Chapter 361: Water Flows Down the Mountain, Gu Yun Breaks the Shackles (Two in One)
Water Flowing Clouds slowly raised her head, looking at the figure shrouded in hazy immortal light—the current Sect Master of the Supreme Emotionless Sect, and her master, Snow Quinghuan.
The woman stood suspended in the air, dressed in a light blue robe, her face exquisitely beautiful, truly unparalleled, yet devoid of any expression.
Ethereal immortal qi surrounded her, her perfect body concealed within the loose robe, making it unclear.
"Master, I…"
Water Flowing Clouds's voice was incredibly cold, yet it carried a tremor she herself hadn't noticed.
She had cultivated the Taishang Forget Love Art for many years, but never before had she experienced such a strange situation as today.
Snow Quinghuan slowly descended, her jade feet lightly touching the water without causing a single ripple.
Her gaze was profound, and she spoke faintly, "Your Taishang Forget Love Art has reached a bottleneck; if you cannot sever the last trace of obsession, you will never be able to enter the true 'Emotion-Forgetfulness' realm."
"This is also why you have been unable to fully step into the Saint Ruler Realm!"
Hearing her master's words, Water Flowing Clouds remained silent for a moment, her fingertips still gently caressing the half-jade pendant.
The jade pendant was warm and smooth like jade, yet it caused a strange prickle of pain in her heart.
Snow Quinghuan raised her hand, and the jade pendant quickly left Water Flowing Clouds's grasp and fell into her hand: "Is there a pair of this jade pendant?"
She did not know about her disciple's past, only that she had escaped from a certain Dao Domain one deep night, and when she saw her again, she was on the verge of death.
After waking up, all her previous memories had vanished.
Snow Quinghuan originally thought the two of them wouldn't have much interaction, but—perhaps it was fate—Water Flowing Clouds, with her lost memories, cultivated the Taishang Forget Love Art at an incredible speed.
In just four short years, she soared from the Dragon Transformation Realm all the way to the Saint Ruler Realm.
Even with the aid of spatial-temporal treasures, such rapid progress was beyond Snow Quinghuan's imagination; even she, in her youth, could not compare.
Of course, in the early stages of cultivating the Taishang Forget Love Art, progress is inherently swift, making it the top cultivation method in the Three Thousand Dao Domains.
However, in the later stages, each step forward requires a deeper understanding of the character "emotion" to succeed.
And Water Flowing Clouds, who was originally a blank slate, had a smooth journey, without any obstacles.
Snow Quinghuan even fantasized about the birth of the youngest Emperor in history, but the unexpected came so fiercely.
With her insight, she could naturally see that if Water Flowing Clouds couldn't resolve this issue, she was very likely to completely stagnate from then on, with no further progress.
"I, I…"
Water Flowing Clouds's head felt as if it were about to explode, in extreme pain.
Snow Quinghuan, seeing her condition, showed no emotion; her Supreme Emotion-Forgetfulness had reached great perfection, only one step away from reaching that legendary realm.
It was just this one step that she dared not take.
"Liuyun!"
Snow Quinghuan sharply rebuked, her voice as cold as the Nine Nether Cold Spring, instantly pulling Water Flowing Clouds back from the brink of collapse.
"I'm sorry, Master, this disciple has broken the rules."
Water Flowing Clouds lowered her head, not daring to look at her master.
"The character 'emotion' is inherently difficult to comprehend; even the patriarch himself in the past did not dare to claim complete success."
"This master has pondered for millions of years and only grasps a superficial understanding."
"You are merely beginning to grasp the basics now, and to have come this far in one go is already truly remarkable."
Snow Quinghuan said faintly; although her words were comforting, there was not a trace of tenderness in her voice, like a clear, cold spring, chilling to the bone.
"Thank you, Master…"
Water Flowing Clouds stood up and slightly cupped her hands. Just now, there were only scattered fragments of images in her mind. She only knew that it was a man, and… he had a jade pendant like hers.
Snow Quinghuan flicked her finger, and the jade pendant traced a graceful arc, falling back into Water Flowing Clouds's hand.
"Since you have encountered confusion, then resolve it…"
"Liuyun, go down the mountain and search for your lost past."
Snow Quinghuan said coldly, then left on her own.
Water Flowing Clouds held the jade pendant in her hand, trembling slightly.
"Thank you, Master, for your guidance…"
… …
At the same time.
The fifth floor of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda.
Gu Yun played with the "Heart of the Vast Sea" in his hand, a slight smile on his lips.
This item, imbued with the Great Dao of Water, was indeed a rare treasure.
More importantly, this item had an extraordinary origin, intricately linked to the primordial whale.
"System, what's the deal with that whale?"
The System was silent for a moment, then responded to Gu Yun not with a cold, mechanical voice, but with that charming, cute loli voice.
[Once the host opens the eighth floor of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda, you will know everything]
"Oh?"
"You're out again, you rascal?"
[Of course, the host is simply too strong! You opened the fifth floor of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda so quickly! This System truly loves you!]
The System couldn't stay serious for more than three seconds, and immediately started joking around again.
"Cut it out."
Gu Yun said grumpily, truly too lazy to bother with this childish little System.
Of course, the main reason was that he could only hear the voice, not see her appearance, which was truly boring.
[Hehehe, it's just that I've been locked up for too long, and it's not easy to be released…]
At this point, the System suddenly stopped speaking.
"Hmm? Why did you stop talking?"
Gu Yun said faintly.
[Eh heh~]
After that, no matter how Gu Yun asked, the System remained silent.
[Host, if you want to know the origin of this System, please hunt more Children of Destiny! As long as you open the eighth floor, a soft and sweet System baby can appear by your side!]
The System coaxed.
"Not very interested. Your voice sounds like you're only five feet tall."
[Impossible! When the host opens the sixth floor, this System will definitely prove itself!!]
The System protested indignantly, its voice carrying a hint of coquettishness.
However, her voice truly lacked any persuasiveness.
"Yes, yes, yes—"
Gu Yun replied perfunctorily.
[Ah ya ya ya!!]
The System's voice was lively, and Gu Yun felt as if a little loli, four feet tall, was stomping her feet in front of him.
A smile couldn't help but appear on his lips, then he ignored her, taking out the heaven and earth furnace to refine the cultivation pills and physique pills obtained from Xiao Xuan.
"It's a pity that to achieve great perfection in the demonic bone, I wasted Ye Bufan's Immortal Ancient Sacred Body."
Gu Yun felt a bit regretful, but he didn't dwell on it too much, because in "battle heaven and earth," Ye Bufan was not the only Sacred Body.
Although Ye Bufan was now dead and the timeline had converged, changing future events, Gu Yun felt that he would certainly still meet him.
By then, he would acquire the Sacred Body.
Swallowing the cultivation pill formed from Xiao Xuan, Gu Yun's cultivation soared, quickly reaching the late Dao Body Realm.
Behind him, on the dazzling Dao Body, there were also densely packed one hundred and eight Dao lines.
But after that, no matter how hard he tried, even with his spiritual power frantically surging, he still couldn't generate more Dao lines.
"System, what's going on?!"
[Host, there are immortal locks in the Three Thousand Dao Domains, and the limit of the Dao Body is one hundred and eight Dao lines.]
"Oh?"
Gu Yun's eyebrows raised slightly. It was also this immortal lock that hindered his master from becoming an immortal.
What exactly happened in the Immortal Ancient era?
Gu Yun was very curious.
He had seen in the ancient texts of the Gu Family that the Three Thousand Dao Domains once had a brilliant and glorious era.
The realm above Great Emperor was Immortal.
And after that was—Immortal King, Immortal Emperor!
Of course, for now, these were all legendary names.
Only terrifying forces like the Gu Family had scattered records within their clan. In the Immortal Ancient era, the Gu Family was also the undisputed number one giant of the human race, with Immortal Emperors existing within the clan. However, at the end of the Immortal Ancient era, they all vanished overnight.
After the Immortal Ancient era, there were no Immortal Kings in the Three Thousand Dao Domains.
Even the opportunities to become an Immortal were scarce, with only one person able to become an Immortal every hundred thousand years.
In this era, most aristocratic families, great sects, and immortal dynasties chose to live in seclusion, using various secret methods to maintain the existence of Immortals within their clans.
The Great Emperors of each family walked the world, and for that sole, slim chance of becoming an Immortal, blood flowed like rivers.
This was the Chaotic Ancient era!
Until the Devouring Heaven Demon Emperor suddenly appeared, defying Immortals with his quasi-Immortal body, devouring ten thousand Emperors to become an Immortal, and slaying a thousand Immortals to achieve the Dao!
He completely ended the Chaotic Ancient era and broke through the void.
From then on, the Three Thousand Dao Domains seemed to have exhausted their destiny, and after the Primordial, Middle, and Modern Ancient eras, no Immortals appeared again.
An immortal lock firmly locked above the Three Thousand Dao Domains, preventing everyone from crossing that boundary.
