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"Is this the killing Spirit Artifact crafted by Elder Gu? It is indeed incredibly powerful."

Gu Jinlai Lu Zhenbei, the Hall Master of the Conquest Hall, watched the scene of shooting Lin Xiao, his pupils contracted slightly.

Although Lin Xiao had been severely injured by Lu Dengxian and had no power to resist, each stream of light emitted from that killing Spirit Artifact was equivalent to a heavy crossbow bolt, firing hundreds of heavy crossbow bolts per second...

The protective True Qi of the Spirit Refining True Person was simply no match for it.

If it were them, they would be dead if they were hit by a pinpoint shot for more than a second.

"This is a powerful Spirit Artifact that can even intercept flying swords."

Lu said casually.

He glanced at the two Spirit Artifact beside Gu Jinlai, as well as the other similar Spirit Artifact carried by the demon god warriors behind him, and involuntarily wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

At this moment, Gu Jinlai had casually shot and killed Lin Xiao, looked up.

His gaze turned toward Lu Dengxian and the others.

Lin Xiao didn't have any forbidden techniques hidden on him, and the Purgatory Sect really didn't intend to fight him to the death. For this reason, they were willing to admit their mistakes and hand over the vice sect leader to him for disposal.

This approach left him completely unsure of what to do next.

All his contingency plans were completely disrupted.

"Elder Gu, I apologize for keeping you waiting for the punishment results for Lin Xiao's persecution of his fellow disciples. This is my fault as the sect leader. I apologize to Elder Gu here."

Lu Dengxian cupped his hands in greeting.

Since Lin Xiao, the deputy sect leader, has already been given up, he doesn't mind being even more amiable.

After all, he wasn't very confident of defeating Gu Jinlai, who had brought several killing Spirit Artifact.

He dared to maintain his arrogant attitude and angered Gu Jinlai. Several killing Spirit Artifact swept over, and he might lose his life here.

"Sect Leader Lu, what are you up to?"

This Gu Jinlai.

"That's what Elder Gu saw."

Lu Dengxian smiled and said, "The sect has already sorted out the matter of Elder Gu. Even the on-duty elder Liu Jingtao personally inquired about it and made important instructions. Elder Tan Qingquan's matter was his own fault. One thing we haven't been able to figure out all along is that Tan Qingquan targeted Elder Gu first."

He spoke with an air of righteous indignation, "Elder Gu's retaliation against such acts of harming fellow disciples is justified, not to mention that he later offered up Taihe City, which added another city to our Purgatory Sect's territory in Star Province."

"The Supreme Elder?"

They quickly guessed what it was, Gu Jinlai.

He led his troops into Chi Province, and as expected, Lu Dengxian went to invite the Supreme Elder.

However, the Supreme Elders hold a transcendent position and do not have such petty and scheming thoughts.

After realizing at a glance that the whole incident was caused by Lin Xiao's interference and that he was the victim from beginning to end, he immediately defined the nature of the matter.

That's why we have the scene before us where Lu Dengxian personally captured Lin Xiao and handed him over to him for punishment, and apologized to him.

Judging from Sect Leader Lu's appearance...

This shows she intends to reconcile with him.

But he was still thinking of using Lin Xiao's matter as a pretext to provoke the Supreme Elder of the Purgatory Sect to take action, and then use the Heavenly Sword Missile to kill him...

At the very least, we should severely injure him and then extort the Celestial Person Cultivation Method from the Purgatory Sect.

Right now, Lu Dengxian has handed Lin Xiao over directly...

It's a difficult job for him.

"Recently, Elder Gu has made outstanding contributions to expanding the territory of our Purgatory Sect. I have reported to the Council of Elders to promote Elder Gu to Red-Robed Elder."

Lu Dengxian said loudly, "In addition, although Elder Gu is not Spirit Transformation Grand Cultivator, his combat power is no less than that of any Spirit Transformation Grand Cultivator. As a special case, when the annual Council of Elders is held, I will directly submit Council of Elders's application for a seat on the Elders' Council. At that time, you will step into the true decision-making level of our Purgatory Sect and become one of the helmsmen of the Purgatory Sect's development direction."

"Elders?"

A thought has stirred the heart Gu Jinlai.

The elders of the Purgatory Sect belong to the decision-making level and are qualified to read all the scriptures and Secret Method of the Purgatory Sect.

The sect's core Cultivation Method and the Celestial Person Cultivation Method are both within the scope of available reading.

If he can really be promoted to Elder of the Purgatory Sect...

So, was the mission indirectly accomplished?

"I am overjoyed to be promoted to elder, but Elder Tan died because of me, and I have also injured Elder Sha and Elder Shi. Things may not be so easy, right?"

He hesitated Gu Jinlai.

Lu Dengxian listened to what had been said Gu Jinlai and nodded slightly in his heart.

Elder Gu is indeed on our side, the Purgatory Sect.

He immediately smiled and said, "Our Purgatory Sect has always been quite united internally. This is a small matter. I will explain it to the two elders, and they will easily let it go. Moreover, with Elder Gu's reputation in Star Province, if you really join the Council of Elders, the elders will only be happy that our Purgatory Sect has gained another great general."

"That's true... but I still don't feel quite at ease."

Gu Jinlai, after a moment's thought, he said, "How about this, every time I conquer a city, the sect will bestow upon me a scroll of Secret Method. Furthermore, if I am promoted to elder and enter the sect's decision-making level, I will also be qualified to read all the classics. So, could the sect please bestow upon me a scroll of the Purgatory Reincarnation Technique in advance?"

"Purgatory Reincarnation Technique?"

