Chapter 528 Adding Another Fire
Half an hour had passed in the outside world, but countless years had passed in the tower.
The little demoness had been thoroughly subdued.
"Master, you are truly too overbearing. You don't know how to cherish and protect women at all."
"What, do you realize your mistake now?"
"Are you satisfied with this lesson?"
"Satisfied! Extremely satisfied!"
Sister Hong Yu said, her expression teasing.
"That's enough from you. You're still not honest even after all that."
"Don't let your guard down in front of Bai Li later."
"So what if I do?"
"It'll just make him even more agitated. Aren't you, Master, happy to see him like that?"
"Since paper can't wrap fire, why not let him discover the mystery step by step? Wouldn't that be even more devastating?"
"You..."
Gu Yun was somewhat speechless. She was a little demoness after all, and her thought process was completely different from ordinary people.
"Remember, do not underestimate Bai Li. He possesses the Heaven Devouring Demon Physique, which fundamentally counters the cultivation technique you practice."
"Avoid direct conflict with him unless absolutely necessary. Furthermore, while the 蠱蟲 (Gu Worm) method you offered earlier can temporarily work, it won't shake his foundation."
"The Heaven Devouring Demon Physique devours everything. Over time, he will surely notice something."
"Isn't that just perfect?"
"Master also has a countdown now. When to harvest the opponent is clearly displayed."
"How about it, Master, isn't it convenient?"
Hong Yu lazily sprawled on Gu Yun's back, her fingertips tracing circles on his firm chest.
"Indeed, it's not bad. Your plan is excellent. You can refine more of these 蠱蟲 (Gu Worms) later; I have great use for them."
"Alright, Master."
"I just wonder if Xiao Yuer can still get a reward?"
"That's enough. Aren't you already satisfied this time?"
"Master, that's not right. As the saying goes, there are only oxen that work themselves to death, but no fields that are plowed to ruin..."
"You little girl, your mouth is the only hard part of your whole body right now!"
The two soon left the room.
Leng Huayun opened her eyes, looked at Gu Yun with a sidelong glance, and her mouth twitched as she said, "Shameless scoundrel, you don't even look at what time it is. If you embarrass yourself on stage later, I'll definitely laugh you to death."
"What, has a certain cowardly person who avoids reality also started to criticize others?"
Hong Yu giggled, getting off Gu Yun, but she swayed uncontrollably and leaned back into the young man's embrace.
"Who's avoiding reality? Gu Yun, I've thought it through. I still have things I can do now."
"After this, I will definitely monitor you on behalf of my Master, and I will never let you act so recklessly again!"
Leng Huayun stood in front of Gu Yun, her proud assets prominent, and spoke with determination.
"Monitor me, how will you monitor me?"
"Will it be inseparable?"
"Inseparable!"
Leng Huayun stepped forward, meeting Gu Yun's gaze.
"But what if you yourself commit malfeasance while monitoring?"
Suddenly, Gu Yun pinched Leng Huayun's chin and pressed his lips against her cool, clear ones.
"Mmm!!!"
Leng Huayun's eyes widened. She hadn't expected Gu Yun to do such a thing directly.
But the other party's aggression was too fierce. As a weak woman, she was utterly powerless to resist and could only let him take whatever he wanted.
After a long while, their lips parted.
Catching her breath, Leng Huayun said angrily, "You, what are you doing?!!!"
"With only this much strength, you still want to supervise?"
"Don't make your Jie laugh."
Hong Yu giggled, hiding in Gu Yun's arms: "But Sister Hua Yun, you have great talent in kissing, it's just a bit rusty. You can practice more later."
"You, you two!!!"
Leng Huayun was furious and turned to leave directly. Before leaving, she did not forget to look at Gu Yun: "I will keep an eye on you, always!"
"You just wait for me!!!"
"This stubborn girl."
After she left, Hong Yu also got off Gu Yun.
She perked up, took a step, and swayed unsteadily.
"From your appearance, it's obvious. Do you truly not need some treatment?"
"It will be quick."
Gu Yun said.
"No need, this is the effect I want."
"Presumably, this time, you must have gained a lot!"
Hong Yu said with a light laugh.
Just then, the Presiding Elder's booming voice came from outside, echoing through the array to all corners: "The final battle of the Holy Son Examination is about to begin! Contestants Gu Yun, Bai Li, and You Sha, please proceed to the arena immediately!"
"Go on, I'm going back first."
After a final kiss on the young man's lips, Hong Yu then left.
Gu Yun covered his slightly damp lips, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth, and turned to step directly onto the arena.
As the half-hour break ended, the atmosphere in the entire venue had reached its boiling point.
Everyone was eagerly anticipating the arrival of this final battle.
With three people in a free-for-all, who would ultimately claim the position of Holy Son?!
Everyone had this expectation.
However, for now, there were only two people in the arena.
Gu Yun and You Sha.
"What's wrong with Bai Li? He's late for the finals too. Doesn't he take the Holy Son Examination seriously at all?"
"Exactly, could it be that he's afraid of Senior Brother Gu Yun and fled at the last minute?"
