Defeating Taiyi, Fighting Guangchengzi

Gu Changqing said again, "Last time on Golden Turtle Island, I wasn't able to have a discussion with Senior Brother Taiyi. How about we settle things today?"

Taiyi Zhenren gave a wry smile. "Forget it. You and I are both serving our own masters." As he spoke, he once again summoned the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi.

To counter a Merit Treasure, only another Merit Treasure could work.

Gu Changqing wielded his sword with his mind, and the Merit Saint Sword and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi fought to a standstill.

The Xuanhuang-colored Heaven-Opening Merit Power and the golden Innate Merit Power intertwined, difficult to separate.

Taiyi Zhenren then summoned the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover and said, "If Junior Brother Changqing only has this much, I'm afraid it will be difficult to take Shi Ji away."

A treasure duel?

Gu Changqing smiled.

With continuous top-ups from the system, he now held 40 billion assets. Was he afraid of spending money?

The Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover could summon nine true dragons that breathed Samadhi True Fire.

Samadhi True Fire was said to burn everything, and with all nine dragons emerging, the Samadhi True Fire they spewed was enough to refine anything.

Among High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures, the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover was considered a top-tier item.

No wonder it could burn Shi Ji, a Great Luo Golden Immortal, to death!

Gu Changqing casually exchanged for a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, the Divine Water Mirror. With a flick of the mirror, endless Primordial Unity Divine Water surged out, heading straight for the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover.

Water extinguished fire, and Samadhi True Fire was no match for Primordial Unity Divine Water.

"Junior Brother Changqing, what a skill!"

Seeing that the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover was losing, Taiyi Zhenren once again summoned the Mountains and Rivers State Diagram. With a flash of mystic light, the Primordial Unity Divine Water was absorbed into the Mountains and Rivers State Diagram.

Mountains and Rivers State Diagram?

Isn't that Nüwa's magic treasure? How did it end up in Taiyi's hands?

Gu Changqing had his doubts. He found the Mountains and Rivers State Diagram in the system and chuckled inwardly.

It turned out to be a knock-off!

Gu Changqing exchanged 100 million merit points for the Mountains and Rivers State Diagram. As soon as the treasure unfolded, endless Power of Creation surged out.

Taiyi Zhenren's Mountains and Rivers State Diagram was instantly sucked in.

"Senior Brother Taiyi, I'm afraid your magic treasure is female, isn't it?" Gu Changqing chuckled. "When it sees my male one, it just can't handle it."

Taiyi Zhenren's face turned ashen. He never expected Nüwa's Mountains and Rivers State Diagram to be in Gu Changqing's hands.

Could it be that this guy had a secret relationship with Saint Nüwa?

After taking Taiyi Zhenren's magic treasure, Gu Changqing also retrieved the Mountains and Rivers State Diagram and recycled it using the system.

It was a Saint's item after all; he couldn't just leave it lying around!

"Senior Brother Taiyi, if you have no other means, I will be taking Senior Sister Shi Ji away."

Taiyi Zhenren's face fell upon hearing this. He did have other magic treasures, but with the opponent holding the Mountains and Rivers State Diagram, at least a Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure would be needed to counter it.

A Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure? He really didn't have one!

"Junior Brother, please proceed."

Taiyi Zhenren was very helpless. He originally didn't want to be enemies with Gu Changqing, and now that he had lost the magic duel, he might as well do him a favor.

"Wait!"

At this moment, Guangchengzi suddenly appeared and said, "Our Chan Sect treats friends with courtesy, but we never tolerate criminals."

Friends? Criminals?

Gu Changqing turned to look at Guangchengzi and said, "You call my senior sister a criminal. I'm afraid we can't be friends anymore."

Gu Changqing glanced behind Guangchengzi; the Twelve Golden Immortals were all gathered.

Jiang Ziya guarding the mountain here was just bait.

Seeing the enemy's overwhelming force, Shi Ji quickly said, "Junior Brother, hurry and leave!"

Then she stepped forward, shielding Gu Changqing with her body, and added, "I'll take responsibility for my own actions. This has nothing to do with Junior Brother Changqing. I, Shi Ji, will accept whatever punishment."

What a silly girl!

Gu Changqing gave a wry smile and directly put Shi Ji into the World-Breaking Shuttle, to prevent her from acting impulsively.

Gu Changqing said to Guangchengzi, "I must take my senior sister. If Senior Brother Guangchengzi is unhappy, you can go to Golden Turtle Island to seek an explanation."

Guangchengzi then said, "If Junior Brother Changqing insists on having his way, don't blame me for being ungracious."

Ungracious?

When had the Chan Sect ever been gracious?

Gu Changqing scoffed disdainfully, withdrew the Merit Saint Sword, and directly exchanged for the Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the God-Breaking Spear.

The God-Breaking Spear was a replica spiritual treasure of the God-Devouring Spear. Although not as powerful as the God-Devouring Spear, it was still a rare weapon of immense killing power.

How could this kid have so many magic treasures!

Guangchengzi's eyes showed alarm. The Mountains and Rivers State Diagram had already made him wary, and now the other party had produced an even more formidable spear.

With a spear in hand, the world is mine.

Facing the arrogant Gu Changqing, Guangchengzi was in a difficult position.

Using Jiang Ziya as bait to lure out Intercepting Sect experts was something they had discussed and Yuanshi had approved.

But he never expected that instead of luring out other experts, they would only attract Shi Ji.

It would have been fine if they hadn't lured out any renowned experts, but what was infuriating was that Shi Ji had brought along the troublesome Gu Changqing.

He already owed Gu Changqing karma, and with Gu Changqing being full of treasures, if he wanted to force him to stay, how could it be possible without a decisive battle?

If he allowed him to leave with Shi Ji, what would become of the Chan Sect's prestige?

If they were somewhere else, they could pretend not to know, but this was at the foot of Kunlun Mountain, outside the Jade Void Gate!

If Gu Changqing and the others were allowed to swagger away, what would become of the Saint's dignity? How could the Chan Sect face its peers across the world?

This battle, whether they wanted to fight or not, they had to fight!

This battle must be won, not lost!

"Junior Brother Changqing, please excuse me!"

Guangchengzi said, then summoned the Heaven-Turning Seal and struck at Gu Changqing.

The Heaven-Turning Seal was merciless, specifically designed to strike the head.

The Heaven-Turning Seal could be said to be the most powerful "brick" in the Primordial World.

The surrounding space had been locked down, and immense pressure came from above.

If struck by the Heaven-Turning Seal, broken bones and torn tendons would be minor; there was no guarantee one's soul wouldn't be scattered.

He hadn't expected Guangchengzi to go for the kill right from the start.

Gu Changqing frowned, a flash of murderous intent in his eyes.

"Break for me!"

The tip of the God-Breaking Spear flicked, carrying endless destructive power, and pierced towards the Heaven-Turning Seal.

Boom!

The Heaven-Turning Seal, which had always been invincible, was instantly sent flying.

So powerful!

The Twelve Golden Immortals couldn't discern Gu Changqing's cultivation level, but Gu Changqing's magical treasures filled them with dread.

It was one thing for Taiyi to lose, but he hadn't expected their long-renowned Senior Brother to be at a disadvantage in just one round.

Truly terrifying!

Guangchengzi was a figure of long-standing fame.

Who was Gu Changqing?

If they hadn't visited Golden Turtle Island last time, they wouldn't have known that Tong Tian had taken such a disciple.

With such a powerful disciple, Tong Tian had hidden him well!

Guangchengzi soared up, stepping on the Heaven-Turning Seal, and once again pressed down on Gu Changqing.

"Suppress for me!"

Boundless power emanated through the Heaven-Turning Seal, as if it could suppress everything.

Feeling the immense pressure, Gu Changqing knew that Guangchengzi had held back earlier.

Truly worthy of being the long-renowned Guangchengzi.

Truly worthy of being the leader of the Twelve Golden Immortals!

This Guangchengzi was likely at the Peak Great Luo Golden Immortal stage, just one step away from being a Quasi-Sage.

Gu Changqing was only at the early Great Luo stage; if not for the advantage of his magical treasures, he might not have been able to withstand even half a round.

"Break!"

The God-Breaking Spear thrust out a black light that could devour and destroy everything.

With one thrust, nothing was unbroken, nothing was undestroyed.

With this thrust, he had fused the God-Devouring Spear fragments he had previously extracted into it, elevating the God-Breaking Spear's power to a new level.

Rumble—

The two powerhouses clashed, erupting in endless roars.

Jiang Ziya had long since retreated; even the residual shockwaves of the battle were too much for a mere Heavenly Immortal like him to withstand.

Even with the Heart-Protecting Mirror, he still dared not be careless.

The power of Guangchengzi and Gu Changqing's battle was too strong; even Yellow Dragon True Person, also one of the Twelve Golden Immortals, had to summon his magical treasure to protect himself.

Yellow Dragon True Person, a Great Luo Golden Immortal, couldn't even withstand the residual shockwaves of the battle.

The power of their magical duel was evident.