The Gu God Cannot Die

In a dense bamboo forest, Yun Jinzang, who was at the top of the escape list, slowly descended from the sky, holding an object in his hand.

"I, Yun, have come as promised to Fushi Qingcang."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ground suddenly rose up, and a bamboo worm, ten zhang long and looking like a white python, burst out of the ground. A large figure followed closely behind, none other than the Crocodile King, Bilige.

"Lord of Ten Thousand Weapons, I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Yun Jinzang glanced at the other party and said with dissatisfaction, "I, Yun, did not hesitate to betray the Mohist School, Fushi Qingcang is so stingy as to not even show his true form. Is this your way of treating guests?"

The Crocodile King bowed and said, "His Majesty is seriously injured and needs to rest and recuperate in the near future. He is unable to go out and receive guests, so he instructed me to come forward to apologize. I hope the Lord of Ten Thousand Weapons will understand."

"Ha, that sounds nice, but you're just worried that I, Yun, will take advantage of your misfortune," Yun Jinzang chuckled. "Fine, our relationship is based on an exchange of interests anyway, so talking about trust is too much of a luxury. Besides, even if you're incredibly dense, you should realize that Chidahu has been possessed and is no longer the original Barbarian King. Why do you still call him 'Your Majesty'?"

He just called out "Fushi Qingtai," yet the Crocodile King showed no doubt, which shows that in the Crocodile King's mind, the two were already equivalent.

"..."

The Crocodile King did not respond at all, as if its consciousness had been erased, and it had not heard what was said before.

"Enough. Your consciousness is controlled by the Gu worms. What's the point of talking to you about this?" Yun Jinzang chuckled, then continued, "Have you brought what I asked for?"

The Crocodile King took out a Jade Slip and a stone that resembled jade but wasn't, from his arms, and said, "This is the Realm-Breaking Stone. With the help of this stone, you can leave this Great Thousand World. The specific method of use is all in this Jade Slip."

Yun Jinzang didn't rush to take it. Instead, he handed over the item tightly wrapped in silk, saying, "This is the Mohist School Sacred Sword you wanted. Don't blame me for not warning you beforehand. Only those with great love in their hearts can wield the Sacred Sword. In your hands, it's just an inanimate object. Don't accuse me of giving you a fake later."

Crocodile King took the item, and with a burst of strength, the silk shattered, revealing the divine sword hidden inside. He tried to touch the blade with his finger, but before he could even make contact, he was cut by the sharp Sword Qi. Even the Triple Heavenly Silkworm Force couldn't withstand it. He then channeled all his power, gathering a torrent of Vicious Qi and pouring it into the sword. This brutal method was not to unleash the Sword Qi, but to test the sword's endurance.

Even if the Mohist School Sacred Sword cannot be activated with Divine Ability, its material is the finest in the world, so it will not be easily damaged. The Crocodile King used this to verify its authenticity.

Suddenly, the divine sword emitted a piercing golden sound, causing ripples to spread through the air, yet the sword itself remained completely undamaged.

The Crocodile King nodded, sheathed his sword, and then handed the Realm-Breaking Stone and the Jade Slip to Yun Jinzang, saying, "His Majesty ordered me to convey a message to the Lord of Ten Thousand Weapons: the Eternal Barrier is both a confinement and a form of protection. After leaving the Five Continents of Creation, your cultivation will undoubtedly increase dramatically, but at the same time you will face unknown dangers. The outside world is never a paradise."

"I accept the leader's reminder. To express my gratitude, please also convey this message: the Mohist Academy of Science has successfully developed a method to repair the Divine Pillar. You should have already sensed it before; the sudden increase in the power of the 7$ Eternal Barrier was the result of their experiments."

The Crocodile King looked surprised. "But, but, not long after, the power of the Eternal Barrier weakened again. Didn't the experiment fail?" Even the giant bamboo worm next to him showed signs of emotional fluctuation.

"Although the experiment failed, the method is feasible. Based on the experimental data, the Mohist Academy of Science concluded that as long as the two Divine Pillar are repaired simultaneously and resonate with each other, the power of the Eternal Barrier can be restored to its maximum in an instant, thus using its power to fix the Divine Pillar in place."

Yun Jinzang glanced at the giant bamboo worm, revealing a meaningful smile, and said, "Of course, they will deliberately spread rumors that the experiment failed and that the repair method has huge flaws. In reality, they are using this to deceive you, secretly repairing the Divine Pillar while everyone is complacent, so that you will not have time to stop them."

"Is this true?" the Crocodile King asked anxiously.