"Impossible, right? Wasn't he quite arrogant before? He even dared to stand up and question His Excellency the Hall Master, and this is the result? He's too weak, isn't he?!"
The audience discussed animatedly, somewhat puzzled by Bai Li's absence.
On the high platform, the Blood Fiend Hall Master's face also looked somewhat displeased. He secretly transmitted a message to urge, "Bai Li! What are you doing? Hurry up and get on stage!"
However, he received no response.
At this moment, the young man was still below the stage, eagerly awaiting the safe return of his Sister Hong Yu. He finally got to see his family and eagerly leaned towards her.
"Sister Hong Yu!"
"How are you? Why do I feel like your walking posture is a bit strange?"
Bai Li excitedly went to meet her, a huge weight finally lifted from his heart.
"It's nothing, I'm just a bit tired. You go and compete well first."
"I believe in you."
A hint of determination and affection showed in Hong Yu's eyes.
"..."
A storm raged in Bai Li's heart. No, it couldn't be, absolutely not.
How could it be? This was Sister Hong Yu.
A noble and holy quasi-emperor expert, what right did Gu Yun, a mere Gu Yun, have?
"Sister Hong Yu, what happened?!"
Bai Li asked in a hurry, wanting to grab Hong Yu's shoulder.
But the young woman cleverly dodged him.
"Xiao Li, don't worry, nothing happened. I've already talked to Gu Yun, and he'll go easy on you. This time, the position of Holy Son will definitely be yours, and no one else's..."
"No, this isn't true. You're lying to me, aren't you!"
"I..."
Bai Li couldn't believe that everything he imagined would become reality, but the scene before him didn't allow him not to believe. He was truly foolish, truly. He shouldn't have let Sister Hong Yu come into contact with that demon!
Kill him, he must kill him!!!
A mournful roar rang out.
"Gu Yun!!!"
///529//
Chapter 529: Rage
[Ding! Child of Destiny Bai Li is furious, rewarding 10,000 Villain Points!]
"Ten thousand points? That much..."
Gu Yun's lips curved. Originally, in Bai Li's script, Hong Yu's role was neither too important nor too insignificant.
Even when he had taken Hong Yu, he had only received five thousand Destiny Points. This showed that his recent actions had elevated the girl's standing in Bai Li's heart to an unprecedented level.
A mournful roar echoed throughout the entire waiting area, drawing everyone's attention to Bai Li, who was as frantic as a wild beast.
"What's wrong with this guy? He looks like he's gone mad. Could he have suffered a qi deviation?"
"Are you crazy? Aren't you a demon?"
"Oh, right, right. I should say he's suffered an immortal deviation."
"Doesn't look like it. Looks like he was cuckolded right to his face."
"Really? That explosive? But I think this guy is quite ordinary, really suitable to be a male lead."
"No... Look, isn't that Bai Li?"
"Bai Li? The one from Blood Fiend Hall? Damn it, don't tell me, don't tell me, this is definitely Bai Li."
"They say Bai Li is deeply in love with Saintess Hong Yu, but the Saintess has always ignored him. Don't you think it's because Her Highness the Saintess took a liking to Yun Valley, and this kid found out, which is why he's acting like this now?"
"Damn it, that's Yun Valley! You're putting him and Bai Li together? Even a fool would know how to choose."
"Exactly. Saintess Hong Yu isn't blind. If Bai Li really had a chance, he would have succeeded long ago."
"Actually, she just doesn't like him. Look, Yun Valley only arrived two days ago and he's already made Bai Li break down like this."
"Comparing people is infuriating!"
Below the stage, discussions buzzed, with all sorts of speculations and taunts like sharp knives, carving into Bai Li's heart one by one.
Yet, these words, the guesses, were almost spot on. Although he believed Sister Hong Yu, the facts were right before him, forcing him into a frenzy.
No matter the truth of the matter, Yun Valley must die!
He stared intently at Gu Yun on the stage, his bloodshot eyes almost dripping blood!
[Ding! Child of Destiny Bai Li is furious, rewarding 10,000 Villain Points!]
"Yun Valley! I want you dead!"
He could no longer suppress himself, letting out a beast-like roar. The Heaven Devouring Demonic Art surged uncontrollably around him, and he charged towards Gu Yun on the stage like a madman, disregarding the fact that the competition had not yet begun!
"Bai Li! Stop!"
The Blood Fiend Hall Master's expression changed drastically, and he shouted sternly.
Has this kid gone mad?! Publicly disrupting the assessment order!
However, at this moment, Bai Li was consumed by endless hatred and could not hear any words.
He had only one thought in his mind—kill Yun Valley.
Villain Points were increasing every moment. Gu Yun listened to this most beautiful symphony, feeling incredibly wonderful and refreshed.
"Devouring Heaven Myriad Forms Fist!"
Burning with qi and blood and rage, Bai Li threw a punch.
But this punch, which condensed all of Bai Li's power and hatred, was still blocked by the presiding elder. Even with his cultivation at the Quasi-Emperor Triple Heaven, he was forced back half a step by this fierce attack. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he still released his Emperor's might, sending Bai Li flying.
"Bai Li, you are too presumptuous!"
