Shi Ji's Merit Saint Garment was struck again, from the direction of Vulture Peak Mountain in the North Sea!
Vulture Peak Mountain?
Wasn't that Ran Deng's territory?
Could Ran Deng be planning to attack Shi Ji?
Shi Ji had the Primordial Chaos World Piercing Shuttle. Even a Quasi-Sage would find it difficult to keep her there.
Unless... a Saint!
Gu Changqing's thoughts stirred, and he immediately headed for Vulture Peak Mountain.
Now that he had Proven the Dao of Mixed Origin, even without the Primordial Chaos World Piercing Shuttle, he was no slower than before.
Crossing a thousand miles in an instant, he arrived at Vulture Peak Cave in the blink of an eye.
At a glance, he saw that Shi Ji's cultivation had already been sealed by Ran Deng, while her Merit Saint Garment had long since dimmed.
Ran Deng bore the Spiritual Pivot Lamp and Glass Lamp upon his shoulders. Of the four great ancient spiritual lamps, Ran Deng possessed two alone.
Apart from their unmatched power, the two lamps also carried boundless merit. Suppressing Shi Ji's Merit Saint Garment was no challenge at all.
His divine sense swept through the area, but there was no Saint present.
Gu Changqing frowned. "Uncle-Master Ran Deng, what is the meaning of this?"
Seeing Gu Changqing arrive so swiftly and alone, Ran Deng was somewhat surprised.
He smiled. "It means nothing. I merely wished to invite Nephew Changqing to take a trip to Jade Void Palace."
Gu Changqing sneered. "I will go to Jade Void Palace. Was there any need for Uncle-Master to do this?"
Ran Deng replied, "Nephew Changqing handles countless affairs every day and rarely has any leisure time. In these troubled times, I had no choice but to resort to extraordinary measures."
Hearing this, Gu Changqing thought to himself, It seems the Chan Sect has grown restless after seeing Di Xin ascend as the Human Emperor.
With that thought, he continued, "Of the four great ancient spiritual lamps, Uncle-Master possesses two. Why can they not illuminate your eyes?"
Ran Deng's expression darkened slightly. Gu Changqing's words clearly showed that he did not take him seriously. "What do you mean?"
Gu Changqing replied, "With Senior Apprentice Sister Shi Ji's cultivation, could she have obtained a Merit Treasure and a flying treasure?"
"I gave her a Merit Treasure because I did not want anyone to harm her. I gave her a flying treasure because I hoped that, should she encounter danger, she could at least preserve her life."
"Senior Apprentice Sister Shi Ji is pure and kind by nature. Why must she suffer such a calamity?"
"Is this how you righteous orthodox cultivators of the Profound Sect conduct yourselves?"
"You ruined her reputation, and I endured it. Now you want to use her as a hostage. How can I endure it any longer?"
As Gu Changqing spoke, he condensed a hand of laws and reached toward Golden Light Cave. With ease, he retrieved the sealed Primordial Chaos World Piercing Shuttle from within.
Clearly, Ran Deng had first lured Shi Ji out, then seized the chance to seal the Primordial Chaos World Piercing Shuttle.
Holding the Primordial Chaos World Piercing Shuttle, Gu Changqing sneered. "Using such despicable means, do you feel no shame? Is this all you have? And you call yourselves the righteous orthodox line of the Profound Sect?"
Though most members of the Intercepting Sect were demon immortals and possessed proud, unruly temperaments, they had not lost their courage and always acted openly and honorably.
Hypocrites were more hateful than true villains!
Seeing Gu Changqing's methods, Ran Deng's heart skipped a beat.
He had kicked an iron plate!
He had not expected Gu Changqing to have improved so greatly. No wonder he had dared to encourage Di Xin to establish himself as the Human Emperor.
Ran Deng subconsciously released Shi Ji, his face filled with wariness.
Gu Changqing had always excelled through treasures, but his strength had now become terrifying as well.
Ran Deng had no choice but to deal with him cautiously.
"What do you intend to do?"
"I am the Vice Sect Master of the Chan Sect!"
At this moment, Ran Deng no longer possessed his previous confidence. He could not retrieve something from Golden Light Cave with his bare hands!
"What do I intend to do? Send you onto the list!"
"What does it matter if you are the Vice Sect Master? Even Yuanshi cannot save you. I said so!"
As Gu Changqing spoke, he pointed a finger at Ran Deng.
Now that he had Proven the Dao of Mixed Origin, dealing with Ran Deng was a complete dimensional crushing, an overwhelming advantage in every aspect.
The result was without suspense. Ran Deng had no room to resist and was sent directly onto the list.
Even as he turned to ashes, Ran Deng was still thinking.
Why was he so strong?
Had Ran Deng not laid hands on Shi Ji, Gu Changqing would not necessarily have acted against him.
He still possessed the integrity expected of an expert.
