Prologue

Ancient Master

In the next moment, several vital meridians in Gu Fang's body simultaneously erupted with a beam of blood light, resembling an immortal flower in full bloom, further staining the already crimson garments.

The entire chest was pierced through by that overwhelming force, and the energy throughout the body plummeted sharply. Clearly, this super strong individual, who was merely one step away from the Transformation Realm, was about to fall here.

A series of exclamations suddenly erupted from the cultivators who witnessed all of this, as martial arts practitioners nearby rushed over, their voices filled with unmistakable shock and fear

Kill

At that moment, a clear and melodious female voice, like that of a lark, suddenly rang out from the crowd: "Gu Fang, I borrow your sword!" As she spoke, a long sword, sheathed in a blue scabbard, flew out from the crowd, heading straight towards Gu Fang.

This ... ...

He Zhendao's expression turned cold: "Come here!"

... ...

Within the dense forest, a figure shot out like a thunderbolt, soaring through the air like a cannonball. A large spray of blood mist scattered in the sky as it crashed heavily into an ancient tree outside the woods. A piercing scream echoed through the air, sending chills down the spines of several martial practitioners who had just rushed in from outside the forest.

Amidst the clamor of shouting, Gu Fang's voice rang out clearly

With his formidable strength and the chivalrous deeds he has performed over the years, he holds an unparalleled esteemed reputation in the realm of cultivation

Frost Mingyue, Ye Wandie, He Zhengdao, and others felt somewhat dumbfounded.

Frosty Moon, a year ago when you broke through to the Qi Refinement stage and advanced to the Innate realm, if it weren't for my protection and the infusion of true energy to strengthen your meridians, you would have likely perished from the backlash by now. What qualifications do you have to stand here and point fingers at me? Speaking of which, I have saved your life, yet this time, you seem particularly eager to confront me

Gu Fang shook his head: "You are only twenty-two now, yet you have already reached the pinnacle of the Refining Qi stage. With your potential, the title of the foremost figure in the cultivation world of the Divine Land will undoubtedly belong to you in the future"

According to the latest statistics from the official forum of "Zhenxuan World", the number of cultivators in the entire Shenzhou cultivation realm reaches hundreds of millions. However, those who have attained the innate realm and have condensed the external vigor to become martial arts masters will definitely not exceed three digits. Among these fewer than one hundred strong practitioners at the refining vigor stage, more than half are unparalleled experts who are the heads of their respective sects and have secluded themselves in deep mountains and forests, remaining hidden from the world

Give the order

The sound of the throat being instantly severed was accompanied by a spurt of blood, which erupted from the body of a master swordsman. In just a few moves, a swordsman with evidently high attainments in the sword arts fell effortlessly at the hands of this young man, who appeared to be no more than twenty-five years old.

Amidst the terrified cries of these individuals, the ancient method, which they had thought was entirely at their mercy, suddenly erupted with a terrifying power even greater than in its prime, as if it had unleashed a storm of slaughter, sweeping directly towards the encirclement formed by numerous martial artists

Since you, Shuang Mingyue, hold yourself in such high regard..." Gu Fang's expression was cold as he directly ignored Shuang Mingyue, who was brandishing a sword in front of him. His gaze fell upon the crowd of a thousand people present, and he sternly declared: "Who dares to lend me a sword for use.

The girl in the blue dress witnessed this scene; although a hint of panic flashed in her eyes, she still stubbornly held her head high. Her youthful gaze sparkled with a trace of innocence as she met the eyes of those nearby whose cultivation levels were clearly superior to hers. It was evident that she did not regret her earlier actions.

... ...

Snap

Lend the sword to Gu Fang

10,000 Union Coins

The girl in the blue dress was momentarily taken aback, looking at He Zhengdao in the distance with some confusion, her spirited eyes reflecting a hint of perplexity

In an instant, the elders of these factions and the leaders of the gangs simultaneously halted their pursuit, their gazes fixed on the young man, unable to conceal the trace of terror in their eyes

Breakthrough

By what means do you claim this?

