I have to go?¡± The clear female voice carried a hint of anger. Combined with Li Tongzhou¡¯s cold and pretty face, it gave off an extremely oppressive feeling. Both parties were subordinates. They were afraid that they would delay their young masters¡¯ important matter, so they hurriedly apologized. ¡°I don¡¯t dare. If you are not willing, then you are free to decline¡­¡± ¡°Move aside!¡± Both parties hesitated for a moment before they could only retreat. ¡°Hmph.¡± Li Tongzhou gave them a haughty side profile and pulled Fang Yuan away from the auction venue. When no one noticed them, Li Tongzhou finally could not hold it in anymore and started laughing wantonly. ¡°Hahahaha.¡± ¡°Now I finally know what Senior Wan was thinking when I first chased after her.¡± ¡°Dealing with these flies every day is indeed annoying.¡± ¡°Let alone her, even a man wouldn¡¯t be able to take it.¡± Fang Yuan suddenly covered his mouth, ¡°Shh, let¡¯s talk somewhere else.¡± Li Tongzhou glanced sideways. Jiang Yuncheng was currently lecturing his subordinates as they walked out of the auction hall, followed closely by Qin Wentian and his group. He hurriedly kept quiet and left with Fang Yuan in a serious manner. ¡°How is Zhang Wenbin?¡± Fang Yuan suddenly asked. ¡°Ah?¡± Li Tongzhou was stunned: ¡°I did not go back, I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Fang Yuan was silent for a while, before asking another question. ¡°Where are you staying?¡± ¡°The inn in the east of the city. That is the property of our Gu Immortal Sect, most of the disciples who come here stay there.¡± ¡°Bring me there.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to change your clothes first? If others see you enter without leaving, that would not be good.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± It was rare for Li Tongzhou to think things through. Even Fang Yuan had not thought of this detail. Thus, the two of them found a remote corner and were about to return to their original bodies when Fang Yuan suddenly narrowed his eyes and pressed down on Li Tongzhou¡¯s hand that was placed on the belt of his dress. ¡°Come out!¡± He shouted loudly. The surroundings were quiet and there was no movement. Fang Yuan sneered, ¡°If you don¡¯t come out now, I will make my move.¡± The other party still did not show up. Fang Yuan flipped his hand, and in the next second, the Heaven Suppression talisman was in his hand. Activating his spirit essence, a water ripple spread out from the talisman, covering a large area. Not only could the Heaven Suppression talisman block spirit essence, it could also block sound and vision from escaping out, like a small sealing formation. Fang Yuan took out the gourd on his waist, opened his mouth, and drank the Gu wine wantonly. Thirty percent of the drunkenness came, and the violent power of the Intoxicated Rage spread throughout his body. All of this might seem long, but it was actually only a matter of a few breaths. He leaped, and in a flash, Fang Yuan was on the roof of the nearby building. Looking at the sneaky person in front of him who was still in a state of shock, Fang Yuan made a bold move. ¡°Don¡¯t¡­¡± The person only shouted one word before his chest received a heavy blow. He spat out a mouthful of blood and flew backward, crashing into the wall of the courtyard. Fang Yuan walked toward the person with a cold face. ¡°Cough, cough¡­¡± The person spat out another mouthful of blood. He looked at Fang Yuan who was getting closer and closer with a terrified face. He hurriedly said, ¡°I¡¯m sent by Young Master Jiang Yuncheng. I just followed you to find out where the two of you are staying. I have no ill intentions.¡± Fang Yuan looked around. This courtyard was overgrown with weeds, and it seemed like no one had lived here for a long time. A killing intent rose in his heart. This person saw their actions, and he would definitely be suspicious. He could not be left alive! That person felt Fang Yuan¡¯s killing intent, and his entire body trembled, ¡°No¡­ don¡¯t¡­¡± Swoosh! The worm rod flashed past, piercing through the other party¡¯s throat. The Bloodthirsty Gu immediately swarmed out, devouring the person¡¯s flesh and blood. In just a few seconds, not even a bone was left. ¡°Senior Fang.¡± After a while, Li Tongzhou¡¯s shout came from behind. Fang Yuan¡¯s killing intent vanished, and he raised his hand and retrieved the Heaven Suppression talisman. There was still a lot of power in the talisman, so it should be able to be used again. He turned around, looking at Li Tongzhou with a friendly expression. Li Tongzhou looked at the overgrown grass, asking curiously, ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°I sent the person sent by Jiang Yuncheng away.¡± Li Tongzhou was shocked. ¡°He did not know that our identities were fake, right?¡± ¡°No, he did not see us changing, it¡¯s fine.¡± Li Tongzhou was still worried, but he did not say anything. He was a disciple of a famous sect, the Gu Immortal Sect. He could not chase after the person and kill them, because it was against sect rules. ¡°Sigh, why don¡¯t I change my appearance tomorrow? I cannot use this appearance again for safety reasons.¡± Li Tongzhou thought. Fang Yuan patted his shoulder, comforting him. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have already fed him a Forgetting Gu, so his memory of this will disappear, and even if you change your appearance, the entrance token cannot be faked. It will be suspicious.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Hearing Fang Yuan¡¯s words, Li Tongzhou heaved a sigh of relief. The Forgetting Gu was a consumable type of Gu worm. After using it, there wouldn¡¯t be any traces left in the user¡¯s body. After using this, there was no need to worry too much. He sighed. ¡°This Jiang Yuncheng is truly annoying. He actually sent people to follow us. Luckily Senior is vigilant, otherwise, we would have been exposed.¡± ¡°It¡¯s clear that Jiang Yuncheng and Qin Wentian are trying to prove themselves by competing against each other. Naturally, they will put in more effort.¡± As an outsider, Fang Yuan could see things clearly. ¡°In the next two days, there will be more movements from them. Just wait and see.¡± Li Tongzhou couldn¡¯t help but shiver. ¡°Damn, this is too disgusting. As a man, I am being targeted by two men.¡± ¡°You deserve it!¡± Fang Yuan said sarcastically. ¡°Who asked you to pretend to be a woman instead of becoming a proper man?¡± ¡°Sigh.¡± Saying this, Li Tongzhou¡¯s face showed a hint of worry. ¡°Senior, weren¡¯t you unwilling to teach me how to pick up girls? I could only come up with this plan, if I can¡¯t get one, I will just become one, who knows if I will gain experience.¡± Fang Yuan rolled his eyes. After the two returned to their original attire, they walked towards the inn. Soon, they arrived at their destination. Li Tongzhou yawned, saying that he wanted to go back to take a nap and refine the Frost Arrow Gu he bought. Fang Yuan bid him farewell and went to the front desk to show his identity card. The shopkeeper had a terrified expression, and he quickly cupped his hands and bowed. ¡°Disciple Han Yuan greets Martial Uncle Fang.¡± Fang Yuan was now Gu Zhenren¡¯s disciple and had already entered the Enlightenment Realm, so this Body Refinement Realm outer sect disciple naturally had to call him martial uncle. Unknowingly, his seniority had already gone up.. Chapter 92 - The Gu Immortal Sect’s Danger Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fang Yuan heard ¡®martial uncle¡¯ and felt a little emotional. He raised his hand to indicate that there was no need for formalities, asking, ¡°Which room is Zhang Wenbin staying in?¡± ¡°Martial Uncle Zhang is staying in room four in the backyard, but he hasn¡¯t come out in the past two days. He should be in closed door cultivation, does Martial Uncle Fang want a disciple to pass on a message?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Fang Yuan knew that Zhang Wenbin had been hiding his whereabouts recently. Since he didn¡¯t show his face in front of others, he didn¡¯t ask any more questions. Instead, he said, ¡°Is senior Zhao here?¡± ¡°Yes, Martial Uncle Zhao just came back. He¡¯s in room two.¡± ¡°Okay, that¡¯s all for now. Continue with your work.¡± Fang Yuan nodded, threw him a primeval stone, and then walked toward the backyard. Knock knock. Fang Yuan gently knocked on the door. ¡°Senior, it¡¯s me.¡± Soon, the door opened and Zhao Hede stood in front of him with surprise. ¡°Little junior, why are you here?¡± He warmly invited Fang Yuan in. ¡°Come, come, have a seat. I¡¯ll go and pour you a cup of tea.¡± ¡°Senior, there¡¯s no need to trouble you.¡± Fang Yuan pulled him to sit down. Zhao Hede laughed heartily. ¡°Sigh, your trip to the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm must¡¯ve been tough. How was it, how was your harvest?¡± ¡°It was alright.¡± Fang Yuan smiled. ¡°There were some twists and turns, but I have obtained the Sunlight Gu.¡± ¡°Hahaha! This way, Wan Qian can be saved.¡± Zhao Hede praised him. ¡°You did well this time, you saved a good seedling for our sect. When the time comes, Master will definitely reward you handsomely.¡± After exchanging pleasantries, Fang Yuan asked about his purpose for this trip. ¡°Oh right, Senior, what did you come out of the mountain to participate in this auction for?¡± ¡°Little junior, did you also go to the auction?¡± Zhao Hede was a little surprised. ¡°I have some connections in Fanshu City, so I got an entry token.¡± ¡°I see¡­¡± Zhao Hede nodded, and a look of embarrassment appeared on his face. Fang Yuan simply said, ¡°If it¡¯s a sect secret and it¡¯s inconvenient for Senior to say, I won¡¯t ask.¡± ¡°Sigh, that¡¯s not the case. Actually, if you were in the sect, you would be the one who came out today.¡± Zhao Hede let out a light breath. ¡°It¡¯s just that this matter involves a lot of things, and I doesn¡¯t know where to start.¡± Fang Yuan was very interested and smiled. ¡°I have been worrying about cultivating for the past two days without any results, and I¡¯m very annoyed. I¡¯d like to listen to your stories and broaden my horizons.¡± ¡°Heh, you think I am a storyteller.¡± Zhao Hede laughed. He poured a cup of tea for both of them and said slowly. ¡°A few days ago, Master was uneasy. He used the Fortune-telling Gu for divination, and the divination was strange and messy but did not point to anything, so he asked First Elder and Second Elder to help stabilize the divination, but in the end¡­¡± Saying this, Zhao Hede paused, and his eyes showed a hint of worry. ¡°It is the chaotic disaster star phenomenon.¡± ¡°Chaotic disaster star phenomenon?¡± Fang Yuan had no knowledge of divination, and he had never heard of this term before. But for some reason, he suddenly thought of the monster race he had read about in the Gu Demon Sect manuscript. Zhao Hede explained, ¡°I won¡¯t talk about the specifics, and I don¡¯t understand what Master said either, but later, he ordered me to go to Fanshu City to participate in this auction, and to bid for all the unclear objects at all costs.¡± Fang Yuan frowned slightly. ¡°If it¡¯s just this¡­ you can¡¯t really say that it implicates anything, right?¡± Zhao Hede nodded, ¡°If it¡¯s just this, it naturally won¡¯t implicate anything. But what¡¯s difficult is that the other big sects in the Yan Shen Empire also got the news and rushed over. They¡¯re probably also here for what Master said.¡± ¡°Moreover, the conflict between us and the Gu Demon Sect has been getting more and more intense recently. It has already reached the point where we want the succeeding disciples to hold the fort. If we create enmity with the other sects because of this during the auction, I¡¯m afraid¡­¡± Zhao Hede did not say too much. He did not want his junior to be too worried about this. He only picked out a few concise pieces of information and said them in one sentence. Fang Yuan was silent for a moment, and he nodded slowly. He might not know less than Zhao Hede. With all the information in the past, the Gu Immortal Sect was facing an unprecedented crisis. Gu Zhenren wanted something, and the other large sects also wanted it. Everyone would definitely fight over this thing, pushing that unknown thing to an unimaginably high price. The Gu Immortal Sect was currently also at the brink of falling out with the Gu Demon Sect. If they bought the item at all costs, the Gu Immortal Sect would become the target of public criticism. The Gu Demon Sect would definitely use the opportunity to incite others, causing those sects that were usually friendly to only watch from the sidelines, or even add insult to injury. Zhao Hede saw him like this, and could not help but pat Fang Yuan on the shoulder to comfort him. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, little junior, don¡¯t worry. Just cultivate well. No matter what happens, Master is still on top, isn¡¯t he?¡± Fang Yuan shook his head. ¡°Master can¡¯t always protect us. If we forcefully bid a high price for the item that master described, I¡¯m afraid these people will make a move on the same day.¡± Zhao Hede¡¯s expression became solemn, and a majestic aura was revealed. ¡°So what if those kids from the Qilian Sect and Liuyun Sect join forces? I¡¯m not afraid of them.¡± Fang Yuan smiled bitterly. ¡°This is no different from falling out with them. If we fight, the Gu Demon Sect will watch the show, and they will benefit instead.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Zhao Hede hesitated. What Fang Yuan said was indeed reasonable. But there was nothing he could do. In the end, he sighed and said, ¡°Master gave a death order. That thing cannot fall into the hands of other sects no matter what.¡± Fang Yuan thought of something and suddenly had an idea. ¡°Senior, I have a plan¡­¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Zhao Hede leaned in and listened. After a while, his eyes lit up. ¡°Pfft, you two actually¡­ Hahaha, not bad, not bad. Interesting..¡± Chapter 93 - Sunlight Gu’s Breakthrough Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°No news?¡± Inside the Phoenix Perch Restaurant, Jiang Yuncheng stood with his hands behind his back, and behind him was a table full of delicacies and wine. A person on the side cupped his hands and replied. ¡°Young Master, I lost contact with the person you sent out not long ago, he was likely dealt with.¡± ¡°If I had such a beautiful family member who was followed by a stranger like this, I would have taken action as well.¡± Jiang Yuncheng took two steps forward and stood at the fence overlooking the night view of Fanshu City. ¡°I¡¯m only worried that those two people are also here for that thing.¡± ¡°Then¡­¡± The attendant hesitated for a moment and asked, ¡°The identities of these two people are unknown, and they are so bold. Do you want me to test them tomorrow?¡± Jiang Yuncheng waved his hand. He didn¡¯t turn his head back. ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. They aren¡¯t the only ones here to snatch the item. Don¡¯t ruin the fairy¡¯s impression of me.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°How¡¯s Qin Wentian doing?¡± ¡°He¡¯s drowning his sorrows just like you.¡± Jiang Yuncheng glared at him. ¡°Bullshit, am I drowning my sorrows?¡± ¡°I made a mistake.¡± The attendant hurriedly apologized. ¡°Forget it, let me know if there¡¯s any news. You can leave now.¡± Jiang Yuncheng pressed his palm on the wooden railing, his gaze turning profound. ¡°Fairy, please don¡¯t go against me.¡± ¡­ Late at night, Xu Manor. Fang Yuan sat cross-legged, a pill in his mouth. As the medicinal effect slowly dissipated, purple Qi swirled around him, enveloping the Sunlight Gu in front of him. [Ding, your Sunlight Gu has obtained the Power of Yin and Yang, entering a super cultivation state!] [Your Sunlight Gu¡¯s attributes are compatible with Yang energy, the cultivation efficiency has greatly increased!] It¡¯s here! Fang Yuan focused all his attention, wholeheartedly controlling the Power of Yin and Yang to infuse into the Sunlight Gu¡¯s body. However, he did not have much Power of Yin and Yang left, so he could only use spirit essence to assist. At once, the liquid spirit essence in his acupoints rapidly evaporated, turning into rays of blue light that entered the Sunlight Gu¡¯s body. After an unknown period of time, countless fine cracks appeared on the Sunlight Gu¡¯s body. Fiery red light appeared in the cracks, and there was something like molten lava flowing inside. Fang Yuan folded his arms, sending out his spirit essence at full strength. Boom! With a muffled sound, after absorbing a large amount of spirit essence energy, the Sunlight Gu¡¯s body suddenly expanded several times. The system notification finally sounded in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind. [Ding, your Sunlight Gu has successfully broken through to rank three. Obtained ability ¨C Yang Flame Incarnation!] [Yang Flame Incarnation]: Condenses a large amount of fire element to envelop itself. After transforming, it will obtain an extremely high resistance to the same element and water element. Any attack that is weaker than the user¡¯s spirit essence concentration will be completely absorbed, and reflected to the opponent. ¡°Oh my god¡­¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes were wide open. Was this the power of the Three Talented Gu? It was too terrifying! If he were to engage in actual combat, with Fang Yuan¡¯s liquid spirit essence concentration, even an ordinary sixth layer Enlightenment Realm cultivator would not be able to break through the Sunlight Gu¡¯s fire barrier! He did not expect this little fellow to have such a monstrous ability. Fang Yuan was so excited that his blood could not help but boil. But it was a pity that this ability was exclusive to the Sunlight Gu, and Fang Yuan could not use it for his body. He even imagined himself standing in the air and turning into the god of fire. Tsk! That was so cool! But the Sunlight Gu did bring some benefits. As it broke through, an even stronger heat energy burst out from its body, and along with the rebound force from the breakthrough, it spread from Fang Yuan¡¯s acupoints to his limbs and bones. In an instant, the Yang Qi that Fang Yuan had lost after clearing away the cold poison for Wan Qian was instantly recovered. The meridians that had been damaged by the cold poison were also recovering bit by bit. Not only that, as a large amount of fire element gathered, the system sent another notification. [Ding, your Bloodthirsty Gu has received a large amount of fire element support. Flame Rod Technique has successfully evolved into Heat Control!] [Heat Control]: The power of fire element is no longer limited to rod techniques. ¡°Finally, I have mastered two types of elemental energy.¡± Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction. Heat Control and Frost Control had similar uses. They were both skills that he could use too. The only difference was that Fang Yuan now had the Sunlight Gu, and since fire element was constantly growing in his body, the Heat Control skill could be used without any burden, and he was not afraid that the fire element would be squandered. But Frost Control was different. Now, the cold poison in his body had been completely dispelled. The ice element that had been stored in his body had already been used up in several battles. Now, even getting some ice cubes to drink with the Gu wine was a little difficult, unless he asked Wan Qian to dual cultivate with him a few more times¡­ But this was too troublesome. Moreover, if he encountered a situation where he did not have enough ice element, he could not call for a time-out and let himself dual cultivate with Wan Qian before fighting again, right? This was too ridiculous. ¡°Looks like I have to think of a way to find the Starlight Gu¡¯s whereabouts.¡± Fang Yuan thought to himself. Frost Control was one of the abilities he often used, so he naturally had to think more about how to solve this problem. But the Three Talented Gu were very rare, and only one person in the Gu Immortal Sect had the whole set in the past few hundred years. It was already extremely lucky for him to encounter two of them. ¡°I will ask Master when I return to the sect in a few days.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head. This kind of thing could only be found by chance, so he could only rely on his master to use the Fortune-telling Gu to obtain some information. However, if he wanted to further increase his strength, he did not necessarily need the Starlight Gu. He could also collect a series of Gu worms like other Gu masters, allowing their abilities to complement each other, like the Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s flame rod technique evolving because of the Sunlight Gu¡¯s strength. If he collected more fire type Gu worms, his ability in this area would increase by several times. This was the advantage of his system. He could nurture Gu worms without limit, and he did not need to consider the large amount of spirit essence he needed to nurture them. Moreover, this was a virtuous cycle. The more Gu worms he had in his acupoints, the more spirit essence he would receive. The other Gu masters were carefully calculating if their spirit essence was enough to use a set of Gu worms at full power. Compared to them, he was already very comfortable. ¡°When I return to the sect and exchange the Devourer Mother Gu for contribution points, I can use it to exchange for a batch of fire type Gu worms,¡± Fang Yuan thought to himself. Since the Bloodthirsty Gu had already been weakened at this point, he could only use the Sunlight Gu as the main Gu to cultivate in the future. Fang Yuan started to write down the Gu worms he needed with a pen and paper, and he would return to the GU spirit hall to exchange for them. Unknowingly, the whole night had passed. When the sky was just beginning to brighten, Li Tongzhou sneaked into the Xu Manor and knocked on Fang Yuan¡¯s door. ¡°Senior, should we start preparing now?¡± Chapter 94 - The Value Of Complete Sets Of Gu Worms Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°The door is open, come in.¡± Fang Yuan yawned. Since he had expended a lot of mental energy throughout the night, he had not rested, and even with Enlightenment Realm cultivation, he could not bear it. ¡°Did you not sleep?¡± Li Tongzhou walked in with a smile, casually sitting down at the table, pouring tea to drink, and then said, ¡°Do you want to rest for half a day before going to the auction house?¡± ¡°We cannot delay the important matters.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head and stood up. ¡°Where is Senior Zhao?¡± ¡°Martial Uncle Zhao went to act according to the plan.¡± ¡°What about the primeval stones?¡± ¡°I got them too, Senior, do we have to do it?¡± Fang Yuan glanced at him: ¡°Why, are you getting cold feet?¡± ¡°What are you saying? As a disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect, why would I be afraid!¡± Li Tongzhou said righteously, before shrinking his head, saying softly, ¡°I am just worried that I will make a mistake and mess up the sect¡¯s matters.¡± Fang Yuan sat down beside him, patting his shoulder. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you just need to maintain the attitude you had yesterday. I will be in charge of everything.¡± Li Tongzhou nodded lightly. Although he didn¡¯t say it, the expression on his face showed that he was very worried. The words were almost written on it. ¡°With your appearance, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll be suspected as soon as you appear.¡± Fang Yuan said speechlessly, ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? If anything happens, I¡¯ll take care of it. Even if I can¡¯t take care of it, there¡¯s still Senior Zhao. Don¡¯t you believe him?¡± ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m not¡­ sigh¡­ how should I put it¡­¡± Li Tongzhou scratched his head. ¡°I just feel a little nervous. Come to think of it¡­ This is my first time doing a core mission of the sect¡­¡± Fang Yuan was silent for a moment. ¡°Then, how about imagining that after you finish this mission, the sect will arrange a beautiful Dao Partner for you? Maybe that way, you won¡¯t be afraid.¡± Li Tongzhou looked at him with a pure and innocent gaze. ¡°Can they really arrange one?¡± Fang Yuan: ¡°¡­¡± The two looked at each other, and Fang Yuan yawned again. Li Tongzhou laughed embarrassedly. ¡°Senior, you don¡¯t look like an expert at all in this state. You¡¯re more likely to be exposed than me.¡± As he spoke, he handed over a Gu worm. ¡°Here, try this. I used it yesterday and it worked pretty well.¡± [Refreshing Gu]: It can temporarily boost one¡¯s spirit. It was a consumable type Gu worm. Fang Yuan held it in his hand, and smelling the pungent smell it gave off, his mind indeed became much clearer. Following that, Fang Yuan took out the disguise Gu and started to adjust Li Tongzhou¡¯s appearance. Not long after, a cross-dressing boss appeared in front of him again, with a beautiful face with peerless looks. Li Tongzhou looked at himself in the mirror and sighed. ¡°I was afraid that I would fall in love with myself. Sigh, Senior, you made it so beautiful. It will raise my standards for choosing a partner.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be silly, get ready to set off!¡± Fang Yuan adjusted his appearance and changed his clothes. ¡°Has your Frost Arrow Gu surrendered?¡± ¡°It¡¯s already settled!¡± Li Tongzhou was excited at the mention of this Gu. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this Frost Arrow Gu to be so docile. I was just going to give it a try, but I didn¡¯t expect it to succeed. Plus, this is a rank four Gu worm.¡± ¡°Come on, let me see it.¡± Li Tongzhou did not hesitate, activating his spirit essence to open his acupoints. Immediately, a light blue toad jumped out, its body growing in mid-air, and when it landed, it was half the height of a human. Its entire body was covered in cold air, freezing the water vapor in the surrounding air. The coldness was bone-chilling. ¡°What a dense ice element!¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Of course!¡± Li Tongzhou chuckled. ¡°It cost me 160,000 primeval stones!¡± Fang Yuan turned his head and looked at him with the same pure and innocent eyes. Li Tongzhou¡¯s body trembled, and the smile on his face froze. ¡°Senior¡­ why are you looking at me like that¡­ What do you want to do¡­ I¡­ Only my face changed, not my body¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not interested in you. I just want to have some fun with this Gu worm of yours.¡± The corners of Fang Yuan¡¯s mouth curled up and his palm pressed on the Frost Arrow Gu. ¡­ ¡­ Two hours later. Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou, who had put on their disguises, walked on the street of Fanshu City. Before they had walked far, they felt that they had been targeted by someone. ¡°It seems that Fanshu City is filled with people from all the major sects.¡± ¡°Sigh, speaking of which, it¡¯s still my appearance that has caused trouble. If it was an ordinary woman¡¯s appearance, I wouldn¡¯t have attracted attention.¡± ¡°If not for that, the credibility of your identity wouldn¡¯t be high. It could be considered a coincidence.¡± ¡°Senior is right¡­¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I say not to call me senior outside?¡± ¡°Brother is right.¡± Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou talked in a low voice. They passed through the road and soon arrived outside the auction venue. Today, the situation that had blocked half of the street yesterday did not happen. The path was open. However, there was a sign at the entrance of the venue that recorded the adjustments to the auction content. Fang Yuan glanced at it. The general change was to cancel tomorrow¡¯s auction and combine it with today¡¯s. ¡°It seems that Senior Zhao has successfully pressured the venue.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s expression did not change. He walked in side by side with Li Tongzhou and found their seats from yesterday and sat down. Jiang Yuncheng, who was in the private room, immediately waved at them from afar with a sincere smile. Li Tongzhou had the temperament of a fairy, and he didn¡¯t even look him in the eye. Fang Yuan¡¯s thoughts grew deeper. Did this Jiang Yuncheng know that his subordinate had already been killed by him? If he had already guessed it, was he still be able to endure his temper and not come to interrogate them? If that was the case, this shrewdness of his was much deeper compared to Zhang Wenbin. On the other hand, Qin Wentian didn¡¯t make any movements. In fact, he didn¡¯t even appear at the window, completely different from yesterday¡¯s performance. He was most likely affected by the sudden change in the auction¡¯s schedule. Very swiftly, the people entered the auction hall one after another, and the auction officially began. The host this time was a beautiful lady. Without any unnecessary words, she directly brought out the first item for today¡¯s auction, and a gentle introduction resounded throughout the entire auction hall. That was a set of spirit essence gathering Gu, containing four Gu worms, each of which had their own unique functions in this set, one could not be missing. Overall, this Gu set was for increasing the efficiency of cultivation, Fang Yuan already had the Vegetation Three Stars Cave Gu, so he was naturally not interested. But even if he had no interest, it did not mean that others did not like it. If this thing was placed in an ordinary clan, it would be a rare treasure. Once it appeared, there was a loud bid. Very quickly, the bid reached 560,000 primeval stones. ¡°So Gu worms become so valuable after forming a set.¡± Fang Yuan crossed his arms in front of his chest, feeling somewhat surprised. Just a few Bronze quality Gu worms could be sold for such a high price after forming a set. It was already three times the price of the Frost Arrow Gu. And this was not the final price. Fang Yuan could not help but be interested. If he learned how to refine Gu sets, would he still lack primeval stone in the future? Chapter 95 - True Heart Gu Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation This Gu set was finally bought at the price of 586,000 primeval stones, which was more expansive than the two-element Silver quality rank four Wind Cloud Gu from yesterday. Fang Yuan could not help but have some doubts. If the price went up all the way, would he still be able to secure that Gold quality Gu worm with the over one million primeval stones he had? However, the following items dispelled his worries. Over a dozen items after the Gu set basically sold for between two to three hundred thousand. They were all considered average, and there were no special high-quality items. During this period, Li Tongzhou had also made two bids, but his bids were quickly drowned out by other people¡¯s bids. Jiang Yuncheng, who was in the private room, had no intention of appearing this time. Thinking about it, it made sense. After all, Jiang Yuncheng was a prodigy of his generation. The arrogance in his bones was innate. Last night, they did not give Jiang Yuncheng face and attend the banquet, so Jiang Yuncheng naturally would not help them. It was already good enough for him to show them a good face while greeting them. The VIPs in the other private rooms had not made any bids from the beginning to the end today, as if they were waiting for something. Just as Fang Yuan was feeling a little bored, the sixty-fourth item was introduced. [True Heart Gu] (Gu Egg): Support type, Gold quality Gu worm! Fang Yuan¡¯s spirits were lifted. It was finally here! Through the system¡¯s identification, this Gu worm had a very special ability. It could tell whether something was real or fake! No one could lie in front of it. It was similar to the True Sight Gu. But this kind of Gu worm that could probe the human heart had a certain limit. It consumed the Gu worm¡¯s mental strength. When used to a certain extent, the Gu worm would enter a dormant state, and only after it recovered could it be used again. Even so, it was very practical. But the host did not mention the weakness of this Gu worm. After introducing the quality and function of the True Heart Gu, he directly started the auction. The starting price was 300,000! ¡°The price is going to rise.¡± Fang Yuan naturally knew this was a small trick of the auction, but he could only bid loudly, ¡°500,000!¡± Unfortunately, even though he had bid 200,000 primeval stones more than the starting price, 500,000 was still far below the value of a Gold quality Gu worm. How could it suppress a group of Gu masters who had been waiting for a long time? In less than two seconds, many people were competing for the price, raising it rapidly. When the price rose to 640,000, a cold snort came from the VIP room at the top. ¡°800,000!¡± ¡°VIP number five bids 800,000! Is there anyone higher!¡± The host put a little pressure on the atmosphere on the stage. Fang Yuan hesitated for a moment, then directly shouted out the maximum price he could bear. ¡°1.4 million!¡± The old man in VIP room number five saw Fang Yuan¡¯s intrepid way of raising the price, and he could not help but hesitate. ¡°Which clan is he from?¡± A person at the back replied respectfully. ¡°Reporting to Elder, we do not know for now. We only know that he is the brother of the lady beside him, and the Qilian Sect and Liuyun Sect are very polite to them.¡± ¡°Could he be from a hidden clan?¡± The old man stood by the window, asking in a friendly tone. ¡°May I know where you come from, fellow Daoist?¡± Fang Yuan cupped his hands, saying with an ancient tone, ¡°It is not that I do not wish to tell you, but the clan rules forbid me from using the clan¡¯s name while travelling outside. Please forgive me.¡± ¡°So that is the case, I was presumptuous.¡± The old man also knew that some clans that did not want to interact with the outside world were like this, and after pondering for a while, he finally sighed. ¡°Forget it, forget it, there is no need to form a grudge with such an existence over such a Gu worm, let them have it.¡± Saying so, he sat back down and closed his eyes, no longer paying attention to this round of auction. Fang Yuan waited for a while below, and seeing that there was no movement from VIP room number five, he could not help but heave a sigh of relief. At present, no one dared to make a sound. This price was already slightly higher than the value of the Gu worm, and disciples of ordinary clans could not raise the price again. Moreover, they did not want to provoke an existence that even a VIP did not want to offend. The scene quieted down, the other VIP rooms all quieted down, with no intention of bidding. The host Gu master was somewhat disappointed. Could it be that with just a few words, the ownership of this Gold quality Gu worm would be decided? Although she was unwilling, out of duty, she could only shout, ¡°1.4 million going once¡­ 1.4 million going twice¡­ 1.4 million¡­¡± ¡°1.41 million!¡± A familiar female voice suddenly sounded. Fang Yuan frowned and raised his head. Why did Bai Yao get involved at this time? He took a deep breath and bid again, ¡°1.5 million!¡± Bai Yao lightly shouted, ¡°1.51 million.¡± ¡°1.52 million!¡± This was all Fang Yuan had. Bai Yao¡¯s figure appeared at the window. She smiled sweetly and looked at Fang Yuan with determination. ¡°Could it be that you have no more money, fellow Daoist? You actually only increased the bid by this much?¡± After speaking, she raised her voice again. ¡°1.6 million!¡± Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but clench his teeth. Why did this little devil want to go against him? Li Tongzhou spoke from the side, ¡°Sen- cough, elder brother, if you want, I still have several hundred thousand primeval stones here.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need. If we continue fighting, we will end up spending two Gold quality Gu worms¡¯ worth of primeval stones.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head, rejecting Li Tongzhou¡¯s good intentions. In the end, just as he remained silent, Jiang Yuncheng and Qin Wentian continued bidding, raising the price. Not long after, the price of this Gu worm soared to a sky-high price of 2.3. However, Bai Yao seemed to have an inexplicable obsession with this Gu worm. No matter how high the price was, she would only increase it by 10,000. ¡°2.45 million!¡± Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s expression was already somewhat ugly. ¡°2,460,000.¡± Bai Yao¡¯s expression was calm, as if she did not care about these few million primeval stones. ¡°Hmph!¡± Jiang Yuncheng was so angry that he waved his sleeves. ¡°Since fairy Bai likes this Gu worm so much, I will give face to the Gu Demon Sect, I will give up!¡± ¡°Second brother Jiang, ah second brother Jiang, if you dare not spend more money, just say so. Why are you acting so magnanimous?¡± Qin Wentian, who was at the opposite end of the stage, was extremely disrespectful as he exposed the truth. After that, he turned to Bai Yao. ¡°Fairy Bai, I have a good relationship with your senior, Yun Tianyi. I don¡¯t want to damage our relationship just because of an auction.¡± ¡°Right now, the amount of primeval stones I can use is slightly more than second brother Jiang. After deducting the sect¡¯s share, I still have around 2.8 million.¡± ¡°I will increase the bid by another 10,000. If you have more primeval stones than me, I will make another bid. No matter how much higher the bid becomes after that, I will withdraw. Fairy, will you stop here?¡± Bai Yao calmly glanced at him as she ungratefully replied, ¡°2.81 million.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Wentian¡¯s face turned green.. Chapter 96 - Mysterious Token Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Bai Yao¡¯s actions undoubtedly caused Qin Wentian to lose all face. Jiang Yuncheng even laughed uproariously, and he was just short of going up to Qin Wentian¡¯s private room to mock him. 2,810,000 primeval stones was something that even Qin Wentian couldn¡¯t afford, let alone the others. Even if Fang Yuan borrowed Li Tongzhou¡¯s 800,000, he wouldn¡¯t be able to afford it. In the end, Bai Yao bought the best Gu worm in the auction so far. ¡°A loss of over a million.¡± Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but shake his head when he saw this scene. After all, the True Heart Gu was only a support type Gu worm, and it didn¡¯t have much of an increase in strength. If it was sold outside, the market price wouldn¡¯t exceed 1.6 million. Bai Yao was willing to pay such a huge price, but no one knew why. After all, she was from the Gu Demon Sect, so Fang Yuan still kept an eye out, but did not pay too much attention to it. He could only be wary of this kind of development. He could not guess the outcome. After the Gold quality Gu worm was successfully auctioned, a person came from behind the scenes, holding an item covered in black cloth. ¡°This is the final treasure of this auction. It is not a Gu worm, nor is it a precious Gu refinement material. Even experienced appraisers were unable to confirm its use.¡± The female host slowly introduced. These words undoubtedly aroused the curiosity of everyone present. In the private room, regardless of whether there were people who had bid before, they all stood at the window to look. The female Gu master smiled lightly, her fingers holding a corner of the black cloth as she slowly pulled it. A pulsating black and purple aura appeared before everyone¡¯s eyes. As the black cloth was pulled open, the entire appearance of the thing was revealed. It was a token that was sealed by a special crystal barrier. It looked extremely simple and unadorned, and a black and purple aura was flowing out from it. It was very strange. ¡°This should be the item that Master talked about.¡± Fang Yuan seemed to have inadvertently exchanged glances with Zhao Hede in the VIP room, confirming that this was their target. Next, it was time to bid for it. ¡°3 million!¡± Before the host Gu master could even announce the starting price, Jiang Yuncheng had already shouted out with narrowed eyes. Qin Wentian didn¡¯t give in. ¡°5 million!¡± Several VIP rooms also started to bid. ¡°5.2 million!¡± ¡°5.4 million!¡± ¡°5.6 million!¡± ¡°5.8 million.¡± Zhao Hede also joined in the crowd. Jiang Yuncheng didn¡¯t expect that there would be so many people fighting for it, and in such a short period of time, the price actually doubled. As expected, they were all here for this item! Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s gaze landed on Li Tongzhou below, his gaze was deep as he continued to bid, ¡°6 million!¡± Bai Yao¡¯s expression did not change, ¡°6.1 million.¡± The Gu masters below were all stunned. ¡°How much is this token worth?¡± ¡°You must be joking!¡± ¡°Are these large sects crazy? They are fighting over this useless token?¡± No one understood. And no one dared to bid. This level of auction had nothing to do with the Gu masters in the venue. However, at this moment, an old voice came from the crowd. ¡°20 million!¡± Everyone was stunned, looking towards Fang Yuan¡¯s position. What was going on? The big shots upstairs were still shouting under ten million, and he raised it to twenty million? What kind of joke was this? The auction hall fell into a short period of silence. Suddenly, a person in a private room in the corner snorted and questioned him. ¡°20 million? Fellow Daoist, do you know that you violated the auction rules by raising the price like this?¡± Li Tongzhou could not help but retort, ¡°What? Isn¡¯t the bidding random? Must we raise it a little bit every time just like you?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s expression was calm, and his voice was as loud as a bell. ¡°Whether this old man has primeval stones or not, the auction house will check it. You don¡¯t have to worry about it.¡± ¡°Hmph! If you really have such a rich family background, you must be from a prestigious clan. Why are you sitting below?¡± He did not reveal his figure, but only said loudly, ¡°I request the auction house to check if this person has 20 million primeval stones. They¡­¡± His words stopped abruptly. Fang Yuan held a purple crystal the size of a finger in his hand. Majestic spirit essence energy was emitted from it. ¡°Is this enough?¡± Fang Yuan asked indifferently. The purple crystal in his hand was a cultivation material that was countless times more valuable than primeval stones, and could also be used as currency. With such a large piece, exchanging for five million primeval stones of the same size was not a problem. More importantly, ordinary Gu masters could not obtain it, and only sects or clans with a lot of power could possess purple crystal veins. There was no sound in the private room. ¡°They even have purple crystals? Which hidden clan is this?¡± Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s expression kept changing as he asked, ¡°How many primeval stones did we bring out this time?¡± ¡°Reporting to young master, if we can use items as bargains, it will be around 30 million.¡± ¡°They definitely don¡¯t have that many purple crystals. The other sects should be able to gather this amount in a short period of time. It all depends on who has the small change!¡± Jiang Yuncheng did not give up and directly shouted, ¡°30 million!¡± For a moment, the other private rooms were all silent, as if they had given up on bidding. After thinking about it, it made sense. Every sect needed to spend a large amount of primeval stones to maintain their daily operations. Not everyone could take out tens of millions of primeval stones at any time and place. However, the few major sects still had the confidence to do so. ¡°30.01 million.¡± Bai Yao still raised it by 10,000. She was completely unafraid that such a provocative act would offend others. ¡°As expected of the Gu Demon Sect, they are truly rich and overbearing. I¡¯ll make one last bid, 35.44 million.¡± Qin Wentian smiled, ¡°Second brother Jiang, I¡¯ve already thrown out all the primeval stones I brought from the Liuyun Sect. What about you? Do you still want to raise the bid?¡± ¡°That¡¯s only natural!¡± Jiang Yuncheng replied. ¡°38 million!¡± The auction hall erupted with exclamations. 20 million was already an astronomical figure. Who would have thought that the bid for the second round would actually be doubled. It was a fight between immortals! But Bai Yao still calmly added. ¡°38.01 million.¡± ¡°Fairy Bai is indeed bold, I can only sigh at my inferiority.¡± Jiang Yuncheng clenched his fists, a fierce look flashing in his eyes as he placed his hands behind his back and made a gesture. The attendant immediately understood and quietly left the place. ¡°It¡¯s our turn.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s lips curled up. Quickly raising the price had indeed shocked quite a few people in the VIP rooms. Even after a round of bidding, there was only one opponent left, the Gu Demon Sect. Fang Yuan continued to bid, while Bai Yao also refused to let go. With her way of bidding, no one knew where the limit she could bear was. After a few more rounds of bidding, it was already at 39.81 million. Fang Yuan frowned. First Senior Zhao Hede brought seven purple crystals, which was 35 million primeval stones. Apart from that, he also gave all his primeval stones to Fang Yuan. He had a total of 37 million. Including the one million he did not use and Li Tongzhou¡¯s primeval stones, they could barely make up 40 million. If Bai Yao continued to bid, it would be the limit of what they could bear. ¡°No, I have to think of a way to make Bai Yao withdraw.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s heart moved, and he suddenly sent a voice message to Bai Yao with an extremely weak aura. ¡°Bai¡­ Bai Yao¡­ I¡­¡± The words stopped abruptly. Fang Yuan bid at the same time, ¡°40 million!¡± This time, Bai Yao did not push. A few seconds later, the door of the VIP room she was in was pushed open. Bai Yao walked out with a gloomy face and left the auction venue directly.. Chapter 97 - Fighting Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°40 million going once¡­ 40 million going twice¡­ 40 million going three times!¡± ¡°Congratulations to Gu master number 98 for winning this token at 40 million.¡± ¡°This auction has concluded successfully, we will send someone to deliver the items later, please wait patiently.¡± As the host Gu master¡¯s voice fell, many Gu masters who did not manage to get any items left the auction hall unsatisfied. To have witnessed a transaction of 40 million at a mortal auction, they could talk about this story for the rest of their lives. Fang Yuan also did not expect Bai Yao to really give up on bidding. He only thought of this idea and tried it. Who knew it would succeed. ¡°Does this prove that Bai Yao is worried about my safety?¡± Fang Yuan smiled bitterly. It seemed that the one-night stand was about to develop into an underground love affair. Soon, the staff of the auction venue sent the token over. ¡°Jun¡­ Sister, give me the primeval stones.¡± Li Tongzhou did not react at first. After being nudged by Fang Yuan with his elbow, he remembered his identity and quickly took out the primeval stones. It was a huge sum of 40 million! Li Tongzhou looked at the storage bag with some reluctance. This might be the only time in his life when he could hold so many primeval stones. The staff accepted the money and handed the token along with the crystal barrier to them. At the same time, he also warned them. ¡°Distinguished guests, this token is very strange. If it is not necessary, do not open the barrier and touch it.¡± Fang Yuan nodded, waved his sleeve, and put it into his storage space. This scene fell into the eyes of all the VIPs above. A group of people stood at the window with hostile expressions, staring at them with deep eyes. Fang Yuan pretended not to see them and pulled Li Tongzhou out of the place. Those people immediately followed. Seven or eight elders, core disciples, and young masters from the major sects watched the two people leave from afar, each with their own thoughts. Suddenly, Fang Yuan quickened his pace and pulled Li Tongzhou into a small alley. Then, someone couldn¡¯t hold it in any longer. ¡°Fellow Daoists, I have failed the sect¡¯s great trust in this trip, so I bid you farewell!¡± With that, he left in a hurry. It seemed like he was going to the courier station to look for a carriage, but he made a detour and chased after Fang Yuan. The remaining people naturally knew this, but they just didn¡¯t say it out loud. This token was something that the higher-ups of the sects had given a death order to obtain, so they naturally wouldn¡¯t let it end just because of an auction. This was especially so when it was bought by two unknown people. Very swiftly, a few more people chased after them. Jiang Yuncheng calmly stood there, glancing at Zhao Hede and Qin Wentian as he laughed lightly. ¡°It¡¯s already within my expectations that Senior Zhao of the Gu Immortal Sect isn¡¯t going to chase after them. Why are you, Qin Wentian, acting like a good person, pretending to be a cat that doesn¡¯t cheat?¡± ¡°And how good of a person can you be?¡± Qin Wentian waved his sleeves. ¡°Why, aren¡¯t you going to chase after them? In a moment, they will be far away.¡± ¡°With the fairy around, it¡¯s not convenient for me to appear.¡± Jiang Yuncheng had a folding fan in his hand and started fanning lightly. ¡°You want to play the hero saving the damsel in distress?¡± Qin Wentian felt a wave of disgust when he saw his actions. ¡°What, can¡¯t I?¡± Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s lips curled up. ¡°When her elder brother can¡¯t hold on any longer, I will step out and save the two of them. They will all be in my hands, humans and objects.¡± Qin Wentian coldly laughed. ¡°Senior Zhao is listening.¡± ¡°So what? We are all smart people, you guys can guess it no matter what I say.¡± Jiang Yuncheng looked indifferent. ¡°The Gu Immortal Sect has already lost this competition, they are famous for being upright, they do not even bother to do such dirty things behind our backs.¡± Zhao Hede frowned. ¡°You want to group up and snatch the token?¡± Jiang Yuncheng shook his head. ¡°We are just fighting for ourselves, in fact, we are all fighting for ourselves, we are just looking for trouble with one person.¡± Saying so, he smiled at Zhao Hede. ¡°Senior Zhao, you do not know them, so you will not get involved, right?¡± Who knew, Zhao Hede¡¯s simple and honest face also showed a smile. ¡°With such a robbery happening in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s territory, as the first disciple, I have the responsibility to get rid of those with ill intentions.¡± Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s smile froze. Zhao Hede stepped out, and in the next instant, he appeared at the end of the street, leaving behind only his friendly-sounding voice. ¡°Damn it!¡± Jiang Yuncheng abruptly closed the folding fan. ¡°Why did this Zhao Hede¡¯s personality change, for him to say such words?¡± ¡°There must be someone giving instructions in the background.¡± Qin Wentian felt great when he saw Jiang Yuncheng being defeated. ¡°Second brother Jiang, with him appearing, the scene of you saving the damsel in distress can only appear in you dreams.¡± Jiang Yuncheng no longer paid any attention to him, and silently walked forward. A cold glint of light flashed in Qin Wentian¡¯s eyes as he followed behind. ¡­ At the same time, outside Fanshu City. Fang Yuan¡¯s silhouette was akin to a ghost as he dragged Li Tongzhou along as they sped through the forest. Suddenly, his silhouette froze as he came to a halt in an empty space. Li Tongzhou surveyed his surroundings. This should be the location mentioned in Senior Fang¡¯s plan. Fang Yuan held the worm manipulation rod in his hand and reminded him, ¡°They are catching up.¡± Sure enough, in just a few breaths¡¯ time, a green-robed old man suddenly appeared in front of them. Looking at Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou, the old man stroked his beard, looking as if victory was in his grasp. ¡°Fellow Daoist, if you know what¡¯s good for you, hand over that thing. I¡¯ll give you ten million primeval stones as compensation, otherwise, everyone¡¯s faces will be ugly.¡± ¡°Ten million for something that cost forty million?¡± Li Tongzhou mercilessly ridiculed him. ¡°Can your old face become any uglier?¡± The old man chuckled. ¡°Fairy, you might not be able to see the situation clearly. At best you two are only at the Enlightenment Realm. If you fight with me, I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t be able to survive two moves.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, a few figures appeared by the side. At once, half of the VIP guests in the auction hall had arrived. Other than Bai Yao, the rest might still be on their way. ¡°That¡¯s right, don¡¯t make a mistake. I¡¯ll give the person who sent you here some face. Leave the thing behind and leave on your own!¡± ¡°This old man doesn¡¯t want to bully the weak. Make a decision quickly!¡± ¡°What a joke, there is only one token, whoever gets it will get it. This trip is already disgraceful, and you want to pretend to be an angel despite being a devil!¡± The person who spoke last had the most explosive temper, and he was about to attack if there was a disagreement. Fang Yuan was furious when he heard this. If he was at Fusion Realm now, he would have used his Bloodthirsty Gu to dismember this person. He would not have given him such an aggressive opportunity. But between the Enlightenment Realm and the Fusion Realm, there was no chance of victory. A furious power attacked, and just as it was about to hit him, a loud shout came from the forest. ¡°Who dares to act rashly in my Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s territory!?¡± Zhao Hede stood in front of Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou, easily blocking their attacks.. Chapter 98 - First Senior Against Eight, And An Old Man Against A Hundred! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The person who attacked frowned. ¡°Zhao Hede? What do you mean?¡± Seeing Zhao Hede¡¯s attitude, he was scared. After all, he was number one on the Prodigy Roll. It was said that even if number two and three combined, they wouldn¡¯t be able to defeat him. Zhao Hede¡¯s reputation as a peak body cultivator spread far and wide across the entire Jiuzhou, so he naturally had his reservations. ¡°In the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s territory, no clansmen can be killed.¡± Zhao Hede glanced at him indifferently. ¡°If you are dissatisfied, you can go up to the mountain and complain to the sect master.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± The other party gritted his teeth, feeling helpless. The clans in the territory of a large sect would usually send gifts on time, in exchange for the protection of the sect. Zhao Hede¡¯s use of this reason to protect Fang Yuan and the Li Tongzhou could be said to be flawless, and it was completely different from old chivalry. If it was the latter reason, they could say that Zhao Hede was meddling in other people¡¯s business and was acting on his own. But if they were to act on their own now, they would be suspected of falling out with the Gu Immortal Sect. Without the sect master¡¯s permission, no one would dare to bear this responsibility. This was the Gu Immortal Sect after all! It was one of the top existences in the Yan Shen Empire. Just as they were in a stalemate, Jiang Yuncheng and Qin Wentian also rushed over. With just a glance, they knew what was going on here. Jiang Yuncheng ignored Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou and walked to a place not far away from Zhao Hede. ¡°Senior Zhao, I have made a breakthrough and want to spar with you to temper my skills. What do you think, Senior Zhao?¡± Zhao Hede naturally knew that the other party wanted to lure him away so that the others could deal with his juniors, so he directly rejected him. ¡°Jiang Yuncheng, don¡¯t use such words as a cover. If you want to fight, come at me!¡± ¡°What is Senior Zhao saying, I just want to spar¡­¡± Jiang Yuncheng really dared to fight. His body sank and a few rank four Gu worms flew out from his acupoints. ¡°Sorry for offending you!¡± Saying so, he fought with Zhao Hede. Seeing this, the others all rushed towards Fang Yuan. ¡°Impudent!¡± Zhao Hede was paying attention to his little juniors¡¯ situation, and seeing this, he could not help but shout loudly, and the blood Qi around his body was boiling as a majestic mountain-like aura spread out. He stomped on the ground, and a blood red barrier rose up, surrounding the eight Fusion Realm Gu masters. ¡°Not good, this is Zhao Hede¡¯s frenzy Berserker Domain!¡± ¡°Is he crazy, expending his blood Qi at this time, it will shorten his lifespan!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t look at how he is only at the fourth layer of the Fusion Realm, Zhao Hede is almost invincible in his domain, everyone be careful!¡± ¡°What are you afraid of? There are so many of us, how can we lose to him? Let¡¯s attack together!¡± Boom! Fang Yuan and Jiang Yuncheng, who were standing outside, could only hear the sounds of explosions. ¡°As expected of First Senior, he actually took the initiative to fight against the eight of them alone¡­¡± This was not part of Fang Yuan¡¯s plan. Seeing him act like this, Fang Yuan was naturally extremely surprised. Qin Wentian and Jiang Yuncheng were experts ranked in the top ten of the Prodigy Roll! Was First Senior so brave? Not only did he have to deal with these two, he even trapped the others in the process. However, not long after, another group of people arrived. All of them were wearing black robes, as though they didn¡¯t want to reveal their identities. However, Fang Yuan had the True Sight Gu, so he could easily see through them. Weren¡¯t these Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s servants? Could it be that Jiang Yuncheng took the initiative to act, and had already calculated this step? Was he planning to restrict Zhao Hede and let these people deal with the two of them? Fang Yuan pulled Li Tongzhou and slowly retreated. The enemy had many people, at least a hundred of them, and they were not weak. Most of them were below the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. Fang Yuan was not afraid, but Li Tongzhou was only a Foundation Establishment Gu master. Facing them, he would not be able to resist at all. ¡°Retreat, I will deal with them.¡± Fang Yuan handed the Heaven Suppression talisman to him. ¡°I cannot take care of you, if you encounter any danger, use this talisman and seal the spirit essence of an area, temporarily turning mortal.¡± ¡°Alright, I am not afraid of them.¡± Li Tongzhou knew that he would be a burden if he stayed here, so he immediately retreated. That group of people did not say anything, and slowly surrounded him. Fang Yuan did not waste any time talking to them. His body suddenly burst into flames, turning into a ray of light and rushing into the group. The worm manipulation rod swept across with great force, carrying the might of the dark flame, instantly forcing back the group of people. There were even two second layer Enlightenment Realm Gu masters who did not even release their Gu worms, but fell to the ground in pain after being contaminated by the dark flame. ¡°Get in formation!¡± The leader was a fifth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master. Seeing this, he could not help but think highly of the other party, and began to command the rest to move. Four to five Gu masters immediately threw out their Gu worms, activating their spirit essence. Fang Yuan naturally would not let this go. He immediately raised his hand, and a scorching light condensed in his palm. The next second, a thick pillar of fire shot out, directly engulfing one of them. ¡°Ah!!!¡± A miserable cry sounded, but in just two breaths of time, he had turned into a pile of ashes. Just as Fang Yuan was about to make another move, the other Gu masters immediately swarmed over, using all sorts of Gu worms to attack and stop Fang Yuan from approaching. ¡°So what if I¡¯m up against a hundred?¡± Fang Yuan laughed. The Sunlight Gu jumped onto his shoulder and entered the Yang Flame Incarnation state. A fiery red barrier appeared on the Gu worm¡¯s body, expanding continuously until it reached Fang Yuan¡¯s head. In an instant, hundreds of attacks were absorbed by the barrier. ¡°How is this possible, my attack was absorbed?¡± ¡°What kind of evil Gu worm is this?¡± ¡°Not good, that thing is going to explode, retreat!¡± Unfortunately, by the time they realized the abnormality, it was already too late. Many of them had yet to recover from their shock when the energy turned into countless fireballs and shot out in all directions. At once, blood splattered all over the ground. All the Gu masters present were injured, and even the leader was not spared. ¡°Too weak, I haven¡¯t used my full strength yet.¡± Fang Yuan was slightly disappointed. Although this battle was not over, the pressure he felt was not as great as the one time outside the Xu Manor. This did not have any effect on him! Fang Yuan suddenly felt that his body was restricted by something. Not only was the flow of spirit essence in his meridians blocked, even his body movements became extremely slow. The leader¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°The formation is complete, take this opportunity to kill him!¡± Bang bang bang! Another dozen attacks hit the Sunlight Gu¡¯s barrier. But this time, the opponents were prepared and dodged in advance, so not many were injured. The barrier also became faintly visible. Due to the lack of spirit essence, this barrier could not last much longer. But Fang Yuan did not panic. At the next moment, the Boundless Swords talisman was already in his hand. Some spirit essence was injected into it, activating the power stored in the talisman. Thousands of Qi swords flew out from the small talisman paper one after another, floating in the air behind Fang Yuan. ¡°Fuck¡­¡± The group of people who were charging forward froze. They were all shocked. Under such a concentrated attack, even a movement Gu with three elements would not be able to dodge it! As the light reflected off the sword got closer and closer to their eyes, someone could not help but shout. ¡°What the hell clan is this person from? Why is he so difficult to deal with!¡± Chapter 99 - Doing As He Pleased Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°How¡­ how could this be¡­¡± The leader spat out blood, clutching the sword wound on his chest, looking at Fang Yuan in shock. He had not even made a move, but his body had already suffered so many injuries. Didn¡¯t Young Master say that this person¡¯s strength was only at the Enlightenment Realm? They had already given him face by sending so many people. It was more than enough to deal with a seventh or eighth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master. Moreover, there was a Gu formation assisting from the side. Even a peak expert at the tenth layer of the Enlightenment Realm would not have an advantage. In the end, they were utterly defeated in just a few moves? How could he do as he pleased? Ridiculous! With Fang Yuan¡¯s methods and abilities, even the Enlightenment Realm experts on the Prodigy Roll were not this strong! In fact, under the cover of Second Senior Su Can¡¯s Boundless Swords talisman, the advantage in numbers was instantly gone. There was no doubt about Su Can¡¯s strength. Using the talismans he personally made to fight these Enlightenment Realm opponents was like chopping vegetables, no different from slaughtering them. Moreover, none of these Gu masters had rank four Gu worms. Most of the attacks did not have much of a deterrent effect in front of the Sunlight Gu¡¯s Yang Flame Incarnation. It was easy since it could block the attacks. This allowed Fang Yuan to focus on controlling the Boundless Swords talisman. With a wave of sword rain, less than half of the people on the battlefield could still stand. The remaining people were mostly injured from the backlash of their Gu worms¡¯ deaths, and even circulating their spirit essence was a little strenuous. What was worse was that they did not even have a chance to catch their breath. Fang Yuan¡¯s body turned into a ray of light, charging straight towards the Gu formation. The blazing light flashed, and accompanied by the Gu worms¡¯ painful cries, the formation¡¯s Gu worms that were already injured by the Boundless Swords talisman were burned down in an instant. The leader was even more shocked. He could still move so fast under the restriction of the Gu formation? You must be joking. In fact, Fang Yuan had been drinking Gu wine for a long time, so his physique was growing. Even if he used Phantom Steps now, ordinary Gu masters of the same cultivation level would not be able to keep up with his speed, and those who were weaker would find it difficult to even see him clearly. This gave the leader a huge headache. Based on the current situation, let alone taking down this old man, even injuring him would be difficult. But this old man aside, with Young Master¡¯s temper, they would definitely not have a good time. Right at this moment, someone beside him asked, ¡°Leader, should we capture his sister and force him to hand over the item?¡± The leader¡¯s eyes immediately lit up. Right, if they couldn¡¯t deal with him, couldn¡¯t they deal with his weakness? ¡°Defend Gu masters, go and stall him. There is no need to attack, just trap him. The rest of you follow me to capture that woman!¡± The leader immediately ordered. The crowd immediately sent out more than ten people to surround Fang Yuan. Following that, the leader took the lead and led his people towards Li Tongzhou. ¡°You really think highly of me.¡± Li Tongzhou turned around, his clothes fluttering. As his spirit essence surged, the Heaven Suppression talisman¡¯s effect spread, affecting all the Gu masters that charged in. The group¡¯s Gu worms immediately drooped. But they did not give up because of this. After discovering the abnormality, they attacked with their fists and legs. The advantage in numbers was still very obvious. Li Tongzhou could still rely on his physique and combat skills to flip two of them at first, but as more and more people charged at him, it became more and more difficult to deal with. ¡°Brother!¡± Li Tongzhou directly shouted loudly. Fang Yuan immediately raised his hand from afar and spat out cold mist from his palm, forming a thick ice wall around him and easily dispelling many attacks. The ice wall he created was so tough that even the strengthened Devourer Mother Gu needed several attacks to break it, not to mention people like them who were within the range of the talisman and were no different from mortals. The leader was so angry that he gritted his teeth. He could not defeat the brother, and he could not capture the sister, how could he continue this mission? However, at this moment, a deafening roar came from the Berserker Domain. Following that, the blood-colored barrier disappeared. Nine figures were revealed. What shocked everyone was that the eight Gu masters from the various sects and clans all collapsed to the ground without exception. Only Zhao Hede was left standing on the field. His gaze swept over the group of black-clothed people who still wanted to attack. ¡°I don¡¯t want to kill anyone. Get lost!¡± The cold words came out of his mouth with a majestic momentum. The leader¡¯s heart shook. He secretly glanced at Jiang Yuncheng, who was bleeding from the corner of his mouth. He understood the command in his eyes and raised his hand. ¡°Retreat!¡± The dozens of people did not hesitate. They moved extremely quickly, retreating like the tide, disappearing into the forest, not even leaving behind their companions¡¯ corpses. Fang Yuan knew it was his turn to perform. ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± He pretended to be unstable, looking at the eight people lying on the ground with hatred. ¡°I did not expect¡­ you great sect Gu masters who walk the world¡­ to be so despicable, trying to assassinate me and my sister.¡± Saying so, Fang Yuan used his spirit essence to stimulate his meridians, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Ptui! Fresh blood splattered everywhere! His body was unstable, on the verge of collapse! ¡°Brother!¡± Li Tongzhou rushed up at the right time, quickly supporting him, and the anxious expression on his face became even more beautiful. Jiang Yuncheng quickly explained. ¡°Fairy, don¡¯t misunderstand, I don¡¯t know those people at all.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know them? If you don¡¯t know them, why are you here?¡± Li Tongzhou glared at him with hatred, ¡°You, none of you can escape the responsibility!¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Jiang Yuncheng was momentarily at a loss for words. Earlier, when he saw Zhao Hede brazenly making a move, he was truly taken aback. Because he was worried that his plan would fail because of this, he was so anxious that he decided to show up and fight. But he didn¡¯t expect that he would leave such a bad impression on his fairy. He couldn¡¯t help but to feel frustrated in his heart. Even Qin Wentian, who had always been against him, no longer mocked him. Evidently, the fairy also bore a grudge against him. Just as he was thinking of ways to regain her trust, Fang Yuan immediately sentenced them to death. He weakly patted Li Tongzhou¡¯s hand, ¡°Little sister, there¡¯s no need to say anything more to these people. If it wasn¡¯t for the Gu Immortal Sect acting in a righteous manner, we siblings would probably have died here today. Quick, go and thank that fellow Daoist.¡± Li Tongzhou immediately bowed, saying, ¡°Thank you¡­ fellow Daoist for your help.¡± Zhao Hede¡¯s expression softened, following Fang Yuan¡¯s instructions. ¡°I am only following the sect¡¯s rules and regulations. Outside the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s territory, I cannot protect you.¡± ¡°Thank you for your reminder.¡± Fang Yuan cupped his hands, holding the Divine Escape talisman in his hand. Looking at the other eight people on the ground, he snorted. ¡°When I have succeeded in my cultivation, I will pay them a visit!¡± As he spoke, he injected his spirit essence into the talisman. The talisman instantly burst out with dazzling light and wrapped around him and Li Tongzhou¡¯s bodies. By the time the light dissipated, the two of them had already disappeared.. Chapter 100 - Crafty Escape Plan, Desolate Land Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Zhao Hede! You ruined my plan!¡± Jiang Yuncheng angrily shouted. In his mind, the hatred in the fairy¡¯s eyes before she left could be seen. It was over! It was all over! Not only did he not obtain the token, the beauty was also gone! ¡°How so?¡± Zhao Hede only coldly snorted. Qin Wentian sighed. ¡°Second brother Jiang, you are still too impatient. If we waited for them to leave the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s territory, you might be able to succeed.¡± ¡°Stop running your mouth.¡± Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s expression was unfriendly, and he vented all his emotions on him. He didn¡¯t dare to provoke Zhao Hede. Even when the eight of them fought together, they weren¡¯t able to defeat him, so how could he have the confidence to challenge such an existence? At that moment, he could only take this loss. He didn¡¯t expect that so many famous forces would come this time. In the end, the thing was taken away by someone from a reclusive clan. Even if they wanted to try and see if they could share the item, they didn¡¯t know where to start. The eight of them felt a little melancholy in their hearts. However, what was even more difficult for them to accept was the battle with Zhao Hede. So many Fusion Realm experts had joined forces, yet they were still defeated by Zhao Hede in such a short period of time. It was truly¡­ Sigh! It would be a disgrace if word of this got out. Jiang Yuncheng and Qin Wentian remained silent as they departed with heavy hearts. The others could only bid their farewells one after another, no longer having any conflicts with Zhao Hede. Zhao Hede could see the expressions on their faces. After everyone left, the corners of his lips curled up. ¡°Little junior¡¯s crafty escape plan was truly exceptional.¡± Following that, he walked into Fanshu City. Not long later, he found Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou, who had changed back into their clothes. ¡°How is it, Senior, they are not suspicious, right?¡± Li Tongzhou asked immediately. ¡°Neither of you have appeared by my side, they have no reason to be suspicious.¡± Zhao Hede smiled warmly. ¡°This time, I obtained what Master wanted, and the other forces have not shown any hostility towards the Gu Immortal Sect. Little junior should take the credit.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s voice was weak. ¡°I don¡¯t care about the credit, I am feeling bad for that Divine Escape talisman. It was originally meant to protect my life, sigh¡­¡± Using the Divine Escape talisman completely emptied him out. The seven to eight meters deep liquid spirit essence sea in his acupoints was left with only a shallow layer. He didn¡¯t know how long he would need to cultivate to recover it. The majestic spirit essence was Fang Yuan¡¯s guarantee to fight enemies of a higher level and to continue fighting. If he didn¡¯t have the liquid spirit essence, he wouldn¡¯t be able to fully activate the power of the talisman to deal with hundreds of people. Zhao Hede patted his shoulder. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll tell your second senior later. If there are enough materials, he¡¯ll make another one for you.¡± Fang Yuan forced a smile. His head sank and he fell into a deep sleep. Zhao Hede was shocked and quickly helped him up. After an examination, he found that it was only the exhaustion of his spirit essence that caused his body to weaken. He was fine. Li Tongzhou also heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Senior Fang hasn¡¯t had much rest these few days. Shall we let him have a good sleep?¡± ¡°Yes, let¡¯s talk outside.¡± Zhao Hede gently placed him on the bed, covered him with the blanket, and left quietly with Li Tongzhou. When they came out, Li Tongzhou handed the token to Zhao Hede. ¡°Martial Uncle Zhao, Senior left this thing with me previously. Now that the matter has been settled, it¡¯s better to send it back to the sect as soon as possible so that it won¡¯t be too late.¡± Zhao Hede nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s true. I¡¯ll head back to the sect soon. You take good care here.¡± ¡°Of course, I will¡­¡± Li Tongzhou laughed, and he rubbed his hands. ¡°Martial Uncle, you see, this token cost a lot of primeval stones, and Senior Fang and I also helped to pay for it, so¡­¡± Zhao Hede did not know whether to laugh or cry. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, when we return, I will naturally ask Master to reward you.¡± ¡°Thank you Martial Uncle for your kind words!¡± Li Tongzhou bowed, then his eyes turned, and he said, ¡°But for this token, Senior Fang missed out on a Gold quality Gu worm, it is truly a pity. If it is possible, Martial Uncle, why don¡¯t you ask the sect master to reward him with another Gu worm of the same quality?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Little Junior has done a great deed in this mission, I will naturally tell master the truth.¡± Zhao Hede gave Li Tongzhou a deep look. He felt that Li Tongzhou was a good person, but he did not say anything more and said his goodbyes. ¡­ ¡­ When Fang Yuan woke up, a day had already passed. After he sorted out his thoughts, he sat up. Li Tongzhou was sitting on a chair not far away. He narrowed his eyes as if he was also resting. Fang Yuan did not disturb him and walked out of the room. Now that the matters of the sect had been settled, the only thing left was the enmity between him and Zhang Wenbin, as well as the trouble with Vice City Lord Xu. After doing all this, he could return to the sect and help Wan Qian clean up the cold poison once more. He did not know what reward the sect would give him. Fang Yuan was still somewhat looking forward to it. Last time, his master had helped him get the fire congealing fruit that could increase his cultivation efficiency. Could it be a high-grade Gu worm this time? It was a pity that he did not get the True Heart Gu at the auction. The main reason was that he did not expect the premium for a support Gu worm to be so high. A few people fought over it and the price soared. However, if he forcefully got the True Heart Gu, he would not have had enough primeval stones to buy the subsequent token. It could be considered a blessing in disguise. Fang Yuan turned around and went to room number four opposite his room, using the True Sight Gu to look inside. Zhang Wenbin was not there. Thus, he turned around and went downstairs, asking the front desk manager. In the end, the other party clearly said that Zhang Wenbin did not go out, at least not through the main door. Fang Yuan immediately had a plan. He guessed that Zhang Wenbin went to look for Bai Yao again. He injected a wisp of spirit essence into the sealed Yearning Gu. Instantly, a vague feeling appeared in his mind. It was as if there was a guiding force that was pushing him in a certain direction. Fang Yuan knew that it was Bai Yao¡¯s location. He followed his senses and left Fanshu City, entering the mountain forest. Gradually, he arrived at a desolate land. The air was filled with the smell of death and blood. Fang Yuan frowned slightly. How could there be such a place outside Fanshu City? The feeling in her heart was getting stronger and stronger. He seemed to be very close to Bai Yao. Could it be that Bai Yao was refining Gu here? With her methods, it was normal for her to have such a murderous aura. At this time, the screams of the living were heard, and they were extremely painful. Fang Yuan quickened his pace. Not long later, an evil laugh came from ahead. ¡°Hahahaha, it¡¯s done, it¡¯s finally done!¡± ¡°As expected of the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s secret technique, it¡¯s so powerful!¡± ¡°Fang Yuan, so what if Gu Zhenren protects you!¡± ¡°With such a powerful Gu worm, even Zhao Hede can¡¯t do anything to me!¡± Fang Yuan walked out from a corner of a cliff, laughing coldly. ¡°You really think highly of yourself..¡± Chapter 101 - Death? A New Beginning! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Bai Yao and Zhang Wenbin were there. The air was filled with the thick smell of blood. In just a dozen steps, Fang Yuan had crossed over the bodies of dozens of nameless dried corpses. Zhang Wenbin was holding a strange-looking Gu worm in his palm, and his whole body was covered in blood. In his other hand, he was holding a mortal with a twisted expression, whose flesh and blood had been sucked dry just like the corpses on the ground. Zhang Wenbin was actually sacrificing a living person here to refine Gu worms! There was also a large pool next to them, and it was filled with blood and broken limbs. If it was going according to plan, it was the material that Zhang Wenbin needed to refine the second Gu worm. Bai Yao was watching from not far away. When she saw that it was Fang Yuan, anger appeared in her eyes. This bastard! Previously, he used such a weak voice transmission to talk to her, causing her to miss the auction. Who knew how the higher-ups of the sect would punish her when she returned. In the end, he appeared here alive and kicking? The more Bai Yao thought about it, the angrier she got, wishing she could kick him away. But Zhang Wenbin was clearly one step faster. The moment he saw Fang Yuan, his eyes lit up. His pupils were filled with excitement and bloodlust. ¡°It¡¯s you?¡± He laughed maniacally. ¡°I haven¡¯t gone to look for you, but you actually came to me of your own accord!¡± ¡°I really did not expect that you would do such a thing.¡± Fang Yuan laughed coldly. The Gu refinement method he changed did not include sacrificing a living person, so this was definitely Zhang Wenbin¡¯s request. ¡°Hehe, they are just mortals, why not use the lives of these ants in exchange for my future supreme mind?¡± ¡°You are crazy.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head. He did not provoke him, so why would he be so extreme? ¡°Crazy?¡± Zhang Wenbin laughed evilly as he threw aside the dried corpse in his hand, grabbing a piece of internal organs from the blood pool and chewing it. A strange red light appeared from his body. It seemed that after he devoured the flesh and blood, he had used some kind of Gu worm¡¯s ability, greatly increasing his strength. ¡°I have never been so clear-headed before!¡± Zhang Wenbin shouted, ¡°Come! Fight me. After I kill you, Wan Qian won¡¯t be able to escape from my grasp!¡± Fang Yuan did not say anything more. He raised his hand and moved forward. Whoosh! Cold air gushed out. ¡°Ha, such a small trick!¡± Zhang Wenbin immediately activated his spirit essence to control the Gu worm in his hand, and the red light shone brightly for a moment. But just as he was about to attack, the red light suddenly wrapped around Zhang Wenbin himself, making him unable to move. Before he could react, the cold air surged over and froze more than half of his body. Zhang Wenbin struggled with all his might, trying to break free. But his palm hurt. The newly cultivated Gu worm actually bit through his palm and devoured its master¡¯s flesh and blood. The spirit essence in his acupoints was continuously absorbed by it, and his cultivation realm almost fell one layer in an instant. ¡°How is this possible!¡± Zhang Wenbin¡¯s face was full of shock, but soon he seemed to understand something. ¡°This Gu worm¡­ No, Bai Yao, you did this me!¡± Not far away, Bai Yao was expressionless. ¡°Back then, when you wanted to kill me, did you think of today?¡± Fang Yuan smiled lightly. ¡°But you are really stupid, you actually gave me a month to grow. If you had insisted on fighting me before, you might have won.¡± It seemed that his trick was successful, and this Gu worm not only caused Zhang Wenbin¡¯s personality to change, he went berserk, and it even backfired on its owner, wearing down his cultivation. Using ice element to seal him now could be considered doing a good deed for the sect, preventing him from killing innocents in the future and dirtying the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s reputation. Yes! This reason was absolutely flawless. Zhang Wenbin gritted his teeth, and his eyes were filled with killing intent. ¡°If it was not for the Gu Immortal Sect forbidding life-and-death battles between disciples with large cultivation gaps, do you think you would still be alive?¡± ¡°Then you can only blame yourself for joining the wrong sect.¡± Zhang Wenbin was extremely unwilling. He gritted his teeth, enduring the intense pain in his body. ¡°I did not expect that¡­ you¡­ you actually colluded with the Gu Demon Sect, you are clearly only a junior from one of Yunding City¡¯s trading clans, how can you be related to them?¡± ¡°Is it important?¡± Fang Yuan naturally would not explain. Zhang Wenbin was stunned for a moment, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of desolation in his heart. That¡¯s right. The winner takes all. The process and the facts were no longer important. He could even sense that Fang Yuan didn¡¯t intend to kill him and was prepared to hand him over to the sect for punishment. With his current appearance, there was a high chance that he would be locked up in the meditation hall and never see the light of day. But no matter what, he was one of the three experts of the younger generation in the inner sect. He was used to being praised by his fellow disciples and friends all year round. How could someone as arrogant as him endure such grievances? ¡°Ha, Haha, hahahaha!¡± Zhang Wenbin laughed wildly at the sky. ¡°Very good, the two of you.¡± His body suddenly shook and he spat out a mouthful of blood. It dyed a piece of the ice crystal red, and only the acupoints in his abdomen lit up with a dazzling light. A terrifying power condensed and surged in his body, causing the two present to feel an indescribable pressure. ¡°Bai Yao set me up, Fang Yuan killed me!¡± Zhang Wenbin roared before his death, and his energy surged. ¡°Even if I die, I will not let you off easily!¡± Boom! Along with a loud roar, a blazing light shone as Zhang Wenbin¡¯s body collapsed into a singularity. ¡°Not good, he is going to detonate his acupoints!¡± Bai Yao¡¯s expression changed, and not daring to be careless, she immediately used her Gu worm to defend herself. Countless limbs grew out of her acupoints, forming an umbrella-shaped flesh shield in front of her. Fang Yuan also quickly reacted, using the Sunlight Gu¡¯s Yang Flame Incarnation to defend himself. But he was also a little uncertain. No matter what, Zhang Wenbin was still an Enlightenment Realm Gu master, and there was not much of a difference in cultivation level between them. The power of self-destruction from a lifetime of cultivation was absolutely devastating. Fang Yuan¡¯s acupoints was currently lacking in spirit essence, and he still didn¡¯t know if he could block it. But right at this moment, the Bloodthirsty Gu started to move. It actually flew out of the acupoints without him giving the order, opening its mouth and swallowing the energy singularity. Then, it flew high into the sky. It was as if it was a warrior ready to die to save others. Fang Yuan was shocked. The Bloodthirsty Gu was planning to sacrifice itself to protect him? As expected, the next second, a system notification sounded in his mind. [Your Bloodthirsty Gu sensed that its master was facing a life-and-death crisis, and took the initiative to use its ability Vitality Plunder!] [Warning! Your Bloodthirsty Gu has swallowed energy that it cannot digest, and its life is in danger!] Immediately after, the sky lit up with a ray of light that was even more dazzling than the sunlight. The Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s body could not withstand this huge energy impact in the end. It exploded like fireworks, leaving no bones behind, turning into a rain of blood. ¡°Bloodthirsty Gu¡­¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s heart was filled with extremely complicated feelings. Gu worms were like children to Gu masters and had been raised for a long time. Watching it die, he felt very uncomfortable. [Your Bloodthirsty Gu is dead.] Following this notification sound, Frost Control, Heat Control, Bloodthirsty¡­ All of these were the skills that saved him from danger. These Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s powers also slowly dissipated with its death. It was not an exaggeration to say that Fang Yuan¡¯s strength would be greatly reduced in the short term. Could it end like this? No! The Bloodthirsty Gu had followed him for so long. He definitely would not let it die like this! Fang Yuan¡¯s mind suddenly had a flash of inspiration! There was another way! Blood refinement! 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Chapter 104 - The Capital’s Zhang Clan Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Isn¡¯t . isn¡¯t this too high-profile: ¡°Hahaha, it¡¯s better to be high-profile, then there will be less trouble.¡± ¡°Since that¡¯s the case¡­ Then I¡¯ll have to trouble Vice City Lord Xu.¡± ¡°It¡¯s no trouble, no trouble at all.¡± Following that, Vice City Lord Xu happily went to handle the relevant matters. He had helped manage Fanshu City for many years, so he was an expert in this area. He did not even need Fang Yuan¡¯s help to get things done. After all, being ranked eighty-seventh on the Prodigy Roll was enough to be popular. Soon, the Gu masters in Yan Shen Empire would more or less hear about Fang Yuan¡¯s name and achievement. Speaking of which, there were pros and cons to this matter. Fang Yuan was very clear about the principle of a tall tree attracting the wind. But he also knew that with his strength, he would make a name for himself in Yan Shen Empire sooner or later. Right now, he was only allowing this day to arrive earlier, and he could also solve Xu Manor¡¯s problems. It could be considered as taking advantage of the situation. Not long after Vice City Lord Xu left, the Xu Manor¡¯s butler brought two boxes over with his servants and placed them in front of Fang Yuan. The butler smiled and cupped his hands, saying, ¡°Guardian Fang, this is what the old master asked us to deliver to you, he also instructed you to accept it, here.¡± Fang Yuan looked at them, they were all cultivation resources, and among them were some precious Gu refinement materials. Their total value was at least 150,000 primeval stones. He knew that this was the reward for helping Vice City Lord Xu, and since he was short of money, he did not stand on ceremony and kept them. ¡°Tl be going into closed-door cultivation for a period of time. I¡¯ll have to trouble you to ask the servants not to send food over for the next few days.¡± ¡°Understood, Guardian Fang. Ina moment, I will notify everyone in the manor not to go near your courtyard.¡± The butler¡¯s face was stem as he hurriedly responded. Fang Yuan nodded slightly, then returned to his place and began to study the method of blood refinement. At the same time, in the main hall of the Zhang clan¡¯s courtyard in the capital. A middle-aged man with an outstanding temperament sat upright on the main seat, gently sipping hot tea as he listened to a few stewards report the income of their businesses in various parts of the Yan Shen Empire. suddenly, his wrist shook, and the teacup fell to the ground, shattering into pieces. The stewards hurriedly asked with concern. ¡°Clan head, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Nothing, I just feel a little uneasy.¡± ¡®The middle-aged man slowly shook his head. ¡°How is it going at Bin¡¯er¡¯s end?¡± ¡°Young Master sent news yesterday, everything is proceeding according to plan.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good¡­¡± Before he finished speaking, a group of people suddenly barged in. ¡®The middle-aged man frowned slightly. ¡°Head guardian and second guardian? Why are you here?¡± The head guardian sighed. ¡°Clan head, something happened, Young Master¡¯s Soul Gu is dead!¡± ¡°What!¡± The middle-aged man stood up. ¡°How is this possible! Who did it!¡± The Soul Gu was a Gu worm that was bound to the fate of a Gu master. If the host dies, the Gu worm would also die. Normally, the disciples of large clans would use it so that it would be known if they were assassinated. The head guardian¡¯s gaze tumed to the attendant beside him. The attendant immediately replied with a trembling voice. ¡°Just now, the servants in the manor went to the hall of souls to clean up as usual, but the Soul Gu suddenly exploded. I¡¯ve asked a few guardians to take a look. Young Master died from self-detonation of his acupoints near Fanshu City.¡± The middle-aged man¡¯s figure trembled, feeling the world dim by a few degrees, and he almost passed out. The head guardian quickly took action, using spirit essence to prevent him from fainting, ¡°Clan head, I am sorry for your loss.¡± The second guardian asked, ¡°Clan head, Young Master¡¯s accidental death is probably related to the Gu Demon Sect, should we send a letter to them?¡± ¡®The middle-aged man could not speak for a long time. His heart was filled with grief. The third guardian interrupted. ¡°Young Master is a disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect, if we ask the Gu Demon Sect for an explanation, they might not even bother with us. If we cause a huge commotion, everyone would know that our Zhang clan is colluding with the Gu Demon Sect. If that happens, the Gu Immortal Sect will come looking for us.¡± The head guardian shook his head when he heard this. ¡°The Gu Demon Sect had an agreement with us, so they shouldn¡¯t do something self-destructive like this. If we do not look for them, do we have to ask the Gu Immortal Sect to investigate?¡± ¡°Young Master was operating at Yong An Hall, and he was acting under the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s nose. We cannot afford to let him be investigated.¡± ¡°If they get involved and find out the truth, our Zhang clan will suffer too!¡± The third guardian did not give in. ¡°Young Master is the personal disciple of the Fourth Elder of the Gu Immortal Sect. With such a status, do you think the Gu Immortal Sect will not get involved even if we do not request for an investigation?¡± ¡°Third guardian, you have to understand, Young Master was in Fanshu City to guard Yong An Hall, and his death is a reason for the Gu Immortal Sect to go against the Gu Demon Sect.¡± The first guardian¡¯s voice rose. ¡°The Gu Immortal Sect will definitely not help us find the murderer!¡± ¡°This will be troublesome.¡± The second guardian frowned deeply. ¡°Recently, Fanshu City held an auction, there were all sorts of people, tens of thousands of Gu masters were coming and going every day, and there were many suspicious people. We are so far apart, and we do not have any information. If we do not let them help, how can we find the murderer?¡± ¡°Enough.¡± The middle-aged man said feebly, as if he had aged ten years. Both of them shut up and dared not say anything more. ¡®The middle-aged man took a deep breath. ¡°Flying Gu, get people from Zhang clan who are in Fanshu City to collect all the information related to Bin¡¯er, I want to know all the people whom Bin¡¯er recently formed grudges with.¡± The head guardian reminded, ¡°Clan head, the information that the disciples in the secular world can get is very limited.¡± ¡°We can use it as evidence.¡± The middle-aged man waved his hand. ¡°Soon, the dynasty¡¯s triennial Gu Dao convention will be held, At that time, the Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect will send people to participate, and we can use that opportunity to gather information.¡± Saying so, he looked at the other party. ¡°Head guardian, you will have to go to Fanshu City personally, and gather as much information as you can¡­¡± The head guardian cupped his hands in agreement. The middle-aged man sat in the armchair and raised his head to look at the sky. His gaze gradually became fierce. ¡°Whoever it is that harmed Bin¡¯er, I¡¯ll make them pay in blood!¡± Chapter 105 - New Method, Blood Refined Bloodthirsty Gu Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation A few days later, Fanshu City. Fang Yuan was already in the Xu Manor¡¯s room, studying the blood refinement method without sleep or rest for several days. After organizing the contents and knowledge for dozens of hours, he finally came up with a method that combined the Gu Demon Sect and Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s core Gu refinement methods. Of course, this was only the theory, and it had not been put into practice yet. Next, he had to verify the feasibility of this Gu refinement method, then repeatedly polish and optimize it. After that, he had to adapt and expand it, so that this method could be applied to various formulas combining Gu worms. Finally, he had to combine it with the core of the blood refinement method! Of course, it still needed to be polished and optimized countless times before it could be used. ¡®These few processes did not sound like much, but in reality, it would take more than ten years, or even dozens of years. With repeated failures, a successful path could be created. This was a trial-and-error process. There was no rush. After Fang Yuan truly immersed himself in it, he realized that the path of Gu refinement was so difficult. To think up a new Gu refinement method required so much effort, and he was only trying to combine existing methods. He might as well find another Bloodthirsty Gu and refine it again. But now that things had come to this, he was not someone who would give up easily. He would not be satisfied if he did not try. ¡®Thus, Fang Yuan went out and used the cultivation resources given by Vice City Lord Xu a few days ago to exchange for a batch of low level Gu worms to practice on. The so-called Gu worms were Gu worms that had not been refined before. This type of Gu worms had a single attribute and was relatively easy to refine. Fang Yuan picked out two Gu worms from the batch. According to the formula in his memory, this was the simplest group of Gu worms that could be refined. There was no need to add other materials, and he could directly use spirit essence to fuse them. What he needed to do was to remove the excess impurities in their bodies, and after further refinement, he could combine the two abilities and expand their effects. Fang Yuan held one in each hand, and he started to circulate his spirit essence and fuse them using the new method. He imagined that this process would be very fast. It would take at most two minutes. But soon, he ran into a problem. The Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Gu refinement method was to use one Gu worm as the main Gu worm and the other as the supplementary. The origin energy and attribute energy of the supplementary Gu worm would be injected into the main Gu worm. To the greatest extent the main Gu could pysically endure, its ability would be enhanced. As for the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s Gu refinement core, it was very simple and crude. Other than the preservation of the origin energy and attribute energy, everything else would be discarded. Even the body was reconstructed with broken flesh and blood. It did not matter if the Gu worm could take it or not, if it died, it could just be refined again. ¡®What they pursued was extreme strength, so once they succeeded, the adult Gu worm¡¯s strength would be much stronger than that of a Gu worm refined using the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s refinement method. Fang Yuan¡¯s method was to first use spirit essence to extract the origin energy and attribute energy of the main Gu worm, and then refine the body to allow it to contain even more strength. At the same time, he would disassemble the parts of the supplementary Gu worm¡¯s body that were of higher quality than the main Gu worm, and replace those on the main Gu worm¡¯s body. Finally, he would fuse the strength of both and complete the refinement. However, dreams were plentiful, but reality was harsh. Fang Yuan was stuck when he took the second step. He could not fuse the two Gu worms¡¯ bodies. The rejection reaction made the Gu worms very uncomfortable. If he forced it, the Gu worms would die. If he bypassed this step, it would be pretty much the same Gu refinement method of the Gu Immortal Sect, and there would be no need to experiment. This was only the simplest pair of Gu worms! Why couldn¡¯t he do it? Fang Yuan had a headache. He did not know how to solve this problem. At this moment, the Gu worm in his hand suddenly shone with a bright light. The body parts that were originally rejected had miraculously fused together with the Gu worm and became one! [Ding, the Jumping Zombie Gu¡¯ is actively optimizing your Gu refinement technique and is combining with the ¡®White Wind Gu¡¯!] ¡°What?¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. Had his Gu worms managed on their own to this extent? They could actually fuse by themselves? Fang Yuan was so shocked that he could not speak. Looking at the Gu worms that were absorbing his spirit essence to fuse with each other, he did not know if he should scream in his heart. That was great, they were so powerful! It saved him a lot of trial and error time! ¡°Lwonder if more complicated Gu worms can fuse by themselves like these two¡­¡± Fang Yuan held his chin and pondered. He had always been a practical person, and he would take action when he thought of something. He immediately continued his experiment. In the blink of an eye, half a day passed¡­ By evening, there were more than ten Gu worms in front of Fang Yuan that had been refined using the new method. Compared to the original Gu, all of them were more than twice as powerful, and as for their abilities, each of the rank one Gu worms had two skills. This was something that could not be done using the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Gu refinement methods! Fang Yuan was overjoyed. But these Gu worms were of low quality, and he did not plan to keep them in his acupoints. ¡®They were not worth much, so he might as well return to the sect and hand them over in exchange for contribution points. Such low level fused Gu worms were quite suitable for juniors who had just entered the sect. The problem of the method was solved, and the next step was to combine it with the blood refinement method. This was another troublesome matter. The blood refinement method was not perfect, he only had some insights. Fang Yuan did not have any ideas at the moment, and he could only hold on to the idea of trial and error, and have the Gu worms work hard. He picked out a Gu worm he bought that ate flesh and blood. Next, he took out a Devourer Offspring Gu. Using spirit essence to guide them, he fused them together. While he was thinking nervously, he finally received a clear notification. [Ding, the ¡®Scavenger Gu¡¯ is actively optimizing your Gu refinement technique and is combining with the ¡®Devourer Offspring Gu¡¯!] An hour later¡­ {You obtained the Essence Consuming Gu (Black Iron quality)! Fang Yuan was overjoyed. It really worked! Moreover, after the fusion, the quality of the Scavenger Gu was raised! ¡®As expected of his Gu worm, it really made him feel at ease! Fang Yuan did not say anything and immediately took out the jar. This was a specially made container, and it could keep the stored items alive. Thus, even after such a long time had passed, the Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s origin energy and attribute energy were still stored in its flesh. Fang Yuan took two spirit essence recovery pills and calmed his heart, then started to refine the Bloodthirsty Gu! Blue spirit essence surged, outlining the original appearance of the Bloodthirsty Gu. Next, he refined the flesh and blood, channeling the energy contained within and injecting it into the Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s body. Not long after, a Gu worm that was completely condensed from all sorts of energy appeared in front of him. Next, it would depend on the Gu worm itself! (Ding!] [Your Bloodthirsty Gu is actively optimizing your Gu refinement technique and is combining with the Yimo Gu, Heavenly Essence Gu, Three Autumns Gu¡­ Sacred Clear Gu!] Fang Yuan was stunned. The system notification had a total of over ten Gu worms¡¯ names. Didn¡¯t this mean¡­ The Bloodthirsty Gu was fusing with over ten Gu worms? Chapter 106 - Soul Devouring Gu! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fuck¡­ More than ten Gu worms were fused together. Such a situation was unheard of even for a Gu master like Fang Yuan who had read ten years worth of scriptures. But this was something that could not be helped. The Bloodthirsty Gu swallowed the self-destructing Zhang Wenbin. After the explosion, it naturally mixed with the Gu worms in Zhang Wenbin¡¯s acupoints. In such a large jar of flesh and blood, it was not realistic to split the portion that belonged to the Bloodthirsty Gu. But the most direct result of fusing more than ten Gu worms together was that a huge amount of spirit essence was consumed! Especially when these Gu worms¡¯ original ranks were not low and their quality was not bad. The amount of spirit essence consumed was astronomical! What was worse was that after these few days of seclusion, Fang Yuan still had not recovered to his peak level. ¡®The remaining spirit essence in his acupoints was not even 1% of what it was before! It was impossible to supply so many Gu worms above rank three for the fusion! In just an instant, the spirit essence that had just been recovered after consuming two medicinal pills was instantly drained. The liquid spirit essence in his acupoints that was almost gone in the first place quickly evaporated at a terrifying speed. ¡°This is bad¡­¡± Fang Yuan knew something was wrong. If the Gu worm couldn¡¯t absorb enough spirit essence, then all of his previous efforts would be wasted! It might even suck him dry, causing unimaginable consequences. Unless, there was a powerful person by his side, using spirit essence infusion to supply him with enough spirit essence until the fusion ended. Li Tongzhou could not help, since he was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and that bit of spirit essence was like a drop in the bucket. The examiner did meet the requirements, but the Gu refinement techniques of the Gu Demon Sect could not be shown in front of him, otherwise, it would be even more troublesome. Thinking about it, it seemed that only Bai Yao could help. But¡­ With her identity, if the examiner saw her, they would definitely fight. For the sake of Bai Yao¡¯s safety, he ultimately did not open his mouth to send a voice transmission. Fang Yuan struggled to hold on and control the process with his mind. He took out the primeval stones from his storage space and placed them beside him, trying to increase the concentration of spirit essence in the room as much as possible. After that, he swallowed a few high-level pills. This time, he took the essence recovery pills that Su Can gave him. They melted in his mouth and had a very good effect. Once he ate them, the feeling of being emptied was noticeably alleviated. Fang Yuan looked inside the pill bottle. There were still five pills left. It could provide him with more than a minute of spirit essence at the rate he was using it. In this short amount of time, he could not even create a Gu worm¡¯s limb. Suddenly, a soft shout sounded from outside the house. ¡°Junior Fang, Are you there?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s heart shook. Wasn¡¯t this Wan Qian¡¯s voice? ¡°Senior Wan?¡± ¡°It¡¯s me, Can I come in?¡± ¡°Yes¡­ quickly come in¡­¡± ¡®Wan Qian seemed to have sensed something was wrong with Fang Yuan¡¯s tone, and she quickly pushed the door open and entered. With just a glance, she could see Fang Yuan¡¯s predicament. ¡®Without saying anything, she directly placed her palms against his back and transferred her spirit essence into Fang Yuan¡¯s body. ¡°Thank you, Senior¡­¡± Fang Yuan thanked her and started to concentrate on refining the Gu worm. ¡®Wan Qian seemed to have broken through after this period of seclusion. She had also entered the Enlightenment Realm, and her spirit essence was extremely abundant. In the blink of an eye, half an hour had passed, and the Bloodthirsty Gu that Fang Yuan was refining had already recovered its body. All that was left was to fuse and refine all its energy. The Bloodthirsty Gu was quite capable, so he did not need to worry when he started to deal with this last step. Fang Yuan heaved a sigh of relief. The blood refinement for the Bloodthirsty Gu was more than half completed. He did not know what rank it would evolve to after fusing with more than ten Gu worms. He could not help but look forward to it. Would it become his second Gold quality Gu worm? He waited for a while more. The glow on the Bloodthirsty Gu¡¯s body was completely retracted, finally turning into a thick layer of purplish-black aura, covering its skin. It looked like something that should not be provoked! [Ding, your Bloodthirsty Gu has been successfully refined into a Soul Devouring Gu (Gold quality)!] [Soul Devouring Gu] Level: Tier 4 ¡®Type: Comprehensive Quality: Gold Skills: [Soul Devouring], [Metamorphosis], [Divine Essence Condensation], [Worm Group Derivation] [Soul Devouring]: There are no creatures in the world that cannot be devoured. Those who are trapped by the Soul Devouring Gu will lose their vitality! [Metamorphosis]: The Soul Devouring Gu can change its form according to its master¡¯s wishes. Its attack can split stones and break metals, and its defense is as solid as a rock. (Divine Essence Condensation]: The Soul Devouring Gu can refine and condense the external energy it devours and feed it back to its master. [Worm Group Derivation]: The Soul Devouring Gu can break up into larvae and form a worm group. As expected, it did not disappoint him. After fusing so many Gu worms¡¯ powers, the Bloodthirsty Gu had really broken through from black iron to gold-quality in one fell swoop. Not only that, it had also become Fang Yuan¡¯s first rank four Gu worm, allowing it to transform bigger and take on a mobile battle form. Although he did not successfully fuse all the other Gu worms¡¯ powers, the current few were already very powerful, and Fang Yuan was already very satisfied. Behind him, Wan Qian slowly retracted her hand and stood up tiredly, but her body staggered and almost fell down. Luckily, Fang Yuan managed to catch her in time. ¡°Senior, thank you for your hard work.¡± Fang Yuan said apologetically. ¡°I caused you to lose so much spirit essence this time, and I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t be able to recover in a short period of time¡­¡± ¡°No worries, after using up all my spirit essence, I feel that my meridians have expanded quite a bit. After cultivating, I should be able to absorb spirit essence faster than before, so this can be considered a blessing in disguise.¡± Wan Qian lightly shook her head, curiously looking at the Gu worm Fang Yuan refined. ¡°This Gu refinement technique of yours is very strange, it doesn¡¯t seem to be the sect¡¯s method.¡± As expected, she was able to see through it. But compared to the examiner, Wan Qian¡¯s doubts did not cause Fang Yuan any pressure. ¡°This method is something I obtained by chance, and I combined with the sect¡¯s method.¡± He looked at Wan Qian seriously and said, ¡°Senior, can you promise me not to tell anyone?¡± Wan Qian glared at him. ¡°I¡¯m such a talkative person.¡± Fang Yuan scratched his head and smiled. Suddenly, he thought of something and asked, ¡°Oh right, Senior, why are you here? Did Master assign me a mission?¡± ¡°This time, I came down the mountain because my clan requested me to go back. I heard that you were in Fanshu City, so I decided to visit you before I left.¡± ¡°You are going back to your clan? Senior, are you going to the capital?¡± ¡°Yes, Fang Yuan hesitated for a moment and said, ¡°The journey to the capital is a long one. I don¡¯t know how long it will be before I see you again. That cold poison of yours Wan Qian¡¯s beautiful face blushed, adding a bit of gentleness to it. She said a little awkwardly. ¡°My strength has increased a lot after my breakthrough. The cold poison shouldn¡¯t relapse in the near future.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Fang Yuan thought for a moment and still drew a stream of Yang spirit essence into her body. He smiled and said, ¡°This way, there will be no accidents.¡± Wan Qian smiled sweetly. ¡°There¡¯s a Martial Uncle looking for you at the inn. Do you want to go there together?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chapter 107 - Summoned For The Investigation Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Arriving at the inn, Fang Yuan realized that the Martial Uncle Wan Qian mentioned was not the examiner, but a court elder in the inner sect who specialized in handling information collection. This court was not to be trifled with, since it was under the jurisdiction of the sect master. He was the only one who could handle it. Even though they only did some investigation and tracking, and most of the Gu worms they used were support type, there were still countless inner sect disciples who fought for the right to join the court. They would be following Gu Zhenren, so it sounded like they had a bright future ahead of them! Even if they were a support Gu master, they would have a better trump card than most of the inner sect disciples. It seemed like Gu Zhenren already new about this matter, and he had sent professional staff to investigate. And it seemed to be very important, since he directly sent the consular elder to personally investigate. There were even two enforcement disciples from the reward and punishment hall beside the elder. Their strength was tyrannical. They should be cooperating in the investigation. Fang Yuan did not panic at all. He strode forward and greeted them. ¡°Fellow disciples, I heard that you were looking for me?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± The elder seemed to know Fang Yuan, so he straightforwardly stated his purpose of coming. ¡°I was asked by Junior Wang to investigate the death of Zhang Wenbin. I heard that you were the only witness, right?¡± His face was solemn. He did not give Fang Yuan a good look just because he was Gu Zhenren¡¯s personal disciple. He had a business-like look and did not seem to be easy to get along with. Fang Yuan did not care and nodded lightly. Then, that person asked about Zhang Wenbin, focusing on the content that Fang Yuan overheard when he eavesdropped on Zhang Wenbin¡¯s conversation on the flower boat that day. Fang Yuan omitted the part of the conversation that Bai Yao had with him, and told the rest. After the elder heard it, his face revealed a thoughtful look. ¡°So, Zhang Wenbin made some kind of deal with the Gu Demon Sect¡­ he used his position in this mission to seek benefits¡­¡± ¡°But if his motive was determined by greed¡­ It doesn¡¯t make sense. In the past, although Zhang Wenbin was a little arrogant in the sect, he was born in a prestigious clan and didn¡¯t lack cultivation resources. It doesn¡¯t make sense for him to take such a big risk for Gu worms that are the specialty of the Gu Demon Sect.¡± Fang Yuan frowned slightly. ¡°Elder, could it be that you suspect that I¡¯m lying?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t say that, but¡­¡± The elder paused and shook his head. ¡°Martial Nephew Fang, you had some enmity with Zhang Wenbin before, and it even reached the point of a life-and-death battle. Now, as the only witness, you can¡¯t get rid of the suspicion with just a few words, can you?¡± ¡®Hmm? ¡®What did that mean?¡¯ ¡®Could it be that because I have a grudge against Zhang Wenbin, what I said cannot be used as evidence?¡± ¡®It seems that this person has other motives.¡¯ Fang Yuan snorted and said lazily, ¡°In that case, I wish that Elder can find the truth as soon as possible. I still have to rush back to the sect to report. Goodbye!¡± The elder frowned slightly and did not stop him. However, the two disciples of the reward and punishment hall stepped forward at the same time and blocked Fang Yuan¡¯s way. ¡°Junior Fang, this matter is of great importance. Please come with us to the reward and punishment hall.¡± Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes. ¡°What? Do you want to detain me?¡± The disciple who spoke did not deny it and replied, ¡°This mission was personally ordered by the sect master. I hope you can cooperate.¡± ¡°Do you have a warrant from Master to detain me?¡± ¡°The¡­ sect master has already given us full authority to handle this matter¡­¡± ¡°Do you have Master¡¯s warrant?¡± ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°Very good.¡± Fang Yuan sneered. ¡°Then, if I don¡¯t cooperate, what can you do?¡± It was not that he did not have a temper. Even if they were fellow disciples of the same sect, he would not give them a good look if they were so aggressive. Taking a step back, he was not the one who killed Zhang Wenbin to begin with. Even he was curious as to why Zhang Wenbin would collude with the people from the Gu Demon Sect. Even if he followed them to the reward and punishment hall, it would be useless. They would not be able to find anything at all. He did not want to waste time on such a matter. The faces of the two disciples turned dark. They seemed to be ready to take forceful measures. ¡®Wan Qian, who was waiting at the door, couldn¡¯t stand it any longer and immediately went forward to stop them. ¡°You have no evidence, so what right do you have to detain him?¡± The person was stunned and looked at Wan Qian, his eyes revealing a hint of surprise. ¡°Junior, you are¡­¡± Her face was cold as she said indifferently, ¡°Inner sect, Wan Qian.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s Junior Wan. I¡¯ve long heard of your name. Today, I finally get to meet you. ¡°Cut the crap.¡± ¡®Wan Qian did not give him any face. ¡°What do you want to do to Senior Fang?¡± The Gu Immortal Sect was a place where strength and status were divided by seniority, and Fang Yuan had already surpassed her in terms of cultivation level, so she naturally had to address him as her senior. Because he did not care about how she usually addressed him, now that she was facing outsiders, she had to pay more attention. The other party sighed. ¡°We are not intentionally making things difficult for Junior Fang. The sect master wants to investigate this matter thoroughly, so if we do not question him clearly, we will not be able to explain things properly.¡± Fang Yuan looked at them indifferently. ¡°I¡¯ll go to Master and explain the situation. There¡¯s no need for you to worry.¡± ¡°Then why don¡¯t the few of us go together?¡± The elder said in a low voice, ¡°There are very few clues to this matter. If we can listen to Junior Fang¡¯s detailed description, it might be of some help to the case.¡± ¡°As you wish.¡± Fang Yuan walked out. ¡®Wan Qian slowly followed. ¡°Junior¡­ do you need my help?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need, Senior.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s expression softened, and he gave her a smile. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going back to the capital? Hurry up and go. Don¡¯t delay the trip.¡± ¡°But you¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. No matter what I say, I¡¯m still Master¡¯s disciple. In his heart, no matter what, I¡¯m more important than Zhang Wenbin, right?¡± ¡®Wan Qian knew what he meant, but she was still a little worried. However, at this time, the elder and the two disciples of the reward and punishment hall had already walked out. ¡°Martial Nephew Fang, shall we leave now?¡± Fang Yuan nodded slightly and patted Wan Qian¡¯s back as if he was comforting her. Then, he followed them in the direction of the courier station. ¡°Senior, remember to rest for two days before you set off to make up for the loss of spirit essence. Have a safe journey!¡± ¡®Wan Qian was startled. Hearing the concerned words in the voice transmission, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a warmth in her heart that was like snow melting in spring. ¡°Junior¡­¡± Just as she was hesitating whether or not to follow him back to the sect, a Spirit Gu flew over from the distant sky and landed on her shoulder. This was a communication Gu that could transmit messages from thousands of miles away. ¡®Wan Qian put the Gu into her acupoints and after obtaining the contents, her expression changed slightly. She immediately changed directions and rode the Flying Sword Gu into the sky, flying towards the direction of the capital. Chapter 108 - Like Master, Like Disciple Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fang Yuan and the group finally retuned to Gu Immortal Sect after a few days of travelling. He had been away for a long time, so breathing in the concentrated spirit essence gathered by the formation, Fang Yuan felt much better. ¡°Martial Uncle Fang!¡± ¡°Elder Long.¡± The disciple recognized them at a glance and let them pass. The elder surnamed Long nodded slightly and entered the sect with the two disciples of the reward and punishment hall. Fang Yuan followed behind them slowly. ¡°Martial Uncle Fang. The gate-keeping disciple called out in a low voice, ¡°Do you still remember me?¡± ¡°Of course I do. A few months ago, you were still calling me Junior.¡± Fang Yuan grinned. ¡°Thank goodness you reminded me to participate in the outer sect competition. Otherwise, I would still be in the outer sect now.¡± ¡°With your talent, even if I hadn¡¯t reminded you about the competition, one day you will still shine.¡± The guard looked at Elder Long, then at Fang Yuan, asking in a low voice, ¡°Did you run into trouble?¡± ¡°Not trouble, it¡¯s just something a little annoying.¡± Fang Yuan did not say anything, and he took out a bag containing Bronze grade Gu refinement materials and handed it to the guard. The guard was flattered, and he quickly tried to stop him. ¡°Hey, Martial Uncle Fang, what are you doing? I am not asking for a reward¡­¡± ¡°Lam sincerely thanking you.¡± Fang Yuan smiled. ¡°Then¡­ I gladly accept.¡± The guard smiled happily, and he kept it quietly. He stole a glance at Elder Long who had not gone far, and reminded Fang Yuan. ¡°Martial Uncle, you have to be careful of Elder Long, he went down the mountain for you.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Fang Yuan raised his eyebrows and looked at him again. ¡°Do you know what mission he came out of the mountain for?¡± ¡°I¡¯s been spread all over the sect. The core disciple, Zhang Wenbin, who was sent to guard Yong An Hall, died. Elder Long went to investigate the cause of his death.¡± ¡°Then why did you say that he came for me?¡± ¡°Martial Uncle, you might not know this. Elder Long is Fourth Elder¡¯s cousin. A few days ago, I couldnt sleep at night. When I was wandering around in the sect, I came across the two of them having a secret talk in the forest¡­¡± Fang Yuan was speechless. How could there be such a coincidence in the world? It was one thing for the investigator to be Fourth Elder¡¯s cousin, but it just so happened that they were caught by this outer sect disciple who had received Fang Yuan¡¯s favor. Following the disciple¡¯s narration, it didn¡¯t take long for Fang Yuan to understand what had happened in the sect these past few days. It turned out that the examiner had already brought back the news of Zhang Wenbin¡¯s death a few days ago. He colluded with the Demon Sect and self-destructed. This cause of death was undoubtedly a slap to Fourth Elder¡¯s face. If the news spread out, Fourth Elder would be labeled as incompetent for the rest of his life. If that happened, which prodigy would be willing to become his disciple in the future? He couldn¡¯t accept it at that time and flew into a rage during the hall meeting. He used the reason that Zhang Wenbin had a grudge with Fang Yuan to refute this cause of death. He immediately wanted to personally find trouble with Fang Yuan. However, he was stopped by Gu Zhenren. Moreover, he sent a court elder who specialized in investigation to deal with it. ¡®Who would have thought that the court elder happened to be Fourth Elder¡¯s cousin. ¡®Thus, Fourth Elder asked Elder Long to push Fang Yuan to the center of the storm and divert everyone¡¯s attention from Fourth Elder himself. ¡°It seems that Fourth Elder doesn¡¯t really care about Zhang Wenbin.¡± Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but sneer. To put it bluntly, Fourth Elder didn¡¯t do these things for Zhang Wenbin. He just didn¡¯t want his prestige in the sect to be affected because of this. He was quite selfish. ¡®They really were master and disciple. It was no wonder that he would nurture a scumbag like Zhang Wenbin who sold out the sect for benefits. ¡°although Zhang Wenbin is known as one of the three experts of the younger generation in the inner sect, it¡¯s only because he won second place in the inner sect competition four years ago.¡± ¡®The outer sect disciple replied, ¡°In fact, there are countless people in the inner sect who are more powerful than him. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that inner sect disciples can only participate in the inner sect competition once in their lives, how would the title of one of the three experts fall on his head?¡± Fang Yuan nodded slightly. He knew this. Just looking at his three seniors alone, each of them were many times stronger than Zhang Wenbin. But speaking of which, the inner sect competition was held every four years. That meant that it should be held soon. At that time, he would be competing with his seniors who had entered the inner sect during the last three years. He didn¡¯t know what kind of ranking he would get. Fang Yuan came back to his senses and handed a bag to the disciple. He said, ¡°Thank you, martial nephew, for telling me about this. I will keep an eye out.¡± ¡°Martial Uncle, you are already acting like a stranger.¡± This time, he refused to accept it no matter what Fang Yuan said. ¡°I helped you because I really did not want anything to happen to you. It was not for these cultivation resources.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s outstretched hand could not help but pause. He smiled and said, ¡°Then¡­ When we are free, shall we have a drink?¡± ¡°Haha, that will be great!¡± After bidding farewell to the outer sect disciple, Fang Yuan walked forward with a heavy heart. Elder Long was already waiting for him at the teleportation array. He smiled with interest and said, ¡°Martial Nephew, you¡¯re really approachable. You¡¯ve chatted with an outer sect disciple for so long.¡± Fang Yuan put ona fake smile and said, ¡°We haven¡¯t seen each other for a long time. It¡¯s not a big deal to say a few words, right?¡± ¡°Of course it¡¯s okay, but there are priorities, we should hurry.¡± Elder Long stepped into the teleportation array and threw the primeval stones into the Gu worm¡¯s mouth. Fang Yuan did not say anything. He and the other two disciples of the reward and punishment hall also stood up. With a flash of light, they arrived outside the main hall of the main peak. Elder Long raised his hand and signalled. ¡°Please.¡± Fang Yuan returned the smile and strode forward. On the surface, everyone was wearing a veil of manners, and no one had shed all pretense of cordiality. However, just as they stepped on the stone steps, they saw Zhao Hede walking out with a big box of things. When he saw Fang Yuan, he welcomed him happily. ¡°Eh? Little junior? You are finally back, I was planning to send these things to your cave abode.¡± ¡°These are¡­¡± Fang Yuan looked at them. They were all cultivation resources, and among them were materials needed to refine Gu worms of Silver quality and above. ¡°These are all from Master.¡± Zhao Hede smiled as he replied. He did not explain much, and his gaze swept over the others. ¡°Are you going to see Master?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Fang Yuan directly said, ¡°I am here for Zhang Wenbin¡¯s matter.¡± Zhao Hede narrowed his eyes. Although he didn¡¯t know what exactly happened, since it involved the deceased Zhang Wenbin, it was definitely not a small matter. He immediately planned to protect his little junior. ¡°Elder Long, Master is preparing to go into seclusion. If there¡¯s anything, just tell me.¡± ¡°Junior Zhao, this matter is of great importance. It¡¯s better to let the sect master handle it personally.¡± Elder Long¡¯s expression did not change. He cupped his hands and said, ¡°Junior Zhao, please inform him.¡± ¡°Elder Long, you do not trust me.¡± Zhao Hede was about to say something when a deep voice came from the depths of the hall. ¡°De¡¯er, go do your own thing, let them in.¡± It was Gu Zhenren¡¯s voice. Zhao Hede gave Fang Yuan a helpless look and silently retreated to the side, no longer stopping them. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Senior.¡± Fang Yuan was not very worried. An upright body was not afraid of a slanted shadow. No matter what Elder Long wanted to do, he would handle it carefully.. Chapter 109 - Tit For Tat Chapter 109: Tit For Tat Fang Yuan and Elder Long entered the hall and found Gu Zhenren flipping through a book on the side, very engrossed. Elder Long bowed and said respectfully, ¡°Long Zhen greets the sect master.¡± Gu Zhenren did not react at all and continued to read by himself. Fang Yuan did not bow when he saw this and casually went up to take a look. Master was reading a book about the monster race. It recorded the strength of the monster race¡¯s Gu control in the ancient times. It was different from humans who could easily raise up to twenty Gu worms. The monster race could only have one Gu worm in their entire life. Moreover, it was connected to their lifeblood, and they would die together. Because of this, their Gu refinement method was also known as the Vital Gu refinement method. The Vital Gu was very powerful. It could fuse with the host¡¯s bloodline and complement each other¡¯s abilities, greatly increasing the cultivation speed and advancing rapidly. Basically, if the same Gu worm was nurtured in the hands of a human genius for a year, advancing it to rank six was already impressive. But a monster could cultivate it to rank eight, or even rank nine. In fact, a monster with outstanding talent could even cultivate it to the legendary stage of Nature and Man Unity, allowing the Gu worm to fuse with the monster itself and become a part of the living body, allowing the Gu worm to be at the beck and call of the host. This also meant that the Gu worm¡¯s ability became the host¡¯s ability. The monster race itself evolved from a powerful demon beast. Not only did they have innate divine strength, but they also had a more unique affinity with various elements than the human race. With the combination of many advantages, the human race suffered a lot in the Great War back then. An ordinary monster on the battlefield could often kill several human elites of the same realm. If it was not for Yan Shen Tianzun who fought against so many at once, the monster race would probably be ruling Jiuzhou now. However, after the monster race lost the battle, this Vital Gu refinement method also fell into the hands of the human race. Although changes were made to the method due to the difference in physique between humans and monsters, and the effects of the Vital Gu could not be fully displayed, it also successfully avoided the disadvantage of only being able to nurture one Gu worm. For example, Wan Qian¡¯s Cold Yin Gu and Bai Yao¡¯s unknown Gu worm were both refined using the Vital Gu refinement method. Fang Yuan was slightly moved. Should he find an opportunity to flip through the relevant books and refine his Soul Devouring Gu and Sunlight Gu into Vital Gu? If the abilities of these two Gu worms could be turned into skills that he could personally use, it would be very cool, especially the Yang Flame Incarnation! It was simply too awesome! Gu Zhenren slowly closed the book and frowned slightly, as if he did not find what he wanted. ¡°Master, would you like me to help?¡± Fang Yuan asked at the right time. ¡°Oh? You¡¯re here.¡± Gu Zhenren seemed to have just noticed him and smiled kindly, and pointed in a direction. ¡°Go to the bookshelf over there and help me bring all the books about the monster race over.¡± Fang Yuan nodded and did as he was told. Gu Zhenren continued to rummage through the bookshelf where he was at. At the same time, he asked without turning his head back, ¡°Elder Long, how¡¯s the investigation of Zhang Wenbin¡¯s case going?¡± ¡°Reporting to sect master, there¡¯s¡­ no progress in this case.¡± ¡°You really have the nerve to say that.¡± Gu Zhenren seemed to have known this for a long time. He didn¡¯t get angry and continued to flip through another book. Long Zhen felt that it was a bit strange. Gu Zhenren shouldn¡¯t have reacted like this, but he didn¡¯t think about it and continued to reporting following the story that he had already prepared. ¡°Sect master, please calm down. I¡¯ve tried my best¡­¡± ¡°However, I followed Junior Wang¡­ that is, Martial Nephew Fang¡¯s words and investigated step by step. I found a lot of things that didn¡¯t make sense.¡± ¡°One of the most suspicious points was that Zhang Wenbin went into seclusion as a cover to secretly meet with someone from the Gu Demon Sect.¡± ¡°I verified it with the Tracking Gu, but I found that Zhang Wenbin¡¯s aura only remained in the inn, and there was no trace of him leaving.¡± ¡°This means that Zhang Wenbin really didn¡¯t leave the inn, so how could he secretly meet with someone from the Gu Demon Sect?¡± ¡°Obviously, this is something made up by Martial Nephew Fang. As for why he did this¡­ Martial Nephew Fang, Do you care to explain?¡± Fang Yuan, who was at the side of the hall, took a monster race book from the top of the bookshelf and held it in his arms along with the other books. He curled his lips and ignored him. He walked to Gu Zhenren and handed over more than ten books. ¡°Master, they are all here.¡± Gu Zhenren picked up the book at the top, opened it, threw it onto the bookshelf, and picked up another one to read. Long Zhen immediately became embarrassed. The two of them ignored him, making him look like a clown. But he still forced himself to urge Fang Yuan. ¡°Martial Nephew Fang, since you¡¯re not talking, are you feeling guilty?¡± Only then did Fang Yuan raise his head to look at him, and instead of answering, he asked, ¡°Martial Uncle Long, you¡¯ve been a consular elder for at least fifteen years, right?¡± Long Zhen was confused. ¡°More than seventeen years, why did you bring this up?¡± Fang Yuan rolled his eyes. ¡°Even I, who has never done anything like tracking, know that there is a Gu called the Stealth Gu, and a talisman called the Stealth talisman. When used together, it can hide one¡¯s own aura. Zhang Wenbin¡¯s actions could not be seen in the light, so naturally, he would have used something similar to hide it.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Long Zhen was not flustered when he heard this. Since he had already expected it, he continued, ¡°Martial Nephew Fang, if Zhang Wenbin was as cautious as you said, how could you have bumped into him twice while he was having a secret meeting with the person from the Gu Demon Sect? Isn¡¯t this a little too far-fetched?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s expression was calm. ¡°In fact, I have seen Zhang Wenbin three times, one of the times on the streets of Fanshu City. Moreover, outer sect disciple Li Tongzhou was also there at that time. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can find him and ask him to swear on the Oath Gu. Elder Long, do you still think that Zhang Wenbin had never gone out?¡± Long Zhen was at a loss for words for a moment. Damn it, it was a mistake! Fang Yuan had never told him this detail before.. Chapter 110 - You Are The One Who Killed Zhang Wenbin, Right? Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation If there were other people as witnesses, it would be very difficult for this pot of stinky water to splash on Fang Yuan, unless Fang Yuan himself was already stinky. But looking at how confident he was, it seemed like¡­ It did not seem like there was any dirt on him. Long Zhen did not know what to say for a moment. Gu Zhenren! put down the book in his hand and looked at him indifferently. ¡°You have nothing to say?¡± Long Zhen hesitated for a while, but he still said stubbornly, ¡°Perhaps, Zhang Wenbin was killed by the person from the Gu Demon Sect after he met Martial Nephew Fang on the street?¡± ¡°Killed?¡± Gu Zhenren asked, ¡°You mean Fang Yuan is framing a dead person on purpose?¡± His voice suddenly became stern, ¡°Think before you speak, why did I ask you to investigate this matter thoroughly!¡± Long Zhen was so scared that he shivered and bowed to listen to the lecture. Gu Zhenren expressionlessly glanced at him and called out in a deep voice, ¡°Wang Mo!¡± ¡°Tam here!¡± The examiner¡¯s voice came from behind, and then Fang Yuan saw him walking out with documents. Gu Zhenren slowly walked to the main seat in the hall and sat down, his majestic voice spreading throughout the entire space. ¡°Read it to him.¡± The examiner stood diagonally in front of the main seat and read aloud. ¡°On the night of the 4th day of the 9th month of the Yan Shen calendar, the investigation hall¡¯s consular elder, Long Zhen, met the Fourth Elder at a secret place in the outer sect. The Fourth Elder used eight kilograms of Gold quality Gu refinement materials as a gift, making him agree to frame Fang Yuan for Zhang Wenbin¡¯s death.¡± ¡°After investigation, Long Zhen and the Fourth Elder are cousins, and he is the Fourth Elder¡¯s most important confidant in the sect¡¯s court.¡± ¡°On the 6th day of the 9th month of the Yan Shen calendar, Long Zhen rushed to Fanshu City¡¯s sect inn, asking the surrounding disciples for their impression of Zhang Wenbin¡¯s whereabouts. After confirming that they had not seen him, he destroyed a lot of Zhang Wenbin¡¯s traces of secretly going out.¡± ¡°The next day, Long Zhen¡­¡± ¡°Enough.¡± Gu Zhenren suddenly raised his hand. ¡®The examiner immediately stopped talking. Meanwhile, Long Zhen was already trembling all over and prostrating on the ground. Gu Zhenren looked at him indifferently. ¡°Long Zhen, you have worked by my side for so many years. Have I ever mistreated you?¡± ¡­ | have let down the sect master¡¯s kindness¡­¡± Long Zhen¡¯s voice trembled. ¡°I am old and made a mistake in the moment. I implore the sect master to punish me severely!¡± Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but raise his eyebrows at the side. Was he retreating in order to advance? He didn¡¯t expect this old fellow to play the emotional card! But Gu Zhenren only said indifferently, ¡°When you are old, you should give the opportunity to the young people.¡± Long Zhen¡¯s body trembled. He understood that Gu Zhenren was asking him to abdicate his position. But he hadn¡¯t had enough of such a good position as the investigation hall¡¯s consular elder! Long Zhen hesitated for a moment, but he still tried to probe. ¡°I understand. When I go back today, I¡¯ll go to the outer sect to take in a few smart disciples and carefully nurture them.¡± ¡°Why? Not satisfied?¡± Gu Zhenren¡¯s gaze turned sharp. ¡°No¡­ I don¡¯t dare¡­¡± Long Zhen¡¯s expression darkened. He knew that he had taken the wrong path and was already destined to be eliminated. Gu Zhenren waved his hand and looked at Wang Mo. ¡°From today onwards, all those who have a title in the investigation hall will be promoted by one grade. Long Zhen will be transferred to the primeval stone mining hall and become a manager elder.¡± ¡®Wang Mo cupped his fists, ¡°Yes, I will inform the entire sect right away.¡± Long Zhen¡¯s face was ashen. The primeval stone gathering hall was responsible for mining in the sect¡¯s primeval stone mines. There were at least a hundred manager elders, and they did not have any real power at all. Compared to the position of the investigation hall¡¯s consular elder, it was like heaven and earth. But he could only bear it silently. After leaving with Wang Mo, Fang Yuan was the only one left in the hall. Facing his disciple, Gu Zhenren put on a dignified expression and said with a warm smile, ¡°Bring the books over.¡± Fang Yuan followed his instructions and went forward, asking curiously, ¡°Master, why are you suddenly looking at these records of the monster race?¡± ¡°Do you still remember the item you bought at the auction a few days ago?¡± ¡°That token?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that is an item from the monster race.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. ¡°Didn¡¯t the monster race escape into the distant sea, why would their item appear here?¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to say.¡± Gu Zhenren shook his head slowly. ¡°However, combined with the ¡®chaotic disaster star phenomenon¡¯ that I detected with the Fortune-telling Gu, I am worried that the monster race will make a comeback.¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t that be a disaster?¡± Fang Yuan could not help but worry. He had not grown much yet. Was he going to encounter such a world-class crisis? He was only at the Enlightenment Realm! Even young monsters had the cultivation level of the Enlightenment Realm. With Fang Yuan¡¯s insignificant ability, it was fine if he bullied his human compatriots, but if he were to encounter the regular army of the monster race, he did not even have the right to stuff the gaps between their teeth. Gu Zhenren could see the unease in his heart, and he smiled. ¡°There is no need to worry too much, our ancestors had already thought of this possibility. Back then, the five emperors worked together to use the entire Jiuzhou as a formation map and set up an isolation formation. Even if a tribulation transcending expert came, they would not be able to break it so easily.¡± Fang Yuan was deeply shocked. Using the entire Jiuzhou as a formation map? It must¡¯ve been a joke, right? Just how big was Jiuzhou? Fuck¡­ It could easily fit a hundred thousand Gu Immortal Sects! This formation was set up just like that? Tribulation transcending experts were so terrifying! ¡®As expected of great experts from ancient times, this method would topple the imagination of modern Gu masters. ¡°The invasion of the monster race is just a conjecture, but right now, there is an enemy that we need to be wary of.¡± Gu Zhenren¡¯s words brought Fang Yuan back to reality. Fang Yuan thought for a moment. ¡°The Gu Demon Sect?¡± ¡°You are much smarter than your first senior. You can figure it out easily.¡± Gu Zhenren nodded in satisfaction and continued, ¡°However, after the incident with Zhang Wenbin, the initiative is already in our hands.¡¯ ¡°What does this have to do with Zhang Wenbin¡­¡± Gu Zhenren stared at him. ¡°I just praised you for your intelligence, but you can¡¯t guess i Fang Yuan smiled bitterly. ¡°No matter how smart I am, I can¡¯t compare to Master. How would I know what you are thinking¡­¡± Gu Zhenren laughed heartily at his flattery. ¡°Alright, alright, I won¡¯t make things difficult for you.¡± He stopped smiling and looked at Fang Yuan deeply. Suddenly, he said, ¡°You are the one who killed Zhang Wenbin, right?¡± Chapter 111 - You Are My Blood Brother! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation With this affirmative tone, it was like Gu Zhenren already knew everything he had done. Thinking of Long Zhen¡¯s previous experience, Fang Yuan¡¯s heart jumped. ¡°Master, I¡­¡± Gu Zhenren raised his hand to stop him from speaking. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t blame you.¡± ¡°The capital¡¯s Zhang clan defected to the Gu Demon Sect, and Zhang Wenbin¡¯s fate was only a matter of time. What you did just made this day come earlier.¡± ¡°It just so happens that you have a grudge with him, and dying by your hands can be considered to have settled some karma.¡± ¡°The Zhang clan defected to the Gu Demon Sect?¡± Fang Yuan heard another piece of important news. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Gu Zhenren stood with his hands behind his back. ¡°The Zhang clan thought they were meticulous, but they did not know that the communication Gu that entered the sect would be checked first. Even though it was not explicitly mentioned in the message, it made the few checking disciples suspicious, and after trailing for a few days, they did find something.¡± Hearing this, Fang Yuan could roughly guess the content. If it was as he thought, it was basically the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s plan to occupy Yong An Hall, poaching one of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s cornerstones and using benefits to make the Zhang clan stand on their side. ¡®When more and more clans went to their side, the situation where both sides had equal battle strength would change, and at that time, no matter how unwilling the Gu Immortal Sect was, they could only give up. After Gu Zhenren¡¯s simple explanation, it was indeed the same as Fang Yuan¡¯s thought. Fang Yuan held his chin and thought, ¡°This means that there should be more than one clan that Gu Demon Sect bribed. Master, should we investigate the whole sect?¡± ¡°The sect has disciples from so many clans, where would we start?¡± Gu Zhenren patted Fang Yuan¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Remember, Zhang Wenbin died in the hands of the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s disciple, if we spread this news, the other people will have their reservations if they want to side with them.¡± Fang Yuan understood. This could be considered a warning. ¡®As expected of the leader of Gu Immortal Sect, his control over people¡¯s hearts was far beyond Fang Yuan¡¯s reach. Gu Zhenren suddenly thought of another matter. ¡°Right, I heard from De¡¯er that you gave up on the only Gold quality Gu worm in the auction in order to help him fulfill my orders?¡± ¡°Cough¡­ cough¡­ is that what First Senior said?¡± Fang Yuan was a little embarrassed. Master was planning to compensate him with a Gu worm? ¡®As expected, in the next moment, Zhenren waved his hand extremely heroicly. ¡°Ican¡¯t let you work for nothing. Go to the Gu spirit hall and get one. I¡¯ll send a voice transmission to them later.¡± ¡°Thank you for the reward, Master!¡± Fang Yuan was overjoyed. He didn¡¯t expect that he could get a gold-quality Gu worm. Gu Zhenren said with a straight face, ¡°This is not a reward for you. You deserve it for completing the sect¡¯s mission.¡± ¡°Tunderstand!¡± Fang Yuan smiled knowingly. ¡°Do you have any other instructions, master? I don¡¯t mind working hard.¡± ¡°You brat¡­¡± Gu Zhenren couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°I do have something for you to do.¡± Fang Yuan patted his chest. ¡°Master, please say it. I will do my best!¡± ¡°There are not many people in the investigation hall. They are basically doing their own jobs. Now that there is one less person, there will naturally be a replacement. Go and help me find and evaluate a suitable candidate to join.¡± It was an errand and probably did not have much profit. However, no matter how small a mosquito¡¯s leg was, it was still meat. Perhaps Master would use his position to reward¡­ no, let him deserve another Silver quality Gu worm? After hearing the news that the monster race might invade, Fang Yuan felt a sense of crisis and wanted to quickly increase his strength. Thus, after bidding farewell to Gu Zhenren, he did not go back to rest, and instead directly rushed to the investigation hall. Gu Zhenren had already informed them, and Fang Yuan obtained a few Evaluation Gu worms without any hindrance. The investigation hall naturally tested a person¡¯s level of attentiveness and ability to dig out the truth. ¡®The function of these Gu worms were somewhat similar to the Phantom Gu, but they recorded scenes, allowing the user to experience the plot from the perspective of a bystander. ¡®Those were a few cases that Fang Yuan had a headache from looking at and asking for answers about the perpetrator¡¯s motive, methods and tools. Hmm¡­ It had the feeling of a modern criminal investigation. This kind of work was not something that an ordinary person could do. Fang Yuan did not have any good candidates for the time being. However, working at the investigation hall was such a good job. Naturally, he had to find Li Tongzhou to try it out. Maybe he could solve it by accident? ¡®Therefore, Fang Yuan went to the outer sect through the teleportation array. With the help of a few enthusiastic martial nephews, he finally found his destination and pushed open the door of Li Tongzhou¡¯s shower room. ¡°Li, buddy, do you want a bright future?¡± ¡°Fuck!¡± Li Tongzhou was so scared that he shivered. He quickly covered the key parts of his body with a blank face. ¡°Senior, what are you doing?¡± Fang Yuan took a look and was shocked. ¡°You actually used two hands to cover the area of a single hand. Isn¡¯t that excessive?¡± ¡°Buck you¡­¡± Li Tongzhou was furious. This was related to the dignity of a man! Fang Yuan waved his hand and took the initiative to walk out. ¡°Hurry and wash up. After you¡¯re done, run out and find me!¡± Fang Yuan came and left even faster. Before Li Tongzhou could flare up, Fang Yuan had already disappeared on the spot. Li Tongzhou was extremely aggrieved. He felt as if he had been humiliated by Fang Yuan who had run away in time. Gritting his teeth, he quickly cleaned up the foam on his body, put on his clothes, and walked out. Fang Yuan was waiting for him in the courtyard. Li Tongzhou gritted his teeth and walked forward, ¡°Senior! Draw your sword!¡± ¡°What sword? I don¡¯t like that kind of thing, if you can¡¯t help it, you can find someone else to fight with your bayonet.¡± Fang Yuan rolled his eyes. ¡°222¡± Li Tongzhou¡¯s small eyes were full of doubt. The next second, Fang Yuan slapped an Evaluation Gu worm on the table. ¡°Hurry up, let¡¯s see if you can use this opportunity to enter the inner sect, it depends on whether you have the talent or not!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t give me that! Don¡¯t think that you can appease my anger with just a Gu worm, even if I, Li Tongzhou, die of poverty, starvation, or die outside, I will never¡­¡± Li Tongzhou was giving his proud speech when he suddenly felt something was off. ¡°Wait¡­ Senior, what did you say? Enter the inner sect?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Fang Yuan rubbed his ears and yawned as he kept the Gu worm, ¡°Looks like you don¡¯t want this chance, I¡¯ll find someone else.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t!¡± Tug! Li Tongzhou hugged Fang Yuan¡¯s thigh, ¡°Brother, I was wrong, just pretend I didn¡¯t say anything, you are my blood brother!¡± Chapter 112 - Abnormal Evaluation, Luo Mu Mountain Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Li Tongzhou¡¯s reaction was huge. This was natural. After all, the number of outer sect disciples was huge. It was extremely huge. Moreover, those who could enter the Gu Immortal Sect were mostly clan disciples. Everyone was not lacking in money, and they had sufficient cultivation resources. After entering the sect, their progress was not slow, unless their talent was too low. In fact, Li Tongzhou¡¯s talent was already considered above average. He had entered the sect less than ten years ago, yet he already had the cultivation of Foundation Establishment and had reached the sixth layer. It could be said that he was not bad. However, there were still many people in the sect who was more talented than him. Every year, the outer sect competition only accepted the top one hundred people into the inner sect. For someone like him who was not at the top, if he wanted to enter the inner sect, he would have to wait at least another two or three years. Only after those stronger people entered the inner sect would it be his turn. If he was unlucky, he might even have to wait for seven to eight years. Under such competitive pressure, an additional opportunity to enter the inner sect was naturally precious. ¡°Go on and shout, but don¡¯t cling on to me.¡± ¡°Buck! You even wiped your snot on me!¡± ¡°Fuck me¡­¡± Fang Yuan pushed Li Tongzhou away in disgust. Li Tongzhou chuckled, and he quickly got up to looked at the Gu worm on the table. ¡°Senior, what is this, how do I use it?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you known as the Bai Xiao Sheng of the Gu Immortal Sect? Take a guess.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­ a consumable type Gu worm¡­ Let me see¡­ Eh? This is the investigation hall¡¯s Evaluation Gu?¡± Fang Yuan could not help but raise his eyebrows. ¡°Oh, you really do have some knowledge, you got it right on the first try.¡± ¡°Is it really the investigation hall¡¯s Evaluation Gu?¡± Li Tongzhou was shocked. ¡°Fuck, doesn¡¯t that mean¡­ if I pass the test, I can enter the investigation hall?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Fang Yuan gave an affirmative reply. Li Tongzhou was instantly excited again. The investigation hall! A direct disciple of Gu Zhenren! This was even higher than being an elder¡¯s personal disciple! ¡°Senior!¡± Li Tongzhou cried out with tears in his eyes. ¡°You are so fucking disgusting. Don¡¯t look at me like that.¡± Fang Yuan had goosebumps all over his body and kicked him. ¡°Whether you can enter or not, I am only giving you a chance, if you don¡¯t pass, I will have to find someone else.¡± ¡°Tunderstand!¡± Li Tongzhou¡¯s eyes shone with a strange light. ¡°Senior, this opportunity is the moment I change my fate, my future! I want this sky, to no longer cover my eyes, I want this earth¡­¡± Kick! Fang Yuan kicked him again and urged, ¡°Hurry up, don¡¯t be stupid.¡± Li Tongzhou smiled embarrassedly. Then, he grabbed the Gu worm and injected spirit essence into it and concentrated on the feeling. Not long after, he started to twitch. It was similar to the state he was in when he was affected by the illusion of the blood lotus. Fang Yuan had also seen the events recorded in this Gu worm. To be honest, he did not understand it. Because the scene was fixed, as bystanders, they could only view the events from this point of view. When the characters left the place, the information in the story was cut off, and the information was very one-sided. ¡®When it reappeared, there would be a lot of the plot missing, and it would be another story. It was easy to imagine how difficult it would be to connect these fragmented pieces together. If one was not careful, they would guess the wrong result. However, since it was a test, there must be a lot of hidden clues in the main scene. ¡®They needed to be combined to make the most comprehensive judgment. Fang Yuan glanced at Li Tongzhou and sighed. ¡°Looking at your conflicted expression¡­ you are probably stuck¡­¡± This Evaluation Gu was also the least difficult, to be honest. Even a smart and handsome young man like himself was not confident of passing. ¡®As expected, after a while, Li Tongzhou¡¯s eyes became dull. It was as if he was dumbfounded. Fang Yuan sighed again and raised his hand to pat his shoulder. ¡°Forget it, buddy. If it doesn¡¯t work, I¡¯ll think of another way for you. Although it¡¯s difficult to enter the inner sect, there¡¯s still a chance.¡± Li Tongzhou did not react at all. ¡°Old Li?¡± ¡°Little Li?¡± ¡°Li Tongzhou?¡± Hmm?¡± Fang Yuan slowly frowned. Was this guy too obsessed? However, at the next moment, Li Tongzhou suddenly lifted his leg and walked out of the courtyard. Fang Yuan immediately felt that something was wrong. His gaze focused. ¡®The True Sight Gu¡¯s ability was activated in his eyes. Hu! It was as if a new world had opened up. But under this ¡®real¡¯ vision, he did not notice anything strange about Li Tongzhou¡¯s body. However, when he took a closer look¡­ Li Tongzhou¡¯s eyes were dull and lifeless. He didn¡¯t react even if he was called. Even after Fang Yuan pressed down on him with his hand, he was still stepping on the ground, like a machine. ¡°Strange¡­ why is he like this¡­ could it be that he¡¯s possessed?¡± Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t figure it out, so he placed Li Tongzhou¡¯s body horizontally on his shoulder and prepared to bring him back to the investigation hall to ask about the situation. Buzz buzz¡­ At this moment, a strange sound came from Li Tongzhou¡¯s body. An inexplicable strong power gathered in his acupoints. Fang Yuan¡¯s expression changed. Self-destruction of the acupoints? ¡°You¡¯re Ccazy!¡± Fang Yuan was shocked and quickly put him down. In the end, the power gathered in Li Tongzhou¡¯s body dissipated instantly. As if nothing had happened, he continued to walk. Fang Yuan frowned deeply. It seemed that it was not realistic to take Li Tongzhou away. But he felt bad to just leave him like this. The outer sect was very far from the inner sect, he could not use the Sound Transmission Gu. There was nothing he could do. He could only follow behind Li Tongzhou to see where he was going. Along the way, a few disciples felt that it was strange seeing them like this. ¡°Martial Uncle, what are you two¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t come any closer!¡± Fang Yuan said sternly. ¡°Don¡¯t block the way, go and do your own thing!¡± ¡°Yes¡­ Martial Uncle¡­¡± The group of disciples could only retreat far away, not daring to say anything more. Li Tongzhou and Fang Yuan¡¯s figures gradually disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. ¡°That martial uncle was so fierce¡­ which Elder¡¯s disciple is he?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you even know about Martial Uncle Fang?¡± ¡°Martial Uncle Fang? The sect master¡¯s disciple, Fang Yuan, Martial Uncle Fang, who ranked first in the outer sect competition?¡± ¡°Yeah, but Martial Uncle Fang usually keeps a low profile, so why is he so out of control today¡­¡± ¡°Maybe it¡¯s something big¡­ look, they¡¯re heading towards Luo Mu Mountain.¡± ¡°It¡¯s almost dark, Martial Uncle Fang and Li Tongzhou are going to Luo Mu Mountain? Luo Mu Mountain is one of the three forbidden grounds of the outer sect. Should¡­ should we report this to the elders?¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to report? It might be a sect mission. Besides, with Martial Uncle Fang¡¯s strength, how could the forbidden grounds of the outer sect do anything to him?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true¡­¡± The group chatted for a while, then left while shaking their heads. They had no intention of meddling in this matter anymore. In the distance, the setting sun was like blood, and it was stretching out the shadows¡­ Chapter 113 - Dual Element Demon Beast, Light Chasing Thunder Tiger Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation The sky gradually darkened. Fang Yuan followed Li Tongzhou as they traveled deeper into the forest, and he could hear the sounds of poisonous insects and strange beasts from afar. Even though they were in the territory of the Gu Immortal Sect, other than the mountains where they lived, most of the areas were very dangerous. It was still in its natural state. Moreover, the creatures living here were affected by the formation used by the Gu Immortal Sect to condense spirit essence, so they were much stronger than the ones in the outside world. Fang Yuan walked very carefully. He took out the fluorescent Gu and also stuck two talismans to his and Li Tongzhou¡¯s bodies to prevent them from being detected by mutated beasts with sensitive senses. Li Tongzhou still looked like he had lost consciousness. He only knew how to move forward, and he did not think about defending himself. Fang Yuan had a huge headache. If he encountered one or two Enlightenment Realm mutated beasts and fought them, he would not be able to keep up with this robot-like Li Tongzhou. However, the world was unpredictable. Often, when one did not want something to happen, it would happen. They didn¡¯t go far. Fang Yuan heard a tiger¡¯s roar not far ahead. Roar! This was a warning to foreign creatures not to come any closer. He understood. But Li Tongzhou didn¡¯t understand! In order to prevent this fellow from being blocked by the mutated beast and self-detonating his acupoints, Fang Yuan had no choice but to brace himself and take the first step to meet it. In the next moment, a huge tiger type mutated beast appeared in front of him. Its fur stood on end, dense with lightning. Deep sounds kept sounding from its throat as its sharp gaze met Fang Yuan¡¯s. Even though they were still tens of meters apart, he could still feel the powerful aura of this mutated¡­ no, this demon beast. ¡°A light chasing thunder tiger¡­¡± Fang Yuan recognized this demon beast, and silently summoned the Soul Devouring Gu and Sunlight Gu. Even with the two Gu worms in his hands, and the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s body expanding to the point that it could stand shoulder to shoulder with him, he still did not have much confidence in defeating the tiger, because this was an extremely rare dual element demon beast. Under normal circumstances, a single element demon beast¡¯s combat ability was already superior to a Gu master of the same level. With this type of demon beast that possessed the rare lightning element, its lethality was even more shocking. It also had the wind element that specialized at speed. It was like adding wings to a tiger. With the ability to attack and chase, the combined effect was definitely not as simple as one plus one equals two. Moreover, from the aura emitted by the light chasing thunder tiger, it already had fourth layer Enlightenment Realm strength. Fang Yuan definitely did not want to meet such an existence. But right now, there was no way out. Li Tongzhou was still moving forward silently. Fang Yuan was in the middle of the two, confronting the light chasing thunder tiger. If he escaped, Li Tongzhou would definitely not be able to escape from the tiger¡¯s mouth! Roar! The light chasing thunder tiger roared. It was already impatient. It opened its mouth, and dozens of lightning balls filled with blue and white light shot out at an extremely fast speed. However, Fang Yuan was already prepared. The Sunlight Gu on his shoulder instantly entered the Yang Flame Incarnation state, and the dense fire formed a bright red barrier, blocking the lightning balls that were charging towards him and Li Tongzhou. Boom! ¡®The moment the two berserk elements came into contact, they caused a violent explosion. The explosion was deafening. The shockwave swept out, directly cutting through the thick trees nearby. Fang Yuan saw the situation and quickly reacted, forming an ice wall around Li Tongzhou. After the shockwave passed, Li Tongzhou slowly walked out and headed deeper into the darkness. Trouble did not come alone. The whistling sound in the darkness was much louder, as if something was attracted by the sound. Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes. No, he had to end this quickly! If he was entangled with this demon beast for too long, Li Tongzhou would also die in the mouths of whatever was in the darkness. ¡°Soul Devouring Gu!¡± Fang Yuan shouted lightly. His large palm had already slapped the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s body. Along with the majestic liquid spirit essence being poured into it, the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s aura also rose abruptly. Ablood colored light flashed, ready to be unleashed. ¡®Who would have thought that the light chasing thunder tiger¡¯s intelligence was very high, and knowing that Fang Yuan had a big move, it actually turned around and ran. Strong winds blew, sand and dust flew. After a few breaths of time, the dust settled, and the light chasing thunder tiger was long gone. Fang Yuan was dumbfounded. Demon Beasts knew how to escape? In the past, didn¡¯t they fight to the death, never yielding? Moreover, it was such a fierce tiger type demon beast. This was the first battle of the Soul Devouring Gu. It had yet to show its brilliance, but the battle had already ended? Fang Yuan was a little speechless, but he could not give chase, so he could only let the Soul Devouring Gu be on guard and continue to follow behind Li Tongzhou. In the end¡­ [Ding, your Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu sensed that the high level demon beast getting far away, it was itching to take the initiative to try and control it.] ¡®The Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu¡­ It ran off! And he did not give it any orders. It ran off on its own! Fang Yuan was already in a bad state. But on second thought. ¡®The Gu worm was thinking of ways to increase the efficiency of its cultivation. What a fighter! ¡®What a good thing! If it succeeded, it would be able to bring back a powerful dual element demon beast for him. Just thinking about it was beautiful! Now, it was better to deal with Li Tongzhou¡¯s matter! Thus, Fang Yuan withdrew his attention and focused on what was in front of him. ¡®As they went deeper, the atmosphere around them became even more terrifying. However, amidst all kinds of chaotic sounds, Fang Yuan heard the sound of rushing water. It seemed that this road was about to come to an end. ¡°Where exactly is Li Tongzhou going?¡± ¡°Wait¡­¡± ¡°The environment here¡­¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze shrunk. This fucking Li Tongzhou wasn¡¯t going to bring him to the place where the Evaluation Gu was recorded, was he?! He suddenly thought of this possibility. From the perspective of the Gu worm, there was a cave. And right outside the cave, there was a cliff and waterfall. ¡®As expected. After moving forward for a short distance, their vision suddenly became clear. ¡®They were on top of the waterfall. ¡®The moment Fang Yuan was not focused, Li Tongzhou directly stepped forward. The next second, he directly fell from a cliff that was hundreds of meters high. Chapter 114 - Demon Spirit Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Li Tongzhou¡¯s movements were too fast, and Fang Yuan did not have time to react. Jumping down from such a high altitude, even if there was water below, with Li Tongzhou¡¯s physique as a Gu master who did not have defensive type Gu worms, he would be either dead or crippled. Fang Yuan frowned, and relying on his White Jade Gu to protect his body, he jumped down as well, preparing to cast an ice shield to protect him. Although it might not be useful, it was better than nothing. But when Fang Yuan jumped into the air, he realized a serious problem. He could not catch up to Li Tongzhou! Moreover, under such a rapid fall, the ice element that Fang Yuan condensed around Li Tongzhou could not hold out. ¡°This is bad.¡± Fang Yuan knew something was wrong. But at this moment, a white light flashed in the forest, flying towards the two of them. It seemed to be a flying sword type Gu worm. Fang Yuan subconsciously prepared to circulate his spirit essence to block it. ¡°Kid, don¡¯t move, or I cannot guarantee that you two will still be alive when you fall.¡± An old male voice came from the light. ¡°Third Elder?¡± Fang Yuan asked uncertainly. He had seen the Third Elder from afar a long time ago, but it had been a long time, so he could not remember clearly. ¡®The Third Elder was also best at using the Flying Sword Gu, and someone who would help them was not likely to be an external enemy, thus Fang Yuan made this assumption. ¡°Calm down and be careful!¡± The other party reminded him, as a tacit acknowledgement. Fang Yuan frowned. Why did he have to calm down while falling off the cliff¡­ But soon, a shrill sound coming from outside gave the answer. ¡®The moment Fang Yuan heard the sound, his head felt as if it was pierced by ten thousand sharp knives. He felt a splitting headache and almost fainted. This sound actually had such lethality! He looked at Li Tongzhou. The dullness in his eyes deepened. He seemed to have completely lost consciousness. ¡°Monster! How dare you act so impudently in the Gu Immortal Sect!¡± The Third Elder shouted, and a green light shone from his acupoints, spreading out and protecting Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou¡¯s heart and brain. Following that, the Flying Sword Gu carried them up, passing through the waterfall and landing on the open space outside the waterhole below. The shrill sound came from the cave ahead. The Third Elder snorted, waving his hand to summon the Flying Sword Gu in front of him. ¡°Act when you have the chance, I will go and meet him!¡± Saying so, he turned into a ray of sword light and shot out. Fang Yuan endured the pain and looked over. The sword light was like a clay ox entering the sea when it entered the pitch-black cave, and there was not even a ripple. ¡°It really is the place where the Evaluation Gu recorded¡­ what is going on¡­¡± Following that, a few more rays of dazzling light flew through the sky and entered the cave one after another. Using the True Sight Gu, it was Gu Zhenren, First Elder, and Second Elder! This was Fang Yuan¡¯s first time seeing his master personally make a move, and he was very curious. What kind of enemy could make these Gu Immortal Sect experts join forces to fight? ¡®This was already the peak battle strength of the Gu Immortal Sect. It could even be said that they were the strongest Gu masters in Yan Shen Empire. If they were so cautious, could it be that the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s sect master had sneaked here? ¡®Without waiting for him to think further, that annoying screech finally stopped because of Gu Zhenren and the other experts¡¯ intrusion. Looking at Li Tongzhou at the side, Third Elder¡¯s ability seemed to have taken effect. When the green light slowly spread from his neck to the top of his head, Li Tongzhou¡¯s eyes finally regained their usual vigor. After discovering that he was in the wilderness, he could not help but ask, ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t remember anything?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, wasn¡¯t I taking the test? Eh, where is the Gu worm?¡± Boom! The cave suddenly emitted a dull sound. In an instant, the mountain collapsed and the earth shook, as if the end of the world had arrived. ¡®A powerful domain aura spread out, enveloping the mountain peak where the cave was located. Similar to First Senior Zhao Hede¡¯s Berserker Domain, it could greatly increase the combat ability of one¡¯s Gu worms. It seemed that Master and elders were getting serious. Fang Yuan frowned and pulled Li Tongzhou back. In a battle of this level, the two of them could not help at all. Survival was the most important thing! However, behind them was a cliff that was hundreds of meters high, and they did not have any flying Gu worms, so it was not easy to get up. Li Tongzhou was scared out of his wits. ¡°How can there be Semi-god Realm level pressure¡­ no¡­ it seems to be even stronger than that¡­¡± He said with a sad face, ¡°Senior, where did you bring me¡­¡± ¡°It was you who brought me to Luo Mu Mountain, alright? I am also confused!