Even cultivators who reached the Nine Tribulation Emperor Venerable realm had no choice but to constantly cut down their own cultivation realms, lest they touch that unattainable taboo.
Thinking of this, Gu Yun also put away his curiosity.
Whatever had happened in the past was not something he could consider now. Even a terrifying existence like his master dared not try to touch it. Even with the System's help, he couldn't do it now.
But—
He would not fall into depravity because of this. Breaking the immortal lock, let's start by breaking the Dao Body shackles!
One hundred and eight Dao lines was merely the limit of the Three Thousand Dao Domains, not his, Gu Yun's, limit!
A hint of determination flashed in Gu Yun's eyes, and the Myriad Transformation Power within his body circulated frantically.
He suddenly sacrificed the Hongmeng Sword Embryo, which floated above his head, emitting dazzling divine light.
"A mere limit set by heaven and earth, I shall break it with a single sword!!"
With a fierce roar, the Hongmeng Sword Embryo suddenly slashed towards his own Dao Body!
Even an unrefined hongmeng supreme treasure was not something Gu Yun could easily resist.
This sword contained all of his cultivation and Myriad Transformation Power, intending to forcibly cut open the shackles of heaven and earth!
[Host, are you crazy?!]
[This will destroy your Dao foundation!]
The System exclaimed, even it hadn't expected Gu Yun to be breaking through so well, only to suddenly start such suicidal behavior.
"Break!"
Gu Yun gritted his teeth, the sword momentum increasing rather than decreasing.
"Crack—"
A crisp cracking sound echoed throughout the Great Luo Dao Pagoda. The surface of the Dao Body behind him showed countless cracks, densely packed like a shattered mirror.
It seemed as if a mere touch could instantly shatter it.
Gu Yun also spat out a large mouthful of blood, his cultivation instantly dropping to the early Dao Body Realm.
[Host… why go through all this trouble?]
The System watched Gu Yun's actions with immense heartache. Originally, he could have easily advanced just by relying on it. The so-called immortal lock could be destroyed with a flick of its hand once its abilities were unlocked to a certain extent; it just needed to accumulate power for now.
But Gu Yun… he chose such a fierce method.
Self-severing one's Dao Body could lead to a minor setback in cultivation or, in severe cases, death and the dissipation of one's Dao!
From ancient times until now, no one had ever benefited from such an act.
At this moment, even the System didn't know what Gu Yun wanted to do.
It even couldn't bear to check Gu Yun's condition. If he died because of this, it would only have to fall into slumber again, waiting for the next opportunity to arrive.
But as time went on, the anticipated scene did not appear.
The System opened its eyes and saw that although the Dao Body behind Gu Yun had shattered into countless large and small fragments, it had not disintegrated.
Those fragments, though broken, were still connected, and instead burst forth with even more dazzling light!
[This, this…]
The System's voice trembled. It somewhat understood what Gu Yun wanted to do.
The limit of one Dao Body was one hundred and eight Dao lines.
Then he would make this Dao Body transform into ten thousand!
Blood seeped from the corner of Gu Yun's mouth, but his eyes gleamed with a Crazy light.
Behind him, the Dao Body fragments began to hum and tremble. Under the control of the Myriad Transformation Power, they could only behave obediently, just like his master in bed, allowing Gu Yun to do as he pleased.
Then, amidst the System's trembling voice.
The one hundred and ninth Dao lines was slowly forming on the first fragment!
[It, it really succeeded?!]
What kind of joke was this?!
The System was about to question its existence; even it had never conceived of such a path.
Gu Yun's method was one only he could walk, because he possessed the Myriad Transformation Body. If it were anyone else, they would have failed instantly the moment they cut their Dao Body.
Such intelligence.
Such foresight.
Such—courage!
He was the pampered young master of the Gu Family, yet he dared to commit such a suicidal act, facing death to live.
The System even felt tears welling up in its eyes. Could it be… that things would truly be different?!
The entire Great Luo Dao Pagoda began to tremble. Even the girls on the fourth floor were affected, stopping their cultivation one after another.
Flame Princess: "What's going on? Gu Yun, this guy, if he keeps doing this, isn't he afraid that that sister will be… by him?"
She suddenly choked mid-sentence, because all the familiar people were by her side.
"Shaking so much? This new sister is quite formidable."
Flame Princess acknowledged.
"Sister Flame Princess, is that really true?"
Moon Dance's face was full of worry, completely disagreeing with Flame Princess's words.
Ji Yaojun: "Perhaps… heaven is about to change."
She closed her eyes tightly, beginning to pray for Gu Yun in her heart.
Qi Huo'er and Qi Shui'er, the two sisters, exchanged glances, then also closed their eyes, imitating her.
At this moment, the spiritual energy of the entire first five floors of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda almost surged towards Gu Yun's location.
In just a blink of an eye, Gu Yun had already condensed nearly a thousand Dao lines.
[Host, please stop, the spiritual energy of the first five floors of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda is about to be drained by you!]
Its mouth twitched uncontrollably. Gu Yun was too reckless; he would only stop inscribing Dao lines when each fragment was refined to its limit.
Draining the spiritual energy of the first five floors of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda had only completed one-tenth of the process.
"The spiritual energy is running out?"
"System!"
"Consume Villain Points!"
The spiritual energy of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda was supplied through Villain Points. Previously, only ten thousand Villain Points had been consumed. Since they were used up, he would replenish them now!
[Ding! Host consumes 100,000 Villain Points]
The effect of 100,000 Villain Points was immediate. Gu Yun's speed of Dao lines inscription increased tenfold.
After an unknown period, he finally completed the condensation. Next… the Myriad Transformation Power began to guide each fragment to squirm like a living creature, gradually coalescing into a brand new form.
///362//
Chapter 362: Peak of Dao Body Realm (Two in One)
Time advanced minute by minute, and the sea on the fifth floor of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda stirred up hundred-zhang waves.
The entire space fell into a dead silence, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard, and the System also held its breath, closely watching Gu Yun's performance.
The Dao Body fragments floating around Gu Yun gathered like stars returning to their positions, re-coalescing under the pull of Myriad Transformation Power.
Each fragment was covered in intricate Dao patterns, like countless miniature Heavenly Dao diagrams shimmering, until the last fragment returned to its place, and the Dao Body behind Gu Yun suddenly burst forth with brilliant divine light.
A total of nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine Dao patterns outlined the embryonic form of primordial chaos in the void.
"Nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine Dao patterns?!"
Looking at the re-emerged brilliant Dao Body, the System's voice fluctuated; she could hardly believe that such a divine skill had appeared before her eyes.
Gu Yun wiped away the blood from the corner of his mouth; the newly condensed Dao Body was three times larger than before, with primordial purple qi flowing through its muscle lines.
He waved his hand lightly, and the sea instantly froze, then turned into magma in a breath, and then transformed into a green jade bamboo forest.
The first advantage brought by the terrifying Dao Body was an almost infinite reserve of spiritual power.
He was comparable to a quasi-Emperor Triple Realm expert.
Plus his Minor Accomplishment Sword Qi and Minor Accomplishment Body Dao.
And the Minor Accomplishment Five Elements Dao he had just tempered.
It could be said that Gu Yun was not a quasi-Emperor, but he was better than one; it was just that without a Celestial Platform, he couldn't perfectly unleash the power of the Great Dao, but these were minor issues.
Even if he was still not an opponent for a quasi-Emperor expert, Gu Yun would not be in the slightest danger.
To the elders of his clan, he was still just a child.
Would a quasi-Emperor expert dare to lay a hand on Gu Yun?
Go tell Gu Changge, Gu Yun didn't know.
"Just one step short, System, do you know why?"
Slowly getting up, Gu Yun still felt some regret; he hadn't managed to achieve ten thousand Dao patterns, always falling short of perfection.
"Host, you're truly a pervert; you're still not satisfied even like this."
"Even in the ancient Immortal Era, a time when heaven and earth were complete, refining three thousand Dao patterns was the limit for those Immortal Emperors; they simply couldn't reach your height."
"Oh?"
This was the first time Gu Yun had heard such a statement.
"Then am I the person with the strongest talent you've ever seen?"
Gu Yun asked with a hint of playfulness.
"Probably not quite."
The System said tentatively.
"There's actually a cultivator stronger than me?"
"Indeed, one mustn't underestimate the heroes of the world."
Gu Yun was only slightly surprised; the System had an extraordinary origin, and perhaps in her eyes, even those Immortal Emperors were nothing, so it was normal for her to think his talent was ordinary.
This served as a good reminder for him to remain humble and not to think he was invincible.
As for the question about that last one, the System evaded the question and did not tell the truth; Gu Yun felt it might not be suitable for him to know at this time.
"No, no."
The System's voice was a bit strange.
"Does the Host really consider himself human? This system doesn't quite think so."
Gu Yun: "…"
The Great Luo Dao Pagoda gradually calmed down, and the hearts of the women on the fourth floor finally relaxed.
