The Divine Sword Assembly

"Why would you naively believe that while you're all plotting to kill me, I'd still be going to follow those tit-for-tat rules with you?"

Gu Jinlai, people have always believed that nothing in life is more important than death.

When life itself is at risk of being taken away at any moment, his rule is that there are no rules.

Even on Blue Star, there's a saying that a common man's anger can cause bloodshed five steps away.

Moreover, this world of cultivation, where great power is concentrated in one person?

"You can use the rules to scheme against me and target me, but I can also use my overwhelming strength to wipe you out from the root!"

Gu Jinlai calmly shook the blood-stained sword in his hand.

"Just like on Blue Star, the powerful can use their power to target and persecute others, while others can use their learned chemical skills and physics knowledge to synthesize toxins and manufacture gunpowder, then come to your door and wipe out your entire family."

There is no difference between the two worlds.

It's simply a matter of a world becoming stronger itself.

Another world, simply following the upgrade system of gunpowder, explosives, and nuclear weapons.

Of course, compared to this world, the "cultivation materials" in that world are much harder to obtain, as they are almost all blocked and monopolized by the higher-ups.

The first stage of the gunpowder stage, including flintlock, percussion cap, and rifling, is relatively easier, as the required "Cultivation Resources" are easier to obtain. But beyond that...

The difficulty increases exponentially.

"Speaking of which, my current cultivation level is only at the 'explosive' level on Blue Star. After all, explosives are widely used, such as machine guns, close-in weapon systems, and missiles, which are all energy conversions at the 'explosive' level... I wonder if I can reach the level of a humanoid nuclear bomb once I enter the Void Realm Celestial Person Realm."

Gu Jinlai, he focused his mind, locked onto his target based on his senses, and strode forward to chase after Zhou Yunyi.

His confrontation with Xue Wuqing was actually quite fast, though it seemed slow.

It took almost no time, so Zhou Yunyi didn't go far.

After all, with fleeing soldiers all around, he couldn't possibly move fast even if he wanted to.

With Gu Jinlai immense speed, the massive figure burst through the void, gleaming in the sunlight.

With a few leaps, he had traversed a thousand meters between them, appearing like a deity descending from the sky to intercept Zhou Yunyi.

"Bang!"

The earth shook violently.

Dust flew everywhere.

Gu Jinlai straightened up again.

"Elder Zhou, it's been a long time."

"Elder Gu... Elder Gu..."

Cold sweat immediately streamed down Zhou Yunyi's forehead.

His aged face showed signs of shock and tension.

He immediately explained, "Elder Gu... this matter has nothing to do with me. I have absolutely no idea what happened..."

"Don't be nervous."

Gu Jinlai looked at him and said, "We're old friends, so I'm going to have a good talk with you. Otherwise, you'd be a corpse like Xue Wuqing by now."

He was telling the truth.

After all, I haven't been in this world for long, and I only know a limited number of people.

Zhou Yunyi truly deserves the title of "old friend".

"Elder Gu... I apologize for what happened in Changjun City..."

"The matter of Changjun City? What about Changjun City? I've already forgotten."

Gu Jinlai, he seemed to remember something. "Oh, you mean you applied for a transfer order to take over my position as the Purgatory Sect's garrison in Changjun City, and to send me to Huayin County to take up a post?"

"..."

Zhou Yunyi opened his mouth.

Didn't you say you forgot?

How can you remember it so clearly?

"Now that you mention it, I do remember. Elder Zhou was kicking me when I was down back then."

This Gu Jinlai.

"Our Zhou family is willing to apologize."

Zhou Yunyi quickly said, and then he added, "I am willing to testify for you about the matter of Baihe City, to prove that Elder Tan Qingquan's death has nothing to do with you. He... he and Ye Yiren died together! Yes! It was Ye Yiren of the Taihe Sword Sect's fault. She ambushed the elder. If you hadn't brought people to rescue him at the critical moment, Baihe City would have fallen into the hands of the Taihe Sword Sect. You intervened at the critical moment and saved Baihe City. You are not only blameless, but also meritorious and have made a great contribution to the sect."

