Within the main hall of the Qingxuan Sacred Land, the atmosphere was suffocatingly tense. “Sect Master! Today, every single Immortal Spirit Crane on Clumsy Peak has perished. It was Gu Xiu who deliberately tainted their feed with Bone-Dissolving Powder. I saw it with my own eyes—I am a witness!” “Master, I have also investigated. Those […]

Looking at this seemingly harmless junior brother, it was almost impossible to reconcile his face with the villain from the vision—the man who would steal Gu Xiu’s opportunities, deceive the entire Qingxuan Sacred Land, and ultimately sacrifice his master and senior sisters as blood offerings to achieve his goals. But Gu Xiu knew the vision

“Disappointed? Master said she was disappointed in me?” Guan Xuelan’s words caused a smile to spread across Gu Xiu’s face. It was a smile etched with bitterness, but beneath it lay a profound sense of relief. “Well, Gu Xiu, Master is holding you accountable and you actually have the nerve to laugh!” Lu Qingyao barked

This was the Master of the Ask Heaven Pavilion and Gu Xiu’s eldest senior sister: Nian Zhaoxi. She was a master of divination, a seer whose predictions of the sect’s fortunes had earned her boundless respect. Even the Sect Master, Guan Xuelan, treated this reclusive disciple with the utmost courtesy. But now, the esteemed seer

The Dantian Qi Sea is the foundation of a cultivator’s journey. For any mortal wishing to set foot upon the path of immortality, the first requirement is to force open this internal vessel. Without an open Qi Sea, cultivation is a fleeting dream. Gu Xiu’s Dantian was the site of his most grievous trauma; it

While Gu Xiu was immersing himself in arduous cultivation, a heavy silence hung over the main hall of the Qingxuan Sacred Land. Sect Master Guan Xuelan sat upon the high throne, her expression darkening with every passing second. “Still no news of Gu Xiu?” “Reporting to the Sect Master, we have heard nothing yet.” “What

“This… this…” Faced with Nian Zhaoxi’s sharp interrogation, Elder Chen cast a panicked glance at Sect Master Guan Xuelan. He quickly looked back at the floor, stammering and unable to find his voice. “What is the meaning of this?” Guan Xuelan frowned, her voice sharpening with disbelief. “Why are you looking at me? Even if

The Qi Refining stage is the great divide between mortals and cultivators. Before the third layer, the distinction is negligible. At most, a practitioner possesses slightly more strength, better stamina, and a faster recovery rate than an ordinary human, making them less susceptible to illness. At this level, the Dantian Qi Sea has only just

Within the Qingxuan Sacred Land, upon the heights of Moshufeng Peak, Qin Moran—the Chief Talisman Master of the sect—stood draped in her signature ink-white robes. She was lecturing the disciples gathered before her: “The Path of Talismans is a Daoist method that utilizes the soul as a guide to hook the rhythms of heaven and

The chaos unfolding in the outside world remained unknown to Gu Xiu. He was currently entirely focused on transcribing the Celestial Book of Talismans. To call it a mere transcription was an understatement; it was a journey of profound enlightenment. The Nameless Ancient Tome possessed a function far beyond simply upgrading manuals or merging techniques:

Before him stood a one-eyed wolf demon, its massive limbs corded with muscle. A hideous scar tore across its face, weeping fresh blood. It fixed its single, predatory eye on Gu Xiu, drooling as it sized him up as its next meal. Gu Xiu frowned slightly. While encountering beasts was common in the Tianqi Mountain

“Zhuo Peak? Isn’t that where Uncle Gu used to live?” “Shh! He already signed the Abandon Sect Spirit Contract. We can’t call him ‘Uncle’ anymore; use his name directly!” “I actually thought Uncle Gu was quite kind. Even if he’s gone, is it really necessary to tear down Zhuo Peak?” “Tsk, don’t you understand that

“It’s the Earth Fiend Soul Seizing Array!” “It really is the Earth Fiend Soul Seizing Array!” “To think Gu Xiu would set up such a vicious formation right inside the sect!” Qin Moran was originally a talisman master, so she naturally possessed deep knowledge regarding the Dao of Arrays. Although she had only glimpsed the

“In the end, the injury to my soul is still too severe.” Somewhere else, inside a cave hidden deep within the forest, Gu Xiu murmured to himself. His face was pale, and his appearance was wretched; his robes were soaked in cold sweat, and his aura was extremely weak. He had just endured another bout

Gu Xiu’s footsteps were exceptionally light. In just a few strides, he arrived at the mouth of the cave. However, he did not step out immediately. Instead, he stood quietly in place. In his hand, he still held the wooden stick he had picked up earlier. With his back to Ye Hongling, his figure—disheveled white

For a moment, Ye Hongling’s gaze towards Gu Xiu shifted. However, facing her intense look, Gu Xiu suddenly shielded the storage bag in his hand as if guarding a treasure. “Let’s get this straight first. Even though you landed the killing blow, I played a part in luring him. So, of the contents in this

“What? Ruin you?” Nian Zhaoxi was taken aback, finding the claim unbelievable. Suddenly, a thought struck her. “Are you talking about that incident three years ago?” “So Senior Sister knows about it?” Qin Moran gave a cold, mocking smile. Faced with this smile, Nian Zhaoxi fell silent. Although she rarely ventured out, as the Head

“Gu Xiu, you destroyed my path to enlightenment, severed my future. I never wish to see your face again!” “Today, I spare your life only because of the bond we shared five hundred years ago.” “But from now on, I will hate you for a lifetime. I will curse you through all your reincarnations, that

“I wonder what I’ll catch this time?” “I’m lacking many things right now, whether it’s spirit stones or various cultivation resources. It would also be nice if a cultivation technique appeared…” Inside the cave, Gu Xiu continued fishing while silently calculating his needs. Being a rogue cultivator might seem carefree and unrestrained to outsiders, but

While Gu Xiu was busy fishing for that finger bone, Ye Hongling and her three companions were swiftly moving through the forest some distance away. The other three were focused on the path ahead, but Ye Hongling kept glancing back over her shoulder, a trace of worry in her eyes. The Golden Core cultivator noticed

“Only at the fourth layer of Qi Refining, yet he dares to wander here alone. He’s truly seeking death.” “Big Brother, do we kill him?” Not far from Gu Xiu, two figures were hidden in the shadows. One of them had drawn a bow, aiming an arrow directly at Gu Xiu’s back. These two were

Qingxuan Holy Land. Inquiry Heaven Pavilion. A bronze mirror hung suspended in the air, with streams of Heavenly Dao principles and wisps of rich spiritual energy continuously converging upon it. Nian Zhaoxi sat cross-legged beneath the mirror, her hands constantly forming and shifting through incantation seals. But in the next instant— “Pfft!” A mouthful of

