The Craving of Ancient God Blood

Gu Jianlin rapidly reviewed every detail of the matter in his mind.

Suddenly, he recalled a crucial passage.

"I was anxious on the shore at that time. Once the signal was restored, I hurriedly had them report their numbers to make contact."

"Number one is safe, number two is safe, number three is safe..."

"I listened to their reports until I heard... number seventeen is safe!"

This was the Joker's own account, the fear buried deep within his soul.

If what both the Joker and the mentor said was true, then the problem most likely lay right there.

During that survey of the Kirin Immortal Palace, something monstrous had truly snuck in.

And it had replaced someone.

Furthermore, the person who was replaced had entered the Kirin Immortal Palace for various reasons.

A perfect swap.

In the supernatural world, where Ancient Gods could exist, the concept of shapeshifting was truly not an exaggeration.

At this moment, even if the previous evidence had seemed as solid as iron, it should be overturned.

Gu Jianlin clenched his palm. He had a strong premonition that the man was truly being framed.

"I stake my life on it; every word I say is true."

The mentor, fearing the dissatisfaction of the Ancient God before him, hurriedly said, "Gu Ci'an is truly dead. The Ether Association has already canceled his wanted status. I heard that the Ether Association is still monitoring and investigating his son to this day. Right, Butcher! Show your shoulder wound! And that dagger!"

He suddenly thought of something and said sternly.

The Butcher knelt on the ground and tore open his clothes, revealing his muscular left arm.

There was a scar about three centimeters long on his shoulder, not particularly conspicuous.

"My Lord, look."

The burly man's voice was rough and powerful as he patted his shoulder. "Look, this is the wound from Gu Ci'an's stab. A sixth-rank Celestial Master's Void Leap—it was so shameless!"

He reached into his pocket and pulled out a short black dagger, respectfully offering it with both hands.

The moment Gu Jianlin saw this dagger, he basically stopped doubting the truth of their words.

Because he had seen this dagger before; it was the one his father used.

There were even burn marks from a cigarette on the handle.

It was exactly the same as in his memories.

This group did not know his identity, so there was no need for them to cover for his father.

"My Lord, we are truly unable to investigate a dead man."

The mentor asked sincerely, "Why are you so concerned about Gu Ci'an?"

Gu Jianlin was silent for a moment, then said indifferently, "He took something from the Kirin Immortal Palace."

If his deduction was correct, then after his father accidentally entered the Immortal Palace, he had pursued a defector into the lower depths of the seabed. Later, for unknown reasons, he had abandoned the pursuit and chosen to leave.

In all likelihood, the old man hadn't left directly, but had instead ventured deep into the highest level of the Immortal Palace.

Otherwise, the origin of the Kirin Mask could not be explained.

"So that's it! Gu Ci'an really did bring something out of the Immortal Palace. No wonder even the Ether Association is going to such lengths to find it. You want to take that item back, don't you?"

The mentor was also a clever man and immediately saw a new glimmer of hope.

However, at this moment, the Sea Siren raised her head, a strange glint flashing in her watery, beautiful eyes: "If that's the case, the intelligence I recently obtained from the Ether Association might just come in handy!"

"Don't you go spouting nonsense!"

The Book Elder warned her immediately.

The Butcher and the Moon Maiden also cast side-glances at her.

"Of course not."

The Sea Siren touched her chest with her hand and said respectfully, "My Lord, there is a newcomer in the Ether Association who happened to obtain two pieces of Mythic Armament that flowed out of the Kirin Immortal Palace. And that person happens to be Gu Ci'an's son! Isn't that a bit too coincidental? Is the item you are looking for those two pieces of Mythic Armament?"

Once these words were spoken, even the mentor felt shocked and ecstatic; he hadn't expected such a coincidence.

Gu Jianlin frowned. This back-and-forth had somehow circled back to himself.

It could be said that as the son of a Fallen, he had slapped the Association's higher-ups in the face and almost completed the mission single-handedly.

But the Ether Association was a global organization; there was no reason for news to spread this fast.

This Sea Siren was a member of the Ether Association, and it was very likely she was in Feng City!

This made him curious about the woman's identity.

"It is not."

Gu Jianlin's indifferent sentence instantly extinguished the other party's hope.

"However, your intelligence is quite useful; it proves your value."

He made a decision in his heart and raised the index finger of his right hand: "This drop of Ancient God blood can be given to you."

Snap.

With a flick of his finger, the golden blood traced a beautiful arc through the darkness.

With a thud, the mentor scrambled forward, catching the precious drop of Ancient God blood in his palms. He felt like a drowning survivor grabbing a life-saving straw, a tremor of relief from the jaws of death rising in his heart!

"Thank you, My Lord! Thank you for your grace!"

The old man trembled all over, even shedding tears of piety, his voice quivering.