¡± Fang Yuan said in a bad mood. ¡°Luo Mu Mountain? The forbidden ground of the outer sect, Luo Mu Mountain? No, even if it is a forbidden ground, it is impossible for such a strong existence to be here.¡± ¡°Is now the time to think about these things?¡± ¡°Ah right¡­ let¡¯s hurry up and leave¡­¡± Not long later, inside the cave, within the domain. Gu Zhenren and the three elders each occupied a position in the north, south, east, west. Together with a huge Gu worm, they surrounded the dim purple light in the middle. Even though it was the beginning of the battle, there was a definite outcome. After all, it was a joint effort of several experts, and their attacks were also fatal moves. Unless the opponent¡¯s realm was higher than theirs, it would be difficult to resist. However, Gu Zhenren did not slack off. He expended a large amount of spirit essence to maintain the domain¡¯s existence, and at the same time, he had the Gu worm send a red mark into the purple light. Not long after, he frowned deeply. The First Elder saw this and could not help but ask, ¡°Sect master, have you found anything using the Soul Searching Gu?¡± Gu Zhenren shook his head slightly. ¡°This is a demon spirit, the Soul Searching Gu is not effective.¡± ¡°A demon spirit?¡± The Second Elder¡¯s voice was like a bell. He was very surprised. ¡°Isn¡¯t this spirit body born after the death of a monster? Why would it appear here?¡± Gu Zhenren muttered, ¡°Maybe it was hidden in that token. When it received the spirit essence I injected into it when I was studying it, it activated part of its power and escaped here.¡± The elders were silent. It was already so powerful after recovering only a part of its power. If it was fully restored, even if they joined forces, they might not be able to subdue it. ¡°Fortunately, we found it in time and it didn¡¯t cause a disaster.¡± The Third Elder took the wine gourd from his waist and took a big gulp. ¡°When I rushed here, this thing was already controlling a disciple in the sect. I guess it was going to absorb his spirit essence.¡± The Second Elder immediately frowned. ¡°How can we let such a disaster live?¡± Gu Zhenren sighed. ¡°Demon spirits can only be born from monsters with strong cultivation. They are not real entities, so it¡¯s not easy to completely destroy them..¡± Chapter 115 - Monster King Gu Luan Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation At this point, the elders couldn¡¯t help but have a headache. ¡°If we don¡¯t deal with it properly, this kind of thing will happen again.¡± First Elder looked at Gu Zhenren, ¡°Sect master, why don¡¯t we work together to seal it and sink it into the earth vein to suppress it?¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°Come, use my Sinking Heaven Gu!¡± ¡®With Gu Zhenren¡¯s permission, the few of them did not say anything else and injected pure spirit essence into First Elder¡¯s Sinking Heaven Gu at the same time. Through the Gu worm¡¯s transformation, it turned into a blood-colored chain that tightly bound the purple light. The purple light was naturally unwilling to wait for death, so it retaliated crazily. Unfortunately, the four experts were blessing the Sinking Heaven Gu at the same time, and even though it was a demon spirit, it could not escape. No matter how it struggled, it could not break free from the chains. At this moment, the purple light gradually dimmed, as if it had accepted its fate. ¡°Whew¡­¡± ¡®The Second Elder heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°After using forty percent of my spirit essence, we finally succeeded.¡± Gu Zhenren felt that something was not right. The process was too smooth. Looking carefully, he saw a bright purple Qi stealthily escaping from the bottom under the cover of the domain¡¯s light. It was actually escaping sneakily! What the Sinking Heaven Gu locked was only the black color blood Qi. Gu Zhenren¡¯s expression changed. ¡°It is escaping!¡± Although the demon spirit that had abandoned its blood Qi was weak, it used half of the purple Qi as the price to break through Gu Zhenren¡¯s domain and soar into the sky. But the continuous loss of strength made it unable to stay in the outside world for too long. It urgently needed to find a host! Or rather, a puppet! ¡®When the time was right, it would possess it! It would occupy the other party¡¯s body and become a brand new version of itself! Its survival instinct was driving it forward. Soon, it discovered Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou in the forest. Gu Zhenren and the few elders followed closely behind and naturally discovered them. Seeing the purple Qi flying in that direction, they became even more anxious. ¡°Not good! If we let it find a host, it won¡¯t be easy to force it out!¡± Gu Zhenren hurriedly shouted, ¡°Yuan¡¯er, quickly dodge!¡± Below, Fang Yuan looked up blankly. Why was there a purple fireball flying in the sky? Although he didn¡¯t know what was happening, he could tell from Gu Zhenren tone that the situation was dire. He pushed Li Tongzhou away and activated his phantom steps ability to quickly attack. ¡°Little Li, split up and run!¡± He only had time to shout this. But how could Li Tongzhou¡¯s speed compare to his? He did not even have the time to react. In the blink of an eye, he saw the colorful fireball getting closer and closer. In the end, the demon spirit did not hesitate at all and directly ignored Li Tongzhou, choosing to chase after Fang Yuan, who had a higher cultivation level. To find the host, one naturally had to find the strongest person within the range of control. Someone who was too weak could not help it escape. Li Tongzhou, who had not moved at all, spread his hands in confusion. Run¡­ It did not seem to be necessary¡­ Fang Yuan tumed his head to take a look and could not help but curse, ¡°Fuck, why are you chasing me!¡± He was really anxious. Something that could escape Gu Zhenren was definitely something he could not deal with. If he was caught by it, he would definitely lose his life! But with just these two legs, how could he escape from something that flies? After a few breaths of time. Fang Yuan felt a heat in the back of his head, as if something had entered his mind. Then, his vision went black and he lost consciousness. Vaguely, he seemed to have had a dream. He dreamed that he had turned into a ball of light and was fighting with an outsider. ¡®The outsider was very strong. It had swallowed a small part of his body in one bite and grew a lot bigger. However, Fang Yuan did not give in because of this. Having lived two lives, how could he let an unknown thing bully him? ¡®Thus, Fang Yuan also devoured the other party¡¯s body in large mouthfuls, going back and forth without backing down. In the end, under his fearless attack, the other party¡¯s body gradually became faintly discernible, as if it did not have enough strength to maintain its current state, and its aura also became dispirited. ¡®The demon spirit was retreating in defeat, and it was puzzled. How did this Enlightenment Realm kid have the courage to go head-on with it? Was it taking control of him or was he taking control of it! But the truth was right in front of its eyes. It couldn¡¯t think too much. If this went on, it might really become this kid¡¯s nourishment. But there were human experts waiting outside. If it went out like this, it would be a dead end. It had no choice but to ask for peace. ¡°Young man, stop!¡± Fang Yuan was really stunned. He didn¡¯t expect the ball of light to speak. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°want to make a deal with you.¡± ¡°What deal?¡± ¡°You let me stay in your sea of consciousness. I¡¯ll teach you the secret method of the monster race.¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. ¡°You¡¯re a monster? From the monster race in the ancient legends?¡± ¡°Mortal, you don¡¯t have the right to know my real name. However, since you you¡¯ll be my symbiotic servant, I¡¯ll reluctantly tell you.¡± ¡®The demon spirit was very satisfied with Fang Yuan¡¯s performance and said arrogantly, ¡°I am the monster king Gu Luan. Mortal, bow down and worship me!¡± ¡°Idiot.¡± Fang Yuan recovered from his shock and sneered. He directly took a big bite of the spirit soul and swallowed it. Instantly, the spirit soul of this Gu Luan was reduced by half. ¡°You! mortal! How dare you!¡± ¡°Why not?¡± Fang Yuan retorted, ¡°You came to my sea of consciousness to take over my body, right? Do you think I¡¯m stupid? Would I believe your nonsense?¡± Ashe spoke, he bit down again. ¡°Mortal!¡± Gu Luan trembled as it retreated. ¡°You have to think clearly. What I will give you is the supreme monster race¡¯s secret technique. Eat me, and you won¡¯t get anything!¡± ¡°Oh, I don¡¯t want it.¡± Fang Yuan was too lazy to say anything more and pressed him step by step. Gu Luan panicked now. Weren¡¯t humans extremely greedy and selfish? ¡®They could bow down and be treacherous just by giving them some random benefits. Why didn¡¯t it work this time? However, Fang Yuan wouldn¡¯t give it time to think. He started gnawing on Gu Luan¡¯s back. Gu Luan gritted his teeth, but he couldn¡¯t do anything about it. It was at its strongest when it first entered Fang Yuan¡¯s sea of consciousness. If it couldn¡¯t attack for a long time, this body would reject it. In addition, it had already lost a lot of its strength, and now that Fang Yuan had swallowed more than half of it, it was impossible for it to counterattack. Forget it! It had to go outside. If it stayed in this person¡¯s sea of consciousness any longer, it would definitely be swallowed clean. Despite being extremely unwilling, in order to protect itself, Gu Luan could only escape from Fang Yuan¡¯s sea of consciousness. By the time it left, it had already turned into an extremely weak, almost transparent ball of purple light. This caused Gu Zhenren and the elders who were about to rescue him to be stunned. What was going on? The demon spirit came out on its own? And it had become like this? Chapter 116 - Monster King’s Memories, Vital Gu Refinement Method Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Leave it to me!¡± ¡®The First Elder volunteered, and more than ten chains flew out of the Sinking Heaven Gu¡¯s body, binding it tightly. The process was so smooth that the Second Elder could not help but be surprised. ¡°It¡¯s so weak, could it be Fang Yuan¡¯s spirit soul?¡± Fang Yuan smacked his lips and slept soundly. When Gu Zhenren heard this, he hurried over to check, but did not find anything unusual. ¡°It¡¯s just that his spirit was affected and he temporarily lost consciousness.¡± The First Elder stroked his beard with a smile. ¡°To be able to resist the possession of a demon spirit of this level, could it be that he has a Diamond quality spirit type Gu worm protecting him? Sect master, you are too biased, none of his seniors have it.¡± However, Gu Zhenren only shook his head lightly. ¡°How could there be a diamond grade spirit type Gu worm in the sect? He likely used his own willpower to repel this demon spirit, but¡­¡± As he said this, he paused and looked at Gu Luan who was already trapped. This demon spirit only has this wisp of a remnant soul left. It could no longer use its ability from when it was alive, but they had to work together to subdue it. This spiritual power was absolutely extraordinary. If it was him who was possessed, he would have to spend a lot of effort to get rid of it. In the end, not only did Fang Yuan get rid of it, but he also made the demon spirit look like this? How did this little disciple of his do it? Seeing Gu Zhenren¡¯s thoughtful look, the First Elder could not help but frown slightly and ask, ¡°Could it be that you are worried that the real demon spirit is already hidden in Fang Yuan¡¯s sea of consciousness, and this is just a trick to confuse people?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not true. This is indeed the demon spirit, but how did Fang Yuan win the possession battle and heavily injure it?¡± Gu Zhenren asked doubtfully. ¡°We¡¯ll know when this kid wakes up.¡± The Third Elder reminded them. ¡°It¡¯s better to seal it now to prevent more trouble.¡± ¡°That works.¡± Even though the development of the matter had exceeded their expectations, the few experts were still very fast. Facing the weakened demon spirit, no one let down their guard, and they immediately used the Sinking Heaven Gu to seal it. Moreover, they set up a formation to isolate the spirit essence outside, preventing it from recovering its strength. Gu Luan did not resist. In fact, it could not resist either. With its spirit soul being so weak, it was no longer possible to escape the binding of the Sinking Heaven Gu. But it was confused. Why did these human Gu masters not kill him completely to prevent any future trouble? Instead, they sealed him. Even though it was hard for a monster king level spirit soul like it to be destroyed by ordinary methods, if it remembered correctly, as long as a human Gu master cultivated to the Synthesis Realm, and achieved great success in the path of nature, they would be able to draw upon the power of heaven and earth, using the might of lightning tribulation to kill the spirit body. Although these four old men¡¯s cultivation was not high, the one who looked like a middle-aged man still had the strength of at least the fourth or fifth layer of the Synthesis Realm. Could it be that he did not comprehend the path of nature? Or was he trying to get information from it? Gu Luan¡¯s thoughts were active, and it thought of many possibilities. If it was the latter, then it would be very safe. Before the other party achieved its goal, they would not do anything to it. Gu Luan then ¡®glanced¡¯ at Fang Yuan who was still unconscious and sneered in its heart. ¡°Hehe, a mere Enlightenment Realm kid dares to devour this monster king¡¯s divine soul? Kid, enjoy it!¡± At night, Fang Yuan woke up in an antique-looking room. ¡°Where am I?¡± This was his first thought. ¡°Where did these memories come from?¡± This was his second thought. A bunch of memories that did not belong to him actually appeared in his mind. After looking carefully, he realized that it seemed to be the experience of the monster king Gu Luan. It seemed that after the other party¡¯s soul was devoured by him, it merged and became a part of him. Among them was the process of Li Tongzhou¡¯s divine soul being controlled by it. Gu Luan¡¯s intentions were very sinister. It could make a voice that could control others, using Luo Mu Mountain as the starting point to expand outwards. Moreover, in order to avoid being discovered by the Gu Immortal Sect experts, it even lowered the degree of influence. As long as one¡¯s will was firm enough, they would not be able to notice anything abnormal, and they would not even be able to hear it. Li Tongzhou was probably distracted by the Evaluation Gu and mistook this voice for the content of the Evaluation Gu. As a result, he was immersed in it and was controlled by Gu Luan. Gu Luan, this demon spirit, originated from the token he had obtained at the auction. Later, it was triggered by Gu Zhenren¡¯ss spirit essence and escaped into Luo Mu Mountain to hide. Other than that, there was the high-quality Gu refinement method of the monster race, as well as the place where Gu Luan hid its treasures in the demon world. ¡°Ah, this¡­¡± Fang Yuan could not help but feel that the world was unpredictable. It was a pity that the memories did not include the reason why Gu Luan appeared in Jiuzhou. He also did not know how it got in through the barrier of the isolation formation. However, he accidentally found out the thing that Gu Luan had planned to use to trick him. He did not consider the treasure. It was not realistic to go to the demon world. The remaining Gu refinement methods were very useful, especially the part about refining the Vital Gu. He needed it. ¡°Blood connection¡­ a hundred times increase¡­¡± Fang Yuan could not help but say it out loud. When a Gu worm became a Vital Gu, it would connect with the host¡¯s Qi dynamic, and when they die, they die together. He knew this. But he did not expect that after the refinement, the Gu worm¡¯s cultivation would increase by a hundred times. No wonder the overall strength of the monster race was so strong. If not for the low fertility rate and the smaller numbers, the human race might not be their match. But even though this Vital Gu refinement method was powerful, it still had a special weakness. It was that the human race could not directly use it. Because of the difference in physique, the monster race could endure it, but the weak human race would not be able to withstand their Gu refinement method that just about made the user be reborn. ¡°Iwill go back to the scripture depository and compare it with the human¡¯s improved version, and see if I can make further improvements.¡± Fang Yuan thought. Optimizing was not difficult. The human ancestors had already done the integration work for him, so he only needed to compare it and make some modifications. Even though it was still difficult with his knowledge, after obtaining Gu Luan¡¯s memories, making improvements was actually just like that. If it was successful, it would be incredible! After all, the monster race had been developing since ancient times, and they were still standing. Their Gu refinement methods were naturally unique. After so many years of refinement, they were definitely more powerful than before. If he took the opportunity to combine a unique Vital Gu refinement method, it would definitely be stronger than the ones in the sect! To say it without exaggeration, in the entire Jiuzhou, he would be the only one who had it! Chapter 117 - The Gu Immortal Sect’s Inventor Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Thinking of this, Fang Yuan could not help but look forward to it. The increase in strength was secondary. It was mainly because after the Gu worm stepped into rank three, the progress was very slow. It had been a long time since he saw the progress bar increase visibly. This was only rank three. If they reached rank seven or eight¡­ They might not be able to break through even after decades of bitter cultivation. This did not include the fact that they would require many unique heavenly materials and earthly treasures to break through later, just like the five flavored wine needed for the Drunken Gu. It would take years for him to search for those, unless he was extremely lucky. However, what he needed to do now was to figure out where he was. Walking out of the room, Fang Yuan found himself in the courtyard where his master lived. Gu Zhenren was not around. After asking the disciples guarding the door, he found out that he had gone to the earth vein with the few elders. He did not know what Gu Zhenren was going to do there. Fang Yuan thought for a while and prepared to visit Li Tongzhou. ¡®With such an accident during the assessment, the matter of entering the investigation hall was probably delayed. ¡®As Li Tongzhou¡¯s examiner, he naturally had to be more attentive. At the same time, he could also make a trip to the scripture depository to check the information related to refining Vital Gu. Seeing that he was about to leave, the guard disciple hurriedly said, ¡°Junior Fang, the sect master asked you not to leave in a hurry after you wake up, and to wait for him to return.¡± ¡°Did Master say when he would return?¡± ¡°The sect master seemed to be dealing with a big matter, he did not mention it.¡± ¡°alright.¡± Fang Yuan understood. ¡°I understand, thank you Senior.¡± That disciple smiled. ¡°No need to be polite, if you are bored, you can walk around the mountain.¡± ¡°alright.¡± He had to listen to his master¡¯s words. If that was the case, then he would think about the Vital Gu matter first. However, he had not seen the relevant information before, and now he could not go to the scripture depository, so he might as well ask his seniors to see how they did it. Before going to the seniors¡¯ residence, Fang Yuan first connected the consciousness of Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu in his sea of consciousness. Hmm¡­ ¡®There was a good news, and a bad news. The good news was that it was still in the outer sect¡¯s forbidden ground, Luo Mu Mountain. It did not die in the hands of a demon beast. It was also not captured and refined again. In fact, once a Gu worm had cultivated to a certain level, it could be released and move freely within the range of mind communication. If one was lucky, they might even bring back one or two heavenly materials and earthly treasures when they woke up. On the other hand, they might not be able to return for the rest of their lives¡­ Fang Yuan was like most Gu masters. He was very conservative in this aspect. He was used to keeping Gu worms in his acupoints like little pigs in the pen. In the long run, even though they were less ferocious, they were much safer. As for the bad news¡­ It wasn¡¯t exactly very bad, but it had chased the demon beast too deep into its territory, and would not return for a while. Fang Yuan could not help but hold his forehead. The Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu did not have a sense of existence for so long, so he thought it would be well-behaved, but he did not expect it to cause such a huge mess. ¡®That was Luo Mu Mountain. ¡®When he was still bitterly cultivating in the outer sect for ten years, he had already heard of the reputation of this forbidden ground. Among the three forbidden grounds, it was ranked first! In the deepest parts, there were even demon beasts that could be compared to a Nascent Soul Realm Gu master! In the mission pavilion, for every eight sect region missions, there were at least three high-level adventure missions related to it. Many people who entered would meet with catastrophic failure, and even the inner sect disciples who were at the peak of the Enlightenment Realm would not be able to escape. If it was not for Li Tongzhou being controlled by Gu Luan, with Fang Yuan¡¯s current strength, he would definitely not take the risk. It could be said that in the past, if the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu was trapped in Luo Mu Mountain, there would be no return, unless he asked a few seniors or Gu Zhenren to help. But now that he had Gu Luan¡¯s memory, he could easily deal with the surrounding demon beasts. ¡®The monster race had the language of the monster race. It was not a problem to use this to make articles that mislead the people. Save it for later! Nothing would happen to the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu for a while, and it would be a good lesson for it. Now, he had to go to his seniors¡¯ place and ask about refining Vital Gu. Fang Yuan took out two jars of Gu wine and slowly walked towards the mountainside. In the end, when he arrived outside the courtyard where his seniors lived, there was a deafening explosion. Boom! As the fire lit up, the tiles were flying and the nearby animals were making a ruckus. A corner of a small courtyard exploded. ¡°Second brother!¡± On the other side, Zhao Hede pushed open the door and walked out. He was furious. ¡°I just went into closed door cultivation and you caused me trouble again!¡± ¡°Cough cough¡­ Sorry¡­ Cough cough¡­ It was an accident¡­¡± Su Can ran out with a dusty face. He threw a water type Gu worm into the room very skillfully, then closed the door, went upstairs and filled up the place with water. Third Senior¡¯s door in the middle also opened. Wang Chen did not say anything, but that poker face also showed a helpless expression. It seemed that this kind of accident was quite common. ¡°Hello, seniors, you are all here?¡± Fang Yuan waved his hand from afar. Zhao Hede turned his head to look, and the anger on his face immediately disappeared. ¡°Hey, little junior, why are you here?¡± ¡°Tm here to have a drink with my seniors.¡± Fang Yuan smiled and raised the Gu wine in his hand. ¡°Tl go prepare the dishes!¡± Zhao Hede¡¯s eyes lit up. He could smell the fragrance of the wine from far away, so the taste must be good! After a while, he returned and brought out a few dishes. ¡°Second brother, take it easy. Come and have a drink with us. Third brother, you come too!¡± ¡°You looked like you were going to teach me a lesson just now¡­¡± Su Can muttered softly. Zhao Hede stared at him. ¡°Who asked you to blow up your place every now and then?¡± Su Can smiled awkwardly. ¡°You¡¯re right¡­ you¡¯re right¡­¡± Fang Yuan carried the wine jar and went forward, smiling. ¡°What is Second Senior doing? Seemed like such a big commotion.¡± Su Can scratched his head. ¡°Lam researching how to release the offensive abilities of many Gu worms and store them in a talisman. This way, not only can I maximize the damage from a single attack, but I can also prevent my meridians from overloading due to the large amount of spirit essence circulating.¡± ¡°Damn, what a great idea!¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. Second Senior had the potential to use Gu worms ¡® abilities as an inventor! This idea was truly not bad, and it was not too much to say that it could be a Gu master¡¯s strongest attack. If it could be created, it could be used as a killer move. Moreover! ¡®As long as spirit essence was sufficient, an endless amount of such talismans could be made, in case of emergency. During a fight, if he threw out dozens of such talismans, even a Gu master with a higher realm could only run away! After gaining recognition, Su Can was immediately energized. ¡°First Senior, did you hear that? Little junior is so perceptive, a person who knows how to look far ahead can completely understand!¡± Zhao Hede rolled his eyes.. Chapter 118 - ILove You To Death Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°You still have the face to say it ¡°What is the most important thing for a Gu master?¡± ¡°To nurture Gu worms, and to raise one¡¯s cultivation level!¡± ¡°Master asked me to supervise your cultivation, but how did that turn out?¡± Zhao Hede¡¯s expression was serious, ¡°Second brother, all day long, instead of thinking about making progress, you are messing around with these miscellaneous things. What use is it to your cultivation?¡± As he spoke, he pointed to a distance away. ¡°Look at little junior. It has only been a month since he went to the Scarlet Flame Mystic Realm, but he has already advanced several layers. It won¡¯t take long for him to catch up to you, his senior.¡± ¡°What realm has junior reached?¡± Su Can asked. ¡°If [remember correctly, before I returned to the mountain, he was at the fourth layer of the Enlightenment Realm.¡± Zhao Hede looked at his junior, his gaze suddenly turning deep, ¡°Eh? It seems to be more than that, could it be that you have reached the fifth layer?¡± ¡°Not yet.¡± Fang Yuan told him the truth. ¡°Two days ago, I refined a rank four Gu worm and made some progress. During this period of time, I have accumulated enough spirit essence to try to break through to the fifth layer.¡± ¡°Junior brother, how did you cultivate, how can it be so fast?¡± ¡°Even if I was lucky, I wouldn¡¯t be able to advance several layers in a month.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t have a bottleneck?¡± ¡°Do you have a secret to teach me?¡± Su Can scratched his head, very puzzled. ¡°Is there even a secret¡­ isn¡¯t raising Gu worms and absorbing some spirit essence enough to naturally break through?¡± Fang Yuan asked in a strange way. ¡°It¡¯s¡­ It¡¯s a lie.. Su Can¡¯s face was full of shock. Why did he hear his junior say it like this? Did he feel that cultivation was as simple as eating, drinking, and sleeping? Zhao Hede glanced at him. ¡°When it comes to cultivation, how can there be a shortcut? Little junior¡¯s rapid improvement is due to his extraordinary talent. Would someone that Master likes be bad?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true¡­¡± Su Can immediately understood. Just because he could not do it, it did not mean that others could not. The world was full of wonders. Perhaps there were disciples in the sect who had better talent than him, but they just did not show their talents. ¡°Look at you!¡± Zhao Hede¡¯s expression was serious. ¡°With little junior¡¯s improvement speed, I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t take long for him to catch up to you, his senior.¡± Su Can said indifferently, ¡°So what if he catches up? We¡¯re all family. At the very most, he can be the second brother and I can be the little junior. It¡¯s the same!¡± Pfft! Second brother¡­ This implied title almost made Fang Yuan spit out a mouthful of blood. ¡°No, no, you¡¯re exaggerating.¡± He waved his hand repeatedly. ¡°I¡¯m just a little lucky. How could I cultivate so quickly under normal circumstances? Senior, studying these things can be considered a different kind of cultivation.¡± Zhao Hede said angrily, ¡°Little junior, don¡¯t speak up for him. If this brat gets a big head, he might blow up the courtyard tomorrow.¡± ¡°It¡¯s that serious, right¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s serious, and not to be taken lightly!¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s expression froze and he looked at Third Senior Wang Chen. The latter nodded slightly. ¡°Lwas wrong, I was wrong.¡± Su Can grinned and poured a glass of wine. ¡°First Senior, calm down. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll do the experiment outside next time. I definitely won¡¯t blow up the house again.¡± Zhao Hede glared at him. ¡°You are still going to do it?¡± ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Su Can directly clinked glasses with him and began to change the topic. ¡°Little junior, did you use the talismans that I gave you last time?¡± ¡°Lused them. There¡¯s not a single one left!¡± ¡°How were they?¡± ¡°They were especially useful. There were several times when I met with trouble, and it was all resolved by Senior talismans.¡± ¡°As long as they were useful! Hahaha, I will pack another bag for you later!¡± Su Can was instantly satisfied and revealed an expression of having a complete life. He happily clinked glasses with him, ¡°Come, cheers!¡± Fang Yuan did not stand on ceremony. After all, it was his senior¡¯s good intentions, so he gladly thanked him. After three rounds of wine, Fang Yuan also started to talk about serious matters. ¡°Seniors, for these two days, I have been researching the refinement method for Vital Gu, do you have any tips that you can teach me?¡± ¡°Vital Gu¡­¡± Zhao Hede shook his head. ¡°I am a body cultivator, so I don¡¯t know much about this. Second and third brothers, have you refined a Vital Gu?¡± ¡®Wang Chen shook his head silently. ¡°Tam a pill and talisman cultivation Gu master! What do I need a Vital Gu for?¡± Su Can also expressed his stance. ¡®This made Fang Yuan very depressed. If his seniors had not refined it before, he could only think about it by himself. However, this trip was not completely fruitless. At least, he was quite interested in the new type of talisman that Su Can had researched. ¡®Thus, Fang Yuan asked, ¡°Second Senior, what went wrong with your talisman?¡± ¡°Actually, I have solved many crucial problems.¡± Su Can sighed. ¡°It¡¯s just that when different abilities are released, it is easy for the talisman to explode because of the different energy attributes.¡± ¡°Senior, have you tried to use consumable type Gu worms as carriers?¡± Fang Yuan thought for a while. ¡°I remember there are a few types of Gu worms have several energy pouches. If they are emptied, they should be able to store different abilities.¡± ¡°It¡¯s already good enough that the Gu worms cannot devour these powers. How can they be used¡­¡± ¡°Just set up a restriction. Senior, don¡¯t you have a talisman that can seal spirit essence? Try using it.¡± Su Can slapped his thigh and got up to enter the house. He took out a large pile of materials and walked out of the courtyard. ¡°You¡¯re right!¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t I think of that!¡± ¡°Talisman papers can be used in combination with Gu worms!¡± ¡°If it really doesn¡¯t work, then empty out the energy storage organs of the consumable Gu worms and replace them with talisman papers. A talisman paper can store one kind of ability, and at the same time, it can be stored in the Gu worm¡¯s body. It has the same effect!¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s words seemed to have started Su Can¡¯s train of thought. Not long after, the sound of an explosion could be heard in the distance. Su Can¡¯s voice was faintly discernible. ¡°Talisman paper cannot touch spirit essence, or else it will be triggered. Looks like I really have to add another isolation talisman paper to the Gu worm like little junior said¡­¡± Very soon, they encountered a difficult problem again. ¡°How can the isolation talisman paper be triggered after it is used? The spirit essence outside cannot be injected into it either. Don¡¯t tell me I have to take out the talisman paper before using it?¡± ¡°Yeah¡­ if I followed little junior¡¯s way of thinking, what would he do¡­¡± Fang Yuan was stunned. ¡°Second Senior, this is¡­¡± ¡°In Su Can¡¯s words, he¡¯s looking at the problem from every angle to obtain the best solution.¡± Zhao Hede said indifferently. ¡°Let¡¯s continue drinking and ignore him. He¡¯s always like this. No one can stop him when he gets excited.¡± ¡°alright¡­¡± Even though he said so, Fang Yuan was still paying attention to Su Can¡¯s movements. After three rounds of drinking, Su Can excitedly carried a bunch of Gu worms into the courtyard and hugged Fang Yuan. ¡°Hahaha! I succeeded!!!¡± ¡°Junior brother! It¡¯s all thanks to you!¡± ¡°Tlove you to death!¡± Fang Yuan: Chapter 119 - The Gu Dao Convention? As A Leader? Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Looking at Fang Yuan¡¯s bewildered expression, Zhao Hede could not help but laugh. ¡°Second brother, little junior already has someone in his heart, give it up.¡± ¡°Hahahaha.¡± Su Can laughed heartily, letting go of Fang Yuan, saying, ¡°Why do you think little junior has such a big brain? It is actually so useful.¡± Fang Yuan scratched his head, ¡°I was just casually mentioning it as an idea.¡± ¡°I think you have great potential!¡± Saying so, Su Can threw a glance at Fang Yuan, ¡°Why don¡¯t you follow me to research new talismans and new Gu?¡± Zhao Hede¡¯s expression turned solemn. ¡°Second brother! Don¡¯t lead little junior astray. Master said that his potential is limitless, he might be the only Gu master in a thousand years who can transcend tribulation and ascend.¡± Fang Yuan was stunned. Master had such a high evaluation of him? But¡­ the only one in a thousand years? What did this mean? Could it be that Jiuzhou had not had a tribulation transcending expert for a long time? ¡®Wang Chen carefully observed Fang Yuan for a while, his gaze brightening, as if he had used some kind of Gu worm ability, and he lightly nodded and broke his silence. ¡°Little junior indeed has this ability.¡± ¡®When Su Can heard this, his expression went blank. ¡°Then I¡¯d better slowly study it myself¡­ sigh, I can¡¯t delay him.¡± ¡°Second Senior, don¡¯t mention delay, I¡¯m actually quite interested in these things.¡± Fang Yuan comforted him. Su Can could not help but be happy, directly pushing the Gu worm in his hand to Fang Yuan. ¡°With your words, I can be at ease!¡± ¡°Here, keep it, let¡¯s see if this treasure we just made will be useful.¡± Fang Yuan was a little embarrassed. ¡°Senior, you used so many precious materials¡­ I shouldn¡¯t really¡­¡± Su Can waved his hand heroically. ¡°This is just small money, it¡¯s only a couple tens of thousands of primeval stones, take it and have fun.¡± A few tens of thousands of primeval stones? And it¡¯s just a small amount? Fang Yuan could not help but give him a thumbs up. As expected of a rich second generation, he was indeed domineering. However, just taking without giving was not Fang Yuan¡¯s standard in dealing with people. Especially when he was treating people he was friendly with. After thinking about it, he did not have anything he could take out now, so he filled a few jars of Gu wine as a return gift. Su Can felt as if he had obtained a treasure. ¡°Heh, this wine is even more mellow than the best wine in the sect, what a profit!¡± ¡°It¡¯s more than that.¡± Zhao Hede smiled. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, this should be a Gu wine that has a limited production. Even if it comes from a Black Iron Gu worm, a jar is worth 10,000 primeval stones. Moreover, there¡¯s a high price outside, but there¡¯s no market for it. Drinking it over a long period of time can also strengthen one¡¯s body.¡± ¡°Then doesn¡¯t that mean a few hundred primeval stones are gone with one mouth?¡± Su Can was immediately excited. It was as if squandering was a very happy thing. ¡°That¡¯s what I mean.¡± Zhao Hede nodded. Fang Yuan was silent. This was the first time he heard of the value of the Gu wine. He originally thought that this kind of Gu worm was very common, and that there might even be a winery outside that specialized in raising these Gu worms and making large amounts of wine. In the end, there was a price but no market? ¡®Ten thousand per jar? Fang Yuan felt his heart ache. Next, Su Can opened another jar and filled it up for everyone to drink. Fang Yuan lowered his head to look at the Gu. This kind of Gu worm that Su Can created should also be a one-time use item. It could be classified as a consumable type Gu worm. It looked ordinary, other than the talisman paper covering its body. Su Can reminded him. ¡°These Gu worms are only the first stage of the experiment, there are still many flaws. Little junior, you have to be careful when using them.¡± ¡°Will they explode?¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. ¡°That won¡¯t happen, I have already set up a protection. As long as you don¡¯t mess around, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s mouth twitched. What did he mean by there shouldn¡¯t be any problems¡­ Following that, Su Can explained the usage of this Gu worm, as well as the things to take note of. In short, it was a consumable type Gu worm that could store the abilities of other Gu worms. Unfortunately, the research was not thorough enough. For the time being, this Gu worm could only store two different abilities at once, and the stored abilities would dissipate as time passed, so it had to be recharged every once in a while, to maintain the best effect. After a simple chat, Fang Yuan named it the Extension Energy Gu. Su Can agreed. ¡°This name is quite fitting, not bad! Let¡¯s call it the Extension Energy Gu!¡± Fang Yuan stared at the Gu worm and said suspiciously, ¡°Senior, are you sure you won¡¯t explode it?¡± He still had lingering fear towards Su Can¡¯s exploded house. Su Can stared at him. ¡°Is it so hard for you to believe me!¡± ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Just then, Wang Mo appeared outside the courtyard. Seeing that they were drinking and chatting, a smile hung on his face. ¡°Juniors, are you drinking?¡± Zhao Hede immediately stood up to invite him. ¡°It¡¯s Senior Wang. Come, come. Let¡¯s have a drink together.¡± ¡°Tl have to pass.¡± ¡®Wang Mo waved his hand and said, ¡°The sect master has summoned Junior Fang to the main hall of the sect.¡± Zhao Hede understood. ¡°Junior brother, you should go first. There should be something urgent that needs your attenttion.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Fang Yuan stood up and cupped his hands. ¡°Seniors, let¡¯s meet again next time!¡± ¡°Okay! We¡¯ll wait for you to come back!¡± Su Can threw out a bag. Fang Yuan caught it steadily and opened it to see that it was full of talisman papers. Among them, there were some high-grade talisman papers that he had never seen before. ¡°Have a safe trip.¡± His seniors seemed to know something. Fang Yuan could not help but ask, ¡°Why is Master looking for me?¡± ¡°It¡¯s something good.¡± Zhao Hede smiled. ¡°You will know when you get there.¡± Fang Yuan was confused. After bidding farewell to his seniors, he followed Wang Mo all the way to the main hall. He found Gu Zhenren already waiting for him. Fang Yuan bowed. ¡°Greetings, Master.¡± ¡°Yuan¡¯er, come here.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Gu Zhenren held a Gu worm in his hand and waited for Fang Yuan to come closer before circulating his spirit essence. Immediately, a clear light shot out from the Gu worm¡¯s mouth and passed through Fang Yuan¡¯s head, shining into his sea of consciousness. He immediately had a feeling that he had been seen through. Fang Yuan¡¯s heart could not help but stop beating. With his master¡¯s methods, he would not be able to detect the existence of the system, would he? Obviously, this worry was unnecessary. After a while, Gu Zhenren withdrew the divine ability with a puzzled expression, but seeing Fang Yuan¡¯s even more puzzled expression, he still explained first. ¡°Tm worried that the demon spirit did something to your sea of consciousness, so I took the investigation hall¡¯s Soul Expelling Gu to see if there¡¯s any problem.¡± ¡°Master, did you find anything?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± ¡°Does that mean I¡¯m fine?¡± Gu Zhenren shook his head. ¡°Not necessarily. Maybe this demon spirit¡¯s soul is stronger than mine, and I just can¡¯t detect it.¡± Fang Yuan was silent. Gu Zhenren was thinking along this line, but he was still worried. After thinking for a while, he waved his hand and set up a seal in Fang Yuan¡¯s sea of consciousness. ¡°although this seal cannot eliminate the risk, if that demon spirit really has a backup plan, it can also protect your life.¡± ¡°Thank you, Master.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be in a hurry to thank me. I called you here for another matter.¡± Fang Yuan was mentally prepared, and he cupped his hands. ¡°Please tell me, Master.¡± ¡°Soon, the Yan Shen Empire will hold a Gu Dao convention, the entire Empire¡¯s sects will send ten young men to participate, I have prepared to let you be the leader.¡± He was going to participate in the Gu Dao convention? And go as a leader? Chapter 120 - Heavenly Essence Gu, Returning Essence Gu Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Master, I¡­ I have only been in the inner sect for a short while. Fang Yuan was not too happy about it. He was a low-profile person. To live a new life, he cherished his life very much. He knew the principle that the tallest tree in the forest would be destroyed by the wind. How could he be willing to stand at the center of the storm as the leader and be stabbed in the spine by the other nine people? To be honest, he did not have much of a reputation in the Gu Immortal Sect. He was not even as good as Zhang Wenbin. Even Wan Qian¡¯s reputation was more resounding than his. She had at least the title of one of the three experts of the younger generation. What about him? He had no battle results and no achievements. At most, his strength was passable. No one knew about him yet! No matter how amazing he was in the outer sect competition, it was only the outer sect. Those who could enter the inner sect were all amazing. Only the status of Gu Zhenren¡¯s personal disciple could make others think highly of him. But this could not convince the masses. In this world, status did not matter. Fang Yuan did not want to adjust his relationship with the other nine teammates, and in fact, there was no need to. He only wanted to cultivate silently. When crisis came, he could take care of himself and the people around him. Gu Zhenren thought he did not have enough experience, thus he explained, ¡°Actually, the Gu Dao convention is a way for the empire to befriend rising stars of the sects.¡± ¡°It is held once every four years, and it happens to be held at the same time as the inner sect competition of each sect that happens every four years.¡± ¡°Our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s outer sect competition that you were in happened to be the fourth year.¡± ¡°And in the past three years, the results of the disciples who got into the inner sect were not as good as yours.¡± ¡°Moreover, you are my personal disciple, it is only natural for me to let you lead the team.¡± Fang Yuan scratched his head, feeling annoyed. He did not know how to reject. Gu Zhenren smiled. ¡°The Gu Dao convention is a grand gathering of Gu masters from the entire empire. The victorious sect will not only receive the title of Yan Shen¡¯s number one sect, the top hundred will also be rewarded.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes immediately lit up. ¡°Are the rewards generous?¡± Looking at his money-grubbing little disciple, Gu Zhenren couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°Those who perform well will even get a chance to enter the palace to meet the emperor. If they can receive the emperor¡¯s appreciation, the benefits naturally go without saying.¡± Fang Yuan wasn¡¯t interested in the so-called emperor¡¯s appreciation, but since it was the ruler of the Yan Shen Empire, he definitely wouldn¡¯t be stingy with his attacks. After weighing the pros and cons, Fang Yuan felt that the benefits of this trip were greater than the disadvantages. If he could get a Platinum quality Gu worm, it would be limitless for his future development. ¡°Okay! Master, I¡¯ll go!¡± Fang Yuan agreed immediately. ¡°You¡¯re so straightforward, aren¡¯t you going to make any requests?¡± Gu Zhenren asked in understanding. ¡°Hehe, can I?¡± Fang Yuan was a little embarrassed that his thoughts were exposed. ¡°No!¡± Gu Zhenren¡¯s expression was serious, ¡°You are going out with the glory of the sect this time, don¡¯t embarrass me.¡± ¡°Alright¡­¡± Fang Yuan felt it was a pity that he couldn¡¯t get more benefits. ¡°However,¡± Gu Zhenren glanced at him. ¡°If you get good results, what¡¯s the harm in me giving you a reward?¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Fang Yuan smiled, ¡°I will not disappoint you!¡± ¡°Tomorrow, I will gather the other disciples to wait in front of the hall, you all can get to know each other.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Oh right, your Dao partner Wan Qian is also on the list for this Gu Dao convention, but she has some family matters and left first. When you arrive at the capital, remember to contact her.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Fang Yuan suddenly thought of Li Tongzhou¡¯s assessment and asked, ¡°Master, about the matter of Li Tongzhou taking the investigation hall¡¯s assessment¡­ how did it go, did he pass?¡± ¡°I paid attention to the person you recommended, this child has a good character, he is just a little eccentric, but it is not a big problem.¡± Gu Zhenren took out a token and handed it to Fang Yuan, saying, ¡°This is the identity certificate for passing the test, and represents an investigation hall disciple, but he still needs to go through a series of training. Please inform him.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Fang Yuan was happy, Li Tongzhou was his friend. Being able to enter the inner sect was a good thing, he would not have to worry about not having a place to drink in the future. After leaving the main peak hall, Fang Yuan made a trip to the Gu spirit hall and the mission pavilion. He went to the Gu spirit hall for the Gold quality Gu worm. Other than that, there was also the reward for completing the investigation hall¡¯s new disciple assessment, a Silver quality Gu worm. Fang Yuan walked around twice, and through the system, he found the two he liked. [Heavenly Essence Gu] (Gold quality): Can store the power of five elements, and can greatly increase the Gu master¡¯s attribute lethality. [Returning Essence Gu] (Silver quality): Can absorb the thin elemental energy between heaven and earth, and the absorption range will increase as the rank increases. This time, he had chosen Gu worms that could make a complete set. After complementing each other¡¯s abilities, the benefits would be much greater than a single Gu worm¡¯s. ¡®The Heavenly Essence Gu was like a huge elemental energy storage, while the Returning Essence Gu was like an elemental energy harvester. After taming them, he threw them into his acupoints and waited for them to grow to rank three. In the future, he would no longer have to be stingy in using elemental energy. He went to the mission pavilion and looked at the mission he had given to search for good wine. During this period of time, a total of dozens of drinks were submitted. Fang Yuan looked through them one by one. Through the system¡¯s investigation, there was only one that could be used. [Gun Huo Shao] (Spicy): An extremely strong wine, estimated to increase the success rate of the Drunken Gu¡¯s breakthrough by 20%. 20% was exactly one-fifth. It was already the best of the five flavored wine. For the other wines that were provided, it was already very good if it contributed 6-7%. Fang Yuan did not say anything else and directly handed over the primeval stones. He also fed the wine to the Drunken Gu. [Ding, your Drunken Gu has obtained spicy wine. It has received a buff. Intoxicated Rage has increased its effect by 100%!] Very good! Next, he only had to hand over the investigation hall token to Li Tongzhou. Fang Yuan arrived at the outer gate through the teleportation array. In the end, he discovered that Li Tongzhou had actually gone into seclusion, which was rare. ¡°Why is he working so hard now?¡± Fang Yuan shook his head, turning to look at the setting sun on Luo Mu Mountain. If that was the case, he could only go and help the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu.. Chapter 121 - Beast Taming Art! Nine Swords Of Wind And Thunder! Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°I don¡¯t know even know if these demon beasts understand the language of the monster race.¡± With his realm, it was still a little dangerous to explore the Luo Mu Mountain. After all, the demon beasts had not fully activated their intelligence. Their brains were not very good, so they might not understand ¡®human speech.¡¯ But Fang Yuan still had a backup plan. As a first generation monster king, Gu Luan naturally knew the weaknesses of all kinds of demon beasts like the back of it hand. If the negotiations were fruitless, he could also use this opportunity to subdue them. But he was still confident in dealing with the light chasing thunder tiger. Fang Yuan closed his eyes and sensed the location of the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu for a while before finding the right direction to rush towards. The light in the sky gradually dimmed, and it looked like the sky was about to turn dark soon. Gu worms and demon beasts that appeared at night were even more troublesome, so he had to hurry. Fang Yuan quickened his pace, and before long, he was standing outside a cave. The Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu was inside. But he was not in a hurry to enter, he turned his head and looked at a bush. Aback full of blue and white stripes appeared in his eyes. ¡°Come out.¡± This was the language of the monster race. ¡°Roar!¡± With a tiger roar, the light chasing thunder tiger abandoned its stealth and jumped into the field. It paced slowly with an elegant yet intimidating aura. Its bell-like eyes stared at Fang Yuan and approached him bit by bit. Fang Yuan did not move. ¡®The light chasing thunder tiger approached him and sized him up in confusion. Then. It lowered its head and sniffed him. Then, it became even more confused. ¡°Human, how can you speak the divine language of our Saint Clan? Who are you?¡± Saint Clan? Fang Yuan almost laughed out loud. ¡®The monster race was really arrogant enough to call themselves the Saint Clan. However, he did not change his expression. He looked at the light chasing thunder tiger with contempt in his eyes. ¡°With your cultivation, you are not worthy to know my background.¡± ¡®The light chasing thunder tiger was furious as it roared and arched its body as if it was about to attack. ¡°Roar! You are the owner of that butterfly Gu, no matter who you are, if you dare to try to control me, you have to be prepared to die!¡± ¡°You want to attack me?¡± Fang Yuan looked at it indifferently, ¡°I can communicate with you, so you should be able to guess my identity. Have you thought about the consequences of obstructing the Saint Emissary¡¯s will?¡± The so-called Saint Emissary was a human lackey of a powerful monster clan. After they were promised heavy benefits or controlled by their abilities, they were sent to the human race to gather information. In the ancient times, there were many such people, so it was not surprising. Fang Yuan did not have any demon Qi on his body, so he could not pass himself off as one of the monster race just because he knew the language. The light chasing thunder tiger could smell it, so he took the opportunity to pass himself off as such. In the monster race, the hierarchy was very strict. The weak did not even have the right to look at the strong. Especially this kind of monsters that had not mastered the ability to transform. ¡®Without taking human form, they had no acupoints. They did not even obtain a Vital Gu, so many of the monster race¡¯s abilities could not be used. It could be said that this kind of demon beast could not even be considered to be from the monster race. Faced with him, the ¡®Saint Emissary,¡¯ it definitely had some scruples. ¡®As expected, the light chasing thunder tiger lowered its head to show respect, and its attitude was much gentler. ¡°So, you are here to do something?¡± ¡°Naturally.¡± ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Is it something you should ask?¡± In the end, the light chasing thunder tiger snorted coldly. ¡°Where is your Saint Emissary certificate? Show it to me.¡± Fang Yuan stood still. ¡°What I said is the certificate.¡± ¡°You want to scare me?¡± ¡®The light chasing thunder tiger made a move, and lightning surged and formed a lightning net. Fang Yuan was prepared. He opened his five fingers and the Sunlight Gu blocked in front of him. The Yang Flame Incarnation absorbed it completely. A few seconds later, it turned into a surge of energy and attacked back. ¡®The light chasing thunder tiger saw this and smashed it with one palm. It took a few steps forward and tried to close in on Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan unleashed all his firepower and used his strongest form, the nine-turns rod technique, to exchange blows. He suffered a small loss and was forced to retreat. After all, the tiger was a demon beast. The difference in physique between him and this race was not something that could be bridged with cultivation methods and a few abilities. However, he still had an even more powerful method. ¡°Soul Devouring Gu!¡± The Soul Devouring Gu suddenly flew out of his acupoints and its body expanded rapidly. The moment it landed on the ground, it had already turned into a giant prehistoric insect. The blood-colored light gathered at its mouth, forming a whirlpool-like disc. The light chasing thunder tiger felt the terror of this ability, and tried to use its lightning element to interrupt the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s casting. In the end, lightning flashed, and was completely devoured by the blood-colored whirlpool, not even causing the slightest damage. In the next moment, the whirlpool spat out countless blood-colored lines. ¡®The light chasing thunder tiger wanted to dodge, but no matter how fast it was, how could it compare to the speed of light? ¡®When the blood-colored lines pierced into its body, its true ¡®tiger body¡¯ shook and it fell to the ground. Lightning crackled around its body, and it still wanted to make a final resistance. However, Fang Yuan knew its weakness. He struck out with his rod and hit its abdomen. ¡®That was the light chasing thunder tiger¡¯s demonic core. Before it had a human form, it was the support of the demon beast¡¯s origin energy. Although the demonic core was special and could not be easily broken, using this kind of strength to hit it, it could still temporarily lose its effect. Soon, all of its energy was devoured by the Soul Devouring Gu, and the dense light around its body gradually dimmed. ¡°How is it?¡± Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes, ¡°Surrender, or die!¡± The light chasing thunder tiger endured a great pain and shouted angrily. ¡°The Saint Clan, never becomes a slave!¡± ¡°on?¡± Fang Yuan laughed. ¡°Unless food and accommodation is covered?¡± Huh? ¡®The light chasing thunder tiger was stunned. What did this human mean? Could it be that he planned to bribe it with delicious food? Stupid human brat! Fang Yuan no longer paid attention to its situation. He started to search for the method to subdue the demon beast in his mind¡¯s memories. Honestly speaking, it was a pity to kill the light chasing thunder tiger just like that. Even though its flesh, skin, and bones were very valuable, no matter what it was, it was most valuable to keep it alive. Ever since obtaining the Extension Energy Gu, Fang Yuan had the idea of subjugating it. He would let the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu control it and continuously recharge the Extension Energy Gu. Unfortunately, the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu was not strong enough and could not subdue a demon beast of this level. Thus, he still had to rely on Gu Luan¡¯s abilities. After a while, he really found one. [Beast Taming Method): Can control a demon beast whose cultivation level is not higher than your own (it can also be successfully used against a transformed monster.) This was it! Fang Yuan used it according to his memory. Immediately, an aged aura quietly appeared along with the circulation of his spirit essence. ¡°This! This is the Saint Clan¡¯s¡­ It is the Saint Clan¡¯s¡­¡± The light chasing thunder tiger was so frightened that it could not even speak clearly. Fang Yuan grinned. ¡°Do you believe that I am a Saint Emissary now?¡± ¡°Yes! I Lord Saint Emissary, please don¡¯t¡­¡± Fang Yuan interrupted its words, his smile fading as he shouted, ¡°It¡¯s too late!¡± Boom! Spirit essence hit its brain. ¡®The light chasing thunder tiger immediately went limp, its eyes losing their luster. Fang Yuan then called out the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu and let it control the tiger. ¡®The light chasing thunder tiger without consciousness was quite easy to control. In just an instant, two notifications sounded in his mind. [Your Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu has received the complementary support of a dual elemental demon beast, its cultivation effect has greatly increased!] {Your Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu has comprehended the dual-attribute special ability ¡®Nine Swords Of Wind And Thunder¡¯ due to the contract!) It was a success! Chapter 122 - Second Generation Official Li Tongzhou Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Fang Yuan listened to the system¡¯s report, feeling extremely comfortable. This trip to Luo Mu Mountain had not only solved the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu¡¯s long unmet need, he had also obtained such a dual element demon beast. More importantly, it had also comprehended a new skill. Nine Swords Of Wind And Thunder! It sounded cool! Fang Yuan controlled the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu with his mind. Immediately, the wind howled and thunder rumbled! Elemental blades took shape in the clouds. Swoosh swoosh swoosh! The nine swords stabbed down one after another, shaking the earth. The area in front of him was reduced to ruins. ¡°This damage¡­ is a bit fierce!¡± Fang Yuan was in high spirits, as if he had obtained a treasure. It was just that it required too much elemental energy. With the amount of elemental energy in the body of the light chasing thunder tiger, it would be exhausted after three or four times. ¡°Looks like it can be used as a trump card.¡± Fang Yuan recalled the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s divine ability. ¡®When he had time, he would use the Extension Energy Gu to store this ability. Now, he had to leave Luo Mu Mountain before the sky turned dark. He sat on the back of the light chasing thunder tiger and let the Hunter Swallowtail Butterfly Gu control it to leave this place. The speed of the demon beast was much faster than carriage. It was only a little slower than when he used phantom steps. Before long, he returned to the outer sect. ¡®When a huge demon beast appeared in the eyes of the disciples, they were shocked, they took out their Gu worms and weapons and prepared for battle. When they saw Fang Yuan on its back, they let out a sigh of relief. ¡°Oh, I thought it was a demon beast that came out from the mountains. It is Martial Uncle Fang, Let¡¯s disperse.¡± ¡°Hey, look, it¡¯s an extremely rare wind-type demon beast! Its speed is really fast¡­¡± ¡°Not only that! The stripes on this demon beast¡¯s body¡­ Wow, it seems to be unique to lightning-type demon beasts! Could it be a dual-element demon beast?¡± ¡°Martial Uncle Fang is indeed different, he can actually control such a powerful demon beast.¡± ¡°How amazing¡­ When will I be able to do the same¡­¡± Fang Yuan rode the light chasing thunder tiger and flashed past everyone. Under the envious or amazed gazes of the disciples, he stepped into Li Tongzhou¡¯s courtyard. He originally planned to put down the token, leave a note, and leave. However, when Li Tongzhou heard the commotion outside, he actually came out of seclusion. ¡°Who is it¡­ holy fuck!¡± Li Tongzhou wiped his eyes. ¡°Senior Fang? What are you doing riding a white tiger?¡± Fang Yuan patted the back of the tiger. ¡°I just took in a mount. How is it? Impressive, right?¡± ¡°Awesome!¡± Li Tongzhou was not stingy with his praise. ¡°As expected of Senior Fang. You are indeed stunning. You are the best in the world!¡± ¡°Hahahaha, you are the loudest in flattery!¡± Fang Yuan jumped down and waved the token in his hand. ¡°Here, with this thing, you can be considered a member of the investigation hall.¡± ¡°Fuck!¡± Li Tongzhou turned pale with fright. ¡°Surprise, surprise, catch!¡± Fang Yuan directly threw the token to him. Li Tongzhou hurriedly held the token in his arms. After staring blankly for a while, he suddenly pinched his thigh hard, causing him to grimace in pain. Fang Yuan could not help but laugh. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Do you think you¡¯re dreaming?¡± ¡°A little¡­¡± Li Tongzhou looked at Fang Yuan. ¡°Senior, with this, am I going to be an inner sect disciple in the future?¡± ¡°Is there an outer sect branch of the investigation hall?¡± Fang Yuan laughed. ¡°Senior!¡± ¡°What?¡± Thud! Li Tongzhou suddenly knelt down on one knee. ¡°I will never forget your kindness and your help! In the future, if you need me, Li Tongzhou, feel free to call me! I will not hesitate to do anything!¡± ¡°Why are we talking about this?¡± Fang Yuan gave him a kick. ¡°Men shouldn¡¯t be so soft-hearted and kneel down so easily.¡± ¡°Hehe. ¡°Li Tongzhou returned to his cheeky smile and stood up. ¡°Isn¡¯t this love from the bottom of my heart?¡± ¡°Love from the bottom of my heart¡­ Screw you¡­ This word is really disgusting coming from a man like you.¡± ¡°Hahahaha!¡± ¡°Ido have a favor to ask of you.¡± Fang Yuan glanced at him. Li Tongzhou patted his chest and promised, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Senior. Even if it¡¯s a mountain of knives and a sea of fire, I promise to take care of it!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that serious. I just want you to deliver something to my father and the others in Yunding City.¡± Fang Yuan missed his family and his thoughts sank. Li Tongzhou nodded. ¡°Do you have anything to say?¡± ¡°Forget it. I don¡¯t want them to worry.¡± ¡°Sure! Let¡¯s drink together when I get back!¡± Another night on a flower boat? Save it.¡± ¡°Come on, this time without Senior Wan and Miss Xu, you can have fun!¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to the capital tomorrow, and you still want to play. Dream on!¡± Li Tongzhou was stunned. ¡°What are you going to the capital for?¡± ¡°The Gu Dao convention.¡± Fang Yuan did not hide it from him. ¡°The team that our Gu Immortal Sect is sending this time will be led by me.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± ¡°It will be great if I show results, but if I don¡¯t, I will be miserable.¡± Fang Yuan let out a breath. ¡°But I have a feeling that we will meet with a lot of trouble in the capital this time.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine!¡± Li Tongzhou glanced outside the door. After confirming that there was no one, he stuffed a token into Fang Yuan¡¯s hand, and at the same time, he said in a low voice, ¡°If you run into trouble that you can¡¯t solve, look for the address on this. Show them this token and briefly explain your reason. Someone will naturally come forward to help you deal with it.¡± Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but raise his eyebrows. ¡°Hearing your words, your family has quite a lot of power in the capital. Tell me honestly, which manor¡¯s young master are you?¡± ¡°You mustn¡¯t tell anyone.¡± Li Tongzhou had a stingy look on his face. Fang Yuan said unhappily. ¡°Do I have such a big mouth?!¡± He laughed embarrassedly and scratched his head. He lowered his voice. ¡°Actually, in terms of bloodline, I can be considered the emperor¡¯s nephew.¡± Fang Yuan counted with his fingers. Did he mean that he was the emperor¡¯s biological brother¡¯s son? Good man! The second generation of officials! Chapter 123 - Leaving The Mountain Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°I did not realize.¡± Fang Yuan held his chin. ¡°You act so carefree all day, you spend your days and nights drinking and having fun, but you are actually a prince¡¯s son.¡± Saying so, he started to make bold guesses. ¡°Your father did not chase you to the Gu Immortal Sect to cultivate because he felt that you were a disgrace, did he?¡± Li Tongzhou was stunned, he smiled bitterly. ¡°That¡¯s right. Fang Yuan was stunned. He did not expect his guess to be so accurate, so he patted Li Tongzhou¡¯s shoulder and consoled him. ¡°Actually, it is not a big deal, knowing your mistakes can improve things greatly, you are already an inner sect disciple now, your father will be happy when I bring the news over.¡± Li Tongzhou seemed to have thought of something, and his expression became even more unsightly. ¡°It is harder to stop chasing girls than ascending to heaven!¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. What kind of brain did this guy have! Could it be that he was afraid that if he brought this news back, his father would make him continue to work hard and cultivate day and night, so he wouldn¡¯t have time to go out and have fun in the future? Very good! As expected of you! ¡°sigh.¡± Li Tongzhou sighed lightly. He felt that life was boring, so that was it. However, he still looked at Fang Yuan, and he stretched out his hand. ¡°Senior, give me the things you want to deliver, I will go to Yunding City tomorrow, this is probably the last time I will go out to play.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t want to tell your father, I can keep it a secret for you.¡± Fang Yuan could not help but hold his forehead, handing him a bag. Inside, there were some talismans that could lower his aura so that he would not be discovered by mutated beasts. Other than that, there were also a few life-saving talismans, as well as two Extension Energy Gu that he personally stored the Yang Flame incarnation in. Li Tongzhou shook his head. ¡°My father knows someone in Gu Immortal Sect, even if you do not tell him, he would know.¡± Saying so, he returned to his room and closed the door. ¡°Senior, you can go back, I want to isolate myself for a while.¡± Fang Yuan felt that Li Tongzhou was quite pitiful, but he still had the urge to laugh. He shook his head and left. Nothing happened that night. Fang Yuan returned to the cave abode that he had not seen for a long time. Feeling the spirit essence that was so abundant that it made one¡¯s hair stand on end, he cultivated with all his might, preparing to break through to the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. The night had passed. Fang Yuan slowly opened his eyes. His gaze was deep and simple. The next second, it returned to normal. He let out a long breath. ¡°Ive finally broken through. It really wasn¡¯t easy.¡± Fang Yuan stretched his back. Compared to others¡¯ normal cultivation speed, his progress was considered fast. However, even with him obtaining high quality Gu worms one after another and receiving a lot of support, he had only broken through one layer. It was still a little slow. It was all because of that Divine Escape talisman. If he had not lost more than half of his spirit essence, this situation would not have happened. Fortunately, after this period of recuperation, as well as last night¡¯s recovery in the Vegetaion Three Stars Cave, Fang Yuan¡¯s acupoints was already filled with spirit essence, completely enough for a big battle. However, it was still somewhat lacking for a long battle. The liquid spirit essence sea hadn¡¯t been replenished, with only a thin layer available. It was enough! On the journey to the capital, there was a large amount of time for him to rest and recuperate. ¡°It¡¯s time to go to the main hall.¡± He remembered that Gu Zhenren said that he was leaving today and was going to introduce the other members of the team to him. Thus, he immediately left and arrived outside the main peak¡¯s main hall through the teleportation array. Gu Zhenren had already given a lecture here. Other than him, there were eight other people present, both male and female. They were all unfamiliar faces and Fang Yuan did not know any of them. ¡°alright, your team leader is here, he will be in charge of the Gu Dao convention this time.¡± Immediately, eight gazes landed on Fang Yuan. Gu Zhenren smiled, ¡°Introduce yourselves?¡± ¡°Yes, sect master!¡± At the front, there was a young lady in a white dress with a veil covering her face, she cupped her fists lightly. ¡°Gu Yuange, nineteen years old, third layer of the Enlightenment Realm, three Silver Gu, two Bronze Gu, and several Black Iron Gu. The main battle Gu are all at rank three, good at frontal combat.¡± Ahandsome young man at the side said, ¡°Gu Tianqing, twenty-two years old, fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, four Silver Gu, three Bronze Gu, I will not report Black Iron, main battle Gu are also at rank three, specializing in combat and defense!¡± The others also started to talk about their own strength. The group of eight, four men and four women, were all in the Enlightenment Realm, and all of them had Silver quality Gu worms. This talent was already very rare! One had to know that Gu worms of the same quality and realm were far stronger than Gu masters, unless they were eggs. But even so, Gu masters at Enlightenment Realm who could subdue Silver quality Gu worms were still one in ten thousand. Moreover, the realms of these people did not exceed the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. This meant that their potential was even greater! Perhaps, in the future, when they reach the eighth or ninth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, they could subdue a Gold quality Gu worm! One step at a time! If it was an ordinary Gu master, they might not be able to subdue a Gold quality Gu worm even when they reached the Fusion Realm. ¡®Once they faced a prodigy of this level, their advantage in realm would be gone. After all, this was a world that played with Gu worms. ¡®Whether one was strong or not was closely related to their Gu worms. Gu Zhenren glanced at Fang Yuan at this time, hinting for him to introduce himself. Thus, Fang Yuan could not keep a low profile, and cupped his fists. ¡°Fang Yuan, twenty-one years old, fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, two Platinum Gu, three Gold Gu, and several Silver Gu. I am not specialized in anything, or rather¡­ I know a little about frontal combat, defense, elemental control, sneak attacks, fast attacks, and formations.¡± Immediately, the eight people¡¯s eyes flashed with a hint of mockery. But Gu Zhenren was present, he did not say anything. ¡°alright.¡± Gu Zhenren said, ¡°Now we all have already met, what else is there a need to know? Let¡¯s talk on the way, we will work hard to get a good ranking in the Gu Dao convention. Now go!¡± ¡°Yes, sect master (Master)!¡± The group of people cupped their fists. ¡®Wang Mo stepped forward and handed a bag to Fang Yuan. ¡°This is your payment for this trip, a total of 3,000 primeval stones, you can share it with the others, or you can distribute it yourself.¡± Fang Yuan nodded: ¡°I understand, Martial Uncle Wang.¡± ¡°Call me Senior.¡± Wang Mo corrected him with a smile. Fang Yuan waved his hand at him and Gu Zhenren, and not saying anything else, he led his eight teammates to the teleportation formation leading to the outer gate.. Chapter 124 - Number One Of The Three Experts Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Light flashed. When the group of nine appeared again, they were already at the square near the mountain gate. The light chasing thunder tiger was already waiting here under Fang Yuan¡¯s instructions, lying in a corner, yawning while basking in the warm sun. Many disciples at the side stopped to watch. They were very curious about this harmless great demon beast. Some of the team members also noticed this, and they could not help but ask curiously. ¡°There are disciples in the outer sect that can control demon beasts? Plus it is a dual element demon beast that can be compared to an Enlightenment Realm Gu master, is it even real?¡± Another person shook his head. ¡°Maybe it was tamed by an elder, even among the younger generation of our inner sect disciples, there are very few who can defeat such a demon beast, let alone taming it, how strong would they have to be?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± A delicate female disciple blinked her eyes and asked curiously, ¡°Senior Gu, do you have a way to tame it?¡± Gu Tianqing¡¯s expression froze. ¡°This¡­¡± This demon beast¡¯s aura was definitely not weaker than a fourth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master. Using its physical advantage to resist a fifth layer Gu master was not difficult, not to mention it had wind and lightning elements surrounding it¡­ Most likely, ordinary sixth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu masters are not its match.¡± Hearing this, some people could not help but feel worried. ¡°Even Senior Gu can¡¯t defeat it, what if we meet such a powerful demon beast on the way?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, Senior Gu is the strongest among the younger generation, and Senior Wan is not in the team. If we delay our journey and can¡¯t participate in the Gu Dao convention, the sect will definitely blame us.¡± Fang Yuan raised his eyebrows. So Gu Tianqing was the other person who was called one of the three experts among the younger generation, along with Wan Qian and Zhang Wenbin. And he was the strongest one. o wonder he did not like him. f it was not for him, the position of team leader would probably belong to Gu Tianqing, right? Yes! it was not far from the truth! Gu Tianqing, who was at the side, smiled and said, ¡°If we take the official path, the risk will be lower, but the specific arrangements will still depend on team leader¡¯s orders. After all, he will be in charge of this trip.¡± nstantly, everyone¡¯s gaze fell on Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan smiled faintly. How could he not see through the intentions of this group of people? These words were clearly saying, ¡®If you, the leader, can¡¯t deal with such a powerful demon beast, then why are you still the leader?¡¯ Moreover, this Gu Tianqing was very scheming. With a single sentence, he pushed the responsibility onto him alone. He made it clear that if they could not deal with the demon beasts and their journey was delayed, the responsibility would lie on Fang Yuan, and have nothing to do with them. It seemed that these people were not convinced by him. Now, they were waiting for him to make a fool of himself. Fang Yuan did not say much. He whistled. Following that, the light chasing thunder tiger quickly stood up and ran towards Fang Yuan. The expressions of several teammates changed slightly. ¡°Not good, the whistle has stimulated the demon beast!¡± At once, over ten Gu worms flew out and floated in front of the disciples. ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous.¡± Fang Yuan jumped and landed on the tiger¡¯s back, ¡°This is my beast pet, this trip will be much faster with it pulling the carriage¡­ Idiot, why did you run?¡± Saying that, he slapped the tiger¡¯s head, and the light chasing thunder tiger whimpered and quickly stopped its body. This obedient attitude shocked the group, especially Gu Tianqing, whose expression was very unsightly. This feeling was like Fang Yuan was pointing at a very precious thing and sharing it with a friend, saying how good it was, how powerful it was, just wanting to use it to show off. In the end, this thing was actually owned by Fang Yuan himself. It was too shameful! But he couldn¡¯t pull down his face in front of so many people. His thoughts slightly shifted, and he thought of an excuse. ¡°This is very good. It seems that the sect master has long thought of a way for us to travel. He specially helped the leader, Senior Fang, capture this demon beast. Presumably, this trip to the capital won¡¯t take much time.¡± Everyone immediately felt that it made sense and agreed. ¡°So it was the sect master¡¯s preparations. I say, Senior Fang is only at the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. How could he possibly subdue a demon beast of this level?¡± ¡°This should be some kind of Gu worm that has a restriction set in its body. If it were to devour its master, it would die on the spot, no matter how strong it is, it would not dare to act rashly.¡± Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes, not explaining too much. This group of people already had a preconceived idea that he could not do it, that his strength was not enough, so no matter how he explained, it would still be futile. Changing the minds of others was a very difficult thing, and Fang Yuan had no interest in doing it. However¡­ At this rate, it was basically impossible for him to lead them. The only one who did not intervene in the conversation was Gu Yuange. However, she was Gu Tianqing¡¯s sister, so she could not stand on his side. Isolated and helpless! Fang Yuan could use these words to describe his situation. However, he was not discouraged by it. Things that were challenging were more interesting to do. Immediately, he got everyone to bring the light chasing thunder tiger down the mountain and buy two carriages from the nearest town. This time, they did not take the opportunity to cause trouble, and did as they were told. After all, they were still in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s territory. Who knows, Gu Zhenren might be watching them with divine abilities, so they naturally had to listen to this leader. Fang Yuan went to the scripture depository and copied all the books on Vital Gu. ext, he used phantom steps and rushed to where they were. Everyone was very efficient. They had already bought the carriage and tied it to the light chasing thunder tiger. The two carriages were connected and weighed half a ton. But with the physique of a demon beast, it was easy to pull them. Four men and four women got into the carriages. When Fang Yuan was about to get in, he realized that there were no empty seats at all. Gu Tianqing cupped his fists and said in a seemingly embarrassed manner, ¡°Senior Fang, there are only four carriages in this town. We can¡¯t control that demon beast, so we can only let you be the driver.¡± The other three male disciples smiled knowingly and looked like they were watching a show. Fang Yuan glanced around and saw an item in the carriage store. Then, he smiled as well. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. The light chasing thunder tiger has a high level of intelligence. Just let it move on its own. It just so happens that I¡¯m going into closed-door cultivation, so it¡¯s not convenient for me to be with you.¡± With that, he walked into the carriage store and chatted with the shop owner for a while. Then, he bought a huge shelf and put it on the light chasing thunder tiger. After some assembly by the shop assistant, a small room was soon created on the back of the tiger. Fang Yuan stepped into it. It was very spacious, and with the size of the light chasing thunder tiger, there was more than enough room to lie horizontally. Under everyone¡¯s gaze, he even threw a consumable-type Condensing Origin Gu into it, and it could absorb the nearby spirit essence and facilitate cultivation. This condition was much better than the carriages behind him. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Fang Yuan gave the order, and the light chasing thunder tiger instantly increased its speed, sprinting madly. The two cars were made of wood, and they were making creaking sounds on the bumpy ride. Gu Tianqing¡¯s expression turned ugly again. After a while, he felt like vomiting. But he still suppressed it with his tyrannical cultivation. The other disciples also endured the discomfort. On the other hand, because Fang Yuan was on the back of the tiger, the thick pads on the demon beast¡¯s feet had provided him with quality shock absorption. In addition to the protection of the wind element, the small room above was almost floating in the air, not feeling the slightest bit of turbulence. Everyone saw it, but they were not willing to ask to slow down. They had just come out of the mountain. How could they admit defeat so quickly! Chapter 125 - A Sparring Match Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation At noon, the convoy stopped by a stream and started a fire to cook. ¡°Urgh!¡± ¡°Urgh, urgh, urgh!¡± A group of male disciples were already lying by the stream, throwing up all over their bodies. The female disciples, on the other hand, were much more reserved. They used the excuse of checking the surroundings to hide behind the trees in the distance. However, they did not return for quite a while, and it was obvious that they had vomited quite a lot. The culprit, Fang Yuan, was still in the room on the back of the tiger, in closed-door cultivation studying about Vital Gu. Gu Tianqing clutched his stomach and looked at the room with hatred. ¡°I really¡­ underestimated you¡­ urgh¡­¡± He was halfway through his sentence when he vomited again. The disciple at the side had a twisted expression, gritting his teeth. ¡°Senior Gu, this kid is not easy to deal with. He is at the same realm as you, and he also has Platinum and Gold quality Gu worms. I¡¯m afraid his strength is above yours.¡± ¡°Hmph, with the sect master¡¯s help, not to mention Platinum quality Gu worms, even if he had Diamond quality Gu, I can subdue him!¡± Gu Tianqing did not admit defeat. ¡°I wonder what the sect master sees in him, to think he would put him in such a high position.¡± ¡°Senior, I have an idea.¡± A disciple suddenly said. ¡°Speak!¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we join hands to challenge him. Even if he has high grade Gu worms, so what? He did not subdue them by himself, so the compatibility is definitely not high. They are probably not his main battle Gu. The few of us are inner sect elites, we can definitely force out his weakness, and in the end, Senior Gu, you will defeat him in one battle. When that time comes, will he still have the face to be the team leader?¡± ¡°Good plan!¡± Gu Tianqing¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°Which one of you will go first?¡± ¡°Let me do it!¡± A disciple at the fourth layer of the Enlightenment Realm said. ¡°Junior Qin has both offense and defense. He is indeed a good candidate for the first battle!¡± Gu Tianqing was very satisfied. Therefore, after a few more discussions, they all walked towards Fang Yuan¡¯s direction. Roar! The light chasing thunder tiger sensed the hostility and immediately issued a warning. The four male disciples looked at each other and did not dare to move forward. ¡°Cough.¡± Gu Tianqing used a cough to hide his fear towards light chasing thunder tiger, and said loudly, ¡°Senior Fang, Can you come out and meet us?¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s calm voice sounded. Gu Tianqing gave that Junior Qin a look. The latter immediately understood, and he said, ¡°This time¡¯s Gu Dao convention is related to our sect¡¯s honor, but as the leader you know very little about our strength. Wwhy don¡¯t we spar with each other, so that you can make better arrangements.¡± ¡°Alright, you guys fight, I will observe.¡± Fang Yuan opened a window and yawned on the cushion behind him, looking at them lazily. Gu Tianqing saw his expression and was furious. We were shocked to death, vomited and had diarrhea, but you want to sleep? He cupped his fists and raised his voice, ¡°I think that it¡¯s best for the leader to experience it personally and treat it seriously. If there¡¯s a mistake in the deployment in the future that leads to a loss and the sect master blames us, we won¡¯t be able to plead for leniency.¡± Oh! Using his master¡¯s name to suppress him? Fang Yuan laughed lightly and jumped out of the window. ¡°How do we spar?¡± He followed the other party¡¯s words and asked. Gu Tianqing smiled and said, ¡°Since it¡¯s to understand our strength, we all will naturally will go on stage. Junior Qin¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± Junior Qin rubbed his hands together. ¡°Bring out your best skills, let the leader take a good look.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± The other two disciples slowly retreated with Gu Tianqing, giving way to the two of them. Junior Qin raised his five fingers, and two Gu worms flew out from his acupoints, turning into two streams of light that surrounded his body, condensing into a green shield-like protective wall. [Green Essence Sword Gu] (Silver quality, rank three): After injecting spirit essence, it can release sword light to harm the enemy, and use the sword and shield to protect itself. ¡°Senior Fang, sorry if I offend you!¡± Saying so, his body moved slightly, and as he sprinted, he raised his hand to shoot out several green sword lights. ¡°Interesting.¡± Fang Yuan felt that this Gu worm was not bad. It had both offense and defense, and it could be used in multiple ways. Unfortunately, its ability balance meant that neither was outstanding. If it was used to deal with Gu masters with low cultivation levels, the group battle effect would be great. But against Fang Yuan, a fifth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master, it was not enough. Fang Yuan did not hesitate, and he used Phantom Steps. Under the high speed buff, he was so fast that afterimages appeared behind him. A few sword rays hit nothing as expected. ¡°Such speed.¡± Junior Qin was greatly shocked. His heart suddenly jumped, and he subconsciously channeled his spirit essence into the sword and shield to protect himself. Bang! There was a muffled sound. Fang Yuan had appeared behind him at some point in time. He struck down with the worm rod, and under the support of the nine-turns rod technique, the rod shattered Junior Qin¡¯s green sword and shield. ot only that, his body was also sent flying under the immense force, crashing heavily into a tree trunk in the distance, looking rather pathetic. But since his strength was not ordinary, he naturally would not be defeated just because of this attack. He turned around and prepared to attack with the second Gu worm. However, Fang Yuan¡¯s speed was extremely fast, using speed to fight. Before his opponent could see the situation clearly, he struck the back with his rod again. ¡°Ouch!¡± The rod struck Junior Qin¡¯s skull, causing him to scream in pain. Fang Yuan did not stop, and the rod fell like raindrops. Several breaths later, Junior Qin had already been hit countless times. ¡°Stop! Senior Fang! I¡­ 1 admit defeat!¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s raised hand suddenly froze. Looking at Junior Qin whose head had turned into a pig¡¯s head, he stopped and held back the urge to laugh, then he said seriously, ¡°Your offensive and defensive abilities are considered average within the fourth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, but your speed is too slow. If you meet a Gu master with wind, light, lightning, cloud, any type of elemental movement type Gu worms, you will only be beaten up.¡± ¡°Senior is right¡­¡± Junior Qin had a desolate expression. He was already beaten up to the point that he had no mood left. Seeing this, Gu Tianqing tugged on another disciple¡¯s sleeve, and he said in a low voice, ¡°Junior Zhou, I see that Fang Yuan¡¯s speed is extremely fast, but his offensive ability seems to be lacking. You have several defensive type Gu worms, why don¡¯t you go all out and defend, allowing him to attack. If you can block the attacks, he will lose face.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Junior Zhou did not hesitate, and he took a step forward. ¡°Senior Fang, let me see what you can do.¡± Fang Yuan stretched his body. ¡°Come.¡± ¡°Ha!¡± Junior Zhou¡¯s aura rose, and his feet were planted on the ground. As his spirit essence surged, a few rays of light shone, forming a thick golden barrier around his body. ¡°Senior, Bring it on!¡± Golden Light Barrier]: Uses several defensive Gu worms as a medium, forming a formation, creating a golden light barrier. ¡°It has some substance.¡± Fang Yuan could not help but laugh. The Gu Immortal Sect was truly full of talents. He had never heard of a Gu master using himself as a formation core with the Gu worms forming the barrier. His defense was definitely very high! Ared light flashed in his eyes. He was taking this seriously! At the same time as the Bloodthirsty ability entered his body, liquid spirit essence flowed into the rod, causing the light to shine brightly, carrying the power to stimulate the heavens as it struck the golden light. Junior Zhou¡¯s body sank slightly. His face was stern as he took the blow head-on. However, there was no reaction. The light barrier had only reduced by a thin layer, and it immediately recovered under the spirit essence¡¯s subsequent replenishment. Gu Tianqing couldn¡¯t help but smile smugly when he saw this. ¡°Senior Fang, you have to be serious. Although Junior Zhou only has four layers of cultivation, even I would find it difficult to break this golden light barrier unless he¡­ he¡­¡± At the same time, the Soul Devouring light lit up. The blood-colored light swept over and devoured the golden light completely. Only Junior Zhou, who was sitting on the ground with a pale face, was left. Fang Yuan smiled faintly and helped him finish the second half of his sentence. ¡°Unless he runs out of spirit essence, correct?¡±. Chapter 126 - Gesturing Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation ¡°Right¡­ right¡­¡± Gu Tianqing was already stunned. What surprised him was not Fang Yuan subduing Junior Zhou with one move. But¡­ Fang Yuan could actually control the Gold quality Gu worm! Gu Tianqing could not accept it immediately. But the reality was right before his eyes. To be able to subdue Junior Zhou who was at the fourth layer of the Enlightenment Realm with one move, even though they were both prodigies, it could only mean that the Gold quality Gu worm¡¯s abilities were too monstrous. Moreover, to be able to subdue a Gu worm with such an abnormal ability, it also indirectly meant that even though they could be called prodigies, they were actually not prodigies of the same level. What kind of concept was this? This meant that Fang Yuan¡¯s aptitude was even higher than the eight people present combined! Everyone was completely shocked by Fang Yuan¡¯s revealed method. They could not speak for a long time. However, Fang Yuan continued to sum up his evaluation with a serious expression. ¡°Your defense is not bad, but taking a beating will only turn the battle into a tug-of-war of spirit essence intensity. If you encounter a Gu worm that can devour spirit essence, you won¡¯t be able to do anything about it. In the end, you won¡¯t be able to enter the upper class.¡± Fang Yuan looked at him, ¡°Fortunately, you¡¯re only at the Enlightenment Realm now. In the future, you can balance your abilities and make up for your shortcomings. There¡¯s still hope.¡± ¡°Senior, you taught me a lesson¡­¡± Junior Zhou was also desolate. His long-standing perseverance had been shattered by someone in one day. This kind of feeling was really not good. The female disciples in the distance heard the commotion and hurried back to ask what had happened. Gu Tianqing¡¯s face was gloomy and he didn¡¯t want to speak. Junior Zhou and Junior Qin had closed themselves off, and it was still another male disciple who told them what had happened. With just a few words, the few female disciples revealed shocked expressions. ¡°Senior Fang defeated Senior Brother Zhou and Senior Brother Qin in one move?¡± The two unlucky fellows on the side had pale expressions, and their hearts were stabbed again. Fang Yuan did not want these two to be unable to recover from the setback and affect their performance in the Gu Dao convention, so he spoke. ¡°Their strength is not bad, but I found their weakness. If they are careful, I will not be able to take them down easily.¡± The two had a guilty expression. Junior Zhou cupped his hands. ¡°Senior¡¯s strength is exceptional. I, Zhou Chang have lost. In the future, if you have any orders, just give them.¡± ¡°I, Qin Han, am the same!¡± Junior Qin also expressed his stance. Gu Tianqing did not say anything. He was still not convinced. The other male disciple who did not speak seemed like he was with Gu Tianqing. A female disciple suddenly asked, ¡°Then what about Senior Gu? Did Senior Gu and Senior Fang spar? Who won?¡± Gu Tianqing immediately choked. ¡°I¡­ L.. This spar is to let the leader understand what we are good at. There¡¯s no such thing as winning or losing.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡± A beautiful female disciple blinked her eyes and looked at Fang Yuan. She asked sweetly, ¡°Senior, can I try?¡± ¡°Of course you can.¡± Fang Yuan did not reject. He could see that the female disciples were not that serious. It was just that his introduction was too exaggerated, and they could not believe it. They were not that competitive, and they did not want to fight for the position of team leader. Now that he had shown his strength, that little misunderstanding was naturally resolved. This young lady in front of him was really planning to spar. She did not even release her protective spirit essence, summoning Gu worms one by one. She even reminded him when she attacked. ¡°Senior, this is only an offensive type Gu worm, it is called the Wood Charm Gu, it can use green vines to harm enemies, be careful!¡± Saying so, hundreds of green vines shot out like giant pythons, attacking Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan¡¯s acupoints lit up, and the fire was burning brightly. Before the Sunlight Gu flew out, the Yang Flame incarnation had already formed a barrier in front of him, protecting him. There was no need to attack at all. The green vines were burnt upon contact, dissipating on their own. But Fang Yuan also held back, only maintaining thirty to forty percent of his spirit essence strength. Otherwise, if the Yang Flame incarnation used all of its strength and deflected the attack, the green vines summoned by the Wood Charm Gu would probably burn up. ¡°Ah¡­ Senior is so strong!¡± The young girl exclaimed, changing her method and calling out another Gu worm. ¡°Go!¡± The Gu worm that flew out was blue in color. With a flash of light, the surrounding temperature dropped drastically, and cold air spread in all directions. The pure white ice blade formed a storm that charged towards the Sunlight Gu¡¯s Yang Flame Incarnation. Fang Yuan thought about it, but still did not increase his spirit essence strength, and still used less than half of his strength to deal with it. Sizzle sizzle¡­ One could imagine the temperature of the Yang Flame. Even if this was an ice blade condensed from spirit essence, it would still melt in the high temperature. However, due to Fang Yuan going easy on her, the Yang flame barrier was also rapidly weakening. By the time it was completely gone, there was only one ice blade left in the air. Fang Yuan raised his hand to hold it. The ice silk glove was extremely tough, so the blade did not cause him any injuries. ¡°Hu¡­¡± The young girl panted lightly. It was obvious that the ice blade storm had consumed a lot of spirit essence. For a moment, she felt as if her spirit essence was not connecting at all. ¡°The timing of the attack and the strength of your spirit essence are both pretty good.¡± Fang Yuan commented. ¡°It¡¯s just that Junior seems to be lacking in actual combat experience. Although you know how to use ice to dissolve my Yang Flame, when both parties are maintaining their condition pretty well, in case releasing a large-scale elemental killing technique fails to injure the enemy, you won¡¯t be able to follow up. Wouldn¡¯t that be giving others a chance?¡± The young girl pursed her lips, ¡°Didn¡¯t an ice blade pass through? Who would have thought that Senior would have a treasure to defend against it¡­ you are cheating! Hmph!¡± ¡°Junior Ruan, you have already lost. Senior Fang did not use his full strength.¡± Gu Yuange suddenly said. ¡°Ah?¡± The young girl turned to look at Gu Yuange. ¡°Senior Gu, How can you tell?¡± Gu Yuange¡¯s gaze was like water as she calmly said, ¡°Senior Fang¡¯s spirit essence was only at the second layer of the Enlightenment Realm. With his level, he was probably afraid of hurting you, so he held back most of his strength.¡± ¡°Is that true¡­¡± The young girl blinked her eyes. ¡°If he could still block my ice blade storm with half of his spirit essence, that Senior Fang should be a sixth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master.¡± Saying so, she looked at Fang Yuan excitedly. ¡°Senior, tell me honestly, are you hiding your strength?¡± ¡°lam not. My physique is special, umm¡­ and I have some powerful Gu worms, so in terms of spirit essence strength, I am much stronger than Gu masters of the same realm.¡± Fang Yuan was influenced by her lively personality, and he said a bit more. The young girl firmly believed him and asked, ¡°Then, then those things you introduced in the hall earlier¡­ that you are proficient in frontal combat, defense, elemental control and all sorts of other things, is it true!¡± Fang Yuan said modestly. ¡°I am not proficient, I only know a little about them.¡± ¡°Wow! Senior, don¡¯t you have any weaknesses?¡± ¡°Ido.¡± Fang Yuan thought seriously. ¡°Right now, I only have one rank four Gu worm. If I can raise two more¡­ | should not have any weaknesses in the Enlightenment Realm.¡± now Chapter 127 - Provocation Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation This time, no one showed the same mocking expression as before. A few of them even nodded slightly to express their approval. Zhou Chang and Qin Han were among them, as well as the young female Junior Ruan. Within a short period of time, nearly half of the people in the team began to change their view of Fang Yuan. It was obvious that his three victories in three battles had left a deep impression in everyone¡¯s hearts. After that, Gu Tianging used the excuse of hunting to leave the place and did not spar with Fang Yuan. To others, this behavior was no different from admitting defeat. But Gu Tianqing had no other way. He could not win! n the same realm, what mattered was the strength of spirit essence and the quality of the Gu worms! His main battle Gu were only four Silver Gu. Fang Yuan could easily take out three Gold quality Gu worms. ot to mention that this leader also had a rank four Gu worm, or even Platinum Gu that could only be subdued by a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. n front of such absolute strength, using an excuse to leave was the best choice. Admitting defeat without speaking was better than getting beaten up. Gu Tianqing did not want to become a backdrop for Fang Yuan¡¯s fame. He had only been the number one of the younger generation for a few years, and he had not enjoyed enough of everyone¡¯s flattery. ¡°Forget it, after all, 1 am participating in the Gu Dao convention. What I am fighting for is the sect¡¯s face, what harm is there in making way?¡± Gu Tianqing muttered to himself, finding comfort in his heart. In the afternoon, the convoy set off again. Gu Tianqing took the initiative to ask. ¡°Senior Fang, can we travel a bit slower? I don¡¯t think our bodies can endure the pain of the bumpy road. Don¡¯t let it affect our condition.¡± These words did not have any intention of going against Fang Yuan. It was as if he had admitted defeat. Fang Yuan had the intention of not hitting the smiling person, so he agreed to his request, letting the light chasing thunder tiger travel at half its speed. ¡°The Gu Immortal Sect is quite a distance away from capital. With our current speed, I am afraid we will be delayed, so I will slowly increase my speed later. It is inevitable for us to suffer, everyone should get used to it.¡± The other seven disciples expressed their understanding, replying one after another. After that, Fang Yuan continued to enter closed door cultivation. He held a copy of ¡®The History And Evolution Of The Human Race¡¯s Vital Gu Refinement¡¯ and read it carefully. The reading took a few days. Fang Yuan immersed himself in it and studied it wholeheartedly. He did not even go out to eat. He only took a few mouthfuls of dry rations with him. Along the way, he encountered many demon beasts and Gu worms blocking the way, but he let the other team members handle them. To phrase it nicely, they trained their cooperative fighting ability. The results did not disappoint Fang Yuan. Eight people killed four demon beasts in total. All of them were at the third or fourth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. For Gu masters of similar realms, this was already very good. When they arrived outside the capital, the convoy was stopped by someone. Qin Han went forward to ask, and after some communication, he understood that they were sent by the empire to receive the carriages from various sects. After revealing their identities, the person¡¯s tone became much more respectful, leading them to a large compound. Fang Yuan led the disciples out of the carriage, stretching his body. The guard handed a token to Fang Yuan. ¡°This is proof of seniors¡¯ participation. When the Gu Dao convention starts, use this to enter. The fourth floor will be the residence for the Gu Immortal Sect. If you have any needs, you can mention it to the consul here, he will send someone to deal with it immediately.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Fang Yuan nodded slightly, sending a palm-sized primeval stone over. ¡°It is my duty, Senior, you don¡¯t have to do this.¡± The guard cupped his fists but did not accept it, continuing, ¡°I still have to welcome the other sects, there are many things to do, so I will not accompany you.¡± Fang Yuan played with the primeval stone, watching him leave quietly. This person was righteous. He did not know if the personal guards in the empire were all like this. Without much thought, Fang Yuan brought everyone upstairs. The journey was really tiring. No one had slept well, and they urgently needed a good rest. This courtyard had a mouth-shaped structure. There were ten rooms on the first floor, and a total of four floors. He did not know which sects were on the other floors. Just as he was thinking about this, he came to the corner of the third floor and met another group of people. The leader of the group looked at Fang Yuan, and his gaze shifted and landed on a person beside him. ¡°Yo, isn¡¯t it Gu Tianqing?¡± The person laughed lightly. ¡°You have been in the inner sect of the Gu Immortal Sect for four years, how come you did not even get the position of leader in the Gu Dao convention?¡± ¡°It¡¯s you?¡± Gu Tianqing seemed to have some enmity with this person, and his expression was very bad. He could not help but retort when he heard this. ¡°This is Gu Zhenren¡¯s personal disciple. His strength is outstanding, and he can be said to have caught up from behind. Even I have to call him senior.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± The other party laughed loudly. ¡°Then wouldn¡¯t you have to hand over your position as the number one? Gu Tianqing, are you willing?¡± Fang Yuan frowned and suddenly said, ¡°Who are you to sow discord within our sect? Are you looking for a fight?¡± ¡°Fang Yuan, right, I know you, ranked 87th on the Prodigy Roll.¡± The other party stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Fang Yuan. ¡°Forget about fighting. Just wait until the Gu Dao convention is over, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.¡± Saying so, he left with his team members, as if he wanted to mock Gu Tianqing. Gu Tianqing looked at Fang Yuan with a gaze filled with jealousy and hatred, and without saying anything, he went upstairs. It seemed that those people were trying to stir up trouble. Fang Yuan was silent. The other party was trying to stir up trouble but was not willing to accept the challenge. It was obvious that they wanted to use this opportunity to stir up the conflict between Gu Tianqing and himself, causing internal strife. Their intentions were very straightforward. They wanted to use this to weaken the unity of the Gu Immortal Sect as a whole, causing them to perform abnormally in the Gu Dao convention. After all, the sects that came here were all potential opponents. The Gu Immortal Sect could be considered the favorite to win this Gu Dao convention, and as the top seed, it was natural for many people to target them. Similar things might happen in the future. He had to think of a way to get closer to everyone. What should he do¡­ Fang Yuan thought quickly. Or should he follow Li Tongzhou¡¯s example and treat them to drinks? No, no, there were female disciples too¡­ They should have a meal together! After all, they were from the same sect, and the convention was about to start. If they had a heart to heart about the pros and cons, they might be able to unite and face the outside world. Then, he looked at the remaining seven disciples. ¡°Everyone has been tired for a few days. Go find your own rooms and rest. Come out and gather at night.¡± Zhou Chang, Qin Han, and Junior Ruan were the first to respond. Gu Yuange was the fourth and nodded. The other male disciple also expressed that there was no problem. The remaining two introverted female disciples, who were silent, naturally did not have any objections. Thus, everyone went upstairs and returned to their rooms. The seven of them quickly fell asleep. Only Fang Yuan put down his things, opened the door and walked out of the courtyard. He planned to find Wan Qian and tell her about the Gu Dao convention. At the same time, he asked himself some questions regarding Vital Gu.. Chapter 128 - The Wan Clan’s Upheaval Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation After thinking about it until now, Fang Yuan finally understood what a Vital Gu was. According to the monster race, it was to connect the bloodline of a Gu worm to their own body and fuse with it, thus stimulating the double potential, also adding to the Gu worm. As it forced out all of its potential, this also caused a monster to only be able to bind with one Vital Gu in its entire life. On the other hand, humans did not have the unique conditions of the monster race. Whether it was their physique or affinity to the elements, they were weaker by several levels. They were not even close at all. Therefore, if humans used their method of refining Vital Gu directly on themselves, they would only explode and die from the powerful bloodline shock of the supplementary materials, unless their physique could be compared to the monster race. Whether it was their physique or affinity to the elements, they were weaker by several levels. They were not even close at all. Therefore, if humans used their method of refining Vital Gu directly on themselves, they would only explode and die from the powerful bloodline shock of the supplementary materials, unless their physique could be compared to the monster race. Fang Yuan had consumed Gu wine all year round and thought that among his peers, his physique was already at the top, but compared to the monster race, he still had a long way to go. He could not even compare to the light chasing thunder tiger! Thus, the human race¡¯s Vital Gu refinement method came into being. The human race¡¯s Vital Gu refinement method modified the most important step in the monster race¡¯s Vital Gu refinement method. It allowed the Vital Gu that shared potential to absorb the bloodline. Originally, it should have fused with the Gu master as one, but now it was parasitic on the Gu master¡¯s various body parts. For example, Fang Yuan¡¯s True Sight Gu could be refined into his eyeball, enhancing his vision while also possessing the original ability of the True Sight Cru. It sounded terrifying, but in reality, it was the bloodline of the Gu being refined, sharing its ability with the Gu master. It was not a Gu worm that could be stuffed into his eye. Compared to the Gu refinement method of the monster race, which could increase one¡¯s strength by several times, it was much weaker. But this was something that could not be helped. Moreover, there was a huge drawback. The fused body parts could not be refined and replaced by another Vital Cru, and the Vital Gu itself could not evolve. It was equivalent to being bound to this one for a lifetime. Although there were many parts of the human body that could be used to refine Vital Gu, once the cultivation was successful, the disadvantage of not being able to evolve would cause many Gu worms to become less and less useful, until they were abandoned by the Gu master. This was the problem Fang Yuan urgently wanted to solve. In Gu Luan¡¯s memories, the new generation of monster race¡¯s Gu refinement methods were much better than those of the ancient times. Among them, the biggest change was that the fused Vital Gu could materialize and fight side by side with its owner. But this was not of much help to Fang Yuan¡¯s confusion. Thus, he needed to find a person who had already refined Vital Gu and ask for their personal feelings. Yes! He would also do some experiments. The Wan clan was rather famous in the capital. Fang Yuan asked for directions from a few passersby and quickly found his destination. However, at this moment, there were white lanterns hanging above the main door of the Wan clan¡¯s residence. The door was ajar and it was deserted inside. There was not a single guard or attendant. ¡°Could it be that something happened?¡± He was puzzled. Fang Yuan passed through the front courtyard and turned the long corridor. To his surprise, he found a pair of candles placed in the front hall with offerings. There was a memorial tablet at the back. It seemed to be for Wan Qian¡¯s elder. ¡°Senior? I am Fang Yuan, are you there?¡± Fang Yuan gathered his spirit essence in his throat and called out. Not long after, there was a sound coming from the backyard. Wan Qian was dressed in plain clothes, she walked over slowly, her face was filled with deep fatigue, and she looked extremely haggard. Seeing Fang Yuan, she forced a smile. ¡°Junior Fang, Why are you here?¡± ¡°The sect instructed me to bring people to participate in the Gu Dao convention, and you are one of them, so I came to inform you.¡± Fang Yuan slowly walked up and said softly, ¡°What happened?¡± Wan Qian looked back at the token in the hall and could not help but shed tears. ¡°My father went out on a business trip¡­ he died¡­¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. The Wan clan was a famous clan in the capital. When the clan head went out, he would at least bring a Fusion Realm Gu master to protect him, right? With this strength, as long as they did not go to dangerous areas, there would definitely be no problems. After all, powerful demon beasts had territorial consciousness, they would not easily enter areas where humans frequented. Thus, Fang Yuan asked in detail. But Wan Qian did not want to say much. She was in a low mood. ¡°Junior, I plan to leave the sect for a period of time, please report it to the sect, in the near future¡­ I won¡¯t be going back.¡± ¡°Senior¡­¡± Fang Yuan looked at this woman who had helped him before and felt a little apologetic. Il ls there anything I can help you with?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me¡­¡± Wan Qian raised her palm and gathered spirit essence. ¡°I have already consumed the clan¡¯s inheritance pill, my strength has increased greatly and I have the ability to protect myself. After I settle the family matters, I will return to the sect.¡± Fang Yuan looked at her. Wan Qian was already a fifth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master, but because she had consumed the pill, her realm was unstable and her Qi was fluctuating, but she was still above the fourth layer. It was just that she could not use her full strength. Her actions were to reassure Fang Yuan and get him to not interfere in this matter. He smiled bitterly. ¡°Senior, actually, whether it is because we are fellow disciples, or¡­ sigh, there is no need to be so distant.¡± Wan Qian opened her mouth, wanting to ask him what the second half of his sentence was, but after hesitating for a while, she still didn¡¯t say it. Fang Yuan, on the other hand, took a quick step forward, opened his arms, and pulled her into his embrace. ¡°What¡­ what are you doing¡­¡± Wan Qian panicked. Even though it wasn¡¯t the first time they had hugged, as a girl, she still couldn¡¯t suppress the shyness in her heart. She struggled for a while, but was hugged even tighter. Fang Yuan said gently in her ear, ¡°Senior, no matter how big of a problem it is, you still have me. If you have any difficulties, just say it. Don¡¯t be embarrassed to tell me.¡¯ Wan Qian¡¯s body gradually relaxed and she began to enjoy this feeling. Suddenly, she felt an inexplicable sense of security in Fang Yuan¡¯s embrace, touching his warm and strong chest. Her hands, which were hanging down, slowly moved up and rested on Fang Yuan¡¯s back. Fang Yuan patted her back gently to comfort her. ¡°Tell me if you¡¯re unhappy, okay? Hearing his gentle voice, the grievance that had been suppressed in Wan Qian¡¯s heart for a long time could no longer be contained, and she burst into tears. Fang Yuan sighed. ¡°Let it out, let it out, just cry it all out.¡± After a long while, she lifted her head slightly and rested it on Fang Yuan¡¯s shoulder. Her emotions were slightly stablized. ¡°Thank you, Junior.¡± ¡°Why are you being so polite?¡± Fang Yuan smiled and lowered his head to help her tidy up her hair that had been stuck to her face by the tears. Wan Qian enjoyed this moment very much. There was a warmth that she had not felt in a long time. ¡°After father passed away, mother was also bedridden because of this. ¡± Wan Qian suddenly said softly, ¡°From then on, the people in the residence left and dispersed. The property of the Wan clan was also suppressed overnight by the joint efforts of people. The losses were huge. Even the primeval stone mine was occupied by someone.¡± Fang Yuan was shocked. The Wan clan even had primeval stone mines?. Chapter 129 - Disputes Chapter 129 Disputes Fang Yuan had been under the impression that the primeval stone mines were all controlled by the sect¡¯s forces. After all, no matter how powerful a secular family was, it couldn¡¯t possibly be better than a force like the sect, right? However, this sentence directly refreshed his understanding Wan Qian saw the surprise in his eyes and explained. ¡°The primeval stone mine my family owns is only a small-scale vein. Its output is limited in a year, and it can¡¯t be compared to the sect¡¯s or the empire¡¯s.¡± Even so, Fang Yuan still looked at the Wan clan in a new light. ¡°It¡¯s already very powerful, but logically speaking, with your family¡¯s financial strength, you should have absorbed many experts to protect you. How are they unable to even protect a mine?¡± Hearing this, Wan Qian¡¯s eyes flickered and she said softly. ¡°The one occupying my mine is the capital¡¯s Zhang clan.¡± ¡°The Zhang clan?¡± Fang Yuan pondered for a moment. ¡°Zhang Wenbin¡¯s Zhang clan?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right¡­¡± Wan Qian¡¯s eyes were dark as she continued, ¡°Other than the Zhang clan, there¡¯s also the Chen clan in the east of the city and the Li clan in the west of the city. They¡¯re all families that used to be close to our Wan clan¡­¡± ¡°When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. When the benefits are at hand, they naturally won¡¯t let it go.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head. ¡°Senior, what do you plan to do next? Take back the family business?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t take it back.¡± Wan Qian saw through it. ¡°I¡¯m alone. So what if I took the inheritance pill? I¡¯m only at the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll help you.¡± ¡°No need.¡± ¡°Senior, you still don¡¯t treat me as one of your own.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t.¡± Wan Qian suddenly raised her head. ¡°I just don¡¯t want anything to happen to you.¡± Fang Yuan was stunned. This was the first time Wan Qian had revealed her true feelings. Wan Qian leaned on his shoulder again, slowly saying, ¡°Right now, I only want to protect this house and let my mother have a place to stay, but unfortunately, they will not let me do as I wish.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t deal with the roots, they will grow again come spring.¡± Fang Yuan also knew the reason. Those clans that occupied the Wan clan¡¯s property would not allow a talented Gu master like Wan Qian to grow. Otherwise, they would not be able to sleep soundly in the future. ¡°Senior, why not take Auntie and leave the capital, go to Yunding City? I can send a letter to my father, asking him to find a quiet place for her to recuperate,¡± he suggested. ¡°Can you?¡± Wan Qian was moved, but looking at her own courtyard, she was still reluctant. ¡°Father¡¯s corpse is nowhere to be found, this is the last thing he left behind.¡± ¡°It is not too late to take revenge after ten years,¡± Fang Yuan said seriously. ¡°I believe that with your talent, in the near future, you will be able to kill your way back to the capital and take back everything that belongs to the Wan clan.¡± ¡°Junior¡­¡± Wan Qian looked deeply into his eyes. Her red lips moved slightly, and she slowly closed her eyes. no Fang Yuan immediately became nervous and swallowed a small mouthful of saliva. If he wasn¡¯t mistaken, there¡¯s a saying that if a girl closes her eyes, she is waiting for you to kiss her. Should he¡­ Meanwhile, the Zhang clan. In the main seat of the main hall, a middle-aged man sat sullenly, his eyes fixed on the gate, as if waiting for something. He is the head of the Zhang clan, Zhang Huan. A moment later, a servant came forward to report. ¡°Clan head, most of the Wan clan¡¯s businesses have been taken over, there are no obstructions.¡± ¡°Where is that girl from the Wan Clan? What is she doing?¡± Zhang Huan asked. ¡°Wan Qian is paying her respects to her deceased father, but not long ago, someone from the Gu Immortal Sect went over, it should be because of the Gu Dao convention.¡± ¡°Looks like she does not want to keep those businesses.¡± Zhang Huan¡¯s fingers moved lightly, knocking on the table, making a dull sound. m The servant observed his expression and asked, ¡°Clan head, should we send someone¡­¡± He made a hand gesture slitting his throat. ¡°There¡¯s no rush.¡± Zhang Huan leaned on the chair, closing his eyes. ¡°We¡¯ll wait until the Gu Dao convention is over and the Gu Immortal Sect people leave. There are too many people in the city. If we act rashly, there might be more trouble.¡± ¡°Clan head is wise!¡± Suddenly, there was a commotion outside the courtyard, the first guardian pushed open the door and entered. ¡°First guardian, you¡¯re back, good work out there!¡± Zhang Huan stood up, he went forward to welcome him. ¡°Did you gain anything from this trip?¡± ¡°I did not fail my mission!¡± The first guardian cupped his fists. ¡°Good! Good!¡± Zhang Huan¡¯s gaze was fierce. ¡°Who is the murderer of my son?¡± ¡°The Gu Immortal Sect has already sent out an announcement saying that Young Master died at the hands of a traitor from the Gu Demon Sect.¡± ¡°Hmph! What nonsense!¡± Zhang Huan said angrily, ¡°The Gu Immortal Sect is only using this opportunity to seize the initiative to fight for Yong An Hall. If the Gu Demon Sect really murdered my son, why are they cooperating with us?¡± ¡°Clan head, there¡¯s no hurry, I will explain one by one.¡± ¡°Sit! Someone, serve tea!¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± After the first guardian sat down, he took a sip of tea and breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°I had limited information in Fanshu City, I could only use some methods to find a Gu Immortal Sect disciple and pry some information out of him.¡± Zhang Huan clenched his fists. ¡°But Bin¡¯er has a grudge with someone in the sect?¡± The first guardian continued, ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Young Master once had a life-and-death battle with a disciple called Fang Yuan because he was too close to Wan Qian.¡± ¡°However, due to the sect¡¯s rules, he gave the other party a month to improve. During this period of time, Young Master was ordered by you to travel around the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s territory. You know that.¡± Zhang Huan already had a guess in his heart. He gritted his teeth. ¡°Raising a tiger is a disaster! Bin¡¯er, why didn¡¯t you send the news back and let me handle it on your behalf!¡± The first guardian sighed. ¡°Perhaps Young Master did not want to worry you, clan head. After all, at that time, this Fang Yuan had not even reached the Enlightenment Realm.¡± ¡°What happened after that?¡± Zhang Huan took a deep breath. ¡°Combined with the information I found in the Fanshu City, that Fang Yuan became Gu Zhenren¡¯s personal disciple through the outer sect competition and went out to train. A month later, when the date of the battle was close, they met in the city.¡± At this point, the first guardian frowned. ¡°However, the two of them did not interact much. Fang Yuan stayed in the vice city lord¡¯s residence and was quite a distance away from the inn where Young Master was staying. There was also a person called Li Tongzhou who was familiar with Fang Yuan and frequently went to and from both places. However, they did not find him and could not ask him anything, so they were unable to determine if it was possible that Fang Yuan committed the murder.¡± ¡°Possible? Hmph! It was him who did it!¡± Zhang Huan was so furious that he could not control himself. ¡°Binler¡¯s actions in Fanshu City went smoothly, there was also someone from the Gu Demon Sect protecting him in secret. There can be no mistake, if it was not for him, Bin¡¯er would not have met with such a disaster.¡± At this time, a Gu worm flew over from the sky and landed on the servant¡¯s shoulder. He threw it into his acupoints, and after a while, he cupped his fists. ¡°Clan head, there is news from our spies infiltrating the Wan clan. Wan Qian and the Gu Immortal Sect disciples are heading towards Green Bamboo Garden outside the city, it seems that they are having a meal there.¡± ¡°Green Bamboo Garden¡­¡± Zhang Huan¡¯s eyes brightened. ¡°This is a good opportunity!¡± Saying so, he turned to look at the first guardian. ¡°First guardian! Please attack together with the second and third guardian, find an opportunity to kill Fang Yuan on the spot!¡± ¡°This¡­¡± the first guardian hesitated. ¡°The murderer has not been confirmed, and he is Gu Zhenren¡¯s direct disciple, I am afraid¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯d rather kill the wrong person than let him go!¡± Zhang Huan¡¯s rationality was swallowed by the hatred. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will not mistreat the three of you on this trip. I will split ten percent of the Wan clan¡¯s vein with you!¡± The first guardian was overjoyed. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, clan head, we will definitely bring this child¡¯s head back to console Young Master¡¯s spirit in heaven!¡± Chapter 130 - Its Because Im More Handsome Than You Chapter 130 It¡¯s Because I¡¯m More Handsome Than You In the evening, at the Green Bamboo Garden outside the city. This was a famous restaurant in the capital. It was situated in a bamboo forest, close to the lake. The environment was elegant, and many high-ranking officials and nobles would come here to eat. In comparison, the price was not low. Any of the dishes were above four digits. When everyone saw the menu, other than the Gu siblings, they were all shocked by the exorbitant price. ¡°Braised green deer trotters¡­ 4,300 primeval stones¡­¡± Junior Ruan covered her mouth, ¡°Wow, this is too expensive.¡± Her full name was Ruan Qinghe, and her family also ranbusiness, but their annual income was only around 100,000 primeval stones. Every month, they would send her a few hundred as cultivation resources. Adding the inner sect disciples¡¯ monthly payment, a total of a thousand primeval stones was enough to sustain her Gu worms. But this dish in front of her actually cost nearly four months of her primeval stones? Ruan Qinghe could not help but look at Fang Yuan, reminding him, ¡°Senior, the sect only gave us three thousand primeval stones as payment¡­¡± ¡°No problem, I will pay for it myself. Demon beast meat is very beneficial to Gu masters, so just order whatever you want to eat.¡± Fang Yuan smiled. It was not easy for him to make these eight people accept him wholeheartedly, so he could only conquer them one by one. If he could get them to eat this meal comfortably, they would not be able to follow Gu Tianqing and go against him in the future. Ruan Qinghe blinked. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Fang Yuan smiled. ¡°Everyone has worked hard on this journey, if we don¡¯t eat well, how will we have the energy to participate in the Gu Dao convention?¡± After getting an affirmative answer, everyone started to order, but they restrained themselves. Other than the Gu siblings, the seven of them only ordered five dishes in total. Wan Qian did not want Fang Yuan to spend money. As for the others, they could not really let loose. ¡°How can five dishes be enough to feed all of us?¡± Gu Tianqing¡¯s lips curled up. ¡°Senior Fang is generous. If we don¡¯t order more, we will be letting him down.¡± After two sentences, he took the menu and ordered more than ten dishes, and they were all Green Bamboo Garden¡¯s signature dishes. They were expensive, and one of them was even sold for ten thousand primeval stones. Was he trying to make him feel pain? Fang Yuan did not care. Primeval stones were just worldly goods, and with his current methods, it was easy for him to earn a few hundred thousand. On the contrary, the more expensive the food these Gu Immortal Sect disciples ate, the more embarrassed they would be to find trouble with Fang Yuan in the future. This Gu Tianqing helped him without even knowing it. He really was something. Fang Yuan could not help but sigh. They were prodigies, and this Gu Tianqing could not compare to Bai Yao. He did not have any shrewdness. Fang Yuan did not know how he survived until now. The dishes were served quickly, and before long, the table was filled with food. The taste was not bad, and everyone was praising the food. At the banquet, Fang Yuan mentioned matters related to the Gu Dao convention to everyone. This was what he learned after he and Wan Qian left the Wan residence and went to inquire about. But there was no important information. They did not know how the convention was going to be held, and no information was revealed. Right now, they only knew the number of participating sects, the location of the competition venue, and the time to report before the competition. Zhou Chang put down the chopsticks in his hand and smiled. ¡°This time, we have Senior Fang leading the team. Not to mention first place, we will definitely secure top three, right?¡± ¡°There are crouching tigers and hidden dragons in the Yan Shen Empire. I¡¯m only at the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, how can I be sure?¡± Fang Yuan shook his head lightly. ¡°Senior, you¡¯re too modest.¡± Qin Han laughed bitterly, ¡°I feel that even if I advance to the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, I still won¡¯t have the confidence to withstand five moves from you.¡± Ruan Qinghe smiled faintly, revealing two dimples. ¡°Senior¡¯s most powerful skill is his Gu control technique, it¡¯s too cool!¡± Wan Qian looked at her with a sense of crisis. Gu Tianqing did not interrupt. Strength was his trauma. Being unable to defeat Fang Yuan was his eternal pain. But he just could not accept it. The position should have belonged to him with unlimited glory. How could it be snatched away by a kid who appeared out of nowhere? Time passed slowly. Fang Yuan gradually got along with everyone and chatted happily. Seeing that everyone was almost done eating, he went out to settle the bill. The meal cost 120,000 primeval stones. It was more than 10,000 per person. Fang Yuan had already exchanged the cultivation resources that Vice City Lord Xu had given him for primeval stones. After paying for the meal, he was left with more than 30,000 primeval stones, and felt a little short of money. ¡°Looks like I have to get some money again.¡± Fang Yuan was thinking about whether he should go to the capital¡¯s gambling den, but since there was no urgent need to spend money, he figured he should wait until after the Gu Dao convention. The rest of the people quickly followed, the male disciples placed their hands on each other¡¯s shoulders, and other than Gu Tianqing, they formed a small group, chatting about everything The girls were walking in front, chatting and laughing. No one knew what they were talking about. Fang Yuan saw this scene and knew that he did not treat them for nothing. Not only did he unite their circle, he also strengthened his prestige, killing two birds with one stone. ¡°It¡¯s late, let¡¯s go back early. After the Gu Dao convention is over, I will bring you guys around the capital.¡±Fang Yuan smiled. Ruan Qinghe raised her hands with a peace sign. ¡°Yeah! Long live Senior!¡± The others were also overjoyed, their praises never ending. Gu Tianqing walked at the back, feeling more lonely listening to them. Fang Yuan waited for them to leave first, then came to Gu Tianqing¡¯s side, walking side by side with him. The group entered the darkness. As they ate late, the surroundings were cold and quiet. Gu Tianqing laughed at himself. ¡°I lost, laugh if you want to.¡± ¡°Why would I laugh at you?¡± Fang Yuan looked at him. ¡°Junior Gu, we have never been enemies, you don¡¯t have to stand against me.¡± ¡°Do you know how long I have been in the Gu Immortal Sect?¡± Gu Tianqing suddenly asked. ¡°How long?¡± ¡°Seven years.¡± Gu Tianqing said dejectedly. ¡°I used three years to build my foundation and advance to the inner sect, and four years to break through to Enlightenment, cultivating to my current level. Countless elders praised me, saying that I had the ability to transcend tribulation and ascend, but in the end¡­¡± He looked straight at Fang Yuan. ¡°You easily took the position of the team leader because you are Gu Zhenren¡¯s disciple. Under his support, you grew faster than me.¡± Sure enough, jealousy made people change people beyond recognition that they even their brains disappear. Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but be speechless. ¡°Do you feel that Master is a fool?¡± Gu Tianqing was stunned. ¡°The sect master is knowledgeable and has wisdom that no one can compare to.¡± ¡°Then do you think that Master is my father?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t your father a wealthy businessman in Yunding City?¡± ¡°Then that¡¯s all there is to it.¡± Fang Yuan rolled his eyes. ¡°Master and I are not related, and he¡¯s not stupid. Why would he randomly support a disciple?¡± ¡°You mean¡­ the sect master sent you out for another reason?¡± ILII Fang Yuan looked at him as if he was looking at a fool. Then, he slowly opened his mouth. ¡°Master supported me, Fang Yuan.¡± ¡°And of course it¡¯s because¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m more handsome than you!¡± Chapter 131 - Assassination Chapter 131 Assassination Pfft! Gu Tianqing almost choked on his own saliva. He retorted with a question. ¡°How can the sect master be so shallow?¡± ¡°Since he¡¯s not so shallow, then use your brain to think. Why should Master accept me as his disciple?¡± ¡°The sect master is extremely strict in accepting disciples. Ordinary people with exceptional talent are not worthy of his attention, unless they are truly gifted¡­¡± Gu Tianqing pondered for a moment before replying, ¡°That¡¯s not right! I¡¯ve checked on you before. You were cultivating in the outer sect for ten years without making a breakthrough. How can you possibly have that kind of talent?¡± Fang Yuan smiled smugly. ¡°Why can¡¯t I not have that kind of talent?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re truly talented, why didn¡¯t you show it and enter the inner sect?¡± As he asked this, the corner of his eyes suddenly drifted to Wan Qian. He suddenly thought of something and asked, ¡°Wait¡­ you¡­ you¡¯re doing this for Junior Wan?¡± ¡°I¡­ hmm?¡± Fang Yuan had wanted to show his strength to convince him, but he did not expect Gu Tianqing¡¯s brain to be so strange, bringing him and Wan Qian together. Alright! He did not need to waste his breath. Such people liked to confirm what they wanted to confirm, and it was hard to change their ideas. He did not deny it, and he nodded. ¡°Ah, right, right, right, it¡¯s for her!¡± Gu Tianqing¡¯s eyes showed a hint of understanding. Thinking about how Junior Wan was one of the top ten beauties in Gu Immortal Sect, with her appearance, it was natural for Fang Yuan to fall in love with her. He could not help but imagine a lazy genius who was originally planning to roam the world, and after meeting senior cold and elegant by chance, he could not help but fall in love with her. In order to get her, he focused on his cultivation. The power of love was really great! Gu Tianqing¡¯s thoughts were clear in an instant. He looked at Fang Yuan with admiration in his eyes. ¡°Senior Fang, I have wronged you. I originally thought that you were someone who took advantage of the situation to climb up the ranks. I apologize.¡± As he said this, he gave a big bow to show his apology. The corners of Fang Yuan¡¯s mouth curled up slightly. Looking at Gu Tianqing¡¯s 180-degree reversal in attitude, he was really confused. But it did not seem to be fake. Thus, he helped Gu Tianqing up and was about to speak when his expression changed and he pushed him away. Gu Tianqing did not react for a moment and fell to the ground. He was shocked and angry. He was about to question Gu Tianqing, but he saw two sharp arrows that were filled with cold air. It looked like it was activated by a Gu worm similar to the Frost Arrow Gu. Moreover, there was a dark green light on the tip of the arrow. It seemed to have been poisoned. Fang Yuan¡¯s push saved him. ¡°We¡¯re under attack!¡± Fang Yuan was calm and collected. He immediately warned the others loudly, and at the same time, he raised his hand and released some fluorescent Gu, clearing up the darkness to maintain a clear vision. But they were in the bamboo forest. The moonlight from the outside world could not shine in, so it was still pitch black above them. He immediately placed sixty percent of his attention on them. The others also reacted quickly. They took out their battle Gu worms and stood with their backs against each other, guarding their surroundings. Gu Tianqing snorted, ¡°Friend, what kind of ability do you have if you need to hurt someone from behind? Do you dare to come out and fight?¡± ¡°Hehehe¡­¡± A sinister laugh came from the darkness. ¡°These little kids don¡¯t know how big the world is. Quickly leave, I only want to deal with Fang Yuan alone!¡± This voice had a powerful aura. It was augmented by spirit essence and came from all directions. It was impossible to determine the location of the person who spoke. However, from the strength of this spirit essence, it was likely that he was an expert at the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm. essel as Many of them could not help but gulp, feeling extremely nervous. However, no one was willing to retreat. However, in the next moment, two auras that were not much different rose from behind and slowly approached without concealing anything Two sixth layer experts! ¡°If you don¡¯t leave now, you will all die here!¡± The other party continued to threaten them. Wan Qian¡¯s expression was cold as ice. ¡°Bring it on! There is no coward in the Gu Immortal Sect!¡± ¡°You are courting death!¡± An angry shout came from the darkness. Immediately, the surrounding spirit essence surged, and countless ice elements condensed in the air, quickly forming sharp arrows that shot down indiscriminately. ¡°Zhou Chang and Qin Han! Prioritize defense!¡± Fang Yuan controlled the Sunlight Gu to form the Yang Flame Incarnation, and at the same time, he did not forget to command everyone¡¯s actions. ¡°Yes!¡± The two moved their bodies at the same time. The green essence sword and shield and golden light barrier protected the two weaker female disciples. Ruan Qinghe¡¯s Wood Charm Gu released dozens of vines, splitting the arrows. The Gu siblings helped each other, dealing with the arrows with ease. Wan Qian¡¯s attack was even more straightforward. She used the Flying Sword Gu, and her entire body turned into a ray of sword light, moving through the rain of arrows. The ice arrows shattered upon contact. Although the opponent was a seventh layer Enlightenment Realm expert, using such a large area of effect attack, it was not enough to deal hug damage to a single person, it was more effective against the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s group. The other male disciple was unlucky. He had just defended when he was ambushed by another person in the darkness, and he was sent flying and fainted. Two figures appeared. They were both black-robed masked men. Fang Yuan had no time to care. His thoughts were moving quickly. There were nine people on his side, and although their strengths were not equal, they were all at least at the third layer of the Enlightenment Realm. If he could deal with the seventh layer expert, they would have a chance of winning if they joined forces to defend against the two sixth layer experts. ¡°Very good, let¡¯s treat this as an appetizer before the Gu Dao convention!¡± Fang Yuan made up his mind, he jumped up and welcomed them, shouting at the same time. ¡°Gu Tianqing! You and Senior Wan go block one of them, the rest of the disciples will defend, I will go and fight him!¡± Gu Tianqing was full of fighting spirit. ¡°I have been wanting to fight for a long time!¡± Wan Qian did not speak. She used her spirit essence to pierce her fingertip and fed a drop of blood essence to the Flying Sword Gu. Immediately, the Flying Sword Gu¡¯s body showed a red light. It was full of killing intent, and it turned into a blood-red long sword. She held it in her hand and used the nine-turns sword technique to fight with a black-robed man. Gu Tianqing followed closely behind and joined the battle. The other black-robed man wanted to rush forward to help. He was prepared to gang up against the weak to quickly clear the area. However, the remaining six would not let him go so easily. Zhou Chang took the lead and stood in front. The golden light was overflowing as if Bodhidharma was still alive. ¡°If you want to hurt my fellow disciples, you¡¯ll have to step over my dead body first!¡± ¡°Then go to hell!¡± The black-robed man¡¯s voice was hoarse as he attacked. A pure white moonblade approached quickly. Zhou Chang took the attack head-on. Immediately, the golden light barrier was disrupted, causing blood to spill from the corner of his mouth. The gap between their realms was still a little big. More importantly, in order to block this attack, he had used up nearly ten percent of his spirit essence. Killing intent appeared in the black-robed man¡¯s eyes. Just as he was about to seize the victory and pursue the attack, Qin Han and a few green sword glows arrived as promised, forcing him to give up on the attack and deal with it calmly. After all, he was facing a disciple of a large sect, so he did not dare to be careless and take this attack head-on. However, it was this kind of mentality that made him miss the perfect opportunity. The five of them stalled one after another, each using their own methods. Ruan Qinghe shouted from behind him, ¡°Take this!¡± The black-robed man subconsciously raised his hand to defend. In the end, vines wrapped around his feet, greatly restricting his movement. When he raised his head again, Gu Yuange¡¯s continuous attacks had already arrived. After the first set of attacks, although it was not very painful with the protection of spiritual vital energy, it was still unusually difficult. He had no choice but to give up on the idea of assisting the other sixth layer, and instead focus on dealing with them. Boom! At this moment, there was an explosion in the sky. Accompanied by flames and ice crystals that filled the sky, a figure fell rapidly. Bang! Dust and leaves flew everywhere. In the vagueness, they saw Fang Yuan spit out blood. ¡°Senior!¡± ¡°Junior Fang!¡± Chapter 132 - Fierce Battle Chapter 132 Fierce Battle Ruan Qinghe and Wan Qian cried out at the same time. But because they were distracted, the two black-robed men also found an opportunity. After a few moves, they successfully escaped and regrouped. ¡°Not good!¡± Gu Tianqing gritted his teeth and shouted, ¡°Junior! Senior Fang¡¯s cultivation is profound, so he might be fine. Let¡¯s clean up the trouble in front of us first!¡± The black robed man laughed loudly. ¡°Do you think I am one of those useless lone cultivators? You two are only at the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, you want to take care of us?¡± Indeed, the person was very strong. His spirit essence strength was overwhelming, and the quality of the Gu worms he used was not low either. He was most likely from a large clan or sect. Even if the Gu Immortal Sect had the advantage in numbers, they could not gain any advantage fighting against enemies of a higher cultivation level. Slanting to the side, Wan Qian did not say anything. She raised her hand and the Flying Sword Gu changed again, turning into over ten sword Qi that slashed at the back of a black-robed man. His robes were torn apart, leaving behind crisscrossing scars. ¡°Bitch, you dare to launch a sneak attack!¡± This black-robed man¡¯s aura did not decrease after being injured. Instead, he became even fiercer. Using all six layers of strength, his spirit essence was injected into the Gu worm in front of him through his arms. It was a Blazing Meteor Gu. As the name implied, it could create fireballs to attack. A scorching light shone, and before anyone could see what happened, Wan Qian was sent flying ¡°Cover Junior Wan!¡± Two round shields surrounded Qin Han, and he stabbed out with his sword, not showing any signs of fear as he blocked the attack. But in the next moment, two huge fireballs came towards him. The green essence origin sword Qi flashed past, but it did not successfully split themapart. The fireballs carried a huge amount of power as they struck the protective sword and shield, producing a series of muffled sounds. The fireball was blazing, so he had no choice but to increase the amount of spirit essence he injected to defend against the heat. ¡°Qin Han! Dodge!¡± Gu Tianqing was controlling a Gu worm to release an energy attack and was unable to stop the other black-robed man for a while, but he had also noticed the situation over there. If they continued to resist like this, their spirit essence would be depleted rapidly, and they would soon run out of strength. However, Qin Han¡¯s expression was firm as he gritted his teeth. ¡°I¡­ cannot retreat¡­ Juniors¡­ are behind us¡­¡± Gu Tianqing used the corner of his eyes to look over. The situation at Zhou Chang¡¯s side was not optimistic either, and everyone was using all their methods to block this wave of fireball attacks. If the people in front moved aside, then the people behind would suffer. However, the black-robed man who was attacking was also in a bad mood. His face was already full of blood, and all the blood vessels were exploding due to the strong pressure. However, he not stop at this point. Instead, his acupoints were opened, and he directly used spirit essence to inject power into the Gu worm. This time, even the Gu worm could not take it anymore. Was he prepared to die together with them? ¡°Madman!¡± Gu Tianqing gritted his teeth and crossed his arms. He endured the pain of over-circulation of his meridians¡¯ spirit essence and summoned a second Gu worm. It spat out white light and helped to shatter a fireball on Qin Han¡¯s side. ¡°You dare to be distracted in front of me?¡± The black-robed man snorted and suddenly exerted his strength. Dazzling light interweaved and swallowed Gu Tianqing¡¯s body. ¡°Senior Gu!¡± Qin Han shouted. The light dispersed and Gu Tianqing staggered to his knees. His body was charred and his aura was weak. He was seriously injured. ¡°Die!¡± The black-robed man was about to attack again, but countless blood-colored threads suddenly flew from the side and pierced into his body. He let out a miserable howl and felt the spirit essence in his body rapidly flowing along these threads. The heart-devouring pain followed and he could not help but widen his eyes in fear. ¡°What¡¯s going on, ah! My strength! My strength!¡± Fang Yuan slowly got up from the mud. A warm feeling came from the Soul Devouring Gu, quickly healing his injuries. But this situation did not last long. A huge Gu worm flew down from the sky, opening its mouth, and countless ice arrows instantly dispelled the soul devouring vortex. A black-robed man landed, standing on the Gu worm¡¯s back. With his hands behind his back and his white beard hanging down from his mask, he looked like an immortal. ¡°Kid, surrender, I can spare your friends¡¯ lives.¡± ¡°You think you are the only one with a rank four Gu worm?¡± Fang Yuan snorted, pointing with his right hand. The limbs of the Soul Devouring Gu grew bigger and bigger, reaching the same level as the other Gu worm in the blink of an eye. The fluorescent light shone on its dull blood-colored shell, looking extremely fierce. The other party¡¯s gaze brightened slightly. ¡°Gold quality? Very good, after killing you, I will subdue this Gu worm, and my strength will definitely rise to another level!¡± Fang Yuan was too lazy to say anything else. ¡°Kill!¡± The Soul Devouring Gu howled towards the sky, its hind legs exerting strength as it charged forward like a heroic warrior. It opened its bloody mouth, the blood-colored vortex appearing within it, fiercely biting towards the Gu worm that was enshrouded in an ice-blue luster. ¡°If I were you, I would use this ability after biting it, idiot!¡± The black-robed man laughed. He did not even control the Gu worm to dodge, letting it erupt with elemental energy. The cold wind blew, and large amounts of ice crystals directly froze the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s limbs. The mouthpart was only a step away from the Gu worm, but it did not move an inch. Fang Yuan¡¯s lips curled. ¡°Who told you that my Gu worm only has this ability?¡± The Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s seemingly hard shell suddenly collapsed, flowing in all directions as if it had been melted. Soon after, the black robed man saw over ten sickle-like objects rising from the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s body, slashing down heavily. He reacted quickly and immediately jumped away, at the same time making the Gu worm condense ice crystals to protect its body. Clang! The sounds of weapons clashing could be heard. Even with the protection of large amounts of ice elements, this Cold Cicada Gu was still unable to block the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s attack. Several of its legs were chopped off, and green blood splattered on the ground. It cried out in pain as it retreated, looking at the Soul Devouring Gu once again with fear in its eyes. Fang Yuan saw this and thought it was a pity that the black robed man¡¯s spirit essence was stronger than his. It was not easy to break through his defense. The unexpected attack of the Soul Devouring Gu did not manage to dismember him in one go, so there would not be such an opportunity again. He turned around and looked at the battlefield. After a bitter battle, everyone was more or less injured, especially Zhou Chang and Qin Han. It was really difficult for them to fight two sixth layer experts while only being at the fourth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. Although the opponents were already injured, and there were female disciples who were good at long-range attacks to help from the back, a skinny camel was still bigger than a horse. The gap of two to three layers was an insurmountable gap. If it were not for Gu Yuange who was good at fighting head-on, he would have risked his life to share the burden with the two of them. Perhaps there would be two more people lying on the ground now. Once the two black-robed men were free to fight, Fang Yuan might not be able to save himself. ¡°Looks like I have to end this quickly¡­¡± He thought to himself. However, how could he end this quickly when facing someone who was two realms stronger than him? Chapter 133 - Trump Card! Extension Energy Gu! Chapter 133 Trump Card! Extension Energy Gu! Gu Tianqing and Wan Qian both fell. The only person who could deal effective damage to this group of black robed men was himself. It seemed that he could only use his trump card! Fang Yuan took advantage of the moment when the black robed men¡¯s Gu worms did not dare to attack and directly retrieved the Soul Devouring Gu, turning around and running towards Zhou Chang¡¯s direction. Phantom steps covered his body, and in a blink of an eye, he had pulled away quite a distance. This black-robed man could not catch up. He could only shout to his companions, ¡°Second and third brothers! Fang Yuan is heading towards your direction, be careful!¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s speed did not exceed the speed of sound. After the other party received the warning, they immediately became alert and switched target. The fireball that suppressed the group of Gu Immortal Sect disciples, causing them to be unable to breathe, retreated and attacked Fang Yuan. At the same time, the energy impact that instantly injured Gu Tianqing also swept over. Fang Yuan could not avoid them. His body suddenly shone with a dazzling light. The Yang Flame Incarnation and Soul Devouring appeared at the same time, covering his body. The fireball and the energy impact almost instantly shattered the Sun Flame Incarnation¡¯s fire shield, colliding with the soul devouring blood vortex. The vortex spun rapidly, crazily devouring these two majestic forces. The entire bamboo forest began to tremble. The aftershock of the battle swept past, knocking down rings of thick bamboo. ¡°Let¡¯s see how much you can eat!¡± 1 can e One of the black-robed men shouted loudly. The light of the protective spirit essence around his body grew even brighter, and the energy impact condensed from his palm instantly became much thicker. What was even more fatal was that the strongest black-robed man in the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm also rushed over. He activated his Gu worm and released a series of ice arrows. ¡°Help Senior out!¡± Qin Han, who was already exhausted, forcefully supported his body. Just as he circulated his spirit essence, a piercing pain came from his meridians, causing the green essence sword and shield that had yet to take shape to dissipate. The Green Essence Sword Gu also fell to the ground, and did not even have the strength to fly. The other disciples were also in a similar situation. They wanted to help, but they could not. Sizzle sizzle¡­ Soul Devouring could not endlessly devour energy The blood vortex shone with black lightning. It seemed to have reached its limit. After expanding several times, it exploded like fireworks, dissipating into the air. Endless light flooded the empty space below, creating a huge crater. ¡°Senior!¡± The group of Gu Immortal Sect disciples cried out in grief. Did their leader die just like that? The three black-robed men had the same question. They approached the crater and observed the situation inside. There was nothing! Other than soil and rocks, there was nothing. ¡°He died just like that?¡± One of the black-robed men was still in disbelief. He felt that since Fang Yuan was a personal disciple of Gu Zhenren, he should not only have these skills. The other black-robed man snorted. ¡°If the three of us attacked at the same time, even someone at the eighth layer of the Enlightenment Realm would die here. Fang Yuan is only at the fifth layer, how can he stop us?¡± ¡°What should we do with these people? Should we kill them too?¡± ¡°Our mission is to kill Fang Yuan.¡± The leader lowered his voice. ¡°They are all disciples of large clans. If we kill them all, it will cause a huge commotion in the empire. If they were to investigate, we might not be able to hide.¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s go back and report.¡± After some communication, the three black-robed men were ready to leave. However, just as they let down their guard¡­ A mocking voice sounded from above. ¡°You want to leave just like that?¡± In the next moment¡­ More than a dozen soul devouring vortexes appeared in the sky. Countless blood-colored threads shot out and pierced into the bodies of the three black-robed men. At the same time, along with the rumbling of thunder, the wind whistled. Giant elemental swords stabbed down from the night sky, expanding in the black-robed men¡¯s pupils. Boom! Light interweaved, the deep pit turned into an Asura arena, and the black-robed men¡¯s screams could be heard. Over a hundred giant swords smashed down one after another. Only after the deep pit expanded several times did everything return to normal. The group of Gu Immortal Sect disciples looked at this sudden turn of events in a daze. This was a move made by someone at the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm? Even Fusion Realm experts might not be able to do it! Fang Yuan walked out of the darkness and looked at the pit. ¡°Oh, there is still one alive?¡± This was the black-robed person at the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm. To think that even after using more than ten Extension Energy Gu, he still could not be killed. However, this allowed Fang Yuan to interrogate him about who wanted to kill him. ¡°Golden Silkworm Gu, go.¡± The soul devouring vortex above was still restricting the other party¡¯s movement. In this situation, letting the Golden Silkworm Gu to poison him first was the best choice. The black robed man seemed to know what Fang Yuan was going to do, and a resolute expression appeared in his eyes. Bam. His body exploded abruptly. His limbs were sent flying, fresh blood turning into mist that spread out. But under Fang Yuan¡¯s True Sight Gu¡¯s observation, he could clearly see the enemy¡¯s ten Gu worms taking advantage of the blood mist to escape. One of them was called the Escape Spirit Gu. [Escape Spirit Gu]: Can leech the master¡¯s soul into this Gu to escape in a crisis. So that¡¯s how it is! Fang Yuan originally wanted to chase after them, but when he thought of his injured team members, he had no choice but to give up on the idea. It was not realistic to have Gu worms chase after them. The other party was not slow, and the only thing they could catch up was the Cloud Moon Gu, but the Cloud Moon Gu did not have any offensive ability. There was no point in catching up. Feeling helpless, he could only let the black robed man escape. ¡°Forget it, I should be careful in the future.¡± Fang Yuan had already made preparations not to go out during the Gu Dao convention. After all, he was not familiar with the capital, and there might be a second assassination attempt. As for asking Li Tongzhou¡¯s family for help¡­ There was no need for that at the moment. Fang Yuan did not want to owe someone a favor for no reason. ¡°Zhou Chang, Qin Han, how are you guys?¡± Fang Yuan turned around to check on everyone¡¯s injuries. ¡°We are fine.¡± The six people who could still stand shook their heads. Zhou Chang quickly said. ¡°Senior, quickly check on Senior Wan and the others.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Fang Yuan first came to Gu Tianqing¡¯s side. Since he did not have any support type Gu worms that could be used for healing, he could only use the True Sight Gu to judge his injuries. Gu Yuange quickly ran over and helped him lift up Gu Tianqing¡¯s upper body. At a glance, Gu Tianqing¡¯s injuries were not serious. He looked like he was in a sorry state, but the energy shockwave had only broken through his protective spirit essence. It should be because of the defensive Gu¡¯s effect that his internal organs were fine. The reason he fainted was because his skin was badly burned, and the pain caused his brain to go into shock, but this kind of fatal injury to ordinary people was nothing too serious for Enlightenment Realm Gu masters. Fang Yuan fed him the pill Second Senior Su Can gave him, and he quickly woke up. ¡°Brother!¡± ¡°Where¡­ am I¡­¡± Gu Tianqing was still confused. ¡°Feed him some water, he will be fine soon.¡± Fang Yuan instructed, and went to Wan Qian¡¯s side. Her injuries were more serious. She was hit in the head by a fireball, and did not have any defensive type Gu worms to protect her. She took that hit head-on, but her concussion was light. He did not have any good methods to deal with it, so he could only carry Wan Qian on his back and bring her to where another unconscious male disciple was. Zhou Chang and Qin Han also came over. ¡°Senior, how is he?¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to say, let¡¯s have him take some pills and rest for a while.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head. ¡°You two carry him and Gu Tianqing on your backs. We can¡¯t stay here for long, let¡¯s go back to our residence first.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± The two of them immediately moved. Fang Yuan gently helped Wan Qian¡¯s body up before walking towards the capital. He could not help but feel worried. They had encountered assassins before the Gu Dao convention, and a few of the main battle members were heavily injured. Could they still get a good ranking? Chapter 134 - The Gu Dao Convention Chapter 134 The Gu Dao Convention Late at night, in the Zhang clan¡¯s backyard. A few Gu worms climbed over the high wall and passed through the side door, arriving outside the only room in the courtyard that was lit up. ¡°Clan head¡­ It¡¯s me.¡± Hurried footsteps could be heard from inside. Zhang Huan opened the door. Seeing that there was no one outside, he could not help but be startled, asking, ¡°First guardian, where are you?¡± ¡°I am here¡­¡± A voice came from beneath his feet. He looked down and saw a few Gu worms crawling back and forth, shaking off some animal feces. Only then did he notice that the one who spoke was one of the Gu worms. ¡°Clan head, the assassination failed, the second guardian and the third guardian did not survive. That Fang Yuan is very strong, if I did not self-detonate to escape with the Escape Spirit Gu, I would not have escaped death.¡± Zhang Huan frowned. ¡°How can this be! Didn¡¯t you say that Fang Yuan has not even reached the Enlightenment Realm?¡± ¡°Clan head¡­ that was a month ago¡­¡± The first guardian laughed bitterly. ¡°When I fought him, although his cultivation was only at the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, his spirit essence strength had already surpassed many sixth layer Gu masters. It was very strange, I could not gain much advantage.¡± ¡°He improved so much in a month?¡± Zhang Huan was completely shocked, he did not even believe what the first guardian said. ¡°Sigh, Gu Zhenren¡¯s disciple is indeed shocking, but it is a pity that I have disgraced clan head¡¯s mission. I could not avenge Young Master.¡± Zhang Huan was silent. After a long while, he said. ¡°First guardian, you have done enough, I wonder how can I help you recover your human body?¡± ¡°I am now living in my soul state inside the Gu worm. If clan head can find the body of a person who has just died, I can be reborn.¡± The first guardian could not help but sigh. ¡°It is a pity that my original body¡¯s aptitude and cultivation level was too high. Sigh.¡± Zhang Huan comforted him. ¡°First guardian, don¡¯t worry. I will find someone with good aptitude to help you revive!¡± ¡°Thank you, clan head!¡± ¡°It¡¯s a pity that my Bin¡¯er has such a huge grudge¡­¡± Zhang Huan was dejected, and tears streamed down his face. ¡°Clan head, don¡¯t worry, I have another way!¡± The first guardian controlled the Gu worm to fly to Zhang Huan¡¯s shoulder, and said in a low voice, ¡°I know an expert on the Prodigy Roll. He only cares about money and not people. As long as you are willing to give up primeval stones, he will definitely help.¡± ¡°Oh? Which Roll is that person on? How is his strength?¡± ¡°The Human Roll, he is ranked over forty.¡± ¡°Human Roll? Which clan is he from?¡± ¡°He does not have any forces to rely on and is only a lone cultivator. However, clan head, you should not look down on him. This person is young and wandering alone in the world. To be able to reach the top forty of the human roll, he might not be any weaker than a sect¡¯s prodigy.¡± Zhang Huan narrowed his eyes. ¡°Alright! Let him help! Tell him that I want to see Fang Yuan¡¯s head in three days!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The next morning. Fang Yuan was leaning against Wan Qian¡¯s bed. He did not sleep for the entire night. ¡°Senior Fang, Can I come in?¡± Ruan Qinghe¡¯s crisp, bell-like voice came from the window. Fang Yuan looked up and saw her hands supporting her chin as she leaned against the windowsill. She looked youthful and lively. ¡°Come in.¡± Ruan Qinghe pushed the door open and entered. She came to the bed and looked at Wan Qian, who was still unconscious. She bit her red lips and asked softly, ¡°Senior Wan is still unconscious?¡± ¡°She probably won¡¯t wake up for the next two days.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head. ¡°The Gu Dao convention is starting today, how is Gu Tianqing?¡± ¡°Senior Gu is already fine, but Senior Feng, who is next door, is still unconscious like Senior Wan.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t wait any longer, let¡¯s go over first.¡± ¡°What if those assassins find us here?¡± Ruan Qinghe was a bit worried. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the imperial guards of the capital are here, and there¡¯s also the light chasing thunder tiger guarding the first floor, everything will be fine.¡± ¡°Alright¡­ Then I¡¯ll go call the others.¡± Ruan Qinghe left the room. Fang Yuan turned his head to look at Wan Qian, thinking about what Ruan Qinghe said in his heart. He felt that it wasn¡¯t unreasonable. Thinking about it, he called out the Drunken Gu and Sound Transmission Gu, taking out a talisman and placing it beside Wan Qian. ¡°If you feel that there is a bad person nearby, inject your spirit essence into this talisman, then inform me, understand?¡± ¡°Squeak!¡± The two Gu worms nodded their heads at the same time. Fang Yuan touched them with his finger, and the latter revealed its belly comfortably, squinting its eyes. He could not help but laugh. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll do it next time. Master has something to do, I will leave this big sister to you to protect.¡± ¡°Squeak Squeak!¡± The Drunken Gu and Sound Transmission Gu were extremely obedient. Fang Yuan left the place. With such a talisman that could hide his tracks, he felt much more assured. There was no need for more. If they really met a strong enemy, these two Gu worms would not be able to deal with them no matter how many talismans they had. As long as they could stall until he came, that was enough. After leaving, they found that the other members of the Gu Immortal Sect were already waiting at the stairs. ¡°Senior?¡± Ruan Qinghe waved her small hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Fang Yuan walked past everyone and went downstairs first. The courtyard was quiet. It looked like the other three sects had already left to report to the venue. The reporting location was at the entrance of the imperial palace. The details of the Gu Dao convention were still unclear, and they did not know if the eight of them would be banned because they did not have enough people. ¡°Senior, thank you¡­ for yesterday.¡± Gu Tianqing walked side by side with him. ¡°What are you thanking me for?¡± Fang Yuan smiled. ¡°Speaking of which, those assassins were actually only after me. If you guys left, they would not chase after you guys.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t say that.¡± Gu Tianqing ridiculed him. ¡°If I really left you there alone, wouldn¡¯t I be the biggest suspect?¡± ¡°Hey.¡± Fang Yuan chuckled. ¡°Why did your brain suddenly become smarter?¡± Gu Tianqing asked in dissatisfaction. ¡°When have I ever been stupid?¡± ¡°Those words you said on the way to the capital and those little thoughts you had, aren¡¯t they stupid?¡± Gu Tianqing¡¯s face turned red. ¡°Senior, you saw through it¡­¡± Fang Yuan rolled his eyes. ¡°Think about what to do in this Gu Dao convention. Eight people, fighting against others in full formations, I don¡¯t even know how to win!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Senior. I know the rules of the Gu Dao convention. There won¡¯t be such a situation in the first two days.¡± ¡°Oh? Tell me more.¡± ¡°I have understood it before. The Gu Dao convention is based on the points system, win and you gain points, lose and you lose points. It is divided into two parts, individual points and sect points. Individual points are calculated by defeats, and sect points are calculated by wins.¡± Gu Tianqing spoke with confidence. ¡°Sect points represent the overall ranking. It is related to the point range of the opponents in the subsequent draw. If we have a winning streak after one stage, basically on the next stage, we will go against another sect with a winning streak.¡± ¡°The individual points are also included in the total points, but there is another function, which is to represent whether they will have the chance to meet the saint in the future.¡± ¡°On the first day, all the sects are allocated to the four battle areas in the east, west, south, and north by drawing lots. They will also draw lots to fight against the other sects.¡± ¡°Each sect has to draw three lots, and each match will be three wins out of five. They will fight in one-on-one battles. It can be said that they are prolonged battles. It is a test of luck and strength.¡± At this point, his voice suddenly stopped. They had arrived at the entrance of the imperial palace. Chapter 135 - First Battle Chapter 135 First Battle Fang Yuan was engrossed in listening, but when he followed Gu Tianqing¡¯s gaze, he could not help but be shocked. Outside the imperial palace, there was a sea of people. Using True Sight Gu¡¯s ability, he saw Enlightenment Realm and Fusion Realm experts everywhere. There were as many of them as hairs on an ox. There were many Nascent Soul Realm experts, but they were all Dao protectors, protecting these prodigies from dying due to accidents. In comparison, the Gu Immortal Sect was very ambitious. They let him, an Enlightenment Realm expert, be the leader. They did not even send out a Fusion Realm expert. It was unknown if Gu Zhenren was testing them intentionally, or if he was too confident. Vas But then again, this was a grand event for the entire empire. Sects from all over the world gathered here. If they could show off their strength in the grand meeting, his name would probably spread throughout the Yan Shen Empire soon. Fang Yuan told the others to find a place to wait, while he went forward to report. He found a short line and stood at the end. Soon, it was his turn. The reporting office was a second layer Nascent Soul expert. Seeing that it was an application from the Gu Immortal Sect, his attitude was quite amiable. ¡°Alright, after everyone has finished registering, come back here to draw the lots for the matches today.