On the other side of the clearing, while Cen Chunshan dealt with Gu Xiu and worked to remove the final restriction, Cen Qiushan kept watch over the surroundings. His primary concern was the cultivators from the Wanbao Pavilion, who might attack at any moment. The longer he waited, the more anxious he became. His elder

“What is it?” “Could it be that I was right?” “Are you truly in league with that Cen Qiushan?” Seeing Gu Xiu remain silent, the Foundation Establishment cultivator, Ren Qing, immediately revealed a sinister intent in his eyes. He took a menacing step forward, clearly preparing to strike. Gu Xiu sighed. Although reluctant, he prepared

The Heavenly Secrets Reincarnation Mirror. Among the arts of Heavenly Secrets, this was considered one of the three sacred artifacts. Its forging consumed the very lifespan of a Heavenly Secrets Master, and the probability of success was exceedingly low. Countless masters had died without ever completing it, a testament to its rarity. Even if successfully

In his childhood, Gu Xiu was extremely endearing. Not only was he as adorable as a porcelain doll, but he was also exceptionally well-behaved and clever. While ordinary children were still babbling, Gu Xiu could already speak fluently. When other children wailed for what they wanted, Gu Xiu would earnestly persuade his senior sisters and

The lowest level of a banquet is merely an ordinary meal, requiring neither the presence of important sect elders nor a gathering of disciples. Naturally, there was no grand feast, no sumptuous delicacies. There wasn’t even warmth at the table. The atmosphere was exceptionally cold and cheerless. Gu Xiu sat alone in the seat that

“Come back!” Not long after dismissing her subordinate, Su Rumei waved her hand again, calling the person back. She asked in a low voice, “Have you thoroughly investigated Feng Bugui’s background?” “This…” The subordinate hesitated. Su Rumei raised an eyebrow. “What, still can’t find anything?” “Yes…” The subordinate smiled bitterly. “This Feng Bugui seems to

“Regardless, what’s done is done. What more is there to say?” “Besides, weren’t Gu Xiu’s actions afterwards proof enough that our choice was correct?” It was still Lu Qingyao speaking. She couldn’t face Nian Zhaoxi’s questioning, but she knew how to defend herself. “Perhaps we did indeed neglect Gu Xiu at the start, we did

This scene made Nian Zhaoxi’s eyes well up with tears. Even Qin Moran’s expression shifted slightly upon witnessing it. If not for the Heavenly Secrets Reincarnation Mirror, no one would have imagined that Gu Xiu would go to such lengths of self-restraint just to avoid disrupting Qin Moran’s Divine Invocation! It was a pity, though.

Previously, Nian Zhaoxi’s heartache over Gu Xiu had consumed her thoughts so completely that, though she sensed something was amiss, she hadn’t dwelled on it. It wasn’t until now that the full weight of the anomaly struck her. Why? Why had Gu Xiu not encountered a single person from start to finish? Qin Moran’s Divine

The young man’s words carried a hint of childishness, along with a touch of naive overestimation of his own abilities. Yet… at this moment, that very naivety radiated an incomparable firmness. Nian Zhaoxi and Qin Moran were both stunned. Utterly shocked! So… the reason Gu Xiu had been studying the contents at the back of

In the mirror, Gu Xiu had already sat cross-legged on the ground. Immediately after, he took out the talisman brush he had just seized from Qin Moran. He then spread open his palm and, astonishingly, began to write the Dao Rhythm of the “Zha” character stroke by stroke upon his own skin! As Gu Xiu

In just an instant, Su Rumei’s expression stiffened. She stood there dumbstruck, her reaction a strange mix of confusion and disbelief. “This realm… how is it so different from what was expected?” The shadow beside her also looked toward the carriage with surprise. After pondering for a long time, it spoke. “In this situation, there

The moment Gu Xiu stepped out of the carriage, Su Rumei emerged first, offering her congratulations. “Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Feng, on successfully entering the Dao and gaining the qualification to contend for the Great Dao!” If these words weren’t enough to silence those who had been mocking him, then Su Rumei’s next statement truly made

“This is…” “The Seven Stars Pendant?” What appeared before Gu Xiu was an ancient-looking jade pendant. Upon closer inspection, it was carved with the image of the Big Dipper. The most peculiar thing was that this jade pendant carried a special and intricate power. Although it was an inanimate object, staring intently at the Seven

“What’s going on?” “Did we encounter something?” The Tianqi Mountain Range was fraught with unpredictable dangers. Even a convoy like Wanbao Pavilion’s traveled day and night without stopping unless absolutely necessary. For it to halt so abruptly now made Su Rumei frown immediately. A subordinate soon reported, “Steward Su, there’s a problem with the road

“Feng Bugui!” “It’s him!” The figure that walked out at this moment was none other than Gu Xiu, who had ventured deeper into the bamboo grove earlier to scout the path. When the convoy realized they were trapped by a formation, panic had ensued, and everyone had been forced to look out for themselves. They

“These broken bamboo stalks… they’re carved with formation patterns and Dao Rhyme!” “You’re right! There’s still a mysterious power lingering on them. This was part of the Green Bamboo Traps the Dragon Array just now. These few bamboo stalks are… are…” “They’re the formation eyes! These are the formation eyes!” “Yes, they’re the formation eyes!

At this moment, the further they advanced, the more terrified everyone felt. The scene before them was too shocking. At regular intervals, they encountered one or more corpses. What was even more alarming was that none of these individuals had been ordinary in life; they were all experts! “Killing one person every ten steps” sounds

It was a snow-white grizzly bear. Its physical body was dead, its inner core dug out. Yet, everyone immediately recognized the strength this white bear had possessed in life. A third-tier spirit beast! Powerful enough to rival a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator! The discovery of this corpse quieted the two sides that had begun arguing

After many days, the cave that Gu Xiu had previously cleared out was now covered in a thin layer of dust. The corpses of the three cultivators slain by Gu Xiu and Ye Hongling were long gone. However, Nian Zhaoxi could still analyze the situation through the traces left behind and her own divination arts.

