Reversal

A storm of elemental laws raged below Kunlun Mountain, its immense force sweeping through everything.

Boom!

With a final roar, Guangchengzi was sent flying.

Gu Changqing didn't press his advantage. He said calmly, "Senior Brothers, may I leave now?"

The Twelve Golden Immortals looked grim. They couldn't say yes, even though Guangchengzi had been defeated.

Guangchengzi, covered in dust and dirt, was also helpless. He knew Gu Changqing had held back, but now they were stuck between a rock and a hard place.

For the sake of the Chan Sect's reputation, they had to keep Gu Changqing.

At the very least, they had to keep Shi Ji!

What did individual karma matter when it came to the sect's interests?

Guangchengzi gave a bitter smile. "I'm not the only one of the Twelve Golden Immortals. If Junior Brother Changqing wishes to take Shi Ji, you must defeat all of us."

Gu Changqing frowned slightly. Although he felt the Chan Sect was overly fond of moralizing, their spirit of fighting on despite repeated setbacks still impressed him.

"Alright." Gu Changqing paused for a moment, then said, "Since that's the case, Senior Brothers, let's all go at once."

If he had to fight them one by one, who knew how long it would take?

After the Twelve Golden Immortals, there was still the Antarctic Immortal Elder, and Ran Deng, and Yuanshi!

When would it end?

Gu Changqing brandished his long spear, radiating an intimidating aura without needing to show anger. He had the courage of a single man holding off a thousand.

Seeing Gu Changqing grow stronger with each fight, the Twelve Golden Immortals exchanged glances. They all unleashed their magic treasures, striking at Gu Changqing.

Various magic treasures erupted with different kinds of brilliant light, suppressing Gu Changqing with boundless power, stirring up a storm of elemental laws around them.

Buzz—

Gu Changqing summoned his Merit Set. An endless surge of merit power flowed out, and several Merit Treasures combined, forming an absolute defense.

This…

This was just plain bullying!

Facing Gu Changqing, who was bathed in a golden ocean, the Twelve Golden Immortals' hearts trembled.

Where did he get so many Merit Treasures?

Not even Tong Tian had so many!

How were they supposed to fight this battle?

Earlier, to deal with Shi Ji's Merit Saint Garment, Taiyi Zhenren had to borrow the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi. Were they supposed to go borrow the Pangu Banner now?

Too late!

They had anticipated that the opponent might bring Merit Treasures to assassinate Jiang Ziya, but who the hell could have imagined that Merit Treasures could come in a set?

Was this even something a human could do?

Not even a Saint could!

Since Pangu opened the heavens, nothing this outrageous had ever happened!

Attacking someone who possessed so many Merit Treasures was even more serious than slaying a fated individual!

This…

Who the hell was the fated individual here?!

Thinking of the terrifying Heavenly Dao backlash, the Twelve Golden Immortals were stunned.

However, an arrow released from the bowstring could not be recalled.

Do not kill those of great merit!

This was a rule of the Heavenly Dao.

Merit Treasures were the identification of a person of great merit.

Did he save the Primordial World or something?

Otherwise, where would he get so many Merit Treasures?!

Boom boom boom—

The Twelve Golden Immortals' magic treasures bounced back, hitting them all.

Puff puff puff—

Sounds of spitting blood filled the air.

This was the Heavenly Dao's first punishment for them!

With this strike, the three flowers above the heads of the Twelve Golden Immortals dimmed.

The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi erupted with endless profound yellow light, desperately trying to counteract the Heavenly Dao backlash.

Crack—

The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi exhausted its merit and shattered.

The Twelve Golden Immortals' cultivation regressed by one realm. Yellow Dragon True Person, who had the lowest cultivation, directly fell to the Golden Immortal realm.

This was already the result of the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi desperately protecting them; otherwise, it wouldn't have been as simple as just having their Three Flowers on the Crown severed.

Senior, you have so many Merit Treasures, why didn't you say so sooner!

It's not shameful to be defeated by someone with immense merit!

The Twelve Golden Immortals felt bitter.

If you had revealed so many Merit Treasures earlier, never mind taking Shi Ji, we would have called you 'Father' if you wanted.

Gu Changqing was also stunned.

He knew Merit Treasures were powerful, but he hadn't realized how powerful.

Earlier, seeing Shi Ji being abused, he thought Merit Treasures were ineffective against the orthodox Mysterious Sect.

But now, seeing the miserable state of the Twelve Golden Immortals, he truly understood the incredible power of Merit Treasures.

