198: The Sword Master appears, the evil dragon escapes

Daoist Devourer of Souls, ranked first on Shu Mountain’s wanted list… is dead.

Instantly, the entire hall froze.

This was a Devil Head who had run rampant for three hundred years.

Even a power like Shu Mountain couldn’t do anything about him, letting him roam free.

Now, he was actually dead… “Who is this person? What powerful Body Refining…”

“Since when did Shu Mountain have such a great Body Refining Cultivator…”

“Don’t provoke him lightly…”

Everyone paused, turning their heads to look, quietly pulling away.

Ling Xuzi was stunned, then inwardly felt wronged.

Damn it, for the past few hundred years, this Li Daoyi had been slacking off!

He thought he was a diligent Cultivator, but who knew he was so ruthless.

Distant memories gradually surfaced in everyone’s minds.

“Li Daoyi, he was a ruthless person back then. Even as a true Disciple, he dared to go against the Elder of the Enforcement Hall…”

“A fierce Master has no weak Disciples. Le Jianzhu came from his tutelage, and his destructive sword techniques are extremely sharp.

If the Disciple is like this, how could the Master be inferior?”

Gu Changsheng was slightly stunned.

It seemed he had stood out a bit too much.

Don’t blame me, Daoist Devourer of Souls, who told you to pick on the soft persimmon, and pick me first?

I hadn’t even fully exerted myself, and you died.

An insect Cultivator’s abilities were all in controlling insects. In close combat, he was even weaker than an ordinary Cave Profound Old Monster.

Gu Changsheng’s physical strength was unparalleled, and combined with the Void Walker, it was incredibly easy.

“He’s just one person!”

“Today, Shu Mountain must be destroyed!”

Roar—

One after another, Cave Profound Old Monster erupted, their Divine Might soaring to the sky.

Before long, the sword formation of the twelve Shu Mountain Elders was broken, blood splattering across the Void Realm, sending them flying dozens of miles away.

‘Trouble…’ Although he said so, Gu Changsheng’s face remained as calm as an ancient well.

The Void Walker allowed him to stand in an invincible position.

Unless a Yang God descended.

“Wait, this aura… Yang God…”

Gu Changsheng’s expression changed abruptly, and his gaze swept towards the Void Realm.

He saw an old man in green robes slowly descending, Sword Qi swirling around him, like an Immortal descended to the mortal world.

“Sword Ancestor!”

“Welcome, Old Ancestor!”

The Shu Mountain Disciples disregarded their injuries, all cupping their fists in greeting.

In an instant, the Cave Profound Old Monster were terrified and fled in all directions.

“Damn it, didn’t they say Jiansheng had perished with Sacred Ancestor Qilan… How could this be…”

“That demoness Yunshe has ruined me!”

“Damn it, why involve my Sect!”

Bang bang bang—

The Sword Ancestor pointed a finger at the Void Realm, and the Cave Profound Old Monster from various Sects who were fleeing quickly, all exploded, turning into a rain of blood.

Profound Cave Cultivators were too weak before a Yang God.

“Oh, so it was you, this Evil Jiao, behind the scenes…”

“Damn it!”

The Sword Qi that tore through heaven and earth swept across, as if to split the world in half. Dragon blood rained down from the sky, and a tailless Dragon streaked towards the horizon.

“That one from Ten Thousand Demons Valley…”

“I didn’t expect it to be him!”

“Fortunately, Old Ancestor’s Divine Might is unparalleled!”

Everyone was terrified.

Gu Changsheng, on the other hand, secretly felt lucky.

He almost betrayed the Sect and, at night, transformed into a rogue Cultivator to snatch the Dao Stele.

Who could have guessed such a scene would unfold?

His gaze swept over, and he saw Ling Xuzi’s calm smile from afar, instantly understanding everything.

‘Fishing, huh… Damn it, you almost killed me. Luckily, I held back…’

...The Sword Ancestor emerged from seclusion, employing a fishing-for-justice tactic, instantly shocking the world.

Many Sects that had remained hidden secretly rejoiced.

“That was close… Our Sect’s Old Ancestor almost joined the rebellion…”

“Who would have thought that the Sword Ancestor was still alive?

And playing such a trick.

If he had just shown his face, what petty villain would dare to act presumptuously?”

“Shocking God Sect, Myriad Destruction Alliance, Heavenly Demon Sect… they’re in for it.”

“I heard that behind the Heavenly Demon Sect stood that Yang God Evil Jiao from Ten Thousand Demons Valley.