Seeing the many practitioners of the cultivation world around the girl in blue, all with murderous intent in their eyes, He Zhengdao furrowed his brows and immediately said: "Junior sister, do not act recklessly, come here."

I originally thought that Gu Fang was an extraordinary master of swordsmanship, possessing remarkable talent in the art of the sword, and should be someone who cares for the world, is upright and unyielding, and regarded as an idol. To my surprise, he turned out to be a sordid individual who has fallen into the trap of greed.

Upon seeing this woman, the seemingly mocking smile on Gu Fang's face immediately vanished. He Zhendao, who was closest to him and possessed the highest cultivation level, instantly sensed the sharpness emanating from him

Unfortunately, the weapon I was adept with has been destroyed in the ruins of the pre-Qin period; otherwise, I would have liked to compete with the 'Qinghan' divine sword.

Ancient methods ... ...

The crowd gazing at the girl in blue was undoubtedly filled with hostility, coldness, and cruelty, while those looking at Ye Wandie mostly expressed relief and gratitude... Amidst this, there seemed to be a hint of disdain from one or two individuals.

The onlookers from the cultivation world clearly understood the principle that prolonged discussions can lead to unnecessary complications, and immediately echoed with a shout: "Miss Shuang, there is no need to waste so many words on such a selfish and self-serving person."

The atmosphere of the final battle seems to have reached its limit, poised to erupt at any moment.

Indeed, since we cannot obtain this treasure, you shall not think of monopolizing it alone

Duan Hen, ranked eighth among the recorded masters in the cultivation world, possesses an incredibly refined innate vital energy that is almost tangible. His cultivation has reached the pinnacle of refining vital energy, with only a single step remaining to attain the realm of transforming vital energy, where vital energy enters the body. He stands at the very top of the entire cultivation world in Shenzhou, looking down upon the world!

Master of Breaks

Yes, miss, I understand

My master is also dead, and it was he who killed him

Fortunately, because a total of 10,000 Alliance Coins is to be issued, many of the practitioners at the seventh and eighth levels of Qi Refinement present are already greatly dissatisfied

... ...

Any one of them is a well-known figure in the cultivation world, and the vast majority of them are even the heads or elders of certain sects

However, even though this man has endured a day and night of battle and is clearly at the end of his strength, he still managed to defeat the eighth-ranked Duanhen in the world.

... ...

Miss Shuang, please uphold justice for our fallen brothers

As the master swordsman fell, the young man barely had time to catch his breath when a dazzling brilliance of sword light, accompanied by the chilling shadows of countless stars, shot forth in an instant. The imposing aura, infused with a murderous sword intent, immediately caused every pore on the young man's body to stand on end

A master at the ninth level of Qi Refinement was subdued and eliminated with such ease, as if it were as simple and effortless as slaughtering a chicken or a dog. In that case, wouldn't those practitioners at the seventh and eighth levels of Qi Refinement be merely walking to their deaths?

This time, if it were not for the knowledge that the ancient sword "Lonely Star" was destroyed in the ruins of the Pre-Qin period, significantly diminishing his strength, at least more than two-thirds of the invited cultivators present would have dared not to attend the appointment. Even the disciples of the Sword God—Sword Saint He Zhengdao—could only turn a blind eye to this invitation.

"Even at death's door, still being stubborn, Miss Shuang, kill him!"

Gu Fang's gaze lingered for a moment on the sword in the hand of the man in the Daoist robe, a sword imbued with a glowing inner light and exuding a chilling aura. He immediately recognized the identity of this person: "Divine Sword 'Qinghan', Sword Saint He Zhengdao, your strength indeed deserves the title of the third person in the world. No wonder the Sword God Shi Buyu would pass on his 'Qinghan' Divine Sword to you"

The Shenzhou Alliance is our foremost guild in Shenzhou, striving for glory for the nation, yet such magnanimity truly leaves us in awe

10,000 Alliance Coins, I will offer 10,000 Alliance Coins, but all three of our Grand Elders and one Deputy Sect Master of Tianlongmen have died at your hands. How shall we account for this?