"Alright, it was Tan Qingquan who died, not Yang Kan. A Spirit Transformation cultivator has perished in Baihe City. The Purgatory Sect will not let this go as easily as they did with Yang Kan. It's just a matter of when they will spare the strength to deal with me."

The Way of Peace Gu Jinlai.

He knew what was going on.

But...

Given the precedents of Shi Chen and Tan Qingquan, two Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators, if the Purgatory Sect truly wanted to retaliate against him, it would likely be a Supreme Elder at the Primordial Spirit True Lord level who would personally take action.

The biggest difference between Primordial Spirit True Lord and Spirit Transformation Grand Cultivator is that they possess a much stronger divine sense.

The Yin Spirit transforms into the Primordial Spirit, which can manifest outwards.

If the Yin Spirit is equivalent to the divine thought body, then the Primordial Spirit is equivalent to the combination of divine thought and energy.

The former can travel ten miles on a flying sword, relying entirely on the advantage of the flying sword for its destructive power.

The latter, spanning fifty miles, can be carried by the Primordial Spirit to contain True Qi.

In other words, when a flying sword sweeps by, the Sword Qi carried by a single Primordial Spirit sword control is enough to create area-of-effect, multi-target damage.

Even if Spirit Transformation cultivator were to intercept it with a flying sword, the True Qi carried by the Primordial Spirit would shatter it in mid-air.

Furthermore, the Primordial Spirit True Lord himself can fly on a sword, thus gaining absolute air superiority...

In some ways, they are equivalent to an aerial combat platform.

Each time his Primordial Spirit wields the sword, carrying true essence, his combat radius is fifty miles. A wave of Sword Qi is unleashed, causing countless deaths.

After a bloody battle, once his Primordial Spirit was weakened, he flew back on his sword and began to nourish it with his True Qi.

With the aid of elixirs, it wasn't long before the Primordial Spirit were unleashed again, causing countless more deaths and injuries.

"Elder Gu, you may not know this, but the sect may not necessarily retaliate against you because of Tan Qingquan."

At this moment, Zhou Yunyi spoke again, "If you are willing, there is a real possibility of reconciling with the sect."

"Um?"

Gu Jinlai looked at Zhou Yunyi and asked, "They can reconcile over this?"

"Elder Gu may not know this, but a few months ago, Di Luo, the number one expert of the demonic path located north of the Milky Way and the master of the Earth Immortal Palace, sent a message to all sects, inviting all the experts of the ten major demonic sects to gather at Canglang Mountain for a Divine Sword Tournament. He also offered to give up the Heavenly Sword, which belonged to the former number one person in the world, the Heavenly Emperor, and let everyone recognize it as their master. If someone could successfully recognize it as their master, they would honor the master of the Heavenly Sword as the new leader of the demonic path, to rule the demonic path, and reverse the current situation of the demonic path fighting each other."

Zhou Yunyi said urgently.

"Di Luo? The Heavenly Sword!?"

His expression changed slightly, Gu Jinlai.

He had recently had the privilege of witnessing the brilliance of the Heavenly Sword.

That is...

It is a peerless Spirit Transformation sword that can be used by a Nascent Soul cultivator to hunt down Primordial Spirits.

This is still under the condition that the person has not yet been recognized as a master.

As for Di Luo...

It was a household name.

The number one in the demonic path.

Recently, rumors have been circulating in the north that Wushi has died and that Diluo is now the greatest ruler in the world.

While rumors shouldn't be taken at face value, they are enough to prove the power of this being.

Right now, this top expert of the demonic path has invited numerous masters from the ten sects of the demonic path to gather at Canglang Mountain with the Heavenly Sword to hold the Divine Sword Conference to select a leader for the demonic path and to end the current situation of the demonic path fighting amongst themselves!?

This matter doesn't seem that simple at all.