The four sequences arrived simultaneously, looking at Bai Li with ill intent.
Even the Blood Fiend Hall Master looked helpless.
"You..."
"Bai Li disregarded the combat rules. I suggest disqualifying him from the competition!"
Grandma You sneered.
"Ah, you can't say that. The battle will start sooner or later. Bai Li's anger must have a reason. Perhaps Yun Valley did something to offend Bai Li. How about letting them resolve it on the arena, to avoid future trouble."
The Blood Fiend Hall Master said helplessly, having already cursed Bai Li ten thousand eight thousand times in his heart. This good-for-nothing who was more likely to fail than succeed!
If he couldn't win the position of Holy Son, he would refine him after today, so he wouldn't be an eyesore!
The few sequences argued endlessly, but in the end, Gu Yun stepped forward and said with a smile, "No need for further words."
"Since Fellow Daoist Bai Li has some grievances with me, I will allow him to fight me. It will also... put an end to this thought, how about that?"
"Yun Valley! What are you pretending for? I'm going to kill you!"
Hearing these condescending words, Bai Li was instantly enraged.
"Hall Master, let me go! I want to fight him to the death!"
"Yun Valley, are you sure you want to do this?"
"If there's no Bai Li, then the position of Holy Son is yours, basically a sure thing."
The Hall Master You Ming looked at Gu Yun, frowning.
Hearing these words, You Sha, who was beside him, clenched his fists, his heart filled with surging anger.
"Thank you for your kindness, Hall Master, but I still prefer to win the position of Holy Son fairly and squarely with my own abilities."
"That's good... to convince the masses, isn't it? And in the future, when competing for the position of Cult Master, you'll have a few more bargaining chips?"
Gu Yun spoke the latter sentence via telepathy, precisely targeting the Hall Master You Ming's obsession.
The latter's expression changed slightly, then he gave Gu Yun a deep look and withdrew the power suppressing Bai Li.
Bai Li was exceptionally excited, leaping up. The killing intent around him was already solidified like a tangible entity.
His eyes were bloodshot, fixed on Gu Yun, as if he wanted to devour him alive.
"I will kill you. You'd better be prepared."
A trace of blood color rose from the surging demonic energy, and Bai Li himself seemed to transform into a blood-colored Heavenly Demon.
You Sha watched this scene indifferently from the side.
"Aren't you joining the battle?"
Gu Yun looked at him and said with a smile.
"I disdain to team up with others!"
"Once you win, I will have a fair and square contest with you!"
You Sha spoke proudly, his arms crossed over his chest.
"No... You Ming, isn't this against the rules? This is a free-for-all, not a series of one-on-one matches."
"How is it against the rules? What You Sha wants to do is his business, what does it have to do with me?"
"As long as he doesn't violate the rules like some people's disciples, I don't think there's any problem."
The Hall Master You Ming nodded slightly. You Sha was doing well. He was finally not as reckless as before. When he encountered things, he knew how to think with his brain.
Not only should he not be an enemy of Yun Valley, but he should also help him. If he became the next Cult Master, wouldn't this position be his?
A teachable child, a teachable child indeed!
Stroking his non-existent beard, the Hall Master You Ming wore a calm and composed expression.
The Blood Fiend Hall Master felt a blockage in his heart.
In the arena, Gu Yun yawned: "Oh, I thought you two teaming up would bring something different, but it's still so boring."
"You're courting death!"
Bai Li was utterly enraged. He stopped talking nonsense and pushed the Heaven Devouring Demonic Art to an unprecedented extreme!
The devouring vortex behind him spun wildly, its volume expanding rapidly, almost covering half of the arena. A terrifying suction force emanated from it, even causing the barrier light screen at the edge of the arena to slightly distort, as if it was about to be pulled in!
Rumble, the young man's bones creaked.
To everyone's astonished gaze.
"Heaven Devouring Demonic Art · God Devouring Art!"
The spiritual energy within a radius of ten thousand li almost entirely converged at this moment, intertwining around Bai Li's body.
"Today—I break through!"
//530//
Chapter 530 What kind of breakthrough is this?
Bai Li's roar pierced the sky, and his cultivation level soared.
Sage King, Saint Ruler Realm, it continued to rise until it reached the peak of the Great Saint Realm before showing signs of slowing down.
Blood-colored demonic energy and devouring vortexes furiously intertwined around him, his body erupting like a volcano dormant for ten thousand years!
"Peak of Great Saint Realm!!!"
"Hahaha, Gu Yun, when I was at the peak of the Small Saint Realm, I could fight against a Saint Ruler Realm expert at their peak."
"Now that my cultivation has reached the peak of the Great Saint Realm, you are dead for sure!!!"
Bai Li's wild laughter resounded, and the pressure of a Great Saint Realm peak was unleashed without reservation, mixing with the eerie blood-colored demonic energy to form a terrifying, suffocating storm!
The barrier light screen around the arena shook violently, emitting a buzzing sound of being overwhelmed!
You Sha, who was standing by, was utterly dumbfounded.
No... what was this doing to him?
Didn't they say this was a battle between Xiantai Realm Holy Sons?