Our Ye family has invested too much for this 'True Mysterious World' and can only spare no effort now

The sudden turn of events startled everyone present, causing them to gasp in surprise. When they regained their composure, nearly a thousand individuals from the cultivation world simultaneously turned their gazes in two directions.

"What a noble act to bring this item forth and share it with the world." As he said this, Gu Fang's gaze became increasingly sharp: "I would like to ask, if the one who walks out alive this time is not me, a loose cultivator with no background, but rather a practitioner from your Shenzhou Alliance, would you be able to readily hand over the treasure and make it public?"

This is clearly a powerful individual who has already condensed the innate sword aura, reaching the realm of external aura.

Gu Fang shook his head

Witnessing the sudden and bloody upheaval, some experienced practitioners present seemed to recall something, their expressions changing drastically: "Cutting off the meridians... the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique..."

Kill him, avenge my senior brother and the friends who have died here

Just now, our leader died at his hands; we must demand an explanation from him

As soon as these words were spoken, those who had originally been waiting to watch the spectacle and witness Frost Mingyue slay the villains before her suddenly fell silent. Among the many skilled swordsmen present, nearly two-thirds unconsciously concealed their swords behind them. Even Frost Mingyue, who had just moments ago vowed to use him as a sacrifice for her sword, showed a slight change in her expression, and a trace of barely perceptible fear flickered in the depths of her eyes

However, there are still many cultivators up there. If we give the order for a volley of arrows, everyone will die. The Poyuan Arrow was obtained during our first exploration of the pre-Qin relics, specifically designed to counter all protective true qi and vital energy. At this moment, with a volley of arrows, no one can escape such a dense rain of arrows

Gu Fang's gaze scrutinized the crowd, and although these individuals looked down on him, their expressions filled with disdain and disgust, his gaze showed no signs of evasion. He felt no shame in measuring their sense of righteousness with money.

Observing the unmistakable fear and evasion in the eyes of the practitioners present, He Zhengdao let out a soft sigh, silently reflecting: "With a sword in hand, no one dares to draw theirs. Although I, He Zhengdao, am revered as the Sword Saint, and my master is honored as the Sword God, I am far inferior when compared to the ancient masters."

Gu Fang's expression suddenly turned cold. He saw a Qi Refinement Level 9 cultivator, aged around thirty to forty, approaching within thirty meters of him. Without warning, he took a step forward, and in an incredible burst of speed, he was instantly beside the cultivator. Although the Qi Refinement Level 9 cultivator reacted immediately, when he attempted to defend himself, an overwhelming force of constriction suddenly gripped his neck.

In the depths of Ye Wandie's eyes, a hint of evasion flickered, yet she responded without hesitation: "Of course, since our Shenzhou Alliance has been trusted by the cultivation world to become the foremost alliance in Shenzhou, all our actions must naturally prioritize the interests of the many cultivators in Shenzhou. If something can propel Shenzhou into a new era, allowing our cultivation community to surpass those of other continents and bring glory to our nation, our Shenzhou Alliance will certainly make it public for all in Shenzhou to share."

Do not waste words with him; as long as we kill him, the storage ring in his possession will ultimately belong to us.

A tremendous force suddenly pierced through the chest of the young man, and a domineering energy surged forth from behind him, instantly shattering the fabric of his shirt into countless fragments, scattering them into the void.

Having spoken, an ancient ring had already appeared on his hand, adorned with numerous intricate and arcane patterns, exuding an air of mystery that clearly indicated it was no ordinary item

Snap

Indeed, what does it matter if your abilities are strong? Your character is so lacking that, compared to Miss Wan Die, you are simply worlds apart, utterly insignificant.

Gazing at the young man in blood-stained white clothing, who has yet to fall, along with at least a hundred corpses scattered throughout the forest, a chilling sense of dread arose from the depths of every cultivator's heart present.

Some were gazing at a delicate-looking girl in blue, seemingly around seventeen or eighteen years old, amidst the crowd, while others naturally focused on Ye Wandie, who had unleashed a sword aura that sent the green longsword flying away.

