443: Chapter 441: Divine Mark, Besieged by All Sides

Those messy things aside, the key is his strength. Saint Lin Chen died at his hands, and there are even rumors that when the Saint was suppressed and killed, he was in the Mahayana Realm posture.

Against such a formidable enemy, they didn't even dare to harbor malicious thoughts. All they thought about was how to fudge it; they didn't dare to obey this oracle!

As for the Cangxuan Holy Land, it went without saying. Gu Shengge's name was like thunder to their ears, a figure that even the Holy Land's high-level members had to treat with caution.

Moreover, he had looked after the Cultivators of the Cangxuan Holy Land many times and was their ally.

He was disrespectful to the gods... well, so be it!

In the current situation, there was really no other way. The priority was to find Gu Shengge quickly and regroup first.

The Cultivators other than those from these two Sects felt their killing intent rise. They had been brainwashed by the scriptures in the high tower during this time, and after receiving the oracle, they had no more scruples.

Even if a Mahayana Realm Cultivator were before them now, they would launch a suicidal charge under the support of the oracle.

"Boom!"

The energy vortex completely shattered and collapsed, and peace returned to the world. However, in the eyes of those Cultivators, there was still an anomaly in the sky: a giant red flag was fluttering in the heavens, snapping loudly in the fierce wind.

The flag was moving, as if a Cultivator was carrying it and traveling rapidly.

Everyone understood that it was a mark left by the gods, indicating Gu Shengge's position.

At this time, Gu Shengge, who had restrained his cultivation, slowly descended and came to the side of Cui Xuaner and Jun Mengqing.

Jun Mengqing was helping two accompanying Cultivators recover from their injuries. Seeing Gu Shengge return safely, she breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Fortunately you arrived in time, otherwise we probably would have all died here."

"I've been looking, but I couldn't find you," Gu Shengge said helplessly.

From their perspective and perception, there was no movement on Gu Shengge's body, nor was there any so-called flag; he was just as before.

"Alright, quickly gather everyone who was sent out. Something is wrong with the Outer Gate; we should be careful," Gu Shengge told Cui Xuaner.

Cui Xuaner immediately sent a message, telling everyone to return to the high tower.

Although that place was the so-called church of the gods, it was quite good for letting them avoid the dangers outside.

On the way, Jun Mengqing spoke of what she had seen, especially the constantly gathering Cloud Gas Monsters. With such vast numbers, there was no guarantee they couldn't storm the White Tower.

After the group returned to the White Tower, many Cultivators had already rushed back, though their faces were filled with worry.

These White Towers seemed to no longer be able to protect them. They had also been tainted by Spirit Devouring Insects, and their spiritual power was constantly fading, making them gradually weaker.

When Gu Shengge returned and saw their dejected appearance, he felt quite speechless.

When the group saw him, their eyes suddenly lit up as if they had seen their great savior, filled with excitement.

Gu Shengge didn't waste words. After entering the White Tower, he released his cultivation, enveloping everyone. As scorching energy radiated, everyone voluntarily opened their minds, waiting for Gu Shengge's baptism.

Gu Shengge activated his cultivation, extracting the Spirit Devouring Insects from their bodies and obliterating them.

Everyone's state returned to normal, but the cloud gas from the Outer Gate had already begun to spread into the church.

The barriers that could once easily resist the cloud gas had disappeared, and now the group of Cultivators was using their own power to hold it back.

Seeing this, Gu Shengge summoned the taichu dao bell. The Divine Runes on it shone, and as it rang, it emitted ripples of the Dao.

"Dong!"

With a loud bang, the cloud gas dispersed, and the White Tower was protected within, peace returning to the tower once more.

Only then did everyone feel slightly relieved, though worry could still be seen on their brows. After all, they were now trapped here.

This world didn't seem like a Secret Realm at all, but rather a strange place with no Opportunity, specifically designed to lure them in to achieve some purpose.

While they each began to Cultivate in seclusion, the world outside was already in chaos. Gu Shengge's Divine Thought could spread five hundred miles, and he could even see some Cloud Gas Monsters. Black demons were traveling and roaring within the thick clouds, and some demons even held half-eaten corpses in their hands, a bloody and cruel scene.

These demons seemed to have some sort of rift or conflict with those so-called gods, with disputes between them as well?

Gu Shengge didn't say anything. If they started fighting among themselves, that would be for the best, and he could lead these people to reap the benefits.

Another half-month passed. Cultivators came looking for them at the door; they were two Cultivators from the Jietian Sect. They had the protection of the gods, so they traveled through the thick clouds without being affected at all.

Those Spirit Devouring Insects also had no way to cause them any harm. Their faith allowed them to remain safe and sound within the clouds.

The two Jietian Sect Cultivators stood outside the high tower. The taichu dao bell atop the tower was ringing, and Divine Runes fell like a waterfall, shielding the entire tower.

Those scattered dao patterns emitted bursts of pressure, and the scorching, holy aura made one's heart tremble.

When the Cultivators inside saw that these two were completely unaffected, their expressions suddenly turned dark. After all, not being affected by the cloud gas outside meant they were likely followers of those so-called gods. Those fellows had always been hostile toward them and even wanted to attack Gu Shengge, which they would not allow.

Seeing the Cultivators inside looking solemn, cold, and gloomy, the two felt their hearts sink.

"You... we are here to find Gu Shengge. What do you want to do?"

In the back, Jun Mengqing heard they were Cultivators from the Jietian Sect and had already come to the entrance. Seeing them, she frowned and asked, "Why are you looking for Gu Shengge?"

"Saintess!"

"Greetings, Saintess!"

The two hurriedly bowed, respectful and sincere.

"Saintess, we learned of Gu Shengge's whereabouts from the oracle and specifically came here to seek refuge with him."

"Are you sure you didn't receive an oracle to attack Gu Shengge?" Jun Mengqing asked.

The two's expressions changed slightly, and one of them quickly said, "Saintess, there is indeed such a saying. We received an oracle in the scriptures to kill Gu Shengge, but we still know our own strength. Moreover, he has a close relationship with the Saintess, so how could we choose to act? This time, we came to seek refuge with Senior Gu and to inform Senior that a mark has been placed on him. Cultivators from all sides are probably rushing here right now!"

Jun Mengqing's expression changed drastically. A mark had actually been left on Gu Shengge? She looked worriedly at Gu Shengge behind her, who hadn't expected it either but soon accepted it.

This Secret Realm world was controlled by those so-called divine beings. Being in this world, it was not surprising that his every move was monitored.