Are you telling me this is Xiantai Realm?!!!
He used a secret technique, hiding at the edge of the barrier, which barely allowed him to protect himself.
Everyone below the stage paled in horror!
"Peak of Great Saint Realm! How is that possible, he actually broke through in battle!"
"And it's the Heaven Devouring Demon Physique at the Great Saint peak! This might... it's probably comparable to a First-Level Quasi-Emperor, right?!"
"It's over! Gu Yun is in danger!"
"Burning his vital blood for a desperate struggle?"
"To resort to such desperate measures right from the start, Blood Fiend, you've really raised a good disciple."
Grandma You said mockingly.
"No matter the method, as long as it works, it's a good method."
"If one only knows how to be arrogant, that's not composure, it's just a clown."
The Blood Fiend Hall Master spoke indifferently, also carrying the confidence of having everything under control.
That Gu Yun was only at the Great Saint Realm cultivation, and in front of the Heaven Devouring Demon Physique, he had no chance of winning.
Although the Heaven Devouring Demon Physique was not listed on the Physique Ranking, its formidable reputation was no less than that of the several great holy physiques on the ranking.
This was all because of that terrifying existence who ended the Chaotic Ancient Era—the Devouring Heaven Demon Emperor!
As a Demon Emperor, he defied Immortals, and from then on, the Heaven Devouring Demon Physique became synonymous with overcoming the strong with the weak.
Today, Gu Yun was surely doomed!
"Do you feel despair?"
Bai Li grinned evilly as he looked at Gu Yun: "Kneel and beg for mercy, and I might give you a quick death!"
"Is this your trump card?"
"Relying on burning your vital energy and overdrawing your potential to barely gain some decent power."
"It's unstable, too many impurities, like a sandcastle, easily toppled with a push."
"What kind of breakthrough do you call this?"
Gu Yun chuckled lightly, having thought Bai Li's system would give him something grand, but he didn't expect him to make such a mess.
He felt it was inferior to Lin Xiao; at least when Lin Xiao broke through, it was like riding a rocket.
"You! Are! Talking! Nonsense!!!"
Bai Li went completely insane, pointing a single finger at Gu Yun: "Mere verbal trickery is meaningless. Today, I will show you just how enormous the gap between you and me truly is!"
"Die for me!"
"Heaven Devouring Myriad Forms Fist!"
Bai Li's roar shook the sky, and the peak Great Saint Realm power, gained by burning his life, was poured into his right fist without reservation!
The system did not give a prompt; after all, for most Children of Destiny, burning a bit of lifespan was like child's play, just a common occurrence.
With a punch, endless blood-colored demonic energy converged into a destructive torrent, twisting and shattering space in its path, emitting a ghostly wail!
This punch had already surpassed the scope of an ordinary Great Saint, containing a trace of the terrifying artistic conception of the Devouring Origin!
This was the power of the Heaven Devouring Demon Physique, combined with the Heaven Devouring Demonic Art, capable of unleashing astonishing and boundless might!
Everyone below the stage changed color, and even the hall masters on the high platform were slightly moved.
The power of this punch had already reached the threshold of the Quasi-Emperor level!
"Gu Yun, whether you have the ability to create a miracle depends on your performance this time."
You Ming's gaze was fixed on Gu Yun. Bai Li's talent had already exceeded imagination. If Gu Yun couldn't display overwhelming strength against him, he might have to support someone else.
"Is this all the strength you have?"
Gu Yun was a bit disappointed. He didn't even make any defensive or evasive moves, merely stood still, letting the terrifying fist aura of ten thousand demons engulf him!
"Is he crazy? He's not even dodging? Does he think Bai Li is like those wastes he fought before? This is a Quasi-Emperor level attack!"
"Who are you calling a waste? Didn't Li Kuang also fail to withstand even one move from Gu Yun?"
"That's not the same. What level is Bai Li at now? In front of him, Li Kuang also wouldn't be able to withstand a single move!"
Everyone expressed their incomprehension at Gu Yun's choice, but some also understood; it was like playing too much in a wheelchair, and when encountering an evenly matched opponent, he didn't know how to react.
Lack of combat experience, perhaps he was already scared silly.
"He has all these max-level talents, but what a waste."
Someone sighed regretfully, thinking that even if they went up, they would do better than Gu Yun.
Under the gaze of countless shocked eyes, the Myriad Demons Fist Aura, capable of annihilating mountains and tearing space, solidly struck Gu Yun!
"Boom! Boom! Boom!—!!!"
A deafening explosion sounded, and the violent energy instantly completely submerged the arena.
Demonic energy raged, and blood-colored light shot into the sky.
The barrier flickered, showing cracks like a shattering mirror.
"Hahaha! He's dead! He's dead!!!"
Bai Li laughed maniacally, convinced that no one could survive his desperate blow!
Sister Hong Yu was his!
The energy storm slowly dissipated, and the scene in the center of the arena gradually became clear.
However, the anticipated scene of flesh flying and bones being annihilated did not occur.
Gu Yun still stood there.
Not even a corner of his clothes was ruffled.
His black robes were like ink, as if a demon god had descended.