The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi could deal with one Merit Treasure, but he had eight!

This round was a complete victory!

An effortless, complete victory!

Faced with the pressure from the Twelve Golden Immortals just now, he had no choice but to activate the Merit Treasures.

The effect was surprisingly good!

It's just that...

It's just that these guys have dropped in realm. How am I supposed to play Investiture of the Gods later?

Who will send the Intercepting Sect disciples to the list?

If the Intercepting Sect doesn't fall, how will I return to the new world?

Thinking of this serious consequence, Gu Changqing felt a faint sadness.

Bathed in Merit Golden Light, Gu Changqing walked step by step towards Yellow Dragon True Person.

Yellow Dragon True Person saw Gu Changqing approaching and was filled with terror, but unfortunately, there was nothing he could do.

In front of someone with immense merit, one must stand at attention when being beaten.

In Yellow Dragon True Person's eyes, Gu Changqing represented the will of the Heavenly Dao!

Even if Gu Changqing killed him, he wouldn't utter a word. If he wanted to humiliate him, he could only grit his teeth and endure it.

Even suicide was not an option!

Otherwise, he wouldn't be the only one to suffer the Heavenly Dao's backlash.

The Heavenly Dao was just that unreasonable!

Gu Changqing arrived in front of Yellow Dragon True Person, pointed a finger at Yellow Dragon True Person's glabella, and an endless power of merit surged out.

Yellow Dragon True Person's injuries instantly improved, and his fallen realm quickly recovered.

This...

Yellow Dragon True Person's expression was complex.

What does it mean to repay evil with kindness?

This is it!

Yellow Dragon True Person was so moved he almost shed a few dragon tears.

Seeing that the power of merit could heal the Heavenly Dao's backlash on the other party, Gu Changqing then treated the Twelve Golden Immortals one by one.

After all Twelve Golden Immortals had recovered, Gu Changqing hid his Merit Set and said, "Senior brothers, I apologize. I truly just wanted to save someone, I really didn't mean to make things difficult for any of you."

"Senior brothers, do you still wish to continue fighting?"

The Twelve Golden Immortals looked ashamed.

Fight again?

How can we fight!

Senior, how can I even begin to describe you?

Just your collection of Merit Treasures alone makes you invincible.

How much merit did you expend just now to heal us?

The Twelve Golden Immortals dared not imagine.

The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi even self-destructed to prevent them from suffering the Heavenly Dao's backlash.

Yet, their realms still fell.

But Gu Changqing healed them with merit.

First, he bestowed spiritual treasures, and now he's healing them with merit.

Even if they were shameless, they still knew what shame was.

Treasures are easy to find; merit is hard to come by.

The Primordial World was no longer in its nascent stage, right after creation.

Guangchengzi was the first to lower his head. "Junior Brother Changqing, it was us... it was us..."

Guangchengzi wanted to say something, but the words wouldn't come out.

Gu Changqing smiled. "Senior Brother Guangchengzi, it was all just a misunderstanding."

"I..."

Guangchengzi was speechless and bowed to Gu Changqing.

Only through this bow could he express the complex emotions he felt at that moment.

The Twelve Golden Immortals also bowed to Gu Changqing.

They had repeatedly provoked Gu Changqing, yet he had repeatedly responded with kindness despite their animosity.

Gu Changqing's righteous and upright image was worthy of admiration from all orthodox Mysterious Sect members.

Gu Changqing had earned the respect of the Twelve Golden Immortals.

No one else would spend so much merit for them, not even their master!

But Gu Changqing did.

Someone from an "opposing" faction did it!

They were utterly convinced by Gu Changqing.

"No, you mustn't!"

Gu Changqing quickly evaded, using his magic power to help the Twelve Golden Immortals stand up.

Only someone of his master's caliber could accept such a grand bow from the Twelve Golden Immortals.

"Senior Brothers, please don't do this. It's just a misunderstanding. If there's nothing else, Changqing will take his leave. I'll call on you another day."

Without waiting for the Twelve Golden Immortals to reply, Gu Changqing stepped into the Primordial Chaos Sky-Piercing Shuttle and vanished into the void.

Host has completely subdued the Twelve Golden Immortals. Intercepting Sect's Luck has greatly increased. Awarding 50 billion merit points.

Gu Changqing: This isn't what I wanted!

Healing the Twelve Golden Immortals cost 12 billion merit points, and the system immediately deposited 50 billion merit points.

This...

This is absolutely absurd!

Of course, that wasn't even the main point.

The main point was why the Intercepting Sect's Luck had increased again?