During this period, Qin Moran’s state was very poor. She couldn’t enter a cultivation state, nor could she concentrate on studying the path of talismans. Her mind was unsettled; she kept thinking of Gu Xiu. She thought of his past, wondered if something had happened to him after being away from the sect for so

“Jiang Xun!” “Junior Brother!” “Little Junior Brother, are you alright?” Jiang Xun’s status within the Qingxuan Holy Land was unquestionable. The moment the Seven Luminosities Lightning Tribulation mutated, his senior sisters and master, Guan Xuelan, immediately acted. They surrounded Jiang Xun, forming a tight protective circle. Each possessed formidable strength, especially with Guan Xuelan, a

Heaven… Heaven’s Punishment??? As soon as Yuchi Chunlei uttered these words, the few absolute core members of the Qingxuan Sacred Land present froze in place. The concept of Heaven’s Punishment had existed since ancient times. After all, cultivators borrowed opportunities from heaven and earth, pilfering the fortunes of the Heavenly Dao. Since they could receive

Everyone knows that Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow are the four grades of magical treasures. The higher the grade, the more powerful the artifact. Among them, the strongest is naturally the Heaven-grade Divine Artifact. However, such items are exceedingly rare. Reaching the Heaven grade requires not just the skill of the artifact smith, but also

“Fellow Daoist Feng, look, these are all the cultivation manuals and secret techniques I’ve prepared for you, all from our Victory Gang’s stockpile!” “Of course, their grades are definitely not high.” “Mainly because we can’t produce high-grade techniques. What do you think of these manuals…” “Ah, yes, yes! Good, good!” “Hehe, Fellow Daoist Feng, you’re

“All Methods Return to the Source!” The moment these four words were spoken, Su Rumei couldn’t help but reveal a look of shock. Indeed! The Shadow’s thoughts were exactly the same as hers! Ancient sages said that ‘All Methods Return to the Source’ means all methods return to the Dao. This is the origin of

At this very moment, in a place half an hour’s journey from the Wanbao Pavilion caravan, Nian Zhaoxi’s figure came to a halt. As she looked around, her eyes were filled with anxiety. “According to the divination, Little Junior Brother should be right around here. Why haven’t I seen him for so long?” Her face

A terrifying Nascent Soul aura surged from Lü Dongshan at this moment. A Nascent Soul must not be insulted! To insult one is to invite death! Lü Dongshan had already reached the Nascent Soul realm five hundred years ago. Although he had yet to break through further, he had long since reached the peak of

“It’s you?” “Nian Zhaoxi?” Sensing the newcomer, Lü Dongshan immediately raised an eyebrow. However, upon seeing Nian Zhaoxi’s frost-white hair, he couldn’t help but frown. “Do you people from the Qingxuan Sacred Land have some kind of problem? Why do you all like to turn your hair white?” But as soon as he finished speaking,

The name Yunxiao City is taken from an ancient poem: “Now a solitary traveler returns from rivers and seas; one day, a man of ten thousand miles among the clouds!” It is a city of rogue cultivators, but contrary to what its name suggests, it is not built high among the clouds. Quite the opposite.

“Kill Gu Xiu!” The moment these four words were spoken, even Lu Qingyao was stunned. Immediately afterward, she instinctively reached out and covered Yuchi Chunlei’s mouth. “Second Senior Sister, how dare you say such a thing? If others heard this, it would be a huge disaster for our Qingxuan Sacred Land! Even if I think

Shou Ru Shan (Guard Like a Mountain). It is one of the defensive secret techniques of the Tiance Mansion. It can draw upon the power of the surrounding mountains and rivers to form a defense for oneself. To attack someone protected by this technique is equivalent to attacking the mountains and rivers themselves. It is

The world’s affections are fickle, human feelings are vile; rain sees off dusk, flowers fall easily. As these words were spoken, Nian Zhaoxi’s already agonizing heart suddenly felt a pain so intense it was as if a thousand needles were tearing it apart! Gu Xiu… how could he say such a thing? One must know

“Senior, why have you fallen silent?” Ye Hongling’s question was like a vicious sword piercing straight through the heart meridian. Its angle was cunning. Its execution was ruthless. It could truly be called a finishing blow! At least, for Nian Zhaoxi it was. She was completely thrown into disarray. Faced with Ye Hongling’s inquiry, she

Su Rumei was indeed a person skilled in management. From the very first time Gu Xiu met her, this manager of the Wanbao Pavilion, who carried little of the usual airs of a Golden Core expert, had always treated Gu Xiu with courtesy. The gifts she presented this time, while not particularly valuable, clearly demonstrated

At the Qingxuan Sacred Land, on Moshu Peak. Under the watchful eyes of a group of talisman disciples from Moshu Peak, Qin Moran was holding her Seven Treasures Glazed Brush, her expression focused and utterly serious. She was writing talismans! She had once failed in invoking a divine spirit, preventing her from advancing to a

“He has another way to help me, told me not to force the divine summoning, so… so I…” Qin Moran’s voice grew softer and softer. Lu Qingyao didn’t catch it clearly and asked curiously, “Senior Sister, what did you say?” “I… I said…” Qin Moran hesitated, but finally a look of determination flashed in her

Heaven and Earth Dao Rhyme belongs to a category of the laws of heaven and earth. They permeate the space between heaven and earth, hidden beyond the three realms. Theoretically speaking, Heaven and Earth Dao Rhyme is inexhaustible. However, it cannot be used directly; it can only be utilized by crafting it into talismans using

Hanging from the tip of Gu Xiu’s Green Bamboo Rod was an extremely unique mask. Crafted from material resembling white jade, its visage was a fusion of a Rakshasa demon and a Buddhist Vajra guardian. Flowing light shimmered across its surface, giving it a dreamlike, illusory quality—simultaneously real and unreal. As Gu Xiu held it,

“What? Just a corpse and a few sutras?” The words of the Azure Mystic Sacred Land disciple left the gathered cultivators utterly stunned. How could this be? This temple was exceptionally well-hidden, its restrictive formations were powerful enough to require a Mahayana Supreme Being, and it was suffused with profound Buddhist spiritual power. With so

He Mengyun’s words carried a sky-high resentment, as if she were a malevolent ghost clawing her way out of hell. The gaze she directed at Guan Xuelan held not a trace of the respect and courtesy of the past. In its place was a towering aura of hatred and killing intent. Even Guan Xuelan, a

Gu Xiu sat by the window of a bustling restaurant in the heart of the city, savoring the establishment’s delicacies while observing the conversations drifting through the air. “Did you hear about the Homage of Ten Thousand Rhymes yesterday?” “Of course I heard! They say the talisman masters went crazy. Many dropped to their knees

If it were before, Gu Xiu might have felt somewhat troubled. But now, possessing the Three-Body Mask… in just the blink of an eye, he had already walked past his two pursuers in a completely different guise. In his heart, he couldn’t help but marvel at the power of this mask. To be honest, Gu

Standing behind Gu Xiu were two women. One wore red robes and black armor, appearing heroic and valiant, like a female general who could rival any man. The other was dressed in white with snow-white hair, her features as exquisite as a painting. The only flaw was the profound sorrow that filled her eyes. These

What??? Ye Hongling was utterly confused. Up until now, she didn’t even know Nian Zhaoxi’s true identity, let alone understand the grudge between Nian Zhaoxi and the junior brother she kept mentioning. Just as she was puzzling over it, she heard Nian Zhaoxi ask, “Do you know of the Path of Heavenly Secrets?” “Yes!” Ye

“It’s done!” Inside the Listening-to-Rain Pavilion, Gu Xiu, who had been sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them. A sharp gleam flashed within his pupils. After a full day of continuous attempts, he had finally found a solution to the problem of the Homage of Ten Thousand Rhymes. Just like at this moment.