At this moment, behind him, a terrifying phantom of a demon god seemed to appear.
All the cultivators present were terrified and shocked, feeling an urge to prostrate themselves in worship.
The demon god phantom formed an invisible force field, and the destructive fist aura struck the halo, like a clay ox entering the sea, disappearing without a trace.
"How is that possible?!!!"
Bai Li's wild laughter instantly froze, his eyeballs almost popping out of their sockets, his mouth wide open, his throat dry.
"I told you, your strength is too small!"
Gu Yun's voice suddenly appeared, just inches away.
Bai Li's pupils constricted, and he looked up in horror, only to see a fist rapidly enlarging in his vision.
//531//
Chapter 531 One Punch, Another Punch
There was no dazzling demonic light on that fist, no violent energy.
It looked unremarkable, yet it made Bai Li feel a heart-pounding fear.
His hairs stood on end, and the threat of death enveloped his heart, almost suffocating him.
He would die!
He would definitely die!
He wanted to dodge, to defend, but his body was as if confined by an invisible 鎖, unable to move even a single finger!
"The Way of Space."
Perceiving everything happening around him, Bai Li felt a sense of despair.
He hadn't expected Gu Yun's mastery of the Way of Space to have reached such a level that even with his peak Great Saint cultivation, he couldn't break free.
However, as a Child of Destiny who never bowed his head, surrender did not exist in his dictionary.
"No, I can't die, I can't die at the hands of this bastard!!!"
He roared, exerting all his strength, but could only watch helplessly as the trajectory of death imprinted itself on his glabella.
The protective aura on the surface of his body shattered instantly, dissipating in a flash.
Immediately after—the moment the fist connected, a terrifying force seemed to affect all his limbs and bones.
"Ugh ah—!!!"
An indescribably terrifying pain exploded instantly. Bai Li felt his entire body disintegrating, as if he would burst into a bloody mist under this single punch.
"No, this won't do."
The fear of death completely seized his heart. Bai Li no longer had his usual composure.
{[Ding! Bai Li has generated negative emotions such as anger and fear. Awarded 10,000 Villain Points]}
"System! System, help me!!!"
Bai Li desperately sought help from the system within him.
After leaving the Bai family, aside from giving him the opportunity of the Heaven Devouring Demon Physique at the very beginning, this system had started assigning him some insignificant tasks.
Now, at this crucial moment of almost winning the Holy Son position, he absolutely, absolutely couldn't screw up!
[Ding! Detecting that the Host is in an extremely dangerous situation]
[Generating survival plans]
[Ding! Three hundred survival plans generated. Current survival probability: 0%]
"Damn your mother, zero percent, what good is that, you piece of trash!"
Bai Li cursed, having been excited for a long time, only for the system to give him a huge disappointment.
[Ding! Now beginning to burn the Heaven Devouring Demon Physique's origin to repair injuries. Consumption progress: 1%, 2%...]
"Consuming my origin?!!"
"No, you can't burn my origin! Without the Heaven Devouring Demon Physique, how can I fight Gu Yun? How can I get revenge on the Bai family?"
"No!! You can't do this!!"
Bai Li roared, but this time, the system was destined to give no response.
The origin of the Heaven Devouring Demon Physique began to rapidly deplete, reassembling the body that had almost been scattered into a bloody mist.
Gu Yun's fist had already pierced through Bai Li's head, but the latter had firmly gripped his palm, and the two remained in a standoff in the air in a bizarre posture.
A strange silence fell over the arena.
"Bai Li's head... it seems to have exploded, right?"
"Yes, but... why are they still in the air, not separating? What exactly happened?"
"No, that's not right. If Bai Li had died, the demonic energy vortex in the sky should have instantly dissipated. But now it's surging, even showing signs of growing stronger. Perhaps there's still a turn of events in the arena."
"Brother Dong, you truly are a knowledgeable brother. I've never seen someone live after their head was gone. Just watch, the victor will be decided in a few breaths."
In the stands, several sequences were also dumbfounded.
"This... what's going on? Hall Master You Ming, shouldn't you separate them?"
The Hall Master of Hundred Beast Hall asked. It wasn't that he was making a fuss, but that today's events had exceeded his expectations.
He never would have imagined that such bizarre things would happen in a mere Holy Son Examination.
"Indeed, Hall Master You Ming, this scene is too strange. Why don't I step in and separate them?"
"Let Yun Valley have this Holy Son position. My Blood Fiend Hall concedes!"
"No, Bai Li is not dead yet, nor has he conceded."
"Are you trying to interfere with the outcome of the match by rashly making a move?!"
The Hall Master You Ming directly stopped the Hall Master of Blood Fiend Hall.
"No..."
The Hall Master of Blood Fiend Hall's jaw almost dropped. His head had exploded, and you're telling me he hasn't conceded?
Bai Li would need an organ to shout with!
He was burning with anxiety. Although Bai Li was undoubtedly dead, the origin of his Heaven Devouring Demon Physique wouldn't instantly dissipate. As long as he acted in time...
Perhaps there was still a chance to take it away.
But now that the Hall Master You Ming was blocking him, even he had no choice.
