Chapter 141: The High-Spirited Luo Li
"Speak. Go on, say it..."
Seeing the two of them exchanging sound transmissions with animated expressions, Wang Fan grew frantic. His delicate face twisted with agitation, and he looked as though he wanted to rush up, seize Gu Qing by the collar, and force the answer out of him.
He had reminded Luo Li of this arch-enemy only to cause trouble, not to help her. Now everything backfired; he learned nothing and instead genuinely helped Luo Li.
Wang Fan felt utterly miserable. The more he thought about it, the more unhinged he felt. Looking at the strikingly handsome Gu Qing, he genuinely wanted to perform a spinning kick, rotate 360 degrees, drop to one knee, and beg Gu Qing to give him a hint.
The other followers were equally anxious, yet not one dared to speak. They were merely subordinates; coveting their master's affairs was equivalent to courting death.
"Thank you for informing me, Senior Brother." Luo Li could barely control her excitement.
So obtaining the Lunar and Solar Origins allowed one to cultivate. It made sense—yin and yang in harmony created chaos. No wonder Zhi Meng had killed her husband; it had all been for the sake of proving the Dao.
"No need for courtesy. Right, I forgot to tell you—my master once killed a Dao companion who has now seized a new body and reincarnated. You must be wary of his disciple..."
Gu Qing glanced at her cultivation. She was still at the peak of the King Realm, but far stronger than before. Once Luo Li killed Fu Youcai's disciple, Lin Xuan's fifth disciple, Shi Xuan, would definitely come seeking vengeance.
Who would prevail was still unknown.
"Master knows about this?" Luo Li was shaken. Her master had been far too careless—killing someone without erasing their soul.
"She does not. Master is still in seclusion. Do not disturb her."
"Then..." Luo Li hesitated. Would Lin Xuan personally take action against them? After all, this was a life-and-death blood feud.
"Do not worry. Lin Xuan is being held in check by another powerhouse. Act boldly."
"Very well. Senior Brother, await my good news. I will send someone immediately to kill Fu Youcai's disciple."
With Gu Qing's assurance, Luo Li's fighting spirit surged. Her expression turned proud and confident as she departed.
Gu Qing might be wicked, but he was absolutely reliable.
"System, can a fate-destined villain kill a Child of Fate?" Gu Qing asked.
[Yes. Luo Li's life destiny level surpasses Shi Xuan's by 1 tier. However, accidents may occur. Children of Fate carry inherent variables.] the system replied.
Gu Qing fell silent. If Luo Li lost, he could intervene later. Within the territory of the Star Temple, Lin Xuan was far from invincible.
"Senior Brother, what troubles you?" Seeing Gu Qing in a daze, Su Qingyue assumed he was worrying about Lin Xuan and asked with concern.
"Nothing."
Gu Qing regained focus. Looking at the cold and peerless Su Qingyue, he carried her back to the room and comforted her thoroughly.
After the rain and wind had calmed, he placed her into the Ruyi Space to cultivate.
"System, give me a draw."
At his thought, a large wheel appeared in his mind.
[Congratulations, Host. You have obtained Solar Divine Fire.]
Gu Qing's eyes brightened. "Not bad."
The Solar Divine Fire ranked among the top 10 of the world's 3,000 strange fires, equal to the Phoenix Nirvana Fire. In truth, the top 10 strange fires were all equally profound, each possessing infinite potential and boundless power.
Its primary attribute was its boundless vitality. It could temper muscles and bones, rebirth the flesh, and transform one's constitution. However, the pain of being burned by it was indescribable.
Gu Qing did not intend to use it to evolve his body. Instead, he would fuse it with the Heart of Ice-Fire and refine it into the Solar Mirror to enhance its power.
After 3 days, Gu Qing successfully merged the flame into the Solar Mirror, raising its power by several tiers. When he broke through the Saint Realm and refined it further, it would become a holy artifact. If he then fused a piece of Perfect Divine Iron, it would become a divine artifact.
With that thought, he continued claiming his rewards.
He had wiped out many elders of the Qin clan, including 2 from the Saint Realm and 1 from the Divine Fire Realm. This was a massive leap in rank, so the rewards would naturally be substantial.
[Congratulations, Host. For killing across realms and slaying a Divine Fire Realm enemy, you are awarded a divine artifact: the Yin-Yang Bracelet.]
[Congratulations, Host. For killing across realms and slaying Saint Realm enemies, you are awarded divine marrow...]
