The night was dark, like a huge piece of black satin, tightly wrapping the heaven and earth. Everything was completely silent, except for the sound of wind whistling in the mountains and forests, like a strange piece of music played in the dark night.
Great Sage Ku Gu dragged his scarred body, filled with unwillingness and hatred, and ran for his life through the dense mountain forest.
The moonlight struggled to penetrate the layers of branches and leaves, as if hindered by the gloomy atmosphere, and could only fall scatteredly on his shabby black robe, full of stains and patches, making his skinny, ghostly figure become more slender, highlighting his desolation and embarrassment at the moment.
As he ran wildly, his mind kept racing through the scenes of the confrontation with the Lingxiao Sacred Sect in the valley not long ago. Every scene was like an extremely sharp blade, piercing his heart.
"Lingxiao Sacred Sect, if I don't take revenge for this, I swear I won't be a human being!"
He gritted his teeth and roared in a low voice, his voice full of resentment and determination, but as he ran, he also started to murmur in his heart, whose was that sudden strong pressure?
Could it be that Lingxiao Sacred Sect still has a hidden master?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but shudder and subconsciously quickened his pace, completely unaware that in the darkness not far behind him, a black shadow followed quietly like a ghost, that was Ren Xiaoyao.
Ren Xiaoyao is hidden in the darkness, as if blending with the night and becoming a part of the night.
Every step he took was extremely light, and when his toes touched the ground, they felt like feathers falling, making almost no sound.
The moonlight occasionally fell on his stern face, outlining his deep and sharp eyes, which shone with the light of insight, as if nothing in the world could escape his scrutiny.
Although he had only heard about the feud between Great Sage Ku Gu and Lingxiao Sacred Sect accidentally, in his eyes, this was undoubtedly a dispute that could be exploited skillfully, and both parties were just pawns on his way to the treasure house resources.
While he was secretly following, he was thinking, this Great Sage Ku Gu is not weak. If it can be used by me, seizing the resources of the Lingxiao Sacred Sect's treasure house will give me a better chance of winning.
As long as I get those resources, my cultivation will reach a higher level. By then, who else in this continent can compete with me?
Finally, Great Sage Ku Gu stopped in front of an extremely hidden cave.
This cave is located under a cliff, surrounded by layers of vines, like a natural and airtight barrier, covering the entrance of the cave tightly.
If they were not extremely familiar with this place, it would be difficult for ordinary people to detect its traces even if they were close at hand.
Great Sage Ku Gu has been practicing here all year round, and the cave is filled with a decaying and gloomy atmosphere, which is the smell of time and evil forces intertwined.
Various grotesque animal bones are scattered on the ground, some complete and some broken, as if they are telling the bloody battles in the past; the walls are covered with strange and mysterious runes, which emit a faint green light and flicker in the darkness, as if they are telling unknown secrets and warning intruders.
Great Sage Ku Gu As soon as he stepped into the cave, he suddenly noticed a strange smell.
The vigilance cultivated through years of struggle in the world was instantly triggered, and his pupils suddenly shrank, like cold stars in the night sky obscured by dark clouds.
The power around him was like a raging undercurrent, surging crazily, as if he was a beast aware of danger, eager to break free and launch a defense.
In an instant, the dark green mist, wrapped in a strong rancid smell, quickly gathered around him, completely covering his figure in the blink of an eye.
"Who is it? Come out!" He shouted angrily, his voice hoarse and sharp, like the cry of a night owl, which kept reflecting in the cave, forming a strange and harsh echo.
At this moment, he was frightened and angry, thinking, could it be that Lingxiao Sacred Sect's people were chasing after him so quickly?
If it were them, I might not be able to escape unscathed today, but even if we fight to the death, I will never surrender!
Ren Xiaoyao slowly walked out of the shadows. His steps were light and steady. Every step he took seemed to carry an innate aura of a king, as if he was the master of Dark World, and everything must surrender under his feet.
He was dressed in black, his black hair was flying wildly, and he exuded an invisible force of intimidation that made the air around him freeze.