¡± Fang Yuan nodded to show that he understood. There were at least several thousand sects that had come to register. However, there were dozens of registration points, so it should be over soon. After waiting for a while, the registration office registered the last application order, and all the people returned to the imperial palace. Soon, they each came out with a big box. A noble figure suddenly appeared on the inner wall of the imperial palace. ¡°Lord Saint has arrived!¡± Lord Saint was the person who ruled this empire. Countless Gu masters cupped their fists and saluted, showing their respect to the supreme. That man did not speak. Looking down at everyone, his sharp eyes revealed an infinite dignity. A civil official beside him took a step forward, saying, ¡°The Gu Dao convention has officially begun!¡± ¡°Representatives of each sect, please draw lots, and then go to the corresponding battle area to wait for the next round of drawing lots.¡± Fang Yuan was the first to stand at the registration area to draw lots, and opened it to take a look. It was the eastern region. There was no preoccupation with the area of the first stage, and sects of all levels of strength might encounter each other, so Fang Yuan did not care. After returning to the where his teammates were, he immediately brought them to the corresponding area. A seventh layer Nascent Soul Realm expert was already waiting here. When the people from the other sects arrived one after another, he asked everyone to submit their application orders and carry out the second round of coordination. Not long after, he asked someone to carry a large box up. He slowly opened his mouth and explained the rules of the Gu Dao convention. It was basically the same as what Gu Tianqing said, and there was not much deviation. It seemed like it had been maintained for a long time. After the introduction, they asked people to draw lots. ¡°Each person will choose three from the box. You must take three, no more, no less.¡± ¡°Those who draw from their own sect can treat it as skipping the turn, or can also wait for the second round to draw again.¡± This rule was a little interesting. One could choose not to take a turn for nothing. This meant that they would get fewer sect points. However, the total points might not necessarily be lower than those of the sects that fought three rounds. The only difference was, if the sect had a stable number of points, they could use this to fight for the individual points ranking. It was also a way to prevent geniuses from being dragged down by the team. Fang Yuan wanted to lead the Gu Immortal Sect to the end, so he naturally wanted to fight all three rounds, thus he was at the front. The first was a sect called the Tai Yi Sect. Fang Yuan had never heard of it. It should be a small or medium sized sect, and it should not be too strong. But the second group was a bit troublesome. It was called the Tianxiang Sect. This was a large sect on the other side of the Gu Immortal Sect, and although it was not as strong as the Gu Demon Sect, the disciples of the younger generation would not be much weaker. It was said that the Tianxiang Sect was very special. It only recruited female disciples with good looks, and everyone there used a mental cultivation method called the heavenly essence Yin shouting technique to nurture Gu worms. Under the condition of maintaining a virgin body, the cultivation speed was very fast. Other people with poor talent might not even be able to break through from Body Refinement to Foundation Establishment in ten years, but with them, no matter how bad their talent was, they would be able to break through in three to five years. ¡°If the first match is fast, I¡¯ll pay attention to their match.¡± Fang Yuan paid full attention to it. Then came the third sect. It was also an ordinary sect. He had never heard of it, so it was probably not very strong. Overall, their luck was not bad. There was only one strong opponent in the three lots. As long as they took down the Tianxiang Sect, the Gu Immortal Sect would be able to enter the next stage of the competition with a complete victory. After obtaining the match numbers, Fang Yuan led the others to wait outside the region. Ruan Qinghe tilted her head and asked, ¡°Senior, what¡¯s our number?¡± ¡°Number 24.¡± ¡°24¡­ There are only four arenas in the area. Doesn¡¯t that mean that we have to go on stage in the sixth round?¡±. ¡°Yes, prepare well. We¡¯ll fight against the Tai Yi Sect in the first round.¡± ¡°The Tai Yi Sect¡­¡± Gu Tianqing rubbed his fists and asked, ¡°Senior, can I go first?¡± ¡°Why do you look like you have a deep grudge against them? What, do you have a grudge against them?¡± Fang Yuan glanced at him. ¡°They¡¯re the team that lives downstairs.¡± Gu Tianqing¡¯s face was full of fighting spirit. ¡°I want to grind Wang Luo to the ground!¡± ¡°You lost so much spirit essence yesterday, can you do it?¡± ¡°Of course I can! I can even go for a second round!¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Fang Yuan agreed. In fact, in front of the Tai Yi sect, he, Gu Tianqing and Wan Qian who was still unconscious were very consistent scorers. This was the difference in strength. Although they were lacking one person now, in terms of battle order, there was no need to be too particular. Qin Han or Ruan Qinghe could easily win. The real opponent was the Tianxiang Sect. Very soon, the Gu Dao convention officially began. On the first round, eight sects each went on stage. The rest of the people watched their performances from the outside. The real world was focused on them! Presumably, when one stood on stage, they would definitely be under a lot of pressure. Fang Yuan swept his gaze over them. They were all battles between Gu masters in the second or third layers of the Enlightenment Realm. There was nothing to see. In his eyes, as long as it wasn¡¯t a battle between geniuses, he basically couldn¡¯t summarize any experience that was beneficial to him. He had no choice. These people were full of mistakes when they fought. Even if it was him when he was at the third layer of the Enlightenment Realm, he would still be able to instantly beat his opponent with one move. In the end, they actually fought back and forth even though there was a difference in cultivation level. In the end, it became a tug-of-war battle of spirit essence. But there was one arena that was more shocking. There was even a peak Foundation Establishment expert. The result was obvious, he was beaten down the second the battle started. Under the gazes of tens of thousands of people, he lost all his face. The battles between the four arenas were fast and slow. Soon, the victors were decided, and the fifth round¡¯s sects went up to challenge each other. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect, you¡¯re up.¡± The group looked at each other. It seemed that they did not need to wait until the sixth round. Chapter 136 - Manipulation Chapter 136 Manipulation Every sect had to draw three lots. If the Gu Immortal Sect did not draw themselves, they would naturally be drawn by others. This was a slightly famous sect, and it was even stronger than the Tai Yi Sect. The unexpected happened earlier than Fang Yuan expected, but it was still within his control. As the challenger, the other party had to send someone first. They called a third layer Enlightenment Realm disciple to go on stage. At the branch office, Fang Yuan glanced at everyone. ¡°Junior Gu, do you want to go first?¡± ¡°Forget it.¡± Gu Tianqing was not interested. ¡°I only want to save my strength to fight the Tai Yi Sect now.¡± ¡°What, you don¡¯t want to fight for the individual ranking?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t win.¡± Gu Tianqing smiled bitterly. ¡°If every large sect had someone of your level, I would not even be able to enter the top thirty.¡± Fang Yuan laughed. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my talent is unique to the Gu Immortal Sect!¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°I have plenty to gain lying to you.¡± ¡°Alright! I¡¯ll go!¡± Gu Tianqing was the first to jump onto the stage. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Gu Tianqing, please enlighten me.¡± The other party laughed bitterly. Knowing that he would lose, he sighed. ¡°Senior Gu, please show mercy.¡± ¡°As a Gu master seeking battle, how can you show mercy!¡± Gu Tianqing called out his Gu worm, and his spirit essence surged. That Gu worm spat out energy and sent his opponent flying, landing on the ground with a thud. ¡°The Gu Immortal Sect wins.¡± The judge on the side said. One point won. Gu Tianqing was unsatisfied as he went down the stage. ¡°Senior, if there is another match like this, let Yuan Ge and the others go. Winning this was too easy and meaningless.¡± ¡°What do you think of that person¡¯s strength?¡±. ¡°He shattered with a single touch.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Fang Yuan smiled. ¡°Look at the calluses on his palm, it is obvious that it was the result of him wielding a sword all year round. Under the same cultivation level, I don¡¯t need to say much about the strength of sword Gu masters, right?¡± Gu Tianqing nodded. ¡°Sword cultivators are the strongest.¡± ¡°Juniors Bing Ning and Yao Guang are both pure support type Gu masters. They have no advantage in a one on one battle. Although Junior Gu is good at fighting head on, she is not a sword cultivator. If she were to face him, the process would be exciting, but she might not necessarily win the battle.¡± ¡°What about me? What about me!¡± Ruan Qinghe was looking forward to her senior¡¯s comments. ¡°For you, your cultivation level is on par with his. The vines of your Wood Charm Gu will break when they meet the sword Qi, how can you fight him?¡± Ruan Qinghe pouted. She had asked for humiliation. Fang Yuan looked at Gu Tianqing. ¡°We already have few people, if the other party purposely baited us to underestimate them, who do you think will have the confidence to win after the two of us bring home these first two rounds?¡± Gu Tianqing asked, ¡°What about Junior Qin? She¡¯s also a sword cultivator, and she¡¯s at the fourth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. She¡¯ll definitely win if she goes on stage.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t expose the strength of all the main members in this match.¡± Fang Yuan said in a deep voice. ¡°You and I will go on stage in the end. It doesn¡¯t matter when we fight. But after that, we still have to fight the Tianxiang Sect. I don¡¯t need to say much about their strength. If we can¡¯t get Qin Han to score a point, with the big sects having at least four people at the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, we definitely won¡¯t win.¡± Gu Tianqing fell silent. He didn¡¯t think as much as Fang Yuan. Now that he heard it, it was indeed the case. Qin Han had to exist as a dark chess piece. In a situation where two teammates at the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm couldn¡¯t participate in the battle, such a lineup was already somewhat difficult to face against such a sect, not to mention the Tianxiang Sect, which was a large sect. This didn¡¯t mean that they had no chance at all. The winning party had to send out their disciples first, which was very likely to become the key to turning defeat into victory. It had to be done step by step. Soon, the second round began. Fang Yuan thought for a while and looked at Zhou Chang, ¡°Junior, how is the recovery of the spirit essence in your body?¡± ¡°I¡¯m at eighty or ninety percent, it should be enough!¡± ¡°Then you go.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Zhou Chang went on stage and showed his strength under the judge¡¯s request. After the challenging sect found out that he was a fourth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master, they did not hesitate and directly sent out a fifth layer Enlightenment Realm disciple. They were trying to crush him using someone with a higher cultivation level. A person with a high cultivation level might not have more spirit essence than a person with a low cultivation level. The main factor was still affected by the quantity and quality of the Gu worms. Orm However, the other party was clearly not weaker than Zhou Chang. After using all sorts of trump cards to prove that Zhou Chang¡¯s defense was indeed indestructible, he finally gave in and entered the battle of spirit essence consumption. Fang Yuan shook his head. ¡°Zhou Chang lost.¡± Gu Tianqing could also see that the opponent¡¯s spirit essence was deep. Zhou Chang had not fully recovered and was just a little bit weaker. As expected, dozens of minutes later, with a series of explosions, Zhou Chang was knocked off the stage. Fang Yuan flew over and caught him, feeding him two medicinal pills. ¡°Senior¡­ I lost¡­¡± Zhou Chang had a guilty expression. ¡°No problem, rest well and recover as soon as possible.¡± One win and one loss, but with Gu Tianqing¡¯s personal points, the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s total points were one. On the distant total points rankings, the current top ten were all at six points. They were already far behind. In the third round, the team leader of the other sect came on personally. Fang Yuan hesitated for a moment before letting Ruan Qinghe go up. ¡°Just admit defeat. There¡¯s no need to waste your spirit essence.¡± ¡°Wow, Senior, you¡¯re already using me to exchange for their next pick.¡± Ruan Qinghe muttered. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, there¡¯ll be a chance for you to show off.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Thus, Ruan Qinghe went on stage. ¡°I admit defeat.¡± In less than three seconds, she directly left the stage, leaving behind a confused opponent. ¡°This Gu Immortal Sect¡­ why did they give up two rounds of points?¡± The leader was extremely surprised. ¡°Could it be that they want to lose this round to avoid the strong competition?¡± The more he thought about it, the more likely it was the case. In this way, no matter if the sect was strong or weak, the Gu Immortal Sect would win the next round, and then lose another round, allowing his side to win. If they only got one point after five rounds, even if they later get a winning streak, they would only be sent to the western region to compete with the second tier sects. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s send someone with a weak point and preserve our strength,¡± the leader thought. There would inevitably be injuries or excessive spirit essence consumption in the matches. In the first stage, they had to fight six rounds, they had to plan carefully, and in the matches that they would lose, they had to let the weaker members hold on for those rounds. When Fang Yuan saw his opponent sending a third layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master, he knew he had already guessed his opponent¡¯s thoughts. This round, they would win for sure. ¡°Junior Gu, this round will depend on you!¡± Chapter 137 - Turn-Based Game Chapter 137 Turn-Based Game ¡°Alright.¡± Gu Yuange¡¯s expression was calm as she agreed without hesitation. It was obvious that Fang Yuan already had a certain amount of prestige in the team, and with Gu Tianqing no longer opposing him, everyone basically did not say much about his arrangements during the Gu Dao convention. She went up to fight with her opponent, summoning her Gu worm and waiting for the judge¡¯s countdown. She used a Gu worm that could greatly increase her close combat strength, and had already formed a set with the other Gu worms in her acupoints, complementing each other¡¯s abilities. Even though it was only a Silver quality Gu worm, its explosive effect was not weaker than Fang Yuan¡¯s current Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s Bloodthirsty boost. It was even better. With the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s unique rank nine-turns technique, its power was multiplied. Gu Yuange was sent by Gu Zhenren, so there was no doubt of her strength. In last night¡¯s battle, even though she did not play a crucial role, her performance was commendable. After all, she was facing someone two layers stronger than her, and it was already good enough that she had an effect in battle. If it was an ordinary third layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master, they would not even be able to get close to the black robed man. Using the True Sight Gu to judge the strength of the spirit essence in her body, she had already surpassed most of the surrounding fourth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu masters. All in all, Gu Yuange was slightly stronger than Ruan Qinghe. She was more than enough to deal with the person on the stage. After the competition started, as Fang Yuan had expected, the situation on the stage was one-sided. The opponent was being pressured by Gu Yuange¡¯s fierce attacks. After only ten moves, he was knocked off the stage. ¡°The Gu Immortal Sect wins.¡± They got two points. In the fifth life and death match, if the Gu Immortal Sect could win, they could get four points, so there was still hope of catching up to the other sects. Fang Yuan personally fought against a Gu master at the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. ¡°Qi Yuan Sect, Fang He.¡± ¡°Gu Immortal Sect, Fang Yuan.¡± After exchanging names, Fang Yuan did not expect to meet a brother from his own clan. However, even though both surnames were Fang, Fang Yuan did not show him any mercy. He directly released the rank four Soul Devouring Gu, crushing the battle. In the crowd outside, a young man narrowed his eyes. ¡°A rank four Gold quality Gu worm, just as Zhang Huan said, this kid is not easy to deal with.¡± ¡°However, I have yet to kill an eighty-seventh ranked prodigy, Hehe.¡± ¡°Gu Immortal Sect¡­ Fang Yuan¡­¡± ¡°There are three days, there is no rush, if there is no chance now, I can make some preparations first.¡± ¡°He can release many Gu worms¡¯ abilities at once, I have to defend against this.¡± ¡°How can I defend against it¡­ the Evil Spirit Gu can restrict spirit essence. I can use it, but my killer move will also be restricted, if it is not lethal enough, it is not realistic to kill him.¡± ¡°How about¡­ using poison?¡± He retracted his gaze from Fang Yuan and walked out. The Qi Yuan sect master looked at his second strongest teammate being easily defeated, and his expression was extremely ugly. But on second thought, the other party was from the Gu Immortal Sect, one of the top sects in the Yan Shen Empire. There was nothing unreasonable about losing to them. Looking back at the arrangement between the Gu Immortal Sect and them in these five matches, he could not help but praise them in his heart. In these five matches, only two Gu masters who matched the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s strength appeared. It was obvious that they were trying to create doubts. Moreover, these two people won in one strike, so the other sects could not figure out their strength. ¡°It seems that the Gu Immortal Sect is trying to preserve their strength.¡± He sighed, bringing his team members back to the outer ring to watch the matches in the other arenas. Fang Yuan also brought Gu Tianqing and the others out of the competition area. Their next opponent was the Tai Yi Sect. Fang Yuan did not have many thoughts about fighting the Tai Yi Sect. He already knew the opponents¡¯ levels when they met at the stairs. He could just crush them. What he needed to pay attention to was the battle with the Tianxiang Sect, as well as the other two battles where they were challenged. If he could not make preparations, he was destined to be on the defensive. This was something that could not be helped. The battles in several arenas were very intense, and there were all sorts of Gu worm skills shining It looked like there was no way to determine the victor in a short period of time. In the blink of an eye, the sun was setting and the sky was turning yellow. ¡°When will it be our turn to fight¡­¡± Ruan Qinghe was a little bored. These people were too weak, and they could not win even after fighting for so long. It all depended on who could use the least amount of spirit essence to activate the Gu worms¡¯ abilities. In the end, whoever had more spirit essence would win. Boring! There was no passion at all. In fact, this was something that could not be helped. The strength of the sects participating in the Gu Dao convention was uneven. Many of the small sects¡¯ rising stars did not even have decent Gu worms. There was no need to mention their battle experience. It was so rare that when they met Gu masters of the same level, they would fight like a turn-based game. Gu Tianqing yawned. ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. Based on the current progress, if they have fought all five rounds, we should be able to finish them before dinner tomorrow night.¡± Ruan Qinghe could not sit still anymore, so she suggested, ¡°Why don¡¯t we go out for a walk, and come back after a round?¡±. ¡°Stop fooling around.¡± Gu Tianqing glared at her. ¡°What if we run into other sects that are challenging us? We are attending the Gu Dao convention under the sect master¡¯s orders, if we delay the competition and it affects the final ranking, how are we going to answer when we return?¡± Ruan Qinghe stuck out her tongue and did not reply. ¡°I think it would be good to go out for a walk.¡± Fang Yuan suddenly spoke, and he lowered his voice. ¡°The longer the first stage of the competition lasts, the more advantageous it will be for us. What we should do now is to think of a way to wake Wan Qian and Junior Pang up and let them recover, only then will we have more confidence in the future competition.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± ¡°Junior Gu, I know what you want to say.¡± Fang Yuan smiled and said, ¡°How about this, we split into two groups. Junior Ruan and I will go to the medical center in the capital city to see if there is a way to wake them up. You can go out and walk around if you want, but you have to leave two people to guard. If you encounter a challenging sect, go up first and take the first round. Just use the communication type Gu worm to inform us to come back in time. It doesn¡¯t matter if you lose one point.¡± ¡°This¡­ is also ok.¡± Gu Tianqing also knew that the second stage of the competition cannot be without the two unconscious disciples, so he did not object. Chapter 138 - Another Assassin Chapter 138 Another Assassin At that moment, Zhou Chang and Qin Han volunteered to stay behind at the venue of the convention. As for Bing Ning and Yao Guang, they went to the outer market to stroll around, preparing to buy some things. The Gu siblings said that they were going home. Since they were finally able to return to the capital, it wouldn¡¯t be right if they didn¡¯t see their family. It seemed that they came from a rich family. As for Ruan Qinghe, she had an impatient personality and liked to wander around. If she could go out, no matter what she did, she felt that it was better than just waiting here. Plus, since her family was not in the capital, she had nowhere else to go, so she followed Fang Yuan. The place they were going to was a little far from the venue. It was the medical center in the west of the city. The so-called medical center was naturally a place for Gu masters who specialized in healing Gu worms to earn the resources needed to nurture Gu worms. This was the path of survival for Gu masters like them. Without the ability of a battle type Gu master, they could not obtain materials by killing demon beasts, so they could only use this method to earn primeval stones. Because of the Gu Dao convention, there were not many Gu masters roaming around in the city, and it was a little deserted. Soon, they arrived at their destination. The few medical centers that they passed by were crowded with many people. They seemed to be Gu masters who were injured in the convention and were here to seek treatment. Ruan Qinghe tilted her head and looked at the signboard above their shops, muttering to herself. ¡°Two Gu Medical Center, Three Gu Medical Center, Four Gu Medical Center¡­ why are these people naming themselves so casually, and what does this mean?¡± ¡°It should be the number of healing type Gu worms they have. The more Gu worms they have, the more skilled they are in medicine. Of course, their fees might be higher as well.¡± Fang Yuan smiled, ¡°Most secular Gu masters are straightforward. Putting up such a signboard is easy to understand.¡± ¡°Is that so¡­¡± Ruan Qinghe revealed a look of realization. ¡°Then which one should we enter?¡± Fang Yuan turned his gaze and pointed in a direction. ¡°Over there.¡± Ruan Qinghe looked in the direction he pointed and saw that the signboard said ¡®Six Gu Medical Center.¡¯ To be able to raise six healing type Gu worms at the same time, their skills and financial ability were the top on this street. Just as they were about to walk in, a young man with long hair and a gray robe walked out. The man walked with his head lowered and did not notice that there was someone in front of him, and he bumped into Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan did not move at all while the man staggered back two steps. The medicinal bag in his hand fell and the contents scattered all over the ground. ¡°Ah¡­¡± The man raised his head and looked at Fang Yuan. His eyes lit up slightly, and then he quickly put away his pleasant surprise and showed an apologetic expression. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t notice that there was someone outside. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°No worries.¡± Fang Yuan waved his hand, using his spirit essence to collect the medicinal herbs on the ground, sending them to the other party. ¡°Thank you.¡± The other party was very polite, bowing to Fang Yuan again before leaving. Fang Yuan and Ruan Qinghe stepped into the medical center, and suddenly the Soul Devouring Gu in his acupoints gave off an inexplicable feeling of desire, causing him to stand still. Ruan Qinghe took two steps forward and realized that he was not following her, so she asked, ¡°Senior, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°I smell blood, and it is very dense.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Ruan Qinghe looked around and found that there was no one in the medical center hall, but the door to the backyard was open. She could not help but say, ¡°Maybe there is a Gu master in the backyard who has suffered a flesh injury and is being treated.¡± Fang Yuan silently used True Sight Gu to look around and found that there was no trace of a living person in the backyard. Obviously, the smell of blood came from a dead person. His heart jumped, and he suddenly felt that something was wrong. He did not even have the intention to go in and investigate. He directly pulled Ruan Qinghe out of the shop and turned into a side alley. ¡°Senior, what are¡­¡± ¡°There was something wrong with that person.¡± Fang Yuan circulated his spirit essence in his palm and aimed it at the back of his waist. Instantly, a small thing was sucked out of the black robe and fell into his hand. (Enemy Locking Gu]: Can be hidden on the target to have a tracking effect. ¡°That person¡­ is your enemy?¡± Ruan Qinghe clearly recognized this Gu worm and immediately connected the dots. ¡°I don¡¯t know him.¡± Fang Yuan was also very confused, and he could only guess. ¡°Maybe he¡¯s here to assassinate me, just like the group of people from last night.¡± ¡°An assassin¡­ But how did he know we were here¡­ I¡­ I don¡¯t know him either.¡± Ruan Qinghe was a little flustered. Since the assassin was able to find Fang Yuan at this time, didn¡¯t that mean she had a connection with the assassin? ¡°It should be a coincidence.¡± Fang Yuan patted her arm. ¡°Don¡¯t panic, let¡¯s take a look at the situation first.¡± Saying so, he put the Enemy Locking Gu back and pretended not to notice. Ruan Qinghe bit her lips, feeling that she needed to prove her innocence. But just as she was about to speak, Fang Yuan covered her lips and pulled her into the darkness. ¡°Oh¡­¡± Ruan Qinghe moaned. She was not prepared at all. She took an unsteady step forward and fell into Fang Yuan¡¯s arms. She raised her head and saw the commander of the imperial guards on the street leading a team over. She immediately stopped moving. Her pretty face was slightly red as she leaned against Fang Yuan¡¯s chest, feeling the warm and heart-palpitating touch. The commander of the guards sent people to charge into the Six Gu Medical Center. Soon, the guards returned and reported to the captain. ¡°Captain, the person is indeed dead, and the Gu worm was stolen. From the color of the blood, it should have been not long ago.¡± The captain of the guards nodded in understanding, and he ordered. ¡°Bring people to inquire about the situation of the Gu masters in the nearby shops. If there are any suspicious characters, report them to me. I need to go back and request for more people. The six Gu medical path support Gu master is dead, this is a big matter, we have to treat it seriously, do you understand?¡± ¡°Understood!¡± The group of people agreed in unison. ¡°Move out!¡± Chapter 139 - Should I Try Dual Cultivation... Chapter 139 Should I Try Dual Cultivation¡­ In the dark, Ruan Qinghe was very puzzled. ¡°Strange, if the head of the medical center had just died, why did the guards come so quickly?¡± ¡°The killer who bumped into me just now reported it, framed me, and used such a boring method.¡± Fang Yuan lowered his voice. ¡°He was the one who killed him.¡± ¡°Then why did he do it?¡± Ruan Qinghe was even more confused. ¡°Even if we were inside, these guards have no evidence to prove that we are the murderers.¡± ¡°It was just a probe. If we were a step late and we were the only ones at the scene of the murder, then we would have been caught red-handed. We would obviously be suspicious, and no matter what, we would have to go with these people.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze was deep. ¡°He wants to know if I have a backer in the capital. If I¡¯m trapped and rescued by someone, then when he makes a move in the future, he¡¯ll definitely pick a place outside the capital.¡± Ruan Qinghe seemed to not understand. Fang Yuan immediately used Phantom Steps and left with Ruan Qinghe. ¡°Interesting. Then let¡¯s have some fun.¡± He sneered. He had already remembered the young man he met at the entrance of the medical center. It could be seen that the assassin who had come this time was quite professional. If Fang Yuan was correct about what happened, the assassin entered the medical center to buy poison. In order to prevent the news from leaking out, he might as well kill the medical path support Gu master to silence him. He was vicious and merciless! However, he had not thought that he would meet Fang Yuan here by chance, so he played along. He got the imperial guards to come out and create a little trouble for Fang Yuan. His goal was very clear, and it was not difficult to guess. ¡°Poison¡­¡± Fang Yuan fell into deep thought. Although he had the Golden Silkworm Gu, the king of ten thousand poisons, he himself was not invulnerable to all poisons. It was still necessary to make some preparations. However, he could not go to the medical center on the west side of the city anymore. When they came earlier, many people had already seen them go to the Six Gu Medical Center. If they continued to walk around here, the imperial guards would probably come over soon to question them. Even though Fang Yuan was not afraid, this was no different from falling into the assassin¡¯s trap, letting the other party control the flow. There was no other way. They could not buy the antidote for the time being. Wan Qian and the other disciple could not get the medical path Gu masters to treat them. Seeing that it was already night, the two could only return to their quarters and wait for the others to come back before letting them try going to the medical centers. Zhou Chang did not send any news. It seemed that there were no sects challenging the Gu Immortal Sect for the time being. This was a good thing, and everyone was happy. At night, Gu Tianqing and the others returned one after another, bringing the news that the competition would be suspended. The Gu Dao convention was still very humane. Even though there were thousands of sects participating, it did not operate in a round-the-clock mode. This meant that the competition period would be extended for a long time. With so many people¡¯s food, clothing, and accommodation being taken care of by the officials, one could see how much money they had. After dinner, everyone returned to their rooms. Only Fang Yuan entered Wan Qian¡¯s room. He was not afraid that everyone would misunderstand. After all, the sect had long spread the news of their intimacy, and now the others were used to it. Fang Yuan sat beside Wan Qian and touched the two Gu worms that had been waiting there throughout the day, then inspected Wan Qian¡¯s condition. ¡°There is still no improvement, should we try dual cultivation¡­¡± The Hong Zhao dual cultivation method had a certain healing effect. Moreover, the Yin and Yang energy produced during dual cultivation was a great tonic for Gu masters and Gu worms. Who knows, Wan Qian might wake up because of this. Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze on her beautiful face could not help but slowly move down, finally landing on the belt at her waist. The feeling of dual cultivation with Bai Yao was still vivid in his mind¡­ ¡°Forget it, forget it, she is unconscious, I¡¯m acting too much of a beast.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head, and after struggling for a few seconds, he gave up on the idea. Doing that was a little disrespectful. He did not want to ruin the good relationship between him and this beautiful senior. There was still time in the future. He was not in a hurry. ¡°However, your clothes are stained with blood and are a little smelly. It must be uncomfortable to sleep like this¡­¡± As he said this, he put his hand on her belt and unbuttoned it. He didn¡¯t mean anything by it. He was simply changing her clothes. It was the beginning of autumn now. The heat had subsided, but it wasn¡¯t very cool yet. Wan Qian didn¡¯t wear much. She only wore a coat and a close-fitting outfit. After taking off her coat, a large patch of snow-white skin was exposed to Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes. Out of instinct, he couldn¡¯t help but glance at her. Yup! What a view! Senior¡¯s figure was really good! Bai Yao and Xu Zhiyu could not even compete! ¡°I¡¯ve already taken off Senior¡¯s clothes¡­ why don¡¯t I try out the dual cultivation with Senior like the last time? The Heavenly Essence Gu and Returning Essence Gu are only at rank two¡­¡± Fang Yuan thought that if there was a certain amount of Yin and Yang Qi in his body to raise these two Gu worms to rank three, with their addition, whether it was dealing with the assassin or the Gu Dao convention, they would be very useful. He looked at the unconscious senior¡­ Whatever! He had done psychological work before, she had also promised him that she could dual cultivate with him, but before doing something even more outrageous, he had to follow her wishes. Since that was the case, what was he worried about? Fang Yuan quickly took off his clothes and tried to straighten Wan Qian¡¯s body, preparing to use the palm-to-palm method to exchange the energy in their bodies. Although this method was a lot less efficient compared to the method with Bai Yao, there were still some gains. However, Wan Qian was unconscious and her body was weak. Naturally, he failed. Fang Yuan had no choice but to change the method. He hugged Wan Qian from behind and pressed his chest against her smooth back. Then, they interlocked their fingers. It was so comfortable! Fang Yuan hugged her like this. For some reason, his mind went blank for a short while. He felt very fulfilled, as if he had the whole world. It was just a little tiring. He could not help but bury his face in Wan Qian¡¯s hair and take a breath. The fragrant smell enticed him to take a further step. However, Fang Yuan still used his extremely strong willpower to overcome it and started to activate his spirit essence. Due to the increase in the area where the two of them came into contact with each other, the efficiency increased a lot. Fang Yuan lowered his head and looked at the deep ravine on her chest. He closed his eyes reluctantly and focused on cultivating. The night passed without a word. Chapter 140 - Four Cultivation Paths Chapter 140 Four Cultivation Paths Four Cultivation Paths Early the next morning, Fang Yuan opened the door and stretched under the sunlight. After a night of dual cultivation, although his progress was slow, he still managed to accumulate Yin-yang Qi the size of a baby¡¯s fist. Other than that, he also helped Wan Qian get rid of the cold poison that had accumulated in her body, allowing him to obtain large amounts of ice element, killing two birds with one stone. Unfortunately, Wan Qian did not wake up after obtaining Yin-yang Qi. She probably would not be able to participate in today¡¯s Gu Dao convention. However, Fang Yuan¡¯s Heavenly Essence Gu and Returning Essence Gu were both bathed in the nourishment of Yin-yang Qi, and their growth rate was extremely high. If things go smoothly, they would be able to break through to rank three in the afternoon. He turned to look at Wan Qian, who had already had her clothes chagned, and asked the Sound Transmission Gu and Drunken Gu to guard inside, before closing the door. ¡°Good morning, Senior Fang.¡± Gu Tianqing opened the window and greeted Fang Yuan. ¡°Good Morning.¡± Fang Yuan walked over. ¡°Which sect was the last to fight yesterday?¡± ¡°Number twenty-one.¡± Gu Tianqing rubbed his fists. ¡°I can give that idiot Wang Luo a good beating today.¡± Fang Yuan smiled. ¡°Wake the others up and let¡¯s go there earlier.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Thus, Gu Tianqing immediately moved, knocking on the doors one by one, waking up everyone inside. Everyone gathered together, discussing today¡¯s arrangements. Bing Ning and Yao Guang did not have any room to shine in the one on one competition. Thus, one of them stayed behind to look after the two unconscious teammates, while the other went to the west of the city to see if there were any medical path Gu masters with five Gu or above. The rest of them set off towards the competition venue. The venue was filled with people. Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze swept over the delicate and young faces in the crowd, but he could not find the person he wanted to see. He did not know if the killer had come or not, but logically speaking, since he did not throw away the Enemy Locking Gu, this person should know where he was. He looked around again, but still could not find him. ¡°He hid quite well.¡± Fang Yuan was not worried that the killer would find Bing Ning and the others. After all, the killer wanted to deal with him. Moreover, they were in the capital, and there were guards outside the courtyard. If that person wanted to attack the people around him, he definitely could not do so without making a sound. Once his whereabouts were exposed, it would be very difficult for him to make a move later. Fang Yuan no longer cared about him and put his attention back to the competition arena. In the first round, No. 21 to No. 24 all went up to fight. Against the Tai Yi Sect, Fang Yuan followed Gu Tianqing¡¯s wish and let him go up first. In the end, this fellow provoked him as soon as he went up on stage. ¡°Wang Luo! Do you dare to come out and fight an underdog?¡± The Tai Yi Sect leader, Wang Luo, directly jumped onto the stage. ¡°Are you afraid you¡¯ll lose? You will always be second for ten thousand years.¡± Very good, he was mocking Gu Tianqing for not being the team leader. It could be said that there was a lot of gunpowder in the air. When the countdown ended, the two did not hold back at all. Using all their strength, it was an exciting fight. Fang Yuan crossed his arms, constantly paying attention to the two Gu worms in his acupoints that were rapidly developing. ¡°Senior, who do you think will win?¡± Ruan Qinghe was entranced. Wang Luo was also a fifth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master. He was experienced in fighting and was on par with Gu Tianqing, so it was too hard to judge the outcome of this battle. But Fang Yuan did not even raise his head. ¡°Gu Tianqing.¡± ¡°Wow, Senior, you aren¡¯t even giving the battle a second look, how do you know Senior Gu will win? Don¡¯t simply give a name.¡± Ruan Qinghe pouted cutely, pulling Fang Yuan¡¯s arm. ¡°Seriously, I want to hear it.¡± This action caused Fang Yuan to have a myriad of emotions, thinking back to his cousin Yu Bing. She was also so lovable, and she liked to hug his hand and act coquettishly when she could not get what she wanted. He did not know how she was doing. Fang Yuan raised his head and looked at the stage, saying slowly, ¡°This Wang Luo is a physical combat Gu master, but he has not trained to the point of perfection. He can still fight with Gu masters of the same realm from medium sized sects, but he is still a little lacking to fight with Junior Gu.¡± ¡°Physical combat Gu master?¡± Ruan Qinghe blinked. ¡°What is that¡­¡± ¡°Have you never gone to the scripture depository to read?¡± Fang Yuan glanced at her. Ruan Qinghe stuck out her tongue and did not reply. Was there an inner sect disciple who did not cultivate with all their might and did not even have the time to sleep? How could they have the time to go to the scripture depository to read? ¡°Senior Fang, can you explain it to us?¡± Gu Yuange also looked at him curiously. ¡°I have never heard of a physical combat Gu master¡­¡± Fang Yuan could not help but shake his head. Were all the geniuses in this world so unwilling to study! Seeing that the battle was going on, and he had nothing else to do, he explained to his two junior sisters. Mm. There were also two junior brothers. Zhou Chang and Qin Han had already perked up their ears to listen. Fang Yuan cleared his throat and began to narrate. ¡°In fact, the further a Gu master cultivates, the more obvious the difference in ability between the various Gu worms. ¡°Because nurturing Gu worms requires using a limited amount of resources, most Gu masters would choose a type of Gu worm to continue nurturing and continuously raise their strength. ¡°I don¡¯t know about other places, but in the Yan Shen Empire, Gu masters¡¯ choices are generally divided into four paths. ¡°Gu combat, physical combat, skill combat, and support. ¡°Gu combat Gu masters are also called summoning type Gu masters. They usually have a large amount of low quality Gu worms with outstanding close combat ability. All of them are piled up to rank four with resources, allowing them to greatly increase in size and win by numbers. ¡°The biggest advantage of this type of battle method is that when fighting against enemies, they do not need to spend a large amount of spirit essence to release the Gu worms¡¯ abilities. ¡°This is usually the choice of non-sect Gu masters, after all, they cannot steadily obtain high quality resources, and the spirit essence in their acupointss are not as profound as sect disciples of the same realm, so they can only use this method to increase their actual combat ability. ¡°And the physical combat Gu masters are completely different from them.¡± Saying this, Fang Yuan¡¯s voice paused, and he glanced at the crowd from the corner of his eye. The killer had arrived. Chapter 141 - The Leader Went Missing Chapter 141 The Leader Went Missing A few of the team members were engrossed in the conversation, especially Ruan Qinghe, who looked as if she had benefited greatly. When she saw Fang Yuan stop, she could not help but act coquettishly again. ¡°Come on, Senior, don¡¯t suddenly stop. It¡¯s very uncomfortable.¡± Fang Yuan glared at her. ¡°Speak properly!¡± Ruan Qinghe made a face. Fang Yuan shook his head and continued. ¡°This type of Gu master basically won¡¯t let Gu worms fight, even if they are cultivated to rank four, they will rarely be released. ¡°The Gu master only needs to use the Gu worms¡¯ abilities to strengthen their battle strength. ¡°Senior Zhao Hede is a good example. He a pure physical combat body cultivating Gu master, as well as an existence unrivalled in the same realm. ¡°But people like him are rare, and physique cultivation costs too much resources. Ordinary people could not afford it. ¡°Look at this Wang Luo, even though his attacks are powerful and overpowering and are suppressing Junior Gu, they are not cause any effective damage. ¡°When Junior Gu expends most of that person¡¯s stamina, the advantage of a skill combat Gu master would be revealed. ¡°The so-called skill combat Gu master, as the name suggests, uses the Gu worm¡¯s ability to fight. ¡°This is the most mainstream and widespread type. ¡°Almost sixty percent of Gu masters use this method to nurture their Gu worms. ¡°The variety of battle methods is their specialty, what they compete with is the strength of their spirit essence. ¡°But because of the different types of Gu worms¡¯ abilities, skill combat Gu masters are divided into countless types. ¡°Some Gu masters specialize in elemental control, some specialize in weapon enchantment and charging, and some specialize in long-range pulling. ¡°The advantages of each are their own characteristics. Leaving aside the quality of the Gu worms, there is no distinction between the strong and the weak, only the relationship of their abilities restraining each other. ¡°The disadvantages are also very obvious. They could not release too many Gu worms at the same time, or their meridians could not withstand it.¡± The few of them nodded in understanding. Gu Yuange was deep in thought. ¡°Then my type¡­ can it be considered a combination of a skill combat Gu master and a physical combat Gu master?¡± ¡°You are a skill combat Gu master.¡± Fang Yuan shook his head. ¡°The simplest way to differentiate between the two is to see whether the Gu worm can be activated by spirit essence or blood Qi.¡± Gu Yuange lowered her head to look at her hands. ¡°If it is activated by blood Qi, is it stronger than if it is activated by spirit essence?¡± ¡°This depends on the Gu master themself. Under normal circumstances, skill combat Gu masters are stronger than physical combat Gu masters.¡± Fang Yuan explained, ¡°After all, physical combat Gu masters have a long growth period. If they want to cultivate to a very powerful level, the resources and time required are unimaginable. Compared to skill combat Gu masters who can use their Gu worms to raise their realms, it is very difficult for the former to cultivate, unless they have great talent and are born with rich blood Qi.¡± Zhou Chang listened very seriously, raising his hand to ask a question. ¡°Senior, this means that when fighting against a physical combat Gu master, the skill combat Gu master only needs to use movement type or defense type Gu worms to expend a large amount of the opponent¡¯s physical strength and blood Qi before they can win, right?¡± ¡°Not exactly.¡± Fang Yuan smiled. ¡°It¡¯s true that physical combat Gu masters get weaker and weaker, but the strength of a skill combat Gu master¡¯s spirit essence also needs to be taken into consideration. If the opponent¡¯s attack requires you to spend twenty percent of your spirit essence to defend, then you will definitely be the one to fall.¡± Zhou Chang scratched his head, suddenly feeling that defensive Gu masters were too stupid. Ruan Qinghe bit her lips and asked, ¡°What about support Gu masters, what are their strengths and weaknesses?¡± Fang Yuan sighed. ¡°Support Gu masters¡­ to be honest, they are purely there to serve these battle type Gu masters. ¡°Although there are many small branches, like array Gu masters, pill refinement Gu masters, medical path Gu masters, logistics Gu masters and so on, they are basically people who do not have the ability to fight, and they will break at the touch. ¡°If it is not for the fact that some people do not like fighting, or that they are short of money and could not nurture battle type Gu worms, I feel that no one would choose the path of a support Gu master. ¡°Fortunately, even though their group¡¯s strength is insignificant, they are closely related to all battle Gu masters. They coexisted together. ¡°As a result, there is an unwritten rule among Gu masters. ¡°Under non-essential circumstances, they cannot attack the support Gu masters. ¡°Otherwise, if other Gu masters see it, they will definitely rise up and fight back.¡± ¡°Ruan Qinghe suddenly understood. ¡°No wonder we had to hide yesterday¡­¡± ¡°Yesterday?¡± Qin Han was stunned, ¡°What happened yesterday?¡± ¡°Nothing, it was just a small matter.¡± Fang Yuan did not plan to tell everyone about the killer, in case it created a tense atmosphere and caused everyone to lose their composure. After saying so much, Fang Yuan¡¯s mouth was dry and he went to find some water to drink. The few of them stayed here, digesting the knowledge they obtained from Fang Yuan, and started to think about the path they would take in the future. Four types of Gu masters, and countless branches. This was the first time they knew that this world full of Gu masters was so exciting. On the stage. After a fierce battle, Gu Tianqing started to counterattack as Fang Yuan expected, while Wang Luo¡¯s face was covered in sweat. The opponent clearly did not have enough strength to withstand his attacks, and the more he fought, the harder it was to resist. en Not long after, his body was covered in wounds. As Gu Tianqing increased the distance between them and prepared to condense energy from afar, Wang Luo knew that he would lose without a doubt. If he took this move head-on, not only would he lose, but he might also be seriously injured. There were still many matches waiting for him. Falling like this was not responsible for the Tai Yi Sect. No matter how unwilling Wang Luo was, he could only surrender. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect wins!¡± After Gu Tianqing won, he no longer mocked him. He turned around and walked off the stage in a dignified manner. In front of so many people, the sect¡¯s reputation was more important than personal grudges. Gu Tianqing naturally would not lose his composure at this time. The next round was the second round. As the winner, they would send someone out. To be honest, the other disciples of the Tai Yi Sect were all at the second or third layers of the Enlightenment Realm. They did not even have a fourth layer Gu master. They were very weak and anyone could win against them. However, out of respect for Fang Yuan, they were still prepared to ask for his opinion. In the end, at this moment. They suddenly realized. Their leader¡­ Disappeared! Chapter 142 - Their First Face Off Chapter 142 Their First Face Off Outside the eastern district of the capital, in a teahouse. Fang Yuan stood by the window and leaned against the railing. He raised the teacup in his hand and placed it by his lips. The Golden Silkworm Gu quietly crawled out and jumped into the teacup. (Ding, your Golden Silkworm Gu has swallowed a fatal poison. The poison has fused, and its related abilities have been further enhanced!] Hmm? It really was poisonous? Looks like that assassin was watching from nearby. Fang Yuan smiled slightly and made a gesture of drinking the tea in one gulp. He was holding the tea in his mouth while the Golden Silkworm Gu returned. It was impossible to swallow the tea. Even though the poison had been cleared away, the Golden Silkworm Gu looked so ugly. Thinking about how it had crawled in the tea, it was already considered not bad if it did not vomit the food from the previous night. Next, looking at the arena not far away, Ruan Qinghe went for the second round. It seemed that he did not need to return so quickly. The Gu Immortal Sect members did not panic because of his departure. They learned his battle tactics, and in the second round, the mid-level Gu master, Ruan Qinghe, was sent to test if the other party had any trump cards. It was just that it was too safe. This was understandable if they were facing a mid-level sect, but facing a weak sect like Tai Yi Sect, they had a chance. Fortunately, the Tai Yi Sect seemed to be ruined. Seeing that Ruan Qinghe, a third layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master, went on stage, they actually sent out a second layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master. The result was obvious. The Gu Immortal Sect easily took four points. This way, he could do his own things. Fang Yuan calmly used a Heaven Suppression talisman. ¡°Friend, you are already here, why don¡¯t you come out and meet me?¡± A figure appeared from the side. It was indeed the grey robed young man with long hair from yesterday. He looked at Fang Yuan with a faint smile, slowly clapping his hands. ¡°As expected of a Gu Immortal Sect member, to be able to stand here without a change in expression after being hit by my three breaths life ending powder, your cultivation level is indeed extraordinary.¡± Fang Yuan spat out the tea in his mouth, laughing lightly. ¡°Since I discovered you earlier, how could I really drink it?¡± Saying so, he started to activate the power of the talisman. As the spirit essence in the space was rapidly emptied under the influence of the talisman, the killer still did not show any signs of panic. ¡°Don¡¯t you know that the three breaths of life ending powder goes down the throat?¡± He sneered. ¡°You think you¡¯ll be fine after spitting it out? You¡¯re really young!¡± Fang Yuan took out the Gu wine and gulped down a large mouthful. The drunken and violent power enveloped his body, bringing with it a fierce might as he approached the killer step by step. ¡°Speak, who wants to kill me?¡± Feeling the pressure from Fang Yuan, the killer¡¯s expression finally changed. ¡°You weren¡¯t poisoned?¡± ¡°Answer me!¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s voice became louder as the worm rod fell into his palm. The killer gritted his teeth and retreated, asking instead of answering, ¡°Aren¡¯t you a skill combat Gu master? How do you know the ability of a physical combat Gu master?¡± ¡°Very good, since that¡¯s the case, you have no value.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze turned sharp as he attacked. The killer did not have the ability of a physical combat Gu master. He was a pure skill combat Gu master, and under the restriction of the Heaven Suppression talisman, how could he be Fang Yuan¡¯s match? After taking the attack head on, even though the strike did not have the support of liquid spirit essence, Bloodthirsty and the nine-turns rod technique, it still made him block with his arms as he retreated. It looked like he was already slightly injured. A skill combat Gu master was too weak without the support of defensive Gu worms. He immediately wanted to escape. The killer waved his hand and sprinkled a colorful powder, then jumped over the railing and jumped down. Fang Yuan was blocked by this powder and did not chase after him immediately. By the time he bypassed this unknown thing, the killer had already disappeared. ¡°Damn it.¡± Fang Yuan cursed. He originally thought that under the Heaven Suppression talisman¡¯s blockade, the killer would not be faster than him. But he did not expect the killer to be so experienced, using the self-made powder as a smoke bomb. ¡°Looks like these two days have not been peaceful.¡± Fang Yuan did not want to be so passive, so he started to think of a way to make the killer come to him. This killer was not weak. Under the True Sight Gu¡¯s gaze, he was an eighth layer Enlightenment Realm expert. Moreover, his spirit essence was very strong, but was weaker than the sixth layer Enlightened Realm prodigy Fang Yuan challenged in the Prodigy Roll. That was a prodigy on the Prodigy Roll. This killer probably had a place on the Prodigy Roll too. But he did not know which roll. There was still a gap between the prodigies on the Heaven, Earth, and Human Rolls. It was just that the gap between the top few powerhouses would not be too big. In terms of overall quality, the Heaven Roll was ranked the highest, the Earth Roll second, and lastly the Human Roll. ¡°The only person who has a life-and-death grudge with me is Zhang Wenbin. Now that he¡¯s dead, could it be that his family sent the killer?¡± Fang Yuan thought quickly. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, he should be an assassin sent by the Zhang clan. If that¡¯s the case, then this person should be a prodigy on the Prodigy Roll.¡± The Zhang clan! Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes. After annexing the property of the Wan family, the Zhang clan indeed had the financial ability and ability to hire people on the Prodigy Roll as thugs. He estimated that with his current strength, it should be no problem for him to push to the 40th or 50th place on the talent list. However, he still did not know whether he could defeat the other party. The gap between each person on the Prodigy Roll was very large. With his fifth layer Enlightenment Realm strength, it was not realistic for him to take the initiative to kill an eighth layer expert. Fang Yuan raised his hand and kept the Heaven Suppression talisman in his bag. This was the only thing that allowed him to have the qualifications to fight the other party. Today was the first time he did not leave the assassin behind. He reckoned that the other party would be on guard the next time he came. ¡°I¡¯m still lacking in realm¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go to Senior Wan to dual cultivate in the next few days¡­¡± ¡°If I have enough Yin-yang Qi, the Sunlight Gu can break through to rank four. With the help of the Heaven Essence Gu and the Returning Essence Gu, I should be able to break through a layer.¡± Fang Yuan clenched his fists. If he had the cultivation of the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm, would he still be afraid of the bullshit killer? So what if he was a prodigy on the Human Roll? He would still kill him! Chapter 143 - Breakthrough! Chapter 143 Breakthrough! Returning to the Gu Dao convention arena, Ruan Qinghe immediately came over. ¡°Senior, where have you been?¡± ¡°At the tea house across the street.¡± Fang Yuan smiled and asked, ¡°What was the result of the competition?¡± ¡°They did not seem to want to fight, they gave up round after round, we took all the wins.¡± Fang Yuan nodded slightly. This way, the Gu Immortal Sect obtained six points, and adding the four points from yesterday, they had ten points. They should have a place on the rankings. He looked at it, and they were thirty-two. This meant that there were thirty-one sects present, they had full victories twice in a row. There was not much of a problem. They still had four more rounds to fight, and they had many chances to get points. After that, the sect they wanted to take the initiative to challenge was the Tianxiang Sect. Their rank was eighty-six, so it would not be their turn for a while. Thus, Fang Yuan suggested, ¡°Let¡¯s do what we did yesterday, we will take turns to guard the place. If there is a match, use a Gu worm to inform me. I am going to go into seclusion for a while to raise my cultivation level.¡± Gu Tianqing was shocked. ¡°Senior Fang, you are going to break through?¡± ¡°I am just trying, I don¡¯t have much confidence.¡± Fang Yuan stretched his body. ¡°I have nothing to do here, so I might as well go back and cultivate.¡± ¡°That is true.¡± Gu Tianqing nodded. ¡°The battles of many of the sects are really boring.¡± These words caused many people to be displeased. They looked at him, but when they saw the Gu Immortal Sect token on his waist, they turned their heads away. Fang Yuan pulled on his sleeve, signaling for him to be careful. While walking outside, they represented the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s image, so they could not speak so casually Gu Tianqing immediately shut up. ¡°Keep a low profile, I will go back first.¡± Fang Yuan wanted to quickly go back and raise his cultivation level with Wan Qian, so he did not stay any longer. Ruan Qinghe did not follow him this time. Instead, she dragged Gu Yuange to go to the capital to look around and buy some interesting things. There were only three men left on the stage, to see if any unlucky sects would challenge their Gu Immortal Sect. In the crowd, a grey robed figure left quietly, following behind the two female disciples. ¡°Sealing spirit essence? Hehe, I wonder if you will still dare to use it when you see your two friends in my hands!¡± At night, on the fourth floor. On the bed in the room, Fang Yuan and Wan Qian were naked as they hugged each other. The spirit essence around their bodies had already condensed to a terrifying degree, forming gusts of wind that swept out. Under this powerful pressure, many things in the room were blown to the side and smashed into pieces. Even the externalization of spirit essence had such a huge impact, not to mention the intense collision of spirit essence and yin and yang Qi in their bodies. Several kinds of forces combined together and rose from their acupoints and circulated throughout their bodies. From the feet to the brain, and then back to the acupoints, it became a cycle. As they were in the state of dual cultivation, Fang Yuan and Wan Qian seemed to have merged as one, and neither of their spirit essence repelled the other. Fang Yuan benefited a lot from this. Not only did he get a large amount of Yin-yang Qi, he also used Wan Qian¡¯s spirit essence to help him overcome the bottleneck and try to break through. There were a total of 108 layers in his acupoints. Every time he broke through a layer, he would be able to widen the height of his acupoints by more than ten meters. This also meant that his realm had increased. Fang Yuan¡¯s original goal was to only have liquid spirit essence in his acupoints. He would let his spirit essence sea break through the acupoints layer before refining and replenishing it. This way, the strength of his spirit essence would forever be five times stronger than cultivators of the same realm. Once he encountered a critical situation, Fang Yuan could explode his spirit essence at any time and quickly rush to the next layer, obtaining even greater strength. However, after using the Divine Escape talisman that time, the liquid spirit essence only had one or two layers left. For his acupoints that had already broken through the twenty-fifth layer, all of them had turned into gaseous spirit essence, which was not even half of the strength of fifth layer Enlightenment Realm spirit essence. This was something Fang Yuan could not accept. But now that he was not in the Vegetation Three Stars Cave Gu, it was impossible to quickly recover the strength of his spirit essence. He might as well raise his cultivation level first. But just as he was about to borrow spirit essence, Wan Qian suddenly moaned in his arms, as if she was waking up. Fang Yuan held his palms in front of her chest, and the movement of condensing spirit essence suddenly stopped¡­ A few seconds later, he moved his hand upward without changing his expression and placed it on the side of Wan Qian¡¯s head, pressing on her temple. Cough¡­ One second¡­ Two seconds¡­ Three seconds¡­ He silently chanted in his heart, and seconds felt like years. He could feel that Wan Qian¡¯s body was recovering its strength bit by bit. Fang Yuan¡¯s brain was spinning rapidly, thinking of an excuse to explain everything that was happening in front of her. Unexpectedly, Wan Qian curled up her legs and took the initiative to grab Fang Yuan¡¯s hand, placing it in front of her, continuing the hugging posture as she muttered. ¡°Oh¡­ so warm¡­¡± It was just that she felt cold. Fang Yuan heaved a sigh of relief, using his other hand to grab the blanket and cover her. Although the weather was still warm, Wan Qian was extremely afraid of the cold due to the Cold Yin Gu. ¡°It seems that the medicine of the medical path Gu master has taken effect.¡± Fang Yuan sat up straight, and his movement of guiding the spirit essence was much gentler. He was afraid of waking Wan Qian up. Next, he closed his eyes and guided this boundless foreign spirit essence into his acupoints. It condensed into a hundred meter long giant sword and stabbed upwards. The collision produced a dull sound. The acupoints layer shook, but it was extremely tough. Even when the sword edge had been grinded flat, there were still no signs of a breakthrough in the acupoints layer. Fang Yuan let out a long breath. He had no choice but to borrow some spirit essence. The second spirit essence sword was condensed. This time, Fang Yuan mixed in a lot of his liquid spirit essence, intending to break through in one fell swoop. The result did not disappoint his expectations. After more than half of the sword edge was used up, the towering giant sword finally pierced a small hole in the acupoints layer. In the blink of an eye, the hole became bigger and bigger. Boundless spirit essence poured into it, filling up the upper layer. Enlightenment Realm sixth layer. Breakthrough! Fang Yuan¡¯s body shook. He did not think that with Wan Qian¡¯s spirit essence, he would be able to breakthrough. If the three Gu worms broke through at the same time, wouldn¡¯t there be hope of breaking through to the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm? He slowly opened his eyes, preparing to end his closed door cultivation and return to his own place to stabilize his realm. But just as he was about to dress Wan Qian¡­ Fang Yuan suddenly realized. Wan Qian had woken up, and her beautiful eyes were staring at him without moving. Chapter 144 - Kidnapping Chapter 144 Kidnapping At this moment, Fang Yuan was extremely embarrassed. ¡°Ahem¡­¡± Fang Yuan pretended to be calm and said, ¡°Senior, would you believe me if I said that I was treating your injuries?¡± Wan Qian¡¯s eyes were calm and emotionless. She lowered her head and looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s arms that were tightened in front of her. She said softly, ¡°Can you let go of me first?¡± ¡°Ah¡­ ah okay¡­¡± Fang Yuan quickly pulled his hands away. Wan Qian sat up straight and looked at her own condition. Suddenly, she seemed to have discovered something and turned her head to look at Fang Yuan strangely. She then picked up the clothes by the bed and put them on. Fang Yuan also took his clothes and got off the bed to put them on. After everything was done, Fang Yuan said apologetically, ¡°Senior, I¡­¡± ¡°No need to explain, I know you didn¡¯t do anything¡­¡± Wan Qian¡¯s face turned slightly red. ¡°It¡¯s just that my acupoints had lost a little too much spirit essence right now, so it might affect my performance in the Gu Dao convention.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright, the next match will be against the Tianxiang Sect, it will probably be our turn tomorrow or the day after. We still have time to recuperate.¡± Fang Yuan handed over the pill. ¡°Eat this, it should be enough.¡± Wan Qian took the pill directly. Just as she was about to circulate her spirit essence to prepare to regulate her breathing, she suddenly felt dizzy. Seeing that something was wrong, Fang Yuan quickly supported her body that was about to fall down. ¡°Senior, your head injury hasn¡¯t recovered yet. I¡¯ll help you regulate your breathing.¡± ¡°Mm¡­¡± Wan Qian¡¯s voice was like a mosquito¡¯s, and the image of Fang Yuan and her naked appeared in her mind. That powerful arm¡­ Just thinking about it was embarrassing. But he did not need to take off his clothes to regulate her breathing. Fang Yuan directly sat behind Wan Qian, placing his hands on her and starting to circulate his spirit essence. Under the activation of his spirit essence, the medicine quickly dispersed and was absorbed by Wan Qian Bit by bit. The Cloud Moon Gu jumped out subconsciously, greedily absorbing Wan Qian¡¯s aura. Not long after, with Fang Yuan¡¯s help, Wan Qian¡¯s acupoints was filled with spirit essence, almost fully recovering. But her brain injury had not fully recovered. This was a bit troublesome, since Wan Qian could not overuse her spirit essence when using her Gu worms¡¯ abilities. Otherwise, under the impact of the energy, she might not be able to endure it and faint. Fang Yuan did not have any good ideas for the time being. This was an internal injury, so she could only recuperate slowly. Not long after, there was movement from the floor, followed by Gu Tianqing¡¯s slightly anxious voice. ¡°Senior Fang, are you there?¡± Fang Yuan looked at Wan Qian. ¡°I¡¯m going out to take a look. Have a good rest.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Wan Qian¡¯s gaze was like water. When Fang Yuan left, Gu Tianqing and Qin Han hurried over and said, ¡°Senior, something happened. My sister and Junior Ruan were kidnapped.¡± ¡°Kidnapped?¡± Fang Yuan frowned. ¡°What exactly happened? Tell me in detail.¡± Wan Qian also heard the commotion in the room and opened the window to listen. Gu Tianqing took a deep breath and told them everything he knew. The matter was very simple. Gu Yuange and Ruan Qinghe went out for a stroll and did not return to the competition ground to meet up with Gu Tianqing and the others at night. Gu Tianqing originally thought that they had returned to their residence first. In the end, they were ambushed by the gray-robed man on the way back. The other party did not pester them, but took the opportunity to hand over the sect tokens on the two girls, warning them not to act rashly. If they wanted to save them, they would get Fang Yuan go to the five miles slope outside the city alone at midnight. That person¡¯s movement was strange. He should have a speed-type Gu worm supporting him. Gu Tianqing wanted to chase after him but failed, so he could only come back to ask for help. After Fang Yuan heard this, he was silent. This was definitely the work of that assassin. ¡°Senior, don¡¯t worry, you just need to step out and stall the other party.¡± Gu Tianqing said fiercely, ¡°I¡¯ve already informed my family to send someone over to help. To dare touch my sister in the capital, he¡¯s truly an old man hanging himself, tired of living.¡± Qin Han felt somewhat strange. ¡°How did he do it? Kidnapping sect disciples in the capital, and then successfully escaping to the outskirts of the city? Could he be a Nascent Soul Realm expert?¡± ¡°So what if he¡¯s a Nascent Soul Realm expert? Even if he¡¯s at the Fusion Realm, he still has to give an explanation for touching the direct bloodline of our Gu clan!¡± Gu Tianqing was brimming with heroic spirit. Suddenly, he paused for a moment. As if he had thought of something, he looked at Fang Yuan, ¡°That¡¯s not right. Why would such an expert attack a junior and go through so much trouble? Senior, he¡¯s here for you. Do you know something?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Fang Yuan said in a deep voice, ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, this person was sent by the Zhang clan to kill me. He should be a prodigy on the Human Roll. He was afraid of disturbing the guards in the city, so he kidnapped Junior Gu and Junior Ruan to force me out of the city.¡± ¡°The assassination at the Green Bamboo Garden was also done by the Zhang clan?¡± Gu Tianqing asked. ¡°It should be.¡± Fang Yuan had no evidence, so he could only say so. Gu Tianqing nodded in understanding. ¡°In that case, I understand now. The Zhang clan actually doesn¡¯t want you, Senior, but Junior Wan. However, as her Dao partner, you became the number one obstacle.¡± Zhou Chang and Qin Han couldn¡¯t help but look at Wan Qian at the same time. Wan Qian stood up and took a deep breath, then she said, ¡°The Zhang clan wants to kill me to silence me. If that happens, all the direct descendants of the Wan clan will be killed and all the managers of the subordinate industries will be headless. Sooner or later, they will be eaten up by them¡­ why don¡¯t I come out and end all this?¡± ¡°These people sure are ruthless.¡± Gu Tianqing clenched his fists tightly and looked at Wan Qian. ¡°Junior, you and I belong to the same sect. How can I watch you die in vain? Don¡¯t worry, with my family¡¯s guardians here, it¡¯s more than enough to deal with that idiot on the Human Roll!¡± ¡°But¡­¡± Wan Qian still felt a little guilty. ¡°No buts.¡± Fang Yuan walked over and held her slightly cold hands. ¡°Our goal this time is to save people, not to end our grudges.¡± Wan Qian was silent. Fang Yuan turned to look at Gu Tianqing. ¡°Tianqing, when will your family¡¯s guardians arrive?¡± Gu Tianqing immediately replied, ¡°Senior, you go out of the city first. I¡¯ll bring them along and follow behind. We¡¯ll take that bastard down as soon as we have the chance.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s do it that way.¡± Chapter 145 - Essence Replenishment Gu Chapter 145 Essence Replenishment Gu The capital was rather quiet at night. It was already curfew time. There were no passersby on the streets, and the city gates were sealed off. Fortunately, the Gu clan had already informed the guards and discussed with them before opening the side doors to let them out. Fang Yuan took the lead and walked at the front. The rest of the people, led by Gu Tianqing, took cover from the side and hid in the darkness. There were four people in this group of guardians, three of whom were at the Fusion Realm. It was more than enough to deal with the killer. Even Fang Yuan felt that this was a simple rescue mission. He could use the Gu clan to deal with the killer who gave him a headache. In the end, when they arrived at the five miles slope, they realized that things were not that simple. The terrain was wide, and within a radius of five miles, not a single tree could be seen. And the killer was right in the center. Gu Yuange and Ruan Qinghe were suspended in the air on a specially made shelf. Below them were thorny-like heart piercing Gu that were extremely sharp. If they fell, their bodies would be pierced through by countless needles. Gu Tianqing and the four guardians did not dare to go over. They hid behind a hillside and crawled, using the bushes and the night to hide themselves. Only Fang Yuan walked over step by step. ¡°How dishonest of you to come alone and bring so many helpers.¡± The killer seemed to have seen through everything and sneered from afar. ¡°But it doesn¡¯t matter. As long as they dare to come over, the ropes that bound these two little beauties will be broken. At that time, I¡¯m afraid even the Seven Gu Medical Center won¡¯t be able to save them.¡± These words were meant for Gu Tianqing and the others to hear. Fang Yuan strolled over and stood ten meters away from the killer. ¡°I¡¯m coming, let them go.¡± The killer did not reveal his true appearance and covered his face with a black cloth. He raised his finger and shook it lightly, ¡°No, no, no, I can¡¯t let them go now. You have to leave your life behind.¡± Fang Yuan took out the Heaven Suppression talisman, ¡°Then let¡¯s see what you can do!¡± ¡°I advise you not to use that thing.¡± The killer suddenly said, ¡°I put Devouring Essence Gu on the rope. If these little guys don¡¯t have spirit essence to consume, they will self-immolate.¡± Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes. The killer had indeed calculated this point. ¡°Do you have no other way?¡± The killer laughed and said sternly, ¡°Then give me your life!¡± The other party attacked brazenly, and a huge Gu worm jumped out along with this person¡¯s actions. It opened its bloody mouth and took a deep breath. Immediately, a majestic suction force came from within, and Fang Yuan could not help but fly into the mouth. ¡°You want to eat me? I¡¯m afraid you can¡¯t swallow me!¡± Fang Yuan shouted loudly, With the worm rod in his palm, the ice and fire elements that restrained each other wrapped around the stick and flew up, miraculously merging into a half-ice and half-fire dragon, giving off a terrifying pressure. It roared and charged towards the Gu worm¡¯s mouth. The killer did not have time to react, and could only watch as his Gu worm swallowed the ten meter long elemental dragon. The Gu worm whimpered and fell to the ground in extreme pain. The dark skin started to show the radiance of red and blue elements, and its body could not stop trembling. The killer was about to do something to remedy the situation. However, a few breaths later, the elemental dragon broke out of its body and completely killed the Gu worm, soaring into the air. The killer suffered a backlash from this and spat out a mouthful of black blood, his eyes filled with disbelief. ¡°How is this possible, you¡­ you actually broke through?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s sixth layer Enlightenment Realm strength was released without any concealment. He sneered. ¡°If I didn¡¯t break through, would I take the initiative to send it into your Gu worm¡¯s mouth?¡± His five fingers faced the sky, pulling hard. The killer was about to raise his head. In the next second, the dragon¡¯s roar sounded, and he was swallowed by the elemental light. Fang Yuan panted heavily, turning his body and using phantom steps, he rushed towards the two junior sisters who were tied up. ¡°You want to save them?¡± The grey robed killer stepped on the flames, and two large green hands appeared behind his back, grabbing the elemental dragon¡¯s neck tightly. Just as Fang Yuan was about to arrive, he threw it off heavily. ¡°Get lost!¡± The elemental dragon responded and charged towards Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan knew the power of this elemental dragon of his. He did not dare to take it head-on, nor did he dare to dodge. With the flames on his body, the Sunlight Gu instantly fell into his palm, using the Yang Flame Incarnation to block in front of his two juniors. Boom! In the intense collision, a dazzling and scorching light illuminated half of the night sky. The assassin could not help but raise his hand to cover it. Now was the chance! ¡°Come quickly!¡± Fang Yuan immediately sent a voice transmission. In the distance, a figure flashed. The Gu clan¡¯s guardian seized this gap and quickly approached, taking the opportunity to save Gu Yuange and Ruan Qinghe. However, Fang Yuan would not be able to escape so easily. It was not only the elemental dragon that was thrown at him, but also a large amount of the assassin¡¯s spirit essence. The power in Fang Yuan¡¯s body was evaporating at a terrifying speed. In just a few seconds, his arm felt a sense of exhaustion. In the end, it was still too much. This killer was, after all, an existence at the eighth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, and he was also a well-known figure in the same realm. If Fang Yuan could break through another layer, he might be able to fight him. Unfortunately, this was the best he could do now. At this time, the Gu clan¡¯s guardian was already empty-handed. Gu Tianqing saw that Fang Yuan¡¯s strength was exhausted, so he quickly said, ¡°Quick, help Senior Fang out!¡± A Fusion Realm guardian immediately raised his hand and used the spirit essence squall to blow away the elemental dragon. The elemental dragon landed on the hillside at the side, and with a loud explosion, a huge pit was created The assassin glared at Fang Yuan who was fine. He knew that he no longer had a chance, so he turned around and left. ¡°Don¡¯t let him go!¡± Fang Yuan immediately shouted. The few guardians did not move. They naturally would not listen to Fang Yuan. They waited for Gu Tianqing to give the order before making their move. With a Fusion Realm Gu master attacking, there was no way for an Enlightenment Realm Gu master to survive. Unfortunately, after a few seconds of delay, the killer had already run far away. Moreover, he threw out a few Gu worms, using their self-destruction to stall for time. When the few guardians returned, they only brought back a sealed Gu worm. ¡°Young Master, he ran away.¡± Fang Yuan thought it was a pity and could only focus his attention on that Gu worm. [Essence Replenishment Gu] (Silver): Support type, can be used to recover from injuries. Chapter 146 - Battle Of The Immortal And The Demon Chapter 146 Battle Of The Immortal And The Demon ¡°He escaped?¡± Gu Tianqing was shocked. ¡°How did he escape?¡± The guardian answered truthfully. ¡°He used Gu worms to stall for time, we did not have any movement type Gu worms, so we were at a disadvantage.¡± ¡°Young Master,¡± the other guardian cupped his hands. ¡°But we have his Gu worm. We should be able to find that person through this Gu¡¯s aura.¡± ¡°Using a Tracing Gu?¡± Gu Tianqing began to ponder. The capital was so big. Was it realistic to rely on this to find a person? Fang Yuan spoke at this time. ¡°This Gu is not his. If you miss this opportunity, you won¡¯t be able to find him.¡± Gu Tianqing did not understand, ¡°Why do you think so?¡± Fang Yuan explained, ¡°That person detonated the Gu worms but did not suffer any backlash. It is very clear that these Gu worms have only interacted with him for a very short time, they have not fused with each other. In addition, there is another aura on this Gu worm. He probably snatched it away from somewhere.¡± Gu Tianqing was silent. Could it be that they were just going to let it go? To be honest, he was a little unwilling. Looking at his sister who had fainted for some unknown reason, the anger in his heart could not help but rise. Fortunately, this person did not dare to do anything overboard, otherwise, even if he dug three feet into the entire capital, he would still capture him. But at the moment, there was really nothing he could do. If the Gu worm was not kept in the acupoints all the time, it would be very difficult to find the original owner through the Tracing Gu. ¡°Since this is the case, then this Gu worm¡­ hmm, the few of you have worked hard, why don¡¯t you sell it and split the primeval stones you get?¡± The four of them did not refuse. Healing type support Gu worms were still considered rare. With this Silver quality rank three foundation, selling it for several hundred thousand primeval stones was not a problem. To them, this was not a small fortune. ¡°Why don¡¯t you sell it to me?¡± Fang Yuan said. ¡°It just so happens that Wan Qian and the others have not recovered from their injuries, I can use it to try.¡± Saying this, he looked at the four guardians. ¡°Say, will you be satisfied with me buying this Gu at a price of five hundred thousand primeval stones?¡± The market price of the Essence Replenishment Gu was around six hundred thousand, but if they were in a hurry to sell it, selling it at four hundred and fifty thousand was already very good deal. Fang Yuan gave a very honest price. As for the primeval stones, Gu Zhenren had already given him all the money Fang Yuan had paid to buy the token at the auction. Now that Fang Yuan had more than a million primeval stones, spending half of it to buy a support Gu worm would not hurt. The head guardian said, ¡°Since you are Young Master¡¯s friend, how can we say no?¡± The other party gave the Gu worm to Fang Yuan straightforwardly, and Fang Yuan also gave the money happily. The Essence Replenishment Gu fell into Fang Yuan¡¯s hands, and he easily tamed it and threw it into his acupoints. Immediately, a warm current flowed through his meridians and blood vessels to his limbs and bones, making him feel indescribably comfortable. His body, which had been damaged due to overusing his spirit essence, seemed to be recovering rapidly under the effects of this Essence Replenishment Gu. This effect was even better than the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s ability. If the Soul Devouring Gu was interrupted, it would not be able to plunder the other party¡¯s vitality to nourish itself. The Essence Replenishment Gu was different. It could recover his injuries anytime and anywhere. Thus, Fang Yuan tried to wake Gu Yuange and Ruan Qinghe up. As the Essence Replenishment Gu spat out two milky white energy balls that entered their bodies, and it did not take long for them to wake up. Both of their memories were somewhat chaotic. They still needed to rest. In order not to affect tomorrow¡¯s competition, Fang Yuan and Gu Tianqing brought them back to their residence. The four guardians of the Gu clan were also guarding the perimeter of the courtyard to prevent any more sneak attacks. Fang Yuan had no time to spare. He had to take advantage of tonight to heal Wan Qian¡¯s injuries. The lesion in her brain was still there. If she could not use a large amount of spirit essence, she would still be unable to fight. As one of the stable point scorer, Wan Qian had to recover quickly. Thus, Fang Yuan stayed in Wan Qian¡¯s room for another night as expected. At the same time, in the Zhang clan. Today, in the main hall of the Zhang clan, there was an extremely beautiful guest. In front of her, Zhang Huan, the head of the Zhang clan, did not even dare to breathe loudly. His posture was humble and very respectful. The butler beside him was staring straight at her. He had never seen such a beautiful woman in his life. ¡°I did not know that Fairy Bai had graced us with her presence, sorry for not welcoming you properly.¡± Zhang Huan bent his body and asked in a low voice, ¡°May I ask if Fairy Bai came all the way here to deliver an important message from the lord of the Gu Demon Sect?¡± This guest was Bai Yao. She was not in a hurry to answer. Instead, she lifted her hand and plucked a grape from the table beside her, slowly putting it into her mouth. She swept her gaze over, saying coldly, ¡°One more look and I will kill you!¡± Zhang Huan also threw a furious gaze at the butler. ¡°How can an idiot like you look directly at Fairy Bai? Hurry up and apologize.¡± The Butler was shocked, and he quickly lowered his head and cupped his hands, apologizing while trembling. Bai Yao snorted, tasting the grape carefully, spitting out the skin and seeds to the side, before glancing at Zhang Huan. ¡°You should have heard about your son, Zhang Wenbin, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Zhang Huan clenched his fists. ¡°My son has been schemed against by the Gu Immortal Sect.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Bai Yao raised his eyebrows, ¡°The announcement they released said that this was done by the Gu Demon Sect, don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t believe it?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± Zhang Huan took a deep breath, ¡°I am not a fool, my son has been working for Yong An Hall for a long time. Why would your sect stab itself in the leg at this crucial moment?¡± ¡°You are not stupid, someone else did kill your son.¡± Zhang Huan became excited. ¡°May I ask, who is the murderer?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. Don¡¯t worry, the real murderer will appear sooner or later.¡± Bai Yao smiled. Fang Yuan¡¯s figure appeared in her mind, but she did not continue. She said, ¡°Now that the Gu Demon Sect has officially started a war with the Gu Immortal Sect. There will be clan forces intervening soon. By then, your Zhang clan should know how to take sides, right?¡± Chapter 147 - One Wave After Another Chapter 147 One Wave After Another ¡°You¡¯re already fighting?¡± Zhang Huan was greatly surprised. Although he had thought that the two great sects would one day start a war because of the Yong An Hall, he did not expect that day to come so soon. ¡°That¡¯s right. But for the time being, it¡¯s only small-scale friction. We haven¡¯t invested in our main disciples.¡± Bai Yao smiled faintly. ¡°So, do you know what you should do?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Zhang Huan quickly cupped his hands. ¡°I will instruct the Zhang clan¡¯s relatives and the clans that are close to us to help the Gu Demon Sect.¡± ¡°Very good.¡± Bai Yao put down the grape skewers in her hand, this way, she could return after attending the Gu Dao convention. The capital was a boring place. It was better to go back and fight with the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s people, and she might even run into that person. Right at this time, a voice came from outside. ¡°Clan head, the assassination attempt on Fang Yuan failed, I am already targeted by the Gu clan members. I cannot stay stay in the capital for long. This is half of the deposit you paid, I will return it to you. The rest will be used to compensate my losses. Goodbye.¡± As his voice fell, a bag was thrown in the courtyard. The night wind blew, the killer went far away, and Zhang Huan was furious. ¡°Trash! All trash! He even claimed to be a prodigy on the Human Roll, and he could not even take down a fifth layer Gu master even while at the eighth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. He must have grown up eating shit!¡± Zhang Huan was extremely furious. If it was not for Bai Yao, he would have already smashed things. Bai Yao frowned. Did she hear wrongly? Zhang Huan sent someone to assassinate Fang Yuan? Could it be that he already knew who the real killer was? She remained calm on the surface, asking, ¡°Fang Yuan is a core disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect. Zhang clan head, you want to lay your hands on him?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Zhang Huan said fiercely, ¡°This person had a grudge with my son, I suspect that it was him who did it.¡± Bai Yao was silent for a while. ¡°You want to kill him just because you suspect him?¡± ¡°I will not let go of anyone who is suspected of harming my son!¡± Zhang Huan¡¯s eyes were filled with madness, and he added, ¡°Even if he is a direct disciple of Gu Zhenren!¡± Madman! Bai Yao shook her head. This person¡¯s rationality had been swallowed by hatred. It was impossible to persuade him. However, there was no need to persuade him. Even someone at the eighth layer of the Enlightenment Realm could not do anything to Fang Yuan. With the Zhang clan¡¯s strength, it was basically a farewell to revenge. A Fusion Realm expert would not be bought over by such a clan. Thinking of this, Bai Yao could not help but smile. As expected of the man she acknowledged, he was indeed extraordinary! To think that he would come to this Gu Dao convention, should she find an opportunity to meet him? ¡°Fairy Bai, Fairy Bai?¡± Zhang Huan called out doubtfully. What was the situation with this Bai Yao, why did she seem to be very happy when she heard that he wanted to kill Fang Yuan? Bai Yao returned to her senses, and her smile faded as she returned to her usual cold demeanor. She looked at Zhang Huan and said, ¡°This time, apart from informing you of this matter, I have something else for you.¡± As she spoke, she took out a storage bag made from a Storage Gu and placed it on the table. ¡°This is a small reward for your Zhang clan and the other clans that can help. If the Gu Demon Sect wins this time, there will be rewards later.¡± Zhang Huan opened it and saw that it was filled with all sorts of cultivation resources, many of which were unique to the Gu Demon Sect. With these resources, the Zhang clan could very likely become a first-rate clan in the capital, surpassing the Gu clan and the Li clan! More importantly, with these unique Gu worms walking the secular world, it was equivalent to receiving the protection of the Gu Demon Sect! This was something even better than the protection of the imperial family! He was overjoyed and thanked her profusely. Bai Yao instructed them to keep a low profile for the time being, and when the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s signal arrives, they would immediately work together to destroy the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s businesses in the capital, suppressing the Gu Immortal Sect financially before discussing battlefield support. Zhang Huan had obtained benefits, so he naturally said that there was no problem. Bai Yao still had to participate in the Gu Dao convention tomorrow, so she left this place early to prepare. Zhang Huan looked at the night sky in the east, muttering to himself. ¡°Fang Yuan, I will let you live for a few more days. When I help the Gu Demon Sect destroy the Gu Immortal Sect, I will definitely use your head as a sacrifice for my son!¡± Early in the morning. Fang Yuan was woken up by a Gu worm flying over from afar. He took a closer look and ized that it was a Gu worm used by the sect to send messages. AS vorm us After reading the contents, he frowned and called everyone together. ¡°Senior, what happened?¡± Ruan Qinghe saw his serious expression and asked. ¡°They are already fighting over at Yong An Hall.¡± Fang Yuan looked at everyone, and he said slowly, ¡°The Gu Demon Sect attacked first. They killed the night watchman disciples and stole the coffins of many seniors. Afterwards, they said that our Gu Immortal Sect was unkind and slandered them for assassinating the core disciples of the sect, thus we were unrighteous.¡± Gu Tianqing knew the severity of this matter, and he asked, ¡°How is the situation?¡± ¡°It is not optimistic, Yong An Hall¡¯s outer sect peaks have already been taken over by the Gu Demon Sect. They had planned this beforehand, our disciples are either dead or injured, not many survived.¡± Fang Yuan sighed. ¡°Damn the Gu Demon Sect!¡± Qin Han gritted his teeth. There were at least a few hundred disciples living on a peak. That was over a thousand lives! Everyone was outraged. They could not wait to go back and kill a few Gu Demon Sect scoundrels to avenge their dead comrades. Fang Yuan calmed their emotions, and he continued. ¡°Master¡­ That is to say, the sect leader wants us to stay here and make more friends through the Gu Dao convention. Even if we cannot get them to stand up for the Gu Immortal Sect, we can get these people to not work for Gu Demon Sect.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it.¡± Gu Tianqing patted his chest and said, ¡°Although I cannot be the master of the Gu clan, I can ensure that the Gu clan will not attack our sect!¡± Ruan Qinghe also raised her small hand. ¡°I will send a letter to father and mother in a while, telling them not to be deceived by the Gu Demon Sect!¡± ¡°Me too!¡± ¡°And us as well!¡± Zhou Chang, Qin Han, Bing Ning and Yao Guang expressed their stance. Fang Yuan nodded slightly. ¡°But right now, we still have to rank up. After all, the Gu Dao convention is a place where strength speaks. If your score is low, no one will be interested in being your friend.¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes were filled with battle intent. Gu Tianqing rubbed his fists. ¡°Leader, if I lose the next round, I will bring my head to see you!¡± ¡°I want this kind of fighting spirit of yours!¡± Fang Yuan laughed. ¡°If nothing goes wrong, we will fight the Tianxiang Sect today. Everyone who can still stand, follow me!¡± The group was ready to go. Chapter 148 - A Free Round Chapter 148 A Free Round When they arrived at the competition arena, they soon encountered a sect that were challenging them. They were above average in strength and were not bad. Unfortunately, they were suppressed by the Gu Immortal Sect, which walked away with a score of 3:0. After Wan Qian returned to the group, they did not need to use any tactics against such a sect. Fang Yuan, Gu Tianqing, and Wan Qian were the most stable point scorers. There was no need to use Qin Han, who had been hiding his strength. After all, he was only a fourth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master. Compared to Wan Qian, a sword cultivator, and even a prodigy, he was much weaker. At this time, the Gu Immortal Sect had already won three consecutive victories. Even though they lost two points in the first round, it did not affect their total points, and they were able to squeeze into the top ten sects in the eastern region. Fang Yuan looked at the other nine sects. Other than a few that were too far away and had never been heard of, the rest were very famous existences with tyrannical strength. The Tianxiang Sect was one of them. They were an all female sect. They actually obtained eighteen points and were ranked first in the eastern district. Such strength could not be underestimated. But Fang Yuan had already made a breakthrough. It would be interesting if he fought against opponents of the same level. Unfortunately, the probability would not be high anymore. It was already the something for a rising star sect to have the strength of a fourth layer Enlightenment Realm cultivator, while having a fifth layer cultivator was already extremely rare. As for a sixth layer cultivator¡­ Other than Fang Yuan, there was no one else in the eastern region. With such strength against the Tianxiang Sect, no matter who he met, he had full confidence. Next, he fell into a long wait. ¡°So slow.¡± Ruan Qinghe said in boredom. ¡°This is only the first stage of the Gu Dao convention. Using this screening method, when will the first place be decided among the thousands of sects?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no choice, the outer regions are still peaceful. There are no wars between the few empires, and there are no super large mystic realms for so many people to explore together.¡± Fang Yuan also felt that it was slow, but there was nothing he could do. ¡°If we can¡¯t rank them by merit points and gains, then we can only determine who is better through a competition.¡± ¡°I went ahead to understand the contents of the rules for the next few stages.¡± Gu Tianqing said in a deep voice. ¡°The second stage will divide us sects another time. The top-ranked ones will be put against each other. It¡¯ll be two against two, and we¡¯ll still have to fight three rounds.¡± Fang Yuan nodded and said, ¡°This will be a test of teamwork. Junior Bing Ning and Yao Guang can go on stage. With their help, we can use raise the strengths of our fourth layers to the level of fifth layers.¡± ¡°The test of teamwork is still to come.¡± Gu Tianqing continued. ¡°After the second stage is over, the third stage will be divided into a round of five against five and a round of ten against ten. When we fight against two sects, and we will all have to go on stage together.¡± ¡°Won¡¯t that turn into a chaotic battle?¡± Ruan Qinghe¡¯s eyes darted around, full of excitement. She looked very interested. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, everyone will be very important.¡± Gu Yuange¡¯s voice was gentle. ¡°I feel that Senior Fang alone is enough.¡± Zhou Chang scratched his head. ¡°We don¡¯t have much actual combat experience. When the time comes, we¡¯ll just protect ourselves and let him fight them one by one.¡± ¡°No matter how strong the leader is, he can¡¯t fight ten¡­¡± After saying that, Gu Tianqing suddenly remembered that Fang Yuan had already broken through to the sixth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. After hesitating for a moment, he looked at Fang Yuan and asked uncertainly, ¡°Senior, can you do it?¡± ¡°If the opponent¡¯s strength isn¡¯t particularly outstanding, there¡¯s no problem.¡± Fang Yuan smiled slightly. ¡°If the progress in the first stage is very slow, after a few days when I stabilize my realm, I can try to break through to the seventh layer. That way, there¡¯s a high chance of success.¡± As he spoke, he glanced at Wan Qian. Everyone was speechless. He just broke through and he wanted to break through again? He really treated cultivation as easy as drinking water! Gu Tianqing didn¡¯t believe it. Even Zhou Chang and Qin Han didn¡¯t believe it. No matter how monstrous Senior Fang¡¯s talent was, it was impossible for such exaggeration! Only Wan Qian knew that Fang Yuan really had this ability. After all¡­ Last night when she was with him, they had produced quite a lot of purple Qi. This kind of mystical aura could greatly increase the Gu worms¡¯ cultivation speed. Under the nourishment of spirit essence, a breakthrough would be a matter of course. In addition, she could provide spirit essence to Fang Yuan during dual cultivation. This way, it would be even easier. Thinking of this, she could not help but lower her head, not daring to look into Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes. Fang Yuan did not care. He had already placed his attention on the arena. As a figure was knocked out of the arena, the battle officially ended. The judge began to read out the announcement. The next person to go up was number 86. Both the challenger and the challenged entered the arena. Fang Yuan looked over. The Tianxiang Sect indeed lived up to its reputation. Although each of the members had a light veil covering their faces, their outstanding and refined temperament still exuded, instantly attracting the gazes of many passersby. More importantly, out of the ten people in their team, four of them were at the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. Such a grand lineup was not inferior to the Gu Immortal Sect. He just did not know their actual strength. A Gu master¡¯s strength was not only affected by their realm. There were many other factors as well. Right now, they had a fifth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master that had yet to recover from his injuries. Fang Yuan could not even wake him up with the Essence Replenishment Gu. If they fought all five rounds, their chances of winning were not high. ¡°It¡¯s our turn.¡± Fang Yuan thought for a while, before saying, ¡°Zhou Chang, go ahead, fight a little longer. Let us witness the power of the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s heavenly essence Yin shouting technique.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Facing an evenly matched sect, being the first to fight basically meant defeat. Zhou Chang knew he was going to lose, but he did not reject. Instead, he joked. ¡°They are all beautiful senior and junior sisters, how I can attack them?¡± Soon after, he entered. The Tianxiang Sect gave him full respect, sending a fifth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master. Tianxiang Sect¡¯s Su Oian, fifth laver Enlightenment Realm, please enlighten me.¡± Zhou Chang smiled bitterly. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Zhou Chang, fourth layer Enlightenment Realm. Senior sister, you can be gentler on me.¡± Su Qian¡¯s expression did not change. She was extremely cold. After the countdown ended, she attacked. With a bam, a figure flew out. Zhou Chang fell heavily on the ground, coughing continuously. ¡°Cough¡­ this chick¡­ is really ruthless.¡± Zero to one, free round! Chapter 149 - Seeing Yu Bing Aga Chapter 149 Seeing Yu Bing Again ¡°It¡¯s over?¡± Qin Han was stunned and speechless. The Tianxiang Sect disciples were quick and decisive. He knew he could not do this. To think that Zhou Chang, a pure defensive Gu master, could not even last an attack. Ruan Qinghe helped Zhou Chang up, sticking out his tongue, saying, ¡°Looks like I don¡¯t have to go up and get beaten up.¡± Gu Tianqing frowned. ¡°She¡¯s so strong, and she seems to be at the middle level among the Tianxiang Sect disciples.¡± ¡°There are only two people stronger than this Su Qian.¡± Fang Yuan had the True Sight Gu. He could see things more clearly, saying, ¡°It¡¯s not that we don¡¯t have a chance, let¡¯s see what they can do next.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Gu Tianqing nodded. In the second round, the Tianxiang Sect still sent a fifth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master. It seemed they were going all out. Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes, ¡°This one is even more powerful.¡± Gu Tianqing volunteered, ¡°Senior, let me go.¡± ¡°Okay, be careful.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Gu Tianqing stretched his body and went on stage to report. The opponent was called Sun Jing. Soon, the match began. Gu Tianqing attacked first, not showing any mercy just because the opponent was a girl. He went all out. The Gu worm¡¯s ability that was triggered by the spirit essence interweaved and merged, and the powerful pressure spread across the entire area. Sun Jing easily blocked the attack. She took out a green Gu worm, and the elemental energy in the space fluctuated, creating a powerful whirlwind. A few breaths later, a domain of wind element was formed. Gu Tianqing¡¯s movement was greatly restricted, while Sun Jing was like rain. She was extremely fast in this domain, and after exchanging blows, she had already suppressed Gu Tianqing. Fortunately, Sun Jing did not have a deeper level of control over the power of the wind elements, so she could not use it to create wind blades to hurt people. This also gave Gu Tianqing a chance to catch his breath. Gu Tianqing used his majestic spirit essence to open up a protective layer of Gang Qi. At the same time that he blocked all the elements outside, he began to condense energy to attack. However, this move took too long to accumulate energy. Sun Jing was not a fool, so she naturally would not give him the chance to condense a killer move. She took the initiative to attack again, trying to close in and interrupt Gu Tianqing¡¯s movements. In the end, she never expected that this was a flaw that Gu Tianqing purposely sold to her. As a blazing light shone, Sun Jing was ambushed by the Gu worm hidden behind her. After the spirit essence entered her body, she suddenly spat out a mouthful of dirty blood. She was already heavily injured. Gu Tianqing took the opportunity to knock her off the stage. His actions were done in one go. ¡°Despicable!¡± Sun Jing fell outside the stage. Her face was filled with unwillingness as she stared fiercely at Gu Tianqing. Gu Tianqing cupped his hands in apology. ¡°Junior, your cultivation is deep. If you do not use some tricks, it will be hard to determine the victor in a short period of time. In order to prevent both sides from damaging each other, I can only use this method, please forgive me.¡± ¡°Hmph.¡± Sun Jing turned her head, and she stood up and returned to the group. The judge¡¯s calm voice rang out. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect wins.¡± Next, it was Fang Yuan¡¯s turn to send someone. He looked at Wan Qian. The Tianxiang Sect still had two fifth layer Enlightenment Realm experts who had not entered the stage. If he sent someone else, they might lose. Only Wan Qian had a chance of winning As long as she could get this point, Fang Yuan would have complete confidence even if he fought with the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s leader. ¡°Senior, whether we can win against the Tianxiang Sect this time depends on you.¡± ¡°I will do my best.¡± Wan Qian went up the stage. In the end, the Tianxiang Sect sent someone Fang Yuan did not expect. ¡°Tianxiang Sect¡¯s Yu Bing, fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, please enlighten me.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes widened. When did his sister enter the Tianxiang Sect? He used his True Sight Gu¡¯s ability to confirm her identity. Looking closely, it was indeed her! He did not expect that after such a long time, this girl would really look for him and give up the support Gu worms that she had painstakingly cultivated, and instead raise other types of Gu worms. Yu Bing probably took the bag of primeval stones he had left for her and threw it into the Tianxiang Sect. Moreover, in such a short period of time, she had cultivated to the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. With this kind of talent, Fang Yuan as an elder brother could not compare to her. However, although Yu Bing¡¯s talent was outstanding, Wan Qian was not to be trifled with. As a sword cultivator Gu master, she had an even stronger offensive ability. Yu Bing¡¯s Gu worms had also become a system. They followed the path of breaking the enemy¡¯s moves, and since they could not defeat the enemy in one strike, they had to deal with the enemy with all their strength. Otherwise, if they were careless, they would be injured and the battle would be affected. Fang Yuan saw it clearly, the greatest advantage of this set of Gu worms was that they were not afraid of a long battle, but their weakness was also very obvious. They did not have enough spirit essence, and it was very difficult to end the battle. Once there was a certain gap between their own spirit essence and the other party¡¯s, they would lose sooner or later. With two peerless beauties fighting, the scene was really pleasing to the eyes. ess The two were evenly matched. Their spirit essence was rapidly depleting, and they were gradually losing their strength. jere Wan Qian¡¯s situation was even more serious. Fang Yuan had absorbed a lot of spirit essence to break through last night, and although she had recovered a lot after consuming the pill, she still had not reached her peak condition. Thus, at this time, this small difference became the key to her defeat. ¡°No, I cannot lose like this.¡± Wan Qian gritted her teeth, and using the last bit of spirit essence in her acupoints, she poured it all into the Flying Sword Gu, activating her strongest move. Immediately, the Flying Sword Gu floated in the air, forming a rain of countless swords, charging towards Yu Bing with a sky full of killing intent. Whoosh! Yu Bing reacted instantly, expending a large amount of spirit essence to form a shield to defend. But using this method to defend against the sword rain would undoubtedly expend several times more spirit essence. She had underestimated the destructive power of Wan Qian¡¯s move, and also overestimated her control over spirit essence. In just a few breaths, the shield shattered, and dozens of spirit essence sword rain pierced towards her body. ¡°Junior sister!¡± ¡°Dodge!¡± The Tianxiang Sect cried out in surprise. If she took this attack head-on, even if she didn¡¯t die, she would be paralyzed. Yu Bing had a bitter expression on her face. She no longer had the strength to dodge. She could only watch as the sword rain magnified bit by bit in her eyes. ¡°Brother¡­¡± She groaned softly as she recalled the happy life she had with her brothers when she was young. Her heart was filled with endless longing. Just as she was about to close her eyes and accept her death, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her. The crystal scorching sun shield above her head devoured the rain of swords. Yu Bing stared blankly. Why did this person look so much like her second brother? Chapter 150 - I Want To Fight Consecutively! Chapter 150 I Want To Fight Consecutively! This scene caused many people to be stunned. ¡°Hmm? What¡¯s going on? The Gu Immortal Sect saved their opponent?¡± ¡°Could it be that this kid is interested in that Tianxiang Sect¡¯s fairy?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so. The Tianxiang Sect has always been on good terms with the Gu Immortal Sect, they probably don¡¯t want any accidents.¡± ¡°Nonsense, I don¡¯t think the outcome is clear yet. The Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s fairy has a trump card, could it be that the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s fairy doesn¡¯t have a trump card?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, with this kid interfering, how will the outcome be determined?¡± The people below the stage were discussing. ¡°Silly girl, what are you waiting for, quickly hide.¡± On the stage, Fang Yuan¡¯s soft voice could be heard. Yu Bing quickly stood up and hid behind him. ¡°Brother, why are you here?¡± She remembered that the last time they parted, he had said that his talent was not good, but how long had it been? He was already an Enlightenment Realm expert, and a member of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s representative team? ¡°You are looking down on your brother.¡± Fang Yuan joked. ¡°No way.¡± Yu Bing¡¯s voice had become sweet and tender. When she was with her brother, she always felt like acting coquettishly. Looking at him covering the sky with one hand, she felt a sense of security. The sword rain in the sky continued to fall. Once this Gu worm¡¯s ability was activated, it was irreversible. But Fang Yuan¡¯s strength had already surpassed Wan Qian¡¯s, so it was very easy to deal with it. He only used less than ten percent of his spirit essence to neutralize the attack. Wan Qian saw this scene and could not help but heave a sigh of relief. Earlier, she was eager to win and used her trump card, her Gu worm¡¯s ability, which she rarely used. It was obvious that this junior sister of the Tianxiang Sect could not have stopped it. Even though the Gu Dao convention did not have a rule against killing, as a righteous sect, the Gu Immortal Sect naturally would not kill innocents. Moreover, they had a close relationship with the Tianxiang Sect. If they hurt someone¡¯s life because of the competition, they might turn against each other. Right now, the Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect were fighting each other. Neither had a complete chance of winning. The Tianxiang Sect¡¯s attitude was very important. Thankfully, Fang Yuan made a move. He resolved this crisis. Moreover, from their conversation, this lady was Fang Yuan¡¯s sister. That would be even more reason for him to protect her. Wan Qian felt a lingering fear in her heart. After the rain of swords had passed, she hurriedly went forward to apologize. Yu Bing was not angry. The competition was already filled with uncertain factors. She was not as skilled as Fang Yuan, so she naturally had to bear this risk. However, it was a little difficult to determine the winner. The judge also began to be troubled. After the competition began, before either side admitted defeat, a third person was not allowed to intervene in the match. Otherwise, they would be punished according to the rules. If it was someone from Tianxiang Sect who came to save her, it would be very simple, he could directly punish the Tianxiang Sect and call it their loss. However, it was the leader of Gu Immortal Sect who came forward. Should he judge it as the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s loss? This was definitely not possible. The situation just now was very obvious. Yu Bing was already at a disadvantage, and being attacked by Wan Qian¡¯s sword rain, she would definitely have lost. If the Gu Immortal Sect had not acted righteously, Yu Bing would have died on the spot. But the Gu Immortal Sect broke the rules. He had to deal with it properly in front of so many people, so this was a headache for him. At this time, the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s team leader also rushed over with her teammates. Looking at the scene on the stage, the team leader frowned. ¡°Bing, come down, what is the point of leaning on a strange man?¡± ¡°Senior Qian Luo, this is my brother!¡± Yu Bing held Fang Yuan¡¯s arm and said intimately. ¡°Get down!¡± Han Qian Luo¡¯s voice became louder. Yu Bing stuck out her tongue, and giving Fang Yuan an apologetic look, she walked down obediently. Han Qian Luo pulled Yu Bing behind her, saying coldly. ¡°We lost this round, but your Gu Immortal Sect violated the rules, you should be punished.¡± Yu Bing tugged at her sleeve. ¡°Senior¡­ Brother was trying to save me¡­¡± ¡°Rules are rules, favors are favors.¡± Han Qian Luo did not turn back. The judge pondered for a while. ¡°According to the rules, Gu Immortal Sect should be punished negatively.¡± Han Qian Luo said lightly. ¡°No need, it is our Tianxiang Sect¡¯s skill that is inferior, we will give him two points, but please judge this person and deal with him fairly.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± The judge did not know what to say. The Gu Immortal Sect and Tianxiang Sect were large sects of Yan Shen Empire. Their reputation was well known, so they could not be offended. This matter was not something he could handle. Thus, he cupped his fists. ¡°How about this, please wait for a moment, I will go to His Majesty and let him decide?¡± Han Qian Luo¡¯s voice was calm. ¡°With His Majesty making the decision, that will be for the best.¡± Fang Yuan did not say anything. He had indeed broken the rules out of desperation, so there was nothing to explain. Both sides waited for a while, and before long, the judge returned. He breathed roughly. ¡°His Majesty¡¯s decree, as punishment, the Gu Immortal Sect will have an extra match, that is to say, if the Gu Immortal Sect wants to win, they have to get four points, while the Tianxiang Sect only needs three points to win.¡± ¡°What is the difference between this and a verdict?¡± Gu Tianqing frowned. They knew their own matters. Right now, they only had Fang Yuan¡¯s point. And the Tianxiang Sect still had two fifth layer Enlightenment Realm experts. If they had an additional match, no one with the same cultivation level in the Gu Immortal Sect would be able to compete. The Tianxiang Sect might ¡®give them two to get three,¡¯ and their score would be higher. Fang Yuan also understood this, thus he did not reply. The judge saw this and could only say. ¡°This is His Majesty¡¯s decree, if you do not agree, we can only let the two fairies have another match.¡± This was even more unrealistic. Wan Qian and Yu Bing had already lost all their spirit essence. Let alone another match, they might not even be able to summon their Gu worms. Fang Yuan had no choice, so he had to agree. ¡°Alright, I agree, but I have another request.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll accept the punishment of having an extra battle, but I have to go on stage consecutively.¡± Once these words were said, the entire place went into an uproar. Chapter 151 - One Move, And One Move Again! Chapter 151 One Move, And One Move Again! ¡°This kid wants to fight two people in a row?¡± ¡°They are fairies from the Tianxiang Sect. That heavenly essence Yin shouting technique of extreme Yin is no joke!¡± ¡°I think he¡¯s just grandstanding and trying to be a hero.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. They¡¯re all disciples of big sects. Who would be lacking by that much? Even if you¡¯re at the sixth layer of the Enlightenment Realm and you fight against two peak fifth layer Enlightenment Realm experts, you won¡¯t end up well!¡± Even Han Qian Luo narrowed her eyes. She gave off an oppressive aura. This kid, was he looking down on her Tianxiang Sect so arrogantly? Ten minutes later. On the stage, Fang Yuan and Han Qian Luo stood facing each other. Three! Two! One! The countdown ended. Fang Yuan cupped his fists. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Fang Yuan, sixth layer Enlightenment Realm, please enlighten me.¡± ¡°I was wondering who could be so arrogant, so you are Fang Yuan.¡± Han Qian Luo did not state her name and realm. Instead, she sneered. Fang Yuan frowned slightly. ¡°Fairy, I don¡¯t think we¡¯ve met before, right?¡± ¡°No, we haven¡¯t. However, the news of a prodigy suddenly appearing on the Heaven Roll who can challenge someone of a higher realm has long been spread throughout the major sects of the Yan Shen Empire.¡± So that¡¯s how it was. Then it¡¯s fine. Fang Yuan heaved a sigh of relief. He thought that he had inexplicably made enemies with someone again. Han Qian Luo saw that Fang Yuan did not speak, and a flash of anger flashed across her eyes. She was about to make a move when she suddenly glanced at Yu Bing below the stage and turned to ask a question. ¡°Are you and Bing¡¯er biological siblings?¡± Fang Yuan shook his head. ¡°My surname is different from hers. How can we be biological siblings? However, I have always treated her as my biological sister.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Han Qian Luo snorted. ¡°Whether you¡¯re blood-related or love-related, I¡¯m warning you, stay away from her in the future.¡± ¡°This doesn¡¯t seem to have anything to do with being a fairy, right?¡± ¡°If you dare to touch her, I¡¯ll definitely cut you into a thousand pieces!¡± Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes. ¡°That depends on whether you have the ability.¡± ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Han Qian Luo¡¯s temper was a little bad, and she was a cold and arrogant person. She would attack after only a few sentences. As the spirit essence in her body circulated, the heavenly essence Yin shouting technique activated the boundless Yin Qi and swept out like a flood, spreading around Han Qian Luo¡¯s body. Following that, two Gu worms flew out. After sensing the Yin Qi, their bodies grew rapidly, quickly reaching the height of half a person. Fang Yuan identified them through the system. These were clearly two rank three Gu worms, so how could they have the ability to transform? It seemed that it was the effect of the heavenly essence Yin shouting technique. In that Yin Qi, it could provide a large boost to the Gu worms. Below the stage, Yu Bing hurriedly shouted. ¡°Brother, be careful, sister Qian Luo¡¯s move is not to be trifled with, she has defeated many sixth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu masters, you must¡­¡± The voice stopped abruptly. Ice, fire, and lightning shone on the stage at the same time, but before the light dissipated, Han Qian Luo¡¯s figure was sent flying, landing heavily on the ground. The surrounding Gu masters fell into silence, deeply shocked by this scene. One move, instant kill! But Fang Yuan was merciful. He did not harm the other party¡¯s life. He only knocked Han Qian Luo unconscious for a while. Even though this woman¡¯s face could be seen through the veil, it was almost peerless. But she was too noisy, and he did not like it. Naturally, he would not hold back too much. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect wins.¡± The judge¡¯s lips twitched, announcing the result. This was the first time during these past few days¡­ Ah, no, in so many Gu Dao conventions, he had seen a sect participant being defeated in one move by another in the same level. This youth in front of him might only have sixth layer Enlightenment Realm Qi mechanism, but with the tyrannical spirit essence fluctuation he released, if one did not feel it themselves, they would still believe when told that he was a seventh layer Gu master. Fang Yuan stood proudly on the stage, not leaving, waiting for the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s next selection. There was no unexpected choice. The opponent sent out the last fifth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master. Fang Yuan still did not give her face and simply sent her flying with one move. He even used only 60% of his strength. Yu Bing¡¯s eyes were filled with admiration. The spectators outside the arena were all stunned. They had thought that it would be a battle of the century, but they did not expect it to be such a one-sided crushing ending. ¡°I made a mistake¡­ This kid is really fucking ridiculous!¡± ¡°I admit it, I thought he was trying to show off when he beat those middle-sized sects, but I did not expect that he could beat a top-tier sect like the Tianxiang Sect in one move!¡± ¡°His name is Fang Yuan¡­ I have never heard of him before, how can an unknown person be so powerful?¡± ¡°You are ignorant, stop shouting, go and look at the Prodigy Roll, he is ranked eighty-seventh!¡± ¡°Right, in the entire Prodigy Roll, other than Senior Zhao Hede from the Gu Immortal Sect and Fairy Bai Yao from the Gu Demon Sect, he is the only one who can cross ranks and successfully challenge others.¡± ¡°Fuck, when did this happen?¡± ¡°Not long ago, you definitely did not pay much attention to it. This news has already spread throughout Fanshu City.¡± ¡°Fuck, he is so fierce! No wonder he is so powerful.¡± After some whispers, after Fang Yuan¡¯s story was told by some insiders, many people understood that this situation was reasonable. After all, he was a Heaven Roll expert. There were only a hundred of them in the entire Yan Shen Empire. To be able to fight prodigies of a higher cultivation level, what was the point of fighting a mere fifth layer Enlightenment Realm expert from the Tianxiang Sect? The information that was supposed to be subversive was now on Fang Yuan. It did not seem so abnormal anymore. After this battle, almost half of eastern region knew that the Gu Immortal Sect had a ruthless character like Fang Yuan. Some busybodies even compared him to Zhao Hede, saying that Fang Yuan was better. No one responded to this. After the Gu Immortal Sect took down the Tianxiang Sect, there were no more battles worthy of Fang Yuan¡¯s attention. For the Tianxiang Sect, three of their main members lost their battle abilities, so they left this place in a hurry. Yu Bing did not even have the chance to catch up with Fang Yuan. She could only follow her senior sisters and leave. After Fang Yuan said goodbye to her, he also pulled Wan Qian back to their residence. There was nothing else to do. The Heavenly Essence Gu and Returning Essence Gu had both broken through to rank three! The feedback was extremely great, and he was prepared to use this opportunity to break through to the seventh layer of Enlightenment Realm! In the remainder of the first stage of the competition, he would let the others display their abilities. Chapter 152 - Visiting My Sister Chapter 152 Visiting My Sister Night, at the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s residence. In the room, Han Qian Luo was still unconscious. Yu Bing had lost too much spirit essence. After consuming a pill, she sat cross-legged on the side and meditated. There was another unconscious girl lying on the side, and the others were helping her change out of her bloodstained clothes. They took them off to take a look. Her body was covered in wounds caused by Soul Devouring. ¡°That Fang Yuan from the Gu Immortal Sect is too much, his attacks were so heavy.¡± A female Gu master said hatefully. ¡°That¡¯s right, Junior Yun was clearly not his match, yet he injured her so badly.¡± ¡°What about tomorrow¡¯s competition? The leader is still unconscious.¡± Yu Bing went forward to check on the injuries of the others. ¡°Junior Yun and Senior Han just have foreign spirit essence that entered their bodies, and the bleeding has also stopped. It¡¯s not a big deal. My brother had already shown mercy¡­ if he had really attacked, they would have been dead long ago.¡± ¡°He just doesn¡¯t want to offend the Tianxiang Sect.¡± A female Gu master snorted. ¡°In my opinion, Fang Yuan did it on purpose. Haven¡¯t you noticed, the Gu Immortal Sect only has nine people in the competition? As long as our main force members are injured, we won¡¯t be able to handle the rest of the competition, the Tianxiang Sect will definitely fall to the second group, and when the second group competition begins, they will have one less threat.¡± ¡°So despicable!¡± Sun Jing gritted her teeth. ¡°That Gu Tianqing and Fang Yuan are two hypocrites! The Gu Immortal Sect even claims to be a righteous sect, bleh, they use such despicable methods!¡± Yu Bing frowned slightly. Even though they were from the same sect, hearing them talk about her second brother like this made her feel uncomfortable. But she could not say anything. Yu Bing came from the secular world, and during her years in the Fang clan, she had seen all sorts of people. She had even seen the dangers of this world with her own eyes. Despicable methods? To be honest, her second brother and that Gu Tianqing did not have any despicable methods at all. Gu Tianqing had only pretended to reveal an opening to lure Sun Jing into taking the bait. In a competition, wasn¡¯t it about who had the stronger adaptability and deeper foundation? Second Brother Fang Yuan had used his own strength to fight two rounds in a row and defeated two fifth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu masters on their side. They were all defeated in one move. He did not use a single fancy move. How could they be despicable? But Yu Bing knew that saying this would only make her seniors even angrier. After all, they came from very good backgrounds. They had never walked the world, and they did not understand the complexities of the human heart. They were as simple as a sheet of white paper. Moreover, they did not have any actual combat experience. The Tianxiang Sect had a special terrain. It was surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the only exit was blocked by the huge Gu Immortal Sect. It protected the Tianxiang Sect from the wind and rain. They had not encountered any danger for many years. The disciples in the sect lived in isolation almost every day, so their thoughts were naturally pure. To be able to rank fourth on the Eastern sect¡¯s ranking, it was only because they did not get a strong opponent. Yu Bing had a very thorough understanding of the situation. Their sect master had sent them out and even made her the vice-leader so that she could let these new rookies who didn¡¯t know anything about the secular world experience the complexities of it and not focus solely on cultivation. This was to prevent them from suffering losses in the future. After this battle, they would more or less feel a little bit of it. As for how much they could comprehend, it would be up to them. From the looks of it¡­ Other than complaints and indignation, there was basically nothing else. Yu Bing shook her head and quickened the circulation of her spirit essence to allow the medicinal pill to dissolve, allowing the medicine to be fully absorbed by her body. After the feeling of exhaustion had mostly subsided, she came to Han Qian Luo¡¯s side and helped her up, silently regulating her breathing Han Qian Luo was more heavily injured than her. Fang Yuan¡¯s spirit essence had already invaded her body. Although it didn¡¯t have any lethality under the deliberate control, it made her original spirit essence restless, constantly wanting to exclude these external enemies. However, without Han Qian Luo¡¯s control, both spirit essence entangled with each other, damaging her meridians and acupoints, and instead helped her in the wrong way. It was probably the reason why she was unconscious. Yu Bing was the only fifth layer Enlightenment Realm cultivator who still had some strength left. Only she could help Han Qian Luo solve this troublesome problem. The other Tianxiang Sect disciples were still grumbling, denouncing the Gu Immortal Sect. Yu Bing could not take it anymore, so she frowned and scolded. ¡°If you want to argue, argue outside, I need to treat Senior Qian Luo¡¯s injuries, get out.¡± The few ladies were stunned. Although they were a little displeased, they still showed Yu Bing some face because she was the vice-leader. After they all left, Yu Bing was about to take action when she suddenly heard the sound of arguing from outside. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± ¡°Tianxiang Sect doesn¡¯t welcome you. Go away!¡± ¡°You came to apologize after hurting someone. You¡¯re really a bunch of hypocrites!¡± In the courtyard, Fang Yuan and Gu Tianqing stood side by side, each carrying a few beautifully wrapped gift boxes. Facing the furious female disciples of Tianxiang Sect, Fang Yuan smiled lightly. ¡°I am not here to fight, it was just a competition. I am an opponent on the stage, but off the stage, with the relationship between the Gu Immortal Sect and Tianxiang Sect, it is not an exaggeration to say that we are friends, don¡¯t tell me that you junior sisters don¡¯t even have this bit of bearing?¡± One sentence made everyone speechless. If they continued to argue, wouldn¡¯t they be saying that their Tianxiang Sect was very petty? But thinking about it, they felt that something was strange, but they could not pinpoint it. Gu Tianqing secretly gave him a thumbs up. As expected of Senior Fang, not only was he strong, his eloquence was not inferior to others. Fang Yuan gave them another bright smile and continued, ¡°I¡¯m here to visit my sister this time and also to send some pills over. How are Junior Han and Junior Yun?¡± Sun Jing¡¯s face was cold. ¡°Thanks to you, they haven¡¯t woken up yet.¡± Creak. The door behind them opened. Yu Bing held onto the edge of the door. The moment she saw Fang Yuan, her eyes lit up. ¡°Brother!¡± She did not care that there were so many people present, and directly threw herself into Fang Yuan¡¯s arms. In an instant, Fang Yuan felt boundless Yin Qi gushing out of Yu Bing¡¯s body, as if he was hugging a huge block of ice, which was several times stronger than Wan Qian¡¯s cold poison. [Ding, your Cloud Moon Gu has sensed a huge amount of a virgin¡¯s aura, cultivation efficiency increased by 400%!] Holy shit! Fang Yuan was shocked. Was the heavenly essence Yin shouting technique so powerful? Chapter 153 - Conflict Chapter 153 Conflict No wonder it was said that the women of Tianxiang Sect were born to be cauldrons, they were the best candidates to cultivate with using dual cultivation techniques. It was said that the Tianxiang Sect disciples had to maintain their virginity to cultivate the heavenly essence Yin shouting technique, so that the Yin Qi would only grow stronger. The effect of using it to nurture Gu worms would also be better. Seeing it today, it truly lived up to its reputation. Fang Yuan felt the almost endless Yin Qi in Yu Bing¡¯s body, but he did not take the initiative to absorb it. With his Gu worm appetite, it would probably destroy his sister¡¯s foundation. Even though he could not break through to the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm in the afternoon and wasted most of his Yin-yang Qi, as her older brother, he would not sacrifice her cultivation to supplement himself. Thus, Fang Yuan lovingly rubbed Yu Bing¡¯s hair and smiled. ¡°You¡¯re already so old, yet you¡¯re still so intimate with your older brother.¡± Yu Bing pressed her face tightly against Fang Yuan¡¯s chest and acted coquettishly. ¡°You¡¯re my only older brother. If I¡¯m not intimate with you, who else would I be intimate with?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s expression turned solemn. ¡°If big brother heard you say that, he would definitely give you a beating.¡± ¡°He can¡¯t beat me now-¡° Fang Yuan reached out and pinched her cheek. ¡°Alright, get up quickly. There are so many people watching.¡± ¡°No!¡± Yu Bing pouted and said aggrievedly, ¡°Brother, I missed you so much¡­¡± Fang Yuan was stunned. He sensed that her emotions were on the verge of breaking down. He could not help but hug her gently and no longer mention this matter. Gu Tianqing sighed emotionally. ¡°You two siblings are really close, unlike me¡­ Yuange has never said that she misses me.¡± Fang Yuan remained silent. This was the difference in the personalities of the two girls. Gu Yuange was more noble and cold-hearted. No matter how much emotion she had, she would only hide it in her heart and would not show it. In fact, when Gu Tianqing was injured, she had also run over to check his injuries immediately. as mo Yu Bing, on the other hand, was more like a wild girl. She was careless and straightforward. Whatever she wanted to say or do, she would express it directly and never hide it. Although she and Fang Yuan were not siblings, such intimate actions would affect her reputation. But she still did it. Fang Yuan could feel the suppressed emotions in Yu Bing¡¯s heart. Thinking about it, it made sense. To enter the Tianxiang Sect alone, to peel off her original Gu worms and cultivate again, to reach her current realm step by step, who knew how much effort she put in? Fang Yuan had suffered this kind of life before. He even suffered it for ten years. He could understand Yu Bing¡¯s feelings. There was no one in Tianxiang Sect to talk to, so now that she saw her family, it was normal for her to vent. As expected, not long after, Yu Bing¡¯s shoulders shook slightly, she was probably crying. Fang Yuan could only pat her back to comfort her. The Tianxiang Sect¡¯s disciples looked on speechlessly. The situation was a little awkward. Soon, another beautiful figure walked out of the room. It was Han Qian Luo. She looked tired. She held the acupoints in her lower abdomen and slowly moved to the door. When she saw Yu Bing¡¯s posture, her eyes instantly sharpened. ¡°Bing, come here!¡± Yu Bing did not move. Instead, she hugged Fang Yuan even tighter. ¡°Bing¡¯er!¡± Han Qian Luo¡¯s voice became louder. Fang Yuan frowned. ¡°If you have something to say, say it, don¡¯t be angry at my sister.¡± ¡°Hmph.¡± Han Qian Luo snorted. She turned her gaze to Fang Yuan¡¯s face. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± ¡°I am here to visit my sister, I am also here to deliver some medicinal pills.¡± Fang Yuan looked at her, before continuing, ¡°I had no choice but to injure you during the competition this afternoon, please forgive me.¡± Gu Tianqing handed over the gift boxes. ¡°These items came from Senior Su Can of the Gu Immortal Sect. The essence recovery pills used for recovery and the essence replenishment pills for treating your wounds are of high quality, I believe fairy will definitely need them.¡± These words were already very polite. But Han Qian Luo did not even look at them. ¡°Don¡¯t try this, you are not welcome here!¡± Fang Yuan frowned. ¡°Fairy, we are trying to be nice, why are we doing this to hurt the relationship between the two sects?¡± ¡°Your Gu Immortal Sect is just trying to curry favor with our Tianxiang Sect, asking us to send people to support Yong An Hall and suppress the Gu Demon Sect.¡± Han Qian Luo¡¯s gaze was cold. ¡°What a waste of effort! Get lost!¡± ¡°You have to understand one thing, I am here to see my sister, not you.¡± Fang Yuan was not made of mud. He did not have any temper, and seeing the other party¡¯s attitude, he immediately retorted, ¡°This is not the Tianxiang Sect. This asset belongs to the capital¡¯s imperial family, I can come and go as I please. Do you believe that I can take over half the courtyard with the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s people?¡± Saying this, his tone changed, and he asked, ¡°Moreover, are you qualified to be the leader of the Tianxiang Sect? What good would it do for me to curry favor with you? Let you bring these few fourth or fifth layer Enlightenment Realm disciples to Yong An Hall to die? It really makes people laugh their heads off. I didn¡¯t expect that the leader sent by the Tianxiang Sect this time to actually a big-breasted and brainless idiot. I¡¯m really disappointed.¡± ¡°You!¡± Han Qian Luo was so angry that she was trembling At this moment, Yu Bing, who was in his arms, raised her head. There were tears at the corners of her eyes as she reached out to pull Fang Yuan¡¯s lapel. ¡°Brother¡­ Sister Qian Luo is very good to me¡­¡± Fang Yuan took a deep breath. ¡°Alright, for your sake, I won¡¯t cause her any trouble. Tianqing, put down the things and let¡¯s go.¡± Gu Tianqing sighed and placed the gift box on the stone table in the courtyard before following Fang Yuan away. ¡°Brother!¡± Yu Bing stomped her feet and immediately wanted to chase after him. Han Qian Luo berated, ¡°Bing¡¯er, you¡¯re not allowed to go!¡± Yu Bing turned a deaf ear to her. ¡°If you leave this courtyard, our sisterly relationship will be severed. Don¡¯t ever see me again!¡± ¡°Sister Qian Luo!¡± Yu Bing stopped moving and was in a dilemma. ¡°Why are you doing this!¡± Han Qian Luo did not explain. She covered her sore spot and returned to the room. Yu Bing turned to look at her second brother who had disappeared into the night. She gritted her teeth and returned to the house. Chapter 154 - Wine Daoist Chapter 154 Wine Daoist In the capital, Fang Yuan and Gu Tianqing were walking side by side on the streets. ¡°Sigh, Senior, you were too impulsive this time.¡± Gu Tianqing clasped his hands behind his head and walked slowly. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that we¡¯re here to befriend the Tianxiang Sect? Now, we¡¯re already quarreling.¡± ¡°With that Han Qian Luo¡¯s character, it is impossible not to quarrel.¡± ¡°What should we do? The Tianxiang Sect is not weak, if they stab us in the back, we will not be able to bear the responsibility.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, these are all Tianxiang Sect¡¯s juniors, they cannot make decisions.¡± ¡°That may be the case¡­ but I am a little worried¡­ sigh, why would the Tianxiang Sect send such disciples to participate in the Gu Dao convention? If they cannot get along with others, aren¡¯t they afraid of making enemies everywhere?¡± ¡°These ten people are the most talented ones in the Tianxiang Sect.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze was deep. ¡°For example, that Han Qian Luo already has Fusion Realm cultivation, but she used a special method to enter the Gu Dao convention.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Gu Tianqing was shocked, ¡°Is that true, Senior, why would Tianxiang Sect do this?¡± ¡°To train its disciples.¡± Fang Yuan said calmly, ¡°Haven¡¯t you noticed? These people seem to have never experienced the ways of the world. They do things according to their personalities. Not to mention your sister Yuange, even Junior Ruan is much more sensible than them.¡± ¡°That seems to be the case.¡± Gu Tianqing scratched his head. ¡°She¡¯s far worse than your sister.¡± ¡°She¡¯s¡­ she¡¯s just a little girl who hasn¡¯t grown up yet.¡± Fang Yuan laughed lightly. ¡°That Han Qian Luo, if I¡¯m not mistaken, had her name changed. Maybe, she is He Caiyi, who is ranked fourth on the Heaven Roll.¡± Gu Tianqing¡¯s face was full of disbelief. Ranked fourth on the Heaven Roll, and he defeated her in one move? Even if her cultivation was restricted, it could not have turned out that way! Fang Yuan could not explain to him. The True Sight Gu was such a mystical Gu worm. Although it was only Black Iron quality, as its rank increased, its effects had already benefited Fang Yuan a lot. If one day he could find a Gu worm that could fuse with it and increase its grade once, it might bring him even more mystical abilities. ¡°In short, the Tianxiang Sect wants to train this group of ¡®proud daughters of heaven¡¯ and let them grow up, and we just happened to be the whetstones. It could be considered a coincidence.¡± Fang Yuan smiled. ¡°If we can help these people grow up, maybe the Tianxiang Sect will thank us.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± Gu Tianqing raised his eyebrows. ¡°I¡¯m not.¡± Fang Yuan grinned. ¡°So I have already sent the Communication Gu back, asking Master to clarify the reason. If that is the case, today¡¯s quarrel was worth it.¡± ¡°Then what if it is not?¡± ¡°Then it is not, I don¡¯t like Han Qian Luo anyway. I will just take it as venting my anger. Can she ignore the Gu Dao convention and unseal her realm to teach me a lesson?¡± Gu Tianqing was speechless. So this is what Fang Yuan was thinking about. After walking for a while, Gu Tianqing suddenly thought of something and asked, ¡°Senior Fang, you said you wanted to try to break through this afternoon, how did it go?¡± ¡°I failed.¡± Fang Yuan sighed lightly. ¡°It is still not realistic to break through continuously, I can only stabilize my realm first.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s important to be steady.¡± ¡°Tianqing, do you smell the fragrance of wine?¡± Fang Yuan suddenly felt the Drunken Gu in his acupoints move restlessly. ¡°No.¡± Gu Tianqing took a deep breath. ¡°This street is a little smelly. Perhaps the sewer is blocked. Senior, you must have smelled wrong.¡± Fang Yuan still insisted. ¡°No, there must be good wine nearby. Split up and help me look. You go over there!¡± Gu Tianqing had no choice but to split up with him, turning into another alley. Fang Yuan passed through the crowded road. The craving to drink could not be dispelled, but he could not find where the smell of wine came from. He simply released the Drunken Gu and let it lead the way. ¡°South of the city?¡± Fang Yuan followed the Drunken Gu and turned around. It turned out that he was going in the opposite direction. The Drunken Gu ran all the way, its four short legs running with all their might. Fang Yuan followed behind it step by step, and before long, they arrived at a dark alley. The smell of alcohol came from inside. He took out a fluorescent Gu, and using the not-so-strong light to look inside, it was empty. There were no shops, no doors, only a tall wall erected on one side of the house. ¡°There shouldn¡¯t be any danger in the capital, right?¡± Fang Yuan still had lingering fear from the previous two assassination attempts, but the current situation was definitely not some kind of suspicious activity of an assassin. After all, if there was an assassin, he would have noticed it long ago. An assassin that he could not detect would not use such a method either. Fang Yuan took a deep breath and slowly walked in. The alley was very narrow and could only accommodate three people moving side by side. Moreover, there were many forks in the road and he had to change direction after walking for a short while, which made Fang Yuan dizzy. However, the fragrance of the wine was indeed much stronger. The Drunken Gu slowly crawled, like a search dog with a locator device, without stopping. After turning countless corners, just as Fang Yuan was considering whether to bring the Drunken Gu along from the roof, a black shadow suddenly flashed in front of him. Swoosh! The Drunken Gu disappeared! Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes widened. Someone dared to steal his Gu worm? And it was done right in front of him? Fuck! Fang Yuan cursed and instantly used phantom steps to step on the wall, borrowing the force to jump onto the roof. That person ran south. Fang Yuan followed closely behind, his body moving like a ghost as he jumped on the roofs of various buildings. His speed was extremely fast, and there were even afterimages behind him. But even so, he did not seem to be catching up to that person, and was even left further and further behind. Fang Yuan gritted his teeth. He infused liquid spirit essence into his body, and his speed was five times faster! Even if his meridians could not bear the risk, he still wanted to catch this shameless thief! A few breaths later, that person jumped into a courtyard, landing in a pavilion in the backyard. Fang Yuan¡¯s figure landed immediately, his gaze fixed on the other party, ready to attack at any moment. He shouted, ¡°Who are you, sir, why did you steal my Gu worm?¡± This was an old man. His hair was disheveled, his clothes were shabby, his face was full of dust, and he looked slovenly. Facing Fang Yuan¡¯s interrogation, he calmly took out a cup, squeezed the butt of the Drunken Gu and filled the cup with wine. For a moment, the fragrance of wine permeated the air. The old man was very satisfied. After tasting a mouthful, he shook his head and said, ¡°Good wine! Good wine naturally goes with the scenery, little friend. Don¡¯t panic, come sit down and drink with this old man, how about it?¡± ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°Haha, you are quite serious. This old man here is the Wine Daoist, have you heard of me?¡± Chapter 155 - Wine Zhenren Chapter 155 Wine Zhenren This self-proclaimed Wine Daoist in front of him had a proud look on his face. It was a look that said even if I told you, you wouldn¡¯t know! However, regarding this title, Fang Yuan thought about it. He really did not know who he was! Out of careful consideration, Fang Yuan decided to temporarily ignore the other party¡¯s act of snatching his Gu worm and instead asked righteously. ¡°What kind of name is this? I¡¯ve never heard of it. Where did this nameless person come from?¡± Fang Yuan originally wanted to directly snatch back his Drunken Gu, but on second thought, this person was able to attract his Gu worm across half of the capital, so there must be something extraordinary about him! Thus, he used a deception technique to see if he could make the other party take the initiative to reveal his identity. ¡°Heh, you little doll, with a flip of your lips and white teeth, I¡¯m a nameless person?¡± Wine Daoist said with his eyes wide open in surprise. Thinking of him that way was¡­ Forget it, what¡¯s the point of being angry with a little doll! Just as Wine Daoist was about to leave, Fang Yuan continued. ¡°Looking at you, are you like some kind of very experienced senior?¡± ¡°You¡¯re already so old, yet you¡¯re still hiding in this small alley in the middle of the night, aren¡¯t you a wanted criminal somewhere? Taking advantage of the large crowd at the Gu Dao convention, you want to cause something big in the capital?¡± ¡°Hehe, let me tell you, this time you¡¯re doomed! Watch me destroy you on behalf of the righteous path of humanity!¡± Hearing at Fang Yuan¡¯s righteous nonsense, Wine Daoist felt a surge of blood Qi rising from his lower abdomen. As it opened up his lungs, it also caused his brain to ache! Sigh, I knew it, I can¡¯t talk too much with these young people, it¡¯s easy to get angry¡­ Looking at this Wine Daoist¡¯s series of subconscious reactions, Fang Yuan could basically confirm that this was a Gu master who treated life as a game! But who was the force behind him? He seemed to be a righteous person¡­ The type of old fogey¡­ Hold it! Fang Yuan was about to charge forward, his hand shining with a strange light. Wine Daoist finally sighed as if he had been appointed. ¡°Sigh, alright, alright, I really admire people like you, I¡¯ll tell you the truth!¡± ¡°This old man is not a nobody! Have you ever seen a nobody who could hide from your vigilance and take away your Gu worm right in front of you?¡± ¡°Also, I¡¯m not a villain! Otherwise, I would have taken your Gu worm and left long ago. Why would I wait for you here?¡± ¡°If I really have that evil intention, since I can take away your Gu worm, why not take your life as well?¡± Wine Daoist narrowed his eyes and impatiently raised his head to the sky, rubbing against Fang Yuan¡¯s side as if this was the only way to reveal his identity. ¡°So¡­¡± Fang Yuan pondered for a moment before asking Before he could finish his sentence, Wine Daoist added, ¡°Sigh, you don¡¯t need to know anything else! Don¡¯t ask, a doll shouldn¡¯t hear about the matters of society!¡± Through the True Sight Gu¡¯s feedback, Fang Yuan could confirm that this person¡¯s strength was far above his, and his true realm was unknown, thus he would not act rashly for the time being. But this did not mean that Fang Yuan was afraid of this person. He was already prepared to act at any time! ¡°Aiya, this is so annoying, I just sensed the presence of a new wine type Gu worm, and suddenly got the craving to drink. Its only two mouthfuls, why is there all this extra trouble¡­¡± ¡°Right, I won¡¯t drink your wine for free!¡± ¡°Oh, I have a little thing here that looks very compatible with you. Hmph, this old senior is never stingy!¡± Wine Daoist spoke as if he was talking to himself, but also as if he was narrating his actions. Mm, this was a guy who thought that his identity was very important! And often, this kind of person¡¯s heart was truly filled with ¡®peace.¡¯ There was a high probability that he was not a dangerous person! As he spoke, Wine Daoist used his right hand to throw something that was emitting a silver-white light and drew an uneven curve towards Fang Yuan. With Fang Yuan¡¯s strength, he naturally caught it easily. Fang Yuan thought to himself, with this curve¡­ this Wine Daoist is testing me? Hehe! Then you are looking down on me too much! After seeing Fang Yuan¡¯s actions, Wine Daoist nodded his head indiscernibly. He was never stingy when it came to juniors with real potential! ¡°Hey, little kid, I still don¡¯t know your name.¡± ¡°This (Tranquil Acupoints Gu] is my apology for my previous reckless behavior. I can see that your strength is still a little unstable.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think that its quality isn¡¯t high, this is actually very precious. Other people want to buy it at a high price? Heh! I¡¯m not selling it!¡± Hearing what he said, Fang Yuan subconsciously muttered. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll check. These days, there are more and more scammers out there! The corners of Wine Daoist¡¯s mouth twitched slightly, as if he wanted to say something¡­ but in the end, he gave up. Fang Yuan looked at the palm of his hand. It was silver-white and looked like a seven-star ladybug. Its back was covered with blue stars. Holding it in his hand, Fang Yuan could already feel that it was extraordinary! He had not absorbed it into his body, nor had he refined it. However, Fang Yuan could already feel that the acupoints in his body, which had previously been impregnable, were starting to loosen up! This was a treasure! Fang Yuan had already come to a conclusion. This was a treasure that was very important to him! ¡°This Gu worm is called the Tranquil Acupoints Gu, its greatest use is to consolidate one¡¯s cultivation, I can see that even though your strength is very fierce, in reality, it is like a pavilion in the sky!¡± Wine Daoist continued to explain. Fang Yuan¡¯s last layer of vigilance was lowered, and Fang Yuan immediately raised his head in pleasant surprise, bowing towards the slovenly looking but extremely noble old man. ¡°I am Fang Yuan of the Gu Immortal Sect, I would like to express my gratitude for senior Wine Daoist¡¯s Gu worm gift!¡± Taking advantage of the situation, he planned to kneel on one knee, but Wine Daoist seemed to have seen through Fang Yuan¡¯s plan, he took a step forward and stopped Fang Yuan. ¡°Hey hey hey, I was just talking!¡± ¡°Why do you take it so seriously, this child is really honest!¡± Wine Daoist¡¯s caring attitude towards his junior made Fang Yuan feel uneasy. ¡°Ah, this is really too much¡­¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s sincere expression of wanting to repay his kindness touched Wine Daoist at the same time. Immediately, Wine Daoist asked more questions about Fang Yuan. ¡°Fang Yuan, you said earlier that you are from the Gu Immortal Sect?¡± ¡°I am!¡± Fang Yuan said without hesitation. ¡°Is it the Gu Immortal Sect which that Gu Zhenren created?¡± ¡°Senior is right, Gu Zhenren is my master!¡± Chapter 156 - Hundred Flowers Brew Chapter 156 Hundred Flowers Brew Fang Yuan quickly replied. At this time, the fact that Wine Daoist could say this was because he had some relationship with the Gu Immortal Sect? ¡°Oh, so you are that old ghost¡¯s disciple, no wonder, no wonder!¡± Wine Daoist¡¯s appearance made Fang Yuan very curious. What kind of relationship did he have with Gu Zhenren? Grudges? ¡°Then why did you come here this time? Tell me, if you encounter any difficulties, I can give you some help!¡± Gu immortal* put on airs, but even so, he still looked like he was taking care of his juniors, making it hard for others to get angry. ¡°This matter is a long story, we are here to represent our Gu Immortal Sect in the Gu Dao convention¡­¡± After letting down his guard, Fang Yuan explained his reason for coming to the capital in a few words. Soon after, Wine Daoist expressed his opinion. ¡°Then regarding this matter, I cannot provide any help, what results you can obtain will depend on your true abilities!¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry, I have seen this year¡¯s batch of cultivators, with your strength, as long as you don¡¯t intentionally go easy on them, it is not a problem for you to obtain a good rank!¡± Wine Zhenren¡¯s expression of ¡®I believe in you¡¯ touched Fang Yuan. The sky was already completely dark. Fang Yuan was planning to bring Wine Zhenren out and find a warm place to drink and share their feelings. The two who had opened their hearts seemed to have become old friends, chatting happily. Wine Zhenren had traveled far and wide for many years, while Fang Yuan had experienced a huge information explosion in his previous life, so both of them had a wide range of information and had a deep understanding and perspective of things. They could be considered to have found a rare confidant in each other. Among them, Wine Zhenren did not ask about Fang Yuan¡¯s master Gu Zhenren, or about the Gu Immortal Sect or the Gu Demon Sect. He had such a relaxed attitude. It gave Fang Yuan a feeling of trust. This was his trust in the strength of the Gu Immortal Sect and his old partner, Gu Zhenren! This was¡­ Fang Yuan suddenly thought of something! Gu Tianqing. He was with his junior earlier! But now that he had found this place, what about him? As if seeing Fang Yuan¡¯s worry, Wine Zhenren said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, when I smelled your Drunken Gu, I already sensed your partner¡¯s information, don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°I have already given him a hint, he has already gone back!¡± Hearing Wine Zhenren¡¯s words, Fang Yuan was finally relieved. ¡°Oh, right, to be able to meet such an interesting little fellow like you in this place, it is truly my luck!¡± ¡°As the saying goes, instead of giving a man fish, it is better to teach him to fish. I see that you carry the Drunken Gu with you, you must be someone of the same path, there must be some fate!¡± ¡°Seeing that you are more pleasing to the eye, I am giving you a treasure!¡± ¡°Here, five flavored wine! Have you heard of it!¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if you haven¡¯t heard of it, I will give you a recipe for free! Sweet wine ¡ª Hundred Flowers Brew recipe!¡± ¡°How is it, quite generous, right?¡± Wine Zhenren approached Fang Yuan and said with a mysterious expression, like ¡°you had hit jackpot,¡± and at the same time, he handed Fang Yuan a folded paper. Fang Yuan naturally knew about the five flavored wine. There were five flavors in the world. As the saying goes, there were sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty. At the same time, they formed the hundred flavours of life. Sweet wine was one of them. Generally speaking, honey wine was one type, and this hundred flowers brew was one of the top ones. The requirements for raw materials were relatively high, and it was difficult to collect all of them because this required the wine maker to collect more than a hundred flowers that bloomed at different seasons at the same time! Moreover, the requirements for the flowers themselves were extremely high. The variety, number, growing location, and other plants in the vicinity all had strict requirements! The requirements also included not only the attainment in the path of wine, but also the knowledge of flowers, plant cultivation, geography, one¡¯s own strength, cooking, metrology, and other extremely specialized knowledge. It also tested the strength of the cultivator! It was not that no one had tried to improve the authentic hundred flowers brew. Even if they had collected hundreds of flowers, they could not brew the authentic hundred flowers brew with the clear layers, mellowness, freshness, and a taste of different seasons and environments! And after the authentic hundred flowers brew was made into wine, it could allow the taster to taste the taste of a hundred flowers blooming at different seasons! There were not many similar recipes in this Gu immortal world, and they were few and precious items! They were all in the hands of a small number of people. And correspondingly, among the other four flavors, the situation was similar. Looking at Fang Yuan¡¯s yearning and regretful expression, Wine Zhenren felt extremely proud! Why? Because you don¡¯t have it, but I do! e e Such a feeling of vanity was simply too great! ¡°Hey, I think you don¡¯t have enough materials now, forget it, I will generously give you some of this! This is the real good stuff.¡± 4811 Wine Zhenren dug into the tattered clothes on his chest and took out a jade-colored cup. He was showing off and pretending to be very generous, then said. ¡°This is what I spent a lot of money to buy from ¡®Wine Immortal¡¯ at the Five Flavors Restaurant, it is absolutely authentic!¡± ¡°Come, I will give you some!¡± ¡°Let me tell you, with this, if you mixed it with the wine poured out by your Drunken Gu, you will be able to taste the most authentic and unique flavor at all times!¡± ¡°I have a little hint of knowledge, I guess you don¡¯t know!¡± Wine Zhenren said with an unfathomable expression. ¡°Eh? Senior, speak!¡± Fang Yuan quickly pretended to be extremely curious, while Wine Zhenren looked at Fang Yuan, scratching his ears and cheeks, feeling pleased with himself. ¡°Actually, every Gu worm is unique!¡± ¡°Especially for food path Gu worms, because their growth is accompanied by the movement of the cultivator, the spiritual Qi they collect from all directions is different!¡± ¡°Thus, the wine brewed is also different!¡± ¡°For example, this Drunken Gu of yours, in this Yan Shen Empire region, because the climate is more distinct, from north to south, the taste becomes gentle in turn, and it gradually has more levels!¡± ¡°From west to east, there is gradually a difference from sweet to spicy, and in the other empires, it is a different situation, for example, in¡­¡± Wine Daoist started to popularize the wine culture to Fang Yuan. From the initial factors affecting the wine and the place, to the later use of wine utensils, the differences in wine etiquette, and all kinds of changes in taste. He told him one by one, and at the end, he even said one sentence. ¡°Sigh, that¡¯s all I know. It¡¯s really a pity. I heard that the Wine Immortal of the Five Flavors Restaurant can taste and learn all the knowledge and taste about wine in the world.¡± ¡°If I can¡­ this is so desirable¡­¡± Chapter 157 - Peace Of Mind Chapter 157 Peace Of Mind Fang Yuan was speechless when he saw that Wine Zhenren seemed to be immersed in his own world. He could only sit and accompany him. After waiting for a long time, Wine Zhenren finally realized that this was not his place! ¡°Aiyo, I really didn¡¯t pay attention, I was lost in my thoughts!¡± ¡°Just remembering my matters, Fang Yuan, you still have to prepare for the upcoming competition, go back quickly!¡± After rejecting Wine Zhenren¡¯s repeated requests to escort him back to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s base, Fang Yuan could not rest assured about the safety of his fellow disciples, so he quickly rushed back. Even though this was Yan Shen Empire and it was unlikely to be dangerous, he still had to be cautious¡­ After seeing that the rest of the group was safe and sound, Fang Yuan heaved a sigh of relief. After bidding farewell to the idea of everyone pulling him to a group banquet, Fang Yuan told them. Such a large gathering was held after this Gu Dao convention ended, so only after getting an accurate answer did they leave. After returning to his room, Fang Yuan took out the wine that Wine Zhenren had given him previously. Because Fang Yuan did not carry the appropriate equipment to hold the hundred flowers brew, in the end, he still took his spare cup under Wine Zhenren¡¯s pained gaze. According to Wine Zhenren, this was the basic quality of a wine lover! Different types of wine would have to be stored in different equipment, so that when they were tasted, they would still be able to produce the most distinctive and unique taste! And according to Wine Zhenren¡¯s idea, the hundred flowers brew should be placed in warm jade, not even Gu worms, because Gu worms would not be able to control their instincts, and would always produce some other smells and tastes. This would cause the final taste to be vastly different! Fang Yuan did not hesitate at all as he held the cup made of lustrous and warm jade in his hand! Did he like to drink wine? Of course, but that was when he was relaxing! And now, the most important problem he faced was to increase his strength! The Tranquil Acupoints Gu was originally meant to consolidate his acupoints and would be used later, but this hundred flowers brew¡­ It seemed to have no use other than selling for money? Was it used to satisfy his appetite? Thinking of the price of the authentic hundred flowers brew, Fang Yuan still felt that it would be better to sell it. Wait a minute! Previously, the Drunken Gu¡¯s behavior¡­ Fang Yuan recalled that it was because of the Drunken Gu¡¯s abnormal behavior that he found Wine Daoist! That meant that the Drunken Gu was actually reacting to the hundred flowers brew! Thinking of this, Fang Yuan thought of the Drunken Gu¡¯s (Intoxicated Rage] skill. Then, could it¡­ Fang Yuan carefully summoned the Drunken Gu, this mysterious Gu worm with a unique wine-brewing and wine-storing organ at its tail. Due to Wine Zhenren¡¯s previous actions, the Drunken Gu¡¯s tail was obviously empty, and the Gu worm itself was a little tired. But after it appeared, it sniffed the air twice and suddenly felt refreshed. Like a customer who smelled the delicious food on a street corner, it felt its entire body filled with strength! Then, when it was still in Fang Yuan¡¯s hand, it crawled forward with all its strength, and at the same time, it gave Fang Yuan an endless stream of desire! That¡­ that¡­ Fang Yuan looked at the Drunken Gu¡¯s actions and the impulse that came from it, and subconsciously moved the Drunken Gu closer to the warm jade cup. Then, Fang Yuan saw that the Drunken Gu actually crawled into the cup and opened its mouth! The wine was clearly many times the volume of its own body, but under the Drunken Gu¡¯s continuous actions, it began to drop rapidly! One, two¡­ ten seconds! Finished! The total time it took was less than ten seconds, and the pot of expensive hundred flowers brew was already exhausted! Then, while Fang Yuan was still in a daze, the Drunken Gu had already fallen into the warm jade pot. It was drunk! Fang Yuan looked at everything that happened in his hands speechlessly. Then, the system¡¯s voice sounded. (Ding, your Drunken Gu has absorbed a large amount of hundred flowers brew wine and is beginning to evolve. Success rate has reached 60%!) [Ding, your Drunken Gu has absorbed a large amount of hundred flowers brew wine and has begun to evolve. The skill (Intoxicated Rage] has been changed, triggering the effect of doubling the power!] Two notifications came in succession, and Fang Yuan¡¯s heart was instantly beaming with joy. It was like someone giving him a pillow when he was dozing off! Just as he was thinking of increasing his own strength, his strength had increased, and along with it, his own Gu worm had also leveled up. If that was the case, then his chances of winning the next round would be even greater! The night was still very long. Fang Yuan walked alone to the residence provided by Yan Shen Empire, wandering around aimlessly. Even if he wanted to experience this peaceful night, he wanted to see the capital differently. He walked out of his room, wandering without a destination. This place assigned to the Gu Immortal Sect disciples was a standard residence. Other than the residence, there were also many gardens and lakes behind. Right now, other than himself, everyone should be in their own rooms, right? Fang Yuan smiled, continuing his journey alone. Not far away was the lake, and beside the shore, there was a boat and a pair of oars. Fang Yuan gradually became addicted to this dust-free sky, thinking of the night sky in that world when he was young. However, everything changed after that. Fang Yuan lay on the small boat and did not move the paddle. He exerted a little strength, and the small boat arrived at the center of the lake. The surroundings were quiet, and his eyes were filled with the starry sky. Fang Yuan¡¯s soul gradually calmed down. This was the tranquility that seeped into his soul. At this time, even without Fang Yuan¡¯s instructions, the Gu worm had already started to move! In fact, if not for the system¡¯s reminder, Fang Yuan would not have noticed it. That was because he had already sunk into nostalgia for his past life, the place that he could only think about now, the place where there were only mortals and there was no cultivation, but where civilization flourished! The Tranquil Acupoints Gu that he had just obtained at night had actually started moving by itself! ¡°Hint, because the host has entered a deep state of peace of mind, this deep state is extremely beneficial to the host. Thus, to help the host grow better, the system has entered a state of silence!¡± ¡°Hint, unless an extremely important event occurs, the state of silence will not be lifted!¡± ¡°The following contents will be recorded and will not be broadcasted!¡± ¡°The system has detected that the Tranquil Acupoints Gu has started to act on its own, system check¡­ the current abnormality of the Tranquil Acupoints Gu is due to the chain reaction caused by the host¡¯s own state.¡± ¡°System report: the Tranquil Acupoints Gu has entered a certain evolution state due to the tranquility of the host¡¯s mind, the Gu¡¯s performance is expected to increase one time¡­¡± Chapter 158 - Evolution Chapter 158 Evolution ¡°System notification, the host¡¯s Gu worm, Tranquil Acupoints Gu, has completed its evolution. The current information is as follows.