"It seems to be over. That sister is really amazing, I approve."
Flame Princess patted her aching chest and said with a sigh of relief.
The other women were noncommittal and did not refute her words.
Ji Yaojun: "Sisters, have you noticed if the spiritual energy concentration in the pagoda has increased again?"
Ji Yaojun's words made the women come back to their senses and carefully sense the changes in the surrounding spiritual energy.
Indeed, the spiritual energy concentration inside the pagoda had increased several times over, even showing a subtle tendency to liquefy, condensing into tiny spiritual mist in the void.
It was clearly a desert, but the air was so fresh and humid, like a rainforest, extremely bizarre.
"It seems so."
Immersed in this ocean of spiritual power, Moon Dance's mood improved significantly.
"Could it be that that guy was served well by the new sister, so he was generous and increased the spiritual energy storage of this pagoda?"
Flame Princess mumbled, "Did I not perform well before?"
"What do you mean, not perform well?"
"Flame Princess, my dear, what new tricks have you learned? Why don't you let your husband experience them?"
Suddenly, a figure appeared, hugging Flame Princess from behind.
Although Flame Princess was tall, standing at one meter seventy-one, she still appeared petite in front of Gu Yun, completely enveloped in his embrace.
She was startled at first, then felt a familiar aura and immediately relaxed, but her mouth was unforgiving: "Hmph! You finally remember to come back? I thought you were so infatuated with the new sister that you forgot about us!"
Gu Yun was momentarily stunned. Where did this new sister come from?
Was it Lulv?
But he had clearly placed her on the third floor before, so theoretically, she hadn't met the other women.
Seeing Gu Yun seemed a bit guilty, Flame Princess's arrogance grew even more: "You're not discreet at all, making the ground shake. What will the sisters think?"
Looking around, the expressions of the women were all a bit strange.
Even the most mature and steady Ji Yaojun couldn't help but advise, "Husband, it's still important to prioritize your health. Normally, you are already enough... you probably don't need to..."
At this point, Ji Yaojun's cheeks couldn't help but flush, and she couldn't utter the rest of her words.
"Yaojun Sister, don't try to persuade him. You know this big pervert likes to mess around!"
"Next time, tell him to go find that vixen, don't come to us!"
Flame Princess pouted, very displeased.
Gu Yun understood something, chuckled softly, resting his chin on her shoulder, his warm breath brushing her ear: "What, jealous? My Queen?"
The sudden intrusion made Flame Princess's heart tremble.
This scoundrel was too much.
Flame Princess's earlobes turned slightly red, but she still stubbornly said, "Who, who's jealous! I just feel... you're biased!"
"And, and, I, I didn't allow you to touch me~~"
She forced herself to resist the 'great' temptation from Gu Yun, glaring at him fiercely.
She gritted her teeth and put on a Queen's demeanor. Although her authority had long since vanished in front of Gu Yun, she knew that this scoundrel liked role-playing, and she wanted to use this to temporarily alleviate the current grim situation.
The Myriad Transformation Power was too terrifying; her robe was already in jeopardy.
But this time, Gu Yun directly broke the rules.
"You truly are a noble and aloof Queen~~"
Gu Yun intentionally drew out his words.
"Good that you know, I am the Queen."
Flame Princess was still smug when she suddenly felt a pair of large hands caressing her body up and down.
Just as she was about to lash out, she was already lifted into a bridal carry.
"What are you doing?!"
"Impudent!!"
"Let me down now!!"
"As you wish, my Queen."
Gu Yun's lips curved into a wicked smile, but his arms held her tighter: "However… not here. The scattered sand will chafe your skin, and I would feel heartache."
"You!!"
Flame Princess angrily pounded his chest, but the primordial purple qi flowing around him made her fingers tingle.
This startled her: "Your cultivation?"
"I accidentally broke through to the Dao Body Realm Peak."
Gu Yun said with a faint smile.
All the women gasped.
One had to know that Gu Yun had only recently broken through to the Dao Body Realm, so this cultivation speed was simply horrifying.
"He's truly a pervert…"
Flame Princess mumbled softly, but couldn't hide a hint of melancholy in her voice.
Then she suddenly realized something and struggled even harder, her voice trembling: "No, no, I, I can't handle it."
"You go find that vixen, I can't…"
She struggled, trying to get out of Gu Yun's embrace.
But Gu Yun smiled without answering, preparing to take Flame Princess to the fifth floor.
Flame Princess immediately panicked: "Sisters, quickly save me…"
Gu Yun looked at the four women around him, and all of them, without prior agreement, averted their gaze, not daring to meet Gu Yun's eyes.
Are you kidding? Gu Yun in the Dragon Transformation Realm was already terrifying beyond compare.
Gu Yun in the early Dao Body Realm could make them lose their souls, and now he was at the Dao Body Realm Peak!!
They would die, surely they would die…
Gu Yun was satisfied; indeed, they were all sensible good women, and he wouldn't mistreat any of them.
Now, he first looked at the 'Queen' flailing in his arms, leaned into her ear, and said in a voice only the two of them could hear: "Don't worry, none of them will escape."
"But right now, I just want to individually check your recent condition."
"Tell me, how do you want me to check? I'll give you this chance."
Flame Princess's ear tips instantly turned so red they could drip blood, and even her neck was tinged with pink.
She bit her lower lip, her eyes darting around in panic, finally settling on Gu Yun's half-smiling handsome face: "You, you scoundrel! Who wants you to check?!"
Before her words finished, she suddenly felt her waist lighten.
Looking down, she found that her belt had been undone at some point, and her robe was slowly slipping down.
"Gu Yun!!"
Flame Princess exclaimed, fumbling to grab her clothes.
But the distance was Just a stone's throw away, yet out of reach. The two figures flashed and disappeared, leaving behind only a pile of crimson, luxurious robes.
"Don't start cultivating yet, there's something important to say in a bit!!!"
Gu Yun's clear voice still lingered in the air.
The women: "…"
Is this going to be… a group session?
"Yaojun Sister?"
Qi Huoer and Qi Shuier, the two sisters, looked to Ji Yaojun as their leader, a little worried. Their cultivation was the weakest, still only at Dragon Transformation First Change, so they naturally feared they couldn't endure Gu Yun's onslaught.
Ji Yaojun was actually feeling a bit apprehensive herself. She was only at the Dao Body Realm Peak, how could she fight Gu Yun at the same realm?
"Don't worry, this fellow should show mercy…"
Before she finished speaking, Gu Yun's figure reappeared, astonishing all the women.
That… fast?
"What's going on?"
Ji Yaojun was also a bit confused. Only a few minutes had passed; even if the time flow on the fifth floor was faster, it shouldn't be possible for him to return so quickly, right?
Looking at the women, Gu Yun shook his head slightly.
"Come with me, your current strength is too weak."
"I need to help you all improve your strength as soon as possible."
Gu Yun said, and with a wave of his hand, the four women followed him to the fifth floor of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda.
The original vast ocean had also been transformed by him into a well-arranged bamboo forest courtyard.
And the most striking sight that met their eyes was Flame Princess, already soft as a puddle of spring water, without even the strength to glare.
Her fingertips twitched slightly, her eyes rolled back, and her body trembled.
"This…"
All the women gasped, and an inexplicable fear arose in their hearts.
"Husband…"
Moon Dance was a little scared, shrinking into Ji Yaojun's embrace.
"Don't worry… Flame Princess was too much, she even dared to slander me, so this is just a slight punishment."
"As for you all…"
Gu Yun took out several pills, which were precisely the Po Dao Pill he had given Lin Ziyi before.
He had previously recharged the Great Luo Dao Pagoda with 100,000 Villain Points, and after his own consumption, he had about 3,000 points left, enough to use the Great Luo Dao Pagoda for 200 external days.
Enough to support the women's cultivation.
"First, raise your cultivation, otherwise, you'll end up like this girl."
He also fed a pill to the unconscious Flame Princess, then looked at the women, smiling playfully.
Everyone trembled and hastily swallowed the pills, not daring to resist.
"Your Highness…"
Ji Yaojun looked at Gu Yun, her cheeks slightly flushed. Suddenly finding herself alone with Gu Yun, she felt a little nervous.
"Don't worry, Yaojun, the Dao Body Realm Peak should be able to last for half an hour."
Gu Yun rubbed Ji Yaojun's head, smiling faintly.
"Please be gentle, Your Highness."
With Flame Princess as a precedent, Ji Yaojun naturally didn't dare to be presumptuous, and slowly knelt down.
More effort in foreplay means the climax won't seem abrupt.
…
Inside the Divine Sword Space.
Gu Yun walked out of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda. Ji Yaojun had already begun refining her gains, so he naturally didn't disturb her further.
The women's cultivation speed on the fifth floor of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda would certainly not be slow.
And before him, Yao Yu's process of absorbing Sword Qi seemed to have reached its final stage.
Yao Yu was surrounded by thousands of sword rays, her entire being like a peerless divine sword unsheathed, exuding a heart-palpitating sharpness.
