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 Chapter 616: Opportunities and destiny bring prosperity to those who are virtuous. (First update! Please subscribe!)

The main gate of Chao Na Palace opened with a roar!

Li Lieyue's black dress was as dark as night, accentuating her snowy skin and beautiful features, her graceful and enchanting allure enhanced by the glowing runes on her brow. With a sweep of her sleeve, she beckoned, and Pei Ling, who was still in mid-air, instantly appeared beside her. The two stood side by side beneath the palace's plaque, both with stern expressions.

At this moment, the Cultivator of the Liulan Dynasty stepped out from the balcony, directly appearing on the deck. His Magic Treasure, an imperial seal, followed him closely, floating by his side, radiating a majestic and brilliant aura, like a miniature sun illuminating all directions.

The Corpse Peng's wings spanned hundreds of feet, obscuring a corner of the sky. On its back, the Young Master of the Heaven-Born Sect, dressed in white, whiter than snow, with a gleaming circlet on his forehead, was currently observing the entire scene with flickering eyes.

The Heavenly Maiden of Su Zhen Heaven, with a light flick of her wide sleeve, shielded Qiao Ciguang and Ruan Zhi behind her. Against the backdrop of her radiant floral branch Magic Treasure, the Heavenly Maiden's bright eyes flowed with a serene and profound expression.

The most unadorned among them was a Sword Cultivator in a green robe. He had long eyebrows and bright eyes, with a handsome and resolute appearance. His back was as straight as a green pine, and he wore no adornments whatsoever. With a bamboo crown and straw sandals, he stood in the air. A similarly simple and unadorned long sword danced gracefully by his side, lively and agile, like a swimming fish or a leisurely crane.

The five individuals confronted each other from a distance, none of them making a move.

At this moment, Pei Ling had recovered his senses. He frowned and turned to look at the Cultivator from the Liulan Dynasty. The man's features bore a striking resemblance to the Nineteenth Prince of the Imperial Dynasty, Nineteenth Prince Zhongkui Xi, suggesting he was most likely also a Prince.

If Senior Sister Li hadn't arrived in time just now...

As he was thinking, Li Lieyue's voice sounded in his ear: "That is the Crown Prince of the Liulan Dynasty, Zhong Kui Yueji."

The Crown Prince of the Liulan Dynasty...

Pei Ling was startled, immediately realizing that this was an existence whose identity, strength, and status were on par with Senior Sister Li.

"The one using the sword is Ning Wuye, the current Sword Son of Han An Sword Sect."

"The one on the Corpse Peng is Ji Changfu, the Young Sect Master of the Heaven-Born Sect."

"The one with the floral branch is Yan Minghua, the current Heavenly Maiden of Su Zhen Heaven."

"These will all be your opponents in the future. Watch carefully, and remember well."

Upon hearing this, Pei Ling nodded slightly, then hesitated, and transmitted his voice: "Senior Sister, about what happened last time..."

After he passed through the Myriad Souls Devouring God Frenzy Blood Realm last time, he wanted to have an honest talk with Li Lieyue, but she was in secluded Cultivation at the time and he couldn't meet her.

And after realizing that the robes and artifacts bought in the market were problematic through the 【Nether Flame Breaking Delusions Mirror】 she gave him, Pei Ling had attributed the blame to Kang Shaoyin...

Before he could finish speaking, Li Lieyue shook her head slightly and quickly replied: "Such a minor matter can be discussed when we return."

Immediately after, she asked, "You died once, was that Qiao Ciguang's doing?"

As she spoke, Li Lieyue's Divine Thought had already locked onto Qiao Ciguang of Su Zhen Heaven.

Qiao Ciguang was an already renowned True Disciple of Su Zhen Heaven. Her current aura indicated that she had already entered the Nascent Soul stage! Moreover, her Nascent Soul felt vibrant and agile, a top-tier choice among Immortal Nascent Souls.

In contrast, Pei Ling's Cultivation was only at the Core Formation Middle Stage. For him to have used a substitute puppet earlier, it must have been Qiao Ciguang's doing!

Pei Ling was stunned, about to explain, when he heard a hearty laugh from atop the Corpse Peng. Immediately, Ji Changfu spoke loudly: "The Opportunity on the island no longer exists. Yan Minghua, as the saying goes, 'finders keepers,' so please take out whatever benefits your Su Zhen Heaven obtained from the island for everyone to examine."

Upon hearing this, Yan Minghua's expression instantly turned cold.

Like Li Lieyue, she was also transmitting messages to her two Junior Sisters, asking about the general situation.

She had just learned from Senior Sister Qiao that Mo Li Lan, their fellow Disciple who had perished in Wan Hui Sea some days ago, was murdered by Kang Shaoyin, a True Disciple of the Heaven-Born Sect, who had impersonated a Loose Cultivator and used the name of Wu Shi Villa.

Now, Yan Minghua was planning to settle accounts with the Heaven-Born Sect, but she didn't expect them to dare provoke her first?!

Thus, she immediately said coldly: "Opportunity and good fortune belong to the virtuous."

"Also, your Heaven-Born Sect's True Disciple, Kang Shaoyin, was despicable and malicious, harming my fellow Disciple, Junior Sister Mo. This matter must be accounted for!"

"If you cannot provide an explanation, then don't even think about leaving today!"

In Yan Minghua's opinion, there were only three survivors on the entire island.

Among them, Senior Sister Qiao's strength was the greatest, and even Ruan Zhi was at the Core Formation stage. In comparison, the third survivor, the Demonic Cultivator of the Chongming Sect, seemed to be in a disadvantaged position no matter how one looked at it, at most having narrowly escaped death.

What's more, Senior Sister Qiao's Cultivation was only at Core Formation before.

Now, not only had she formed her Nascent Soul, but her Qi and Foundation were also extremely solid... Without a doubt, the Opportunity on the island had most likely been acquired by Senior Sister Qiao.

This top-tier Immortal Nascent Soul was the Opportunity she had obtained.

Therefore, Yan Minghua didn't even ask about the Opportunity.

The most important thing right now was to avenge Junior Sister Mo!

Upon hearing this, Ji Changfu was stunned. Junior Brother Kang killed a Disciple of Su Zhen Heaven?

Considering this Junior Brother's usual habits, this seemed not impossible.

But if that female Cultivator of Su Zhen Heaven wasn't destined to die, how could Junior Brother Kang have killed her?

No need to think about it, this was all fate.

At this moment, Li Lieyue slowly spoke: "Qiao Ciguang, you dared to lay hands on a Disciple of my Saint Sect, you must pay with your life!"

"Furthermore, the victor of the Wan Hui Sea conflict ten years ago was a person from my Saint Sect."

"Therefore, now that the Floating Island has reappeared, both the island and its Opportunity belong to my Saint Sect."

Yan Minghua sneered. Laying hands on a Chongming Sect Disciple?

So what!

Demonic Path Cultivators were ruthless and vicious, acting without scruples, bringing countless suffering wherever they went.

Such evil devils should be exterminated by all!

Killing them was called eliminating harm for the people and enforcing justice on behalf of the heavens!

"The Opportunity, our Su Zhen Heaven took it," Yan Minghua said coldly. "The Devil Head, our Su Zhen Heaven will kill them all the same!"

Ning Wuye, the Sword Son of Han An Sword Sect, and Zhong Kui Yueji, the Crown Prince of the Liulan Dynasty, echoed in unison: "Well said!"

"Eliminating devils and defending the Dao is the duty of us Righteous Path Cultivators."

"Even without the Opportunity, all of you deserve to die!"

Zhong Kui Yueji's face was covered in frost, and he said in a deep voice: "Shi Wanli, the branch master of my Imperial Dynasty's Cicada Tower, perished on the island not long ago. Was that the doing of your Demonic Sect's fiends?!"

"Let alone that Demonic Sect Disciple just now," Ning Wuye fixed his gaze on Li Lieyue and shouted sternly, "even you, this fiendish woman, shall leave your life here today!"

Li Lieyue gave a cold laugh and said: "Shi Wanli? An insignificant nobody. To die at the hands of a Disciple of my Saint Sect is his Opportunity for this trip to the island."

"As for Han An Sword Sect... there were eighteen others before you who spoke to this Venerable One like that."

"What? Do you wish to become this Venerable One's nineteenth battle puppet?"

"Fiendish woman!!!" The Righteous Path Cultivators, upon hearing this, immediately flew into a rage, their killing intent surging!

They had originally come for the Opportunity, but now, the situation was escalating into a conflict between the Righteous and Demonic Paths.

This was because everyone present believed that the Opportunity on the island had definitely been obtained by Qiao Ciguang of Su Zhen Heaven.

After all, among the Cultivators who entered the Floating Island this time, Qiao Ciguang was the strongest, and she had suddenly formed her Nascent Soul. By all appearances, she had gained benefits from the Floating Island...

However, although Ning Wuye and Zhong Kui Yueji also highly valued the Opportunity related to You Su Tomb, they wouldn't be as shameless as the Demonic Path and directly ask Su Zhen Heaven to share it.

Thus, after a battle of words, Zhong Kui Yueji turned to Yan Minghua and said: "Senior Sister Yan, I have three Corporeal Inversion Life-Snatching Pills here, which I offer to Senior Sister for your enjoyment."

"I hope Senior Sister can tell me, what exactly is the Opportunity on the Floating Island?"

"If it can benefit the world, my Imperial Dynasty is willing to exchange it for something of equal value."

"Of course, if Senior Sister finds it inconvenient, then let's drop the matter."

Ning Wuye also asked: "I wonder if this Opportunity is related to the Dao of the Sword? If it is a Dao of the Sword Opportunity, Han An Sword Sect can exchange it for any price."

"If not, then so be it."

The reason he arrived so quickly this time was, firstly, his eagerness to eliminate devils and defend the Dao, and secondly, because the Prodigy who ultimately emerged victorious from the Wan Hui Sea conflict ten years ago, although a Chongming Sect Disciple, was also a Sword Cultivator.

Therefore, Han An Sword Sect had always believed that this Floating Island Opportunity was somewhat related to the Dao of the Sword...

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As fellow Righteous Path Cultivators, Yan Minghua's attitude towards Ning Wuye and Zhong Kui Yueji was noticeably much friendlier. She said gently, "This is Senior Sister Qiao's Opportunity. I have no right to decide. I must ask Senior Sister Qiao for her opinion."

So, Zhong Kui Yueji and Ning Wuye both looked at Qiao Ciguang: "Senior Sister Qiao, what do you think?"

Seeing everyone's gaze focused on her, Qiao Ciguang's delicate brows furrowed slightly.

Up until now, she only knew that the Opportunity was related to the former Taboo in You Su Tomb, but she hadn't even seen what it specifically was!

Thinking of this, she shook her head slightly and said, "I haven't obtained the Opportunity, nor have I seen the Opportunity on the island."

Everyone was stunned.

Qiao Ciguang, a true Legacy Disciple of Su Zhen Heaven and a Righteous Path Disciple, always acted with dignity and uprightness.

If she had truly obtained the Opportunity, it would be impossible for her to deny it.

Moreover, with Heavenly Concubine of Su Zhen beside her, even if she admitted to having the Opportunity, she would be protected by Heavenly Maiden and would have no need to worry.

"!" The most surprised person at this moment was Yan Minghua.

She knew Senior Sister Qiao very well and naturally understood that the other party would not lie to her.

But precisely because of this, Yan Minghua was most astonished.

Even if Senior Sister Qiao hadn't condensed a Nascent Soul, among the Cultivators who landed on the island, there was no one stronger than her.

Under these circumstances, Senior Sister Qiao not only didn't get the Opportunity, but she didn't even see a shadow of it?

What is going on?!

Just as everyone was shocked, Pei Ling hurriedly transmitted a message to Li Lieyue: "Senior Sister, I took the Opportunity. Qiao Ciguang got nothing. Let's go quickly!"

Li Lieyue was slightly startled, then returned to normal, and immediately transmitted back: "Good."

After saying this, she showed no intention of leaving.

At this moment, Yan Minghua finally recovered and looked at Qiao Ciguang, asking, "There's no Opportunity on the island?"

Qiao Ciguang hesitated for a moment, then said, "There should be."

Yan Minghua nodded, then looked towards the Chongming Sect's direction: "So, the true Opportunity was taken by your Chongming Sect?"

After all, only three people survived on the island; if it wasn't Senior Sister Qiao, then it must be that Disciple from the Chongming Sect.

As for Junior Sister Ruan Zhi...

She had only recently achieved Core Formation, and had only formed a True Core. The Opportunity that Senior Sister Qiao couldn't even obtain, how could Junior Sister Ruan possibly get involved, no matter how good her luck was?

That Chongming Sect Disciple, however, was able to seize the Opportunity and good fortune from Senior Sister Qiao's hands, so his strength must be extraordinary and he should not be regarded as an ordinary Core Formation Cultivator.

It's just, why had she never seen such a person before?

Li Lieyue let out a cold laugh, then said, "The Opportunity and good fortune belong to the virtuous."

These were the words Yan Minghua had just spoken, and Li Lieyue directly threw them back at her.

Immediately after, Li Lieyue added, "The Opportunity belongs to my Saint Sect. And the person, my Saint Sect will kill him all the same!"

After speaking, with a thought, Pei Ling, who was originally standing beside her, was instantly moved into the Palace, protected by layers of Formation, and then, amidst the clanging of the Crossing Tribulation Soul-Suppressing Bell, she lightly raised her hand and remotely grabbed towards Qiao Ciguang.

A giant palm, composed purely of black mist, instantly rose from above the Palace, covering the sky and sun as it clenched towards Qiao Ciguang!

At this moment, Li Lieyue had already determined that the life Pei Ling had lost was definitely Qiao Ciguang's doing.

Even with Heavenly Concubine of Su Zhen nearby, she would still kill Qiao Ciguang!

Yan Minghua snorted coldly, also raising her soft hand and striking at the giant black mist palm.

A white palm print, like a mountain, immediately appeared in the Void Realm, colliding fiercely with the black mist giant palm.

Splash...

A powerful surge of Qi rushed in all directions, causing everyone's robes to billow. The sea below instantly churned with hundred-zhang high waves, and various strange sea beasts and Spirit Monsters were exposed. Upon sensing the Cultivation of the confronting individuals, they instantly swallowed their unconscious roars and fled in panic.

"If the Opportunity falls into the hands of the Demonic Sect, it will surely cause endless harm," Zhong Kui Yueji said coldly. "Eliminating demons and defending the Dao is today's task. Demoness, prepare to die!"

Before his words finished, the crown on his head shone brightly. At the same time, the imperial seal in his hand was once again unleashed, but it now carried a sense of profound majesty that it had not possessed before, like a mountain, like a peak, like a city, like an abyss, it smashed down directly at Li Lieyue.

Ning Wuye's eyes were sharp, and he said in a deep voice, "Demonic Sect Demoness, you have harmed countless of my fellow Disciples. Now that we meet, it's time to pay the blood debt!"

As he spoke, a sword cry arose, with countless sharp edges, striking directly at the Saintess of the Chongming Sect!

Seeing this, Ji Changfu's eyes flickered, and he chuckled, "The esteemed Righteous Path is bullying the few with the many, utterly shameless."

"Junior Sister Li, I'll help you."

As he spoke, the gem on his brow emitted a brilliant glow, and he raised his hand to summon roaring fire snakes. However, the target of his attack was surprisingly neither Yan Minghua, Zhong Kui Yueji, nor Ning Wuye, nor Li Lieyue, but rather the Ashen Altar Palace!

Yes, with the Chongming Sect currently fighting against the three great Righteous Path sects, wasn't the You Su Tomb Opportunity in this Palace a gift from heaven to him?

"Ji Changfu, how dare you!" Li Lieyue immediately became furious, then withdrew her hand, casting 【Three Ghosts' Carefree Escape】 to avoid the attacks of the three Righteous Path Cultivators, instantly appearing above the Palace to defend.

Boom!!

Icy Qi permeated, black mist churned, and upon collision with the fire snakes, slight cracks appeared in the Void Realm. Countless runes on the Ashen Altar Palace lit up, and the Formation instantly opened seventy percent, barely resisting the impact of the aftershocks.

And the Corpse Peng let out a sharp shriek, its body hair standing on end, its wings continuously flashing with green light. Relying on its wind control talent, it circled and flew for a moment, just barely dispelling the powerful force that rushed towards it.