¡± (Tranquil Acupoints Gu] Level: Tier 3 Type: Support Quality: Silver Skills: Deep Tranquility, Hypnosis, Dream Guidance, Acupoints Consolidation. [Deep Tranquility]: the user will have the ability to calm their own mood, and to a certain extent, be able to make other people¡¯s mood calm or even more chaotic. (Hypnosis): the user will have the ability to hypnotize creatures whose mental strength is lower than his own. [Dream Guidance]: This is a godly item. After possessing it, the user will have the ability to indirectly participate in other people¡¯s dreams. [Acupoints Consolidation]: (passive skill) has the ability to more easily stabilize the fluctuations of one¡¯s acupoints. As for the Heavenly Essence Gu, Returning Essence Gu, Essence Replenishment Gu and Three Stars Gu, they were all Gu worms that had completely broken through to rank three. Along with the nine turns worm rod with multiple buffs, the current Fang Yuan could be considered to have six rank three Gu worms! This was extremely rare in the hands of Enlightenment Realm Gu masters. Generally speaking, Gu masters of the same level would be extremely lucky to have a single rank three Gu worm in their hands! It was enough for them to safely pass through their own Enlightenment Realm and satisfy their needs as an Enlightenment Realm Gu master! This was the norm among most of the members of Gu cultivation sects! Only the top disciples had the chance to obtain more Gu worms. Not to mention those lone cultivators, they were extremely lucky to have a Gu worm of their own rank to use! More commonly, using Gu worms that were one rank or more lower than themselves was the norm in this world! The Cloud Moon Gu, Devouring Essence Gu and Soul Capture Gu could be considered as his main Gu worms. They were all used for his cultivation. As for the other Gu worms, they were no longer useful. When Fang Yuan woke up from his tranquility, he noticed that it was already late at night, and it was even a little cold! Fang Yuan quickly returned to his room. Considering that it was already very late, Fang Yuan did not look for his senior to cultivate with. Instead, he sat cross-legged and thought about his own situation. The Gu worms in my body, other than the ones that I need to use daily, are already a little redundant now¡­ If this continued, it would have a serious impact on my normal cultivation. Even if I had the system, and the Gu worms would be able to absorb vitality on their own, and I do not need to expend a lot of energy to take care of them, this is the world of Gu masters. I could not be left unguarded against all sorts of strange Gu worms! It seems that I need to find an opportunity to clear all the Gu worms on my body! Fang Yuan thought so. But, if I want to do this, I need to pay attention to the information about the auction house in the capital! Should I sell it directly to the Gu Immortal Sect? Of course, but Fang Yuan had many secrets. Even his Gu worms were different from others, so Fang Yuan felt that it was inappropriate to hand it over to the sect directly! He could pay attention to relevant information in the near future¡­ And his own financial situation¡­ He needed to save up some money in the near future¡­ He could not be left unguarded in some situations¡­ After making proper arrangements for himself, Fang Yuan thought about it again and again, and after finding that he did not miss anything, he began to cultivate normally. Fang Yuan woke up early the next morning, but he did not go out of their residence in the capital. Because the Gu Immortal Sect did not have any battle arrangements for the next few days, Fang Yuan planned to spend his time cultivating and improving his cultivation. Similarly, after resting for the first night, Wan Qian finally recovered her spirit essence. When Fang Yuan met her again in the room, he could already feel the surging waves of spiritual energy from her body! Fang Yuan said excitedly, ¡°Since Senior is ready, then let¡¯s begin¡­¡± Wan Qian, who was still a little shy, lowered her head shyly and did not do anything unnecessary, just like a flower that was waiting to be plucked! Fang Yuan did not hesitate anymore. He walked forward and hugged his senior, giving her a certain amount of warmth and preparation time! No matter how well she prepared herself, she was still a girl, and it was inevitable for her to be shy! Fang Yuan naturally needed to give her a certain amount of time first, and then guide her into the appropriate state bit by bit, then the next thing would naturally happen! Under the effect of the Cloud Moon Gu in his acupoints, Senior Wan in Fang Yuan¡¯s embrace was as soft as if all of her bones had been extracted. If Fang Yuan was a stranger at this time, and only wanted to have a super friendly exchange with her, she would not resist at all! Seeing that the time was almost up, Fang Yuan immediately hugged the beautiful woman in his embrace and took off her clothes one by one. The two of them started to react as waves of Yin and Yang aura surged in the room. Heaven and man converged, fish and water converged. The aura that belonged solely to the two of them started to spread in the room, and the true Qi in Wan Qian¡¯s body also started to circulate in Fang Yuan¡¯s body. Fang Yuan¡¯s true Qi was the same. After all, at the beginning, Fang Yuan did not plan to directly attack the acupoints, but to strengthen the spirit essence in their bodies first! Following Fang Yuan¡¯s actions, the Cloud Moon Gu in his body started to activate Wan Qian¡¯s icy cold aura. At the same time, it transferred Fang Yuan¡¯s Yang Qi to her to alleviate the pain she might suffer in the next period of time! The icy cold aura was gradually absorbed by the Cloud Moon Gu, and used to guide the other Gu worms to absorb the spirit essence in the air. Under the combined effect of the Essence Replenishing Gu, Heavenly Essence Gu, and Returning Essence Gu, the spirit essence in Fang Yuan¡¯s body gradually increased. Gradually, the meridians in Fang Yuan¡¯s body began to feel full. Fang Yuan did not hesitate and immediately gave the excess spirit essence to his senior, allowing them to form an even larger cycle in their bodies. Like a turbine, it gradually attracted more and more spirit essence over. The circulation of the cultivation technique in their bodies was like two planetary wheels. Under the stimulation of the large circulation, the rotation became increasingly intense! Finally, the meridians in Wan Qian¡¯s body began to feel as if they were gradually unable to withstand it. This was something that Fang Yuan could see from the frown on her brows. As the intercourse and cultivation between the two of them had always been Fang Yuan¡¯s initiative, for Wan Qian, the intercourse and dual cultivation with Fang Yuan was to treat her illness and promote Fang Yuan¡¯s cultivation. Chapter 159 - Awakening In her own body, she could only instinctively circulate her cultivation technique. She could not control anything else. Therefore, in Wan Qian¡¯s eyes, this was something that would take a very long time. It was a very slow process, and she would climb to the peak of happiness countless times! Although she herself was a little resistant at times, but unfortunately, this process was too comfortable! Moreover¡­ Fang Yuan¡¯s size was also very satisfying to her. Most of the time, she would only feel that she was too happy¡­ And being a woman, especially Fang Yuan¡¯s woman, was really comfortable, as if she had ascended to immortality! She didn¡¯t even need to put in her own effort! Although she would be very shy when the two of them were together, when they were not together, she would miss him very much¡­ It was just a little girl¡¯s emotion! She would not really think much of Fang Yuan, and she would not do anything that would let him down. Wouldn¡¯t it be great even if she stayed like this for the rest of her life? The next step was to wait for Fang Yuan¡¯s strength to improve and help her get rid of this damn cold poison. When that time came, she and Fang Yuan could really¡­ Unaware of the churning thoughts in Wan Qian¡¯s heart, Fang Yuan finally felt that the time was up! In other words, the time he had been waiting for had arrived! Following that, Fang Yuan maintained his posture and circulated his spirit essence in his body, and condense it into sharp sword tips! Then, he pushed them one by one and began to circulate them in his body¡¯s meridians, causing their speed to become faster and faster! At the same time, Fang Yuan was multitasking. He controlled the Tranquil Acupoints Gu to unleash its full power, stabilizing his acupoints. Fang Yuan had already broken through twenty-six acupoints. Adding on the acupoints in his lower acupoints, Fang Yuan already had twenty-seven acupoints! Except for the acupoints in his lower acupoints, Fang Yuan had filled the rest with gaseous spirit essence. It was not that he did not want to, but he was lacking in spirit essence! And this would be the focus of Fang Yuan¡¯s hard work in his cultivation! There was still a long way to go before he could open all the acupoints in his body! After identifying the next acupoint that needed to be attacked, Fang Yuan circulated the corresponding true Vital longswords. Under Fang Yuan¡¯s inner vision, each longsword was about two meters long. Although the length was a lot shorter than the previous ones, in fact, the spirit essence formed within them was several times more than the combined energy of the longswords! This time, under Wan Qian¡¯s unexpected protection and strength, he did not expect that things were going so smoothly! Fang Yuan controlled the longswords and then forcefully smashed them towards his next target! This time, the breakthrough was not difficult at all. Everything seemed to have been fated. Everything seemed to be going smoothly! There was no need to use the other longswords. It was only the first longsword, the first attack, and Fang Yuan had already succeeded! In front of the longswords that had been condensed again, the defense of the acupoints was like the product of mud that could not withstand a single blow! It collapsed upon contact! In the next moment, Fang Yuan¡¯s twenty-seventh acupoint was officially opened! Following that, Fang Yuan did not dare to be careless, and continued to work together with Wan Qian to circulate the spirit essence in his body and continue to stabilize the realm that had just been raised in his body. Because Fang Yuan had read the books at the back and asked his master Gu Zhenren about it, he learned that the most perfect way to pass through the Enlightenment Realm was to completely activate the thirty-six heavenly dipper acupoints in his body! And at this moment, he had already opened twenty-seven of them! And the sixth layer of the Enlightenment Realm corresponded to exactly twenty-eight acupointss. When he opened the twenty-ninth acupoint, he would be able to enter the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm! So, it looked like there was a chance to break through in one go today! Fang Yuan was delighted, but he did not stop. He continued to use the extremely condensed spirit essence longsword in his body to charge towards the next acupoints! The spirit essence in Fang Yuan¡¯s body was like a group of soldiers who had just won a battle. Their morale was very high, and they were not discouraged in the face of the enemy that Fang Yuan pointed at! They charged straight up! This twenty-eighth acupoint was a very crucial point. Whether or not they could pass this attack normally would depend on whether their cultivation and accumulation during this period of time was sufficient. Logically speaking, only an old man who had cultivated in the Enlightenment Realm for a long enough time would have polished this stage for a long enough time, and could see that the meaning of this stage was mostly digested. It would also mean that he had polished this stage sufficiently to perfection. Then, when he broke through, it would be smooth enough! As for Fang Yuan, how long had he stayed in Enlightenment Realm? One day? Two days? In such a short period of time, he was planning to break through again. If others heard about it, they would think it was a joke! The kind that would let him make a fool of himself! However, although this was something that seemed a little unexpected in the Gu Immortal Sect, it was not something that could not be accepted! And this was also a matter of vision and strength. He had a sufficiently high-end education in the past, and a corresponding Gu master¡¯s cultivation that was clear enough for a disciple of an Earth sect to have! As for ordinary people, no one cared about it. They would usually just laugh it off and let it go. Otherwise, why would the strength of lone cultivators grow so slowly? Fang Yuan¡¯s spirit essence longsword continued to move through his meridians. After increasing the distance, it turned like a flexible sword and entered the next meridian. And not far ahead was the next battlefield of their journey! The first spirit essence sword flew through the air swiftly. Like its owner, it carried the thirst for victory and oath and flew towards its enemies. It was either one of them died or the other one lived! And the outcome of this assault was actually within Fang Yuan¡¯s expectations. Unsurprisingly, the spirit essence sword was useless. No, it was actually somewhat useful. For example, it helped the next spirit essence longsword to be prepared to explore the path. Thus, the next spirit essence longsword followed the former¡¯s footsteps and made a turn in Fang Yuan¡¯s meridians. It charged straight towards the acupoints. Under the intense impact, the spirit essence longsword was like a rock, instantly shattering outside the gateway! Fang Yuan¡¯s Qi and spirit were similarly unperturbed. He continued to turn around the remaining spirit essence longsword and continued to charge. If this was a war, then Fang Yuan was the general of these spirit essence longswords, commanding them to charge at the enemy! One sword after another! The continuous charge seemed to have touched a certain existence in the world. In the next moment, the acupoints in Fang Yuan¡¯s body suddenly trembled! Chapter 160 - Completely Stable Fang Yuan seized the opportunity and hurriedly controlled the spirit essence longsword to continue charging. This time, his target was precisely the spot where he had sensed the tremors earlier! This time, it was as if he had gathered at the enemy¡¯s Achilles¡¯ heel. The spirit essence Longsword was instantly successful! The acupoint that had been tightly shut like a city gate finally opened. From a small crack to a complete opening, it took less than half a second! At this moment, Fang Yuan successfully stabilized his strength at the sixth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. Following that, Fang Yuan felt the thickness of the spirit essence in his body. After sensing its abundance in his body, Fang Yuan gave up on the idea of continuing to attack the acupoints. Following that, Fang Yuan decided to end today¡¯s cultivation. Next, he would continue to cultivate to recover the spirit essence in his body and maintain it. The rest of the time, he would continue to break through his acupoints and wait for the next time he cultivated. At the same time, he would recover his spirit. Next, Fang Yuan would continue to circulate the Cloud Moon Gu in his normal state. Then, he would continue his dual cultivation with Wan Qian. This time, Fang Yuan was overjoyed because he had successfully stabilized his cultivation, so he recovered the energy in his body in a short while and also recovered Wan Qian¡¯s portion. In the end, the two of them reached the peak of bliss with a wave of satisfied voices, ending their dual cultivation this time. When Fang Yuan went outside, he realized that only three hours had passed! It was only around ten o¡¯clock. This was calculated according to Fang Yuan¡¯s habits, based on the time in his previous life. Fang Yuan then remembered his thoughts and preparations from last night, thus he planned to go out and contact his junior Gu Tianqing. After all, the Gu clan had some status in the capital. ¡°Tianqing, are you still cultivating?¡± After Fang Yuan came over, there was a round of greetings. ¡°Yes, Senior, our talent is average, so we need to be more diligent in our Gu Dao cultivation.¡± Gu Tianqing placed himself in a very low position. Was it because of Fang Yuan¡¯s influence, or was it because of the Gu clan¡¯s upbringing? However, that had nothing to do with him. Fang Yuan chatted with him for a while before saying, ¡°Tianqing, do you know if there is an auction house in the capital?¡± ¡°We have been in the capital for quite some time, why haven¡¯t we seen any similar promotions?¡± Gu Tianqing smiled and replied. ¡°Oh, Senior, is there anything you need? If you are in a hurry, I can ask our Gu clan to dispatch a certain number of people to deal with it!¡± ¡°However, I actually do not recommend Senior to do this yourself. After all, if we are talking about an annoying auction house, then there are indeed many in the capital, but if it involves Gu master cultivation, then there are fewer!¡± Gu Tianqing¡¯s words were very sincere, and Fang Yuan naturally understood that he was not lying. Even if this was the capital, with a large number of Gu masters, the characteristics of Gu worms had already been decided. There would not be many auctions like this! ¡°Senior, if you have any requests, you can tell me, maybe the Gu clan can help you with them!¡± Seeing that this conversation was becoming meaningless, after knowing that Gu Tianqing did not know much, Fang Yuan lost interest in the conversation. Hee only said that he wanted to broaden his horizons and wanted to see more Gu worms in this vast world. And the corresponding Gu masters, as well as this colorful human world! He did not stay for long before leaving. Fang Yuan planned to take a stroll on his own street. If he was lucky enough to meet that Wine Zhenren, he might as well ask him. Perhaps he might be able to obtain some useful information! Even if there were more Gu masters in the capital, they were not easily seen! Only a sixth of the population have the talent to be even an ordinary Gu master, and among these people, more than 90% of them would only be at the Qi refinement stage for the rest of their lives! More strength would only require higher levels of talent! And in the capital, a large number of mortals had already been arranged to stay in the outer city, and at this time, Fang Yuan and the rest of the sect disciples who came to participate in the Gu Dao convention stayed in the inner city. Thus, there were more Gu masters around, but not to the point where they could freely trade Gu worms! Fang Yuan moved forward on his horse, passing by buildings and streets in the capital¡­ At a certain moment, Fang Yuan¡¯s spiritual consciousness realized that there seemed to be strange sounds and waves of fluctuations coming from the left side of the street¡­ Fang Yuan had already left, but he suddenly heard a few words coming from the wind, and could not help but stop. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s you, kid, aren¡¯t you usually honest?¡± ¡°Why are you so blinded at such a time?¡± ¡°Look, what are you planning to sell, green cloud grass, fish intestine grass?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care which shop you are an informant from, but this is a special period. According to His Majesty¡¯s orders, during the Gu Dao convention, no one is allowed to sell a range of materials related to Gu Dao in the capital!¡± ¡°If you think you have enough brains, you can continue to try here. Seeing that you have been so filial in the past, we will let you off this time.¡± ¡°Next time, if we catch you, or if others catch you in the act, don¡¯t blame us for being merciless! Do you understand?!¡± Green cloud grass, fish intestine grass. These were two Gu Dao materials, and both had the ability to promote the evolution of Gu worms. At the same time, they could speed up the Gu worm¡¯s strength and increase the Gu worm¡¯s temper and sensitivity. On one hand, these two materials had a wide range of uses. Whether it was for Gu refinement or raising Gu, they were indispensable to large numbers of Gu worms. But there were also many people who used them in all sorts of plots, and there were many Gu Dao materials with similar effects! Even though Fang Yuan had some of these things in his storage, he was still very surprised when he heard such an order. On one hand, he was surprised at the boldness of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s emperor. On the other hand, he was surprised at his executive ability! This is¡­ was he afraid that someone would cause trouble during the Gu Dao convention? So he simply forbade all Gu Dao materials from being traded in the imperial capital? Was he overcompensating? There was no need for that! Fang Yuan was stunned. He knew that he was thinking too much. These weren¡¯t things that he should be considering. After roughly understanding that if he went out to search, there was a high probability that there would not be any results, Fang Yuan returned to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. Chapter 161 - Breakthrough! After Fang Yuan returned to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, he never went out again. In the next few days, he continued to cultivate together with Wan Qian to raise his cultivation, to refine his spirit essence condensation and stabilize his current level. Cultivation time passed quickly, and because Fang Yuan and Wan Qian used such a method, it was easy to get addicted to it. On the evening of the third day, as an energy fluctuation suddenly spread in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, Fang Yuan successfully advanced! To Fang Yuan¡¯s surprise, after two short days of nurturing, his Vital threshold had recovered its previous discipline and fighting spirit, and when Fang Yuan condensed it into the form of a long sword, he could even feel the sharpness contained within! Without much effort, Fang Yuan had already opened his twenty-ninth acupoint with just one charge! At that instant, Fang Yuan successfully entered the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm! At the same time, Senior Wan Qian¡¯s face flushed red as she entered the sixth layer of the Enlightenment Realm! ¡­ ¡°From the information we obtained earlier, the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s group is at most at the sixth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, unless the leader, first senior Han Qian Luo, really concealed her cultivation.¡± ¡°Then we will definitely pass this round smoothly!¡± Fang Yuan gathered all the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s members in his room to speak, because according to the arrangements of the Gu Dao convention, the first stage of the competition¡¯s selection stage had already ended. And because the first stage had ended, all the great sects had a day of rest. Ever since Fang Yuan went out to search for Gu Dao related materials or auction matters, he had specially asked Gu Tianqing and the others, and found out that this was indeed the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s imperial decree. And the corresponding activities were not completely banned, but would only return to normal after all the competitions had ended. But thankfully, the Gu Immortal Sect had sufficient resources in the spring labor department. Fang Yuan¡¯s plans had been hindered, so he had to delay it for a while, but he was not in a hurry. ¡°Yes, Senior, I also sent the guardians at home today to get the rank of the promoted teams. I think it will be here soon.¡± ¡°Senior, I spent a lot of money this time. I specially sent people to the scene to watch and summarize. They also took pictures of the members of a few teams who seemed to be relatively strong as well as the images of their battle. They will be here soon!¡± As Gu Tianqing and Gu Yuange, the two local leaders of the Gu family, spoke, Fang Yuan could already clearly sense that these teammates were giving him a strong boost! He could not help but sigh. Indeed, the ancients were not deceiving him. Wealth, law, and land were all important! With people like them who understood the situation, Fang Yuan could completely focus his energy on improving his own strength. ¡°Search newn0vel.0rg on google¡±He would keep watch of the most important teams later. With this, his strength had also improved. He also had a basic grasp of the opponent¡¯s main battle capacity! ¡°Mm, not bad. Tianqing, you guys did well this time! Of course, there¡¯s also our Yuange! You¡¯re a great contributor! hahaha!¡± Although Gu Yuange¡¯s personality was more noble and cold, and she would only hide it in her heart, this did not mean that she did not have human feelings! The truth was the opposite. In the heart of this kind of person, they placed the person they cared about the most important! And right now, Fang Yuan was so ¡®brazen¡¯ in praising her, even though she only said ¡°mm,¡±in reality, from the moment her cheeks turned red, Fang Yuan knew how stirred her heart was! ¡­ And the other Gu Immortal Sect disciples had also benefited greatly from the competition in the past few days. That night, Fang Yuan was in his room, accompanied by Wan Qian. The two were holding the video materials sent by Gu Tianqing and Gu Yuange. As for the others, they were cultivating in their own rooms. Because the Gu siblings had prepared in advance, there was not only one such video. If the others also wanted to watch it, they could go and get it from them. Fang Yuan looked at a group of people in the video who were dressed in extremely unique clothing. They were all wearing clothes decorated with all kinds of gemstones, silver threads, and patterns. They were holding flutes in their hands, and used short swords as weapons. Looking at their attire, Wan Qian couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°Junior, look at this group of people, they¡¯re too strange! Is this group really not here to waste everyone¡¯s time?¡± ¡°When those people from the Yan Shen Empire invited all the sects to the convention, did they not even make proper selections?¡± ¡°They just let them come here so casually? Do they think this is a joke?¡± ¡°In a battle between Gu masters, they don¡¯t look at the process, they only look at the results. Looking at their flowery clothes, those who don¡¯t know would think they are here to parade!¡± Hearing at Wan Qian¡¯s comments, Fang Yuan did not say anything, because all this information had been selected by the Gu siblings and their Gu clan¡¯s guardians. If it was truly a sect that was here for tourism, it would have been eliminated long ago, and this situation meant that if Fang Yuan was not mistaken, one of the two teams must have a thick layer of defense! And in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind, he was actually more inclined towards that garishly dressed team! Because when everyone saw such an opponent, they couldn¡¯t help but have a certain degree of contempt! As expected! On the opposite side of this team, there was a sect that seemed to be using Gu worms, leaning towards the direction of body refinement. After both sides started fighting, the team members that seemed to be much stronger than their opponents, each with a physique similar to the bodybuilding champions of his previous life, did not even last five minutes under the attacks of their opponents! The battle was almost one-sided! One of their team members, who was wearing colorful clothes, moved forward and stretched out his hands. There was no movement, but the opponents standing in front of him started to fall one after another! At the same time, behind the person who stood out, one of his teammates clearly had an odd expression. Even through the influence of the image, Fang Yuan could see it! How should he put it¡­ It was like a form of contempt! It was an attitude that was completely revealed from their bones. They looked down on the other party and felt that the other party was not on the same level as them! And their opponents did not give them any surprises at all. They were all eliminated in just a few moves. Chapter 162 - Videos Fang Yuan remembered the few figures in the video. He felt that if he were to meet them next, he should first pay attention to the one behind them as a precaution! They had not made any moves! He did not pay much attention to the surprise on Wan Qian¡¯s small face. While she was mumbling about how was it possible, Fang Yuan continued to watch the next video. Time was limited. He was only skimming through the videos to leave an impression. After watching them, he would pick some important ones and watch them again. After watching the videos one by one, Fang Yuan memorized a few teams in his heart. From their performance, they were indeed very eye-catching and very strong. Of course, there were also some victory methods that seemed almost comical. For example, there was a sect called ¡®Lianyan Sect¡¯ that seemed to have a huge burst of luck throughout the entire process. In a matter of seconds, their opponents had eliminated themselves! There were also quite a few dark horses, like the ¡®Huntian Sect.¡¯ It was like a sect that had suddenly been established. Fang Yuan had no impression of their sect at all before this. But they relied on their powerful earth type Gu worms to drag their opponents down on the stage! In the end, because the members were too weak to stand up, they had no choice but to admit defeat, and the two sides did not even have any physical contact during the whole process! Fang Yuan silently memorized their sect¡¯s name, their sect members¡¯ names, and their characteristics during the battle. At this time, Fang Yuan sighed three times. This was truly the world of Gu masters with many talented people! This variety of battle methods, this variety of colorful Gu worms, their usage and characteristics, from which point of view, this was like appreciating an unprecedented work of art! Their methods could not help but be brought into him. If he was in such a situation, would he be able to escape? Would he be able to win? What method could he use to win? Would he be injured? How could he avoid such an ending? Would his opponent have other tricks up their sleeve? Such questions would linger in the minds of the viewer, constantly asking him to force himself to improve, to see the strange powers of this vast world and their forms of expression. That night, Fang Yuan watched all the videos and reviewed the important teams and information several times before continuing to cultivate with Wan Qian. But before this, Fang Yuan sensed a spreading aura in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. It was an aura that he was very familiar with, and this aura was something he had experienced two days ago! That was the aura of a breakthrough. A Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Gu master had succeeded in cultivating it and had broken through! ¡°With such strength, if I am not wrong, they should have broken through to the sixth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, right?¡± ¡°From the direction of this aura, I can roughly sense that this is the direction of Gu Tianqing and Gu Yuange¡¯s house¡­¡± ¡°This is great, our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s strength has increased, and with me, a newly advanced seventh layer, we have a high chance of winning this time!¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s lips curled into a smile. He did not go over to check and confirm, because he was sure! And this was also because he trusted his teammates and the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s strength! He believed that Gu Tianqing needed some time to consolidate his cultivation, and he believed that Gu Tianqing would come and tell him the news of his breakthrough after he was completely stabilized! However, right now, he still had more important things to do! ¡°Senior Wan Qian, are you ready? Here I come¡­¡± ¡­ The next day, early in the morning. Fang Yuan was still under the blanket when he heard Gu Tianqing¡¯s loud and noisy voice. ¡°Senior, Senior, I¡¯ve succeeded, Ahahaha!¡± ¡°Senior, come out and take a look, I have successfully broken through to the sixth layer of the Enlightenment Realm!¡± Because Gu Tianqing knew that when Fang Yuan was in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, he was in the same room as Wan Qian most of the time, thus he did not rush in immediately. After all, if it was just Fang Yuan, it would not matter, he would have rushed in long ago, but if this involved the sect leader¡¯s daughter, he would have to think twice about it! Once he angered Gu Zhenren, it wouldn¡¯t be a joke! Turning around, he saw that the person beside him was still asleep, but Fang Yuan didn¡¯t wake her up. After all, not everyone could endure an entire night of fatigue! Fang Yuan smiled, then got off the bed alone, buttoned up the quilt, and walked out after putting it on. At this moment, Gu Tianqing was staring at a pair of panda eyes. His clothes didn¡¯t show that he slept well last night, but his expression was abnormally excited. One look and one could tell that he was very happy. Gu Tianqing could not have been so happy that he did not sleep at all, right? Fang Yuan mocked in his heart, before walking towards Gu Tianqing with a smile. ¡°Tianqing, congratulations!¡± ¡°Last night, I felt that when I woke up today, something good will happen in the Gu Immortal Sect!¡± ¡°Indeed, indeed, before I even opened my eyes, I heard the news of your breakthrough. Congratulations!¡± Fang Yuan said to Gu Tianqing with a smile on his face. ¡°I knew it. The aura of my breakthrough can¡¯t be hidden from you! Senior, you already know!¡± ¡°It¡¯s all because I didn¡¯t think of it earlier. I wanted to give you a surprise. Early this morning, I had my family¡¯s guardian go home to inform my family about my breakthrough and make them happy.¡± Gu Tianqing looked like his little plan had been exposed. It looked very funny. Fang Yuan continued, ¡°Oh right, I¡¯ve seen the video materials you sent over yesterday several times. I was just about to look for you this morning when you came over.¡± Fang Yuan subtly changed the topic, not giving Gu Tianqing the chance to continue being embarrassed. ¡°Come, come. I have a few questions I want to ask you¡­¡± Fang Yuan invited his junior and pushed him into his room. Gu Tianqing said, ¡°Since you have a need, then Gu Tianqiang is naturally duty-bound! Senior, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I will definitely tell you everything!¡± ¡°If I really don¡¯t know, then I will also go back and report to my family, asking them to pay attention to this information¡­¡± ¡°Hmm, not bad!¡± ¡°Tianqing, regarding these teams, I want to ask¡­¡± Fang Yuan took out the talismans of the teams that he had seen last night when he watched the video. Chapter 163 - Drawing Lots At the same time, he poured in his spirit essence and let them release the internal images and information. He then pointed at the images and asked questions. After confirming the specific details of many teams, Fang Yuan let Gu Tianqing go. Fortunately, Gu Tianqing had already noticed those things when he was doing his homework. Therefore, he was very familiar with Fang Yuan¡¯s questions. He answered the questions in just a few words, and at the same time, he gave Fang Yuan a lot of knowledge. It was all knowledge related to the complaints of this world. It was not that Fang Yuan could not access this information before, but it was because they were too trivial and many. If there was no one else to organize and analyze them, and only one person to work hard, even if they worked themselves to death, they would not be able to get any useful conclusions! Fang Yuan already knew that this Gu Dao convention had three stages. And the Gu Immortal Sect had already successfully passed the first stage! After the selection round, the second part, the main force battle segment was next! Previously, the competition was divided into four regions, but this time, the second stage was where the sects from each region were placed together. They then were to have a two-on-two competition! And at this time, according to the requirements of the Gu Dao convention, the Gu Immortal Sect, as the third place in the eastern region, was matched up against another group of experts. With experts all around, who dared to relax? That must be an extremely intense battle, Fang Yuan thought silently. But the difference between this second stage and the previous battles was that this stage did not test the individuals¡¯ strength in each group. Instead, it tested the cooperation between each sect¡¯s members and their familiarity with the other sects. Fang Yuan actually felt that this second stage was where the attention of the emperor of the Yan Shen Empire was placed. Through such battles, not only could it temporarily disrupt the ratio of people in different teams, it could also tell them that victory was not only obtained by relying on themselves, but that teammates were also extremely important! Of course, that wasn¡¯t true if one had absolute strength, and could single-handedly defeat everyone! However, the probability of that happening was very small. Even if it really happened and it seemed like it had disrupted the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s emperor¡¯s arrangements, in reality, he was more than happy! This second stage of the competition had used this method to let the various sects understand each other better, let their guard down, and cultivate a sense of cooperation. On another level, the strength of the few great sects must have been hidden in previous competitions, and the difference in strength between them wouldn¡¯t be too big. To actually allow these sects to display their true strength, one could see their true relationship with each other, or even deeper, directly see the strength and attitude of the sects themselves! Although the Emperor had enough confidence that he would be able to suppress whatever happened, he could understand the strength and relationship of his subordinates in advance, and maintain the internal balance of strength within the Yan Shen Empire. It was also an extremely good thing! Fang Yuan only thought about it casually, and felt great admiration for this formation by the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s emperor! To be able to use such a method to achieve multiple goals at the same time, to make all the participants satisfied, to display their strength, to receive praise, and to obtain fame, wasn¡¯t this what they hoped for? And the rewards for the champions after that would allow those who were truly capable to receive rewards, killing many birds with one stone! This plan could not be said to be lacking in precision! In the second stage, if they wanted to win, they needed to win two battles out of three. After understanding enough information, Fang Yuan and the Gu Immortal Sect disciples had a good rest for the day. ¡­ The first day of the second stage. Fang Yuan led the Gu Immortal Sect disciples to the Gu Dao convention venue early on. Because they were using the inner passage, there were not many people, but when Fang Yuan and the others arrived at the competition venue, they saw that the spectators were already standing shoulder to shoulder! The competition venue was crowded. There were people everywhere, after all, this was a huge event in the Yan Shen Empire! There were even people from other great empires and large forces nearby who came to watch. It was definitely a grand event. Following that, the competition continued according to the usual procedures. First, the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s etiquette manager, who was also in charge of this competition, started to draw lots for the four sects that were competing first and split them into two teams. Fang Yuan was the person in charge of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s group, so he was sent to represent them in drawing lots. After Fang Yuan and the other three sects finished marking the four numbers on the small balls, they placed them into the bucket that had been prepared beforehand, and mixed it up. Fang Yuan reached in and took a look. The small ball had the number ¡®2¡¯ written on it, which meant that the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s next match would be held in the second arena. The others also went forward to draw lots, and left after receiving the corresponding information about the arena, when the Gu Immortal Sect members arrived at the second arena, Fang Yuan¡¯s pupils shrunk! The group of people standing opposite him was the group that had shocked Wan Qian earlier, the ones dressed in fancy clothes and had very strange moves. At this moment, Gu Tianqing, who was standing next to Fang Yuan, approached him and whispered, ¡°Senior, why do I feel that there is something wrong with the aura on the other side?¡± ¡°Based on the strength that they have displayed, it¡¯s impossible for them to appear here!¡± Fang Yuan looked at Gu Tianqing and did not say anything. He asked directly, ¡°Have you studied their team members who were in the video before?¡± Gu Tianqing said awkwardly, ¡°Oh, Senior, wasn¡¯t this the information in the documents in the mail? I¡¯ve already sorted through them. If I go through them again now, wouldn¡¯t that be unnecessary?¡± Looking at Gu Tianqing¡¯s silly look, Fang Yuan knew that he had guessed the ending! ¡°Alright, if that¡¯s the case, you can go back to my place after the competition today. It¡¯s better for you to take a look at some of the information!¡± ¡°The opposing team isn¡¯t ordinary. I can only say that they are very strong!¡± Fang Yuan said to Gu Tianqing with a serious expression. ¡°Ah, it can¡¯t be, Senior. My family didn¡¯t tell me that there was such a strong team. They shouldn¡¯t be lying to me, right?¡± Chapter 164 - Change In The Situation ¡°I¡¯m not saying that they are lying to you. It¡¯s just that this team might have hidden too much of their strength in the previous competition. It was too easy for them to deal with their opponents, so no one had any impression of them, so they didn¡¯t have much of an existence.¡± ¡°But if you look down on the other party because of this, then I can only say that the one who is truly ignorant and incompetent is you!¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s words were not exaggerated at all. On the contrary, every word he said came from his own heart! ¡°Ah, do I really have to do this? Senior, can I not read? I¡­ oh right, I just broke through last night, I can¡¯t read now! Seeing them makes me dizzy!¡± Hearing this, Gu Tianqing frowned and said to Fang Yuan with a bitter face as if he was begging for mercy. Fang Yuan¡¯s lips curled up. This was ridiculous. How could he find such a reason? ¡°That¡¯s fine too, but you have to accompany me with something¡­¡± While Gu Tianqing was overjoyed, Fang Yuan quickly said, ¡°I just broke through too. Come and practice with me tonight!¡± Fang Yuan added. ¡°Ah? I-I don¡¯t want to!¡± ¡°Senior, I will go back and watch, I will watch those videos later!¡± Ignoring the others around him, Fang Yuan silently looked at those flashy people standing opposite him. They did not look powerful at all, but their strength was terrifying! If the Gu Immortal Sect lost this competition because they looked down on them, Fang Yuan would not be able to answer to his master, Gu Zhenren, let alone the other members of the sect! Forget it, forget it, when the competition starts, I¡¯ll form a group with Senior Wan Qian, and I can scout for the others, otherwise, they would not be able to see the enemy¡¯s strength even if they went up against them. By then, it would be hard to accept! Fang Yuan made his decision and immediately acted. ¡°Senior, are you ready?¡± Fang Yuan went to Wan Qian¡¯s side and asked. Because it was such a public place, he was afraid of being misunderstood by others, especially since Fang Yuan¡¯s strength was not enough to resist the strength of the higher-ups of other sects, therefore, Fang Yuan did not openly stay with Wan Qian. ¡°Yes, what¡¯s wrong? Are we going to fight in the first round?¡± Wan Qian asked gently. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m afraid that if the others go up, they won¡¯t be able to see their real strength and will be knocked off the stage. The gains won¡¯t make up for the losses. The two of us will go up first so that the others can see the strength of the opponents clearly.¡± ¡°I reckon that the opponents won¡¯t send out their strongest in the first round either. The two of us can just take two points first and lay the foundation!¡± Fang Yuan said to Wan Qian with a clear mind. ¡°Mm, okay, Junior, I will listen to you!¡± Wan Qian was unexpectedly straightforward today. Fang Yuan felt Wan Qian¡¯s dependence on him, and while he felt sweet in his heart, he did not show it on the surface. ¡­ ¡°Yan Shen Empire, year 72 of Tuo Yuan, the second stage of the Gu Dao convention has officially begun!¡± ¡°Disciples of all sects, go to the corresponding competition stage and take your positions immediately!¡± Tuo Yuan was the current year name of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s emperor, Emperor Tuo Yuan. Because of his wisdom and strength, it was already the 72nd year since he ascended the throne! According to the year and the time he had been in charge of the government, after so many years of guidance, it could only be said that his governance was superb, and there was no chaos under his rule. Fang Yuan¡¯s mind could not help but flash through all this information. He had already walked out of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s resting area with Wan Qian, and the two of them stepped onto the stage at the same time. Under the instructions of the judge beside them, Fang Yuan and Wan Qian walked to the center of the competition area, standing face to face with the competitors from the opposite sect. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect, against, Shadowless Sect, the first round starts now!¡± After the judge gave a series of introductions, the competition started. Fang Yuan and Wan Qian stepped back immediately because from the video of the previous match, the first person sent out by the opponent was the guy who was good at using poison path Gu worms! Although Fang Yuan had the Golden Silkworm Gu and was not afraid of such poison path Gu worms, Wan Qian could not handle it¡­ Especially when the match was still two-on-two! They should preserve their strength first. As for defeating them, Fang Yuan had his own ideas! ¡°Heh, you run quite fast!¡± ¡°You guys who live in the center of the empire have never seen a real battlefield!¡± ¡°Big Brother, if you tell them this, they might think that we are deliberately trying to break their spirits. Yes, it is the thing they often talk about, fighting spirit!¡± ¡°Hmph, he does not have much ability, he has quite a lot of demands, if such a person were to come to us, he would not even know how he died!¡± The two on the other side looked at Wan Qian and Fang Yuan stepping back, and they just stood there and mocked them. Their extravagant clothes and arrogant words had clearly angered the audience. Someone shouted, ¡°Hey, Gu Immortal Sect, beat these people up!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, they actually dare to look down on us, what, do they think that none of us from central area have been to the battlefield before?¡± ¡°Teach them a lesson!¡± Because in a competition like the Gu Dao convention, during the second stage, because the strength of the participants was already significantly higher, the information of all the teams were displayed on a few large screens. Those were broadcast screens made up of four screens, each one controlled by a specialized Gu Dao expert, and to achieve such an effect, Fang Yuan knew that there were many Gu worm options. And taking into account the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s geographical location, as well as the unique climate, Fang Yuan felt that it was more likely to be Mirror Lake Gu! Hearing the shouts of the audience, Fang Yuan took a look and no longer paid attention. The audience could just casually saying things on a whim. However, as a contestant, he had to consider more than that! Fang Yuan gave Wan Qian a look, indicating for the two of them to attack separately. Wan Qian immediately understood and the two of them instantly flew out like two arrows that had left the bow. The two people opposite them seemed to be shocked at this time and rushed up to the two of them at the same time. They were even a little uncoordinated due to the lack of time¡­ The spectators were already cheering. They were so happy as if they had already seen the result! At this moment, Fang Yuan¡¯s heart sank when he saw the situation through his True Sight Gu! The situation on the stage had changed! The opponent he had set his sights on previously had suddenly changed his position at this moment. He chose to attack Wan Qian! Chapter 165 - Wan Qian Was Eliminated Because he had just broken through to the seventh layer of the Enlightenment REalm during his previous cultivation and had consumed a large amount of Wan Qian¡¯s spirit essence, although Wan Qian seemed to be quite powerful at this time, in reality, she did not have any internal defensive abilities. Therefore, Fang Yuan had gone for the more powerful opponent earlier. However, the opponent¡¯s ¡®sudden¡¯ change caught Fang Yuan off guard! Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes, hoping that the opponent had not seen through the strength of the two of them¡­ ¡°Hehe, kid, you lost!¡± The opponent in front of him suddenly said such a sentence, and Fang Yuan was a little surprised. Then, in front of Fang Yuan, this person suddenly disappeared! Invisibility? What kind of Gu worm was this? Fang Yuan had seen the ability of this Gu worm in the video before, so he recognized it immediately! Other than cautiously dealing with the opponent¡¯s possible moves, Fang Yuan put more of his attention on Wan Qian¡¯s side. As Wan Qian collided with the enemy, both of them retreated at the same time. However, from the distance they retreated, it was obvious that Wan Qian was no match for that person! At this moment, the eyes of the person opposite Wan Qian lit up. He looked at Wan Qian abruptly as if he had discovered something unexpected. ¡°Te Long, eliminate this one first!¡± That person suddenly turned his head and said to the person opposite Fang Yuan. ¡°Oh? Alright!¡± So this person was called Te Long¡­ Fang Yuan thought in his heart, but at the same time, he also exclaimed, ¡°Not good!¡± They¡­ that person has already seen through Senior Wan Qian¡¯s true strength! Behind me? Is his speed that fast? Fang Yuan exclaimed in his heart. Originally, the person in front of Fang Yuan had already turned invisible, and Fang Yuan had not found him at the first moment. However, from the other party¡¯s teammate¡¯s call to his unhesitatingly revealing his position, Fang Yuan instantly understood that his previous detection was accurate. That person was indeed the stronger one! Moreover, from the cooperation between them, it seemed that they had their own way of communicating! Otherwise, it was impossible for this Te Long to be so obedient! Especially when he did not even dare to call the other party¡¯s name! Fang Yuan hurriedly adjusted his posture and prepared his moves, preparing for the next two opponents to approach and defeat Senior Wan Qian! Because Te Long had already removed his invisibility while attacking Wan Qian, Fang Yuan was able to see him. Just as Fang Yuan changed his moves, Te Long also noticed and looked back. ¡°Heh, saving her?¡± ¡°That can¡¯t be what you want! Otherwise, what about our target?¡± Fang Yuan did not take Te Long¡¯s words to heart. If he took every single threat seriously, wouldn¡¯t he be busy to death? Te Long casually threw something in Fang Yuan¡¯s direction, and a whistling sound instantly rang. In Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes, a black dot of light was rapidly magnifying. Danger! Fang Yuan dodged this hidden weapon and continued to approach Wan Qian. All he could see was Senior Wan Qian¡¯s figure and the man who called out to Te Long. Te Long had once again entered stealth mode. Fang Yuan was secretly anxious, but there was nothing he could do. If he had a similar hidden weapon, Fang Yuan would have used it long ago! After receiving a few more attacks from that person, Wan Qian waved her palm again to meet the enemy¡¯s attack. Suddenly, there was a change. The spirit essence glow in Wan Qian¡¯s hand suddenly disappeared. This also meant that Wan Qian¡¯s body was already running out of spirit essence. Fang Yuan saw this and was anxious. However, he was not familiar with the opponent¡¯s attack at the moment, so he did no really know how to deal with it yet. These two people were partners who worked well together¡­ The words that the two of them had exchanged earlier flashed through Fang Yuan¡¯s mind. Now that he thought about it, everything seemed to be traceable. They should have come from a place where they needed each other¡¯s cooperation very much, and it was often necessary for them to fight¡­ And in Fang Yuan¡¯s impression, there were ten places like that! No¡­ There was still too little information about the enemy! If I can get through this, then I must go and learn more about the current political situation of the Yan Shen Empire! They must have a unique arrangement for coming here. If it was just a competition, there was no need for them to come together! While Fang Yuan was feeling anxious, a black figure suddenly appeared behind Senior Wan Qian. Wan Qian, who was already exhausted, was now in an extremely dangerous situation! The moment that figure appeared, he immediately pressed his palm on Wan Qian¡¯s back. The next moment, Wan Qian was still standing in the same spot. She was still holding on! Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes suddenly turned red and he was about to pounce forward. At this moment, Te Long, who had just successfully launched a sneak attack, smiled at Fang Yuan and disappeared into the air again. Then, Fang Yuan felt a huge sense of danger coming from in front of him. Fang Yuan quickly dodged it. When he turned back to look at Wan Qian, he just happened to see that Wan Qian was sent flying by that mysterious leader whose name he did not know with a single palm strike! Wan Qian¡¯s gentle figure was like a willow catkin that was blown up in the air, drifting to the outer area of the arena without anyone to rely on! The judge also stood up, stopping Fang Yuan who was about to continue chasing after her. At the same time, he recorded the situation in the record book behind him, and Fang Yuan only heard him say, ¡°Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Wan Qian has already been defeated, she is now out of the competition, Gu Immortal Sect only has one person left, the competition is not over yet, both sides continue!¡± Fang Yuan heard the judge¡¯s words. Thinking of this, he was the only Gu Immortal Sect disciple left on the stage. He felt a little stifled. ¡°You two, you have successfully provoked me!¡± Fang Yuan said his first sentence since the start of this competition, but at the same time, he also said his first sentence to this Shadowless Sect whose name he had just learned. ¡°Oh, what¡¯s wrong, what¡¯s the big deal about one person getting eliminated?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong, are you angry?¡± ¡°Who is that chick to you?¡± ¡°Is she a pitiful brat who doesn¡¯t even dare to say her own thoughts? Huh? Hahahahahaha!¡± ¡°What Gu Immortal Sect, are you worthy of this name?¡± ¡°You can¡¯t even defeat the two of us, you should pay for your own cultivation and go back to being mortals!¡± ¡°The battle between Gu masters is not a game, it depends on strength!¡± Chapter 166 - Trump Cards ¡°If you want to threaten us, then you should at least knock us down first!¡± ¡­ Fang Yuan was not surprised by his opponent¡¯s threats and mockery. However, this also determined how Fang Yuan would treat them next! Indeed, this was a two-on-two match. There was nothing wrong with the other party wanting to eliminate one person first. It¡¯s because I¡¯m not strong enough¡­ Fang Yuan thought in his heart. At the same time, an unknown fire suddenly ignited in his heart! ¡°Kid, listen well. My name is Ba Dun, Ba Dun spelled with Ba Dun!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll send you down right now!¡± The other party, who looked like a leader with higher strength, spoke. He looked very confident and was used to introducing himself in this way. Hadn¡¯t he used a large amount of the enemy¡¯s blood and a large amount of victory to practice that introduction? Fang Yuan was very confident in his own judgment. The two of them revealed themselves at the same time and looked at Fang Yuan on the stage. ¡°Are you already prepared? What if we send you down? You¡¯ve already given up, tsk tsk tsk,¡± that Te Long said. Updates by VJPN0VEL.C0M ¡°Alright, Hurry up and end the match!¡± Ba Dun spoke. Following that, Te Long once again disappeared into the air. Fang Yuan sensed a strong wind coming from his side. Fang Yuan dodged backwards, and after avoiding a large number of the black point hidden weapons, Ba Dun was already approaching him from the front. Fang Yuan looked at him without any fear. His pupils were like a pool of water, reflecting his opponent¡¯s figure. This Ba Dun did not use those hidden weapons. Even if he only had the power of a frontal attack, I would not be able to deal with him easily, he should have used a large number of Gu worms to increase his physique. However, this couldn¡¯t be ruled out. It was because of my strength that the other party hadn¡¯t used stealth or assassination Gu worms. Looking at his teammate, he seems to be well respected. And this also meant that Te Long¡¯s strength was actually inferior to Ba Dun¡¯s! And from their previous conversation, it could be seen that their sect was in a place where they often needed to fight. Those who only knew hard steel and specialized in increasing stamina should have died long ago, right? Therefore, they should be specialized in assassination Gu worms! Then, the current situation was very disadvantageous to him¡­ Fang Yuan was thinking about his own guess while his actions were not slow as he continued to dodge the attacks from both Te Long and Ba Dun at the same time. Ba Dun¡¯s every move was methodical. His punches and kicks did not seem to have much Gu worm power, but this was because the other party did not focus his energy on this aspect. His strength was mostly contained in his fists. There is not much overflowing¡­ And this also means that it is better for me not to touch Ba Dun¡¯s fists! After all, I have not really strengthen much of my physical strength by using a strength path Gu worm, and I do not know what kind of strength path Gu worm he is using¡­ There is no information, no information, how am I going to deal with their attacks? I can¡¯t just fight them head-on, right? I will die if I do that! Many thoughts flashed through Fang Yuan¡¯s mind as he calculated the difference in strength between the enemies and himself, ¡°Search our n?wno?el.?rg¡±as well as how he could possibly defeat them! Fang Yuan flung his body forward, as if he wanted to charge forward, but the two of them simultaneously dodged. They would not underestimate any of their enemies! Especially Ba Dun. Even though he was teaching Fang Yuan a lesson like a senior, in reality, this could not conceal the fact that they were more proficient with assassination Gu worms! They did not dare to take Fang Yuan¡¯s punches and kicks head-on! Because Fang Yuan was an existence at the seventh layer of Enlightenment Realm, and the two of them were at the third and fourth layer of Enlightenment Realm, they could dodge and even attack Fang Yuan a few times, but they could only dodge Fang Yuan¡¯s counterattack! These two people are a little cunning¡­ They didn¡¯t fall for it at all. Even if I pretend to be like this, they still wouldn¡¯t even take a punch or a kick from me! Fang Yuan was also waiting for an opportunity in his heart, waiting for a chance to directly eliminate them! Fang Yuan knew that even if he used the nine turns worm rod at this time, it would actually be useless, because the opponent would obviously not give him a chance to get close! And if there was a chance to get close, just his close combat ability alone would be enough to defeat them! This won¡¯t do¡­ If this continues, I might slip up! After all, it was one against two, I cannot ignore the possibility of any slip-ups! Fang Yuan made up his mind. He would use that thing. As a trump card, wasn¡¯t it supposed to be used to deal with such situations? Fang Yuan did not hesitate anymore. He extended his right hand and his mind smoothly reached his lower acupoints through his meridians. Then, at the next moment, the Extension Energy Gu in Fang Yuan¡¯s lower acupoints was activated, and large amounts of liquid spirit essence started to gather. At this moment, Fang Yuan¡¯s lower acupoints was already filled with liquid spirit essence! Fang Yuan did not hesitate to use them, even though it was not easy to accumulate. At the next moment, with the use of the Extension Energy Gu, Fang Yuan used the Nine Swords Of Wind And Thunder. This powerful attack had completely exceeded the limit of what he could endure! However, since he had already revealed his trump card, Fang Yuan no longer had any thoughts of hiding it. Soon after, the same combo appeared in the center of the arena. It was a pitch-black vortex, emitting a hazy fog. There was a large amount of visible and invisible black fog in the surroundings, and the moment the vortex appeared, the fog gathered towards it! This was the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s Soul Devouring vortex! This was also the trump card that helped Fang Yuan obtain victory in many battles! With the strength of these two trump cards, they shone with their own radiance, and at this moment, everyone¡¯s radiance was suppressed by Fang Yuan! At this moment, Fang Yuan was the center of attention in the entire Gu Dao competition stage! Fang Yuan¡¯s attack range this time directly covered the entire competition stage! Aren¡¯t you guys able to turn invisible? Come on! Aren¡¯t you guys able to shoot hidden weapons? Come on! Aren¡¯t you guys good at using assassination type Gu worms? Use them all! The Extension Energy Gu¡¯s Nine Swords Of Wind And Thunder, carrying large amounts of wind and thunder energy, wreaked havoc in the entire competition stage. The power of thunder and lightning that covered the entire stage constantly caused damage to others! The violent hurricane casually pulled the bodies of everyone present, and they could not even stand properly! Not to mention launching an attack, even if you did not squat on the ground and use all your strength to resist the hurricane, it was already considered that your strength was not bad! At the same time, the vortex of the Soul Devouring Gu appeared on the arena¡­ Chapter 167 - Appeal The Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s vortex began to appear on the stage, and for all the attempts to react and attack, or any uncontrollable instinctive behavior that living creatures exhibit, there was nowhere for them to hide. All of this had nowhere to escape under the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s vortex! And as long as something revealed the characteristics of a living creature, it would be detected by the Soul Devouring Gu and be pulled into the range of its attack. And at this time, other than directly defeating the Soul Devouring Gu, it was impossible to escape! All the enemies had only one result to face¡ªdeath! Seeing the enemy¡¯s dual methods, if they did not do something to resist, they would really be killed! Thus, the leader of the opposing team said, ¡°Enough, we admit defeat in this match!¡± Immediately, the judge signaled Fang Yuan and raised his hand to indicate that the match had come to an end. After the judge announced the result, Fang Yuan relaxed and put away his Extension Energy Gu and Soul Devouring Gu. The intense hurricane and Soul Devouring vortex disappeared. Te Long had a fearful expression, while Ba Dun, who was walking in front, had a look of unwillingness in his eyes. He did not dare to speak out of fear of the might of the Gu Immortal Sect. Or was it out of fear of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s great emperor¡¯s might? Fang Yuan did not care. Since the outcome of this battle was already decided, he decided to leave. He concluded in his heart that from this battle, he could see many flaws¡­ For example, other than the Gu Immortal Sect and the few sects that had the closest relationship with them, he did not know anything about the other sects¡­ Especially regarding their respective Gu worm methods and their specialties, if it was not for his strong trump cards, it would have been very difficult for him to win! Fang Yuan did not care about the opinions of the people from Shadowless Sect, and he also did not have any intention of building a good relationship with them. After all, he did not even know where their sect was! Ba Dun¡¯s voice came from behind Fang Yuan. ¡°This round, my Shadowless Sect is not convinced! I am not a sore loser, but your methods has insulted me!¡± Fang Yuan did not care about their thoughts and said casually, ¡°Then, what do you want? Can those Gu worms not be counted as part of my methods? Are they not a part of my strength?¡± ¡°If you have such Gu worms, just use them. I would not have lost and wouldn¡¯t still be standing here saying useless words!¡± ¡°Big Brother!¡± The Shadowless Sect¡¯s Te Long¡¯s voice sounded and Fang Yuan was surprised.¡±Search our n?wn0?el.?rg¡± It can¡¯t be¡­ Didn¡¯t I just win a round against them? You are already calling your Big Brother? Just like that? ¡°Hmph, then I will let you be happy for a while, I will not give up! Remember this!¡± Ba Dun¡¯s voice was deep and magnetic. It had a strong penetrating power, and Fang Yuan could hear it clearly, but his footsteps did not stop. ¡°In this round, Gu Immortal Sect vs Shadowless Sect, first round, Gu Immortal Sect wins! Fang Yuan, two points!¡± ¡°Judge, I refuse to accept this!¡± The judge and Ba Dun¡¯s voices clashed. Fang Yuan only remembered that he had accumulated two points. This round, the Gu Immortal Sect won by a hair¡¯s breadth. He had to warn the others, and he had to be careful¡­ ¡°If you refuse to accept this, you can go to the competition committee to complain, there is no use wasting time here!¡± The judge¡¯s voice sounded, and Fang Yuan laughed in his heart. This was indeed a country that had been trained for a long time! ¡°Hmph, then we¡¯ll go, who is afraid of who!¡± ¡°He used such methods to win, this is cheating! No one stopped him? You don¡¯t have any battle knowledge!¡± Ba Dun and Te Long¡¯s voices continued to echo, but that was a funeral, and it had nothing to do with Fang Yuan himself! In any case, this competition did not have rules saying that Gu worms could not be used in large-scale attacks. That was not cheating, and this point was already in Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s pocket! The huge competition venue was like a Colosseum. They did not even have the intention to warn the other members in the Shadowless Sect about the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s methods, but instead directly ran to the corner of the competition venue to point out the unfairness to the competition committee. ¡°Excuse me, is this the competition committee of this Gu Dao convention?¡± Te Long asked hurriedly. ¡°Yes, this is. Is there a problem?¡± That staff member was confused. Wasn¡¯t it just a competition, what was the problem? What problem could there be? Was there something wrong with them? Facing the strange gaze of the competition committee member, Te Long voiced out his thoughts and the unfair treatment he felt. In the end, he said in a concluding manner, ¡°What¡¯s the verdict? This is definitely not right!¡± ¡°The two on two competition is fine, but shouldn¡¯t the competition be like a competition?¡± ¡°Why should we let such a person who disturbs the fairness of the competition participate?¡± ¡°He used such a large-range killer move. He ignored the rules of the competition, so he must definitely be severely punished, right?¡± ¡°Right, right, there is also that competition judge, I think he has a problem too. He was speaking up for our opponent, the Gu Immortal Sect. He purposely ignored our opinions, his attitude is very bad!¡± Seeing that this sect came from an unknown place, it was probably a large sect at the border of the Yan Shen Empire. The competition committee had enough confidence in this. After all, if they were invited to the Gu Dao convention, they were definitely a sect that had enough history, or one that had many disciples and contributed greatly to the empire, or one that had enough vast territory. In between these three, the degree of respect they received in the capital gradually decreased. And looking at the clothes of the people in front, which were gaudy and unadorned, one could tell at a glance that they were not some great sect with a long history! Looking at the disciples of their sect, most of them were on their own and maintained a certain distance from each other. When other people looked at them, they did not subconsciously raise their heads and puffed out their chests. Instead, they looked away with a slight sense of inferiority. This also meant that their sect did not have any outstanding contributions! Therefore, there was only one last option left for them, which was that their sect had a sufficiently vast territory. Correspondingly, the entire Yan Shen Empire was very well-known. In total, there were only a few very famous ancient clans! Chapter 168 - No Problem! Looking at the group of people in front, they lacked collective consciousness and seemed to be maintaining a certain formation at all times, but they were very loose. Thus, it could be concluded that they were only a sect that had been established for a very short period of time! Although there were also sects that could meet the above criteria, there were definitely not many of them. Moreover, they all had unique Gu worm usage principles and had extremely distinct characteristics! Other than that, the only ones that could be invited to participate in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao convention were the few sects that had just been established in the border region. They occupied a vast area and had a short history. As for them, they were the only ones who were lacking in strength, knowledge, and had a lot of things going on with them. Thus, no matter where they went, they would not be welcomed! At this time, seeing that they had finished speaking, the competition committee looked impatient. After looking at them for a while, he said: ¡°Based on your descriptions, I can confirm that your opponent, the Gu Immortal Sect, did not violate any of the rules of the Gu Dao convention!¡± ¡°Moreover, the judge you mentioned, I can also confirm that they are unbiased, you have indeed lost!¡± ¡°The Gu Dao convention aims to stimulate the unity, strength, and will of all the Gu Dao sects, to train their abilities, to broaden the horizons of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s forces, and to build Yan Shen Empire into a stronger and larger divine dynasty.¡± ¡°There is no such thing as what you said!¡± ¡°So, please leave!¡± That person from the competition committee was not polite, and did not show any weakness. Looking at the person in charge of the competition committee, the few people from the Shadowless Sect looked at each other, speechless! They originally thought that this was a violation of the bottom line and should be stopped in time, but they did not expect that they would receive such a result! ¡°Uh, leader¡­ Then we¡­¡± Among the Shadowless Sect team, someone asked. ¡°Hmph, since we are sure now that the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s actions were not against the rules, then let¡¯s go back, there is no need to waste time here¡­¡± ¡°After we go back, take a good look at the Gu worms that the other great sects specialize in, as well as some of their specialties in battle, don¡¯t be killed by the enemy in the future while still not knowing where the enemy is!¡± That Shadowless Sect leader was clearly angry, but he had nothing to say. After all, the rules of the competition were like this. The only thing they could do was to go back and learn more about the characteristics of the other sects, so that they would not be at a disadvantage in the following competition! ¡°Right, when is the second round of the competition between us and the Gu Immortal Sect, and who is going to fight? Come, bring this Gu worm along, this Gu worm is called¡­¡± Under the envious gazes of the other teammates, the leader said, ¡°Remember this, I don¡¯t care what methods you use, in this second match, victory must belong to our Shadowless Sect!¡± This was equivalent to giving a death order! ¡°If you succeed, I will make the decision to reward this Gu worm to you!¡± The leader also understood giving candy after a whip. While giving the disciples orders, giving a reward alongside it also gave them motivationto move forward. The two disciples immediately became so excited that their faces turned red. They wished they could kneel down and kowtow to the leader to express their emotions! ¡°Enough, don¡¯t just wait here. All of you should disperse. Go and see the strength of the disciples of the other great sects. Try your best to have a clear idea!¡± ¡°Yes, Elder!¡± A large group of Shadowless Sect disciples immediately spread out, scattering in all directions. ¡­ Similarly, just as the Shadowless Sect disciples were setting up their battle tactics, the Gu Immortal Sect was doing the same thing. Fang Yuan stood in the middle of the disciples, looking at the others. ¡°This second round of the competition is extremely important to us!¡± ¡°If we can win, then we win the whole thing, and we don¡¯t even need to fight the third round!¡± ¡°So, we should do our best in this round and attack!¡± ¡°Yes, Senior, we will listen to you. Tell us, how should we fight this second round?¡± The other Gu Immortal Sect members around him also had looks of respect for Fang Yuan. Looking at these people¡¯s eyes, they were filled with hope, trust, anticipation, desire for victory, longing for a better tomorrow. Fang Yuan¡¯s heart immediately warmed. ¡°But, during my battle earlier, you all saw Senior Wan Qian¡¯s sudden defeat. I had to face two enemies at the same time, so I could not see their weaknesses clearly¡­¡± ¡°So, for this second round, I have to arrange our team according to the characteristics of the opponents!¡± ¡°Since the opponent is a group of Gu worms that are good at assassination and invisibility, there is no need for us to compete with them in this domain!¡± ¡°Since the enemy is good at movement, then we will fight with the same strategy!¡± ¡°So, for the second round, Zhou Chang, you¡¯re up. Mhm, since we will be going with such a strategy, then Yao Guang, you and Zhou Chang will be in a group!¡± Fang Yuan pondered over the characteristics of Te Long and Ba Dun¡¯s battle as he pondered over the battle method for the second round. He placed the stronger Yao Guangat the end. Once the opponent used any hidden trump cards, Zhou Chang, who was good at defense, could also take advantage of that period of time, and it would also allow Yao Guang to be more prepared! ¡°Yes, Senior!¡± ¡°Alright, Senior, we will listen to you!¡± Zhou Chang and Yao Guang nodded at the same time, tacitly agreeing to Fang Yuan¡¯s arrangement. ¡°Yes, both of you pay attention, their Shadowless Sect¡¯s Gu worm characteristics clearly lean towards stealth and attack. You only need to immediately use defensive methods when the match stars, just so they cannot defeat you in the first instance.¡± ¡°Then with their Gu worms¡¯ characteristics, they definitely cannot last long. When that time comes, it will be the battle of attrition that you are most familiar with!¡± ¡°Pull them into a battle of spirit essence, they will definitely not be your match. Do both of you understand?¡± ¡°After entering the stage, do not think about fighting head-on with the other party. In terms of offensive power, both of you are really not their match! Do you understand?¡± ¡°I understand, I understand. Senior, don¡¯t worry!¡± ¡°Aiya, I got it, I got it. Senior, we won¡¯t be rash.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be careless! Remember!¡± Chapter 169 - The Arrangements For The Second Round Under Fang Yuan¡¯s repeated emphasis, Zhou Chang and Yao Guang finally decided to adopt Fang Yuan¡¯s battle plan and not make any decisions on their own. At the same time, Fang Yuan continued to exhort Gu Tianqing. ¡°Tianqing, do you know why I¡¯m not letting you go on stage in the second round?¡± ¡°Hey, I know. You are just afraid that if I succeeded, the Shadowless Sect would lose face, right?¡± Was Gu Tianqing really joking right now? Fang Yuan felt strange. He turned around and saw Gu Tianqing smiling. ¡°Can¡¯t you be more serious? How old are you? Why are you still smiling? You¡¯re really¡­¡± Fang Yuan looked at Gu Tianqing with a helpless expression. This was clearly a serious discussion of battle tactics! ¡°Alright, alright, I understand.¡± ¡°Senior, you¡¯re doing this to make the other party think that we¡¯ll definitely send out our strongest members in the second round and win the match directly!¡± ¡°What¡¯s so difficult about it? You¡¯re really¡­ still worried about me!¡± Gu Tianqing looked at him like he was asking the obvious. ¡°Not bad, but you¡¯re not right yet!¡± Fang Yuan commented at the end. ¡°Ah? Are there any other points? Is it more complicated than this? Senior, are you trying to trick me?¡± Gu Tianqing looked at Fang Yuan like he did this on purpose. The implementation would definitely not be so complicated. Fang Yuan continued, ¡°Then you¡¯re wrong. This time, I¡¯m not joking!¡± ¡°Mm, then spell it out for me!¡± ¡°Heh, you don¡¯t believe me! Come, take notes!¡± Fang Yuan saw that Gu Tianqing was still stubborn, so he decided to teach him a lesson. ¡°This Shadowless Sect is a new sect guarding the border of the Yan Shen Empire. You should be able to detect it, right?¡± ¡°I definitely know about this!¡± Gu Tianqing quickly said. His tone was full of contempt for someone. ¡°Then, for such a sect, if they really only have a large area and don¡¯t have a deep foundation, would the emperor of the Yan Shen Empire allow them to directly participate in the competition?¡± Fang Yuan continued to ask. ¡°Mm, that seems to make sense. That¡¯s right. Since they came, it must be because they have a certain level of strength. There must be someone in their sect whose strength is worthy of the Emperor¡¯s eyes!¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then what would they do in the second round when they lost the first round?¡± Fang Yuan continued to guide Gu Tianqing as he asked. ¡°Isn¡¯t that obvious? They¡¯ll definitely use their strongest force. If they lose, they¡¯ll go straight home! Do they still have the nerve to stay here after they¡¯ve reached zero twice in a row?¡± ¡°Sigh, that¡¯s right. If that really happens, this Shadowless Sect will really become a joke!¡± ¡°So, Senior, what you¡¯re really thinking is¡­¡± Gu Tianqing seemed to have thought of something, but he did not dare to say it out loud. ¡°Hahaha, I did not think of anything, you deduced it yourself!¡± Fang Yuan laughed heartily, turning his gaze to the competition stage. The judges were already in position. The second round between the Gu Immortal Sect and Shadowless Sect was about to begin! ¡­ ¡°Gu Immortal Sect versus Shadowless Sect, second round starts now,¡¯wuxiaworld.site¡¯ the current score is 1:0!¡± As the judge gave the order, the four people on the stage moved at the same time. Yao Guang quickly used a support Gu worm, and for a moment, a large number of protective barriers were placed on Zhou Chang¡¯s body. Zhou Chang also shouted loudly, and using his own defensive Gu worm, a bright golden barrier rose from under his feet, protecting both of them. The other party obviously did not expect such a move, but they also calmed down. Thinking of the secret weapon their leader had given them, they let out a sigh of relief. We can definitely win this round! Victory belongs to our Shadowless Sect! With this thought in mind, the two from the Shadowless Sect launched a fierce attack on the shield that Zhou Chang and Yao Guang were in! Because Zhou Chang and Yao Guang had been very obedient to Fang Yuan¡¯s instructions from the start of the battle, they had directly adopted a defensive strategy, thus making it unnecessary for the Shadowless Sect to use large numbers of Gu worms. Thus, what they could use now were some of their own offensive methods. Among them were the black points of light that Te Long had used to attack Fang Yuan previously, as well as other forms of hidden weapons, such as triangular awls or long, narrow silver needles, and many other types. Of course, with their offensive power alone, it was impossible for them to move Zhou Chang and Yao Guang¡¯s combination! The strongest defense duo deserves their reputation for a reason. No matter what kind of attack they launched, when their claws landed on Zhou Chang¡¯s golden barrier, they would only cause a small ripple at most, not even a small splash! The development of the battle had entered a stalemate! The two people from the Shadowless Sect were anxious. This kind of battle was obviously different from what they had imagined! Even with the combination of Fang Yuan and Wan Qian, which produced such a powerful attack, they felt that it should not be qualified on the stage, but it was still more or less their enemy¡¯s attack method. At most, they couldn¡¯t accept it, but that was the end of it. However, the battle style of these two was something they had never seen before! For a moment, they felt flustered and panicked. At this moment, below the stage, the team leader let out a ¡®hmph!¡¯ sound. This caused the hearts of the two Shadowless Sect members who were still on the stage to tremble. ¡°The leader isn¡¯t satisfied!¡± ¡°What should we do?¡± ¡°But we¡¯ve never encountered such enemies before. How should we deal with them?¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we use the trump card that the leader gave us?¡± ¡°But if we use it directly, won¡¯t the leader be dissatisfied? Won¡¯t he think that the two of us are useless?¡± ¡°Aiya, forget it. The current situation has reached the point where we can¡¯t make the decisions!¡± ¡°Use it directly!¡± ¡°If this continues, we will not even have the spirit essence to launch an attack! We will really make leader angry and disappoint him!¡± ¡°The Shadowless Sect will directly fail and return home. Such a scene is simply unimaginable!¡± Just as the contents of the conversation between themselves and the other party appeared in their minds one after another, the two of them had already exchanged a glance. And from the other party¡¯s eyes, they had similarly read out a message! That was, right now, they would directly use the trump card that the leader had given them and use that Gu worm! Chapter 170 - Zhou Chang’s Counterattack ¡°Come out, appear!¡± One of them shouted in his heart. At the same time, he stretched out his hands and placed them on the back of his companion. In the next moment, a large amount of spirit essence surged in. This was¡­ Fang Yuan, who was in the stands, immediately noticed their abnormality. Was this a secret technique that exceeded what they could use under normal circumstances? At the next moment, the answer was revealed! The person who received the spirit essence suddenly raised his right hand. In a posture that Fang Yuan was extremely familiar with, he extended his index and middle fingers while his other fingers clenched tightly onto his palm. Was that the finger representation of a pistol? Fang Yuan was shaken by his own thoughts. He immediately thought that this was probably just a coincidence! After all, there was an unknown distance between the two! At the next moment, the person made a gesture with his mouth, first pouting and then suddenly opening it. ¡°Bang!¡± He was like a ventriloquist, and Fang Yuan actually heard the sound of a pistol being fired from his mouth! At the next moment, an extremely subtle thing that looked like a silver needle appeared, Fang Yuan could not see it with his eyes! The reason why he could sense it was because of his True Sight Gu. This Gu worm had given Fang Yuan too much convenience! At this moment, Fang Yuan was rejoicing in his heart, rejoicing that he had obtained this investigative Gu worm early on. When that silver needle-like object appeared again, it immediately left the two from the Shadowless Sect and charged towards Zhou Chang and Yao Guang with unparalleled speed and strength. Danger! Fang Yuan already had a warning in his heart, but how could he warn them at this time? In the next moment, Fang Yuan saw that Yao Guang, who was standing beside Zhou Chang, was struck by the needle and was immediately sent out of the arena without a sound! Zhou Chang¡¯s protective shield was also shattered at this moment! Could¡­ it be that they were going to lose? Fang Yuan asked himself in his heart. Although he had already made preparations in advance, and even if they lost, it wasn¡¯t that he couldn¡¯t accept such an outcome, when this moment really came, his heart still felt extremely uncomfortable! No, there was still a chance! Fang Yuan looked at the arena. The two Shadowless Sect members who had launched the attack had also fallen to the ground at this moment! They were¡­ Because they had attacked beyond their limits, they had fainted from exhaustion? Then Zhou Chang still had a chance! Fang Yuan was about to stand up and call out to Zhou Chang, because Zhou Chang had also suffered the backlash from the shattered shield earlier and was currently suffering on the ground! The other Gu Immortal Sect disciples had already moved out. They went to rescue Yao Guang who had been sent out of the arena, giving him timely treatment. And because Fang Yuan needed to observe the situation, he did not move. But the impatience in his heart was not any less than the others! Fang Yuan looked at Zhou Chang worriedly, hoping that he could quickly stand up, because the two from the Shadowless Sect had also fallen, and at this moment, only he could stand up. He only needed to expend a little strength. That would help the Gu Immortal Sect obtain victory in this competition! One second¡­ Two seconds¡­ Zhou Chang could not stand up. And while Fang Yuan was still worried, the two from Shadowless Sect had already stood up! Even though their footsteps were shaky, their steps were extremely firm! Step by step, the two of them gradually approached Zhou Chang. One of them reached out his hand and dragged Zhou Chang from the front while the other lifted Zhou Chang¡¯s legs from the back. Then, the two of them cooperated and exerted force, wanting to throw Zhou Chang off the stage. At this moment, Fang Yuan was about to close his eyes and instruct Gu Tianqing to prepare for the next match. He no longer had any hope for this round! The two from the Shadowless Sect had already dragged Zhou Chang to the edge of the stage. At this time, perhaps because the backlash of the Gu worm finally showed signs of stopping, Zhou Chang suddenly stopped struggling and exerted force. The person who stood up first, the one who pulled Zhou Chang¡¯s shoulder, suddenly fell off the stage! This was¡­ Fang Yuan was shocked. Could it be that Zhou Chang still had a chance? Under such inertia, Zhou Chang¡¯s upper body also went out of the stage. With the last bit of strength, Zhou Chang threw the person who was holding his upper body off the stage first. Then, he also desperately clung onto the rock at the edge of the stage. He used all his strength to move his body bit by bit to the inner part of the stage. At this time, the guy who was carrying Zhou Chang¡¯s legs earlier had already stood up. Zhou Chang, watch out! Fang Yuan was shouting for him in his heart, hoping that Zhou Chang could hold on for a bit longer! At the same time, not far away from the Gu Immortal Sect, the leader of Shadowless Sect also stood up excitedly. ¡°Quick, throw him off!¡± He muttered to himself impatiently, while looking at the two figures in the center of the stage nervously. They were two exhausted figures. They were the same, two people who were giving their last bit of strength for their sects! No matter what the outcome was, they were already the winners! Fang Yuan had already thought, no matter if Zhou Chang could get that person from the Shadowless Sect off the stage, no matter if he could help the Gu Immortal Sect win this match, Zhou Chang was already a hero! Zhou Chang was still struggling desperately. He was using his last bit of strength. He still wanted to stand up! At this time, the judge beside the stage was also looking at the two figures on the stage in shock. His mouth was agape, and he could not speak. Could¡­ could this be the true heart of a warrior? What kind of willpower was this? They had clearly suffered such serious injuries and such severe backlashes¡­ According to the judge¡¯s own judgment, these two people should have already fainted! However, what shocked him was that both of them were still very clear-headed. Moreover, they also remembered their previous goal. They were fighting for their sects! The judge looked at their expressions up close, as if he wanted to see a strange light from them, but he was disappointed. These two were the most ordinary Gu masters! But buried in their hearts were the sect¡¯s honor and their sense of belonging. They were both true warriors! Their character made the judge sigh. It was precisely because of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s generation after generation of such devotees that they were able to live a good life here! Chapter 171 - weakness Weakness The judge did not rush the final battle between the two of them. No matter what the outcome was, he had already remembered these two faces! He was patiently waiting for the final moment¡­ As Zhou Chang approached the opponent bit by bit, he had already prepared defensive Gu worms in his hands, ready to deal with the opponent¡¯s sneak attack at any time. But that Shadowless Sect disciple was not prepared at all. He did not seem to have any offensive power? Fang Yuan did not believe it, Zhou Chang did not believe it, no one believed it! But the opponent had not taken anything out. This meant that he was still hiding it, and that item had the ability to launch a fatal attack! He was getting closer, closer! The Shadowless Sect disciple suddenly stretched out his left hand. The two of them stood on the ground and launched their attacks! At this moment, Zhou Chang seemed to twitch slightly due to the pain from a cramp, and the movement of his hand slowed down a little. Normally, this was a trivial matter. However, in this critical moment, such a twitch was indeed fatal. It could directly determine the outcome of the match! The Shadowless Sect disciple seized this moment. He moved his left hand forward, and a black light dot rapidly enlarged in front of Zhou Chang¡¯s eyes¡­ Then, his vision turned black, and he lost his perception of the real world. ¡°In the second round between Gu Immortal Sect and Shadowless Sect, Shadowless Sect wins, the current score is 1:1!¡± The judge reported the current score and related information without any emotion. ¡­ ¡°Gu Tianqing!¡± ¡°Let me tell you, in this round, you have to take them down! Take down this Shadowless Sect!¡± ¡°Zhou Chang has already fought for the sect with his last bit of strength, I have already laid a foundation for you, they shouldn¡¯t have any experts left!¡± ¡°With just their few remaining people, I don¡¯t believe they have any Gu masters who are higher than the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm!¡± ¡°This round, you¡­¡± ¡°Alright, Senior, say no more, I saw the scene just now.¡± ¡°Leave this round to me, I am a Gu master who has already broken through to the sixth layer of Enlightenment, how can I lose to them?¡± ¡°Furthermore, we are disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect! We are a large sect with tens of thousands of years of inheritance, how can we lose to a newly established sect!¡± ¡°Senior, wait here, I will return with news of victory!¡± Seeing Gu Tianqing leave after saying a few words, Fang Yuan¡¯s mouth twitched. This is your preparation? This is what you rely on? What did you observe that gave you so much confidence to go up against the other party? Fang Yuan could not help but call out to him, asking, ¡°Let me ask you, how are you going to deal with that attack from earlier?¡± ¡°If the other party used that Gu worm with the intention of activating it only once during battle, and used some special Gu worm method to refine it, it would be able to change owners in a very short time!¡± ¡°Let me ask you, by then, what do you plan to do?¡± Fang Yuan walked forward, asking question after question sternly. Gu Tianqing was also stunned. That¡¯s right, if the other party used such a method again, with my strength, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to dodge it! Then, what should I do when the battle starts? Could it be that I¡¯ll fallen into the same situation as Zhou Chang? And I¡¯ll rely on the last bit of strength like the enemy before I lose? Gu Tianqing couldn¡¯t guarantee that he also had Zhou Chang¡¯s tenacious willpower. He was only a descendant of an aristocratic family, and he had been pampered since he was young. Speak of willpower? It would be better for him to say which family has better cooking! ¡°Turn around!¡± Fang Yuan said. ¡°There are a few things that I noticed earlier, a few things that you need to notice¡­¡± ¡°Even if their Gu worm can change its owner in time, with their vitality, they will definitely not be able to supply it with spirit essence in time. This also means that when they launch an attack next round, it will definitely not be powerful enough! ¡± ¡°But that doesn¡¯t mean you have to fight them head-on. I¡¯m just saying it to prepare you for the obvious, but if you can dodge, dodge¡­¡± ¡°Also, when their Gu worm launched their final attack, even though I was sitting in the audience, I noticed something unusual. You should pay attention when the time comes. If the opponents show such signs, you¡­¡± ¡°Also, you should pay attention to the position of their feet, I noticed that there were a few holes in their footsteps, they are¡­¡± Fang Yuan had told Gu Tianqing all of his findings before the third round of the competition began. It was for the Gu Immortal Sect, so he had to win! It was also to avenge Zhou Chang! It was also to completely destroy this Shadowless Sect! Their arrogant attitude, especially their leader¡¯s expression earlier, and the words he had said to the audience, had already aroused Fang Yuan¡¯s anger! Just as Fang Yuan was speaking slowly, Gu Tianqing¡¯s expression became more and more strange. ¡°You¡¯re not a monster, are you? We were all sitting there watching the match, and you could see so much from their performance?¡± ¡°Are you trying to make all of us think that we¡¯re trash?¡± ¡°Okay, I understand, Senior!¡± Although he had experienced the strength of his senior many times, every time he faced his senior, Gu Tianqing would always grumble in his heart. He had a feeling that he had been seen through long ago, as if he was naked in front of Fang Yuan. Sorry, I am too weak¡­ Gu Tianqing¡¯s inner turmoil was quickly smoothed by himself as he thought of this. ¡°Thankfully such a powerful senior is in our own sect, and I cannot execute his strategy sloppily later, otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t be able to sleep and feel at ease.¡± ¡°This feeling is so contradictory!¡± Gu Tianqing walked off from where the Gu Immortal Sect was preparing and entered with very complicated emotions. The emotions of the spectators outside also reached their peak at this moment! ¡°Duel! Duel!¡± ¡°Beat back those people from the desolate countryside!¡± ¡°Beat them!¡± Among these people¡¯s voices, there were many who wanted the Gu Immortal Sect to lose, but there were only a limited number of them. Because this was Yan the Shen Empire¡¯s imperial capital, everyone supported the sects that they were familiar with, and it was obvious that at this time, the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s reputation was much higher than that of the Shadowless Sect. Their reputation was much, much higher! The judge stood on the stage, gesturing for the Gu masters of both sides to enter. Gu Tianqing and Qin Han were the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s participants this time, because their combined strength was the highest among the remaining members. Chapter 172 - Revenge QAs for the Shadowless Sect, they did not reveal their names, and they did not say a word. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect versus Shadowless Sect, the third battle begins now, the current score is one to one, please pay attention to the deciding battle!¡± At the next moment, the judge announced the start of the battle. Gu Tianqing and Qin Han rushed out at the same time. It was because they did not dare to compare their attack power with the opposing Gu masters, yes, that explosive attack power! It was because even Zhou Chang, who had the highest defense, could not defend against it! Since they could not defend against it, and their opponents were good at stealth and assassination, but the movements for their killer move were so obvious, both of them chose to attack at the same time! Gu Tianqing went left, while Qin Han went right, and both of their hands emitted a strange Gu worm light at the same time. Even if the two from Shadowless Sect immediately prepared their killer move, they could only deal with one person at most! As for the remaining person, even by virtue of having a higher level, could successfully end this competition. Yes, the two people sent by the Shadowless Sect this time were at the third layer of Enlightenment Realm. Gu Tianqing was at the sixth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, while Qin Han was at the fifth layer. They were much stronger than the other two. When the two from the Shadowless Sect saw the two from the Gu Immortal Sect attacking at the start of the competition, they laughed at the same time. ¡°Hahaha, comparing close combat with our assassination sect? Are you still asleep?¡± Perhaps, in their eyes, they felt that they were the sect with the strongest close combat ability in this world. However, they had clearly underestimated the people in this world! They did not use their killer moves at the first moment, and this was their biggest failure! Fang Yuan calmly concluded this battle. As expected, as Gu Tianqing and Qin Han got closer, the two from the Shadowless Sect did not have time to prepare any more moves before they were hit! The two originally thought that when they got closer, they would take out their best weapons and fight with them, but they did not expect this. Gu Tianqing and Qin Han were not inflexible people. When the two of them were about the same distance away, they summoned their weapons at the same time. Gu Tianqing took out a long sword. The blade of the sword shone with a cold light. It was as if there was a layer of lake water flowing quietly under the moonlight. On the surface of the lake, the faces of passersby could be seen clearly. Qin Han took out a long spear that was twenty feet long. It was a very strange weapon. From the length of its body, it was actually not suitable for close combat. With such a length, even Fang Yuan would doubt if it was really designed for humans to use. It couldn¡¯t be for some alien race, right? The alien race mentioned here was not a race that was different from humans in the ordinary sense! In reality, it was a creature that existed between heaven and earth like humans, but its structure was not human! Compared to humans, their body size, attributes, physical strength, spells, Gu worms, and the use of the power of nature were slightly stronger than humans. But unfortunately, their own spirituality was insufficient and they could not use Gu worms, which resulted in their race¡¯s battle strength being extremely low! Take the snowmen and the rockmen as an example. The rockmen were about ten feet tall, and Fang Yuan felt that such a twenty feet long spear should be just right for them to use. But now, in the hands of the human Qin Han, it looked extremely awkward! And at this moment, Qin Han had already used this weapon in his hand. After flexibly making a spear flower in his palm, like a spirit snake coming out of its hole, he suddenly stabbed forward! It could really be said that a cold light had arrived first, and then the spear shot out like a dragon! Under the supply of his own powerful spirit essence, Qin Han¡¯s spear carried a bit of starlight, as if it had broken through the last bit of darkness before dawn. Carrying an unrivalled strength, it immediately arrived in front of the two people from the Shadowless Sect. When the two people saw that the two weapons that were attacking them were in such a state, they did not even have the courage to fight. They directly retreated. And their actions were exactly what Gu Tianqing and Qin Han wanted! Because they were both long weapons, the most outstanding and meticulous method was to charge forward, and to defeat a Gu master with such a long weapon, the most effective and least costly method was¡­ when they launched their first attack. Even if they had to pay a little more, they had to knock them down and stop them! Unfortunately, these two people from the Shadowless Sect clearly didn¡¯t know about this! Thus, with the first step wrong, the following steps are also wrong! As Gu Tianqing¡¯s longsword danced, it even caused a little splash. This was clearly a situation where a great killer move was already beginning to condense! After another two or three steps forward, Gu Tianqing¡¯s heart was already filled with contempt. Was this really the strength of the Shadowless Sect? Was he sure that this wasn¡¯t a joke? However, when he thought about the situation of his previous teammates, he felt that it was probably because there were only a few people in this sect who had the strength. It was just unfortunate that they bumped into his other fellow sect members. And at this time, it was time for him to take revenge for them! With this kind of mentality, the longsword in Gu Tianqing¡¯s hand became even sharper! And Qin Han clearly had the same thoughts. He was already floating in the air, moving his spear even higher from the ground. The spear was making a sound. The sound of the wind and the sound of it breaking through the air mixed together, bringing with it even greater power. The red whirlwind followed as Qin Han moved forward. Finally, the two from the Gu Immortal Sect and the two from the Shadowless Sect were about to come into contact! Gu Tianqing¡¯s long sword was dancing, and at the same time, all the hidden traps were activated. It was a moon that suddenly appeared on the stage, cold and lonely. It was as if Fairy Guanghan was reciting a lonely poem, and the sadness in it made people want to cry! Qin Han¡¯s long spear also brought up a whirlwind to the extreme, as if a flood dragon was being born within it. A majestic dragon¡¯s roar sounded at this moment. Qin Han pushed forward, and the red flood dragon left his hand. On the other side, Gu Tianqing also flew into the sky. His right hand waved continuously, as if he had completed the last two strokes of a master¡¯s painting. Finally, he exerted strength with his right hand. In the Guanghan Palace, Fairy Guanghan was singing alone, and the surroundings were completely silent! The giant dragon carried an endless amount of power, and the picture of the water moon also carried an unknown amount of power. Such sudden attacks were too fast and too violent! They didn¡¯t even have time to dodge, so how could they take it head-on? Suddenly, the situation in the arena underwent a huge change! Chapter 173 - Exchanging Blows Those were two separate attacks from Gu Tianqing and Qin Han. One was a flood dragon, and the other was a painting. Each of them had their own special effects and were about to come into contact with the two people from the Shadowless Sect. However, at this moment, the two from the Shadowless Sect looked at each other. Then, it was as if they had given up resisting and were facing each other. The two of them extended their hands at the same time, facing each other¡¯s hands. Then, they chanted strange words that no one other than themselves could understand, and they spoke extremely quickly! As they chanted, a large number of light spots suddenly appeared on the marble stage. Some of these light spots were orange, some were red, and some were green¡­ Even though they did not appear to be abnormal at all, and were exceptionally gorgeous, no one present had underestimated them because of this! The people from the Shadowless Sect were not fools! Since they were able to make such a reaction at this moment, they naturally had their reasons! In the next moment, the red flood dragon and the bright moonlight arrived at the same time. It was also at this moment that the two people from the Shadowless Sect also ended their recitation. They suddenly pushed their hands forward at the same time, and the light spots that were approaching them quickly condensed. Then, in front of them, they condensed into an oval light egg the size of an egg! Then, the light egg seemed to have first chosen to face Qin Han¡¯s red flood dragon head-on. In the next moment, the red flood dragon seemed to have been stimulated and suddenly stretched its body against the wind. It turned into a straight long spear! In fact, a loud sound was heard in the air at the same time! The light egg flickered with colorful lights. It dragged a long tail flame and collided with the red flood dragon at an extremely fast speed! In an instant, an intense shock wave erupted from the scene! Along with it, there was also a large amount of energy of various colors, as well as a slightly hidden dragon¡¯s roar. Due to the protective barrier on the outer side of the competition stage, the audience did not receive much of an impact. They were only able to sense the continuous violent fluctuations from the protective barrier. They were able to understand just how powerful the violent energy shockwave was at this moment! Someone could not help but exclaim, ¡°This is too powerful!¡± ¡°I went to test it before, the defensive barrier used in this competition is the best, of course, it is the best in the market that I know of.¡± ¡°Even with my full strength attack, the defensive barrier would not be able to cause any ripples, but these sect disciples can actually unleash such intense attacks!¡± ¡°This is too unbelievable!¡± On the audience area, beside this spectator, another person could not help but mock, ¡°Hey you¡­ uh, Gu master?¡± ¡°Let me call you that, may I ask what your strength level is?¡± The first person spoke without a care, ¡°Sigh, I¡¯ve spend my years in vain! I have lived for so many years, but I¡¯ve done just about as much as a dog can do!¡± ¡°Hey, what are you asking? What are you talking about?¡± That person seemed to be a little impatient. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? I¡¯m at the ninth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, and I¡¯m the person in charge of the Hidden Cypress Pavilion¡¯s Kaiyuanhao. What do you want to say?¡± ¡°Uh, is it the Hidden Cypress Pavilion¡¯s Kaiyuanhao that¡¯s close to Qingyi Road near the afternoon gate?¡± The person who spoke later seemed to be in disbelief, and then raised another question. At this moment, the person who spoke first turned around and said, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s me. Do you have any questions?¡± The person who appeared in front of him was a young man who was dressed in ordinary clothes, but he was well-proportioned and had delicate features. Eh? This person¡­ There¡¯s something wrong with him. With his energy and spirit, as well as the question he subconsciously asked just now, it¡¯s not something an ordinary commoner can ask. Moreover, when I turned around, he looked at me with an extremely calm gaze. The clothes I was wearing now are worth tens of thousands of primeval stones! There was a moment of surprise in his eyes, but it was soon followed by disgust. This meant that he had been in close contact with people like me, but his expression was filled with disdain afterwards¡­ This person was probably a member of a large family in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, right? This rich merchant had only been attentive for an instant, but a large number of guesses had already surged through him! The other party had yet to reveal any more information, so it was impossible to determine which family he was a member of. However, having such a need, or perhaps having such a hobby, was a good direction to go in. He should be able to quickly find out the other party¡¯s identity! And just as he was still pondering, the young master of the large family in front of him, who was dressed in brocade clothes, continued to say, ¡°Oh, so it¡¯s Sir Bai Liren¡­¡± The other party knows me? No, his previous question was clearly uncertain. At that time, he had treated me as a poor man from the countryside, to be more specific,the kind of person who had not seen the world! Bai Liren thought strangely in his heart. It had been many years since he had received such attention from others. But it seemed that the other party did not seem to care very much? Forget it, forget it. At this moment, it¡¯s better not to think too much. It¡¯s just a competition. Is it really because I¡¯m weak? I didn¡¯t shake the protective barrier, but what does it have to do with this person? It sounds like he¡¯s very shocked? Could it be that he¡¯s in this field? Or could it be that his family is a practitioner in this field? Then, the two of them stopped looking at each other and shifted their gaze to the center of the arena. At this moment, the mysterious light egg that suddenly appeared had obviously shrunk in size, but it still existed! Thus, in the next moment, it continued flying toward Gu Tianqing¡¯s picture of the Guanghan Palace! At this moment, Qin Han, whose attack just failed, was not willing to be outdone. He suddenly extended his hand backward and let the spear in his hand pierce through the ground, deflecting the force at a certain angle. Even though his reaction was extremely fast, he was still pushed back by a very long distance! In the next moment, the colorful light egg collided with the picture of the Guanghan Palace. A figure in the Guanghan Palace seemed to have picked up something in her hand and immediately moved it to her lips¡­ However, before the picture of the Guanghan Palace had any changes, the colorful light egg had already collided with it. The same process, the same ending. All the audience could see was another violent explosion, an intense energy shockwave, and a protective barrier that was on the verge of collapsing¡­ At the same time, the interior of the protective barrier was actually covered in the same layer of fog and dust at this moment. Not a single ray of light could be seen from within! At this moment, everyone had lost their perception of the competition grounds! Chapter 174 - On The Viewing Platform Just as the entire place was silent, waiting on the viewing platform for the results of the competition in the arena, Bai Liren from the Hidden Cypress Pavilion¡¯s Kaiyuanhao approached the mysterious stranger, intending to inquire about their identity. However, Bai Liren did not expect that the other party¡¯s reaction was one step faster than his. He had already disappeared! This made Bai Liren somewhat uncertain. From his behavior, he was definitely hiding some secrets, and his identity was definitely not simple! His behavior was a little frivolous¡­ He had a great sense of protection for the Yan Shen Empire¡­ A secret as big as the moon¡­ It seemed like he did not want others to discover his secret¡­ Just who was this person¡­ Bai Liren rubbed his swollen forehead and became so distressed that his eyes became bewitched. He only hoped that it wasn¡¯t some overly powerful person, but how did this stranger know him? Had he heard long ago? Had he specially collected relevant information in the capital? There were simply too many possibilities¡­ He hoped that this action wouldn¡¯t lead him to any accidents¡­ There should not be any accidents, with the Hidden Cypress Pavilion¡¯s Kaiyuanhao supporting him, could it be that he still could not understand, after testing the defensive ability of the protective barrier? Seriously! Hearing the cheering, shouting and screaming of the audience complementing each other, Bai Liren had never felt that the noise around him was so annoying! ¡­ And in the Gu Immortal Sect team, Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes were wide open with shock. What was this thing? Could it be that this Shadowless Sect had so many trump cards? Earlier, Fang Yuan thought that the Shadowless Sect¡¯s blade would most likely be the Gu worm he saw earlier that could shoot bullets like a pistol. But at this moment, Fang Yuan realized that he had underestimated this Shadowless Sect! As expected, a sect that was invited to participate in the Gu Dao convention, no matter how weak, how short its history was, no matter how little honor it had, was still a large sect! And as a large sect, they definitely did not lack all kinds of killer moves! They did not lack all kinds of trump cards! Similar to Qin Han, that colorful light egg also had unrivalled strength, and it instantly destroyed Gu Tianqing¡¯s killer move! Gu Tianqing¡¯s eyes were wide open. He stared at the intersection of the killer moves that caused the dust to rise. It was as if an important result would appear at the next moment! And the truth was exactly what he had imagined! After knowing that all the dust had settled, the four people from Shadowless Sect and Gu Immortal Sect, as well as the judge, were all stunned. No one had expected that an Enlightenment Realm Gu master would have such strong attack power. However, Qin Han was the first to react. After all, he had already prepared his next killer move! The previous clash could be seen as an exchange of foundation between the two sects! And the result was that they were evenly matched! Next, Qin Han waved the spear in his hand again, charging forward at the same time! He did not know that Fang Yuan had already told Gu Tianqing the secret to dealing with the people of Shadowless Sect, thus, Qin Han was only focused on avenging his sect¡¯s senior and junior brothers! And it was precisely because of this will passed down from generation to generation that the Gu Immortal Sect, a thousand-year-old sect, was able to stand on the spot no matter what kind of impact it had experienced and the baptism of the waves of the era! It was not that other sects had never attacked the Gu Immortal Sect while it was weak. There were many sects like that, but they all perished in the end. None of them survived¡­ Fang Yuan looked at the four people on the field who were fighting again, and he had some worried thoughts. He hoped that the other party was only attacking with the same intensity as before. They had better not bring that group of strange Gu worms, if they continued to fight like this, Gu Tianqing and Qin Han¡¯s chances of winning were still very high! But would the development of this trial really be as simple as Fang Yuan had imagined? Impossible! This was the drama of reality! The two from Shadowless Sect seemed to have understood after this battle, but with such a killer move, they would not be able to defeat the two from the Gu Immortal Sect with just their own strength. Even if they had experienced it personally and during the battle, be it the opponent¡¯s level, the energy fluctuations on their bodies, or the quantity and quality of the Gu worms on their bodies, they would not be able to match up to them. It was probably not something the two of them could contend against! Thus, the actions of the two of them also became strange at this moment! From Fang Yuan¡¯s perspective, that was after the two from the Shadowless Sect had endured the first attack from Gu Tianqing and Qin Han. They once changed their attack methods. The positions of the two of them immediately changed. One was in front and the other was behind! This was¡­ This familiar scene made Fang Yuan feel incredulous. The leader of the Shadowless Sect had actually had this Gu worm, or a group of Gu change masters? What price did they have to pay? Fang Yuan naturally understood that using the same group of Gu worms in such an on-the-spot exchange would not only affect the user, but would also have a huge impact on the Gu worms themselves! In fact, if it was serious, the effect would be permanent! Although Fang Yuan had already planned for the case where the other party used this group of Gu worms again, he did not really think that the other party would do this. It could only be considered a more remote battle plan! But he did not think that the other party would really use such a tactic! At the next moment, Gu Tianqing who was still on the stage was shocked! This was¡­ the Shadowless Sect¡¯s attack method that could directly penetrate Zhou Chang¡¯s protective barrier! Facing this method, Gu Tianqing immediately thought of Fang Yuan¡¯s instructions to him before he went on stage earlier¡­ First of all, he had to remain calm when facing such a Gu worm that could kill him in an instant. He had to adapt to all changes. If the enemy did not move, he would not move¡­ However, Qin Han¡­ When he thought of this, Gu Tianqing looked up. At this moment, Qin Han was once again brandishing his spear and was about to close in on the two from the Shadowless Sect! Damn it! Gu Tianqing cursed inwardly. Qin Han¡¯s reaction was indeed normal. However, such a normal action at this moment would have an unpredictable impact on his battle plan! If there was another battle like this in the future, if I were to team up with Qin Han again, I would definitely make preparations in advance! Chapter 175 - Unforeseen Circumstances Most importantly, this was something that he couldn¡¯t tell Qin Han. After all, he hadn¡¯t communicated with him enough previously! However, it looked like the two people on the other side were about to launch their attacks. It was already too late to remind him now! Gu Tianqing was very anxious, but there was nothing he could do. Thus, he could only temporarily give up on his attack plan and coordinate with Qin Han to launch an attack from the other side. He could only use this method¡­ After this attack ended, regardless of whether it was successful or not, he had to remind him that he would be the first to launch the next attack! As Gu Tianqing made this plan in his heart, he took a step forward! Almost at the same time, a picture of the Guanghan Palace appeared in Gu Tianqing¡¯s hand. However, no matter how one looked at this attack, it seemed as if he was trying to hide something. This was because Gu Tianqing¡¯s killing move was obviously not as lethal as the previous one! Moreover, the new picture of the Guanghan Palace was not as agile as before! However, this did not affect the battle. This was because Gu Tianqing only wanted to confuse his opponents and make them temporarily give up on their current attack plans and continue using their previous moves. This way, even if it was another draw, he would have enough time to remind Qin Han that he would catch the next move, and that he also had a way to defeat them! However, this time, the two from Shadowless Sect seemed to be certain that they could not defeat the two from the Gu Immortal Sect, so they did not have any intention of searching for another way! That¡¯s right! It was because of their strength! Because both of them were at the third layer of the Enlightenment Realm, their spirit essence was extremely limited. During the previous attack, even though they had already obtained a certain result, they were forced to fight to a draw with Gu Tianqing and Qin Han. But that killer move, at the instant it was unleashed, almost all of their spirit essence would be sucked out! And this was probably the real reason why they could not unleash similar attacks again? Fang Yuan thought of this in his heart, but he could only feel anxious, because he had no way to warn his two fellow disciples. He had no way to tell them that they did not have to fight head-on, and as long as they could dodge this attack, the two from the Shadowless Sect would be like fish on a chopping board! If they attacked again, there would be no suspense at all! The victory of this battle would rightfully belong to our Gu Immortal Sect! But at this moment, his thoughts were destined to be his thoughts. As to how the fight would turn out, it would depend on how Gu Tianqing and Qin Han performed. ¡°Bam!¡± This was the voice of the front Shadowless Sect disciple. His hand movement was like a child firing from his finger gun. But at this moment, it was a fatal killer move! If Gu Tianqing and Qin Han could not dodge it, then no matter how much strength and spirit essence they had left, they would not have the time or place to display it. And this was probably the fun of the Gu Dao convention! At any time, at any place, it was possible for any sect¡¯s disciple to get an unexpected win, miraculously obtaining victory in a certain battle. Perhaps, someone had used such a method to obtain the top spot in the Gu Dao convention? Fang Yuan was surprised that he could still think of such a joke at this time, but he still chose to believe his teammates! All of them truly belonged to a group. Even if their choices might cause them to lose this battle, they were still his fellow disciples! As Fang Yuan thought this in his heart, he actually already had a prediction about the outcome of this battle, even though it wasn¡¯t a good outcome. With Fang Yuan¡¯s understanding of his fellow disciples, Gu Tianqing and Qin Han¡¯s strength, there was a high probability that they wouldn¡¯t be able to block such an attack. ¡­ Right at this moment, the situation in the arena had undergone a huge change! Even the audience was in an uproar. At the final critical moment in the arena, Gu Tianqing decisively threw out the lesser version of the Guanghan Palace painting in his hand. However, his target was actually not the two people from the Shadowless Sect! It was his junior, Qin Han! It turned out that at this moment, Gu Tianqing had already sensed that the two people from the Shadowless Sect no longer had the ability or strength to change their moves, and the killer move that they had already activated was naturally impossible to change. Therefore, at that moment, Gu Tianqing thought of what he should do to get Qin Han to stay further away from the center of the battlefield so that he would have the opportunity to launch a secret attack! And when he looked into his hands, he already had a plan! In the next moment, Gu Tianqing exerted a little strength, and the already reduced version of the Guanghan Palace painting in his hands actually reduced its power once again, and the image became blurrier. Then, the Guanghan Palace painting flew towards Qin Han. This attack was not very powerful, and it was just enough to push Qin Han out of the competition ground from the side. To be more precise, it was to push Qin Han out of the center of the competition! In the next moment, Gu Tianqing looked at the two Shadowless Sect members standing opposite him and brazenly launched his own attack! As Fang Yuan had already reminded him of his preparations, the killer move had already been formed in Gu Tianqing¡¯s lower acupoints. The reason he did not use it previously was to give Qin Han more experience in the competition. Seeing that his goal had been achieved, his opponents had already run out of spirit essence and the only threatening attack had already been prepared beforehand, Gu Tianqing immediately decided, now was the time! Soon after, he launched his attack, and the preparations were based on Fang Yuan¡¯s reminder. This attack that he had prepared earlier was not complicated. It did not have much lethality, and its main effect was not on its lethality. It was actually a method of interference, and the principle behind it was the most commonly used smoke bomb on the battlefield, but Gu Tianqing used it here at this moment. It was a type of Gu worm that could interfere with the enemy¡¯s senses, the Water Moon Gu! This was inspired when Fang Yuan¡¯s soul was serene on the lake that night, because that night, he actually fell asleep on the surface of the lake in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence! This might be normal for ordinary people, but don¡¯t forget, Fang Yuan¡¯s current strength was already at the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm Chapter 176 - Victory! And at that time, with Fang Yuan¡¯s strength at a sixth layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master, it was impossible for him to fall asleep unknowingly! When Fang Yuan went to investigate, he found out that there was a small amount of Water Moon Gu under the lake. It was a small easter egg given to the residents by the Yan Shen Empire. After that, Fang Yuan was surprised to find out that the Water Moon Gu had such an effect. He felt that this was an opportunity! Almost no one had ever thought that the Water Moon Gu, other than being the most common mirror image transmission tool, actually had the ability to hypnotize and confuse the senses of others! And this was also the magical part of the Gu world. There were almost endless Gu worms of all kinds, and even those that had already been discovered had all sorts of functions. There could even be all sorts of new functions appearing at any time. This process was like an easter egg to those who were infatuated with it, exploring the mysteries within, forever filled with endless mysteries and charm! The next thing was very simple. The two from the Shadowless Sect who were bewitched by Gu Tianqing¡¯s Water Moon Gu immediately stood rooted to the spot, motionless, like wooden figures. As for the attack method they had prepared, that unknown Gu worm that could shoot out pistol-like attacks was naturally useless. Following that, Gu Tianqing only used a small amount of strength to knock the two out of the competition stage. Following that, he directly obtained the victory of this competition! ¡­ When Fang Yuan heard the cheers of the audience, he raised his head in surprise and finally looked towards the center of the competition stage. The competition had already ended, and Fang Yuan did not see the process. But at this time, Fang Yuan saw the judge¡¯s shocked expression as he raised the scoreboard in his hand and concluded. ¡°The third match between Gu Immortal Sect and Shadowless Sect has officially ended, the winner of this match is Gu Immortal Sect.¡± ¡°Concluding now, in the competition between Gu Immortal Sect and Shadowless Sect, Gu Immortal Sect defeated Shadowless Sect by two to one, obtaining victory!¡± ¡°I once again announce that Gu Immortal Sect has advanced!¡± As the judge finished speaking, Fang Yuan had already rushed out of the place where the Gu Immortal Sect disciples were, and he had already reached the bottom of the stage. This was¡­ What happened? And when Fang Yuan finally arrived below the stage, he saw Gu Tianqing¡¯s expression as if he was taking credit. ¡°Hey, Senior, how is it, aren¡¯t I strong!¡± ¡°I have already defeated the Shadowless Sect, our Gu Immortal Sect has won!¡± ¡°Alright, alright, stop acting tough, how did this happen, I don¡¯t even understand, tell me more.¡± Fang Yuan pulled Gu Tianqing down from the stage worriedly and said to him. Gu Tianqing looked at Fang Yuan mysteriously and said, ¡°How is it, Senior? Did you feel that I was going to lose towards the end? You couldn¡¯t bear to watch? So you don¡¯t know the process?¡± Looking at Gu Tianqing¡¯s teasing look, Fang Yuan¡¯s heart actually calmed down. Because this meant that Gu Tianqing did not hold a grudge against him because of this, and this was a fact that was more important than winning the competition! Fang Yuan did not hide it, and he said openly, ¡°Indeed, both of your reactions at the end made me feel that it was impossible for you to win. I could not bear to see you fail, so I did not watch on.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s straightforwardness also made Gu Tianqing feel at ease. This was human nature, so he couldn¡¯t blame Fang Yuan. After that, Gu Tianqing smiled foolishly and put the matter just now aside. He told Fang Yuan in detail what happened in the last period of time on the field. ¡°Not bad, Tianqing, you¡¯ve improved a lot recently!¡± Fang Yuan didn¡¯t praise himself before he died, because that would only make his teammates stronger! Fang Yuan was very happy to see such a scene. ¡°Hmph, of course I have!¡± Gu Tianqing smiled smugly. Then, the two of them put their arms around each other as they walked down the field. There were other matches waiting for them. But at this time, a loud shout came from the back. ¡°Hey, Gu Tianqing, did you know something in advance? Why didn¡¯t I know that you had such a killer move?¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me beforehand?¡± ¡°You wanted me to charge forward like a fool?¡± Qin Han¡¯s question came! Fang Yuan could feel Gu Tianqing¡¯s entire body stiffen. On the battlefield, Gu Tianqing turned around slowly, smiling at Qin Han. ¡°Umm, if you are interested, why don¡¯t you come to my room tonight? I will explain to you in detail.¡± ¡°After all, this is a long story, and this was also to help the Gu Immortal Sect win. And didn¡¯t the result turn out okay?¡± ¡°Hmph, then I¡¯s wait in your room!¡± ¡°If you dare not come tonight, or if I don¡¯t see you, you will definitely have a duel with me!¡± Qin Han was indeed still that battle maniac! Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but sigh in his heart. Then, Fang Yuan saw the trembling body of the young master of the Gu clan, Gu Tianqing. His eyes were filled with fear. ¡°Hehe, you still have to take responsibility for the choice you made!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be like this, Senior, don¡¯t go abandoning me!¡± ¡°If you let me go back alone to face such a madman, I¡¯ll die with grievance! Senior, don¡¯t be like this!¡± However, facing Gu Tianqing¡¯s plea at this time, Fang Yuan said without any mercy. ¡°Oh right, remember to come to my room when we go back!¡± ¡°I still have a lot of videos waiting for you there!¡± ¡°If I don¡¯t see you tonight, or if you don¡¯t come to my room, you can consider the consequences yourself!¡± Fang Yuan gave Gu Tianqing a look at the same time, indicating for him to go and think about it. Next, Gu Tianqing, who was already in a daze, squatted down on the spot. ¡°Sob sob sob sob, why am I so unlucky!¡± ¡°What kind of teammates are these, they are not warm at all.¡± ¡°This is clearly for winning. I just pushed you, and it did not hurt. You don¡¯t have to act like this.¡± ¡°And you, our leader, didn¡¯t I already help our Gu Immortal Sect win? Why do you need me to look at such extra things, why don¡¯t you give me a summary after you watch the videos?¡± Chapter 177 - Education! ¡°Why do I need to do such a thankless and unnecessary thing?¡± ¡°Leader, can you give me an explanation!¡± At this time, the other members of the Gu Immortal Sect team passed by Gu Tianqing. Gu Tianqing heard it clearly. Almost everyone whispered in his ears. ¡°Remember, come to my room tonight!¡± ¡°If I don¡¯t see you or can¡¯t find you, be careful, I will fight you!¡± At once, Gu Tianqing felt that he had received ten thousand critical hits in his heart, and they were all real injuries! ¡­ At night. When Gu Tianqing appeared at the entrance of the house, Fang Yuan had already noticed him. Because of the rules of the Gu Dao convention, or perhaps it was related to the policy requirements, under normal circumstances, every sect needed to have a competition with other sects, but only one competition is required. Because of the logistics and the strict control of Gu Dao materials in the capital, the government had also fully considered allowing the various sects to arrive at the headquarters and solve the corresponding problems themselves. One reason was to allow sufficient time for the Gu Dao convention, and to prolong the stay of the large numbers of guests and merchants who had arrived at the capital. In order to let them understand the history and culture of Yan Shen Empire? Heh, who knows! Thus, after the Gu Immortal Sect finished their competition, they returned to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. And because time was tight, everyone was working together to recover their spirit essence, so no one wandered around. Fang Yuan was alone in his room in the afternoon, carefully studying the videos and materials that Gu Tianqing had sent. In the afternoon, the Gu clan¡¯s guardian came again, sending over the new materials from today¡¯s competition. Because there was a large amount of information that needed to be processed, Fang Yuan did not even have the time to take care of Wan Qian. At this moment, his heart was filled with eagerness. Wan Qian naturally needed to take care of her own emotions. However, for her teammates, their strength improvement and follow-up training were also essential! Even Fang Yuan longed for it. How great would it be if he could obtain the legendary ability to clone himself? When Gu Tianqing tiptoed in front of Fang Yuan¡¯s door, Fang Yuan bluntly asked, ¡°Tianqing, why aren¡¯t you coming in yet? Is it because the weather is too hot, or is it because you¡¯re waiting outside to feed the mosquitoes?¡± ¡°This, this, um, hey, Senior, it¡¯s not what you think. I¡¯ve missed you to death!¡± Before he could finish his sentence, the door of the house was opened, and a figure had already rushed in. Fang Yuan looked over. Good heavens, it was not only Gu Tianqing, but also Qin Han! The two of them came together! ¡°This is not my idea! When I returned to my room in the afternoon, I Found Qin Han already waiting for me.¡± ¡°Senior, don¡¯t do anything, I can explain!¡± Gu Tianqing quickly said. ¡°I already explained to Qin Han, but he didn¡¯t listen! There¡¯s no other way, I can only tell him that you were one who gave me the Gu worm.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, Senior, this guy is not honest, I want to beat him up!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that a Water Moon Gu? How can I not recognize such an ordinary Gu worm? You actually still want to fool around? I will teach you a good lesson!¡± Qin Han¡¯s threatening voice was heard. Fang Yuan saw that Qin Han was still wearing the same clothes from the morning competition. It was obvious that he had been waiting for a long time. Hearing Qin Han¡¯s words, Fang Yuan nodded in agreement in his heart. After all, if he had not experienced it personally, who would believe that such a trashy Water Moon Gu could have such a magical effect? ¡°Cough cough, Qin Han, actually you are a little wrong about Gu Tianqing.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, did you hear that? Senior already said that you are lying! You still want to lie to me, dream on!¡± ¡°Sigh¡­ Senior, what did you say?¡± Qin Han subconsciously felt that it was Gu Tianqing¡¯s fault and wanted to raise his fist. However, Gu Tianqing, who was obviously stronger, was forced to hide to the side and tremble. Then, Qin Han came to a realization. It seemed that he had heard wrongly? Qin Han dug his ears and looked at Fang Yuan in disbelief as he asked in surprise. ¡°Yes, Qin Han, you did not hear wrongly, that Gu worm is indeed the Water Moon Gu!¡± ¡°I also just discovered this, that night¡­¡± Fang Yuan then told Fang Yuan about the process of discovering the Water Moon Gu, and how he used this Gu worm¡¯s newly discovered characteristics to design a Gu formation that confused people¡¯s senses. And in this morning¡¯s competition, it was indeed him who asked Gu Tianqing to use this Gu formation. Following that, Qin Han looked at Fang Yuan with an incredulous expression and said, ¡°Senior, you really are too amazing!¡± ¡°You can even discover new uses, new functions, of such a common Gu worm?¡± At this moment, Fang Yuan seemed to see something shining in Qin Han¡¯s eyes. ¡°Senior, I think that you were sent by the heavens to bring about a change in this world¡­¡± ¡°Oh right, what¡¯s that person¡¯s name¡­ Let me think, oh right, it¡¯s called the savior!¡± ¡°Senior brother, you must be the savior!¡± ¡°That legendary person who wants to bring us together to build a new world¡¯s order?¡± ¡°Hey, hey, Qin Han, can you not keep entertaining yourself like this? Although Senior is indeed very powerful, you can¡¯t just talk about him like this!¡± Gu Tianqing, who was at the side, couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore and couldn¡¯t help but interrupt. ¡°Also, can you not hold such a double-standard? When I told you, it was ¡®You liar, I¡¯m going to beat you to death!¡¯¡± ¡°Then, when Senior told you about it, you looked like you saw the savior.¡± ¡°Also, the person you¡¯re talking about, his name isn¡¯t called the savior!¡± ¡°The legend of the person depends on which family¡¯s passed on tale you heard. Almost every family has a different name for that person!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± At this moment, Qin Han¡¯s face fell. Then, he turned his head coldly and looked at Gu Tianqing. ¡°No, no, no, don¡¯t do it, don¡¯t hurt me!¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry! Big Brother, Big Brother!¡± Under Qin Han¡¯s threat, Gu Tianqing almost drilled a hole in the corner of the wall. The source of the house heard the sound of the wall falling to the ground! Chapter 178 - Learning ¡°Alright, alright, the two of you don¡¯t need to argue anymore. This matter ends here!¡± In the end, it was Fang Yuan who spoke up and ended this farce. Looking at Gu Tianqing, who was still trembling uncontrollably, Fang Yuan forced down the smile in his heart. ¡°Since both of you are here, it will be better for you both to look at it together. I still think this information is very important!¡± ¡°Although I can¡¯t say how important this information is, it¡¯s better to do more homework on a daily basis!¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll listen to you, Senior!¡± Qin Han said immediately. ¡°Mhm, mhm, I¡¯ll also¡­ Listen to Senior!¡± Gu Tianqing who was next to him seemed to be influenced by the ¡®opinions of the masses¡¯ and said these words unwillingly! ¡°Alright, alright, both of you come over. Take a closer look here, I¡¯ve already marked these parts.¡± ¡°The strength of these people are all very strange!¡± ¡°Look, the Lightning Rudder Sect¡¯s Gu worms are generally inclined towards offensive strength. The members of the sect are generally very good at speed, so their sect members must be very good at using speed against the enemy¡­¡± ¡°For example, the Gu worms that the Star Valley Sect use are all extremely mysterious and seem to belong to the star path. Don¡¯t look at the names of their sects as if they don¡¯t have any lethality.¡± ¡°But in reality, they will summon a large number of ¡®planets¡¯ to battle. However, the planets they summon are relatively small in size, and they sell those things in their sect¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m stunned to say that their star path Gu worms are specially gathered from the nine heavens by the experts of their sect. Even in this world, there are very few sects that can do this!¡± ¡°Thus, if your enemy is this sect, it is best to defeat them head on!¡± ¡°Gu Tianqing, what is your question, why did you suddenly raise your hand?¡± Fang Yuan asked curiously. ¡°Hmm, raising your hand is a good habit!¡± Fang Yuan commented. ¡°Hehe, thank you Senior for your praise. I have a question, why do we have to attack Star Valley Sect head on?¡± ¡°Since they are so good at attacking, then their attacks must contain a lot of power. If we fight them head-on, won¡¯t we be at a disadvantage?¡± Looking at Gu Tianqing¡¯s question, Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but nod and praise him. ¡°That¡¯s right, Tianqing, you¡¯ve improved!¡± ¡°That¡¯s a good question. I was just about to explain it!¡± ¡°Why do we have to fight Star Valley Sect head on, it is naturally because of the characteristics of their sect!¡± ¡°Characteristics, isn¡¯t it that they are Gu masters who specialize in the star path? Could it be that there are other characteristics?¡± Gu Tianqing asked in surprise. ¡°Hahaha, look at you, you are really brainless!¡± Qin Han mocked Gu Tianqing, but he had no intention of explaining. He looked as if he was looking at a person who did not know anything, and it was so comfortable! ¡°This, is actually because of their star path Gu worms!¡± Fang Yuan decided to explain himself. As expected, it was impossible to expect Qin Han to answer the questions for his fellow disciple. With his personality, he was only suitable to do things solo. No, he would have to train him in this aspect. It was not a good sign to be too extreme! ¡°Ah? Gu worms? Is there anything special about star path Gu worms?¡± Gu Tianqing still seemed like he did not know anything, so he looked at Fang Yuan curiously, waiting for his answer. ¡°Of course, it is because of their Gu worms that it is very difficult to remember!¡± ¡°Since their star path Gu worms do not exist on the ground, they can only be collected in the sky! And this kind of cultivation and growth pattern is already destined.¡± ¡°The relationship between master and disciple is still very important in their sect!¡± ¡°Then I don¡¯t think I need to say more about what¡¯s going to happen next, right?¡± ¡°In a sect that places great importance on the relationship between master and disciple, if you used some secret method to hurt their juniors, their seniors will almost certainly appear!¡± Fang Yuan said in the end with disappointment. ¡°Hasn¡¯t this happened many times in history? Don¡¯t you know?¡± Qin Han said on the side had a calm look, as if watching Gu Tianqing make a fool of himself was an extremely enjoyable thing.¡± ¡°Oh, so that¡¯s how it is. Then I¡¯ll remember it! Thank you, Senior!¡± Under Fang Yuan¡¯s incredulous gaze, Gu Tianqing actually thanked him sincerely. Fang Yuan felt that he really did not know what kind of expression he should use to face Gu Tianqing. What kind of education method did the Gu clan use to be able to educate a weirdo like Gu Tianqing? ¡°Alright, then Senior, you can continue!¡± Gu Tianqing gave a performance of ¡®I¡¯ve finished asking my questions, teacher, you can continue your lecture.¡¯ Fang Yuan looked at him silently for a long time. Finally, he put the matter aside and picked up another image Gu worm, then said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s continue. There are some more famous sects, like the White Feather Academy here.¡± ¡°I can tell from the name that this is a place with a strong scholarly aura. They don¡¯t seem to be good at fighting?¡± ¡°No, no, no, that is only because their fighting style is very unique!¡± This time, Gu Tianqing an held back his curiosity, after knowing that Fang Yuan would tell him these details, and he decided not to ask any more questions. ¡°The people of this sect are good at using their own writings and poems to attack the enemy!¡± ¡°Moreover, because of the uniqueness of this attack method, the founder of this sect practically created a Gu Dao, the writing path!¡± ¡°Using their own feelings to write their own battles, using their own unique senses to change the world, this is also the greatest characteristic of this sect!¡± Speaking up to this point, Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but think of his previous life, that brilliant poetry culture, if he became a copycat, it seemed to be able to greatly improve his battle strength? However, when he thought of how such a Gu worm required the author to use his own feelings to activate it, Fang Yuan felt that he should not seek death. If he really came up with a poem that was too eye-catching, even if the people from the White Feather Academy could use it, when they came to ask him for advice, they would find out that he knew nothing about poetry. Then it would be a big joke! Chapter 179 - Lingering Fear Therefore, many times Fang Yuan felt that the reason why his strength could not increase quickly was because he was too cautious. However, if he increased his strength at will, it would be very easy for him to fall into a very dangerous situation. Although this world did not have the crazy scientists of his previous life, there were even crazier big shots of the demonic path! Fang Yuan thought for a moment and said to himself, ¡°Sigh! This is too difficult for me.¡± ¡°Alright, the two of you shouldn¡¯t sit there like you have never heard of this information. There is still so much material here. Have the two of you finished reading those?¡± Looking at Gu Tianqing and Qin Han beside him, they were like a pair of naughty children listening to a joke. They were filled with curiosity and a desire to explore everything. Especially when he was telling them this information, they even had such a magical expression on their faces. Looking at their restless appearance and moving hands and feet, how could Fang Yuan not know what they were thinking? ¡°Ah, I don¡¯t want to, Senior!¡± Hearing that Fang Yuan wanted him to finish reading all the materials, Gu Tianqing¡¯s face immediately turned bitter as he pleaded with Fang Yuan. ¡°Hmph, neither of you will be able to escape today. There are only these videos.¡± ¡°You have to finish going through them one by one and then summarize their characteristics. Finally, tell me about them. Only if you pass my assessment tonight will you be able to walk out of this room.¡± Fang Yuan sneered and said to Gu Tianqing and Qin Han. This time, both Gu Tianqing and Qin Han looked like they were about to cry, just like when Fang Yuan heard that there was only one day left for the holidays when he was young. At that time, with a pen, you miraculously finish your homework in a single night. But Now? With a pair of eyes, a bunch of videos, will a miracle happen in one night? ¡°Senior! I¡¯m completely innocent. Can you not count me in?¡± Qin Han looked at Fang Yuan and said, puzzled. That¡¯s right! He originally did not believe Gu Tianqing¡¯s words and felt that he was lying, so he came to verify it. But he did not expect Fang Yuan to actually pull him along to study. Thinking about him, what was Qin Han¡¯s identity? He was the great young master of the Qin clan, and he used to be fawned upon wherever he went. Other than the private school teacher when he was young, even his parents had never been able to make him take the initiative to study. Why, after arriving at this Gu Immortal Sect, he seemed to have lost all his freedom, and he was either learning this or that all day long? Even if this was some video information, he did not want to discover what types of attacks there are to fight someone, or cultivate for a while, or experiment with the combination of Gu worms and killer moves? ¡°Hmph, what are you thinking about? You are dreaming, you have to finish watching all of this tonight, neither of you can escape!¡± Fang Yuan said coldly. ¡°Of course, if you are really unwilling, then come and fight with me. I will definitely let you see what it means to take someone by surprise.¡± Gu Tianqing and Qin Han thought about what Fang Yuan had done, and could not help but break out in cold sweat, trembling violently. How could that be called a fight? That was simply humiliation! Gu Tianqing and Qin Han thought about it in their hearts. Those enemies who had been defeated by Fang Yuan had completely given up on the idea of begging for mercy. Their faces instantly fell, and each of them reached out to pick up an Information Rune Gu worm on the ground. They spread out their consciousness and injected their spirit essence into it, letting the video of the Information Rune Gu worm appear in their minds. And it was precisely because of this unique viewing mode that viewers could choose to play the video, enlarge or shrink it, and use other functions. .. That night, Gu Tianqing and Qin Han returned to their rooms at who knew what time. They only felt that the moment they came out of Fang Yuan¡¯s room, they had thought from the bottom of their hearts that there had never been a moment when they felt that the air in this world was so fresh and the scenery was so beautiful. They were so eager to see the sun and temperature rise again tomorrow. Thus, on the second day, the Gu Immortal Sect members were very surprised to see a scene of the sun rising from the west while they simultaneously felt that Gu Tianqing and Qin Han had suffered some sort of stimulation? They were completely different people! However, to be able to see their positive attitude, everyone was very happy. ¡°Good morning, Senior Qin Han,¡± a junior sister from the Gu Immortal Sect who had just woken up said as she looked at Qin Han, who was running towards her. ¡°Ah, hahaha, that¡¯s it, good morning, it¡¯s indeed a good morning!¡± Qin Han said with a forced smile. Even though Qin Han felt that his reply was very strange, with his literary background, what else could he say? Fortunately, the junior sister next to him was more sensitive, and seeing his situation, she also took the initiative to leave. .. ¡°Aiya, Senior Gu Tianqing, why aren¡¯t you cultivating today? Why are you up so early?¡± On another side, a well-dressed junior brother spoke to Gu Tianqing who was out for a walk. Looking at this junior brother next to him who was usually very talkative, Gu Tianqing suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart, and it became even stronger. ¡°Oh, right, Senior Gu Tianqing, are you here to help me solve the problem of pairing Gu worms? That¡¯s great, I¡¯ve been waiting for you for a long time.¡± ¡°But this day has finally come!¡± The well-dressed junior looked at Gu Tianqing excitedly. ¡°Oh, no, no, no, I¡¯m not here to look for you today, I have another urgent matter to do, yes, very urgent.¡± Looking at his own words, if he didn¡¯t know the real situation, Gu Tianqing would have believed it himself. ¡°Ah, what¡¯s so important? Do you need my help?¡± The junior brother looked at Gu Tianqing affectionately. ¡°Ah, no, no. Senior Fang Yuan asked me to go over. I have to help him organize some information. Ah, you don¡¯t have to come.¡± Gu Tianqing quickly wanted to find a reason to send this junior brother away. ¡°Oh, so that¡¯s the case, then Senior Gu Tianqing, you and Senior Fang Yuan need to work hard. How far our Gu Immortal Sect can go next will depend on you guys.¡± The junior brother added, and he bowed and left. ¡°Yes, haha, you can count on us, leave it to us.¡± At this moment, Gu Tianqing was flustered. ¡°Ah, the wind at night is actually more suitable for me!¡± Chapter 180 - Drawing A Number Looking at the junior brother who had walked far away and the other fellow disciples who were gradually increasing in number on the road ahead, Gu Tianqing thought with some distress. If he were to continue walking, he didn¡¯t know how many people would kindly inquire about him. If he really wanted to change his biological clock on a whim, then he would even take the initiative to show off to the other fellow disciples. But the problem was that he did not want to! If the other disciples found out that it would be because the previous night¡¯s events were too tragic that he ended up like this, he would feel too uncomfortable. Thus, he woke up early the next day just to ease the fear in his heart. Gu Tianqing felt that he did not need to mingle in Gu Immortal Sect anymore. At nine o¡¯clock in the morning, Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s disciples gathered once again in the competition venue, in the room for the Gu Immortal Sect. Fang Yuan looked at all his fellow disciples who had come on behalf of Gu Immortal Sect and said, ¡°Everyone, calm down, we have already reached this level, all the opponents are very strong, I will not give you any more pressure. As long as you perform normally, it will be enough, everyone should go as far as they can in this competition.¡± ¡°Yes! Senior, we will do our best!¡± All the other Gu Immortal Sect members said at the same time. Even though Fang Yuan was consoling them, as members of Gu Immortal Sect, who would not wish for their Gu Immortal Sect to advance further and shine in such a competition within the entire Yan Shen Empire? And who would not wish for their Gu Immortal Sect to defeat even more middle-ranked people in such a huge Gu Dao competition held by the Yan Shen Empire, allowing their Gu Immortal Sect to rank higher? Even though Fang Yuan and the Gu Immortal Sect had never mentioned what rewards they would receive after obtaining a certain ranking, everyone was very confident that the Gu Immortal Sect would deal with the result fairly. No matter what competition the Yan Shen Empire had organized before, no matter who represented the Gu Immortal Sect, and no matter what results they obtained in the end, even though the Gu Immortal Sect had never mentioned it explicitly, everyone had a deep impression of the bountiful rewards that the Gu Immortal Sect had given out in the end. Even without mentioning anything else, those who could stand in such a place could be considered as core disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect. Similarly, everyone present also regarded the Gu Immortal Sect as their home. With such a mindset, the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s winning and losing rankings could already represent their individuals¡¯ wins and losses. It represented their sense of honor and mission. Looking at his fellow disciples¡¯ spirits, Fang Yuan felt a chill in his heart. Great, my great Gu Immortal Sect! How lucky am I to have such a group of companions! With such a group of disciples, why would Gu Immortal Sect need to worry about not being able to prosper! With such a united sect, why would the Yan Shen Empire worry about them not being strong? On another note, his master had already gone on the secret mission he mentioned earlier. How was it going after so long? There was no news at all. ¡­ Seeing that the second round was about to start, Fang Yuan immediately put away his thoughts and went forward to draw the sect number for the second round. The Yan Shen Empire held such a grand Gu Dao convention for many purposes. One was to find out the strength of the various sects in the territory of their empire. Second was to find out the next generation of successors within these sects, or in the next few decades, who would have a certain influence within the Yan Shen Empire? When that time came, regardless of whether it was the position they were about to assume within their own sects, or the fields they were in charge of, or whether they chose to go out to carry out missions, and in the latter case, what kind of possible changes would they bring to the entire Yan Shen Empire, another point was to figure out the specific situation of their talents, intelligence, and other aspects. The third point was to see clearly the relationship between the major sects within the Yan Shen Empire! They were trying to dig out some of the trump cards that the older generation of the major sects had accumulated! And the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s rulers believed that no matter what purpose the major sects within the Yan Shen Empire had hidden their strength before, when the time came, the current leaders of the various sects would definitely not be stingy with their future successors! The fourth point was to build a platform. The main purpose was to give the next generation within the entire Yan Shen Empire a channel for them to get to know each other and develop their connections with each other, to promote the Yan Shen Empire to be better and more peaceful in the next few decades, a more positive and healthy development. From the perspective of the participants of the Gu Dao convention, it was naturally a stage for them to showcase themselves. The world was full of people of their generation, and this was the best time for them to make a name for themselves. Moreover, regardless of whether it was their cultivation methods, Gu worms, or their moves, as well as their understanding of the other sects, they could all be improved and pushed forward during such a good opportunity, and the next successors of the various sects could expand the vision and breadth of their minds. It was also a kind of encouragement to the other sects. The weak would naturally take the initiative to find opportunities to establish cooperative relationships with other strong sects, and for the strong, it was also a good opportunity to understand the specific situation of the strength of the other sects, as well as whether they had the possibility and opportunity to mutate, and whether they could integrate into their own system. At the same time, it was also a good opportunity to polish the temperament of their successors, so that they could properly look at others. In this aspect, from the current point of view, the Tianxiang Sect was one of the representatives. And for such an important competition with so many meanings, naturally there were a huge number of people and organizations for the Gu Dao convention¡¯s implementation and defending. And within the Yan Shen Empire, the officials in charge of the Gu Dao convention also had a complete system. It was said that within the Yan Shen Empire, the department in charge of the Gu Dao convention and other matters was called the etiquette department. Fang Yuan thought as he came to the table where the numbers were drawn. This time, the person in charge of drawing the numbers was another person, different from the previous round. After he stirred up all the numbers, he placed them into the box and brought them to the representatives of each sect one by one, letting them draw. This time, Fang Yuan drew number 47. After all the teams had drawn lots, that person in charge recorded the information and numbers of each representative¡¯s sect. In the final summary table, Fang Yuan saw that the other sect that had also drawn number 47 was the Gu Demon Sect. ¡°Hehe, if that¡¯s the case, then¡­¡± Chapter 181 - Absolute Beauty ¡°Hehe, if this is the case, the follow-up development of this matter will be very interesting.¡± Fang Yuan thought of this with a light laugh after seeing the name of the Gu Demon Sect. ¡°It¡¯s actually them? According to my previous understanding of their strength, the true strength of the Gu Demon Sect should be on par with ours, we are in the same league.¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then there will be a certain level of skill that will be displayed in the upcoming battles. We must pay special attention to the selection of the candidates in each round.¡± As he was calculating the next set of personnel, Fang Yuan swept his gaze around and saw the representative of the Gu Demon Sect, Bai Yao. At this moment, Bai Yao also shifted her beautiful eyes to look at Fang Yuan. Her eyes shone brightly, as if she was telling him that her master¡¯s mood had changed drastically! She was wearing a white one-piece dress that fluttered in the breeze. A few slender lace ribbons were tied around her waist, accentuating her graceful curves. Her hair behind her fluttered in the wind, and there were two silver hairpins on her head. There were two silver accessories beside her ears that swayed gently as her body moved. There was a three-foot-long sword embedded with emerald gems at her waist. The scabbard of the sword was full of complicated and beautiful patterns. Even though her face was not painted with thick rouge and colors, her pure yet charming aura was extremely outstanding, causing all the representatives of the sects to waver. But at this moment, Bai Yao stood at her original spot and raised her right hand, as if she wanted to do something. She quickly put it back, her body also swayed, and she stood at her original spot. Seeing that the demoness did not do anything else, Fang Yuan heaved a sigh of relief. He quickly left the number drawing stage and returned to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s room. ¡­ Behind Fang Yuan, the remaining representatives, regardless of gender, had traces of that figure in their hearts. Whether it was envy, jealousy, or the opposite sex¡¯s yearning and love for beauty, it did not matter. Before the representatives of the various sects were about to put their ideas into action, Bai Yao had already walked off the stage lightly. A few representatives of the sects who were familiar with each other began to communicate with each other. ¡°Hey, Brother Wang, do you know the name of the fairy just now? Which sect is she from? How is she this year?¡± ¡°Such a beautiful fairy, it¡¯s already extremely lucky to be able to meet her in this life. If I can learn more about her, I¡¯m willing to give up my life!¡± ¡°If I can touch that little hand, I will ascend to immortality on the spot!¡± The Brother Wang also had a pig-like look on his face. He opened his mouth so wide that saliva almost flowed out. His eyes were filled with pink love as he looked at Bai Yao¡¯s departing back with infatuation. At the same time, he muttered to himself, ¡°Don¡¯t ask me. I don¡¯t know either. I¡¯ll ask the elders in the sect when I get back.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not the only one who¡¯s willing. I¡¯m willing too!¡± ¡°If the fairy can turn back for me, I¡¯ll feel that the whole world is beautiful even in the late autumn when the flowers wither!¡± As the brother looked at Bai Yao¡¯s back, he couldn¡¯t take his eyes off her. His hands were slowly moving up and down in the air in front of him. No one knew what he was thinking about. At this moment, the representatives of the other departments at the number-drawing table were acting about the same. Even those who could control their instincts would at most say something sour. They were a bunch of people who had never seen a woman before. As for what the actual situation was, who cared? In history, there had never been a lack of people who thought they were superior. After a long time, Bai Yao¡¯s figure completely disappeared from the center of the arena. Only then did the other people on the number-drawing stage gradually come back to their senses. Soon after, they either used their sect¡¯s secret techniques or mobility Gu worms. There were even some who directly grew a pair of wings and flew towards their own sect¡¯s location with a strong wind. Not long after, all the sects participating in this Gu Dao convention were in an uproar. Large numbers of spies who were hidden on the surface were mobilized one after another. Some were intelligence dealers who consciously grasped a large amount of information, others were local ancient poets who were good at scouting. They also received a large number of missions and immediately mobilized. The water in Yan Shen Empire¡¯s imperial capital became muddy again. ¡­ After Bai Yao returned to the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s base, she still only softly gave a few instructions to the other Gu Demon Sect disciples before returning to her own room. She had never cared about the thoughts of others. It was only because she felt that others¡¯ thoughts were meaningless, and that they had no value in comparison to her own thoughts. And with her tyrannical strength as support, no one dared to refute her thoughts. The fellow disciples in the base of the Gu Demon Sect already understood and were used to Bai Yao¡¯s style. After learning the number plate of their own sect, they immediately set off for the corresponding competition venue. ¡­ At this moment, in Bai Yao¡¯s room, Bai Yao, the culprit who had unintentionally mobilized all the living beings on the scene, was lazily lying on a bamboo cane chair. She did not care about the curves that were becoming more prominent due to her delicate movements. The snow mountains that were as tall as the Himalayas stood supporting her snow-white clothes. She slowly stretched out her right hand, clenched her fist, and reached out her index finger to her ear. She stirred a strand of hair at her temples and began to play with it subconsciously. The gaze in her eyes was also upwards. Her eyes were already unfocused. One look and one could tell that she was somewhere beyond the nine heavens. And in this room, other than Bai Yao, there was also a junior sister. That was a young girl who was also very unique and had a peerless beauty. When Xiang Ningmeng saw Bai Yao¡¯s abnormal behavior since she entered the room, she walked over in surprise and said in a very fierce and exaggerated tone. ¡°My beautiful, gorgeous, and gentle Senior Bai Yao, what happened to you? Didn¡¯t you only draw a number card? What happened? Did someone else have the guts to make you angry?¡± ¡°Senior, tell me their name and Xiao Ningmeng will help you take revenge. Hmph, if you dare to bully my Senior, you must be tired of living.¡± Bai Yao immediately came back to her senses when she heard the young girl¡¯s voice. She turned her head and saw that it was a young girl dressed in a bright yellow dress. Her clothes were very smart and her eyes were shining like spring water. Her entire body was exuding an energetic aura. Chapter 182 - Young Girl Xiang Ningmeng did not wear any extra metal accessories. Instead, she was holding a white fur ball that looked like a raccoon¡¯s tail. ¡°Aiya, my dear junior Xiang Ningmeng, don¡¯t think like that, after all, with my style, have I ever gone somewhere and not met such a large number of mediocre lechers?¡± ¡°They are just a group of mortals without ability, strength, courage, and self-awareness. If not for the fact that we are at the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention, I would have killed them all long ago.¡± Bai Yao said these words calmly, as if this was a matter of course. And the beautiful young lady standing beside Bai Yao seemed to agree with her words. She gently came to Bai Yao¡¯s side and half-squatted down. She reached out her hands and gently held Bai Yao¡¯s left hand, which was playing with her hair, and pulled it in front of her, then, she said in a coquettish manner. ¡°Alright, Sister Bai Yao, let¡¯s not make things difficult for those mortals. Isn¡¯t our Gu Demon Sect next? Where is our competition venue? Which sect is competing with us this time? ¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go beat them up and avenge Senior, alright!¡± ¡°Alright, alright, stop shaking. Did I say no?¡± Bai Yao heard the young girl¡¯s words and said helplessly and disdainfully. ¡°Our Gu Demon Sect¡¯s number plate is 47 this time, and our opponent this time is our old enemy, Gu Immortal Sect.¡± Bai Yao said calmly like she did for the previous sentences. Hearing such a clear voice, Xiang Ningmeng could not help but think of her hometown¡¯s spring lake, calm yet filled with extreme elegance. ¡°Aiya, how despicable, it¡¯s that Gu Immortal Sect again, they have so many conflicts with our Gu Demon Sect, it is clearly their fault, and they dare to be our opponent this time? It seems that the heavens gave me a chance, I will beat them to a pulp this time!¡± Xiang Ningmeng raised her fair right hand in anger, clenching it into a fist and waving it in the air in front of her as she spoke, as if she could vent the anger in her heart. Bai Yao looked at the young girl in the yellow dress, and she felt that her actions were very childish. She pulled her right hand out and touched her head. Why did she feel like she was being taken advantage of? Why did she feel like the way Junior Ningmeng looked at her earlier was the same as those men? It was strange, but she was also a girl! ¡°Okay, okay, Little Ningmeng, Don¡¯t be angry, let¡¯s go to Venue 47, we will fight those Gu Immortal Sect disciples now.¡± ¡°Look, you are already so big, why is your temper still so childish? Hmm!¡± Looking at Xiang Ningmeng beside her, Bai Yao said dotingly. ¡°Aiya, don¡¯t mess up my hair, it¡¯s very troublesome to tidy it up!¡± Xiang Ningmeng said, and pouted at Bai Yao. At the same time, she quickly knocked her hand off her head. She seemed to be a little scared and even took a step back. Could it be that Senior has discovered my intentions? She still wants to pay her back? No, no, I have to be careful! ¡°Hahaha, how cute. As expected of my junior Xiang Ningmeng.¡± Bai Yao¡¯s laughter was very clean and pure. Then, she stood up cheerfully and strode towards the door. ¡°Aiya, Senior Bai Yao! Wait for me!