In an instant, the once fervent crowd in the forest fell silent again

Do you still not understand? The 'True Mysterious World' is no longer just an ordinary game. From the moment each practitioner advances to the Innate Secret Realm, their mental strength actually experiences a slight increase. This is true for every realm, including Innate and Refining Qi; its nature and value have completely changed. Now, other families have also noticed this and have dispatched a large number of personnel to enter this game. What can be foreseen next is that because of this 'True Mysterious World', our entire main world will experience a tremendous upheaval and reform. Our Ye family, by a stroke of luck, has gained an early advantage, and we must not easily give it up. By any means necessary, we must continue to expand this advantage, as it relates to our Ye family's future international status in the entire Yanhuang Star and even the entire alliance.

Among the seventeen innate-level experts who were besieging the ancient faction, fourteen have already perished. At this moment, only the three of them, who have cultivated to the Refinement of the Gang realm, remain.

Good! A flash of brilliance flickered in Gu Fang's eyes as he was about to grasp the sword. Suddenly, a sword qi whistled from the side, striking heavily upon the long sword. The fierce force directly shook the entire sword, tearing it apart, transforming it into fragments of iron that scattered in all directions

How about this? Each person contributes 10,000 Alliance Coins, and this storage ring will belong to all of you

He Zhengdao listened as those cultivators gradually began to mock Gu Fang's words, his expression subtly darkening, especially upon noticing that a few among them were becoming increasingly aggressive, their demeanor growing ever more severe.

The great hero acts for the country and the people! This is the true national righteousness, the demeanor of a great hero

Frosty Moon observed the scene before her and seemed to understand something, letting out a cold laugh: "As for how the Sword Saint attained enlightenment, I am unaware, but you have a junior sister."

Under the torrential downpour of sword energy and fierce winds, a beam of substantial brilliance erupted from the eyes of the young man. In an instant, this man, who initially appeared exceedingly weak, was enveloped by a powerful aura. Confronted by the innate sword aura that descended like cold stars, he audaciously plunged into the sword energy with his exceptionally refined skills. His flesh-and-blood hands, amidst the flying blood, instantly shattered the sword behind the sword energy, piercing through the layers of sword light, and directly struck the sword's master—a young man with long hair. Faced with the innate sword aura that descended like cold stars, he audaciously plunged into the sword energy with his exceptionally refined skills. His flesh-and-blood hands, amidst the flying blood, instantly shattered the sword behind the sword energy, piercing through the layers of sword light, and directly struck the sword's master—a young man with long hair.

Only by understanding the principles of national righteousness can one follow the true path of kingship; those who are selfish and disregard the world will eventually bring about their own destruction

Indeed, the treasure must be handed over; otherwise, how can we justify the spirits of nearly a thousand brothers in the heavens? Even if they are reborn, they will never accept that their sacrifice was in vain

"Shut up!" A cold reprimand immediately escaped from Shuang Mingyue's lips. In the cultivation world, people place great importance on the bonds of loyalty. If Gu Fang were allowed to finish speaking, she feared she would have no face left to stand in the cultivation community: "Today, in order to make you hand over the treasure, over one thousand eight hundred skilled practitioners from various regions of the cultivation world have already died at your hands, with eight or nine hundred of them being casualties. Regardless of your reasons, you must hand over the treasure; otherwise, wouldn't the sacrifices of nearly a thousand fellow practitioners be in vain?"

Bang

At that moment, a woman dressed in a white form-fitting outfit, with skin as white as snow, gracefully approached through the crowd. Her celestial beauty and extraordinary demeanor instantly captivated the attention of all the practitioners present, even the Sword Saint He Zhengdao, ranked third in the cultivation world, found himself overshadowed in the presence of this woman

"Brother Gu, you jest. As long as you wield a sword, who among the world, aside from those reclusive old monsters and the powerful alchemists we have devoted our lives to pursuing, would dare to draw a sword in your presence?"