His righteous father never disappointed—everything rewarded was a treasure. The Yin-Yang Bracelet in particular would greatly amplify his Yin-Yang Wheel divine ability.
The 2 pieces of divine marrow were 5 times larger than the ones he had acquired before. The divine essence within them was enough for 2 Saint Realm cultivators to break through to the Divine Fire Realm.
Gu Qing accepted everything and sold all unused items to Chu Yao.
"System, display my panel."
[Name] Gu Qing.
[Realm] 4th Layer of the Venerable Realm.
[Physique] Supreme Dao Bones, Chaos Undying Body.
[Talent] Dao-Born, Ancient and Unrivaled, Eternal with a Thought.
[Life Destiny] Variable.
[Fate] Unknown.
[Fortune] 1,675,000.
[Innate Divine Abilities] Chaos Bottle Seal, Yin-Yang Wheel, Star-Reaching Hand, Chaos Return-to-Void Sword Art, Star-Shattering Finger, Star-Battle Divine Fist, God Prison, Blood Recast, Xuanhuang Heaven-Sealing Art.
[Divine Abilities] Spatial Shift (Minor Completion), Reincarnation Divine Eye, Life-and-Death Wheel, Nine Heavens Profound Sword Arts, Blood-Qi Dragon Manifestation, Heaven-Opening Divine Halberd (Destruction of Eight Wilds, Five-Element Division, Yin-Yang Creation, Yin-Yang Reversal, Minor Completion).
[Treasures] Reincarnation Divine Halberd, Solar Mirror, Void Flying Boat, Heavenly Gang Nine Swords, Yin-Yang Bracelet.
[Innate Relic] Calamity Black Dragon.
[Innate Spiritual Root] Nine-Colored Soul Lotus.
[Innate Treasures] Golden Gourd, Spatial Divine Mark, Xuantian Sword, Hongmeng Ruyi Pagoda, Return-One Sword.
[Technique] Chaos Undying Sutra.
Gu Qing studied it for a moment, closed the system, and went to find Chu Yao.
…
On Taixuan Peak.
Lin Xuan's expression was as dark as ink, his gaze icy, his entire body on the verge of erupting. Since his rebirth, he had never suffered such humiliation, played completely by Gu Qing.
He watched helplessly as his disciple was cut down, unable to intervene. He could not even avenge him.
"Brother Xuan, calm down. Do not act impulsively."
Seeing the killing intent spilling from Lin Xuan, Fu Youcai spoke cautiously, afraid Lin Xuan might rush off recklessly to avenge his disciple.
"Why did you not tell me earlier that Gu Qing possesses the Starry Cosmos Divine Body?"
If he had known Gu Qing carried the legendary Starry Cosmos Divine Body, if he had known about Gu Qing and Jiang Yu, he would never have fallen for the trick. He would not have clashed with Jiang Yu, and Lin Feng would not have died.
Such critical information had been hidden. Was Fu Youcai afraid of offending Zhi Meng?
Lin Xuan stared at the sworn brother he once trusted with his life, feeling cold inside.
"This..."
This was a top secret of the sect. A single slip meant death, just like Zhang Qiang of the Zhang clan.
Unless absolutely forced, how could he dare say it? Besides, Fu Youcai had never expected Lin Xuan to personally fight Gu Qing.
"Forget it, Fatty. I hope you have not betrayed me." Lin Xuan's voice was indifferent.
He could tell Fu Youcai had not betrayed him, but Fu Youcai had changed. He now hesitated between sides.
The Fu Youcai of the past would have told him everything immediately, even at the risk of death.
Fu Youcai's breath tightened. He had risked his life to save Lin Xuan, yet was being doubted. He hurried to explain, "Brother Xuan, I swear to the heavens—I absolutely have not betrayed you."
"Mm." Lin Xuan responded coldly, hands clasped behind his back.
"If Brother Xuan does not believe me, I will announce right now that Pill Peak will never again provide a single pill to Zhi Meng's disciples."
Seeing Lin Xuan unmoved, Fu Youcai went all in. Lin Xuan had saved him before; without Lin Xuan, he would be nothing.
If offending Zhi Meng was necessary, then so be it. He had refined pills for the temple for several thousand years. He refused to believe the ancestor would abandon him. And with Lin Xuan backing him, there was nothing to fear.
