Undying Thieves' Hearts

The Heavenly Demon Sword Master and the other two could not be said to be unwary or dismissive of Gu Yuanqing.

When he had ascended Grinding Sword Peak, it had already been clear that his attainments in the sword dao were no weaker than theirs. He was likewise a Chaos Heaven Great Cultivator.

Moreover, when they had emerged from the painting earlier, Gu Yuanqing had remained within it. He had very likely obtained some other fortuitous opportunity.

Furthermore, this painting was the core of the Circulation of Heaven Star Array, and it might contain the true method of control. Thus, the moment they saw Gu Yuanqing, they unleashed killing moves. They could not give him the chance to gain a foothold, or the positions of host and guest might very well be reversed.

Gu Yuanqing raised his head, not finding it strange in the least.

When his mind had connected with the Demon Subduing Sword, he had already guessed that this would be the situation.

Within the Circulation of Heaven Star Array, once his aura was locked onto, there was no escaping this sword. Unless he used the Heavenly Angling Technique to leave Qingping Grotto-Heaven, even if he shattered the void and went elsewhere, the sword above his head would follow his aura to find him.

Before the sword shadow in the sky descended, Demon Sealing Sword Intent had already fallen. A vast weight bore down upon him, making Gu Yuanqing's body on the plaza sink. It was as though a great mountain pressed upon him. Formation after formation of sealing sword qi also emerged from thin air, seeking to imprison him where he stood and suppress his fleshly body, True Essence, and divine soul.

Then came the Heavenly Demon Sword Intent, giving rise to all manner of illusions to