261: Chapter 261 The Golden Core Elder Was Terrified?

The two Golden Core Elders moved as fast as afterimages, their bodies wrapped in spiritual power and fierce winds as they lunged straight for Su Changge's shoulders.

Their white ceremonial robes, embroidered with Soul-Leading Patterns, fluttered loudly in the wind, their faces contorted with the savage look of those certain of victory.

He was just a weak-looking boy; even if he had some tricks up his sleeve, how could he possibly withstand a full-force strike from the Golden Core Stage?

Su Changge stood in place, his fingertips at his sides felt slightly cold, but he didn't even lift an eyelid.

【Here they come! Good thing I was prepared!】

With a thought, he spent two thousand emotion points to activate the top-tier special effect "Saintly Purple Qi Across Thirty Thousand Miles."

Boom!

A dense, near-solid purple Dao Rhyme instantly erupted from around Su Changge.

Like a surging sea of clouds, it instantly filled every inch of the Qingwei Courtyard.

The terrifying pressure could be felt from far away; the climbing vines on the courtyard walls were instantly crushed to dust, and the bluestone slabs beneath his feet cracked into a dense web of fissures.

The two Golden Core Elders, caught mid-pounce, felt as if they had slammed head-on into a hundred-thousand-year-old mountain of Black Iron.

The spiritual power circulating through their bodies at its peak was instantly shattered by that terrifying purple qi.

It felt as if their chests had been struck by a heavy hammer; they coughed up a large mouthful of blood with a "pfft" and were sent flying over ten meters, crashing heavily against the courtyard wall, unable to get up for a long time.

The entire scene fell into dead silence.

Two hundred Inner Sect Disciples holding Magical Artifacts were shaking so hard that their Magical Artifacts fell to the ground with a series of "clangs."

The eight Golden Core Stage Elders also retreated three steps in unison, their faces as white as paper.

Li Changfeng stood at the very front, the greed on his face completely frozen, and a layer of cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.

How is this possible?

Two Early Stage Golden Core Elders couldn't even get close to Su Changge?

He snapped his eyes toward Su Changge, who stood in the center of the purple qi.

The young man wore a moon-white robe, his sleeves fluttering in the wind; amidst the churning purple qi, great dao golden lotus shimmering with golden light faintly appeared and disappeared at his feet.

That unfathomable pressure was ten times more terrifying than the Nascent Soul Ancestors he had seen before.

Li Changfeng's legs couldn't help but go weak.

【He's actually this strong? Did I kick a steel plate?】

Just as intense fear surged up, it was suppressed by immense greed.

No!

Impossible!

If he were truly a mighty expert, why would he stay locked in the Qingwei Courtyard for half a month without coming out?

That move just now must have been a bluff!

Yes! It must be a phenomenon he created by consuming his Origin! It was just to scare them off!

Li Changfeng gritted his teeth and suddenly raised his hand, shouting sternly at the remaining six Golden Core Elders behind him.

"What are you all standing around for! Attack together! He's at the end of his rope! Capture him and I will reward each of you with ten foundation establishment pills!"

Under heavy rewards, there will surely be brave men.

The six Golden Core Elders exchanged glances, gritted their teeth, and circulated their spiritual power together, pouncing toward Su Changge.

Various colors of light from the Magical Artifacts were dazzling, and the spiritual power of the entire Qingwei Courtyard was stirred into a churning mess.

Su Changge stood in place, panicking like crazy inside, but on the surface, he pulled a cold smile.

Again?

Perfect for earning emotion points!

With a thought, he spent another thousand emotion points to activate the special effect of the Great Sun Burning Heaven Art.

A brilliant, golden sun suddenly rose from above Su Changge's head.

A wave of extreme Yang heat instantly swept through the entire Qingwei Courtyard; the Disciples outside the gate were pushed back by the heat, and even the tips of their hair were singed.

The six pouncing Golden Core Elders felt as if the heat from that great sun was about to roast their Divine Souls.

They were so scared they stopped dead in their tracks, not daring to take another step forward.