"Truly?" Lin Xuan's features finally softened. This was the brother he knew—always standing firmly at his side.
"Truly. I swear."
Fu Youcai swore and immediately sent orders to the elders and disciples of Pill Peak right in front of Lin Xuan.
"Good. Rest easy, Fatty. With me here, Zhi Meng will not touch even a single hair on your head." Lin Xuan smiled faintly, his calm tone carrying absolute dominance.
Fu Youcai nodded. He doubted nothing Lin Xuan said.
In his eyes, Lin Xuan's wisdom was monstrous, his strength unmatched. Every impossible promise he had ever made had been fulfilled. This time would be the same.
"Brother Xuan, the Starry Cosmos Divine Body is crucial to the temple. Gu Qing is ultimately a major threat." Fu Youcai said with concern.
Gu Qing might not be able to touch him, but if he targeted his son or disciples, things would become troublesome.
"I have my own method."
The instant he heard Gu Qing's name, Lin Xuan's gaze became terrifyingly cold.
"Master!"
Xiao Huo, who had been training in a secret realm, received Lin Xuan's message and rushed back.
His clothes were ragged, his body bloodstained, his aura violent. Clearly, he had just experienced a fierce battle.
"Not bad."
Lin Xuan examined him. His cultivation had made a small breakthrough, reaching the peak of the 4th layer of the Venerable Realm. Worthy of a Child of Fate.
Others could spend hundreds of years in seclusion without breaking through, yet Xiao Huo went out once and returned stronger. He had clearly obtained a major opportunity.
This made Lin Xuan even more confident he could defeat Gu Qing. He explained the situation and repeatedly warned him not to underestimate anything.
The Starry Cosmos Divine Body was a supreme constitution, unmatched in power.
Lin Feng had grown careless for a moment, missed his opportunity, and was instantly cut down by Gu Qing before he could unleash even one trump-card divine ability. His death was suffocatingly humiliating.
"Master, rest assured. Even if he possesses the Starry Cosmos Divine Body, I will kill him and avenge my junior brother."
Hearing Lin Feng was dead, Xiao Huo was first stunned. He struggled to believe it.
He knew how domineering and protective his master was—cultivation towering, treasures countless. How could a disciple of such a master die so easily?
And Lin Feng possessed a Supreme Bone and a powerful physique. How could he die so abruptly?
Once he processed it, rage consumed him, killing intent soaring to the heavens.
To kill his junior brother—this hatred was irreconcilable.
"Mm." Lin Xuan nodded with satisfaction. Still, he felt uneasy. Gu Qing was too cunning.
Lin Xuan decided he should summon his second disciple, Su Yang, back for safety. If Xiao Huo were ambushed again while he himself was restrained by Jiang Yu, Su Yang could intervene.
"Xiao Huo, nephew, this is a meeting gift from your Martial Uncle."
Fu Youcai, smiling like a Maitreya Buddha, produced a storage ring.
"Thank you for the gift, Martial Uncle."
Xiao Huo accepted it and swept it with his spiritual sense—his face lit up instantly.
Inside was a holy artifact, 2 holy fruits, and more than a dozen bottles of soul-nourishing pills.
A fortune of staggering value.
Many at the Saint Realm could not afford these.
A holy artifact alone was something many Saint Realm cultivators lacked.
"Hahaha, as long as you like it." Fu Youcai laughed. "Worthy of being Brother Xuan's personal disciple—monstrous talent, limitless future."
"Martial Uncle overpraises me. My talent is average, and I still have a long road ahead." Xiao Huo put away the ring and saluted calmly.
"Good, good, excellent temperament…"
Fu Youcai praised him relentlessly, pleased to see Xiao Huo humble and unarrogant.
"Father…"
A panicked voice interrupted him.
All three turned to see a figure charging toward them—a plump shape like a giant potato.
"Useless! Why are you running around in such a disgraceful manner?"
Fu Youcai roared and slapped his son aside, eyes full of disdain.
"Father, something bad has happened…"
Fu Annian held his face, wronged and resentful. Being beaten at home was one thing, but being humiliated in front of others—did he not deserve dignity?
But remembering the situation at Pill Peak, he pushed his feelings aside and spoke urgently.
Pa!
"Shameful!"
"Do you not see I am standing here perfectly fine? Can you not learn from your senior brothers?"
Fu Youcai felt his son was humiliating him beyond belief and slapped him again, hating iron for not becoming steel.
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