Her originally illusory spiritual body was now as solid as a real person, with crystalline sword light flowing over her skin.
"It seems you've gained a lot."
Gu Yun stood with his hands behind his back, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.
After all, it was the complete Sword Qi from a former Sword Immortal. Perhaps in the entire Three Thousand Dao Domains, only Yao Yu, the Sword Spirit of the Zhan Tian Divine Sword, which was once an Immortal King-grade weapon, could fully absorb it.
After waiting for a while, Yao Yu slowly opened her eyes, her pupils seemingly flowing with countless sword shadows.
She lightly raised her jade hand, and a strand of Sword Qi as thin as a hair streaked across the void, actually tearing open a dark fissure in space.
"Sword Qi breaking through space."
"A casual move, already comparable to a quasi-Emperor!"
Gu Yun was also delighted; coupled with the Zhan Tian Divine Sword, his current power was already on par with ordinary quasi-Emperor cultivators. He would find an opportunity to spar with Shadow next time.
Yao Yu was also very satisfied. With a wave of her hand, the Sword Qi around her receded, but her every move still carried a sharp sword momentum.
Lowering her gaze, she saw Gu Yun. She raised her proud little chin, smugly saying, "How about that? See, this is the true strength of this Sword Spirit!"
"Next time, if you fill me with Myriad Transformation Power without a word, be careful, I won't be polite to you!"
Yao Yu was furious, clearly having harbored resentment for a long time.
"Did you hear that~~"
Gu Yun said nothing, raised his hand, and the Zhan Tian Divine Sword fell into his grasp.
Yao Yu's expression immediately changed drastically: "W-what are you doing?!"
///363//
Chapter 363 Turbulence Appears Again
"Nothing, my precious divine sword has been upgraded, so of course I need to caress it properly and see what's different from before."
Gu Yun gently stroked the sword body, a dangerous arc forming at the corner of his mouth.
Having spent a long time with Gu Yun, Yao Yu could easily guess what Gu Yun wanted to do. She knew exactly what this scoundrel was up to.
Although Myriad Transformation Power was good, one shouldn't overindulge. Gu Yun was heavy-handed, and she didn't want to experience it a second time!
"You, you stop it!!!"
She cried out in alarm, but unfortunately, it was already too late.
Gu Yun's fingertips gently caressed the sword body, as if he were caressing his lover. His large fingers glided across the sword body, and Yao Yu felt it keenly. Every inch Gu Yun's fingers moved was like a stroke across her bare back, eliciting an indescribable shiver.
Myriad Transformation Power surged into Zhan Tian Divine Sword like a tide, and the sword body immediately emitted a clear hum.
Yao Yu wanted to resist, but her entire body had already begun to turn incredibly soft. This Gu Yun, with the cheat of Myriad Transformation Power, could easily control her completely.
But she had already made a bold declaration; how could she beg for mercy from this hateful scoundrel Gu Yun now?!
Her cheeks were flushed, and her pearly teeth bit her red lips tightly, struggling to hold on.
Her delicate small face was full of stubbornness.
Gu Yun quietly watched her actions, a slight smile curving his lips: "It seems that after absorbing Longhua Sword Immortal's Sword Qi, your endurance has improved quite a bit."
"You… you stop it…"
Yao Yu's voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, with an almost imperceptible tremor, and she could barely stand steady.
Her previous arrogance was now completely gone.
Facing the little sword spirit's plea for mercy, Gu Yun acted as if he hadn't heard, and instead increased the pressure of his fingertips.
"Ah!!!"
"You, you scoundrel!"
Yao Yu's voice suddenly softened, and her spirit body almost collapsed onto Gu Yun's shoulder, without even the strength to curse.
"What, feeling good?"
Gu Yun chuckled.
"No, mm, yes, I, I'm sorry, I, I was wrong, you, you don't…"
Yao Yu was somewhat incoherent. A dignified Sword God, completely fallen before even being born. Her voice even carried a hint of a sob. Who knew how terrifying Gu Yun truly was!
"Hmm? I see you still seem a bit unconvinced?"
"Didn't you want to be rude to me just now? I'd really like to see…"
Gu Yun gently stroked the groove on the sword hilt, looking at Yao Yu, a slight smile curving his lips.
"I, I was wrong…"
"I'm sorry…"
Her voice had already softened, and the sword body was slightly hot: "Gu Yun, Master, my good Master, please spare Yao Yu this one time~~~"
Her voice was incredibly soft and sweet.
Gu Yun laughed and said, "What part of you is making that sound?"
"So disgusting…"
Yao Yu: "…"
"Ah ya ya ya ya ya!!!!!"
"Gu Yun!! I'll fight you!!"
Yao Yu suddenly erupted. This scoundrel Gu Yun was simply bullying the sword too much.
Was her voice not pleasant to hear?!
It was simply heavenly, alright? What an unappreciative big pig trotter!
"Ang~~~"
Just as Yao Yu asserted herself, she quickly went limp in Gu Yun's arms, unable to move. Her cheeks were flushed, and her delicate little tongue had to escape due to her body's heat.
…
Outside.
"Damn spatial turbulence!!"
Wu Ling pounded the ground in dissatisfaction. She didn't know what was going on, but shortly after Gu Yun and Xiao Xuan entered that vortex passage, the entire starry space began to shake and then completely collapsed. They almost perished, but thankfully, at the last moment, spatial flow reappeared, teleporting them away and thus saving them.
"It's alright, if it weren't for it, we might not be alive right now."
Luluo gently patted Wu Ling's shoulder, comforting her.
"Hmph, repaying kindness with enmity. No wonder you don't get Master's favor."
"It's come to this point, and you haven't even met Master's closest brother…"
Vermilion Bird pouted. Wu Ling was about to flare up, glaring angrily, but was quickly drawn in by Vermilion Bird's words: "What do you mean? Isn't Gu Yun an only child?"
"Where did he get a brother?"
Wu Ling was quite puzzled. If Gu Yun had a brother, his status as Gu Family Emperor Child might not be so stable.
Luluo, on the other hand, completely understood Vermilion Bird's meaning, her pretty face flushed.
Gu Yun's brother, that was not someone to provoke easily…
"Children don't understand, you'll know later."
Vermilion Bird was triumphant. In a war of words, a mere little Wu Ling was no match for him; he could easily handle her.
"You…"
Wu Ling was so angry she stomped her foot, but she simply couldn't do anything about Vermilion Bird.
Looking at Luluo beside her, she found her good sister's expression very strange. She couldn't help but feel suspicious: "Sister Luluo, you know…"
"What? What brother, not tasty, not tasty…"
"Tasty?"
Wu Ling was even more confused. Why was this Luluo also talking nonsense?
Luluo reacted, and the blush on her face could no longer be hidden.
"Wu Ling, Crown Prince Gu Yun has his plans. This is not something we should be considering."
"You also know, he doesn't like troublesome women."
"I imagine you don't want Gu Yun to dislike you either…"
Wu Ling's expression changed several times.
"That's true…"
"But speaking of brothers, that big fool Wu Jingtian, I wonder where he ran off to…"
"Can't even keep up. He's truly more trouble than he's worth!"
Wu Ling seemed to remember something, speaking thoughtfully.
"Wu Jingtian is gone?!!"
Luluo, however, was very shocked, looking around.
"Oh, what are you looking for? Didn't you notice someone was missing all this time?"
Luluo: "…"
She had been so busy looking at Gu Yun the whole way, how could she have the mind to care about Wu Jingtian?
"Then you're not worried?"
She quickly changed the subject, afraid that Wu Ling would notice something amiss.
"Worried about what?"
"That guy has a treasure connected to me. If there's danger, the treasure will warn me."
"Right now—it's very calm. I don't know where he ran off to enjoy himself."
Luluo: "…"
"Oh my, he really is a heartless fellow, forgetting even his own brother. I can't imagine how miserable the person who becomes your husband will be in the future…"
"Too talkative!!"
Wu Ling was exasperated and raised her hand to hit Vermilion Bird, but the latter had already easily and nimbly dodged.
The three of them bickered for a while, when suddenly a divine light appeared in the distance.
It drew all three of their attention.
"What is that?!"
Burial Dragon Valley once saw the fall of countless Dragon Clan powerhouses, and the treasures within were innumerable.
"Who cares, let's go take a look first…"
"Aren't we waiting for Crown Prince Gu Yun?"
"Are you worried about him?"
"You don't need to worry about him more than anyone else. He—is invincible!"
Wu Ling stood with her hands on her hips, very confident.
"Tch, borrowing power."
//364//
Chapter 364: Common Goal
"Whoosh—"
Letting out a long breath, Shi Qingwu finally rose from her cross-legged position, her slender fingers unconsciously stroking her dantian.
Her face still held a look of utter shock.
What happened?
What on earth happened?!
Feeling her rapidly increasing cultivation, Shi Qingwu almost doubted her life.