The moonlight slanted in from the entrance of the cave, illuminating his cold and frosty face. There was a chilling chill in his deep eyes, as if he could see through all illusions and expose the essence of everything in the world.
Great Sage Ku Gu raised his eyes and looked up. When he saw Ren Xiaoyao clearly, his heart was shocked. A strong anger and fear instantly surged into his heart, like a raging tide, completely submerging his reason.
A trace of panic flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by hatred. The flame of hatred burned blazingly in his heart, as if it was going to burn the whole world to ashes.
In his understanding, Ren Xiaoyao must be the top expert secretly sent by the Lingxiao Sacred Sect to take his life to avoid future troubles.
In an instant, the hatred that had been accumulated in his heart for many years burst out like a flood, completely overwhelming his sanity.
"Hey Lingxiao Sacred Sect, you actually sent people to chase you! Today, I will fight with you!"
Great Sage Ku Gu looked up to the sky and roared. The roar was full of despair and madness. The roar echoed in the cave, making his own ears buzz, as if the entire cave was trembling under his anger.
His hands danced quickly, and his fingers quickly formed seals like ghosts. He muttered words, and obscure spells came out of his mouth. Every syllable seemed to carry dark power, making the surrounding air tremble.
Following his movements, the dark green mist rushed towards Ren Xiaoyao like a surging black tide. Wherever the mist went, the air seemed to be corroded instantly, making a "sizzling" sound, which was the wail of the air being eroded.
The hard rock in the cave instantly became riddled with holes, and the surface was quickly eroded to form a thick layer of black powder, which peeled off and turned into dust floating in the air, as if to tell the helplessness and unwillingness of the cave.
Ren Xiaoyao looked as calm as water. Facing the mist coming towards his face, he remained unhurried, as if all this was expected.
He gently raised his right hand, palm forward, and a pure and majestic spiritual power surged out of his body.
This spiritual power showed a faint golden light, as dazzling as the warm spring sun, which formed a sharp contrast with the evil-filled dark green mist of the Dry Skeleton Great Sage.
Wherever Golden Spiritual Energy passed, the air became warm and fresh, and the original decayed and gloomy atmosphere was instantly dispelled, making it incompatible with the surrounding gloomy and terrifying environment.
Ren Xiaoyao thought to himself, this Great Sage Ku Gu does have some tricks, but in front of me, it still falls short of the standard.
With his little strength, he still wants to compete with me? He is simply overestimating his capabilities.
When the dark green mist collided with Golden Spiritual Energy, the entire cave seemed to be blocked by an invisible barrier, and time seemed to freeze at this moment.
The mist attacked the spiritual power crazily, trying to break through the defense line, like a ferocious beast, desperately hitting the cage; but the spiritual power resisted steadily, standing like a majestic mountain, no matter how violent the storm, I remained motionless.
For a moment, light flashed in the cave, and the two forces competed with each other, making a deafening roar, as if the entire cave was about to collapse. The sound continued to echo in the cave, making people's eardrums hurt, as if the whole world was shaking under the collision of this force.
Great Sage Ku Gu watched his mist being easily blocked by the other party, and was shocked. How could it be possible that this person's strength was so terrifying?
Is he the kind of peerless strong man in the legend?
When Great Sage Ku Gu saw this, a fierce look flashed in his eyes, and a ferocious look appeared on his face, which was the determination of a trapped beast still fighting.
He knew that the opponent in front of him was extremely powerful. If he didn't use all his strength, he would definitely die today.
So, he gritted his teeth suddenly, and the strength all over his body burst out without reservation, and every ounce of spiritual power was like his last hope.
The dark green mist instantly became thicker, like a crazy beast, lunging at Ren Xiaoyao with its teeth and claws.
Countless ferocious faces appeared faintly in the mist, emitting shrill screams, as if evil spirits from hell were trying to drag Ren Xiaoyao into the endless Dark Abyss. Those faces were twisted and struggling, as if they were telling endless pain and resentment.
Ren Xiaoyao snorted coldly, the spiritual power around his body surged, and the golden light flourished, as if the sun had exploded with all its brilliance at this moment.
He took a step forward, each step was steady and powerful, and the rocks under his feet shattered under his strength, making a crisp sound, which was the lamentation of broken rocks.
As he approached, Golden Spiritual Energy was like a raging ocean wave, hitting the dark green mist wave after wave.
The ferocious faces in the mist disappeared in an instant under the impact of spiritual power, and the mist began to gradually dissipate, turning into wisps of green smoke, as if the darkness was helplessly fading away under the illumination of light.
Ren Xiaoyao sneered in his heart, with this little ability, you dare to compete with me? It's like a mantis trying to take advantage of his own strength.
Great Sage Ku Gu was horrified, his eyes widened, disbelief written on his face, his eyes full of fear and despair.
He has been wandering in the world for many years and thinks he has extraordinary strength. He has experienced countless life-and-death battles, but he has never encountered such a powerful opponent.
But the hatred in his heart is like a burning flame, supporting him to continue fighting and never give up easily. The flame of hatred is his last motivation and his last obsession.
He quickly crossed his hands in front of his chest and let out a sharp whistle. The whistle cut through the air, like a trumpet of death.
In an instant, a layer of dark green armor appeared around his body. The armor was engraved with strange runes and emitted an icy cold light, as if it was a guardian from hell. This is Devil Cultivation Method, the body protection he has practiced for many years. It has extremely strong defense and has saved him many times in critical situations of life and death.
At the same time, a dark green long knife condensed in his hand. The blade exuded rich Evil Qi. The blade shone with a faint green light, as if it could tear Sky-Rending Strike apart easily. The light contained endless killing and destruction.
He held the long knife, his palms were full of sweat, but he kept cheering himself up in his heart, he couldn't lose, he absolutely couldn't lose!
I still have unfulfilled wishes, and I want to take revenge on the Lingxiao Sacred Sect!
Great Sage Ku Gu held a long knife, like a black lightning, and galloped towards Ren Xiaoyao.
His speed was extremely fast, and he brought up a strong gust of wind, blowing the dust and gravel in the cave everywhere, as if a small storm was raging in the cave. The moment he approached Ren Xiaoyao, he jumped up high, and with great force, the long knife in his hand struck hard towards Ren Xiaoyao's head.
The long knife cut through the air and made a sharp whistling sound, as if it was cutting everything into two pieces. The whistling sound was filled with his anger and unwillingness.
Ren Xiaoyao did not dodge, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. The cold light was like a meteor in the night sky, flashing across the darkness in an instant. He quickly raised his left hand and condensed a golden Spiritual Energy Shield. Mysterious runes flowed on the surface of the shield, exuding a soft light, as if it could resist all attacks. The light contained Infinite Power and protection.
The moment the dark green long knife struck the shield, there was a loud noise, like the sound of a bell, and the entire cave trembled violently, as if it would collapse at any time. The loud noise caused the dust in the cave to fall, as if the whole world was shaking under the blow.
The powerful impact caused the rocks under Ren Xiaoyao's feet to shatter and turn into countless tiny particles, but his figure remained as steady as a mountain, without even taking a step back, as if he were a giant tree rooted in this land.
Great Sage Ku Gu was knocked upside down by the force of the counter-shock, drew an arc in the air, and hit the stone wall of the cave heavily.
A huge human-shaped groove was instantly knocked out of the stone wall. The gravel flew and dust filled the air, as if a small explosion had occurred in the cave.
Great Sage Ku Gu struggled to stand up from the groove, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth. The blood slid down the corner of his mouth and dripped on the ground, as if it was the passage of his life.
His face was full of fear and unwillingness, and his legs could not help but tremble slightly. This was his body's instinctive reaction to fear.
There was a trace of despair in his eyes, but the hatred in his heart made him unwilling to give up, so he gathered his spiritual power again and prepared to launch the final attack.
But his spiritual power was already in chaos, and the power he gathered was intermittent, making him appear extremely weak.
He knew in his heart that he was probably in danger, but he still felt unwilling to do so. Could it be that I, Great Sage Ku Gu, was going to die here today?
I'm not willing to give in. I still have so much hatred that I haven't avenged!
