Wang Xie

"This Shi Dong actually has 1000 Destiny Value. It seems he's already a developed Son of Heaven's Mandate."

Gu Changge frowned slightly, thinking to himself.

The Sons of Heaven's Mandate he had encountered before, whether it was Xiao Yan or Lin Bing, only had 500 Destiny Value.

If a Son of Heaven's Mandate has their destined fortuitous encounters interrupted, or if they lose their destined heroine, their Destiny Value will decrease. Conversely, if they successfully obtain fortuitous encounters and subdue the destined heroine, their Destiny Value will increase, earning them the favor of the Plane's Heavenly Dao.

Gu Changge spent 200 System Points to exchange for a Thousand Mile Tracking Gu. While Shi Dong wasn't paying attention, he planted the Gu worm on him.

"Regardless, thank you, brother, for today's matter."

Shi Dong cupped his hands in a salute and said.

"If there's ever a need for my help in the future, Shi Dong will not refuse."

With that, Shi Dong left the area and headed to other parts of the ruins to search for treasures.

After Shi Dong left, Gu Changge and his group wandered through the Quasi-Emperor ruins, eventually stopping at a stone figure of the Earth Spirit Race, which was formed from spiritual energy.

The Earth Spirit Race is a branch of the Spirit Race. Like Spirit Seeds, the Spirit Race can only be born in Spirit Mountains and Spirit Rivers rich in spiritual energy, or in Quasi-Emperor ruins and Emperor secret realms. They are born without parents.

The Spirit Race has ten branch races: the Earth Spirit Race, Fire Spirit Race, Water Spirit Race, Wood Spirit Race, Metal Spirit Race, Wind Spirit Race, Thunder Spirit Race, Light Spirit Race, Dark Spirit Race, and Ice Spirit Race.

"This Earth Spirit Race is very strong. It might have the strength of peak ninth-level Marrow Cleansing Realm."

Ye Muqing said with a slightly solemn expression.

"No matter. My four Demonic Beasts are all at first-level Qi Condensation Realm. Defeating a ninth-level Marrow Cleansing Realm Earth Spirit Race is a piece of cake."

Gu Changge said.

Immediately, Gu Changge summoned the Ink Profound Flood Dragon, Sky Winged Tiger, Frost Giant Wolf, and Flame Giant Wolf.

"Roar!"

The four Demonic Beasts roared loudly at the Earth Spirit Race figure in front of them and launched a fierce attack together.

The Ink Profound Flood Dragon mobilized the surrounding Wood spiritual energy, the Sky Winged Tiger mobilized the surrounding Wind spiritual energy, while the Frost Giant Wolf and Flame Giant Wolf mobilized the surrounding Ice and Fire spiritual energy. They each condensed a ray of spiritual energy in their mouths and shot it towards the Earth Spirit Race figure.

"Wuwu!"

Thus, the guardian of the Earth Spirit Race was beaten to death amidst its defiant roars, its body dissipating into the air and transforming into a ball of pure spiritual energy that flew towards the four Demonic Beasts.

After the death of the Earth Spirit Race guardian, the ball of light behind it erupted with dazzling light. After the light dissipated, the true form of this treasure was revealed.

"Such a powerful pressure, this pressure carries an Emperor's might. It's likely an Emperor Grade treasure."

Lin Ni Yu couldn't help but say.

Gu Changge stepped forward and examined the treasure.

"It's an Emperor Grade Spirit Plant."

Gu Changge said.

Gu Changge took out the Crimson Blood Jade shovel and carefully dug up the Emperor Grade Spirit Plant along with the spiritual soil beneath its roots, placing it into his storage bag.

"System, what kind of Spirit Plant is this?"

Gu Changge silently asked the System in his mind.

"Ding, this is a low-rank Emperor Grade Marrow Cleansing Flower. It can be used to refine the Marrow Cleansing Pill. Cultivators in the Marrow Cleansing Realm who consume it can greatly accelerate their realm advancement."

