Contending for the Dao Soul

Gu Yuanqing had reacted relatively quickly. As soon as the Water Ape rushed to the surface, it enveloped the area with its domain, suppressing the aura.

However, the Upper-Grade Profound Tier was too powerful, stirring up the aura of the Boundless River and attracting the attention of those around it.

The people fishing here are all focused on the Motion and Stillness on the Boundless River. If it were an ordinary Profound Tier, they would just glance at it and move on. But it's different when it's Top-Grade Profound Tier fish; this is quite a lively event.

However, most people stopped ten miles away and just watched from a distance.

The Dao Soul is fortuitous opportunity; getting too close can easily lead to misunderstandings. If one has no ulterior motives but ends up making an enemy, then it would be a great loss.

Even if there are those who covet this Dao Soul, they will wait until the Dao Soul is caught on the riverbank before making any plans.

Because the Dao Soul is in the river, once it is detached from the hook, it will escape into the riverbed, leaving even Celestial Person only able to sigh in vain.

Among the onlookers, an old man with Sharp-Mouthed Monkey-Faced had a greedy look in his eyes, but he sensed Gu Yuanqing's aura and finally took out a Jade Talisman. He enveloped it with his domain, and with a gentle squeeze, the Jade Talisman shattered.

"Speak!" came the voice of a middle-aged man from the Jade Talisman, his tone indifferent.

"Elder Qin, someone has fished up Top-Grade Profound Tier Waterway Dao Soul."

"Where?" The person inside the Jade Talisman seemed to perk up.

"It should be more than six thousand li from Residence."

"Alright, I'll be right there. You keep an eye on it for me, make sure no one else buys it," the person in the Jade Talisman said in a deep voice.

"Elder Qin, rest assured, with me keeping an eye on Old Man, I will definitely find a way to stall until you arrive."

The territory of the Illusionary Spirit Sect Residence.

A man in White-Clad, who was fishing, hurriedly packed up his Fishing Gear and used his agility to head downstream on the Boundless River.

His name is Qin Yongqing, Elder of the Four Symbols Sect.

As they passed by, a man fishing by the river suddenly turned around, looked at them, and smiled, "Senior Brother Qin, what brings you in such a hurry?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yongqing paused slightly, then turned back and smiled nonchalantly, saying, "Some Sect matters."

"Do you need any help?"

"It's nothing, no need to trouble you Daoist Friend."

Qin Yongqing smiled, clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, and then hurriedly left.

Zhuang Tianlai narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze falling on Qin Yongqing thoughtfully.

He thought to himself, "Qin Yongqing is in such a hurry; something serious must have caused him to lose his composure. He's been searching everywhere for people to buy Waterway Dao Soul, and many Cultivator along the Boundless River have received favors from him, passing on information to him. Could it be...?"

As Qin Yongqing continued his journey down the Heaven-reaching River, he felt a gaze upon him from behind and frowned slightly.

"Damn it, I was too hasty just now, and this guy surnamed Zhuang noticed something. I heard he's been searching everywhere lately for people to exchange for high-quality Water Dao Soul. I hope he doesn't interfere."

Zhuang Tianlai smiled and said, "No matter what, let's go and take a look."

Thinking of this, he put away his Fishing Rod and then used his movement technique to chase after Qin Yongqing.

His movements were clearly a step faster than Qin Yongqing's, and he caught up with him in no time.

"Sitting here by the Boundless River for half a month without any results is quite boring, so I'll go with my Senior Brother to take a look. Maybe we can be of some help," Zhuang Tianlai said with a smile.

Qin Yongqing's heart sank, and he forced a smile, saying, "It's not appropriate for outsiders to interfere in the affairs of my Four Symbols Sect."

Zhuang Tianlai laughed and said, "Senior Brother Qin, rest assured. I know the rules. The Four Symbols Sect and the Sanyang Sect have always been on good terms and are allies. If you need my help, I will not stand idly by. If there is anything I should avoid, I will also refrain from doing so so as not to put you in a difficult position."

Seeing Zhuang Tianlai insist on following him, Qin Yongqing felt a surge of resentment. This guy was just an ordinary acquaintance of his; why was he being so enthusiastic?

But for some reason, this time it suddenly started looking for Waterway Dao Soul that was completely inconsistent with his cultivation level, and then it set its sights on him. Twice when he went out on business, he saw Zhuang Tianlai's figure in the surrounding area.