Ren Xiaoyao looked at him coldly, without any mercy in his eyes. His eyes seemed to be the judgment from hell, cold and ruthless.
He slowly raised his right hand, palm upward, and Golden Spiritual Energy continued to gather in his palm, forming a dazzling golden ball of light.
The ball of light contains powerful power, which seems to explode at any time and turn everything into ashes. That power seems to be the core of the sun, containing endless energy and destruction.
Just when the golden ball of light was about to be launched, Ren Xiaoyao suddenly felt something in his heart.
He thought that Lingxiao Sacred Sect was very powerful and had a strong foundation, and that his plan to seize the treasure house resources might need help.
And Great Sage Ku Gu has been in the world for many years and has a wide network of contacts. He may know some secret passages and weaknesses. If he can be conquered, it may be of great use.
As long as I get those resources, my cultivation will reach a higher level. By then, who else in this continent can compete with me?
"Do you want to live?" Ren Xiaoyao's voice was low and cold, echoing in the cave, as if it came from the judgment of Nine Nether Hell. The voice seemed to have a kind of Invisible Power that stopped Great Sage Ku Gu's heartbeat.
Great Sage Ku Gu Hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, and his survival instinct made him care less.
His legs softened, and he knelt on the ground with a "plop". He nodded quickly and with difficulty, his voice trembling and weak. "I want... I want to live, please forgive me! I was blind before, and I bumped into you. You, sir, have a lot, let me go this time! As long as you are willing to spare my life, I can do whatever you want!"
At this moment, the desire for life in his heart has completely defeated his hatred and unwillingness. He knows that the strong man in front of him can make him disappear into ashes with just a flick of his finger.
"Get up." Ren Xiaoyao said calmly, his eyes falling on Great Sage Ku Gu, his expression calm, "I am not Lingxiao Sacred Sect's person."
When Great Sage Ku Gu heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then his eyes showed doubts, but he did not dare to ask rashly, he just looked at Ren Xiaoyao with wary eyes.
Ren Xiaoyao raised his eyebrows slightly, with a slight arc at the corner of his mouth, and continued, "Like you, I also have plans for the Lingxiao Sacred Sect." His voice was steady, but it caused a wave of ripples in the cave.
Great Sage Ku Gu was shocked in his heart, and his face was full of surprise. He never imagined that this person who was so powerful that he was frightened actually had the same goal as him.
"You... you also want to deal with the Lingxiao Sacred Sect?" he asked tentatively, with a hint of surprise in his voice that could not be concealed.
"That's right." Ren Xiaoyao nodded slightly, a chill flashing through his eyes, "There is something I want in their treasure house, and I am bound to get it."
Great Sage Ku Gu quickly made a calculation in his mind. If this person really has the same goal as his, then there may be a glimmer of hope. "I... I know Lingxiao Sacred Sect's many secrets. If you can spare my life, I am willing to tell you everything I know and help you!" He said eagerly, as if he had grasped the last life-saving straw.
Ren Xiaoyao looked at Great Sage Ku Gu, a trace of satisfaction flashed in his eyes, "From now on, you will be used by me. If there is betrayal, the end will be a hundred times worse than now."
His voice was cold, but it brought Hope of Life to Great Sage Ku Gu.
"Yes... yes, I am willing to be loyal to you. From now on, my life will be yours. If you ask me to go east, I will never dare to go west! I will be loyal to you, no matter what, no matter what!"
Great Sage Ku Gu responded quickly, with a hint of happiness in his voice that he had survived the disaster.
Ren Xiaoyao put away the golden ball of light, looked at Great Sage Ku Gu, and began to ask him about the Lingxiao Sacred Sect.
Great Sage Ku Gu did not dare to hide anything and told everything he knew in detail, including the internal structure of the Lingxiao Sacred Sect, the characteristics of masters of each lineage, the location of the treasure house and the defense mechanism. Ren Xiaoyao listened quietly, asking questions from time to time, with the light of thought in his eyes, and he had already begun to plan a more comprehensive plan in his heart.