The two of them arrived only to find an empty room. Xiao He’s voice answered them. “Xiao He greets Manager Su. You’ve come at an unfortunate time; Immortal Feng just left a moment ago.” “Left?” Su Rumei found it strange. “Did Immortal Feng say where he was going?” “He didn’t mention that.” This… Su Rumei

Cheng Fushou stood before Gu Xiu, completely oblivious to any oddity. He was rubbing his hands together, his face full of eager anticipation. “Fellow Daoist, how many talismans did you bring this time?” “Did you bring the materials?” Gu Xiu countered. “I did! I brought them!” Cheng Fushou nodded repeatedly, immediately producing a storage pouch

Su Rumei stared at the list in her hands. It was densely packed with hundreds of materials, and the quantity required for each was staggering. The sheer volume wasn’t particularly strange. The mysterious organization backing them was clearly powerful and comprised of many members; naturally, their logistical needs would be substantial. The problem lay in

“I will not regret it!” These four words were practically ground out through Qin Meran’s gritted teeth. Her tone was resolute, unwavering. In her heart, she had already convinced herself. She merely wanted Gu Xiu to suffer the consequences of his own arrogance, to understand the harsh cruelty of this world. Perhaps her methods had

“What?” “The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion has found a new partner?” “They have so many talismans they can’t sell them all?” “You must be joking!” When the news reached Ink Scroll Peak, the disciples couldn’t help but exclaim in shock. It was a development that no one had anticipated. Even Qin Meran furrowed her brows

The Soul-Tracking Puppet. In the realm of puppet arts, this creation stood apart as an exceedingly rare and complex tool. Its refinement was notoriously difficult, demanding precious materials and offering a pitifully low success rate. Countless puppet masters had exhausted their fortunes and lifetimes attempting to craft one, only to fail. However, once successfully refined,

At this moment, Gu Xiu’s expression was placid, his aura as calm as a still lake. Yet, the words he had just spoken were utterly arrogant. “Hmph! I have long heard of Martial Uncle’s reputation for shaking the world five hundred years ago, renowned throughout the jianghu. But as a Junior Disciple, I never witnessed

“Master!” “Sect Master!” Several streaks of rainbow light descended swiftly. Seeing her disciples arriving, Guan Xuelan forced her expression back to a mask of calm. Fortunately, in the chaos, no one noticed the terror lurking in her eyes. The disciples were captivated by the terrifying thunderclouds swirling above, their faces twisted with horror. “What is

Gu Xiu was no stranger to using the Green Bamboo Rod; the motions were second nature to him. With a practiced flick of his wrist, the spiritual thread arced through the air and vanished into the void. Based on his past experience, a bite should have come quickly. However, this time… things were unusual. A

“Betrayal?” “Sixth Senior Sister, what do you mean? What do you mean your Soul-Tracking Puppet betrayed you?” “That puppet was personally crafted by you, Mengyun. How could there be any talk of betrayal?” As soon as He Mengyun’s words fell, her Senior Sisters bombarded her with questions. Even Guan Xuelan frowned deeply, scrutinizing her sixth

It was the Bone-Discarding Yin Ape, a creature possessing a special sensitivity to Heavenly Dao Rhyme. In its eyes, the old drunkard—who walked with unsteady steps and reeked of cheap wine—was enveloped by five strands of resplendent Dao Rhyme, each brimming with supreme majesty. If any other Talisman Master could witness this scene, they would

“Fourth Senior Sister, who is that exiled prince you mentioned?” After a moment of contemplation, Qin Meran couldn’t help but ask. “It’s the same person you’re thinking of,” Shi Siling replied, clearly seeing through Qin Meran’s thoughts. “The Second Prince of the Golden Feather Divine Dynasty, Shang Zhongqing.” Shang Zhongqing! The moment this name appeared,

Two hours later, at the gate of the residence. “Shall we toast to a pleasant cooperation in advance?” Gu Xiu said with a faint smile. Shang Zhongqing frowned. “I hope you keep your word.” “There is no need for Fellow Daoist Shang to worry about that. When the time comes, I will naturally seek you

The moment the idea of creating puppet servants took root, Gu Xiu fell into deep contemplation. The more he considered it, the more feasible it seemed. Without hesitation, as soon as he finished crafting the day’s batch of talismans, Gu Xiu walked out of the backyard. He intended to head straight to the Ten Thousand

“This…” Su Rumei’s confident words left Shadow speechless. She had always known that Su Rumei could be extremely stubborn at times, but she truly hadn’t expected her to be stubborn to this degree. “I know you have high hopes for this Feng Bugui, but you need to think clearly. Another attack could happen at any

“The Mystic Yang Trapping Array? A formation of the Azure Mystic Sacred Land?” As soon as the words of the two Azure Mystic Sacred Land disciples fell, everyone present was immediately taken aback. Their faces filled with bewilderment and confusion. Wasn’t this formation created by the rogue cultivator Feng Bugui? How was it related to

“This matter… we truly forgot about it for a moment.” At the entrance of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, one of the Azure Mystic disciples spoke up, then quickly changed the subject. “But even if this array isn’t an exclusive secret of our Azure Mystic Sacred Land, the array master you hired is indeed rather

“These two, do they have some private grudge going on in the shadows, deliberately looking for an opportunity to strike?” “They’re going for the kill like this… what kind of deep hatred is this?” “Isn’t the Azure Mystic Sacred Land always preaching unity and brotherhood among disciples? How can they attack each other like this?”

Talisman crafting was currently Gu Xiu’s greatest source of spirit stones. In fact, the amount of spirit stones he could earn in a single day was a sum many rogue cultivators could never accumulate in their entire lives. However, everything has its pros and cons. While crafting talismans indeed allowed Gu Xiu to amass a

“This talisman… who made it?” Qin Meran stared fixedly at the talisman before her, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief. The moment she laid eyes on this talisman, she felt as if she weren’t looking at ink and paper, but at the genuine Heavenly Dao Rhyme manifesting in the sky above! Every detail, every

Whoosh! Nian Zhaoxi’s words were like a single stone stirring up a thousand waves, causing an uproar among everyone present. Even Qin Meran couldn’t help but cover her mouth as she looked at Nian Zhaoxi, her eyes filled with shock. What was wrong with Senior Sister? “Rebellious disciple!” As expected, Guan Xuelan erupted in fury

During this period, aside from accumulating a large number of spirit stones and necessary resources, what Gu Xiu did the most was collect cultivation techniques. With the help of the Victory Gang, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, and the Lingbao Pavilion, Gu Xiu had gathered almost all the low-grade cultivation techniques circulating on the market,

“For me?” Nian Zhaoxi’s expression turned utterly cold. She fixed her gaze on the Third Junior Sister before her, her voice barely a whisper. “For what part of me?” Xu Wanqing’s face remained a mask of deep solicitude. “Eldest Senior Sister, ever since Gu Xiu abandoned the sect, you have been consumed by grief. You

Lu Qingyao was entirely oblivious. She did not notice that her Eldest Senior Sister—who had always been gentle, amiable, and soft-spoken in the past—was looking at her with a gaze that had fundamentally changed. Lu Qingyao just kept chattering, her voice bright and chirpy. “Senior Sister, how exactly did Gu Xiu die? Was it a

“Junior Sister, you… you want to avenge Gu Xiu?” Nian Zhaoxi’s eyes lit up with a sudden, desperate hope. Since she had announced Gu Xiu’s death, some had rejoiced, others had fallen into an indifferent silence, but not a single soul had spoken of vengeance. Their excuses were impeccable. Gu Xiu was an outcast. Why

The plan hatched by the three conspirators was simple, yet audacious. First was the mastermind, Sanquan Daoist. Having infiltrated the Four Seas Gang years ago, he was now a core member. He knew every patrol route, every personality, and every trap. His role was to coordinate from the center, ensuring the trio remained above suspicion.