Seeing the internal strife within the Demonic Sect, Yan Minghua was about to continue her attack when she heard Qiao Ciguang transmit: "Senior Sister Yan, the Heavenly Born Sect killed my Junior Sister from Su Zhen Heaven. Their crime is unforgivable. Shall we eliminate the Heavenly Born Sect first?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Minghua didn't think much and immediately nodded. She then struck a palm at Ji Changfu: "Hand over Kang Shaoyin, or you die!"

Boom boom boom boom boom...

For a time, five contemporary top Prodigies engaged in a chaotic battle.

Bang, crash... bang, crash... bang, crash...

The visible sea churned like boiling water, with some areas almost exposing the seabed. The dark seawater faintly showed a hint of murkiness, waves rose like mountains, and strong winds raged. In an instant, the sky and sea changed color, and the weather became chaotic.

At present, although Qiao Ciguang was already at the Nascent Soul Stage, she had not yet had time to cultivate the Nascent Soul Stage Legacy of Su Zhen Heaven. Her strength was still a significant step behind the five people in the chaotic battle. And Ruan Zhi was even worse; if not for Qiao Ciguang's protection, any ripple from the battlefield could grind her to ashes.

However, just as the five were fighting more and more fiercely, a huge shadow suddenly enveloped the entire Floating Island and the surrounding sea.

A desolate and chilling aura instantly permeated this heaven and earth.

All five of them changed their expressions simultaneously, immediately stopped fighting, and looked towards the source of the shadow.

They saw that the sea surface, which had just been empty and repeatedly torn apart by their spell aftershocks, suddenly had a huge island appear out of nowhere!

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The island, viewed as a whole, resembled a tomb.

The tomb was covered in roses, which came in two colors: red like blood and white like snow, lush and verdant, yet the rose branches and leaves were Pitch black (pitch black).

A Giant Mulberry tree, towering ten thousand ren high with a canopy like a pavilion, stood silently in the very center of the island, its branches and leaves swaying, shading the entire island.

Majestic, colossal, deathly still…

Compared to it, the Tianwai Island, which Ning Wuye had just cleaved in two with a single Sword Qi, seemed as tiny as a small boat.

“You Su Tomb!”

The five Cultivators were all startled.

At this moment, the Tianwai Island suddenly rapidly approached the You Su Tomb, shrinking quickly as it did so… The Tianwai Island was being devoured by the You Su Tomb!

As they realized this, a huge suction force swept out in all directions.

Hatred, despair, resentment, malice, jealousy…

All sorts of malevolent auras, as if corporeal, shot up from the You Su Tomb!

Li Lieyue did not hesitate in the slightest; her figure instantly vanished from her original spot, having already returned to the Chao Na Palace.

The next moment, all the runes inside and outside the Chao Na Palace lit up simultaneously; half a side hall full of Spirit Stones, specifically for storage, instantly vanished, and all of the Chao Na Palace’s Formation were activated, fleeing into the distance under the full urging of its owner.

Ji Changfu directly shattered the golden gem between his eyebrows; as golden light flowed, he and the Corpse Peng simultaneously shifted a great distance through the air, then, without even looking back, he stepped onto the Corpse Peng’s back. Without needing to be told, the Corpse Peng’s wings shone brightly with clear light, and black blood dripped from its eyes, having clearly used a Divine Ability that sacrificed itself to fully enhance its wind manipulation talent, fleeing frantically.

The Liulan Dynasty’s Magic Treasure, at Zhong Kui Yueji’s thought, began to crackle and groan, with countless fissures appearing throughout its body. In just an instant, this Imperial Dynasty’s Crown Prince’s travel Magic Treasure, which had cost countless Heaven And Earth Treasure and Human Race effort to build, had already sustained irreparable damage.

Paying such a price, the Magic Treasure’s speed instantly increased several times, swift as lightning, shooting towards the horizon!

Yan Minghua waved her hand, and on the giant flower branch, three buds suddenly opened, engulfing her, Qiao Ciguang, and Ruan Zhi before closing. Immediately, the buds detached from the branch, transforming into three Flying Sword that rapidly moved away.

The remaining branches, leaves, and flowers immediately began to self-immolate.

As the flower branches burned, countless runes ascended, appearing on the departing Flying Sword.

With each rune that appeared, the Flying Sword’s speed increased by another fraction.

Even so, the fastest speed present was still the Han An Sword Sect’s Sword Escape.

Ning Wuye, merging with his Sword Qi, tore through the Void Realm, disappearing without a trace almost instantly.

The five Prodigy tacitly agreed to flee in five different directions.

But for some reason, even though they each used their own methods to swiftly distance themselves, almost losing sight of each other within two breaths, the You Su Tomb still relentlessly pursued each of them.

And it was getting closer and closer!

It was as if an endless Curse spread from the island, corroding and seizing all living beings, dragging them beneath the roses…

In this critical moment, the Void Realm was suddenly torn open, and a giant palm reached out, grabbing the Chao Na Palace and pulling it into the gap (rift) in the Void Realm.

The Chao Na Palace vanished from its original spot in an instant.

At the same time, a pair of pale golden eyes appeared in the air, flames burning fiercely within them. As they blinked slightly, Ji Changfu and the Corpse Peng also disappeared.

And in front of the Liulan Dynasty’s Magic Treasure, a Void Realm vortex appeared without warning.

Zhong Kui Yueji felt a sense of relief and controlled the Magic Treasure to plunge into the vortex. As soon as the Magic Treasure was swallowed, the vortex instantly disappeared.

The giant glazed flower branch forcibly tore through the dense black clouds, descending from the sky. As soon as the flower branch touched the three streaks of Sword Qi that were fleeing, the Flying Sword transformed back into buds, growing onto this suddenly appearing flower branch without any obstruction. Immediately after, the flower branch and buds all faded, disappearing into the Void Realm without a trace.

“Om.”

The sound of Sword Qi resonated, initially clear and faint, but in just a flick of a finger, it became an overwhelming roar. Sword Qi erupted, like a waterfall and a river, originating from the horizon, shining across the four seas and eight wildernesses… instantly tearing the Void Realm into spiderweb-like cracks.

Ning Wuye did not hesitate, directly rushing into one of the cracks from which a familiar aura was emanating.

The next moment, the sound of Sword Qi rose again, directly disrupting the Void Realm, causing the cracks to shatter into pieces, and the spatial turbulence surged for a while. The passage that had just been opened by the Sword Qi instantly collapsed.

…Soon, the You Su Tomb still floated faintly in its original spot, but all the Human Cultivator around it had disappeared.

The sea breeze swept by, and countless roses swayed gently.

After a while, the You Su Tomb completely devoured the Tianwai Island, the Giant Mulberry’s branches and leaves stirred slightly, and then, just as it appeared, it vanished without a trace.

※ ※ ※

Above the Wan Hui Sea Market.

The entire Chao Na Palace suddenly appeared out of thin air.

Inside the Chao Na Palace, in the Main Hall.

Li Lieyue sat high on the throne, her Saintess’s crown glowing with a strong bloody light, runes flickering between her eyebrows, her beauty captivating. Her jade face was filled with solemnity, and her delicate hands constantly formed various hand seals to increase the Chao Na Palace’s escape speed as much as possible.

Pei Ling stood to the side, with hundreds of Soul Servants’Smoke skirt (smoke skirts) fluttering, attending to him.

Throughout the hall, all the Formation and runes emitted an ominous glow, and a heavy atmosphere permeated the air.

After a moment, Li Lieyue suddenly showed a puzzled expression and stopped her movements.

Immediately after, a voice, soft and alluring yet carrying an undeniable authority, entered the Chao Na Palace: “Saintess, bring Pei Ling to see this Palace.”

Li Lieyue frowned slightly; this was the Sect Master’s wife’s voice.

The Sect Master’s wife had also come to the Wan Hui Sea?

Her thoughts briefly turned, and she quickly regained her composure, immediately replying, “Yes.”

Then, Li Lieyue stood up, her night-black gauze dress trailing across the crimson steps. She descended from the throne and said to Pei Ling, “You come with me to see the Sect Master’s wife.”

Hearing this, Pei Ling immediately nodded. He had been in the Chongming Sect for so long, and until now, he still didn’t know what the Sect Master and the Sect Master’s wife looked like.

This was his first time going with Senior Sister Li to see such true power-holders of the Saint Sect.

The two walked out of the Chao Na Palace and saw a white bone palace, which had appeared at some point, quietly suspended in the air not far away.

The next moment, in front of the white bone palace, countless white bones suddenly appeared out of thin air with a “whoosh,” paving a wide and stable passage that directly connected the two palaces.

The two walked through the passage and soon entered the white bone palace.

Immediately, a richly dressed female attendant stepped forward to lead them inside.

After passing through layers of halls and corridors, they entered a warm chamber. Turning past a screen, they saw brocade carpets covering the floor, Phoenix feather screens, and furnishings that were both luxurious and elegant.

At this moment, the western window was half-open, and behind the window frame, more than ten embroidered-skirted female attendants stood with bowed heads, all adorned with pearls and jade, and numerous ornaments, yet not a single sound was heard.

Faintly surrounded, was a figure with her back to the two Cultivators.

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Her cloud-like hair was luxuriant and beautiful, her bones delicate yet her flesh full. A flower hairpin with red gold inlaid with spirit jade, adorned with dangling ornaments, was nestled in her gleaming, mirror-like hair. She wore a blood-colored silk dress, covered by a crimson crepe gauze outer robe with wide sleeves, featuring a ghost chariot motif clutching a skull, revealing glimpses of her snow-white skin.

Beneath her skirt, a pair of bare, slender, and fair feet were adorned with red gold anklets, from which golden bells dangled, adding to her charm.

Just a glimpse of her back exuded an air of grace and captivating allure.

From Pei Ling’s perspective, he couldn't see her face, only a section of her fair, delicate wrist, like frost and snow, holding a thin gauze fan, as she leaned by the window, gazing out.

Sensing their arrival, the person suddenly turned around. As the golden bells chimed crisply, a face that shamed peaches and plums, radiant as spring blossoms, was revealed—a countenance of rare beauty and jade-like complexion.

Her figure was graceful and lithe. Her black bodice was embroidered with a cluster of enchanting Manjusaka flowers, blooming like fresh blood, further accentuating her snow-white skin and her seductive charm.

"Madam," Li Lieyue and Pei Ling stepped forward together to bow.

Following this, Li Lieyue asked with some doubt, "Madam, why have you graced this place with your presence?"

"No need for such formality," Si Hong Qingyan said indifferently upon hearing her. "It’s not just this Princess; it’s quite lively here right now."

Upon hearing this, the two followed her gaze and saw half of a scroll painting outside the window. The painting depicted towering mountains and long rivers, with many Cultivators walking, sitting, and fishing within, appearing as real as a painting.

Looking around, the unique floral branches of Su Zhen Heaven floated in mid-air, their buds blooming like a courtyard. Several female Cultivators sat cross-legged within, all emanating a formidable Aura.

In the sea, a thirty-seven-story Pagoda stood silently, with countless souls howling and struggling on each level;

Corpse Peng soared through the sky, and white-robed, gold-ringed Cultivators surrounded Ji Changfu, seemingly questioning him for details;

The Dharma Boat was majestic, with many officials on board, surrounding the Imperial Offspring, their expressions stern;

Flying Sword chimed clearly in the Nine Heavens, a giant skull cackled strangely nearby, layers of ice and rock emerged from the Void Realm, and a knight, shrouded in a killing Aura, reined his horse atop them, silent as a mountain.

Pei Ling noticed that below was the Wan Hui Sea Market. At this moment, many shops hadn't even closed their doors, yet living beings had already fled or hidden. The usually bustling Wan Hui Sea Market was now as quiet as death.

Aside from Chongming Sect, the eight other factions each occupied a territory, facing each other from afar, their Auras all powerful and sharp.

Clearly, just like when the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment Method emerged ten years ago, the Opportunity related to You Su Tomb had attracted all Nine Great Sects.

As Pei Ling was captivated by this unprecedented scene, Si Hong Qingyan raised her fan to cover her face, meticulously scrutinizing him.

As soon as she arrived at Wan Hui Sea Market, she learned through soul-searching that most of the Cultivators who entered the Floating Island that day were Loose Cultivators.

Among the Nine Great Sects, only Kang Shaoyin of the Heavenly Born Sect, Qiao Ciguang of Su Zhen Heaven, and Shi Wanli of the Liulan Dynasty had entered. She hadn't expected that Pei Ling, who had been recruited by the Li Clan, would also secretly enter the island.

Winning the Outer Sect Competition, achieving Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment, and then surviving the Floating Island contention this time...

This boy's abilities were indeed impressive. Qiao Ciguang of Su Zhen Heaven would never let any demonic Cultivator go.

The fact that he could escape from Qiao Ciguang's hands indicated that both his strength and potential were far beyond what Su Zhenhe had been back then...

Hmm?

Wait!

He's already at the Core Formation Middle Stage?

With a thought, Si Hong Qingyan's completely restrained Aura suddenly leaked a trace.

Pei Ling instantly felt a powerful pressure surge towards him, as if a hundred thousand great mountains were pressing down. His eyes immediately glowed, countless runes ascended and intertwined, his entire body's magical power surged, and he instantly unleashed all his cultivation power!

His Aura was as sharp as a blade, enveloped in blood, and his Evil Qi was almost tangible!

Li Lieyue immediately acted, moving Pei Ling behind her. Only then did Pei Ling feel his entire body lighten, and he immediately began to gasp for air.

"Si Hong Qingyan, what is the meaning of this?!" Li Lieyue looked at the Sect Master's wife before her, questioning coldly.

Si Hong Qingyan smiled slightly, then retracted all her Aura, and said indifferently, "You are already at the Golden Core Middle Stage. Why haven't you accepted a True Disciple mission?"

Li Lieyue said, "Junior Brother Pei has been Cultivating for too short a time; he still needs more tempering."

Upon hearing this, Si Hong Qingyan understood. The Nine A Li Clan was planning to conceal their strength to catch the Pillow Stone Su Clan off guard?

However, this scheme primarily targeted the Su Clan, not her own Si Hong Clan.

Moreover, at Si Hong Qingyan's status and strength, her own Dao path was more important than her Family's interests.

If it weren't for the Si Hong Clan Old Ancestor's direct command, she wouldn't have come in person this time.

As the saying goes, the less trouble, the better. Therefore, Si Hong Qingyan had no intention of pressing further and turned to Pei Ling: "Into whose hands did the Opportunity fall?"

Pei Ling did not answer, but looked at Li Lieyue.

Li Lieyue nodded, indicating that he could speak freely.

Seeing this, Pei Ling truthfully said, "The Opportunity on the island has been obtained by this Disciple."

In front of an existence like the Sect Master's wife, lying would be unwise.

Moreover, he would inevitably use the Legacy of the Curse in the future. If the news leaked then, and the Sect Master's wife discovered that he had deceived her to her face, his fate would be unimaginable!

Anyway, Senior Sister Li was right beside him. As the current Saintess and a direct daughter of the Li Clan, her status was esteemed.

He was nominally under the Saintess's command now, so by directly stating the truth, he assumed the Sect Master's wife wouldn't dare to forcefully demand it.

Furthermore, even if the Sect Master's wife demanded he hand over the Opportunity, not only would Senior Sister Li not let her take advantage for free, but Pei Ling could also simply pick a few spells or Divine Abilities to fob her off with.

After all, no one else could learn the Legacy of the Curse besides him.

Upon hearing this, Si Hong Qingyan seemed slightly startled, but quickly returned to normal, smiling faintly, "As expected of a Prodigy of my Saint Sect, truly powerful and with outstanding methods! This time on the island, Su Zhen Heaven originally had the greatest advantage, with their dignified True Disciple leader, yet they suffered heavy casualties and returned empty-handed. Instead, you obtained the Opportunity. This is very good."

"My Saint Sect Disciples should rightfully dominate their peers and slaughter all under Heaven!"

After a round of praise, before Pei Ling could say anything, she immediately added, "As this is our first meeting, this Princess should bestow a reward."

Saying this, she called over a maidservant and instructed her to take Pei Ling to the storeroom to collect a meeting gift.

Pei Ling was quite surprised to hear this. This Sect Master's wife seemed not to care at all about what Opportunity he had obtained?

With doubts in his heart, Pei Ling bowed and then withdrew, leaving with the maidservant.

After his figure disappeared, Li Lieyue immediately asked, "What is it?"