¡± Xiang Ningmeng shouted beside the rattan chair. ¡­ Since the opponent sect was Gu Demon Sect, then he had to consider the actual situation of his Gu Immortal Sect. Fang Yuan adjusted the order of his Gu Immortal Sect disciples to achieve better results. Thinking of the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s attacking habits in the past, in Fang Yuan¡¯s impression, there were only two word that could sum it up. One wave. No matter who their opponent was, according to the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s habit, they would send out their strongest disciples, and in an instant, they would shatter their opponent¡¯s defenses with lightning speed. And the biggest advantage of doing so was that in the following matches, it would have a deterrent effect on the hearts of the other opponents who had not yet entered the arena. It would make them subconsciously guard against the lightning attacks from the other Gu Demon Sect disciples when going up against them! In the long run, it would make them feel fear from the bottom of their hearts towards the Gu Demon Sect, and even when they hear the name of the Gu Demon Sect, they would have already lost the will to resist! If it was in such a competition venue, then the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s fighting habits could indeed have an unexpected effect! Because no matter how the opposing sect¡¯s defensive line was formed, when their defense was broken through at a point, then all the remaining members would also be under the strong impact of the other Gu Demon Sect disciples, and they would be quickly defeated. It could even be described as the masts being turned into ashes in the blink of an eye. And this was actually a unique product of the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s long term experience and the combined influence of the harsh environment they were in. Thinking about the location of the Gu Demon Sect, it was in the southwest area of the Yan Shen Empire. If the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s imperial capital was used as the starting point and the territory was divided into ten concentric rings that were placed together, then the location of the Gu Demon Sect was in the sixth ring! It was close to the mountains and there were many wild beasts. The people there were fierce and open, advocating martial strength. Moreover, they had to face attacks from wild beasts and other dangers at all times. There was also an endless stream of powerful Gu worms. While there were many of them, their strength was also extremely strong! And in such an environment, if they revealed even the slightest flaw for others to see, then the enemy¡¯s ambition would rapidly expand, regardless of how many victories they had already obtained. Therefore, the Gu Demon Sect disciples within the Yan Shen Empire, regardless of the circumstances, advocated a one-wave fighting style the most! In other words, they would get used to using their full strength to display an invincible aura at the beginning of every battle, so that their opponents would see their ability and confidence. At the same time, they would intimidate their enemies and make them remember their courage, so that their opponents would not dare to launch an overly fierce and prolonged battle against them. Considering the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s fighting style, Fang Yuan put the two weaker disciples of his sect into the first round. Chapter 183 - Inferior Horses This time, Fang Yuan decided to use Tian Ji¡¯s horse racing method to obtain a greater chance of victory for Gu Immortal Sect. They were two disciples whose names Fang Yuan did not remember. They had just reached second layer of the Enlightenment Realm. ¡°What are your names?¡± Fang Yuan asked with concern. ¡°Reporting to Senior, my name is Li Si!¡± ¡°Reporting to Senior, my name is Wang Wu!¡± The two Gu Immortal Sect disciples answered enthusiastically at the same time. ¡°Very good, I am very satisfied with your current state of mind, so now, if I want to send you to fight against the Gu Demon Sect, are you willing to go?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be in a hurry to answer whether you are willing or not! First, you need to understand one thing. The reason I am sending you two to fight this round is not to let you defeat our opponents.¡± Fang Yuan finished his sentence and quickly continued, interrupting Li Si and Wang Wu¡¯s impulse to speak. ¡°The reason I am sending you on this round is actually because our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s overall strength is not much different from the other party¡¯s.¡± ¡°At the same time, I am taking into consideration our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s history with the Gu Demon Sect, as well as the recent events.¡± ¡°In order to help Gu Immortal Sect regain face, we need to help our Gu Immortal Sect in this battle as much as possible, thus, we need to consider the conditions for our Gu Immortal Sect to win this battle.¡± ¡°Thus, I plan to use a certain strategy to deal with the enemy.¡± ¡°Because the enemy is good at fighting in a single wave, we need to preserve our strength until the next two stages, thus I am sending you to fight so that this battle can end faster.¡± ¡°Therefore, you have to know that the first people that the Gu Demon Sect will send on stage are definitely the two strongest among their disciples, and such an outcome will definitely result in the opponents being destined to be undefeatable by you!¡± ¡°Therefore, I hope that you don¡¯t force yourselves, and don¡¯t try to resist or forcefully fight with them when you go on stage.¡± ¡°All you need to do is to admit defeat at the first moment, that is, after the referee says the match starts, that will be enough.¡± ¡°Our Gu Immortal Sect has no need to waste our stamina in such an irrelevant situation. There is no need for you to get injured in such a competition, do you understand what I mean?¡± Fang Yuan looked at Li Si and Wang Wu earnestly. ¡°No problem, we understand this.¡± Li Si and Wang Wu looked at each other before replying to Fang Yuan. ¡°Alright, since that is the case, if there are no other questions, you can start preparing to fight!¡± Fang Yuan looked at Li Si and Wang Wu and said one last sentence, before turning to look at his fellow disciples behind him. ¡­ Finally, with the order of the judge on Stage 47, the disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect and the Gu Demon Sect were ordered to enter the stage and start the competition. As Fang Yuan expected, the Gu Demon Sect sent out their strongest member, Bai Yao! And the one who entered the stage with Bai Yao was the same beautiful young lady from the Gu Demon Sect who had been following behind Bai Yao. Both of them used their flying Gu worms at the same time, flying from the bottom of the stage onto the stage. They floated up and down lightly, filled with a poetic and relaxed air. The two fairies were also extremely beautiful, with devil-like figures and angel-like looks. When they entered the stage, they had already attracted the cheers of the audience. At this moment, when all the disciples who had tried to find out Bai Yao¡¯s identity, sect, and age, saw the two fairies on the stage, the flames in their hearts burned. ¡°This¡­ this, this, this, so this fairy is from the Gu Demon Sect!¡± ¡°Ah, I was puzzled before, so that¡¯s how it is. I¡¯m afraid that only the Gu Demon Sect can nurture such an outstanding fairy with an extraordinary aura.¡± On the spectator stand at the side, a disciple wearing a yellow sect uniform looked straight at Xiang Ningmeng and Bai Yao from the Gu Demon Sect as he spoke. The other sect disciples beside him had also been completely conquered by Xiang Ningmeng and Bai Yao¡¯s appearance and figures! They were completely unable to detect any other sounds or movements around them! Thus, they naturally did not hear their seniors¡¯ and juniors¡¯ questions, and they could not open their mouths to speak. As for the fact that the Gu Demon Sect could have both fairies Bai Yao and Xiang Ningmeng, the other sects naturally had all sorts of complicated emotions. Among them, Tianxiang Sect was the most complicated, with female Gu masters as the main members. This was not because they coveted the appearance of the two fairies from the Gu Demon Sect. But because they were women too, and it was hard for a woman to accept being inferior in terms of appearance and figure. Especially for women like them, who had always thought highly of themselves and had confidence in their appearance, it was even harder to accept. The Tianxiang Sect and Golden Phoenix Sect were such examples. As for the other sects, which were mainly male, they were purely lecherous. And it was obvious that the Gu Demon Sect disciples were already used to the atmosphere of everyone looking at them when they appeared. Fairy Bai Yao and Fairy Xiang Ningmeng did not care. They completely ignored all the gazes around them. Right now, they were quietly standing on the stage, waiting for the two Gu Immortal Sect disciples, Li Si and Wang Wu, to enter the stage. On the side of the stage, the Tianxiang Sect disciples had complicated expressions as they looked at Bai Yao and Xiang Ningmeng, who were on the stage. They made up their minds. After this Gu Dao Convention ended and they returned to their sects, or after this competition ended, they would exchange secrets regarding beauty, skin care, or body care! And the female disciples who had never paid attention to such information before also made up their minds at this moment. They had to dress up properly in the future. Even if it was not to make themselves look better, they had to do it so that they could go on stage in such a large scale competition. They could make the audience¡¯s gazes focus more on them, allowing them to remember their Tianxiang Sect¡¯s name more clearly. Similar to the Gu Immortal Sect, Tianxiang Sect¡¯s disciples also viewed Tianxiang Sect as their home, so they naturally wanted their sect to become famous. Chapter 184 - Not Making Way! And at this time, Li Si and Wang Wu of the Gu Immortal Sect slowly came to the side of the stage. They had a completely different style from the two fairies of Gu Demon Sect. They used their martial arts and simply jumped up. Even though their entrance was not as cool as Gu Demon Sect¡¯s, the point of competition between male and female disciples should not be here. At this moment, Li Si and Wang Wu of the Gu Immortal Sect, along with Bai Yao and Xiang Ningmeng of the Gu Demon Sect, were standing on both sides of the judge. They bowed and were led by the judge. ¡°Yan Shen Empire, second stage of the Gu Dao Convention, second round, Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect, the first round, both sides prepare, begin!¡± Following the judge¡¯s order, Li Si and Wang Wu both took out their weapons. They were from the same hometown before joining the Gu Immortal Sect, thus they were very familiar with each other. The two also used a pole, one on the left and one on the right. They each chose a direction, took a horse stance and used the pole as a spear to stab out. It was obvious, Fang Yuan had already told them that their mission was not to fight, but to stand in as decoy. But the two did not do so. They only felt that after cultivating in the Gu Immortal Sect for so many years, they could not surrender right away! Thus, the two used their eyes to communicate, and after a while, they both chose to stand up and lie down! Even though they already knew the outcome of their actions, they were planning to use their actions to explain ¡°You want to touch the seniors behind us? You have to step over our corpses first!¡± They fully used their tiny second layer Enlightenment Realm spirit essence to attach to their weapons. Although there were specks of light representing hope on the stage, this light quickly appeared tiny in front of Bai Yao and Xiang Ningmeng¡¯s powerful strength. Even without Bai Yao attacking, Xiang Ningmeng had already taken the initiative to attack! It was as though she was fulfilling the words she had said before to help Bai Yao vent her anger. At this time, Xiang Ningmeng¡¯s right hand moved forward, and her jade-like white palm carried a light breeze in the air. There was not even a trace of beautiful light, and it was as if she had already returned to her original state. However, after this ordinary wave of her palm, the effect was extremely shocking! At this moment, between the Gu Immortal Sect and the Gu Demon Sect disciples, there seemed to be a pair of invisible palms in the air. And the owner of these palms was none other than the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s Xiang Ningmeng! Xiang Ningmeng lightly waved her right hand forward, as if she was swatting away an annoying flying insect, before turning around and leaving, no longer looking at Li Si and Wang Wu. And at the next moment, before everyone present, the judge, or anyone else could react to her motive, Li Si and Wang Wu, as if suddenly hit a high-speed train, were sent flying back with more than twice the speed of them running forward! At the same time, their weapons broke at the same time mid-air, and the spirit essence they added to the pole disappeared in an instant. The two men¡¯s bodies that were already mid-air vomited blood at the same time. They arced through the air and fell directly below the stage. Even so, the terrifying force on their bodies had not finished its job. After they fell to the ground, they continued to roll for a long distance on the ground. The two of them slid across the ground in two parallel bright red lines like two brush strokes made by a master! When everything fell silent, and the two of them stopped on the ground, they had already completely fainted. However, even though they had fainted, their eyes were still wide open. Their eyes were bloodshot. That was their unreconciled cries and their own bodies. They were dissatisfied with their weak strength! ¡°Aiya, why did you make such a choice!¡± Fang Yuan saw the changes on the field and immediately said angrily. But he did not blame or hesitate. He immediately rushed to the stage to save Li Si and Wang Wu. In such a competition, as the leader of Gu Immortal Sect, Fang Yuan had already fulfilled his duty of reminding them, as well as arranging for the seniors and juniors to help their Gu Immortal Sect win as much as possible! As for the rest, other than the competition stage that he participated in, his seniors and juniors made their own choices in the actual battle. It had nothing to do with Fang Yuan. But seeing them get injured, Fang Yuan could not bear it. He ran to the center of the arena using his fastest speed to check Li Si and Wang Wu¡¯s pulse and breathing. After confirming that it was not a big problem, and it was just that they were overburdened and fainted from the sudden force, Fang Yuan was relieved. After all, as the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s old rival, the Gu Demon Sect was already showing mercy by not killing them directly. Even though Fang Yuan did not know why they did this, he could still accept this result. And somewhere that Fang Yuan could not see, Bai Yao and Xiang Ningmeng were looking at each other. ¡°Senior Bai Yao, why did you suddenly release your strength and cancel out some of the power of my palm?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Could it be that you still have pity for them? But the Gu Immortal Sect is clearly our Gu Demon Sect¡¯s enemy.¡± Xiang Ningmeng looked at Bai Yao, asking with a puzzled expression. ¡°Don¡¯t talk about it anymore, I have other arrangements here, and this is the Gu Dao Convention organized by the Yan Shen Empire, if we attack here, it will easily attract the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s hostility. If this were somewhere else, I would take the initiative to attack.¡± Bai Yao¡¯s tone was normal as she said this to Xiang Ningmeng. ¡°Oh, in that case, I understand, hehe!¡± Finally, she smiled sweetly at Bai Yao. At that moment, it was as if the sunlight in the world had become brighter. ¡­ Fang Yuan quickly got the other Gu Immortal Sect disciples to move out and bring Li Si and Wang Wu back to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s room. Fang Yuan decided to discuss about the members of the Gu Demon Sect next. Fang Yuan felt that since he had already used Tian Ji¡¯s horse racing method, in the first round, his inferior horses would face off against the opponent¡¯s superior horses. Losing this round was expected. Then, in the second and third rounds, the Gu Immortal Sect had to win perfectly! Since that¡¯s the case, it is time for me to make my move! Fang Yuan muttered in his heart, and clenching his fists, he looked at the empty space in front of him, gradually concentrating. Chapter 185 - Battle As a disciple of Gu Immortal Sect, how could Fang Yuan not understand what Li Si and Wang Wu were thinking? It is impossible to make us surrender, even if we could not defeat you, no matter how strong you are, or what your identity is, we could not directly surrender! Fang Yuan remembered Li Si and Wang Wu¡¯s performance in his mind, and he made up his mind that no matter what, he had to fight this battle cleanly and beautifully. The final sentence of the judge especially echoed in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind. Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention¡¯s second stage, second round, Stage 47¡¯s first round, Gu Immortal Sect versus Gu Demon Sect, Gu Demon Sect won, the current score is 0:1! Thinking about it, other than himself, Wan Qian was the strongest among the Gu Immortal Sect disciples behind him. Even though Wan Qian had suffered some injuries in the previous rounds, soon after, he had helped her heal a little, especially since Wan Qian and himself were often together, they had a tacit understanding. They were familiar with each other¡¯s moves and knew how to use the Gu worms. No matter how much he ignored the situation, at the crucial moment, if he had insufficient spirit essence, Wan Qian could help him recover in time. As the intermission time between the first and second rounds passed, Fang Yuan was in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s resting room. He walked to the side and pulled Wan Qian, who was still staring at Li Si and Wang Wu, up from the chair. A cold and smooth feeling came in the first moment, but Fang Yuan didn¡¯t lower his head to look. Instead, he stretched out his left hand and placed it on Wan Qian¡¯s right cheek. At this moment, Wan Qian raised her head like a frightened deer and looked over in panic. When she saw that it was Fang Yuan, the vigilance in Wan Qian¡¯s eyes immediately turned into gentleness. ¡°Fang Yuan.¡± Wan Qian said softly and weakly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll help them take revenge next. Are you willing to go on stage with me?¡± Fang Yuan looked at Wan Qian in front of him seriously and said slowly while looking at her. Fang Yuan¡¯s left hand slowly stroked Wan Qian¡¯s right cheek and slid down her hair to her shoulder. ¡°Yes!¡± The corners of Wan Qian¡¯s lips curled up at the same time as she nodded vigorously. ¡°I¡¯m willing!¡± Wan Qian said firmly. However, what she didn¡¯t expect was that Fang Yuan said in the next moment, ¡°Silly, why would I let you go on stage? You¡¯re clearly injured, yet you still don¡¯t know the gravity of the situation.¡± Fang Yuan rubbed Wan Qian¡¯s head with his left hand and said dotingly. ¡°Ah! Brother Fang Yuan, I am already recovered, there is no need for you to worry, let me go on stage, I can definitely help you!¡± Wan Qian said to Fang Yuan as if she was acting coquettishly. ¡°Alright, you can rest here, don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t believe in the strength of the other seniors and juniors of our Gu Immortal Sect?¡± Fang Yuan and Wan Qian looked at each other affectionately, saying slowly. ¡°Then¡­ then alright, I believe in the strength of the other seniors! They are definitely stronger than my injured self. This competition will depend on you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t feel too much pressure!¡± Wan Qian looked at Fang Yuan affectionately. ¡°Mm, don¡¯t worry. Wait here, we will bring back the victory of this competition,¡± Fang Yuan said firmly. ¡°Mm, alright, I will wait for you here!¡± Wan Qian replied. ¡°Alright, Gu Tianqing! Let¡¯s go, we should go on stage.¡± Fang Yuan shouted at Gu Tianqing who was in a corner of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s room. ¡°Coming! Fang Yuan, it is finally my turn, let¡¯s see if I can deal with those bastards from the Gu Demon Sect this time.¡± Gu Tianqing spoke to Fang Yuan fiercely as if he was swearing an oath. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s good that you have such heart. ¡°Fang Yuan looked at Gu Tianqing¡¯s spirit and was very satisfied. ¡°This round, the ones who will fight us are most likely two of the stronger ones from the Gu Demon Sect. You¡¯d better be careful!¡± Fang Yuan said to Gu Tianqing earnestly. ¡°Stronger ones? With just them? How strong can they be?¡± Gu Tianqing said to Fang Yuan with disdain. ¡°How strong can they be? They can probably fight us 3:7!¡± Fang Yuan said to Gu Tianqing with a relaxed tone. ¡°That must be because they haven¡¯t met you yet. My Big Brother Fang Yuan, do you have no confidence in your strength?¡± Gu Tianqing said to Fang Yuan. ¡°I have confidence in myself, you have confidence in yourself, but don¡¯t corrode our enemies just because of this, we cannot underestimate them.¡± Fang Yuan replied casually. ¡°Hehe, I know, I know, let¡¯s go!¡± Gu Tianqing muttered to Fang Yuan, following Fang Yuan as they slowly walked towards the exit. At this moment, the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s main gate opened, and the light from the outside shone in. The two of them were like warriors who had completely freed themselves from the shackles of the past, using their own abilities to walk out of a place of suffering. ¡°I feel that they are walking with wind behind them!¡± Wan Qian suddenly thought of this, before lowering her head with a blush. It seems that this competition is going to bring out some standards¡­ Fang Yuan thought in his heart, then, without any hesitation, he brought Gu Tianqing and walked towards Stage 47. ¡­ In the eyes of the judge of Stage 47, after seeing the two participants from the Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect arrive at Stage 47, he started to speak. ¡°The second round of the second stage of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention. The second round of Gu Immortal Sect versus Gu Demon Sect, please come up to the stage, the current score between Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect is 0:1.¡± Fang Yuan and Gu Tianqing used their own methods and landed on the side of Stage 47. Opposite them, the two from the Gu Demon Sect were already in position. Fang Yuan looked over. They were two disciples who were dressed very similarly, and even their faces were almost the same. It seemed that these two might be blood brothers, Fang Yuan thought to himself. The two Gu Demon Sect disciples also looked at each other, just like in the previous match after Li Si and Wang Wu from the Gu Immortal Sect jumped onto the stage. ¡°Participants from both sides, you can choose whether to introduce yourselves. If you don¡¯t have such thoughts, then your official competition will begin immediately.¡± The judge from Stage 47 of Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention looked left and right at the participants from both sides, before saying another sentence. ¡°They are just a few nobodies, what¡¯s the use of knowing their names!¡± Chapter 186 - Disdain At this time, the two disciples of the Gu Demon Sect were the first to speak. Their tones were full of disdain. ¡°You two better remember! My name is Lu Wushuang, and his name is Lu Bu¡¯er. He¡¯s my younger brother. The two of us brothers will break your bones and tendons today, and let you walk out horizontally.¡± The two brothers were also dressed in green, and their eyes were full of disdain. After saying that, the two from the Gu Demon Sect did not give Fang Yuan and Gu Tianqing the chance to speak, and had already started to use their own techniques and were ready to start the competition. ¡°Hehe, that works, you are quite brave and confident!¡± Fang Yuan looked at them and muttered. He was not going to introduce himself and Gu Tianqing. Seeing Lu Wushuang and Lu Bu¡¯er from the Gu Demon Sect raising a green ball of light in their hands, Fang Yuan¡¯s heart was stirred. Looking at the shape of the flickering light and the brightness of the ball of light, it was very likely that it was the legendary Green Light Gu of the Gu Demon Sect¡­ At this time, the ball of light looked insignificant, but in reality, it was extremely powerful! Once, a third layer Enlightenment Realm cultivator launched a sneak attackusing this Green Light Gu worm to directly kill a sixth layer Enlightenment Realm earth element Gu master who specialized in defense! In such a situation, not only was the Gu worm extremely sharp and powerful, but it also consumed a lot of spirit essence. And looking at the two of them attacking together, it seemed like they could only control one? It seemed like they still did not know about the subsequent evolution and strengthening plans of the Gu worm! ¡°Beep beep beep! Fang Yuan, do you know a strengthening plan for this Green Light Gu worm or how to use it? If you plan to sell it, this system can recover it at a high price.¡± Fang Yuan suddenly heard this sentence. ¡°What? This system can be used like this? No, when did you become so intelligent? Ptui, no, when did you become so human?¡± Fang Yuan subconsciously ridiculed in his heart, but he quickly reacted and changed his words. ¡°It seems that you have not experienced my ability for too long, you have almost forgotten about me, right?¡± The system¡¯s notification was proud. Fang Yuan thought about it, and it was true! As his golden finger, even though it awakened very late and was usually very conniving, ¡®¡¯ the support ability it provided was still very powerful. At this time, Fang Yuan still did not understand how the system worked. Even though he was already at the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm, he was still unable to investigate the detailed composition of the system. ¡°Yes, of course I know. This Green Light Gu worm is so famous, is it strange for me to know one or two ways to use it and strengthen it?¡± Fang Yuan probed. Although this system was his golden finger, no one else could see it, explore it, or detect it. Fang Yuan did not need to be so cautious. But who asked Fang Yuan to live in such a world of deceit, with all kinds of schemes and ambushes at all times? In short, being a little more cautious was not a problem! Haha, You don¡¯t have to test me! This system definitely knows more than you, with your insignificant knowledge reserves, you definitely can¡¯t compare to me! I¡¯m asking you this question to give you a chance, are you sure you want to treat this system like this? The system suddenly said stubbornly. ¡°Alright, alright! Let me tell you. At this time, the Gu worm can be considered the best among rank three Gu worms. They are wind type Gu worms.¡± ¡°While their attack power is extremely high, it also consumes a lot of spirit essence when used. The corresponding upgraded version is rank four, and it can better improve the weakness of excessive spirit essence consumption.¡± ¡°It is mainly done with the Gu material Chenfeng Stone. After adding the Gu material Chenfeng Stone, the Green Light Gu can evolve into the Green Light Formation Gu.¡± ¡°At that time, the spirit essence and wind strength needed can be obtained from the Gu material Chenfeng Stone, and the Green Light Formation Gu will be provided with offensive strength by the Green Light Gu.¡± ¡°Moreover, after evolving to the rank four Green Light Formation Gu, it can completely form a green light formation together with many other Green Light Formation Gu.¡± ¡°At that time, the power of this green light formation can almost reach the peak of the Enlightenment Realm!¡± ¡°And at that time, the consumption required to use it can be fully provided by a third layer Enlightenment Realm Gu master!¡± ¡°When the Green Light Gu evolves to the Green Light Formation Gu, the requirements for the Gu master are extremely high!¡± ¡°At the very least, the Gu master¡¯s strength must reach the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm, and at the same time, the Gu refinement method required is the extremely rare Green Light Finger Technique.¡± ¡°As far as I know, in the Yan Shen Empire, there are less than ten Enlightenment Realm Gu masters who can use the Green Light Finger Technique skillfully.¡± ¡°But the most crucial Gu material, the Chenfeng Stone, is actually the biggest obstacle in the path of evolution of the Green Light Gu into the Green Light Formation Gu!¡± ¡°This Gu material, the Chenfeng Stone, is too rare in the market!¡± ¡°Because to a mortal, the growth conditions are too harsh, the first requirement is that the main body is a hundred-year-old giant rock.¡± ¡°Moreover, this giant rock has to endure the wind and rain for a hundred years, so its position also has to be a place where large amounts of wind can pass through at any time.¡± ¡°If we can find the place where this Gu material is produced, wouldn¡¯t this Green Light Formation Gu worm already be everywhere?¡± ¡°And above this rank four Green Light Formation Gu, there are naturally corresponding rank five, rank six methods¡­¡± ¡®Alright, alright, this system knows the plan you mentioned. This is an old idea from many years ago!¡¯ ¡°This system has no interest in listening to you continue. I only want to ask you, are you interested in this Green Light Gu?¡± The system¡¯s prompt suddenly made Fang Yuan slightly stunned. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Do you think that the power of my current set of Gu worms is not strong enough?¡± Fang Yuan asked curiously. ¡°How can that be? But it is not a burden to have many skills anyway. It is mainly because after the Gu worms advance at this time, the Green Light Formation Gu will replenish the spirit essence consumption, and with your foundation, doesn¡¯t that mean you can sweep through the entire Enlightenment Realm?¡± Fang Yuan could not stand the sudden enthusiasm of the system. He kept feeling that this system had some strange thoughts, and it seemed to be urging him to do something? ¡°Forget it, I have no interest.¡± It¡¯s not like I had not seen a stronger Gu worm before. Fang Yuan decisively rejected the system¡¯s reminder. ¡°Yes, but I have a reminder for you!¡± ¡°If you can obtain the Green Light Gu, with the system¡¯s support, you can actually let the Green Light Gu cultivate by itself to raise its aptitude!¡± Chapter 187 - Advancement ¡°And this will make the advancement cost of this Green Light Gu to the Green Light Formation Gu extremely low, and there is no need for the Chenfeng Stone.¡± Fang Yuan listened to the system¡¯s instructions, and he naturally understood what it meant. No matter what its motive was, if he could obtain the simple method to advance the Green Light Gu to the Green Light Formation Gu, it would be of great benefit to both himself and the Gu Immortal Sect. It was a pity that the Gu Immortal Sect did not have the seeds to produce Green Light Gu worms. It seemed that he could only wait until his level was higher before thinking about it. It was said that high level Gu masters had their own world inside their bodies. They had completely transcended the realm of mortals and turned into immortals! They created a space in their lower acupoints, and according to the size of the space they created, they divided it into nine levels. And according to the strength they used to open up the inner world, they could directly affect the attributes of the world they opened up, so they could gather a large number of corresponding Gu worms and corresponding materials. Fang Yuan and the group of people around him seemed to be fighting back and forth in this Gu Dao Convention. But in reality, everyone participating in this competition could only control a few Gu worms! And if one reached the level of an immortal, with a wave of a hand, there would be a large group of Gu worms. They were completely different. Thinking of this, Fang Yuan could not help but feel some interest towards the higher strength Gu master world. But no matter how much he thought about it, it was still a matter of the future. It was more important to settle the matter at hand now! Fang Yuan quickly calmed his mind and looked at Lu Wushuang and Lu Bu¡¯er from the Gu Demon Sect. Normally, because the Green Light Gu worm consumed a lot of spirit essence, when using the Green Light Gu worm, Gu masters would only have a few chances to attack, thus, they would compensate in other aspects. There were four common methods. The first method was to increase their own speed, using a swifter movement technique to completely surpass the opponent¡¯s reaction speed. Then, they would release a lightning strike when their opponent was in their hands. This was actually more suitable for small-scale battles. The second method was to increase their own defensive ability, so that the opponent would be unable to break through their defense no matter what. After the first wave of the opponent¡¯s strength was completely exhausted, they would then attack and easily take the opponent¡¯s life. Generally speaking, this method was the most commonly used method in a one-on-one competition. The third method was to restrict the opponent¡¯s speed, and when one was confident and could directly kill the opponent within range, they would directly attack and obtain victory. The fourth method was to reduce one¡¯s presence. Normally speaking, this method was to make the opponent unable to see them. They could move stealthily, or they could also transform into flying insects, leaves, and so on. Of course, there were also some extremely special Gu worms that could make others ignore them. Even if they found the person in front of them, the other person would subconsciously ignore them. The further these methods went, the greater the price they had to pay! Those last few Gu worms not only had very unique functions, but their rarity had also caused their prices to be extremely high. Unless there was some special purpose or heaven-defying opportunity, or one was a disciple of a very large sect that received a lot of attention, an ordinary person would not be able to use such Gu worms. Fang Yuan looked at Lu Wushuang and Lu Bu¡¯er from the Gu Demon Sect. With their situation, it was obvious that they did not belong to the last few types of situations. Then, the most likely thing they could use was to increase their own agility and speed to catch him off guard! Yes, this was indeed the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s most commonly used strategy to deal with enemies. If that was their plan, then this Gu worm would come in handy later¡­ Although Fang Yuan was confident in his own strength, as long as he found a suitable plan and used the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, he would be able to defeat them directly and obtain victory in this duel. But at this moment, Fang Yuan suddenly thought of something. Just now, when the system suddenly spoke to him, he immediately thought of how to use the Gu worms he already had, and how to combine them to achieve greater power. This was a way to become stronger. If he chose this method, then what he needed to do was to constantly change himself, allowing himself to adapt to the usage of all sorts of Gu worms, often changing his fighting style. But the weakness was that he would be relying heavily on Gu worms. His own strength would be almost entirely based on whether the Gu worms were strong or not. Then did he really want to become such a Gu master? Fang Yuan asked himself a question in his heart, and the answer was almost certain! As a human, the highest primate in the world who could control everything, how could a few Gu worms cause an intense fluctuation in his strength? Fang Yuan then started to think, under what circumstances could he get rid of his dependence on Gu worms? The answer was to use every Gu worm he had to the acme of perfection, to bring out every characteristic of them to the extreme, and have the effect of using clever strength to overcome brute strength! And obviously, the latter method had extremely high requirements for the Gu master themselves! This required them not only to have a deep understanding of their own strength, personality, characteristics and specialty, but also to have a clear understanding of all the Gu worm¡¯s characteristics and abilities! As for the higher requirement, it was to have a clear understanding of the other people around them and the Gu worm¡¯s characteristics! Only under such circumstances, no matter how the opponent tried to supplement or attack, they could rely on their understanding of their opponent¡¯s Gu worms¡¯ characteristics to find their weakest point. Then, based on their understanding of the opponent¡¯s psychology, they could predict which Gu worm the opponent would use and which method they themselves would use to deal with the opponent! Then, based on their own characteristics and the characteristics of the Gu worm, they would use their strongest point as a fulcrum to destroy the opponent¡¯s weakest point on their defense. Breaking a point on the surface, then driving it through the entire surface, destroying all of the opponen¡¯t¡¯s defense, achieving the effect of killing the opponent in one move. Fang Yuan sincerely approved and yearned for this kind of fighting method and concept. And before this, he had heard of too many Gu masters, because of problems with the Gu worms, they ended up in an extremely miserable state. Chapter 188 - Style Therefore, that was naturally what Fang Yuan wanted to avoid as much as possible. Therefore, Fang Yuan decided to use his Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod to fight them in this battle. Moreover, Fang Yuan gave himself the requirement that he try his best not to use any Gu worms. In his previous life, countless martial arts experts that he had seen in movies and TV dramas used rod-type weapons. At this moment, Fang Yuan¡¯s heart welled up¡­ There were many classic scenes where the weak defeated the strong and the few defeated the many! Looking at the situation in front of him, his spirit essence level was far higher than his opponents¡¯. Moreover, he had Gu Tianqing by his side as a helper, so he had a sure-win method that could completely turn the tables at any time. Therefore, Fang Yuan planned that from this moment on, his fighting style would undergo a complete change. He gently waved his hand, and the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod appeared in his hand. The body of the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod was already engraved with various complicated patterns, and it emitted a strange glow as Fang Yuan poured his spirit essence into it. At the same time, Gu Tianqing, who was beside Fang Yuan, casually waved his hand. Following the appearance of a ball of light, a three-foot-long sword appeared in his hand. It was the one he had used previously! In the previous battle, he had used this sword to use a huge killer move like the picture of Guanghan Palace! Even though Fang Yuan had not seen it before, this did not stop him from understanding that this was the latest killer move Gu Tianqing had obtained from his own clan. Of course, it could be also called a Gu worm move. After all, the Gu Immortal Sect did not have such a move, and being in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, the Gu clan had a large number of channels for him to obtain such a killer move. Thus, after Gu Tianqing reached home, he could take up a few of them. Naturally, it was a given! And recently, Gu Tianqing had been with him, and he did not go into battle alone in the wild, thus he could rule out that Gu Tianqing had other fortuitous encounters. ¡°Come, come, come! Let me see what strength you have?¡± ¡°What killer move do you have that¡¯s giving your confidence?¡± ¡°Or do you have some high-level Gu worm that gives you the courage?¡± Although Fang Yuan was unmoved, it was obvious that Gu Tianqing was already angered by the words of Lu Wushuang and Lu Bu¡¯er from the Gu Demon Sect. ¡°You dare to look down on me right in my face?¡± ¡°Are you ready to face my wrath?¡± Gu Tianqing said to them with the same disdainful attitude. ¡°I¡¯ve never seen anyone so arrogant in my entire life, speaking to me in such a contemptuous tone! It seems that you guys are really bold!¡± ¡°Or maybe the rats are hanging themselves first, they are tired of living.¡± Gu Tianqing casually exchanged a few more words with them, but he could not hold it in any longer. He waved the three-foot long sword in his hand and rushed forward. Gu Tianqing himself took the agile route. The killing move of the picture of the Guanghan Palace was only one of his trump cards. That was something he had prepared for himself recently. It was also to make up for his lack of attack power and agility. Usually, before Gu Tianqing tested the strength of the enemy, he would not directly use the picture of the Guanghan Palace against the enemy. Then, Gu Tianqing let out a soft cry and his whole body started to flutter crazily like a fallen leaf in the fierce wind. As if he was completely weightless, he started to rush towards Lu Wushuang and Lu Bu¡¯er from the Gu Demon Sect with great strength and killing intent. I have never seen anyone who is so eager to die! Lu Wushuang continued to speak and then spat on the ground with disdain. He then lowered his head and muttered something. In the next moment, both Lu Wushuang and Lu Bu¡¯er¡¯s bodies glowed with a green light at the same time. In the next moment, the two of them also drew many phantoms on Stage 47. Bang bang bang! Bang bang bang! Gu Tianqing, Lu Wushuang and Lu Bu¡¯er exchanged blows almost at the same time. As the saying goes, an inch long is an inch strong. Gu Tianqing¡¯s three-foot-long sword had a huge advantage over Lu Wushuang and Lu Bu¡¯er¡¯s fist-sized light. At this moment, Fang Yuan also shouted, ¡°Gu Tianqing, let me help you!¡± Then, Fang Yuan changed the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod in his hand to his back. His left hand was empty, and he had already rushed over. Compared to the others¡¯ flashy prelude and colorful special effects, Fang Yuan was plain and empty like a mortal without any spirit essence. This caused Lu Wushuang and Lu Bu¡¯er from Gu Demon Sect to mock him. They said, ¡°What? You don¡¯t even want to use the spirit essence of Gu worms? We are already fighting on the spot, why are you still hiding it?¡± ¡°Is it because your Gu Immortal Sect is too stingy, or is its disciple too weak!¡± Lu Bu¡¯er did not spare them, and he opened his mouth like a cannon. ¡°Then let¡¯s see what I can do, don¡¯t just know how to talk!¡± Fang Yuan could not help but reply them. At the next moment, Fang Yuan¡¯s right hand grabbed one end of the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, and he drew a huge arc above his head, smashing the other end of the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod towards Lu Wushuang¡¯s head. The Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod left behind a golden light screen in the air, like a punishment from an immortal, or like a golden light shadow created by a wave of his hand. It was also at this moment that Fang Yuan injected a large amount of spirit essence into the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, causing the patterns on the other end of the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod to be very eye-catching, and at the same time, it released energy fluctuations. It was shocking. Facing Fang Yuan¡¯s sudden attack, Lu Wushuang felt that he could not resist such an attack, and immediately activated his movement Gu worm, quickly dodging to the side. And seeing that Lu Wushuang had already dodged his attack, Fang Yuan also took advantage of the situation, pulling the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod back, and at the same time used his left hand to catch the other end of the rod. After changing directions, he moved his feet and sent the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod out, using the rod as a spear to thrust at Lu Wushuang¡¯s chest! Large amounts of spirit essence made the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod look extremely powerful, like an immortal¡¯s weapon. Lu Wushuang¡¯s face turned pale from fear. The courage in his heart also vanished at this moment, and only fear was left in his heart. He quickly used all his strength to activate his movement Gu worm, lowering his body to the ground. At the same time, Fang Yuan changed his moves one after another, so that the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod was like a life-threatening soul hook lock, tightly biting Lu Wushuang¡¯s back. Chapter 189 - Decisive Victory There was almost no chance for Lu Wushuang to fight back. He¡¯s still behind me! He¡¯s still behind me! No, I have to dodge this attack! I can¡¯t block this attack! Similar thoughts appeared in Lu Wushuang¡¯s mind one after another. Every time he faced an attack from afar, he could only helplessly choose to continue to dodge. He did not even have the chance to call for help from Lu Bu¡¯er! On the other side, Lu Bu¡¯er was also struggling under Gu Tianqing¡¯s continuous attacks. Both of them were more adept at their own movement speed. Therefore, at this moment, especially when their strength was almost the same, both of them could move at the same speed as their opponents. Moreover, since they did not have the advantage, they did not dare to use their final killer move. Be it Gu Tianqing from the Gu Immortal Sect or Lu Bu¡¯er from the Gu Demon Sect, be it the Guanghan Palace picture or the Green Light Gu killer move, both of them took a long time to prepare and had greater power, so they had a chance to strike a fatal blow. They could not be used as ordinary moves against the opponent! The two fought in a very exciting manner, especially with their extraordinary movement speed. The two fought with an effect that could only be achieved by more than ten people. Three to five phantoms clashed on the spot. Every second passed, and the two had to change their positions. It looked like they were fighting very brilliantly, but the situation on Fang Yuan¡¯s side was extremely urgent. Fang Yuan¡¯s Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod was like a venomous snake that had come out of its hole, staring at its prey. In Fang Yuan¡¯s mind, he was continuously deducing which direction this Gu Demon Sect¡¯s Lu Wushuang would move in the next moment. And at that time, what kind of changes would he need to make? After changing his moves, how would he track down his weakness, and how would he deal with that weakness, only then would he be able to reduce his expenditure and make his moves more coherent. Compared to the previous battles, Fang Yuan¡¯s battle style agains Gu Tianqing had changed greatly, and the Gu Immortal Sect competition had finally attracted the attention of the audience. The previous match was an exception, after all, the fairies¡¯ appearances had the effect of attracting people¡¯s attention. Finally, at a certain moment, in Fang Yuan¡¯s calculations, this Lu Wushuang from the Gu Demon Sect had nowhere to retreat, so as long as he sent out the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, Lu Wushuang would fall off Stage 47. In this case, he would have defeated Lu Wushuang from the Gu Demon Sect. At the same time, this meant that the Gu Immortal Sect had already defeated the Gu Demon Sect in the second round! Fang Yuan did not consider Gu Tianqing and Lu Bu¡¯er¡¯s battle situation. Because no matter if Gu Tianqing had the advantage in the battle or not, how much of advantage did he have. As long as he could free up his hands to strike Lu Wushuang off the stage, Lu Bu¡¯er from the Gu Demon Sect would definitely lose! At the next moment, Lu Wushuang, just as Fang Yuan had expected, stood at the edge of Stage 47. It was also at the last moment that Fang Yuan stopped pouring spirit essence into the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod. Fang Yuan even put away his worm rod and carried it on his shoulder, silently looking at Lu Wushuang in front of him. Aiya, aiya, aiya, aiya! It was not easy for Lu Wushuang to catch his breath under Fang Yuan¡¯s continuous attacks. At the same time, he felt the killing intent behind him disappear, and he finally let out a long sigh of relief. However, when he regained his senses and looked at the surroundings around him, he was immediately shocked. Then, he felt that his center of gravity was unstable, and he hurriedly tried to balance himself with a horse stance. However, because of his sudden movement, his center of gravity became even more unstable. Originally, he was only swaying slightly, but now, he was swaying back and forth violently. Ah ah ah ah! While Lu Wushuang cried out in surprise, he finally lost control of his body. At the same time, Fang Yuan took a step forward and lightly pushed Lu Wushuang¡¯s chest with the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod in his hand. Lu Wushuang of the Gu Demon Sect had completely fallen down. He had fallen out of Stage 47. Fang Yuan turned around and looked again. At the center of Stage 47, Gu Tianqing and Lu Bu¡¯er were still attacking each other. ¡°Hehe, Gu Tianqing, I¡¯m here to help you!¡± Fang Yuan said softly, and with his right hand holding the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, he walked step by step toward the center of Stage 47. The two people who were fighting fiercely suddenly heard the voice, and could not help but stop for a while. Gu Tianqing suddenly felt a burst of excitement, and he hurriedly nodded and shouted. ¡°Got it, Senior!¡± Before he finished speaking, Gu Tianqing face already had an excited look. At the same time in the hands of the attack also became a bit sharper, and with the knowledge that the win were theirs, Gu Tianqing began his extraordinary play. Step! Step! Step! Fang Yuan¡¯s footsteps left a heavy sound in Stage 47 at this moment. The drumbeat-like strikes also echoed in Lu Bu¡¯er¡¯s heart. This was not only a torture to his battle will, but also an infinitely magnified fear in his heart. One, two, three¡­ He easily blocked Gu Tianqing¡¯s attacks, but his heart could not help but feel fear and fear towards the figure behind him. A person¡¯s greatest fear was the unknown! The intense battle in his hands and the gradually magnified shadow in his heart made him gradually unable to control his battle-ready state of mind and spirit essence flow. He could even feel it. If he did not make a move at the next moment, not only would he lose this match, even his life would be taken away by the person behind him! He had seen the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s previous matches, especially Fang Yuan¡¯s attacks. They had always been grand and majestic, making people unable to resist at all. Every time he made a move, the entire arena would be filled with his strength. And often, what he wanted to do was very simple. Even Lu Bu¡¯er felt that if Fang Yuan felt the need, he could go up alone and clear out the entire arena. Earlier, he might have felt that Fang Yuan was only so-so! Before this, Fang Yuan could obtain victory because of luck. And only at such a time, a fellow who called Fang Yuan ¡°Senior¡± was actually able to fight him toe to toe. Even if he had used his fastest speed, he was still unable to pull away from him. Especially when behind him, the sound of that terrifying fellow¡¯s footsteps could be heard at the same time. Chapter 190 - Victory Only then did he remember how terrifying Fang Yuan was. Although he did not understand why Fang Yuan did not directly use the same move that he had used before to crush the two of them at the start of this competition, Lu Bu¡¯er¡¯s gradually tensed nerves allowed him to gradually hear his own heartbeat. Thump thump thump! This was a nervous heartbeat like a beating drum, and the frequency was increasing. The attack in Lu Bu¡¯er¡¯s hand, which had not been released yet, gradually began to fluctuate intensely. In his hand, light and darkness flickered. Finally, at a certain moment, he could no longer bear the pressure of such a huge pincer attack, and roared loudly. ¡°Ah!¡±. ¡°Go to hell!¡± Immediately after, Lu Bu¡¯er swung out his killer move. The target he chose was not Gu Tianqing in front of him, but Fang Yuan, who was constantly giving him mental pressure from the sound of footsteps behind him. He was planning to catch him off guard. Fang Yuan¡¯s voice sounded behind him but he wasn¡¯t making a move, so Lu Bu¡¯er deduced that Fang Yuan should be a proud person who had the victor mentality, and with a cat-and-mouse mentality, right now, he felt that in Fang Yuan¡¯s heart, he should be that little mouse. He had already been completely taken down by them, and he would definitely die, but this struggle before was the ultimate enjoyment of happiness for them. In his heart, this was the ultimate action trampling on his soul and heart. This was something he could not accept. And in this second competition between the Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect, he had been comparing himself to this Gu Tianqing from the start to the end. Thus, he was very clear about his strength, his reaction speed, his attack power and other aspects. And if he used his killer move on this guy, he felt that he would not be able to win. He might not even be able to use his killer move on him. Under such circumstances, he would make use of this opportunity to shout and attract the attention of both sides, then he would suddenly use his prepared killer move on the person behind him. In Lu Wushuang¡¯s heart, this method had a higher chance of succeeding. At the next moment, he turned his upper body and stretched out his right hand. He released the Green Light Gu that he had condensed since the start of the competition. Following that, a green half-moon shaped sharp light with a sharp aura left his hand and flew towards Fang Yuan with a long howl in the air. At this moment, Lu Bu¡¯er only heard Fang Yuan shout out two words. Good timing. In the next moment, in front of his eyes, Fang Yuan suddenly turned his hands from behind him and moved the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod to his chest. The strange golden Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod shone brightly at this moment, as if all the warmth and brightness in the world came from here. In the next moment, the light that was as bright as a small sun came out from the long rod in Fang Yuan¡¯s hand. When it collided with himself, a violent sound was heard. But in the next moment, the golden light on Fang Yuan¡¯s long rod was still shining beyond his expectations! And the blade that he shot out had already disappeared, as if it had never existed. Not bad! Fang Yuan¡¯s voice came from afar and penetrated into Lu Bu¡¯er¡¯s ears like a ghost. Raising his head, Fang Yuan¡¯s voice continued to ring out. Lu Bu¡¯er subconsciously turned around, but when he raised his head to look ahead, he realized that Fang Yuan was no longer where he was. He suddenly heard the whimpering sound of the wind. It was coming from above his head. When he raised his head to look, he saw the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod flying over from afar. Its seemed to be rapidly growing as it approached him! The patterns on the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod began to become exceptionally clear. In the next moment, Lu Bu¡¯er felt the entire world shake. Then, overlapping shadows appeared, as if everything was blurred through sandpaper. Then, his vision went black, and he lost his perception of everything. At this moment, the audience erupted into a tsunami of cheers. They seemed to be celebrating the outcome of such a competition. They also seemed to be cheering for the winner. They had finally seen a wonderful match. Whether it was because the match between Gu Tianqing and Lu Bu¡¯er, whose skills were on par with each other, abruptly turned into a group fight, or perhaps, Fang Yuan and Lu Wushuang¡¯s battle was a suppressive attack from the beginning to the end, so much so that Lu Wushuang did not even have the chance to fight back. He was only standing before the start of the fight. After that, he had been constantly falling backwards. The only time he stood up was when he was about to be knocked off the stage. No matter how famous the Gu Demon Sect behind them was, they had actually come to the Gu Dao Convention organized by the Yan Shen Empire, which meant that they had no choice but to abide by the rules of the Yan Shen Empire! Under such circumstances, if they lost the competition, everyone would only treat them as losers! No matter what kind of glorious battle records they had in the place where their sect was, or what kind of long history they had, this was the capital of Yan Shen Empire. Everything was based on strength. And in the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s headquarters, the other disciples were sighing. They even looked at the two fellow disciples on Stage 47 with dissatisfaction. No one wanted to go to the arena to save them, partly because they did not bring glory to the Gu Demon Sect, but also because they did not even display any of their might when they were defeated by the enemy. Especially compared to the actions of Li Si and Wang Wu from the Gu Immortal Sect, the two of them were like complete losers. They did not even deserve to be looked at by those who did not go on stage. In the end, it was the officials who held the Gu Dao Convention who sent a medical team to send Lu Wushuang and Lu Bu¡¯er to the relevant departments for treatment. ¡°Senior Bai Yao, this Lu Wushuang and Lu Bu¡¯er really gave our Gu Demon Sect too much face!¡± The lively girl in a yellow dress looked at the girl in a white dress beside her and said with some dissatisfaction. ¡°Mm, this time, the two of them really lost badly.¡± Bai Yao nodded in agreement. ¡°Then Senior Bai Yao, how should we punish Lu Wushuang and Lu Bu¡¯er?¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we let them go back to the sect and cultivate the Gu worms in the Blood Cave?¡± The Blood Cave is where the Gu Demon Sect is responsible for cultivating the Gu worms. Chapter 191 - Victory For You And because of the characteristics of the Gu worms of the Gu Demon Sect, the cultivation of the Gu worms they needed had always been extremely bloody. Even outsiders who had not joined their sect knew that the cultivation of their Gu worms required a large amount of blood. Or even more cruelly, it needed to be fed a large amount of human flesh and blood. All the Gu Demon Sect disciples knew that if someone was sent to the Blood Cave by an elder or a person in power, that person¡¯s life would end here! At this moment, Bai Yao and Xiang Ningmeng looked at each other, and the joy in their eyes was not hidden at all! All of them were muttering and rejoicing in their hearts. It was fortunate that they weren¡¯t the ones sent to the match this time. Losing the match already caused so much suffering. They did not expect to receive such a punishment after returning to the sect. It was really unacceptable. Their gazes met. Although no one spoke, they clearly understood each other¡¯s intentions. At this moment, it was as though they had learned how to read each other¡¯s thoughts. Bai Yao lowered her head and thought for a moment before speaking to the yellow-clothed girl beside her. ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see. Let them come to my palace after they return. I want to test them.¡± ¡°If they have completely forgotten the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s principles, then they should indeed go to the Blood Cave to temper themselves.¡± ¡°My dear Senior Bai Yao is the most understanding and benevolent!¡± The yellow-clothed girl smiled very nicely, but her words were all filled with a bone-chilling meaning. The many Gu Demon Sect disciples standing behind the two of them kept silent and quickly moved back a few steps, keeping a distance from the two of them. And in their eyes, the young girl in the yellow dress and Bai Yao were like gods of death, like a plague reborn, no one dared to get close to them. On Stage 47, the judge in charge of maintaining order, after testing Lu Wushuang and Lu Bu¡¯er¡¯s situation, announced the results of this competition. ¡°In the second stage of Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention, Stage 47, Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect¡¯s second match, the competition has officially ended, Gu Immortal Sect has obtained the final victory, the current score between Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect is 1:1. ¡± Next, Fang Yuan placed his left hand on Gu Tianqing¡¯s shoulder, and he placed the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod on his right shoulder. The two swaggered out of Stage 47. But, what everyone present gave them was even louder screams and even more fanatical cheers. Fang Yuan and Gu Tianqing left the stage together. When they slowly arrived at the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, all the Gu Immortal Sect disciples in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s room looked at the two with pleasant surprise. ¡°Senior Fang Yuan! You are too amazing!¡± ¡°Aiya, Senior Fang Yuan!¡± ¡°Senior Fang Yuan! You are really my idol.¡± Fang Yuan pushed Gu Tianqing away, and Gu Tianqing also smiled as he welcomed the flattery of the Gu Immortal Sect disciples. Gu Tianqing accepted their cheers happily. He allowed them to pat him, and some even hugged him excitedly. Clearly, Gu Tianqing was enjoying this atmosphere. He quickly joined in with them. All the Gu Immortal Sect disciples made space for Fang Yuan. They all knew that this moment of cheers was something Fang Yuan had said before that he wanted to share with Wan Qian. At this moment, no one wanted to be a third wheel. They didn¡¯t want to disturb Fang Yuan and Wan Qian¡¯s private time. Fang Yuan walked towards the chair behind him. Wan Qian, who was dressed in a long grey dress and had long hair that draped over her shoulders, was sitting there quietly. At this moment, Wan Qian¡¯s gaze met his. In the air, Fang Yuan¡¯s and Wan Qian¡¯s gazes met. The two of them stared at each other affectionately. ¡°Pfft!¡± Wan Qian immediately laughed out loud. Like a fool, Wan Qian left the chair and stood up straight. Her smile was like a flower. Her eyebrows and eyes curved into a crescent shape. Opening her arms, she ran towards Fang Yuan. ¡°Hahaha, I¡¯ve brought back victory for this round!¡± Fang Yuan said softly. Fang Yuan took two steps forward, stretched out his arms and hugged Wan Qian who was running towards him. In the next moment, the two of them hugged each other tightly. Fang Yuan felt the warmth from Wan Qian¡¯s body and instantly felt a sense of peace. ¡°Even if it¡¯s for you, I will keep this foolishness going!¡± Fang Yuan whispered in Wan Qian¡¯s ear. ¡°Aiya, you should restrain yourself. There are still so many people here, how can you say such things!¡± Wan Qian said shyly to Fang Yuan. However, although she said it, her hands did not hesitate at all. She was still hugging Fang Yuan tightly, standing there, enjoying their time of victory, enjoying their unbridled youth. This was the victory that her man had fought for her. This was the gift that his man had promised her, and now, he had brought it back to her. After the two spent some time together, Gu Tianqing finally finished celebrating with the other Gu Immortal Sect disciples. ¡°Sigh, Fang Yuan! Who should we send out next?¡± ¡°Looking at their situation, I reckon that the next two they send out wouldn¡¯t be very strong.¡± Gu Tianqing thought for a while, before walking over and speaking to Fang Yuan. ¡°Hehe, are you overestimating our strength, or are you underestimating the Gu Demon Sect that has been pestering our Gu Immortal Sect for over a thousand years?¡± ¡°Their strength cannot be underestimated! In this third round, I still plan to let the two with the most balanced strength in our Gu Immortal Sect go on stage.¡± Fang Yuan thought for a while, before saying to Gu Tianqing. ¡°Among the remaining disciples of our Gu Immortal Sect who have not gone on stage, which two have the most balanced strength? You are not talking about Qin Han, right?¡± Gu Tianqing hesitated and guessed. It was obvious that he did not have a deep impression of the other Gu Immortal Sect disciples. He only had a deep impression of Qin Han, who had once fought on Stage 47 with him. Yes! Qin Han was definitely going to fight! ¡°But I am thinking, I need someone else, someone who can complement Qin Han¡¯s personality, someone who will not be too unpredictable and make it hard to decide the outcome of this match.¡± Fang Yuan was more thoughtful than Gu Tianqing, so he thought for a while and said with a frown. Chapter 192 - Decision ¡°Ah? This is such a headache, Fang Yuan, you should think about it yourself.¡± ¡°Right, if you need anything, I will help you inform the second person, they can help our Gu Immortal Sect win this competition as soon as possible. Yes, this is the last competition of the second stage.¡± Gu Tianqing¡¯s tone slowly turned firm as he said to Fang Yuan. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve decided, you don¡¯t need to inform them. You can rest down there and recover your strength.¡± At this moment, Fang Yuan suddenly thought of a person¡¯s name. He walked to Gu Tianqing¡¯s side, patting his shoulder as he walked over. ¡°Who is it? Who are you going to send up? Fang Yuan, tell me!¡± Gu Tianqing shouted in confusion and chased after him. ¡°You don¡¯t have to guess. It must be Zhou Chang. Him and Qin Han, one is good at attacking and the other is good at defense!¡± ¡°Of course, one will be in charge of grasping the bottom line of this battle and the other will be in charge of finding the enemy¡¯s weaknesses and openings!¡± ¡°I think that if we put the two of them in a group, it will have a Lollapalooza Effect.¡± ¡°Mhm, pairing Zhou Chang up with Qin Han, this is really something that I had never thought of before!¡± Gu Tianqing also thought for a while, and then patted his head as if he suddenly came to a realization. ¡°Fang Yuan, this idea of yours is really awesome!¡± ¡°The two of them, aiya, I could not have thought of pairing them together before, it¡¯s too amazing!¡± Gu Tianqing shouted at Fang Yuan, but he stopped and waved at Fang Yuan. He went to another corner of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, shouting at Zhou Chang who was cultivating alone. ¡°Zhou Chang, the next round is the decisive battle between our Gu Immortal Sect and the Gu Demon Sect, especially during the second stage of the contest at Stage 47.¡± ¡°Thus, I cannot take the risk, I have to hand this victory over to someone I can trust the most, this person has to be able to control his emotions and impulses at all times, taking the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s glory as his primary consideration.¡± ¡°When this person walks out of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, he will already represent the final victor between the Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect.¡± ¡°This person must have a very strong heart and very firm strength, so that he cannot fear such pressure.¡± ¡°I hope that this person can help our Gu Immortal Sect in this thousand year battle between the Gu Immortal Sect and the Gu Demon Sect, and give us a chance to win.¡± ¡°Say, are you willing to be such a person, such a person who needs to bear great risks and pressure?¡± ¡°If the final result is still a failure, then he might have to be someone who can withstand the gazes of everyone in the Gu Immortal Sect?¡± ¡°I wonder if you are willing to be such a person?¡± Fang Yuan walked to Zhou Chang¡¯s side and slowly spoke to him. Originally, the battle between the Gu Immortal Sect and the Gu Demon Sect had attracted the gazes of all the disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect just because it was a gimmick. But now, when Fang Yuan walked in front of him, Zhou Chang already knew that Fang Yuan was speaking to him, and only to him. Even if Fang Yuan did not mention his name, he knew that the person Fang Yuan was talking about was definitely him. If it was someone else, or if their strength or confidence was not enough to make such a decision, then, that person would definitely not appear in this room! And since Zhou Chang was still able to sit here as calm as Mount Tai, resting with his eyes closed and cultivating, it was enough to show that he had already made his decision. ¡°I am willing!¡± Zhou Chang did not hesitate. He raised his head resolutely and looked at Fang Yuan with a calm gaze as he said slowly. ¡°Alright, then our Gu Immortal Sect will invite the Gu Demon Sect for this last match. You and Qin Han will be up!¡± Fang Yuan said one last sentence. ¡­ After a short period of rest, Qin Han and Zhou Chang were already prepared, and they went to Stage 47. When Qin Han and Zhou Chang arrived at Stage 47, they saw the two Gu Demon Sect disciples who had arrived earlier. As the saying goes, when enemies meet, their eyes turn red. Qin Han and Zhou Chang laughed coldly as they glanced at the two Gu Demon Sect disciples opposite them, only to discover that they were also looking at them with the same expression and viciousness. ¡°Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention¡¯s Stage 47, second stage of the Gu Dao Convention, Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect¡¯s third match, prepare to begin, the current score is 1:1.¡± The judge of the Gu Dao Convention said the words of the start of the competition. At the same time, it was the prelude to the thousand year competition between the Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect. This was a reunion between the two sects after countless interactions in the endless river of time. Every time these two sects met, only one would be able to leave, and only the one who could leave would obtain all the glory and victory. After all the preparations were completed before the start of the competition, the four people moved at the same time as the referee gave the order. At this moment, Qin Han waved his hand, and a 20-foot-long brown-yellow spear instantly appeared in his hand. It was a steel spear. It was a weapon that ordinary people absolutely would not use, and even more so, could not use! However, in Qin Han¡¯s hands, it was like a part of Qin Han¡¯s body, being used with ease! At the same time, when he entered the arena with Qin Han, Zhou Chang seemed to have already made countless battle plans in his heart. When he saw Qin Han¡¯s actions, Zhou Chang instantly frowned. It seemed that Qin Han had already planned to directly charge forward¡­ But I had clearly prepared so many stable and absolute plans to win¡­ I did not even have the chance to tell him any of it! But, forget it, as a Gu Immortal Sect disciple, under the circumstances of meeting a thousand-year-old enemy, if not for someone with an extremely calm and experienced personality, they would definitely choose to charge forward! Qin Han¡¯s choice was not wrong, and this also showed that he truly loved the Gu Immortal Sect from the bottom of his heart. Since he was someone like me who had passion and dedication, there is no need for me to demand anything from him! Since he wants to directly fight with the enemy, I will give him a helping hand! Zhou Chang thought in his heart. The next moment, Zhou Chang stretched out his hands and slowly drew a circle in front of his chest. After two very proud arcs, it crossed right in the middle of his chest. Chapter 193 - Up On Stage Following that, a blue whirlpool that was slowly rotating and absorbing the surrounding spirit essence appeared in the middle of his chest. Using his special Gu worms and the combination of many other Gu worms, Zhou Chang subconsciously used a group of Gu worms¡¯ combination skill that he had never used before. General! Battle Armor! Zhou Chang softly spat out a few words. Immediately after, his left and right hands spread to the sides of his body at the same time. The next moment, Qin Han¡¯s left hand released a red light, while his right hand released an orange light at the same time. After the two balls of light appeared steadily, Zhou Chang struck the two balls of light at the speed of lightning, hitting Qin Han who was standing next to him. This was one of his many defensive Gu worm skills. The General Gu worm skill could allow his teammate to have more energy, stronger defense, higher body coordination and flexibility, and could let them reduce spirit essence consumption when using Gu worm skills. It could also allow his teammate to recover quickly after being injured. In short, this was a Gu worm skill with excellent overall performance and very powerful skill effects, and this skill was one of Zhou Chang¡¯s trump cards. And in Zhou Chang¡¯s heart, he still had many such comprehensive skills and powerful skills, and the purpose of preparing such skills was to deal with moments like this. As for the Battle Armor Gu worm skill, its function was very simple. It only had one function, which was to add a layer of defense to the body of the teammate! However, since this ¡®Battle Armor¡¯ Gu worm joint skill could be used with the ¡®General¡¯ Gu worm joint skill, it was also listed as one of Zhou Chang¡¯s trump cards. Therefore, while it loses an extremely harmonious balance and many special effects, the different skills of Battle Armor also represented the extreme defense that Qin Han could use at his level. And at this moment, Qin Han had clearly gathered a large amount of spirit essence in his body. It was unknown what Gu worm combined skill he was planning to use. Fang Yuan naturally only stared at the reactions of Qin Han and Zhou Chang in Stage 47. It was within his expectations. After all, Fang Yuan had already thought that Qin Han might be a little rash in the battle against the Gu Demon Sect, which was why he had sent Zhou Chang to coordinate with him. At this moment, Qin Han began to mobilize his spirit essence with all his might, and light gradually emitted from his entire body. At the same time, the light on the long spear on his right hand became brighter and brighter. It could be seen that Qin Han was planning to use a more comprehensive skill. Otherwise, all of the spirit essence light from Qin Han¡¯s body would have been directed towards the spear in his hand! And in this situation, this was the only choice Qin Han had made compared to all his previous competitions! Fang Yuan knew that this was because Qin Han¡¯s pride was extremely high, that he believed that within the Gu Immortal Sect, Fang Yuan and his fellow disciples were obstructing him, and he also treated the Gu Immortal Sect as his family, thus, he restrained his desires. But when he arrived in the outside world and needed to work for the Gu Immortal Sect, the other self in Qin Han¡¯s heart that he had been hiding would quietly surface. And at this moment, Qin Han was actually able to restrain his impulses and release the light of spirit essence from his body. It seemed that he still had other trump cards. Fang Yuan was actually already at ease with Qin Han¡¯s reaction and coping methods. Compared to Qin Han¡¯s previous battle results, this match could be said to be very important to Qin Han, and he was also very cautious. With Zhou Chang¡¯s two balls of red and orange light in his hands attached to Qin Han¡¯s body, at the next moment, a large number of strange colors began to flash on Qin Han¡¯s body. First, an armor with a black and red base appeared on Qin Han¡¯s body, wrapping him from head to toe. This armor emitted a large number of ripples and undulations around it, causing a large amount of spirit essence to float. It was as if a very brave general who fought against the enemy on the ancient battlefield four times had crossed the barrier of time and descended into Qin Han¡¯s body again. At the same time, Qin Han¡¯s eyes shone with the same color. In the next moment, a large number of orange-yellow marks appeared on the black-red armor! Those were runes that looked like earthworms. They were crawling and swimming around, as if each rune was a living creature. Fang Yuan knew that it was Zhou Chang¡¯s Gu worm comprehensive formation. In this world, there were all kinds of strange Gu worms that he had never seen before. The number of ways they could be used together were like the stars in the sky, countless. Fang Yuan was not shocked or worried about this skill that he had never seen before.. Because he was assured that Qin Han definitely placed the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s honor first in his heart. Finally, less than three seconds passed, and all the moving worm-like symbols on Qin Han¡¯s body stopped. They stopped on every last corner of Qin Han¡¯s armor. When all the orange-yellow earthworm symbols first appeared, the black-and-red general armor on Qin Han¡¯s body also bloomed with a unique light. It was like a beam of light in a thousand-year-old forest, when the dawn of hell shone down through the high crown of a tree and produced a tinkling effect. It made people¡¯s hearts filled with warmth, hope, and calmness. At the same time, it strengthened their feelings of being able to win and produced a faint joy. In the next moment, Zhou Chang closed his eyes on the spot. His hands moved from his side, forming two semicircles that gathered above his head. When his palms came together, an oval-shaped shield that looked like an egg emerged from Zhou Chang¡¯s body, enveloping his entire body. At the same time, when this shield flowed to the ground, it swam rapidly in all directions and quickly connected with the overall shield of Stage 47, and at this moment, it seemed as if there was some kind of magical interaction between the two shields. Fang Yuan had an inexplicable feeling that Zhou Chang¡¯s shield had already interacted with the shield of Stage 47, and had even become whole. And this also meant that no matter what kind of battle was happening inside Stage 47, as long as the aftershock of their battle could not directly pierce through the shield of Stage 47, then the attacks would be even less likely to hit Zhou Chang¡¯s body. At this moment, Fang Yuan wondered why Zhou Chang made this choice? Could it be that he was still afraid that the incoming attacks from the inside of Stage 47 would be too intense? Chapter 194 - Defense So much so that it would shatter the protective barrier of the entire Stage 47? Qin Han should not have such an ability! So, was Zhou Chang worried that he would be injured by the aftermath of the battle between Qin Han and the Gu Demon Sect disciples? That was even more impossible. If Zhou Chang was afraid of such fluctuations, then there was no need for him to agree to his request to go on stage. The next moment, an idea flashed through Fang Yuan¡¯s mind. He suddenly understood that Zhou Chang was actually putting himself in layers of protection because in this competition, he did not want to be a burden to any of Qin Han¡¯s decisions. He simply did not want Qin Han to divert any attention to take care of him while battling with the two disciples of the Gu Demon Sect! Oh, he was sacrificing himself to help Qin Han! Fang Yuan had a flash of understanding in his heart, and he looked at Zhou Chang in admiration. To have such a disciple who placed the Gu Immortal Sect at the top of their hearts, it was the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s honor, as well as his honor. ¡°Qin Han! Use all of your abilities!¡± ¡°Go fight with these two Gu Demon Sect disciples, don¡¯t worry about me.¡± When Zhou Chang opened his eyes again, he looked at the two Gu Demon Sect disciples with a mocking gaze and shouted at Qin Han. ¡°I have already used this secret Gu worm combination skill, they cannot break my defense.¡± ¡°No matter how much confidence you have or how strong your Gu worm skill is, now is the time. Use it and bring them down on the Gu Demon Sect disciples.¡± Zhou Chang continued to add on to Qin Han. ¡°Alright, I got it!¡± ¡°Stay here and watch my battle!¡± Qin Han finally finished mobilizing all the spirit essence he had prepared for the battle. After hearing Zhou Chang¡¯s words, he reacted for a moment and turned to speak to Zhou Chang. In the next moment, a completely yellow dragon appeared in Qin Han¡¯s hand. The scales were clear and the details were fine. Qin Han gently waved the twenty-foot-long spear in his hand. The weapon that looked unusually heavy to outsiders was now like a feather in his hand that did not have the slightest weight. As he waved his body left, right, and back, the brown-yellow flood dragon also kept swimming around him. It was as if it was inspecting its territory, looking for any enemies that dared to offend it. Come! The bright moon shone on the great river! Qin Han suddenly let out a soft cry. Then, he suddenly raised the twenty-foot-long spear in his right hand and stomped hard on the spot. He shifted his center of gravity forward and instantly rushed forward like an arrow leaving the bow. It was also at this moment that the yellow flood dragon swimming beside him seemed to have finally found its enemies. After letting out a sudden roar, it twisted its body and rushed forward in front of Qin Han. Qin Han poured a large amount of spirit essence into his weapon and spear. At the same time, he also charged forward with extreme speed. While bringing about a large amount of wind power and deterrence, under Zhou Chang¡¯s augmentation, be it the General¡¯s armor or the Battle Armor defensive skills, they all brought about an enormous increase in his speed and spirit essence, and it made Qin Han¡¯s every move seem like it was assisted by God at this moment. With an unstoppable peerless grace, Qin Han advanced forward, and his target was precisely the two Gu Demon Sect disciples. At this moment, the two from the Gu Demon Sect had calm expressions, and there was not the slightest change in their expressions. The two of them simultaneously took a step forward and dodged to the sides. Their bodies also emitted a faint green light. Fang Yuan could clearly see that the right hands of the two Gu Demon Sect disciples lit up with a dense green ball light at the same time. There seemed to be an infinite number of sharp blades contained within the balls of light. They were constantly trying to charge out, flying towards everything that could possibly exist around them. Those sharp blades that were constantly trying to charge out looked extremely sharp, and their own kinetic energy and frequency were extremely high. This was because the two green balls of light in the hands of the two Gu Demon Sect disciples were simultaneously and intensely fluctuating and changing. Fang Yuan¡¯s pupils slightly shrunk when he saw this. It was very clear in his heart that they were a very common Gu worm in the Gu Demon Sect, the Green Light Gu! And this was also a Gu worm skill that the two Gu Demon Sect disciples that he had fought together with Gu Tianqing previously were also skilled at. Although the two of them had easily dodged the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s disciples¡¯ attacks back then, making the Green Light Gu useless when they were fighting, at this moment, it was not him and Gu Tianqing standing on the stage! It was Qin Han and Zhou Chang! Fang Yuan did not need to think about Zhou Chang at this moment, since he had already said that his defense was connected to the defensive barrier of Stage 47, so unless the defensive barrier of Stage 47 was broken, he would not be in danger. Fang Yuan was mainly worried about Qin Han! He gave up all of his defense and directly poured all of his spirit essence and hope into his attack. Although he had Zhou Chang¡¯s defense and buff on him, the opponents were not to be trifled with. Although he saw Qin Han use a Gu worm skill that he had never seen before, Fang Yuan was not very assured. This kind of mentality was a bit like a parent looking at their child. No matter how much the child said they were prepared and that nothing could happen to them, the parent could not help but worry! It was just like a very popular saying, ¡®Mom thinks you¡¯re hungry.¡¯ Although Qin Han had used a spear-based attack when he was working with Gu Tianqing, and it was just like now, a brown flood dragon charged forward with an indomitable aura, at that time, their attacks were easily shattered by the other party¡¯s egg, so Fang Yuan was very worried about Qin Han¡¯s set of skills. At this critical moment, Qin Han¡¯s attack had already reached the place where the two Gu Demon Sect disciples were previously. Fortunately, the two Gu Demon Sect disciples reacted quickly. When they saw Qin Han charging forward, they immediately dodged. In the next moment, Qin Han¡¯s twenty-feet long spear left a deep hole in the spot where the two Gu Demon Sect disciples were standing! It sent a large amount of gravel flying out. At the same time, Qin Han finally controlled the power of his attack this time. When he saw that the attack did not land on the enemies, Qin Han had already thought of a way to deflect the force and turn his steel spear toward them. He wanted to keep this power on his weapon and apply it to the next attack. Chapter 195 - Strangeness It was also at this moment that the two disciples of the Gu Demon Sect seemed to have seen the opening they had been waiting for, as well as Qin Han¡¯s weakness. They quickly and simultaneously waved their right hands in the direction where they had been previously. Two green lights that were slightly curved into crescent moons flew forward and escaped from their hands. At the same time, the two green lights in their hands shrunk greatly. Fang Yuan looked at them again, and he could roughly guess the plans and abilities of these two Gu Demon Sect disciples. According to this rate of energy loss, the Gu Demon Sect disciples could use the Green Light Gu worms at full strength for about ten times. Fang Yuan calculated silently in his heart. At this time, they had not shown any methods to increase their own speed or restrain Qin Han and Zhou Chang. It seemed that he had to continue observing them! Fang Yuan thought silently. At this time, when Qin Han saw the attacks of the two Gu Demon Sect disciples, his expression changed drastically. He stopped pulling his steel spear back. He pulled it back with force, and at the same time, he used the force to throw his body forward. According to Qin Han¡¯s calculations, the attacks of the two Gu Demon Sect disciples would directly reach the position of his neck, which was in a constant position, so he threw himself forward. The possibility of dodging their attacks was far greater than the possibility of continuing to retreat. Qin Han was very clear about how much power was added to his attack. At this time, there was no doubt that he had already made a very wise choice. Following the effect of Qin Han¡¯s enormous power, his body rapidly flew forward. At the same time, Qin Han also borrowed this power to pull out the steel spear that had been deeply embedded in the ground. He hugged his body and rolled forward twice, and half-squatted to dodge the attack of the Gu Demon Sect disciples. At this time, the two Gu Demon Sect disciples had already launched their attacks in mid-air and converged at the same location. It was as if two grenades exploded on the spot at the same time, and the explosions produced intense sounds and special effects of light and shadow before disappearing from each other. Feeling the strong pushing force behind him, Qin Han instantly had an idea. He could not withstand such an attack at all. No matter which part of his body was hit by such a force, it was not something he could easily take on! Even with a lighter force, his bones and tendons would be broken, his limbs would be sent flying, or if it was heavy, his waist would be chopped off and he would be killed on the spot. He could not joke with his own life! Qin Han silently warned himself in his heart. Then, he quickly stood up with his long spear in hand, preparing for the next attack. At this moment, the two disciples of the Gu Demon Sect, seeing that their attack had failed, still maintained the green balls of light in their right hands and moved at the same time. One of their bodies was wrapped in a layer of green ribbons that kept flowing. Then, when the two ribbons wound around his back, and were gently lifted up, the disciple seemed to be lifted into the air by an invisible rope. He quickly attacked Zhou Chang, who was hiding at the back of Stage 47. The other Gu Demon Sect disciple had two green shadows attached to his feet. They were like two hydrogen balloons with great thrust and were as agile as bees. Dragging this Gu Demon Sect disciple into the air, at the next moment, he flew towards Qin Han who had just stood up, like Nezha who was riding a firestorm wheel. Come, face this palm of mine, let¡¯s see if you dare to accept the challenge, you cowardly Gu Immortal Sect disciple! That Gu Demon Sect disciple who flew towards Qin Han spoke arrogantly, constantly provoking Qin Han¡¯s mind. Fortunately, Qin Han was able to control his rationality when he faced his sect¡¯s enemy who provoked him in such an unscrupulous manner. As if he did not hear what the Gu Demon Sect disciple said, he quickly pulled out his steel spear and swung it in a circle. Meteor! Qin Han said at the same time. Fang Yuan was also stunned. It seemed that it was another of Qin Han¡¯s Gu worm skills! How come he had never mentioned it to him before? While Fang Yuan was muttering in his heart, he was still staring at the situation on the stage. Qin Han swung his steel spear, and it was covered with a khaki-colored light in the air. The light condensed into a ball at the tip of the spear and smashed downwards. And behind the khaki-colored light, whether it was due to the speed or the effect of Qin Han¡¯s spirit essence, it actually dragged out a long red tail flame! Feeling the huge force and temperature that came at him, the Gu Demon Sect disciple in front of him did not dare to take it head-on! Thus, he panicked and hurriedly controlled the firestorm wheels under his feet to dodge to the side. Unexpectedly, Qin Han continued to say, ¡°Drag!¡± In the next moment, the Gu worm combination skill that he had already swung out and was falling towards the enemy in mid-air had already drawn a strange curve in mid-air, moving in a way that completely defied the law of gravity. It smashed towards the Gu Demon Sect disciple who had already moved in a different direction. What! Such a powerful attack! Such speed, and it could actually turn! That Gu Demon Sect disciple¡¯s heart was filled with exclamations. He did not dare to hesitate at all, hurriedly continuing to retreat. And at this time, it was like a god of war was possessing Qin Han¡¯s body, hurriedly controlling the steel spear in his hand, continuously pursuing the enemy and launching his own fatal attacks. At this moment, on the other side of Stage 47, the other Gu Demon Sect disciple, with the ribbon behind him, attacked Zhou Chang without any hesitation. What was going on? Did he not know that Zhou Chang¡¯s defense could not be broken by him? Even Fang Yuan was puzzled and continued to watch the changes in the arena without blinking. So, this disciple of the Gu Demon Sect, really was not aware of Zhou Chang¡¯s defensive power? The answer was obviously yes! He grew up in the Gu Demon Sect, and though he was very proficient in combat and assassination, and liked to use cruel means to torture the spirit of the enemy, he was not very good at detecting changes around him. It was as if he saw himself as an indestructible lance. As long as the master pointed out the direction, he would attack without hesitation even if his body was smashed to pieces. So normally, he could only form a team with others! Chapter 196 - Defeat Only when someone pointed out the target of this mission would he be able to attack alone, and he would use all his strength to kill the enemy by any means necessary. And now, without anyone scouting the surroundings in advance, he was like a headless fly. After seeing an enemy in front of him, he did not care about other circumstances and blindly launched an attack. Hehe, you are really young! Zhou Chang looked at the Gu Demon Sect disciple who looked like he was flying over and laughed disdainfully. Zhou Chang originally did not plan to bother about it, but when he saw Gu Tianqing fighting another Gu Demon Sect disciple on the other side of Stage 47, he suddenly had a thought. Perhaps he could use some strength in this match¡­ If Gu Tianqing had more time to fight, he could continue to drag out this battle, then the final victory of the battle would remain to be determined! After all, the enemy had sent out two disciples who were equally good at attacking, while he only had one on his side. It seemed that he was at a disadvantage. If he allowed Gu Tianqing to fight first with the other party and win while he stalled the person in front of him, then they could defeat the enemies one by one. And if he struck this person directly, causing the opponent to lose interest in attacking him, the opponent would turn around and attack Gu Tianqing together with his teammate. Even if he could rely on the defensive barrier to defend against their attacks, it was hard to say who would win in the end. After all, he was only good at defense, and he did not have any attacking methods! If that was the case, the opponents would be able to break them one by one. It seems like I have to do something! Zhou Chang made up his mind as he thought of this. At the next moment, he raised his hands and placed them in front of his chest. At the same time, he extended his index finger and middle finger, while his little finger, ring finger, and thumb bent towards the inner part of his palm. With an incredible degree of flexibility, ¡® ¡® he formed a very complicated handprint with just six fingers. At that time, he let out a soft sound and spat out two characters. In the next moment, layers of sawtooth-like ripples appeared on the protective shield that wrapped it up! Due to the isolation of the protective shield and the fact that Zhou Chang¡¯s voice was very soft, no one on Stage 47, except Zhou Chang himself, could hear what he was saying. In the next moment, Fang Yuan understood from the changes of Zhou Chang¡¯s defensive barrier and what was about to happen, the effect of Zhou Chang¡¯s change in moves. One of the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s disciples pushed the light ball in his right hand towards the defensive barrier around Zhou Chang¡¯s body. The green ball of light seemed to contain all of his beliefs. His victory, his life, and his honor were all combined in this attack. He seemed to have countless thoughts buried in his heart. The long suppressed feeling was about to be released at this moment. Even from the stage, Fang Yuan could feel the strength of this Gu Demon Sect disciple¡¯s attack. I hope you can endure it! Zhou Chang and Fang Yuan muttered silently. The special effect was like Mars colliding with Earth. The defensive barrier between the Gu Demon Sect disciple¡¯s palm and Qin Han¡¯s body opened up. There was a loud bang. Along with a huge tremor, contrary to everyone¡¯s expectations, the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Zhou Chang was still standing on the spot like a rock, as if a gentle breeze had just blown past. In contrast, the Gu Demon Sect disciple who had jumped up to break Zhou Chang¡¯s defensive barrier was like a small sailboat that had been struck by a whale¡¯s tail. He spun and was thrown high into the air. He even drew a parabola across the ground and finally smashed into the protective barrier on the other side of Stage 47. At this moment, he was like a leaf stuck on the protective barrier of Stage 47. He slowly fell down and eventually collapsed in the corner of Stage 47. He actually stopped moving. What! What skill did Zhou Chang use just now? It was so powerful! Fang Yuan was very shocked. It wasn¡¯t only Fang Yuan, but the referee too was shocked by Zhou Chang¡¯s powerful counterattack. But he did not see Zhou Chang doing anything just now. As for Gu Tianqing and another disciple of the Gu Demon Sect on the other side of Stage 47, they were still busy with each other¡¯s moves, unable to split up and watch the changes on the other side of the field. At the same time, in the surroundings of the competition venue, the scene that happened in the eyes of countless spectators had an extremely strong contrast and an outstanding comedic effect. Everyone thought that the Gu Demon Sect disciple jumped up because he had enough confidence that his attack would be able to break Zhou Chang¡¯s defensive barrier. After all, his confident expression and the intense fluctuations of the green ball of light in his right hand were still flashing in front of everyone¡¯s eyes. But they had never expected this! This long prelude of his attack did not only fail to knock down Zhou Chang from the Gu Immortal Sect, it did not even break through his opponent¡¯s protective barrier, but his own super strong strength reflected him to the other side. This extreme contrast was hard for everyone to accept. It was like a chef holding a steel knife to cut off a piece of tofu, but the tofu was fine and the knife broke instead. Ohohoho. Ahahaha. ¡°This young man really makes me laugh to death. Looks like he¡¯s a disciple of the Gu Demon Sect.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know when the Gu Demon Sect actually taught such a character to make everyone happy. Their sect really taught him well.¡± ¡°I¡¯m dying. How come I never knew that the Gu Demon Sect had changed its style? Weren¡¯t they the best at assassination and extreme attacks?¡± ¡°Since when did their attack style change to wanting their opponents to laugh to death.¡± Intense discussions and laughter came from all directions. Because of the barrier, the people on Stage 47 did not hear it. In fact, even if they heard it, they did not dare to react, because the two people on stage were still fighting. Right now, they were still in a life and death battle. But in the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s headquarters, as well as the area below Stage 47, all of the Gu Demon Sect disciples had exploded. In the previous round, the two disciples from their own sect had lost to Fang Yuan and Gu Tianqing from Gu Immortal Sect, and it was already embarrassing enough. Chapter 197 - Battle On one hand, they did not win the competition, and on the other hand, they did not increase the glory of the Gu Demon Sect. They could not even defeat the Gu Immortal Sect disciples. Under such circumstances, they had given up on the two disciples. If it was not for Bai Yao saving their lives, they would not be able to live much longer. They did not expect that in the end, in this third match, which the Gu Demon Sect disciples had high hopes for, it was even worse than the previous one! Of these two, one was fighting against a disciple who seemed to be very good at attacking, so there was no way to determine the winner, which was fine. Everyone knew his strength, and he was sent on stage because no one could fight better than him. But that disciple who chose to attack the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s other disciple who stood on the other side, Zhou Chang, who did not move at all and was obviously good at defense, not only failed, he even eliminated himself. This result was unacceptable to the Gu Demon Sect disciples who were very sensitive and had many thoughts. Kill him! Kill him! Kill him! It had been a long time since the disciples of the Gu Demon Sect had such unified thoughts. Everyone was saying these three words in the same rhythmic tone. At this moment, Bai Yao and the female disciple in the yellow dress, Xiang Ningmeng, did not even need to discuss it. The two of them looked at each other at the same time and did not say anything else. From the strange expressions on their faces, they could see that even if the disciple woke up, his life would probably end here. In the Gu Demon Sect, where the environment was already very cruel, human lives were not worth much! If you humiliated the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s honor in such a manner, then you would be abandoned at the first moment. What was even more cruel was that the Gu Demon Sect had never had anyone plead for one person. No one wanted to save the person. Everyone was united, they wanted the person to die. ¡°Senior, let¡¯s see if the remaining disciple can defeat Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s opponent. If he loses, we will send him to the Blood Cave as well.¡± ¡°I cannot take it anymore, why are the disciples of our Gu Demon Sect so weak?¡± Xiang Ningmeng frowned, saying to Bai Yao beside her in confusion. This time, Bai Yao did not have any objections. She had already shown mercy by saving the first two disciples, but to think that these two disciples did not know what was good for them. Since you guys are like this, then don¡¯t blame me for being heartless, Bai Yao thought. ¡°Alright, I support your idea. After these two disciples leave the stage, I¡¯ll leave them to you to deal with!¡± Junior Bai Yao looked at Xiang Ningmeng, who was wearing a yellow dress, and said slowly. You guys brought this upon yourselves. Don¡¯t blame me. Bai Yao thought to herself as if she was mourning for the two Gu Demon Sect disciples on the stage. At this moment, Zhou Chang, who was at the side of Stage 47, turned his head to look at the Gu Demon Sect disciple who had flown far away to a corner. A strange smile appeared on his face. Hehe, you want to fight me? ¡°You¡¯re still a little too inexperienced! Do you really think that all the Gu worms in my body and the formation are just decorations?¡± Zhou Chang did not let the others hear his final words. Even before his own voice could be heard through his own protective barrier, it was already almost gone. Ignoring the reactions of the audience and the Gu Demon Sect disciples below the stage, Zhou Chang was still focused on his Gu worm comprehensive formation. Opposite Zhou Chang, in another corner of Stage 47, Qin Han was still engaged in a fierce battle with the remaining Gu Demon Sect disciple. At this moment, Qin Han¡¯s entire body was covered in black and red. The armor with the brown and yellow runes was still awe-inspiring. Along with the mobilization of his own spirit essence and having used it for a long time now, his every move was followed by yellow aftershocks. These yellow aftershocks were not the appearance of his own spirit essence. Instead, they were similar in shape to the flood dragon-shaped spirit essence emitted by the steel spear in his hand. Qin Han stabbed forward with his right hand. An illusory flood dragon appeared on the steel spear and charged forward with incomparable might. At the same time, Qin Han also stomped on the ground. The spot where his left foot landed was clearly where his human limb was. At this moment, in the eyes of the audience, it actually looked like the claws of the flood dragon! The dragon claws clawed, released, and pushed on the ground! Zhou Chang¡¯s entire body seemed to have stepped on a super spring as he bounced up high into the sky. At this moment, Qin Han grabbed the steel spear with both hands at the same time and twisted his waist midair. In the next moment, his entire body started to spin. The flood dragon on his steel spear also started to spiral forward at this moment. At the same time, as Qin Han spun, pieces of brownish-yellow scales and long hair appeared on his body. The hair was not black, but a brownish-yellow color! It did not emanate from Qin Han¡¯s body, but extended out from the cracks of the scales on the brownish-yellow flood dragon that wrapped around his body. ¡°Come, Dragon Warrior In The Wild!¡± While Qin Han was in midair, he suddenly shouted at the Gu Demon Sect disciple who was standing opposite him. Unlike Zhou Chang, Qin Han did not conceal his voice at all. In fact, he could not wait for everyone to hear the name of his move. Finally, the brownish-yellow flood dragon stretched out its dragon claw forward. And it was also at this moment that the remaining disciple of the Gu Demon Sect seemed to be scared silly and actually did not move at all. It was only when the flood dragon¡¯s dragon claw was only one meter away from the body of the Gu Demon Sect disciple that he reacted. He subconsciously raised his right hand and placed the green ball of light in front of him. This short one-meter distance usually only took a second for a normal person to walk, but for Qin Han who had already jumped liked a flood dragon and pounced over, it didn¡¯t even take 0.1 seconds. Just as the right hand of the Gu Demon Sect disciple reached his chest, Qin Han¡¯s attack had already landed. After a loud bang, the last disciple of the Gu Demon Sect immediately followed in the footsteps of the previous disciple. He was even more miserable than the previous one! This was because it was as if all his bones had been shattered, and his entire body was as soft as a pile of meat paste. After coming into close contact with the protective barrier of Stage 47, he slid down for a short distance. Chapter 198 - Revenge Then, he fell onto the stage. At this moment, the judge on Stage 47 did not hesitate. After Qin Han defeated the last disciple of Gu Demon Sect, he announced the result. This was not because this judge was biased towards the Gu Immortal Sect, nor was it because he was biased towards Qin Han and Zhou Chang, but because he was worried about the safety of the two disciples of the Gu Demon Sect. According to the rules of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention, although the disciples of each sect could freely attack on the stage, there was a bottom line that they could not directly kill their opponents¡¯ disciples. And at this time, as the competition ended, the judge looked at the Gu Demon Sect disciple who was sent flying because of his attack on Zhou Chang¡¯s defense, and his heart was already twitching. Tell me! You¡¯re not strong enough, so why din¡¯t you know it yourself? You can¡¯t even break through the opponent¡¯s defense, and you were even knocked unconscious by the formation attached to the defense. Now that you¡¯re in a corner, how am I supposed to protect you if I don¡¯t know whether you¡¯re dead or alive? Seriously, why did you use your strongest attack right from the start? When you see that the opponent has a defense, shouldn¡¯t you launch a probing attack or two in advance, to test the other party¡¯s defensive characteristic and ability? As the judge muttered in his heart, he also secretly glanced at Zhou Chang¡¯s defensive barrier. Looking at the green lines that were still flowing with patterns, he couldn¡¯t help but guess in his heart. Could this be the legendary thorny formation? It was said that after that Gu worm comprehensive formation was used, it could reflect the other party¡¯s attack power to a certain extent, and reflect it against the other party. In other words, unless you could break through his defensive barrier in an instant, all the power you used to attack his defensive barrier would be used to attack you in the end. In fact, the reflected power would not even be one percent of the original. Simply put, using this formation was to use the opponent¡¯s strength to directly defeat them. The judge¡¯s heart shook. He looked at Zhou Chang with a strange gaze, and the ripples in front of him looked more and more familiar. The more he looked, the more certain he was that this was the thorny Gu worm comprehensive formation! ¡°Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention, round three of the second stage on Stage 47, Gu Immortal Sect versus Gu Demon Sect, the competition has ended, the winner is Gu Immortal Sect. Currently, Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect has a score of 2:1, thus, Gu Immortal Sect obtained the final victory.¡± After the judge hurriedly announced the final result of the competition and the winner, he quickly closed the defensive barrier of Stage 47. At the same time, he called for the Gu Dao Convention¡¯s medical staff to come up, and quickly carried the two Gu Demon Sect disciples who had fainted in the corner of Stage 47, giving them emergency treatment. This judge was clear in his heart that as Gu Demon Sect disciples, no matter what kind of habits they had in their own sect or what kind of life they had, according to what he knew, the living conditions within the Gu Demon Sect were very cruel. But in this Gu Dao Convention, there was no room for accidents! And what he could do now was to call the logistics medical team of the Gu Dao Convention to rescue these two disciples and finally send them back to the hands of the Gu Demon Sect. As for what kind of treatment these disciples would receive after returning to the Gu Demon Sect, that was not something he could know or control. ¡°Good, well done, great job!¡± Fang Yuan stood below the stage, and after seeing Qin Han and Zhou Chang obtain victory, he could not help but say excitedly. Fang Yuan no longer hesitated. He walked out of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s headquarters and welcomed Qin Han and Zhou Chang, who had returned victorious. ¡°You two have worked hard!¡± After Fang Yuan saw Qin Han and Zhou Chang, he did not say anything mushy. He only said it in a relaxed tone. This was both a congratulatory message from himself and a greeting from the Gu Immortal Sect. As for what rewards Qin Han and Zhou Chang would receive after returning to the Gu Immortal Sect after this victory, that was not something Fang Yuan could decide. Right now, he was only doing his part to express his joy and congratulations to his senior and junior brothers. ¡°Hehe. Fang Yuan, I told you before, it is better to trust me. You did not see it, when that Gu Demon Sect disciple faced my final attack, he looked so scared and confused, I could laugh at him for 10,000 years!¡± Qin Han looked very excited, and his left hand patted Zhou Chang¡¯s shoulder as he said to Fang Yuan with an exaggerated and excited expression. ¡°Yes, Senior Qin Han is very powerful, his attacks were very sharp!¡± Zhou Chang echoed Qin Han¡¯s words. ¡°Mm, both of you are the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s pride. Since you have already won, let¡¯s go back!¡± Fang Yuan said to Qin Han and Zhou Chang. The three of them walked side by side. Fang Yuan chatted with them, asking them about their experiences on the battlefield, and whether their experience in fighting enemies had improved, as they walked towards the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s headquarters. After arriving at the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s headquarters, everyone was celebrating again. Many Gu Immortal Sect disciples even threw Qin Han and Zhou Chang into the air to express their excitement. ¡°Alright, what happens next has nothing to do with us. Let the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention discuss it on their own, there is no need for us to stay here.¡± Fang Yuan looked at everything in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s headquarters, and said to the Gu Immortal Sect disciples. ¡°Alright, there will be a day of rest before the third stage of Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention, everyone should go back and have a good rest.¡± After instructing the Gu Immortal Sect disciples, Fang Yuan led all of them to leave the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s headquarters from the back. This contest location was not far from the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence in Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. And after Fang Yuan, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, Wan Qian and the rest came out, they did not have any thoughts of strolling around the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. They planned to return to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. But right now, the other Gu Immortal Sect disciples were somewhat absent-minded. After all, they did not fight. They only watched Fang Yuan and the others¡¯ battles, and their faces were flushed red. They were very excited. Fang Yuan naturally noticed their expressions and hesitant footsteps, and they kept looking back, thus he quickly turned around and said to the other Gu Immortal Sect disciples. ¡°Alright, I will allow you to take half a day off. Today, you can all take walk around in Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital!¡± Chapter 199 - Healing ¡°Let¡¯s go look at what kind of places there are in the capital, witness its prosperity, see what the outside world looks like.¡± ¡°But when we return tonight, we need to adjust our mental state, we will rest for the day tomorrow, and everyone should pay attention to your cultivation.¡± ¡°We cannot return to the Gu Immortal Sect after the Gu Dao Convention with decreased strength, right?¡± Fang Yuan jokingly said to the Gu Immortal Sect disciples. ¡°Oh, that¡¯s great!¡± ¡°Long live Fang Yuan, long live Fang Yuan!¡± ¡°Senior, we will go first!¡± After the Gu Immortal Sect disciples heard Fang Yuan¡¯s words, they shouted at Fang Yuan excitedly. At the next moment, there were only three or four people left in the group of Gu Immortal Sect disciples who had returned to the residence. But Fang Yuan and the others did not care. They had different responsibilities compared to the ordinary Gu Immortal Sect disciples. They had different things to do. Thus, even though they had similar thoughts of taking a stroll, they managed to control the impulses in their hearts. They knew what they should do now. Even if they had nothing to do, using this time to cultivate and increase their strength was more important. This was a world where strength was the most important thing, thus, everything should be based on increasing one¡¯s strength. Only the weak were in groups. The strong were lone wolves! And even the remaining Gu Immortal Sect members, when they returned to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, disappeared like drops of water in the sea, sand and gravel that merged into the desert, they had already returned to their own rooms, and were doing what they should be doing. And at this moment, on a path at the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, Wan Qian and Fang Yuan were walking side by side, on the way back to their own rooms. ¡°Fang Yuan, I don¡¯t want to be a burden to you anymore!¡± Wan Qian seemed to have made up her mind. She turned around and held Fang Yuan¡¯s arm as she said to him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you disappointed that I did not let you go on stage for today¡¯s competition?¡± Fang Yuan looked at Wan Qian¡¯s expression with concern, hoping to discover something. But there shouldn¡¯t be any other reason other than that, right? Fang Yuan guessed in his heart. ¡°Hmm, not being able to play today made me feel very ashamed of my identity and standing by your side.¡± ¡°If in the long years to come, I can only stand by your side and be a vase while being unable to provide help when you need it, then I think I should give up this position as soon as possible and let more capable experts assist you.¡± For some reason, Wan Qian¡¯s eyes suddenly turned red as she spoke. ¡°No, no, no need to be like this, how can I bear to let you leave!¡± Fang Yuan quickly pulled Wan Qian into his arms, and used his cheek to press against her forehead to comfort her. ¡°No matter what your strength is, no one can replace your position in my heart. This position only belongs to you, and it can only belong to you.¡± ¡°Good girl, stop crying. Let¡¯s hurry back. It¡¯s just a little injury, right? Why are you so sad all of a sudden?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s tone was as if he was coaxing a child as he whispered in Wan Qian¡¯s ear dotingly. ¡°Okay!¡± Wan Qian used a voice that sounded like a little kitten to agree to Fang Yuan¡¯s words. Hearing Wan Qian¡¯s tone, even though the two of them had not officially entered a state to begin healing, Fang Yuan already felt very happy in his heart. ¡°Come, let¡¯s go to bed. I¡¯ll help you treat your wounds. Let¡¯s see if your wounds have fully healed!¡± Fang Yuan suddenly lowered his head and whispered into Wan Qian¡¯s ear. At the same time, his hands started moving up and down Wan Qian¡¯s back. This time, Wan Qian¡¯s face immediately showed a red reaction which spread directly to her ears. From her earlobes to her ears, there was not a single part that was not red. ¡°Aiya, I hate you.¡± Wan Qian quickly used both hands to hammer Fang Yuan¡¯s chest. They were two small fists pounding on his chest. After Fang Yuan laughed, he used both hands to lift Wan Qian up on the spot and let her lie horizontally in front of his chest. Fang Yuan carried Wan Qian like a princess and started to run quickly. At this moment, Wan Qian, who was in Fang Yuan¡¯s arms, felt the bumpiness as Fang Yuan ran forward. Because this was the embrace of the person she yearned for, she felt warm, happy, and safe. It was a warmth that came from her genes, and it was a sense of safety and approval from the bottom of her heart. With a creak, the door opened and two figures dashed into the room. Fang Yuan turned his foot and closed the door. The two of them went straight to the bedroom. At this moment, the two of them had reached the point where they were burning with passion. They did not even need to talk to each other to change the atmosphere. They only touched each other physically. When their fingers intersected, they could feel each other¡¯s tenderness and love. Fang Yuan placed Wan Qian on the bed and looked at her dazed eyes. His hands moved quickly to put himself in a vacuum state and appeared in the room naked. Then, he pounced on Wan Qian who was on the bed. Aiya. As sounds of pain, enjoyment, helplessness, and extreme joy were heard, the temperature in the room gradually rose, and the atmosphere became charming. ¡­ After a long while, large amounts of Yin and Yang aura were released from the room at the same time, and both of their bodies were filled with Yin and Yang Qi. At this time, Fang Yuan took advantage of Wan Qian¡¯s extreme joy to turn his head and look out the window. It was already pitch black. As for Wan Qian¡¯s lack of spirit essence and her injuries, they had already completely recovered under the effect of the Gu worms. After careful calculation, Fang Yuan realized that three to four hours had already passed since the second stage of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention had ended. Ever since he and Wan Qian returned in the afternoon, they had been on this bed and had not come down. Feeling that the spirit essence and condition in his body had already recovered to 95%, Fang Yuan was very satisfied and looked at his side. Wan Qian¡¯s entire body was covered with traces of sweat. Even her hair was stuck to her skin. Then, Fang Yuan laid down on his side and held Wan Qian in his arms. At this moment, the extreme fatigue that was caused by extreme happiness fell on Wan Qian. She could no longer react to anything from the outside world. Even when Fang Yuan carried her like this, she could only frown and moan. Chapter 200 - Meeting ¡°It¡¯s not good to fall asleep just like that!¡± Fang Yuan whispered into Wan Qian¡¯s ear. However, Wan Qian, who had already fallen asleep, did not react to Fang Yuan¡¯s words at all. Fang Yuan smiled and said softly, ¡°Wan Qian, you¡¯ve worked hard today.¡± He used his two hands to lift Wan Qian, who was covered in sweat, up. Fang Yuan left the inner room and walked to the huge bathtub that had already been prepared on the other side. After testing the temperature, he felt that it was just right for him to put Wan Qian in, and he also stepped into the warmth. At this moment, Wan Qian gradually woke up with Fang Yuan¡¯s actions. The two of them helped each other to clean up the sweat stains on their bodies. Unknowingly, Fang Yuan¡¯s heart was filled with passion again. He grabbed Wan Qian¡¯s shoulders and the two of them stuck together again. ¡­ Finally, when the two of them finished cleaning up and laid down on the bed, Wan Qian had long fallen asleep due to exhaustion. And when Fang Yuan did not make any other plans, he suddenly heard a strange sound coming from outside the window. Dropping his other feelings, Fang Yuan immediately pricked up his ears and listened to the sound coming from outside the window. Thud! Thud! It sounded like someone was moving? No! The sound came from a higher position than the window, but it not from the roof. The next moment, Fang Yuan had a flash of realization. This person was still on the wall! Who were they? What were they trying to do? Listening to the sound of the person moving bit by bit, Fang Yuan gradually had all kinds of thoughts in his mind. If they were here to investigate Wan Qian, then that earlier location was already the best. Why didn¡¯t they come down? The sound was still coming from there, where did they want to go? As the sound continued, Fang Yuan felt that person moving towards the right side of the room. Fang Yuan had some idea, because if he followed the direction of the sound, he should be the only one in the room. So this person came to look for me! Who Is this person? I don¡¯t remember making an agreement with anyone before to come to our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence to look for me at such a late hour! I wonder what this person¡¯s goal is? Are they harboring evil intentions or do they have good intentions? Forget it, forget it, I don¡¯t care anymore, I don¡¯t have enough time, I should hurry back. I¡¯ll let myself be in the right place at the right time. No matter what that person¡¯s goal is, I¡¯ll be able to counter their moves when the time comes. Then, Fang Yuan quietly got out of the soft blanket and put on his clothes one by one. Finally, after covering Wan Qian and tucking the corners of the blanket, he walked out of the room alone. Following his gentle movements, he wrapped the corner of the door with spirit essence to prevent any accidents from happening. After making sure that he did not make any sound, Fang Yuan came out of the room and slowly returned to the door of his room. Because there was a large garden in the middle of their room, Fang Yuan could take a shortcut from below. As for the person on the wall, because it was equivalent to circling the entire small garden, they would definitely arrive at his room later than him. After thinking about all this, Fang Yuan silently channeled the spirit essence in his body to his feet and sped up his pace. Finally, he opened his room door and lay down on the bed. Not long after Fang Yuan laid down, he finally heard footsteps behind him. It was also slightly above the window. It seemed that the person was still on the wall. Who is this person? What do they want to do? What do they want with me? Just as Fang Yuan was filled with doubts, the footsteps finally approached Fang Yuan¡¯s window. Then, the sound of knocking on the window rang out. Fang Yuan did not act rashly, nor did he reply immediately. Instead, he pretended that he had just woken up from a deep sleep. He shouted out of the window with a slightly angry voice, ¡°Who is it? What¡¯s the matter?¡± As Fang Yuan raised his voice, the person outside the window was like a frightened animal. They quickly moved away from Fang Yuan¡¯s window. Whether it was intentional or unintentional, but when the person left, they made a loud noise in front of Fang Yuan¡¯s door. It was as if they retreated to the garden after discovering his anger. It seemed that this person had come with friendly intentions. He made up his mind and guessed in his heart. Then, he dawdled a little. He pretended that he had just gotten up and put on his clothes before going to the door of his room. He pushed the door open and walked out. He saw a person standing quietly in the courtyard under the bright moon. That person¡¯s black hair fluttered gently in the breeze under the moonlight. There was a cream-white hairpin on herhead. Her white dress was illuminated, and a few ribbons of the same color were tied around her waist. A jade-colored longsword hung at her waist. She had her back facing Fang Yuan, and her hands were clasped at her waist. Looking at her exquisite curves, graceful figure, and her hair fluttering in the wind, Fang Yuan thought hard, who is this person? This familiar figure¡­ Other than Bai Yao from the Gu Demon Sect, who else could it be? ¡°It¡¯s you, Bai Yao!¡± ¡°You came to my place so late, do you have something planned?¡± ¡°Are you thinking of getting rid of me in advance and helping your Gu Demon Sect clear the obstacles ahead?¡± ¡°Or are you thinking of killing the first disciple of Gu Immortal Sect here in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence? To take revenge for Gu Immortal Sect defeating your Gu Demon Sect today?¡± Even though Fang Yuan did not hate Bai Yao because of the many things that happened between them, and he knew about Bai Yao, it was not like he was really thinking about Bai Yao that way. But right now, they were still in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. Fang Yuan had no choice but to be cautious! Fang Yuan was not sure that someone might be listening in. All the Gu Immortal Sect disciples in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence were like him. Qin Han, Zhou Chang, Gu Tianqing and the others loved the Gu Immortal Sect wholeheartedly! Maybe there were spies sent by other sects. They might not be from the Gu Demon Sect, but they might even be spies from other sects or factions. ¡°You actually think of me this way?¡± ¡°Why, is this how I am in your heart?¡± Bai Yao¡¯s question came with the wind. It was cold and distant. Even if she knew that he was acting, would Bai Yao still ask him such a question? Fang Yuan could not help but smile bitterly in his heart. He understood that with Bai Yao¡¯s intelligence, she would definitely understand that he was doing this to guard against any enemies who might harm him. Chapter 201 - The Truth But what could Fang Yuan say? After all, no matter what kind of experience Bai Yao had, what brilliant achievements she had made, what kind of ranking she had on the Heaven Roll, in the end, she was still a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl. No matter what kind of thoughts and impulses she had in her heart, no matter how reasonable she was, no matter how much she knew what the truth was, in the end, she was still unable to shake off the reactions that a young girl of her age should have. Was this hatred towards him? Was she jealous? Fang Yuan thought subconsciously. What a pity, he was not sure if he was absolutely safe. Otherwise, he would have to teach this Bai Yao a lesson. Next, Fang Yuan had an idea. He raised his head and said to Bai Yao, ¡°This is the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s base in the Yan Shen Empire, I am the first disciple of Gu Immortal Sect, and you are the first disciple of the Gu Demon Sect.¡± ¡°Do you not know your identity? What is the relationship between the Gu Immortal Sect and the Gu Demon Sect? You are appearing in front of me at this time? Do you want me to invite you in for a cup of tea?¡± ¡°Looking back at the past few thousand years, the relationship between the Gu Immortal Sect and the Gu Demon Sect, I did not attack you at the first moment I saw you. I already showed some mercy!¡± ¡°Seeing that you are still young, I do not want you to bear too many grudges carried by the elders of the sects at this age.¡± ¡°That is why I am giving you a chance to explain, I hope you do not misunderstand my thoughts!¡± Fang Yuan spoke righteously and clearly, and his reasoning was clear as he spoke to Bai Yao. Fang Yuan could clearly see that Bai Yao¡¯s white figure was originally a little stiff, but it did not last long, and she returned to normal in an instant. ¡°Alright, alright, you don¡¯t have to act anymore. I¡¯ve already helped you investigate. I¡¯ve already checked the small garden, and even the people in the surroundings who can see this small courtyard. There¡¯s no one here.¡± Bai Yao couldn¡¯t stand Fang Yuan¡¯s words in the end. It was as if these few words had used up all her strength. Seeing that Bai Yao had given in, Fang Yuan subconsciously heaved a sigh of relief. Wasn¡¯t he also gambling at this time? ¡°Alright, alright, whatever you say. What did you come to find me for?¡± Fang Yuan seemed to have suddenly put down the heavy burden on his shoulders as he casually walked towards Bai Yao. At this moment, in front of Bai Yao was a thirty feet tall rockery. Behind the rockery, there was a small man-made lake and flowing water. On the other side of the rockery was a small pavilion. Fang Yuan walked towards the small pavilion. As she walked, she said, ¡°Tsk, you are also clearly just a kid. Why do you look so calm and composed?¡± Bai Yao asked as if she was mocking Fang Yuan¡¯s speech earlier. ¡°It¡¯s a long story. Forget it, forget it. It¡¯s an adult story anyway. If I say it out loud, it¡¯ll make you feel like I¡¯m begging for mercy, so forget it.¡± Hearing Fang Yuan¡¯s words that seemed like he had given up, Bai Yao suddenly felt that Fang Yuan was not as unapproachable as she had imagined. So he had such a youthful appearance. Bai Yao suddenly felt relaxed and at ease. ¡°Why did I come to look for you so late at night? Can¡¯t it be because I missed you?¡± Bai Yao¡¯s sudden impudent and bold question completely exceeded Fang Yuan¡¯s imagination of her. Fang Yuan had just lifted the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea. After taking a sip, he suddenly spat out all the tea. Pft! ¡°What did you say?¡± Fang Yuan turned his head in surprise and looked at Bai Yao, asking with a surprised tone and expression. ¡°You miss me, but you probably miss my head instead!¡± Fang Yuan immediately retorted. ¡°Hahaha, you look quite cute. Why do you always pretend to be so boring?¡± Bai Yao seemed to have finally avenged herself. A smile finally appeared on her jade-like face. ¡°I¡¯m telling you, don¡¯t provoke me like that! Don¡¯t think that I don¡¯t have any temper! Although you¡¯re a girl, it doesn¡¯t mean that I don¡¯t dare to hit a girl!¡± Fang Yuan warned Bai Yao righteously. However, when he saw that Bai Yao still had a smile on her face and only looked at him for a while, he didn¡¯t feel scared at all. Instead, he seemed to be even happier. Even his eyebrows were curved. ¡°Hahaha, forget it, I won¡¯t touch you anymore.¡± Bai Yao seemed to finally be happy and let Fang Yuan go. ¡°By the way, do you remember about the assassination you encountered two days ago? It was the incident where several of your junior sisters from your sect were kidnapped?¡± Bai Yao pondered for a moment and then asked. ¡°Of course I remember! Those people gave my junior sister quite a shock!¡± ¡°But thankfully, that thief ran quickly and did not let me catch him, otherwise, I would have let him know what it means to be unable to live but unable to die!¡± Fang Yuan seemed to have completely forgotten Bai Yao¡¯s identity, and as the first disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect, he was talking with the first disciple of the Gu Demon Sect in the middle of the night, and there was no conflict. ¡°Yo, isn¡¯t your Gu Immortal Sect known as a righteous sect? When did it change to an evil path? You are actually like us, talking about not being able to live or die?¡± Bai Yao mischievously asked another question. ¡°Aiya, I was just describing it, why can¡¯t you understand it?¡± Fang Yuan was angered by Bai Yao¡¯s sudden question. It was like I go east, you go west, I breathe cotton, you sleep on air. This feeling was too unbearable! ¡°Hahaha, of course I know, you cannot catch that thief.¡± ¡°After all, he is an assassin hired from the Killer Roll. He is proficient in escaping, how can you catch him?¡± Bai Yao said as if she was teasing Fang Yuan. ¡°Oh right, I came to find you because of this matter, even if you did not catch that assassin, do you have any thoughts about who was behind it that wants to target your Gu Immortal Sect?¡± Seeing Bai Yao¡¯s question as if she was hinting at what would come out in a test, Fang Yuan had some doubts. What¡¯s wrong? Could it be that this Bai Yao is here to warn me to be careful? At the next moment, Bai Yao continued. ¡°If you don¡¯t have any ideas, I have to remind you that there is killing intent everywhere in the capital, especially from this capital¡¯s Zhang clan, you have to be careful of their every move!¡± Chapter 202 - Recount ¡°Oh, right, let me remind you, the capital¡¯s Zhang clan is the mastermind behind the person who kidnapped your junior sister two days ago!¡± ¡°What¡¯s so strange about it, isn¡¯t this the same as my previous guess?¡± The Zhang clan had already formed enmity with my Gu Immortal Sect, even the clan head¡¯s son was sacrificed under the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s actions. Wasn¡¯t it normal for him to have such actions? Moreover, wasn¡¯t the reason why there were such commotions in the capital all because of your Gu Demon Sect? If it was not for your Gu Demon Sect¡¯s intentional assassination and provocation, how could the Gu Immortal Sect kill the son of Zhang clan in the capital by chance? Speaking of which, that person was Zhang Wenbin, I can¡¯t even remember his name clearly. Fang Yuan muttered in his heart. ¡°However, I feel that you should thank me properly. I do not know of the capital¡¯s Zhang clan¡¯s previous actions. Even Zhang Wenbin¡¯s participation in the battle between our Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect was because of Zhang Huan¡¯s decision. ¡± ¡°If it was not because he acted on his own and wanted to help the Zhang clan obtain more benefits, allowing the Zhang clan to take another step forward, such a thing would not have happened.¡± ¡°And that night, after I sensed the situation around the Zhang clan, I immediately went to their internal department, and asked the Zhang clan head, Zhang Huan, to stop all the follow-up plans.¡± ¡°So you can rest assured, the Zhang clan will not do anything to you today!¡± ¡°Even all his follow-up plans and arrangements have nothing to do with your Gu Immortal Sect.¡± ¡°Because I have already asked them to shift their attention elsewhere, their actions have been suppressed. They will not find trouble with you for a while.¡± Bai Yao suddenly confessed, saying this to Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan could hear Bai Yao¡¯s sincerity. This information was not wrong. However, looking at Bai Yao¡¯s arrogant expression, he was very unhappy. However, the other party was actually here to remind him. Moreover, it was for his own sake. His instincts told him that he should express something. In the next moment, Fang Yuan¡¯s expression turned serious. He stood up, cupped his fists, and said to Bai Yao, ¡°Thank you very much.¡± ¡°I will remember your kindness in my heart.¡± Updated by VipNovel /Com ¡°Just remember it in your heart, don¡¯t quietly sneak up to touch me and give it to me, how can a little girl like me endure it?¡± After saying this, Bai Yao left a long snort on the spot. Then, as if she was weightless, she floated on the spot under the influence of the breeze, flying towards the courtyard wall beside the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. In just a few blinks of an eye, Bai Yao¡¯s figure had completely disappeared. Next, Fang Yuan looked at this small courtyard that had once again returned to silence, and looking at the empty garden, he was thinking about something. He then raised the remaining half cup of tea. Slowly, he took a sip and sat quietly in the pavilion in the small garden, not moving at all. The moonlight was so beautiful! This wind was enough to make people forget all their worries and the suffering of the human world. At this moment, all the disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect were sitting quietly in their rooms, lying on their beds or sitting cross-legged, breathing in spirit essence and cultivating. The night was still very long. At this moment, in another direction of Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, this was the location of one of the great clans of the capital, the Zhang clan. At this moment, in a secret room in the courtyard of the Zhang clan, a group of people were seated. And the person in the lead was none other than the head of the great clan of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, the Zhang clan, Zhang Huan! And at this moment, there were four people sitting around a square table. One of them was wearing a hat inlaid with emeralds and gems. He was the head of the Zhao clan, a wealthy merchant in the capital. One of them was dressed in a white robe. On his robe, there were some random characters written with a brush. While he looked tattered, he also had a hint of elegance. He was the head of the Qi clan in the capital. One of them was dressed in black. On the outside of his robe, there were golden patterns. The exact shape could not be seen. He was the head of the Wang clan in the capital. The last person was dressed in a brown robe. On his head, there was a long round wooden hairpin, and there were many gray-white threads. He was the head of the Mu clan in the capital. These clans individually would probably have some influence around the Yan Shen Empire. However, in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, it was clear that they would not be able to cause even a small splash. At this moment, they could only sit on the side even though they were sitting in the secret room of the Zhang clan, one of the great clans of the capital. It was obvious that they were only allies of the capital¡¯s Zhang clan. ¡°Fellow clan heads of the four great clans, I called you here tonight for your sakes!¡± ¡°Everyone knows that ever since this Yan Shen Empire Gu Dao Convention was held, all parties are not allowed to trade in Gu worms. Everyone is holding their breaths and waiting for this Gu Dao Convention to end.¡± ¡°I think you have already accumulated a large amount of related materials, you are all waiting to make a move.¡± The clan member of the capital¡¯s Qi clan could not wait to speak. He wanted to say something. But before he could say a word, Zhang clan head Zhang Heng Ze spoke. ¡°Don¡¯t interrupt me. Let me finish, then you can express your opinions.¡± ¡°Okay, then clan head Zhang Huan, please speak!¡± The four clan heads sitting at the side looked at Zhang Huan and said. ¡°Thank you for calling me Zhang Huan, Zhang clan¡¯s clan head. I will tell you today that during this Gu Dao Convention, I discovered the inheritor of the Wan clan, the capital¡¯s disaster-stricken clan from many years ago!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you are not familiar with the Wan clan?¡± As Zhang Huan opened his eyes wide and looked at the four clan heads. They quickly closed their eyes and recalled. ¡°The Wan clan¡­ This name sounds familiar. They don¡¯t seem to be one of the big clans in the capital, right?¡± The clan head of the Zhao clan, who was covered in jewelry, asked as if he was talking to himself. ¡°Of course not. The Wan clan was a big family in the capital more than ten years ago. A previous accident caused the majority of their family¡¯s assets to be lost. However, everyone should understand that a hundred-legged worm will not die even when cut apart!¡± ¡°Thus, although the remaining properties of the Wan clan were originally uninherited, they have always been in the name of someone else. It¡¯s not convenient for us to act.¡± ¡°Since they are under someone¡¯s name and it¡¯s not convenient to act, why did you call us here?¡± ¡°If even your Zhang clan can¡¯t do anything, then there¡¯s nothing we can do!¡± Chapter 203 - Secrets At this moment, the head of the Wang clan who was sitting at the side complained. ¡°Hahaha, everyone, don¡¯t worry about this matter. If this can¡¯t be done, even if we have our heads chopped off, he won¡¯t be able to do it!¡± ¡°But I¡¯ve already done it today. Why don¡¯t you ask? Huh?¡± The Zhang clan¡¯s head Zhang Huan had a mysterious smile on his face as he turned to look at the four clan heads around the square table. ¡°Oh? From what you said, does this mean that there are some better clues? Now we can do something about it?¡± The capital¡¯s Mu clan head who had been quietly sitting on the side said. ¡°Hahaha! Of course, if it was just for the sake of such small benefits, I would not have gone to such great lengths!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it that there not much cash on hand, so everyone is waiting for this Gu Dao Convention to end before they can free up their money?¡± ¡°And I am telling you, among the remaining assets of the Wan clan, there is a huge chunk of meat. Everyone should know this, in the northwest direction of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, there is a myriad spirit mountain.¡± ¡°This myriad spirit mountain has always belonged to the Wan clan. On the surface, it is a place to gather wood resources.¡± ¡°It is known as the Purple Robe Forest!¡± ¡°This Purple Robe Forest itself is very rare, it can even be used as a precious Gu material. This is a wood path material, the Mu clan head should be very clear about it!¡± Saying this, Zhang Huan turned his head and asked the Mu clan head who was sitting at the side. ¡°Of course, this Purple Robe Forest has been a precious Gu material since ancient times. Even in the wood path, it is extremely rare!¡± ¡°Conventional materials are not only widely used in Enlightenment and Fusion Realms, but if they are cultivated well, there might even be a market at higher levels.¡± The Mu clan head suddenly widened his eyes when he heard those words and looked at Zhang Huan and said, ¡°Yes, the Purple Robe Forest is such a precious wood path material. If the huge area of the myriad spirit mountain is converted, and all the Purple Robe Forest materials that are collected every month can be successfully sold, then over ten thousand primeval stones can come in every month! ¡± ¡°What!¡± ¡°So much?¡± The other four clan heads at the table widened their eyes at the same time and asked in surprise. ¡°Such a big juicy piece of meat, no wonder you gathered us together, you are really worthy to be our union leader!¡± The Wang clan¡¯s head cupped his hands at this time and gave a round of compliments to Zhang Huan who was sitting in the main seat. ¡°Hey, why are you tempted by such a little thing? You can¡¯t help but want to get in on it?¡± Hahahaha! The head of the Zhang clan looked at him as if he was looking at a joke. ¡°Head of the Zhang clan, our big brother, just tell us what¡¯s going on. What did you call us here for?¡± ¡°We¡¯re all from a small family. No matter how hard our lives are, I can still spare some resources.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re talking about the Purple Robe Forest of the myriad spirit mountain, then I don¡¯t think we need to call so many people. With your Zhang clan¡¯s strength, you should be able to take it down.¡± At this moment, the wealthy merchant, the Zhao clan head looked at Zhang Huan and said. ¡°Ay, Old Brother Zhao, you really thought it through!¡± The Zhang clan head looked at the Zhao clan head and said. ¡°Actually, even though this myriad spirit mountain¡¯s Purple Robe Forest is a precious Gu material, it has always been used by the Wan clan as a cover.¡± ¡°Of course, there is indeed a large area of the precious Gu material, the Purple Robe Forest on the myriad spirit mountain, but that is not the main reason!¡± ¡°Because according to my Zhang clan¡¯s deduction, the truly valuable thing is at the bottom of the myriad spirit mountain. It is actually a small primeval stone mine!¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°A small primeval stone mine?¡± This time, it was different from before. Only the Zhao clan¡¯s clan head, who was sitting closest to the Zhang clan head, spoke. Although he was also expressing his shock, under the shocking news of the small primeval stone mine, the other three clan heads were so shocked that they could not speak. With their wealth, although they usually had a lot of primeval stones, they only had a few thousand pieces. It definitely could not compare to something like a primeval stone mine. At this moment, when they heard the Zhang clan head suddenly say that he had found a small primeval stone mine, their thoughts had already stopped. ¡°Then, Zhang clan head, can you please tell us again what kind of difficulties you have encountered?¡± ¡°Is there anything that needs to be done? Wasn¡¯t the Wan clan previously unable to make a move? Since we can make a move now, what is the turning point?¡± ¡°Tell us all these details. If we have the corresponding resources or connections, it will be easier for everyone to work together!¡± ¡°As expected of the head of the Zhao clan, a wealthy merchant in the capital. When you heard such shocking news, you reacted within a few seconds.¡± While he was secretly plotting in his heart, he quickly spoke. ¡°Of course. However, you have to promise me one thing before I can tell you the more specific reason.¡± The heads of the four great clans had a clear understanding. That was, if they were not willing to trust the Zhang clan head and could not reach an agreement with him on this matter, then there was no need for him to tell them the more fundamental reason. They would not get a bite of this meat. And at this moment, the five people present fell into a strange circle of suspicion. Zhang Huan, the Zhang clan head, didn¡¯t trust the loyalty of the four clan heads, and the four clan heads din¡¯t trust Zhang Huan, the Zhang clan head¡¯s so-called discovery. And at this moment, if both sides couldn¡¯t come to an agreement soon, then this meeting would even develop to the point where it would fall apart before the real content of the meeting was exchanged. The few people on the square table looked at each other, and it was still the heads of the four great clans who compromised. They said to Zhang Huan, the head of the Zhang clan, ¡°Okay, then Zhang clan head, please state your conditions first, and then we¡¯ll listen to the following reasons.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, Zhang clan head, if you can¡¯t even agree to this condition, then I feel that there¡¯s no need for us to continue this secret meeting today.¡± ¡°After all, our clans are all from small families, and we can¡¯t compare to your Zhang clan. We can¡¯t risk our entire family¡¯s fate just for the sake of benefits.¡± Well, since they had already said this, Zhang Huan, the Zhang clan head, after looking back at the four clan heads, finally spoke slowly. Chapter 204 - Distribution ¡°After this operation, our Zhang clan will split half of the harvest from the myriad spirit mountain¡¯s small primeval stone mine!¡± ¡°As for the remaining half, you four can split it!¡± At this time, the head of the Zhang clan had a very benevolent look on his face as he said this. ¡°Ah, this¡­¡± The four clan heads of the four great clans looked at each other in shock. Originally, the precious Gu material from the myriad spirit mountain, the Purple Robe Forest, was already enough to shock them! And now, after obtaining the information about the small primeval stone mine, they could already understand whether their clan could advance from a second-rate clan in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire to a first-rate clan. It most likely depended on the small primeval stone mine in the myriad spirit mountain. At this moment, the sudden request from Zhang Huan¡¯s clan head was equivalent to snuffing out all their hopes. ¡°Clan heads, why don¡¯t you think about what level your respective clans are in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire? If I hadn¡¯t called you all here for this meeting today.¡± ¡°And if I casually called the clan heads of the other clans here, do you think they would agree to my conditions?¡± ¡°The various precious Gu materials of the myriad spirit mountain and the information of the small primeval stone mine were discovered by my Zhang clan¡¯s forces!¡± ¡°And the key information to obtain these resources was also discovered by my Zhang clan¡¯s forces, did any of you pay any intelligence or resources in between?¡± ¡°Why, if I were to ask you to contribute a bit of money at this moment, I can split half of the small primeval stone mine in the myriad spirit mountain equally after the operation. Is there still such a dilemma?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me that this opportunity that has been given to you is so unimportant in your eyes? Or is it that the ambitions of the clan heads have swelled to the point that they can even disregard the small primeval stone mine?¡± ¡°I think that I have already said everything I want to say in this meeting. If you agree to my conditions, then we can slowly sit down and continue the discussion!¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t want to cooperate, or if you don¡¯t care about this little bit of benefit, then please swear a poison oath on this True Demon Heart Binding Gu worm in my hand, and you can leave.¡± As the Zhang clan head spoke, he suddenly raised his right hand and opened his palm, and at this moment, there was a Gu worm in his palm! That Gu worm had a pitch-black body that looked like two coal balls, one big and one small, and on each side of its body, there were four claws that were bent three times! In the center of its head, there was a golden star, and at the same time, this Gu worm had a strong and alluring aura! Through this different aura, the four clan heads could confirm that this was a rank three Gold quality Gu worm. ¡°Everyone, please take a look, this is the True Demon Heart Binding Gu, it is the core Gu worm of the Gu Demon Sect that you all know is shining brightly in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention.¡± ¡°And its function is actually very simple, as long as you swear on it, it will materialize your oath into food and swallow it!¡± ¡°After that, if you break your oath, this True Demon Heart Binding Gu will follow your thoughts and enter your dream realm through all sorts of thoughts in this world, killing you there and then!¡± ¡°At that time, I will not even need to make a move. I will be able to kill anyone who breaks their oath.¡± Zhang Huan suddenly took out the True Demon Heart Binding Gu worm, and it really shocked the clan heads of the four great clans. They all looked at the Gu worm in Zhang Huan hand. ¡°What? Zhang clan head, when¡­ when did you?¡± One of the four clan heads, Zhao clan head, was staring at the True Demon Heart Binding Gu in Zhang Huan¡¯s hand, and stuttered. ¡°Hmph, I advise all of you not to have such petty thoughts. Since I called all of you here, I definitely have a plan!¡± ¡°We are not here to kill each other. For the sake of our clans¡¯ development, we have no choice but to use some methods when necessary. I hope all of you can understand.¡± ¡°Alright, now it is your turn to choose.¡± Zhang Huan handed the choice back to the four clan heads. And if it was said that before Zhang Huan¡¯s True Demon Heart Binding Gu was taken out, the four clan heads were still hoping for luck that in this gathering they could manage to obtain the resources to advance their clans. Now, the last bit of luck in their hearts had already been snuffed out. ¡°Alright, Zhang clan head, I¡¯ll listen to you!¡± The Wang clan head was actually the first person to express his attitude. Following closely behind, the remaining three clan heads agreed to Zhang Huan¡¯s request in unison. ¡°Ahahahahahahaha!¡± Seeing that the four clan heads of the four great clans had compromised and agreed to his conditions, Zhang Huan laughed out loud happily. ¡°Good. Since you have all made the right choice, then we are now allies of a hardcore alliance. For the sake of the continued development of our alliance, I have decided to give this news to all the clan heads.¡± Zhang Huan, the head of the Zhang clan, said pretentiously, as if he was truly sincere and wanted to seek more benefits for the few people present. ¡°Do you know under whose name are the many properties of the Wan clan?¡± Zhang Huan narrowed his eyes as he asked the four clan heads. ¡°This¡­ we don¡¯t know! Please tell us!¡± The four clan heads said in unison. ¡°It is the last inheritor that the Wan clan can find!¡± ¡°This person is called Wan Qian, and before this, after the Wan clan went through that calamity, Wan Qian was secretly sent out by someone and arranged to become a disciple in the Gu Immortal Sect, and from then on, she lived completely in the Gu Immortal Sect!¡± ¡°Because the Gu Immortal Sect is in charge, all of the Wan clan¡¯s assets were taken care of by Gu Immortal Sect.¡± ¡°Only when there is a suitable time, which is said to be when the Wan clan head has already set up the conditions that he thinks are suitable, will Gu Immortal Sect give all of the resources to this Wan Qian.¡± ¡°But according to my information, among the many entrustments that the Wan clan head made, there is a very deep loophole!¡± ¡°That is, when Wan Qian encounters a crisis that can not be resolved by herself, all she needs to do is to show the evidence and token that can prove her identity.¡± Chapter 205 - The Real Plan ¡°After agreeing to a secret password with the relevant departments of the ceremony department in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, Wan Qian can indeed withdraw all the funds of the assets of the Wan clan that she had accumulated previously! ¡± ¡°As everyone knows, this ceremony department is a department that only recognizes the secret password that they agreed upon!¡± ¡°Moreover, it is a place that the Yan Shen Empire specially split out for a certain number of people to form and establish, in order to give the Yan Shen Empire enough credibility in the entire capital.¡± ¡°Thus, when they encounter such a situation, they will definitely not fully grasp the Wan clan head¡¯s intentions, and they will only make decisions based on the conditions that have been triggered.¡± ¡°Thus, our next target is Wan Qian from the Gu Immortal Sect.¡± ¡°And as far as I know, Wan Qian is currently cultivating in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. There are no more official competitions, and she is only staying in Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence.¡± ¡°And what you need to do is not to help me lure Wan Qian out. I will send people to protect Wan Qian during this process!¡± ¡°Make her believe that she is in an extremely dangerous situation, then I will inform her that the Gu Immortal Sect has encountered a problem and needs her to make a contribution.¡± ¡°At that time, do you think Wan Qian will not disregard everything and give all of her assets to the Gu Immortal Sect?¡± ¡°Hahahahaha!¡± Zhang Huan was laughing maniacally. Through this series of plans, he could see that he was about to obtain a huge amount of cultivation resources. It was like he had already obtained the ownership of the myriad spirit mountain¡¯s small primeval stone mine, he saw a huge amount of primeval stones being stored, and he also saw the day when his Zhang clan rose to the top. The four clan heads who did not follow Zhang Huan¡¯s thoughts were now filled with distracting thoughts. They were wondering how to lure Wan Qian out of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. They were also wondering how to protect Wan Qian, and how to make Wan Qian believe in what kind of danger would this sect that had been standing for over a thousand years encounter that required a disciple to offer her own wealth to save it. They were also puzzled. If Wan Qian really chose to offer herself to save Gu Immortal Sect, then how would Zhang Huan transfer Wan Qian¡¯s assets to his own name and swallow those resources without being discovered by the Gu Immortal Sect? ¡°Alright, what you need to do next is not to participate in this operation.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Whether it is to lure Wan Qian out in the early stages, or to protect her in the later stages, and get her to agree to my plan to transfer the assets, or how to transfer the assets to us later, these are all my responsibilities.¡± ¡°Behind me is, uh¡­ as you all know, with the support of the Gu Demon Sect, it can be said to be an easy task to accomplish these things.¡± At this time, the heads of the four great clans revealed puzzled expressions one after another. Since this plan did not require them to participate from the beginning to the end, then what did Zhang Huan mean by calling them over and saying that he wanted them to participate in this plan? They believed that Zhang Huan, the head of the Zhang clan, was not a person who did not know what to say! Since they had yet to find out where they should be in this plan, it meant that at this stage, other than these plans that had already surfaced, they must still fill a very important position. Thus, the heads of the four clans began to ask questions one after another. ¡°Then, Zhang Huan, if this plan is as simple as you say, then why did you summon us here?¡± ¡°Since this plan will be carried out from the beginning to the end by your Zhang clan, I don¡¯t not see anything that us four great clans should do in between.¡± Come and read on our website wuxia worldsite. Thanks The Zhao clan head, who usually appeared to be very prominent, said in puzzlement. ¡°Hahaha, that¡¯s right. This plan is so simple that when people find out about it, they will immediately feel that it is riddled with loopholes. This is also the reason why I called all of you here!¡± After hearing the questions of the four great clan heads, Zhang Huan slowly said. ¡°In the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, in corners that we cannot see, there are all kinds of cases and organizations intermingled with each other.¡± ¡°If I carry out these plans directly in front of them, then all kinds of immortals and troops will descend one after another. They will use all kinds of unexpected methods to disrupt my plans.¡± ¡°Or they may take away all the assets that we should obtain in the end.¡± ¡°They will completely focus their attention on my Zhang clan during this period of time. Therefore, in order to avoid that, I need the cooperation of the clan heads of the four great clans.¡± Zhang Huan, the clan head of the Zhang clan, looked at the clan heads present and said mysteriously. ¡°Oh? If you say so. I don¡¯t quite understand. Then what exactly do you want us to do?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. What exactly do you want us to do?¡± ¡°Zhang clan head, if you have something to say, just say it!¡± The others all opened their mouths to ask. At this moment, Zhang Huan, the clan head of the Zhang clan, unraveled the final layer of the mysterious veil of the plan. He said to the clan heads of the four great clans. ¡°What I need you to do is to stir up the water in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire while I start the operation tomorrow and carry out the entire plan.¡± ¡°Ah, to stir up the water in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, I¡¯m afraid we can¡¯t do it with our power alone, right?¡± The head of the Qi clan asked in surprise. After all, although the four clans looked very powerful, the power they possessed in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire was simply unable to stir up any ripples. At this moment, Zhang Huan, the head of the Zhang clan, looked at the four great clans mysteriously and said, ¡°Actually, what I need you to do, you can all be at ease and do it boldly.¡± ¡°After you return, exchange your own family¡¯s property as collateral and you will immediately receive a large amount of primeval stones as an investment.¡± Read latest Chapters at Wuxia World . Site Only ¡°With this amount of money, you will begin your actions in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire from tomorrow onwards.¡± ¡°Go and purchase all of these important assets that I have mentioned, and completely disrupt the water in the capital, causing everyone¡¯s gazes to scatter.¡± ¡°Ah, this¡­¡± The clan heads of the four great clans appeared to be unable to accept this. This operation actually required them to pledge their own family assets. This was a method that they had never thought of before in their lives. Chapter 206 - Action ¡°Don¡¯t worry, do you have anything to worry about with the method I gave you?¡± ¡°Although I said that I want your family assets to be mortgaged, that¡¯s just an excuse. What I really need you to accomplish is to obtain a large amount of primeval stones from the Gu Demon Sect.¡± ¡°Then, you can use these primeval stones to complete this plan. Don¡¯t worry, the entire process of this plan will be carried out by the Gu Demon Sect, and you don¡¯t have to worry about your family assets. When the plan is completed, they will definitely return them to you.¡± Zhang Huan was calm and composed, as if he had a 120% chance of success, as he spoke to the four clan heads around the square table. ¡°Oh, so that¡¯s how it is.¡± The heads of the four clans nodded. ¡°Now that the Gu Demon Sect is playing a role, and the Zhang clan, one of the clans in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, has begun to lay out their plans, the four clans must not fall behind in the plan! ¡± ¡°Please rest assured, Zhang clan head. After we return, we will immediately get our family¡¯s butler to start taking action. Tomorrow morning, we will bring the land deeds and house deeds of our four great clans, as well as the contracts of the other shops, to go to the Gu Demon Sect to handle the relevant business and take out those primeval stones? ¡± ¡°Then, next, please tell us in detail, clan head Zhang Huan, what kind of property do we need to buy in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital tomorrow? This will also be convenient for our next actions¡­¡± The clan heads of the four great clans were now working together as they expressed their opinions and thoughts. They said that they would do everything in their power to carry out this plan. ¡°Good, then I wish our cooperation a successful outcome!¡± ¡°Come, let¡¯s have a drink first. After that, I¡¯ll tell you in detail, what exactly you are going to buy tomorrow, and where exactly they are.¡± Zhang Huan, the head of the Zhang clan, suddenly kept them in suspense and said to the heads of the four clans. Although it was very uncomfortable to be interrupted at this time, the heads of the four clans had no other choice. After all, all the initiative was in the hands of Zhang Huan, the head of the Zhang clan, from the beginning to the end. And with no room for resistance, they had no other choice but to carry out clan head Zhang Huan¡¯s will as their own. Thus, in Zhang Huan¡¯s secret plan, this secret discussion gradually reached the most crucial moment. ¡­ The night scene in Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital was still very charming. All the top forces in Yan Shen Empire¡¯s territory were gathered here. At this time, in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, Fang Yuan and Wan Qian were still cultivating. They had no idea of the scheme they were about to face. ¡­ Early the next morning, Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital was as busy as usual. But today was destined to be different. Although the four great clans did not have much wealth, under the deliberate choice of Gu Demon Sect, they obtained large amounts of primeval stones at the same time, and immediately started buying and buying in Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital! ¡°Come, come, come! Everyone make way, this stone shop is going to be bought by our Mu clan today. It will be closed for one day, you all wait outside!¡± At this time, the Gu masters and representatives of the other forces who were waiting outside the shop looked at the Mu clan representatives, who suddenly barged into the scene, with a shocked expression. But at the next moment, they shook their heads and left. After all, this was Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, where a large number of shops would be bought and sold everyday. Come and read on our website wuxia worldsite. Thanks Some of these shops were frequently bought, and the people who had been living in Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital were already used to it. Since there were no more stone materials here, they could just go to another shop. In any case, there were still many shops that were similar to this stone shop in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. ¡°Sigh, I have no intention of selling my ancestral stone shop. Who are you?¡± The owner of this stone shop was already an old man. He walked out shakily and asked. At this moment, a strong man in a green robe appeared behind him. He looked at the representatives of the big clan who suddenly appeared in front of him and said with a displeased expression. ¡°You guys can go back. Our shop has been passed down for generations. We have never planned to sell it.¡± The young man in green waved his hand and dismissed the purchasing agents who wanted to buy his shop. However, the representative of the Mu clan suddenly took a step forward. He held a list in his hand and displayed it in front of the young man. Then, he spoke. ¡°Our price is absolutely suitable. It will definitely be acceptable to you. I think we should talk about it again.¡± Looking at the number on the list, the green-robed man was stunned. It was as if he had never seen such a huge number before. He stuttered with a hint of fear and anticipation, and looked at the man in front of him with a pleading and complicated gaze. ¡°Alright, stop looking at it. This number is real!¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s go in and discuss this business in detail. What do you think?¡± The representative of the Mu clan smiled and looked at the young man in front of him with full confidence. ¡°Alright, alright. Please come in and talk.¡± What a joke! When he received the receipt and the mission this morning, he was stunned! As a servant of the Mu clan, he had seen the Mu clan purchase other shops. There were quite a few of them that he was in charge of. However, this operation was obviously different from the usual one! The Mu clan was extremely generous this time. Moreover, the amount was extremely exaggerated. Normally, with this amount, they could even buy five similar shops. Read latest Chapters at Wuxia World . Site Only But today, they actually used it to buy one? Honestly speaking, if this mission wasn¡¯t received from the trusted head butler of the Mu clan, he would have suspected that someone was joking with him. At this moment, he couldn¡¯t wait to get the young man in front of him to agree to his deal. In any case, if it was him, how could he have any reason to reject such a huge sum? After seeing the Mu clan¡¯s huge actions, this young man also regretted what he had done! Chapter 207 - Acquisition Why didn¡¯t he have the awareness to buy a shop in advance in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire? Why did he only have a short-sighted mind back then, wanting to save up a certain amount of primeval stones before bringing it back to his old home to retire? However, these were his thoughts. He knew that his main clan, the Mu clan, would probably make some big moves next. According to what he had observed, on his way to this shop, he had also encountered no less than ten comprador members from other clans. Although these people belonged to different clans in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, he still managed to get in touch with a few of them with his vast knowledge. Thus, he finally learned that this operation was probably a collective operation of some forces in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. Therefore, he did not dare to make wild guesses in this matter! After all, in his heart, he knew how little power he had! If he was slightly careless and made a wrong choice, he would probably die in this collective action of many large clans without even making a splash! After a while, he completed the purchase of this stone shop. When he walked out of the door of this shop, he heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. After leaving behind an attendant to carry out the follow-up procedures, the purchasing agent hurriedly led the others to his next mission location. Today¡¯s collective action, large numbers of people, and large amounts of purchases could be seen everywhere in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. Although the amount of money involved in these transactions was very large, it was very scattered. Moreover, it was mostly used to purchase individual shops. Therefore, in the eyes of the truly large clans, they weren¡¯t even worth mentioning. In fact, they didn¡¯t even notice this at the start! And at this moment, not only in this stone shop, but also in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, similar shop transactions and purchases were everywhere. ¡°Make way, make way!