"Hall Master of Blood Fiend Hall, don't rush. They say a person has three souls and seven spirits."
"Although the head is important, it doesn't necessarily mean death if it explodes. Look, Yun Valley hasn't withdrawn his hand yet, has he?"
"This indicates that things might still take a turn. Just calm down for a bit longer. It's not too late to act after everything settles."
Grandma You spoke with a light laugh.
"Nima..."
The Hall Master of Blood Fiend Hall was about to curse.
"Grandma You makes a good point. What if Bai Li still has some trump card? As his master, you would be misleading your disciple."
The Hall Master of Hundred Beast Hall spoke, his tone also quite biased.
"Trump card?"
"What other trump card could he have? As his master, how could I not know?"
"You might not actually know!"
"Look at where they are in contact. Although Bai Li's head has exploded, a mysterious power is continuously restoring his injuries."
"It's only because Gu Yun's hand is still inside that it's being obstructed."
"Just be patient for a little longer. After everything settles, it won't be too late for you to act."
"You all..."
Blocked by the three major sequences, the Hall Master of Blood Fiend Hall couldn't forcefully intervene and could only bitterly pray that Bai Li truly had some means he didn't know about.
However, the reason this situation persisted was purely because Gu Yun was enjoying the absorption too much and didn't want to let go.
"Xi Tong, how's the absorption going?"
"Can we just completely strip Bai Li bare in one go?"
Gu Yun asked. Although Bai Li's Demon God System was not as useful as Lin Chen's Soldier Swarm System, it was still a powerful system with a considerable system value.
It played a crucial role in his future grand plans. Currently, there were still 2300 system points left.
Gu Yun naturally wanted to accept it all, as a sign of respect.
Xi Tong: [Ding, currently 1000 system points have been acquired]
[Ding! Bai Li's Heaven Devouring Demon Physique origin has been consumed by eighty percent. Destiny Value decreased by 20,000 points]
[Host, Bai Li's Destiny Value is too high. It has currently reached the upper limit for system value acquisition]
"Has it reached the limit?"
Just like with Lin Chen last time, the plundering of system value was closely related to Destiny Value.
Since he wanted to maximize his gains, there was no need to rush.
Anyway, having lost the Holy Son position, Bai Li's system mission would not be completed, and a huge blow would follow.
He could just reap the benefits.
With this in mind, Gu Yun no longer hesitated. Looking at the struggling Bai Li in his hand, he flung him away with force.
The Child of Destiny, who had previously broken through so arrogantly, was now like those insignificant opponents from before.
One punch, still one punch!
Gu Yun still won easily.
The arena fell silent for a moment, then erupted in thunderous cheers.
"Yun Valley!"
"Holy Son!!"
"Holy Son Yun Valley is unrivaled!!!"
//532//
Chapter 532 is not over yet!
The battle was not over yet, but the Demon Cult disciples seemed to have reached a consensus.
Gu Yun's terrifying combat prowess had conquered all of them; in the eyes of the entire Third Main Altar's cultivators, he was the new Holy Son, truly deserving of the title!
Meanwhile, Bai Li, discarded to the side, was almost forgotten by everyone.
"Bang!"
His body bounced several times on the ground, rolling far away before finally coming to a stop.
The flesh at his neck was rapidly wriggling and intertwining at a visible speed, attempting to reform the shape of a head.
The speed was much slower than before; clearly, the excessive consumption of his Heaven Devouring Demon Physique's origin had severely affected his recovery ability.
"Only five percent of his origin remains. It seems this Son of Destiny will also be mostly crippled."
Having gained another eight thousand Destiny Points, this, Bai Li's greatest opportunity, was about to leave him.
Looking at Bai Li, who resembled a dead dog, Gu Yun felt a bit of pity. If Bai Li were completely played to death by him, then he would no longer have the obligation to remain in the Demon Cult.
Now that everything was ready, he could initiate his plan.
Did they truly think he came for this so-called Holy Son position?
If so, wouldn't the Shadow Guard and the Gu Family's efforts be in vain?
If it weren't for wanting to play with Bai Li a bit longer, Gu Yun would have directly purged the Third Main Altar with lightning-fast methods, not dragging it out for so long.
Ignoring the cheers in the arena, he walked over to Bai Li and, with a kick, directly sent the headless body flying off the stage.
His timing was perfect; as the body arced gracefully through the air and hit the ground, Bai Li's head almost simultaneously finished regrowing.
At the same time, a system notification, bringing him despair, echoed in his mind.
"Ding! Side Quest: Become the Demon Cult's Holy Son failed."
"Failure Penalty: Shorten by ten centimeters."
"Shorten by ten centimeters?"
"What does that mean?"
Bai Li was utterly bewildered. Height?
He frantically stood up but found his perspective hadn't changed at all, which made him sigh in relief.
His gaze returned to Gu Yun on the stage, and he gritted his teeth: "Yun Valley! You won this battle today."
"But that's only because you've cultivated for a few more years than me, and your cultivation is higher!"
"If you hadn't mastered the Dao of Space, you wouldn't have been my opponent at all!"
"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river!"