Si Hong Qingyan slowly walked to the main seat and sat down, gently placing down her fan, and said directly, "The Si Hong Clan asked this Princess to convey a message to you: Are you willing to exchange Si Hong Miaoli for this Pei Ling, plus a section of the Medicine Fairy's arm?"

Li Lieyue did not hesitate at all: "That's impossible."

"This Princess understands," Si Hong Qingyan nodded slightly. "This Princess will convey your answer to the Si Hong Clan."

"Alright, you may also withdraw."

...Outside the White Bone Palace, Pei Ling, who had already received the Sect Master's wife's meeting gift, was patiently waiting for Li Lieyue.

Just then, a chill ran down his spine, and he instinctively turned his head. He saw in the distance, atop a giant Corpse Peng, a white-robed Cultivator, his robes fluttering and his forehead ring gleaming, standing with his hands behind his back against the wind, his gaze fixed on him with an eerie intensity.

Pei Ling frowned slightly. Soon, Li Lieyue's figure appeared in the palace entrance. Instantly, Ji Changfu shifted his gaze and nodded slightly to Li Lieyue in greeting. Then, his figure disappeared.

Li Lieyue cast a faint glance at the Corpse Peng, then turned to Pei Ling, transmitting a brief message: "Return to the Saint Sect immediately."

Pei Ling nodded: "Alright."

The two quickly returned to the Chao Na Palace. Li Lieyue activated the Palace, heading towards the Sect.

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Chapter 620 【Inheritance of Cursed Ghosts】. (First update! Please subscribe!)

Inside the temporary palace.

Pei Ling requested a private cultivation room.

As soon as he entered, he hastily activated the protective spell formation within the room. Instantly, countless blood vessels appeared in Pei Ling’s eyes, his entire body’s veins bulged, his skin cracked in many places, and fresh blood flowed!

He immediately sat down cross-legged, then cast a series of strange and complex spell formulas. Immediately, a sharp pain shot through his eyes. As the Nan Ke Dream Fire surged, countless tiny runes eerily appeared, intertwining into chains finer than hair.

These chains suddenly shot out of his eyes, and with a “clatter”… in the Void Realm, the sound of metal clashing echoed, like a rushing river.

Countless tiny black chains wrapped around Pei Ling layer by layer. In an instant, he looked like a giant black cocoon.

Soon, the chilling Curse spread to every corner of his Physical Body, as if continuously sinking into the ground.

And Pei Ling’s condition finally stabilized. The blood vessels covering his eyes rapidly receded, and the abnormalities in his body returned to normal.

Only then did Pei Ling breathe a sigh of relief. This was the backlash from the excess fate and Curse power!

Originally, after he obtained the Legacy in Zi Village, he had temporarily Sealed the excess fate and Curse power within his body through a Curse technique from the Legacy called 【Jealousy Sack Lock】.

But just now, the Sect Master’s wife attacked him. Under the pressure of a high-level Cultivator’s aura, Pei Ling was forced to expose his full power, and the excess fate and Curse power in his body broke through the Seal of the Curse.

Therefore, he had no choice but to re-cast the Curse to stabilize the situation.

“The Legacy of ‘Curse’…” With the crisis temporarily resolved, Pei Ling frowned slightly, “‘Curse’ is not of our Human Race; it is an Outliers (alien species).

“The Legacy he left behind was not intended for Human Cultivators at all.”

“【Curse Ghost Dao Foundation】’s true purpose is to find a top Human Prodigy and use their Foundation, having passed the first two tribulations, to nurture a Curse Ghost.”

“And after the Curse Ghost is born, it devours everything of the Cultivator through competition for the Dao.”

“The Curse Ghost is the true inheritor intended by this Legacy.”

“If the Cultivator wins, this Legacy will end here.”

“Because all subsequent Cultivation Techniques can only be Cultivated by Ghosts!”

“The so-called Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment Method for three tribulations was a trap from the very beginning.”

Pei Ling thought silently, the Legacy of “Curse” was very complete. Starting from 【Curse Ghost Dao Foundation】, the Cultivation Techniques, spell techniques, Divine Abilities, etc., for each Realm were all-encompassing and perfectly coordinated, with no weaknesses whatsoever.

It even thoughtfully explained various alternative solutions and ideas for when resources were scarce.

However, what Cultivators could use was only 【Curse Ghost Dao Foundation】!

According to the information he obtained from the Legacy, if a Human Cultivator wanted to inherit the Legacy of “Curse,” it wasn’t impossible. They only needed to enter the You Su Tomb with their Physical Body, and after death, transform into a Ghost to Cultivate its Cultivation Techniques.

It was precisely because of this that Pei Ling wasn’t worried at all about the Sect Master’s wife demanding this Opportunity from him just now.

After all, no living person other than him could Cultivate the Legacy of “Curse.”

“When I used the System to Cultivate 【Chaos God Parasitic Curse】 and 【Jealousy Sack Lock】 on the island, the System never mentioned needing to change my race.” Pei Ling mused, “This shows that one-click hosting can bypass this original rigid condition.”

“I haven’t had a chance to try other Curses and Cultivation Techniques yet, so I can’t confirm the situation for now.”

“Oh, right, 【Heart Demon Great Evolution Curse】 is also in the Legacy…”

“This Curse is activated by a secret method that draws upon the rules of the Great Dao in the ethereal Realm, just like a Heart Demon great oath, almost impossible to violate!”

“When Qiao Ciguang was afflicted with this Curse, the only solution was to immediately sever the good fortune brought by the 【Heart Demon Great Evolution Curse】.”

“However, when Sang made her move, she chose the moment Qiao Ciguang was Undergoing Tribulation.”

“This Prodigy of Su Zhen Heaven, even if she knew the method to dispel it, probably wouldn’t have the strength to do so…”

“Fortunately, Sang is a servant of ‘Curse.’ According to the Legacy of ‘Curse,’ after he left, Sang would automatically become the inheritor’s servant, in addition to guarding the Legacy…”

“And the master has absolute dominion over the servant.”

“Therefore, no matter how troublesome the Curse Sang placed is, I am qualified to remove it for her.”

“But my current cultivation is not enough. Even if I start Cultivating 【Heart Demon Great Evolution Curse】 now, I would have to wait until my cultivation is higher before I might be able to restore Qiao Ciguang’s freedom…”

“Hmm… the sacrifices for this Curse are Kang Shaoyin’s eight Cauldrons.”

“And I seized Kang Shaoyin’s fate. Now Qiao Ciguang is controlled by the 【Heart Demon Great Evolution Curse】 and is completely obedient to me… it doesn’t seem to have any downsides?”

“It seems I don’t need to lift the Curse for her at all?”

Thinking of this, Pei Ling immediately shook his head. Anyway, he couldn’t meet Qiao Ciguang right now, so this matter could be discussed later. The most important thing at the moment was his cultivation.

The Sect Master’s wife’s welcome gift was a blood-Dao Cultivation Technique called 【Profound Spirit Blood Cleansing Scroll】. It had the effect of refining blood, which could greatly increase the strength of the Physical Body. Compared to 【Nether Flame Burning the World, Hidden Subtle Grand-Art】, each had its merits, but he already had 【Nether Flame Burning the World, Hidden Subtle Grand-Art】, so this Cultivation Technique was more symbolic than practical for him.

In the Legacy of Curse, there was a Cultivation Technique called 【Eclipse Sun Secret Record】, whose specific rank was unknown.

This Cultivation Technique was originally for Curse Ghosts to Cultivate. It could strengthen the soul and enhance the three Divine Abilities of 【Curse Ghost Dao Foundation】. Furthermore, after Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm, it had various miraculous effects…

Of course, due to Pei Ling’s absorption of a large amount of fate and Curse power, his current cultivation had already reached the Peak of the Core Formation Middle Stage, just one step away from Breakthrough to the Core Formation Late Stage.

Therefore, whether he Cultivated this 【Eclipse Sun Secret Record】, or the 【Nether Flame Burning the World, Hidden Subtle Grand-Art】 given by Senior Sister Li, or the 【Profound Spirit Blood Cleansing Scroll】 given by the Sect Master’s wife, he would be able to Breakthrough to the Core Formation Late Stage within a certain amount of time.

“I’ll still Cultivate 【Nether Flame Burning the World, Hidden Subtle Grand-Art】 first. 【Eclipse Sun Secret Record】 and 【Profound Spirit Blood Cleansing Scroll】 have never been hosted before. If anything is given away for free, something big might happen again.”

Thinking this, Pei Ling silently chanted in his mind: “System, I want to Cultivate. One-click host 【Nether Flame Burning the World, Hidden Subtle Grand-Art】!”

The System quickly responded: “Ding dong! Intelligent Cultivation System wholeheartedly serves you! One-click hosting, intelligent upgrade! Now starting hosted Cultivation. Kind reminder: During Cultivation, the host will lose control of their body. Please do not panic…”

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Five days later.

Pei Ling finished hosting and slowly opened his eyes. The dreamlike Nan Ke Dream Fire in his eyes flashed and disappeared. His cultivation at this moment was still at the Peak of the Core Formation Middle Stage.

The higher the cultivation, the harder it was to Breakthrough. Although he was indeed very close to the Core Formation Late Stage now, even with normal Cultivation, even with System hosting, five days was still not enough.

As he was pondering, dense blood vessels suddenly appeared in his eyes, his entire body’s veins bulged, and the excess fate and Curse power in his body once again impacted his Physical Body due to the loosening Seal. Pei Ling quickly applied 【Jealousy Sack Lock】 to himself again.

A moment later, the blood vessels in his eyes gradually receded, and his Meridians slowly recovered. Feeling the sharp pain in his limbs gradually dissipate, knowing that the situation had stabilized, Pei Ling then stood up and walked out.

Pushing open the door of the cultivation room, he saw Jiaoni and Mist Willow standing by his side.

Seeing Pei Ling come out, the two Soul Servants slightly bent their knees, then said, “The temporary palace has returned to the sect. The master has instructed that Young Master Pei may come to the side hall to meet her after he finishes his Cultivation.”

Pei Ling nodded: “Thank you.”

Chapter 621: Fame spreads across the nine major sects. (Second update! Please subscribe!)

A moment later, in a side hall lit by ghastly white bone-fire and draped with shark-silk curtains, Li Lieyue sat cross-legged on a cloud-bed, breathing in and out.

Around her, a dozen or so maids stood in orderly rows, hands clasped, silently awaiting instructions.

Sensing Pei Ling's arrival, she slowly ceased her Cultivation and opened her eyes, a dark purple light glowing faintly before gradually fading away.

“Senior Sister,” Pei Ling stepped forward and bowed.

Li Lieyue nodded slightly and instructed her attendants, “You may withdraw.”

After all the attendants had left, Pei Ling, as before, walked over and sat beside her.

“Your Cultivation has been exposed,” Li Lieyue nodded, then continued, “Moreover, you are now famous throughout the world; the Nine Great Sects have all heard of you. The five hypocritical Sects who call themselves the Righteous Path have all issued arrest warrants for you. You must be more careful when traveling outside from now on.”

Pei Ling frowned. He had guessed that his Cultivation would definitely be exposed this time, but famous throughout the world? Wanted by the Righteous Path???

What is going on???

Shi Wanli of the Liulan Dynasty and the three Disciples of Su Zhen Heaven were not killed by him.

In fact, he had even saved Ruan Zhi’s life.

The only thing he did that angered Su Zhen Heaven during the competition for the Tianwai Island Opportunity was, under the System’s control, to act frivolously with Qiao Ciguang.

But Qiao Ciguang herself didn't mind, so why was Su Zhen Heaven so anxious?

And the other four major Righteous Path Sects, he hadn't provoked them at all, so why was he suddenly wanted by all of the Righteous Path for no reason?

Thinking of this, Pei Ling immediately asked, “Is it because I seized the Opportunity on the island?”

Li Lieyue shook her head upon hearing this and said, “It doesn’t have much to do with that. Opportunities related to dangerous lands are indeed of great interest even to the Nine Great Sects. However, when Han Sigu massacred the Disciples of the Nine Sects and was able to ascend to the island, those five Sects never issued an arrest warrant for him.”

“The real reason is that Si Hong Qingyan confronted the other great Sects that day. In order to gain the upper hand in their verbal dispute and proclaim the Saint Sect’s prestige, she spread your deeds throughout the world.”

“Now, the entire Pan Ya World knows that you will be the fourth true Disciple of the Saint Sect.”

“Moreover, you will be the strongest true Disciple of this generation.”

Pei Ling was stunned when he heard this. He hadn't made many moves in total, so how did he become the strongest true Disciple of the Chongming Sect?

Seeing his confusion, Li Lieyue simply took out a Jade Slip and handed it over: “This contains the deeds Si Hong Qingyan publicized for you.”

Pei Ling took the Jade Slip and began to examine it, puzzled.

Then, his face quickly froze.

The content in the Jade Slip was normal at first: it described his humble origins, his difficult childhood, his more than ten years of forbearance and diligent Cultivation, his eventual seizing of an Opportunity to enter the Saint Sect, and then, on his first day in the Sect, his killing of three Senior Brothers in the same room, grinding their bones to dust, and destroying their bodies...

During his first mission, with extremely low Cultivation, he ambushed and killed all the Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters in his team. Moreover, according to anonymous citizens in Snail Mountain City, the mission location, he even coerced one of the most beautiful Senior Sisters to give herself to him, and after he grew tired of her, he mercilessly sent her on her way...

After that, he defeated Han Sigu, a Prodigy famous among the Nine Great Sects ten years ago, and won the Outer Sect Competition.

He massacred cities and exterminated clans to establish his Heavenly Dao foundation.

He infiltrated the Liulan Imperial Dynasty and publicly cooked the City Lord’s wife...

Except for the coercion of the Senior Sister having another reason, and the killing of Han Sigu and the massacre of cities and clans being fabricated, these events were indeed Pei Ling's personal experiences.

Although many of them were done by the System, he could still admit to them.

But then...

On a certain date, Pei Ling passed through a certain place, and on a whim, he massacred five thousand Mortals there, taking their heart blood to refine Qi and Blood Pills to feed his Snow Fox Demon pet.

On another certain date, Pei Ling passed through a certain place and, again on a whim, blood-sacrificed a local minor Sect. All three thousand six hundred eighty-seven living beings of that Sect, including Human Race, other races, and Yao Beasts, were all skinned, had their souls refined, and their spirits extracted, then hung throughout the entire mountain gate, like dried cured chickens.

This scene even drove many later trespassers insane.

And on yet another date, Pei Ling arrived at a certain place and ordered that within three days, three thousand child boys and girls be offered for Alchemy. There was a local Family that had been single-heir for ten generations, and the elders truly could not bear it, so they boldly purchased a child boy from out of town to substitute and hid their own child. As a result, Pei Ling used a spell to deduce their deception, so he exterminated their Family, and on a whim, also demanded three thousand beautiful Cauldrons...

And on a certain date, Pei Ling, while studying the Dao of Alchemy, believed that a fetus in its mother's womb, before birth, had its Innate Qi undissipated and its spiritual essence at its peak.

Thus, he cut open the wombs of four thousand three hundred twenty-nine pregnant women to take their children. The screams of agony and pleas for mercy tore through the sky, blood flowed like rivers, dozens of cities were draped in white, and every household trembled and wailed, their grief still profound to this day.

And...

And...

In addition...

Pei Ling watched, dumbfounded. What was all this?

He had never even heard of these places or these events, so how did they all become things he had done?

At this moment, Li Lieyue seemed to read his thoughts and explained, “The Clan has already investigated and found that most of these later incidents were carried out by Si Hong Qingyan herself.”

“Those three thousand beautiful Cauldrons were taken by members of the Si Hong Clan.”

“And the last few acts of massacring cities and exterminating clans were also done by the Si Hong Clan.”

“It's just that the Si Hong Clan did not want to publicize them, so they were never made public.”

“Because those massacred places were all vassals and families of those five Sects.”

“Now, all these achievements have been attributed to you.”

“Therefore, those five hypocritical Sects are all extremely wary of you and have jointly issued an arrest warrant…”

Pei Ling's expression immediately stiffened. He had blamed Mo Li Lan’s death on Kang Shaoyin, thinking he had already acted without a bottom line.

But now, it seemed he was still too young!

Compared to these crimes arranged for him by the Sect Master's wife, Mo Li Lan’s death from Su Zhen Heaven was nothing at all!

After being stunned for a long while, Pei Ling finally came to his senses. He immediately frowned. Was the Sect Master's wife perhaps holding a grudge against him?