The System replied.

"So it's a Marrow Cleansing Flower. Not bad. This trip to the Quasi-Emperor ruins has finally yielded some decent gains."

Gu Changge said.

Finally, after searching the Quasi-Emperor ruins once more, Gu Changge and his group found no other Emperor Grade items and withdrew from the ruins.

"Right, I forgot to gather information on this new Son of Heaven's Mandate."

Gu Changge thought to himself, frowning slightly.

"Never mind. After all, he's a Son of Heaven's Mandate. We'll eventually have a battle in the future, and we're bound to meet again."

Gu Changge said, not paying it too much mind.

Just then, a delicate female voice came from not far away, attracting Gu Changge's attention.

"Bold thief! How dare you steal treasures from my Liuli Divine Dynasty's secret vault! Stop right there!"

In the distance, several people wearing the royal robes of the Liuli Divine Dynasty stood on large spiritual eagles, chasing a black-robed figure fleeing desperately on the ground.

Gu Changge looked closely. The black-robed figure's robes were adorned with black clouds, which was the symbol of the Heavenly Evil Sect.

"Ding, new Son of Heaven's Mandate detected."

At this moment, the System chimed with a notification.

Gu Changge saw that there was a "Viewable" button option on the black-robed Heavenly Evil Sect member.

Gu Changge clicked the button.

Son of Heaven's Mandate: Wang Xie

Realm: Eighth-level Marrow Cleansing Realm

Physique: Heavenly Evil Hegemonic Body

Destiny Value: 800

Destiny Treasure: Heavenly Evil Killing Array

"I didn't expect to meet another Son of Heaven's Mandate here."

Gu Changge thought to himself.

Gu Changge looked up and saw a familiar figure standing on the leading spirit hawk. It was Yu Ningyan, the princess of the Liuli Divine Dynasty, whom he had met in the Xuantian Secret Realm before.

"It seems this new Son of Heaven's Mandate is a disciple of the Heavenly Evil Sect. He probably stole treasures from the Liuli Divine Dynasty's Secret Treasury and fled here."

Gu Changge analyzed.

The Heavenly Evil Sect disciple, Wang Xie, upon hearing the words of Yu Ningyan and other royal disciples of the Liuli Divine Dynasty, didn't stop. Instead, he ran even faster.

"You want me to stop? Dream on!"

Wang Xie said, fleeing with all his might.

As a disciple of the Heavenly Evil Sect, committing evil deeds or being utterly wicked was standard practice. Therefore, in Wang Xie's eyes, stealing treasures from another divine dynasty's secret treasury was a trivial matter.

"Qianyuan Seal!"

At this moment, Gu Changge made his move. He formed a hand seal and unleashed an Emperor-tier combat skill, the Qianyuan Seal, towards Wang Xie.

"Who dares to ambush a core disciple of my Heavenly Evil Sect?"

Wang Xie exclaimed in shock.

"Miss Ningyan, I'm here to help you!"

Gu Changge shouted loudly.

Because of Gu Changge's attack, Wang Xie was forced to slow down, spending time dodging the Qianyuan Seal's assault.

"Damn it, I'm a core disciple of the Heavenly Evil Sect. Kid, are you sure you want to make an enemy of the Heavenly Evil Sect?"

Wang Xie said through gritted teeth.

"You're nothing but a mere street rat. What is there that I wouldn't dare to do?"

Gu Changge said calmly.

Immediately after, Gu Changge unleashed the Blood Surge Fist, striking Wang Xie with a punch.

"Good, very good."

Wang Xie was forced to stop and use an Escape Technique to dodge Gu Changge's attack.

"You have the Heavenly Evil Mark on you. It seems many of my fellow disciples have died at your hands before."

At this point, Wang Xie gradually approached Gu Changge. The Heavenly Evil Mark on Gu Changge's forehead detected the presence of a Heavenly Evil Sect disciple and appeared on his forehead, which Wang Xie recognized.