As he listened, he constructed an attack strategy against the Lingxiao Sacred Sect in his mind, not sparing every detail. He seemed to be a general directing a war, knowing every strategic point. Great Sage Ku Gu replied tremblingly from the side. As he answered, he secretly prayed that his answer would satisfy this strong man, and he also hoped that he could save his life in this transaction. At the same time, there was a faint hope of revenge in his heart. Perhaps, with the help of this person's power, Lingxiao Sacred Sect could really make Lingxiao Sacred Sect pay a heavy price..Great Sage Ku Gu was shocked, his face was full of surprise, and the confusion in his eyes instantly turned into disbelief. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but was speechless due to the excessive shock. After a while, he tentatively asked, "You... you also want to deal with the Lingxiao Sacred Sect?" There was a hint of surprise in his voice, as if someone who had been looking for a way out in the darkness for a long time suddenly saw a glimmer of light.
"That's right." Ren Xiaoyao nodded slightly, a chill flashed in his eyes, as if it could freeze the surrounding air, "There is something I want in their treasure house, and I am bound to get it." After saying that, he looked deep into the cave, as if he had already seen the rare treasures in the treasure house.
Great Sage Ku Gu quickly calculated in his mind that if this person really had the same goal as his, there might be a glimmer of hope, and he could even use his power to fulfill his desire for revenge.
"I... I know a lot of the Lingxiao Sacred Sect's secrets. If you can spare my life, I am willing to tell you everything I know and help you!" He said eagerly, as if grabbing the last straw, his tone full of flattery and flattery.
Ren Xiaoyao looked at Great Sage Ku Gu, a trace of satisfaction flashed in his eyes, and he thought to himself: Although this Great Sage Ku Gu is not as strong as himself, he has been in the world for many years, and the secrets he knows may really come in handy.
"From now on, you will be used by me. If there is betrayal, the consequences will be a hundred times more miserable than now." His voice was cold, but it brought Hope of Life to Great Sage Ku Gu. That unquestionable tone made Great Sage Ku Gu dare not disobey at all.
"Yes... yes, I am willing to be loyal to you. From now on, my life will be yours. If you ask me to go east, I will never dare to go west! I will be loyal to you, through fire and water, no matter what!" Great Sage Ku Gu quickly agreed, with a hint of happiness for surviving the disaster in his voice, and his body was trembling slightly with excitement and fear.
Ren Xiaoyao put away the golden ball of light, and the powerful spiritual power emanating from his body gradually disappeared. He slowly sat down on a relatively flat stone in the cave and motioned for Great Sage Ku Gu to come closer.
"Tell me everything you know about the Lingxiao Sacred Sect in detail." His tone was a little calmer, but he still had the majesty of a superior.
Great Sage Ku Gu did not dare to slack off at all. He endured the pain on his body and dragged his weak body forward. "Sir, Lingxiao Sacred Sect is divided into five major lines. Each line has its own unique Cultivation Method and areas of expertise."
He swallowed and watched Ren Xiaoyao's expression nervously. Seeing that the other party was listening carefully, he continued, "Heavenly Sword Vein is famous for Swordsmanship's fierceness, and its pulse master Dugu Jianxin is said to have "Nine Heavens Sword Art' has practiced to the ninth level, and can activate the power of the nine heavens with one swing of his sword; Illusory Star Vein is good at Illusion Technique and spiritual attacks, and the pulse master Xing Huanzi can use Illusory Star Power to confuse the opponent's mind and make people fall into endless hallucinations; There are also Spiritual Water Vein, Blazing Fire Vein and Azure Wood Vein, who control the power of the three elements of water, fire and wood respectively..."
Ren Xiaoyao listened quietly, asking questions from time to time, his eyes shining with thought.
When Great Sage Ku Gu mentioned the defense mechanism of the treasure house, he was even more focused. "There are layers of restrictions around this treasure house. Not only are High Antiquity's magic circle guarding it, but there are also several elders who take turns to guard it. The array can sense the intrusion of any external spiritual power and automatically trigger an attack. Moreover, the entrance to the treasure house is hidden in a misty valley. The mist in the valley persists all year round and is filled with poison. Once ordinary people step in, they will lose their way and die from poisoning."
Great Sage Ku Gu described it in detail, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.