Gu Wusuan's Schemes

[You frowned slightly as you looked at the three characters "Desire Sea Pavilion" on the Jade Slip.]

[This result is somewhat different from what you expected.]

[During your time lying low in Doushu City, you've gained some understanding of the Three Thousand Unorthodox Paths of the Domain of Chaos.]

[The Desire Sea Pavilion is nothing more than a second-rate Dual Cultivation Hehuan Sect.]

[At most, the sect only has one or two Spirit Transformation Stage cultivators in charge, and its strength is not even as good as the Azure Cloud Sect.]

How could a sect like this dare to get involved in a conspiracy targeting a Nascent Body Integration Realm expert?

[Your mind races.]

[You recalled your plot to kill the Golden Crow Demon Emperor at the Demon-Severing Cliff.]

[You were in charge of everything from the front stage, while Song Fuan remained behind the scenes.]

[It was precisely because of your low cultivation level and the presence of the Tongchen Talisman that you were able to deceive everyone and your scheme succeeded.]

[There are only so many Nascent Body Integration Cultivators in this world, at most.]

[They are all chess players; if they were to make a direct move against each other, it would be like placing a piece on a chessboard. With the interplay of their strategies, traces would inevitably be left behind.]

[However, among the masses, the seemingly casual movements of a few insignificant pieces are difficult for anyone other than a highly skilled strategist to detect immediately.]

Therefore, the absence of direct intervention from a powerful figure doesn't necessarily mean anything.

[This Desire Sea Pavilion, like you, is probably just a small pawn in the game of some powerful being.]

[Options pop up.]

[A: Having obtained the clues, it's not wise to linger in this dangerous place. Immediately activate the Formless Myriad-Breath Cloak and quietly depart.]

[B: Since we're already here, let's kill Gu Wusuan to silence him, and while we're at it, raid the Mystic Nether Pavilion's treasury.]

[C: Smash the Jade Slip in Gu Wusuan's face, angrily rebuking him for daring to deceive the Venerable One with a fake list, and give him half an hour to bring over the Pavilion Master of the Desire Sea Pavilion, in near-new condition, clean, with long, straight black hair and black stockings!]

Waaaaah, finally another little darling has appeared...

Salty Fish, effective.

Little C, how dare you disturb my Dao Heart! You'd better sit on the sidelines for a couple of days.

Host, I'll come see you again in a couple of days.

Little B was very well-behaved today.

However, Gu Wusuan Spirit Transformation, and it's his home turf, so the risk is too great.

Besides, we've already achieved our objective, so let's play it safe.

Lu Ping chose A.

[You chose A.]

[You gather your thoughts, put the Jade Slip into your Storage Ring, and prepare to take your leave.]

[A sudden change occurred.]

[The old fox finally realized what was happening.]

[Gu Wusuan's body flushed crimson, then exploded, forcefully expelling the poison from the Spirit-Chaos Lure and the Spirit-Winding Thread.]

[You sighed inwardly.]

[Two old friends have fought alongside you for many years. What were once decisive, game-winning weapons have become mere tools of restraint.]

[Even with the upper hand, one could only hold off Spirit Transformation cultivator for a brief moment.]

[It seems it's time to start thinking about higher-level Poison Pills.]

The respect on Gu Wusuan's face vanished instantly.

[His hands moved rapidly, forming Method Formula.]

["Rise!"]

[With a roar, the entire Mystic Nether Pavilion, as well as the surrounding streets covered by the Disarm Armor and Push Mountains Formation, simultaneously erupted with towering pillars of blood.]

[The formation within a formation has been activated.]

[You stand amidst the blood-red light, coldly observing the trajectory of this grand formation.]

This Formation Technique looks familiar.

[Somewhat similar to the Bloodline Kin-Devouring Formation that Zhao Qingsu set up in Qingyang City.]

[The difference is that the Bloodline Kin-Devouring Formation requires blood ties as a catalyst and only kills close relatives.]

[And this Formation Technique before us is designed to devour the cultivation, Qi and Blood, and soul of all the cultivators within it!]

[Furthermore, because it is no longer restricted by bloodlines, it requires even more nutrients and acts with even greater recklessness.]

[You spread your Divine Sense, scanning the long streets outside.]

The streets are in complete chaos.

Many cultivators instinctively activated their Spiritual Power, attempting to break through the air and escape.