¡± ¡°Everyone move aside. Our Zhao clan are buying this medical shop today, so this medical shop is temporarily closed. All of you can line up a little outside.¡± A group of purchasing agents dressed in grey servant uniforms were shuttling back and forth in Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. When they arrived at the entrance of a clinic, they shouted loudly. ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°The Gu Dao Convention is going on right now, do you know how many people were injured in the Gu Dao Convention?¡± There were many Gu masters who came to seek treatment, criticizing these purchasing agents. But they did not care, these people only waved their hands and said to the people behind them. ¡°Everyone, I am really sorry, this is my master¡¯s idea, we have to get this clinic!¡± The purchasing agent turned his back to the crowd and said the last sentence. Then, he asked the others to disperse the people who had come to seek medical treatment. At this moment, not far from this shop, a group of people suddenly came to the entrance of another shop that was selling cloth. Come and read on our website wuxia worldsite. Thanks Read The Latest Chapter at ¡­ This purchasing storm started at eight o¡¯clock in the morning, and at a quarter past noon, it had already reached a boiling point. There were even many rumors that their purchasing actions had completely disrupted the normal order of life in Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. They had already made it impossible to find the feeding materials needed for many types of Gu worms! As this wave of news spread, more and more people immediately took to the streets. They were all people who had been bewitched by this information, wanting to go out at this time and investigate the real situation outside. Perhaps there were indeed many Gu masters among them that went out because they did not have enough materials to feed the Gu worms. Most of them had the mentality of watching a show, while many others wanted to witness every change in the Yan Shen Empire. This kind of people were what they say, someone who had nothing to do all day! Originally, in the Yan Shen Empire, such rumors were heard every day. However, not many people would actually listen to the rumors. They would not do anything else. However, in just a few hours, this rumor had quickly become the hot topic of discussion for almost everyone in the Yan Shen Empire. It was entirely because when some people really went to the streets and these shops to inquire, they discovered that there were really a large number of shops that had encountered a crisis of acquisition today. And those so-called rumors did not seem to be false at this moment! If a matter was only spread by a few people, then they would not have any power at all. If a hundred or a thousand people were to speak together, then there would be people who would verify it on the spot. If there were more than ten thousand people spreading the same rumor at the same time, then at least a million people would follow their actions and start to act blindly. At this moment, in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, there was such a battle involving a large number of people and interests of all parties, and also the logistical support of many of the sects that came to participate in the Gu Dao Convention. And if the people in front were only worried about the short-term outcome, then, most of the permanent residents of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital were worried about the lack of necessities in their lives. As for the uncertainty of what might happen to some of these materials, in their subconscious panic, people would quickly take out the valuable materials in their homes and the materials that they didn¡¯t need for the time being to exchange for them. Then, they would go to shops outside that they knew of as soon as possible to buy the corresponding materials back. Read latest Chapters at Wuxia World . Site Only Originally, there were only a few people who really needed these materials. If they could calm down and rely on the regular supply in the market and reserves, they could completely alleviate this crisis temporarily. And this was the bad part of this matter! It was unknown whether someone had done this for this purpose or something else, but this rumor spread like wings and quickly reached the ears of almost everyone in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. Under such a situation, more and more people went to snatch materials. This immediately caused a huge change in the relationship between supply and demand in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. Because the large amount of demand and supply that had been temporarily increased and the stocks of supplies could not meet such demand, it caused a short period of inflation, and the emergence of inflation also made more people who did not need these supplies believe they do. Chapter 208 - Strange Phenomenon It made them believe that what they had heard was true. As a result, more and more people went home to sell their wealth and buy the corresponding resources. As a result, a vicious cycle was formed! And such a wave of chaos sounded so absurd. But it was indeed like that. It had indeed happened in reality! Before the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s imperial family could react, there was already a huge commotion in Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. Similarly, the Gu Immortal Sect disciples who had already made preparations for the Gu Dao Convention did not want to participate in this kind of looting. This information spread in such a short period of time, and it was so explosive that many sects that were still stationed in Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital could not control their disciples, who had already gone out to participate in the competition. And at this time, this news had already reached the Gu Immortal Sect. Thus, many of the disciples wanted to go out and participate in this event. They wanted to take this opportunity to find out if they could find any loopholes in this event and make a profit! But their actions were discovered by Fang Yuan in time and stopped. During the Gu Dao Convention of Yan Shen Empire, all of the important Gu Dao materials of the Yan Shen Empire were prohibited from being traded. Thus, during this period, all of the Gu worms used were temporary substitutes provided by the Yan Shen Empire. The snacks were made by food path Gu, and because the Gu Dao Convention was held for a limited period of time, in a few short days, all of this would be restored. Moreover, the ones who were truly fighting for resources were actually the residents of Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. Those resources were necessities for them, but not for the Gu Immortal Sect. At this time, Wan Qian came to Fang Yuan¡¯s side and said, ¡°Brother Fang Yuan, how did such a huge commotion happen? Can I go out and take a look?¡± For some unknown reason, Wan Qian actually had such a thought. But Fang Yuan immediately thought of what Wan Qian had said to him yesterday while sobbing. Fang Yuan thought that using this opportunity to let Wan Qian go out and take a look at the outside world was not bad! Thus, he smiled and said to Wan Qian. ¡°Alright, then go out and take a look. It is not bad to take a look around, but remember to come back at night.¡± Fang Yuan finally reminded Wan Qian, and after that, she left the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence in high spirits. And after Fang Yuan cultivated for another afternoon, when Fang Yuan regained his senses, it was already evening. At this time, Fang Yuan thought to himself that the only day of rest between the second and third stages of this Gu Dao Convention had already passed. He did not know if his seniors and juniors had cultivated properly today. Did they summarize their gains and losses from the previous few competitions? Thus, Fang Yuan went out to look for Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang and the others. Because they were all male disciples, Fang Yuan did not need to have any qualms about looking for them directly. And when Fang Yuan moved his footsteps and arrived at Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang and the others¡¯ living quarters from another exit in the small garden in front of the door, he was very surprised to see them. At this time, all the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence¡¯s disciples were gathered together, and they seemed to be discussing something enthusiastically? Immediately, Fang Yuan put down his thoughts. He turned to listen to what they were discussing. In this extremely competitive the Gu Dao Jiuzhou world, no one could completely put themselves outside of this group competition. And in such a place where the interactions were extremely intense, a single person would not be able to improve quickly. Come and read on our website wuxia worldsite. Thanks Only by recording every inspiration they had, and quickly turning it into a part of their strength, at the same time interacting with others, learning from each other¡¯s inspiration, was the true way to start a Gu Dao Convention. Thus, Fang Yuan had always been very supportive of discussions among the Gu Immortal Sect disciples. But this time, when Fang Yuan walked in, he realized that the contents of their discussions had nothing to do with their own strength, growth or cultivation. At this time, Qin Han¡¯s eyes were wide open, and he pointed at the other disciples in the area and said. ¡°I am very sure!¡± ¡°This farce in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire will be stopped soon, I heard that the imperial family of Yan Shen Empire has already started to take action.¡± Regarding Qin Han¡¯s flamboyant personality, neither Gu Tianqing nor Zhou Chang was in a hurry to comment. The calm and composed Zhou Chang opened his mouth to speak at this moment. ¡°Regarding this farce, from the very beginning, I have never thought about how long it can last.¡± ¡°After all, for the imperial family of the Yan Shen Empire to be able to smoothly rule the entire Yan Shen Empire for over a thousand years, the person in power must have extremely high intelligence. They must have made sufficient preparations for similar rumors.¡± ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that the rumors this time stirred up so quickly and caused such development that the imperial family of the Yan Shen Empire couldn¡¯t react in time, such rumors wouldn¡¯t have been able to cause any ripples!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, I knew it!¡± ¡°The Yan Shen Empire is a sect that can rule over tens of thousands of sects within its territory that have been fighting each other for more than a thousand years. Regarding such rumors, the internal affairs of the Yan Shen Empire must have a large amount of material reserves and corresponding emergency handling procedures.¡± ¡°When the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s imperial family truly reacts and wants to quell this chaos, then these things can be accomplished with just a flip of the hand.¡± Gu Tianqing was also participating in the discussion. ¡°I heard that during the process of this rumor, four clans played a role in adding fuel to the fire!¡± Qin Han suddenly said to the others in a mysterious manner. But before he could finish, a Gu Immortal Sect disciple ran over and said to Gu Tianqing. ¡°Senior Gu, quickly take a look, I can¡¯t find Senior Fang Yuan.¡± ¡°Hey, Senior Fang Yuan, you are here?¡± Looking at his junior brother who was sweating profusely, Fang Yuan could not help but ask curiously. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? What happened?¡± Read latest Chapters at Wuxia World . Site Only ¡°It¡¯s Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning, Senior Yao Guang!¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°What about them?¡± ¡°Did something happen to them?¡± Gu Tianqing couldn¡¯t sit still after hearing that something had happened to his sister. He quickly asked. Chapter 209 - Missing ¡°Aiya, it¡¯s not like that!¡± ¡°There is nothing wrong with Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning and Senior Yao Guang.¡± ¡°But they are all anxiously gathered together, they want to find Senior Fang Yuan. Senior Fang Yuan, you should go and take a look!¡± That Gu Immortal Sect disciple quickly said, but after he finished, Fang Yuan and the rest could not care about their discussion and this disciple. They all went out together to the other side of this small garden, at the entrance of the small garden where the female disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect lived. This was also Yan Shen Empire¡¯s way of taking care of the various sects that came to participate in the Gu Dao Convention, dividing the interior of each sect into two parts. It was to help the various sects divide their disciples. At this time, following the actions of Fang Yuan, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, and the other Gu Immortal Sect disciples, everyone started moving. When everyone reached the entrance of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s female disciples¡¯ area, they saw a few beautiful figures pacing around the entrance. ¡°Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning and Senior Yao Guang, what happened?¡± ¡°Why are you all standing here?¡± ¡°Yes, sis, what are you all doing?¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± Fang Yuan, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, and Zhou Chang immediately asked. Only Zhou Chang was still calm, observing the surrounding environment. Every sect should have a variety of disciples with different temperaments and characteristics. Only when everyone had a different specialty could a sect be able to, because everyone¡¯s perspective was different, discover threats in different directions. ¡°Senior Fang Yuan, you¡¯re here!¡± ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not that we have any problems. We¡¯re all fine.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just that when we were about to go for dinner, we realized that Senior Wan Qian wasn¡¯t there. She hasn¡¯t returned yet!¡± ¡°But when she left in the afternoon, she had already made an appointment with us. She would definitely be back before dinner.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s already been an hour, and there¡¯s still no news from her. She hasn¡¯t even asked the other disciples to report back.¡± ¡°We¡¯re all very worried about her. We keep feeling like something unexpected has happened!¡± ¡°Senior Fang Yuan, do you know anything?¡± ¡°Is Senior Wan Qian in trouble? Should we go out and look for her?¡± Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning, and Senior Yao Guang immediately added on one by one. They immediately described the whole matter. It was also because Senior Wan Qian had been out for a long time, although she said that she wanted to go out for a walk in the afternoon to relax. However, based on her understanding of Senior Wan Qian, she wasn¡¯t the kind of person who liked to play. Even if she encountered something, she wouldn¡¯t be completely immersed in it and unable to getherself out of it. Come and read on our website wuxia worldsite. Thanks A few hours were definitely enough for her to go out for a walk and relax. According to this calculation, she should have been back a long time ago. At this time, Fang Yuan¡¯s calmness gave the other junior brothers and sisters a strong sense of confidence, and they were no longer so frustrated. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s useless for everyone to be anxious here. Let¡¯s wait a little longer. We¡¯ll delay the dinner time by an hour. If Senior Wan Qian is not back by then, we¡¯ll directly send people to look for her.¡± Perhaps she really encountered something interesting this time? Fang Yuan thought for a moment and finally said. However, before he could finish his sentence, Fang Yuan seemed to have thought of something and turned around to say to Gu Tianqing. ¡°Junior Gu Tianqing, go out now and mobilize the power of your Gu family first. Send some servants to look for her in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire.¡± ¡°Maybe she¡¯s wandering around at the entrance of a scenic spot. Send more people to look for the more famous scenic spots and streets in the capital.¡± Fang Yuan finally gave Gu Tianqing a few instructions because Gu Tianqing¡¯s family had some weight in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. After all, they were one of the four top clans in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, and they deserved their reputation! ¡°Yes! Senior Fang Yuan!¡± Gu Tianqing quickly said. The originally chaotic situation returned to an orderly state after Fang Yuan¡¯s two orders. After learning that Gu Tianqing left the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, to have one of the four great clans of Yan Shen Empire send people to look for Senior Wan Qian, Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning and Senior Yao Guang immediately felt at ease, but they did not return to their rooms to wait. Instead, they were waiting on the central path of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, waiting for Senior Wan Qian¡¯s return. As for Qin Han and Zhou Chang, they looked at each other before leaving the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. They went outside to look for people and gather information. After all, in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, because the imperial family had not made a move yet, the atmosphere was still chaotic, so they had to pay attention to that. And Fang Yuan had said that in an hour, if Senior Wan Qian had not returned, then they would report to the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s officials. They would use their Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s position to push the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s officials to look for her! However, if they could not trouble the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s officials, then they should try not to trouble the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s officials! After all, it was very likely that the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s officials were also gathering their strength to discuss how to resolve this rumor and disturbance in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. Originally, Fang Yuan could still cultivate in peace in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. But after this incident, Fang Yuan, who sensed that something was wrong, could not find the heart to do his own things. But right now, besides being Senior Wan Qian¡¯s junior, Fang Yuan also had the effect of calming down the other Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s disciples. Thus, it was not convenient for him to go out now! And because he could only wander around this small area inside the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, Fang Yuan was actually very frustrated. Read latest Chapters at Wuxia World . Site Only However, fortunately, Fang Yuan did not have to wait for long. Junior Zhou Chang seemed to have found some information and returned. ¡°Senior Fang Yuan, Senior Fang Yuan, look what information I found. Right now in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, it¡¯s a mess.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°What happened outside? Tell me slowly!¡± Fang Yuan looked at Zhou Chang, who was out of breath, and said hurriedly. Chapter 210 - Searching For Clues They had no idea what had happened to the four great clans in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital today! They had actually mortgaged all of their clan¡¯s assets and obtained a large amount of primeval stones as compensation. However, after they obtained these primeval stones, they had immediately decided to use them to purchase all sorts of shops and corresponding places in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital! In the beginning, no one really noticed them. Therefore, they obtained a large portion of the shopts. Later on, when everyone else reacted, the owners of those shops either closed their doors and businesses, or they had already gone inside and handed over their own shops to some large factions to control. Moreover, it was precisely because of this group of people caused trouble at the same time that it led to the chaos in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire today. Fang Yuan looked at Zhou Chang with a strange expression and said, ¡°This can indeed explain the chaos in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire today.¡± ¡°This is a rather important piece of information, but why did the four great clans do this?¡± ¡°The reason has yet to be found, but because of their reckless actions, it caused a large number of ignorant people in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire to follow suit.¡± ¡°As a result, a large number of Gu materials and ordinary materials cannot be collected and purchased in a short period of time!¡± ¡°This includes the stone materials purchased by the organizers of the Gu Dao Convention!¡± ¡°They say that this news has already reached the imperial palace of the Yan Shen Empire. According to the officials, their respective department heads have already entered the palace to meet the saint.¡± ¡°I heard that the Yan Shen Saint of the Yan Shen Empire is very angry!¡± ¡°He is currently discussing, hoping to find the mastermind behind this matter!¡± ¡°And according to the information we have received so far, the entire Gu Dao Convention has already been delayed by one day.¡± ¡°Senior Fang Yuan, this also means that we will have another day of rest tomorrow. The opening of the third stage of the Gu Dao Convention has already been shifted to the day after tomorrow!¡± Fang Yuan looked at Zhou Chang in shock. He did not doubt the words of this disciple who had a very steady character, and was certain that he would not intentionally tell him information that he could not be sure of at this juncture. However, since this information was correct, then inside the capital of Yan Shen Empire, it seemed that both the official forces and the civilian forces were in a mess. However, what did the mastermind of this storm want? While Fang Yuan was deep in thought, Junior Gu Tianqing had returned. ¡°Senior Fang Yuan, Senior Fang Yuan, the situation isn¡¯t good!¡± Fang Yuan looked over with a strange expression. He saw Gu Tianqing walking over with a pale face and leaned to his side. He covered his mouth with his hand and whispered in Fang Yuan¡¯s ear. ¡°Senior Wan Qian¡¯s whereabouts are probably unknown!¡± ¡°After I went out, I mobilised our Gu clan¡¯s forces, but after an hour of searching, even after sending out hundreds and thousands of people, there was still no news of Senior Wan Qian¡¯s whereabouts.¡± Come and read on our website wuxia worldsite. Thanks ¡°However, there is a small piece of news. I thought it was very important, so I quickly came back to inform you!¡± ¡°What news did you find?¡± Fang Yuan asked solemnly. He already understood that in this chaos, there might be people who wanted to harm the Gu Immortal Sect, or the disciples themselves! ¡°According to a servant of our Gu clan, near our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, there is an underground organization.¡± ¡°And this afternoon, because of the chaos in the Yan Shen Empire, he received a large amount of information.¡± ¡°And because of Senior Wan Qian¡¯s identity and her outstanding appearance, after she left our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, there was a member of this underground organization following her.¡± ¡°But that member of the underground organization did not follow her for long before he was knocked unconscious by a mysterious person.¡± ¡°And when he regained consciousness, it was late, and he rushed back to tell his boss.¡± ¡°The local boss is also a well-informed person. After hearing the words of the member, he immediately understood that that member followed Senior Wan Qian this afternoon, and reckoned that her status is extraordinary!¡± ¡°And generally speaking, such things often represent two meanings. One is that the person he was following has the protection of a mysterious master, so after discovering his tracks, he personally dealt with the tail that is following her! ¡± ¡°And on the other hand, someone else was also following this Gu Immortal Sect member.¡± ¡°And there¡¯s a good chance that the person is up to no good!¡± ¡°However, he could not determine which faction the local gang members behind Wan Qian came from, or what their goals and thoughts were, so he chose the simplest way to deal with him, which was to knock him out.¡± When he heard this, Fang Yuan immediately understood that someone had plotted against him. It seemed that there were also undercurrents surging in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. Two days ago, Ruan Qinghe and Gu Yuange had just been kidnapped, and today, his senior Wan Qian was targeted? Based on the fact that Senior Wan Qian had gone out and had not returned for the entire afternoon, it was likely that the mastermind behind knocking out the local gang members had already kidnapped Senior Wan Qian. They had already succeeded, but he did not know anything about it! But there was one thing that was very strange. What was the enemy¡¯s goal? If it was to obtain property or resources, then directly kidnapping Senior Wan Qian was definitely not the most important goal! After kidnapping her, they would send him information and ask for the resources they wanted, and then ask the Gu Immortal Sect to give him these things. This was what they should do! Read latest Chapters at Wuxia World . Site Only But now, he did not receive any information. This also showed two things. First, the other party was extremely cautious, and even after kidnapping Wan Qian, they did not act rashly. They were probably planning to move Senior Wan Qian to another place that they thought was very safe, before returning to the Gu Immortal Sect to make their demands. As for the second possibility, it was even more terrifying. Their goal was probably Senior Wan Qian herself! According to the bits and pieces of information they had, Senior Wan Qian was now the Wan clan¡¯s last inheritor! Even though her mother worked in the Gu Immortal Sect! Chapter 211 - Killer Behind The Scenes But because Wan Qian¡¯s mother¡¯s identity needed to be kept a secret, as well as the details of her work, she could not appear in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. Thus, on the surface, only Senior Wan Qian was the inheritor of the Wan clan¡¯s many properties. And if this was the other party¡¯s goal, then their actions could be explained. But they could not make the Gu Immortal Sect give in. Because Senior Wan Qian¡¯s assets were controlled by the Gu Immortal Sect, the Gu Immortal Sect was very concerned about Senior Wan Qian¡¯s safety. And if they encountered such a situation, the Gu Immortal Sect would definitely send elders or even people on the sect master¡¯s level to fight against any force. Even if they could obtain what they wanted at the last minute, it would not stay that way for long. Fang Yuan thought of these possibilities and immediately focused his gaze, looking at Junior Gu Tianqing in front of him and asked. ¡°Gu Tianqing, did you ask that servant of yours, did the underground force of this local organization have any more information?¡± ¡°Since they could track Senior Wan Qian when she just left the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, they must have a lot of people around here, so there should be quite a number of them in this Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital.¡± ¡°Did they discover anything else today?¡± ¡°Based on the information I have, they don¡¯t have any other information, otherwise, I would have known about it long ago.¡± Fang Yuan silently calculated in his heart. The incident that happened in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire today, this huge disturbance must have huge demands. And according to what he knew, the Wan clan behind Senior Wan Qian had quite a lot of assets in the past. And this time, it was unknown which faction was interested in the Wan clan¡¯s assets and wanted to make a move? At this moment, Fang Yuan thought for a moment. He immediately understood that this was the enemy¡¯s conspiracy. On the surface, such a huge commotion in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire today was orchestrated in order to cover up their true operation while diverting the attention of the various factions. And in the dark, they had kidnapped Senior Wan Qian, who was the only descendant of the Wan clan. Taking into account the chaos in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, it was not entirely caused by the factions behind them. They only played the role of a guide at the beginning and a catalyst for the subsequent events. Fang Yuan was almost certain that the mastermind behind the chaos in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire this time was definitely after Senior Wan Qian. Thus, Fang Yuan hurriedly said to Junior Gu Tianqing beside him, ¡°Gu Tianqing! Go back and investigate quickly. What exactly happened in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire today?¡± ¡°And what exactly was the force that was driving the waves and causing this material looting to happen!¡± ¡°I have a bad feeling, they are probably the main culprit behind Senior Wan Qian¡¯s disappearance!¡± Fang Yuan said to Gu Tianqing with certainty. Gu Tianqing was stunned when he heard this. He quickly agreed and ran out of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. At this time, Fang Yuan no longer hesitated, and he followed closely behind Junior Gu Tianqing, heading towards the Gu clan¡¯s location in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. Since he had already guessed the other party¡¯s final goal, what he should do now was to rescue his Gu Immortal Sect disciple. If he continued to stand here, he would only delay the battle! When Fang Yuan, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang and the other disciples arrived at the Gu clan¡¯s location, another group of Gu Clan servants who had gone out to gather information also returned. Come and read on our website wuxia worldsite. Thanks ¡°Reporting to the young master! According to the latest information from the imperial palace, the current emperor of the Yan Shen Empire, the Yan Shen Saint, was furious and requested the Supreme Court to immediately mobilize manpower to investigate the culprit behind these events.¡± At this moment, a thought suddenly flashed through Fang Yuan¡¯s mind! Just last night, Bai Yao from the Gu Demon Sect suddenly came to the small courtyard in front of his room to have a close conversation with him and told him to be careful of the Zhang clan, which was also one of the four top clans in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. However, only half a day had passed, and his Senior Wan Qian had disappeared. Moreover, the way she disappeared was exactly the same as the two juniors Ruan Qinghe and Gu Yuange who had been kidnapped previously. The moment this thought crossed his mind, Fang Yuan subconsciously guessed that this was definitely done by the Zhang clan. They had done something similar before! Immediately, Fang Yuan¡¯s heart was filled with rage. The Zhang clan, are they done yet? Time and time again, assassinations and attacks were directed at him and the people around him. In the past few times, I didn¡¯t pursue the matter and gave you a chance, but you actually went overboard after each time! It seemed that the Zhang clan was really tired of living! Thus, Fang Yuan no longer controlled the anger in his heart, and he cursed loudly on the spot. Fuck! ¡°This damned Zhang clan, I will not let you off!¡± Fang Yuan then activated the Gu worm in his body, causing the spirit essence to flow to his feet. Under the effect of the movement Gu worm, Fang Yuan quickly rushed towards the location of the Zhang clan. At a brightly lit courtyard gate that was as majestic as the Gu clan¡¯s courtyard gate, a large number of servants were entering and leaving. This was the order of their Zhang clan head. Because the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention was currently being held, they had dressed up their courtyard to be very festive and lively. At this moment, the Zhang clan¡¯s butler Zhang Changpu was leading the eighteen leaders of the Zhang clan¡¯s guards to maintain order at the Zhang clan¡¯s entrance. Since the Zhang clan had already made the decision to maintain prosperity during the Gu Dao Convention and add a bit of glory to the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, then in order to make their actions more worthy of their name, they sent out a group of experts to maintain order at the entrance. In order to maintain peace in front of their own entrance, they also wanted to show off the strength of a top force of the capital, the Zhang clan, to the many passers-by as well as the many sects from the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s territory. Read latest Chapters at Wuxia World . Site Only This Zhang clan¡¯s butler and the eighteen leaders of the Zhang clan¡¯s guards were all very powerful! Just from their aura alone, each of them had the strength of a sixth layer Enlightenment Realm expert. In addition to their exposed limbs, they displayed their huge bodies and muscles. As the saying goes, in the Gu Dao Jiuzhou world, the number of experts was extremely few! Thus, under such circumstances, the intermediate experts were often the most sought after existences. They might not be able to take on a top-tier expert alone, but when they gathered in groups of three to five, or when more than ten of them gathered together, there was a Lollapalooza Effect, where one plus one was greater than two. However, in such a situation where their strength increased, when they had just a few more people, it would instead cause their overall strength to rapidly decline. Chapter 212 - The War Starts This was because these experts with intermediate strength had basically never gone through collective training. Thus, in any large scale battle, other than keeping each other in check, they had no effect on each other. There was even a situation where the more people there were, the weaker their overall strength would be. And it was precisely because of this that in the Gu Dao Jiuzhou world, only the existence of the various top tier empires could suppress the numerous sects. They could successfully let the various sects and forces become blades in their hands, and not be kidnapped by the top tier experts of those sects. The topic was a little off. Returning to the present, this arrangement by the Zhang clan, one of the top tier factions in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, was actually very reasonable. A butler whose strength had reached the eighth layer of the Enlightenment Realm was the standard commander. At the same time, he arranged for eighteen powerful guard leaders to be his subordinates. The arrangement of more than ten people, together with their habits from living and fighting together for a long time, was enough for them to fully display their strength. In addition, the Zhang clan, a top force, deliberately allocated their resources. This made the eighteen guard leaders not only excel in various aspects. Be it strong attacks, assassinations, breaking out of encirclement, or small battles, they could complement each other. And such a group of ten plus people was also the type of group that would be chosen by the various large factions in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. In addition to the assistance of formation path Gu worms, comprehensive formations and the like, it completely restricted the strength of each of them. It was equivalent to twisting more than ten hemp ropes together, giving them even greater strength. And at this moment, not far from the street where they were maintaining order, Fang Yuan, who was filled with anger, also arrived. Although based on their strength, Fang Yuan could not defeat the combined defense of the eighteen leaders of Zhang clan¡¯s guards led by Zhang Changpu, Fang Yuan himself was not an intermediate expert like them. Fang Yuan was a peak expert of the Gu Immortal Sect, a personal disciple of Gu Zhenren, and also had dual cultivated with Wan Qian for a long time. As well as the many secret treasures and Gu worms he had, Fang Yuan¡¯s current strength was not as simple as it appeared on the surface! A few seconds later! Fang Yuan had already arrived in front of the Zhang Manor. He suddenly stretched out his right hand and pointed at Zhang clan¡¯s butler, Zhang Changpu, as well as the eighteen leaders of Zhang Manor¡¯s Guards and other people. He then shouted loudly. ¡°Zhang clan! You have crossed the line! You have gone too far in bullying my Gu Immortal Sect!¡± ¡°Today, I will give you a choice!¡± ¡°Either you tell me the whereabouts of my senior Wan Qian, or I will kill all the people in your Zhang clan manor.¡± ¡°And I will tear your Zhang clan manor into pieces!¡± ¡°Hehe! I thought it was some ignorant child who dared to come to my Zhang clan manor and make a ruckus.¡± ¡°So you are a disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect, but even though your Gu Immortal Sect is a top sect in the Yan Shen Empire, this does not mean you can act without restraint!¡± ¡°Unless you have sufficient evidence, if you dare to attack us today in Yan Shen Empire, then you should be prepared to face the wrath of the Yan Shen Empire and Yan Shen Saint!¡± ¡°Do you know?¡± ¡°Your actions are equivalent to looking down on the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s orders and the Yan Shen Saint¡¯s imperial edict. You are looking down on human lives, you are bloodthirsty like a demon, you are killing the innocent!¡± ¡°The only result of your forceful actions is that the Gu Immortal Sect will also be in a dangerous situation of being unable to extricate themselves!¡± Come and read on our website wuxia worldsite. Thanks Fang Yuan¡¯s mind was already filled with anger. Even though he knew in his heart that this Zhang Manor¡¯s butler, Zhang Changpu, was speaking the truth, the truth was not as serious as he made it out to be. Not to mention, they had appeared in front of him because they had the advantage in numbers, and they felt that just the eighteen leaders of the Zhang Manor¡¯s guards was enough to take down Fang Yuan. However, Fang Yuan also understood that if this matter was to be investigated further, it would be completely the Zhang clan¡¯s fault! Even if this matter was brought to the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s imperial family, it would still be his fault. Furthermore, other people said that the Zhang clan had many other crimes. Moreover, the evidence was obvious. As long as they are brought out, there was no need to worry that the Yan Shen Saint would think that he had made a mistake. Moreover, he was carrying the Heaven Suppression talisman that his Second Senior Su Can had given him! And with this Heaven Suppression talisman, he could directly catch everyone off guard. At this time, the system also transmitted a voice to Fang Yuan. ¡°Detected that the host is currently filled with anger. The Drunken Gu has successfully evolved at the critical moment. Details are as follows.¡± Fang Yuan had a premonition that the Drunken Gu¡¯s evolution had been successful since the last time he fed it the hundred flowers brew that he obtained from Wine Zhenren. After that, it had been in a deep sleep, and he had repeatedly detected that it was in a hibernation state, which was a little like a phoenix rising from the ashes. Coincidentally, the Drunken Gu had finally successfully evolved. Fang Yuan continued to hear the voice of the system. The Drunken Gu is currently rank 3! Bronze quality! The current cultivation efficiency is 272%! The current cultivation progress is 64%! Gu worm skill: [Intoxicated Rage] After drinking the wine produced by the Drunken Gu at a critical moment, the strength of the drinker can be increased by six times. Not only had the Drunken Gu¡¯s rank advanced, even its quality has also advanced! ¡°Hahahahahaha.¡± The moment Fang Yuan heard this news, he raised his head and laughed loudly. This is simply heaven helping me! I was just worrying about how to defeat this Zhang Manor¡¯s butler Zhang Changpu and the eighteen leaders of the Zhang Manor¡¯s guards. This Drunken Gu has successfully evolved again. Read latest Chapters at Wuxia World . Site Only Not only would this add another fierce general to my many trump cards, it would also help me end this battle more easily and quickly. Fang Yuan then pointed at Zhang clan¡¯s butler, Zhang Changpu¡¯s face and said, ¡°You know what your Zhang clan has done, as the Zhang clan¡¯s butler, as one of the top four clans in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire!¡± ¡°Your Zhang clan doesn¡¯t think about how to add glory to the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. Instead, you spend all your time thinking about how to erode the fair order of the Yan Shen Empire. You spend all your time thinking about harming others and stealing other people¡¯s wealth and resources!¡± ¡°Especially someone like you who is an accomplice. You clearly have a better path to choose from, yet you insist on walking on this single-plank bridge that will make everyone your enemy!¡± ¡°Since it is your own choice, then I will do justice for the heavens next.¡± Chapter 213 - Gu Formation Saying so, Fang Yuan sent a thought from his lower acupoints, the Drunken Gu that had just evolved appeared in his hand. After the Drunken Gu had evolved, its body was emitting a faint green light. At its back was a structure like a leather wine sack. Its interior was emitting a faint light, and at its back was a structure like the mouth of a bottle. Its entire body was covered in a line of claws that gently swayed in the air. Fang Yuan no longer hesitated and picked up the Drunken Gu worm. He placed the structure that looked like the mouth of a bottle into his mouth and squeezed the body of the Drunken Gu worm. Immediately, wine with a strong fragrance gushed out from the Drunken Gu worm¡¯s body. The Drunken Gu worm¡¯s newly produced wine fragrance assailed his nose. The wine entered Fang Yuan¡¯s mouth smoothly and slid down his throat into his stomach. In the next moment, the Drunken Gu¡¯s innate skill, [Intoxicated Rage] was activated! Fang Yuan felt as if his entire body was suddenly filled with a violent aura. Following that, the spirit essence in his entire body started flowing rapidly through his meridians under the effect of this aura, increasing explosively. He clenched his right fist lightly and swung it into the air. A crisp sound was produced in front of him where the air was being torn apart. Fang Yuan laughed out loud. He crossed his legs and was about to charge forward. On the other side, Zhang Changpu, the butler of the Zhang clan, and the eighteen leaders of the Zhang clan were also unwilling to be outdone. They followed the order of the butler, Zhang Changpu. The eighteen leaders immediately formed a strange formation. Zhang Changpu, the butler of the Zhang clan, suddenly took out something that looked like a wooden disc from his bosom. He took it out and lightly threw it forward, and the wooden disc landed right in the middle of the eighteen leaders of the Zhang Manor¡¯s guards. Let¡¯s see how you will fight me! How you will fight against my Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Zhang clan! This is a Nine Star Chain Gu formation we bought from the Chain Formation Gu Pavilion at a high price! You are just a Gu master with Enlightenment Realm cultivation, and you want to turn the world upside down? This Nine Star Chain Gu formation is a five star product of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s famous Chain Formation Gu Pavilion! It is able to gather everyone¡¯s spirit essence within the range of their light, and is controlled by the person in the lead. His punches, kicks, and every move carried the power of everyone else¡¯s spirit essence. Similarly, the spirit essence gathered could be transferred around to everyone in the Gu Formation and move according to the will of the leader. Even if one wanted to launch a sneak attack, the bodies of the target could instantly have the defensive abilities of everyone else. Furthermore, this Nine Star Chain Gu formation could gather everyone¡¯s spirit essence within the range of the formation over time. With time, the accumulated spirit essence would only grow larger and larger, while an independent person would only continuously lose their own spirit essence when facing this formation. Even if you find a certain flaw and choose to fight with our eighteen guards, you would definitely lose to our Zhang Manor in the end. ¡°Young man, you dare to come to our Zhang clan alone to cause trouble. I admire your courage!¡± ¡°But this is reckless. This is the way a fool acts. When you reincarnate in your next life, I advise you to find a body with higher intelligence.¡± Looking at the arrogant face of the butler, Zhang Changpu, Fang Yuan¡¯s anger grew. Come and read on our website wuxia worldsite. Thanks It seemed that the other party still did not put him in his eyes! Therefore, Fang Yuan had a thought and summoned the Heaven Suppression talisman from his second senior, Su Can, into his hand. The moment the Heaven Suppression talisman appeared, Fang Yuan gently tossed it into the air. At the same time, with a thought, the hidden spirit essence switch hidden in the Heaven Suppression talisman was immediately activated. At the next moment, a silver-white light that seemed to have descended from the sky immediately enveloped the area. As the silver-white light flowed, all the Gu masters in this area could feel an extremely dense, powerful, and immense suppressive force that descended from the sky. At this moment, the Zhang Manor¡¯s butler, Zhang Changpu, who threw out the wooden disc, as well as the eighteen leaders of Zhang Manor¡¯s guards, who were surrounding the wooden disc, had a bad feeling. In the next instant, the eighteen leaders of the Zhang Manor¡¯s guards, who were standing beside the wooden disc, pushed their spirit essence to pour it into the wooden disc in between them. Following that, they worked together to create an oval-shaped shield that covered the top of their heads. It was as if they had placed their hopes on this wooden disc and this newly formed circular shield to defend against any attacks that they might receive? Even if this attack was only a possibility, above their heads, the Heaven Suppression talisman from Second Senior Su Can was emitting a large amount of silvery-white light. At this moment, it was about to come into contact with the top of their heads! The warning in their hearts did not stop for even a moment, and the eighteen leaders of the Zhang Manor¡¯s guards pushed all of their spirit essence, wanting to increase the power of the oval-shaped shield above their heads. However, because the carrier of this Chain Formation Gu Pavilion¡¯s Nine Star Chain Gu formation was a wooden disc, coupled with the limitations of its own material and rank, how could it compare to Second Senior Su Can¡¯s Heaven Suppression talisman? Thus, the wooden disc that was pushed by the eighteen leaders made contact with the silver-white light produced by the Heaven Suppression talisman as soon as the oval shield was formed. The shield on the ground collapsed like a wild beast that had met its natural enemy! The silver-white light of the Heaven Suppression talisman that fell from the sky was like a hot knife through butter as it flowed down from the sky! After suppressing all the resistance, it completely covered the area in front of the Zhang Manor. At the same time, under its effect were all the members of the Zhang clan, including the Zhang clan¡¯s butler, Zhang Changpu, and the eighteen leaders of the Zhang clan¡¯s guards. When the overwhelming white light of the Heaven Suppression talisman completely enveloped the area in front of the Zhang clan¡¯s gate, Fang Yuan finally entered the venue. At this moment, the loud shouts of Zhang Changpu, the butler of the Zhang clan, and the eighteen leaders of the Zhang clan¡¯s guards could be heard in Fang Yuan¡¯s ears at the same time. It turned out that the range of suppression created by the Heaven Suppression talisman could also block out all the sounds and images generated from within. ¡°You scoundrel, you demon!¡± ¡°What did you do?¡± Read latest Chapters at Wuxia World . Site Only ¡°What on Earth is this thing you released?¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Why can¡¯t I use my spirit essence?¡± ¡°Why can¡¯t my thoughts even enter my acupoints?¡± ¡°Why is it that all my thoughts are like clay cows entering the sea? I¡¯m unable to mobilize any power from my body.¡± Chapter 214 - Defeat! Their faces were filled with deep-rooted fear as they stared at Fang Yuan, who had just entered the range. At the same time, as Fang Yuan was acknowledged as the owner of the Heaven Suppression talisman, the Heaven Suppression talisman had left a unique spirit essence mark on Fang Yuan¡¯s body. After identifying the unique mark on Fang Yuan¡¯s body, the suppression light produced by the Heaven Suppression talisman did not suppress Fang Yuan spirit essence. In contrast, the spirit essence of Zhang Manor¡¯s butler, Zhang Changpu, and the eighteen leaders of the Zhang Manor¡¯s Guards, was suppressed and they were no different from ordinary people. As for any powerful Gu master, after being excluded from the assistance of spirit essence and the use of Gu worms, other than those Gu masters who could strengthen their bodies, everyone else was as weak as ordinary mortals. ¡°All¡­ all of you, go and capture this guy!¡± ¡°I can count you all as innocent. Our Zhang clan has many recording Gu worms, Image Gu!¡± ¡°All of these can be used as evidence, it was Fang Yuan of this Gu Immortal Sect who provoked our Zhang clan, you acted out of self-defense and to protect the glory of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital.¡± ¡°Go! You have eighteen people, with the help of the Nine Star Chain Gu formation from the Chain Formation Gu Pavilion, you will definitely be able to take down this arrogant bandit, charge!¡± The Zhang Manor¡¯s butler, Zhang Changpu, had a panicked expression as he shouted at the eighteen leaders of Zhang Manor¡¯s guards. At this time, even though the eighteen leaders of the Zhang Manor¡¯s Guards had the numbers, when they sensed that their spirit essence and Gu worms could not be used, they were also panicking internally. However, they had been in the powerful atmosphere of the Zhang clan for a long time and were members of the top factions. They had been living an extremely luxurious life, and usually, everyone was fawning over them. And the steel will that they had when they were cultivating alone had also been exhausted and completely eroded by this long period of beautiful wear and tear. At this moment, even though they subconsciously felt that there was a flaw in Zhang Changpu¡¯s words, they did not have the time to think about it. What exactly was the flaw? As the words and orders of Zhang Changpu, the butler of Zhang Manor, were issued, under the joint effect of the respect they always had for Zhang Changpu and their long time confidence in their own strength, the eighteen leaders of the Zhang Manor¡¯s guards all attacked Fang Yuan, who had already entered the sealed area. On one side, his strength did not decrease in the slightest, and his body was in perfect condition. All the Gu worms and his own spirit essence could be used normally, and under the effects of the Drunken Gu, his spirit essence activity had increased by six times. Moreover, Fang Yuan¡¯s attack power had soared, and he was extremely furious. On the other side, their spirit essence had already been suppressed, and Zhang Changpu¡¯s will was completely ineffective. All the Gu worms no longer responded to his call, and the eighteen leaders of the Zhang Manor¡¯s guards¡¯ wills had already been corroded. In comparison, the current Fang Yuan was like a wolf entering a flock of sheep! Fang Yuan easily defeated the eighteen leaders of the Zhang Manor¡¯s guards. Even so, Fang Yuan was still very cautious as he gently waved his right hand in the air. The golden Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod with dense sculpture patterns appeared in Fang Yuan¡¯s hand. Come and read on our website wuxia worldsite. Thanks The power of wind, lightning, and fire hidden within the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod was unleashed with the use of the Extension Energy Gu. The Extension Energy Gu had already evolved into a rank three Gu worm under the long-term operation of the system and the effects of the auto cultivation. It was also a Bronze quality Gu now! One of the eighteen leaders of the Zhang Manor¡¯s guards could not help but take the initiative to attack. He held a three-foot-long sword in his hand. After straightening the tip of the sword, he thrust it at Fang Yuan. At this moment, since he had also trained his physical strength, if Fang Yuan did not have the corresponding spirit essence and Gu worms, he would definitely be able to kill Fang Yuan easily. However, facts would not change according to one¡¯s subjective thoughts. Even in the heart of this Zhang clan guard leader who rushed forward, Fang Yuan who was standing quietly on the spot was already a corpse. His eyes were filled with excitement and bloodlust. His thumb was also trembling slightly. This was an extremely excited reaction. However, at the next moment, Fang Yuan waved the worm rod in his right hand. Under the effect of the Extension Energy Gu, intense wind, lightning, and fire energy swept out, and when it came into contact with the three foot long sword in the hand of this Zhang Manor¡¯s guard leader, a huge energy flow immediately surged out! Without the protection of Gu worms, his body was like a willow branch in the wind, or like a blade of grass that had already been lit on fire! Fang Yuan did not even have the desire to use the Nine Swords Of Wind And Thunder because the opponent¡¯s strength was too weak! In mid-air, he withstood Fang Yuan¡¯s full-strength attack, and because of his own weakness, when he was hit by the powerful force, he spat out a mouthful of blood and immediately fainted. But even though he had fainted, he was still unable to neutralize the enormous strength in Fang Yuan¡¯s attack! And this tremendous power was acting on his body. It was simply not something that his fragile mortal body could withstand! Therefore, the second he fainted, he was actually already dead. Therefore, his body continued to fly backward and smashed fiercely against the side of the Zhang Manor¡¯s main gate, at the foot of a lion statue. ¡°This kid is too arrogant. All of you, attack together. Don¡¯t give him a chance to break through one by one!¡± Read latest Chapters at Wuxia World . Site Only The butler Zhang Changpu was standing outside the formation of the Zhang Manor¡¯s guards, loudly commanding the battle. Hearing the voice of Zhang Changpu, the remaining Zhang Manor guards did not hesitate anymore. They all picked up their weapons that they were familiar with and attacked Fang Yuan. However, even now that their strength had increased greatly, and they had already decided not to hold back, how could they resist Fang Yuan who was attacking with all his strength? With the help of the Extension Energy Gu, Fang Yuan was able to clear the entire stage of the Gu Dao Convention and save his sister. And at that time, Fang Yuan¡¯s powerful momentum and power shocked everyone present. No one believed that they could escape from this move. Chapter 215 - Chaos Thus, it was fortunate that Fang Yuan canceled this skill at the last moment, otherwise, there would have been blood splattering on the spot. And now, because he was not on the stage, and he already knew that this Zhang clan had committed an unforgivable crime, that they actually dared to kidnap his Senior Wan Qian, in Fang Yuan¡¯s heart, he did not have the slightest intention of letting go of this Zhang clan and their helpers! Under the support of this thought, Fang Yuan¡¯s current move, which was launched by the Extension Energy Gu, could be said to be an all-out attack. Especially since they had a large number of people, each holding a weapon, Fang Yuan had no reason to let them go. At the next moment, the powerful spirit essence in his body was absorbed by the Extension Energy Gu. It had already turned into a powerful elemental attack. Silver-white lightning appeared with bared fangs and brandished claws, a scarlet fire dragon rampaged without fear, and green wind blades brought about a majestic tornado. Under the three layers of powerful elemental attacks, even though there were many of them and they were wielding sharp weapons, the leaders of the Zhang Manor¡¯s guards could not hold on for even a second. Their attacks had already been neutralised in mid-air. At the same time, they were affected by the elemental power. The first moment their bodies collided with it, it had already taken away their fragile lives. They were like the first leader of the Zhang Manor¡¯s guards. They were sent flying in all directions. Some crashed into the trees in front of the Zhang Manor, some crashed into the pillars and walls of the entrance, while others were like the first one, and crashed into the stone statue at the entrance of the Zhang Manor. The Nine Star Chain Gu formation that he had spent so much money to prepare was from the Chain Formation Gu Pavilion did not work at all now! That wooden disc was still lying on the ground, and the flustered Zhang Changpu wished he could personally kill these trash! One by one, the usually awe-inspiring and omnipotent leaders of Zhang Manor¡¯s guards! But right now, what he needed to be more concerned about was himself! Although there were many of the eighteen leaders of the Zhang clan¡¯s guards, they were all dead. And Fang Yuan¡¯s next target was him! When he reacted and looked at the empty space in front of the Zhang clan¡¯s gate, Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze was fixed on him. ¡°You¡­ Don¡¯t come over, if you come over, I¡¯m going to make a move!¡± Zhang Changpu looked at Fang Yuan with a fierce gaze, like a wolf that had been starving for ten days to half a month. He forcefully suppressed the fear and fear in his heart, quickly using his hands to block in front of him as he kept stepping back. But at this moment, Fang Yuan was not affected by his words at all. Fang Yuan injected the movement Gu worm with spirit essence, and in less than two seconds, he appeared behind Zhang Changpu. ¡°Zhang Manor¡¯s butler, where do you want to go?¡± Fang Yuan asked. These were Fang Yuan¡¯s words, but in Zhang Changpu¡¯s ears, they were as terrifying as ghosts that came to claim his life. ¡°Aiya!¡± Zhang Changpu was shocked by Fang Yuan¡¯s sudden appearance, and he quickly took a step forward. When he looked back at Fang Yuan who had suddenly appeared behind him, the fear in his heart immediately reached its peak, so much so that he instantly sat down on the ground. ¡°No, no, please spare me!¡± ¡°These people, these things, they were all decisions made by our Zhang clan¡¯s head, Zhang Huan!¡± ¡°I was completely under his orders. I didn¡¯t have any choice at all. As long as there was a slight possibility, I wouldn¡¯t have done such a thing.¡± ¡°Fang Yuan! Fang Yuan! You have to believe me!¡± ¡°If even half of what I say is a lie, I¡¯ll be struck by lightning and die a horrible death!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, I beg you, please don¡¯t kill me!¡± Zhang Changpu, the butler of the Zhang clan, was so anxious that he started crying. At this moment, Fang Yuan could smell a fishy smell from the tip of his nose. He lowered his head in surprise and saw that there was a large water stain between the butler of the Zhang clan¡¯s legs. Before Fang Yuan could even make a move, Zhang Changpu was already frightened by his actions and imposing manner. Fang Yuan felt that it was funny. How could such a soft-hearted person become the butler of the Zhang clan, one of the top forces of the capital in the Yan Shen Empire? It was no wonder that the Zhang clan could get to where they were today. This butler must have contributed a lot. He must have been fanning the flames in the dark, driving all parties to speculate and attack each other. Fang Yuan originally felt a little pity for the butler of the Zhang clan. However, at this moment, as he fell to the ground, all the emotions in Fang Yuan¡¯s heart turned into anger in an instant. Just how much time had passed, how many other similar cases had Zhang Changpu planned? How many other people had encountered situations similar to his? How many innocent families had been destroyed because of what he had done! Even the last few bloodlines could not be passed on. Fang Yuan¡¯s heart suddenly became as cold as an iceberg! Next, he lightly gripped the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod in his hand and pointed it forward! Under the effect of the Extension Energy Gu, elemental energy surged out like a swarm of bees. Instantly, this Zhang clan¡¯s butler, Zhang Changpu, who was usually famous and could cause countless people to fear him, was turned into a pile of ashes. As one of the four top forces of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, the Zhang clan¡¯s head butler, under the interweaving of thunder and fire elements, turned into a pile of ashes! At this moment, all the gorgeous clothes on his body had been reduced to dust! Only the few pieces of gemstones that were bright in color and looked extraordinary at a glance seemed to be even more dazzling. Then, Fang Yuan recalled that the purpose of his trip was not to kill the Zhang clan¡¯s butler, Zhang Changpu, and the eighteen leaders of the Zhang clan¡¯s Guards! He wanted to find his missing senior Wan Qian! Therefore, the purpose of his trip had yet to be achieved! He stretched out his hand and beckoned to the sky. The Heaven Suppression talisman that had been floating high in the sky, landed in Fang Yuan¡¯s hand. Soon after, Fang Yuan stepped into the Zhang clan¡¯s manor. At this moment, many people from the Yan Shen Empire were still lingering at the entrance of the Zhang Mansion in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. As the Heaven Suppression talisman¡¯s sight and sound blocking effects were removed, they immediately saw the bloody scene in front of the Zhang Mansion, with dozens of corpses lying on the ground. ¡°Murder! Murder! Someone in the Zhang Mansion has killed people!¡± Chapter 216 - Arrested ¡°Everyone, quickly report the case. Quickly get the officials to investigate. There¡¯s been a murder here. Arrest the criminal!¡± The pedestrians on the street immediately scattered and fled in all directions. Some of them wanted to return home because of fear. Some of them were thinking about how to earn more money. After seeing the murder scene, they hugged the bag in their arms tightly. They lowered their heads and ran two more steps forward, wanting to complete their plan. However, there were also quite a number of people who immediately ran towards the location of the officials when they noticed the chaos. At this moment, as Fang Yuan entered the Zhang Manor, the servants who appeared in front of Fang Yuan were all highly skilled or had their own specialties. However, their numbers had been greatly reduced! There were even more servants, more than 90% of them, who seized the opportunity to flee from the location of the Zhang Manor after discovering that the leaders of the Zhang Manor¡¯s guards had all failed and died. At this moment, Fang Yuan no longer hesitated and continued to move forward. More and more of the Zhang clan¡¯s accomplices had collectively surrendered! Those who had failed all fell at Fang Yuan¡¯s feet. But even so, Fang Yuan still did not get any information from them. Wan Qian must still be with the Zhang clan head! I have to find him! Fang Yuan thought to himself, then turned around and walked towards the center of the Zhang Manor, which was also the room where the Zhang clan head was. However, after Fang Yuan knocked down a few Zhang Mansion guards who tried to stop him and finally entered the room where the Zhang clan head was, Fang Yuan was surprised to find that this room was empty. He did not know when, but the Zhang clan head was already gone. He had already escaped? Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze moved around, and he saw that not only was the Zhang clan head gone, there were also many precious stones, calligraphy, paintings, and some more precious Gu worms in this room, all of which had disappeared. The Zhang clan head had even taken away the Light And Shadow Gu that maintained the lights, brightness and movement effects in this room. It seemed that he was in a hurry when he escaped. And at this moment, while Fang Yuan was thinking about this in his heart, he was already certain. His plan had come to naught. It was already too late! Other than from the Zhang clan¡¯s butler, Zhang Changpu, and the eighteen leaders of the Zhang clan¡¯s guards at the entrance, he had not obtained any valid information. If he were to leave now, he would have to think about the predicament he was in. How should he deal with this situation? Although he had the Heaven Suppression talisman to shield him, there was no evidence that he had acted alone and killed many people from the Zhang clan. But thinking about it, the bailiffs of the government had already received the information and were on their way here, right? And because his target wasn¡¯t the guards at the entrance of the Zhang Manor, after defeating and killing them, he didn¡¯t choose to leave immediately. Instead, he entered the Zhang Manor, he wanted to find the head of the Zhang clan and obtain more information about his senior Wan Qian. And it was precisely because of this action that he could be the last living person in this Zhang Manor, and be captured by the officials. ¡°Hehe, what am I worrying about this for? This Zhang Manor is not a good place, those who hide dirt and filth will definitely be punished and investigated.¡± Fang Yuan laughed self-mockingly, before walking alone on the road to leave Zhang Manor. While Fang Yuan was walking, not far from the same street as the Zhang Manor, the Supreme Court headquarters had already sent a large number of powerful Gu masters to seal the scene and capture the suspect. In the end, just as Fang Yuan reached the entrance of Zhang Manor, he bumped into the bailiffs of the Supreme Court who came to capture the suspect. Fang Yuan did not resist at all, and he allowed these bailiffs to arrest him. When he saw a Supreme Court leader put on a spirit essence sealing Gu formation to seal his spirit essence, Fang Yuan felt a weight on his body. It was as if he was carrying a heavy burden. He placed his attention on the surging spirit essence and numerous Gu worms in his body, but he could no longer sense them. Looking at the black shackles on his hands, he gradually understood that this was the famous Gu formation of the entire Yan Shen Empire, the one that could seal an immortal¡¯s spirit essence, the shackles made of immortal locking stone. ¡°Walk, don¡¯t try to resist. Cooperate with us, and you might still have a chance to reach the end safely, otherwise, don¡¯t blame us for being merciless!¡± A villain like you who committed crimes on the street should be killed on the spot. We won¡¯t give you any extra chance to survive. The middle-aged man who looked like the vice-leader of the bailiff team said to Fang Yuan after seeing that Fang Yuan had given up resisting. ¡°Haha!¡± Fang Yuan smiled and did not defend himself anymore. He knew that nothing he said would have any effect because it was not the time for him to be judged. As for what his final outcome would be, it was not up to the people in front of him to decide. With his actions, he would just be a killer who killed many people on the street. However, he had forced his way into the mansion of the Zhang clan, a top faction in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. He had even killed a large number of guards in the Zhang clan. Such an atrocious incident was enough to become the annual political mission of the Supreme Court this year. If this matter was done well, it could even become the political achievement of the deputy of the Supreme Court. It could even become the key to his advancement in the officialdom. And if it really came to that, what kind of outcome he would face in the end would not be decided by these little bailiffs in front of him. It seemed that he had gradually given up all resistance and followed these bailiffs back to the Supreme Court. And at this time, when Fang Yuan was walking with them on the street, Fang Yuan also saw Gu Tianqing, who was in the crowd at the side. He was nervously watching Fang Yuan¡¯s figure. However, Fang Yuan gave him a look that said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be fine. Go back and complete the task I gave you.¡± After seeing him leave, Fang Yuan felt that there was nothing else in his heart. What he could and should have done had already been done! Chapter 217 - Li Tongzhou As for how the rest of the matter would progress and how far it would go, that was not up to them to decide. It all depended on the reactions of the various factions. As the group of bailiffs quickly sent Fang Yuan back to the Supreme Court¡¯s prison, there were also a large number of bailiffs doing checks around the Zhang Manor. They were checking how many people had died because of this incident, how many people had been injured, and how many properties had been destroyed. Although these things were complicated, they were also part of their work to solve the case. It was part of their job, so they did not slack off in the slightest. After Fang Yuan reached the Supreme Court¡¯s internal prison, he was directly imprisoned in a black stone cell. There were no windows or gaps around this building to let in the light from outside. It was pure darkness inside. And in this darkness, there was a large amount of damp, fishy smell, as well as a faint, almost nonexistent smell. Fang Yuan guessed that if anyone was really imprisoned in such a dark place, then they would probably not let go of anything that could enter their environment, even if it was a bug, a cockroach, or a rat. When Fang Yuan was sent to the high-ranking officials of the Supreme Court, everyone in the Supreme Court was alerted. Many spies even reported back to someone in the imperial palace on the same day. However, for some unknown reason, they did not make any reactioins at all. When such a huge incident happened, all the forces in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire took action. Previously, Li Tongzhou, who was very familiar with Fang Yuan, immediately went to look for his father after receiving the news that Fang Yuan had been arrested and imprisoned. As the young master of the current prime minister, there was naturally no need to explain in detail how much power Li Tonghzou held. ¡°Aiya, father! Quickly look at these Imperial Court vermin!¡± What kind of things do they do on a daily basis? If you don¡¯t take care of them, the sky would be turned upside down. Li Tongzhou angrily sent his men to find out more information about Fang Yuan¡¯s situation. At the same time, he quickly gathered his servants and went to his father¡¯s office. Because of some reasons that could not be explained, and some things that the Yan Shen Saint had done in the past, Li Tongzhou¡¯s father had quite a lot of royal blood. To outsiders, Li Tongzhou¡¯s father could be considered a royal relative. His power and influence were top-notch in the entire Yan Shen Empire. In addition, his royal identity gave him the ability to face the current Yan Shen Saint directly. Therefore, Li Tongzhou¡¯s father¡¯s daily work was almost always in the imperial palace. Besides for rest, he rarely went home. Although every time Li Tongzhou wanted to find his father, it was very convenient, entering the imperial palace like entering his own home, and convenient as it was, he had the experience of always having to leave home and go to another room to find his father, which made Li Tongzhou¡¯s past experience growing up not very perfect. Although his family could be considered to be extremely powerful and wealthy, his father spent less than a tenth of the year at home. This fact was never acceptable to Li Tongzhou. Therefore, Li Tongzhou¡¯s dissatisfaction with his father was naturally clear in his father¡¯s heart. Therefore, whenever Li Tongzhou had any needs, his father would try his best to satisfy him. Ever since he was young, there was no exception. Even if it was something extremely rare within the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s territory, or even something that was not there, that he had to seek outside of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s territory. He had already satisfied almost everything. At this moment, Li Tongzhou naturally went to the imperial palace to look for his father with a belly full of dissatisfaction. The first thing he did when he saw his father was complain. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? What¡¯s wrong? What happened this time? Tell Father.¡± Li Tongzhou¡¯s father, the prime minister, saw Li Tongzhou when he shouldn¡¯t have seen him. Although he was puzzled, he still hurriedly asked him to sit down. ¡°It¡¯s about Fang Yuan. I think you know what the Zhang clan is like.¡± ¡°And I heard that they directly made a move on someone by Fang Yuan¡¯s side. It¡¯s said that the relationship between that person and Fang Yuan is not ordinary!¡± ¡°So when Fang Yuan received the news, he couldn¡¯t wait to find them. It seemed that he just wanted an explanation and an answer, but he didn¡¯t expect to be directly rejected by the butler.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine if they rejected him, but they actually made a move against him. I heard that this time, their butler brought the strongest group of guards. It¡¯s said that the eighteen leaders all made a move together.¡± ¡°But how could they be Fang Yuan¡¯s match? They were all defeated and killed by Fang Yuan in just two or three moves. Father, tell me, is this a big deal?¡± Li Tongzhou was not in the mood to slowly explain. He anxiously paced back and forth in front of his father, telling him everything he knew. ¡°Alright, alright, I know the situation you are talking about, the Fang Yuan you are talking about. I have a piece of information. He is the personal disciple of the sect master Gu Zhenren from the Gu Immortal Sect in the southeast direction of Yan Shen Empire, right?¡± ¡°As for the specific situation of the Zhang clan, I know about it too, but this time, they are not acting alone.¡± Li Tongzhou¡¯s father, the prime minister, said silently. ¡°What? Is there any information I don¡¯t know?¡± Li Tongzhou asked in surprise, and his father continued. ¡°According to our official information, the Zhang clan¡¯s operation this time is quite big. They first incited the clan heads of the other four forces in the capital to sell off all their assets.¡± ¡°Then, they pledged to the Gu Demon Sect. When they received the primeval stones, they immediately mobilized their men to purchase a large number of shops in the entire Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital.¡± ¡°And they are also the main culprit behind the looting of resources and the spreading of rumors in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital today.¡± ¡°What? So it was the Zhang clan that caused such a huge commotion and made the people¡¯s lives miserable? Father, you just said that the Gu Demon Sect is behind the Zhang clan?¡± ¡°It seems that this time, not only did the Zhang clan want to cause trouble for themselves, even the Gu Demon Sect has ulterior motives.¡± Chapter 218 - Agreeing To Get Him Out ¡°Father! Well, since you know all these things and what the Zhang clan has been like in the past few years, you should know better than I do. Fang Yuan¡¯s actions today, isn¡¯t it a great satisfaction to the people, isn¡¯t it justice for Heaven?¡± ¡°Right, right, Father, you also know that what Fang Yuan did today was to eliminate evil for the people. On the whole, this is a great thing. Even the Yan Shen Empire officials strongly encourage the residents to do it.¡± Li Tongzhou¡¯s father also nodded and agreed with what Li Tongzhou said. ¡°That¡¯s not right, father!¡± ¡°Then since you know everything behind this, you also know the final conclusion, as well as the inevitability of Fang Yuan¡¯s actions and the inevitable destruction of the Zhang clan.¡± ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you act in advance? Why didn¡¯t you wipe out the Zhang clan in advance and make them submit to the law?¡± ¡°What were you all waiting for? Hehe, I usually say that officials like you don¡¯t do anything serious.¡± Li Tongzhou said to his father impatiently. However, his father shook his head and said matter-of-factly. ¡°The Yan Shen Empire¡¯s officials haven¡¯t taken action so far. Of course, there¡¯s a reason why they haven¡¯t taken action. It¡¯s not as simple as ¡®it¡¯s the Zhang clan,¡¯ and it¡¯s not a simple ¡®it¡¯s the Gu Demon Sect.¡¯¡± ¡°The reason why the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s officials haven¡¯t taken any action before is because we want to fish for big fish with a long line.¡± ¡°What do you mean by fishing for big fish with a long line? What big force can the mere Zhang clan have behind them?¡± Li Tongzhou looked at his father and asked in puzzlement. ¡°Normally, Father doesn¡¯t really care, but this time you must keep this matter a secret. This kind of information is top secret even in the Imperial Court. It¡¯s fine if Father tells you, but you mustn¡¯t go out and spread it randomly.¡± Li Tongzhou¡¯s father looked around and said to Li Tongzhou with a mysterious expression. ¡°Alright, alright, Father. I understand. Just say it. I want to see what kind of monsters and ghosts can stand behind the mere Zhang clan,¡± Li Tongzhou said discontentedly. ¡°It¡¯s said that behind this Zhang clan, there¡¯s an underground force that has always been hidden within the Yan Shen Empire. They have found the inheritance of the blood path giant blood ancestor demon venerable as their own responsibility.¡± ¡°You should know about this blood path giant blood ancestor demon venerable, right? Over the past thousand years, the blood path has been a scourge to the present day, always poisoning the people!¡± ¡°From time to time, a blood path relic would pop up here and there.¡± ¡°In addition, the refinement of blood path Gu worms is easy to advance. Obtaining strength is simply too easy!¡± ¡°As long as the owner can be ruthless and abandon their human dignity and bottom line, then their strength can rapidly increase.¡± ¡°In addition, these blood path Gu worms are easy to obtain, easier to preserve, and have an extremely long lifespan.¡± ¡°Thus, there are many factions that set their eyes on this, but when they don¡¯t take action normally, they hide it too deeply. Without a certain amount of evidence, the government cannot act rashly.¡± ¡°We need to wait until they gather in large numbers and gather all the blood path materials that can be found nearby, or that they can find through various channels, only can we take action together and destroy all those things that poison society in one go. This is the long-term approach.¡± Hearing his father¡¯s long speech, Li Tongzhou was instantly dumbstruck. He had thought that this was a very simple matter of a certain clan in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire committing crimes that needed to be punished, because for top personnel of the Yan Shen Empire like them, this was a very simple matter. But he never expected that such a simple matter would ultimately implicate such a huge conspiracy and terrorist organization. ¡°That¡¯s right. What¡¯s the name of this organization that wants to search for the inheritance left behind by the blood path giant blood ancestor demon venerable?¡± ¡°I can look for my friends to help you pay attention to this information.¡± Li Tongzhou said to his father with a serious expression. However, Li Tongzhou¡¯s father, the prime minister of the Yan Shen Empire, suddenly looked at Li Tongzhou and said with a serious expression. ¡°They are called the Moon Worship Sect, but what they worship is not the pure moon, but the blood-red moon!¡± ¡°Because according to the information about the blood path, when the blood path giant blood ancestor demon venerable was besieged by the eight forces and escaped, they not only left thousands of blood path relics in this world,¡± ¡°In the end, they even relied on some ancient relics to successfully hide in the sky, and eventually built a blood path imperial palace on the moon.¡± ¡°You only have to pay attention to it. Remember to warn your friends. If you really find this evil cult with the blood moon as its symbol, you must immediately report it to the authorities. Don¡¯t try to act on your own!¡± ¡°The people of the evil path can never be measured by their true strength. The evil Gu worms on their bodies are enough to make people lose their lives in an instant!¡± ¡°Alright father, I understand!¡± Hearing the righteous warning from his father, Li Tongzhou was shocked, and he immediately remembered this. ¡°Father, can we release Fang Yuan this time? After all, he is the general representative of Gu Immortal Sect, and also the personal disciple of Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s sect master Gu Zhenren, he is also representing the Gu Immortal Sect to participate in the Gu Dao Convention this time.¡± Li Tongzhou quickly said to his father. ¡°Okay, okay, since my son has already pleaded for him, why would Father have any reason to keep him in prison?¡± ¡°Wait a moment, I will write a secret letter to the head of the Supreme Court and ask him to release him.¡± The prime minister immediately laughed. He stroked his beard and said. ¡°Good, I knew you were the best!¡± Li Tongzhou quickly gave his father a beautiful acknowledgement. ¡°However, I still have to go to the palace to meet and explain the situation to the Yan Shen Saint. After that, you can go and pick him up!¡± The prime minister thought for a moment and added. ¡°Ah, it¡¯s so troublesome?¡± Li Tongzhou said in surprise. ¡°Of course, this involves a top family in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. It¡¯s impossible to close the case hastily. But don¡¯t worry, your father knows what to do.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll definitely win this time when I meet the Yan Shen Saint!¡± ¡°Okay, good luck, Father!¡± ¡°I have to think about this Zhang clan. How much information do we need to bring out to defeat them directly while preserving as much evidence of the Moon Worship Sect as possible?¡± Chapter 219 - Visage Of The Saint ¡°Ah, father, isn¡¯t it not good for you to say these words?¡± ¡°Especially in front of me¡­¡± Li Tongzhou stared at his father in front of him with his mouth agape. For a moment, he was very surprised. On the contrary, it was Prime Minister Li Jiqing who looked at Li Tongzhou as if it was a matter of course. ¡°What do you understand? Your father¡¯s trick is the reason why I have been able to survive in the officialdom for so many years, and I am even managing to survive like a fish in water.¡± Looking at his father¡¯s disgusted gaze, Li Tongzhou¡¯s heart was also filled with disgust. It¡¯s precisely because of you black-hearted fellows that I don¡¯t have the slightest interest in matters in the officialdom of the Yan Shen Empire! ¡°Alright, son, you can go back first. Father will think about this matter today and head to the palace in the afternoon to face the Yan Shen Saint directly. After that, the orders will be sent to the deputy of the Supreme Court, Chen Younian.¡± ¡°Around tomorrow morning, the Fang Yuan that you mentioned will be released from the Supreme Court. When the time comes, you can bring your little friends to welcome him.¡± Prime Minister Li Jiqing¡¯s expression was calm. He sat on the spot and started thinking, and he waved his hand at Li Tongzhou and pointed at the door. ¡°Oh right, father, you continue thinking here, I will go back and tell my friends about the matter of finding the members of the Moon Worship Sect, and also pass this good news to the Gu Immortal Sect. They will be happy!¡± Li Tongzhou also had his own plans, and he spoke to Prime Minister Li Jiqing before leaving the imperial palace. At this time, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang and the others were still in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. They were like ants on a hot pan, walking around anxiously. They wanted to contribute to the matter of Fang Yuan getting out of prison. They wanted to contribute their own strength. Unfortunately, they were good at fighting, but they were useless in such scheming Imperial Court matters! Gu Tianqing wanted to push the people in the clan to complete this matter, but after returning to the Gu clan, he was told that the clan¡¯s patriarch and the others had other matters to attend. Tthey had already gathered in the relevant organizations of the Yan Shen Empire. Not long after, Li Tongzhou sent a servant to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s headquarters. He sent a secret letter and left quietly. And this letter, as expected, came before the Gu Immortal Sect disciples. Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning, Yao Guang and the others read the letter carefully after opening it, and only then did they relax. ¡°No wonder Fang Yuan was so confident when he was arrested!¡± ¡°So he had already thought of a way out. I never thought that Fang Yuan would be able to find a big backer like Li Tongzhou in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire.¡± Qin Han said in surprise. At this moment, Zhou Chang added at the same time. ¡°Don¡¯t look at this Li Tongzhou¡¯s identity as ordinary. As far as I know, his father is the current prime minister in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. He lives in the imperial palace nine out of ten days.¡± ¡°He has spent his entire life worrying for the Yan Shen Empire. Moreover, it is said that because of this matter, his son¡¯s relationship with him is on the verge of breaking. I didn¡¯t expect that this time, Li Tongzhou would be able to stand up for Fang Yuan and plead with the current prime minister.¡± ¡°What? There¡¯s actually such a thing?¡± Gu Tianqing was even more shocked than Qin Han as he looked at Zhou Chang and said. After all, unlike others, the Gu family itself had a large number of businesses and arrangements in the capital, so it was very common to have a good graspon the relationships between the various official families in the capital. And according to what he knew, ever since Prime Minister Li Jiqing took office, he had almost never done anything illegal. Even in private, his reputation was extremely good, and he had repeatedly, for the benefit of the people, went against government officials. In the Yan Shen Saint¡¯s eyes, he was a reliable person in name. To think that this time, Li Tongzhou could actually persuade Prime Minister Li Jiqing to help Fang Yuan. This was probably the reason why Fang Yuan could become the personal disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s sect master! Gu Tianqing and the others could only smile bitterly as they looked at each other, shaking their heads. They did not understand when Fang Yuan had gotten in touch with Li Tongzhou, and even persuaded him to give up so much for them. Just as the capital of the Yan Shen Empire was in turmoil, in the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister Li Jiqing walked out of his office and headed straight for the imperial study that the Yan Shen Saint was currently in. At the same time, he was already dressed in official robes and held a letter in his hand. Looking at the marks on the letter that had just been sealed and the bright red ink, it was not difficult to know that this was a piece of evidence that had just been processed by Prime Minister Li Jiqing that pointed directly at the Zhang clan, one of the four great clans in the capital. ¡°Reporting! Reporting to the emperor, Prime Minister Li Jiqing requests an audience.¡± A eunuch¡¯s sharp announcement entered the imperial study. The Yan Shen Saint, who was reading the imperial edict, suddenly raised his head and looked curiously outside the door, muttering to himself. ¡°Prime Minister Li Jiqing? Why is he looking for me at this time?¡± However, Prime Minister Li Jiqing had always been an upright person and sympathized with the people. Perhaps there was something important for him to request an audience at this time? Then, he said to the door. ¡°Invite Prime Minister Li Jiqing in!¡± ¡°Yes! As you command!¡± The sound of a reply came from outside the door. Then, Prime Minister Li Jiqing pushed open the door and entered with his many pieces of evidence, arriving in front of the Yan Shen Saint. ¡°Reporting to the Yan Shen Saint! This humble subject has recently found a large batch of evidence pointing directly at the Zhang clan in the capital. I feel that I am unable to make the decision, so I have come to apply for the emperor¡¯s verdict!¡± Prime Minister Li Jiqing raised the letter in his hand high above his head. At the same time, he kneeled down and spoke without waiting for the Yan Shen Saint to ask. At this time, the Yan Shen Saint, who was on the high platform, spoke with some curiosity. ¡°Oh, what kind of a matter is there that even Prime Minister Li Jiqing is unable to make a verdict? Bring the evidence up for me to see!¡± The young eunuch who had been waiting for the order of the Yan Shen Saint immediately took action. He ran all the way to the front of Prime Minister Li Jiqing below the stage. Then, he put the letter on a tray made of mahogany. Then, he handed it over to the Yan Shen Saint. The Yan Shen Saint immediately picked up the letter and opened it to read. His face, which was originally as warm as the spring breeze, suddenly turned dark. There was a hint of anger on his face. The anger slid down from the corner of his mouth and turned into a gloomy expression on his face. Then, he frowned deeply and a few dents appeared on his forehead. Finally, as the Yan Shen Saint gradually flipped through the letter and reached the back, all the anger on his face had completely disappeared. All that was left was a calm expression. Finally, after he finished reading the letter, it was as if all the bones in his body had been extracted. He leaned back on the back of his chair and weakly lowered his hands as he spoke. ¡°It seems that this Zhang clan has really lived long enough. Since they have already done something that goes against our Yan Shen Empire, we have to completely eliminate them.¡± ¡°Prime Minister Li Jiqing, you will be in charge of this matter. I will give you seven days to completely settle this matter!¡± ¡°Not only do we have to let this Zhang clan head die without a burial ground, we also have to make sure that the Zhang clan will never be able to rise again!¡± ¡°At the same time, we also have to show all the sects and forces in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital who have come to participate in the Gu Dao Convention what will happen to anyone who dares to betray our Yan Shen Empire!¡± ¡°This time, I want to set an example using the Zhang clan in the capital. I want to show all the forces and sects of the Yan Shen Empire and the forces from the other empires!¡± ¡°I want to show them that I, the Yan Shen Saint, am not someone to be bullied!¡± When the Yan Shen Saint said these words, his tone was calm. His expression did not change and his eyes were closed. Prime Minister Li Jiqing remained motionless under the study table. He did not even raise his head. When the Yan Shen Saint finally finished speaking, Prime Minister Li Jiqing immediately replied. ¡°Your humble subject receives the imperial edict.¡± Then, Prime Minister Li Jiqing continued. ¡°Your humble subject takes his leave.¡± Chapter 220 - Killing Five Birds With One Stone When Prime Minister Li Jiqing left the imperial study room, he continued to rush back to his department with a calm expression, but he was thinking to himself. What methods should he use to deal with this Zhang clan head and the affiliated forces? Suddenly, he remembered that Fang Yuan from the Gu Immortal Sect was a good chess piece! If he released him to continue to fight with Zhang clan, after Fang Yuan dealt with all the heads of these forces, he would be the one to wrap things up, and he would give Fang Yuan a chance to take revenge himself. If he was the one to wrap things up, he could raise the prestige of Yan Shen Empire to the highest, and his own losses would be minimal. It was said that Fang Yuan and the Zhang clan were fighting this time because the Zhang clan had touched Wan Qian of the Gu Immortal Sect? And while the Wan clan was a piece of fat meat, it was worthless in his eyes, thus he did not need to embezzle. He would leave it to Wan Qian. Since Fang Yuan was concerned about Wan Qian¡¯s safety, he could not capture every person in these forces and interrogate them. Therefore, Fang Yuan would be the one to deal with those top-notch people. If Fang Yuan could not get any relevant information, then Prime Minister Li Jiqing himself would be responsible for cleaning up the battlefield and capturing the remaining people. He believed that under the actions of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s forces, no one would be able to escape his capture. He did not believe that he would not be able to get a few pieces of information after capturing all those people. When the time came, he would use this piece of information as compensation to Fang Yuan. This was a win-win situation. As Prime Minister Li Jiqing made this arrangement in his heart, he began to think about how to write a letter to the Supreme Court deputy, Chen Younian. As for the relevant documents, it was naturally a piece of cake to release a person from the Supreme Court¡¯s prison. All he needed to do was to mention it in the letter to the Supreme Court deputy, Chen Younian. And this time, the method he decided to use was ¡ª this was the order of the Yan Shen Saint! And Fang Yuan was part of his plan to complete it! He wanted to make all of this seem like a battle between top-notch experts on the surface, and not because the Yan Shen Empire was powerless to detect more information and could only realize the betrayal in hindsight. After making this decision in his heart, Prime Minister Li Jiqing summarized the final result of his operation. First, he had already gathered a large amount of evidence of Zhang clan betraying the Yan Shen Empire, and this operation could completely resolve the Zhang clan, a force that endangered the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s safety. At the same time, it eased his relationship with his son, Li Tongzhou, and brought their relationship closer. Who did not know that his relationship with Li Tongzhou had already reached the point of falling apart? Also, Fang Yuan, who would save the Gu Immortal Sect, would be grateful to him. After all, he was the one who had released him from the Supreme Court¡¯s prison. From the information he had obtained, Fang Yuan¡¯s potential was huge, and he might even take that step in the future and become one of the top experts of the Yan Shen Empire. This could be considered a good relationship to have. At the same time, he would ensure the safety of the Wan clan¡¯s assets, keeping them in the hands of the Gu Immortal Sect, building a good relationship with Gu Immortal Sect. Through this operation, he could continue to strengthen his image in the eyes of the Yan Shen Saint, and at the same time, he could use this operation to get rid of some of his enemies in the large clans. Those fellows had been opposing him in the Imperial Court all day long, and he had quite a bit of evidence in his hands. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he could catch them all in one fell swoop. This action of killing five birds with one stone was very in line with Prime Minister Li Jiqing¡¯s idea. Wonderful, very wonderful! At his age and position, people would never do things without a reason, and they would not act for a single purpose. However, one should not think that they were weak and could be bullied, and that they were usually unscrupulous. Once such people became serious, they only needed to take action once, and the grudges of the past three to five years, or even more than ten years, would be settled. While taking action like this, he would not harm much of his power. The only power he would use is from the strong ones. Such a complicated chess game was the best interpretation of the saying, ¡°Old men become wise.¡± At the same time, it was also the reason why the official forces, especially those who were closer to the center of power, were more terrifying. Even these people were far more terrifying than experts of the same strength. Prime Minister Li Jiqing thought for a while, and after confirming that there were no other conditions, he returned to his study and started taking action. ¡­ The next morning. Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang and many other disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect gathered in Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. They were waiting for Fang Yuan to appear at the entrance of the Supreme Court¡¯s prison. At this moment, in the Supreme Court¡¯s prison, a document sent out in the name of the Supreme Court¡¯s general manager, Chen Younian, also arrived. But one step faster than this document was the document from Prime Minister Li Jiqing, which had arrived at the Supreme Court¡¯s prison before midnight. Whether it was the document from the Supreme Court, or the document from Prime Minister Li Jiqing earlier, the Supreme Court jailers could not contend against them, so they immediately followed orders. ¡°Fang Yuan, the one over here?¡± A strange voice suddenly came from outside the pitch-black prison. Fang Yuan opened his eyes. ¡°It¡¯s me, I¡¯m Fang Yuan,¡± Fang Yuan said. ¡°I hate people like you the most. You clearly have your own connections in the court, why don¡¯t you use them?¡± ¡°Say, if you could have gotten those big shots to take action earlier, would we brothers have let you stay in this place?¡± After the jailer opened the door, he seemed to be complaining to Fang Yuan in the pitch-black prison. ¡°However, please be magnanimous with us servants. We are just following orders.¡± In Fang Yuan¡¯s vision, after the jailer entered, he first bowed very politely and then said. Fang Yuan was naturally not that bored. According to the normal procedure of handling cases, after the Supreme Court arrested a criminal who committed a crime on the street like him, they should have served him with severe punishment and interrogated him severely, and those things were the terrible part. As for the things that he was going to encounter at this moment, it was actually not worth mentioning! ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s fine. I understand your difficulties!¡± Fang Yuan said to the jailer lightly. Then, he saw the jailer walk up in a few steps and hold Fang Yuan¡¯s hand as he said. ¡°Alright, alright. Thank you.¡± ¡°Come on. Let¡¯s go out quickly and get our brothers to change your clothes. Have a bath and eat. After that, your fellow disciples and brothers will come to pick you up.¡± The jailer continued to say obsequiously. ¡°After all, it¡¯s not convenient for you to go out in your current state and meet your fellow disciples, right? It can also be considered as giving us a way out!¡± ¡°If you go out like this now and let them know of your situation inside, I reckon that our lives will come to an end.¡± Looking at the jailer who wanted to curry favor with him, Fang Yuan was silent at first. After pondering for a while, he slowly walked out of the cell and slowly nodded. ¡°Sure.¡± Chapter 221 - Combat At around nine in the morning. In Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, at the entrance of the Supreme Court prison, a group of people were waiting outside the prison. Among them were Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, Prime Minister Li Jiqing¡¯s son, Li Tongzhou, Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning, Bai Yao¡­ Of course, there were also other people who were more concerned about Fang Yuan¡¯s situation. For example, Li Tongzhou¡¯s father had some opponents in the Imperial Court. When they found out about Prime Minister Li Jiqing¡¯s orders last night, they followed the orders and waited here. When they found out who everyone was waiting for, they would report back to their masters. Not long after, the heavy stone door of the prison of the Supreme Court slowly opened to both sides. Fang Yuan was dressed in clean green clothes and looked very otherworldly. His hair was also wet and clean, and he had just taken a shower. He slowly walked out of the stone door. It was pitch black behind Fang Yuan, and two farewell calls from the jailers of the Supreme Court could be heard. ¡°I hope you will never come to this damned place again. We won¡¯t go out and disturb your reunion with your friends.¡± Fang Yuan ignored them and took a few steps forward, arriving in front of Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, and Li Tongzhou. Then he said slowly, ¡°Thank you for your trust, but everything is fine now. I¡¯m out.¡± Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, and Li Tongzhou were also very excited. After confirming that Fang Yuan was unharmed, they ran over one after another and hugged him. Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning, and Bai Yao followed closely behind. They took a few steps forward and stood at the side. Their faces were also filled with happiness and satisfaction. ¡°Fang Yuan, you are amazing, you single-handedly destroyed one of the top forces in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, the Zhang clan, and even killed their butler and guards in front of their doors! ¡± ¡°After that, you went on a rampage in their Zhang clan, even breaking into the Zhang clan head¡¯s room! It has been hundreds of years since a Gu master as powerful as you appeared in the capital!¡± ¡°What¡¯s even more ridiculous is that after doing all this, you only stayed in the Supreme Court¡¯s prison for one night! Do you know how important this is? This is an achievement that many people have to look up to in their entire lives!¡± ¡°In the entire history of the Yan Shen Empire, there has never been a top-notch expert like you.¡± Gu Tianqing looked at Fang Yuan with admiration and surprise. ¡°Haha, I still have to rely on you guys to help me act outside!¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s words were mainly directed at Li Tongzhou because he knew that Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, and Zhou Chang could fight, but when it came to matters like rescuing him, there was basically nothing they could do. ¡°This was what I should do!¡± At this moment, Li Tongzhou nodded his head in relief. ¡°Alright, I have to thank you for this incident!¡± Fang Yuan looked at Li Tongzhou seriously and said with a serious expression. ¡°You¡¯re welcome!¡± Li Tongzhou replied to Fang Yuan as well. Then, he took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it over. ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Fang Yuan reached out his right hand and slowly took the piece of paper that Li Tongzhou handed over. At the same time, he asked. ¡°This is the information that I received from some of my friends. This time, there are a total of four great clans on the list of the Zhang clan¡¯s accomplices. They are the Zhao clan, the Qi clan, the Wang clan, and the Mu clan.¡± ¡°They cooperated with the Zhang clan previously. These four clans are also the main culprits that stirred up the previous public controversy in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s them. Then I have to experience how powerful their forces are!¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes were blurred as he said in a low voice. ¡°Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, take your weapons and come with me!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go meet the so-called four great clans of the Yan Shen Empire and see how powerful they are. Let¡¯s see how ambitious they are. They actually dared to stir up public opinion in the Yan Shen Empire and dared to help the Zhang clan kidnap my Senior Wan Qian. It seems that some people are so bold that they don¡¯t even know the immensity of Heaven and Earth.¡± ¡°Yes, Senior.¡± ¡°Yes, Senior.¡± ¡°Senior, let¡¯s set off.¡± While Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, and Zhou Chang were speaking, Li Tongzhou stood by the side and offered his assistance. ¡°Fang Yuan, you lead them over first. I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± Li Tongzhou was returning to report to his father, Prime Minister Li Jiqing. At the same time, he also greeted the Supreme Court. He contacted many of his friends to provide more convenience for this matter, which included information on the enemy¡¯s strength and equipment. ¡°Gu Tianqing, you are more familiar with the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. We have been to the Zhao clan, Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan one by one. First, we will go to the Zhao clan.¡± ¡°Oh right, seniors and juniors, follow me!¡± Gu Tianqing snorted coldly. He already understood what Fang Yuan was talking about. He immediately walked out with great strides. The others, including Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning, and Bai Yao, quickly followed. There weren¡¯t many people on the streets at the moment. They were all busy peddlers and pawns. These people were busy making a living, so they didn¡¯t pay much attention to this group of people who obviously had big plans. They just hurriedly made way for them. No one asked about it, and no one stopped them. It was about the same size as when Fang Yuan went to the Zhang clan to settle accounts, but the size of this street was slightly smaller. The entrance was also grand and magnificent, and there were also two stone lions in front of the door. Different from the Zhang clan, although the Zhao clan was extremely wealthy, their head wasn¡¯t completely addicted to money and pleasure. Even though it was early in the morning, there was also a row of energetic guards standing guard in front of the Zhao Manor. After seeing Fang Yuan and the others, the leader of the group seemed to have sensed something was wrong. He looked at the menacing Fang Yuan and the others and quickly came down to ask what was going on with them. ¡°Halt! This is the entrance to the Zhao Manor of the Yan Shen Empire. What is your purpose?¡± ¡°Hahaha, purpose? Go and call your Zhao clan¡¯s head out. I have something to ask him!¡± Before Fang Yuan could say anything, the hot-tempered Qin Han had already stepped out fiercely. ¡°Know your place. My Zhao clan¡¯s head is not someone you can meet just like that.¡± The guard leader looked at Qin Han who had stepped out with disdain. He then looked around Fang Yuan, Gu Tianqing, Zhou Chang, and the rest. ¡°Heh, I just couldn¡¯t find anyone to vent my anger on. You actually dare to provoke me at this moment. It looks like you¡¯ve had enough of living!¡± With that said, Qin Han had already summoned his twenty-foot-long steel spear. As the spirit essence in his body circulated, it was already thrown over with an orange-yellow light. ¡°There¡¯s a sneak attack! There¡¯s a sneak attack!¡± When the leader of the guards saw Qin Han¡¯s attack, he hurriedly took a few steps back and shouted loudly. Following that, the row of guards behind him moved at the same time. Some of them opened the side door of the Zhao Manor and entered to call for reinforcements while the others stood around the leader of the guards. However, facing the large number of guards opposite him, Qin Han¡¯s eyes did not show the slightest fear! Chapter 222 - Can’t Find? The twenty-foot-long spear in his hand didn¡¯t slow down, but instead increased in speed. The orange-yellow light on the spear also became even more dazzling at this moment. Pat, pat, pat. A series of sounds rang out. Every single person in the back row of the guards in front of the Zhao Manor placed their hands on the shoulders of the person in front of them. The person in front of them was the leader of the guards. At this moment, he spread out his palms and a light shield that was about two feet wide appeared in front of him. In the next moment, Qin Han¡¯s spear collided with the shield of the leader of the guards in front of the Zhao Manor! Following a loud bang, the two sides actually ended in a draw. Qin Han took a few steps back while the leader of the guards did not move too much because there were many people behind him. ¡°Hmm, looks like your strength isn¡¯t bad!¡± Qin Han snorted coldly and said to the guards in front of him. ¡°Who are you exactly? How dare you find trouble with our Zhao clan? Do you know who the head of our Zhao clan is? And who is standing behind him?¡± ¡°Young man, I advise you to stop as soon as possible. I can pretend that all this hasn¡¯t happened. You¡¯d better leave now. Don¡¯t bring yourself trouble. The Zhao clan isn¡¯t someone you can afford to offend.¡± The leader of the guards seemed to be shocked by Gu Tianqing¡¯s strength, and he actually said such words. ¡°Hahaha, I can¡¯t wait for your Zhao clan leader to come out and confront me! He did something, and if you have the balls to do something, you have to have the balls to take responsibility! Since he has already offended our Gu Immortal Sect, then he has to be prepared for us to come knocking on his door!¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you leave quickly, this is between us, I know that a guard like you is only doing your duty, there is no need to put your life on the line here.¡± Gu Tianqing seemed to be surprised by the other party¡¯s strength, and he said sympathetically. However, the leader of the guards shook his head and said. ¡°My duty is my life! If you want me to give up my honor, you might as well just kill me.¡± His words were slow and firm. Gu Tianqing seemed to be a little moved, but after confirming the other party¡¯s will, he no longer hesitated and said. ¡°Good. I didn¡¯t expect to meet a man here. I admire you, so I¡¯ve decided to go all out next. Are you ready?¡± ¡°There is no point in talking, come!¡± The leader of the guards said firmly. At the next moment, Qin Han waved his steel spear, forming a huge circle around his body. As a few leaves danced in the wind, they actually started to wrap around his spear. Following that, the move that Gu Tianqing used in the Gu Dao Convention stage, the orange colored flood dragon, appeared once again, with every scale and beard revealed. Following that, a dragon roar sounded as Gu Tianqing sent out the steel spear in his hand. And this time, the guards on the opposite side were also very shocked. Even though they were behind by the leader¡¯s shield, they were still under great pressure, so none of them dared to hide anything, with the help of the armor, they gathered all their spirit essence onto the person in front of them. Finally, at the end of the spirit essence gathering point, the two feet wide shield in front of the leader of the guards immediately emitted a dazzling light. The shield seemed to have many cracks. At this moment, Fang Yuan stood at the side, quietly feeling the defensive move that the leader of the guards used, and he gradually came to an answer in his heart. This formation was probably another defensive Gu formation from the Lian Zong Gu formation pavilion. It was called the Black Tortoise Divine Shield Gu formation! However, this was not enough. Although this defensive formation was very outstanding, the strength of the user of the formation was obvious. How could they be a match for Gu Tianqing? Under Gu Tianqing¡¯s sweep, all the guards were sent flying like autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves. At the same time, the Zhao clan gate behind the group of guards opened with a loud bang, and armored guards charged out under the lead of the leaders. When the four leaders saw the group of people in front of the Zhao clan gate, they gave the order without any explanation. ¡°Attack!¡± At this time, Fang Yuan also decided not to hold back. With a thought, the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod that had been in his acupoints and had been following the system to cultivate automatically appeared in his hand. This was not the time to hide. Fang Yuan immediately awakened both the Extension Energy Gu worm and the Soul Devouring Gu worm in his body. As a result, a pitch-black vortex surrounded Fang Yuan¡¯s body, and large amounts of spiritual fluctuations appeared in the surroundings. At the same time, the numerous guards on the opposite side who were constantly moving forward all fell down like wheat being harvested. The soul devouring vortex of the Soul Devouring Gu was not something they, other than the four leaders, could withstand! However, a bright yellow barrier also appeared on the bodies of the four leaders, and there were extremely clear cracks on the barrier. It seemed to be the same Black Tortoise Divine Shield Gu formation as the leader from before! ¡°Hahaha, our Black Tortoise Divine Shield Gu formation¡¯s defense is extremely outstanding, especially when it comes to the defense of the soul. It is blessed by the heavens, how can a small Soul Devouring Gu cause any trouble in front of us?¡± Fang Yuan heard this and immediately felt the feedback of the Soul Devouring Gu, immediately activating the Extension Energy Gu. Intense wind, fire, and lightning elemental energy appeared, gathering at the tip of the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod and smashing towards the four guards. ¡°Everyone be careful!¡± The four guards quickly dodged, but at this time, the speed of the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod in Fang Yuan¡¯s hand and the additional strength of the Extension Energy Gu had far surpassed their attack speed. Gu worms had many uses and many fighting methods. But at this time, seeing that they wanted to dodge, Fang Yuan controlled the Extension Energy Gu in his acupoints and split the lump of light that had gathered at the tip of the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod into four lumps. At the same time, they chased in the direction where the four leaders had dodged. The four leaders had obviously never seen such a scene, and they were extremely shocked. It was as if the bullets that had left the pistol had actually split into four bullets in mid-air, and they were flying towards the four enemies at the same time. This was also a method Fang Yuan had just figured out to use the Extension Energy Gu! Fang Yuan would use this method that could still affect the attacks in mid-air that had left his body. He called it the Freedom Gu formation. At the next moment, the four leaders of the Zhao Manor¡¯s guards, who looked awe-inspiring and extremely arrogant, were all hit by the Extension Energy Gu¡¯s attack wave. Even though that lump of energy had been split into four, their strength did not decrease by much! Thus, this attack, which was almost equivalent to Fang Yuan¡¯s full strength attack, once again killed all of the Zhao Manor¡¯s guards easily. This time, it was more efficient and faster than during the previous attack in front of the Zhang Manor. Fang Yuan brought Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, and Zhou Chang into the Zhao Manor. They planned to look for the Zhao clan¡¯s head and find out where he was hiding and how much information he knew about Wan Qian¡¯s disappearance. However, to everyone¡¯s disappointment, when they entered the Zhao Manor, they suddenly discovered that this place was just like the Zhang Manor from before. Apart from a few scattered guards who were still holding on to their duties, most of them had already disappeared. Not long later, Fang Yuan, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, and Zhou Chang gathered at the entrance of Zhao Manor. After exchanging glances, Fang Yuan spoke with a gloomy expression. ¡°It seemed that we were one step behind them this time, in this huge Zhao Manor, there was actually no one who might be in charge.¡± At this time, Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning, and Bai Yao, who had been waiting outside because they believed in the strength of the Gu Immortal Sect disciples, also came forward and asked. ¡°Fang Yuan, what should we do now?¡± Fang Yuan thought for a while before speaking to Bai Yao. ¡°Bai Yao, please wait here for a while, we will continue to the other three great clans of the four great clans.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s see if we can find their people. You wait here for Li Tongzhou. When he comes, report the situation here to him, then go back to our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence.¡± ¡°We have to search all of the four great clans this morning, we will meet at Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence at noon.¡± ¡°Alright Senior, I will listen to you!¡± Bai Yao nodded. Next, everyone thought of their next destination. Chapter 223 - Value Because Gu Tianqing was leading the way, Fang Yuan, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, and Bing Ning were walking very quickly. After searching the entire Zhao clan, which didn¡¯t take too long, there were still not many people on the road to the capital. At this moment, Gu Tianqing suddenly turned around and said to Fang Yuan and the others. ¡°Senior Fang Yuan, we need to hurry up! Unlike the Zhao clan, the Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan are all on the same street. It¡¯s said that this matter had been reported to the Yan Shen Imperial Court.¡± ¡°No wonder I felt that there was something wrong with the three clans!¡± ¡°That Qi clan, Wang clan, Mu clan are clearly responsible for different fields, different scopes, and also different places of the Yan Shen Empire!¡± ¡°But they actually made an excuse to set up some business alliance, and even bought all the houses nearby. It¡¯s said that two days ago, the head of the Zhao clan also wanted to join this alliance, and had already bought the last house on this street, and was planning to move here. ¡± ¡°And this matter has actually received the approval of many officials in the Imperial Court. Before they tried pushing this matter forward, if you didn¡¯t think about it, you wouldn¡¯t know. Now that I think about it, I couldn¡¯t help but shudder. The heads of these clans have probably already made preparations for today!¡± ¡°Since they¡¯re inhumane, then don¡¯t blame us for being unrighteous. Senior Fang Yuan and you guys, follow me, I¡¯m going to speed up! The street where the three clans are at is a little far from here, we still need about ten minutes to travel.¡± ¡°Alright, go ahead, we can still catch up!¡± Fang Yuan said to Gu Tianqing in front, telling him to just run. Fang Yuan immediately activated his acupoints spirit essence and activated the movement Gu. Immediately, two green light sources appeared on Fang Yuan¡¯s feet. With the movement Gu, Fang Yuan¡¯s movement speed increased by another notch. In contrast, Qin Han, Zhou Chang and the others also used their own methods to speed up and reach their destination as soon as possible. Not long later, a secluded alley appeared in front of them, and the few of them entered in a single file. ¡°Senior Fang Yuan, don¡¯t look at that this street and think it¡¯s secluded. The houses around are very high-class. If you want to buy them, you¡¯ll have to spend a lot of primeval stones.¡± ¡°Previously, when the Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan wanted to buy houses here, they spent a lot of effort.¡± ¡°But fortunately, this happened. We saved time to find them, and the last house on this street is now empty.¡± ¡°So, we can go there now.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± While Gu Tianqing was talking, everyone suddenly stopped. It was like an object that was moving violently suddenly hit the ground. It didn¡¯t bounce back, and it just stood there in violation of the laws of physics. There were a lot of guards in front of them, and they weren¡¯t scattered, but standing together. Looking at the group of guards, they were mainly dressed in three different colors. They were probably guards from the Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan. Furthermore, they stood together, leaving a certain spot in the middle empty. Fang Yuan looked towards the center and saw a wooden disk. Fang Yuan had seen this before. When he charged into the Zhang clan¡¯s residence yesterday, he had seen the eighteen guards of the Zhang clan use it. If it was not because of the Heaven Suppression talisman given to him by Second Senior Su Can, Fang Yuan would have spent a lot of effort to win that battle. Fang Yuan remembered that in that battle, the head guard of the Zhang clan had said that the wooden disc was the Nine Star Chain Gu formation from the Lian Zong Gu formation pavilion! And right now, even though he had not seen clearly which Gu formation of the Lian Zong Gu formation pavilion was engraved on the wooden disc of the three guard alliances, Fang Yuan estimated that this Gu Dao comprehensive formation was not low in rank. It was ar least of the same rank as Zhang clan¡¯s wooden disc, and there was even a high possibility that it was higher than that Gu Dao comprehensive formation. Since the guards of the three guard alliance had gathered, it was obvious that their clan head already known about yesterday¡¯s matter, and according to the Zhao clan¡¯s current situation, where the place was already empty, the three clans in front of him were probably empty. Otherwise, there was no need for them to gather so many people here. But the strange thing was, Fang Yuan didn¡¯t quite understand why these clans had already left, but they still wanted their guards to fight with him here. Was it to reduce his strength? Or was it to find out his true strength? Or were they so confident in the strength of their guards? However, this last one didn¡¯t seem to hold true. If they were very confident in their own guards, then they shouldn¡¯t have to let these guards continue to stay here while they secretly ran away. They should be behind these guards at this moment, admiring their defeat! However, Fang Yuan¡¯s character was such that if he could not figure it out, then he should not think about it for the time being! Because as the saying goes, this might be the arrangement of the heavens! Since they had not found any evidence for the time being, then they should not think about it anymore. They should wait for a while, and after they found the relevant evidence, they would look for more and deeper answers. ¡°Don¡¯t you people know what you¡¯re doing by appearing here?¡± Before Fang Yuan and the others could speak, the Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan¡¯s guards who were standing in front of them seemed to have pushed out a representative. That representative suddenly shouted at Fang Yuan. He did not know what their motives were, but they were not afraid at all? Were they that confident in their own strength? Fang Yuan didn¡¯t believe it. Since the heads of the Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan already knew about what had happened yesterday and this morning, and had led their families to escape, would the remaining guards not know what had happened? Thus, Fang Yuan quickly shouted at them. ¡°Do the leaders of the guards know what they are doing?¡± ¡°The people you are protecting behind you are not only doing evil, they are also destroying and messing with the discipline of the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. They are even harming the Yan Shen Empire!¡± ¡°At this moment, the entire Yan Shen Empire has issued a warrant for their arrest!¡± ¡°I really don¡¯t understand. What are you doing? Do you know what your actions represent?¡± ¡°If you continue to act like this, then it means that not only are the people behind you lawless and sentenced to the Yan Shen Empire, but you will also bear such a name!¡± ¡°I believe that your loyalty and your own honor are noble and inviolable. But at this moment, you need to understand that what you are facing now is a choice between right and wrong. If you make a wrong step in this matter, there will be no end to it!¡± After hearing Fang Yuan¡¯s words, the representative of the guards at the head was suddenly stunned. He seemed to be thinking about something. After lowering his head for a while, he looked up again, but there was no confusion in his eyes. At this moment, he continued to speak to Fang Yuan. ¡°You don¡¯t have to care about these things. This is our own choice, it has nothing to do with others!¡± ¡°At this moment, everyone who appeared here is willing. No matter what our masters did, the last order we received was that someone wanted to exterminate the clans behind us. Our orders and mission is to stop you here.¡± ¡°There is no point in talking, if you are the enemies our masters mentioned, then come at us!¡± ¡°Although we might not be strong enough, we have the Gu Dao comprehensive formation behind us from the Lian Zong Gu formation pavilion, we are not totally defenseless. We can still be of some use.¡± ¡°And this use is the final value of our lives.¡± Chapter 224 - Each Has Their Methods After this guard¡¯s representative finished speaking, he no longer spoke. Instead, he gripped the long spear in his hand tightly and half-squatted, doing a horse stance. Then, he looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s group and shouted at the same time. ¡°All the remaining guards of the Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan, listen up and set up the formation!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± At this moment, the guards behind him shouted together and quickly ran. Following their actions, in the middle of them, that wooden disc from the Lian Zong Gu formation pavilion, that Gu Dao comprehensive formation was also shining brightly! ¡°Alright, since you are all so stubborn, I will respect your decision.¡± Fang Yuan looked at them, before speaking in the end. Fang Yuan no longer made any judgment on their position. He looked at Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning and the others, before speaking. ¡°All disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect, prepare for battle!¡± ¡°Yes! Senior!¡± Everyone standing beside Fang Yuan said at the same time. At the next moment, Fang Yuan communicated with his lower acupoints. As a burst of spirit essence flowed, the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod appeared in his hand, and his aura also became stronger. At the same time, Gu Tianqing swung his right hand to his side, and a three foot long sword with cold flames appeared in his hand, dancing. Similarly, after Qin Han heard Fang Yuan¡¯s orders, he agreed and summoned his twenty feet long steel spear. As his spirit essence surged, a brown dragon appeared on the steel spear. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect disciples, Listen up! Follow me and attack!¡± Fang Yuan gave the order and the few of them charged forward. At this time, Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange and Bing Ning, who were standing behind them, were also waving their fingers in front of them, forming different hand seals. They were summoning their own support skills. This was also one of the characteristics of the Gu Immortal Sect .When someone was ready to charge at the enemy, the remaining disciples, based on their own strength, would choose whether they should charge forward at the same time, or use support skills to help the other disciples of their sect. At this moment, Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, and Bing Ning all thought that with Fang Yuan, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, and Zhou Chang together, they would lose to the Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan¡¯s combined defense! Therefore, they all chose to use support skills that were beneficial to the ones who were charging forward. As Ruan Qinghe waved the skill in her hand, a green ball of light finally condensed. At this moment, her eyes were shining as well, staring at the backs of Fang Yuan, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han and Zhou Chang. The light ball in her hand seemed to have a strong life force. This was a Gu Dao comprehensive formation that could strengthen life force and heal injuries. Gu Yuange waved her finger and pointed forward without hesitation! Four blurry golden lights flew out and entered Fang Yuan, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han and Zhou Chang¡¯s bodies at the same time. This was a Gu Dao comprehensive formation that could increase their attack power! At the same time, Bing Ning¡¯s method was the same as Gu Yuange¡¯s, but there was a slight difference. What she released was a Gu Dao comprehensive formation that could increase their defense. As the light ball hit Fang Yuan and the rest, Fang Yuan, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han and Zhou Chang were about to come into contact with the Qi, Wang and Mu clan guards. Because Zhou Chang used the defensive Gu Dao comprehensive formation most often before, when he charged, he had a unique style. As he charged forward, large and small Gu Dao comprehensive formations of all shapes and sizes appeared on his body. No one had ever said that defensive Gu Dao comprehensive formations could not participate in a direct battle! For example, during the Gu Dao Convention, Zhou Chang used his Thorn Defense Gu formation to deflect a disciple from the Gu Demon Sect and defeated him. And now, with his actions, on his body appeared once again, similar to the Thorn Defense Gu formation, sawtooth-shaped ripples, and many streaks of water. The only difference was that this time, these sawtooth-shaped ripples formed an armor-like object on his body, while last time, it formed a protective barrier around him! At this moment, Fang Yuan waved his right hand, and the Heaven Suppression talisman in his body flew into the sky, and silver-white light poured down in an instant. With Fang Yuan¡¯s intention, the special aura from Second Senior Su Can¡¯s Heaven Suppression talisman had already been planted in the bodies of Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, and Zhou Chang. At the next moment, the powerful pressure field from the Heaven Suppression talisman acted on everyone present. The Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan guards who were standing opposite Fang Yuan could only feel an extremely powerful pressure that even they could not resist. Under this pressure, all their spirit essence and Gu worms could no longer be used! They could only curl up in their acupoints, and no matter how they were called out, there was no response. Under such circumstances, the guards of the three clans did not show much panic in their eyes, and there was even some calmness! They quickly transferred the remaining bit of spirit essence in their bodies into the wooden disc in the middle. Who knew that the last bit of consciousness of these guards would form a thin layer of a golden barrier around their bodies. And this was the last bit of counterattack they could do! At the next moment, Fang Yuan¡¯s Extension Energy Gu released a huge elemental light! At the end of the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, an overwhelming wind, fire, and lightning attribute energy shockwave formed, smashing towards the guards¡¯ defensive barrier. At the same time, Gu Tianqing had already finished preparing his picture of the Guanghan Palace! As a bright and pure picture of the Moon Palace appeared, it brought with it an unstoppable might as it smashed towards the guards in front of it. At the same time, Qin Han¡¯s red flood dragon Gu formation was also prepared. As Qin Han moved forward, the orange-yellow flood dragon left his body and let out a loud roar, charging towards the enemies in front of it. As for Zhou Chang¡¯s performance, it was the complete opposite of his personality! At this moment, he was like a human-shaped T-rex bulldozer, charging towards the golden defensive barrier that the Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan¡¯s guards had erected. It was as if he did not care about them. In the next moment, a powerful energy shockwave appeared on the spot! Chapter 225 - Search, Clue, Leaving The Capital When Fang Yuan¡¯s Extension Energy Gu¡¯s elemental shockwave reached the guards¡¯ temporary defensive barrier, it easily broke through all of their defenses! It also released a powerful destructive energy on their fragile bodies. At the same time, Gu Tianqing¡¯s picture of Guanghan Palace, Qin Han¡¯s red flood dragon Gu formation, and Zhou Chang¡¯s Thorn Defense Gu formation-transformation form also rushed into the formation formed by the guards. With a loud rumbling sound, the guards of the Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan who had gathered in this quiet and remote alley did not expect this. They had actually all died in the first attack from the Gu Immortal Sect. Not a single one of them survived! And the Gu Dao comprehensive formation from the Lian Zong Gu Formation Pavilion that they counted on, which was surrounded by them earlier, had also completely shattered into pieces! ¡°I admire your courage and loyalty, I admire your respect for your own glory, but that is because of your character!¡± ¡°As for your final decision, I am also very sad, but as Gu masters, we have to face choices at all times. Since you are already standing opposite me, I will let you fulfill your loyalty!¡± ¡°Good! All the enemies have been successfully defeated, everyone quickly go to the Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan¡¯s mansions to search for their clan heads and those who might know of the situation!¡± Fang Yuan spoke to the group of guards from the three clans on the ground, and then he spoke to the Gu Immortal Sect disciples beside him. Even though Fang Yuan knew that these people might have already left, with the thought of not letting go of any hope, Fang Yuan still gave the order. ¡°Yes, Senior!¡± All the Gu Immortal Sect disciples said at the same time. Following that, Fang Yuan rushed towards the Qi clan¡¯s main door on the left, while Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, and Zhou Chang went to the Wang clan and Mu clan¡¯s mansions to check. However, even though they had already expected this, when they faced this reality, they still found it hard to accept! Because in the Qi clan¡¯s mansion, the people who should have been there actually escaped even more cleanly than those in the Zhao clan and Zhang clan. There were at least some guards left in the two clans¡¯ mansions. At this moment, the Qi clan¡¯s mansion could even be described as a ghost mansion! Fang Yuan did not even find any traces of birds, beasts, insects, or fish! After searching for a while and confirming that he did not find any valuable clues, Fang Yuan returned to the secluded alley with a gloomy expression. Not long after, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, and Zhou Chang also finished searching. When they saw Fang Yuan, they shook their heads at the same time. After indicating that they did not find anything either, they gathered together again. Just as Fang Yuan was thinking about where they could run to, he heard the sound of running behind him! Fang Yuan quickly turned his head and saw that it was Li Tongzhou. At that moment, Li Tongzhou was in a hurry. He brought Bai Yao, who had stayed in front of the Zhao Manor, along with a large group of guards dressed as servants. ¡°Aiya, I found you!¡± ¡°Fang Yuan, don¡¯t waste any more time here. I¡¯ve found them. I have a clue as to where the heads of these clans might be!¡± ¡°I have to say, the Zhao, Qi, Wang, and Mu clans have actually become so cunning under the instructions of the Zhang clan. This was completely beyond my imagination!¡± At this moment, Fang Yuan was also looking at Li Tongzhou and hurriedly said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, don¡¯t worry. Take a breath first and tell me slowly. What exactly happened? What clues did you find?¡± At this moment, Li Tongzhou was out of breath as he continued to speak. ¡°This matter cannot wait for a moment for me to calm down. Quickly go to the myriad spirit mountain in the southwest direction of the Yan Shen Empire.¡± ¡°When I went back to report to my father, I suddenly received a message from a friend. The four great clans under the Zhang clan had invested a large amount of wealth in the myriad spirit mountain.¡± ¡°And at this moment, the myriad spirit mountain can be said to be the root of all the disturbances in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire!¡± ¡°It can be said that the shadow appears beneath the lamp. All of them are actually hiding there, hoping that we wouldn¡¯t be able to discover them!¡± ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for a friend of mine who just happened to return from there and discovered some clues, we might have really missed such a clue!¡± ¡°Alright, since we¡¯ve found the clue, then Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang!¡± ¡°Here!¡± ¡°Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning, Bai Yao.¡± ¡°Here!¡± ¡°The few of you come with me! We¡¯ll go find them!¡± ¡°Li Tongzhou, check your own situation first. If you can¡¯t come, forget it. The few of us can totally handle it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay. Since I¡¯ve already brought my friends here, how can I give up halfway?¡± Li Tongzhou waved his hand and continued to put his hands on his knees. ¡°Yes, Li Tongzhou¡¯s friends are our friends. Although we don¡¯t have much ability, when it comes to fighting, we can¡¯t give up!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right, seeing that our friend is in trouble, how can we not lend a helping hand?¡± The group of servants-like guards standing beside Li Tongzhou said collectively. ¡°Alright, I, Fang Yuan, thank you first. On behalf of the Gu Immortal Sect, I thank you. On behalf of Senior Wan Qian, I thank all of you!¡± Fang Yuan looked at the large group of people in front of him, and his expression turned serious before he quickly said. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s set off together!¡± Fang Yuan quickly moved after saying this. Fang Yuan might not be able to tell the direction inside Yan Shen Empire, but he still had some impression of Wan Qian¡¯s family¡¯s main asset, the myriad spirit mountain. At this time, he did not need Gu Tianqing to lead the way. He had already started running. Behind him, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, Li Tongzhou and the rest also used their Gu Dao comprehensive formation methods to move quickly. ¡°Who are you? This is the forbidden area of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital! No one is allowed to barge in, stop immediately and show your identification!¡± Just as everyone arrived at the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital city gate, the guards of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital suddenly stood out and said as they walked forward. ¡°I am Fang Yuan of the Gu Immortal Sect, these people are all disciples of our Gu Immortal Sect, we have something important to take care of outside the capital. If you disturb our plans, we will teach you a lesson!¡± Fang Yuan could not care about the feelings of the city gate guards. After all, Fang Yuan¡¯s heart was burning with anxiety! After much effort and many twists and turns, he finally found the whereabouts of the clan heads of the four great clans who might know about Wan Qian¡¯s whereabouts. He was about to go to the scene to ask them, but he did not expect to encounter such a situation. ¡°Hehe, impossible! As guards of the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, no matter which sect or faction you are from, you have to stop here unless you plan to betray the Yan Shen Empire!¡± That guard was quite unyielding at this moment, and did not step aside because of Fang Yuan¡¯s words. ¡°Alright, stop arguing. This is the token of my Li clan, and this is the prime minister¡¯s identity certificate.¡± ¡°We are leaving the capital at this time because we really have something important to handle. Everyone, please feel free to open the city gate and let us out!¡± Coincidentally, Li Tongzhou also rushed over. When he saw Fang Yuan arguing with the city gate guards, he quickly came forward and handed two tokens to the guard. ¡°Oh, so it¡¯s the family of Prime Minister Li Jiqing.¡± ¡°Alright, alright, then you guys can go out. Brothers, let them through!¡± After the guards checked for a while, they shouted to the many brothers of the city gate who were already in formation behind them. After that, Fang Yuan and his group successfully left the capital and quickly headed to the myriad spirit mountain. Chapter 226 - Secret Agent Going back to the night before, that was the night when the second stage of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention ended. That was also the night when Fang Yuan and Bai Yao had a conversation in the small garden. At that time, in a secret room in the Zhang clan¡¯s residence in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, the clan heads of the Zhao clan, Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan had gathered here for a secret meeting as well. At the end of the meeting, when the heads of the four clans saw the True Demon Heart Binding Gu in the hands of clan head Zhang Huan, the shock in their eyes was not concealed at all, so the Wang clan head quickly asked. ¡°This¡­ clan head Zhang Huan, if I am not mistaken, the True Demon Heart Binding Gu in your hands should be from the Gu Demon Sect, right?¡±¡±¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, I did not expect your eyesight to be so good. This is a top secret Gu worm from the Gu Demon Sect!¡± After the explanation from Zhang Huan, everyone finally understood the usage of this True Demon Heart Binding Gu worm. And it was also after Zhang Huan finished explaining his request and asked everyone to agree. The clan heads of the four great clans were not fools. This Zhang Huan asked them to do such a dangerous thing, but he himself did not really give anything, and all of this was just empty promises. But all of this could only be fulfilled after the mission was completed. Hence, the Wang clan head continued. ¡°Then clan head Zhang Huan, we request that the Gu Demon Sect provide a certain amount of help when we take action! If we encounter any danger during the operation, we will definitely need the help of the Gu Demon Sect.¡± ¡°Hahahaha, alright, alright, no problem. I can make the decision for this small matter myself, I will get them to help you guys out.¡± Zhang Huan laughed out loud. ¡°Sigh, clan head Zhang Huan, you are wrong! We do not mean to let the Gu Demon Sect interfere during the operation. Why bother them with such a small matter? We can do it!¡± The Wang clan head looked at the Zhang clan head with a hint. ¡°Oh, clan head Wang, then I am a little confused. What do you mean?¡± Zhang Huan was stunned for a moment before he asked. ¡°Of course, it is to provide us with something that can help us increase our efficiency to complete the mission!¡± The Wang clan head continued to speak. At the same time, his hand gently patted the table, while his eyes were staring at the True Demon Heart Binding Gu in clan head Zhang Huan¡¯s hand. At this time, he finally heard the strange tone in the Wang clan head¡¯s voice, and he followed the Wang clan head¡¯s gaze and saw that it was the True Demon Heart Binding Gu in his hand. ¡°Oh hahaha, I understand what you mean, I understand, I understand everything!¡± Zhang Huan extended his right index finger, pointing at the Wang clan head as he said with a smile. ¡°You just want some special Gu worms from the Gu Demon Sect to help you complete your mission!¡± Zhang Huan asked with a raised tone. ¡°Er¡­yeah, yes, that¡¯s it!¡± The Wang clan head was embarrassed at first, but after a moment of hesitation, he admitted it. ¡°Hahahahaha, so that¡¯s the case. Let me ask, do you all have the same idea?¡± Zhang Huan looked at the Zhao clan, Qi clan, and Mu clan heads and asked. The heads of the other clans looked at each other and nodded their heads. ¡°Yes, we need a guarantee!¡± It was not just the profits that could be obtained after this investment. Those things were not important. ¡°You and I both know that those benefits only have a one-time use and cannot last long. So, let me speak my mind. Compared to the profits after this activity, I value the friendship between my clan and the Gu Demon Sect more! ¡± ¡°If I can use this opportunity to deepen the cooperation with the Gu Demon Sect, then I can represent our Wang clan to sign the agreement here! ¡°No! I can even swear a poison oath to the True Demon Heart Binding Gu. ¡°My Wang clan is okay with not taking any of the benefits from this operation. I can donate all of them to the Gu Demon Sect just to obtain the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s friendship!¡± The Wang clan head looked at everyone present and said confidently. ¡°Oh, I never knew that the Wang clan head actually values the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s friendship so much! I underestimated you previously!¡± Zhang Huan also spoke as if he had just gotten to know the Wang clan head. At this moment, the other three clan heads of the Zhao clan, Qi clan, and Mu clan looked at each other, but they were unable to make up their minds after a long time. Although they wanted to maintain their relationship and friendship with the Gu Demon Sect, and even wanted to develop further, their own clans were facing all sorts of problems. They could not allow themselves to personally promise the benefits of the entire clan here. It was not that they did not want to do so, but reality did not allow them to do so. The three of them hesitated for a while, but in the end, they did not make up their minds. At this time, Zhang Huan, who was sitting at the head of the table, saw through everyone¡¯s expressions and made a decision in his heart. ¡°Alright, thank you for thinking so highly of me, then my Zhang clan will definitely not mistreat you, and will not let you give up your clan¡¯s manpower and resources for nothing, and only take a verbal promise from me.¡± ¡°How about this, since everyone has already agreed to my request, then in order to help everyone, I will also make a firm decision, and at the same time show the importance that the Gu Demon Sect and I place on this operation. I will provide you with two special Gu worms.¡± ¡°With these, I can guarantee that you will be able to gather the strength of everyone in your clan!¡± ¡°You can make them completely listen to your orders. If you make them go east, they will not dare to go west. If you make them go forward, they will not dare to go backwards.¡± ¡°Oh, I wonder what Gu worm you are talking about, clan head Zhang Huan? Take it out and let us have an eye-opening experience!¡± The Zhao clan head seemed to have just found his position. He quickly regained his senses and said. ¡°Come, everyone, please take a look!¡± Zhang Huan clenched his right fist, and the True Demon Heart Binding Gu that was still in his palm disappeared! And when his right hand opened again, there were four blood-red Gu worms that looked like teacups. ¡°These are the Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu that I personally requested from the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s saintess Bai Yao. There are four of them, one for each of the four clan heads.¡± Following that, the four clan heads of the Zhao clan, Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan each took a Gu worm and examined it carefully. This blood-red teacup-like Gu worm was only the size of an infant¡¯s fist. The lid of the teacup could be opened, and inside the teacup was a blood-red tea leaf that looked like it had dried up. ¡°Forgive our poor eyesight, what is this thing? We have never seen it before!¡± The Wang clan head looked at the Blood Refined Killing Intent Gu in his hand and said to Zhang Huan. Chapter 227 - Kill ¡°Hahaha, since it is called a Mother Gu, as its name implies, it must have an Offspring Gu. ¡°And its Offspring Gu is called the Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu! They are the blood-red tea leaves inside this Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu.¡± ¡°The usage of this Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu is quite simple. Push your spirit essence into the teacup, and the Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu will be produced. During this period, you only need to pour a large amount of fresh blood into it. ¡°And the function between these two Gu worms is equally simple. You just need to feed someone the Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu and ensure that it¡¯s in that person¡¯s body! ¡°Then the person holding the Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu can completely control the will of the individual that the Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu is parasitizing. ¡°As long as you successfully plant it, even if they are a ninth layer Enlightenment Realm expert, their life will be in your hands with a single thought.¡± ¡°How is it? This Gu worm is still in line with your wishes.¡± Zhang Huan looked at the expressions of Zhao clan, Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan heads at the table in front of him, and then smiled very proudly. Back to the present. Fang Yuan brought Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, and Li Tongzhou to the myriad spirit mountain, which was located southwest of the Yan Shen Empire. This distance could not be said to be far, but it was definitely not close either! However, with everyone rushing at full speed, they only spent about ten minutes to reach their destination. Right now, in front of them was a thousand meters tall mountain peak. It looked lonely, but the entire mountain peak occupied a large area. The slope of the mountain peak was also smaller, at about forty-five degrees. And right now, on this mountain slope, there were many precious Gu materials ¡ª the Purple Robe Forest. Under the contrast of these precious Gu materials, the entire myriad spirit mountain had a faint purple color. At this time, as everyone stopped, Fang Yuan looked at Li Tongzhou. Li Tongzhou did not hesitate. He knew what Fang Yuan meant, and turned to look at the group of people following him. Then he said, ¡°Brother Zhao, can you tell us where you found the positions of the four clan heads?¡± At this moment, a man stood out from behind Li Tongzhou. He looked very strong. He took a step forward and said to the crowd, ¡°Follow me, there¡¯s a secret cave in this direction!¡± ¡°I found their tracks when I was hunting here. The tracks were not made by ordinary hunters!¡± After careful observation, I discovered that they were the clan heads of the four great clans! Thinking back to what Brother Li Tongzhou had told us previously, I hurriedly rushed back to the Yan Shen Empire to report to him.¡± ¡°Good, so you¡¯re all hiding here!¡± When Fang Yuan arrived at the secret cave that Li Tongzhou¡¯s little brother was pointing at, his eyes were almost spitting out sparks of anger. At this moment, Fang Yuan had no time to hide his strength. He casually waved his Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod. Even though it appeared in his hand at the same time along with the Extension Energy Gu and Soul Devouring Gu, they were not activated at the same time. Under such a situation, no matter what dangers Fang Yuan encountered, he only needed a thought, and he would be able to cause two forces to appear, one for the elements and the other for the soul. No matter what angle the enemy attacked from, Fang Yuan believed that he had enough time and energy to deal with it. The entrance of the cave was not big, and only one person could enter. However, in this cave, the passage actually got bigger and bigger. In the later stages, it was enough for three to five people to advance side by side at the same time. Fang Yuan, Gu Tian, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, and Li Tongzhou moved forward. After moving forward for some distance, they suddenly felt a violent energy fluctuation coming from a corner in front. Thus, everyone quickly stopped and carefully listened to the sounds coming from the front, so that they could have a basic grasp of the situation ahead. ¡°Hahaha! Wang clan head, it is all thanks to you asking clan head Zhang Huan a question earlier, we were able to obtain such powerful Gu worms, the Blood Refined Killing Intent Gu!¡± A voice sounded with great excitement. ¡°Sigh, Zhao clan head, you do not need to be humble! If it was not for you pressuring me, clan head Zhang Huan would not have given us the Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu so easily!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The Wang clan head¡¯s voice appeared and replied at the same time. So it was the Zhao clan head who spoke earlier. ¡°We were not sure about those fellows¡¯ true intentions, but I did not expect that with this Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu, they would all confess! I am not qualified to be the clan head of the Qi clan. There are so many thieves in my clan, and even lackeys of the Imperial Court. I actually did not discover them! ¡± Another self-proclaimed clan head of the Qi clan said. ¡°Who says so? My Mu clan is in the same situation! ¡°But thankfully, clan head Zhang Huan gave us the Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu. I personally killed my beloved pet dog and obtained a large amount of blood, only then did I produce enough Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu! ¡°I personally fed them to the group of guards at home in the middle of the night, only then did I find out that so many worms had entered my family. ¡°But it could be said that they had received their retribution! Oh ~ another wave of power! This is too great, as expected of the blood path!¡± Between the gaps of the Mu clan head¡¯s words, there were a few soul-stirring moans. ¡°It¡¯s a good thing the group of guards died. If they did not die, how would I know otherwise that after the death of the individuals who swallowed the Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu, all of their own spirit essence, spiritual energy, and soul would return to the Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu¡¯s master¡¯s body?¡± ¡°I have clearly felt that my strength has improved by a large margin. I have clearly been restricted by my own talent and energy, the restrictions of primeval stones, and have remained at the fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm for more than 20 years. ¡°This time, I can actually break through consecutively, and it is all because of this Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu!¡± ¡°Hahaha, this old man is in the same situation, my cultivation is slightly weaker than yours, but my group of guards have decent strength. My current strength is also at the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm.¡± The Zhao clan head also said happily. Because his clan was a wealthy merchant clan, they had a lot of wealth, and the guards he hired were also stronger. Otherwise, based on the talent he displayed before, it would be considered pretty good if he could reach the Enlightenment Realm. At this moment, as the voices of these few figures conversed, Fang Yuan¡¯s heart shuddered. He immediately understood what they were talking about. The Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu and the Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu were clearly the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s specialty blood path Gu worms! After the Mother Gu produced Offspring Gu, it allowed the Offspring Gu to be absorbed by other people, and then relied on other people¡¯s daily cultivation to provide an additional source of cultivation spirit essence for those who controlled the Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu. Even if the Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu dies, all its strength will return to the Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu. This was a proper demonic path Gu worm. And at this time Li Tongzhou also indignantly said. ¡°What? It¡¯s actually the Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu and the Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu? Before, I thought only the Zhang clan betrayed Yan Shen Empire. I did not think that even this Zhao clan, Qi clan, Wang clan, Mu clan, will have to be sentenced.¡± ¡°Moreover, they dared to use the Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu, and even deliberately murdered all of their guards. What is more hateful is that they absorbed all of the guards¡¯ bodies and souls after they died, as nourishment for their own strength! ¡± ¡°How hateful! Such behaviour would lead them to a dead end no matter what they try to do!¡± Chapter 228 - Submit ¡°Brother Fang Yuan, don¡¯t worry, since they dare to use demonic path Gu worms so openly, they will not survive today.¡± ¡°It seems we don¡¯t need to hide anymore. Let¡¯s go and kill them all, I have the Image And Sound Recording Gu worm with me, Everything we see and hear will be recorded by it. When we return to the Yan Shen Empire, I will have an explanation to my father, Prime Minister Li Jiqing!¡±! ¡°I¡¯ll give him evidence, convicting all the members of the four great clans.¡± Li Tongzhou patted the gem-like Gu worm on his chest. ¡°Good! Then we will do as you say!¡± Fang Yuan looked at Li Tongzhou seriously, agreeing to his plan. Since he had already made his decision, Fang Yuan did not hold back anymore. Not only did he use his Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod and activated his Extension Energy Gu and Soul Devouring Gu, he also activated the Heaven Suppression talisman that Second Senior Su Can gave him.¡±¡± At the next moment, as the Heaven Suppression talisman rose into the sky, a force that seemed to be able to suppress the entire world descended. Other than Fang Yuan and the rest who had already prepared the information for the Heaven Suppression talisman, everyone else¡¯s spirit essence and Gu worms were firmly suppressed. At this moment, Fang Yuan¡¯s Extension Energy Gu and Soul Devouring Gu were activated at full strength. Under the large amount of spirit essence, a red and black soul devouring vortex immediately spread out from above Fang Yuan¡¯s head. The wind, thunder, and fire energy from the Extension Energy Gu also gushed out from Fang Yuan¡¯s Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod. Beside Fang Yuan, Gu Tianqing¡¯s Moon Palace killer move was already prepared. Qin Han and Zhou Chang¡¯s bodies also shone with the light of the Flood Dragon killer move and the Thorn Defense Gu formation. It was the same outcome as when they fought against the Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan¡¯s combined guards. Even though these four clan heads had already obtained the Blood Refined Killing Intent Gu worm and had plotted to kill many of their own guards and the gathered strength had already helped them rise by a few levels, under the effect of the Heaven Suppression talisman, it had no effect at all. The battle was as easy as crushing a dead branch without any accidents. Even though the strength of the four clans had risen, they were still unable to avoid death! Their fate had already been decided when they received the Blood Refined Killing Intent Gu from Zhang Huan. When all the battles in this cave were over, Fang Yuan, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, and Li Tongzhou were left with four demonic blood-red teacups. At this time, Li Tongzhou said to Fang Yuan. ¡°I need to bring these Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother and Offspring Gu back to my father, Prime Minister Li Jiqing, as direct evidence of the four great clans betraying the Yan Shen Empire.¡± At the same time, Li Tongzhou transmitted a message to Fang Yuan through a Gu worm. What he meant was that after these Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother and Offspring Gu were brought back to the Yan Shen Empire, it had other uses. It was said that many high level formations needed this Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu and Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu as core materials. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will definitely tell you where they will be used in the future! ¡°Moreover, different from demonic path people like them, our Yan Shen Empire would never use the Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu on humans.¡± ¡°Instead, we will use this Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu and a large number of Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu on a special battlefield. It will be able to give the soldiers the last layer of defense and the confidence to fight. ¡°Fang Yuan, if you are worried, you can come with me. After I report to the Yan Shen Saint of the Yan Shen Empire, Prime Minister Li Jiqing will arrange the usage and location of these Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu. You can go with me to witness it! ¡± ¡°At that time, the Yan Shen Empire will have Gu masters who specialize in the formation path to use more professional methods to place these Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu and Blood Refined Killing Intent Offspring Gu.¡± Looking at Li Tongzhou¡¯s serious expression, Fang Yuan slowly nodded his head and agreed. After everyone cleaned up this battlefield, after confirming that they did not find any more information about Wan Qian, Fang Yuan guessed that this information was definitely in the hands of clan head Zhang Huan who had already escaped. It was a pity that they had completely disappeared without a trace. And at this moment, the myriad spirit mountain that everyone was in was also the property of the Wan clan. No one was tempted by the property of their fellow sect member, even though they already knew that there was a small primeval stone mine hidden inside, and they were still very decisive when they left. Just as everyone left the myriad spirit mountain and returned to the Yan Shen Empire, Fang Yuan turned his head and looked at Li Tongzhou slowly. After thinking for a moment, he said. ¡°Brother Li Tongzhou, since you can contact Prime Minister Li Jiqing, and directly modify the formation of the soldiers on the battlefield, ¡°Then I happen to have a Gu formation here. It is a formation that I have just figured out recently. I will give it to you as well. I think this thing would be far less effective on me than it would be in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s army.¡± ¡°Oh, I wonder what Gu formation you are talking about? Let me hear It, it will broaden my horizons!¡± Li Tongzhou looked at Fang Yuan curiously. ¡°It is not something amazing. I call it the Freedom Gu formation.¡± ¡°The function of this Freedom Gu formation is to allow the controller of this Gu Dao comprehensive formation to freely mobilize all the attacking power within the formation.¡± ¡°Whether it is the five elements spirit essence, light, darkness, or lightning, they can all be mobilized. If these powers come from a part of the Gu formation itself, then it will gain a large amount of power.¡± ¡°The core Gu worm of this Freedom Gu formation is the Free Person Gu.¡± ¡°It is a Gu worm that can be used at the Enlightenment Realm, and there are three main ingredients. They are the thirsty grass three thread leaf, the Aerial Gu, the Wind Direction Gu and concentric stone.¡± ¡°These four supplementary materials are mainly from the initial stage of the Enlightenment Realm. At the same time, there are twenty, the three other materials, and their names are¡­¡± In the process of forming this Gu formation, I used the Qi Lian Gu refinement method and the Horizontal Gu refinement method¡­ I feel that the main advantage of using these two methods is¡­ Of course, this method also has some flaws. They are¡­ On the way back to the Yan Shen Empire, Fang Yuan told Li Tongzhou about all the details of the Freedom Gu formation that could turn one attack into four attacks at the same time. He also told Li Tongzhou about the Gu worms used, and the Qi Lian Gu refinement method and Horizontal Gu refinement method used to refine this Gu formation. In the Gu Dao Jiuzhou world, the three aspects of Gu worm cultivation and training were always huge areas to study. Anyone who chose a direction and used their entire life¡¯s strength might not necessarily achieve much. And among these people, those who could create Gu formations were also great geniuses! Especially Fang Yuan, a genius who could use his own strength and talent to create the Freedom Gu formation. Li Tongzhou nodded as Fang Yuan explained, and as Fang Yuan finished, he looked at Fang Yuan with admiration. ¡°Fang Yuan, ah, Fang Yuan!¡± ¡°I did not know that you are such a great genius, you can even think of such a genius formation like the Freedom Gu formation, and the Gu materials needed are not precious Gu materials. ¡°They are more inclined towards those that could be found in daily life. ¡°I feel that you are not suited to be a battle Gu master. If you had not joined the Gu Immortal Sect, I would definitely do my best to help you enter the Lian Zong Gu Formation Pavilion!¡± ¡°I will personally explain to Prime Minister Li Jiqing that your talent is enough for you to join the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Royal Gu Master Group. ¡°Throughout history, every Gu formation was created with the painstaking efforts of countless people, and now, you were able to create such a powerful Gu formation with your own strength, and it is extremely powerful and has no waste materials, plus it is also extremely cheap.¡± These characteristics were all ordinary, but when they were combined, they could produce extremely outstanding results. Just like Fang Yuan¡¯s Gu materials, when they were combined, they produced a great power that could turn the rotten into the miraculous! ¡°Alright, don¡¯t flatter me here, if you have the time and energy, why don¡¯t you go meet Prime Minister Li Jiqing earlier?¡± ¡°Then tell him about our findings, and report to the Yan Shen Saint of the Yan Shen Empire.¡± ¡°Finally, if possible, I still hope that you can help me find out where that clan head Zhang Huan is!¡± When he said this, Fang Yuan¡¯s face turned a little gloomy. Chapter 229 - Two Investigative Gu Formations Just as Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou were still advancing and discussing about the Freedom Gu formation, in the capital of Yan Shen Empire, everyone¡¯s hearts were at the center of the most respected imperial palace. There was a towering building, and at this moment, there were two mysterious figures standing on the highest floor. One of the figures suddenly looked towards the southwest direction of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, before turning to speak to another figure. ¡°Your Majesty, this Fang Yuan of the Gu Immortal Sect led his sect disciples and directly swept through one of the largest clans in the capital, the Zhang clan, and also killed all the guards of Zhao clan, Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan as well as their clan heads, should we interfere?¡± ¡°If this goes on, aren¡¯t these sects stretching their hands a little too far? After all, these clans can be considered as part of the power of our Yan Shen Empire!