274: Chapter 272: Best friend? The one who got cheated was the best friend

Thinking this, he gave up resisting and allowed the giant hand to sweep them down into an ancient palace.

Inside the palace, a scent of decay permeated the air. The rooms seemed ancient, as if they had existed for ten thousand years, with dust piled meters high.

After Mo Jie and Duan Wuya were brought here, the giant hand abruptly vanished. They didn't even know who had detained them.

Mo Jie said with lingering fear, "Brother Duan, do you know who brought us here?"

Duan Wuya's remnant Divine Soul flickered above Mo Jie, "I don't know, but I am certain they hold no hostility towards us."

Mo Jie felt slightly relieved and began to investigate the palace. As their energy fluctuations were released, the dust on the ground was kicked up, instantly engulfing the entire palace in haze.

Their Divine Souls flickered within the dust cloud, and before long, Mo Jie suddenly grew excited.

"Wonderful! This dust is the ashes of ancient powerhouses, which can help us reshape our Physical Bodies!"

Duan Wuya was astonished, "Really?"

"Of course it's real!" Mo Jie replied.

Duan Wuya was excited for a moment, then said bitterly, "But I only have a remnant of a Divine Soul left now. How can I restore a Physical Body?"

Hearing this, Mo Jie said solemnly, "Brother Duan need not worry. My Physical Body recovering won't serve much purpose. Brother Duan can take control of my Divine Soul to reshape your Physical Body!"

Duan Wuya was utterly shocked, "No, Brother Mo Jie, why? Why would you be willing to do this for me? What are you after?"

Duan Wuya was genuinely confused now. It was understandable that Mo Jie had followed him before because there was hope for his own recovery.

But now that Mo Jie had a chance to reshape his Physical Body, why would he give that chance to him?

Mo Jie's Divine Soul flickered, "I only want Gu Shengge dead! As for what happens to me, it doesn't matter. Brother Duan, I entrust the matter of revenge to you!"

Duan Wuya said firmly, "Don't worry, if I get the chance, I will personally sever Gu Shengge's head!"

Mo Jie directly began reshaping his Physical Body, absorbing all the surrounding dust, which gradually condensed into the shape of skeletal armor.

Duan Wuya watched as Mo Jie finished constructing the skeleton, then injected the Law Corpse Dao principles, transforming the dust-condensed bones into a framework as white as jade. Afterward, it absorbed the surging energy from the surroundings, gradually coalescing into a Physical Body.

During the process, Mo Jie gradually handed over the control of the Divine Soul to Duan Wuya.

Duan Wuya's Divine Soul flickered, fusing with Mo Jie's Divine Soul, becoming the dominant force and taking control of the entire body.

Duan Wuya's Physical Body was reformed, and his cultivation even recovered to the Third Layer.

As his body recovered, the divine light in his eyes shone brightly, and he could see the Cultivator hidden beneath the dust.

"Hong Xuzi, thank you!" Duan Wuya said sincerely.

The surrounding dust instantly settled, shrinking rapidly before finally merging into a black jar inscribed with countless intricate runes.

Sitting beside the jar was an old man in gray robes, with a youthful complexion despite his white hair.

He slowly opened his eyes and said indifferently, "Duan Wuya, Mo Jie, you two scourges, why have you come to the Yuntian Realm? Duan Wuya, we are close friends! Why have you come to my Realm?"

Duan Wuya immediately flushed, feeling deeply ashamed. Based on the events of recent years, no matter where he and Mo Jie went, Gu Shengge would find them. The best outcome in such a scenario was the Realm Lord dying while all living beings survived.

However, judging by the situations in the Black Water Heaven, Muling Realm, and Kongyuan Realm, such an opportunity was likely rare. The final outcome would probably be the Realm Lord dying and all living beings being annihilated.

In a sense, they truly were scourges under these circumstances.

Duan Wuya said shamefully, "Old friend, we had no choice. In the Kongyuan Realm, I was schemed against by that ungrateful brat Tian Yusong and nearly had my Divine Soul destroyed. It was Mo Jie who dragged my remnant soul and found the entrance to the Yuntian Realm, which is how we arrived here. If we have caused you trouble, we will leave immediately!"

Hong Xuzi stood up, walked to Duan Wuya's side, and patted his shoulder: "Old friend, you're being too formal. At our age, there aren't many things we care about, and our former prestige is one of them. Gu Shengge is destroying Realms everywhere, trampling the name of our Nine Realms Alliance underfoot and showing us no respect. I cannot accept this!"

Duan Wuya hadn't expected that this was what he cared about. He and Mo Jie had been hunted like dogs by Gu Shengge recently and stopped caring about reputation long ago.

However, since Hong Xuzi wanted to put on a show, he naturally had to cooperate.

"Old friend speaks the truth. The prestige of our Nine Realms Alliance absolutely cannot be crushed by one person, Gu Shengge!"

Hearing this, a cold light flashed in Hong Xuzi's eyes, and he said solemnly, "But our own strength is definitely not enough. Where is Mo Jie now? We will help him restore his Physical Body too, making him another asset. Then our chances of victory will be much greater!"

Duan Wuya said bitterly, "To tell you the truth, Old friend, my Divine Soul is shattered, only a remnant remains. It was Fellow Daoist Mo Jie who sacrificed his Divine Soul and gave me the right of control, allowing me to reconstruct my Physical Body and recover my cultivation."

Hong Xuzi nodded, "I didn't expect Mo Jie to be so loyal to you. Since that is the case, this old man will lend you a hand. I will use a Divine Soul Elixir to help you recover from your injuries, so that Fellow Daoist Mo Jie's Divine Soul can be liberated. Then, with three Realm Lord-level combat powers striking simultaneously, even if Gu Shengge is powerful, can he really handle the three of us?"

Duan Wuya actually didn't want to strip Mo Jie's Divine Soul. After all, it was because he had merged with Mo Jie in these past few instances that he managed to save his life repeatedly.

But Mo Jie was definitely listening now. Refusing to help him restore his Physical Body would be unjustifiable, and it was highly likely that he and Mo Jie would become estranged, which would be a net loss!

After a moment of silence, he said solemnly, "Then I must trouble Fellow Daoist Hong Xuzi. I will discuss with Fellow Daoist Mo Jie and quickly separate my remnant soul."

When his thoughts reached Mo Jie, Mo Jie responded immediately. He truly wanted to restore his Physical Body, but he couldn't believe anyone could be this kind.

Not only bringing them to the Yuntian Palace, but also offering to help them restore their Physical Bodies—this kindness seemed too unreal.

But he had no choice given the current situation; he could only agree. After he took control of Duan Wuya's body, Duan Wuya's Divine Soul was stripped out. His soul was extremely weak, just a wisp that a gust of wind could blow away.

Hong Xuzi was astonished upon seeing this, "You were injured this severely? You truly suffered!"

Duan Wuya said bitterly, "Please help me, Old friend!"

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