That day, she had used her aura to intimidate him, causing the Seal of his Jealousy Sack Lock to break, and he was almost burst by the destiny and curse power.

Now, she was helping him become an enemy of the five great Righteous Path Sects—no, it wasn't as simple as being an enemy. He was probably already a thorn in the side of these five great Righteous Path Sects. After all, everyone in the world knew that Pei Ling, a Disciple of the Chongming Sect, had openly entered Righteous Path territory and wantonly massacred people… If the Righteous Path couldn't eliminate him quickly, what face would they have left?

Thinking of this, Pei Ling immediately asked, “Senior Sister, what arrangements does the Li Clan have for this?”

The crimes the Sect Master's wife personally arranged for him must have also come with various “evidence” already prepared. It would likely be impossible for him to clarify things on his own now.

But what about the Li Clan? Would they just stand by and watch the Sect Master's wife disrupt their plans?

Li Lieyue calmly said, "The clan wants you to Cultivate well and not leave the Sect for now."

"As long as you Breakthrough to Nascent Soul and ascend the Ten Thousand Races Blood Ladder, you will achieve the position of Saint."

"At that time, even if those five Sects want to attack you, they will have to think twice."

"In addition, since Si Hong Qingyan attributed all those merits to you, then you should accept them all."

"This is a considerable amount of Karma points after all."

"Most importantly, you are going to become a Saint in the future, and you should have some impressive achievements under your belt."

Yes, in the Chongming Sect, from the Surveillance Hall Master to the Sect Master's wife, they had all personally encouraged him to inherit the legacy of the Saint Sect's predecessors, continue to dominate the four directions, and slaughter the world.

In other words, in the eyes of the Li Clan and Senior Sister Li, the Sect Master's wife's actions were not a bad thing...

Pei Ling's expression was a little stiff, and he could only reply, "Understood."

After the serious matters were discussed, Pei Ling originally intended to immediately explain what happened last time, but upon careful thought, if Senior Sister Li hadn't rushed to save him this time, he would have most likely had to hide in the Little Free Heaven and sleep for thirty years before coming out.

Since that matter had passed, why should he bring it up again?

Yes, just "punish" Senior Sister Li well.

Thinking of this, Pei Ling immediately said, "Senior Sister Li, I received some Opportunity this time, and I want to share some with you."

Upon hearing this, Li Lieyue nodded slightly. She didn't care for ordinary Opportunities at all.

However, the Opportunity Junior Brother Pei received this time was related to You Su Tomb.

Previously in Wan Hui Sea, the Young Master of the Heaven-Born Sect wanted to attack Junior Brother Pei, also because he coveted this Opportunity.

In fact, not only the Young Master of the Heaven-Born Sect, but also the Heavenly Maiden of Su Zhen Heaven, the Crown Prince of the Liulan Dynasty, the Sword Son of Han An Sword Sect... even she, the Saintess of the Saint Sect, were very interested in the Opportunity of You Su Tomb!

However...

"If you can absorb it yourself, you don't need to share it with me." Li Lieyue reminded, "No matter what kind of Opportunity, the more complete it is, the better."

"Once it is shared with others, even if it is only a small part, the value of the Opportunity will be greatly reduced."

Pei Ling shook his head and said, "Senior Sister worries too much. This Opportunity of mine is extra. Even if I don't share it with Senior Sister, it can only dissipate, which would be a waste."

Extra?

Li Lieyue was slightly surprised, then nodded, "Since that's the case, then give me the extra."

You Su Tomb is one of the Four Great Cursed Grounds in this world, and too many secrets are hidden within it.

Its true nature has not even been fully understood by the Nine Great Sects.

Naturally, if one encounters an Opportunity related to it, they cannot miss it.

She refused just now because she was worried about destroying the integrity of the Opportunity, but since it was extra, there was no reason not to take it.

"Senior Sister, this Opportunity is Sealed within my Physical Body." Pei Ling immediately said, "To share it with Senior Sister, it can only be through Dual Cultivation..."

Li Lieyue's expression remained unchanged, and she said indifferently, "During this time, you will stay in the palace."

Pei Ling nodded, naturally putting his arm around her waist, and continued, "Not only does it require Dual Cultivation, but during the Dual Cultivation, various methods must be used to stimulate the potential of the Physical Body and soul to transfer the Opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Li Lieyue didn't doubt anything and nodded, "You may do as you please."

Pei Ling smiled wickedly in his heart, but on his face, he said earnestly, "Senior Sister, please disrobe immediately..."

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Deep within the Chongming Sect.

In a mist-shrouded valley, a lake as smooth as a mirror lay still as death.

The lake water was clear and transparent, allowing one to see to the bottom, yet neither on the banks nor in the lake itself was there any vegetation, making it appear extremely peculiar.

At this moment, the calm surface of the lake faintly reflected a small mountain piled with skulls.

At the top of the mountain, a seductive figure sat alone, with Dharma power flowing around her, creating myriad phenomena, as she focused on Cultivating.

And a jade pendant tied to her skirt was constantly flashing with faint light.

Si Hong Qingyan was indifferent to this. After her Cultivation ended, she tidied her skirt and then casually picked it up.

Immediately, a low, authoritative male voice came from within: "Madam, this Lord wants to know some information about Jian Sang Line Master Pei Ling."

Si Hong Qingyan smiled faintly. The person transmitting the message to her now was Su Qianya, the current head of the Pillow Stone Su Clan.

The Li Clan had hidden Pei Ling too well, and the Su Clan had been unable to find any valuable information.

However, a few days ago, the Nine Great Sects gathered in Wan Hui Sea, and she had met Pei Ling in person, so the Su Clan came to her.

"This is a matter between your Su Clan and the Li Clan." Si Hong Qingyan said languidly, "Why should this Empress get involved?"

Su Qianya calmly said, "Five thousand High Grade virgin boys and girls, and ten thousand catties of Azure Billow Vicious Beast blood."

Upon hearing this, Si Hong Qingyan nodded slightly, and her tone became serious: "What do you want to know about Pei Ling?"

"His cultivation and strength, and the Opportunity he obtained." Su Qianya said.

Si Hong Qingyan said, "Golden Core Middle Stage Peak, and will soon Breakthrough to Golden Core Late Stage."

"As for his strength, if there are no surprises, he is already similar to your son."

"Of course, in a life-or-death battle, your son will still win."

"After all, although Pei Ling has the support of the Li Clan, he is not of the Li Clan Bloodline, and his trump cards are definitely not comparable to the direct descendants of our three families."

"As for the Opportunity he obtained this time..."

"I didn't ask, so I don't know."

Hearing this, the voice in the transmission talisman clearly asked with some doubt, "Some time ago, this child was only Foundation Establishment Late Stage. Is he really Golden Core Middle Stage now?"

Si Hong Qingyan smiled: "Given your sincerity, I can give a small hint."

"Pei Ling has Cultivated the Cicada Breath Technique."

"The Li Clan's Cicada Breath Technique?" Su Qianya suddenly realized, "So that's it!"

Then he added, "Golden Core Middle Stage, yet he can be similar to Zhen He, which means he formed a First Grade Golden Core?"

"Of course!" Si Hong Qingyan smiled playfully.

At that time, she used her Qi to suppress Pei Ling. If Pei Ling had only formed a Second Grade Golden Core, he would have definitely been directly forced to his knees!

A Third Grade Golden Core, the other party would instantly lie on the ground, unable to even crawl.

A Fourth Grade or lower True Core would be crushed to death on the spot by her Qi.

The other party was able to stand steadily at that time, so it could only be the strongest First Grade Golden Core!

There was a moment of silence in the transmission talisman, and after a while, it said, "In that case, thank you, Madam."

Si Hong Qingyan nodded slightly, then added, "This Empress's Cultivation has recently Breakthrough, and I need a large number of undamaged, non-disabled, and non-idiotic infants within three years of age. Instruct the various cities to encourage more births for selection."

A brief "Good" came from the transmission talisman.

Immediately, the faint light of the jade pendant extinguished.

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Chao Na Palace.

Side hall.

At some point, Li Lieyue, who was forced to lean against the hall wall, breathed slightly, while savoring the recent experience, she was surprised in her heart: “Fate… curse power…”

The Saint Sect also possessed some methods to directly strip others of their fate.

However, under normal circumstances, Cultivators are not Ghosts, making it difficult to assimilate another person’s fate.

At most, they could occupy the original owner of the fate’s cultivation experience and memories, but whether they could truly master these depended on their individual Aptitude.

The Opportunity Pei Ling gained from the You Su Tomb this time could truly be called a great fortune.

These fates were extremely pure, and moreover, they were masterless fates. Most importantly, they could be perfectly refined!

For Cultivators, fate truly shows its importance after the Soul Transformation Realm.

Soul Transformation is a Realm above Nascent Soul.

Below Nascent Soul, the role of fate is merely to increase Lifespan, revitalize vitality, and allow one to miraculously survive when suffering certain fatal injuries…

Additionally, if what was refined was not a masterless fate, but a Cultivator’s fate, then one could inherit part of that Cultivator’s cultivation experience and memories.

If refined perfectly, one could truly inherit everything from the original owner of the fate.

Including their talent.

Of course, people from major Sects, and even some Cultivators with special Opportunities, have protective fates. Under normal circumstances, even if killed, their fate cannot be seized.

As for curse power…

It can enhance the Divine Soul!

Li Lieyue primarily Cultivates the Soul Dao, so curse power is a great tonic for her.

Very good!

The Opportunity Pei Ling gained this time could allow her to Breakthrough to the Late Stage Nascent Soul Realm ahead of schedule, preparing for Soul Transformation!

At this moment, Pei Ling half sat up. Seeing Senior Sister Li's eyes slightly closed and her expression slightly intoxicated, he took the Opportunity to say, “Senior Sister, it seems effective.”

“But I only gave you a tiny bit just now, probably because I was too cautious…”

Upon hearing this, Li Lieyue opened her eyes, raised her hand to embrace Pei Ling’s neck, and said, “Then let’s Cultivate in a less conservative way.”

Pei Ling immediately said, “Alright!”

***

Several days later.

Deep within the Chongming Sect.

High above the nine heavens, directly opposite the valley where Si Hong Qingyan resided.

Majestic palaces floated in mid-air, shrouded in clouds and mist, appearing and disappearing. Several bone Dragons, like mountains, coiled and weaved through the clouds, moving erratically, stirring up waves of clouds and mist.

Main Hall.

Golden bricks paved the floor, and vermilion pillars stood tall.

Above the ninety-nine layers of steps, an ebony throne was set.

Behind the throne was a sixteen-fold screen intricately carved with a landscape of thousands of miles.

Two golden-haired, golden-eyed maid in ornate robes stood with lowered heads, holding ceremonial fans made of golden luan bird tail feathers. Behind their ears, a cluster of golden feathers was visible, the same color as their long hair and eyes, splendid and beautiful, emitting powerful fluctuations.

However, at this moment, these fluctuations had no presence whatsoever in the hall.

This was because the one seated high upon the throne was the current Sect Master of the Chongming Sect!

His aura was like a vast ocean, freely surging and flowing. His face was faintly obscured by divine light, making it indistinct, appearing only as Chaos and obscurity, as he focused on his Cultivation.

Below the steps, hundreds of beautiful exotic women, dressed in various styles, all in splendid robes, adorned with jewels, knelt submissively on the ground, holding their breath, not daring to make the slightest disturbance.

After a moment, the Sect Master suddenly paused his movements, slowly withdrew his Qi, and said, “Bring the person in.”

A Mermaid below, her face covered by a thin veil and her skin seemingly delicate enough to break with a touch, immediately rose, bowed, and then said in a charming voice, “Yes.”

She gracefully walked away, and soon after, led a young, handsome Cultivator in brocade robes into the hall. This Cultivator was none other than Su Zhenhe, the The legitimate son of the Su Family!

The Sect Master slightly turned his head. The numerous exotic maid immediately bowed and then silently withdrew.

“Sect Master.” Su Zhenhe knelt respectfully before the steps and saluted.

“Did the Family send you here?” The Sect Master nodded faintly, then asked.

He and Su Zhenhe had similar backgrounds; he was also a The legitimate son of the Pillow Stone Su Clan.

But at his current Realm, the Family could offer him less and less.

Instead, the number of times they needed his help increased.

Therefore, although the Sect Master was of the Su Clan’s direct Bloodline, what he least wanted to see at the moment were members of the Su Clan.

Because it meant there was definitely another troublesome matter.

Su Zhenhe lowered his head and said, “Yes.”

The Sect Master was not surprised. Although Su Zhenhe was a Saint Sect True Disciple and a The legitimate son of the Su Clan, neither his status, position, nor cultivation were enough for him to disturb the Sect Master.

The fact that he dared to come to him certainly meant it was arranged by the Family.

Immediately, the Sect Master asked, “What is it?”

Su Zhenhe composed himself: “The Family wishes to request the Sect Master’s intervention to help an unworthy Family grandson seize the position of Saint.”

Seize the position of Saint?

The Sect Master seemed to frown slightly. With a thought, he contacted his confidants and quickly understood the general situation, then let out a cold snort.

In this generation, among the three Families’ juniors, the strongest of the Nine A Li Clan was Li Lieyue; the Si Hong Clan had no one and supported an outsider, Zhou Miaoli. These two were competing for the position of Saintess.

After Su Zhenhe became a True Disciple, he had no opponent.

The position of Saint could be said to be a sure thing.

But now, a new Disciple of humble origins, who had only joined the Saint Sect a few years ago, had actually caused the other party to be so flustered, using the Family’s power to seek him out!

Currently, Pei Ling’s cultivation had not even caught up to Su Zhenhe’s, yet Su Zhenhe had already come to request a dignified Sect Master like himself to intervene. This showed that his morale was lost. What would he compete for next?

Seeing that the Sect Master had not spoken for a long time, Su Zhenhe tentatively spoke again: “Sect Master, actually, Madam once met Pei Ling. If she had acted then…”

“Fool!” The Sect Master immediately rebuked coldly, “You rely on others for everything. My Su Clan, my Saint Sect, painstakingly Cultivated you. Are we Cultivating a peerless Prodigy who can dominate his generation, or a useless ornamental pillow that cannot be supported?!”

“The strong prey on the weak is the fundamental Dao of my Saint Sect’s establishment.”

“As a The legitimate son of the Su Clan, you have been highly valued and Cultivated since childhood, starting at a higher point than countless fellow Disciples.”

“Even so, you are still no match for Pei Ling. This only shows that you are too useless and not a true Prodigy at all!”

“The enthronement of the Saint, like the proper ascension of the Saintess, requires ascending the Ten Thousand Races Blood Ladder in the presence of many fellow Daoists, only then can one receive the top Legacy of my Saint Sect.”

“Today you fear Pei Ling, tomorrow you fear Zhang Ling, the day after tomorrow you fear Li Ling… With the power of the Su Clan, these can naturally be resolved for you.”

“But what about the Ten Thousand Races Blood Ladder?”

“What about the witnesses from the Reincarnation Tower, Heavenly Born Sect, and Wu Shi Villa?”

“Can the Su Clan make them shut up and pretend to be blind?”

“Since you are utterly incapable of obtaining the Saint Legacy, what is the point of forcibly competing for the Saint position, other than making a fool of yourself?”

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Su Zhenhe broke out in a cold sweat and dared not breathe a word.

Only after the Sect Master finished his reprimand did he cautiously say, “Among my mother’s dowry, there is a Xieqi Gu King.”

“This Gu King, since my mother’s marriage, has been fed day and night with the heart blood of those born in the Yin year, Yin month, and Yin hour. Now, whether in terms of its fierce power or its nourishing properties, it is even more potent than before.”

“My father has already agreed to offer this Gu King for the Sect Master’s amusement.”

Upon hearing this, the Sect Master’s expression remained calm, and he slowly said, “No matter how strong external objects are, they are illusory. Ultimately, one’s own strength is the most important.”

“Cultivating to Nascent Soul as quickly as possible is the Righteous Path.”

“Alright, you may withdraw.”

Su Zhenhe bowed in acceptance, but inwardly, he was troubled. Had the Sect Master agreed or not?

The Xieqi Gu King was incredibly precious, a hidden treasure from his mother’s dowry. Indeed, if his mother hadn’t been so favored by her maiden family, she wouldn’t have been able to obtain such a Gu King at all.

If the position of Saint wasn’t so crucial to him, Su Zhenhe would never have been willing to bring it out.