Half an hour later, Su Rumei took her leave. Gu Xiu personally escorted her to the gate of the Listening-to-Rain Pavilion. Nestled in his robes were five jade slips, each containing a precious Earth-grade cultivation technique—a gift Su Rumei had presented with trembling hands. These were treasures beyond measure. In the world of cultivation, Earth-grade

Azure Mystic Sacred Land, Crimson Glow Peak. Fourth Senior Sister Shi Siling stood alone, her fingers tracing the rough, unpolished surface of a compass. In the silence of the peak, Nian Zhaoxi’s hoarse, desperate voice seemed to echo in her ears, refusing to fade. “The Heavenly Dao is heartless, but the Human Dao has feelings.

While the celestial phenomenon roiled the firmament above, silence reigned within the Listening-to-Rain Pavilion. Gu Xiu sat cross-legged, maintaining a state of serene detachment. He turned his gaze inward. Inside his body, monumental changes were reshaping his boundless Qi Sea. Previously, the term “sea” had been merely metaphorical. The Dantian of a Qi Condensation cultivator

“A mere Qi Condensation cultivator, and yet he requires such extreme caution?” Lu Yutian shook his head, a scoff escaping his lips. “Daoist Sanquan has cultivated for centuries, yet his courage has withered to the size of a mustard seed.” Ridiculous. Utterly ridiculous. Lu Yutian clutched his stomach, suppressing a laugh. In his eyes, Sanquan

“This… what in the world…” “What kind of killing god is this?!” Terror seized Lu Yutian, freezing the marrow in his bones. He could not summon even half an ounce of strength to resist. Through the crimson filter of his Fiend Sight Technique, the room before him was no longer a room. It was a

“Disciple Bizhu pays respects to Master!” As Qin Meran stepped through the gates of Cloud Firmament City, a woman in matching Azure Mystic robes hurried forward to greet her. This was Tang Bizhu, Qin Meran’s direct disciple, who had arrived days earlier to scout the situation. “I have prepared accommodations for you, Master,” Tang Bizhu

“Master, are we truly leaving just like that?” “Although the Ink Chill Tower was renowned ten thousand years ago, eons have passed. Its glory has long been buried in the river of history. It is uncertain if anyone even remains.” “But it is said the Ink Chill Tower possesses the Heavenly Book of Talismans! Now

“Master, you’ve finally come out!” “How did it go? Did you settle things with the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion? Do we have news on the Ink Chill Tower? Are we going to fetch reinforcements and wipe them out in one fell swoop?” It wasn’t until the sky had darkened into a bruised purple that Qin

Meanwhile, back at the Azure Mystic Sacred Land. The sky was ablaze with ten thousand auspicious clouds. Countless disciples poured out from their cultivation caves, staring up at the majestic Immortal Gate hanging in the firmament, their voices hoarse with fanaticism. “Heaven’s Gate Manifestation! The Heaven’s Gate has appeared!” “This is the glory of our

In the Azure Mystic Sacred Land, Jiang Xun had always cultivated the image of a “gentle as jade” gentleman. But in that moment of public rejection, his mask slipped, revealing a flash of deep, gloomy resentment. However, he was no ordinary man. Before the chill in his eyes could fully congeal, he blinked it away,

The Sect Master’s Jade Token—the sacred inheritance artifact of the Azure Mystic Sacred Land, the supreme symbol of authority—had gained sentience. And right before Gu Xiu’s eyes, it had drafted a Sect Severance Treaty. Even with Gu Xiu’s extensive experience in the Jianghu and a Dao Heart as steady as the wind, he couldn’t help

“Buzz, buzz, buzz…” Sensing Gu Xiu’s lingering hesitation, the newly christened Carefree Pendant vibrated in his palm. It wasn’t just a physical tremor; a wave of distinct emotion washed over him. It was dependence. It was affection. It was the desperate clinginess of a child finding a parent. This pure emotion smoothed the frown from

“Furthermore, on Seventh Martial Uncle’s Spirit Beast Peak, nearly half the beasts were butchered by the array. Many others are critically maimed and require vast quantities of healing pills.” “And…” The executive elder stood in the center of the main hall, trembling. His report on the Azure Mystic Sacred Land’s losses came in broken, fearful

Deep within the Four Seas Gang’s compound, two shadows moved through the gloom, proceeding cautiously, step by step. “Fellow Daoist Lu, tread carefully,” one of the shadows whispered, his voice tight. “This backyard is a minefield of hidden killing intent. Stick to my path. One wrong step, and we fall into an abyss of no

“This junior did not mean to offend you, Senior. Farewell!” Meeting Qin Meran’s cold gaze, Tang Ping’er instinctively hid the storage ring she had just looted from Daoist Sanquan. She spun on her heel, prepared to flee. But before she could take a single step, a suffocating pressure locked onto her. The air turned to

Alchemy was an art Gu Xiu had dabbled in while studying under Xu Wanqing at Jade Pill Peak. He wasn’t a master, but he wasn’t entirely in the dark. Normally, refining Immortal Medicine would be impossible for someone of his current cultivation. Fortunately, the Earth Cloud Sprout was unique. Its processing requirements were minimal; as

“Hypocrite? Two-faced?” The words struck Qin Meran like physical blows. They did not come from an enemy, but from the mouth of the teacher she revered above all others. She stood frozen, her mind struggling to process the venom in his voice. “Teacher… I…” “You just said your life belongs to Gu Xiu,” Yin Wenshu

“Gu Xiu, your handwriting is so beautiful. Why can’t I ever write as gracefully as you?” “Gu Xiu, starting today, you can’t call me Sister Meran anymore. You’ve officially entered the sect. You must call me Fifth Senior Sister, understand?” “Just wait. In the future, when Senior Sister becomes a powerful talisman master, I will

The figure standing before Cao Tieniu was a void in the world. Dressed in midnight-black palace robes, her expression was a mask of glacial indifference. She emitted no aura, no pressure, no sound. If one closed their eyes and extended their Divine Sense, they would find nothing but empty air where she stood. Cao Tieniu,