Lu Dengxian pondered for a moment.

The Purgatory Revolving Wheel Technique is the supreme Cultivation Method of the Purgatory Sect.

At the same time, it is also one of the three major cultivation Cultivation Method of the Purgatory Sect that can help one comprehend the power of heaven and earth and cultivate to the level of Celestial Person.

If they truly became elders Gu Jinlai...

He was indeed qualified to study this Cultivation Method, and in addition, he learned about his attitude from the Supreme Elder. He intended to have the Purgatory Sect and Gu Jinlai reconcile, hoping that he would represent the Purgatory Sect to recognize the Heavenly Sword at the upcoming Divine Sword Conference.

Therefore, it seems reasonable to pass on this Cultivation Method to him ahead of schedule.

Lu readily agreed, "No problem. Since it is Elder Gu's request, I will have someone send you the Cultivation Method in a while."

After saying that, he added, "However, Elder Liu Jingtao wants to meet with you. When would you like to come to our Purgatory Sect? After all, you haven't been back for quite some time."

"Sect Master Lu, you may not know this, but the reason I rushed to Chi Province was because I was worried that Lin Xiao would cause trouble again, which would widen the rift between us and lead to the Purgatory Sect attacking Lingxiao City and doing things that would hurt our friends and please our enemies. Only after I have resolved the Lin Xiao problem will I have to face my real threat."

"A major threat?"

Lu Dengxian was taken aback.

This is something that even a Heavenly Lord whose combat power rivals that of several Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators Gu Jinlai has called a major threat...

"Whether what I am about to say is true or false, the Purgatory Sect can easily tell by asking around."

Gu Jinlai lowered his voice slightly and said in a way similar to telepathic communication, "The State Lord's Mansion has recently planned to launch an attack on Lingxiao City. It is said that Xin Tianqi, the master of the Meteorite Satellite, intends to personally take action to kill me. Therefore, before this crisis is resolved, it is really inconvenient for me to abandon my Gu Clan members and leave Lingxiao City."

"Meteor Guardian Xin Tianqi personally took action!?"

Lu Dengxian's expression changed.

He quickly recalled a message he had received more than two weeks ago.

The message claimed that the reason why the State Lord's Mansion's plan to unite the local forces of Star Province with Longque Mountain Villa failed was because of the sabotage by Gu Jinlai.

If this news is true...

It is entirely reasonable that Xin Tianqi, the master of the Meteorite Satellite, the number one expert in Star Province, would personally deal with him.

"Wait, this seems like an opportunity... Perhaps we can have the sect's Grand Elder intervene and save Xin Tianqi's life when he makes a move, then..."

Lu Dengxian quickly realized something and solemnly transmitted his voice, "Is this really the case? Elder Gu is Red-Robed Elder of our Purgatory Sect, and he will soon be promoted to elder. Now that disaster is imminent, our Purgatory Sect will never stand idly by. I will go back and report to the Supreme Elder, and ask the Supreme Elder to take action personally to intimidate the Meteor Guards and let them know that Elder Gu, you also have a powerful backer."

"Then I thank Sect Leader Lu very much."

Gu Jinlai greeted each other with clasped hands.

"Of course, of course..."

Lu Dengxian responded politely as well.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the room became incredibly harmonious, with not a trace of the tense atmosphere that Gu Jinlai first invaded Star Province in the past.

This large-scale invasion ended with the Purgatory Sect bowing down and personally handing Lin Xiao over to Gu Jinlai for disposal.

After a warm and friendly exchange with Lu Dengxian for about half an hour, Gu Jinlai led his men out of the territory of Chi Province.

Lu Dengxian also promised to send the Purgatory Reincarnation Technique over as quickly as possible, and at the same time, he would have the Supreme Elder make a trip to Starlight City to intimidate the Meteor Guards and prevent them from acting rashly.

Both parties parted ways happily.

After Gu Jinlai his army back to Yuanhua City, he left behind a close-in weapon system and then took Su Nanxing back to Lingxiao City.

During this period, Gu Changfeng, the head of the Gu Clan, has already entered the realm of Spirit Refining, Gu Jinlai possessed five cities and a variety of resources, including the relentless accumulation of Spirit Nourishing Pill.

With the Purgatory Sect seemingly willing to reconcile with Gu Jinlai, Yuanhua City no longer needs to place two more Spirit Refining.

After returning to Lingxiao City, he temporarily put aside his spiritual cultivation and focused his energy on operating the Eternal Furnace, attempting to condense the body of a mid-level great Demonic Beasts before the Divine Sword Tournament.

Gu Jinlai, armies have been mobilized to invade the territory of Chi Province, but this great war, which might have escalated to the level of Primordial Spirit True Lord, never even broke out because the Purgatory Sect backed down.

This result came as a huge surprise to other forces.

The Cold Moon Sect and the Yellow Spring Sect were somewhat better off, but it felt like there was no excitement to watch.

After all, with the Divine Sword Tournament taking precedence over everything, even if Gu Jinlai were to truly fight to the death with the Purgatory Sect, they might not necessarily gain much advantage.

However, Longque Manor and the Governor's Mansion were somewhat unwilling.

Especially the governor's mansion.

Xin Tianqi secretly went to Lingxiao City but returned empty-handed.

Although he claimed that the place where Gu Jinlai was located was heavily guarded, and that even if he took action, he was not 100% confident in killing Gu Jinlai, Xue Yue, Qi Fenglei, and the others were still dissatisfied with what they heard.

In this situation, they reconnected with Dragon Sparrow Manor, and a plan that had been brewing for some time was put into action.