However, since the Sect Master told him to withdraw, he dared not press further…

After he left uneasily, the Sect Master sent a voice transmission, ordering the Supervision Hall Master to come over.

Soon, the Supervision Hall Master, clad in a dark-bottomed, gold-patterned robe with his purple hair tied back, slowly walked into the palace and bowed below the imperial steps: “Sect Master!”

The Sect Master nodded slightly, raised a hand to dismiss the formalities, and then said, “Pei Ling, the Jian Sang Line Master of the inner sect, has already reached the Middle Stage of Golden Core. If he wishes to contend for the position of Saint, he should now accept a true Disciple mission.”

“Of course, if the Li Clan has no such intention, that is fine too.”

The Supervision Hall Master immediately understood the Sect Master’s meaning and promptly said, “Your subordinate will explain the situation to the Li Clan.”

The Sect Master nodded, then added, “If the Li Clan wants Pei Ling to receive a true Disciple mission, then let them choose one from these three.”

“The first is to single-handedly kill a true Disciple from a sect on equal footing with the Saint Sect.”

“The second is to survive for three days in any one of the Four Great Cursed Grounds.”

“The third is for him to thoroughly explore an ancient ruin that has appeared in Daluo Marsh.”

“For all three missions, no external assistance is allowed, otherwise the mission will be considered a failure.”

“Only after ten years will he be eligible to accept a true Disciple mission for a second time.”

The Supervision Hall Master said, “Yes, your subordinate understands.”

“This matter is entrusted to you,” the Sect Master said. “Alright, you may go.”

The Supervision Hall Master bowed and withdrew. In a moment, only the Sect Master remained in the hall.

The Sect Master sent a voice transmission to recall the Cauldron from earlier. Watching the many soft and delicate exotic women bow gracefully below the imperial steps, serving him carefully, he inwardly chuckled: No matter how incompetent Su Zhenhe was, he was still a Disciple of the Su Clan, just like himself. Moreover, the Xieqi Gu King was extremely valuable, even useful to him.

In consideration of this benefit, he would show some favoritism this time.

Of course, he was, after all, the Sect Master of the Saint Sect. For him to target a mere Core Formation cultivator would be too demeaning.

Therefore, the Sect Master had no intention of personally intervening in this matter, merely arranging three seemingly very normal true Disciple missions…

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Chao Na Palace.

Only a few pale bone-fires were lit, casting a dim and hazy light throughout the spacious hall.

The gauze curtains hanging from the ceiling were occasionally swept aside by the gusts of wind from flailing limbs. When they settled back, they revealed two shadows, sometimes overlapping, sometimes separating.

Panting sounds rose and fell throughout the hall.

At this moment, Jiaoni’s cautious voice suddenly came from outside the hall: “Master, there is an urgent matter from the clan…”

Upon hearing this, Li Lie Yue regained some clarity. For Jiaoni to report at such a time, the matter must be extremely urgent.

However, no matter how urgent the matter, it was not as important as what she was currently doing.

So she coldly transmitted, “Tell them to wait in the side hall.”

Jiaoni immediately said, “Yes!”

After that, there was no more disturbance.

Another full hour passed before this round of Dual Cultivation finally concluded.

At this moment, Li Lie Yue’s snow-white skin was covered in red marks from ropes, and her Moon was also reddened from Pei Ling’s slaps. She looked utterly different from her usual cold and arrogant demeanor, possessing a unique, seductive, and depraved beauty.

Knowing that Senior Sister Li had matters to attend to, Pei Ling felt a pang of regret. He still had many techniques he had learned from Kang Shaoyin’s memories that he hadn’t tried yet.

But that didn’t matter.

Anyway, he would be Cultivating within the Sect for quite some time, so there would be plenty of opportunities…

Li Lie Yue arched her slender waist, instantly breaking free from the numerous restraints, and then said, “There’s a clan matter. Come with me to see.”

Pei Ling agreed, so after they cleansed themselves with incantations, they both took out robes from their storage bags and changed.

A short while later, after tidying up, the two went together to the side hall.

In the side hall, Li Hange and an old man with white hair and beard, dressed in luxurious robes and carrying a sword, were waiting, attended by Soul Servants.

Seeing Li Lie Yue and Pei Ling enter one after another, they both rose to greet them.

Seeing the old man, Pei Ling was slightly taken aback. The Li Clan’s representative this time wasn’t Li Wumei, but an unfamiliar Senior?

“Seventeenth Uncle, there’s no need for formalities.” Li Lie Yue nodded, motioning for them to be seated, and at the same time, quickly walked to the main seat and sat down.

Pei Ling followed closely, also taking the secondary main seat next to her.

The unfamiliar old man, Seventeenth Uncle, glanced at Pei Ling, smiling and nodding. This Pei Ling was the seed chosen by the Li Clan to contend for the position of Saint. At such a young age, he was already in the Middle Stage of Golden Core. Such a growth rate not only did not disappoint the Li Clan, but greatly exceeded their expectations.

Such a Prodigy made it difficult for anyone from the Li Clan not to feel pleased upon seeing him.

Thinking this, the unfamiliar old man, Seventeenth Uncle, didn’t bother with pleasantries. Since they were all family, there was no need to waste time. He immediately said, “Just now, the Supervision Hall Master sent word that if Pei Ling wishes to contend for the position of Saint, he must immediately accept a true Disciple mission.”

“Hmm?” Li Lie Yue immediately sensed something was wrong. “Saint Sect Disciples, after Core Formation and before Nascent Soul, can all accept true Disciple missions.”

“Junior Brother Pei’s Cultivation is only at the Middle Stage of Golden Core, not even Late Stage Golden Core. Why is the Supervision Hall Master urging him so quickly?”

Seventeenth Uncle Li scoffed, “The clan said the same, but the Supervision Hall Master showed no compromise on this matter; his attitude was very firm… This shouldn’t be his own intention.”

Upon hearing this, Li Lie Yue immediately understood that for the Supervision Hall Master to insist on this, even at the risk of offending the Li Clan, it was most likely the Sect Master intervening!

The current Sect Master was from the Pillow Stone Su Clan. This should be because Junior Brother Pei’s Cultivation had advanced too quickly, causing Su Zhenhe to feel a great threat, even going so far as to seek out the Sect Master.

Thinking of this, Li Lie Yue’s delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she coldly asked, “Did the Supervision Hall Master only urge Junior Brother Pei to accept a true Disciple mission? Did he specify that Junior Brother Pei must undertake extremely dangerous missions?”

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“The task is the same as previous True Disciple tasks,” Seventeenth Uncle Li said, shaking his head. “But I’m afraid Su will take this Opportunity to act.”

Li Lieyue immediately felt relieved. As long as the task itself was not a problem, it meant that although the Sect Master had intervened, the extent was limited and she would not personally get involved.

And even if Su made any moves, the Li Clan would not stand idly by.

Thinking of this, she nodded slightly and said no more.

At this moment, Pei Ling immediately asked, “May I ask, Senior, what task has the Surveillance Hall Master arranged?”

“There are three tasks, choose one,” Seventeenth Uncle Li said slowly, stroking the long beard beneath his chin. “The first is to single-handedly kill a True Disciple from another Sect whose Sect must be on equal footing with our Saint Sect. The second is to survive for three days in any one of the Four Great Cursed Grounds. The third is to explore an ancient ruin that has appeared in Daluo Marsh.”

Upon hearing this, Pei Ling hesitated only briefly before saying, “I choose the third one, exploring the ancient ruin.”

These three tasks, as one might expect, were certainly not simple.

After all, the purpose of setting them was to prevent Pei Ling from passing.

Regarding the first task, killing a True Disciple, with Pei Ling’s current strength, going all out, someone of Kang Shaoyin’s level should not be a problem.

But it was also clear that the effect of Su Zhenhe appealing to the Sect Master would surely be more than just this.

The five Righteous Path Sects still cared for unrelated Mortals; how could they not care even more for their own Disciples?

Not to mention, a True Disciple who was qualified to inherit a Sect’s genuine Legacy!

If Pei Ling chose this task, he would likely be ambushed by a high-level Cultivator, and at that time, he might not even be able to use the Void Heaven Realm Seed.

This task, seemingly simple, concealed hidden dangers and carried too much risk.

As for venturing into a Cursed Ground, there was no doubt that this was the most dangerous of the three tasks.

The last Tianwai Island Opportunity, which was only related to You Su Tomb and not even the You Su Tomb itself, cost him one life.

Later, when You Su Tomb truly appeared, even a Saintess of Senior Sister Li’s level had to flee immediately.

If he really went to a Cursed Ground, wouldn’t he only be able to enter the “Little Free Heaven” to hide?

Only the task of exploring the ancient ruin, although that ruin was certainly not a benevolent place, was much safer by comparison.

At least under normal circumstances, the dangers within the ruin would not specifically and constantly target Pei Ling.

Thus, if things truly went awry, the various trump cards in his hand could still be put to use.

Seventeenth Uncle Li nodded slightly upon hearing this and said, “Then you go prepare. You must depart within three days.”

Pei Ling looked at Li Lieyue, and seeing her nod in agreement, he then stood up: “Understood.”

Watching Pei Ling leave, Li Lieyue turned to Seventeenth Uncle: “Is there anything else?”

“What is Pei Ling’s true strength now?” Seventeenth Uncle asked in a deep voice.

Li Lieyue said indifferently, “Junior Brother Pei’s strength is absolutely not so low that he couldn’t pass a True Disciple task.”

Seventeenth Uncle shook his head and said, “The clan didn’t see any problems with the Sect Master’s True Disciple task this time.”

“But I always feel that something is not right.”

“Moreover, True Disciple tasks do not allow external assistance.”

“So now, Pei Ling’s own strength is very important.”

Li Lieyue frowned slightly, then said, “Junior Brother Pei was able to survive Qiao Ciguang’s hands, and he also passed the Myriad Souls Devouring God Frenzy Blood Realm.”

Upon hearing this, Seventeenth Uncle was startled, and quickly said, “Then there’s no problem.”

***

At this moment, Pei Ling knew that the Li Clan Senior surely had something to discuss privately with Senior Sister Li. Since he didn’t know when they would finish their official talk, he simply left the palace first, intending to return to his Immortal Cave to make some preparations.

In the Inner Sect, above the heavy mountains, a palanquin floated through the air.

Inside the palanquin, Pei Ling sat upright, pondering the items needed for exploring the ancient ruin, and the points to pay attention to.

Suddenly, his mind stirred, and he cast a spell to stop the palanquin.

The bead curtain hanging in front rolled up without wind, revealing a young Cultivator standing in the air not far away.

His eyebrows and eyes were handsome, his clothes were luxurious, and on a flawless jade pendant at his waist, the archaic character “Su” was carved. It was none other than Su Zhenhe.

Seeing the other party block his path, Pei Ling frowned. Before he could speak, Su Zhenhe had already smiled slightly and said, “Junior Brother Pei, long time no see.”

“Senior Apprentice-Brother Su, do you need something from me?” Pei Ling asked in a cold tone.

This Su Zhenhe had tried to kill him even before he had Foundation Establishment, and was one of the culprits behind the destruction of Luquan City.

And the reason the other party did this was merely suspicion that Pei Ling might threaten the Saint position he considered his possession, deciding to strike first.

Now, Pei Ling was truly going to contend with Su Zhenhe for the Saint position.

It could be said that there was an irreconcilable conflict between the two of them; there was no possibility of turning hostility into friendship.

If it were before, when Pei Ling’s cultivation was insufficient, he might have had to avoid the other party.

But now, he was at the Middle Stage of Golden Core, only one minor Realm lower than the other party.

Moreover, according to what he understood, when Su Zhenhe underwent Foundation Establishment, he built a Two-Tribulation Heavenly Dao Foundation, and only formed a second-grade Golden Core, making his Foundation a step inferior to his own.

Therefore, if they faced each other head-on now, Pei Ling was not afraid of the other party at all.

Su Zhenhe carefully scrutinized Pei Ling in front of him, seeing that his aura was thick and solid. Even being locked onto by the other party’s Divine Thought at this moment made him, an established True Disciple, subtly feel a sense of danger, causing his heart to sink.

How could this kid’s progress be so fast, yet his Foundation remain so stable?

Thinking of this, Su Zhenhe smiled and said, “Junior Brother Pei, we had some misunderstandings before. However, we are all Disciples of the Saint Sect, and as the saying goes, it’s better to resolve enmity than to maintain it.”

“I have a younger cousin, with beautiful looks and outstanding talent. She is currently one of the Lords of the Pulse of the Three Veins in the Inner Sect, and is the most outstanding girl of our Su generation.”

“If Junior Brother is willing, I am willing to make the decision to give her to Junior Brother as your wife.”

“And all Junior Brother has to do is give up the True Disciple task, how about it?”

Pei Ling shook his head and said without hesitation, “I have already accepted the task. If Senior Apprentice-Brother Su is afraid, you can simply give up the Saint position yourself.”

He did not give Su Zhenhe any Face at all. After all, just based on the matter of Luquan City, even if Su Zhenhe was willing to shake hands and make peace, he was not.

What’s more, now he was superior to Su Zhenhe in terms of Foundation; in terms of cultivation, they were not far apart; and in terms of backing, Su Zhenhe was the legitimate son of Su, and he also had the Li Clan as his reliance.

In the Demonic Sect, which emphasized the law of the jungle, giving an enemy leeway would not be seen as cultivation, but only as weakness.

Therefore, the more aggressive the attitude, the better!

This would further suppress Su Zhenhe’s Dao Heart and also give confidence to those who supported him!

As his thoughts raced, Pei Ling had already made preparations to act at any time.

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Seeing Pei Ling refuse to compromise, Su Zhenhe sneered, saying, "Junior Brother Pei is quite formidable now, but don't fail to complete even a True Legacy mission later."

Pei Ling calmly replied, "If Senior Brother Su can do it, how could your Junior Brother fail?"

"So, Junior Brother thinks he can be compared with me?" Su Zhenhe laughed heartily, proudly putting his hands behind his back. "I am of the direct Bloodline of the Su Clan. How can you, a parvenu from a remote, humble family, be on equal footing with me?"

"Forget it, you can't talk about ice with a summer insect. Since you think so, then let's wait and see."

With that, he burst into laughter, then strode away.

Inside the carriage, Pei Ling's brows were tightly furrowed.

For this True Legacy mission, the Su Clan would definitely target him!

However, if something happened to him now, causing him to miss the position of Saint, the biggest loss would not be his own, but that of the Nine A Li Clan.

Therefore, the Nine A Li Clan would absolutely not stand by and watch the Pillow Stone Su Clan use underhanded tactics; they would certainly block the Su Clan for him.

Thinking of this, Pei Ling's mind stirred, the bead curtain fell again, and the carriage continued to fly forward.

A moment later, he returned to the Cui Lei Mountain Cave Residence.

Currently, in the Main Hall of the Immortal Cave, there were scattered Disciples coming and going; some were there to turn in tasks issued by the Sect Leader, some to ask for guidance on Cultivation problems, and others had disputes with fellow Disciples and hoped the Sect Leader would preside over justice for them... Yu Xuezhao was seriously impersonating Pei Ling, handling things quite convincingly.

Pei Ling, hidden from view, observed for a long time and didn't see her messing around, which made him nod slightly.

Afterward, he silently entered the depths of the Immortal Cave. Upon reaching the Cultivation room, he formed a hand Seal to summon Xiao Ci and asked, "How is the situation in the sect recently? Has anything major happened in the Jiansang lineage?"

Xiao Ci curtsied, then said, "Reporting to Master, everything has been as usual recently. It's just that the output from the Bolo Mountain Range has doubled compared to before."

"I heard that after the former Sect Leader, Zheng Jingshan, arrived at the Bolo Mountain Range, he immediately began to direct mining without stopping, and he even personally participated, setting an example. He wouldn't eat, drink, or rest until a certain amount of Ore was mined each day, causing no overseer or miner to dare to slack off..."

"Also, Yu Xuezhao is preparing for transformation and is sending people to select a suitable location."

Pei Ling nodded, then asked, "How is Jin Su Mian's progress?"

Xiao Ci said, "Jin Su Mian has gone to see Elder Shen several times. She can now stably refine Medium Grade Youji Town Life Pills and has even tested herself with them a few times. Regarding the antidote, she seems to have some ideas now."

Testing herself?

Pei Ling was slightly startled, then realized that Jin Su Mian was even more obsessed with the Dao of Alchemy than he had imagined.

However, testing poisons on oneself was still too risky.

