The Moon Rises Over the Sea

Gu Refining Peak was still as silent as a myriad sounds had fallen mute. Once night came, this place was always so quiet. Aside from a few people secretly striving to refine Gu with the help of darkness or moonlight, everything seemed peaceful and serene.

Whoosh!

A spatial fluctuation suddenly appeared halfway up Gu Refining Peak.

In the next instant, a black shadow shot straight out of the distortion. Frigid power swept outward, coating the surrounding stones in a layer of strange frost.

Sha Qi swirled around Zhao Yun. Almost on instinct, she rose into the air and stood beneath the full moon. The originally cold moonlight seemed to be drawn toward her at that moment.

As a humming sound rose, the moonlight actually became tangible, pouring directly over Zhao Yun. Waves of violent energy surged forth like floodwaters bursting through a breached dam, only to be absorbed by Zhao Yun in the end.

Sensing an aura enough to rival a Golden Core cultivator, Bai Yu, who had chased after her, was filled with excitement. He forcibly suppressed the agitation in his heart and silently waited for the final transformation.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Halos formed from moonlight continuously spread across Zhao Yun's body. As they swept through the area, bursts of frost erupted, and bone-piercing chill spread outward. The surroundings seemed to have entered the depths of winter!

With the series of enhancements from Bai Yu's soul, Zhao Yun's physical strength had now reached an unimaginable level.

As she continued absorbing the moonlight, the blue lotus mark on Zhao Yun's forehead became increasingly vivid. Silver light flickered from it, bringing an oppressive force that seemed to seep into one's very bones.

Seeing Zhao Yun's current state, Bai Yu finally relaxed.

Compared to the expected forty-nine days, they had saved a full seven days, yet Zhao Yun's transformation was even better than Bai Yu had anticipated.

Not only could both her power and physical body rival a Golden Core cultivator, but more importantly, he had laid down a perfect foundation for her. Though Zhao Yun's true form was still a Yin-Yang Corpse, she now possessed the qualifications to evolve into a Drought Demon!

Naturally, Zhao Yun's absorption of moonlight caused a huge commotion. After all, this was Gu Refining Peak, and the moonlight surrounding Zhao Yun now resembled a vast ocean.

That phenomenon, like a bright moon rising over the sea, was gradually spreading over the entire mountain peak.

"Damn it, those bastards from Blood Corpse Peak! If you want to refine corpses, then refine corpses—what are you doing on my Gu Refining Peak?"

"Showing off, are you?"

"Fuck your mother!"

A large number of Gu Masters emerged from their grotto-heavens, staring in shock at the scene in the sky, their hearts full of doubt.

This corpse qi that kept spreading, this terrifying phenomenon—had Blood Corpse Peak launched an attack?

Then a furious voice tinged with envy rang out. Seven or eight figures rushed over, but their expressions froze the moment they saw Zhao Yun.

Even with their Spirit Transformation cultivation, they were stunned upon seeing this perfect Yin-Yang Corpse.

No, since when had Blood Corpse Peak produced such a genius?

Were that bunch of savages even worthy of refining something like this?

Feeling the intense pressure surrounding him, Bai Yu's expression changed. It seemed Zhao Yun's emergence had drawn the attention of powerful experts.

Looking at the eight figures in the air, then at their attire, Bai Yu's breathing grew somewhat heavy.

Wasn't the white-robed old man at their head Mo Wudao, the deputy peak master of Gu Refining Peak?

And the four men and two women beside him were all elders of Gu Refining Peak, judging from their robes!

Ordinary disciples like Bai Yu would never see these people under normal circumstances, yet eight of them had appeared at once!

What left Bai Yu even more helpless was that from the summit of Gu Refining Peak, large numbers of divine senses were converging in this direction. Clearly, the personal disciples and true disciples had noticed this place as well!

"Cough, cough, cough. Gu Refining Peak disciple Bai Yu pays respects to Peak Master Mo and the elders."

Seeing the curiosity on the eight faces, Bai Yu gathered his thoughts for a moment before immediately bowing.

The sudden voice left Mo Wudao somewhat puzzled. He looked toward Bai Yu, and upon sensing the connection between him and Zhao Yun, the irritation on his face abruptly eased.

Whoosh!

Mo Wudao vanished from where he stood and appeared directly before Bai Yu in the next instant.

He looked Bai Yu up and down, then broke into a broad grin, his eyes shining with light.

"Bai Yu?"

"A disciple of Gu Refining Peak?"

"Did you refine this Yin-Yang Corpse?"

Mo Wudao asked rapidly.

"That is correct. This disciple deserves death for disturbing everyone so late at night."

"You actually possess such skill?"

"Just a lucky chance..."

Bai Yu answered modestly.

Since things had already come to this, there was no need to keep it hidden any longer.

"Heh heh heh!"

"With talent like this, why are you refining corpses?"

"Good child, disciples of Gu Refining Peak should still focus on refining Gu."

Mo Wudao grinned, his face blooming like a chrysanthemum. Though his eyes were full of excitement, his tone suddenly turned earnestly admonishing, and in the end, he even lectured Bai Yu with a smile.

"Senior Brother, I think seclusion has made you stupid."

"You only saw this Yin-Yang Corpse, but not the Gu within her body."

Before Bai Yu could defend himself, a languid voice rang out. Seven elders landed at once, and among them, a beautiful woman rolled her eyes at Mo Wudao before slowly speaking.

"If my guess is correct, this Yin-Yang Corpse was based on a Wandering Zombie Gu, wasn't it?"

"What an interesting idea. Wandering Zombie Gu are obscure to begin with; generally, Gu Masters only use them on themselves. Yet you had the idea to merge it with corpse refinement, ultimately creating such a monster."

Qin Qingyao said in surprise.

Although Bai Yu was an ordinary disciple, he had actually refined something like this. Though she was called a Yin-Yang Corpse, Zhao Yun could now also be considered a Gu!

Hearing this, Mo Wudao narrowed his eyes. Only then did he notice the mark on Zhao Yun's head.

"Hahahaha! I knew it. How could those people from Blood Corpse Peak possibly have such skill? So it came from the hands of us Gu Masters!"

"Now that makes sense. Who doesn't know that Gu Refining Peak is overflowing with talent?"

"Bai Yu, was it? This ancestor will remember you!"

"Tsk, why are you only at the first level of Qi Refinement? You should work hard at cultivation in your daily life. You mustn't neglect your cultivation just to develop Gu!"

Bai Yu: ...

Faced with Mo Wudao's erratic train of thought, Bai Yu had no idea how to respond for a moment. He even found himself wondering whether this old man had several personalities.

"Reporting to Peak Master, this junior only became an official disciple a few months ago."

"But you are right. From now on, I will certainly cultivate diligently."

As soon as the words fell, Mo Wudao was about to offer a few more words of praise when a massive black claw suddenly gathered in midair and fiercely grabbed at Zhao Yun. The surging force within it had directly reached the power of the fifth level of Golden Core!

Zhao Yun watched the incoming giant claw expressionlessly. The instant its force drew near, a flash of golden light gleamed in her eyes. She clenched her fist and threw a punch!

"Boom!"

Her fist collided with the black giant claw, and terrifying Sha Qi swept outward. Then, centered on Zhao Yun's fist, the black claw froze solid in an instant before shattering with another boom!

"Good boy—what excellent material for corpse refinement!"

An excited voice rang out. The old man who had previously guarded Blood Corpse Peak's technique repository suddenly appeared in midair. With his hands behind his back, he stared at Bai Yu, his eyes blazing with fervor.