Su Changge stood with his hands behind his back between the great sun and the purple qi, his eyes sweeping over Li Changfeng, his voice as cold as ice shards.

"If you want to use me as a sacrifice, let's see if your teeth are hard enough."

His voice wasn't loud, yet it clearly reached everyone's ears.

Li Changfeng's face instantly went pale.

It wasn't a bluff!

It really was the pressure of a top-tier mighty expert!

With a "thud," he knelt down, the savage look on his face instantly replaced by a fawning smile as he kowtowed three times in succession.

"Senior, please forgive me! This Junior was just joking! Just joking!"

"It was this Junior's heart blinded by greed that I dared to offend Senior! I beg Senior for mercy!"

Su Changge raised an eyebrow at the kneeling Li Changfeng, feeling overjoyed inside.

【I've hit the jackpot! That wave of shock just now earned me over four thousand emotion points! After deducting three thousand for the effects, I still netted a thousand!】

Yet his face remained calm and indifferent as he spoke coldly.

"A joke? You didn't seem to be joking, Pavilion Master Li."

Li Changfeng kowtowed repeatedly, his forehead bleeding.

"It really was a joke! Really!"

"This Junior only saw that Senior was bored staying in the courtyard, so I wanted to invite Senior to the Altar for a small ceremony. I absolutely meant no harm!"

Su Changge sneered inwardly.

A small ceremony? A small ceremony where someone is used as a sacrifice?

He couldn't be bothered to talk nonsense with Li Changfeng; the Formation was already active, and he couldn't get out. If he pushed Li Changfeng to desperation, it wouldn't benefit him either.

Su Changge tilted his chin and spoke indifferently.

"Get lost. Don't bother me before the sacrificial rite begins."

Li Changfeng felt as if he had been granted a grand pardon; he scrambled up and waved his hand to the Disciples behind him.

"Withdraw! Everyone withdraw! Don't disturb Senior's rest!"

The group ran out of the Qingwei Courtyard like they were being chased by ghosts, slamming the gate shut with a "bang."

Hearing the footsteps outside fade away, Su Changge could no longer hold it up; his legs went weak, and he leaned against a stone pillar behind him.

His heart was pounding so fast it felt like it would jump out of his chest.

【Holy crap, that scared me to death just now! Good thing that dog Li Changfeng is a coward!】

He quickly pulled up his emotion point panel and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the balance of 8700 points.

Fortunately, it was enough to activate top-tier effects a few more times.

Willow ran out from behind the pillar, looking at Su Changge with worship, her eyes shining like stars.

"Senior, you're amazing! You actually scared Pavilion Master Li into kneeling!"

Su Changge waved his hand, speaking with feigned composure.

"It was just a small scene."

【Small scene my ass! My legs were shaking so much I almost got caught!】

He walked over to the stone table and sat down, his mind racing to calculate a way to break the situation.

The Formation was already active, and the Soul Locking Barrier was closed; he couldn't get out.

The only chance would be the half-hour when the sacrificial gate opens during the sacrificial rite; he could burn the soul nurturing stake and escape.

But from Li Changfeng's behavior just now, it was clear he wouldn't give up on using him as a sacrifice.

He needed to find a way to make Li Changfeng lower his guard and not push him too far.

As Su Changge was thinking, he suddenly heard the voices of Li Changfeng and an Elder outside the courtyard gate.

"Pavilion Master, Su Changge is so strong, are we really still going to sacrifice him?"

"What's there to fear! The dragon suppressing stake has already been activated; no matter how strong he is, he won't be able to use his power! During the rite, we'll first use soul locking incense to daze his Divine Soul, then use nine dragon suppression nails quenched in Yin Blood to pin down his limbs and Divine Soul. No matter how strong he is, he'll be at our mercy!"

"Spread the word, the sacrificial rite is moved up to the Hour of the Rat the day after tomorrow! Prepare everything! There must be no mistakes!"

Su Changge's pupils constricted instantly.

The sacrificial rite has been moved up again?

Only two days left?