"Thank you for your grace."

His students also knelt on the ground.

Some were trembling uncontrollably, some were fearful and respectful, and some were moved to tears.

Having experienced the endless dangers of the Kirin Immortal Palace, they had finally seen a glimmer of hope for survival.

Although it was only one drop of Ancient God blood, it was undoubtedly a life-saving medicine.

"However, it won't be so easy to get more Ancient God blood from me. As for the amount of spirituality, act according to your capabilities. As for the item I lost, there is no rush to find it for now."

Gu Jianlin said coldly, "But since you say Gu Ci'an is already dead, then what is the deal with the Gu Ci'an who was declared mentally unstable by the Ether Association? I want you to investigate this clearly. Can you do it?"

In the joy of surviving the disaster, the mentor hurriedly agreed: "We will do it even if it costs us our lives! However, investigating Gu Ci'an's affairs will likely lead to conflict with the Ether Association. Our strength is insufficient. Although dying for you, My Lord, would be our supreme honor, if we were to ruin your plans, that would..."

Gu Jianlin ignored his flattery and said coldly:

"I am having you do this, so I will naturally provide you with the corresponding power."

He paused: "When the time comes, I will let the Ancient God blood allow you to complete... a true evolution."

Under the Black Kirin mask, his eyes burned with fire.

Like an endless vortex, it devoured the darkness.

"Understood, perfectly understood."

The mentor took a deep breath, suppressing his surging emotions, and said, "You don't mind if we clash with the Ether Association, right?"

"The Ancient God blood will make you evolve. You will no longer be weak; you will grasp power."

Gu Jianlin's voice was measured and deliberate.

"What happens to a jackal that blocks a lion's path?"

The mentor and his students looked at each other, their eyes filled with terror.

Naturally, they die!

Boom!

Amidst the roar of the world collapsing, the scarlet light vanished into the rift of time and space.

Gu Jianlin lay on the hospital bed, his eyes snapping open, his breathing ragged.

This was his second time returning to reality from the Kirin Immortal Palace. He grabbed his phone from the side to look in the mirror; all the characteristics of the Ancient God on his body had faded, and he had returned to his human appearance once again.

He woke the phone screen; the time showed midnight.

The night outside the window was as quiet as water, with occasional lonely bird calls and the whistling of passing vehicles.

In the silence, Gu Jianlin felt his physical condition.

It still hurt as if his body were being torn apart, but it had eased significantly compared to before.

Most importantly, a tidal wave of surging spirituality filled his entire body, as if he were about to explode at any moment!

But what made him feel most exhilarated was not the fullness of his spirituality.

Four months had passed. Gu Jianlin had traveled everywhere, even breaking into the supernatural world, and had finally found a clue.

Gu Jianlin was not wrong.

He had been right from the very beginning.

The man who, in order to lift the curse and save his family, did not hesitate to let his wife go free, and even stayed away from his son to bear everything alone, was not a Fallen, and certainly not a murderer.

"I will find the truth," Gu Jianlin said softly. "No matter what method I use, even if I have to punch my way to it, it doesn't matter."

For now, the case of the old man needed to be put on the back burner.

Because there was a huge crisis currently awaiting him.

The Grave Diggers organization where the Joker resided must be eliminated; otherwise, he would be targeted at any moment in the real world.

Most importantly, there should be a mastermind behind their organization.

Especially that monster—in all likelihood, it was an Ancient God.

"I cannot sit and wait for death; I must actively find a way."

Gu Jianlin whispered, "It seems that joining the Ether Association is a clear choice. I can use the power of this organization to deal with the Grave Diggers, as well as that thing in the Kirin Immortal Palace. I cannot let It find me."

Next was his own strength.

His rank was still too low.

So low that it was negligible.

But he now possessed two pieces of Mythic Armament, so his ability to save his own life had improved quite a bit.

Most importantly, he had already mastered the method of Ancient God transformation!

The vitality of the Fallen was the energy he needed for his Ancient God transformation!

Ancient God blood!

"I've already given away that drop of Ancient God blood; consider it an investment."

Gu Jianlin muttered to himself, "Now I need to create more Ancient God blood for emergencies."

Yes, the plan was set.

First, use the power of the Ether Association to deal with the Grave Diggers.

Second, try to collect enough Ancient God blood as his trump card.

Ancient God blood was truly a good thing.

Gu Jianlin needed to use it.

The five people in the ancient tomb were also in a hurry to use it.

Now that Gu Jianlin's spirituality was saturated, he could attempt to advance.

The Deep Sky official website's data recorded that a Divine Priest would master stronger combat methods at the first rank!

Gu Jianlin closed his eyes, his consciousness soaring into the void of the spiritual world.

The restless spirituality broke through forcefully at this moment.