Golden Core Shattered

The time when the forbidden area rift of the Flowing Light Sword Sect appeared is unknown, but it has existed in the forbidden area of the back mountain ever since Sang Ying had memories.

The forbidden area is where powerful figures of the grandmaster generation cultivate in seclusion, while the rift in the forbidden area is an existence that the entire Flowing Light Sword Sect cannot speak of.

Sang Ying had no idea how many dangers lay inside, nor did she know how likely she would be to survive if she jumped in. All she knew was that rather than have her Golden Core shattered by these people, she would rather venture into the crevice.

Perhaps because Gu Shu's appearance was too unexpected, the elders were unable to catch up with Sang Ying immediately after she escaped.

She dared not underestimate her opponent, channeling all her Spiritual Power into her feet, and unleashing her lightness Cultivation Method as if her life depended on it.

The surrounding scenery rushed past, and Sang Ying slowly began to taste blood in her throat.

Fortunately, her efforts were not in vain, and Gu Huaiwei and the others hurriedly caught up with her after she broke into the forbidden area.

Sang Ying dared not delay and practically flew across the forest. Gu Huaiwei behind her, almost caught her several times, but Gu Shu used the Dragon Abyss Sword to block her.

However, the difference in their cultivation levels was too great. Even though Sang Ying tried her best to escape, she was blocked by Gu Huaiwei before she reached the rift.

"Stop fooling around, come back with me. After you shatter your Golden Core, I won't let them kick you out of the Flowing Light Sword Sect. You will still be my disciple, and I will protect you for a hundred years." Gu Huaiwei persuaded Sang Ying as if it were a favor.

What he meant was that after Sang Ying lost her cultivation and became a mortal, he would pretend to be a kind person and comfort her.

But Sang Ying didn't need such "good intentions" at all.

She didn't want to say another word to them, because no matter how much she said, they would just act like they were deaf and stubbornly stick to their own opinions.

The icy Sword Qi Gu Huaiwei, and anything that Sword Qi it was encased in a thick layer of ice.

In no time, a large area of the back mountain was transformed into a world of ice and snow.

Even Gu Huaiwei had a strand of hair cut off by this strange and dangerous Sword Qi.

"You've improved very quickly." Touching her shaved sideburns, Gu Huaiwei couldn't help but sigh, "But a little too fast."

Even when he was Sang Ying's age, he didn't have her abilities.

At this moment, Gu Huaiwei seemed to understand Su Fuyun's feelings. Having such a talented person as a comparison was indeed too enviable.

Sang Ying didn't answer; she was busy dodging Gu Huaiwei's hand while trying to escape towards the crack.

Thanks to Gu Huaiwei's delay, the sect leader and Su Fuyun and the others quickly caught up.

The sect leader originally wanted to join the battle and capture Sang Ying as soon as possible. However, after being stopped by Gu Huaiwei several times, he understood her meaning and stopped intervening.

Gu Huaiwei's actions naturally did not escape Su Fuyun's eyes. She had long noticed that her master's attitude towards her had changed since she framed Sang Ying in the Qishan Secret Realm.

Although he still tries to protect her in every way, he's not as close to her as before.

Moreover, since last night, Gu Huaiwei's attitude towards her has become worse than before, and she has even refused to let her into the other party's room.

This change is clearly because of Sang Ying!

Thinking of this, Su Fuyun couldn't help but speak up, "Master, since Junior Sister's punishment has already been decided, why don't you shatter her Golden Core? You always know how to use your strength, so Junior Sister will suffer less. Without her Golden Core, Junior Sister won't be able to escape either."

This suggestion caught Gu Huaiwei's eye.

Upon seeing this, Sang Ying could no longer hold back and immediately unleashed her strongest sword move.

The snow and ice immediately swept over them, and the biting cold made it impossible for them to open their eyes.

Even Gu Huaiwei raised her sleeves to try and block out the "blizzard".

Seizing the opportunity, Sang Ying immediately ran towards the crevice without looking back.

Just as she was about to reach the crack, a sharp pain shot through her entire body from her Dantian.

She clearly felt something shatter, and her Spiritual Power was rapidly fading.

Sang Ying turned around with difficulty, only to see Gu Huaiwei standing behind her, his face marked with streaks of blood from Sword Qi.

So this person was willing to risk injury to deliver a slap to her.

"Come back with me, I'll heal you right away. You'll be pain-free soon." He frowned slightly, seemingly not understanding why his disciple was so stubborn.

As her Spiritual Qi drained away, Sang Ying felt her body slowly cooling down, starting from her Dantian.

She wasn't a crybaby; over the years, she had only shed a few tears when her parents had their accident. But now, Sang Ying suddenly felt like crying.

"Master, it hurts so much. Please, Master, heal my wounds." Sang Ying lowered her head, her words full of pleading, but her eyes were filled with hatred.

Although it was strange that Sang Ying compromised so quickly, Gu Huaiwei, confident in his own cultivation, didn't think much of it and crouched down to approach Sang Ying.

Just as he reached out to ease Sang Ying's pain, a spiritual sword swiftly pierced through his Dantian.

With a "plop," that was the sound of Sang Ying pulling the sword out of Gu Huaiwei's Dantian.

"Gu Huaiwei, you should taste my pain too." At this moment, Sang Ying felt extremely satisfied.

The white robes of the person opposite were quickly stained red with blood. Sang Ying listened to Su Fuyun's screams and, amidst the sect leader's furious roar, turned and leaped into the bottomless crevice.

Before the temporary tunnel between the Twin Orchid Realm and the Immortal Spirit Realm, a beautiful woman was holding a small clay figure with a smile on her face.

This little clay figure was sculpted into the shape of a young girl, and upon closer inspection, the figure's features bear a striking resemblance to the male cultivator beside the woman.

"How is our daughter doing these days? Does she still remember us?" the woman asked, her voice tinged with unease.

The male cultivator was also exceptionally handsome, and even though he seemed to be of advanced age, he possessed a demeanor that was difficult for ordinary people to attain.

He pulled the woman into his arms and tapped the little clay figure's forehead. "Our daughter is exceptionally talented, and with so many elders in the sect, they'll definitely take care of her. As for forgetting us... that's for sure. I wonder how happy she'll be when she sees us again."

With comfort from her dao companion, the woman felt somewhat relieved.

Just then, it was their turn to board the shuttle, and the two followed the instructions of the shuttle's owner and began to ascend.

Someone bumped into the woman during that time, and no one knows who it was.

The clay figure in the woman's hand fell to the ground and shattered instantly.

At the same time, inside the Demon Race Demon Emperor Palace Clan.

The newly appointed Demon Emperor finally ended his seclusion and emerged amidst the congratulations of the Demon Race.

But the first thing he did after ending his seclusion was neither to reorganize the Demon Race nor to meet with his subordinates.

Instead, he summoned his personal servant and asked, "Did you find out what I asked you to inquire about before I went into seclusion?"

The servant immediately replied, "Of course we've found out. The female cultivator you're waiting for recently returned to the Flowing Light Sword Sect. It's said that she's now Golden Core cultivator."

Upon hearing this, the young demon emperor couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth into a smile, and the vibrant demon markings on his face became even more vivid and dazzling.

That's good, she's back, now he can go see her.

If he obediently apologizes to the other person, will they forgive him?

Recalling the cold-faced but kind-hearted female cultivator in the blue dress from his memory, the Demon Emperor felt both anticipation and worry.

A note from the author:

Huddled in a corner with head in hands (JPG)

It's really just bad here, things will get better later! No pain, no gain, my friends!

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Finally, Happy Labor Day! Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday!