Ran Deng on the Investiture of the Gods, Battling Yuanshi

Shi Ji's Merit Saint Garment was struck again, the impact coming from the North Sea's Vulture Peak Mountain!

Vulture Peak Mountain?

Isn't that Ran Deng's territory?

Could Ran Deng be trying to attack Shi Ji?

Shi Ji has the Primordial Chaos World Piercing Shuttle; even a Quasi-Sage would have trouble keeping her.

Unless… it's a Saint!

Gu Changqing's thoughts stirred, and he immediately headed to Vulture Peak Mountain.

Now that he had Proved the Dao of Mixed Origin, even without the Primordial Chaos World Piercing Shuttle, his speed was no slower than before.

Traveling thousands of miles in an instant, he arrived at Vulture Peak Cave in the blink of an eye.

At a glance, Shi Ji had already been sealed by Ran Deng, her cultivation suppressed, and her Merit Saint Garment was dim and lusterless.

Ran Deng had the Spiritual Pivot Lamp and the Glass Lamp resting on his shoulders. Of the four ancient Spiritual Lamps, Ran Deng alone possessed two.

Besides their unparalleled power, these two lamps also contained immeasurable Merits, making it easy for them to suppress Shi Ji's Merit Saint Garment.

His divine sense swept through, revealing no Saint present.

Gu Changqing frowned and said, "Martial Uncle Ran Deng, what is the meaning of this?"

Ran Deng was slightly surprised to see Gu Changqing arrive so quickly, and alone at that.

He chuckled, "It means nothing, I merely wished to invite Martial Nephew Changqing for a trip to Jade Void Palace."

Gu Changqing sneered, "I will go to Jade Void Palace, but did Martial Uncle truly need to resort to such means?"

Ran Deng replied, "Martial Nephew Changqing is busy with myriad affairs and rarely has free time. In these troubled times, I had no choice but to take extraordinary measures."

Gu Changqing mused inwardly upon hearing this: It seems the Chan Sect is growing restless now that Di Xin has been crowned Human Emperor.

Recalling this, he added, "Of the four ancient Spiritual Lamps, Martial Uncle possesses two, yet why do they fail to illuminate Martial Uncle's eyes?"

Ran Deng's face clouded with slight anger, seeing Gu Changqing speak to him so dismissively. He said, "What do you mean?"

Gu Changqing replied, "With Martial Sister Shi Ji's cultivation, how could she have obtained a Merit Treasure and a flying treasure?"

"I gave her the Merit Treasure because I didn't want anyone to harm her; I gave her the flying treasure so she could save her life if she encountered danger."

"Martial Sister Shi Ji is pure by nature; why has she suffered this calamity?"

"Is this how your Mysterious Sect acts?"

"You ruined her reputation, and I endured it. But now you want to take her hostage? How can I tolerate that any longer!"

As Gu Changqing spoke, he condensed a hand of laws and reached toward Golden Light Cave. He easily retrieved the sealed Primordial Chaos World Piercing Shuttle from within the cave.

Clearly, Ran Deng had first lured Shi Ji out, then took the opportunity to seal the Primordial Chaos World Piercing Shuttle.

Holding the Primordial Chaos World Piercing Shuttle, Gu Changqing sneered, "Don't you feel ashamed using such despicable methods? This? Are you even worthy of being called the Mysterious Sect?"

Although many of the Intercepting Sect's disciples were demon immortals, arrogant and unbridled, they still possessed integrity and acted openly and honorably.

A hypocrite is more hateful than a true villain!

Ran Deng's heart skipped a beat when he saw Gu Changqing's display of power.

He had truly kicked a steel plate!

He hadn't expected Gu Changqing to have progressed so much. No wonder he dared to instigate Di Xin to declare himself Human Emperor.

Ran Deng subconsciously released Shi Ji, his face filled with vigilance.

Gu Changqing was known for his treasures, but now his strength was terrifying as well.

He had to be careful.

"What do you intend to do?"

"I am the Deputy Leader of the Chan Sect!"

At this moment, Ran Deng no longer had his previous confidence. He couldn't have retrieved something from Golden Light Cave bare-handed either!

"What do I intend to do? Send you to the Investiture of the Gods!"

"What if you're the Deputy Leader? Even Yuanshi can't save you, I say!"

As Gu Changqing spoke, he pointed a finger at Ran Deng.

Now that he had Proved the Dao of Mixed Origin, dealing with Ran Deng was a complete dimensionality reduction strike, an all-out crushing defeat.

The outcome was without suspense; Ran Deng had no room to resist and was directly listed on the Investiture of the Gods.

Even as he turned to ash, Ran Deng was still thinking.

Why is he so strong?

Had Ran Deng not touched Shi Ji, Gu Changqing wouldn't have attacked him.

He still had the integrity of a master.

Yuanshi, who was in the middle of lecturing, suddenly heard that Ran Deng had been listed on the Investiture of the Gods. His blood pressure immediately spiked, and he put down his scriptures, rushing towards Vulture Peak Mountain.

Ran Deng was already a Peak Quasi-Sage; who could possibly send him to the List of Deities?

Tong Tian!

Yuanshi could only think of Tong Tian. Xuandu might be able to defeat Ran Deng, but he definitely couldn't kill him.

And Xuandu wouldn't attack Ran Deng either!

If that were truly the case, he would absolutely have to unite the Saints to suppress Tong Tian.

Ran Deng was not supposed to be part of this calamity!

After Gu Changqing killed Ran Deng, he flicked his sleeve, and everyone in Vulture Peak Cave was sent to the List of Deities.

In for a penny, in for a pound. Since he had already acted, Gu Changqing wouldn't hold back.

After clearing the area, Gu Changqing went to Shi Ji and unsealed her.

"Junior Disciple Brother, hurry and leave!"

When Shi Ji woke up and saw Gu Changqing, her first instinct was to urge him to leave.

Ran Deng was too strong!

She was already a Peak Great Luo Golden Immortal, and had even cultivated a Golden Body, yet she couldn't last a single round against Ran Deng.

How could her Junior Disciple Brother be Ran Deng's match?

Gu Changqing smiled. "It's alright, we're safe now." As he spoke, he recharged Shi Ji's Merit Saint Garment.

Shi Ji gasped, "Has Master arrived?"

Gu Changqing shook his head slightly, not answering. He handed the Primordial Chaos World Piercing Shuttle to Shi Ji and added, "Go back to Chaoge first and wait for me at the Grand Tutor's Mansion."

"No, it's too dangerous here. Let's go together!"

"None of you are leaving!"

Yuanshi's voice echoed in.

So fast!

Gu Changqing wasn't surprised that Yuanshi had arrived.

He had killed Ran Deng; it would have been surprising if Yuanshi hadn't shown up.

Yuanshi wasn't as honorable as Tong Tian.

He just didn't expect him to arrive so quickly.

"If I, Gu Changqing, want to leave, no one can stop me!"

Gu Changqing turned around and saw a furious Yuanshi.

"Did you kill Ran Deng?"

"Ran Deng brought it upon himself."

When Yuanshi heard that Gu Changqing had killed Ran Deng, he was secretly startled. A murderous glint flashed in his eyes, and he angrily retorted, "What a boastful tone!"

Seeing the killing intent in Yuanshi's eyes, Gu Changqing shouted to Shi Ji, "Go to Chaoge!" Then he dashed towards Chaos.

Given Yuanshi's character, since he had killed Ran Deng, Yuanshi would never let him off.

He hadn't intended to expose his strength so early, but for Shi Ji's sake, he had no choice.

Given Tong Tian's character, it was unlikely he would have acted against Ran Deng for Shi Ji.

Ran Deng wasn't important enough!

"Trying to run?"

Yuanshi snorted coldly and chased after him.

He finally caught up to Gu Changqing in Chaos.

Such speed!

Yuanshi's eyes widened in surprise. "You... you've Proved the Dao of Mixed Origin?"

Yuanshi simply couldn't believe it.

How many years had this kid been cultivating?

At most, it was just enough time for a nap, and he had already Proved the Dao of Mixed Origin?

"That's right!"

Gu Changqing nodded. "If I hadn't Proved the Dao of Mixed Origin, how would I dare provoke Martial Uncle's might?"

"Heh?" Yuanshi sneered, "So what?"

Although a Mixed Origin Great Luo Golden Immortal had the power of a Saint, they could still be killed.

But...

Saints were immortal!

At this moment, Yuanshi had completely abandoned the idea of recruiting Gu Changqing.

It was impossible to recruit someone like Gu Changqing.

He had to be killed!

Gu Changqing immediately exchanged one billion Merits for the God Slaying Spear.

When it came to destructive power, the God Slaying Spear was undoubtedly the greatest in the Primordial World!

As the God Slaying Spear emerged, the world changed color.

Even in Chaos, the surrounding chaotic energy was forced back by the God Slaying Spear's killing aura.

"The God Slaying Spear?"

Upon seeing the God Slaying Spear, Yuanshi was even more surprised.

"What is your relation to Luo Hou?"

"Stop with the nonsense. If you want to fight, then fight!"

With the divine spear in hand, Gu Changqing exuded an air of unparalleled dominance.

"Good! Very good!"

Yuanshi sneered, "Today, I shall slay you, this remnant of the demonic path!" With that, he directly brought out the Pangu Banner.

Though he loathed Gu Changqing, he dared not underestimate Gu Changqing's strength at this moment.

With a sweep of his long spear, Gu Changqing clashed with Yuanshi.