“Audacious!” “Who dares? To attack a Supreme—have you lost your mind?” “Stop right there!” The descent of the terrifying spiritual arrow sent shockwaves through the Four Seas Gang. Some recoiled in instinctual terror, but others, minds racing with calculation, surged forward. These were not fools. They were gamblers. Behind them stood the Supreme of the

“You seek your own death!” Sang Shoudao’s stubborn resistance finally exhausted the Ghost Venerable’s patience. Though she wore Guan Xuelan’s face, her expression was twisted, a mask from the Nine Nether Underworld. She raised a hand. A spectral claw erupted toward the old man, wreathed in sinister fog and the wailing of a thousand damned

Azure Mystic Sacred Land, Heaven-Asking Pavilion. A gentle breeze stirred the stagnant air. Nian Zhaoxi, seated in meditation, opened her eyes and looked toward the door. “Master.” “Mm.” Guan Xuelan stepped over the threshold, her gaze lingering on the shocking white of her eldest disciple’s hair. After a beat of silence, she spoke. “You are

Su Rumei froze, staring at the old man who had just strolled out of Gu Xiu’s courtyard. He looked vaguely familiar, yet her memory insisted he was a stranger. However, the spiritual arrays of Cloud Firmament City hummed in resonance with his every breath. Instinct overrode confusion. Su Rumei immediately bowed low. “Su Rumei of

“Gang Leader, it was a disaster.” The subordinate knelt on the cold floor of the Assembly Hall, trembling violently. His forehead was pressed against the stone, his voice thick with grief and terror. “A few days ago, during our conflict with the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, the Earth Cloud Sprout was stolen from our treasury.

“Fellow Daoist Feng,” Wan Xiaobei said, her business persona snapping into place. “Since you have no objections, we have a plan. Your cultivation is perfectly below the Golden Core threshold, and your mastery of formations is exactly what we need. As a Ninth Grade Elder, your participation is invaluable.” She paused, calculating the timeline. “We

A “Heart Debate” was a desperate measure. When a cultivator faced a shattered Dao Heart or the abyss of self-destruction, their soul might fracture in self-defense. It would create an opposing consciousness, a devil’s advocate to argue against the urge to die. If the cultivator won the debate, their Dao Heart would be forged stronger

“Yes, Fourth Senior Sister,” Qin Meran nodded, answering Shi Siling’s inquiry. “I saw my former teacher, Yin Wenshu, standing right here. He seemed intent on entering, but stopped when I called out to him.” “Then he likely doesn’t reside here,” Shi Siling replied, shaking her head. “And even if he did, he has almost certainly

“Tower Master, your status is noble and revered. Although the casualties in Falling Rain Valley are few, it is still a secret realm. If an accident were to occur, we subordinates would bear the blame!” “Yes, Tower Master, you absolutely must not risk your own safety!” “There is no need for you to venture into

The speaker was none other than the personal disciple of the Daoyuan Peak Master of the Azure Mystic Sacred Land—Shi Siling’s fourth disciple, Bian Yifei. As the protégé of the strongest Peak Master, Bian Yifei was a genuine prodigy even within the Sacred Land. He stood at the pinnacle of Foundation Establishment with seven opened

“Below Golden Core, one sword is sufficient.” Gu Xiu’s tone was flat, as if he were discussing the weather. But to Wan Xiaobei, the words were like thunderclaps. What? Did I hear that right? One sword for anyone under Golden Core? You’re only at the early Foundation Establishment stage, right?! It wasn’t that the young

“This aura… someone is constructing a Dao Platform here?” “Why is the fluctuation so intense?” “Spiritual Qi as dense as a dipper… this is the sign of a Perfect Dao Platform. Someone is actually constructing a Perfect Dao Platform right now?” “Who is it?” “It’s coming from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion!” The sudden explosion

“Next, who’s coming?” The question was light, airy, and utterly devoid of killing intent. Gu Xiu spoke as if he were asking who wanted the next cup of tea. But those five simple words slammed into the hearts of the spectators with the weight of a collapsing mountain. The arena fell silent for three full

“Look at that convergence of Qi! This isn’t just an ordinary Heaven-rank treasure. It might be a Heaven-grade Dao Sword… perhaps even a Divine Sword!” “Qi surging like dragons, accompanied by rainbows. Once this peerless weapon is born, Junior Uncle Jiang’s strength will skyrocket!” On Artifact Resonance Peak, thousands of Azure Mystic disciples stared up

“The Falling Blossom Sword? Isn’t that Bian Yifei’s signature technique? He intends to crush his opponent with his strongest move right from the start!” “Judging by the atmosphere, this is going to be a clash of titans—a true dragon warring against a tiger!” “For us, this is excellent news. No matter who wins or loses,

These simple eight words electrified everyone present. “Legend says peerless weapons birth their spirits upon creation. Is our Azure Mystic Sacred Land truly this blessed?” “It is a sign! A heaven-sent fortune!” “An innate weapon spirit is far stronger than one nurtured over time. If this spirit truly awakens today, this blade could ascend to

But before he could even cast a line… A Heaven-grade Dao Sword descended from the heavens, piercing straight through his formation and hovering before him. At first, Gu Xiu thought he was under attack. He recognized the forger’s mark immediately—Yuchi Chunlei, Peak Master of Azure Mystic’s Artifact Resonance Peak. Instantly vigilant, Gu Xiu summoned his

Jiang Xun, who had been smiling just a moment ago, flinched violently. He threw himself to the side, barely dodging the Unfailing Sword’s lethal slash. “Careful, Junior Brother!” “The sword is turning on its master!” “Damn it! How dare a mere weapon rebel?” The sudden violence shocked the Senior Sisters. Even Supreme Guan Xuelan’s eyes

The moment the word “escape” left Yuchi Chunlei’s lips, a bolt of pitch-black lightning clove the heavens, striking down towards the Unfailing Divine Sword with apocalyptic force. This black tribulation lightning carried an aura of absolute annihilation, as if it intended to erase existence itself. And it covered everyone—including Supreme Guan Xuelan—within its blast radius.