"Today's humiliation, I will surely..."
"Slap!"
Gu Yun's palm crossed space, delivering a fierce slap to Bai Li.
He was still speaking an impassioned speech with high spirits, but he unexpectedly provided an excellent facial expression performance.
"My apologies, he's truly a bit too despicable."
"I couldn't hold back. The Blood Fiend Hall Master won't blame me, will he?"
Gu Yun looked at the sequence on the viewing platform, saying with a forced smile.
The latter's expression froze, and he gave an awkward smile: "N-no, how could I..."
At the same time, he had already placed Gu Yun on his kill list. This Yun Valley actually dared to make him act in public.
Once he obtained the Heaven Devouring Demon Physique, he would surely make him understand why flowers are so red!
"Announce the results."
The Hall Master You Ming looked at the Presiding Elder and said indifferently.
The Presiding Elder understood and was about to announce Gu Yun as the Holy Son.
Just then, a deep voice rang out: "Wait a moment!"
"Have you all forgotten something? Yun Valley only defeated Bai Li; he hasn't won this final yet!"
The voice carried an inherent confidence, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
It was You Sha, whom everyone had ignored, who had stood up at some point. He stood in the center of the arena, facing Gu Yun from a distance.
"You Sha? What does he mean?"
"Does he still want to challenge Holy Son Yun Valley?"
"Has he gone mad? Didn't he see what happened to Bai Li?"
A flurry of discussions immediately erupted below the stage, and everyone looked at You Sha as if he were an idiot.
On the high platform, the Hall Master You Ming frowned slightly. This kid.
But he did not speak to stop him, because You Sha's choice complied with the competition rules.
You Sha greatly enjoyed the feeling of being the center of attention again. He ignored the discussions below the stage, his gaze falling on Gu Yun, a composed curve forming at the corner of his mouth.
"To be able to defeat that idiot Bai Li, you indeed have the qualifications to fight me."
You Sha spoke proudly, his hands clasped behind his back.
Gu Yun was slightly startled. If there was anything in the current situation he hadn't anticipated, it would be You Sha's move.
He merely looked at the other party indifferently, very curious about what this guy was thinking.
"Now... the Holy Son Examination truly begins!"
"I, You Sha, the chief of the Netherworld Hall, shall let you witness what true Demonic Dao divine abilities are!!!"
As his voice fell, You Sha immediately made his move.
The restrained Netherworld Demonic Qi surged out of him like a tide, and his entire being exuded a terrifying aura—chilling, sinister, as if a malevolent ghost had crawled out of the Nine Nether Hells.
His figure became blurry within the demonic qi, sometimes solidifying, sometimes dissipating, emitting an eerie and unpredictable aura.
"Netherworld Ghost Shadow Steps! It seems Senior Brother You Sha is also getting serious!"
"What an eerie movement technique, I can't even capture its trajectory!"
Upon seeing this, some disciples of the Netherworld Hall rekindled a faint glimmer of hope, cheering him on.
As the undisputed number one among the Third Main Altar's four great halls, they also had their own pride; how could they be ridden over by someone from the You Po Hall?
Now that You Sha revealed his powerful strength, it was like a shot in the arm for everyone.
"Yun Valley, although your strength is formidable and your Dao of Space is unpredictable."
"But you should never, ever, display all your methods to others."
"Now, within my Netherworld Ghost Domain, space will also be distorted, and your spatial confinement and folding techniques, which you rely on for survival, will be completely ineffective!"
"Take this, Netherworld Claw!"
Within the ghost domain, You Sha instantly seemed to split into thousands, attacking Gu Yun's position from all directions.
"If your strength matches your words, that would be even better."
Gu Yun raised his right hand, then pressed down forcefully.
"Boom!"
To everyone's shocked gazes, the ghost domain shattered instantly.
"Crack!"
Before You Sha even had time to react, he heard the crisp sound of his kneecaps shattering.
His attack instantly vanished, and his knees, no longer under his control, slammed heavily onto the hard arena, creating two small craters.
The intense pain instantly sobered him. His leg bones... were completely shattered.
No longer able to feel the existence of his legs, fear finally spread in his eyes.
"Sigh..."
The Hall Master You Ming covered his face, somewhat speechless.
The arena was silent; a group of disciples looked down, not knowing what to say.
//533//
Chapter 533 The Coronation of the Holy Son
You Sha's move was like a farce, adding a touch of amusement to the solemn and tense Holy Son Examination.
Now, kneeling directly before Gu Yun, it could be considered the end of this farce.
"Is that all?"
"The slogans were shouted to the heavens, but in the end, that's all the strength he had?"
"Your Netherworld Hall isn't all that, either."
Everyone's mouths were wide open, watching the dramatic scene on the arena.
Some had even started to mock him.
Meanwhile, the disciples of Netherworld Hall were so embarrassed their toes were curling into the ground. One moment, You Sha was standing with his hands behind his back, speaking eloquently, and the next, he was kneeling before Yun Valley like a wild dog with broken legs.
He had utterly disgraced Netherworld Hall.
"Brother You Sha, why are you kneeling? I can't accept such a grand gesture."
Gu Yun said with a smile.
