119: Chapter 117: The demon-slaying disciple dies, and thousands of soul lamps are extinguished

Chapter 117: 117: Demon Extermination Disciples Perish, A Thousand Soul Lamps Extinguished!

“Xuanhuang Heavenly Palace, Myriad Star Sect, Cloud Chess Gate, Cut Dragon Faction, and Cang Hall.”

Yun Mu listed the five Sects secretly targeting the Qiankun Taoist Sect. Gu Shengge’s eyes drooped, thinking it was about what he expected.

Among the first group of Cultivators who ambushed him, there were indeed people from Cloud Chess Gate and Cut Dragon Faction. To dare to openly attack him in Qiongsang meant they were prepared to break ties.

However, what surprised Gu Shengge was that Cang Hall was also involved.

Among Qiongsang’s Ten Great Immortal Sects, Cang Hall, like Qiankun Taoist Sect, rose to prominence later, and the two Sects had always been friendly and frequently interacted.

Why would they collude with Xuanhuang Heavenly Palace and secretly plot against Qiankun Taoist Sect?

Gu Shengge frowned slightly, falling into deep thought.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he recalled an old incident from several years ago.

Approximately five years ago, Qiankun Taoist Sect and Cang Hall jointly explored a Secret Realm, which was formed from a small world after a Dao Integration Grand Power perished. Although it was fraught with danger, it also contained many Opportunities.

The two Sects even speculated that the Legacy of that Dao Integration Grand Power might also be within it, so they dispatched Elders and outstanding Disciples to enter.

Gu Shengge’s World Refining Compass was obtained from that Secret Realm. Besides that, he also acquired some other treasures.

But not everyone was as lucky as Gu Shengge, constantly gaining harvests.

Qiankun Taoist Sect and Cang Hall did not gain much, and Cang Hall even lost many Disciples and Elders in the Secret Realm.

After the Secret Realm concluded, rumors quickly spread that Qiankun Taoist Sect had obtained the Grand Power’s Legacy.

For this, Dao Sect even specifically clarified the matter, and Cang Hall also believed it.

Now it seems that Cang Hall was not convinced about the Secret Realm matter and still harbored resentment over the Grand Power’s Legacy, feeling dissatisfied with Qiankun Taoist Sect.

Thinking of this, Gu Shengge’s heart sank slightly.

Tianmo Domain would at most send Disciples and Elders; Sect Masters and Old Ancestors would not rashly enter Qiongsang.

But with Xuanhuang Heavenly Palace and Cang Hall joining forces, plus the three first-rate Sects—Cut Dragon Faction, Myriad Star Sect, and Cloud Chess Gate—it would indeed be quite difficult to deal with.

Gu Shengge thought of another question and asked Yun Mu, “Junior Brother Yun, have any other Sects come to assist Dao Sect?”

“No,” Yun Mu shook his head.

So far, they had not seen any Sect come to their aid. Even the local Sects in Qiankun Double States, facing the Demonic calamity, tried to avoid it, with few directly confronting it.

Gu Shengge: “Xuantian Tower, Lingxiao Sword Sect, Wind Cloud Pavilion… have these Sects not come?”

Yun Mu recalled and truthfully said, “Xuantian Tower did send us Spirit Stones, Magical Artifacts, and quite a few Medicinal Pills. As for the other Sects, not a single Disciple has been seen to date.”

“Is that so? I understand.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Shengge’s expression slightly hardened. He could understand Xuantian Tower only sending resources; Xuantian Tower was not essentially a Sect, but an Immortal Dao merchant association.

Lingxiao Sword Sect had the matter of Illusory Face Demon recently, so their inability to assist was also acceptable.

However, if other Sects friendly with Dao Sect hadn’t come, then there was a problem.

It seems this Demonic calamity is far from as simple as Gu Shengge imagined!

The mastermind is determined to destroy Qiankun Taoist Sect!

“How is the Demonic calamity situation? Has it been contained?”

Gu Shengge asked about the most important matter. If Dao Sect Disciples were all out and still couldn’t contain the Demonic calamity, then the trouble would be immense.

Yun Mu’s expression became heavy upon hearing this, revealing a hint of sorrow.