While the Azure Mystic Sacred Land was plunged into utter chaos, transforming into a living hell on earth, on the other side, at the entrance of Falling Rain Valley, inside the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s warship, Gu Xiu remained completely detached from the turmoil. He sat quietly holding the Green Bamboo Rod, fishing. Beside him

“It was the people from the Four Seas Gang who framed me!” “This disciple never took anything from them, not from start to finish! It’s impossible that I have something like the Earth Cloud Sprout. Everything is a frame-up by the Four Seas Gang!” “If this disciple had the Earth Cloud Sprout, how could I

The Artifact Forging Path is the most ubiquitous of the Six Paths, the one every cultivator must engage with. Even a rogue cultivator too poor for talismans will scrape together enough for a decent weapon. A powerful weapon amplifies combat prowess exponentially. Thus, grandmaster smiths are revered by Sacred Lands and Divine Dynasties alike. Every

Inside the Falling Rain Valley. “Huh? Wasn’t it said that in this valley, the rain is always heavy, with droplets as big as soybeans? Why is it just a fine drizzle now?” Wan Xiaobei looked around, her face full of curiosity. At this moment, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s group of one hundred had entered

As Bian Yifei’s words hung in the air, the prodigies from the four sects and two clans narrowed their eyes in calculation. Everyone understood the play. Bian Yifei wanted to purge the anomaly. Although they all suspected this “Feng Bugui” relied on external tools, the uncertainty was a risk they preferred not to take. Isolating

“Third Senior Sister, how is she now?” “Severely injured. She’ll need at least three months to recover.” “Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous! Why are the people from Artifact Resonance Peak so arrogant? They slandered and insulted us for no reason, and even dared to attack, injuring Senior Sister Tang so badly!” “It’s not just Artifact Resonance Peak.

“Senior Brother, do you plan to kill all these people?” “The opportunity in this Falling Rain Valley should belong to our Azure Mystic Sacred Land,” Bian Yifei replied, his voice devoid of warmth. “If they hadn’t come, they would be safe. But since they are here, they should prepare to be buried.” He shot Ding

“Master!” “Peak Master!” Seeing the newcomer, the Spirit Beast Peak disciples, who had been kneeling on the ground begging Qin Meran for mercy, were instantly overjoyed. The arrival was none other than Lu Qingyao! Qin Meran’s expression softened slightly. However, she was still the Senior Sister, and the Spirit Beast Peak disciples were the ones

What? Qin Meran was stunned. She understood exactly what this meant. The leader of the Four Seas Gang, Yu Sihai, had been appointed as a Sect Elder. This appointment came after her Master had performed a Soul Search on him. This implied only one thing: Yu Sihai had gained her Master’s approval! But… how was

“This is the place.” “The restrictions guarding this backyard are the most powerful in all of Falling Rain Valley. No single person can break them. We must combine our strength to force this seal open.” “I will arrange a grand formation. When the time comes, everyone take your positions and strike together.” In front of

“I… I can move!” “Me too! The array isn’t affecting me anymore!” “We aren’t being sacrificed!” As Ding Daoan vanished, the cultivators trapped outside the gate felt the invisible shackles shatter. Relief washed over them, quickly followed by confusion. What just happened? But their bewilderment vanished the moment they realized the truth. “The Azure Mystic

“Master, you were looking for me?” Shi Siling entered the main hall of the Azure Mystic Sacred Land and immediately saw Guan Xuelan frowning over an ancient text. Without looking up, Guan Xuelan asked, “I heard Moran has left the sect?” “Yes. Fifth Junior Sister’s Inner Demon is growing. She said she needs to leave

“Junior Brother Ding, this is just an ordinary image. Did you really think you could pick it up?” At that moment, Bian Yifei glanced over and sneered. However, his laughter froze in his throat. His expression twisted from mockery to shock. The white jade wine cup—which was clearly an illusion, impossible to touch—solidified the instant

“Borrowing the power of the Ascending Immortal, crossing the river of time, concealing the heavens to hide Immortals…” Gu Xiu reappeared in the quiet room, his heart swelling with involuntary emotion. “Such methods are truly awe-inspiring.” “However…” Gu Xiu sank into thought. Although Rain Lotus hadn’t revealed much, those few phrases—hiding Immortals, the ability to

“Little vixen, last time I said I despised that pretty little face of yours and wanted to ruin it. I thought I’d missed my chance, but it seems fate has delivered you to me again.” Looking at the surrounded Wan Xiaobei and her group, Niu Xifang’s face twisted into a smug, cruel smile. “Let me

“This… what’s going on?” The sudden appearance of the Rain Ghost army and the white banner bearing two large, crooked characters left all the prodigies in Falling Rain Valley bewildered. They stood frozen, at a complete loss. Even Wan Xiaobei, though surrounded by thousands of foes, wore a strange expression. “Pavilion Master, what should we

“Senior Brother, what should we do?” “Everyone, don’t panic! We are of the same Sect, the same origin. It is absolutely impossible for us to kill each other. Do not fall for this trick!” “But how do we break this deadlock? Why have these Rain Ghosts suddenly become so abnormal? Nothing like this has happened

“Senior, although your name is Rain Lotus, the world calls you Azure Fall Supreme.” “This title… is not wrong.” Standing before the white butterfly phantom, Gu Xiu spoke softly to the paper umbrella, his eyes filled with admiration. Having taken control of the grand formation, he now fully understood Rain Lotus’s scheme. Over these several

Guan Xuelan was a woman of ice—eternally calm, her emotions sealed beneath a facade as smooth as a frozen lake. But in this moment, the ice cracked. Panic, raw and unfiltered, flooded her senses. She tried to retreat, her body blurring as she attempted to flash backward, but the Slaying Immortal Millstone beneath her exerted

“Gu Xiu abandoned Azure Mystic? Absurd.” “The Sword Immortal did everything for that sect. He fought legions of prodigies, achieved unparalleled feats, and even imprisoned himself in the Forbidden Realm for their sake. A man like that would simply walk away?” “Impossible. It makes no logical sense.” In the dim light of the teahouse, the

Dao Platforms. Aside from the First Dao Platform—which is the root—every subsequent platform is formed by piling up mountains of resources. Spiritual Qi and Pills are easy enough to assimilate. But when it comes to Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, the process becomes inefficient. A cultivator must use special techniques to refine these raw materials, extract

The chaos at the Celestial Gate commanded the attention of the entire world. Even Nian Zhaoxi, who had sequestered herself within the Heaven-Asking Pavilion since returning to the sect, could not ignore the phenomenon. Drawn by the disturbance, she stepped onto the Star-Gazing Platform, her eyes fixed on the fractured sky. A voice suddenly broke

It was a butterfly carved of flawless white jade, glowing with ethereal light. It carried the weight of an Immortal’s demise. It bore the burden of a scheme to hide a god, the accumulation of thousands of years of calculation, and the harvested life force of countless experts ground to dust. Finally, it had seized

“Who dares to slaughter my Azure Mystic disciples?” “The ambush was decisive. Silent. Ruthless.” “And they were subjected to a Soul Search.” Not far from Falling Rain Valley, Shi Siling stood over a row of corpses, her expression grave. The anomaly in the valley, her Master’s severe injuries, the realization that the valley was a

“Sister Shi!” Before Shi Siling could finish her sentence, Wan Xiaobei stepped forward, inserting herself into the conversation with a bright smile. “We meet again!” Her sudden appearance caught everyone off guard. But what truly stunned the onlookers was Shi Siling’s reaction. The terrifying Half-step Supreme actually nodded slightly in acknowledgement. “Pavilion Master Wan.” Pavilion

“Hurry! Protect the Pavilion Master!” “Do you have any idea what you are doing? She is the Master of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion! If a single hair on her head is harmed, my Pavilion will hunt you down to the ends of the earth!” Outside the defensive perimeter, Elder Chen roared in fury, his

Gu Xiu’s demonstration left the others baffled, but Wan Xiaobei’s heart pounded against her ribs like a war drum. She nodded, her voice trembling with adrenaline. “I… I saw it clearly!” “Good. Now, you try.” “Huh?” Wan Xiaobei froze, her mind going blank. Before she could process the command, a sharp whistle pierced the air.