In just a short time, she had advanced from the initial Saint Realm to the Saint Ruler Realm!
Such terrifying cultivation speed, even if Feng Wuhen were still alive, would have required a full hundred years of cultivation!
But now, she had used less than a day.
She could tell, even with her eyes closed, that this was definitely feedback from Gu Yun; it was simply unbelievable.
What did he do?!
She couldn't figure it out, but Shi Qingwu's breathing was erratic, her whole body trembling slightly, her clear, bright eyes sparkling with a captivating glow, and her heart rate was wildly accelerating.
"Progress, I must increase the binding progress!"
Shi Qingwu was incredibly excited; having experienced the tangible benefits, she was completely captivated by this feeling. A single day could equal a hundred years of arduous cultivation—was there any better way to cultivate in this world?
If she could fully bind Gu Yun, to what extent could she grow in the future?!
Unthinkable, simply unimaginable!
She took a deep breath, trying to calm her violently pounding heart.
She had already tried hard before; it wasn't a simple matter, but now her conviction was even stronger.
She had to firmly grasp Gu Yun, firmly grasp… her future!
"I think I just saw Wu Ling and the others; were they also transported here by the spatial turbulence?"
Shi Qingwu had been observing her surroundings with her divine sense; with her cultivation far surpassing the two women, she could effortlessly pinpoint their location.
Watching them head towards the resplendent divine light, Shi Qingwu also set off.
…
"Thank you, Brother Luo, for your assistance. This Red Dragon Scale is for you."
In a certain part of the Burial Dragon Valley, after just slaying a Red Dragon Soul, a dragon scale it guarded fell into Zhang Chen's hand.
"No need, Brother Zhang, you were the one who fought the entire time to kill this soul."
"I didn't cause it any damage at all, so how can I accept such a grand gift?"
Luo Tiange spoke with a smile, though a hint of ruthlessness flickered in his eyes.
However, Zhang Chen didn't notice this. He still said with some gratitude, "If Brother Luo hadn't acted righteously, how could Zhang Chen still be alive?"
"This mere dragon scale is a token of my gratitude. If Brother Luo refuses again, you'll be looking down on me."
Zhang Chen was very insistent. From his previous life to this one, his life philosophy had always been to repay kindness and avenge grievances.
A life-saving grace naturally needed to be repaid.
If he couldn't do it, his Dao Heart would be incomplete.
He laughed heartily, forcefully placing the crimson-glowing dragon scale into Luo Tiange's hand.
A flicker of imperceptible mockery crossed Luo Tiange's heart, but on the surface, he reluctantly accepted it: "Since that's the case, then I, Luo, will accept it without further ado."
Alas, he's truly a simple, kind, and naive kid, but unfortunately, who told you to offend His Highness the Emperor's Son?
Recalling the scene of Gu Yun instantly killing Feng Wuhen with a single move, Luo Tiange still trembled slightly.
Just as the two were conversing, a violent energy fluctuation suddenly came from not far away.
Divine light shone brilliantly, terrifyingly extraordinary.
"What is this?! Could some great treasure be appearing?!"
Zhang Chen's attention was completely drawn.
Luo Tiange spoke in a deep voice, "According to the Daluo Imperial Dynasty's deduction techniques, a great treasure is indeed supposed to appear during this trip to the Ancient Continent."
"Then, Brother Luo, let's hurry."
"Good luck, to be transported near this treasure by the spatial turbulence."
"If we get there first, we might gain something."
"And…"
A hint of imperceptible gloom flashed in Zhang Chen's eyes: "That bastard who keeps targeting me might also come. I must make him crumble to dust and let him know what it means to offend me!!"
One blow after another, Zhang Chen hadn't even met his opponent's face.
This left an unnamed anger simmering in his heart.
Luo Tiange watched Zhang Chen grit his teeth, secretly laughing to himself.
He pretended to be concerned and said, "Brother Zhang, don't worry, with me here, that scoundrel won't succeed."
"Then thank you, Brother Luo."
Zhang Chen slightly cupped his hands. Since he had already given the Red Dragon Scale to Luo Tiange, the life-saving grace had been repaid. As a quasi-Emperor expert from his previous life, calling a junior who was not even two hundred years old "Brother" was truly beneath him.
However, Luo Tiange didn't seem to notice the change in his attitude, merely leading the way.
"Brother Zhang, come, this way…"
…
"This void storm is indeed a bit tricky."
Stepping out of the Divine Sword Space, Gu Yun was almost torn apart by the void storm. With the demise of Longhua Sword Immortal and the removal of the Longhua Sword Qi, that cave space completely shattered, leaving behind a ground full of void cracks.
Fortunately, Gu Yun had long comprehended the profound art of spatial teleportation, gracefully evading disaster.
"No wonder Ni Yang Saint was pecked to death by a Void Fish. In this environment, once hit, there truly is nothing you can do."
What a joke, he couldn't even reach out and pluck the fish off.
To swing a sword and grit his teeth, directly severing a limb, that was simply a fantasy.
It was truly lamentable that a Saint of his generation was bitten by a Void Fish and painfully died.
"Master, what are you reminiscing about?"
Yao Yu lay on Gu Yun's shoulder, her lazy little face full of fatigue.
After being brought into the Great Luo Dao Pagoda by Gu Yun and thoroughly disciplined, she was now completely well-behaved.
"Just an old acquaintance."
Gu Yun chuckled lightly, reaching out to rub Yao Yu's head.
"Don't touch my head, I won't grow tall…"
Yao Yu, a little homebody who had existed for countless eons, turned her head away, her small face slightly flushed.
"It's fine, next time I'll just use Myriad Transformation Power to modify you."
A mischievous smile hung on Gu Yun's lips.
Yao Yu trembled all over in fright, quickly leaning closer to Gu Yun's shoulder.
"Good Master, please don't, I really don't want to eat anymore."
She was acting extremely cutesy.
But Gu Yun found it quite effective.
Of course, he also knew that Yao Yu would only be well-behaved for a few days; she wasn't this type of personality at all.
Once she felt capable again, she would definitely get carried away.
"Master, where are we going now?"
After rubbing against him like a soft kitten for a long time, Yao Yu asked in a low voice.
Gu Yun looked towards the divine light soaring into the sky in the distance, a meaningful, faint smile curving his lips: "It's time to move."
//365///
Chapter 365 Dragon Emperor Altar (Two in One)
The divine light that pierced through the heavens and earth continued to shine deep within Burial Dragon Valley, dyeing the entire gray sky a molten gold.
Gu Yun walked through the air, his robes fluttering as he swept past three mounds of dragon bones, his landing point intentionally very close to the source of the divine light.
Now, with his Dao Body Realm Peak cultivation, he moved at full speed, naturally very quickly.
The source of the divine light was a floating bronze altar, around which twelve bone dragon remnant souls were coiled, each exuding the pressure of a Saint Ruler Realm Peak.
Looking at such a magnificent scene, Yao Yu couldn't help but gasp.
"Gu Yun, let's make our move. There should be at least one Dragon Emperor Inheritance here!"
She instantly saw the essence of it.
Gu Yun was very calm as he walked forward.
"Roar—!!"
The twelve bone dragon remnant souls discovered his appearance almost simultaneously, roaring at Gu Yun, their dragon might sweeping over like a tide, causing even the dragon bones on the ground to tremble.
"Mere Saint Ruler Realm remnant souls."
Gu Yun sneered, facing such terrifying might, he merely waved his hand gently, and an invisible barrier blocked all the pressure.
"And you dare to attack me?!"
He spoke indifferently, his voice not loud, yet it seemed to carry a supreme authority.
The movements of the twelve bone dragon remnant souls suddenly froze, and a hint of fear appeared in their scarlet dragon eyes.
They instinctively sensed that the human before them seemed to contain a power that made them tremble.
In just that instant, Gu Yun's eyes narrowed, and with a raised hand, countless streams of Myriad Transformation Power, infused with the might of demonic bones, struck out, instantly corrupting all twelve bone dragon remnant souls.
"Refine!"
Gu Yun clenched his five fingers, and Myriad Transformation Power eroded the twelve bone dragon remnant souls like a tide, dark demonic patterns rapidly spreading across their pale white bones.
"Roar—!"
The bone dragon remnant souls let out painful roars, their scarlet dragon eyes flickering violently, and their soul fires swaying madly, as if struggling.
However, Myriad Transformation Power was overbearing and unparalleled; in just a few breaths, their resistance was completely suppressed!
"Kneel."
Gu Yun spoke indifferently, his voice like an unchangeable heavenly decree.
"Boom—!!"
The twelve bone dragon remnant souls simultaneously lowered their dragon heads, their massive bodies crashing to their knees, their dragon might completely restrained, as if submitting like subjects!
"This...?"
Yao Yu's eyes widened in disbelief.
Although these bone dragon remnant souls were not true dragons, they were once Quasi-Emperor Realm powerhouses. Even after falling, their remnant souls still possessed the cultivation of the Saint Ruler Realm, making them unruly.
