118: By Master's command. Those who refuse to be punished will be considered traitors and should be devoured by the demons!

"An Incarnation's cultivation cannot exceed that of its main body.

Even for a Yang Spirit Realm mighty figure, the Yellow Springs Free and Unfettered Wonderful Method created by the Yellow Springs Great Emperor cannot break through this limitation.

Yet, this Heretical Golem technique can forcibly Possess and absorb the cultivation of a Golem whose Realm is higher than one's own..."

"Could it be related to the essence of dao karma...?"

Gu Changsheng had obtained countless cultivation methods, but this was the first time he had encountered a secret technique that could refine the essence of dao karma.

Previously, he had made numerous attempts, whether through secret techniques, Seal Formations, or Seal-type Magic Treasures, to preserve dao karma when his Disciple formed their Core, but none succeeded.

Let alone refining the essence of dao karma.

"The The Way of Peace has profound heritage; their Ancestral Master must have been an exceptionally brilliant individual to conceive such a method..."

According to the secret technique's description, Heretical Golems are created by forcibly refining high-level Cultivators into Golems when their dao karma is expelled from their bodies, sealing the dao karma within.

Afterward, using the essence of dao karma, one's Divine Soul permeates the Golem, successfully completing the Possession within a hundred days.

This is a method of Possession where the lower-ranked subjugates the higher-ranked.

It was simply unheard of.

"It does record the method for refining dao karma... I can try refining a Golem after this..."

Inside the hall.

Su Kexin and the others watched Gu Changsheng silently painting, hushed with awe.

It was better to offend their Revered Master than to disturb him while he painted.

This was a memory etched into their bones since childhood.

Finally, Gu Changsheng put away his scroll, and the others stepped forward.

"Greetings, Revered Master!"

"Hmm, rise, all of you.

You have rendered meritorious service in defending the island this time, and you shall be rewarded."

Gu Changsheng opened his palm, and a blood-red crystal diamond floated above it.

It was precisely Li Changhe's cultivation, refined using the Blood Demon Great Technique.

He had no use for this item, so it was perfect for rewarding his Disciples.

A flash of blood-red light passed through his pupils, and a mysterious power descended upon the blood-red crystal diamond, instantly splitting it into three.

He cast a spell, and purple Dan fire rose from his palm.

Wisps of evil Qi, bloodlust, and vengeful souls evaporated completely.

The three crystal diamonds shrunk to the size of soybeans but became as pure as mutton-fat jade.

With a flick of his hand, the three jade-like crystal diamonds shot into the foreheads of the three individuals.

The three only felt the jade-like crystal diamonds take root in their Niwan Palace, continuously providing black Qi essence that integrated into their bodies.

Immediately, their hearts swelled with joy.

"That wicked Disciple, Li Changhe, I have already purged him from the sect.

As for the other Yuanlian Seven, who failed to provide aid during Yuanlian Island's crisis, they deserve punishment.

For this mission, the three of you shall leave the island and instruct them to return obediently to Yuanlian Island to receive a hundred years of imprisonment as a warning to others."

"Yes."

The three replied in unison.

Suddenly, Song Aqi raised his head, looking awkward and full of shame, saying, "Revered Master, Aqi is incompetent.

If those few harbor ill intentions and are unwilling to return to the island to accept punishment,

Aqi fears he may not be able to apprehend them and bring them back to the island..."

His voice trailed off, sounding utterly lacking in confidence.

Gu Changsheng nodded slightly, and with a casual toss, a blue-scroll painting fell before the three of them.

Upon it, myriad ghosts appeared, grim and terrifying.

It was precisely the Myriad Ghosts Bowing to the Court painting.

After many years of Artifact Refining, Gu Changsheng had already combined the Dao of painting with the Dao of refining.

This scroll, having devoured a ghost nest, was powerful enough to rival a Myriad Soul Banner.

Especially with the hundreds of True Dan Ghost Cultivators within it.

In terms of quality alone, it even surpassed the Myriad Soul Banner of the Luosheng Sect Leader.

Gu Changsheng's voice echoed in the Void Realm, but he himself had already vanished.

"If they are unwilling to accept punishment, they shall be regarded as having betrayed the island.

There should be a place for them within the Myriad Ghosts Bowing to the Court painting..."

At the same time, three streaks of spiritual light entered their minds.

These were the incantations for controlling this Myriad Ghosts painting.

"This is wonderful! With this treasure, even ten True Dan Cultivators can be easily subdued."

Song Aqi's face was filled with excitement.

"However, the treasure painting must not be misused.

After all, some Senior Brothers and Junior Sisters might be trapped in dangerous situations, or exploring a Secret Realm, which caused the delay in providing aid.