Frost Mingyue glanced at the two indifferent individuals, feeling quite pleased to enjoy the glory of slaying the officially recognized number one expert in this "True Mysterious World." With a cold snort in her heart, she stepped forward: "Gu Fang, even when death is imminent, you still stubbornly resist. Do you truly believe that no one here can deal with you? I will give you one last chance: surrender the celestial sect's legacy obtained from the pre-Qin relics, and I might spare your life. Otherwise..." A sword qi immediately sliced through the air from her treasured sword: "Today, I will take the life of the number one person in the cultivation world to offer as a tribute to my 'Moon Mist Sword'!"

Fear

Upon this thought, Shuang Mingyue tightly gripped the Moon Shadow Sword in her hand and shouted sternly: "Gu Fang, your murderous deeds are boundless. Even now, you remain obstinately unrepentant and refuse to surrender. Today, let me be the one to slay you in one fell swoop, to repay the many friends in the cultivation world with justice"

If others also issue alliance coins, the treasures within the Immortal Gate ruins and the cultivation techniques might be made public on the spot by her

After Ye Wandie spoke these words, the cultivator present who had long admired her shouted again: "Gu Fang, did you hear that? Miss Wandie's broad-mindedness is something you cannot compare to."

However ... ...

This ... ...

Ah! The Master of Breaks, he...

The middle-aged man at the ninth level of Qi Refinement had his neck directly crushed, and his entire body fell down limply

Gu Fang directly ignored those who were clamoring with excitement and addressed the woman in white before him: "Ye Wandie, I respect your father. At his invitation, I entered the Qin Dynasty ruins with six other strong practitioners of the Transformation Realm from the older generation, which has already been established. Whoever can come out alive will rightfully possess the treasures obtained. According to the rules, I have now emerged alive, and it is entirely reasonable for me to occupy the treasures within the Qin Dynasty ruins. You have gathered nearly two-thirds of the practitioners from the cultivation world, attempting to seize the treasures from me. Do you truly believe that, with some abilities in the real world, your Shenzhou Alliance can dominate everything?"

Although it is a virtual world, the virtual world is also protected by law, with a complete set of rules and regulations, and it embodies the efforts of hundreds of millions of people. The prosperity within this world equally represents the honor of the nation. Do you really want to let our cultivation community in Shenzhou fall behind others for your own selfish interests

What is this ancient method trying to do again, a scheme, this must be his scheme

At this moment, Shuang Mingyue herself was also afraid that a turn of events might occur regarding the situation that had already been determined. If Ye Wandie and He Zhengdao were to spare Gu Fang in exchange for the treasure, she, as the betrayer, would undoubtedly face extremely severe retaliation. The revenge of the foremost expert in the Divine Land was not something she could endure.

When the power in a punch reaches its limit, the right fist, in a split second, transforms from a fist into an open palm, unleashing a dual force that simultaneously erupts from this young master of refining energy.

Frost Mingyue let out a light snort of displeasure and turned her head away. Although both were at the Refining Qi realm, there were distinctions in strength among those at the same level. If it came to a real fight, neither of them would necessarily be a match for the other in terms of their path to enlightenment. Who in today's cultivation world would dare to overlook the name of the Sword Saint

Indeed, he might be merely stalling for time, hoping to expedite his recovery from his injuries

There are more than 1,000 people present, and with each person contributing 10,000 Alliance Coins, that amounts to 10 million Alliance Coins, which is extremely unfair, extremely unfair.

However, before she could speak, those practitioners from the cultivation world who were extremely enamored with this woman immediately shouted in dissatisfaction: "Gu Fang, even if you are officially recognized as the number one person in Shenzhou, you cannot speak to our goddess in such a manner!"

Miss

"Brother Gu's praise is unwarranted; in front of Brother Gu, who would dare to claim they possess potential"

At the moment she had locked onto the ancient method, intending to completely annihilate it, a weak aura within him suddenly erupted in a reverse explosion, a surge of bloody and brutal ferocity sweeping out in all directions, violently impacting the still fragile form of Shuang Mingyue. The overwhelming killing intent and fierce malevolence contained in that aura nearly suffocated her, who had just recently advanced to the Refining Qi realm.

Mentioning the nearly one thousand deceased cultivators, those cultivators who had been intimidated by He Zhengdao began to stir once again

Bang

He Zhengdao cast her a cold glance and said, "What, do I need to report my actions to you?"