¡± From the way this unknown person called the person standing beside him, the person was the most authoritative, most powerful person in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire!¡¯¡¯ The way the first person addressed him as ¡°Your Majesty¡± had already exposed his identity. He was the Yan Shen Saint! What was even stranger was that this person could actually stand together with the Yan Shen Saint, especially on the top floor of a building in the imperial palace. The two of them even looked like they were standing on the peak of the Forbidden City. ¡°This is clearly a matter between families. What does it have to do with us?¡± ¡°Prime Minister Li Jiqing had already reported to me before that this Zhang clan had brought this upon themselves!¡± ¡°Since they have already betrayed me, they will have to bear the corresponding price. Our Yan Shen Empire is powerful and covers a large area. It is not like our strength will be affected by the survival of one or two insects.¡± The Yan Shen Saint, who was standing upright on the roof, said in an indifferent tone. ¡°Yes! I will obey Your Majesty¡¯s orders!¡± After that person heard this, he cupped his fists and said to the Yan Shen Saint. At this moment, he was extremely anxious and hesitant. Even though he thought that Fang Yuan of the Gu Immortal Sect actually dared to attack one of the four top clans of Yan Shen Empire, the Zhang clan, and the other four clans, this time, the sect¡¯s hand was extended to a place that it should not have. It was a crime, and they should be punished. He knew that Fang Yuan was the personal disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s sect master, Gu Zhenren, but he himself had been taken care of by the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s sect master for a long time, thus he was very worried about Fang Yuan¡¯s situation. After all, from the information he had received, the conflict between the Gu Immortal Sect and the Gu Demon Sect had already intensified to the point that they could not tolerate each other! As for the five clans that Fang Yuan had destroyed, they all had the Gu Demon Sect backing them. Under such circumstances, Fang Yuan¡¯s actions of running back to Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital from the myriad spirit mountain was extremely dangerous. If the Gu Demon Sect sent their disciples or others to stop them, he did not think that Fang Yuan, Li Tongzhou and the rest of them could return to the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital safely. But he had already done his duty as the sect master Gu Zhenren¡¯s old friend and reminded the Yan Shen Saint. Since the Yan Shen Saint did not intend to interfere and thought that these fights were only between clans, he could not continue to make his suggestions. He could only stay here and accompany the Yan Shen Saint to cool down and get some fresh air. ¡°Oh, dear minister, didn¡¯t you receive the inheritance of a Sight-Sound Gu formation master in your early years?¡± ¡°Now there should be a Gu formation that can hear and see the sights and sounds from thousands of miles away. Use it to check them out. I want to see what they are talking about.¡± ¡°I once knew the character of Li Tongzhou, the son of Prime Minister Li Jiqing. His style has always been arrogant, and he is a complete dandy. How could he be so submissive to Fang Yuan at this time? How could he look at Fang Yuan and speak to him in such a low manner? ¡± ¡°I wonder what they are talking about! You must remember, in all such trivial things, there must be hidden truths that can guide, discover, and change the future world¡¯s situation of the real truth, as the so-called from the fall of a leaf, we know the arrival of autumn!¡± The Yan Shen Saint actually seemed to be preaching, but also seemed to be teaching the same to the person beside him. At this time, that person¡¯s entire body started to tremble as if he was frightened. He looked at the Yan Shen Saint beside him and cupped his fists as he said. ¡°Your humble subject¡¯s objective.¡± At this time, a huge wave was stirred up in his heart! He had never told anyone about how he had obtained the Sight-Sound Gu formation master¡¯s inheritance, and he had only used it once or twice in the process of his growth and promotion. Who would have thought that using it once or twice would expose his secret and let the Yan Shen Saint know about it. This Sight-Sound Gu formation master was a master from a thousand years ago. He did not specialize in any type of Gu formation in the traditional sense, but was extremely proficient in investigative Gu formations. Through his hands, he had created the famous Thousand Mile Eye Gu formation and the Clairaudient Gu formation. These were the Gu formations that had played a huge role in the development of the Gu Dao Jiuzhou world. These two Gu formations had always been in the hands of the Sight-Sound Gu formation master, but unfortunately, it was said that they had never been spread out! And what others could obtain was a piece of it, which was an extremely ordinary gemstone, containing the painstaking efforts of the Sight-Sound Gu formation master. It could only be used but not forged, and it was even very difficult to disassemble. As for the Sight-Sound Gu formation master, he had disappeared without a trace after a large-scale war. From then on, the world-famous Thousand Mile Eye Gu formation and the Clairaudient Gu formation had never appeared in the world again. At this moment, the figure standing beside the Yan Shen Saint suddenly understood many things. He had made mistakes in the Yan Shen Empire more than once, and even went too far in front of the Yan Shen Saint more than once! But in the end, he was inexplicably released and reinstated. In the past, he thought that this was his luck. But now, it seemed that it was probably because of the Sight-Sound Gu formation master¡¯s inheritance that he had accidentally obtained in the past! And the Yan Shen Saint had never mentioned this matter before. He was probably waiting for him to voluntarily contribute the Sight-Sound Gu formation master¡¯s inheritance, right? He made a decision in his heart. After this period of time passed and after he finished dealing with the matters in front of him, it seemed that he needed to set an example to the Yan Shen Empire and the Yan Shen Saint. Following that, light flashed on his left hand, and two strange-shaped Gu worms appeared. One of them looked like an ear, and the other was in the shape of an eyeball. Be it the details, patterns or color, they were the same as a real person¡¯s ear and eyeball. These two Gu worms looked like two Gu worms, but they were actually the Thousand Mile Eye Gu formation and Clairaudient Gu formation, and there were more than twenty to thirty types of Gu worms inside them. Chapter 230 - Importance And at this moment, as this figure activated the spirit essence in his body and poured it into the Thousand Mile Eye Gu formation and the Clairaudient Gu formation, he placed the ear and eye into his left ear and right eye respectively. Then, he looked towards the southwest direction of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, where Fang Yuan and the others were at this moment. Following that, this figure moved his right hand lightly, a water-like light screen appeared in front of them, and Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou¡¯s conversation could be heard from the screen. ¡°Mm, not bad, not bad!¡± Yan Shen Saint nodded in satisfaction after listening for a while. ¡°I never thought that this Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Fang Yuan could create such an outstanding Gu formation like the Freedom Gu formation! I underestimated him in the past!¡±(Search N ewNovel *site) ¡°I wonder if this is Fang Yuan¡¯s own luck, or if the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s sect master Gu Zhenren obtained the inheritance himself? It seems that I need to test this sect master Gu Zhenren again!¡± Following the Yan Shen Saint¡¯s words, the figure next to him was shocked. He never thought that today¡¯s sudden occurrence had actually aroused the Yan Shen Saint¡¯s curiosity towards the sect master Gu Zhenren! Thus, he couldn¡¯t help but mutter in his heart. Aiya, old friend, I¡¯ve really let you down this time. I don¡¯t know what method the Yan Shen Saint will use to probe and investigate you. No, I¡¯ll send you a message when I go back tonight, it will also save you from being flustered when the time comes. These were his thoughts as he was chatting with the Yan Shen Saint on the surface. At this time, the Yan Shen Saint said. ¡°Dear minister, since this Fang Yuan of the Gu Immortal Sect has such high attainment in Gu formations that he can actually create a formation such as the Freedom Gu formation, go back and inform the first elder of the Royal Gu Formation Group, Da Hongpao.¡± ¡°I think this Fang Yuan has great potential, let Da Hongpao come into contact with him!¡± ¡°Right, remember to go through Prime Minister Li Jiqing! Do these things strictly, do not tell Fang Yuan. Let Da Hongpao introduce himself as an ordinary royal Gu formation master to cover up his true identity.¡± ¡°Yes, Your Majesty!¡± The figure beside the Yan Shen Saint did not expect that the Yan Shen Saint would place so much importance on Fang Yuan. However, since the Yan Shen Saint had already made the arrangements, it was enough for him to carry out the arrangements. On the other side, contrary to the expectations of the person beside the Yan Shen Saint, Fang Yuan, Li Tongzhou and the rest would return from myriad spirit mountain outside the city to the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, but nothing happened. During this period, it was as if the Gu Demon Sect did not exist and no one showed up. Li Tongzhou said to Fang Yuan at this moment. ¡°Fang Yuan, why don¡¯t you come with me to the imperial palace to meet my father?¡± ¡°He is the prime minister of the Yan Shen Empire. He has some influence in the Yan Shen Empire. In the future, if you have any trouble, you can directly send him a message.¡± ¡°You can come with me to listen how my father thinks about the Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu?¡± Fang Yuan turned to look at Li Tongzhou¡¯s sincere smile, and after thinking for a while, he nodded and said, ¡°Okay.¡± After settling the other Gu Immortal Sect disciples and letting them return to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence in the Yan Shen Empire, Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou went to Li Jiqing¡¯s office. Because Li Jiqing was working in the Imperial Palace, when the two entered the imperial palace, the token that Li Tongzhou carried with him played a huge role! Fang Yuan only knew now, no wonder the Yan Shen Empire could rule the entire force for such a long time. Just from the fact that they had to check their identities after passing through a city gate, it was obvious. ¡°Aiya, thank god for you, Li Tongzhou! Without you leading the way, even if I entered this palace, I¡¯m afraid that I would have been discovered very quickly and caught by these guards!¡± Fang Yuan said this to Li Tongzhou with mixed emotions. ¡°Sigh, this is all the arrangements of the Yan Shen Saint. I¡¯m not so sure about it. However, I didn¡¯t think much of it since I was young! If you want to come in, I can bring you around more in the future. When there¡¯s a chance, I¡¯ll get you a token as well!¡± Li Tongzhou pointed at the token in his hand and said to Fang Yuan. ¡°Hahaha, there¡¯s no need for that. Let¡¯s go quickly. I¡¯ve heard of Prime Minister Li Jiqing before, and I admire his character very much.¡± At this time, Fang Yuan also spoke about his opinion of Prime Minister Li Jiqing, causing Li Tongzhou to feel a wave of embarrassment. Not long after, Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou arrived at a great hall within the imperial palace. This great hall was filled with the golden color and layout of the imperial palace, and it looked extremely majestic. Following the announcement of the guards at the entrance, Prime Minister Li Jiqing¡¯s voice sounded from within the great hall. ¡°Let them in.¡± At this moment, Fang Yuan was also led into this great hall by Li Tongzhou. In front of the hall, under the selfless plaque, sat a thin figure dressed in blue official robes, looking very serious. Beside him, there were two servants standing, waiting for orders. In the center of the hall, there was a three legged beast incense burner emitting green smoke. Fang Yuan could smell it clearly, it was the smell of snow incense! Snow incense was a very precious Gu material. It was produced by the Snow Wood Gu, and it was a rare wood path material. The cost was extremely high, and every ten primeval stones could buy a thumb-sized piece. ¡°Father, I am here, Look, who did I bring for you!¡± After Li Tongzhou entered the hall, while Fang Yuan was observing the surroundings, he ignored the atmosphere in the hall and walked to Prime Minister Li Jiqing¡¯s side. ¡°Aiya, my son, you are here!¡± After Prime Minister Li Jiqing and Fang Yuan looked at each other, he turned to look at Li Tongzhou and said. ¡°Yes, yes, father, you don¡¯t even know, Fang Yuan told me about a Gu formation this time, I felt it was very useful, so I brought him here to meet you.¡± ¡°And I also found a lot of evidence about the Zhao clan, Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan betraying the Yan Shen Empire, colluding with the Gu Demon Sect and using very vicious demonic Gu worms! It¡¯s all recorded in this Gu worm! ¡± ¡°And together we killed them all and collected all of their Blood Refined Killing Intent Gu. I brought them with me this time, father, take a look.¡± Li Tongzhou did not seem to think that Li Jiqing was a prime minister at all. He only treated him as a relative, and spoke to him casually. The surprise and excitement on his face could also be seen clearly. ¡°Oh, my son, you gained so much this time, huh? Show it to me!¡± Li Jiqing finally focused his attention on Li Tongzhou, he thought about what he said and replied. Li Tongzhou then handed over his Image And Sound Recording Gu, and began to describe the entire process of his and Fang Yuan¡¯s operation. At the same time, he placed the four Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu down onto Li Jiqing¡¯s table. Chapter 231 - Communication After Prime Minister Li Jiqing finished looking through the information stored in the Image and Voice Recording Gu and the Gu worms on the table, he closed his eyes and thought for a while before speaking seriously. ¡°You are called Fang Yuan, from the Gu Immortal Sect?¡± ¡°Yes, my name is Fang Yuan, my master is the sect master Gu Zhenren, I am his personal disciple.¡± Fang Yuan explained to Prime Minister Li Jiqing. ¡°Well, if the Freedom Gu formation you invented is indeed as Li Tongzhou said, then you have made a great contribution to the Yan Shen Empire this time. I will personally explain the situation to the Yan Shen Saint and apply for a reward for you.¡± ¡°As for these four Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu, because their characteristics are very obvious, I do not plan to deal with them for now. After I go to meet the Saint, I will tell you how to deal with them.¡± After Prime Minister Li Jiqing said these words to Fang Yuan, he took Li Tongzhou¡¯s Image And Sound Recording Gu and the four Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu and left the hall to meet the Yan Shen Saint. ¡°My father will take a long time over there. Fang Yuan, come with me, I will show you some fun things while we wait for him!¡± Li Tongzhou suddenly looked mysterious as he pointed at the back of the main hall. With nothing to do, Fang Yuan followed Li Tongzhou to the place he mentioned. What Li Tongzhou wanted Fang Yuan to accept were things that he thought were very interesting. It was that similar to the Luzhanqi game. However, Fang Yuan had come from the era of information explosion in his previous life. He was very proficient in these small rules, so he easily saw through Li Tongzhou¡¯s thoughts and carried out counter-attacks. When the guards came to remind Fang Yuan that Li Jiqing had returned, Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou returned from the back of the hall. At this time, Li Tongzhou¡¯s face was filled with frustration and curiosity, and he looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s back with admiration. He did not expect Fang Yuan to not only have special talent in creating Gu formations, he even studied this game so thoroughly. As expected of his big brother. As he made up his mind and decided to cling on to Fang Yuan, the two also arrived in front of Prime Minister Li Jiqing. ¡°Fang Yuan, I have consulted the Yan Shen Saint. You have made a great contribution this time, I have already handed over your Freedom Gu formation to Elder Shen over here from the Royal Gu Formation Group!¡± ¡°Elder Shen from the Royal Gu Formation Group is an expert in this area, you should interact with him more.¡± Prime Minister Li Jiqing pointed at a man in red who was standing beside him who was old but his eyes were bright. ¡°Fang Yuan greets Elder Shen of the Royal Gu Formation Group!¡± Fang Yuan bowed to the old man in red and said. ¡°You are the inventor of the Freedom Gu formation? I admire your creativity. This Gu formation¡¯s design is very ingenious and the cost is very low. It is very suitable to be promoted in Yan Shen Empire!¡± ¡°I heard from Prime Minister Li Jiqing that you seized four Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu?¡± At this moment, Elder Shen flipped his hand and took out four blood red teacups. They were the four Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu that Fang Yuan had given to Li Tongzhou. ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Fang Yuan gave a positive answer to his question. ¡°Good, this Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu is very bloody. It is mainly refined using five pregnant women as the main Gu material, after a series of extremely cruel methods.¡± ¡°I will not tell you the specific process, but this Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu can be considered a double-edged sword. In their hands, it is a sharp weapon that can harm the world, and in my hands, it is a line of defense that can save the lives of thousands of soldiers!¡± This Elder Shen was referring to the Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu in his hands, and said to Fang Yuan confidently. Fang Yuan did not know this Elder Shen¡¯s character and personality, but from his confidence, he could get some information. He could completely trust this Elder Shen! ¡°Let me tell you, even though this is a secret of our Yan Shen Empire, since you are the provider, you should rest assured.¡± ¡°I plan to use these Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu on the Special Gu Formation ¨C Three Thousand Blood Armor.¡± ¡°You guys have never known, right? In all the city defense formations at the border of the Yan Shen Empire, there is a Special Gu Formation ¨C Three Thousand Blood Armor!¡± ¡°It can connect all the soldiers¡¯ auras together. If one of them is injured, the others will allocate a portion of their essence and energy to help him.¡± ¡°In the past, this Special Gu Formation ¨C Three Thousand Blood Armor required a large amount of primeval stones to activate, but now that I have obtained the Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu that you provided, these primeval stones can be used to increase the soldiers¡¯ strength.¡± ¡°These Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu will completely replace one of the core Gu worms in the Special Gu Formation ¨C Three Thousand Blood Armor. It will be used to exchange auras and information, saving a large amount of primeval stones for the Yan Shen Empire every year!¡± ¡°Regarding this Special Gu Formation ¨C Three Thousand Blood Armor, its main components are as follows¡­¡± ¡°But it also has some advantages and disadvantages, for example¡­¡± ¡°I see!¡± Only after hearing the explanation of this Royal Gu Formation Group elder did Fang Yuan speak as if he understood. ¡°Since you created the Freedom Gu formation, let me tell you about this Special Gu Formation ¨C Three Thousand Blood Armor!¡± ¡°Actually, it is the early stage result of a series of formations that I have researched. Above this Special Gu Formation ¨C Three Thousand Blood Armor, there is an Advanced ¨C Three Thousand Armor Piercing Gu Formation!¡± ¡°This is a very powerful Gu formation that can double the spirit essence in the soldiers¡¯ bodies when needed it, and increase their courage, endurance, and self-recovery.¡± ¡°But this Advanced ¨C Three Thousand Armor Piercing Gu Formation is a very rare and powerful Gu formation. It is not possible to fully realize this Advanced ¨C Three Thousand Armor Piercing Gu Formation and use it in all the major cities of the Yan Shen Empire!¡± ¡°Because in the composition of this Advanced ¨C Three Thousand Armor Piercing Gu Formation, there is a very rare core Gu worm, it is very difficult to refine!¡± This Elder Shen seemed to be unsatisfied as he continued to explain more information about the Three Thousand Armor Piercing Gu Formation to Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan also continued to give explanations and responses to the other party, causing Elder Shen to call him a genius from time to time! It seemed that if the two were not in Prime Minister Li Jiqing¡¯s office, he might have wanted to pull Fang Yuan to sit down and chat with him, and looking at his excited expression, he even wanted to drag Fang Yuan to be his son! It was obvious that they had met too late. At this time, Prime Minister Li Jiqing also spoke. ¡°Elder Shen, since this advanced version of the Three Thousand Armor Gu formation is so powerful, what is the name of the most important Gu worm?¡± ¡°Since Fang Yuan can create the Freedom Gu formation, he must have a certain level of destiny, if you tell him that information, perhaps he might be able to find a way to improve this formation?¡± ¡°Ah, right, right, Prime Minister Li Jiqing, you are right, why didn¡¯t I think of this? Come, Fang Yuan, let me tell you.¡± ¡°Actually, in the refinement of this advanced version of the Three Thousand Armor Gu formation, the most crucial, most precious and difficult to refine, is the Backwater Gu.¡± ¡°This Backwater Gu is mainly used to move the entire formation, and this is how I refined it previously¡­¡± ¡°But the biggest problem with this method was¡­¡± ¡°Other than the Backwater Gu, I have already reduced all the other materials for the Advanced -Three Thousand Armor Piercing Gu Formation to the lowest possible level. Among them, there are a few more expensive materials¡­¡± At this moment, Elder Shen mentioned a series of precious Gu material names. Fang Yuan secretly memorized these names, planning to study them when he returned. Since he already knew the final use of this Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu, and the Freedom Gu formation he provided had already been accepted by the Yan Shen Empire, Fang Yuan¡¯s purpose of this trip had been achieved! He then bade farewell to Prime Minister Li Jiqing and Li Tongzhou. Li Tongzhou led him through the layers of inspection and left, preparing to head to Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. When the two finally parted, Fang Yuan reminded Li Tongzhou to continue searching for the Zhang clan¡¯s head, Zhang Huan¡¯s traces. He could not be allowed to escape. Chapter 232 - Secret Meeting After Fang Yuan and Li Tongzhou parted, it was just noon. The blazing sun in the sky was still emitting terrifying heat, but Fang Yuan¡¯s heart was cold! There were still no traces of his beloved senior Wan Qian. How could he be at ease? But what Fang Yuan did not know was that last night, when he was imprisoned by the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Supreme Court, there was also a meeting between the upper echelons of the Gu Demon Sect in the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s residence. In this meeting, Bai Yao, who had just sent a message to Fang Yuan the night before, was among them. The young lady in yellow, Xiang Ningmeng, was also sitting beside Bai Yao, and below her were some of the powerful disciples of the Gu Demon Sect. They were all people who had shone in the Gu Dao Convention and won a very clear and glorious victory for the Gu Demon Sect! But at this moment, none of them dared to speak loudly. They were all sitting upright, carefully daring not to be dissolute, as if they were weak children. And at this moment, the meeting room was brightly lit. Sitting on the main seat was a person wearing a black light armor and a red windbreaker behind him. He had a weathered expression, his head was grey and white, and he had a goatee. At this moment, Bai Yao suddenly said to the person on the main seat. ¡°Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan, sir, may I know why you have suddenly come to the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s residence?¡± So this person was blood demon emissary Gu Changpan. Blood demon emissary was a title of a position in the Gu Demon Sect. It was the incarnation of the sect master outside, and had a very high status in the Gu Demon Sect. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s actually not a big deal for me to come here. It¡¯s mainly because the sect master is worried about you guys, so I came to see if you disciples have brought glory to the Gu Demon Sect during the Gu Dao Convention.¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan said softly, his right hand touching the beard on his chin. ¡°Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan and the sect master can rest assured on this point. With me and Xiang Ningmeng leading the team, all the disciples of the Gu Demon Sect would not dare to not take the Gu Demon Sect seriously!¡± ¡°We will only go all out when facing all the enemies. No matter who it is, not only do we want to win the competition on the spot, we also want to win beautifully, to win brilliantly, and to fight for more honor for the sect.¡± Bai Yao quickly said, and her words were very tough at this time. Xiang Ningmeng, who was sitting next to her, also nodded repeatedly at this time, obviously agreeing with Bai Yao¡¯s words. ¡°Mm, the Gu Demon Sect is truly blessed to have disciples like you. As a member of Gu Demon Sect, you should give up everything for the Gu Demon Sect, you did well!¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan agreed with Bai Yao and Xiang Ningmeng¡¯s words, and a smile appeared on his face. But soon after, he placed his hands on the table in front of him, saying in a low voice. ¡°But why did I hear that in the second stage of this Gu Dao Convention, our final opponent was the Gu Immortal Sect?¡± ¡°And according to my information, why did our Gu Demon Sect lose two out of the three matches, and seemed to have lost carelessly?¡± These words were almost like making things difficult, but Bai Yao and Xiang Ningmeng¡¯s faces turned pale! Because on that day, Bai Yao and Xiang Ningmeng were both present, and besides the two of them who had won the battle against the Gu Immortal Sect, the other four Gu Demon Sect disciples had actually lost their battles against the Gu Immortal Sect. And now, since the sect¡¯s blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan, had asked, the two of them had nothing to say. Thus, Bai Yao and Xiang Ningmeng quickly stood up, clenching their fists as they said to the blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan. ¡°This was our mistake. We did not win more glory for the Gu Demon Sect. Please punish us, Blood Demon Emissary.¡± The blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan, who had been sitting at the head of the table since the beginning, gently shook his head and said. ¡°Sigh, look at what you two are saying. Since I can ask you this question, it must be because I have a sufficient understanding of that competition.¡± ¡°Since I am the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s blood demon emissary, I must have corresponding obligations and responsibilities! Distinguishing right from wrong is only one of the more basic aspects.¡± ¡°I have seen all the video materials of that competition. Indeed, the final loss of the Gu Demon Sect was entirely due to those four disciples. It has nothing to do with the two of you.¡± ¡°The two of you have already done your best. I do not blame you, but those four disciples must apologize!¡± ¡°After the four of them return to the Gu Demon Sect, let them report to the Blood Demon Cave. It¡¯s also a good opportunity for them to show the sect master the spirit of the disciples of the Gu Demon Sect. Since they have made a mistake, they must be willing to be punished. Let the four of them stay in the Blood Demon Cave for three months.¡± When they heard this, Bai Yao and Xiang Ningmeng did not dare to refute, and they said at the same time. ¡°Yes! We will follow Blood Demon Emissary¡¯s orders.¡± If the two of them had the ability to discuss and decide the consequences of the participants, when the higher-ups of Gu Demon Sect spoke, their opinions would be useless. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s stop talking about the past, let the past be the past, Hahaha, let¡¯s continue discussing the battle between us and the Gu Immortal Sect in Yong An Hall.¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan, who was wearing a red cloak behind him, said in a low voice, as if he was arranging the path of everyone¡¯s lives. ¡°Yes! It is up to Blood Demon Emissary!¡± Everyone replied loudly at the same time. ¡°Alright, with a group of heroes like you, our Gu Demon Sect will be able to prosper!¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan was very satisfied with their reaction. ¡°You all know that Yong An Hall is the focus of our Gu Demon Sect¡¯s strategic planning for the next period of time, we cannot make any mistakes in our missions!¡± ¡°I heard that you all also attacked Yong An Hall and attacked the Gu Immortal Sect, obtaining more than ten mountains and even massacring the disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect, well done.¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan concluded. Bai Yao and Xiang Ningmeng also expressed that this was naturally what they should do. ¡°Aiya, no need, I have always been clear about rewards and punishments, what is yours is yours, but this time when we return to the Gu Demon Sect, I will personally explain your merits to sect master, and ask him to give you more Gu worms.¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan was very happy when he said this. ¡°Then we thank the sect master!¡± Bai Yao and Xiang Ningmeng said at the same time. ¡°Alright, then what we need to pay the most attention to is the Zhao clan, Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan. We cannot completely give up on the strength of the four great clans. If we give them up directly, it will be a great blow to the power of our Gu Demon Sect in the Yan Shen Empire.¡± ¡°Furthermore, haven¡¯t they been in contact with the clan head Zhang Huan previously? This batch of people can be used for our Gu Demon Sect¡¯s outer perimeter inspection!¡± ¡°We also need to give them some hope. Give them a few more outer alliance disciples. Only when they have a goal will they have motivation, right?¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan said meaningfully to the people beside him. ¡°Yes! It¡¯s all up to Blood Demon Emissary¡¯s arrangement,¡± Bai Yao said immediately. ¡°I heard that you gave them Blood Refined Killing Intent Mother Gu. You did a good job, gathering and utilizing the strength of those useless people in a timely manner and focusing it on our Gu Demon Sect¡¯s target!¡± ¡°Not only will that increase their strength and satisfy their wishes, it will make them trust our Gu Demon Sect even more, and it will also make them work for our Gu Demon Sect wholeheartedly.¡± ¡°I heard that the four of them are now secretly cultivating in the myriad spirit mountain outside the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, right?¡± Following blood demon emissary Gu Changpan¡¯s question, Bai Yao quickly replied. ¡°Yes, Blood Demon Emissary.¡± Chapter 233 - Arrangements ¡°Good, since they have already gone into hiding, there¡¯s no need to bother about them over there. Let their strength rise once more. Coincidentally, our Gu Demon Sect has a mission that we need all of you to complete.¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan looked at everyone present and said slowly. ¡°Yes, Lord Blood Demon Emissary Gu Changpan!¡± Everyone present said at the same time. ¡°I heard that this Fang Yuan of the Gu Immortal Sect has been in the limelight recently, it seems that he is a threat to our Gu Demon Sect¡¯s next plan. He should be released from prison tomorrow, let¡¯s wait beside their Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence.¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan¡¯s eyes shone with a strange light as he said slowly with an unquestionable tone. At this time, after Bai Yao heard this, her heart skipped a beat, and she turned her gaze and said to blood demon emissary Gu Changpan. ¡°Blood demon emissary, with you leading the team, this operation will definitely be successful in the future! No matter how much strength Fang Yuan has, he won¡¯t be able to create any waves!¡± ¡°But I have a suggestion and application, thinking about the conflict between our Gu Demon Sect and Gu Immortal Sect regarding Yong An Hall, there are still a few troublesome matters that I want to handle.¡± ¡°Also regarding our Gu Demon Sect¡¯s arrangements at the Bewitching Ancient Abyss, I have some arrangements, I hope I can go to the scene tomorrow to guide them.¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan looked at Bai Yao in surprise, before muttering to himself as his right hand, his index and middle fingers knocked on the table. After a while, he finally spoke. ¡°Sure.¡± Bai Yao seemed to have let go of a worry in her heart. She heaved a sigh of relief and sat back down. At this moment, her heart was also filled with anxiety. Although she was still very concerned about Fang Yuan¡¯s safety, this operation was part of the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s overall plan. No one could reject the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s sect master¡¯s intention. Especially now that the sect master had sent the blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan. This person was not just a blood demon emissary. Although his level of strength was not much higher than Bai Yao¡¯s and was only at the eighth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, in reality, this person had already served the Gu Demon Sect for his entire life! No matter how big the storm passed, he could still survive completely. Therefore, his methods could not be said to be very brilliant, but they were definitely the most effective. And for such an old monster to survive for such a long time, he must have countless trump cards in his hands. Moreover, he had no awareness of the concept of moral bottom line. However, Bai Yao also felt that this was the only thing she could do. She could not stop the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan¡¯s actions, nor could she stop his arrangements. Therefore, in the operation tomorrow, the only thing she could do was not to appear at the scene. If Fang Yuan could not get through the attacks of the people from the Gu Demon Sect led by the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan tomorrow, then it could only mean that Fang Yuan was only so-so. But if he could get through them, and she was also not at the scene, it would leave herself and Fang Yuan a chance to turn the situation around. At this time, blood demon emissary Gu Changpan suddenly asked again. ¡°Since we are going to settle the score tomorrow, we have to increase the commotion. Even though we cannot openly announce this news, we can call for a few more chess pieces that we value!¡± ¡°We will participate in this operation together. When the time comes, you will be in charge of finding clan head Zhang Huan. I heard that he had detained Wan Qian from the Gu Immortal Sect? Let him bring her along. Tomorrow, we will ambush Fang Yuan.¡± ¡°I want to see what Fang Yuan is capable of. He dared to make our Gu Demon Sect suffer, and since he did so, I will make him suffer even more.¡± ¡°What do you think he will do if we kill his sweetheart in front of him?¡± ¡°Or if we kill him in front of his sweetheart and then kill his sweetheart, wouldn¡¯t this arrangement look better? Would the sect master be happier after hearing it?¡± No one dared to refute him. Bai Yao could only clench her fists and say to the blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan. ¡°I will obey Blood demon Emissary¡¯s orders! I will inform clan head Zhang Huan now!¡± Time had come again, and under the noon sun, the entire Yan Shen Empire was bathed in light. However, things in this world were always so wondrous. Under the purest light was the purest darkness. After passing through village roads and stalls, one could see the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence in Yan Shen Empire after walking down the last street. But at this moment, Fang Yuan had just stepped into the middle of this street when he suddenly stopped. Because he felt that the situation on this street did not seem right? Although this street was rather remote, and it was normal for the temperature to be lower, Fang Yuan felt a bone-piercing chill. As he walked, he suddenly felt that the surrounding atmosphere was not right. In fact, it was quite common in the Gu Dao Jiuzhou world, because such a situation usually only happened between two large factions. Moreover, it was usually the between the middle and high levels. Because when such a situation occurred, it usually meant that they had already been targeted by the high level members of the other sect. The current situation was when the other party would have already sent people to ambush him. Fang Yuan had already expected such a situation. Since the other party was ambushing him here, he would just have a big battle with them. After all, he had the Heaven Suppression talisman of his second senior Su Can, so he was not afraid of the difference in numbers. As long as the other party¡¯s true strength did not completely surpass his, then no matter how many people came, they would just be food. Fang Yuan looked at the empty space in front of him with great interest, waiting for the enemy to take the initiative to sacrifice themselves. Oh, little thing, your vigilance is quite high! Not far ahead, a sharp and hoarse voice appeared, following which the blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan, who was wearing a black light armor and a red cloak, appeared. Following his actions, a large number of grey figures appeared at both ends of the alley. They were all wearing masks, covering their faces tightly. ¡°You don¡¯t have to struggle anymore, this alley is covered by my Bewitching Gu formation. With your strength, if you don¡¯t know how to deactivate it, you cannot leave.¡± ¡°Who are you?¡± Fang Yuan asked. ¡°Me? I am Gu Changpan, blood demon emissary of the Gu Demon Sect!¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan looked at Fang Yuan who was standing still, speaking in a tone like a cat catching a mouse, even giving Fang Yuan a reminder. ¡°You rats never dare to appear in front of us! You only know how to play tricks in the dark.¡± ¡°You must be very afraid yourselves. If you appear in the sunlight, I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t be able to survive at all. You¡¯ll be scared out of your wits in a few days.¡± ¡°You little kid, your teeth are quite sharp. I wonder how strong you are?¡± ¡°Oh right, let me show you someone. Come on, clan head Zhang Huan, bring them out and let Fang Yuan take a closer look.¡± The blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan, suddenly looked at Fang Yuan with great interest, as if he was looking forward to something. Fang Yuan was also stunned when he heard that. Then, he looked at the side of the blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan. In the next moment, Fang Yuan knew who the blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan, was talking about. He saw master Zhang Huan slowly appear beside the blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan. At the same time, there was another beautiful figure beside him. Who could it be if not Wan Qian? Chapter 234 - One Hit Kill! ¡°Senior Wan Qian!¡± Fang Yuan called out with concern when he saw Wan Qian appear. However, at this moment, Wan Qian seemed to have been completely controlled! Not only could she not hear the sounds of the outside world, she could not even see the slightest bit of light from the outside world. Naturally, Fang Yuan¡¯s call could not get a response from Wan Qian. It was only when he saw Wan Qian appear that he immediately understood! Today, only one side, either him or everyone present would be able to leave this place alive. The worries, anger, dissatisfaction, and other emotions in his heart all exploded at this moment. ¡°Alright, since all of you are rushing here to die, so what if I grant your wish?¡± Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes and looked into the distance. Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan, who was standing on the roof beam, said with a calm expression. ¡°Hahaha, don¡¯t you know what kind of strength you have? How dare you talk big to me? I reckon you can¡¯t even withstand a single move from me, kid!¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan also looked at Fang Yuan meaningfully and said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s better to see the truth from the real thing! What¡¯s the use of just talking big?¡± Fang Yuan looked at the blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan, and said. ¡°Good, I was waiting for you to say that!¡± The blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan, nodded his head in satisfaction and said to the clan head Zhang Huan beside him. ¡°Clan head Zhang Huan, go and meet this Fang Yuan and see what kind of strength he has.¡± ¡°Yes! Please rest assured, blood demon emissary! I will definitely take Fang Yuan¡¯s life!¡± Zhang Huan also swore. Then, Zhang Huan gently jumped down from the roof and landed in the middle of the alley, not far in front of Fang Yuan. ¡°Do you know how long I¡¯ve been looking for you? I¡¯ve been looking for you so hard! Zhang Huan!¡± Fang Yuan looked at Zhang Huan and said. Coincidentally, Zhang Huan also replied. ¡°Hmph, I have been waiting for this day for a long time.¡± Fang Yuan did not do anything else. Because there were still some unknown enemy members from the Gu Demon Sect, Fang Yuan did not want to reveal his full strength too early. In fact, in order to survive the next few waves of battle, he decided that in this battle with clan head Zhang Huan, he could not use Gu worms and Gu formations that consumed too much spirit essence. Therefore, at this time, using weapons and unleashing a thunderous strike was Fang Yuan¡¯s best move! Thus, Fang Yuan¡¯s right hand lightly shook, and the golden Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod instantly appeared in his hand. This was because Fang Yuan had previously made a guess about clan head Zhang Huan. As one of the top four clans in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, his own strength might be passable, but it was definitely not the best! Because his time each day, other than using it for cultivating, was mostly allocated to handling clan affairs and relationships between various forces, as well as dealing with the many officials in the Yan Shen Empire. But after finishing those matters, there was not much time left. Thus, Fang Yuan lightly activated the Extension Energy Gu worm in his body, causing large amounts of wind, fire, and lightning elements to appear at the same time. But this time, unlike when Fang Yuan usually used the Extension Energy Gu, he hid the elemental energy that was about to be released in the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, waiting for the moment when he fought with clan head Zhang Huan to pour the turbulent energy directly into clan head Zhang Huan¡¯s body! And when Fang Yuan fought with enemies previously, he chose to release the Extension Energy Gu worm¡¯s energy to form an elemental shock wave-like attack effect! If he did that, not only would the attack scene be gorgeous, it would also have a great sense of pressure. It would increase the actual attack power by 20% and cause a great psychological pressure on the enemy. But now, in order to preserve the spirit essence in his body, he did not show any extra gorgeous actions. He only wanted to defeat the enemy, not win this battle beautifully. He also did not need to leave a strong impression on the remaining enemies. However, from Fang Yuan¡¯s battle experience, Zhang Huan was standing on the spot, but his entire body was full of flaws! Even though the long blade in his hand looked extremely powerful, and his energy fluctuations were also extremely intense, from Fang Yuan¡¯s perspective, this was like a newbie Gu master who had just advanced, but could not completely control the energy in his body. ¡°Come, take my blade!¡± Zhang Huan suddenly shouted, waving his long blade with his right hand, drawing a long blade light in the air as he charged towards Fang Yuan with huge momentum. At this time, clan head Zhang Huan had already used another Gu worm he had obtained from the Gu Demon Sect, one that could increase his attack power. When he had obtained it, he was still very excited. This was the Gu worm that he had been dreaming of, because this Gu worm could double his attack power. Ever since he obtained it, he had been very excited for a long time. And now, hearing the sound of the hurricane in his ears, clan head Zhang Huan was very satisfied with this Gu worm, especially when he combined it with his precious long blade. However, this seemingly invincible attack of his was actually full of holes. In Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes, it was so fragile. His right foot stepped forward lightly, and his left foot moved behind his right foot. At the same time, he made a circle behind his back with the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod and extended his right hand. Like a venomous snake spitting out its tongue, Fang Yuan attacked from an angle to hit the flaw in clan head Zhang Huan¡¯s move that he saw. And this was the left side of Zhang Huan under his ribs. Because of the need to take care of the following enemies, he had no time and energy to accompany Zhang Huan here to play slowly. He had the intention to kill the enemy in one shot! And the final result of the battle was just as Fang Yuan expected! The person standing opposite him had just broken through and was unable to completely control the fluctuation of his spirit essence. The movements between his moves were exaggerated and the head of the Zhang clan, Zhang Huan, who did not have much experience in dealing with enemies, brushed past Fang Yuan in the first instant, and was hit by Fang Yuan¡¯s Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod! Following which, a large amount of elemental energy that was produced by the Extension Energy Gu flowed into his body from his left rib as a channel. The long blade in his right hand that had a long energy wave did not have any effect at this moment. It even seemed to be filled with incompetence and fury! Meanwhile, after being struck by Fang Yuan, the Zhang Huan looked at Fang Yuan in front of him with an extremely shocked expression. He was extremely unwilling to give up so he began to randomly wave the long blade in his right hand at the air in front of him. However, at this moment, the battle between the two of them had basically ended. Fang Yuan had obtained victory! Hence, Fang Yuan stood not far away while Zhang Huan was on the other side. At this moment, he could only continue to wave the long blade in his right hand in a shocked and helpless rage in the last few seconds of his life! Other than the gorgeous radiance that continued to radiate in the air and a few air-piercing sounds, nothing else was produced. There were also no results of the battle. Finally, after trembling a few times, his widened eyes were bloodshot and he fell to the ground in disbelief. He fell into this alley that he might not even know the name of¡­ Chapter 235 - Street Fighting ¡°Aiya, I knew it, clan head Zhang Huan, you are just a good-looking person on the surface, but in reality, you cannot withstand a fight!¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan, who was still standing on the roof, looked at clan head Zhang Huan, who had collapsed on the street, saying without any surprise. He then spoke to the side. ¡°Alright, friends, come out and take a look, see how I can suppress this rising star of the Gu Immortal Sect.¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan spoke in a mocking tone, as if he was joking. Around ten people appeared at Zhang Huan¡¯s position. Fang Yuan looked at them, and good heavens, they were all familiar faces! These people were people from neutral clans that the Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect had to win over. After all, the battle between the two sects did not just end with a fight. Other than the forces that they had already won, there were also many other neutral forces, and those people might be the key to a battle! They had been observing the situation because they did not have a clear understanding of the current situation, or because of the asymmetric information, or because they did not have a clear view of the future of their clan. And right now, the group of people standing beside blood demon emissary Gu Changpan were all part of the clans that the Gu Immortal Sect needed to win over. ¡°Even if you pull in more people today, it will not change the outcome. You want them to help you, but wouldn¡¯t you need to rely on your strength to back up your words in the end? Instead of acting arrogantly with your words, why don¡¯t you come down and exchange a few moves with me!¡± Fang Yuan was very nervous, but he knew very well that he could not show his fear! Especially in his battle with blood demon emissary Gu Changpan, because the final goal of this battle was to not affect the confidence of many neutral clans, whether they were leaning towards the Gu Immortal Sect or the Gu Demon Sect. Furthermore, he needed to get as many clans¡¯ support as possible! Basically, after this battle, the battle between the Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect would be clear. This battle between the two sects surrounding Yong An Hall had turned from a small scale conflict into a life-and-death battle between the two sects. Originally, this was just a daily battle between the two sects during the Gu Dao Convention, but now, it had turned into an all-out battle. And now, this was the time that had the greatest impact on the battlefield. One mistake could be described as eternal hatred. If one side lost, almost all the neutral clans would fall to the other side. ¡°Haha, I think so too!¡± Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan faced Fang Yuan¡¯s provocation. He smiled indifferently and jumped down like clan head Zhang Huan. It was all your doing, Fang Yuan. I heard that you went to the myriad spirit mountain this morning and killed the Zhao clan, Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan¡¯s heads, right? And now, you killed clan head Zhang Huan in front of me. ¡°Young man, you don¡¯t know the rules of this world. Even if your Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s elder is here, he would not dare to do such a thing to our Gu Demon Sect!¡± ¡°Not to mention an ordinary disciple like you. Forget it, since you cannot see the situation clearly and ruined our Gu Demon Sect¡¯s plans, I will not be polite with you.¡± ¡°Remember, be smarter in your next life. Don¡¯t seek death even though you can clearly live on. Who can save you, don¡¯t you guys think so?¡± The blood demon emissary raised his head to look at the ten clan heads standing on the roof. At this moment, they could only nod their heads in panic. According to Fang Yuan¡¯s previous information, it seemed like Zhang Huan had recruited the Zhao clan, Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan. This Gu Demon Sect had recruited the clan heads of the other clans by using certain blood path Gu worms. Even if it did not arouse their desires, they would still find all sorts of reasons, all sorts of methods to control these clan heads. Hence, the outcome of the battle was not in their hands. While Fang Yuan was observing the battle, Blood demon emissary Gu Changpan also extended his right hand and pointed at Fang Yuan who was standing opposite him. ¡°Come on, all of you, kill this brat who is courting death!¡± ¡°Gu Dao comprehensive formation, Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation, first transformation formation activated!¡± As Gu Changpan shouted, Fang Yuan immediately saw the overlapping human figures on both sides of the alley moving. They were like a sandstorm stirred by a strong wind. They immediately surrounded him, enveloped him, and shrunk. As he could not see the end of these human figures, Fang Yuan was not sure how many of them there were. However, this did not prevent him from determining the other party¡¯s intentions. Since they were all enemies, then he could only choose to fight to the death! Following that, the gray human figures were covered in a gray fog that could not be penetrated. This was probably the first change of the Gu Dao comprehensive formation, the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation that the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan had just mentioned! Fang Yuan understood that there were many cultivators in the Gu Demon Sect who were good at using formation path Gu worms. Moreover, because of the other party¡¯s identity as a demon sect, all kinds of Gu formations would probably have extremely strong lethality with very strange effects. For example, Fang Yuan had never even heard the name of this Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation in front of him before. At the same time, Fang Yuan¡¯s Gu worm system¡¯s notification sounded. ¡°Ding! Discovered that the host is facing an attack from an enemy sect, special urgent mission is issued! Defeat all the enemy Gu masters! The system has successfully recorded the structure of the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation, as well as all the construction plans!¡± ¡°After accepting and completing the mission, you will obtain all relevant information about the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation. Fang Yuan, do you wish to accept the mission?¡± Hmm? Fang Yuan heard the system notification at this time, and spoke without hesitation. ¡°I accept this mission.¡± Thus, Fang Yuan pushed the spirit essence in his body, and on the golden Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, the glow of the Extension Energy Gu became even more dazzling. Now was not the time to hide his strength. This blood demon emissary Gu Changpan, whose aura was bottomless, was completely incomparable to clan head Zhang Huan, and Fang Yuan felt a great sense of danger from him. Thus, the Extension Energy Gu was fully activated, and the elemental energy of wind, fire and thunder started to gather at the tip of the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod. The space and time beside the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod started to distort. This was a situation that would only occur when the energy was concentrated to a certain extent. Fang Yuan raised his head and looked at Senior Wan Qian, who was standing on the roof among the clan heads. She was currently beside the clan heads. After confirming that Senior Wan Qian was fine, Fang Yuan could relax and fight the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan. But it seemed that before the battle, he had to deal with blood demon emissary Gu Changpan¡¯s underlings who were contributing to the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation¡­ Fang Yuan resisted the urge to use the Heaven Suppression talisman given by Second Senior Su Can, because it was his trump card! Although he had used it against the guards of Zhang clan, Zhao clan, Qi clan, Wang clan, and Mu clan before, he did not use it immediately this time because the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan might not know about it. Instead, he planned to use it as a secret weapon. The Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s power started to circulate under Fang Yuan¡¯s control, but the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s power was still circulating in his body, and he did not release it. Suddenly, a figure rushed out from the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation that was covered in grey fog! That person was holding a dagger that was only three inches long, and on that dagger, there was a cold grey light reflecting off it, as well as faint green lines on both sides of the dagger that were emitting a faint light! Even though Fang Yuan only took a glance, he already knew that this was a weapon that had been poisoned. His heart suddenly rang with alarm bells. He couldn¡¯t let this dagger touch him! Chapter 236 - : Danger Thus, Fang Yuan used all his strength to activate the movement Gu worm, pushing his short range movement speed to the extreme, even leaving an illusion on the spot. As for the Gu master who flew out from the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation, seeing that his dagger was able to kill Fang Yuan, his eyes could not help but reveal an excited light. He muttered in his heart. Almost there! Almost there! I was able to kill him, this mission is definitely my greatest contribution! At the same time, he kept fantasizing that after Gu Demon Sect¡¯s sect master heard this news, he might reward him, and his heart immediately burned with excitement. Seeing that the other party did not show any signs of dodging, he became even more excited, as if he saw the other party fall to the ground in pain. I stabbed him, I stabbed him! When the grey figure saw the dagger piercing Fang Yuan¡¯s body, he was extremely excited, but he quickly realized that something was wrong. Why did it feel like he had stabbed the air? Immediately, a loud sound came from behind his head. With a bang, it sounded throughout the alley. The grey figure holding the poison-coated dagger did not even make a sound. He fell at Fang Yuan¡¯s feet, not moving at all. ¡°Hehe, your reaction speed is not bad!¡± Fang Yuan was watching the grey fog around him, continuing to guard against the other Gu Demon Sect enemies that could rush out of the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation at any time. At the same time, he heard the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan standing outside the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation making a teasing sound. Fang Yuan did not dare to be careless, he felt a large amount of danger from the grey fog, even if the individual strength of the danger was not strong, it was a fatal threat! This feeling could only mean that the enemies in the gray fog all had weapons, or special Gu worms and Gu formations that could threaten his life. As for the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan, who was outside of the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation, let him be arrogant for a while longer! Fang Yuan gently put away the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod in his hand, and continued to use his spirit essence to push the Extension Energy Gu, causing the light on the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod to shine as brightly as before. At the next moment, three voices appeared from the grey fog created by the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation. They came from three angles and attacked at the same time with Fang Yuan as the center. One held a long sword in his hand, while the other revealed a silver-white light in his hand. It was like a Emei thorn. As for the last person, he was wearing an iron-gray glove. It was a completely different weapon, but it was as deadly as the others! Fang Yuan did not dare to be careless in his heart. He rotated the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod and his footsteps flickered. Under the movement Gu worm¡¯s assistance, he moved quickly. While disturbing the three people¡¯s line of sight, it also gave him more opportunities to react. Following that, Fang Yuan directly came to the person with the iron-gray glove and swung his worm rod. But that figure actually reacted at this moment! As if under the threat of life and death, his facial features became sharper. He waved his fist and a glove immediately smashed behind him. ¡°Bang!¡± It collided with Fang Yuan¡¯s Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod. Other than this sound, there were no other shockwaves or sparks, because both of them were powerful Gu masters who could completely control their own strength. Seeing that the enemy in front of him was stronger, Fang Yuan¡¯s pupils shrunk, and he decided to continue attacking him! After all, as the saying goes, it is better to break one finger than to hurt ten fingers. At this time, no matter how strong this person was, he had to focus on getting rid of him first. The Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod in his hand borrowed the strength of the counterattack, drawing a circle in the air. At the same time, he used both his hands to knock the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod towards this person¡¯s neck, and at the same time, he moved his legs, preparing to change his move. Seeing Fang Yuan quickly launching an attack, the gray figure was clearly prepared. He did not fight head-on with Fang Yuan. Instead, like before, he swung a punch at the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod. Just as the fist and the rod were about to collide, the long rod in Fang Yuan¡¯s hand changed again. Fang Yuan¡¯s hand that was holding the rod suddenly moved to the center of the long rod. The Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod also seemed to become light and weightless, as if it had no power at all. At the next moment, the incomparably powerful fist smashed onto the powerless Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, and like a ball that was thrown high up, Fang Yuan took the worm rod and retreated. At this moment, this Gu master wearing the iron-gray gloves seemed to have finally grasped the opportunity to fight, and immediately followed, seizing the opportunity to directly kill Fang Yuan. Right at this moment, he looked at Fang Yuan¡¯s terrified expression. He was very happy, and he did not know that it was just Fang Yuan¡¯s act. Die! He muttered in his heart. The distance between the two was rapidly shrinking. Just as he lightly waved his fist and was able to hit Fang Yuan, which was also the place where Fang Yuan was retreating, constantly buffering his strength and was about to counterattack, in the next moment, Fang Yuan used one leg as an axis and spun around on the spot. The hand holding the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod moved quickly and arrived at the other end of the rod. Then, the golden Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, with unparalleled strength and lightning-like speed, was pulled out from the opposite direction. Bang! A very low sound was heard. It was not loud. However, the person standing in front of Fang Yuan had a look of shock in his eyes. He swung out his right fist, and Fang Yuan¡¯s Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod hit his left temple. It turned out that Fang Yuan had already borrowed the power of his punch and retreated backward, deceiving him, lowering his guard. At the same time, he had also already prepared to counterattack, and now was the time for this series of thoughts and changes to show the results. And the result of the fight between the two was that the person with the iron-gray glove lost. And for this, he also paid with his own life as the price. Then, Fang Yuan lightly kicked the corpse in front of him with his left foot. At the same time, he also hid the long rod behind his back and pounced on the person with the long sword. Unlike the previous enemy who wore glove, the remaining two men with weapons did not have enough strength despite their quick reactions. When the man with the Emei thorn was knocked over by his teammate¡¯s corpse, he thought that the man was still alive, so he put away his weapons and placed his hands on the shoulder of the man who flew over, trying to cushion him. On the other side, because he was missing a teammate, the man with the long sword was unable to cope with the fast-changing situation and was successfully ambushed by Fang Yuan. The golden rod landed on his chest, and a hole the size of a bowl appeared on his back¡­ Just as the man with the long sword fell to the ground with his eyes wide open, Fang Yuan held the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod tightly and walked toward the last person who appeared from the gray fog. At this moment, after flipping over the corpse of the man with the iron-gray fist and seeing his round eyes and the obvious dent on his temple, he knew that his teammate was dead! At this moment, when he raised his head, he only saw a figure approaching him quickly. At the same time, he realized that he was probably the only one left in the field! Chapter 237 - Fall The Emei thorn jumped rapidly in his hand, spinning like a venomous snake waiting to attack. He was extremely patient, but Fang Yuan clearly did not have the desire to continue playing with him. Faced with the Emei thorn, which used surprise as its main move, Fang Yuan chose to forcefully push it down. The rod smashed down directly on his head. Just as the person using the Emei thorn as a weapon wanted to dodge, he continued to change his move. In an instant, it was too late for him to change his move, so he followed in the footsteps of his two companions. ¡°Alright, stop probing. What a waste of time, a bunch of trash! All of you, attack together and use the second evolution of this formation. Don¡¯t give him a chance!¡± The blood demon emissary Gu Changpan looked at the figures that appeared one by one but died, saying coldly. Next, Fang Yuan saw the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation beside him start to churn intensely. At the same time, a reply came from within, and the second evolution of the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation began. At the next moment, the grey fog was filled with muffled groans, and there was no movement. It was a human figure wearing the same gray clothes. His entire body seemed to have been condensed from the gray fog. There was no way to determine his identity. The aura condensed from the gray figure was extremely terrifying. Fang Yuan felt a grand pressure. This was an intense feeling. It was as if the feeling of being targeted by a ferocious beast had gradually faded. This meant that the figure in front of him did not carry any powerful weapons. At this moment, Fang Yuan looked back and saw that the place that was previously covered in gray fog was actually littered with corpses. It looked as if an evil cult had just been sacrificed. Fang Yuan no longer hesitated because the gray figure had appeared in front of him. Not far behind him was the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan. Fang Yuan had a thought. He thought of a better and faster way to resolve this battle. He suddenly turned around, holding the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod in his right hand, then he quickly activated his movement Gu and immediately ran towards the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan. The grey figure who saw this was stunned, and immediately chased after him. At this time, the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan, who was not far away, spoke with a grim expression. ¡°What? Kid, you can¡¯t win, and you want to run towards me? Do you think you are still in the Gu Immortal Sect, do you think I will help you?¡± At this time, Fang Yuan took out his last two trump cards, one of them was the Heaven Suppression talisman given to him by Second Senior Su Can. When he threw the Heaven Suppression talisman into the sky, Fang Yuan had already activated it with all his strength. The power of the Soul Devouring Gu had also been activated. A grayish-black vortex appeared beside him, the size of which had just enveloped the two people in the alley. ¡°Petty tricks!¡± Although the blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan, was already affected by the Heaven Suppression talisman, he was not nervous. Although his strength was only at the eighth layer of the Enlightenment Realm, he had countless trump cards and moves on him. Even though his spirit essence was suppressed by the Heaven Suppression talisman, it was not as effective as with the guards previously. Although his strength was affected to a certain extent, it did not affect his ability to mobilize his spirit essence and Gu worms! Sensing the intense aura of hatred behind him, Fang Yuan made a decision in his heart! Then, he took out the Drunken Gu that had already evolved and shouted loudly. ¡°System! Help me activate the Drunken Gu¡¯s final form. I want to use the Drunken Gu skill [Intoxicated Rage] in its second form!¡± Then, a Gu worm that emitted a faint green light appeared on Fang Yuan¡¯s left hand. It was like a leather wine sack. Fang Yuan picked it up without hesitation and took a deep gulp. As a strong wine fragrance entered his throat, Fang Yuan immediately felt the spirit essence in his entire body boiling. It was not just the six times increase in Intoxicated Rage¡¯s strength from before! This time, the increase in strength had reached a terrifying twelve times. This was the result of the long-term automatic cultivation of the Drunken Gu by the Gu worm system. The intense battle in front of him had already decided the life and death of both parties. It would only be decided in a moment. Fang Yuan did not dare to hold back, so he could only increase his short-term strength at all costs. This twelve times increase was different from the previous six times increase without any cost! Because the price of twelve times increase was to survive in this battle, after that, his strength would decrease to a certain extent. However, if he did not do this, he might not even be able to pass this battle, and he would only die here. At that time, even if his strength did not decrease, what use would it be? Originally, Fang Yuan¡¯s hands were extremely terrifying under the effects of the Extension Energy Gu and the Soul Devouring Gu. But now, under the twelve times increase in strength of the Drunken Gu, they had reached an unprecedented height. The long golden rod in his hand drew a curve and smashed towards the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan. At this moment, Fang Yuan¡¯s hand also lit up with a strange light. It was like he was using all his strength to push his spirit essence. Clearly, this attack had used all of Fang Yuan¡¯s strength. However, just as the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan looked at Fang Yuan coldly, he had already prepared his defense. Fang Yuan looked at him calmly, his eyes seemed to be burning with flames. However, when Fang Yuan was about five meters away from the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan, Fang Yuan suddenly turned around and threw the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod behind him like a long spear. At the next moment, the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod that had an intense energy fluctuation directly pierced through the chest of the figure that was formed by the gray fog behind Fang Yuan. Under the effect of the full power of the Extension Energy Gu, the energy contained in the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod was so terrifying that it pierced through the gray figure and smashed his entire body into pieces! At the next moment, the human figure formed by the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation collapsed in all directions, turning into a cloud of mist. In an instant, the crisis behind him was resolved. Fang Yuan squatted on the ground and tried to change his position, turning around to grab the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod. However, at this moment, the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan¡¯s expression changed. As if he had foreseen Fang Yuan¡¯s actions, he stood up and tried to stop him. Fang Yuan¡¯s terrifying attack had left a strong shadow in his heart. The reason why he was nervous and scared was that he was not confident that he could block Fang Yuan¡¯s attack if it was as strong as the last one. While he was waving his palms and attacking Fang Yuan, Fang Yuan had already abandoned the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod. Instead, he turned around and exerted his strength, leaving a long mark on the ground as he arrived behind the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan once again. From the start until now, this street battle seemed to have many descriptions, but in reality, it had not even been three minutes. The Extension Energy Gu and Soul Devouring Gu worms that Fang Yuan had been hiding earlier were now exerting their full force, attaching all their abilities to Fang Yuan¡¯s right hand. As for the Heaven Suppression Talisman¡¯s silver-white light, it had already enveloped the entire alley, greatly affecting the strength of all the people in it, and those who were slightly weaker were like ordinary mortals. Even without the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, he could still unleash the same terrifying attack! As Fang Yuan thought to himself, he drew a full bow with his right hand and immediately threw it at the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan. At this moment, under Fang Yuan¡¯s continuous changes of moves and mental attacks, the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan was completely at a loss! This time, although he had sufficient foundation and had already arrived next to Fang Yuan¡¯s Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, because Fang Yuan had already circled behind him, he did not dare to stay at his original spot in panic. Instead, he continued to run forward. However, at the next moment, the light of the Extension Energy Gu and Soul Devouring Gu worms on Fang Yuan¡¯s right hand quickly split under the effect of the Freedom Gu formation, while maintaining the power of each light lump! The four or five light lumps were like guided missiles. They streaked through the alleyway in a strange and irregular manner before hitting the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan. At this moment, the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan, who had already escaped far away, still felt his heart shatter! He could feel the energy behind him erupting from his back, as the anger in his heart finally turned into fear of death! In the face of life and death, all beings were the same! No matter what thoughts he had in his heart, it could not change the outcome of his death! Even if he only used a few Gu worms in this battle, and he did not even have the time to display his true strength and trump cards, the outcome of the battle had already marked the outcome of everything. He lost, so he lost everything, including his life. The blood demon emissary Gu Changpan, a formidable figure of his generation, died just like that. Chapter 238 - Rescue Finally, this battle ended with Fang Yuan having the last laugh. At this time, it was also the end of the second stage of the Drunken Gu¡¯s battle strength enhancement. At this time, Fang Yuan only felt a sense of emptiness coming from his heart. This was the result of forcefully using spirit essence that was much stronger than his own! At this moment, Fang Yuan was still standing in the middle of the long street, surrounded by all sorts of corpses. On the roof beside him, there were more than ten other neutral clan heads and his senior Wan Qian. When Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze swept across the people on the roof, they did not look down on Fang Yuan just because his aura had decreased. Instead, they shuddered because of Fang Yuan¡¯s aura and his fierce gaze. Following that, a few of them started to defend themselves. ¡°Aiya, Fang Yuan, don¡¯t look at us like that, we were forced to come here today!¡± ¡°It was blood demon emissary Gu Changpan who forced us, we actually like the Gu Immortal Sect very much, don¡¯t worry, we will not reveal the result of today¡¯s battle!¡± ¡°When we return to the clan today, we will immediately convince all the clan members to side with the Gu Immortal Sect.¡± ¡°Yes, alright, I heard recently that the Gu Demon Sect has evil intentions towards Gu Immortal Sect, they even started a massacre in Yong An Hall. When we go back, we will immediately report to the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Yan Shen Saint and ask him to help the Gu Immortal Sect seek justice!¡± At this time, another person beside him seemed to be afraid that if he spoke too late, he would not get Fang Yuan¡¯s approval, thus he quickly added on. The others also added on. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right! Fang Yuan, we were all threatened by this damn Gu Demon Sect¡¯s blood demon emissary Gu Changpan. Thankfully you are magnanimous, this time, you are a benevolent teacher! It was you who saved us! We were very excited! ¡± ¡°After this incident is over, we will go back and convince the rest of the clan to stand on the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s side. From now on, we will be a subordinate force of the Gu Immortal Sect!¡± ¡°Right, right, from today on, no, from now on, we will be a subordinate force of the Gu Immortal Sect!¡± At this time, the person standing next to them, who was closest to Wan Qian, quickly expressed his stance. Fang Yuan saw them panicking and wanting to show their loyalty. He was slightly stunned, but he quickly understood. They were trembling earlier because they were afraid that he would consider them as allies of the Gu Demon Sect, that they were his enemies. And he was filled with killing intent, they were afraid that he would kill them all. After the battle ended, the corpses of all his enemies were the battle result, finally proving his strength. Thus, even though his strength had been greatly reduced, even when he had even lowered his level, in the eyes of these clan heads, his threat had actually increased, because he had proven his worth. As for these clan heads, because they did not cultivate much, they were not very sensitive to the changes in his aura. However, he had just finished a huge battle, and his image of invincibility was still in their hearts. How could they dare to have any other thoughts towards him? ¡°Alright, you don¡¯t have to say anymore. Go back, and as for what you want to do next, it is up to you. My Gu Immortal Sect has always been in a state of decline, I, Fang Yuan, am not someone who can force others. You can just go back and live according to your own wishes.¡± Fang Yuan thought for a while, before speaking to the group of people on the wall. He could accept the allegiance and loyalty of these neutral clan heads, but the problem was, was this really what he wanted? If he did this, then what was the difference between his actions and those of the Gu Demon Sect? Would he just accept their surrender, and when he turned around, they have already found a more fair, democratic, and free force as an umbrella? These were all things he needed to consider! At that time, he would become the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s version of blood demon emissary Gu Changpan and the others, and he might even lose more than he gained! He would even tarnish the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s reputation! Thus, Fang Yuan gave up after three minutes, and he accepted the opportunity of these clan heads¡¯ loyalty. ¡°Thank you Fang Yuan, thank you Fang Yuan!¡± One of the clan heads heard Fang Yuan¡¯s words, and he quickly said as he bowed and bowed. Beside him, the other clan heads saw this situation, and they also bowed and thanked Fang Yuan. Next, the two clan heads closest to Senior Wan Qian each held one of Wan Qian¡¯s arms and jumped down from the roof. They brought Wan Qian to Fang Yuan and said. ¡°We really did not participate in this matter. We did not know about it from the start, and today¡¯s action was also caused by the blood demon emissary Gu Changpan who threatened clan head Zhang Huan to bring us here. We really did not know, we really did not have any intention of making an enemy out of the Gu Immortal Sect!¡± Another person also added. ¡°This seems to be Wan Qian from the Gu Immortal Sect, we will leave her here with you, Fang Yuan, please carry on, we will be leaving now.¡± Seeing these two clan heads of two great forces, even though they were trembling in fear, they still pretended to be calm as they spoke to Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan was slightly moved, and he nodded and said to them. ¡°Alright! You can all go back.¡± Not long after, in this small alley, there was no one else other than himself and Senior Wan Qian. Fang Yuan quickly hugged Wan Qian and pulled her into his embrace. But he soon realized that something was wrong, Wan Qian¡¯s current situation was as if she could not sense any changes in the outside world. She could not hear, see, speak, or feel anything. Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze turned cold, and he immediately began to investigate. Oh, so they used the Mirror Flower Gu and Water Moon Gu formation, this was a clever idea! The Mirror Flower Gu and Water Moon Gu had always been used to create illusory formations to confuse others, but this time, Gu Changpan, the blood demon emissary of the Gu Demon Sect, actually used the Mirror Flower Gu and Water Moon Gu in reverse? He then made them into a small formation to confuse their master, and Senior Wan Qian was currently trapped by the illusory formation created by these two Gu worms! Since he already knew the reason why Senior Wan Qian was like this, then what happened next was very simple. After closing his eyes and sensing carefully, he directly found the exact location of the two Gu worms in Wan Qian¡¯s world. Fang Yuan waved his right hand lightly, andusing the nimble fingers that could create and set up the Freedom Gu formation, he shot out a few fine spirit essence threads. Next, he controlled these threads and lightly probed into Wan Qian world¡¯s hair, at the back of her head. He found the two Gu worms, then found their weakness and stabbed into them. Following that, the two Gu worms trembled a few times before falling off Wan Qian¡¯s body. When they fell to the ground, their bodies were already stiff and lifeless. At this moment, Wan Qian, who was standing opposite Fang Yuan, trembled slightly before opening her eyes in confusion and helplessness. Chapter 239 - Set Off! And when Wan Qian saw that the person in front of her was Fang Yuan, two streams of tears flowed out of her eyes, and she immediately hugged Fang Yuan tightly. ¡°Sob sob sob, I thought I would never see you again, Fang Yuan.¡± ¡°That day, I only wanted to go out for a walk, to take a look at the capital of Yan Shen Empire, I did not expect it to be so dangerous here.¡± ¡°I had just walked out of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. Not long after, I felt my vision turn dark, and was taken away.¡± ¡°Recently, I felt like the entire world did not exist, it was completely dark and silent, like they locked me in a small black room.¡± ¡°I was so scared, sob sob sob.¡± Wan Qian was crying in front of Fang Yuan. She was telling him about her tragic experience, and at the same time, she was venting her fear. Fang Yuan also controlled his emotions at this moment. He temporarily kept all his anger and hatred towards the Gu Demon Sect at the bottom of his heart. He placed his hands on Wan Qian¡¯s back and gently comforted her. He did not say a word, but the two of them hugged each other tightly, and they felt each other¡¯s body temperature. After an unknown amount of time had passed, Fang Yuan felt that Wan Qian¡¯s emotions seemed to have finally stabilized. He patted Wan Qian¡¯s shoulder and said at the same time. ¡°Alright, I have already settled the matters here, I have already killed those people from the Gu Demon Sect who made you uncomfortable, let¡¯s go home.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± After being stunned for a while, Wan Qian said softly. Fang Yuan picked Wan Qian up and walked towards the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, which was only a street away. The two had not seen each other for a long time. Even though only two and a half days had passed, to them who were madly missing each other, not seeing each other for a day was already like three autumns! That was to say, it was like they had already been separated for six years. Wan Qian, who was lying in Fang Yuan¡¯s arms, was still immersed in her own world, but feeling the warmth in Fang Yuan¡¯s arms and the jolts from him running. She seemed to recall some memories, her small face suddenly turned red, and she buried her head in Fang Yuan¡¯s chest. Not mentioning this, Fang Yuan and Senior Wan Qian returned to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, and directly knocked open Senior Wan Qian¡¯s door, before closing it tightly. The two went to the deepest bedroom at the same time. The two wanted to use their body temperature to comfort each other, and soon, moaning could be heard. ¡­ On the other side, in the depths of Yan Shen Empire¡¯s imperial palace, there were still two figures on top of the hall. Suddenly, one of the voices laughed loudly. ¡°Look, look, dear minister! I knew this Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Fang Yuan would create a miracle this time and defeat the wily Gu Demon Sect¡¯s blood demon emissary, Gu Changpan!¡± ¡°As expected, Fang Yuan won cleanly this time. He did not drag things out at all.¡± The person beside him quickly lowered his head and said. ¡°It is all because of Your Majesty¡¯s wisdom.¡± ¡°The Gu Demon Sect has always caused havoc in the world. As disciples of their sect, most of their schemes have long since gone astray! Whenever they encounter something, they always want to trample on the other party.¡± ¡°Even if they are always prepared and their strength is always stronger than the opponent, with this mentality, one day, they will fail miserably.¡± ¡°But now, this time, it is they are the ones who lost and fell to the ground!¡± The other figure said. ¡°Mm, it is indeed not bad. This Fang Yuan, from his performance this time, seems to be very strong. This is much higher than what I had expected!¡± ¡°I originally thought that even if he could win, his talent would be affected to a certain extent. At least his strength would be reduced by 40-50% . I did not expect that his strength would only drop by one layer, and he would be able to kill an elder-like figure of the Gu Demon Sect.¡± ¡°I am getting more and more interested in this Fang Yuan. Dear minister, please help me pay attention to this Fang Yuan later. Next, I want to know all the tracks and information of this Fang Yuan within the scope of the Yan Shen Empire. But please pay attention to not let anyone notice it!¡± This Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Yan Shen Saint instructed the person beside him. He then replied. ¡°Yes, Your Majesty.¡± Not long after, the two of them left the roof of the hall, heading towards an unknown palace in the depths of the imperial palace. ¡­ The next day, the Gu Dao Convention continued. Today was the day for the third stage to proceed as usual. When the Gu Immortal Sect members were preparing to go to the Gu Dao Convention venue, they looked around and left the Gu Immortal Sect residence after seeing that everyone was present. Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, and Zhou Chang were familiar with Fang Yuan. When they saw Fang Yuan, they saw Wan Qian standing beside him. However, Wan Qian was currently leaning against Fang Yuan. They were very rational and did not disturb them. Right now, they did not need to know what had happened to Wan Qian. They only needed to know that Fang Yuan had used his own strength to save her! And this meant that all the dangers they had encountered were now over! What they needed to do next was to represent the Gu Immortal Sect in the Gu Dao Convention. While they were moving, Fang Yuan spoke to the Gu worm system in his mind. ¡°System, I completed the mission you gave me yesterday, shouldn¡¯t you give out the rewards now?¡± ¡°Roger! System rewards are being given out, please check¡­ all information regarding the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation has been sent out!¡± Immediately, Fang Yuan felt a large amount of knowledge appearing in his mind. ¡°Name: Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation! Currently, it has a special characteristic¡­ currently, it can evolve into different forms¡­ The Gu worms needed to build the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation are¡­ some things to take note of when using the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation¡­¡± ¡°The advantages and disadvantages of the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation are¡­¡± After looking through all the information about the Red Veil Heaven Flipping Gu formation, Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up with excitement. This was truly a wondrous Gu formation! If he could apply some of the inspiration from this Gu Formation to the Freedom Gu formation he created! The potential of the Freedom Gu formation would increase further, and the strength it could unleash would also increase! While Fang Yuan was thinking, he spoke to the other Gu Immortal Sect disciples beside him. ¡°Where is Gu Tianqing, tell him to come and see me!¡± ¡°Alright! Senior Fang Yuan!¡± That disciple agreed and went to look for Gu Tianqing. Soon after, Gu Tianqing came to Fang Yuan, and Fang Yuan leaned his head over and said to him. ¡°Gu Tianqing, now the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s influence in this Yan Shen Empire capital has already taken a beating from me, and their strength has been greatly weakened!¡± ¡°So, now is the chance for our Gu Immortal Sect! You should inform the Gu Immortal Sect and ask them to send more disciples and elders to Yong An Hall, which was attacked by the Gu Demon Sect, and take back all the places they took! ¡± ¡°At the same time, let the Gu Immortal Sect prepare to counterattack the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s forces in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire!¡± ¡°Strike while they¡¯re down!¡± When Fang Yuan said the last sentence, he could not help but pour a bit of emotion. And when Gu Tianqing heard him, suddenly his whole body trembled, and he looked at Fang Yuan in disbelief. Fang Yuan did not explain more, so Gu Tianqing just nodded hard, and said. ¡°Understood.¡± Fang Yuan then pulled Wan Qian into his embrace, while Fang Yuan continued to speak to the Gu worm system in his heart. ¡°System! Show me the information of the Gu worms that I use the most, as well as those with great abilities. Let me see what they are like now!¡± ¡°Received the command, gathering the information, please wait a moment¡­¡± The voice of the Gu worm automatic cultivation system came immediately. Chapter 240 - Information Rows and rows of information appeared before Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes. [Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod], special weapon, current level: Bronze Rank 3! [Soul Devouring Gu], powerful Gu worm, current level: Tier 3! Bronze quality! Current cultivation efficiency: 247%! Current cultivation Progress: 77%! [Drunken Gu], current level: Tier 3! Bronze quality! Current cultivation efficiency: 272%! Current cultivation progress: 64%! [Tranquil Acupoints Gu], current level: Tier 3! Bronze quality! Current cultivation efficiency: 186%! Current cultivation progress: 46%! [Cloud Moon Gu], current level: Tier 3! Bronze quality! Current cultivation efficiency: 297%! Current cultivation progress: 93%! [Essence Replenishment Gu], support type, current level: Tier 3! Silver quality! Current cultivation efficiency: 157%! Current cultivation progress: 57%! [Extension Energy Gu], current level 3! Bronze quality! Current cultivation efficiency: 298%! Current Cultivation Progress: 88%! [Devouring Essence Gu], [Heaven Suppression talisman], [Vegetation Three Stars Cave Gu], [Golden Silkworm Gu], [Three Stars Gu]¡­ and there were also a large number of other Gu worms, but because they were not commonly used, they were not displayed! In addition, because he had successfully protected the Wan clan¡¯s property this time and also saved Wan Qian once again, the relationship between the two had taken another step forward. At this time, looking at the large amount of resources he had, as well as the extremely high level of his Gu worms, Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes immediately lit up with hope for the bright future. Now, it was the third stage of the Gu Dao Convention. At this stage, which sect would the Gu Immortal Sect would have to fight against, they would have to draw lots to know the details, thus Fang Yuan brought the Gu Immortal Sect disciples to their headquarters at the Gu Dao Convention. Fang Yuan was still the representative, so he went out to draw lots to decide the next sect they were going to battle. During this period, nothing special happened, so after Fang Yuan calmed Wan Qian¡¯s emotions and let her stay in the headquarters, he went out to draw lots like the previous two times. And this time, when Fang Yuan appeared on the stage, he was still facing the ceremony department¡¯s host. After confirming that the ceremony department was another person, Fang Yuan looked around at the representatives of the other sects. They were all dressed in their respective sect¡¯s uniforms, quietly waiting for the representative from the ceremony department to draw lots, or they were standing in groups of three or five, conversing with each other in low voices. It wasn¡¯t a big deal for Fang Yuan to see them, but he actually saw two familiar faces! It was actually Jiang Yuncheng and Qin Wentian, these two brats! Before this, they had more or less interacted with Fang Yuan, but it was only limited to the extent that Fang Yuan knew about them, and they didn¡¯t really know about Fang Yuan. At this moment, Jiang Yuncheng and Qin Wentian seemed to be in the middle of a conversation. They were even smiling at each other. Fang Yuan stealthily moved a few steps closer to the two of them, wanting to hear what they were saying. After all, just from his senses, the two of them were currently at the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm! However, Fang Yuan clearly remembered that the two of them were already at the Fusion Realm when he met them previously! It seemed that the two of them were the same as Han Qian Luo, the eldest disciple of the Tianxiang Sect where his sister Yu Bing was. They used some special method to forcefully suppress their cultivation that had already reached the Fusion Realm to the seventh layer of the Enlightenment Realm! Especially Han Qian Luo, who was ranked fourth on the Heaven Roll, He Caiyi! The lesson of the past was right in front of him. Fang Yuan could not help but notice that there were other people who also had the same plan! At this time, they were planning to pretend to be pigs to eat tigers? Or could it be that they had other plans? Fang Yuan had always placed the highest level of vigilance on people who were stronger than him. And no matter what kind of battle it was, it was the best support to have more information about the enemy before the start of the battle! The cornerstone that could help him obtain victory in the following battles was as the saying goes, know your enemy and know yourself. Sharpen the axe! And speaking up to this point, that Han Qian Luo was also coldly standing on the other side of the drawing stage, and no one around her dared to approach her. The unknown aura emanating from her body couldn¡¯t help but affect the thoughts of everyone around her. ¡°Aiya, Brother Wentian, Congratulations, your sect has also successfully advanced to the third stage of the convention. As expected of you guys.¡± Jiang Yuncheng, who was on the left, smiled as he pulled Qin Wentian¡¯s shoulder. After which, Qin Wentian also gave Jiang Yuncheng a sincere greeting. ¡°Brother Yuncheng, your Qilian Sect is only stronger than our Liuyun Sect. I¡¯m extremely happy to see you again during the third stage of this convention.¡± These two people were like old foxes, extremely sly and scheming. They could only endure the flattery of each other with a fake smile on their faces. The two of them could be considered to have a deep understanding of each other¡¯s sects! However, this wasn¡¯t a suitable time for them to exchange information. This was especially so at this moment. The representatives of the other sects were all elites with many methods, so they had no choice but to guard against the prying eyes of others. ¡°In that case, may I know what your sect¡¯s instructions are for you to come to this convention?¡± Jiang Yuncheng suddenly approached Qin Wentian and asked in a low voice. Qin Wentian was momentarily stunned, as though he was stunned by Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s question. After which, he revealed a bitter smile as he spoke to Jiang Yuncheng. ¡°To tell you the truth, Brother Yuncheng, this time around, I originally didn¡¯t intend to participate in the competition. After all, with our strength, you should know very well that participating in such a competition is truly a little like bullying others!¡± ¡°However, it is indeed a mission from the Liuyun Sect. Furthermore, my master specially threatened and emphasized that he would use his Seven Wolves Gu formation on me. If I don¡¯t come, he would have beaten me up!¡± ¡°I had no choice but to come!¡± ¡°Oh, then I wonder what mission did you receive? What secret mission did your master give you?¡± Jiang Yuncheng stared at Qin Wentian curiously. After all, for Qin Wentian¡¯s master to use the Seven Wolves Gu formation to threaten him, it was definitely not an official mission! In fact, Jiang Yuncheng already had a vague answer in his heart, but he was too embarrassed to say it out loud. ¡°Sigh, he¡¯d already taken out the Seven Wolves Gu formation, what else can I do? What other mission can there be? Isn¡¯t it just about the major life event of finding a wife?¡± At this moment, Qin Wentian also had a helpless expression on his face as he bitterly laughed. ¡°Hahahahahaha!¡± Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuncheng seemed as though he had already guessed this result, as he instantly burst into laughter. ¡°As expected, as expected!¡± Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s laughter was endless, to the extent that it made Qin Wentian somewhat angry. ¡°What are you laughing at? What are you laughing at?¡± ¡°Oh right, of course you can laugh today, but! Remember this, tomorrow I will go to your Qilian Sect to look for you and your master! I¡¯ll personally tell him about the important matters in your life. Hmph, I don¡¯t believe that your master will sit still!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve long inquired about it. It has already been more than ten years since a new member joined the branch where you are! In addition, your master treats you as if you were his own son. Are you kidding me? Wouldn¡¯t he be worried about your life? ¡± ¡°Ah, no, no, no! Brother Wentian! I was wrong, I was wrong. I shouldn¡¯t have laughed at you like this. Please don¡¯t come!¡± ¡°Remember, please don¡¯t come to our Qilian Sect. If you come, I¡¯ll rush you out!¡± Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s countenance suddenly paled. As though he had thought of something, he hurriedly apologized to Qin Wentian and threatened him. Chapter 241 - Acquaintances ¡°Isn¡¯t this how it¡¯s supposed to be? Don¡¯t laugh at me, and I won¡¯t laugh at you either. This is still a beautiful world!¡± Qin Wentian instantly had a look on his face as though he was saying, ¡°If you don¡¯t touch me, I won¡¯t touch you either.¡± At this age, other than these matters, what else could the sect allow us to do? Truly! From your expression, I could tell that you had already guessed this result, yet you still asked! You¡¯re simply too much. Qin Wentian was still ridiculing Jiang Yuncheng in his heart. ¡°Then don¡¯t just talk about me. Brother Yuncheng, why did you come to participate in the convention this time around?¡± ¡°I know that your Qilian Sect has never paid much attention to such matters, unless someone reminded you guys! Or perhaps, you, Jiang Yuncheng, are simply itching for a bite, wanting to come to this convention to fry fish and enjoy the pleasure of being an expert?¡± Looking at Qin Wentian¡¯s astonished gaze, Jiang Yuncheng hurriedly waved his hands, indicating that he wasn¡¯t like that. ¡°Aiya, since we have already spoken to this point, I won¡¯t hide anything from you. Actually, the reason why I came here is because I met a fairy during the auction previously.¡± ¡°You really don¡¯t know, that fairy is truly beautiful. She can only be found in the heavens, it¡¯s rare to find someone like her in the mortal world!¡± ¡°At that time, that fairy was clad in a plain white robe with flowing clouds and wide sleeves. Her eyes were filled with spring, like the shimmering spring water! When people look at her, they would find it hard to forget her. Right now, I feel that she has already entered my heart!¡± ¡°Hahahahaha, so that¡¯s how it is. You¡¯re already thinking of spring!¡± Qin Wentian stared at Jiang Yuncheng as he laughed maniacally. Who told you to make fun of me earlier? Wasn¡¯t it just a mission given to me by my sect master? I¡¯m just here to find a partner! Although my target is Han Qian Luo, we are all men after all. Qin Wentian had a thought that since I didn¡¯t say it out loud, you wouldn¡¯t know who this person is. Hence, she doesn¡¯t exist. Qin Wentian felt that he had already gained an advantage over Jiang Yuncheng. And when he thought about it, the usually cautious Jiang Yuncheng of the Qilian Sect actually took a liking to a certain fairy just because of a single encounter? But if you actually wanted to find a certain fairy you¡¯ve met before, why did you come here to participate in the competition? Wasn¡¯t this strange? Hence, Qin Wentian who thought that he had already thought of the crux of the matter hurriedly turned to Jiang Yuncheng and asked. ¡°In that case, Brother Yuncheng, since you want to pursue the fairy, you should naturally follow the fairy¡¯s path and head to other places. Why did you come to this convention?¡± ¡°Could it be that you think that fairy you met before is actually here to participate in the convention?¡± Qin Wentian stared at Jiang Yuncheng with an expression of disbelief. After all, everyone knew that in this Jiuzhou world, the fairies of all the truly great sects would always appear in groups. And even if they were just the emissaries sent by the sects, there would be hundreds or thousands of protectors! And those fairies themselves were all extremely powerful and had extremely high standards. How could they appear alone in the auction hall and even let Jiang Yuncheng see them? Could it be that this was actually a trap? No, that should be a trap set by the Qilian Sect. Could it be that this was a plot by the Qilian Sect? Their goal was to lure Jiang Yuncheng to participate in the Convention on the path of Gu, to help the Qilian Sect spread their name? That wasn¡¯t right. From what he knew of the habits of the Qilian Sect¡¯s elders, they didn¡¯t retreat to the mountain forest together. It was already good enough that they didn¡¯t care about the affairs of the world. How could it be possible for them to send their disciples out to do such things? ¡°Aiya, you don¡¯t understand, you don¡¯t understand! That fairy was truly¡­ oh, right! Love at first sight! Do you know about love at first sight?¡± Jiang Liancheng instantly had a smug look on his face as he stared at Qin Wentian ¡°Right now, I¡¯m just like a mortal who was struck by a Love Gu, facing a love that caught him off guard and left me at a loss! And at that time, according to the information I gathered, that fairy did indeed come to the capital of the Yan Shen Empire to participate in the Gu Dao Convention! ¡± ¡°Ok, ok, since you and I have similar goals, then I think the goals should be different. You and I will split up to find our own goals!¡± Qin Wentian finally spoke to Jiang Liancheng, and the person in charge of the ceremony department of the Gu Dao Convention had already arrived in front of him with the lottery barrel. After that, the two of them stood apart. Qin Wentian took out a number plate from the bucket in the hands of the person in the ceremony department. Without even looking at it, he put it back into his pocket. After that, Jiang Yuncheng also left the platform after drawing lots. In the end, Fang Yuan also drew his lots. He didn¡¯t pay too much attention to the representatives of the other sects. These people either had their own strength, or they had strength from their sect. They weren¡¯t even worth mentioning when compared to the Gu Immortal Sect, or they were too mysterious and unfathomable. If they were too strong, they would be considered unlucky if they met the Gu Immortal Sect. There was no other way. Or they were like Han Qian Luo, deliberately alienating the others around them, acting as if they did not want to get close to strangers, thus Fang Yuan did not join in the fun. After looking at the number plate he drew, it showed Stage 9. Fang Yuan then brought the number plate back to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s headquarters. Next, he waited for the head of the ceremony department to announce the names of all the sects that wer participating in the battle. It showed the details of all the battles that would take place in the third stage. The third stage of this Gu Dao Convention, according to the information from the previous matches, was divided into two halves. They would have to draw lots to fight, and the rules of the competition would be five people fighting five people in the first half, and ten people fighting ten people in the second half. Hence, Fang Yuan still felt that if he could obtain information about the members or sect that his sect needed to fight, it would be even more powerful for the following match. After all, this was a one-match battle! Not long after, as the head of the ceremony department announced the start of the competition, the entire competition list was immediately announced. Fang Yuan glanced over and instantly saw the sects that the Gu Immortal Sect needed to fight! It was actually the Liuyun Sect, the sect of one of the two experts who Fang Yuan eavesdropped on earlier, Qin Wentian and Jiang Yuncheng! Fang Yuan¡¯s lips twitched. What was going on?! This was clearly only the first round, yet they actually drew such a team of experts. Could it be that the heavens wanted to destroy their Gu Immortal Sect? However, based on his understanding of Qin Wentian and the Liuyun Sect, the people of this sect were more proficient in offense, not defense or movement techniques! In that case, against such a sect, Fang Yuan felt that the only chance the Gu Immortal Sect had was to block their first attack! Chapter 242 - Final Battle And if his four seniors and juniors could help him complete this mission, he could secretly hide at the side and wait until they were exhausted before attacking from the side. They would definitely be able to obtain victory in this competition. After having this thought, Fang Yuan could not help but think about the possibility of success of this plan, and as he thought deeper, the names of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s disciples also entered Fang Yuan¡¯s plan. After confirming that this plan was feasible, Fang Yuan informed the other Gu Immortal Sect disciples that they needed to prepare for battle. Because it was already the third stage, there was no limit to the number of participants in the Gu Dao Convention, and Fang Yuan could now freely choose all the Gu Immortal Sect disciples who came here, all the disciples who had participated in the competition before. Since they were required to have the ability to block the opponents¡¯ first wave of attack, then it was obvious that Zhou Chang was one of the five participants! Including himself, he needed three others who were good at speed, or slowing down the enemy, or dealing with them! Thus, Gu Tianqing, Wan Qian, and Bing Ning¡¯s names appeared on Fang Yuan¡¯s list of participants. Senior Wan Qian was actually cultivating a cold Yin attribute cultivation method, which could disturb the enemy¡¯s battle state, reduce their attack frequency and speed, and reduce their current abilities. Junior Bing Ning was good at using ice type Gu worms and formations, which could greatly restrict the enemy¡¯s state or battle will on the battlefield. As for choosing Gu Tianqing, this was entirely because of his perseverance, and his courage to fight to the death with the enemy regardless of his own safety! After confirming a few people to go on stage, Fang Yuan informed them one by one, and everyone planned to go on stage together. Because Fang Yuan had already helped Wan Qian recover her strength, in addition to her state of mind from last night¡¯s exercise, Fang Yuan had also helped her to calm down on her bed. Thus, Fang Yuan felt that it was absolutely feasible for Wan Qian to go on stage now. The few people present did not have any intention of rejecting, so everyone prepared to head to Stage 9 to fight. The stage was still a stage, and the cheers of the surrounding spectators were still endless. But there were few stages being used now, and the ones who could participate in the battle were the last few powerful sects, and none of them were easy to deal with! Fortunately, the competition of the Gu Dao Convention didn¡¯t require each sect to have a duel with the other sects to determine the strongest sect. Instead, it depended on the number of opponents they defeated, as well as the final total. At this moment, Fang Yuan could already see Qin Wentian standing on the other side of Stage 9. He was a muscular man wearing a small vest, revealing his arms. His long hair was roughly tied up, and his eyes were filled with wild energy as well as the joy of freedom. After that, the person in charge of the ceremony department, who was currently on Stage 9, spoke. ¡°Both sides, please enter the stage.¡± ¡°The third stage of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention, the first half of the competition has officially begun! Gu Immortal Sect versus Liuyun Sect! All participants, if you have any questions, please raise them now! Take note that this competition requires a single battle to decide the victor!¡± ¡°If both sides have no objections, then the competition will begin now!¡± As the judge gave the order, Fang Yuan immediately used the movement Gu worm, and under the long-term support of the Gu worm system, the movement Gu was already extremely powerful. Right now, it had officially entered the third tier of Bronze quality! Right now, after Fang Yuan injected his spirit essence, he immediately used all his strength, causing his figure to disappear from the stage, and there was not a single phantom of him in the entire arena! At the same time, Zhou Chang activated his Thorn Defense Gu formation. And this time, the Thorn Defense Gu formation was no longer the armor form he had when he fought with the Zhang, Zhao, Qi, Wang, and Mu clans. It was a Large-scale Group Defense Gu formation. A large bowl that looked like a hemisphere fell, enveloping him and the ice. At the same time, Gu Tianqing, Wan Qian and the others had also summoned their long swords to prepare for battle. Junior Bing Ning, who was standing beside Zhou Chang, was also quickly forming a skill with her hands, combining it with the surging spirit essence in her acupoints and activating the relevant Gu worms to form a corresponding move. One should not look at how Junior Bing Ning had never displayed her strength in the previous few competitions and think that her strength was not strong and had no effect. In reality, if a sect disciple could leave the Gu Immortal Sect together with Fang Yuan and participate in this Gu Dao Convention, could they be weak? Just like Zhou Chang before, everyone thought he was the easiest to defeat, but in reality, everyone was shocked, and he even relied on his own defensive ability to counterattack, defeating a Gu Demon Sect disciple at the same time and causing the Gu Demon Sect to lose face. After Junior Bing Ning finished casting a skill, she looked ahead with her white eyes, and she pointed with her right hand and said. ¡°Snow Gu formation, activate!¡± Immediately, snow started to fall on stage 9. Snowflakes fell like goose feathers in December, and the snowflakes were ridiculous! They were actually as big as an adult¡¯s palm! After those snowflakes fell onto the stage, they quickly accumulated. At this moment, Gu Tianqing had also successfully condensed his Moon Palace killier formation diagram! On the three-foot-long sword, a cold and fierce light flickered as he pointed forward with his hand! Instantly, the Moon Palace beauty in his Moon Palace killer formation diagram also flew out, as if carrying an endless cold aura. And similar to Gu Tianqing, Senior Wan Qian was also waving her dark green sword. Next, a small air current was created. The air current was filled with the Yin Qi that Wan Qian condensed along with some of Fang Yuan¡¯s help. If any mortal who had not cultivated dared to step into this air current, the next moment, they would turn into ice! And Zhou Chang¡¯s Large-scale Group Defense Gu formation also appeared on the surface of the bodies of the other participants because they were all disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect. On the other side was Qin Wentian and the others. As disciples of the Liuyun Sect, they were all like primitive hunters. From their backs, they took out long, short, thick, and thin weapons. And the person standing at the very front was none other than Qin Wentian. Chapter 243 - Defense Of Ice ¡°All disciples of the Liuyun Sect, heed my command! Immediately launch an attack!¡± Qin Wentian immediately spoke. ¡°Yes! Senior Brother Wentian!¡± The four disciples standing behind him replied at the same time. After which, their bodies were like boiling water pots, emitting large amounts of steam. The steam condensed on the surface of their bodies and didn¡¯t dissipate. It turned into a layer of defense that was like the wings of a cicada. ¡°Hahaha, this is one of our Liuyun Sect¡¯s proudest inheritances, the Sweat Armor Steam Suit that can allow all disciples to survive on the icy plains!¡± ¡°This Sweat Armor Steam Suit is formed by using a special Gu worm, it requires very little spirit essence to be consumed!¡± ¡°But it can greatly help the Liuyun Sect disciples resist any changes in the external environment. In the near future, it is most likely to maintain the battle state of the disciples against just this little bit of snow that you have used!¡± ¡°Haha, I think It¡¯s better to forget about it. It is unlikely to even penetrate the outer layer of our Sweat Armor Steam Suit!¡± Qin Wentian looked at Wan Qian, Gu Tianqing and the rest with great pride as he spoke. ¡°Haha, let us wait and see then!¡± Wan Qian verbally refused to give in and started arguing with Qin Wentian. The five people from the Liuyun Sect didn¡¯t say anything else. Qin Wentian merely smiled before turning his head. At this moment, Zhou Chang, who was behind the disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect, was inside his defensive barrier. Right now, Bing Ning¡¯s hands, which had been forming hand seals non-stop ever since she stepped onto the stage, had stopped once again. At this moment, her entire body was exuding a vast white aura. At a glance, it felt as though one was looking at an ancient glacier! At this moment, Junior Bing Ning stretched out her right hand and pointed forward. ¡°Ice Heaven Gu formation, activate!¡± At the next moment, the entire Stage 9 changed rapidly! In the sky, it was as if a large ice barrier had formed, surrounding the entire stage! While this Ice Heaven Gu formation was successfully formed, it also caused the temperature of the entire Stage 9 to drop rapidly. At the same time, the biting cold air started to howl in the arena. The speed of the wind in the arena rapidly increased, to the point where ordinary people couldn¡¯t even stand properly! And at this moment, Qin Wentian¡¯s expression abruptly changed as he shouted to the other disciples of the Liuyun Sect behind him. ¡°All disciples of the Liuyun Sect, listen up, the second phase of the Sweat Armor Steam Suit has been activated!¡± ¡°Yes! Senior Brother!¡± As the command was carried out, the Sweat Armor Steam Suits on the Liuyun Sect disciples began to materialize, turning into clothes that stuck to their bodies. And at this time, large drops of sweat appeared on their head. It was not because of the heat, nor was it because they were tired. It was because they were able to stimulate large amounts of spirit essence in their bodies in an extremely short period of time using certain Gu worms! ¡°Enough, disciples of the Liuyun Sect, you don¡¯t need to hesitate, attack immediately! If you delay, things might change!¡± Qin Wentian¡¯s expression was solemn as he stared at the Gu Immortal Sect disciples on Stage 9 and spoke to the disciples behind him. Hence, the members of the Liuyun Sect took out an ancient halberd, two soft and hard spears, as well as two large ghost head swords! After that, the few of them simultaneously called out to Wan Qian and Gu Tianqing. Because Fang Yuan was only hiding earlier, waiting for an opportunity to fight, in addition to Junior Bing Ning¡¯s powerful control over the battlefield, at this moment, Fang Yuan had already stopped moving and was hiding in a corner of Stage 9. When he saw Wan Qian and Gu Tianqing being surrounded by the five members of the Liuyun Sect, he felt his heart burning with anxiety! Fang Yuan couldn¡¯t control himself. He wanted to go out and help them, but when he thought of the glory of the Gu Immortal Sect and the outcome of the battle, as well as the purpose of this trip, if he went out now, that would be letting down Wan Qian and Gu Tianqing¡¯s sacrifice! Hence, Fang Yuan gritted his teeth and continued squatting, waiting for an opportunity to appear. At the instant the two sides exchanged blows, Wan Qian and Gu Tianqing were sent flying. The Moon Palace killer formation diagram and the Yin Qi vortex formed by the two of them couldn¡¯t even withstand a single strike from Qin Wentian! ¡°Hahaha, so the Gu Immortal Sect is only so-so!¡± After Qin Wentian broke through the attacks of the two of them, he suddenly laughed out loud. After that, he turned to look at the remaining disciples on the battlefield, Zhou Chang and Bing Ning, who were within the defensive barrier formed by Zhou Chang. He then spoke once more. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t there be one more of you? Where did the last person go?¡± ¡°I clearly saw him come up on stage earlier. Why did he disappear in the blink of an eye? Why? Is it because that person is already hiding in fear?¡± ¡°Since he is so afraid, you guys shouldn¡¯t have allowed him to come up on stage. Don¡¯t force him!¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you guys fulfill his wish and let him be a coward? Isn¡¯t it unnecessary a need to take such a risk?¡± However, Zhou Chang¡¯s eyes were fixed on Qin Wentian. At this moment, the color of the Thorn Defense Gu formation that Zhou Chang had set up was becoming brighter and brighter. Junior Bing Ning¡¯s hands were still forming an incantation gesture. Her entire body was enveloped in a white fog, and her figure couldn¡¯t be seen clearly. ¡°Enough, don¡¯t give them any more chances, seize this opportunity and end this battle once and for all!¡± Qin Wentian pointed at the remaining Zhou Chang and Bing Ning as he spoke to the disciples of the Liuyun Sect standing behind him. At the same time, the disciples of the Liuyun Sect also stepped forward, intending to break through Zhou Chang¡¯s defense and sweep out the remaining two from the Gu Immortal Sect, obtaining victory in this battle. At such a crucial moment, even though Zhou Chang was extremely anxious, he was still concentrating on looking at every corner of the arena, but he still couldn¡¯t find Fang Yuan! Hence, he could only console himself in his heart. Fang Yuan was still looking for a suitable opportunity. The Gu Immortal Sect would definitely obtain victory in this competition, and what he should do now was to believe Fang Yuan¡¯s words and carry out his mission! After that, he used the corner of his eye to glance at Bing Ning who was still standing beside him in the white fog, praying that the Gu formation the she was using would be able to block Qin Wentian and the Liuyun Sect for an even longer period of time! At this moment, Zhou Chang clearly heard Bing Ning¡¯s cold voice coming from the white fog beside him! ¡°Ice Field Gu formation! Activate!¡± At this moment, the situation turned around! Wan Qian and Gu Tianqing who were lying on the ground earlier seemed to have received a huge amount of energy as they jumped up at the same time and pounced towards the members of Liuyun Sect. At the same time, large amounts of ice started to form on Stage 9. This attack was so sudden and violent! Among the people of the Liuyun sect, there were two disciples who couldn¡¯t dodge in time. Their feet were already frozen on the ground. After which, Qin Wentian reacted. Right now, he needed to turn his head and help the two disciples of the Liuyun sect to break free from the shackles on their feet! From his Sweat Armor Steam Suit, two milky white streams of air instantly flew out and attached themselves to the feet of the two disciples, helping them to break free. Chapter 244 - General Versus General And it was also at this moment that the Ice Heaven Gu formation that Junior Bing Ning had set up earlier echoed with the newly formed Ice Field Gu formation, one up and one down. The two great sources of frost started to approach the members of the Liuyun Sect! Their bodies started to stiffen rapidly, and their battle states were greatly affected. It was also at this moment that Qin Wentian¡¯s heart was filled with rage. After dealing with the two disciples of the Liuyun Sect, he grabbed the ancient halberd in his hand and jumped up, slashing it towards Zhou Chang¡¯s defensive barrier. And at this moment, the opportunity Fang Yuan had been waiting for had arrived! A leopard-like figure appeared from the corner of Stage 9. With the speed of lightning, he arrived behind one of the disciples of the Liuyun Sect. The Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod in his hand mercilessly smashed down on the disciple¡¯s head. The disciple didn¡¯t even have time to groan before he fell down. Fang Yuan held the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod tightly and continued to entertain the other disciples of the Liuyun sect. In just three punches and two kicks, the remaining three disciples of the Liuyun sect had also fallen down. Fang Yuan effortlessly defeated these ordinary disciples. And at this moment, Qin Wentian¡¯s ancient halberd collided with Zhou Chang¡¯s Thorn Defense Gu formation and Large-scale Group Defense Gu formation. The sounds of grinding could be heard as the two of them actually came to a deadlock! Seeing Junior Zhou Chang blocking Qin Wentian¡¯s attack, Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes instantly lit up. He gripped the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod tightly and prepared to charge forward. At this moment, Qin Wentian was also caught unprepared by the changes in front of him. As he sensed the intense intent of attack from Fang Yuan behind him, he quickly made a decision in his heart! After which, he gave up on the prey right in front of him and turned his head to deal with Fang Yuan, who was behind him. This was because Qin Wentian¡¯s actual strength had already reached the Fusion Realm. Right now, he was at the Enlightenment Realm, but in reality, his physique and reflexes were all at the Fusion Realm! The only thing that could be suppressed was the extent to which he could mobilize his spirit essence. At this moment, facing the sudden attack from Fang Yuan, even though he was facing the Thorn Defense Gu formation below, Qin Wentian still calmly kept the ancient halberd in his hands. After which, he swiftly moved to the side of Zhou Chang¡¯s defensive barrier and immediately turned around to look at Fang Yuan¡¯s attack. That golden Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod rapidly magnified in Qin Wentian¡¯s eyes. And at this moment, there was actually no trace of fear in his eyes. In fact, there was even a trace of excitement. This was because he had finally met an opponent whose strength was almost on par with his own. After the battle in the alley last night, Fang Yuan was already able to completely limit the elemental ability of the Extension Energy Gu to the inside of the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod! It was only when an attack struck the enemy¡¯s weapon or body that the hidden ability would surge out like a raging volcano. Hence, the current Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod was like an ordinary mortal¡¯s, and there was no mystical phenomenon or other light shining out. And it was very obvious that Qin Wentian, who was standing opposite Fang Yuan, was also such a person! Furthermore, Gu masters who were able to achieve such a feat like Fang Yuan were all extremely confident in their own strength and had a clear judgment of the situation on the battlefield. And for such a person, every time they met other Gu masters who were similar to them, they would be filled with the same cherishing feelings and excitement! Hence, Qin Wentian, who thought that he had already met an opponent of the same level as him, felt extremely excited in his heart as he stared at Fang Yuan who was rapidly rushing over. It was to the extent that he had already forgotten about the victory and defeat of the Liuyun Sect! He had forgotten about Zhou Chang and Bing Ning, as well as Wan Qian and Gu Tianqing, who were eyeing him from the side. Lifting the ancient halberd in his right hand, Qin Wentian casually spun it in a circle before looking at Fang Yuan from afar. He was asking if he wanted to fight! Without a doubt, Fang Yuan only had one answer to such a question, and that was to fight to the end! Hence, after receiving Fang Yuan¡¯s hint, Qin Wentian also dragged his ancient halberd forward. The two of them seemed to have a mission in mind, and finally, under the final shaping of fate, they appeared and met in a specific situation. Because Fang Yuan had the help of the Extension Energy Gu as well as many other Gu worms, Fang Yuan¡¯s physical attributes, the amount of spirit essence surging in his body, and his reaction speed far surpassed those of his peers. And precisely because of Qin Wentian¡¯s self-suppression, the two of them were actually almost on the same level. When the ancient halberd collided with the golden Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod, not even the judge and the other four Gu Immortal Sect disciples could hear a single sound. Only the whistling of the wind could be heard, as well as the crackling sound of snowflakes falling to the ground. Because they had already been defeated by Fang Yuan, the four Liuyun Sect disciples had already received the protection of the judge from the ceremony department. The defensive barrier of Stage 9 had already taken them in, so there was no need to worry about them. Fang Yuan and Qin Wentian quickly exchanged moves, and at the same time, it wasn¡¯t just a contest of their spirit essence and energy levels. Because every time Fang Yuan attacked, there would be a large amount of elemental attacks from the Extension Energy Gu, as well as attacks from the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s Soul Devouring skill. However, Qin Wentian was actually able to resist or defend against all of them! And correspondingly, Fang Yuan also continuously felt waves of scorching energy that wanted to rush into his body. However, under the effect of the Heaven Suppression talisman in his body, they were temporarily suppressed. Only after the battle was over, Fang Yuan would then deal with them together. And as the two of them fought, the light in Qin Wentian¡¯s eyes grew brighter and brighter. The will of battle in his heart also grew purer and purer! In the end, the two of them had already reached the stage where they would use all their strength to deal with each and every move. However, they didn¡¯t have the slightest bit of weariness or impatience. That was because the two of them were both Gu masters who thirsted for battle and improvement! Their strength, and every bit of improvement came from their own hard work, and they were also filled with endless fervent desire for the place they were about to arrive at. Hence, the intense battle between the two of them had already let them forget about the entire Stage 9! It was as if they had forgotten the purpose of their presence here, and were fighting selflessly. However, in the end, it was because they were on Stage 9 and Qin Wentian had yet to finish off Zhou Chang and Gu Tianqing, at this moment, Qin Wentian wasn¡¯t fighting Fang Yuan alone. He was fighting against five people from the Gu Immortal Sect. Chapter 245 - Second Half Under the influence of Junior Bing Ning¡¯s Ice Heaven Gu formation and the Ice Field Gu formation, and under the influence of Senior Wan Qian¡¯s Yin Qi on the battlefield, Qin Wentian¡¯s spirit essence was rapidly being depleted! All of this seemed to be pointing towards the same ending, that was, Fang Yuan would definitely become the final victor of this battle. Finally, Fang Yuan¡¯s powerful Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod flew over, bringing with it the energy from the Extension Energy Gu and Soul Devouring Gu. It was also at this moment that Qin Wentian¡¯s ancient halberd finally couldn¡¯t endure it any longer. It brought its owner far away and smashed into the defensive barrier of Stage 9. The judge from the ceremony department also glanced over. He immediately announced the status of Qin Wentian and the other participants from the Liuyun Sect. ¡°Yan Shen Empire, Gu Dao Convention, Stage 9¡¯s battle has ended. This third stage, the two sides are the Gu Immortal Sect and Liuyun Sect! The result of the battle is the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s victory, Liuyun Sect¡¯s defeat! They will withdraw from this Gu Dao Convention.¡± ¡°The battle has ended, both participants may withdraw.¡± Following the judge¡¯s command, Wan Qian and Gu Tianqing quickly retracted their spirit essence. Zhou Chang, who was standing at the back of the Gu Immortal Sect, also retracted the Thorn Defense Gu formation that was surrounding Junior Bing Ning and himself, which was the Large-scale Group Defense Gu formation. And Junior Bing Ning had finally completed her mission. She finished forming her seals, and the milky white fog that was surrounding her was finally withdrawn into her body. And following Junior Bing Ning¡¯s action, all the abnormalities in the arena quickly disappeared, without the replenishment of her spirit essence, be it from the Ice Field Gu formation or the Ice Heaven Gu formation, or the Snow Gu formation she used the earliest. All the effects of the Gu formations that could affect the situation of Stage 9 disappeared at the same time. This was the power of ice and snow that could change the entire Stage 9, and it was none other than Junior Bing Ning¡¯s Gu Dao power! Because of this, Stage 9 reverted back to how it was before the battle between the Gu Immortal Sect and the Liuyun Sect. And after the judge announced the results of the competition, Fang Yuan and Qin Wentian exchanged glances, acknowledging each other¡¯s strength. And at this moment, Qin Wentian, who had already left the stage, walked over, staring at Fang Yuan as he spoke. ¡°I know you guys are from the Gu Immortal Sect, but I still don¡¯t know your name.¡± ¡°My name is Fang Yuan!¡± Fang Yuan seriously stared into Qin Wentian¡¯s eyes as he slowly spoke. ¡°Good, my name is Qin Wentian! This time around, I finally got to know you. I¡¯m very impressed by your strength, you have left a deep impression on me!¡± Qin Wentian also spoke in a serious tone. ¡°Your strength is also very great, I have already heard of it many times!¡± Fang Yuan looked at Qin Wentian, smiling as he spoke. ¡°Good, I acknowledge you as my brother!¡± Qin Wentian looked at Fang Yuan as he spoke. ¡°Good, I also acknowledge you as my brother!¡± Fang Yuan also looked at Qin Wentian as he returned. And at this moment, Fang Yuan was also looking at the huge screen above the stage of the Gu Dao Convention. It was a screen made up of many Mirror Flower Gu worms. With a special Gu master controlling it, it could display the actual battle score of each person in each sect in real time. That was the total number of enemies they had defeated, and if one was defeated by someone else, then half of their own score would be transferred to the person who defeated them. And right now, because Fang Yuan had obtained the points of five people from the Liuyun Sect after this battle, his points had soared. After some calculations, Fang Yuan¡¯s number of defeated opponents had reached the one hundred and fifty points range, and he was currently in the first tier. And next, as the battle progressed, the numbers on this screen made up of Mirror Flower Gu would continue to change. Some would withdraw from the first tier, and some would withdraw from this list, losing the right to continue in the competition. Fang Yuan and his group slowly returned to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s headquarters, waiting for the second half of the third stage of the Gu Dao Convention to begin. Seeing that the Gu Immortal Sect and himself had already obtained such high results, Fang Yuan felt slightly at ease, because this also meant that as long as he and his fellow Gu Immortal Sect disciples did not lose too badly in the second half of the third stage of the Gu Dao Convention, the Gu Immortal Sect disciples would still have a chance of entering the top ten of this Gu Dao Convention! With this in mind, Fang Yuan and the Gu Immortal Sect disciples rested for a while before heading to the drawing stage to draw the venue and opponent for the second half of the competition. And this time, on the drawing stage, the number of representatives from the sects that came to the competition had decreased by more than half! At this time, because many sects could no longer fight after defeating their opponents, they could only choose to give up and continue to stay on the Gu Dao Convention¡¯s ranking list with their current points. They would wait until the Gu Dao Convention¡¯s entire competition had ended before their rankings were decided. As for the other half, because they had lost the competition, there was no need for them to continue fighting. This time, the people on the drawing stage did not continue to whisper to each other. Everyone knew that this was the final round of the Gu Dao Convention. After this round was over, the rankings of the various sects might be decided, so no one would dare to be careless and make a mistake at this time. They lined up smoothly, and after getting the number of the final match, Fang Yuan left the drawing stage. After looking at the results of the drawing, Fang Yuan was very surprised! This time, the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s battle arena was on Stage 9? It had to be said that this was quite a miracle! As everyone knew, no one could cheat in the Gu Dao Convention, and everything was decided by fate! Thus, this result, if not for certain people¡¯s extremely strong luck, in these two matches, even Fang Yuan found it unbelievable that the Gu Immortal Sect was actually fighting on Stage 9 again. Hmm, this was not a big deal to Fang Yuan. He was just a little surprised. Because in the second half of the third stage, the competition was ten versus ten, and this had a high requirement on the sect¡¯s overall strength, but regarding individual battle strength, it was not as important as the previous rounds, thus, this time, Fang Yuan chose the names of the participants more casually than before. Since it was a test of the sect¡¯s overall strength, there was no need to worry so much. Furthermore, all the names had already been reset. Thus, without any hesitation, Fang Yuan decided on the names of the participants! He, Wan Qian, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning, Yao Guang, and a junior brother whose name was unknown. Chapter 246 - Defense Even though this arrangement might seem crude, the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s high-end battle strength was gathered together, and they were trying their best to ensure the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s victory in this battle. After two hours of rest, at noon, everyone arrived at Stage 9, preparing to fight. And this time, it was unknown if it was fate or some other reason, but when Fang Yuan saw the sect that the Gu Immortal Sect had to face, his expression was filled with surprise. He knew that no matter if it was the second time he was chosen to fight on Stage 9, or the second time he saw Qin Wentian and Jiang Yuncheng on the drawing stage, all of this indicated that his battle today wouldn¡¯t be ordinary. Because right now, the one standing in front of the Gu Immortal Sect was the Qilian Sect, where Jiang Yuncheng was! Fang Yuan had already understood the Qilian Sect before. He knew that this was a sect that was like a free cloud or a wild crane. They did not care much about the various rankings. They paid great attention to the cultivation of their own sect disciples, and they respected the freedom of nature. But at the same time, Fang Yuan also knew that the contestants of such a sect had extremely strong personal characteristics when they fought, and they could not be judged by subjective impressions. Therefore, at this moment, Fang Yuan actually did not have any confidence in himself. Before they actually fought, no one could figure out the Qilian Sect disciples¡¯ personal fighting style. It could be as fierce as lava, or it could be as cold as an iceberg. It could wander like a spring breeze, or it could be unpredictable and not leave a trace. ¡°Alright, the third stage of Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention, and also the final stage of the Gu Dao Convention, will now officially begin.¡± ¡°This competition is on Stage 9, the two competitors are Qilian Sect and Gu Immortal Sect, please enter the stage.¡± Under the command of the judge, the Qilian Sect and the Gu Immortal Sect each had ten people enter the stage at the same time. When this huge group of people entered the stage at the same time, it was truly a grand scene. Compared to the previous one-on-one and many-on-many situations, this battlefield was more like a battle between a sect and a sect. It was a test of the disciples¡¯ comprehensive abilities. ¡°Alright, both sides are already in the finals, let me introduce the members of both sides.¡± Perhaps because they were already in the finals, the judge¡¯s introduction of both sides was very fair. He did not take sides, and he was just stating the facts. ¡°This is Fang Yuan from the Gu Immortal Sect, the disciples behind him are¡­¡± The judge introduced Fang Yuan and his group to the Qilian Sect¡¯s Jiang Yuncheng. He then introduced Jiang Yuncheng and his group to Fang Yuan. ¡°Fang Yuan and the other disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect, the one standing in front of you is Qilian Sect¡¯s leader, and the other disciples beside Jiang Yuncheng are¡­¡± After a long introduction, both sides finally finished this process. ¡°Alright, the final round of the Gu Dao Convention¡¯s Stage 9 has officially begun!¡± At the command, Qilian Sect¡¯s Jiang Yuncheng suddenly revealed a bright smile. He shouted to the other Qilian Sect disciples beside him. ¡°All Qilian Sect disciples, listen up, gather.¡± Facing this situation, the Gu Immortal Sect disciples did not want to be outdone, and in order to prevent the other party from using some special group attack skills, Zhou Chang also set up a Large-scale Group Defense Gu formation, while the other main battle disciples immediately scattered on Stage 9. But at this time, Fang Yuan only heard Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s loud laughter. ¡°Attack as much as you want, I want to see how you can break our Qilian Sect¡¯s Heaven Piercing Earth Gu formation.¡± What? Break? Their Heaven Piercing Earth Gu formation? Fang Yuan looked at Jiang Yuncheng in surprise, not understanding what he meant. But at the next moment, the actions of Jiang Yuncheng and the Qilian Sect disciples completely explained Fang Yuan¡¯s doubts. The Qilian Sect disciples on the other side were moving quickly. Two of them were sitting cross-legged on the ground, one was pointing at the sky while the other was touching the ground. At the same time, a defensive barrier with ripples on its surface appeared above the Qilian Sect disciples¡¯ heads. At this time, Jiang Yuncheng said loudly when he saw that this defensive Gu formation was fully formed. This Heaven Piercing Earth Gu formation is the specialty of these two Qilian Sect disciples, if you cannot break it, then you can admit defeat in this battle! ¡°Do you see that? I have a total of seven supporting Gu masters beside me! Be it healing or recovering spirit essence, you cannot compare to professional competitors.¡± This, this was really shameless. Fang Yuan looked at the Qilian Sect¡¯s Jiang Yuncheng and was speechless. At this time, after learning of the Qilian Sect¡¯s plan, Fang Yuan did not allow the Gu Immortal Sect disciples to move freely. Instead, he called out to everyone. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect disciples, since the Qilian Sect wants to hide in this turtle shell, we will fulfill their wishes! All Gu Immortal Sect disciples, listen up!¡± ¡°Everyone, attack with all your strength! Our target is the Qilian Sect, this turtle shell! Our goal is to break it, do you understand?¡± The Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s disciples laughed loudly. As they activated their luck, everyone attacked with their full strength, and their target was the Qilian Sect¡¯s Heaven Piercing Earth Gu formation. Originally, Fang Yuan had expected that no matter how strong the opponent¡¯s defense was, they would not be able to hold on for long in the hands of ten of Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s disciples, but the truth was beyond everyone¡¯s expectations! This Qilian Sect¡¯s defensive Gu formation was indeed indestructible! Even though Fang Yuan had personally led the Gu Immortal Sect members to attack for five minutes, other than creating some ripples on this Heaven Piercing Earth Gu formation, there were no other results. At this time, Fang Yuan looked at Jiang Yuncheng who was standing in the defensive circle and said. ¡°Jiang Yuncheng! You are already in the finals, can you not be so willful?¡± ¡°This is the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s official competition, you are acting like a child playing house, it is very boring.¡± Who would have expected that Jiang Yuncheng would immediately shout at Fang Yuan after hearing this. ¡°Hahaha, you are wrong, since it is a battle, and since it is a large-scale sect competition, then our Qilian Sect should go all out, but you should also understand that a battle like this, which involves a large number of people, is always a competition of the two sides¡¯ comprehensive abilities.¡± ¡°And isn¡¯t a defensive Gu formation like the one in front of you also an aspect of the overall strength of one side? Don¡¯t you feel that our spirit essence is much richer than your Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s? Since we are stronger than you, why can¡¯t we use our strengths?¡± Chapter 247 - The Final Blow ¡°Since we can rely on this strength to directly obtain victory, why do we have to fight to the death to compete with you in other aspects?¡± Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s words suddenly made Fang Yuan realize that the other party had such an agenda. Then, he looked at Jiang Yuncheng with a strange expression. ¡°Jiang Yuncheng, are you sure? If you really want to play this competition to this extent, then I¡¯ll have to change my tactics.¡± At this time, Jiang Yuncheng said with a firm expression. ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s what I intend to do, that¡¯s what I¡¯m going to do! If you still have any tricks, just bring it on. I want to see what you can do.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± Fang Yuan laughed loudly as he looked at the people behind him. ¡°Gu Immortal Sect disciples, listen up! Release all your spirit essence, I will be the one to launch the final attack this time!¡± Under Fang Yuan¡¯s lead, the Gu Immortal Sect disciples had already listened to Fang Yuan¡¯s orders. No matter how exaggerated the orders were, they believed that Fang Yuan would be able to make decisions for them, lead them to victory, and obtain more glory for the Gu Immortal Sect. At the next moment, Fang Yuan took out dozens of Extension Energy Gu from his acupoints and threw them out. In mid-air, this series of Extension Energy Gu crazily absorbed the surrounding energy and elements. At the same time, Fang Yuan felt an abundance of spirit essence around him that he had never felt before, drawing all the energy from the surrounding Extension Energy Gu into his body and condensing it on the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod in his hand. Even though Fang Yuan could almost control all the spirit essence in his body, with the augmentation of the Extension Energy Gu, especially with the augmentation of dozens of Extension Energy Gu, in the end, he still showed signs of losing control. And in one move, as he released all the energy. Finally, the Soul Devouring Gu in Fang Yuan¡¯s body was also activated at the same time. A black whirlpool started to revolve around Fang Yuan. At the same time, it filled all the space of Stage 9. This attack was a power that Fang Yuan had never felt before. And it was precisely because in this final match, Fang Yuan did not have the opportunity to fight the enemy from the beginning, so Fang Yuan did not have a clear understanding of the Qilian Sect disciples¡¯ strength. He could only learn from the huge defensive barrier in front of them that their spirit essence was extremely dense, so he could only desperately add on the amount of spirit essence he could. And doing so had an obvious drawback. Because both sides did not know how thick the other party¡¯s spirit essence was, it was extremely easy for one party¡¯s spirit essence to surpass the other party¡¯s spirit essence. For example, under Fang Yuan¡¯s full power, the spirit essence on the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod had already reached a terrifying level, even causing terrifying elemental ripples on Stage 9. At the same time, the black vortex created by the Soul Devouring Gu had already drowned everyone on the stage. At the next moment, the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod that carried the might of the heavens fell from Fang Yuan¡¯s hand towards the Heaven Piercing Earth Gu formation that the Qilian Sect¡¯s disciples had set up. The Heaven Piercing Earth Gu formation that Qilian Sect¡¯s Jiang Yuncheng and the others had placed great expectations on earlier actually crumbled like a pancake! Fang Yuan¡¯s Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod had only just come into contact with it when it shattered. However, the shockwave from Fang Yuan¡¯s Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod did not disappear because of the shattering of the defensive barrier. It only paused for a moment before continuing to descend. Seeing that this attack was about to land on the heads of the Qilian Sect¡¯s disciples, it was obvious that they would not be able to block it with their current defensive strength! If Fang Yuan¡¯s attack landed completely, the Qilian Sect¡¯s disciples would most likely die. Even the judge on Stage 9 could only look at Fang Yuan¡¯s attack in horror. However, the command token in his hand was the command token that controlled the defensive barrier of Stage 9, and it required a certain amount of time to operate! In such a critical moment, there was no time to protect the Qilian Sect¡¯s disciples. And just as the Qilian Sect disciples were in a life and death crisis, suddenly, a human figure floated over from the Qilian Sect¡¯s headquarters. And the person who arrived at Stage 9 before this human figure was a piece of white paper, No! To be more precise, it was a paper-like Gu formation! When that Gu formation came into contact with Stage 9, it quickly fused into it! At the next moment, that white paper took advantage of the judges¡¯ nervous thoughts and completely latched onto the Qilian Sect disciples. Following that, that white Gu formation exploded with a terrifying might on the Qilian Sect disciples, and the energy it emitted also removed the excess energy on Fang Yuan¡¯s Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod. At the same time, a voice came over. It was the voice of the Qilian Sect elder that floated over. ¡°Alright, our Qilian Sect admits defeat in this competition, the victory belongs to your Gu Immortal Sect!¡± ¡°Hurry up and come down! Jiang Yuncheng, and you nine disciples.¡± That figure was a Qilian Sect elder, and it was him who saved these disciples! Jiang Yuncheng, who was somewhat dispirited, left with his disciples. At the same time, he looked at Fang Yuan seriously. There seemed to be endless words and emotions in that gaze, but those were no longer important. Fang Yuan knew very well that Jiang Yuncheng found it unbelievable that he could break his invincible Heaven Piercing Earth Gu formation, but in fact, even Fang Yuan himself found it unbelievable. This was a power that he had never felt before, and Fang Yuan was also thinking in his heart, calculating if he brought dozens of Extension Energy Gu with him in the future, would it be easier to fight? Soon, Fang Yuan gave up on this thought and chased it out of his mind. Giving up on the root of the problem was a Gu master¡¯s taboo! And just as the Qilian Sect¡¯s elder saved the Qilian Sect¡¯s disciples, the judge on Stage 9 also spoke. ¡°In Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention, the second half of Stage 9¡¯s competition has been decided, this battle between Gu Immortal Sect and Qilian Sect, the final winner is the Gu Immortal Sect!¡± ¡°Because in this battle, they defeated all of Qilian Sect¡¯s disciples, thus all of Qilian Sect¡¯s disciples¡¯ points will be given to Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s disciples, and because Fang Yuan was the one who broke through Qilian Sect¡¯s defense, Fang Yuan obtains half of all the points.¡± ¡°Before the final results are calculated, please remain in the Yan Shen Empire. Do not leave, stay in your respective sect¡¯s residence.¡± Chapter 248 - The Competition Was Over ¡°Alright, this competition is over, the final results will be announced at five in the afternoon.¡± After obtaining this result, the Gu Immortal Sect members and Fang Yuan also left Stage 9. Everyone first returned to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. Because it was only around one in the afternoon, and there were still four hours before the final result was announced, Fang Yuan decided to bring the Gu Immortal Sect members to walk around in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. Furthermore, because everyone was not enjoying themselves very much before, Fang Yuan decided to bring them to take a spin, without needing to worry about safety or anything else. When Fang Yuan had this idea, he immediately obtained everyone¡¯s agreement, even Senior Wan Qian, who had just been rescued by him. Thus, the Gu Immortal Sect members left the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, heading towards the famous Vermillion Bird Street in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. Fang Yuan brought the Gu Immortal Sect disciples. The disciples went from beginning to end, and everyone spent a lot of money. Finally, when Fang Yuan brought the Gu Immortal Sect disciples back to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence, it was almost five o¡¯clock, and that was when the final results of the Gu Dao convention would be announced. The Gu Immortal Sect disciples quickly saw that the huge screen made of Mirror Flower Gu above the drawing stage of the Gu Dao Convention was also changing rapidly. Tenth Place¡­ Ninth place¡­ ¡­ Second place¡­ In the end, the Gu Immortal Sect disciples were not surprised. They did not see anyone from the Gu Immortal Sect on the list! Even though they could accept this result, it did not mean that they could just accept it like that. Just as they were about to go to the Gu Dao Convention¡¯s ceremony department to make a statement, Fang Yuan stopped them. He stopped them and said, ¡°What are you all so anxious for! Isn¡¯t there still a first place that has not been announced?¡± ¡°What, Senior, aren¡¯t you anxious? Then what kind of results do we need to be in first place? The tenth place has more than a hundred points, and the second place has more than two hundred points!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t we all know what our scores are?¡± Gu Tianqing¡¯s persuasion was not without reason, but Fang Yuan felt that before the final result of this matter was out, no one should jump to conclusions. Following that, the ceremony department¡¯s leader came to the top of the competition¡¯s drawing stage, reached the huge trophy and said. ¡°Next, please allow me to introduce the first place winner of this Gu Dao Convention! His results are so dazzling, his scores are so high, I have no choice but to mention him alone!¡± ¡°He is the role model for all the new Gu masters of the Yan Shen Empire! He is also the final winner of this Gu Dao Convention! Please allow me to introduce him to everyone, he is Fang Yuan from the Gu Immortal Sect.¡± Fang Yuan obtained a total of over five hundred points during this Gu Dao Convention, he is far ahead of the second place by three hundred points. ¡°Wow, my god, Fang Yuan, it¡¯s really as you expected, you are the final winner of this Gu Dao Convention, I did not expect this, the first place would be you!¡± Gu Tianqing stared at the words of the leader of the ceremony department. He still could not accept this result, thus Fang Yuan asked him. ¡°What? You don¡¯t think I can become the first place in the Gu Dao Convention?¡± ¡°Ay, no, no, no, I never said that!¡± Gu Tianqing quickly denied this thought. But this result was truly unexpected. Gu Tianqing looked at Wan Qian, Qin Han, Zhou Chang and the other Gu Immortal Sect disciples as he spoke. At this time, on the drawing stage of the Gu Dao Convention, the ceremony department¡¯s leader continued. ¡°Because of this competition, the final winner¡¯s prize list will be decided by the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Yan Shen Saint, and the final prize will be announced tomorrow.¡± ¡°Therefore, please gather at the gate of the Imperial Palace at 10 o¡¯clock tomorrow morning. At that time, the Yan Shen Saint of the Yan Shen Empire will personally present the prizes to the outstanding disciples of the Yan Shen Empire! ¡± ¡°And the final prize of this year¡¯s competition is very rich, please do not miss it. This is also a rare opportunity for face-to-face communication with the Yan Shen Saint.¡± He then continued. ¡°Alright, the competition agenda of this Gu Dao Convention has come to an end, we are very grateful to the many sects that were invited to participate in this Gu Dao Convention.¡± ¡°On behalf of all the members of the ceremony department, I thank everyone for participating in the competition seriously. I will also be present as a witness during the award ceremony tomorrow morning.¡± ¡°Alright, Yan Shen Empire¡¯s elites, everyone can return to their respective residences to rest. At the same time, I am very happy to inform all of you that in the capital of Yan Shen Empire,¡± ¡°All transactions regarding Gu worms and Gu Dao materials and precious materials will officially begin tonight, please do not miss it!¡± After hearing the words of the ceremony department¡¯s leader, Fang Yuan¡¯s heart was originally somewhat at ease. He felt that everyone could return to the sect¡¯s residence to cultivate, but after hearing his later words, everyone in the venue of the Gu Dao Convention was in an uproar. Who didn¡¯t know that in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire, there were all sorts of Gu worms and precious Gu materials that could be found or could not be found in the entire territory of the Yan Shen Empire? And previously, because of the Gu Dao Convention, in order to prevent all possible incidents outside of the pre-production range, the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Yan Shen Saint gave an unprecedented order! That was, all transactions of Gu worms and precious Gu materials within the Yan Shen Empire were temporarily closed until the Gu Dao Convention officially ended. And now, with the Gu Dao Convention completely ending, the final rankings were out, which meant that as long as they left this Gu Dao Convention venue, then all the Gu worms and precious Gu materials outside had returned to normal, and everyone could buy the things they needed. Facing such joy, even though they had expected it, they were still caught off guard, and while everyone was happy, they also cheered loudly. Immediately, the Gu Dao Convention venue was in an uproar. Who would not want to have the chance to obtain more Gu worms when they went out to compete? Chapter 249 - : Gu Worm Trading Market Or could there be a chance to obtain higher grade Gu materials that he needed? However, as citizens of the Yan Shen Empire, during special times, they had to obey the orders of the Yan Shen Empire! Otherwise, they would have done their best during the Gu Dao Convention of the Yan Shen Empire to exchange all their resources for Gu worms that they thought would be of more help to their strength. Although the three aspects of raising, using, and refining Gu worms were each a big question, the difference between them for the lower level Gu masters was not as big as they thought. Thus, this also meant that most Gu masters at the lower level were usually responsible for all three areas at the same time! This meant that almost every Gu master was omnipotent at a lower level, and only when they were at a higher level or in a special Gu worm area would they ask for help from others. And the many materials and primeval stones that the various sects had brought with them would also come in handy at this moment! Fang Yuan could not help but look at the other Gu immortal seniors and juniors beside him. He did not know whether to laugh or cry. If this was the case, wouldn¡¯t it have been a mistake for him to bring them out for a round of shopping in the afternoon? At this time, Senior Wan Qian walked over and said to Fang Yuan. ¡°Brother Fang Yuan, actually you don¡¯t have to worry, when everyone went out to shop in the afternoon. They all knew in their hearts, the amount of primeval stones they spent was within their expectations.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to blame or regret anything now, everyone knows what they bought, it was good enough to bring everyone out.¡± ¡°You are right, Sister Wan Qian, Alright, I will give everyone a holiday these two days. Everyone can try their best to exchange for more Gu worms and precious Gu materials in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital to increase their strength.¡± Fang Yuan spoke to the other disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect. ¡°Alright!¡± Senior Wan Qian nodded obediently and smiled. That night, after settling everyone in the Gu Immortal Sect, Fang Yuan brought Senior Wan Qian to the Gu worm trading market that Gu Tianqing had strongly recommended. This was the most famous trading market in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, and next to it was the Firefly Auction House. ¡°Senior Wan Qian, let¡¯s take a look at this Gu worm trading market today, it is said that there is a Firefly Auction House next to it, at ten o¡¯clock tonight, there will be a large-scale auction.¡± ¡°Actually, it is to clear away all the treasures from before. Let¡¯s take a look here first, and then go to the auction later?¡± Senior Wan Qian nodded her head, and the two walked into the Gu worm trading market at the same time. Although Gu worms were used by Gu masters in the outside world, almost all of them were used individually, but in reality, when these Gu worms were sold at various stalls, there were special collection containers for them! For example, using the lower grade Drunken Gu, the liquor produced would usually have all sorts of special effects, so it was sold as a special Gu material. And right now, beside Fang Yuan, there was a large tree-like Gu worm. And inside that Gu worm, which was a hollowed out tree trunk, there were hundreds and thousands of small boxes, inlaid on the wall. At the same time, there were also countless types of Drunken Gu hanging down from the ceiling. According to the cultivation method, there were thousands of different types of Drunken Gu! And these Drunken Gu displayed here were all special Gu worms. They could be used as daily consumables for commoners to use, or as special materials for Gu masters to use in battle, but Gu masters also used them as drinks on a daily basis. The prices ranged from low to high, and there were all kinds of them. As for Fang Yuan¡¯s own Drunken Gu, a top grade battle type Gu worm, it was very rare here, at least Fang Yuan did not see one like it. At this moment, this large Gu worm was like a bar. Gu masters who came and went ordered a cup of wine and sat in front of the large row Gu worms, discussing. Next door, there was a large Gu worm that looked like a blacksmith¡¯s shop. There was a specially modified forging table inside. Under the forging table, there was a special fire type Gu worm. It was continuously releasing the power of flames, and above the forging table, there was a Sword Embryo Gu. It could continuously use special Gu materials to produce sword embryos. As for the sword embryo it produced, when it came above the forging table, there would be a Gu master controlling the forging process, and with a series of clanking sounds, the Gu worm would be forged into shape, and it became a weapon Gu worm that was specially used for battle, and was put at the side to be sold. Of course, this place also accepted custom-made weapons, but the price was a little higher! At this moment, the wall beside this blacksmith shop was already filled with dozens of all kinds of weapons. There were already many finished products, and there were also a few Gu masters who looked very sturdy as they picked them out. Moving forward, there was a huge cart with all kinds of Gu worm eggs on it. In the Gu Dao Jiuzhou world, not all Gu worms were shaped like bugs or objects. There were also many beast-type Gu worms. Some were born in the womb and some were hatched from eggs. For example, for these egg-shaped Gu worms in front of him, each grade was marked. After a Gu master bought them, they needed to use corresponding training methods to awaken the Gu worms. After that, they could sign a contract with the Gu master, for example, the Beast Strength Gu! Walking a little further, this shop specialized in selling precious Gu materials. There was fluorescent grass that emitted purple light, and there was also cordyceps grass that seemed to have a life of its own, constantly swaying in the flowers above. Colorful flowers and strange-shaped precious Gu materials appeared one after another. Here, there were only things you could not imagine. There¡¯s nothing that Gu masters could not do. And next to this was a shop that normally sold small-sized Gu worms. Inside, there were wine cup-sized utensils placed on the display counter. Below them were the names: Green Leaf Gu, Stone Spring Gu, Strength Aiding Gu, Thousand Army Gu, and so on. As long as you had the corresponding primeval stones, you could find every type of Gu worm that you needed here! Fang Yuan was currently accompanying Senior Wan Qian, looking around, but he did not really want to buy anything. Their Gu worms had already reached a higher level, and at the very least, they needed high-quality Gu worm material shops to provide for them. The world of Gu masters had always been fascinating, and the types of Gu worms were endless, constantly changing and evolving. Chapter 250 - Auction House After all, as the carrier of Heaven and Earth Dao Energy, as long as there were some changes in this world, you would be able to quickly see the feedback from the Gu worms. And the changes in the world did not stop, so the changes and evolution of the Gu worms did not stop at all. Any Gu master who thought that they had reached their limits was destined to be eliminated by this world in the end! And after walking around the Gu market a few times, Fang Yuan did not find any special Gu worms. He felt that his current strength level had reached the point where he needed a specialized high-grade material exchange place to get the Gu worms he needed. Thus, Fang Yuan used a primeval stone to buy a large pile of snacks for Senior Wan Qian at a Gu material stall that looked like a barbecue stall. Then, the two of them left this place and went to the Firefly Auction House next door. ¡­ This was a relatively famous auction house in the main city of the Yan Shen Empire. It was famous for auctioning many types of Gu worms with higher levels. However, considering the current period of time was special, the entire Yan Shen Empire capital had not conducted any corresponding transactions for a few days. Therefore, when the seal had just been lifted, the prices of all kinds of materials would be inflated to a certain extent. Therefore, Fang Yuan only planned to act according to his capabilities today. He did not have any strong desire to obtain any items. Because of the Gu clan token given by Gu Tianqing, the two arrived at the auction¡¯s VIP room unimpeded, enjoying the fruits and drinks sent by the servants while waiting for the host to enter, and waiting for the auction to proceed normally. ¡°Alright, long time no see, Gu masters, good evening everyone!¡± After waiting for a long time, a white-haired, well-dressed old man wearing glasses walked onto the stage and spoke to everyone in high spirits. ¡°Alright, stop talking nonsense, it is not like you don¡¯t know what we are here for, let¡¯s quickly start the auction.¡± Someone below the stage shouted at the old man on the stage. It was obvious that this old man was an auctioneer who frequently hosted auctions, he was very familiar with the other Gu masters below the stage. At this time, the other Gu masters below the stage also did not care about the attitude of the auctioneer on the stage. They did not want to hear him say those pompous words. ¡°Hahaha, it seems that everyone has not seen each other for a period of time, this is good old me that you miss so much. Alright, since everyone cannot be persuaded, I will not waste your precious time.¡± ¡°This auction has officially begun! What I need to tell everyone here is that this auction has a total of a hundred auction items, every one of them has been appraised by us, and after professional appraisal, they are confirmed to have the qualifications to enter this auction.