If she accidentally poisoned herself, it would be an irreparable loss for both him and the Jin family.

Thinking of this, Pei Ling immediately made a mental note of it, then said, "You have been by my side for some time now. Your Cultivation Level is still only Qi Training Ninth Level, which is a bit too low."

"It just so happens that the Opportunity I gained this time is a great tonic for Ghosts, so I'll give you some."

With that, without waiting for Xiao Ci's agreement, he immediately pointed a finger at her glabella from a distance.

Immediately after, he controlled the excess fate and curse power within his body to transfer into Xiao Ci's body.

Previously, when the System controlled him to transfer fate and curse power into Mo Li Lan's female corpse and Qiao Ciguang's body, it could only be done through more intimate methods.

However, after Pei Ling inherited the Legacy of the "Zhou", he gained a lot of knowledge and methods for using fate and curse power. Now, even without the System, he could use the Ghost Manipulation Technique to transfer the excess fate and curse power into Xiao Ci's body.

Xiao Ci stood still, unmoving, her aura surging dramatically, and her form continuously solidified, as if she was transforming into a physical entity.

In a short while, her Cultivation Level directly Broke Through to Foundation Establishment, but her soul body was still frantically absorbing the fate and curse power transmitted by Pei Ling.

After another moment, Xiao Ci's aura had already reached the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, and her face, no longer calm and gentle, gradually became distorted.

Seeing this, Pei Ling immediately knew that Xiao Ci was about to reach her limit of endurance. He immediately withdrew his hand and then ordered, "You may withdraw."

Xiao Ci felt the unprecedented surge of power within her body. Even a simple action like gently clenching her hand showed a world of difference in might and strength compared to before. Filled with joy, she immediately knelt and saluted, "Thank you, Master."

With that, she respectfully withdrew.

After Xiao Ci left, Pei Ling pondered for a moment, then got up and walked towards the Alchemy room.

Upon reaching the entrance of the Alchemist, he did not enter directly but first probed with his Divine Thought, patiently waiting for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, before pushing the door open.

As soon as he entered, a rich scent of pills assailed him.

The entire Alchemy room was currently strewn with various medicinal herbs, medicine bottles, and Jade Slips.

In the center, within the Zhishui Wan Hui Bailian Pill Furnace, the Pill Fire was slowly being extinguished. Beside the Pill Furnace, Jin Su Mian's hair was disheveled, and her original light green robe was covered in a layer of dust, looking dull and gray.

Her fair and delicate cheeks, moreover, were stained with numerous smudges of Alchemy ash, here and there.

Noticing someone had entered, Jin Su Mian immediately showed displeasure, but upon seeing that it was Pei Ling, she instantly recollected herself and quickly bowed, saying, "Sect Leader."

Pei Ling nodded slightly, then also pointed a finger at her glabella...

A moment later, Jin Su Mian's Cultivation Level rose to the Peak of Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, and the power her Physical Body could bear reached its limit. Pei Ling immediately withdrew his hand, allowing her to refine it properly, and then sent a voice transmission to Yu Xuezhao to come.

After successfully raising Yu Xuezhao's Cultivation Level to the Peak of Foundation Establishment Late Stage, Pei Ling returned to the Cultivation room once more.

"The True Legacy mission must be approached with full effort!" he mused. "Although the Jealousy Sack Lock can Seal the excess fate and curse power within my body, once I exert my full strength, the Seal will break, and what awaits me is backlash..."

"I must transfer all remaining fate and curse power out of my body before I depart!"

Thinking of this, Pei Ling frowned slightly. Xiao Ci, Jin Su Mian, and Yu Xuezhao's Cultivation Levels were too low.

Their Physical Bodies simply couldn't bear much fate and curse power.

He had just raised the Cultivation Levels of the three, but the excess fate and curse power in his body had barely decreased.

Calculated, in these past few days, Li Lieyue had Dual Cultivated with him the most, receiving the most fate and curse power. After that was his Lifebound Treasure, the Nine Soul Saber, followed by Qiao Ciguang and Mo Li Lan's corpses...

However, the fate and curse power accumulated by Sang over thousands of years of planning were simply too vast. Even if he continued to Dual Cultivate with Senior Sister Li, it would probably be difficult to solve this problem.

It would be possible to Cultivate using the System, but what if Senior Sister Li's Physical Body also couldn't contain that much fate and curse power, and the System found him another "container" in front of Senior Sister Li?

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Chapter 627: Witnessed by the Three Clans. (Fourth update! Please subscribe!)

Thinking of this, Pei Ling immediately decided that the quickest way now was to store all the excess fate and curse power into various Magic Treasures.

Since the Nine Soul Saber could absorb his fate and curse power, other Magic Treasures would certainly have no problem either.

Thus, Pei Ling immediately took out the 【Ravishing Corpse Rakshasa Image】...

For three full days, Pei Ling stayed in the Cultivation room, filling all the Magic Treasures and artifacts on his person with fate and curse power.

In the end, because he didn't have enough Magic Treasures, he even used Kang Shaoyin's artifact forging skills to design several forging blueprints, and quickly forged a large number of artifacts with the System to help distribute the vast amount of fate and curse power that his body couldn't absorb.

When the three-day period ended, Pei Ling emerged from the Cultivation room.

All the excess fate and curse power in his body had been transferred.

At this moment, his strength was unburdened, and it could be said that he was at a true Peak.

As soon as he stepped out of the Cultivation room, Xiao Ci appeared before him, curtsying as she reported, "Master, someone from the Li Clan has arrived and is waiting in the Main Hall."

Pei Ling nodded, and with a thought, he appeared outside the Immortal Cave's Main Hall. He strode in and saw the white-haired Seventeenth Uncle Li sitting below, his eyes closed in meditation.

He stepped forward and saluted, "Senior has waited a long time."

Seventeenth Uncle Li opened his eyes and casually glanced at him, immediately noticing that Pei Ling was now full of vigor and vitality, with his Qi flowing more smoothly and actively than three days ago. He couldn't help but praise, "It seems your Cultivation has progressed even further in these mere three days."

"Very good!"

"This is truly the Prodigy our Saint Sect should Cultivate!"

"Senior, you flatter me," Pei Ling humbly replied, "If not for the Li Clan's protection, how could this Junior be where he is today?"

Seventeenth Uncle Li nodded slightly, then said seriously, "A True Disciple concerns the Saint Sect's Foundation. The Sect Master and many Grand Elders are watching, so our Li Clan cannot rashly interfere."

"Therefore, for the specific situation of Daluo Marsh's ancient ruins, you will have to explore it yourself when the time comes."

"However, you just need to focus on the mission; you don't need to worry about the Su Clan making a move in secret."

"While our Li Clan cannot actively interfere with the True Disciple mission, their Su Clan also has restrictions."

"If the Su Clan does not abide by the rules, then our Li Clan also has reason to invite our Elders to intervene."

"Even if the Sect Master blames us then, your position as True Disciple will be completely unobstructed."

Upon hearing this, Pei Ling immediately felt relieved. The Li Clan's meaning was clear: if the Su Clan didn't make a move, it would be fine! But once they did, the Li Clan would also act.

And perhaps they would even help him complete the mission directly.

At that time, the Su Clan would not only gain no advantage, but even the Sect Master would be helpless.

So, Pei Ling immediately nodded, "This Disciple understands!"

Seventeenth Uncle Li nodded, "It's about time. Let's go to the Supervision Hall now to accept the True Disciple mission."

Pei Ling agreed and followed him out of the Cui Lei Mountain Cave Residence.

***Gu Abyss.***

A pillar of mist, soaring straight into the clouds, stood majestically.

It was entirely formed of black mist, dark and strange, imbued with Evil Qi. As it billowed, it obscured the Peak midday sun above, turning it into a pale, dim light.

By the abyss, there was a large expanse of open ground.

Twisted, demonic-looking dead trees stood scattered in the distance and nearby.

Numerous red-eyed, blue-winged crows perched on the branches, silently watching all living beings that passed by.

The pale sunlight cast down, making the scene even more eerie.

Within the desolate, deathly silent dead tree forest, a colossal, entirely black building stood.

In front of the building was a square paved with dark profound tiles.

Standing on the square and looking up, above the long staircase, a golden plaque hung high, inscribed with the three ancient, cloud-like characters: "Supervision Hall."

Pei Ling followed behind Seventeenth Uncle Li. The moment he stepped onto the long staircase in front of the hall, he immediately felt a powerful fluctuation, just like last time, emanating from the plaque, sweeping over his entire body.

Although his Cultivation had increased significantly, at this moment, Pei Ling still felt his hair stand on end instantly, experiencing a sense of crisis as if he would be completely seen through.

Fortunately, Seventeenth Uncle Li quickly intervened to protect him, blocking that force.

The two walked into the hall and were immediately led to a reception hall.

In the reception hall, a Cultivator in a black robe with purple eyes and a refined demeanor was already standing by the window, hands behind his back, overlooking the Gu Abyss outside.

Hearing the movement, he immediately turned around. He had delicate eyebrows, Phoenix-like eyes, and a tall, slender figure, appearing quite gentle and harmless. Only his pair of purple eyes, shining brightly, were strangely enchanting and bizarre. This was the Surveillance Hall Master.

"Wuding, long time no see, how have you been?" The Surveillance Hall Master nodded slightly in greeting, then exchanged pleasantries with Seventeenth Uncle Li, "I heard Wumei recently went to the Soul Devouring Cave? Why is that?"

Seventeenth Uncle Li, who was Li Wuding, slowly replied, "Thank you for your concern, Hall Master. My fifteenth brother had some insights in his Cultivation, and the Soul Devouring Cave's special environment helps him temper himself."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the Surveillance Hall Master finally looked at Pei Ling, unable to hide his admiration: "The Outer Sect Competition feels like it was just yesterday. I never thought I'd see you again so soon, and you're already at the Golden Core Middle Stage."

"Such rapid Cultivation speed is extremely rare, even among the past champions of the Outer Sect Competition."

"The title of Prodigy is well-deserved!"

Pei Ling said, "Hall Master, you flatter me. There are many Prodigies in the Saint Sect; this Disciple still needs to work hard."

The Surveillance Hall Master nodded, "While the Golden Core Stage is already considered a minor achievement outside, with your Aptitude, it's just the beginning. You truly cannot become complacent."

As he spoke, with a thought, he took out three contracts and gestured to Pei Ling, "Wuding must have already told you about these three missions. Whichever one you want to take, just sign the contract."

Pei Ling immediately said, "This Disciple wishes to choose the mission to explore the ancient ruins."

The Surveillance Hall Master nodded, then put away two contracts. Immediately after, the third contract flew up from his hand, hovering in mid-air and slowly unfolding.

On the leather contract, whose material was unknown, densely packed cloud-like characters were inscribed.

"You can inspect it first. If there are no issues, you can sign it," the Surveillance Hall Master reminded them.

Li Wuding and Pei Ling nodded in agreement, then immediately began to carefully inspect it.

Pei Ling looked for a while and found that the main content of this contract was the various restrictions for this mission: no falsification, no external assistance from Family or other sources, no use of trump cards or artifacts far exceeding one's own Cultivation, no use of secret techniques involving high-level Cultivators possessing one's body...

There were many rules, but they could be summarized in one sentence: only truly self-mastered power could be used!

At this moment, Li Wuding had already finished reading it first and transmitted a message to Pei Ling: "The contract has no issues; you can sign it."

Soon after, Pei Ling also finished reading it and found no problems either. He nodded, and following the Surveillance Hall Master's guidance, he forced out a drop of vital blood and, along with his own Qi, imprinted it onto the contract.

Soon, a ripple appeared on the contract. Pei Ling's ethereal shadow flashed and disappeared, and the entire contract immediately exuded layers of bloodstains. When it was completely enveloped in bloodstains, a ripple in space occurred, and the contract vanished without a trace!

"According to the rules, the True Disciple mission contract will go to the Inner Hall where the Ancestral Master resides, to be suppressed by the Sect's Treasure Artifact, which binds one's Luck and fate." As if seeing Pei Ling's confusion, the Surveillance Hall Master explained, "This also prevents Disciples from being harmed by sinister means during the mission."

"Also, once the contract is signed, the True Disciple mission cannot be changed within ten years."

Pei Ling nodded, "This Disciple understands."

Immediately after, the Surveillance Hall Master took out two more items: a Jade Slip and an eyeball that looked as if it had just been gouged out.

"This Jade Slip contains some information about this mission, as well as the specific mission requirements," the Hall Master said. "As for this orb, from now on, you must carry it with you at all times and not place it in any storage item."

"Note: If the orb is lost, the mission will also be considered a failure."

Pei Ling nodded. After receiving the Jade Slip and the eyeball, he glanced at Li Wuding. Seeing that he didn't warn him of anything amiss, he casually tucked the orb into his sleeve, then began to examine the Jade Slip.

The content recorded in the Jade Slip was simple.

First, the specific location of the mission: Daluo Marsh, which was very far from the Chongming Sect. Even with continuous teleportation, it would take at least half a month.

Second, the mission content.

Acquire at least one Treasure from the Daluo Marsh ancient ruins.

The type and purpose of the Treasure were not restricted; as long as it could make the orb light up, the mission would be considered complete.

After reading the Jade Slip, Pei Ling put it away and then asked, "Is there a time limit for the mission?"

The Surveillance Hall Master sneered, "The mission starts now and lasts for ten years."

"But you must reach Daluo Marsh within this month."

Seeing Pei Ling nod in agreement, the Hall Master turned to Li Wuding and said seriously, "The selection of a True Disciple concerns the Foundation of our Saint Sect; it is not a trivial matter!"

"Before the mission is completed, the Li Clan must not interfere or intervene in any form."

"Otherwise, it will be considered a violation of sect rules and will be severely punished."

"Moreover, within ten years, neither Pei Ling nor any Li Clan Disciple may accept another True Disciple mission."

Li Wuding calmly said, "Our Li Clan keeps the Saint Sect's rules in mind and will naturally not violate them. We also hope that the Surveillance Hall Master can treat everyone equally and not show leniency to others."

"That is natural," the Surveillance Hall Master calmly replied, "Alright, everything that needed to be explained has been explained. If there is nothing else, Pei Ling, you may depart."

After seeing Pei Ling off, the Surveillance Hall Master walked towards the depths of the Supervision Hall, with Li Wuding following closely behind.

Soon, they arrived in a spacious grand hall.

At this moment, two high-level Cultivators were already waiting in the hall. One of them was tall and handsome, with a subtle resemblance to Su Zhenhe in his features, and a Jade Pendant with the Pillow Stone Su Clan's emblem hanging from his waist. He was indeed a member of the Su Clan.

The other was a woman with cloud-like hair and a beautiful face, dressed in a palace gown, with an ornate necklace around her chest and a golden bracelet on her wrist, engraved with a tiny pond, a miniature of the Floating Light Pool, the Si Hong Clan's ancestral land.

This was someone from the Si Hong Clan.

Upon seeing the Surveillance Hall Master enter, both stood up to greet him, and also nodded to Li Wuding.

"Pei Ling's True Disciple mission has begun." After the Surveillance Hall Master entered, he wasted no words. He performed a hand seal, and immediately, a nearby wall instantly became translucent, then transformed into a giant crystal mirror, clearly showing Pei Ling's figure...

The True Disciple promotion would be witnessed by the three great Clans of the Saint Sect, as well as the Supervision Hall, throughout the entire process!

Chapter 628: Late stage of Jindan.

The morning mist was hazy, lingering over Peaks and winding rocks.

Amidst the gurgling of clear streams, green vines hung over the deep pool, and the layered mountains were piled with beauty.

Apes and sparrows chirped among them, their calls distant and vast.

A blood sedan sped through the air.

This blood sedan was quite similar to the Netherblood sedan, but the ghostly sedan bearers carrying it had increased from four to eight, and their aura was even stronger; it was not a Magical Artifact, but a Magic Treasure.

The interior of the sedan was far more spacious than it appeared from the outside, and Pei Ling sat high above, examining his surroundings with satisfaction.

This blood sedan was a flying Magic Treasure he had quickly refined using the System over these past three days; its speed was incredibly fast, but it had no defensive capabilities whatsoever.

In terms of travel, it was far superior to Kang Shaoyin's imperial carriage.

“Kang Shaoyin’s experience and insights in artifact forging are truly excellent…” Pei Ling nodded secretly, feeling the speed of the blood sedan’s flight.

Currently, as long as the artifact was not too complex in function, he could design the forging blueprints himself and then quickly refine them using the System.