If it were anyone else, he would have already started a fight. Although the Four Symbols Sect is not weak, possessing a realm and Exquisite World Ranking, it is still far inferior to the Sanyang Sect.

Although Zhuang Tianlai is only True Disciple and is Elder of the Sect, the two are actually not much different in age, and in terms of strength, he may not be Zhuang Tianlai's match.

Seeing that he was following him all the way, Qin Yongqing's face gradually darkened, and he suddenly stopped.

"Is Daoist Friend deliberately trying to make things difficult for me?"

Zhuang Tianlai asked in surprise, "What makes you say that, Senior Brother Qin?"

Qin Yongqing said, "Every day, countless Dao Soul are caught fishing in this Boundless River, offering countless fortuitous opportunity. Why are you specifically targeting me?"

Zhuang Tianlai chuckled, "It seems Senior Brother Qin has misunderstood. Since you don't want me to follow you, fine, I won't follow you then!"

Qin Yongqing was taken aback, thinking that this man surnamed Zhuang had changed his temperament, but in the blink of an eye, he saw him speed up, covering a distance of about a mile in just a few steps.

Qin Yongqing was so angry that he trembled all over, and then he quickly quickened his pace to catch up with him.

Zhuang Tianlai glanced back, then snorted softly. Even among fellow disciples, fortuitous opportunity are seized through competition; how much more so for outsiders?

Gu Yuanqing used his Void Piercing Heavenly Eye to scan the area before refocusing his attention on the Dao Soul before him.

This Dao Soul itself was only of average rank and strength, but its aura was connected to the Boundless River. With the help of the Boundless River's power, it barely reached the Void Heaven Level under extreme rage.

Since it is not a living being, the influence of the fishing hook formed by the Heavenly Fishing on it is weakened.

Of course, the real challenge is to capture it without damaging its essence; otherwise, every bit of its Spirituality diminishes means its effectiveness will decrease.

However, as the fine threads formed from True Essence wove into a net in the Void, the giant ape's movements gradually became sluggish.

One by one, the network cables were broken, and then more network cables intertwined to form a new shape.

This is a benefit brought about by Gu Yuanqing's construction of a vast Void Heaven World.

Even if the Empowerment of the pool of Spiritual Qi loses its effect in this Ancient Realm, Gu Yuanqing's vast True Essence reflected into the Void Heaven World of this realm need not be consumed at all.

The giant ape's movements grew slower and slower, like prey caught in a spider's web. No matter how angry it roared or how hard it struggled, it could not escape its bound fate.

It could no longer wield its long staff freely, and could only try to tear the spider web with its bare hands, but all its efforts were in vain.

After a moment, Gu Yuanqing suddenly formed a hand Hand Seal and uttered True Word.

Accompanied by deep words, the net formed from True Essence shone brightly, then transformed into a sealing array.

The Myriad Manifestations Seal!

This is a technique from the Formless Heart Sutra. This sealing method is based on using Wuxiang to transform Myriad Forms and using the mind to govern all paths.

This was originally considered a shortcut, but Gu Yuanqing was different. His own Void Heaven World was formed from various Dao Resonance, so when he used the Myriad Manifestations Seal, its power was much stronger than before.

The entire net shimmered with Runes light, then tightened violently, instantly sealing the ferocious giant ape in the center.

He then raised his hand and made a grasping motion in the Void, followed by the Lingxu Grand Void Hand Seal, Empowerment the essence of North Spring Mountain, which also carried Suppression Intent.

With the combined effects of these two factors, the Top-Grade Profound Tier Dao Soul could no longer hold on and was forcibly captured from the Boundless River by Gu Yuanqing.

Its body was continuously compressed, and by the time it reached Gu Yuanqing's hand, it had become the size of a fist.

At this moment, several Cultivator had been watching from afar quickly arrived.

"Daoist Friend, is this Dao Soul for sale?" an old man in gray robes called out from afar.

"Daoist Friend, I possess Profound Tier Dao Soul of the Wind Dao. Although its grade is inferior to yours, Water Ape, I can add Ancient Coin or Ancient Artifact." Another voice echoed from afar.

The old man with the Sharp-Mouthed Monkey-Faced hurriedly came over, saying loudly, "Daoist Friend, don't rush to make a decision. Elder Qin of the Four Symbols Sect is on his way. Whatever you want, whether it's from the Ancient Realm or the Exquisite World, the terms are negotiable."