"I know what Elder Gu is suspecting. Perhaps Di Luo wants to take this opportunity to unify the demonic path, unite the power of the entire demonic path to overthrow the Great Qian, and rebuild the land? That's not the case! Di Luo and Wu Tiandi made a great oath to their inner demons in order to promote this Divine Sword Tournament! Whoever can obtain the Heavenly Sword's recognition as their master will be the leader of the demonic path! The Earth Immortal Palace and the Human Immortal Palace will follow the lead of the Heavenly Sword Master!"

Zhou Yunyi said, "That's why all the elders of the sects have devoted their energy and effort to the Canglang Mountain Conference. The elders of the sects south of the Milky Way have been exchanging private messages more frequently, forming alliances and making deals with each other to ensure that if something unexpected really happens, they can advance and retreat together and successfully withdraw from Canglang Mountain."

"Celestial Sword".

That is the number one divine sword in the world.

The Heavenly Emperor of yesteryear was able to overcome the tribulation of lightning and become a true immortal on land by comprehending the mysteries of the Heavenly Sword, thus becoming the number one person in the world.

Even though the four great terrestrial immortals besides the Heavenly Emperor joined forces to besiege him, he still managed to kill Tai'a and Xuwu, and severely injure Yuanzhu and Wushi.

Furthermore, the severely injured Yuanzhu and Wushi have not appeared for decades, and it is rumored that they have both perished due to their severe injuries.

If one could obtain the Heavenly Sword's recognition as its master...

The Primordial Spirit defying the Celestial Person is by no means a pipe dream.

If one could comprehend even a fraction of the profound mysteries of the Heavenly Sword, one could become Celestial Person, or even a Saint...

They will be the next number one in Qian Tian.

Faced with such temptation, what does the fall of an elder statesman matter?

How could the Primordial Spirit True Lord possibly spare the energy to deal with such a trivial matter?

"No wonder the Purgatory Sect, Yellow Springs Sect, and Cold Moon Sect have reduced their efforts in managing Star Province recently. I thought it was the calm before the storm, but I didn't expect... they really have their energy tied up in something bigger."

This Gu Jinlai.

He looked at Zhou Yunyi and nodded with satisfaction. "Thank you for telling me this news."

Hearing Gu Jinlai's tone soften, Zhou Yunyi breathed a slight sigh of relief, "It's good that it's useful to Elder Gu. At least before the Divine Sword Tournament ends, the Purgatory Sect, the Cold Moon Sect, and the Yellow Spring Sect should not make a big fuss. After all, the South is already relatively weak. If it suffers a huge loss, it will be even less able to compete with the seven sects in the North. As long as Elder Gu lets me go back, I am confident that I can persuade the sects to suppress the matter."

He added, "Once things are brought under control, Elder Gu can demonstrate his loyalty to the sect, and it's entirely possible to turn a major issue into a minor one and resolve it altogether."

"That's a good idea."

Gu Jinlai nodded. "Now it's mine."

Zhou Yunyi's expression immediately changed. "Elder Gu, you..."

"Back then, you knew I was in grave danger leaving Changjun City for Huayin County, yet you still didn't hesitate to kick me when I was down. Now that you've humbled yourself, do you expect me to let you off the hook?"

Gu Jinlai a sudden burst of power from his feet, Sha Qi surged from his body, and he slashed down with his heavy sword, which was imbued with terrifying kinetic energy. "Do you think I'm an honest person, easy to talk to?"

"No, Elder Gu, I truly want to repent..."

Zhou Yunyi's eyes widened, he screamed in terror, retreated rapidly, and dodged quickly.

Unfortunately, his Gu Jinlai had reached a high level of perfection, and the giant sword, weighing several thousand pounds, seemed as light as a feather in his hands.

In just a moment, the giant sword swept across Zhou Yunyi's body, and the violent force sent him flying, coughing up blood.

As he lost his balance, Gu Jinlai charged again, his fist, as big as a casserole dish, aimed at his less than 1.8-meter-tall frame and slammed down...

"Bang!"

Under Zhou Yunyi's terrified gaze, all the bones in his body were broken at the waist by the force of the punch, and his internal organs were shattered, causing him to crash heavily to the ground.

Fresh blood kept spilling from his mouth.

His eyes seemed to still hold the fear of death and the longing for life, and gradually, he breathed his last.