¡± ¡°The specific auction catalogue has already been sent to all the distinguished guests. Now, let¡¯s wait and see.¡± At this moment, Fang Yuan also looked around in the room with puzzlement. Since the auctioneer said that the list of auction items had already been sent in, why didn¡¯t he see it? It was impossible for the large-scale Firefly Auction House to make such a low-level mistake. Fang Yuan looked around and found a wooden token in a small mechanism on the table. It was a Hydrology Gu, a special Gu worm that could display the information of the words and pictures stored inside. When he saw this Hydrology Gu, Fang Yuan already understood that the information of the auction items that the auctioneer mentioned was actually stored inside! Thus, Fang Yuan immediately poured his spirit essence into it, and lines of words immediately appeared. Eighth Layer Foundation Establishment, special Gu material, rock spirit stone¡­ Second Layer Enlightenment, special Gu worm, Iron Broom¡­ Sixth Layer Body Tempering, special Gu worm, Thousand Gold Bones¡­ Lines of information flashed past, all of them explaining the high structure of the previous auction, as well as the variety of items being auctioned! It was not that Fang Yuan had not participated in such an auction before, but the previous auctions did not have the same kind of volume as today¡¯s auction. Almost every Gu worm and Gu material had a corresponding rank and level, and they were all Gu materials of the upper and middle levels. Each type was a material that could be used by the largest range of Gu masters, and was also the most easily auctioned precious Gu material. And these easily sold materials accounted for eighty percent of the auction items. Only in the last twenty items were there precious Gu materials above fifth layer of the Enlightenment Realm. The last ten items were even more ridiculous. There was no information marked on them, but only some brief descriptions, because that was the special rule of the Firefly Auction House. The last ten materials were all to test the Gu master¡¯s eyesight and strength. It was possible that they would only be able to buy a normal stone, but it was also possible to obtain a Gu worm with endless potential. There were often people who would spend a lot of money here, but they would return to extreme poverty in one night! There were also people who only used a few primeval stones to get something worth of tens of millions. Right at this moment, on the auction stage below, the white haired auctioneer walked up and said. ¡°Alright, thank you all for coming, the Firefly Auction is truly proud of this. Next, let us welcome the first item!¡± That was an item placed on a tray, covered with a red cloth. The first item was a special eighth layer Foundation Establishment Gu material, the rock spirit stone! This auction had a total of ten pieces of it, weighing a hundred kilograms a piece. The starting price for each piece was ten primeval stones, and now the first piece was up for auction! ¡°Twelve primeval stones!¡± ¡°Fifteen primeval stones!¡± ¡­ Immediately, someone started to bargain. This rock spirit stone could be considered the most commonly used material for rock or fire type Gu masters. Buying a hundred kilograms of the special material meant that it could last for half a year without having to buy more! Because of the huge demand, a large number of people immediately started bidding, but the market price of a hundred kilograms worth of rock spirit stones was only around twenty-five primeval stones, and the starting price of ten primeval stones was already very low! Finally, the first set of rock spirit stones was sold for eighteen primeval stones, and the second and third set of stones were auctioned off as well. Fang Yuan had been watching from the side as the auction continued, and did not bid. After all, he did not have a strong demand for Foundation Establishment stage Gu materials. One item after another was quickly auctioned off, and the auction continued towards the end. Chapter 251 - Sell During this period of time, Fang Yuan and Senior Wan Qian had tried to bid a few times, and the materials or Gu worms that they had taken a fancy to were naturally extremely precious. But those who were present and could bid were naturally not people who lacked a bit of primeval stones! In the end, both of them did not buy anything, because the prices of the items got really ridiculously high. Finally, at the end of the auction, when the final five items were counted down, Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes lit up. At the very front, on the auction stage, there was a green stone being auctioned, and it was about the size of a baby¡¯s fist. At this time, as the maid brought the stone up on a tray and placed it in the middle of the auction stage, the auctioneer did not introduce this item in too much detail. He only said it lightly. ¡°This precious Gu material is special, our Firefly¡¯s auctioneer actually could not appraise it for a moment, and its use is unknown, please place your bids!¡± The starting price for each of the last five items was ten primeval stones. Fang Yuan reacted because to the Soul Devouring Gu worm in his body suddenly trembled at this moment. One had to know that at this moment, because of the existence of the Gu worm system in his body, all his Gu worms were handed over to the system for automatic cultivation. Logically speaking, it had already isolated the aura inside and outside of Fang Yuan¡¯s body, but even under such circumstances, that green stone actually still caused the Soul Devouring Gu worm to change? This made Fang Yuan very surprised! He originally did not plan to continue attacking, but Fang Yuan could not help but have some strange movements at this time. After all, in this Gu Dao Jiuzhou world, all sorts of unexpected situations were constantly occurring, and no one could tell where the next change would occur. And under such circumstances, if they could obtain some special information, then Gu masters could use this information to decide if they wanted to attack the thing in front of them, or to decide whether they needed to make some preparations for such a reaction. Gu worms were the essence of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, so their senses were extremely sharp. They had a special sense of smell when it came to materials that could help them or strengthen them. Since the Soul Devouring Gu had such a reaction, then¡­ Fang Yuan hesitated for a moment before deciding to make a move. ¡°Eleven primeval stones!¡± Fang Yuan pressed the auction button in front of him and entered his own price. At this moment, the auctioneer standing on the auction stage had obviously heard that someone in the VIP room had started to bid! Immediately after, he began to canvass around on the auction stage. ¡°Alright, currently, there is already a guest in the VIP room bidding to buy it. Does anyone else want to try this green stone, although we have yet to find out what it is?¡± ¡°But isn¡¯t everyone curious? What is this thing? It could not even be appraised by our appraisers?¡± ¡°It is not a loss even if you try, it is not very expensive at ten primeval stones. Gu masters, don¡¯t you want to try your luck?¡± However, even though the Gu masters present did not lack primeval stones, they clearly did not have special Gu worms that reacted in their bodies like Fang Yuan did. Without a corresponding hint, no Gu master was willing to buy such an unknown material! Other than people with ulterior motives! After the auctioneer asked three more times, he confirmed that no one was bidding. Thus, as the hammer fell, Fang Yuan¡¯s first item in this auction was successfully bought, at the price of eleven primeval stones! ¡°Brother Fang Yuan, why did you buy this stone?¡± Senior Wan Qian looked at Fang Yuan and asked, puzzled. She did not raise any objections. After all, she had already regarded Fang Yuan as her partner, so she trusted every decision of his. Since Fang Yuan had already bought it, he must have his reasons. Senior Wan Qian was very smart, so she did not choose to ask more questions. After all, if this information was very important, Fang Yuan would definitely tell her. There was no need to rush at this moment, nor did she need to be like an ordinary woman who wanted to find out just how valuable this piece of broken stone was. ¡°Hahaha, Senior Wan Qian! You don¡¯t know, although I don¡¯t know what is so special about it, when it was brought up to the auction stage, the Soul Devouring Gu in my body actually had a special vibration with it.¡± ¡°I think it might be of some help to me, so I plan to buy it back to take a look. After all, ten primeval stones isn¡¯t a lot.¡± ¡°Ah, so that¡¯s how it is, that¡¯s good then!¡± Senior Wan Qian casually said this before leaning her head on Fang Yuan¡¯s arm. Because he had the Gu clan token given by Gu Tianqing, Fang Yuan was in the VIP room, so after buying that green stone, other auction staff soon brought that stone over. Mm, Gu masters who could be in the VIP room in this auction had a high status, these ten or so primeval stones were not expensive, so even if Fang Yuan brought it back and left now, it would not be a problem, because every auction¡¯s VIP room token contained a certain amount of primeval stones. However, Fang Yuan did not leave immediately. Instead, he planned to watch the entire auction. He did not know what special Gu worms or precious Gu materials would appear next. Thus, even if he did not participate in the bidding, but only watched the process, experiencing the vastness of the Gu Dao Jiuzhou world and the abundance of resources, it would be very beneficial to him! The time and experience to broaden one¡¯s horizons were always very important to Gu masters! But what happened next was somewhat puzzling. Although the next few items to be auctioned were materials with unknown ingredients, they all seemed to be relatively precious. But Fang Yuan¡¯s body did not have anything that reacted with the items to attract his attention, nor did it trigger the special reactions of the other Gu worms in his body, thus Fang Yuan did not bid for the next few precious Gu materials. Not long after, the door of the VIP room rang. ¡°Greetings, your auction item has been delivered, would you like to take it now, or would you like to take it when you leave the Firefly Auction House?¡± Following the service staff¡¯s inquiry, Senior Wan Qian stood up and opened the door behind her. After thanking the service staff, she brought in the green stone that Fang Yuan had bought. Chapter 252 - Green Stone At this moment, Fang Yuan had the energy to look at this green stone again. What was this thing? It could actually trigger a reaction from the Soul Devouring Gu? When Fang Yuan held this green stone in his hand, he could clearly feel that the Soul Devouring Gu in his body, under the control of the Gu worm¡¯s system, was cultivating on its own, and had an even more intense reaction! The frequency and extent of the Soul Devouring Gu¡¯s vibration shocked Fang Yuan. Thus, Fang Yuan immediately focused his mind and communicated with the spirit essence in his body. In the next moment, he took out the Soul Devouring Gu and placed it in his right hand. When these two appeared in Fang Yuan¡¯s left and right hands at the same time, Fang Yuan could clearly feel how intense the vibration of his Soul Devouring Gu was! Because it was already causing Fang Yuan¡¯s right hand to tremble, in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind, a clear thought from the Soul Devouring Gu appeared, that was, I want that thing! Because Gu worms lacked their own intelligence, they could only roughly express their thoughts and impulses, so at this moment, the reaction of the Soul Devouring Gu to Fang Yuan¡¯s thoughts was crucial. Fang Yuan put his left and right hands together, letting the Soul Devouring Gu get closer to the green stone. And when the two were close together, Fang Yuan was very surprised to see his Soul Devouring Gu open its mouth and bite down on the green stone! Fang Yuan, who was about to pull the Soul Devouring Gu away, was afraid that such an unknown stone would have an adverse effect on the Soul Devouring Gu. But before Fang Yuan could react, the green stone had already shattered under the sharp teeth of the Soul Devouring Gu! That was not right. That green stone looked very hard and mysterious, but why was it so fragile like a potato chip in the mouth of the Soul Devouring Gu worm? And at this moment, that green stone did not even last five seconds in the mouth of the Soul Devouring Gu worm! Fang Yuan thought for a moment, and by then, it had completely swallowed the green stone. At this moment, Fang Yuan¡¯s Gu worm system started to react. ¡°Congratulations, Fang Yuan! Your Soul Devouring Gu has swallowed a precious Gu material, the green nether stone, that can help it advance! Now that the Soul Devouring Gu has entered a special evolution state, you will not be able to use the Soul Devouring Gu for twenty-four hours!¡± ¡°The current state of the Soul Devouring Gu is unknown, the specific evolution potential is unknown, please wait quietly until the end of this evolution, it is expected to have a huge impact on the Soul Devouring Gu!¡± Alright, since that was the case, Fang Yuan casually flipped his hand and placed the Soul Devouring Gu back into his body, allowing it to start cultivating and evolving under the effect of the Gu worm system. As expected of his Gu worm, it did not forget to sense for other materials and information while cultivating, but it was precisely because of this that he was able to find such a precious Gu material, the green nether stone. Just as Fang Yuan was lamenting, the last few items in the auction was sold off one by one. The last few items in the auction did not sell for a very high price, and there were even two that failed to sell. That had nothing to do with Fang Yuan, thus he held Senior Wan Qian¡¯s hand and left the auction hall with her. After giving eleven primeval stones to the auction hall, Fang Yuan brought Senior Wan Qian back to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s base in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. As the saying goes, in the path of Gu master cultivation, if you do not advance, you will fall behind. For the sake of his and Senior Wan Qian¡¯s strength, Fang Yuan decided not to waste every day and every night! He seized every opportunity to increase their strength. Thus, after returning to the base with Senior Wan Qian, they went straight to Senior Wan Qian¡¯s room. ¡°What are you doing? Fang Yuan!¡± Senior Wan Qian looked, with some embarrassment, at Fang Yuan, who suddenly appeared in her room. And contrary to Fang Yuan¡¯s expectations, Senior Wan Qian seemed to be planning to take a bath at this moment. Wan Qian, who had already taken off her coat, looked extremely adorable. With her black hair drooping down, her figure was beautiful. Fang Yuan took a step closer to Wan Qian and gently hugged her waist as he said. ¡°Idiot! What else can I do here? Of course, it¡¯s to seize the time to improve our strength!¡± As Fang Yuan spoke, his hands gently moved behind Wan Qian¡¯s back. Wan Qian then lowered her head shyly and buried her head in Fang Yuan¡¯s chest as if she had tacitly agreed with Fang Yuan¡¯s actions. ¡°You are really a hooligan!¡± Senior Wan Qian whispered. ¡°Hahaha, then I, a hooligan, will only act like a hooligan with you!¡± Fang Yuan replied. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go take a bath!¡± Fang Yuan stretched out his hand, carrying Senior Wan Qian as he walked towards the bathtub at the back of the bedroom. ¡­ Early the next morning, Fang Yuan and Senior Wan Qian woke up early, and they were waiting for the other Gu Immortal Sect disciples in the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. Because today was the day the Gu masters who won the Gu Dao Convention went to the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s imperial palace to collect their rewards. Not long later, when everyone from the Gu Immortal Sect had arrived, Fang Yuan called Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang and the rest, and everyone left together. Originally, this group only had a few people from the Gu Immortal Sect. But on the way to the imperial palace of the Yan Shen Empire, they encountered many Gu masters from other sects. Hence, the group grew stronger and stronger, and among these people, Qin Wentian from the Liuyun Sect and Jiang Yuncheng from the Qilian Sect were among them. ¡°Aiya, Jiang Yuncheng, seems like your Qilian Sect is also very proactive today!¡± At that time, when Qin Wentian saw Jiang Yuncheng, he hurriedly greeted him. And when Jiang Yuncheng saw Qin Wentian, he also didn¡¯t want to be outdone. After that, he replied as well! ¡°Hehe, isn¡¯t that all because, compared to My Qilian Sect, your Liuyun Sect is on par as well?¡± ¡°Who are you walking with?¡± Jiang Yuncheng glanced at the group of people standing beside Qin Wentian as he asked in puzzlement. Because right now, Fang Yuan wasn¡¯t standing at the very front of the Gu Immortal Sect, and he was standing at the center of the group, Jiang Yuncheng didn¡¯t immediately recognize Fang Yuan. ¡°Hahahaha, so it¡¯s brother Jiang Yuncheng and Qin Wentian, you guys came so early in the morning as well!¡± Fang Yuan had no choice but to temporarily put Senior Wan Qian down before standing up and conversing with them. ¡°Oh, so it¡¯s brother Fang Yuan. Look at my memory, I didn¡¯t even recognize the main members of your Gu Immortal Sect! My bad, my bad!¡± Chapter 253 - Encounter Qin Wentian immediately stepped out in a carefree manner. As he spoke, he walked towards Fang Yuan who was in the Gu Immortal Sect. At the same time, Jiang Yuncheng didn¡¯t want to be outdone. When he saw Qin Wentian making a move, he hurriedly walked towards Fang Yuan. ¡°Brother Qin Wentian! Brother Jiang Yuncheng! Good morning, everyone.¡± Fang Yuan walked out of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s group and greeted the two of them. ¡°I have to say, Fang Yuan, when you fought with me yesterday, I had a deep impression of that Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod of yours. You hit me so hard that my body is still in pain!¡± Qin Wentian covered his arm as he complained to Fang Yuan. ¡°Hahaha, isn¡¯t that because you suppressed the other members of our Gu Immortal Sect too smoothly yesterday? I was also not sure how strong you were, so wasn¡¯t my only option to go all out? Everyone knows that blades and spears have no eyes.¡± Since both sides were no longer enemies, and were more like rivals, Fang Yuan didn¡¯t take advantage of them verbally. On the contrary, taking a step back and admitting his flaws was actually more beneficial to Fang Yuan¡¯s relationship with Qin Wentian and Jiang Yuncheng. ¡°That¡¯s too awesome, your strength isn¡¯t modest, it¡¯s definitely stronger than mine!¡± Qin Wentian waved his hand as he spoke to Fang Yuan. At this moment, Jiang Yuncheng finally found a topic to talk about with the two of them, and interjected. ¡°That¡¯s right, look at you, Fang Yuan. Yesterday, when the Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod came down, the joint defensive formation of my fellow disciples and I couldn¡¯t even block a single move from you!¡± ¡°What is there for you to be humble about now? Just admit it! Don¡¯t tell me you are actually looking down on us?¡± Jiang Yuncheng suddenly laughed at himself as he spoke to Fang Yuan. ¡°Aiya, no, no! I absolutely didn¡¯t have such intentions!¡± Fang Yuan quickly denied it, and also used this opportunity to walk together with Qin Wentian and Jiang Yuncheng. At this moment, the disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect were also walking together with the disciples of the Qilian Sect and Liuyun Sect, exchanging their experiences in Gu master cultivation, as well as the feelings they had when they fought on the arena yesterday. Because everyone was in their teens, there was no psychological barrier between them, and it was impossible for them to become enemies! And the benefits of being young were obvious at this moment. Everyone was only joking with each other, and they acknowledged each other. Plus, they had fought on the stage before, so they knew each other¡¯s strength. In the Gu Dao Jiuzhou world, not only among Gu masters, but also in the hearts of every living being, befriending experts was a subconscious action. When the disciples of the Qilian Sect and Liuyun Sect stood together with the disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect, because they had impressions of each other from yesterday¡¯s battle, they were able to get to know each other freely. Thus, the group chatted and laughed as they walked towards Yan Shen Empire¡¯s imperial palace. As for the people from Tianxiang Sect that Fang Yuan knew, whether it was Han Qian Luo or his sister Yu Bing, they were nowhere to be seen. Fang Yuan guessed that they had other plans. In addition, it wasn¡¯t convenient for him to interfere with his younger sister Yu Bing¡¯s plans. Hence, Fang Yuan directly headed to the imperial palace. Nothing happened along the way. When Fang Yuan, Jiang Yuncheng, Qin Wentian and the others arrived at the imperial palace, only then did they realize that there were already many representatives from the various sects here! They were not only the top ten sects that won yesterday. Many other sects that weren¡¯t ranked in the top ten were also present. That was because today, the Yan Shen Saint from the Yan Shen Empire would personally meet the top ten! But that did not mean that the Yan Shen Saint would only meet the ten of them! After all, the nature and ultimate goal of hosting this Gu Dao Convention was to spread the might of the Yan Shen Empire, so it was even more important to let more people meet the Yan Shen Saint and leave a deep impression in their hearts. Only by letting more people know the true nature of Yan Shen Saint¡¯s strength, and making them unable to resist, would it be in line with the intention of this Gu Dao Convention! And those sects also wanted to use this opportunity to make friends with the other sects, to see if there was a way to increase their own sects¡¯ strength. Both sides were getting what they needed, thus, the number of sects that came to the imperial palace today increased. Not long after arriving, Fang Yuan saw many sects that had been defeated by the Gu Immortal Sect, as well as other neutral clans and forces, and even many of the capital¡¯s own clans. After all, today¡¯s grand meeting was a social event. It did not explicitly say that any sect or force could not participate, thus, all the forces that wanted to raise their clan¡¯s strength came. And it was obvious that when Fang Yuan brought the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s disciples here, he immediately became the star of the entire venue! No sect would be uninterested in the Gu Immortal Sect, number one in this Gu Dao Convention! When everyone wanted to make friends with the Gu Immortal Sect, everyone from the Gu Immortal Sect would naturally become the main characters of this banquet! Not only Wan Qian, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, even Ruan Qinghe, Gu Yuange, Bing Ning, Yao Guang and the rest were surrounded by many participants from other sects. Finally, when it was about ten o¡¯clock, the imperial palace¡¯s door opened. The person from yesterday, the person who announced the results of the Gu Dao Convention, the leader of the ceremony department, stood out and said to everyone. ¡°First of all, we welcome all the geniuses from the various sects to gather here to watch Yan Shen Saint award all the winners today.¡± ¡°I am courteous to all of you. Next, I would like to invite all of you to move inside the imperial palace and have some food and rest. The Yan Shen Saint will come out and speak to all of you very soon.¡± ¡°Good, good, good. Please, sir, please, sir.¡± Amidst the crowd of compliments, the leader of the ceremony department returned to the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s imperial palace first. Everyone present followed behind without exception. It was just that at this moment, everyone appeared to be very orderly. They spontaneously arranged themselves according to the final ranking of the previous competition. Fang Yuan followed behind the leader of the ceremony department. As he approached the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s imperial palace, he also began to chat with him. Chapter 254 - Receiving The Rewards At The Palace Who would have thought that the leader of the ceremony department would congratulate Fang Yuan first! ¡°Congratulations, congratulations, Fang Yuan, you have obtained first place in this Gu Dao Convention. This is truly a success of youth, you have reached the peak of your life.¡± ¡°This is all thanks to the cultivation of the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Yan Shen Saint and my master Gu Zhenren, as well as your discerning eyes, that I was able to successfully pass this competition.¡± Fang Yuan did not take all the credit for himself. Instead, he included everyone in his speech. Such an experienced person¡¯s words made the leader of the ceremony department extremely happy. ¡°Hahaha, Fang Yuan, you sure know how to speak, then I will not hide it from you. The top prize in this Gu Dao Convention is said to be very generous. Have you thought about what you wish to obtain?¡± The leader of the ceremony department approached Fang Yuan and said. ¡°This is the Yan Shen Saint¡¯s decision, I dare not make any guesses!¡± Fang Yuan quickly said. These words directly related to the Yan Shen Saint. Under the current feudal dynasty, no one dared to speak carelessly. ¡°Hahahaha, top scholar Fang Yuan, don¡¯t be so reserved, this is only my personal question.¡± ¡°In this imperial palace, if there is any treasure that you fancy, just say it. I can help you to mention it to the Yan Shen Saint, and there is a high chance that you can directly obtain it!¡± ¡°It is up to sir to decide.¡± Fang Yuan did not relent even though the leader of the ceremony department said so. Everyone came to a very spacious part of the palace. After that, the leader of the ceremony department left to wait for the Yan Shen Saint to arrive. Even though the Gu Immortal Sect had already won the Gu Dao Convention, Fang Yuan did not see any of Tianxiang Sect¡¯s disciples coming to talk to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s disciples. He did not know why they came here. Was it to let the world see their faces? After shaking his head, Fang Yuan no longer paid attention to them, and he turned his gaze to the other people present. Fang Yuan immediately realized that there were many people and sect¡¯s cultivation methods here that were worth learning from. Thus, Fang Yuan happily chatted with them. Not long after, the leader of the ceremony department announced. ¡°The Yan Shen Saint has arrived!¡± This was somewhat similar to an emperor¡¯s arrival in his previous life. However, no matter which world it was in, this was clearly a sentence that was equally valid. The people present immediately stopped talking and stood at their respective positions to wait. The moment the Yan Shen Saint came out of the passageway, everyone immediately half-knelt and bowed. But immediately after, a warm air current came from below and helped everyone up. At the same time, the Yan Shen Saint¡¯s voice was heard. ¡°Hahaha, all of you are geniuses of our Yan Shen Empire. Tomorrow, the development and construction of our Yan Shen Empire will still depend on all of you geniuses. Therefore, there is no need for all of you to be so polite when you see me.¡± Thus, everyone quickly thanked Yan Shen Saint. ¡°This Gu Dao Convention has officially ended yesterday. Now, we will first give out the top ten prizes. Taking into account the different strength rankings of each sect, we will start from number ten!¡± As the Yan Shen Saint finished speaking, the leader of the ceremony department beside him immediately stood out and took out a list to read. ¡°The tenth place in this Gu Dao Convention is the Azure Sect¡¯s Senior Brother Fu Lun¡­¡± As the leader of the ceremony department spoke, Fu Lun from the Azure Sect immediately stood up. ¡°Alright, someone, bring the prize up!¡± Following Yan Shen Saint¡¯s orders, four guards immediately carried a box in. ¡°This is a treasure that I personally ordered the craftsman to forge for the Azure Sect. Its name is the Azure Dragon Shield!¡± ¡°This treasure has infinite uses and is very suitable for the Azure Sect¡¯s combat style. It also contains a trace of the East Sea Black Turtle¡¯s aura. I hope you can get some inspiration from it.¡± As soon as Yan Shen Saint finished speaking, Fu Lun from the Azure Sect immediately knelt down and thanked him. ¡°Many thanks to the Yan Shen Saint for bestowing such a treasure!¡± ¡°Good, not bad, not bad!¡± Seeing Fu Lun kneeling down decisively, the Yan Shen Saint also replied with satisfaction. Next, the one ranked ninth¡­ During the process of the Yan Shen Saint bestowing treasures to everyone, Jiang Yuncheng and Qin Wentian who represented the Qilian Sect and the Liuyun Sect also obtained the results of fourth and fifth respectively. After obtaining the treasures, they were all extremely excited. Evidently, the treasures bestowed by the Yan Shen Saint had been personally created for each sect. But one must know that the Gu Dao Convention ended yesterday afternoon. Even after the results of the competition were announced, they were all sent to the imperial palace of the Yan Shen Empire. But since then, less than twenty hours had passed. In such a short time, the Yan Shen Saint was able to have treasures created that matched all the characteristics of the cultivation methods for the top ten sects. This was enough to show that the Yan Shen Empire had a rich foundation and profound craftsmanship. While Fang Yuan was shocked. He was also looking forward to it. What kind of rewards would the Yan Shen Saint give to the Gu Immortal Sect? In this Gu Dao Convention, the second and third place were the other two old sects, the Tianli Sect and Shenjian Sect. These two sects had not fought against the Gu Immortal Sect before, so Fang Yuan did not know their strength, but their previous rankings were below Jiang Yuncheng and Qin Wentian. Evidently, after the second half of the third stage of the Gu Dao Convention, because of the defeat of the Qilian Sect and Liuyun Sect, Fang Yuan took away too many points, causing him to rise above the Tianli Sect and Shenjian Sect¡¯s rankings by a large margin. But even so, they were able to obtain second and third place in the competition. The Yan Shen Saint did not lower their rewards because of their method of winning. The two great sects also obtained treasures that were very compatible with their own characteristics. Finally, it was the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s turn, the overall champion of this Gu Dao Convention! ¡°Next is the overall champion of this Gu Dao Convention, the Gu Immortal Sect, as well as Fang Yuan, who is ranked first among all the participants.¡± As the leader of the ceremony department said his final words, the Yan Shen Saint also looked at Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s position, as well as Fang Yuan, who was standing in front of everyone. ¡°I heard Prime Minister Li Ji Qing mention Fang Yuan a few times before, I did not know that you were such an outstanding talent, I really admire you!¡± Yan Shen Saint was not stingy in praising Fang Yuan. ¡°It is all because of Your Majesty¡¯s training, and because of the sect master Gu Zhenren¡¯s training.¡± Fang Yuan said humbly. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about these pleasantries. I have prepared a special gift for your Gu Immortal Sect. Someone, bring that thing in!¡± Chapter 255 - Bestowing Marriage? At the side, two guards in golden armor carried a two-foot-long object in. ¡°Why does it look like a plaque?¡± Fang Yuan was puzzled, but the Yan Shen Saint had already spoken. ¡°Fang Yuan, this is my appreciation of the Gu Immortal Sect, I hope you won¡¯t embarrass this plaque in the future.¡± Fang Yuan quickly said, ¡°I will not disappoint Your Majesty.¡± Thus, the Yan Shen Saint nodded in satisfaction and continued. ¡°Come, Fang Yuan, I allow you to open this plaque to take a look.¡± This was really a plaque? Fang Yuan looked around doubtfully, as well as at the prize that had been carried to his side. After obtaining Yan Shen Saint¡¯s approval, Fang Yuan stood up and lifted the red cloth on the plaque. In the next moment, the contents of the plaque shocked Fang Yuan! Not only was he shocked by the contents written on the plaque, he was also shocked by the materials used to write these words. At this moment, following Fang Yuan¡¯s actions, the representatives of the other sects in the hall also saw the contents of the plaque at the first moment. Immediately, the entire hall was in an uproar. ¡°What? Number one in the world?¡± ¡°Am I dreaming?¡± ¡°No way, the Gu Immortal Sect can obtain such a reward?¡± Fang Yuan was also shocked. The plaque in front of him had these eight words, ¡°The Number One Divine Sect In The World¡± that the Yan Shen Saint had personally written. Because the Yan Shen Saint had a book path Gu worm, these eight words had his special aura, and no one could imitate it. And if someone really imitated it, the Yan Shen Saint would know immediately. What shocked Fang Yuan even more was that these eight words were actually made entirely from amethyst stones! Amethyst stones were very expensive to make in the Yan Shen Empire. Normally, it would be calculated in grams, but now, there was actually such a large amount before him. The Number One Divine Sect In The World! Every stroke of these eight words were like dancing dragons and dancing phoenixes, full of vigor. Fang Yuan felt that just the value of these words alone could not be measured by primeval stones! This was a priceless treasure! And ¡°The Number One Divine Sect In The World¡± was even more incredible! Fang Yuan felt that if he brought this plaque back, it would mean that in Yan Shen Saint¡¯s heart, the Gu Immortal Sect was already the strongest sect in the entire Yan Shen Empire. One could imagine how heavy the Yan Shen Saint¡¯s hopes were! Fang Yuan could not help but smile bitterly that the Yan Shen Saint had made such a move. If he accepted this plaque of ¡°The Number One Divine Sect In The World,¡± wouldn¡¯t it mean that the Gu Immortal Sect would face challenges from all the sects in Yan Shen Empire? And this also meant that the Gu Immortal Sect would no longer be peaceful, unless they could come up with a plan that would satisfy all the sects in the Yan Shen Empire, or a strategy that would convince everyone! Right at this moment, the Yan Shen Saint continued speaking to Fang Yuan. ¡°Fang Yuan, I saw earlier that when you participated in the Gu Dao Convention, you used a Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod as a weapon. That should be your main weapon, right?¡± ¡°Yes! Your Majesty, it is a weapon that I have been using since the Foundation Establishment Realm!¡± Fang Yuan quickly replied. ¡°Alright, then the personal reward that I¡¯ll give you is also a rod. Someone, bring this treasure in!¡± Following the Yan Shen Saint¡¯s order, two golden armored guards carrying a golden rod walked in from outside the palace. It was a golden rod with countless ancient inscriptions on its body. This rod was three feet long and two inches thick. Fang Yuan looked at the Yan Shen Saint in surprise. He did not care about the weapon¡¯s level and skill. Just its size and length were not suitable for him to use. Fang Yuan then heard the leader of the ceremony department introduce it. ¡°Fang Yuan, this rod is a rank five Silver quality Gu worm that the Yan Shen Saint collected, the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod!¡± ¡°This Golden Heaven Splashing Rod can not only be used as a rank five Silver quality weapon, it also has the characteristics of a Gu worm, so you will need to feed and refine it.¡± ¡°Since it is a Gu worm, it naturally has the ability to change its size and shape at will, and after the Gu worm recognizes you as its owner, it will also increase your strength by a certain amount.¡± Instantly, Fang Yuan looked at the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod in front of him in astonishment. It was extremely hard to imagine that this was actually the second Silver quality Gu worm that he had obtained! And the first Silver quality Gu worm from before was even of a supplementary healing nature! Fang Yuan stretched out his hand and touched this Golden Heaven Splashing Rod. At the same time, the spirit essence in his body surged out. The moment he came into contact with the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod, it had already successfully recognized its master. Clearly, the Yan Shen Saint had already gotten someone to deal with it before. In the next moment, information regarding this rank fiveSilver quality Gu worm, the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod, immediately appeared in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind. At the same time, the system notification for the Gu worm had also appeared. ¡°Congratulations, host, you have obtained another Silver quality Gu worm, the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod!¡± ¡°The current characteristics of the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod are¡­¡± After looking at the data provided by the system, Fang Yuan discovered that this rank five Silver quality Golden Heaven Splashing Rod was indeed much stronger than his previous Nine-turns Adamant Worm-manipulation Rod! Moreover, his Extension Energy Gu could also be used on this Golden Heaven Splashing Rod, and the moment Fang Yuan received the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod, it meant that his strength had undergone another earth-shattering change! When Fang Yuan kept this Golden Heaven Splashing Rod in his acupoints, he immediately bowed to the Yan Shen Saint in gratitude. However, the Yan Shen Saint did not stop Fang Yuan¡¯s action, but calmly accepted the bow, because whether it was the rank five Silver quality Golden Heaven Splashing Rod or ¡°The Number One Divine Sect In The World¡± plaque, their cost was extremely high, and they were extremely precious. Not only did Gu worms have a difference in quality and rank, their own nature and function also had a huge impact on a Gu master¡¯s strength. Following that, just as Fang Yuan and everyone thought that the prizes for this Gu Dao Convention had already been distributed, the Yan Shen Saint continued to speak. ¡°Fang Yuan, I heard that you are only eighteen this year, and you are not married yet, right?¡± ¡°Your Majesty! That is indeed the case!¡± Fang Yuan continued to say, not understanding what was going on. ¡°Good, I have a princess named Princess Yunyue, she is seventeen years old now. Princess Yunyue has always been extremely beautiful, and in Gu Dao cultivation, she is extremely talented. Usually, she is arrogant and eccentric, and I deeply dote on her.¡± Chapter 256 - Rust Gu ¡°I want the two of you to be husband and wife, what do you think?¡± The Yan Shen Saint¡¯s words were as shocking as thunder! Not only did they stir up a storm in Fang Yuan¡¯s heart, even all the other sects in the hall were shocked. Immediately after, discussions broke out! After all, everyone had heard of Princess Yunyue¡¯s beauty before, it was truly hard to give up on a natural beauty like her, and it was rare to hear of her. Moreover, because of her personality and age, she was doted on by the Yan Shen Saint, and now, for some reason, the Yan Shen Saint wanted to marry Princess Yunyue to Fang Yuan? At this moment, Fang Yuan was not only suspicious of this matter, he even started to guess! What was the reason behind the Yan Shen Saint¡¯s actions? Was it because the relationship between the Yan Shen Empire and the Gu Immortal Sect was too stiff? Was he betrothing Princess Yunyue to him to smooth out his relationship with the Gu Immortal Sect? But in other aspects, no matter what the Yan Shen wanted to do, Fang Yuan could take it. He could use whatever methods he had, but Fang Yuan definitely did not like this kind of political marriage! This made him feel like he could not control his own matters! While Fang Yuan was feeling a little disgusted, he was about to reject the Yan Shen Saint¡¯s proposal. But at this time, the Yan Shen Saint spoke first. ¡°Fang Yuan, you don¡¯t have to reject in advance. Princess Yunyue¡¯s personality and talent are definitely the best in the world. The two of you might as well get to know each other first.¡± After getting to know each other for a period of time, we would have a basic impression of each other before making a decision. I wonder what your intentions are. Fang Yuan could not help but hesitate in his heart. He originally wanted to reject her, but after hearing the words of the Yan Shen Saint, he was helpless. Since the true ruler of the Yan Shen Empire, the Yan Shen Saint, had already said so, what else could he do? He could only take things one step at a time. As this thought flashed through his mind, Fang Yuan immediately raised his head and looked at the Yan Shen Saint. ¡°Everything will be arranged by Your Majesty!¡± ¡°Alright, then this matter is settled!¡± The Yan Shen Saint laughed and said. As Fang Yuan and the Yan Shen Saint settled this matter, the other clans and factions in the palace had no room to resist. They could only accept this situation and quickly congratulated Fang Yuan and the Yan Shen Saint. Today¡¯s banquet ended in cheers and laughter. When everyone left, it was already decided. Today¡¯s scene at the banquet would spread throughout the entire Yan Shen Empire at the speed of wings! Fang Yuan knew that he could not change this fact, so rather than resisting, which would be useless, he might as well accept it and take it one step at a time. Just as the Gu Immortal Sect disciples returned to their residence in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, the other sects in the hall sent their representatives to the Gu Immortal Sect to have a friendly exchange. Even though on paper it was a friendly exchange, they actually had all sorts of thoughts! They wanted to make friends with the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s disciples! Not only Fang Yuan, even Wan Qian, Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang and the rest could not do anything about it. They had to entertain the other sects. And this sort of thing was annoying because you could not directly reject them. As the saying goes, you should not hit a smiling person. But now, these representatives of the various sects were charging at them, and they were not just smiling. They were even licking the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s shoes! If it was not for the fact that the Gu Immortal Sect disciples refused to accept the gifts from these sects, the so-called gifts given under the name of care items would probably be enough to bury the Gu Immortal Sect members. Fang Yuan took this opportunity to greet Senior Wan Qian, before using the excuse that the Yan Shen Saint had other orders to call him, and he quickly left the Gu Immortal Sect group. After escaping from the imperial palace, Fang Yuan also quickened his pace, casually moving through the Yan Shen Empire. Previously, he had been strolling around with Senior Wan Qian and the other Gu Immortal Sect disciples. At that time, Fang Yuan mainly wanted to take care of their senses, thus he adjusted his speed to match theirs. Thus, he was very slow. At that time, Fang Yuan wanted to buy and understand things that he was interested in, but he did not have the time to look at them before. Now was a good opportunity, and Fang Yuan wanted to take a look around the Yan Shen Empire. Fortunately, Fang Yuan still had many primeval stones on him, which could support his idea. Fang Yuan first went to the formation exchange hall. He exchanged experiences with the other formation path Gu masters, and at the same time, he bought some Gu worms and formation plates that he needed to quickly create Gu formations on the battlefield. He bought another batch of very common Gu worms and the materials needed to feed these Gu worms. And when this mission finally ended, Fang Yuan had already filled up all the places that he could hold things. Although it was not to the point where his hands were full, all the spacial attribute Gu worms on his body were already full. At this time, Fang Yuan suddenly remembered that he had just received the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod from the Yan Shen Saint! And according to the Yan Shen Saint, this Golden Heaven Splashing Rod was a rank four Silver Quality Gu worm! However, he did not look closely at the notification given by the Gu worm system, so he still did not know what material this Golden Heaven Splashing Rod used as food. At this moment, Fang Yuan opened the notification given by the system in his mind again. Rank four Silver quality Gu worm, Golden Heaven Splashing Rod, feeds on a small amount of gold and rust produced by the specially nurtured Rust Gu that feeds on gold! Fang Yuan was stunned after seeing it, and although he did not understand, since this was the notification given by the system, he only needed to carry it out. In his mind, he hung the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod on the Gu worm system to cultivate automatically. At the same time, Fang Yuan was ready to go to the Gu materials and Gu worm shops to buy the corresponding items. Although Fang Yuan felt that the information he saw was a little beyond his common sense, and according to the knowledge of his previous life, things like gold would not rust, this was the world of Gu worms. Everything here was impossible. Since it had already appeared in front of him, there was naturally a reason and way to achieve it. Moreover, this world did not pay attention to things like science! Chapter 257 - Choosing All sorts of Gu worms had always challenged common sense. Fang Yuan, who was already used to this, naturally did not think too much about it. Since he had already obtained the information, he would go to the appropriate shop to buy it. Through special methods of cultivation, a Rust Gu that feeds on gold did not need to be of a high level. However, if the target it needed to feed was a rank four Silver Quality Golden Heaven Splashing Rod, it meant that this Rust Gu needed to be at least rank two Bronze quality. Such a Gu worm would not be worth more than twenty primeval stones, so it could usually be bought for around fifteen. As for gold, it was something that ordinary mortals could use. For senior Gu masters, the cost was extremely low. After arriving at a Gu worm shop, Fang Yuan said to the shopkeeper sitting behind the bar counter. ¡°Boss! Give me a rank two Silver quality Rust Gu that feeds on gold.¡± ¡°Alright, sir, you need a rank two Silver quality Rust Gu, right? Please wait here, I¡¯ll go get it in a while.¡± That shopkeeper was very amiable. After confirming the Gu worm, he planned to go to the warehouse to take it out. But at this time, he seemed to have thought of something and turned around to ask Fang Yuan again. ¡°Sir, this Rust Gu feeds on gold. If you only need one Rust Gu, it will not live for more than a few days. Do you want to buy some gold as food for the Rust Gu?¡± Fang Yuan did not think that he could buy gold and the Rust Gu at the same time in this Gu material shop, but since the owner asked this question, then of course there was stock here! Since he did not want to run around more, and he wanted to save some strength, Fang Yuan quickly said. ¡°Yes, yes! Boss, if you have some, then give me some too.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± The owner replied and then turned to leave, so there was only one worker left in this Gu shop keeping watch. Fang Yuan waited at the side, and after a while, the shop owner walked out with two boxes. They were two very special boxes that seemed to be made of crystal. The shop owner said to Fang Yuan after walking closer. ¡°Hello, sorry to keep you waiting, we still have two Rust Gu left. They are also specially cultivated, and they feed on gold.¡± ¡°But because the path of cultivation is different, so there are some differences. I brought both of them to show you. When you have determined which one, we¡¯ll determine the price.¡± ¡°Oh, don¡¯t mind these crystal boxes. I use them because the specially cultivated Rust Gu have sharp teeth. Whether it is a wooden or metal container, they can easily bite through it. But this crystal dug out from the eastern sea can perfectly isolate them.¡± ¡°Oh, I didn¡¯t expect there to be so many explanations!¡± Fang Yuan looked at the two crystal boxes, one red and one purple, and the owner opened them in front of him. Inside the red crystal box was a frog-like Gu worm. Its whole body was golden, and even the lumps on its back were dark gold. Its eyes were like coins, and it looked very strange. And in the purple crystal box, there was a small bit of golden soil. On the soil, there was a small patch of grass with small leaves growing. The Gu worm shop owner pointed at the golden toad in the red crystal box and said to Fang Yuan. ¡°Customer, look, this is the Golden Treasure Swallowing Toad that was synthesized through biological alchemy.¡± ¡°It is easy to feed, it likes to be quiet, and can help the owner in battle at critical moments.¡± The owner pointed at the soil in the purple crystal box and the grass on the soil, and said. ¡°Customer, look, this is the Golden Soil Breath Algae! This Golden Soil Breath Algae is a Rust Gu that was synthesized through plant alchemy.¡± ¡°In comparison, not only is the composition of the rust produced by the Golden Treasure Swallowing Toad and the Golden Soil Breath Algae different, the metal laws contained within are also slightly different.¡± ¡°The speed at which these two produce rust is also different. The Golden Soil Breath Algae can only produce rust, which is the soil beneath this Golden Soil Breath Algae! But it does not have any combat ability.¡± ¡°May I ask, customer, which kind of specially cultivated Rust Gu do you need?¡± Looking at the enthusiastic Gu worm shop owner, Fang Yuan hesitated. The Gu worm system did not explain to him what kind of special metal ingredients he needed for the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod that he had just obtained. And in the Gu Dao Jiuzhou world, Fang Yuan had found two types of Rust Gu in just one shop of the Yan Shen Empire. One could imagine that in the entire territory of the Yan Shen Empire, including the entire Gu Dao Jiuzhou world, there were even more types of Rust Gu! For a moment, Fang Yuan, who was having difficulty choosing, hesitated. He looked at the red crystal box, then looked at the purple crystal box, and finally gritted his teeth and said. ¡°Boss! Wrap these two Gu worms for me, I want them both.¡± Since he had the Gu worm system, he did not need to take care of these Gu worms on a daily basis. Since the Golden Treasure Swallowing Toad and the Golden Soil Breath Algae were the ingredients needed for the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod, then he would buy them both! He would use them to give the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod a daily change of taste, accumulating some different metal laws. Since he had the support of the storage treasure bag, he did not lack these primeval stones. ¡°Oh, alright! One Golden Treasure Swallowing Toad and one Golden Soil Breath Algae! This Golden Treasure Swallowing Toad needs 17 primeval stones. I¡¯ll give you a bit of a discount for the Golden Soil Breath Algae, so 14 primeval stones for it.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll add in a little more gold. All these cost a total of 32 primeval stones.¡± The shop owner took out another gold bar from his sleeve and handed it over with the two crystal boxes. Fang Yuan happily took out the corresponding number of primeval stones from the storage treasure bag and handed them over. At the same time, he kept the two crystal boxes and one gold bar. This storage treasure bag looked like an ordinary purse, but it had a huge space inside. At the same time, it could store Gu materials without special characteristics, ordinary items and other inanimate objects. It could also temporarily hold a certain number of Gu worms. It was a storage Gu worm that Enlightenment Realm Gu masters often equipped. After obtaining what he wanted, Fang Yuan kept the storage treasure bag and left the shop. After walking a little further, Fang Yuan silently communicated with the Gu worm system and stored the red crystal box and the purple crystal box, each containing their respective Rust Gu, into his body¡¯s space. Chapter 258 - Conflict? At the same time, the Gu worm system recorded the information of the two Gu worms, and was automatically in charge of their cultivation. This outing officially ended! All the necessary things were prepared, so Fang Yuan planned to return to the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Immortal Sect residence. Thinking about it, the Gu Immortal Sect disciples should have already returned by now, right? Fang Yuan thought silently. Fang Yuan continued to walk forward. Because of the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s sneak attack, he was ambushed in an alley near the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. Even though Fang Yuan had already dealt with them, right now, Fang Yuan no longer liked to take small paths. In this situation where there were no special needs, he preferred to walk on the main path. However, just as Fang Yuan walked forward and passed by an unknown alley, he suddenly heard two familiar voices coming from the alley. ¡°Han Qian Luo! I really like you! Do you want me to dig out my heart and show it to you?¡± This was an extremely rough and loud voice with an extremely unique tone. The moment Fang Yuan heard this voice, he immediately thought of Qin Wentian. He had no idea what Qin Wentian was doing. He was talking to Han Qian Luo? Could it be that there was an affair between the two of them? Fang Yuan silently mumbled. The gossipy soul in his heart was ignited. Hence, he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to leave, so he started eavesdropping at the entrance of the alleyway. ¡°Qin Wentian, I¡¯m warning you. What are you doing? We have only participated in the Gu Dao Convention, that¡¯s all. We have only met by chance. Where did you get the confidence to follow me into this alleyway? And all for the sake of saying such disgusting words to me?¡± Han Qian Luo¡¯s voice was extremely cold, and there was even a clear sense of disgust in it. If not, she wouldn¡¯t have said such unreasonable words. No matter what, Qin Wentian¡¯s strength was still extremely impressive. Han Qian Luo should definitely not be so arrogant just because of a small matter. If Han Qian Luo continued on like this, sooner or later, she would bring an unimaginable disaster to Tianxiang Sect. ¡°What is disgusting? Could it be that this is the image of me in your heart?¡± Qin Wentian incredulously asked Han Qian Luo. ¡°Then what do you think you should be like in my heart? Think about what you have done, and you still have the face to ask me what you are like in my heart?¡± Han Qian Luo bluntly asked. That¡¯s right, Han Qian Luo had already answered this question. Qin Wentian was tailing her. This indeed sounded like a very disgusting thing to do. Fang Yuan mumbled in his heart. ¡°However, although I was tailing you, and I admit that this is truly not the work of a gentleman!¡± ¡°But I believe you should be able to feel my painstaking efforts. I have always been a straightforward and upright person, disdaining to do such disgusting things. This time around, I followed you and this junior sister of the Tianxiang Sect because I had no other choice. I¡¯m really only doing this to seek your attention.¡± Qin Wentian¡¯s words were like the final thoughts in his heart. He even directly stated his bottom line. Fang Yuan already understood in his heart that Qin Wentian truly liked Han Qian Luo from the bottom of his heart. However, from the meaning of Qin Wentian¡¯s words, why did it seem like there was someone else with Han Qian Luo? At this moment, another voice rang out. ¡°Qin Wentian! How can you do this? Even if you like Senior Han Qian Luo, you should still pursue her openly!¡± ¡°Come to our Tianxiang Sect to seek contact information and start from the beginning. Although I believe that lovers will eventually get married, the way you are doing it now, not only Senior Han Qian Luo, even I don¡¯t have any feelings other than disgust and fear!¡± ¡°Aiya, enough. Yu Bing, stop talking. Let¡¯s go.¡± At this moment, Han Qian Luo hurriedly added another sentence. And the moment Fang Yuan heard the new voice, he was stunned for a moment because this voice was simply too familiar to him. Such a carefree personality and voice was something that only his younger sister Yu Bing had. What? This Qin Wentian was actually pestering Han Qian Luo and his younger sister Yu Bing at the same time? This was simply intolerable. Hence, Fang Yuan, who was feeling sympathy for Qin Wentian earlier, changed his mind at this moment. It was fine if you went to look for Han Qian Luo, but since you actually made my younger sister Yu Bing feel disgusted, I have no choice but to stand up for her. After Fang Yuan convinced himself, he hurriedly stood up and walked into the alley. In front of him were two women and a man, a total of three figures. The two female Gu masters were currently dressed extremely beautifully. Han Qian Luo wore a pink dress with three golden steps on her head. Her face was also covered in rouge gouache. She gently wiped her face, looking extremely beautiful. And at this moment, the cold and repulsive expression on her face made her aura even more prominent, causing people to be unable to forget her after just a glance. And beside her was his younger sister Yu Bing, who was dressed in a black warrior outfit. His younger sister Yu Bing was still as carefree as before. She would never wear clothes that had obvious female characteristics. Instead, she intentionally chose clothes that were more neutral, or even male-oriented. When Fang Yuan saw Han Qian Luo and Yu Bing, Qin Wentian¡¯s back was facing Fang Yuan. Hence, he didn¡¯t see Fang Yuan immediately. But at this moment, Han Qian Luo¡¯s gaze turned away from Qin Wentian and was the first to see Fang Yuan walking over from behind him. Her ice-cold eyes suddenly flashed with a bright light. And at this moment, while Yu Bing was still arguing with Qin Wentian, Han Qian Luo had already moved her feet and ran towards Fang Yuan. That¡¯s right, Han Qian Luo¡¯s plan was to use Fang Yuan, the person who had defeated Qin Wentian before, as her shield. After all, given Qin Wentian¡¯s current strength, if one were to put it simply, he would be able to completely suppress Han Qian Luo. However, Fang Yuan wasn¡¯t weak either. As someone who could forcefully defeat Qin Wentian, there was naturally no need to say anything about his strength. Han Qian Luo¡¯s lotus steps lightly moved. After she arrived beside Fang Yuan, she immediately hugged his left arm and moved closer to his body. At this moment, following Han Qian Luo¡¯s actions, Qin Wentian and Yu Bing¡¯s gazes were instantly attracted over. Yu Bing exclaimed in shock when she lifted her head and saw Fang Yuan. ¡°Brother, why are you here?¡± Fang Yuan didn¡¯t reply to her because at this moment, Fang Yuan and Qin Wentian¡¯s gazes collided. At this moment, Qin Wentian immediately asked. ¡°Han Qian Luo, what are you doing? Do you think I don¡¯t know the relationship between your Tianxiang Sect and Fang Yuan¡¯s Gu Immortal Sect?¡± Chapter 259 - Shield ¡°Do you think I don¡¯t know how rigid your relationship with Fang Yuan has become?¡± Qin Wentian stared at Han Qian Luo¡¯s actions in shock, as he stared at Fang Yuan and Han Qian Luo in bewilderment. ¡°I thought you were a smart person. I¡¯ve already done so much, don¡¯t tell me you still don¡¯t understand my intentions?¡± Han Qian Luo was also smart. She didn¡¯t directly answer Qin Wentian¡¯s question, and instead, she directly used a rhetorical question to ask Qin Wentian. Han Qian Luo¡¯s actions and words had already completely exceeded Fang Yuan¡¯s reaction range. Before this, his relationship with Han Qian Luo wasn¡¯t ordinary. They had only met twice, but one time they quarreled, and the other time, they even had an exaggerated fight. He had never imagined that Han Qian Luo would actually be able to do this in order to get rid of Qin Wentian¡¯s entanglement! Although he came in because he was worried about the safety of his younger sister Yu Bing, he wasn¡¯t willing to become Han Qian Luo¡¯s tool for no reason. At this moment, Fang Yuan frowned. He was about to shake off Han Qian Luo who was holding onto his left arm and explain his intentions to Qin Wentian. But he never expected that Qin Wentian wouldn¡¯t spare a second glance at Fang Yuan. Instead, he directly spoke to Han Qian Luo, who was standing beside Fang Yuan. ¡°Han Qian Luo! I like you. These are my heartfelt words. I won¡¯t give up on my thoughts just because of your temper. I will definitely persevere for you until the day you change your mind.¡± After that, Qin Wentian cast a deep glance at Han Qian Luo and Fang Yuan. Without any hesitation, he directly left the alleyway. At this moment, after seeing Qin Wentian decisively leaving, Han Qian Luo¡¯s expression relaxed as she released Fang Yuan¡¯s left arm. And at this moment, Fang Yuan had no time to catch up to Qin Wentian and explain the situation. From the current situation, even if he rushed up to explain the situation, it would only make things worse. In that case, he might as well wait for time to clear things up a bit. After a period of time, he would part ways with Han Qian Luo and then look for Qin Wentian to prove that what he said was the truth. Fang Yuan lowered his head to look at Han Qian Luo. His expression was extremely cold, devoid of any emotions. After that, when he saw Han Qian Luo¡¯s cold expression, Fang Yuan¡¯s expression grew even colder. After that, he ignored Yu Bing¡¯s stunned expression and directly questioned Han Qian Luo. ¡°What is your intention? What are you trying to do? Who do you think I am?¡± Fang Yuan felt extremely angry, but his past experience prevented him from directly attacking Han Qian Luo. However, if Han Qian Luo did not admit her mistake today, a huge battle would be inevitable. At this moment, Han Qian Luo¡¯s gaze swept over, and she turned her head away with disdain, not looking at Fang Yuan anymore. ¡°Han Qian Luo, what is the meaning of this? Do you think I don¡¯t dare to make a move? You are not only provoking me, you are also provoking my Gu Immortal Sect!¡± ¡°If Qin Wentian informed their sect about this because of your actions, then the Gu Immortal Sect would be embroiled in a huge battle. Don¡¯t you want to say something about such a vile matter?¡± However, Fang Yuan¡¯s words didn¡¯t cause Han Qian Luo to react in the slightest. She merely turned her back and didn¡¯t say anything, nor did she express her attitude. Just when Fang Yuan felt his heart burning with anger and couldn¡¯t help but want to act, his younger sister Yu Bing, who was standing at the side, sensed that the atmosphere wasn¡¯t right and hurriedly walked over. ¡°Aiya, Brother! Senior Han Qian Luo didn¡¯t do it on purpose. It¡¯s really that Qin Wentian is too despicable!¡± ¡°After the two of us left the imperial palace today, we planned to directly return to the sect residence. Who would have thought that Qin Wentian would actually follow us all the way and even stop us here!¡± ¡°Although his actions before were truly honest and aboveboard, and I can also tell that he isn¡¯t someone with a vile character, his actions this time around were truly too excessive.¡± ¡°Brother! Can you not be angry with Senior Han Qian Luo? I believe that she didn¡¯t do it on purpose. After all, the two of us can¡¯t win against Qin Wentian in terms of strength, yet he still refused to let go of us.¡± ¡°If we allowed him to follow us back to the Tianxiang Sect residence, I¡¯m afraid that the Tianxiang Sect would have to engage in a major sect war with Qin Wentian today.¡± His younger sister Yu Bing stood at the side, holding onto Fang Yuan¡¯s hand as she spoke unceasingly. It was as though she also felt the threat of Qin Wentian¡¯s abnormal behavior. At this moment, all the muscles in her body tensed up. Fang Yuan could even feel the wetness in her palms. Evidently, his younger sister Yu Bing¡¯s earlier nervousness was real. Right now, she was holding onto his arm and pleading for his forgiveness. ¡°Argh, okay! Yu Bing, there¡¯s no need for you to say anything more. Let¡¯s end this matter here. Han Qian Luo, you should go back and reflect on your actions. I can tolerate your actions once or twice, but you¡¯d better not repeat them again and again!¡± ¡°Next time, if you do anything excessive, I¡¯ll definitely end it with you on the spot.¡± Seeing that the matter had been resolved, although the final result was very uncomfortable, since it had already happened, there was no better choice than to accept it. After Fang Yuan confirmed that his sister Yu Bing was safe, he did not plan to stay here anymore and look at the annoying Han Qian Luo. ¡°Alright! Sister, I will take my leave first!¡± Fang Yuan glanced at Yu Bing before speaking. Before Yu Bing could reply, Fang Yuan had already activated his movement Gu, and directly left this place. ¡°Alright Senior, let¡¯s quickly return to the Tianxiang Sect. I truly didn¡¯t expect that there would actually be a person like Qin Wentian in the Yan Shen Empire. How terrifying!¡± At this moment, Yu Bing acted out of the norm and hurriedly grabbed Han Qian Luo¡¯s arm as she spoke. Han Qian Luo didn¡¯t say anything. She just held Yu Bing¡¯s hand and the two of them left together. Fang Yuan understood in his heart that this time around, it was because Yu Bing was by his side and she was the one mediating the situation, that this matter could only be considered acceptable. If not, there would have definitely been a battle between him and Han Qian Luo today! That night, Fang Yuan returned to his room after finishing his dinner with the disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect. Because today, the disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect had socialized with the representatives of other sects for a very long time, Fang Yuan knew clearly that they were already very tired, thus he did not go to Senior Wan Qian¡¯s room to look for her to increase their strength. Since it was destined that he would be alone tonight, Fang Yuan stayed in the small garden in front of his room for a while. After the cold wind blew for a while and calmed down the restless emotions in his heart, he returned to his room, and he planned to cultivate for a while. Chapter 260 - Call But at this moment, the Gu worm system suddenly gave a notification, and Fang Yuan suddenly heard a sentence. ¡°Host Fang Yuan! Currently, someone is using a special Gu worm to contact you. After the system¡¯s hard search, it found that the other party is very far away from the host, if you want to confirm the other party¡¯s identity and location, your authorization is needed!¡± At this moment, the system¡¯s notification appeared in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind, and there was another sentence. ¡°Good disciple! Quickly inject your spirit essence into this white light spot, I have something to say to you!¡± Fang Yuan was very familiar with this voice. It was the voice of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s sect master, Gu Zhenren. ¡°Master,¡± Fang Yuan subconsciously said. At this moment, Fang Yuan opened his eyes and indeed found a white light spot in front of him. That light spot was not big, and it did not even seem to have any weight. It was levitating around the same spot, floating up, down, left, right, front, and back. Fang Yuan did not hesitate much. Following the voice¡¯s prompt, he injected the spirit essence in his body into the white dot of light that appeared in front of him. At the next moment, the white dot of light suddenly stopped floating and exploded on the spot like fireworks! At the same time, hundreds and thousands of white dots of light shone out. Those extra dots of light rapidly moved and gathered in front of Fang Yuan, finally forming a pure white screen-like thing. At the next moment, the pure white screen started to change. Red, black, brown, gray, and other colors quickly appeared. After those colors appeared, they also quickly moved and formed a face. At the next moment, the colors around the face also changed rapidly. This meant that the environment behind the face also became clear. Wasn¡¯t this a projector? Fang Yuan was slightly stunned. This was indeed a Gu worm idea that he had never thought of before. Wasn¡¯t this a complete restoration of the relevant technological products of his previous life? A master was indeed a master. He was indeed very resourceful! Even such a remote Gu worm combination could be found. And at this moment, the face that appeared in the projector was his master, Gu Zhenren. Behind Gu Zhenren, there was a gray stone wall. Looking at the light and darkness around him, it seemed like Gu Zhenren was in a cave? Fang Yuan looked at Gu Zhenren and asked. ¡°Master, where are you now? Have you completed the mission you mentioned before?¡± Following Fang Yuan¡¯s question, Gu Zhenren¡¯s image moved quickly. His brown face was covered in frost, and his hair and beard were already gray. However, no matter how weathered his expression was, Gu Zhenren¡¯s eyes were always bright and lively. Immediately after, Gu Zhenren seemed to have heard Fang Yuan¡¯s question and immediately replied. ¡°My dear disciple, what¡¯s the point of keeping those little tasks in mind?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t trust your master¡¯s strength? If I take action, such a small problem is a piece of cake. I have already completed it!¡± ¡°But I don¡¯t know if you have been cultivating properly recently. Didn¡¯t you bring many people from the Gu Immortal Sect to the Yan Shen Empire to participate in some Gu Dao Convention? Is the competition over now? What rank did you obtain in the end? What results did you obtain?¡± After Fang Yuan finished explaining his situation, Gu Zhenren immediately asked Fang Yuan. It was also because he was very concerned about Fang Yuan, he did not treat Fang Yuan as his junior, but as an equal, a good friend who could speak his heart. ¡°Hahaha, master, don¡¯t you trust my strength?¡± ¡°With your disciple here, wouldn¡¯t this small Gu Dao Convention be a piece of cake?¡± ¡°Let me tell you, I have already led our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s seniors and juniors to obtain first place in the Gu Dao Convention!¡± ¡°And this morning, I represented the seniors and juniors of the Gu Immortal Sect at the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s imperial palace to receive the reward face to face with the Yan Shen Saint!¡± ¡°Oh, right, the Yan Shen Saint made a plaque for our Gu Immortal Sect and used amethyst stones to write on it. On it are the words ¡®The Number One Divine Sect In The World!¡¯¡± ¡°I measured it myself, the amethyst used on the plaque is worth a lot. every stroke is about two inches wide. If converted into primeval stones, it would be incredible.¡± ¡°Master! I never knew that the Yan Shen Empire had such a huge treasury and such a deep foundation.¡± During the day, Fang Yuan had always been mysterious and powerful in front of outsiders. But now, only in front of his master Gu Zhenren, who had completely surpassed him in all aspects and could make him feel at ease, did Fang Yuan finally put down his mask and speak more. ¡°Hahaha, isn¡¯t this also the reason why I asked you to participate in this Gu Dao Convention? Even though our Gu Immortal Sect is not bad, the area we occupy already determines that our Gu Immortal Sect lacks many precious ancient materials!¡± ¡°Take this amethyst stone for example, it might not have a high value in its place of origin, but once it is transported to another place, it will be priceless.¡± ¡°Since you have already seen the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s rich foundation, you should have also seen the younger generation of many other participating sects. How did you feel after fighting with them?¡± Gu Zhenren continued to smile as he said to Fang Yuan. ¡°Aiya, I can talk to you for three days and three nights about the details of this competition without finishing!¡± ¡°My eyes were really opened this time. Outside of our Gu Immortal Sect, the Yan Shen Empire actually has so many large forces and sects, and strong disciples too. Not only are they strong, they are also very proficient in using Gu worms and fighting. They provided me with many ideas.¡± ¡°In the future, if I create my own Gu formation, it will be much easier.¡± Fang Yuan was very moved, but at the same time, he said with a calm and happy expression. ¡°Hahahaha, this is what I teach all of you, when you are in the Gu Immortal Sect, study and cultivate seriously. The Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s cultivation methods and secret manuals only belong to the Gu Immortal Sect.¡± ¡°Those things cannot be your entire life. After reading ten thousand books, you should travel ten thousand miles to see what kinds of geniuses there are and what they are like.¡± ¡°Going to see what this vast land looks like will only benefit your future path of cultivation.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes! Master, I completely understand your thoughts. Isn¡¯t that what I¡¯m doing now?¡± Fang Yuan said impatiently. Chapter 261 - Gu Zhenren ¡°The Yan Shen Saint later gave me a secret treasure. He said it was a rank four Silver quality Golden Heaven Splashing Rod. I just went to buy it the corresponding Gu materials and food in the afternoon.¡± ¡°Mm, not bad, not bad, my disciple can now obtain recognition from the outside world with his own strength!¡± Gu Zhenren was not stingy with his praise. He kept on praising Fang Yuan. After all, Fang Yuan was his disciple, and this time, he obtained a huge victory in the Yan Shen Empire. This time, the Gu Immortal Sect was in the limelight. It also made him, the sect master of the Gu Immortal Sect, feel proud. Although Gu Zhenren did not say much, in reality, ever since Fang Yuan said that the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Yan Shen Saint had given the amethyst ¡°The Number One Divine Sect In The World¡± plaque to the Gu Immortal Sect, Gu Zhenren felt a huge weight lift off his heart. It was like all the hardships and hardships he had suffered over the past few decades had been rewarded at this moment, and they had gained value. At this moment, Fang Yuan continued to ask. ¡°Sigh, Master, during this competition, I also found a few Tianxiang Sect disciples. I suspect that the leader of these people, Han Qian Luo, is the fourth on the Heaven Roll, He Caiyi!¡± ¡°Moreover, because of the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s special relationship with our Gu Immortal Sect, Master, I am guessing that Han Qian Luo, or He Caiyi, was sent by the Tianxiang Sect to train her mental state?¡± ¡°Or, Han Qian Luo was leading their disciples to train their mental state?¡± After hearing Fang Yuan¡¯s strange question, Gu Zhenren laughed loudly and said. ¡°To be honest, you guessed right this time! The Tianxiang Sect¡¯s He Caiyi came out to train the mental state of this new batch of disciples.¡± Before Fang Yuan nodded, Gu Zhenren continued. ¡°However, the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s He Caiyi came out for more than that.¡± ¡°Oh? Master, is there any other reason?¡± Fang Yuan asked curiously. From Gu Zhenren¡¯s words, Fang Yuan already knew that there was no problem with his previous guess. The Tianxiang Sect¡¯s eldest disciple, Han Qian Luo, was He Caiyi on the Heaven Roll! At this time, Gu Zhenren looked at Fang Yuan with a strange expression and said. ¡°Actually, the Tianxiang Sect sent He Caiyi out with the main purpose of letting her meet her future husband!¡± ¡°Ah, is there such a thing?¡± Fang Yuan looked at Gu Zhenren in surprise, as if he was suspecting that his master was joking with him. After all, the Tianxiang Sect was a large sect no matter what! Usually, because of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s existence, their disciples did not need to train much, but they would not let their first disciple leave the sect for such an absurd reason, right? But even though Fang Yuan felt that this matter was absurd, it could not withstand scrutiny. But Fang Yuan could not control the gossipy soul in his heart, so he looked at Gu Zhenren and asked curiously. ¡°Then Master, who is He Caiyi¡¯s future husband? Why have I never heard of such a thing?¡± Just as Fang Yuan looked at Gu Zhenren, waiting for his master to give him an answer, he realized Gu Zhenren¡¯s expression was very strange. The corners of his mouth curled upwards, and he was looking at him with a mocking gaze. ¡°Ah? This He Caiyi¡¯s husband couldn¡¯t be me, could it?¡± Seeing Gu Zhenren¡¯s strange reaction, Fang Yuan boldly asked such a question. But in the next moment, Fang Yuan suspected that this world was probably made up, because his master Gu Zhenren actually gave a terrifying affirmative answer after hearing Fang Yuan¡¯s question. ¡°Hehe, I didn¡¯t expect your brain to be so quick this time!¡± ¡°Ah? Why didn¡¯t I know about this!¡± Fang Yuan could not help but feel extremely nervous as he looked at Gu Zhenren and asked. ¡°Heh, this matter was actually discussed with the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s sect master in advance.¡± ¡°After all, ordinary disciples might not know the actual situation of the Tianxiang Sect, but to the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s sect master, this is an obvious fact.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not only to keep the Tianxiang Sect stable for the next few decades, but also to take care of the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s disciples. The Tianxiang Sect¡¯s sect master would usually choose to marry his first disciple to the first disciple of the Gu Immortal Sect. ¡± ¡°As for the situation that you didn¡¯t know before, do you even need to ask? Of course, it¡¯s because your strength at that time wasn¡¯t very good, and you didn¡¯t have any reputation in the sphere of influence of the Yan Shen Empire!¡± ¡°Do you think just because you are my apprentice, you can make the first disciple of the Tianxiang Sect your wife?¡± ¡°If you really think so, then I suggest you find a place to commit suicide as soon as possible. You are not worthy to be my disciple!¡± Gu Zhenren looked at Fang Yuan as if he was mocking him. ¡°Aiya, master, you know I didn¡¯t mean it like that!¡± Fang Yuan quickly explained. ¡°It¡¯s really too sudden. I am completely unprepared!¡± ¡°Ha ha ha, in fact, this matter has long been decided. After all, it is a matter of convention. The agreement between the sect master of Tianxiang Sect and me was reached as early as when we just met.¡± ¡°But because you had not joined the Gu Immortal Sect at that time, I did not tell anyone about it, and after I accepted you as my disciple, I went around to raise your strength, and I was too busy to tell you about it. ¡± ¡°But it doesn¡¯t matter now. Since you already know about this, and you met each other at the Gu Dao Convention, I wonder how you feel about each other?¡± Fang Yuan at this time only feel that retribution was unpleasent! Previously, it was obviously his gossipy soul, asking Gu Zhenren about He Caiyi¡¯s husband. Who would have thought that now, the roles were reversed, becoming Gu Zhenren asking him about his views on the opposite sex! But when it came to his opinion of He Caiyi, what else was there to say? Fang Yuan immediately pulled a long face and said to Gu Zhenren. ¡°Master, from the time I met He Caiyi from the Tianxiang Sect until now, we have met three times in total, and none of them turned out good. Two out of the three times, we quarreled, and there was even a fight.¡± Well, I just talked about meeting Han Qian Luo twice in the afternoon and how one time, we got into an argument, and the other time, we got into a fight. In the end, by night, it had already escalated to two arguments and one fight. Chapter 262 - Arrogant Personality Who would have thought that when Fang Yuan said this with a sad face, Gu Zhenren would not be sad and pessimistic. On the other hand, he even laughed out loud and said. ¡°You don¡¯t know this, the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s sect master had specially told me about this before. His beloved disciple He Caiyi has a very arrogant personality, and it can even be described as having high standards.¡± ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t believe it, but after my two trips to the Tianxiang Sect, I judged that He Caiyi¡¯s personality was probably even more arrogant than Wan Qian¡¯s.¡± ¡°After all, under the special nurturing environment of the Tianxiang Sect, their disciples themselves don¡¯t have much social experience. And because of her status as such a senior disciple, all the disciples of the Tianxiang Sect treat her with respect. It¡¯s impossible for her not to be arrogant.¡± ¡°However, since I have already reached an agreement with the Tianxiang Sect¡¯s sect master, the two of you will be a couple in the future, then you have to think of a way yourself. If you want to get such an arrogant woman, it¡¯s not enough to rely on the matchmaking between two elders.¡± ¡°It¡¯s time to test your own ability!¡± Gu Zhenren was like an old naughty child at this moment. He raised his eyebrows at Fang Yuan and said with an expression and tone that said ¡®you know me, I know you know me¡¯. Originally, Fang Yuan was already very dissatisfied when he found out that the Yan Shen Saint planned to marry Princess Yunyue to him this morning. But now, his master, Gu Zhenren, had also given him a wife. Fang Yuan was very unhappy, but in front of Gu Zhenren, who was a friend whose age wasn¡¯t important, Fang Yuan did not hide his emotions and spoke directly to Gu Zhenren. ¡°Master, actually, I don¡¯t want to marry her at all.¡± ¡°What do you think such a woman can do in the Gu Immortal Sect? She pulls a long face every day, I don¡¯t know who to show it to.¡± However, Fang Yuan¡¯s complaint did not receive Gu Zhenren¡¯s approval. Gu Zhenren continued. ¡°Sigh! What are you saying? He Caiyi from the Tianxiang Sect is naturally beautiful. Not to mention how beautiful her face is, her figure is one of the best in the entire Yan Shen Empire.¡± ¡°Besides, what woman wouldn¡¯t develop such a personality after being praised for so long, but we are from the Gu Immortal Sect, and the other is from the Tianxiang Sect. We do not need really need the other party to help us do whatever.¡± ¡°Think only of the individual, that¡¯s what ordinary people are best at.¡± ¡°When you reach a high level of the sect, you should also consider the potential and resources that that person represents in all other directions. Moreover, He Caiyi¡¯s Gu Dao talent is outstanding. Her Gu Dao level is even higher than yours, so what right do you, an Enlightenment Realm brat, have to dislike her?¡± ¡°Besides, as a man, if you see such a beautiful, talented, and prestigious woman, don¡¯t you want to bring her back to the sect? Do you want to push others out?¡± ¡°Do you want to see her in the arms of others?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t make me think that you¡¯re a gentleman who doesn¡¯t get close to women. I don¡¯t believe that kind of nonsense. Only a lascivious liar would say that kind of nonsense.¡± ¡°Moreover, don¡¯t you cultivate a dual cultivation method? This He Caiyi is a high-grade cauldron, bringing her back will only benefit your cultivation level, and your dual cultivation method has the characteristic of improving faster when having more dual cultivation partners.¡± ¡°Bring her back, I am still waiting for you to lead the Gu Immortal Sect to unify the entire Yan Shen Empire one day.¡± Ah, this, this, this! Gu Zhenren was making Fang Yuan¡¯s heart difficult. Why did the conversation change in this direction? I did not expect Gu Zhenren to be such a person. He made so much sense, I could not refute him. ¡°No, master, I received a third reward this morning. The Yan Shen Saint said that he wants to marry Princess Yunyue to me.¡± ¡°But how can I like this political marriage? If I marry her, our Gu Immortal Sect would go to heaven all day long, and together with that amethyst stone plaque, the door to ¡°The Number One Divine Sect In The World¡± would be broken by everyone in the future.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t like to be that person who is at the center of the storm!¡± But the truth would only tell Fang Yuan that all his complaints were not a problem to Gu Zhenren! That was because Gu Zhenren was overjoyed after hearing Fang Yuan¡¯s words, he said happily to Fang Yuan. ¡°Aiyo, there¡¯s still such a good thing.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great, I have heard of Princess Yunyue, she is one of the most beautiful women in the entire Yan Shen Empire, and has a strange personality. Such a woman would definitely make you very happy to marry.¡± ¡°Right, since you have said so much, I will give you a mission. Go and marry these two women, don¡¯t be afraid of whatever rumors. If you marry them, I will be proud.¡± ¡°And to tell you the truth, the situation you are worried about does not exist in my eyes!¡± ¡°Our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s strength is beyond your imagination. You don¡¯t need to worry about the follow-up matters, I will handle it. Right now, your most important task is to marry these two women!¡± Ah, alright, why did it feel like talking to master did not make sense? But, this was his master, and the most important guide on his Gu master path. Fang Yuan did not refute Gu Zhenren¡¯s words, since Gu Zhenren had already said so. The Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Yan Shen Saint also had the same intention. Then he should continue on like this, and see if there were any other opportunities. Maybe these two were really just exposing his protective clothing in front of him, but in reality, their mentality was completely different? ¡°Alright, Master, let¡¯s call it a day. This Gu Dao Convention will end here, I will bring my seniors and juniors back to the Gu Immortal Sect tomorrow.¡± Fang Yuan finally spoke to the sect master Gu Zhenren helplessly. ¡°That¡¯s more like it!¡± Gu Zhenren looked at Fang Yuan with satisfaction. ¡°Right, remember to keep this Thousand Mile Communication Gu in front of you. If I look for you in the future, I will use this Thousand Mile Communication Gu to contact you.¡± Gu Zhenren reminded Fang Yuan at this time. ¡°Oh, okay, okay, Master.¡± Fang Yuan quickly agreed. After all, this Thousand Mile Communication Gu was comparable to a projector in his previous life, and he had never heard of it or seen it before. Chapter 263 - Conversation After keeping it in his body, he handed it back to the Gu worm system. It could be considered as expanding his Gu worm knowledge and storage. ¡°Oh, right, Master! Then when I return to the Gu Immortal Sect, how am I going to settle the plaque that the Yan Shen Saint gave me?¡± Fang Yuan looked at Gu Zhenren who was about to end the communication and quickly said. ¡°Oh, go back and gather the Gu Mo, Cheng Tian and Si Lu branch masters to hold a meeting. If they don¡¯t reach a decision, just use this Thousand Mile Communication Gu to inform me!¡± ¡°At that time, we will have a meeting that spans a thousand miles of space and time!¡± The sect master Gu Zhenren said confidently to Fang Yuan, and even winked at him like an old child. ¡°Alright, alright, don¡¯t be a little girl, let¡¯s end the communication now. You can bring the disciples of that participated in the Gu Dao Convention back tomorrow.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t relax your cultivation, I will still test you when I return.¡± The sect master Gu Zhenren added worriedly. ¡°Yes! Master, don¡¯t worry, I will work hard!¡± Fang Yuan quickly followed up. At the next moment, the Thousand Mile Communication Gu¡¯s communication screen disappeared, and a white light spot appeared in front of Fang Yuan. At this moment, the Thousand Mile Communication Gu was still swaying. It was still stabilizing its body as it moved, thus Fang Yuan quickly stretched out his hand and placed it in his palm. The feeling in his hand was very light, and it was even furry. Fang Yuan looked over and actually found that it was a Gu worm that was similar to a dandelion. Its entire body was covered in pure white fur. The fur was moving slightly, stabilizing the Thousand Mile Communication Gu¡¯s body in the air. The moment he injected the spirit essence in his body into the Thousand Mile Communication Gu, Fang Yuan controlled this Gu worm that was given to him by the Gu Zhenren. At the same time, the system¡¯s notification sounded in Fang Yuan¡¯s mind. ¡°Congratulations, host, you have obtained the Thousand Mile Communication Gu that has been modified by others!¡± ¡°After appraisal, the Thousand Mile Communication Gu¡¯s current level is rank three! Bronze quality! Current cultivation efficiency is 212%! Current cultivation progress is 21%!¡± ¡°Impressive Gu worm system! Add the Thousand Mile Communication Gu to the automatic cultivation list!¡± Fang Yuan immediately said. ¡°Received! Host, the Thousand Mile Communication Gu has been added to the automatic cultivation Gu worm queue, starting cultivation successfully!¡± The impressive Gu worm system was indeed worthy of being his golden finger. It responded very quickly at this time, and also gave him the strongest support as usual. After sighing, Fang Yuan put away the Thousand Mile Communication Gu. At the same time, he took out the modified Rust Gu, the Golden Treasure Swallowing Toad and the Golden Soil Breath Algae, which he had just bought this afternoon, and placed them on his left and right hands. At the same time, with a thought, a golden yellow item the size of a brick appeared in front of him.It was the additional gold he had bought. Fang Yuan first picked up the Golden Treasure Swallowing Toad and placed the Golden Soil Breath Algae aside. He reached out to pick up the golden brick in front of him and brought it to the mouth of the Golden Treasure Swallowing Toad. The Golden Treasure Swallowing Toad seemed to have smelled the scent of food, but it was like an animal that was sleeping. It suddenly opened its eyes, and the golden skin all over its body trembled twice. Even the dark golden lump on its back began to tremble at this moment. Its four limbs pushed forward twice and came to the side of the golden brick. It opened its mouth like lightning and bit down on it. The solid golden brick was like tofu in its mouth. A huge gap appeared! The Golden Treasure Swallowing Toad swallowed two more mouthfuls, and soon after, a faint golden light appeared on its body. At the same time, it squinted its eyes as if it was savoring the taste of the golden brick while snoring. After the reminder from the Gu worm system, the Golden Treasure Swallowing Toad had already finished eating and entered its digestive state. Fang Yuan immediately put the Golden Treasure Swallowing Toad into his body and gave it to the Gu worm system to control. At the same time, he picked up the Golden Soil Breath Algae on the other side, which was different from the Golden Treasure Swallowing Toad. The Golden Soil Breath Algae was an algae that grew on a pile of strange soil, and the soil below was the rust it produced, which was also the food of the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod. Fang Yuan reached out his hand and picked up the Golden Soil Breath Algae. He shook it off twice in front of him, and immediately a large amount of fine rust fell from the soil. Fang Yuan picked up the gold brick on one side, and after splitting it in half with spirit essence, he placed half of it under the soil of the Golden Soil Breath Algae. Next, it passed through its roots, and the elements of gold were absorbed, and it produced the corresponding rust. Finally, Fang Yuan put the Golden Soil Breath Algae into his body. Looking at the small pile of rust in front of him, he hesitated. He did not know how to use the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod. With a wave of his right hand, the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod that the Yan Shen Saint had given him today immediately appeared. At this moment, the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod was still as it had been during the day. It was emitting a golden radiance. At this moment, when Fang Yuan brought the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod closer to the rust produced by the Golden Soil Breath Algae, A faint thought came from the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod, as if it was a sentence. ¡°I¡¯m not hungry yet, I don¡¯t feel like eating!¡± When Fang Yuan felt the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod¡¯s thought, he was slightly stunned. He then understood. This was probably because the Yan Shen Saint had already fed the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod before giving it to him. And according to the information provided by the Gu worm system, the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod was a precious rank four Silver Quality Gu worm, and it only needed to be fed once a month. Of course, if the Gu worm suffered some losses after an intense battle, it would depend on the situation. The amount of damage would affect how much special rust it had to eat. After understanding the special setting of the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod, Fang Yuan used the Gu worm system to put the Golden Heaven Splashing Rod back into his body and started to cultivate automatically. Fang Yuan slowly thought about his next journey. According to the result of his discussion with the sect master Gu Zhenren, he would bring many Gu Immortal Sect disciples back to the sect tomorrow. And in this Gu Dao world, especially in the Yan Shen Empire, Gu formations that could move Gu masters over long distances, were not few in number, but all the great sects had their own Gu formations. It was not that these Gu formations could not be used, but to use them, there were all sorts of conditions that needed to be met! Chapter 264 - Group Refinement And because of the relationship between the Gu Immortal Sect and the Yan Shen Empire, they did not set up a Gu formation in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire. Thus, if they wanted to return to the Gu Immortal Sect, they had to use the teleportation Gu formation set up by the Yan Shen Empire. According to Li Tongzhou and Gu Tianqing¡¯s introduction, the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s large scale teleportation Gu formation was called the Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation. It was a teleportation Gu formation specially developed by the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Royal Gu Formation Group. It could be said that within the entire Yan Shen Empire, this was the Gu formation with the least consumption and the widest range of teleportation. The Gu formation itself could transport the Gu masters with the highest strength. Yes, all large-scale teleportation Gu formations had their own limits, whether it was the strength of the troops, the number of Gu masters, or the strength of the Gu masters. Such a powerful Gu formation like the Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation was one of the many reasons why the Yan Shen Empire was able to stabilize its own forces for so many years. Once there was any information of rebellion or battle within the territory of the Yan Shen Empire, the rulers of the Yan Shen Empire would be able to use the Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation. They would immediately send large numbers of troops and powerful Gu masters to their respective locations, and immediately begin to recover. At this time, just as Fang Yuan wanted to push the spirit essence in his body and start cultivating for the night, the Gu worm system spoke again. ¡°In light of the host¡¯s outstanding performance during this Gu Dao Convention and the fact that you won the first place prize, the system hereby awards the host with an improved version of the Three Light Gu!¡± ¡°Three Light Gu is a Gu worm that can greatly help Gu masters in their early stages of cultivation. The Three Light Gu rewarded by the system this time is also the latest version of the refinement method produced after the system¡¯s modifications!¡± ¡°The latest version of Three Light Gu has the characteristics of having a low cost, uses common Gu materials, and having great versatility.¡± ¡°Oh, there is such a high quality Gu worm?¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s eyes brightened when he heard the system¡¯s words. He did have a complete Three Light Gu, but that was something he had accumulated after cultivating for an extremely long time. But now, the Gu worm system rewarded him with the latest Three Light Gu refinement method? Fang Yuan was overjoyed. Then, Fang Yuan felt a series of Gu refinement knowledge appear in his mind, including three special martial arts techniques and seven or eight special materials that he had never heard of before. There were also the steps and methods to refine three Gu worms individually from the beginning to the end. Even though the appearance of this knowledge was very strange, Fang Yuan knew in his heart that they were all rewards from the Gu worm system, thus he no longer doubted it. In the process of refining Gu worms in the Gu Dao Jiuzhou world, there were always two ways of refining Gu worms. One was to refine them individually and the other was to refine them together. The so-called individual refinement was to use some special Gu materials, and after using a certain Gu refinement method, it could be refined into a special Gu worm, and the so-called group refinement was to refine between Gu worm and Gu worm, and it could produce a higher level Gu worm. ¡­ The next morning, Fang Yuan led all the seniors and juniors of the Gu Immortal Sect in the capital to gather together. ¡°Alright, seniors and juniors of the Gu Immortal Sect, we have participated in the competition of the Gu Dao Convention, and this is the end!¡± ¡°Yesterday, everyone has already strolled around the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital. This mission is also completed, so we will return to the Gu Immortal Sect today.¡± Saying so, Fang Yuan brought everyone and left the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s residence. From now on, this place belonged solely to the Gu Immortal Sec. In this Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, unless the Gu Immortal Sect was destroyed, no other Gu masters would move in! When the group arrived at the Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation¡¯s teleportation point in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, Fang Yuan only saw a huge and glorious palace. Around this palace, there were large numbers of people moving in and out. There were over a hundred teleportation formations in the huge square beside it, and there was an endless stream of people coming and going. These people were all coming and going to the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital to carry out all sorts of transactions, not only including the Gu materials and special materials used by Gu masters. There were also large amounts of resources that were unique to all regions outside of the Yan Shen Empire. It was still early, and no representatives from other sects were planning to leave, thus they did not meet any other sects here. Fang Yuan led the Gu Immortal Sect to a side hall and spoke to a Gu master who was in charge of operating the Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation. ¡°Help us teleport to the nearest Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation point to the Gu Immortal Sect, that will do.¡± ¡°Oh, so it is the Gu Immortal Sect, you are the champions of this Gu Dao Convention, why are you leaving so soon? Why don¡¯t you spend a few more days in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital?¡± ¡°The path of cultivation is so boring. Look at the hustle and bustle in the capital, don¡¯t you want to have some fun?¡± The maintenance staff of the Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation smiled at the Gu Immortal Sect group and said jokingly. ¡°Sigh, no, no, we still plan to return to the Gu Immortal Sect. Because the bustle of the human world is very touching, we should not waste our lives on things other than cultivation!¡± ¡°When we become stronger, that will be the time when we can truly relax. As for now, not only is there the Gu Demon Sect watching, but there are also a few other forces around the Yan Shen Empire eyeing us like tigers watching their prey.¡± At this time, under the tide of this era, how could we dare to relax and rest? Fang Yuan himself knew that these Gu Immortal Sect disciples behind him definitely had some yearning and eagerness for the prosperity of this place, and they wanted to stay! Even though they wanted to continue playing and having fun in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, Fang Yuan made up his mind. He did not look back at them, instead, he looked at this Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation maintenance staff and said. ¡°Understood! As expected of a sect that can become the final winner of the Gu Dao Convention. This kind of awareness, this kind of thinking is indeed not something an ordinary person can have!¡± ¡°I sincerely congratulate you on becoming the winner of this Gu Dao Convention, and I also admire your will and thoughts. I also hope that your strength can further increase in the future, and make even more outstanding contributions to protecting your sect and the Yan Shen Empire.¡± This Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation maintenance staff paid his respects, looking at Fang Yuan as he spoke. Next, this Gu formation maintenance staff spoke to the Gu Immortal Sect members. Chapter 265 - Return To The Sect ¡°Then, please stand in the middle of this Gu formation in front of me, I will activate the Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation¡¯s teleportation function.¡± ¡°Right, remember, during the teleportation process, there might be some dizziness and bumps. During this process, you had better not use any Gu worm¡¯s power to resist the Gu formation¡¯s power! Otherwise, it would not be easy to deal with if you fall out of the Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation¡¯s teleportation range.¡± This person who maintained the teleportation Gu formation gave a final warning. He no longer looked at the Gu Immortal Sect members, instead lowering his head to operate a formation plate in his hand. It was a wooden round plate. Fang Yuan had also bought a few from the corresponding shops, and they had the effect of easily operating a corresponding Gu formation. Thus, Fang Yuan turned around and told his fellow disciples what the Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation maintenance staff had said. After that, Fang Yuan closed his eyes, planning to leave with the Gu formation¡¯s teleportation. In fact, he wanted to experience what kind of power the Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation, which was said to have the strongest teleportation ability in the world, had during teleportation? At the next moment, even though Fang Yuan had closed his eyes, he could still feel the space and spirit essence around him fluctuating intensely! All the spirit essence around him seemed to be in a tornado at this moment. It was extremely large and violent at the same time, unable to be absorbed at all! And any Gu master who wanted to absorb this spirit essence into their body was destined to only cause the spirit essence in their body to become chaotic, resulting in a loss that was not worth it! At the same time, Fang Yuan only felt that the space around him seemed to have been turned upside down, and the positions of the up, down, left, and right were rapidly changing! One moment, Fang Yuan felt all the blood in his body rushing to his brain, and the next moment, he felt as if he was on a cliff, falling into the gorge beside him¡­ This feeling was very strange, and all the Gu masters in the teleportation had to focus their attention on resisting these abnormalities in their bodies. Moreover, it was best if they did not use the spirit essence in their bodies. At this time, the stronger a Gu master was, the harder it would be to resist their instincts. That was because powerful Gu masters would definitely have experienced many battles, and these battles had already nurtured their outstanding instincts! And after experiencing such blood and fire experiences, the battle habits and instincts that they had developed had already caused them to subconsciously use corresponding countermeasures. They had too much confidence in their own strength, and it was precisely because of this mood that they could easily fail to teleport in such a large scale Gu formation. However, fortunately, Fang Yuan and the Gu Immortal Sect members were well-trained, and their own strength and instincts were not very strong, so they could completely control their rationality. Thus, even though everyone felt it was extremely difficult, they still managed to pass through. The Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation completed its teleportation. When all the teleportation lights in the Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation disappeared, the person maintaining the teleportation Gu formation heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Aiya, thank goodness, thank goodness, I have already teleported them successfully, I have completed another task.¡± Yes, even though this maintenance staff was in a side hall, he was also in charge of a large-scale Gu formation that was used for large-scale sect teleportation. On the surface, he seemed to be living a carefree life, but in reality, he was under a lot of pressure! Thus, even though they were different from the endless Gu formation maintenance staff outside, they still needed to consume huge amounts of food to maintain themselves every day. Thus, these maintenance staff had corresponding amounts of tasks every day. Only after completing the goals would they receive more rewards. This was very similar to Fang Yuan¡¯s situation in his previous life. And at this time, Fang Yuan and the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s group only felt that they were like dolls thrown into a washing machine, enduring endless pain and discomfort in the endless rotation! At this time, Senior Wan Qian, who was standing beside Fang Yuan, could not help but clench Fang Yuan¡¯s right hand. Fang Yuan could even feel Senior Wan Qian¡¯s strength. He could feel her nervousness and fear, thus Fang Yuan closed his eyes and came over, hugging Senior Wan Qian into his embrace. Only then did he feel that Senior Wan Qian¡¯s body was trembling slightly. Fang Yuan could not help but sigh in his heart. Although it was the most advanced teleportation Gu formation in the Yan Shen Empire and even Gu Yuange, it was still qualitatively different from the high-speed train he rode in his previous life! Fang Yuan could not help but think that if there was a chance in the future, he would still want to improve this crude Gu formation! Finally, when he sensed that everything was not as strange, violent, and the surrounding spirit essence was different, and everything had calmed down, Fang Yuan slowly opened his eyes and looked at his surroundings. This was a town in the Yan Shen Empire that was relatively close to the Gu Immortal Sect. At this moment, there was a Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation maintenance staff standing there, looking at the Gu formation in front of him suddenly lighting up. The surrounding spirit essence also started to revolve around the Gu formation, and finally, a large group of people appeared. He had already packed up everything, waiting for the situation in front of him to calm down, and then he would welcome everyone. In the vicinity of a large sect like their Gu Immortal Sect, to be able to trigger a Gu formation to produce such a large aura and influence, it could only be the upper echelons of the Gu Immortal Sect or some large officials or Gu masters with great influence in the Yan Shen Empire. However, no matter who arrived, it was not something that a small maintenance member like him could ignore, thus, he could only wait here in fear and trepidation for everything to calm down. Not long later, the disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect who participated in the Gu Dao Convention opened their eyes one by one. After seeing their surroundings clearly, they already knew where they were. Thus, the group bid farewell to the Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation that wanted to welcome everyone as their master. The Gu Immortal Sect disciples did not plan to stay in this town, so they used their movement Gu worms and left. They planned to return to the Gu Immortal Sect and return to their own mountain gate. Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, Bing Ning, Gu Yuange, Ruan Qinghe, and Yao Guang were all excited. After all, they had not seen their masters and sect disciples for a long time. As for Senior Wan Qian, she naturally had to return to Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s main peak with Fang Yuan. Chapter 266 - Summon Adding on the fact that Fang Yuan was by her side, her emotions were still stable. After passing through a colorless and transparent concealment formation that covered the Gu Immortal Sect, Fang Yuan and the others returned to the Gu Immortal Sect. After all, looking from the outside world, Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s location was only a desolate mountain. It was not unreasonable! Mortals did not know the difficulties that Gu masters had to face in order to find a powerful path of cultivation. If they did not set up some obstructions and disguises, with their quality, they would probably be able to turn the place over, and it would cause great trouble and inconvenience to both sides. Because of this, only those who became Gu masters by chance, or those who were too lucky manage to enter the Gu Immortal Sect. Only once every ten years when the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s disciples and elders went out, would they be able to lead a group of disciples back to the Gu Immortal Sect. The Gu Immortal Sect only looked at talent when recruiting disciples, and it did not look at age or anything else. Thus, the disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect could stand the test of their talent and strength, and their age would not affect anything. ¡°Alright, seniors and juniors, let¡¯s part ways here. Everyone should return to their branches, if there is anything else, we will inform everyone.¡± Fang Yuan held Senior Wan Qian¡¯s hand as he spoke to the other seniors and juniors of the Gu Immortal Sect. ¡°Alright, Senior, let¡¯s part ways here.¡± ¡°Senior, we will go back first.¡± ¡°Goodbye, Senior.¡± The Gu Immortal Sect disciples bowed to Fang Yuan and Senior Wan Qian before leaving one by one. ¡°Ah, Brother Fang Yuan! Indeed, I feel more at ease in the Gu Immortal Sect.¡± Wan Qian also smiled as she spoke to Fang Yuan. ¡°Yes, it is more comfortable to stay in my own sect!¡± Following that, Fang Yuan held Wan Qian in his right hand as he activated his flying Gu worm, before bringing Wan Qian to the main peak. Because Fang Yuan was in a hurry for the other peak masters to come to the main mountain for a meeting, he did not plan to waste time on other things. Even though he felt very tired when he returned to the Gu Immortal Sect, he could still overcome it. Thus, after Fang Yuan brought Wan Qian back to the sect¡¯s main peak, he placed Wan Qian in a room to rest. While replenishing his stamina, he also came to the meeting room on the sect¡¯s main peak. This was a place where all the groups in the Gu Immortal Sect gathered for meetings when they encountered something that could affect the fate of the entire Gu Immortal Sect or something of the same level, so it was very spacious. Fang Yuan then went to the main seat of the meeting room and pressed a button on the table in front of him. At the next moment, a formless and grand signal rapidly echoed throughout the thousand mountain peaks of the Gu Immortal Sect. Fang Yuan had also used a certain technique when using this signal. Even though he had summoned all the peak masters, this information was not very urgent, and it only required everyone to arrive here within an hour. The Gu Immortal Sect had three main branches, and they occupied more than four hundred mountains. They were the Gu Mo, Cheng Tian, and Si Lu branches. As for the other six hundred mountains, they were occupied by dozens of different branches. At this moment, most of these peak masters stopped what they were doing after hearing this information from the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s main peak, and they immediately activated their movement Gu worms. They were either flying in the forest, soaring in the sky, or travelling under the ground. At this moment, the Gu Immortal Sect elders, peak masters, and branch masters were using their own methods to quickly approach the main peak¡¯s meeting room. At this moment, everyone knew that something that could affect the entire situation of the Gu Immortal Sect had already happened, so there was no time to delay. As for some special peak masters, they immediately stopped their cultivation and rushed over. The peak masters who were refining some Gu worms or Gu formations also stopped their work as much as possible, and as for those who could not make it in time, they also used the same transmission method to inform Fang Yuan of their current situation. Normally, at this time, the initiative would be given back to Fang Yuan, if Fang Yuan felt that this matter was truly a matter of life and death for the Gu Immortal Sect! If all the peak masters could not come, he would send out a special notification method to inform them. And if it was another matter, they would also be notified, but he would use a different notification method. That way, they would not have to stop what they were doing. After receiving some requests from the peak masters, Fang Yuan hesitated for a moment, then he thought about it. After confirming that this matter was not serious enough to make all the peak masters come immediately, Fang Yuan used a Gu worm in his hand to immediately notify them. If what you are doing this time would truly harm the interests of a mountain peak or more, you do not need to participate in this meeting. After receiving Fang Yuan¡¯s second notification, all the peak masters who had gotten Fang Yuan¡¯s requests before silently calculated the order of the requests, and almost everyone stopped what they were doing. Those who could not stop also stopped. And the reason why they used this method of communication was to better govern the Gu Immortal Sect! After all, if the sect master really had something important to inform and was not in a hurry, and if the various branches were conducting huge gains and losses experiments, they would not need to come. But in order to quickly spread the matter of not attending the meeting, there was a benefit rule, and only those peak masters who were doing some supplementary training had the right to use the benefit. Moreover, after the meeting, all the peak masters who applied would be investigated by the Gu Immortal Sect. This method was used to better govern the Gu Immortal Sect. This meant that even though they were busy, it was for the development of the Gu Immortal Sect and the strength of their respective peaks, but they had not experienced such a huge breakthrough. After using the relevant ancient formation to seal the Gu worms they were refining, they were also on their way to the main peak of the Gu Immortal Sect. This method of stopping the refinement of Gu worms was unique to the Gu Immortal Sect. It could stop the Gu formation that was being refined without harming the Gu worms that had already been produced, and each time it could stop for three days! Under normal circumstances, unless there was an incident that could lead to the destruction of the Gu Immortal Sect, the meeting would not last for three days. Chapter 267 - Hanging The Plaque And if that really happened, it would not be over in just two or three days, then the Gu worms and Gu formation would lose their meaning. A peak master of Gu Immortal Sect appeared in front of Fang Yuan with all sorts of lights and flames. They sat down at the meeting table according to their strength. Fang Yuan was currently sitting on the main seat of the meeting room on the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s main peak. On his right were the three strongest branches of Gu Immortal Sect, they were the representatives of the Gu Mo branch, Cheng Tian branch, and the Si Lu branch. The names of each branch were given by the current representative of the branch. Thus, after everyone sat down, Fang Yuan looked at everyone and said. ¡°Greetings to all sect elders, peak masters, and branch masters.¡± At the same time, all the other group elders stood up and greeted Fang Yuan. ¡°Greetings, Fang Yuan.¡± ¡°The reason why I gathered everyone so urgently is because the Gu Immortal Sect representative team that I led has won the championship in this year¡¯s Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Convention, and there is such important news that needs to be announced immediately.¡± Fang Yuan said excitedly to everyone present. After all, in the previous Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Gu Dao Conventions, the Gu Immortal Sect had not obtained any outstanding results. And as Fang Yuan¡¯s voice faded, the three masters of the Gu Mo, Cheng Tian, and Si Lu main branches, as well as the other peak masters were shocked, and they started talking to each other. ¡°What? Our Gu Immortal Sect has finally won the Gu Dao Convention?¡± ¡°This can¡¯t be true, don¡¯t lie to this old man, I¡¯ll just happy for nothing!¡± ¡°This is simply heaven protecting the Gu Immortal Sect, this is proof that our Gu Immortal Sect will awaken again.¡± ¡°Really? Fang Yuan, you are not joking right?¡± ¡°How many years has it been since our Gu Immortal Sect obtained such results?¡± Some were shocked, some were confused, some had tears in their eyes, and some were dumbstruck. Fang Yuan saw everyone¡¯s expressions. He saw their reactions, memorized their reactions in his heart and started speculating. This was to verify their reactions after encountering the incident against the same people he normally knew. Because the Gu Immortal Sect had not experienced any huge changes in personnel recently, nor had they experienced any large-scale wars, thus, it was very difficult to determine the true attitudes of the elders. To grasp the positions and attitudes of the elders and branch masters in detail was exactly what the leader of a sect, or Fang Yuan, was doing. This was because the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s sect master Gu Zhenren had not returned yet, and as the sect master¡¯s personal disciple, as well as because his seniors were not around, thus, Fang Yuan could only stand out and represent the sect master Gu Zhenren to start this meeting. At this time, facing the representatives of the sect elders, Fang Yuan looked at everyone in a daze as he spoke. ¡°This is a true victory, this is a victory that I led our brothers and sisters to personally obtain. I believe the news will reach here soon, there is no need for me to lie to everyone.¡± ¡°Also, because I am a member of the Gu Immortal Sect, after the Thousand Mile Wolf Smoke Gu formation¡¯s teleportation, we immediately returned to Gu Immortal Sect.¡± ¡°My goal was to bring this information to all of you immediately. I know that all of you have worked hard for the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s strength for your entire lives, so I want to make all of you happy earlier.¡± At this time, the elders who heard Fang Yuan¡¯s firm words and sincere tone could not help but become excited. They had not experienced such a victory for a long time, and it¡¯s been too long since they had received affirmation for the what they have achieved The Gu Immortal Sect was in a state of decline, and after Fang Yuan brought this news, all of the members were like patients who had been given a shot in the arm, and they became active again! Everyone felt like they had used Longevity Gu and returned to their youth. They were filled with vitality and the desire to contribute to the Gu Immortal Sect! Their hearts were filled with hope and love for the future. ¡°Elders, please listen to me, after we won the championship, the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Yan Shen Saint also gave us a plaque.¡± ¡°It is a plaque with eight words on it, and the characters are made of precious amethyst stones.¡± ¡°Then may I ask Fang Yuan, what are the eight words on this plaque?¡± The Gu Mo branch master, who was sitting on the first seat on Fang Yuan¡¯s right, looked at Fang Yuan with anticipation as he asked softly. ¡°Those eight words are ¡®The Number One Divine Sect In The World!¡¯¡± Fang Yuan enunciated the words on the plaque. ¡°What? The Number One Divine Sect In The World?¡± ¡°The Number One Divine Sect In The World?¡± ¡°Is this saying that the Yan Shen Saint has already acknowledged our Gu Immortal Sect?¡± ¡°Is this saying that our Gu Immortal Sect has already reached the limit in the Yan Shen Empire?¡± Everyone was doubtful, and they were not confident. Fang Yuan¡¯s will communicated with the special Gu worm in his body, the storage treasure bag. At the next moment, Fang Yuan took out the plaque that had the words, ¡®The Number One Divine Sect In The World¡¯ written on it, from inside the storage treasure bag, and let it appear on the table in front of him. When they saw Fang Yuan take out the storage treasure bag without saying anything, and put such a large wooden plaque on the table, the elders present were still a little surprised, but after they saw the words on the wooden plaque, they quieted down. But at the same time, they were also shocked! ¡°This¡­ This is!¡± ¡°Is this the legendary amethyst stone?¡± ¡°For ¡®The Number One Divine Sect In The World,¡¯ for these eight words, this old man has waited all my life.¡± Looking at the Cheng Tian branch¡¯s branch master who was already in tears, Fang Yuan looked at the other peak masters, elders, and branch masters and did not say anything else. This was because he knew that at this moment, he could only let these people personally experience the fruits of victory and this hard-won honor. It would be more effective than saying anything to them now. After a long time, when everyone¡¯s emotions calmed down, their eyes seemed to have been lit up again, and they became brighter. ¡°Alright, since everyone has seen this plaque, we have to discuss, where should we hang this amethyst stone plaque that was given to us by the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Yan Shen Saint?¡± Chapter 268 - Inventory ¡°I suggest we hang this plaque in this meeting room!¡± ¡°This honor has come after too long, it¡¯s been too difficult, let it be here, and let us see it every time we have a meeting. It will be enough to comfort us after all these years of waiting and anticipation!¡± The Si Lu branch master next to him immediately suggested. And the Cheng Tian branch master who was sitting next to him said. ¡°No, I think this ¡®The Number One Divine Sect In The World¡¯ plaque should be hung on the first entrance of our Gu Immortal Sect!¡± This way, it would be easier for every disciple and elder who came in or out of our Gu Immortal Sect, or people from other sects, to see this honor. There were also a few elders who had been obsessed with refining Gu before, and they suggested now. ¡°Why don¡¯t we tear down this amethyst stone? It is a good choice for Gu refinement or developing the sect. Our sect still needs such a precious Gu material as amethyst.¡± Of course, his words did not attract the approval of others. As the elders started to argue, Fang Yuan only suggested. ¡°I think, we should hang this ¡®The Number One Divine Sect In The World¡¯ plaque on the Hidden Edge Sword Pavilion!¡± ¡°That is the place where our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s ancestors¡¯ memorial plaques are placed, we have achieved such glorious results, we cannot only share it with our current sect members, we should make our ancestors proud and glorious.¡± As the saying goes, glory to our ancestors, it¡¯s as is simple as that. Fang Yuan¡¯s suggestion was light, and his tone was not high, but it seemed to have magical powers, instantly conquering everyone who heard it. At once, everyone around Fang Yuan quieted down, and their gazes were focused on Fang Yuan, so he continued. ¡°I think we should hang this The Number One Divine Sect In The World plaque on the top of the Hidden Edge Sword Pavilion.¡± ¡°While making our ancestors happy, we can also let all the Gu Immortal Sect disciples see it, and we can also let the people from other sects experience this honor when they come to the Gu Immortal Sect, and let them admire the glory of our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s many powerful elders!¡± This time, Fang Yuan¡¯s voice rose slightly. After Fang Yuan¡¯s suggestion, all the elders, peak masters, and branch masters heard it, and at this time, everyone felt as if their Ren and Du meridians had been opened. It was as if they had been injected with stimulants. Everyone¡¯s gaze focused on him, the scene became quiet, but at the same time, everyone¡¯s gaze was unprecedentedly bright. ¡°I think this idea is very feasible!¡± ¡°I support Fang Yuan¡¯s idea.¡± ¡°I also support Fang Yuan¡¯s idea.¡± Voices rang out one after another in the meeting room. It was unknown who started it, but the voices grew louder and more orderly. In the end, all the elders in the meeting room shouted in unison. ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s hang this ¡°The Number One Divine Sect In The World¡± plaque on the top of the Hidden Edge Sword Pavilion.¡± Seeing that his suggestion had obtained the agreement of all the elders present, Fang Yuan finally made a decision. When Fang Yuan finally said this, all the elders present, regardless of their age, immediately cheered. They had reached an unprecedented unity in consciousness and spirit. This scene that surpassed everyone¡¯s age made everyone present rejoice and cheer. The middle-aged people who were clearly not young felt an unprecedented vitality that belonged solely to the youth. ¡°Alright, then this matter is settled.¡± After Fang Yuan finally came to a conclusion on this matter, he was ready to proceed to the next item of this meeting. ¡°Alright, elders, this matter is over. After the meeting is over, we will proceed with the plan to deal with this plaque.¡± ¡°Then, we will now discuss a special proposal.¡± Fang Yuan¡¯s words were loud and clear, very serious, but full of vigor. Perhaps it was because Fang Yuan¡¯s announcement earlier had greatly encouraged the enthusiasm of the elders and peak masters of the Gu Immortal Sect, but now, everyone was staring at Fang Yuan, curious about what he wanted to say next. Facing such a person who had led the Gu Immortal Sect back to the peak of glory, these elders had an unprecedented anticipation towards Fang Yuan. Many of the elders even made up their minds that no matter what proposal Fang Yuan made next, if it was not too outrageous, they could agree to it, even if they had to give up a portion of their mountain range¡¯s benefits. But what they did not expect was that after pondering for a while, Fang Yuan voiced out his thoughts. ¡°Elders who have dedicated their lives to the strength of the Gu Immortal Sect, I wonder if you have noticed a phenomenon.¡± ¡°That is, when our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s disciples¡¯ cultivation levels were low in the early stages, their growth in strength was actually extremely slow. It is not only our Gu Immortal Sect, but all the disciples in the Yan Shen Empire have or had the same situation!¡± ¡°Yes, I noticed this situation a long time ago, but there was nothing I could do about it. Gu masters do not have the ability to gather the spirit essence around them in the early stages, and they could only rely on their weak talent to absorb the spirit essence and nurture their Gu worms. ¡± ¡°Under such a growth method, the speed at which a Gu master¡¯s strength increases in the early stages is indeed extremely slow, but there is nothing they can do about it.¡± ¡°Although some Gu worms can achieve positive results, they are all Gu worms that have been used by the Yan Shen Empire for over a thousand years. The cost is high and they are not suitable for widespread use.¡± ¡°And all the elders who want to make a contribution in this aspect have even given up their entire lives for this, but they have not achieved any fruitful results.¡± The branch master of the Gu Mo branch seemed to have a deep understanding of this matter, and he replied as soon as Fang Yuan finished speaking. And after the branch master of the Gu Mo Branch finished speaking, Fang Yuan wasn¡¯t in a hurry to reply. Instead, he turned his head and looked around at the other elders, peak masters, and branch masters, to see how their reactions were. And as expected by Fang Yuan, everyone¡¯s brows were tightly furrowed. There wasn¡¯t any particularly good solution. ¡°Very good, since everyone knows about this, my next proposal is related to this!¡± ¡°Since everyone is helpless and confused about this, I have a question, how many Three Light Gu do we have in our Gu Immortal Sect?¡± ¡°We do not need to refine all the Sunlight Gu, Moonlight Gu, and Starlight Gu into Three Light Gu to calculate how many there are.¡± Chapter 269 - : Savior As Fang Yuan asked this question, the Gu Mo branch master who was sitting next to him answered first. ¡°Our Gu Immortal Sect currently has around two hundred of these three types of Gu worms, and most of them can¡¯t form the Three Light Gu.¡± ¡°Even though our Gu Immortal Sect has many experts who have trained before, we have yet to discover the Gu refinement method that can greatly refine the Three Light Gu.¡± Speaking of this, even though the Gu Mo branch master did not point at any of the branch masters, peak masters or elders present, the Cheng Tian branch master immediately lowered his head with a red face. It was obvious that he was in charge of similar matters as the Si Lu branch. ¡°So there are only around two hundred, this number is much less than I expected!¡± Fang Yuan muttered to himself. ¡°We can¡¯t do anything about this!¡± The Gu Mo branch master said helplessly. It was precisely because he was close to the Cheng Tian branch master and had a good understanding of these matters, he knew that the Cheng Tian branch¡¯s branch master was thin-skinned, thus, he took the initiative to give him this opportunity to speak. This could be considered as giving the Cheng Tian branch master some face. ¡°However, this matter will change from now on!¡± Fang Yuan commented with a serious expression. ¡°Oh, Fang Yuan, don¡¯t tell me you mean¡­¡± The Gu Mo branch master was stunned as he looked at Fang Yuan in a daze. At the same time, the Cheng Tian branch master also raised his head and looked at Fang Yuan. He seemed to have thought of something, but because of fear, intense anticipation, and disbelief, he did not dare to say it out loud. ¡°This time, when I was meeting with the Yan Shen Saint in Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital, I coincidentally created a Gu formation and gave it to him.¡± ¡°At the same time, he also sent a martial path master to communicate with me. During this exchange, this master gave me some other ideas.¡± ¡°And after the reward ceremony ended that day, with these ideas, I thought of several new materials and several new Gu refinement methods when I was in the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s capital.¡± ¡°I feel that with these new Gu materials and refinement methods, we can try to break through the restriction of the Three Light Gu worms from a different angle!¡± ¡°If this idea of mine can be realized, then our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s improvement of Three Light Gu¡¯s three Gu worms will advance to an unprecedented stage.¡± ¡°Our Gu Immortal Sect will also be at the forefront of this era. From now on, all the first level disciples of our Gu Immortal Sect can each be equipped with a Three Light Gu that combines the three Gu into one!¡± ¡°Oh, I wonder what are the special Gu materials and refinement methods you mentioned.¡± At this time, the Cheng Tian branch master was filled with excitement, and he almost threw himself at Fang Yuan and asked. ¡°Oh, this is very simple. After thinking for a while, I came to a conclusion.¡± ¡°To re-use the three Gu worms of the Three Light Gu, we need moonlight grass seeds, sunlight sunflowers, and starlight fruit tree as the main materials.¡± ¡°At the same time, use the whirling stone, Chenfeng Stone, Jinsheng Liquid, and purple vitality mist as the main supplementary materials, and add some other materials, which are¡­¡± ¡°In the process of using these special Gu materials, the refinement method I created is called the Three Light Gu refinement method!¡± ¡°This Three Light Gu refinement method¡¯s characteristics are¡­¡± ¡°And according to the new refinement method of Three Light Gu that I deduced, its specific process is as follows¡­¡± ¡°Regarding this proposal, I call it the Light Restoration Three Light Plan!¡± ¡°Similarly, I would also like to know how many of these special Gu materials we have in our Gu Immortal Sect?¡± ¡°What is the specific situation of each of them? Regarding this, I would like to ask the Cheng Tian branch master to help answer my questions!¡± Fang Yuan was naturally very familiar with the situation of the Gu Immortal Sect. He knew that the Cheng Tian branch master was the person in charge of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s many ancient talents and martial arts, thus he asked him about it. Who would have thought that the Cheng Tian branch master was still immersed in his own world of thoughts after listening to the series of Gu worms that Fang Yuan had described earlier. The special refinement method, the recipe of the special ancient materials, as well as Fang Yuan¡¯s thoughts and sequence of the entire refinement process, including the processing methods of some of the special materials, caused him to be involuntarily immersed in them, and he began to think about the feasibility. ¡°These materials, the moonlight grass seeds, sunlight sunflowers, starlight fruit tree, do indeed contain the characteristics of Three Light Gu, but their Dao paths are too obvious, they cannot be used normally.¡± ¡°But if we use the Chenfeng Stone, plus Jinsheng Liquid to process it, and then add the whirling stone and purple vitality mist to neutralize it, then it seems that the moonlight grass seeds, sunlight sunflowers, starlight fruit tree¡¯s characteristics will be erased¡­¡± ¡°And through the Three Light Gu refinement method that Fang Yuan mentioned earlier, we can clearly see that the main idea is to suppress the moonlight grass seeds, sunlight sunflowers, and starlight fruit tree¡¯s various characteristics, and there are also a few methods that are crucial!¡± ¡°And after these two refinement methods, it seems that it is indeed possible to refine the Three Light Gu using a whole new method!¡± ¡°The more the Cheng Tian branch master thought about it, the more he felt that Fang Yuan¡¯s method was feasible, and the more he felt that Fang Yuan¡¯s idea was ingenious, and it was simply heaven-defying!¡± ¡°And if we use Fang Yuan¡¯s method, using moonlight grass seeds, sunlight sunflowers, and starlight fruit tree as the main materials, the whirling stone, Chenfeng Stone, Jinsheng Liquid, and purple vitality mist as supplementary materials, and the other ten or so materials to refine the Three Light Gu¡­¡± ¡°It seems to be able to achieve the expected goal of gathering spirit essence!¡± ¡°Fang Yuan seems to have developed a new Three Light Gu refinement method and a new formula!¡± ¡°More importantly, the Three Light Gu refined with this method not only has a stronger spirit essence effect, but also has a lower cost, and the requirements for the refinement method is also lower!¡± Finally, the Cheng Tian branch master who had deduced the entire process several times in his mind finally raised his head, and when he finally met Fang Yuan¡¯s gaze, Fang Yuan could clearly see it. The Cheng Tian branch master¡¯s eyes were filled with tears. They were like a flood that broke through a dam, leaving traces on his face. ¡°Thank you, thank you, Fang Yuan, you are the savior of our Gu Immortal Sect!¡± ¡°It is all because of you that our Gu Immortal Sect has risen again. I feel that the entire Gu Immortal Sect has to thank you, all the future disciples of the Gu Immortal Sect have to thank you for your efforts today.¡± Chapter 270 - Sect Competition At this moment, the Cheng Tian branch master seemed to have gone mad. He completely disregarded his own appearance and dignity as he pounced in front of Fang Yuan and grabbed his hands. ¡°Alright, alright. Cheng Tian Branch master, you should also pay attention to your body. After all, you are already old. Why don¡¯t you just leave these matters to your subordinates?¡± Fang Yuan was also very considerate of the Cheng Tian branch master¡¯s age, thus he said this. But to his surprise, the Cheng Tian branch master said with a firm tone. ¡°No! I can¡¯t do that. This is my lifelong goal. Now that I have a chance to achieve it, how can I let others do it?¡± ¡°Even though they are all disciples of my Gu Immortal Sect, how can I stay out of this matter of enriching the glory of the entire Gu Immortal Sect? No, I will be the one in charge of this matter in the future!¡± Fang Yuan, who felt that he could not convince the Cheng Tian branch master, laughed bitterly, before speaking to him. ¡°Alright, alright, then you are in charge! You have to control your emotions first!¡± Seeing that the Cheng Tian branch master had returned to his position, Fang Yuan continued. Since he had made up his mind, let¡¯s continue discussing the contents of this proposal, the concrete implementation plan, as well as its steps. ¡°Alright, alright, I will report this to you first. In our Gu Immortal Sect, there are actually quite a few of these materials you mentioned, but they are not in large quantities.¡± ¡°Among these materials, the most important ones are moonlight grass seeds, sunlight sunflowers and starlight fruit tree. We only have a dozen or so of them left for emergency use.¡± ¡°Since we have already decided to go with this plan, I will ask my disciples to prepare more of the related materials. You can rest assured about this.¡± ¡°Whether it is getting them in the nearest small town, from the other forces of the Yan Shen Empire, or directly buying them, we can do it even if we have to sell everything!¡± Looking at the Cheng Tian branch master who was so excited that he was about to dance, Fang Yuan quickly responded to his thoughts. ¡°In that case, elders, do you have any other thoughts or suggestions regarding this proposal?¡± ¡°If you do, I hope that everyone can mention them now. If everything is settled in this meeting, then the next step is to coordinate production between the various branches. When that time comes, there mustn¡¯t be any obstructions! Otherwise, if I hear about it, there will definitely be punishments!¡± Fang Yuan still thought of some bad things, and he quickly spoke to the other elders, peak masters and branch masters. ¡°No, no, why would we tamper with a proposal that has huge benefits to the Gu Immortal Sect! And I believe that the other elders would not do anything like that!¡± Even if there were one or two scum, I believe that the law enforcement hall disciples and the Si Lu branch master would not let those traitors off. Another elder beside him quickly said, and his words also attracted the approval of the Si Lu branch master, who was sitting on Fang Yuan¡¯s right. In the Gu Immortal Sect, the Si Lu branch controlled the law enforcement hall and related punishments, as well as the sect¡¯s rules and regulations. They only cared about the sect¡¯s rules and benefits, and they looked down on relationships. Seeing that his second proposal had received everyone¡¯s approval, Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction. He planned to continue with the next proposal. ¡°Alright, since this second proposal has received everyone¡¯s approval, let¡¯s continue with the third proposal of this meeting.¡± After this second proposal was approved by everyone, Fang Yuan continued. ¡°Oh, I wonder what other thoughts you have, Fang Yuan, tell us!¡± The Gu Mo branch master was also looking at Fang Yuan expectantly. It was because Fang Yuan¡¯s two pieces of information and experience had greatly encouraged the hearts of all the Gu Immortal Sect elders! At this time, even though Fang Yuan had not mentioned his third thought, they were already looking forward to it. At this time, in this meeting room, all the peak masters and branch masters who had come after Fang Yuan¡¯s second confirmation message were feeling extremely lucky. This was a meeting that could greatly boost the morale of the Gu Immortal Sect. When they thought about how they actually did not want to participate in it previously, it felt like a huge sin! But thankfully, Fang Yuan had sent them a second confirmation message earlier, and in this second message, they had made the right decision to come to the meeting! Otherwise, whether it was the first piece of great glory, the recognition from the Yan Shen Empire¡¯s Yan Shen Saint, or the second piece of Gu worm that could greatly increase the speed of the middle level disciples¡¯ gathering of spirit essence in the initial stage, they were all very happy. But now, the same provider of the two pieces of information actually had a third suggestion, so they could not help but look forward to it. ¡°Everyone, as far as I know, our Gu Immortal Sect has not held a sect competition for ten years!¡± ¡°And according to the usual rules, our sect competition is held once every ten years, but this year, I plan to hold it now, do you have any ideas or suggestions?¡± Fang Yuan looked at the elders present and said slowly. Even though he knew that his idea was a bit rash, it was based on the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s tradition from the past few thousand years. ¡°I hope that our Gu Immortal Sect disciples, after being inspired by these two events, will be able to work together and fight for the lead in the sect competition.¡± ¡°Of course, as the first disciple sect master, I will personally participate in this sect competition.¡± ¡°Peak masters, branch masters, elders, if there are no other objections, after the meeting ends, please start selecting disciples and prepare to participate in this sect ceremony.¡± At this moment, another elder sitting in the middle of the right side of the Si Lu branch master suddenly said. ¡°Fang Yuan, can we postpone this for a while? Because most of our branch disciples are still out in the capital of the Yan Shen Empire for the next quarter¡¯s material purchases, they might not be able to return to the Gu Immortal Sect in the short term! ¡± ¡°Yes, yes, Fang Yuan, most of our branch disciples have gone out for training. Even if I send a message to all of them to come back now, it will still take more than a month of preparation time for them to come back.¡± Another elder also stood up and said. And there were many who were in a similar situation to these two elders. About a third of the elders present stood up and told him about their branches¡¯ current situation. As for the reasons, there were all sorts of reasons, but the final conclusion was the same, they could not gather their disciples to participate in the sect competition in the short term! ¡°Alright, elders, you must be very clear about the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s situation, I will not explain anything to you, but since you said that you cannot participate in this special competition, you are going too far.¡± ¡°Even if you have a certain number of disciples in your branches, and your disciples have missions related outside, that is all your own idea, and according to the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s tradition, the sect competition is a matter of time and the number of people.¡± Chapter 271 - Doubts ¡°All of this was planned long ago, and I believe this is something that none of you can resist.¡± ¡°And I have decided that during this sect competition, the Gu Immortal Sect will also rank the results of the competition. The higher ranked branches will be able to obtain the improved Three Light Gu provided by the Cheng Tian branch master after this sect competition.¡± Before Fang Yuan said this, these elders were still trying to escape, but when Fang Yuan said this last sentence, their expressions changed. According to their previous plans, because the Gu Immortal Sect had been weakened for a long time, the rewards for this sect competition were very small, otherwise, they would not have decided to not participate this year! Thus, in order to intentionally delay this sect competition, they even sent out their strongest branch disciples to leave at the right time. As for what happened after that, it was naturally pushed around. In the end, this competition could not be held for an indefinite period of time! But who would have thought that at this time, in this gap, Fang Yuan would bring back such strong and exciting news! Afterwards, the improved Three Light Gu would be given as a prize to the branches that obtained the top ranking in the sect competition, and the rankings would determine the priority of the branches! This time, they could not take it anymore. After all, the cultivation of Gu masters in the Gu Dao Jiuzhou world was always a race against time. Every generation would be deeply influenced by the people around them. And even though the modified Three Light Gu provided by Fang Yuan had so many advantages and the difficulty of refinement was greatly reduced, it could be imagined that the refinement of the Gu worms could not be done in batches, thus, the interval between each branch getting them was not too short. And it was this interval that was enough for the strength of their respective branches to regress for a long time. However, because they had not seen the modified Three Light Gu that Fang Yuan had provided, they could not help but feel disobedient under the arrangement. At this moment, Fang Yuan looked at the other elders who were hesitating, and seeing their tacit expressions and reactions, he felt that he knew what they were thinking. Weren¡¯t they taking him too lightly? Even the prize he promised couldn¡¯t motivate them? To think that he was looking forward to them taking the initiative to participate in the sect competition. But since that was the case, he could only ask the sect master Gu Zhenren to participate. After Fang Yuan made this decision, he immediately communicated with the Gu worm in his body. At the next moment, the white fluffy dandelion-like Thousand Mile Communication Gu immediately appeared in front of Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan immediately injected his spirit essence into the Thousand Mile Communication Gu, and immediately contacted Gu Zhenren, sending a communication request. Thus, at the next moment, in the meeting room at the peak of the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s main peak, a white light screen immediately appeared in front of everyone, and in this light screen, all sorts of colored blocks started to appear. Next, the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s sect master Gu Zhenren¡¯s face appeared on this screen. And at this time, after Gu Zhenren appeared, through the Thousand Mile Communication Gu, he immediately saw Fang Yuan, who was sitting in the main seat, and the other elders surrounding Fang Yuan. ¡°Oh my, disciple, what is going on? Did you run into any problems?¡± That was because after Gu Zhenren saw Fang Run¡¯s surroundings clearly and confirmed that there was no emergency, he casually said to Fang Yuan. ¡°Aiya, right, master, I have already brought all the disciples of our Gu Immortal Sect who participated in the Gu Dao Convention back to the Gu Immortal Sect.¡± ¡°And now, I¡¯ve gathered all the elders of the Gu Immortal Sect for a meeting. We will hang the ¡°The Number One Divine Sect In The World¡± plaque on the Hidden Edge Sword Pavilion.¡± Fang Yuan saw Gu Zhenren and immediately reported his previous actions to him. ¡°Mm, your arrangement is not bad!¡± After hearing Fang Yuan¡¯s words, Gu Zhenren reacted and immediately praised him. ¡°Master, I had some inspiration earlier, so I improved Three Light Gu and taught it to the Cheng Tian branch master. Next, we will have the Three Light Gu widely promoted in the sect.¡± Fang Yuan continued. ¡°Mm, I understand, you arranged it well!¡± The sect master finally understood. Fang Yuan was communicating with him now because he had encountered some difficulty during the meeting! But he did not interrupt Fang Yuan, and he continued listening. ¡°But Master, hasn¡¯t ten years already passed in our Gu Immortal Sect? I see that the sect competition is about to start, and the time is about right now!¡± ¡°Since that is the case, I plan to have our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s sect competition this year to be held on these two days, what do you think?¡± Fang Yuan asked in a consulting tone. At this time, Gu Zhenren also continued. ¡°Mm, I think there are no problems, what about it?¡± After obtaining the sect master¡¯s approval, Fang Yuan heaved a sigh of relief, before continuing. ¡°But there are many disciples of the elders in our Gu Immortal Sect that are not in the Gu Immortal Sect right now. According to the elders, their disciples have been sent out, and they are either on missions, training or purchasing resources. ¡± ¡°So for now, they cannot return to participate in the sect competition, I cannot make up my mind on this, so I would like to ask Master, do you think this matter should be¡­ ¡°¡­¡± Gu Zhenren was indeed a shrewd old man. Originally, whether the Gu Immortal Sect competition was held or not did not matter, because according to his cultivation level, these little disciples¡¯ matters had nothing to do with him. In addition, he loved freedom and had been wandering around all year round. His nature did not like this sort of bustle. But now, it was actually his disciple¡¯s request, so he had no choice but to take care of it. Even if he did not beat up these elders, he had to support his disciple! And wasn¡¯t it obvious that his disciple was being bullied? Thus, Gu Zhenren, who had already understood the whole situation, snorted coldly. Looking at the other peak masters and elders, he suddenly said. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say earlier that your disciples would not be able to return?¡± ¡°That is your own matter, the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s sect competition cannot be delayed for personal reasons. If your disciples do not participate in this sect competition, you will have to bear the consequences.¡± ¡°Come! Tell me about your disciples, in which land are they having their trial, where are they purchasing resources? I will tell you how to have them return immediately.¡± The previous threat was like a huge stick, hitting these elders on the head, and the sect master Gu Zhenren also said that he wanted to guide these disciples back to the Gu Immortal Sect. It was equivalent to showing goodwill and giving in. It was also giving these elders a way out. He could not rule the sect according to his own ideas. Such a sect would usually perish on its own after a while. Gu Zhenren had already grasped this set of rules. Chapter 272 - Arrangements As for those elders who had been hesitant when facing Fang Yuan earlier, when the Gu Zhenren appeared, they were already feeling a little guilty. But after Gu Zhenren¡¯s two sentences, they couldn¡¯t help but admit defeat and follow the sect master. ¡°Mm, sect master, you don¡¯t have to worry about this, I will send a message to my disciples to tell them to come back tomorrow night.¡± The elder who spoke first immediately said. Following that, the other elders also spoke. ¡°Right, right, please don¡¯t be concerned, I suddenly remembered that my first disciple has a teleportation Gu formation that is unique to our Gu Immortal Sect, he can come back tomorrow morning.¡± ¡°Right, right, I also just remembered, my disciple has a special movement Gu worm. It is very fast, and he can return to participate in the sect competition soon.¡± Right now, Gu Zhenren did not need to ask. The elders who were not willing to participate in the sect competition had already requested to return to participate. At this time, Gu Zhenren also continued. ¡°Very good, since all of you can come back and participate in the competition, that would be the best. However, there is still one thing I have to remind all of you.¡± When Gu Zhenren saw that all the elders present had expressed their stance, his emotions hadn¡¯t changed as he continued to speak. And this was when Fang Yuan was deeply moved. This was the true ability to not show one¡¯s true colors! To be able to turn the world upside down with a wave of his hand, this was a true expert. This was what he truly needed to learn. ¡°Sect master, please speak!¡± The elders at the side immediately said. They might not put Fang Yuan in their eyes, but towards the sect master Gu Zhenren who had ruled them for their entire lives, they were filled with fear and respect. Hearing the Gu Zhenren¡¯s instructions, they could not help but become nervous. They were afraid that he would kill them to set an example. ¡°Haha, you don¡¯t have to be nervous, I recently received some news. About three thousand kilometers southwest of our Gu Immortal Sect, there is the Bewitching Ancient Abyss.¡± Earlier, because of the chaos of the abyssal demons, our Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect had retreated, but recently, I did receive some news. Those abyssal demons seem to have other plans. ¡°Immediately spread the news and investigate this matter, see what is going on in this Bewitching Ancient Abyss, and should we organize a large-scale attack?¡± Gu Zhenren¡¯s words caused everyone present to be stunned. It was not that they did not know what the situation in the Bewitching Ancient Abyss was like before. But since they had already left the Bewitching Ancient Abyss, it was definitely because it was dangerous inside. If they went there now, they would be courting death. Just as everyone was shocked, Gu Zhenren continued. ¡°The information shows that there are some abyssal demon conspiracies in the Bewitching Ancient Abyss, so try your best to investigate. If you allow the plans of these abyssal demons to develop, it might affect the safety of our Gu Immortal Sect! ¡± ¡°This is also a precaution, ah, also, elders, please work together to deal with this matter.¡± Just as Gu Zhenren instructed the various battle arrangements, no other elders dared to object, but at this time, Fang Yuan suddenly thought of another matter, thus, he quickly said. ¡°But Master, our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s sect competition is about to start, if we send other teams to the Bewitching Ancient Abyss to explore the abyssal demons¡¯ scheme, wouldn¡¯t our Gu Immortal Sect be too empty?¡± At this time, who would have thought that Gu Zhenren would continue. ¡°Oh, I had this worry before, but now that the scheme in the Bewitching Ancient Abyss has just begun, the powerful abyssal demons are still at the bottom, and the abyssal demons above are not very strong. I am giving you all this mission.¡± ¡°Sect master, please speak!¡± The Gu Mo branch master stepped out, saying with a righteous expression. ¡°I think that for this sect competition, we can choose to hold it at the Bewitching Ancient Abyss. Not only can we train our disciples, but also because truly powerful Gu masters can only grow after undergoing the tempering of blood and fire.¡± ¡°I feel that our Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s growth environment has been too peaceful, so I still feel that everyone should be vigilant.¡± ¡°Ah? That¡¯s?¡± Hearing Gu Zhenren¡¯s words, Fang Yuan could not help but be flabbergasted. But Gu Zhenren said it as if it was a matter of course, as if it was the truth. ¡°Also, I have another thing to tell you. There might be a large number of Gu Demon Sect disciples participating in the Bewitching Ancient Abyss¡¯ abyssal demons¡¯ scheme.¡± ¡°Thus, in this sect competition, we will not use conventional methods to determine the winner.¡± The sect master, who seemed to have completely ignored the elders¡¯ embarrassment, continued to speak like he was adding fuel to the fire, putting pressure on the Gu Immortal Sect elders. ¡°Ah, I wonder what master Gu Zhenren is talking about? Since we are not going to use conventional methods of competition to determine the winner, then what method should we use?¡± An elder asked at once. ¡°Ha ha ha, since I have brought up the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s name, I think you should understand!¡± ¡°Our Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect have been enemies for generations. Since I chose a place with the Gu Demon Sect present, the final result of this sect competition will be determined by the number of Gu Demon Sect members killed!¡± ¡°Of course, the difference in strength and status of the Gu Demon Sect disciples can also be accounted for in the number of points. You can discuss this yourself, I will not participate.¡± ¡°However, you need to be careful. Even though this is the beginning of the Bewitching Ancient Abyss¡¯ abyssal demons¡¯ scheme, you must not underestimate your enemy!¡± ¡°Thus, this time, the Gu Mo branch, Cheng Tian branch and Si Lu branch will send out a hundred disciples each. The other branches will send out disciples according to their own circumstances. I think a total of around six hundred people will do.¡± ¡°Alright, alright, that¡¯s all I have to say, all of you need to be careful! Since I can tell all of you about this, I hope all of you can cooperate with Fang Yuan to carry out this matter!¡± ¡°This is a grand plan that concerns our Gu Immortal Sect for a thousand years. If anyone has any abnormal thoughts, I will personally deal with them when I return.¡± Gu Zhenren¡¯s final words were like a threat, but also like encouragement, he actually ended the Thousand Mile Communication Gu¡¯s communication with Fang Yuan. At the next moment, the projector-like light screen in front of Fang Yuan disappeared. Fang Yuan also stretched out his hand to keep the floating Thousand Mile Communication Gu in his body. Chapter 273 - Gu Material News At this moment, the expressions of the elders at the scene suddenly became fervent. Everyone immediately joined in the conversation. ¡°Sigh, Gu Mo branch master, I think that if the Gu Demon Sect is actually participating in this competition, then we will use their disciple identity tokens to determine how many points we can obtain!¡± An elder sitting in the middle to Fang Yuan¡¯s right turned his head and said to the Gu Mo branch master sitting in the leader¡¯s seat. The Gu Mo branch master immediately agreed and said. ¡°Mm, I feel that this method is not bad, it can be operated to a certain extent.¡± The other elders immediately joined in, adding one sentence after another. Since they were going to use the Gu Demon Sect disciples¡¯ identity tokens as the main method to differentiate points¡­ ¡°Then I suggest that we mark each outer disciple¡¯s identity token as one point, each official disciple¡¯s identity token as two points, each inner disciple¡¯s identity token as four points, and each personal disciple¡¯s identity token as eight points!¡± ¡°And the elders¡¯ identity tokens¡¯ points are twenty points each. If they have a higher level identity token, then we will see when the time comes, but I think it is not very likely. What kind of powerful Gu masters would they even send for such a small scheme at the Bewitching Ancient Abyss?¡± An elder sitting on Fang Yuan¡¯s left suggested. ¡°Oh, I think Elder Yin¡¯s words are very reasonable!¡± After that Elder Yin finished speaking, Elder Fu who was sitting beside him immediately agreed. ¡°Yes, yes, this method of differentiating points based on the level of the identity tokens is clear at a glance. No one can play favoritism or cheat. I agree with Elder Yin¡¯s classification method!¡± Elder Fu continued to add. At the same time, beside these two, the other elders and peak masters also agreed. In the end, Elder Yin¡¯s classification method was completely accepted. As for any Gu Demon Sect members with higher strength, they would have to wait for them to appear. Moreover, the sect master Gu Zhenren also said that the Gu Immortal Sect would send out a total of six hundred people this time, with the Gu Mo, Cheng Tian, and Si Lu branches sending out a hundred people each. That meant that the remaining three hundred people would be reserved for all the other branches. Since it was the sect master¡¯s order, everyone could only obey, thus no one objected to this. ¡°Alright, then my branch will send out fifty people.¡± A branch master with medium strength said. Beside him, another elder said. ¡°Then our branch will send thirty people. The disciples are indeed weaker, and it is already very difficult for them to participate in the sect competition this time.¡± No one doubted his words. After all, not all of the branches in the Gu Immortal Sect were as strong as the sun in the sky. Just like that, you send thirty people, I send fifty, and the three hundred spots were quickly filled. There were other elders who suggested that their disciples would need some time to return, but they would all return to the Gu Immortal Sect by tomorrow night at the latest. So, the departure date for the Gu Immortal Sect competition was set for the morning of the day after tomorrow. At that time, the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s people would be in charge of escorting all the disciples to their destination ¡ª the Bewitching Ancient Abyss. At this time, the Gu Mo branch master said. ¡°Since Fang Yuan is also going, I will send two of my most outstanding disciples, Gu Tianming and Gu Shenzhan, as the leaders of our hundred disciples.¡± Following his words, the Cheng Tian branch master also said. ¡°Since the Gu Mo branch master is already sending his top, I cannot admit that I am weaker, I will also send my two proud disciples, Gui Jiazi and Gui Lingzi, as the leaders of our Cheng Tian branch¡¯s disciples.¡± ¡°Hahaha, since the two of you are going all out, I cannot fall behind. I will send San Shiwu and Si Shijiu as the leaders of the Si Lu branch disciples.¡± The Si Lu branch master also said without hesitation. The reason why the Si Lu branch disciples seemed to have such casual names was actually a shocking fact. Every time when the Gu Immortal Sect gathered new disciples to join the Gu Immortal Sect, the Si Lu branch would change everyone in this way. Regardless of whether those people were still alive or not, it would not affect the names of others. This was also their Dao name, and it was something that would follow them for the rest of their lives! Soon after, the three branch masters looked at each other and laughed loudly. In the end, all the names of the participants were decided. Gu Tianqing, Qin Han, Zhou Chang, Bing Ning, Gu Yuange, Yuan Qinghe, and Yao Guang, who had followed Fang Yuan, stayed in their respective branches. Following the arrangements of their branch masters, they might also go on the expedition, but Fang Yuan was not sure yet. And at this time, everyone agreed that the red practitioner of the Gu Immortal Sect would be the guardian of this Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s sect competition. He would be the one to ensure the safety of all the participants. This red practitioner was actually a special position in Gu Immortal Sect, and the position was similar to that of the blood demon emissary of the Gu Demon Sect. They were all powerful Gu masters who could directly decide the outcome of small-scale battles. And they were different from the Gu Demon Sect¡¯s blood demon emissary, who advocated indulging in their own desires and ended up brutally killing people. The Gu Immortal Sect emphasized self-restraint, cultivating painstakingly, thus the Gu Immortal Sect¡¯s Gu masters were calm and peaceful. They were strict with themselves and lenient with others. In the Gu Immortal Sect, Gu masters who specialized in bitter cultivation were known as red practitioners. After the final list of people was finalized, everyone heaved a sigh of relief. Right at this moment, the Cheng Tian branch master suddenly recalled something and told Fang Yuan. ¡°Ay, that¡¯s not right? Fang Yuan, I suddenly remembered something important.¡± ¡°Oh, tell me!¡± Fang Yuan stared at the Cheng Tian branch master and knew that he was a person with a personality and did not care much about his appearance and etiquette, so he did not care whether he was rude or not. ¡°The moonlight grass seeds, sunlight sunflowers, starlight fruit trees, whirling stones, Chenfeng stones, Jinsheng liquid, purple vitality mist, and many other materials that you mentioned earlier could actually exist in the Bewitching Ancient Abyss!¡± ¡°Because of the special environment in Bewitching Ancient Abyss, the rules there are small and large. The area is chaotic, so there is a high possibility of any kind of Gu worms in this world growing there, as well as precious Gu materials.¡± ¡°So I suggest, Fang Yuan, after you reach Bewitching Ancient Abyss, you should always pay attention to the distribution of elements there, as well as the distribution of rare Gu materials on the ground!¡± ¡°If there is a chance, you should gather those materials. The laws of heaven and earth there are very pure, thus the products are very powerful. If you can use them to refine the Gu worms, it will be much easier.¡± ¡°Oh, I did not know that the Bewitching Ancient Abyss had such a special environment¡± Fang Yuan looked at the Cheng Tian branch master in surprise. ¡°Not bad, not bad, if what you said is true, you will have made a great contribution to the Gu Immortal Sect, at that time, I will ask the sect master, Gu Zhenren, to give you a reward!¡± Fang Yuan looked at the Cheng Tian branch master seriously. ¡°Sigh, no need, no need! The reason why I did this was not to obtain a reward, I just wanted to do something for the Gu Immortal Sect!¡± The Cheng Tian branch master quickly said humbly. ¡°And according to what I know, when our Gu Immortal Sect and Gu Demon Sect left the Bewitching Ancient Abyss, one of the main reasons was that an astonishing amount of sunlight, moonlight and starlight erupted from it!¡± ¡°It seems that after this period of time, in the Bewitching Ancient Abyss, there will be quite a lot of these three Great Dao Gu worms and special materials!¡± ¡°Looking at the time, it is about time for them to mature, you should be able to arrive just in time for it.¡± The Cheng Tian branch master continued to add. At this moment, Fang Yuan could not help but be suspicious. Wasn¡¯t this too much of a coincidence? He had just obtained the system¡¯s reward, he knew that these things could be used to produce a new Three Light Gu, but he had just returned to the Gu Immortal Sect and already obtained the information of these main materials and ingredients? Moreover, by chance, he was about to lead a team to this place. Fang Yuan would not believe that this wasn¡¯t heaven¡¯s will. ¡°Alright, I will remember this!¡± Fang Yuan looked at the Cheng Tian branch master and nodded seriously.