But Gu Yun, in just one encounter, made them completely submit?!
What kind of terrifying method was this?!
"Myriad Transformation Power can transform all things."
Gu Yun's lips curled slightly: "They are just mere remnant souls. I can suppress them with a flip of my hand."
He scanned these bone dragon remnant souls, lightly tapping his fingertips, and Myriad Transformation Power circulated within their bodies, actually beginning to repair their remnant souls, making their aura even more solid!
"Master, what are you...?"
Yao Yu was puzzled.
"Of course, it's a grand gift for those who come later!"
Gu Yun chuckled, lightly tapping his fingertips. Finally, all the bone dragon remnant souls recovered to their peak, and a mysterious demonic pattern appeared on their foreheads.
Then he walked into it, his figure disappearing into the heavens and earth, as if he had never appeared.
Not long after Gu Yun stepped onto the altar, sounds of breaking air came from the distant void!
"Whoosh—!"
A brilliant Sword Qi streaked across the sky, and a white-robed cultivator arrived, stepping through the air.
"The First Sword Son of Xuantian Sword Sect, Ye Bubai."
"Millennium Frost Snow, Undefeated Fallen Leaves."
The man's name had already resounded throughout the Three Thousand Dao Domains a hundred years ago. He was very likely one of the strongest cultivators to enter the Ancient Continent this time, a rare Sword Dao genius seen only once in ten thousand years.
Just then, a wave of icy cold air also swept across the scene.
Ye Bubai, who had just arrived, also turned his gaze slightly because of it.
"Snow Millennium?"
Amidst the wind and snow, a woman in a blue and white long dress arrived, stepping on snow. With every step, crystalline ice lotuses condensed beneath her feet.
Her face was as cold as frost, and an ice-blue mark on her forehead shone brightly.
"You really came."
Ye Bubai's eyes narrowed slightly, and the long sword in his hand emitted a clear sword cry.
As members of the Four Great Sword Sects, Ye Bubai and Snow Millennium were equally famous and naturally understood each other very well.
Some even believed that they were a match made in heaven as Dao Companions.
Snow Millennium did not answer, merely glancing indifferently in the direction of the altar.
"Ye Bubai, the Dragon Emperor Inheritance, I am determined to obtain it."
Ye Bubai chuckled, his sword tip slightly turning: "Then we shall see whether your 'Cold Heaven Sword Art' is more powerful, or my 'Undefeated Sword Qi' is stronger."
The two were at loggerheads, their Sword Qi and cold air colliding in the void, subtly forming an invisible barrier that isolated other cultivators.
It was as if the treasure of this altar was already within their grasp.
Just then—a hearty laugh came from the horizon: "Hahaha! It seems this Holy Son has arrived at just the right time!"
"Boom—!"
The burly figure landed, shaking the ground and causing cracks. Chains clanged, and bone piles within a hundred zhang trembled.
His muscles were knotted, and his skin had a bronze luster, as if every inch of his flesh contained explosive power.
"Overlord Heaven Holy Ground, Shi Potian!"
Someone exclaimed, recognizing this peerless genius who had achieved sainthood through physical cultivation!
Ye Bubai and Snow Millennium frowned simultaneously, clearly not welcoming the arrival of this uninvited guest.
As the leader of the body refining path, although Overlord Heaven Holy Ground was named a Holy Ground, its foundation was by no means comparable to ordinary Holy Grounds.
Shi Potian grinned, his chains clanging: "What, you don't welcome me?"
"There are twelve bone dragon remnant souls here, can you two handle them all?!"
His gaze swept over the twelve bone dragon remnant souls around the altar, a hint of greed flashing in his eyes.
With that, he directly charged towards the nearest bone dragon remnant soul, his thick arm wrapped in dark chains, and unleashed a punch!
"You..."
The two sword cultivators clearly did not expect the other party's move and were somewhat caught off guard.
Space vibrated, and the bone dragon remnant soul was sent flying by the punch, but it quickly circled back up, demonic patterns flickering in its dragon eyes, its aura increasing rather than decreasing!
"Roar—!"
The twelve bone dragon remnant souls suddenly looked up, their scarlet dragon eyes locking onto the martial maniac, their dragon might erupting as they charged forward in unison!
"Good timing!"
Shi Potian laughed wildly, his arm muscles bulging. He actually grabbed a bone dragon's tail directly, swung it fiercely, and slammed it hard onto the ground!
"Rumble—!"
The ground cracked, and the bone dragon remnant soul's soul fire flickered from the impact, but Shi Potian was also forced back several steps by the attacks of the other bone dragons, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
"As expected of Saint Ruler Realm remnant souls, quite interesting!"
He licked his lips, his fighting intent growing stronger.
Ye Bubai and Snow Millennium exchanged glances, both seeing the solemnity in each other's eyes.
"Shi Potian's physical body is stronger than rumored."
Snow Millennium said coldly.
"Hmph, brute force only."
Ye Bubai's sword tip turned, and his figure suddenly disappeared. The next moment, he appeared on top of a bone dragon's head, sword light like a rainbow, striking directly at the dragon's head!
"Clang—!"
The sword light collided with the bone dragon, actually emitting a metallic clang!
Snow Millennium no longer hesitated either. With a slight lift of her jade hand, the sky full of wind and snow transformed into ice crystal sword blades, overwhelming the bone dragon remnant souls!
For a time, the three great geniuses joined forces. The strength of all three was at the top tier of the Three Thousand Dao Domains, and coupled with their respective gains in the Ancient Continent, they were now cultivators who had just entered the Saint Realm, in addition to the treasures given by their clans.
Although they were not a match, they could barely be considered to be in a fierce battle with the twelve bone dragon remnant souls!
As time passed, countless more geniuses gathered from all directions, among whom were many cultivators of the second and third stages of the Immortal Platform.
Everyone in Burial Dragon Valley had gained something, more or less, and their strength had made significant progress.
Gradually, the twelve bone dragon remnant souls began to be suppressed.
Within the altar, Gu Yun was hidden in the void, quietly observing the battle.
He did not directly acquire the Dragon Emperor Inheritance. This opportunity was very important for Zhang Chen, as it was a crucial reliance for his rise, so he naturally had to make good use of it.
"Master, they are fighting so fiercely, shouldn't we make a move?"
Yao Yu was eager to try.
Zhan Tian Divine Sword had just absorbed Longhua Sword Immortal's Sword Qi, and its strength had advanced by leaps and bounds, so it naturally craved blood to prove itself.
"No hurry." Gu Yun chuckled, "The true 'protagonist' hasn't appeared yet."
As soon as his voice fell, a long roar suddenly came from the horizon—
"Everyone, why don't I join in the fun too!"
A golden figure streaked across the sky like a meteor. The newcomer wore a golden Daoist robe, with a handsome face that carried a hint of cynical amusement.
"Luo Tiange?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Ye Bubai's eyes.
Then he sneered: "Didn't expect you'd want a piece of the pie too?"
"Alright, if you kill one of the dragon souls, we can share some benefits with you!"
He also spoke absolutely. As one of the princes of the Daluo Imperial Dynasty, Luo Tiange's strength was only slightly weaker than theirs before entering the Ancient Continent. If he had any other fortuitous encounters in the Ancient Continent, he would definitely become a formidable opponent.
Luo Tiange stood with his hands behind his back, his green robe fluttering in the wind, a playful smile on his lips.
"Brother Ye is joking. I came here for more than just a piece of the pie..."
"What did you say?!"
Almost at the same time, Ye Bubai, Snow Millennium, and Shi Potian all stopped fighting, staring at Luo Tiange with unfriendly eyes.
Facing the sharp gazes of the three, Luo Tiange showed no fear; instead, his smile deepened.
He turned slightly, clapped his hands gently, and said loudly: "Brother Zhang, if not now, when?"
As soon as his voice fell, a figure suddenly walked out. At this moment, Zhang Chen was panting. This Luo Tiange's speed was simply too fast; he almost couldn't keep up. It was just that his current posture was a bit too undignified, so he still kept a straight face, looking like an otherworldly expert.
Seeing the cultivators blocking his way, he remained aloof: "Who are you all? Seeing this venerable one, why do you not quickly retreat?!"
Zhang Chen stood in the air, looking down on everything, a faint Supreme Body aura surrounding him.
His gaze swept over everyone, his arrogance even more evident.
In his eyes, these guys were nothing but ants. Daring to block his path was simply courting death!!
Finally, his gaze fell upon the altar, a hint of fervor flashing in his eyes.
"Dragon Emperor Inheritance?!"
Although not as powerful as his previous life's path to becoming an Emperor, this was already a rare Emperor Dao Inheritance, and he, Zhang Chen, absolutely could not give it up.
"A mere Great Power Realm, how dare this brat be so arrogant?!!"
After a moment of stunned silence, everyone clearly saw Zhang Chen's true strength and couldn't help but sneer.
