Turned into a Land of Death

Gu Sheng looked at the girl kneeling before him, at the fire burning in her eyes, and gave a slight nod.

"Get up. Since you have decided, there can be no turning back. Once we return to Great Desolation City, I will change your cultivation method and have you cultivate anew. Then we shall hold the formal apprenticeship ceremony."

"Yes! This disciple obeys! Thank you, Master!"

Gu Yuanyuan rose excitedly, her eyes shimmering with tears.

Changing her cultivation method and starting anew! That meant her master would teach her a supreme cultivation art truly suited to her bloodline!

That thrilled her more than any promise could.

"Let's go."

Gu Sheng said no more and turned his gaze toward a darker region deeper within the ruins, where the aura was older and more chaotic.

"First, we go to the Hall of a Thousand Souls."

"Master," Gu Yuanyuan hurriedly said.

"This disciple knows of a hidden place near the Hall of a Thousand Souls. When this disciple was fortunate enough to obtain that incomplete cultivation art years ago, I sensed unusual fluctuations there. It may be an undiscovered place of opportunity.

Once matters at the Hall of a Thousand Souls are settled, this disciple is willing to lead Master there to investigate."

A nearly imperceptible trace of approval appeared in Gu Sheng's eyes.

This disciple was quite clever. She understood how to take the initiative and offer value.

He nodded.

"Very well."

The two rose into the air once again and flew toward the core region of the ancient city ruins.

They did not travel quickly. Gu Sheng seemed to be deliberately observing the changes in the terrain and energy currents below.

While flying, Gu Yuanyuan hesitated for a moment before gathering her courage to ask.

"Master... this disciple dares to ask...