A faint blush appeared on the charming face of the woman in white, and a hint of guilt was vaguely discernible in her gem-like eyes

A continuous chorus of praises for virtuous deeds resounded incessantly, emanating from nearly a thousand cultivators surrounding the area. In their quest to learn profound cultivation techniques, to break through years or even decades of stagnation, to ascend to a higher realm, and to enjoy greater glory, these cultivators exerted themselves to shout fervently, fearing that the members of the Shenzhou Alliance might change their minds and allow Gu Fang to leave alone with what could be a treasure of an immortal sect's lineage.

Hmph, I realized this long ago. This ancient method is merely a professional player, and everything he does is for money. Even though he occupies the celestial sect lineage obtained from the ruins of the pre-Qin period, he fears that others will improve their cultivation, which would devalue himself. Discussing morality and righteousness with him is entirely a waste of time

In the end ... ... is it still not possible ... ...

Those who could participate in this encirclement operation were not the ordinary individuals from the cultivation world of Shenzhou, who were merely at the first or second level of Qi Refinement. Among the nearly one thousand people present, without exception, all were top-tier experts whose cultivation had reached the seventh level of Qi Refinement or above, stepping into the ranks of the powerful.

As the words were spoken, the aura of the Refining Qi realm instantly locked onto the exceedingly weak young man before him, with the edge of the Moonlit Sword pointing directly at Gu Fang.

"The ancient faction has killed so many people today; if we are not given a satisfactory explanation, what sense of justice remains"

Among these three practitioners at the Refinement Stage, He Zhengdao possesses the most formidable strength, followed by Ye Wandie. However, due to various reasons, neither of them can take action, thus this heavy responsibility falls upon Shuang Mingyue. Given Gu Fang's current condition, it is entirely impossible for him to defeat a practitioner at the Refinement Stage.

The renowned Qi refining masters from various sects have gathered here today, with the purpose of besieging the young man in front of them, a blood-stained figure in a white robe who appears to be no more than twenty-five years old, the foremost expert among the world’s practitioners—Gu Fang

However, at this moment ... ...

Ye Wandie

Execute ! ''

What instructions does the great master have

You all repeatedly claim that the announcement of this celestial sect's teachings is for the sake of righteousness and to benefit the divine land... Very well! I can agree to your request. However, after spending seven days tirelessly exploring the relics of the pre-Qin era, it is impossible for me to return empty-handed. As a condition, each person present must pay me 10,000 alliance coins. With righteousness, morality, the future of the divine land, and even national honor on the line, I believe you would not mind parting with a mere 10,000 alliance coins.

This sudden and fierce strike, capable of instantly defeating a master at the ninth level of Qi Refinement, immediately stunned the approaching cultivators once again

Pfft

After a moment, he seemed unable to endure the incessant idleness any longer, suddenly turning around and coldly shouting, "Shut up all of you!"

Although this voice was not loud, the might of a refined expert was not something an ordinary person could compare to. With this shout, nearly a thousand people present felt a slight tremor in their hearts, as if they had been forcefully intimidated by an invisible power, making it difficult for them to breathe. The words they had intended to continue shouting were also forcibly swallowed due to the difficulty in breathing. In an instant, the thousands of people at the top of the cliff fell completely silent.

Observing the many practitioners in the venue gradually fall silent, Gu Fang once again let out a faint smile. As this smile faded, a hint of coldness gradually appeared on his face

At this moment, deep within the forest, a young man covered in blood is fiercely engaged in combat with a swordsmanship expert who appears to be in his thirties. As their figures flicker, the young man's bloodied hands resemble the sharpest divine weapons in the world, delivering a mesmerizing strike directly to the throat of the sword master.

Bang

Accompanied by suffocating blood mist, it spreads instantly

The sword energy is like frost, and the starry rain is like awns

At the moment when all the cultivators began to lose their courage and the rhythm of slaughter came to a halt, a young man dressed in a Daoist robe, holding a long sword, stepped forward from the crowd and slightly cupped his hands towards Gu Fang, who was merely a dozen meters away: "Brother Gu."