But when the Heavenly Demon Sect was destroyed, Ten Thousand Demons Valley didn’t even dare to fart.

It is said that this Jiao even had its Jiao tail cut off by the Sword Ancestor, suffering severe damage to its Origin Qi.”

“Shu Mountain’s destiny is not yet exhausted…”

Shu Mountain Forbidden Ground.

Sensing the terrifying aura within the hall, Gu Changsheng’s heart pounded.

“Sect Head, do you know why Old Ancestor summoned us two?”

Elder Haojian, beside him, also had a puzzled expression.

Ling Xuzi smiled slightly, not answering directly: “How can we fathom the Old Ancestor’s true intentions?

However… both Junior Brothers are those who killed rebels and rendered great service during this calamity.

Perhaps the Old Ancestor wishes to bestow some rewards.”

Upon hearing this, Elder Haojian’s face was filled with excitement.

Gu Changsheng secretly tensed up, putting on an excited expression.

‘A Yang God mighty being… I wonder if this disguise can fool him… If the situation isn’t right, I must hide in the Void Realm as soon as possible.’

He was still wearing Li Daoyi’s skin, after all.

Creak—

The doors automatically opened to both sides. The three felt a chill in their hearts, stepping in, and from afar, they saw the old man in green robes standing in the hall.

Untainted by dust, with an ethereal temperament, like a banished Immortal.

Gu Changsheng, however, frowned slightly, faintly sensing a trace of abnormality.

‘The Sword Ancestor’s aura… strange…’

“Greetings, Sword Ancestor!”

“Mm.” The Sword Ancestor nodded lightly, his gaze sweeping over the three, lingering on Gu Changsheng, and he said in surprise: “What profound magical power!”

With that one sentence, Ling Xuzi and the other immediately looked at Gu Changsheng.

‘The old fellow’s Dharma Eye is keen, he couldn’t have seen through anything, could he… No matter, I have the Void Walker. If things go wrong, I’ll run…’ Gu Changsheng respectfully said: “My meager magical power dares not enter the Old Ancestor’s Dharma Eye.”

“Haha, such profound magical power is not easily cultivated.

Thus, the chances of success for this matter are even greater.”

Upon hearing this, the three showed puzzled expressions.

‘This matter? What exactly is it?’

The Sword Ancestor waved his hand, and the hazy Sword Qi transformed into a mysterious light, revealing the appearance of a group of Shu Mountain Disciples who were infected by Devilish Qi.

“My Shu Mountain has suffered this calamity, and countless Disciples within the Sect have died or been injured.

These cultivation seeds must be saved.

The best way to eliminate Devilish Qi is to take the demonic heart crossing Medicinal Pill.”

‘demonic heart crossing…’ Gu Changsheng vaguely remembered this Medicinal Pill.

Ling Xuzi, beside him, frowned and said: “demonic heart crossing… an ancient wondrous Medicinal Pill, not only can it eliminate Devilish Qi, but it can also refine Devilish Qi and transform it into a wisp of Immortal Spiritual Energy, which is very beneficial for cultivation.

However, the main ingredient for refining this Medicinal Pill—the demonic spirit flower—is said to grow on Demon Subduing Mountain in the Saint Realm.

Ever since the ancient Saint Realm moved away from the Human Realm, it has been extremely difficult for ordinary Cultivators to enter.”

“No matter.” With a thought from the Sword Ancestor, the scene formed by the mysterious light shifted, transforming into a desolate place.

All around was barren, not a blade of grass grew, yet the space trembled like water ripples, and Devilish Qi faintly emerged.

“This is…”

Gu Changsheng and the other two’s gazes instantly froze.

“As you can see, this is a spatial node to enter the Saint Realm.

It can accommodate at most three Profound Cave Cultivators to enter.” The Sword Ancestor said.

The three fell silent.

Profound Cave Cultivators entering the Saint Realm would likely face certain death.

Ling Xuzi gritted his teeth, immediately knelt on one knee: “Disciple Ling Xuzi is willing to go, to extend the Sect’s vitality!”

“Disciple Haojian, is willing to contribute a small effort to the Sect.”

Gu Changsheng’s face twitched.

At this point, he couldn’t refuse.

‘demonic heart crossing… It just so happens to be able to eliminate that wisp of pure Devilish Qi in my body…’ Gu Changsheng said in a deep voice: “Disciple Li Daoyi, is willing to go to the Saint Realm.”