Since he used the blood sedan the most, this flying artifact was designed in the shape of a blood sedan.

Of course, Magic Treasures like the Nine Soul Saber and the 【Ravishing Corpse Rakshasa Image】 could not be designed solely based on the forging experience and insights inherited from Kang Shaoyin.

However, those special Cultivation Technique robes and artifacts were all very easy to design…

Thinking this, Pei Ling began to ponder his current True Legacy mission.

He couldn't rely on any external power, nor could he use trump cards that far exceeded his cultivation…

In other words, the tian shang tears given to him by his Master, Medicine Fairy, could not be used.

The Void Heaven Realm Seed was in the same situation.

However, the Youji Town Life Pill, a poisonous pill he could refine himself, was a power he controlled and was not subject to this restriction, so he could definitely use it.

Also, the high-grade Corporeal Inversion Life-Snatching Pill was also refined by him.

He hadn't used it on Tianwai Island last time, so for this True Legacy mission, he essentially had two lives.

However, having only these was still not enough for him.

During the time he spent traveling to the mission location, he needed to further enhance his strength!

“First, I’ll Cultivate to raise my cultivation to the Core Formation Late Stage.”

“Then, I’ll Cultivate all the Curses that can be mastered during the Core Formation stage.”

“Also, the Cultivation Technique from the ‘Curse’ Legacy, it’s best to find time to Cultivate it as well; this way, at critical moments, I’ll have an extra trump card.”

At this point, Pei Ling ordered the ghostly sedan bearers to continue forward, then infused a stream of magical power into the Cultivation Technique robe he was wearing, and silently chanted in his mind: “System, I want to Cultivate. One-click Hosting 【Nether Flame Burning the World, Hidden Subtle Grand-Art】.”

“Ding-dong! The Intelligent Cultivation System is dedicated to serving you! One-click Hosting, intelligent upgrade! Now beginning Hosting Cultivation. Gentle reminder: During Cultivation, the host will lose control of their body. Please do not panic…”

The System quickly came online and began Hosting Cultivation for Pei Ling.

As time passed, ten days went by in a flash.

Pei Ling’s cultivation had already reached the Peak of the Core Formation Middle Stage, and combined with his Dual Cultivation with Senior Sister Li for several days prior, this ten-day Cultivation period allowed him to successfully Breakthrough to the Core Formation Late Stage.

“Ding-dong! Detecting that the host’s cultivation has reached the Core Formation Late Stage, the System will provide one free Dao Companion…”

“Ding-dong! Detecting that the previous free provision failed, this time there will be a five-fold free provision…”

“Ding-dong! The System did not detect any new Dao Companions that meet the conditions…”

“Ding-dong! The System will provide a six-fold free provision next time…”

As soon as the System's prompt sounded, two ribbons suddenly extended from the Cultivation Technique robe, tightly constricting Pei Ling's neck.

Thus, the System instantly fled: “Ding-dong! Detecting external attack, this Cultivation session ends here. Thank you, host, for using the Intelligent Cultivation System. One-click Hosting, worry-free Ascension! We look forward to your Cultivation review. If satisfied, please give five-star praise…”

After regaining control of his body, Pei Ling silently felt the surging magical power within him and nodded slightly.

The Core Formation Late Stage and the Core Formation Middle Stage were two completely different realms.

Now, his power, speed, and the might of his spells and Divine Abilities were absolutely incomparable to what they were in the Core Formation Middle Stage.

If it were his current self, and he were to compete for an Opportunity on Tianwai Island again, he wouldn't need to hide from Qiao Ciguang at all.

Since his cultivation had already reached the Core Formation Late Stage, continuing to Cultivate Cultivation Techniques wouldn't significantly increase his strength in a short period.

Therefore, Pei Ling opened the System interface.

On the System interface, a dazzling array of spells and Divine Abilities were recorded.

Among them, the most numerous were the Curse arts from the “Curse” Legacy.

However, powerful Curses like the 【Heart Demon Great Evolution Curse】 were beyond his current cultivation level to even qualify for Cultivation.

The only two Curse arts he could Cultivate during the Core Formation stage, besides the 【Chaos God Parasitic Curse】 and 【Jealousy Sack Lock】 which he had already mastered, were two others.

One was the 【Fallen Blood Curse】. This Curse art could Curse the opponent's blood, magical power, or even Origin.

However, it could not be used alone; it had to be attached to other spells or attacks to be cast.

The second was the 【Eternal Regret Curse】. This Curse art could unleash all the hatred accumulated over a lifetime, causing the user to fall into a frenzy and double their strength for a short period.

However, during the frenzy, the user would lose all rationality, distinguishing neither friend nor foe, and would only act on instinct.

The strength of the 【Eternal Regret Curse】 was unrelated to the Cultivator's own foundation; it depended solely on the hatred in their heart. The deeper the hatred, the stronger the power unleashed by this Curse art.

After the Curse ended, there would be no side effects.

However, if the hatred in one's heart was insufficient, it would be difficult to cast it a second time within several decades.

Although this 【Eternal Regret Curse】 seemed to have significant flaws, in the complete “Curse” Legacy, this Curse art was extremely powerful!

Because when combined with the 【Grievance Nightmare Divine Power】 from the 【Curse Ghost Dao Foundation】, it could be cast continuously.

Theoretically, as long as hatred persists in the world, the caster can gain an endless supply of power.

Furthermore, since the hatred extracted by the 【Grievance Nightmare Divine Power】 was not the caster’s own hatred, as long as the caster’s will was firm enough, they could maintain a certain degree of rationality when casting this Curse art.

After infusing a stream of magical power into his Cultivation Technique robe, Pei Ling silently chanted in his mind: “System, I want to Cultivate. One-click Hosting 【Eternal Regret Curse】!”

This 【Eternal Regret Curse】 seemed stronger than the 【Fallen Blood Curse】, so he naturally prioritized Cultivating the 【Eternal Regret Curse】.

The System quickly responded: “Ding-dong! The Intelligent Cultivation System is dedicated to serving you! One-click Hosting, intelligent upgrade! Now beginning Hosting Cultivation. Gentle reminder: During Cultivation, the host will lose control of their body. Please do not panic…”

“Ding-dong! Detecting that Cultivating 【Eternal Regret Curse】 requires strong hatred and resentment towards living beings…”

“Ding-dong! The System did not detect strong hatred and resentment towards living beings in the host. The System is searching for alternative Cultivation Materials…”

“Ding-dong! Alternative Materials found. The System will provide one hundred evil ghosts for free…”

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Chapter 629: Da Luo Ze. (Second update! Please subscribe!)

Immediately after, under the System's control, Pei Ling was about to escape the blood sedan to receive the gifted Ghost.

But at this moment, the robe extended a ribbon and once again tightened around Pei Ling's neck.

“Ding dong! External attack detected. This Cultivation session ends here. Thank you, Host, for using the Intelligent Cultivation System. One-click Hosting, Ascension without worries! We look forward to your Cultivation review. Please give us a five-star rating if you are satisfied… ”

Along with the System's offline notification, Pei Ling regained control of his body.

He nodded slightly. This 【Eternal Regret Curse】 was being hosted for the first time. To prevent the System from giving away things randomly for free, a very short interruption time was set to allow for early preparation.

At this moment, Pei Ling pondered the System's gifted contents and mused slightly: “Strong hatred and resentment towards living beings…”

“Last time I Cultivated the 【Chaos God Parasitic Curse】 and 【Jealousy Sack Lock】, the System also gifted me this.”

“However, Tianwai Island is full of intense hatred towards living beings.”

“So, when the System was Cultivating, it was very smooth and didn't even need to move.”

“However, this place is not Tianwai Island, and hatred and resentment towards all living beings are not that easy to find.”

“Furthermore, the Legacy of the 'Curse' did not mention that hatred and resentment towards living beings were required to Cultivate these curses; it only required entering You Su Tomb and transforming into a Ghost…”

“If nothing goes wrong, the hatred and resentment, along with the hundred Ghosts that the System gifted me, are all to replace the condition of transforming into a Ghost…”

Thinking of this, Pei Ling immediately decided to continue using the System to host his Cultivation, simply capturing those hundred Ghosts as Cultivation resources.

With his current strength, he was not afraid of Ghosts at all.

So, Pei Ling said in his mind again: “System, I want to Cultivate. One-click Hosting 【Eternal Regret Curse】!”

…In a blink of an eye, several days passed. Pei Ling successfully Cultivated 【Eternal Regret Curse】 and 【Fallen Blood Curse】. He originally wanted to Cultivate 【Eclipse Sun Secret Record】 again, but when the System Cultivated 【Eclipse Sun Secret Record】, it gifted him too many things for free. Fortunately, the robe interrupted in time; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Next, he continuously traveled through teleportation arrays, rushing day and night. Finally, near the end of the month, Pei Ling stepped into Daluo Marsh.

Daluo Marsh is west of Chongming Sect, an extremely vast water marsh.

Its area is equivalent to half of the territory under Chongming Sect's jurisdiction.

In terms of ownership, Chongming Sect, Heavenly Born Sect, and Reincarnation Tower all believe that this water marsh undoubtedly belongs to them.

Under normal circumstances, although these three sects are of the same Dao, they would inevitably fight fiercely and scheme against each other over this.

However, the situation in Daluo Marsh is special. Although this water marsh is rich in water vapor, lush with vegetation, and abundant in produce, there is not a single trace of Spiritual Qi.

Even if a Cultivator is in it, if there is no replenishment of Spirit Stone or Medicinal Pill, within the marsh area, for every bit of magical power used, that bit of magical power is lost and cannot be restored autonomously.

Therefore, its value to Cultivators is greatly reduced.

The three sects also had no intention of fighting to the death for it, only verbally declaring Daluo Marsh as their own.

They turn a blind eye to the entry of the other two sects, pretending not to know.

At this moment, as Pei Ling stepped into Daluo Marsh, he immediately discovered that not only was there not a single trace of Spiritual Qi in this water marsh, but a powerful suction force also emanated from the bottom of the swamp.

If it were an ordinary Cultivator, they would likely be dragged down instantly by this suction force, sinking deep into the mire, unable to break free until death.

But Pei Ling was already at the Late Stage Golden Core, so this level of suction had no effect on him.

His speed did not decrease at all, and he continued to flee in the direction of the ancient ruins described in the Jade Slip.

Whoosh!

Just at this moment, seeing a prey appear, a huge Yao Alligator that had been lurking for a long time suddenly shot out of the mud, opened its large mouth full of sharp teeth, and bit fiercely towards Pei Ling!

Swish!

In an instant, a Saber Qi like a blood waterfall passed through the Yao Alligator's body without any obstruction.

Amidst the flying demon blood, the alligator's corpse split into two halves and fell heavily back into Daluo Marsh. In the splashing mud and water, several pieces of bone were exposed.

After casually slaying the Yao Alligator that tried to ambush him, Pei Ling was about to continue forward. However, at this moment, all the Yao Beasts lurking in the swamp smelled the scent of fresh blood. One by one, they poked their heads out of the swamp, greedily staring at the Human Cultivator in mid-air.

Seeing this scene, Pei Ling's expression remained unchanged.

His Divine Thought had already swept over all the Yao Beasts.

The highest Cultivation here was only Core Formation, and even if they all attacked together, they would not pose any threat to him.

Thinking of this, Nine female Dao Spirits of Nine Soul Saber, each with a different charm and dressed in blood-red robes, immediately appeared around Pei Ling!

Swish, swish, swish…

The next moment, blood-colored Saber Qi crisscrossed like shuttles, and the dull thuds of blades cutting into flesh were incessant. The smell of blood quickly permeated the air, and a wanton slaughter began.

Several days later, Pei Ling, surrounded by Evil Qi, finally arrived at an islet in the water marsh, according to the records in the Jade Slip.

This islet was overall long and narrow, completely surrounded by dense layers of aquatic plants, almost impenetrable.

On the islet, there were some scattered trees.

Without exception, these trees were extremely thick and ancient, at least several millennia old.

Most of them had already withered and died from old age.

Only a few still had vitality, with branches and leaves swaying, lush and prosperous, even bearing sporadic milky-white small flowers, emitting a scent that was neither foul nor fragrant, yet both at once.

This scent was not toxic to the Human Race but could attract some flying insects from the water marsh, which would climb among the flowers, buzzing.

On the ground between the scattered trees, thick, tall grass was everywhere.

These weeds were as tall as a person, growing wildly, and many climbing figs were intertwined, making it almost impossible to see the occasional corner of a stone pillar peeking out, unless a Cultivator's eyesight was far superior to a Mortal's.

Pei Ling casually unleashed a burst of Qi, clearing a large patch of weeds, immediately revealing more details.

Behind the stone pillars were many broken statues that had toppled to the ground.

The main bodies of these statues were clearly enormous. Previously, they were covered in climbing figs and blended with the surrounding vegetation, making them indistinct. Now, with the climbing figs removed, half of a shattered head was revealed, surprisingly taller than Pei Ling.

Pei Ling observed carefully for a moment, found nothing unusual, and then threw two Yao Beasts, which he had casually caught on the way, near the stone pillars and statues.

He used Qi to prevent the Yao Beasts from escaping, waited for a moment, and seeing that both Yao Beasts were unharmed, he then cautiously approached.

Upon closer inspection, he saw that both the stone pillars and the statues were distinctly different from any style he had seen before. At the base of the stone pillars, several lines of severely damaged symbols were carved, appearing to be a unique form of writing.

Pei Ling looked around, found no entrance, and then swept his Divine Thought across the entire islet.

Suddenly, he raised his hand and struck out a burst of Qi, overturning the soil, only to see a coarse pottery bowl buried beneath the ground.

The style of this bowl was very simple, with hand-drawn patterns on the outside.

The style of the patterns was very unique; Pei Ling had never seen it before. After a moment of discernment, he vaguely guessed that it seemed to be a combination of abstract depictions of carriages, suns, and weapons.

Both the style of the pattern and the ancient aura emanating from the bowl itself indicated its long existence.

Seeing this, Pei Ling immediately took out the eyeball that the Surveillance Hall Master had given him and placed it next to the pottery bowl.

After waiting for a moment, the eyeball showed no reaction.

…It seems it's not that simple.

Pei Ling shook his head, put the eyeball away, and casually placed the bowl back where it was.

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Chapter 630: Nothing is too expensive. (3rd update! Please subscribe!)

Chongming Sect.

Deep within the Supervision Hall.

A massive crystal mirror reflected everything with meticulous detail.

Before the crystal mirror, four high-ranking Cultivators sat on futons, their gazes fixed on the mirror.

The vast expanse of water seemed calm, but suddenly, a huge Yao Beast crocodile burst out of the mud without warning, lunging with ferocious power towards a Cultivator passing through the air.

Seeing that Pei Ling had reached Daluo Marsh, the Surveillance Hall Master nodded slightly and said, “Pei Ling has arrived at the mission location within the stipulated time.”

“The True Inheritance mission officially begins now.”

The representative Cultivators from the Li Clan, Su, and Si Hong Clan nodded slightly.

Their respective Families had some understanding of the Daluo Marsh historical site.

This was an ancient site that had appeared a hundred years ago, and all three Families of the Saint Sect had sent people to investigate it.

Inside, there were many ancient Formations, as well as numerous traps and guards… Originally, for such an ancient site located in a disputed area, the Saint Sect would quickly issue a mission for Disciples to raid it, to prevent the Heavenly Born Sect or Reincarnation Tower from benefiting.

However, this ancient site was abandoned by all three Families due to some special reasons, and it was even listed as one of the Saint Sect’s alternative True Inheritance missions.

Now that Pei Ling had accepted this mission, the Li Clan and Su each had their own thoughts, while the high-ranking Cultivator from the Si Hong Clan was calm and at ease, looking completely like someone enjoying a show.

The high-ranking Cultivator from Su was named Su Yingya, the paternal uncle of Su Zhenhe.

At this moment, he watched intently as Pei Ling slew a Yao Beast in the mirror; Daluo Marsh had no Spiritual Qi, yet its vegetation was extremely lush. Wherever Pei Ling passed, even a Core Formation stage Yao Beast was cut down with a single strike, flesh and blood splattering like rain, and crimson blood winding like a stream.

As the blood rain scattered, Pei Ling’s expression remained calm. Clearly, this one-sided slaughter did not stir any emotional fluctuations within him.

His almost indifferent demeanor gave him a decisive and ruthless aura.