Yuanshi, who had been expounding the Dao, suddenly learned that Ran Deng had joined the list. His blood pressure instantly soared. Tossing aside the scripture scroll, he rushed toward Vulture Peak Mountain.
Ran Deng was already a peak Quasi-Sage. Who could have sent him onto the list?
Tong Tian!
Tong Tian was the only person Yuanshi could think of. Xuandu might be able to defeat Ran Deng, but he absolutely could not kill him.
Nor could Xuandu possibly attack Ran Deng!
If that were truly the case, Yuanshi would definitely join forces with the Saints to suppress Tong Tian.
Ran Deng had not originally been within the calamity!
After Gu Changqing killed Ran Deng, he swept his sleeve, sending everyone in Vulture Peak Cave onto the list.
Since he had already acted, he might as well go all the way. Gu Changqing would not leave any room for mercy.
After clearing the area, Gu Changqing came to Shi Ji's side and undid her seal.
"Junior Brother, hurry and leave!"
When Shi Ji awakened and saw Gu Changqing first thing, she hurriedly urged him to leave.
Ran Deng was too powerful!
She was already at the Peak Great Luo Golden Immortal realm and had even cultivated a golden body, yet she could not last a single exchange against Ran Deng.
How could her Junior Brother possibly be Ran Deng's match?
Gu Changqing smiled. "It's all right now. It's safe already." As he spoke, he filled Shi Ji's Merit Saint Garment to full capacity again.
Shi Ji cried out in surprise, "Has Master arrived?"
Gu Changqing shook his head slightly without answering. He handed the Primordial Chaos World Piercing Shuttle to Shi Ji and added, "Return to Chaoge first. Wait for me at the Grand Tutor's Mansion."
"No, this place is too dangerous. Let us leave together!"
"Neither of you is leaving!"
Yuanshi's voice rang out from outside.
So fast!
Gu Changqing was not at all surprised that Yuanshi had come.
He had killed Ran Deng. It would have been strange if Yuanshi had not come.
Yuanshi was not as concerned with martial ethics as Tong Tian.
He simply had not expected him to arrive so quickly.
"If I, Gu Changqing, want to leave, no one can stop me!"
Gu Changqing turned around and saw Yuanshi's furious face.
"Did you kill Ran Deng?"
"Ran Deng brought this upon himself."
Upon hearing that Gu Changqing had killed Ran Deng, Yuanshi was secretly shocked. Killing intent flashed through his eyes as he roared, "What arrogance!"
Seeing the killing intent in Yuanshi's eyes, Gu Changqing called to Shi Ji, "Go to Chaoge!" Then he broke through the path ahead and headed into the chaos.
With Yuanshi's temperament, there was no way he would spare him after he had killed Ran Deng.
He had not wanted to reveal his strength too early, but for Shi Ji's sake, he had no other choice.
Given Tong Tian's temperament, he was unlikely to attack Ran Deng for Shi Ji's sake.
Ran Deng was not important enough!
"Trying to run?"
Yuanshi snorted coldly and gave chase.
Only after chasing him into the chaos did he catch up to Gu Changqing.
What incredible speed!
Surprise appeared in Yuanshi's eyes. "You... you have Proven the Dao of Mixed Origin?"
Yuanshi could hardly believe it.
How many years had this brat even cultivated?
At most, it had been no more than the time it took to take a nap, yet he had already Proven the Dao of Mixed Origin?
"That is correct!"
Gu Changqing nodded. "If I had not Proven the Dao of Mixed Origin, how would I dare provoke Uncle-Master's mighty prestige?"
"Heh." Yuanshi sneered. "So what?"
Though a Mixed Origin Great Luo Golden Immortal possessed the strength of a Saint, they could still be killed.
But...
Saints were immortal!
At this point, Yuanshi had completely abandoned any thought of recruiting Gu Changqing.
Someone like Gu Changqing could never be recruited.
He could only be killed!
Gu Changqing immediately exchanged one billion merit for the God Slaying Spear.
In terms of killing power, the God Slaying Spear was the greatest in the Primordial World!
The moment the God Slaying Spear emerged, heaven and earth changed color.
Even within the chaos, the surrounding chaotic qi was forced back by the spear's murderous aura.
"The God Slaying Spear?"
Seeing the God Slaying Spear, Yuanshi was even more astonished.
"What is your relationship with Luo Hou?"
"Enough nonsense. If you wish to fight, then fight!"
With the divine spear in hand, Gu Changqing radiated an overwhelming aura, as though none beneath heaven could stand against him.
"Good! Very good!"
Yuanshi sneered. "Today, I shall slay you, remnant scum of the demonic path!" As he spoke, he directly brought forth the Pangu Banner.
Although he hated Gu Changqing, he did not dare underestimate Gu Changqing's strength at this moment.
Gu Changqing swept his spear, and the two immediately clashed.
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