31: Imperial Weapon - Ultimate Imperial Armor

As his words fell, he turned and left.

No one noticed the cold arc that curled at the corners of his mouth.

How could just Cultivating a Demonic Technique be enough?

What he wanted was to make Gu Chuyan completely fall into the Demonic Path!

"Boom."

A bolt of lightning tore through the sky, and bean-sized raindrops crashed down.

The rain fell heavier and heavier, quickly soaking Gu Chuyan completely.

She stood there motionless.

Rainwater dripped from the tips of her hair, splashing into a small spray on the ground.

Gu Chuyan knew very well what Cao Bu meant by his words.

Once she chose to Cultivate the Demonic Path, there would be no turning back.

But she had only one thought in her mind: kill Gu Yun!

Besides that, what else was there to care about?

Since she didn't care, what did it matter if she Cultivated the Demonic Path?

Gu Chuyan tilted her head back, letting the cold rain smash against her face.

Suddenly, she laughed.

Her laughter mixed with the sound of the rain, chilling and bone-piercing.

"Since this world cannot tolerate me, then I shall use Gu Yun's blood... to prove my demonic heart!"

As her voice faded, she turned sharply, and her figure quickly disappeared into the curtain of rain.

Not far away, on the top floor of Scholarly Fragrance Courtyard.

Su Li stood by the railing, her gaze locked on the direction Gu Chuyan had left, the corners of her lips slightly curled.

"The Heart Demon has been born; she is quite a good piece of material."

She lightly tapped the railing with her fingertips, a flash of playfulness in her eyes.

"However, a true demon cannot be made just by Cultivating a Demonic Technique."

"One must go completely mad at least once."

As she spoke, she looked toward the direction of Cangfeng Residence, a trace of curiosity flashing in her eyes.

"Bad husband, what will you do? It is truly something to look forward to."

Deep within the Gu Clan's Scripture Pavilion.

A slender figure wove through the dim light.

Gu Chuyan's fingers flipped rapidly through the Jade Slips, her fingertips already covered in dust.

She had captured key information from Cao Bu's words.

Within this Scripture Pavilion, there had once been a Demonic Technique.

For that sliver of hope, she had rushed over without stopping.

She even used her grandfather's status to have the Scripture Pavilion opened for her alone for three days.

After three full days of searching without sleep or rest, her robes were covered in dust, and her hair was messily plastered against her sweat-dampened forehead.

She had checked every single Jade Slip repeatedly, but had found nothing.

"It must be here... it must be here..." she murmured, her voice hoarse beyond recognition.

Just as she was about to give up, a strange light caught her attention.

Between the gaps of layers of Jade Slips, the outline of the character "Demon" was vaguely visible.

Her heartbeat accelerated suddenly, and she almost crawled to that corner.

Her trembling fingers gently pushed aside the upper Jade Slips, and a black Jade Slip covered in cobwebs and dust lay quietly there.

"Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art."

When she saw the four ancient characters on the Jade Slip, Gu Chuyan's breathing almost stopped.

She gripped the Jade Slip tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force, and her whole body began to tremble uncontrollably.

After looking around to confirm no one was there, she quickly put the Jade Slip into her storage ring.

With a wave of her sleeve, the scattered Jade Slips returned to their places.

Casually taking three Universe-rank Martial Skills as cover, she walked quickly out of the Scripture Pavilion.

The top floor of the Scripture Pavilion.

Two figures stood one behind the other.

The person in front gently stroked a black jade thumb ring with his fingertips, watching Gu Chuyan's departing figure, a faint, almost imperceptible smile crossing his lips.

The old man behind him stood with his head bowed, his expression respectful.

It was Cao Bu, along with the Grand Elder who managed the Scripture Pavilion.

One of the reasons for choosing to control the Grand Elder, besides him being the strongest among the Nine Great Elders, was his status as the master of the Scripture Pavilion.

"First Smoke, do not let Big Brother Cao down."

"This Cultivation Technique leads directly to the Great Emperor Peak; even with the worst talent, one can practice it."

"It is just... the process will be a bit painful, you must hold on."

To Cultivate the Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art, one must endure what ordinary people cannot.

Especially when breaking through a major Realm, that bone-eroding pain is simply life-threatening; not everyone can withstand it.

If one does not have a resilient heart, it is very easy to give up halfway.

...

Three days before the Succession Ceremony.

The night was deep, and the cool breeze rolled fallen leaves with a rustling sound.

Shuxiang Inner Courtyard.

Cao Bu put his arm around Su Li's slender waist and asked in a low voice: "How is the refining of the samsara shore flower going?"

"Only the last fifth remains." Su Li nestled in his arms and said softly: "I am already at the Quasi-Emperor Fourth Layer Peak; once fully refined, I should be able to reach the Quasi-Emperor Fifth Layer Early Stage."

Her fingertips moved slightly, and a crystal-clear love gu appeared: "By then, I will be at the same Realm as Leng Yue. If I plant the love gu on her, she shouldn't easily discover it."

Hearing this, Cao Bu tightened his arm around her and urged in her ear: "In these few days, you focus on refining, and strive to break through before the Succession Ceremony."

"If the plan is successfully implemented, Leng Yue's rage will be the perfect opportunity for you to plant the gu."