Shi Potian was the first to burst into a thunderous laugh. His chains clanged, and veins bulged on his bronze muscles: "I can crush you with one finger!"
A cold light flashed in Ye Bubai's eyes, and the long sword in his hand trembled slightly: "Luo Tiange, can a Great Power Realm cultivator be your reliance?"
"You're really going backwards in life..."
Snow Millennium also watched this curious scene calmly, her expression indifferent, as if she had never taken it to heart.
"Hmph..."
Zhang Chen naturally anticipated all these situations in his heart. His appearance would naturally cause these guys to speak ill of him.
But so what?
With the foundation of his previous life and his Innate Supreme Body in this life, he had absolute confidence to crush these so-called geniuses!
"Ignorant ants, how dare you act presumptuously before this venerable one!"
Zhang Chen snorted coldly, and the Supreme Bone within him suddenly burst forth with brilliant divine light. A vast, ocean-like Supreme Body pressure swept out, instantly enveloping the entire world!
"Boom—!"
The terrifying aura made everyone present's expressions change slightly.
"The Innate Supreme Body, ranked sixth on the Myriad Heavens Physique List, I didn't expect it to appear in this world!"
A hint of surprise appeared in Snow Millennium's cold eyes.
"Damn it, that kid hid deep enough."
Shi Potian's muscles tensed, his fighting intent boiling.
Luo Tiange stood to the side, not bothering with Zhang Chen's arrogant behavior, but instead focused his gaze on the bone dragons behind him.
"Now, does anyone else want to block my path?"
Zhang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze disdainful, the Supreme Body pressure crashing upon everyone's minds wave after wave like a tide.
This was the might of the Supreme Body. Although he was only in the Great Power Realm, Zhang Chen already had the hope of becoming a future Supreme Body.
Look at these people, what are geniuses, what are disciples of great powers?
Before him, Zhang Chen, they could only tremble!!
In this life, his talent surpassed that of his previous life.
"Hahaha, kid, do you think the Supreme Body is your invincible reliance?"
"Let me try if your so-called Supreme Body is as awesome as the rumors say!!"
However, a wild laugh broke the eerie atmosphere.
Shi Potian's chains suddenly tautened, his bronze skin gleamed with a metallic luster, and his entire body shot towards Zhang Chen like a cannonball!
"Overlord Heaven Saint Body · Nine Heavens Palace!"
With every step he took, a deep pit exploded in the ground. After nine steps, his momentum actually climbed to its peak, and a brilliant golden sun condensed at his fist!
"Good timing!!"
Zhang Chen's eyes burst with brilliant light. The Innate Supreme Body was already incredibly powerful in terms of physical body.
And the Overlord Heaven Saint Body, that was also a physique that could rank among the top thirty on the Myriad Heavens Physique List. Its physical strength was extremely robust, and it was precisely because of this that Overlord Heaven Holy Ground could squeeze into the ranks of overlord-level powers.
Being able to clash physically with such a person, Zhang Chen was naturally excited!
In the blink of an eye, his right arm turned pure gold, and he unleashed a punch as well!
"Supreme Punch!!"
///366//
Chapter 366: The Snipe and the Clam Fight, the Fisherman Benefits (Two in One)
The previous chapter has been expanded to 4,000 characters.
"Boom—!!"
The moment their fists collided, the void shattered, and a violent wave of energy swept through, pulverizing all the dragon bones within dozens of feet around them!
Shi Potian's pupils contracted, feeling an immense force from the punch. His entire arm instantly went numb, and his body reeled backward repeatedly.
"Crack!"
The sound of bones cracking echoed, and Shi Potian's arm, which was said to be capable of withstanding Saint Weapons, bent unnaturally!
"How is this possible?!"
Shi Potian cried out in disbelief. His Overlord Heaven Holy Body, which he was so proud of, was actually repelled in a head-on clash by a Great Power Realm cultivator?!
He was a genuine Saint Realm cultivator, a full three Celestial Platforms higher than Zhang Chen!
This battle should have been a one-sided crushing victory!
"Hiss—"
A chorus of gasps could be heard around them.
Ye Bubai's grip on his sword tightened slightly.
The frost in Snow Millennium's eyes also fluctuated for a moment: "The Supreme Body… it truly lives up to its reputation."
Luo Tiange's eyes also flashed with divine light. Zhang Chen's previously displayed strength was indeed powerful, but it wasn't this terrifying.
"No wonder he received such importance from Master. It seems I truly cannot underestimate you!"
In Luo Tiange's heart, Zhang Chen's status had risen another step.
He constantly remembered Gu Yun's command… to befriend Zhang Chen, help him grow, and looking at the twelve bone dragon remnants before him, a smile couldn't help but appear on Luo Tiange's lips. Without pressure, how could one grow?!
Brother Zhang Chen, you should thank me. For your vigorous growth, to become my tool to deal with Qin Xiang, Brother Luo has truly put in a lot of effort…
However, at this moment, Zhang Chen did not know that his newly recognized good brother intended to give him a beating.
He stood with his fist retracted, golden divine radiance flowing around his body, like a War God descended upon the world.
In reality, only he knew the suffering. Shi Potian was not someone to be trifled with; the Overlord Heaven Holy Body lived up to its name.
To perfectly execute this display, he had used a technique from his past life memories, forcefully activating the innate power of the Supreme Body!
"Cough…"
A sweet taste of blood welled up in Zhang Chen's throat, but he swallowed it back forcefully.
On the surface, he was calm and composed, but in reality, his internal qi and blood were churning like boiling water, and his internal organs felt as if they had shifted.
But he couldn't let these guys see any flaws. As the saying goes, 'strike while the iron is hot.' Once he showed any signs of weakness, he would surely be fiercely attacked by the crowd.
He, Zhang Chen, was destined to walk the path of invincibility. How could he reveal such a flaw?!
And so—
Suppressing the discomfort in his heart, Zhang Chen looked down on all sides, his voice like thunder: "Is there anyone else who is unconvinced?!"
For a moment, no one dared to respond.
Everyone was intimidated by his previous display. Even Ye Bubai and Snow Millennium still had solemn expressions.
Zhang Chen gained the upper hand in terms of momentum, as if all the previous grievances and regrets were released at this moment!
"Hahahaha, a bunch of trash!"
Zhang Chen laughed loudly, turning to walk towards the altar, "This Dragon Emperor Inheritance, I shall claim it!"
Before his words finished, his expression froze in place.
He saw that the twelve bone dragon remnants in front of him had all simultaneously locked their gaze onto him.
A bone-chilling coldness swept through his heart, and Zhang Chen's laughter abruptly stopped.
He could clearly see the eerie blue soul fire violently flickering in the twelve hollow dragon eyes, as if they wanted to devour him alive.
"Brother Zhang Chen, be careful!!!"
Luo Tiange, who had already gone far away after finishing his business, pretended to warn him when he saw this scene.
But of course, it was already too late.
"Roar—!"
An earth-shattering dragon roar suddenly erupted, and the twelve bone dragon remnants simultaneously opened their massive mouths, spewing out death breath as black as ink!
Wherever the breath passed, even the void emitted "hissing" sounds of corrosion, and the dragon bones on the ground instantly turned into foul-smelling blood.
"Not good!"
Zhang Chen's pupils contracted sharply, and the golden light of his Supreme Body surged, forming a golden shield in front of him.
However, the moment the black breath struck the shield, it was torn apart like paper!
How could the combined efforts of twelve Saint King-level bone dragons be so easy to deal with?!
Moreover, to successfully show off just now, Zhang Chen had already used up a mouthful of Supreme Qi that he had nurtured for a long time in his heart. At this moment, he had no reaction and could only respond hastily.
"Pfft!"
Zhang Chen spat out a mouthful of blood, and his entire body flew backward like a kite with a broken string. The clothes on his chest had already rotted away, and he was barely holding on with the strong recovery power of his Innate Supreme Body.
"Hahahaha!" Shi Potian laughed wildly, clutching his fractured arm, "You pretentious little beast, do you really think the Dragon Emperor Inheritance is so easy to obtain?"
He turned to Ye Bubai and the others and roared, "Did you see that? This little beast is already at the end of his rope!!"
"He must have used some forbidden technique just now."
To be defeated by a Great Power Realm cultivator like Zhang Chen, no matter the reason, made Shi Potian feel extremely humiliated!
A cold light flashed in Ye Bubai's eyes, and the long sword in his hand emitted a clear sword cry: "Then let's strike him while he's down!"
He would never forget the motto of the Xuantian Sword Sect.
Snow Millennium also nodded slightly, her jade hand gently raised, and frost power condensed in her palm: "Although the Supreme Body is strong, it is ultimately only at the Great Power Realm. Today, let him perish here!"
No one knew how many times Zhang Chen could use that forbidden technique. For this uninvited guest whose background was unknown, both of them believed that they must eliminate him quickly!
The two exchanged glances and attacked simultaneously!