If they are willing to accept the hundred years of imprisonment, then so be it..."

Su Kexin held the Myriad Ghosts Bowing to the Court painting, her expression serious.

She had a pure Heart-Nature.

Over the years, except for Li Changhe's excessive actions which she found unbearable,

She believed everyone else deserved a chance to reform.

"Senior Sister, you think too highly of them."

Fang Yu's face was extremely cold, with a hint of Killing Intent in his brows.

"For so many years, Master has been in seclusion.

They had long harbored rebellious intentions.

Wielding power and establishing sects outside, how could they still remember Yuanlian Island?

Otherwise, why would they not reply to a single message in the communication talismans?

In my opinion, even if all of them were to take their honored seats in the Myriad Ghosts painting, not a single one would be wrongly killed."

Fang Yu had fought his way up from the bottom, possessing a resilient and decisive Heart-Nature.

His killing nature was also heavier.

Thinking back to the scene where the three of them jointly fought against the ghost nest, barely escaping with their lives, a surge of anger rose in his heart.

After some discussion, the three decided to try persuasion before resorting to force.

If anyone tried to evade punishment with excuses, they would immediately unleash the Myriad Ghosts painting to suppress them... The Joyful Union Sect.

Main Hall.

On the cloud bed, pink silk curtains swayed, and sounds of women's laughter and coquettish complaints continuously emanated from within.

Su Kexin said coldly, "Junior Sister, Master's command, I ask you... will you obey or not?"

Whoosh—

The cloud curtains parted, revealing a handsome young man who was in the process of tidying his clothes.

He had a high nose bridge and a dignified appearance.

Unfortunately, a hint of lewdness in his brows marred the harmony of his face.

He was precisely the True Dan Grandmaster of the Joyful Union Sect.

The Joyful Union Old Devil.

On the cloud bed, a bare white arm was exposed, and Gu Nian's face was flushed, her eyes seductive, with a hint of playfulness.

Pfft.

She actually laughed out loud.

"Senior Sister, aren't you joking?

A hundred years of imprisonment?

That filthy, stinking, sunless ghost place.

Even staying there for a moment would cause wrinkles..."

"So, Gu Nian, you are unwilling to accept punishment, then..."

Su Kexin's brows furrowed tightly.

She sighed inwardly, her address already directly calling her by name, omitting the term "Junior Sister."

"Haha, Su Kexin, you are also a renowned figure.

How can you be so naive?

This is not Yuanlian Island, but my Joyful Union Sect.

Even if Yuan Lian Old Ancestor were here, he wouldn't fare well."

The Joyful Union Old Devil sneered, his eyes shifting and revealing a lewd glint: "Oh, or perhaps, Senior Sister Su wishes to stay overnight here.

Easy to say, easy to say.

This Sect is proficient in dual cultivation techniques, with countless handsome and robust male Disciples, guaranteed to satisfy you.

If Senior Sister is not satisfied, this Old Ancestor can personally step in, which is not impossible... Haha..."

Immediately, Song Aqi's face was filled with indignation: "Senior Sister, what are you waiting for? Let's just kill this pair of scoundrels and be done with it!"

Fang Yu added, "That's right! This fiend has abducted countless Mortal women as Cauldrons, a crime punishable by death!"

The Joyful Union Old Devil snorted coldly: "You... courting death!"

Clap clap—

With a clap of his hands, eight hundred palace-dressed female Cultivators emerged from the side hall.

They were beautiful, with vacant eyes, yet their auras were consistently linked.

They were actually refined Corpse Beauties.

Proficient in combined attack techniques.

Especially within the Joyful Union Sect, their power was comparable to True Dan Cultivators.

Gu Nian jumped off the cloud bed, clad in a pink sheer veil, and sneered, "Today will be your burial ground."

Suddenly, she felt an inexplicable chill wash over her.

In a trance, the Yin Qi became as dense as a tide, filling the main hall.

"This is..."

Gu Nian could hardly believe her eyes.

Countless vengeful spirits crawled out from a painting, among them not a few True Dan Ghost Cultivators.

Leading them was a powerful Yaksha ghost, wielding a bone wolf-tooth club.

"By Revered Master's decree!

Those who do not accept punishment shall be considered traitors to the island.

And shall be devoured by myriad ghosts!"

Su Kexin's voice was cold and clear, her eyes utterly indifferent.

"Ah..."

"No, spare me..."

Soon, screams echoed throughout the main hall.

A moment later, the vast mountain gate of the Joyful Union Sect shattered, turning into ruins.

Several figures flew out from within.

"Next stop... Human Head Jingguan..."