Crimson blood surged from the mouth of the young man with long hair, and in the face of this violent force, the strong practitioner at the Refinement Stage resembled a broken leaf, suddenly flying backward... directly crashing into the crowd surrounding him. The astonished and shocked light in his eyes dimmed within less than three seconds, losing its luster

The young lady has no such intention. According to regulations, this item indeed belongs to Master Gu, and our Shenzhou Alliance should not interfere further. However, based on our recent findings from ancient texts, the treasures from the pre-Qin relics represent a transmission of the Dao lineage from an ancient immortal sect, which is crucial for our entire Shenzhou alchemists to potentially break through the peak of transformation and aspire to become terrestrial immortals, as well as to uncover the secrets of refining the golden elixir. If this were to be made public, it could even benefit Shenzhou. Out of a sense of righteousness, our Shenzhou Alliance feels compelled to intervene, and we hope that Master Gu can consider the greater good of the entire cultivation community and present this item for the benefit of all.

Miss Wan Die's actions are all motivated by a sense of righteousness, aimed at benefiting everyone in the cultivation world of the entire Divine Land, in the hope that we, as cultivators, can break through from the Transformation of Qi to the Radiance and reach higher levels. Unlike you, who is selfish and self-serving, immediately monopolizing and greedily consuming the teachings of the Immortal Sect after obtaining them. Ultimately, it is not out of fear that others might uncover the hidden techniques within the treasures and threaten your position as the number one in the world.

Indeed, ancient method, if you do not hand over the treasure today, you will undoubtedly find it impossible to escape the fate of perishing here

He Zhengdao shook his head and said quietly: "Perhaps in the past, I would have taken pride in being the third person to inherit the 'Qinghan' divine sword in the world of Shenzhou, harboring resentment towards Brother Gu for being above me. But after today, I realize that I am merely a frog at the bottom of a well, having underestimated others in the cultivation world... Upon introspection, if I were in Brother Duanhen's position, my fate might not be any better than his."

In a moment, it could be said that emotions ran high; some individuals, particularly agitated, observed that the ancient method practitioner seemed to be faltering and even subtly took a few steps forward, quietly closing in on him, hoping to seize an opportunity for gain

The corpse was heavily thrown onto the ground

However, fear only caused their actions to hesitate for a moment; these martial practitioners seemed to possess an unwavering goal, each with a frenzied greed in their eyes, once again employing the technique of displacement and rushing into the forest

Gu Fang cast a calm glance at the stunning woman: "Do you still have the face to appear before me"

To avoid any unforeseen circumstances from dragging on, the sword in Shuang Mingyue's hand flashed with a cold light as she exclaimed: "Gu Fang, it seems you truly wish to resist to the end. In that case, I shall grant your wish."

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately caused a tremendous uproar among the crowd

In an instant, everyone's gaze once again fell upon He Zhengdao, Shuang Mingyue, and Ye Wandie.

Under the light reprimand of the witness, the atmosphere became somewhat tense. From the crowd emerged a young woman in blue, her expression cold: "Gu Fang, you are now at the end of your strength. Not only are you severely injured, but the true energy within you has also been completely exhausted after that last strike. If you do not seek treatment soon, even excessive blood loss could lead to your demise. Do you really intend to stubbornly cling to that treasure?"

Gu Fang let out a light laugh, casting a glance at the thousands of cultivation experts gathered at the top of the cliff. As his gaze swept across, those practitioners all lowered their heads. Even among the outermost circle, there were a dozen or so peak masters at the ninth level of Qi Refinement, yet they also averted their eyes, not daring to meet his gaze. They were acutely aware of the dangers of the pre-Qin relics, a place where even formidable experts could easily meet their demise. These individuals were not fools; they naturally understood their own shortcomings.

Ye Wandie is capable of forming the Shenzhou Alliance, and in the real world, she naturally possesses certain means. Producing 10,000 Alliance Coins is certainly not a problem for her, but...

The public sentiment is fervent

I used to regard you as a goal for my cultivation, but I never expected you to be such a selfish person. No wonder you have ended up in this situation today