Su Li nodded, her eyes swirling with a touch of seductiveness: "Rest assured, I will definitely make your wish come true and let you taste that ice beauty."

Cao Bu kissed her smooth forehead: "The one who knows me is Li'er."

Su Li twisted her delicate body slightly and snuggled into his arms: "Stay here tonight."

Cao Bu agreed, a gleam of light flashing in his eyes, and quietly summoned the System interface.

"System, five draws."

【Ding, congratulations to the Host, you have drawn the supreme dao emperor weapon — supreme dao emperor pouch.】

【Ding, congratulations to the Host, you have drawn the supreme dao emperor weapon — thousand illusions exquisite pagoda.】

【Ding, congratulations to the Host, you have drawn — — Divine Ability designation card.】

【Ding, congratulations to the Host, you have drawn the top-grade Emperor Art — — Heartless Sword Manual.】

【Ding, congratulations to the Host, you have drawn the supreme Emperor Scripture — — Primordial Indestructible Scripture.】

Divine Ability designation card: As the name implies, when stepping into the Divine Power Realm, one can designate a Divine Ability to Cultivate.

There are a total of three hundred and sixty-five types of Divine Abilities; the higher the ranking, the stronger the power of the Divine Ability.

Primordial Indestructible Scripture: A supreme Emperor Scripture for becoming an Emperor through the Physical Body.

It has twelve layers, which are: Bronze Skin, Iron Bones, Mercury Blood, Jade Marrow, Thunder Viscera, Star Meridians, Profound Apertures, Undying, Indestructible, Supreme Dao, Selfless, and Primordial.

Heartless Sword Manual: Suitable for those who have cut off all love and affection to Cultivate.

The supreme dao emperor pouch belongs to the defensive supreme dao emperor weapon.

The thousand illusions exquisite pagoda belongs to the offensive and defensive supreme dao emperor weapon.

Cao Bu's gaze swept over the beauty in his arms, and a meaningful smile curled at the corners of his lips.

"Li'er, I have a gift for you." He patted Su Li's fragrant shoulder lightly.

Su Li lazily raised her eyes, a flash of surprise in her eyes: "What gift?"

This was the first time Cao Bu had truly given her something.

She couldn't help but feel a little expectant.

Cao Bu flipped his palm, and a crimson dudou appeared out of thin air.

Gold patterns flowed on it, and a phantom of a Phoenix could be vaguely seen soaring within it.

Su Li's pupils constricted, the incoming Emperors Might making her breath hitch.

"This... what is this?" Su Li stared at Cao Bu in surprise.

Such a supreme treasure, even she did not have one; where did Cao Bu get it?

Cao Bu smiled slightly: "supreme dao emperor pouch, a defensive supreme dao emperor weapon. With it protecting your body, the number of people in the Spirit Realm who can kill you is less than the fingers on one hand."

Su Li took it with trembling fingertips and gently stroked the patterns on it: "Really giving it to me?"

Her eyes were slightly red, and she suddenly hugged Cao Bu tightly, her voice choked with emotion: "Even Gu Qingtian has never been this good to me, Bu'er..."

Cao Bu gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and smiled wickedly: "How about trying it on now?"

Su Li blushed and coyly stuffed the dudou back into Cao Bu's hands: "Then you help me put it on."

"Okay."

One hour later.

Just in case, Cao Bu still left Su Li's gentle embrace.

Gu Yingying, that girl, was truly worrying; if she really discovered something, it would definitely be earth-shattering.

After thinking it through, having finished his intimacy with Su Li, he hurried away.

After returning to Cangfeng Residence, Cao Bu shouted softly: "Linglong!"

No one answered, and there was no movement at all.

Cao Bu immediately reacted and couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly: "Stop hiding, come out now."

"Hmph!"

A dissatisfied delicate snort came from the darkness, the tone full of grievance.

Seeing this, Cao Bu sighed deliberately: "What a pity, I originally wanted to give you a gift, but since you don't want it, I'll just go back and give it to Su Li."

As soon as these words fell, Ye Linglong appeared from the darkness, hands on her hips, glaring at him angrily: "You dare!"

Cao Bu said deliberately: "Who told you not to come out just now."

Ye Linglong bit her lip, her eyes slightly red, and her voice carried a bit of grievance: "Cao Bu, I was raised by you with your own hands. You don't cherish me, but instead, you are so close to Su Li; you don't treat me as your woman at all."

"And what is so good about that Su Li? Isn't it just that her chest is a little bigger than mine, her legs are a little longer than mine, her hips are a little curvier than mine, and her temperament..."

"Hmph! I think you just like young married women, not us young girls!"

Cao Bu was speechless listening to this; this little jealous girl was truly hopeless.

"Linglong, you listen to my explanation first..."

Ye Linglong quickly covered her ears, shaking her head like a rattle-drum: "I won't listen, I won't listen."

"You, Cao Bu, just like young married women."

"Don't make excuses; I am by your side every day, and the way you look at young married women is completely different from how you look at young girls; don't think I can't tell."

Cao Bu looked helpless and raised the small pagoda in his hand: "The gift, do you want it or not?"

Ye Linglong said stubbornly: "What you gave Su Li was a supreme dao emperor weapon; what good thing could you possibly give me?"

"I guess it's just something you find useless and are bringing to fool me."

"Cao Bu, I finally see it clearly; in your heart, I will always be second!"