"Zheng—"
Ye Bubai's sword light was like a rainbow, transforming into a brilliant stream of light, directly piercing towards Zhang Chen's glabella!
"Long Rainbow Pierces the Sun!!"
Snow Millennium, on the other hand, lightly tapped with her jade finger, and countless ice blades formed from the flying snow, sealing all of Zhang Chen's escape routes!
"Snowfall Heaven Soul Lock!!"
"Damn it!!"
Zhang Chen's expression changed drastically. He had just endured the breath of the twelve bone dragons, his qi and blood were churning, and his Supreme Power was almost exhausted. Facing the combined attack of the two heavenly prodigies at this moment, he was powerless to resist!
"Boom—"
The sword light and ice blades fell simultaneously. Zhang Chen barely managed to raise his Supreme Power for defense, but he was still sent flying hundreds of feet!
He spat out another mouthful of blood, his face as pale as paper, and his aura was at its lowest point.
"Hahahahaha!!"
Shi Potian laughed incessantly: "What a pathetic Supreme Body, nothing more than this!"
He strode forward, his chains clanking, his eyes boiling with killing intent: "Today, I will personally crush your Supreme Bone!"
His fist, as big as a sandbag, swung brightly, smashing fiercely towards Zhang Chen's face.
Zhang Chen gritted his teeth, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.
"This is… you guys… forcing me!!"
His Supreme Power surged wildly around him, intending to block Shi Potian's attack, and then he would consider countermeasures.
As a result, an extremely terrifying dragon breath followed closely from behind, directly shattering his protective Supreme Qi.
Shi Potian would not let go of such a good opportunity, and directly punched Zhang Chen's face again and again.
Luo Tiange watched this scene with interest from afar, with no intention of intervening. Why add flowers to a brocade when providing charcoal in the snow is so much more effective?
Of course, he would wait until Zhang Chen was about to be beaten to death before making his move. This way, two life-saving graces stacked together would naturally tie Zhang Chen to his side.
His master's mission, he dared not forget for a moment!
[Ding! Child of Destiny Zhang Chen failed to show off, was publicly beaten, his Dao Heart was damaged, his Destiny Value decreased by 10,000 points. Great Luo Dao Pagoda Sixth Floor activation progress (22300/200000)]
[Ding! Child of Destiny is humiliated and enraged, rewarding 20,000 Villain Points]
The system's notification sound echoed in Gu Yun's mind.
On the altar, in the void, Gu Yun stood with his hands behind his back, a playful smile on his lips.
The path of invincibility?
He loved it too much. For protagonists like this, making them publicly embarrass themselves was even more unbearable than publicly killing them.
Isn't it just a beating?
If it were Qin Xiang, he would probably even ask if your hand hurt, doing whatever it takes to survive.
Of course…
It was also that Luo Tiange who was too devious, actually thinking of secretly luring the bone dragon remnants. It just so happened that he himself had tampered with the bone dragons, so when dealing with Zhang Chen, their attack power was much stronger than before.
"Gu Yun, can you stop picking at that groove?"
Yao Yu looked at Gu Yun, her pearly teeth lightly biting her thin lips.
She was furious and humiliated. Who would have thought that the groove in the Zhan Tian Divine Sword, which was originally used to hold the Primal Orb since its creation, would be so loved by Gu Yun?
"Be good, don't disturb me watching the show."
Gu Yun dismissed Yao Yu and continued to do as he pleased.
"Ah ah ah ah!!!"
"Gu Yun!!"
Yao Yu went mad with anger, and then Gu Yun threw her into the Great Luo Dao Pagoda.
Five thousand times the pleasure, he believed she would like it…
Gu Yun's lips curved slightly, and his gaze returned to the field. Now the script had completely broken down, and he didn't know what would happen next.
"He won't be unable to even enter the altar because of Luo Tiange, right?"
It wasn't that he was exaggerating, it was just that the current Zhang Chen was truly too miserable.
His clothes were tattered, his body covered in blood, and his resolute face was beaten black and blue by Shi Potian. The once glorious Supreme Body had long since dimmed.
"Pfft—"
Another mouthful of fresh blood spurted out, and Zhang Chen staggered back several steps, his eyes filled with humiliation and anger.
[Ding! Child of Destiny Zhang Chen is unable to bear the humiliation, rewarding 5,000 Villain Points]
"You… actually dare…"
He was about to utter another harsh remark to barely maintain his composure.
But Shi Potian simply wouldn't give him the chance.
"Damn it, you can still talk?"
"It seems my fists aren't hard enough!!!"
Shi Potian didn't care about any of that. He aimed at Zhang Chen's mouth and punched again.
"Brother Zhang Chen! I'm here to help you!!"
Just then, Luo Tiange let out a long cry, his figure like lightning, instantly rushing into the battlefield!
Damn it, if he didn't make a move now, Zhang Chen, this annoying fellow, would probably be beaten to death by Shi Potian.
Zhang Chen, caught between two fronts, could only defend selectively. Therefore, Shi Potian's punches, which were not very damaging but extremely insulting, were endured from beginning to end. Fortunately, precisely because of this, he barely managed to save his life.
The battle changed due to Luo Tiange's sudden appearance.
The attacks of those bone dragon remnants seemed to deliberately bypass Luo Tiange, blocking the attacks of Ye Bubai and Snow Millennium. However, the two were not surprised by this, as the battle was already chaotic, and their attacks had also been diminished by the residual corrosive power.
Ye Bubai frowned and said coldly, "Luo Tiange, are you going to interfere too?"
The long sword in his hand stopped dancing.
The name of the Daluo Imperial Dynasty was no joke; the Xuantian Sword Sect absolutely did not want to provoke such a terrifying enemy.
Luo Tiange smiled slightly and said, "Brother Ye, Fairy Xue, Zhang Chen is my good friend. For today's matter, how about giving me some face?"
"Give you face?"
Snow Millennium snorted coldly: "Luo Tiange, who do you think you are? The status of a Daluo Imperial Dynasty prince is not effective here!"
Shi Potian also stood beside the two, looking as if they would advance and retreat together.
With the Hantian Sword Sect, Xuantian Sword Sect, and Overlord Heaven Holy Ground allied, even the Daluo Imperial Dynasty would have to think twice and not easily offend them.
Luo Tiange remained unconcerned and continued to smile: "Fairy Xue, why be so aggressive? The Dragon Emperor Inheritance has not yet appeared. Why must we kill each other? How about we first work together to deal with these bone dragon remnants, and then compete for the inheritance based on our own abilities?"
Ye Bubai sneered: "Brother Luo's words are somewhat laughable. We never said we were unwilling to share the opportunity here with you, but this person has been aggressive ever since he appeared!"
"Exactly!"
"Didn't this kid put on a good show just now?"
"Now that he can't win, he still wants a piece of the pie with us? Don't even think about it!!"
Shi Potian also roared angrily. He was the most humiliated, as he had gained no advantage in a head-on physical confrontation with Zhang Chen. How could he let the other party go like this?
Snow Millennium held her sword, and the ice-blue long sword passed through the gap in her clothes, clearly agreeing with their view.
Seeing this, Luo Tiange sighed inwardly. He turned to see Zhang Chen's pale face and blood flowing from his shoulder, clearly at the end of his rope.
"In that case…"
"You guys…"
"Come at me all together!!"
He suddenly flipped his folding fan, and countless mists billowed out from it.
"Damn it!!"
The three of them instantly changed their expressions. They hadn't expected Luo Tiange's methods to be so despicable, and they quickly retreated, leaving the area covered by the mist.
"Bye-bye!"
They vaguely heard Luo Tiange's mischievous voice. When the mist dispersed, there was no sign of the two.
"Damn it, they actually got away!"
Shi Potian felt a bit of regret.
"Minor issue. It also counts as doing a favor for the Daluo Imperial Dynasty's prince!"
Ye Bubai took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart.
Snow Millennium said nothing, but instead turned her gaze to the twelve bone dragon remnants in the center of the altar.
"No matter what, we must first deal with these twelve bone dragon remnants!"
Her voice was still calm, but her expression was slightly unnatural.
"Fairy Xue is right!"
"Then let Ol' Stone lead the charge!!"
Shi Potian was eager to show off.
"How can it be your turn, an injured person, to make a move!"
Ye Bubai sneered, rushing to make a move, actually trying to show off in front of Snow Millennium.
Snow Millennium watched all this indifferently, scoffing at their thoughts.
She didn't need a man; she alone was enough to stand at the peak of these Three Thousand Dao Domains!
The three quickly moved, and many other cultivators around also joined the battle. Although the twelve bone dragon remnants were troublesome, they were quickly defeated and killed.
"Finally done with these things. Which bastard left them behind?!"
Shi Potian cursed.
Ye Bubai, on the other hand, looked at Snow Millennium.
"Thousand Years… we…"
Snow Millennium didn't even look at him and had already walked towards the altar.
At a time like this, who cares about romantic feelings…
But just then, a towering pillar of light ascended from within!!