"What good would it do me to lie about something like this? Whether it's true or false, your side can find out by sending someone to investigate. However, you must hurry. The Mohist School value practicality and always emphasize speed in warfare. They will definitely take action within three days at the latest. Don't miss the opportunity, or you'll regret it."

The Crocodile King nodded heavily, then asked curiously, "Why would the Lord of Ten Thousand Weapons tell us such important news?"

"Having grown accustomed to a free and unrestrained life, who would willingly put on shackles again?" Yun Jinzang countered.

"If that's the case, why doesn't the Lord of Ten Thousand Weapons help us stop the Divine Pillar from being repaired?"

Yun Jinzang silent for a while, then looked up at the sky and said in a weathered tone, "One Mohist. Once you're stained with the colors of the Mohist School, it's hard to change to another color. There was a time when I, Yun, was also a person willing to sacrifice myself for the greater good of the world, firmly believing that one day there would be universal harmony, universal love for all living beings, and no wars in the world. But I don't know when it started, and I gradually became the person I am now, a person even I find repulsive... But even if I defect from the organization, I do not wish to be an enemy of the Mohist, much less slander the Mohist School ideals to cover up my own selfish desires."

With a flick of his sleeve, he turned and rode away on a cloud, leaving behind only the words: "I, Yun, also have a sense of shame."

The Crocodile King stood still for a moment, and after confirming that the aura had faded away, he turned and bowed to the Great Bamboo Worm, asking, "Your Majesty, shall we send someone to investigate the actions of the Mohist Academy of Science?"

The giant bamboo worm's spiritual energy said, "An investigation is definitely necessary, but even if everything Yun Jinzang said, it's hard to guarantee it's not a trap."

"A trap? Does Your Majesty mean that Yun Jinzang lied to us and tricked us into this? But why would he do that? Was his break with the Mohist School just a pretense?"

"The break with the Mo family is likely real, as is the ambition to reach a higher level. But other things are hard to say. Before leaving, wouldn't it be reasonable to settle scores with the Mohist School's enemies to lessen one's guilt? The human heart is always the most complex and unpredictable thing."

"Since it's a trap, its purpose is simply to lure the snake out of its hole; we'll just ignore it."

"The difficulty in this matter lies in the possibilities. Perhaps Yun Jinzang wasn't lying; he wanted to use us to divert the Mohist School's attention and buy time for his boundary-breaking ceremony. Perhaps he had already become estranged from the Mohist School, and his so-called sense of shame was just a lie. Perhaps he was using a trick to sow doubt, deliberately making us suspect the news was false, thus covering up the progress of the Divine Pillar repair operation."

"Then... what should we do?"

"It's simply a matter of weighing the pros and cons. As Yun Jinzang just said, once you're used to a free and unrestrained life, who would want to put on shackles again? There's only a 10% chance of a successful voyage, and I don't want to experience that feeling of Wutian and unable to move an inch."

At this moment, a mocking smile appeared on the chubby face of the giant bamboo worm, "Besides, even Bai Junlong couldn't kill me back then, so what about them? Heh, let's just treat it as a monkey show."

Then he said to the Crocodile King, "Watching a show can't be without a reward. Next, I will use Secret Method to enhance your strength, at least to the Void Returning level. Although doing so will drastically shorten your lifespan, it will all be worth it, right?"

Anger, fear, and regret flashed across the Crocodile King's face, but he eventually calmed down and bowed, saying, "As you command."

Chapter 908 The Gu God Immortality

Late at night, the moon rises above the willow branches.

Murong Wu, who was communicating with the Juntian Divine Sword, suddenly felt something strange, as if someone was calling him, but there was no hostility in the voice.

Knowing that there were many companions inside, and that he himself could be among the strongest in the world with his divine sword, Murong Wu thought that even if he encountered a powerful enemy he couldn't defeat, it wouldn't be difficult to escape. So he mustered his courage and followed the sound outside.

Upon reaching a mountain forest, he stopped and did not venture further. He was bold as he was, but there was no reason for him to put himself in danger, for who knew what might be lurking inside.

"Who's looking for me? Show yourself, or I'm going back."

After a moment of silence, the chirping of insects suddenly disappeared, and a beautiful figure slowly emerged from the forest—a woman with an unparalleled beauty.

Murong Wu stared intently, finding her face strangely familiar, as if he had seen her on television before. After a moment, he finally remembered. "You're that pop diva..."

"Who I am is not important; what matters is what I bring and the intelligence I possess."

The woman waved her hand to stop Murong Wu from saying his name, then threw the item wrapped in white silk to him.

"What is this?" Murong Wu immediately recognized it as a sword upon receiving it.