As more and more Yao Beasts fell, the Evil Qi around him became almost tangible, as if he was treading a river of blood towards the entrance of the ancient site.

This scene was very much in line with the Saint Sect’s style of dominating the Ten Thousand Races and slaughtering the world.

So much so that Si Hongyan Shao of the Si Hong Clan couldn’t help but praise, “This child’s Knife Dao is still acceptable.”

Li Wuding smiled and nodded, saying, “It’s shameful to say, this Pei Ling was brought into the Sect by my Li Clan, but in these past days, Human Race has never had the leisure to send anyone to guide him in his Knife Dao.”

“His Knife Dao’s current attainment is all from fighting his way through countless battles.”

“This child’s Heart-Nature has always been decisive; slaughtering cities and exterminating clans is nothing to him. He completely lacks the pretentiousness of those hypocrites.”

“One could say, he is naturally destined to be a pillar of my Saint Sect’s future.”

He smirked inwardly. Since Pei Ling entered the Sect, he had spent most of his time outside.

The Li Clan had indeed planned some Cultivation arrangements for him, but Pei Ling’s Cultivation speed was too fast, so the Li Clan here simply couldn’t keep up with guiding Pei Ling’s Cultivation progress.

However, this was also good.

This meant that a considerable portion of Pei Ling’s potential had not yet been unleashed.

Once he ascends to the position of True Inheritance, the Li Clan will meticulously instruct him. At that time, his chances of passing the Ten Thousand Races Blood Ladder and ascending to the position of Saint will be even greater!

Upon hearing this, Si Hongyan Shao smiled and nodded, but did not reply further.

Although the Si Hong Clan had a conflict with the Li Clan during the previous struggle for the Saintess position.

But the three Families have been mutually restraining and jointly governing the Chongming Sect for an unknown number of years.

In the Saint Sect, there is no eternal opposition, only long-term interests.

Since the Saintess competition had already been lost, what good would it do for the Si Hong Clan to continue their endless struggle with the Li Clan?

And the Saint competition between Pei Ling and Su Zhenhe, regardless of who wins or loses, had nothing to do with the Si Hong Clan. Since that was the case, why should Si Hongyan Shao bother herself?

Thinking of this, Si Hongyan Shao simply took out a tea set, pulled up her sleeves with a golden hair tie, and skillfully and elegantly boiled water and brewed a cup of spiritual tea for herself, leisurely sipping it while watching the crystal mirror.

At this moment, Su Yingya shook his head and calmly said, “This Pei Ling, his Aptitude, Heart-Nature, methods, and courage are indeed not bad.”

“To call him a Prodigy of my Saint Sect is well-deserved.”

“However, his humble origins meant his knowledge was shallow when he was at home, and he has been in the Sect for a short time. The Li Clan also did not have time to nurture him. Although he advanced rapidly in Cultivation by relying on his Heart-Nature and talent, and his combat power alone has reached the True Inheritance level.”

“Yet, he lacks the vision and knowledge befitting a True Inheritance.”

“The philosophy of my Saint Sect is the survival of the fittest.”

“Many people interpret this as strength in Cultivation.”

“But in reality, wisdom, knowledge, insight… are all forms of strength.”

“The reason the Outer Sect Competition offers extremely generous rewards to the champion is to use these resources to find the most suitable direction for the champion’s development.”

“Those skilled in combat will be cultivated as Dao Protectors; those adept at planning can preside over a region in the future; those who share their blessings and do not forget old friendships naturally have their uses; those who monopolize everything and focus on their own Dao also have suitable paths for them…”

“This Pei Ling, after receiving many benefits, although he shares them with his subordinates, he does not put much effort into managing the Jiansang lineage. Most of his energy is still focused on improving his own Cultivation.”

“Although this approach has been very effective, it is ultimately limited by his knowledge, neglecting the areas he most needs to supplement if he wants to go far.”

Su Yingya said indifferently, “Of course, I think this might not be entirely due to his ignorance.”

“The more important reason is his humble origins. He only entered the attention of various parties and gained the favor of the Li Clan purely through the Outer Sect Competition.”

“So he must be very worried that once his Cultivation falls behind and he is no longer a standout among his peers, he will be abandoned by the Li Clan and degenerate into an ordinary Cultivator.”

“After all, with the Li Clan’s status, too many Cultivators want to gain your favor and support.”

“Even if Pei Ling is the champion of the Outer Sect Competition, once he is deemed of low value, he will face the fate of being quickly abandoned. And the Li Clan can easily find other young and outstanding Disciples as substitutes.”

“In this situation, he simply has no time, nor can he be distracted, to pay attention to matters that cannot improve his Cultivation and combat power in a short period.”

“This is also the dilemma faced by all Cultivators of humble origins.”

“Pei Ling is not the first, nor will he be the last.”

“Before, he didn’t experience many things, and his strength was sufficient. Even if he encountered trouble, he could resolve it with his Cultivation and combat power.”

“But this time’s True Inheritance mission…”

At this point, Su Yingya sneered, “To be frank, Pei Ling might not be able to pass this True Inheritance mission.”

“Even if he does, in the upcoming Saint competition, with his overall foundation, he might not be able to contend with Zhenhe.”

“Since that’s the case, Brother Wuding, why not discuss it with your Clan? As long as Pei Ling voluntarily withdraws, my Su can offer him any price.”

Upon hearing this, Si Hongyan Shao, who was drinking tea, immediately felt a stir in her heart.

No matter what benefits Su offered, as long as the Li Clan genuinely allowed Pei Ling to withdraw from the Saint competition, then their Si Hong Clan would definitely try to win Pei Ling over!

This Pei Ling took less time to go from Qi Condensation to Core Formation than any current True Inheritance. His foundation was as profound and stable as Li Lieyue’s.

Such a heaven-blessed Prodigy was even superior to Zhou Miaoli.

Most importantly, Pei Ling’s blood relatives were all gone, making him a lone wolf.

The Si Hong Clan could completely recruit him as a son-in-law, which would both fill the temporary embarrassment of having no successor and also allow them to hope that the offspring born from such a Prodigy and their own daughter would have a greatly increased possibility of possessing excellent talent.

Just as Si Hongyan Shao was making these calculations, Li Wuding chuckled and said, “Brother Yingya is joking. This True Inheritance mission is being witnessed by all three of our Families here, and the Surveillance Hall Master is personally overseeing it.”

“The Ancestral Master’s rules for True Inheritance selection mandate fairness and impartiality.”

“If anyone dares to interfere, my Li Clan is not without elders.”

“Even if it comes down to the Sect Master, my Clan will definitely argue according to reason and never back down!”

Upon hearing this, Su Yingya immediately understood that Li Wuding was warning him.

But he didn’t take it to heart at all and continued, “I heard that Brother Wumei has made some progress in his Cultivation recently and has specially gone to the Soul Devouring Cave to prepare for a Breakthrough?”

“I seem to remember that the Cultivation Technique Brother Wumei Cultivates is not of the Soul Dao.”

“The Soul Devouring Cave is the most debilitating place for a Cultivator’s Divine Soul and Heart-Nature; it is harmful rather than beneficial to those of our Realm.”

“How about this, my Clan has a Heavenly Heart Honey, which Old Ancestor brought back when he traveled outside years ago.”

“We are willing to give it to Brother Wumei to help him.”

“What do you think, Brother Wuding?”

Li Wuding sneered, “I appreciate Brother Yingya’s kindness, but I cannot accept a reward without merit. Let’s forget it.”

Heavenly Heart Honey was indeed very precious, even high-ranking Cultivators found it difficult to obtain.

The stock of the three Families was almost entirely accumulated by Old Ancestor-level masters personally taking action.

But no matter how precious it was, how could it compare to the supreme authority of overseeing the entire Sect in the future?

Therefore, no matter what price Su Yingya offered, the Li Clan could not agree.

However, before Li Wuding could refuse again, Si Hongyan Shao put down her teacup and smiled slightly, saying, “Brother Wuding, Brother Yingya’s suggestion is very good.”

“Your Li Clan already has a Saintess in this generation, and her Aptitude is extraordinary, with limitless potential.”

“Right now, for you, the most important thing is to Cultivate the Saintess well.”

“In the future, whether the Saintess inherits the position of Sect Master, or becomes the Sect Master’s wife like the previous Saintess, she will hold great power and need not worry about losing influence.”

“Why refuse the benefits Brother Yingya offers and waste time on a mere Core Formation Cultivator, while also needlessly harming the harmony between us?”

Li Wuding frowned as he looked at Si Hongyan Shao, and then quickly understood her intentions.

Su’s goal was to make their Li Clan give up the fight for the Saint position.

And the Si Hong Clan’s plan was to hope that the Li Clan would abandon Pei Ling so that the Si Hong Clan could take over…

However, these people, do they really think that everyone in the Li Clan has had their brains squeezed by a door?

Thinking of this, Li Wuding immediately said coldly, “Pei Ling is a Prodigy discovered by my Clan. He fought his way out of the Outer Sect in an upright manner, for the future of my Saint Sect. The True Inheritance mission contract has already been sent before the Ancestral Masters; how can it be treated as a game!”

“You two need not say more. Just watch how Pei Ling successfully passes the mission, formally becomes a True Inheritance, and glorifies the prestige of my Saint Sect and the name of my Li Clan!”

The three went back and forth, but the Surveillance Hall Master remained deaf to their words, not saying a single word.

He just had to arrange the mission according to the Sect Master’s instructions; as for other matters, they had nothing to do with him.

Thus, the Surveillance Hall Master focused intently on the crystal mirror…

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Chapter 631: Ancient Relics. (Fourth update! Please subscribe!)

Under the Gu Abyss.

The Myriad Gu Tomb.

This was a massive hill that looked like a tomb from the outside, with a myriad of colors covering its surface. At first glance, it radiated countless lights, possessing a strange and enchanting beauty.

Upon closer inspection, all the colors originated from various Gu insects.

Their numbers were far more than thousands or tens of thousands.

They lay silently on the hill, unmoving, as if already dead.

However, their bodies showed no change, and a special aura slowly enveloped them, then diffused throughout the entire Myriad Gu Tomb.

Deep within the Myriad Gu Tomb, Su Qianya sat cross-legged amidst layers of spiderwebs, his face expressionless.

These spiderwebs were spun by a special, exotic Gu, possessing potent venom. Any Cultivator below the Core Formation stage would die instantly upon contact, their body dissolving into pus, leaving no time for rescue.

But for a Cultivator of his level, the toxicity was completely negligible.

Instead, it could even aid a certain Cultivation Technique Su Qianya practiced.

Therefore, a hundred years ago, he had requested the task of guarding this place from the Sect and had resided here ever since.

If not for the extreme importance of the current matter, Su Qianya would not have been disturbed.

At this moment, a water mirror floated before him. In the mirror, Pei Ling had already arrived at Tingzhou, where the ancient ruins in Daluo Marsh were located.

Watching this scene, Su Qianya's expression held a hint of confusion.

He couldn't see any issues with the three tasks the Sect Master had assigned Pei Ling, but he wondered what the Sect Master's true intentions were.

He had specifically sent a message to the Sect Master yesterday, but the Sect Master had only warned him that the Su Clan should do nothing.

This True Inheritance mission would be difficult for Pei Ling to survive.

But if the other party truly completed the mission, then the Su Clan should abandon any further intentions.

Because Su Zhenhe would absolutely not be able to contend with Pei Ling.

Thinking of this, Su Qianya looked at Tingzhou in the water mirror, and a guess quickly formed in his mind...

The Sect Master would not personally intervene for a mere True Inheritance position.

Since he wasn't allowing the Su Clan to act in secret, there could only be one possibility... this ancient ruin itself had a major problem!

Moreover, this problem should have only recently appeared.

Or, it was extremely well-hidden.

Thus, none of the three clans had noticed it.

At this thought, Su Qianya narrowed his eyes slightly: "The Li Clan's ambition is too great!"

"They already have a Saintess who dominates her generation, and they still want to contend for the Saint?"

"Hmph!"

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Daluo Marsh.

Tingzhou.

After careful inspection, Pei Ling discovered that although the fallen stone pillars and statues in the grass were severely damaged.

Based on their approximate positions, it could be inferred that this place was originally an extremely wide passage.

If it were intact, towering pillars would reach into the clouds on both sides, occasionally accompanied by massive stone sculptures arranged in Formation... As he pondered, Pei Ling looked up at the other end of the passage.

Long grass was overgrown, and reeds stood densely.

There seemed to be no problem.

However, this was a True Inheritance mission; he had to be cautious!

So Pei Ling cast the Ghost Manipulation Technique, summoning two Qi Training Stage vengeful spirits and controlling them to walk up the passage before him.

The two vengeful spirits were initially unharmed, but upon reaching the end of the passage, they directly dissipated.

A Killing Formation!

Pei Ling immediately realized that a Formation, undetectable even by a Golden Core Stage Cultivator's Divine Thought, had been set up at the location where the vengeful spirits dissipated.

His expression remained unchanged as he drew his Nine Soul Saber and unleashed over a hundred saber strikes!

Swish swish swish...

The vegetation around Pei Ling collapsed in all directions. Countless branches and leaves were shredded by Saber Qi in mid-air, unable to scatter, they were completely annihilated by the invisible sharpness, leaving only a splattering of plant sap.

The Saber Qi, like a blood-red waterfall, roared towards the Killing Formation.

Boom boom boom...

From the seemingly empty space, sharp blades suddenly emerged, meeting the Saber Qi.

The entire Tingzhou trembled continuously, and large bubbles rose from the surrounding waters. Numerous Yao Beasts and insects were startled, and without hesitation, they all began to frantically flee, moving at full speed away from Tingzhou.

A moment later, accompanied by a violent tremor, the Killing Formation finally succumbed to the Saber Qi and shattered with a roar.

Immediately, a dark, gaping hole appeared on the ground. Its interior was blurry and chaotic, indiscernible, with a cold, dry wind slowly blowing out.

Pei Ling once again cast the Ghost Manipulation Technique, summoning two more vengeful spirits and sending them inside to investigate.

This time, the two vengeful spirits entered smoothly without any accidents.

Seeing this, Pei Ling nodded slightly, but to be safe, he swept his Divine Thought and immediately picked a few Yao Beasts from those fleeing, throwing them into the hole as well.

After patiently waiting for a moment and seeing that the Yao Beasts were also fine, he finally took a step and walked towards the hole.

The moment he passed through the hole, it felt as if he had passed through a layer of gray gauze.

The scenery before his eyes instantly transformed from the blazing sun to the twilight of dusk.

What met his gaze was a barren desert where not a blade of grass grew.

This desert was silent and windless, seemingly due to a prolonged lack of moisture. Not only was there no trace of vegetation, but a chillingly dry sensation also assailed him.

The ground beneath his feet, which should have been paved with rocks, had long since weathered into dust over the years. Every step he took landed on soft, decaying material.

Around him, massive stone pillars had mostly collapsed, and the shattered statues, even their fragments, were still taller than a human, but their broken edges had long since turned to sand.

Without even needing to approach, just the movement from Pei Ling's subconscious two steps caused a nearby stone block resembling an arm to suddenly crumble with a rustling sound, turning into a pile of sand on the spot.

Because this arm-like stone block was like a row of houses compared to Pei Ling, the amount of sand it became was considerable. The vibration from the sliding sand then triggered the collapse of stone blocks further away.

For a time, the stone blocks within his line of sight decayed into sand at an astonishingly fast rate.

This scene was both magnificent and imbued with a sense of inexplicable sorrow.

After a good while, the stone-to-sand transformation gradually ceased, and silence returned to the surroundings.

Desolate, deadly silent, ruined...

Pei Ling frowned slightly, controlling the vengeful spirits and Yao Beasts to scout ahead while he cautiously walked, observing the environment within the ancient ruins.

This place must have been a very important location in the past.

Although it was now dilapidated beyond recognition, one could still discern the meticulous care and exquisite craftsmanship that went into its construction from every tile and beam.

"Thud, thud, thud..." Pei Ling advanced along what seemed like a colossal corridor. This corridor, relative to the Human Race, was like something from a land of giants.

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, he did not rashly use his escape technique.

Thus, after walking for a very long time, Pei Ling finally saw a relatively intact wall appear ahead.

This wall was also incredibly tall.

Although it was also a ruin, even the remaining part was at least a dozen zhang high.

The side of the wall facing Pei Ling had nothing on it.

But after turning around, he saw that its surface, though ancient in color, was covered with murals that were as damaged as the wall itself.

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