“Gu Daozi, although the Disciples tried their best to suppress and exterminate Demons, there are too many Demonic Path Cultivators, and they never engage us head-on. Each time, they choose places with many Mortals to act. We don’t want to harm innocent people and have scruples, which allowed many Demonic Cultivators to escape, and our Senior and Junior Brothers suffered heavy losses…”

Exterminating Demons for the Dao, to rectify Qiankun.

Dao Sect Disciples, to suppress the Demonic calamity, rushed forward one after another. However, Demonic Cultivators were cunning and inhumane, taking Mortals as hostages. Many Dao Sect Disciples were constrained by this and perished at the hands of Demonic Cultivators.

Every Disciple, even a newly initiated Outer Sect Disciple, would have a Soul Lamp in the Soul Lamp Hall. Once a Soul Lamp extinguishes, it signifies the demise of a Disciple.

Since the Demon Extermination mission was issued, over two thousand Disciples’ Soul Lamps have extinguished.

Gu Shengge’s heavy pupils trembled slightly upon hearing that over two thousand Disciples had sacrificed, and grief welled up in his heart.

It’s only been less than a month, yet so many Disciples have fallen. Detestable! So detestable!!!

Gu Shengge could not suppress the anger in his heart. Streaks of lightning permeated from his skin, filled with terrifying destructive power. His heavy pupils even flickered with the light of Chaos, as if they wanted to pierce through the heavens and earth!

He entered Dao Sect at six years old. Although those guys on Qingxuan Peak didn’t favor him, the Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters from other Sects treated him well and took good care of him.

Now, with over two thousand Disciples fallen in Dao Sect, how many of them were people Gu Shengge knew and was familiar with? This was not only Dao Sect’s pain, but also his pain!

“Demonic Cultivators, Evil Path, you have gone too far in bullying my Dao Sect!”

Disregarding his image as Gu Daozi, Gu Shengge gritted his teeth and roared in anger.

He wished he could directly kill his way to Tianmo Domain and slaughter those Demonic Path Sects!

Yun Mu also showed a look of hatred. He would avenge the Senior Brother Ye and their fallen comrades, even if it cost him his life.

The Spirit Boat soared rapidly. Wherever it passed, lightning filled the sky, and all Demonic Cultivators below were struck into ashes, releasing Gu Daozi’s anger and simultaneously saving many Dao Sect Disciples.

The rescued Dao Sect Disciples did not dare to linger. After receiving treatment from Ancestral Witch Divine Ability, they rushed to other places to suppress Demons and slay evil, protecting the Spirit State.

After sending Yun Mu to the Dao Sect’s stronghold, Gu Shengge left behind many Borrowed Spell Talismans and Medicinal Pills, then hurried back to Qiankun Taoist Sect.

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Qiankun Taoist Sect, Soul Lamp Hall.

The hall was densely filled with Soul Lamps, numbering over one hundred six thousand. The Old Ancestor’s Soul Lamp was also here, positioned highest, burning brightest, like a great sun illuminating the hall. Below it, some Soul Lamps were bright, some dim, and some were like flickering candles in the wind, about to be extinguished with a single breath.

Perhaps a gust of wind passed, and six Soul Lamps extinguished simultaneously.

“Alas…”

Emperor Yang looked at the extinguished Soul Lamps, sighed, and showed sadness and guilt.

It was his fault as the Sect Master. If he were strong enough to suppress Qiongsang and eradicate all Heavenly Demons by himself, why would these Disciples need to sacrifice themselves to protect the Spirit State!

A spiritual light flew in and landed outside the Soul Lamp Hall. He quickly reported, “Sect Master, Gu Daozi has returned.”

Emperor Yang glanced at the over two thousand extinguished Soul Lamps again before turning and leaving the Soul Lamp Hall.

Tiangan Mountain, Sect Leader Hall.

Gu Shengge sensed the Sect Master’s arrival and turned to look, seeing Emperor Yang with a sorrowful expression, he already guessed where he had just returned from.

“Sect Master.” Gu Shengge cupped his hands in greeting. Emperor Yang motioned for him to sit first.

Emperor Yang sat on the Sect Master’s throne and said, “Zhenyue has already informed me about the matter of Lingxiao Sword Sect. You don’t need to worry; this will not affect the friendship between our two Sects.”

Zhenyue Sword Master had recently told him everything about Gu Shengge’s time at Lingxiao Sword Sect, without adding any embellishments, and even apologized to Emperor Yang for not having entertained Gu Shengge well.

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