Squelch. Gu Xiu withdrew his blade from the chest of a White Qilin Sect Golden Core. The body slumped to the deck, joining a gruesome heap of the fallen. Behind him, the corridor was paved with mountains of corpses and painted with seas of blood. Gu Xiu slowly raised his head, his gaze landing on

“Are you worthy?” Lu Dongshan’s three words were arrogant to the extreme. They hung in the air, a slap in the face to the entire White Qilin Sect. The Golden Core elders standing beside Chi Mingfei exploded with rage. “Audacious!” “How dare you insult my Senior Brother!” “A piece of trash who trapped himself for

Chi Mingfei stared at the slip of paper in his hand, his gaze locked on the eight characters scrawled across it. His breathing hitched, and his fist clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white. He stood there for a long time, letting the tremor in his hands subside. Only when his composure returned did

Lu Dongshan’s gaze was sharper than a blade, locked onto Gu Xiu’s face with unblinking intensity. He seemed determined to drill through the younger man’s skull and lay bare the thoughts hidden within. Gu Xiu, however, remained an unreadable void. The mention of “Azure Mystic” caused no ripple in his expression, his face as calm

“Gu Xiu?” Nian Zhaoxi’s voice cut through the silence of the puppet workshop. “The things he gave you in the past?” The question was so abrupt that He Mengyun froze, her carving knife hovering over the wood. Confusion clouded her eyes. “Senior Sister… is there a problem?” “Answer me first,” Nian Zhaoxi pressed, her gaze

“That Violet Palace you obtained has fueled the continuous growth of your Divine Soul. While this is a fortuitous encounter, you must tread carefully. If your soul expands too rapidly, you risk suffering a Divine Soul Rupture.” Cloud Firmament City. The City Lord’s Mansion. In a secluded backyard garden blooming with a hundred varieties of

“Master, Sixth Junior Sister has suffered catastrophic injuries. More than half of her meridians are shattered, and her Sea of Consciousness is on the verge of total collapse.” “The arm severed from her body was treated with a dark, corrosive technique. I have exhausted every method I know, but nothing works. Unless she encounters a

While the Supreme Disciple of the Azure Mystic Sacred Land began his self-imposed imprisonment at the Cliff of Reflection, a different scene unfolded above the Heaven-Leveling Mountains. A black-canopied boat cut silently through the sea of clouds. The Heaven-Leveling Mountains were a deathtrap, teeming with ferocious beasts. To fly here without absolute power was to

Lu Dongshan was a Soul Formation powerhouse. His instincts were rarely wrong. And this time, his guess was terrifyingly accurate. Gu Xiu had indeed obtained a Fated Chance—one so immense it defied imagination. Deep within Gu Xiu’s Dantian, the landscape of his cultivation had changed. Alongside the Auspicious Clouds Eight Trigrams Indestructible Dao Platform, the

Though the Emerald Wave Sect was merely a minor power tucked away in a remote corner of the Eastern Wastelands, its lineage was ancient, and its scenery peerless. The sect was built upon a mountain range harboring nine mystical pools. From a distance, the waters reflected the heavens, their vapors rising to interweave with the

The raw, unconcealed adoration in the eyes of his Senior Sisters acted like a balm on Jiang Xun’s bruised ego. The humiliation of being ignored by Nian Zhaoxi earlier that day evaporated, replaced by the familiar warmth of being the center of the universe. Jiang Xun smiled, puffing out his chest. His voice rang out,

Jiang Xun’s venture into the world was not a blind stumble into the unknown. Before leaving the Azure Mystic Sacred Land, his route had been meticulously planned by his doting Senior Sisters. The itinerary was straightforward: travel west from the sect, stopping at major cities and friendly sects along the way to the Eastern Desolation

Boom! Rumble! The Heaven-Leveling Mountains shook. Deafening thunderclaps tore through the sky, drowning out the miserable, gut-wrenching screams echoing from the epicenter of the storm. Watching from a distance, Yuchi Chunlei’s heart clenched in panic. “Junior Brother… you cannot die here!” She stood paralyzed, hands trembling. “I can’t interfere. If I step in, the Heavenly

“Success.” “My judgment was correct. The Dust Shattering method from the Divine Record of Artifact Forging is effective. The stone statues here will not attack me.” Gu Xiu’s expression remained as calm as ancient waves, but deep within, a storm of excitement brewed. He had spent a considerable amount of time in the large chamber

“Just another half hour. My mobility will return, and if I push myself, I should be fully healed within two hours.” “Once this is resolved, it will be time to visit the Bibo Sect and reclaim what is rightfully mine.” Deep in the mountain forest, Jiang Xun lay paralyzed on the ground, muttering his plans

With the Seven-Star Jade Pendant in his hand, Gu Xiu could gaze directly into the essence of any formation, laying bare its structural flaws with a single glance. However, seeing a flaw and exploiting it were two very different things. The principle was simple. If a wooden fence traps an elephant, and the elephant spots

Even if Jiang Xun wanted to be optimistic, he physically couldn’t. His consciousness had stagnated, trapped in a fugue state induced by a specific, desperate technique. Soul Evasion. It was a forbidden art designed for moments of unimaginable agony. When the pain became too great for the mind to bear, the soul would detach and

“You aren’t even fit to be mentioned in the same breath as the Azure Mystic Sword Immortal.” Leng Mingshu’s words were a cold slap to the face. The polite smile plastered on Jiang Xun’s lips froze instantly, leaving him standing there, stiff and awkward. Heaven be my witness! Jiang Xun prided himself on being the

“What a pity.” “This God Platform Stone Bamboo Shoot Array isn’t the legendary formation specifically designed for supreme body tempering. Although the effects are similar, I’ve already reached the limit of what it can provide.” Inside the ruins, Gu Xiu stepped down from the array, a trace of regret on his face. He had endured

“This entire area is sealed by a Grand Inheritance Formation. You can enter, but you cannot take anything out.” “That is because this formation is secretly aligned with the laws of the realm itself. It cannot be altered or broken by brute force. The only way to bypass it is to obtain the core Inheritance

Deep within Gu Xiu’s Dantian Qi Sea, a transformation had occurred. Resting atop the swirling Yin-Yang Purple Qi was a brand-new Dao Platform. It was shaped like an anvil, its surface carved with intricate, ancient patterns. But the most striking feature was the light within it—it pulsed with the brilliance of a thousand trapped stars.