However, just as their Spiritual Power crossed the threshold of the Golden Core stage, White Light suddenly shone beneath their feet.

The formation did not throw them out of the city as usual.

[With a flash of White Light, these cultivators were teleported to the various key points of the array.]

[Within the array's core, crimson light surged; the moment the cultivator landed, he was instantly transformed into crimson light and absorbed by the array.]

[Originally designed to circumvent the private battle relocation mechanism, it was modified after the array within an array was activated to precisely feed the array's core.]

[Those who desperately try to resist by channeling their Spiritual Power within the formation die the quickest.]

Those Rogue Cultivators who had squeezed into the Disarm Armor and Push Mountains Formation seeking refuge have now all become ingredients in this giant cauldron.

[Once again, you truly experienced what the Domain of Chaos.]

You recall the landlord's words again, "We don't even know what will happen today, so what's the point of talking about a long-term future?"

[Gu Wusuan looked at you standing still, then threw his head back and burst into laughter.]

[His laughter was tinged with undisguised smugness.]

"I almost, I was just a hair's breadth away from being fooled by you, fellow Daoist."

"I really thought it was some Integrated Body Great Talent arriving. I never expected it to be just a paper tiger bluffing!"

[Your eyes darkened slightly as you watched him perform silently.]

[You know perfectly well that when you threatened Gu Wusuan just now, you truly used every means at your disposal.]

[Divine soul pressure, Spirit-Chaos Lure, and swirling Crow-Crow Spirit-Winding Threads, coupled with the aura of the Great Demon in the Transformation Stage.]

[This combination of punches was initially very effective, completely stunning Gu Wusuan.]

[But the problem lies precisely in the phrase "using every possible means."]

[Why would a true Integrated Body Great Talent of the Void Refining or Body Integration stage need to go through such trouble?]

[A single aura descended, enough to suppress any Nascent Spirit Transformation.]

[You've been throwing Spirit Stones, poisoning, and releasing spirit pets. All those actions have only made you look foolish.]

The more details there are, the bigger the flaws become.

Seeing that you remained silent, Gu Wusuan assumed your secret had been exposed and you Wuyan, so his laughter grew even more rampant.

"I originally planned to wait until tomorrow's grand auction, when cultivators from the Central Region gather, to harvest this wave of vital Qi and Blood, so that I could break through the threshold of the Void Refining stage at the peak of the Great Perfection of Spirit Transformation."

"I never expected that you and your spirit pet would come to me of your own accord."

He raised his hand, pointing at you and the Crow-Crow on your shoulder.

"Two Spirit Transformation level origins—such top-grade nourishment is hundreds of times better than that of the ants outside!"

"With you all, and those ants outside, I will surely reach the Void Refining today!"

[You see him looking so confident and certain of victory, yet his expression remains calm.]

"The Mystic Nether Pavilion has been operating for many years and has finally established a foothold in the Domain of Chaos."

"For your own selfish gain, you have ruined the reputation of the entire Mystic Nether Pavilion."

"Aren't you afraid the others in the sect will come after you? Aren't you afraid the Three Thousand Unorthodox Paths will join forces against you?"

[Gu Wusuan's mockery deepened upon hearing your words.]

["Signboard? Accounting?"]

He felt as if he had heard the biggest joke imaginable.

"Fellow Daoist, although your cultivation is high, has your brain been ruined by cultivation?"

"In the world of cultivation, reputation and credibility are things only the weak need!"

[Gu Wusuan suddenly spread his arms wide, and the Blood Qi behind him surged like a sea.]

"Once I reach the Void Refining Realm, the strength of the Mystic Nether Pavilion will increase dramatically."

"Among these Three Thousand Unorthodox Paths, to become a truly first-rate force!"

"With this kind of strength, what could those old fogies in the pavilion possibly complain about?"

"As for those cultivators who were devoured? They're dead, so be it. Who would stand up for a bunch of dead people?"

[Options pop up.]

[A: What can a mere Ten Directions Spirit-Melting Blood-Devouring Formation do to you? Early Leave and get out of here!]

[B: Hehehe, you chose this yourself!]

[C: He immediately ripped off his jacket, crossed one leg in a classic Sailor Moon pose, pointed at Gu Wusuan's nose, and cursed, "You old bastard, you're up to some kind of cultivation world scam, aren't you? Today, I, in the name of the moon, will destroy you!"]