"I... I..."
You Sha's face flushed crimson, and he felt completely at a loss.
He had thought he had seen through all of Gu Yun's methods, but it turned out he was just a clown.
What relying on the Dao of Space? Gu Yun's true strength was enough to crush him.
"I surrender."
He used all his strength, no longer caring for any decorum.
At the same time, this disciple, who held a prominent reputation in the Demonic Sect, prostrated himself before the young man: "Disciple You Sha greets Holy Son!"
A true man knows when to bend and when to stand tall.
Since he had already lost, he had no reason to be unconvinced.
Gu Yun did not say much, but instead turned his gaze to the Presiding Elder.
Within the Demonic Sect, strength was paramount. As long as he was strong enough and could prove his demonic identity, he could easily gain everyone's recognition.
This You Sha was a very typical example of such an individual.
The Presiding Elder also trembled slightly. As a Quasi-Emperor Triple Cultivator, he could even feel a hint of threat from Gu Yun.
This new Holy Son of his Third Main Altar was truly extraordinary.
"The... the victor has been decided! You Sha surrenders!"
"The final victor, You Po Hall — Yun Valley!!!"
In the stands, the Hall Master You Ming also breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, and a majestic voice emanated from his mouth.
"Good! The final is over, and the position of Holy Son has been settled."
"I announce that Yun Valley is the new Holy Son of my Third Main Altar!!!"
As the voice fell, after a brief silence, overwhelming cheers and shouts of worship once again echoed through the sky!
"Holy Son! Holy Son! Holy Son!"
The waves of sound rose higher and higher, and countless fervent, reverent gazes focused on the figure in the center of the arena.
The Hall Master You Ming looked at Gu Yun, revealing a smile that was uglier than crying; this was the extent of his effort: "Netherworld Hall, congratulations to Holy Son Yun Valley!"
The Hall Master of Hundred Beast Hall and the Hall Master of You Po Hall followed closely: "Congratulations, Holy Son!"
The Hall Master of Blood Fiend Hall's expression flickered, and in the end, he could only suppress all his unwillingness and said in a deep voice: "...Congratulations, Holy Son."
Gu Yun stood in the center of the arena, his expression calm.
After giving a speech, he went to the side of the four sequences.
"Yun Valley, well done. I knew you would not disgrace your mission."
The Hall Master of You Po Hall did not hide her inner joy. Although she had known it was a foregone conclusion, her emotions were still stirred when everything finally settled.
"Holy Son Yun Valley, I plan to arrange the Holy Son's enthronement ceremony seven days from now. What do you think?"
"At that time, the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool will be opened to baptize the Holy Son and lay a firmer Dao Body foundation for breaking through to the Quasi-Emperor realm."
"Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool?"
"Grandma You, didn't you tell him?"
"But it's normal. Holy Son, you haven't been in the Demonic Sect for long, so you don't know the mysteries here."
"This Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool is one of the foundations of our Demonic Sect. It gathers the essence and origin blood of countless ancient demonic beasts, great demons, and even fallen Demon Emperors, refined and fused through supreme formations."
"The demonic energy and life essence contained within the pool are as vast as the sea."
"It is said that there is even a drop of the Devouring Heaven Demon Emperor's vital essence blood. For ordinary disciples, even just a drop of diluted blood pool spiritual liquid is enough to transform them, greatly advancing their demonic cultivation."
"Of course, what we have in our Third Main Altar is merely a projection of the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool. If Holy Son truly wishes to obtain the complete form of this supreme opportunity, he must go to the First Main Altar, participate in the Holy Son's trial, and win first place to become a Holy Son candidate."
The Hall Master You Ming spoke persuasively, his voice like a demonic sound entering the ears.
Regardless of Gu Yun's identity or origin, once he experienced the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool trial, he would become the most loyal supporter of the Demonic Sect.
"Of course, Hong Yu, as the newly promoted Holy Maiden, will also go with you."
"Although you are in different sub-halls, you are ultimately part of my Third Main Altar. In the future, you must put aside past grievances and work together wholeheartedly."
"Understood."
"Thank you, Hall Master."
Gu Yun's response was very ordinary, as this was one of his goals.
The opportunity within the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool was a crucial turning point for Bai Li and that person to connect. Now that it belonged to him, it would undoubtedly deal a truly fatal blow to Bai Li.
It wouldn't be long before the Demon God System would be fully controlled by him, and that would be the day Bai Li completely perished.
Gu Yun would never show any mercy to a Child of Destiny who had no use value.
"Good, Yun Valley, I hope you gain something from the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool!"
The Hall Master You Ming was very satisfied. Gu Yun's calm demeanor indeed made him the best candidate for the subsequent plan.
If he could break through to the Quasi-Emperor realm through the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool trial, then the probability of winning the position of Sect Master candidate would truly reach ninety-eight percent.
Whether he could escape his fate depended on this one gamble.
After a few more awkward pleasantries, the other three sequences also symbolically gave some gifts as rewards to congratulate Gu Yun on winning the Holy Son position.
The Hall Master of Blood Fiend Hall's expression was not good, but he tried his best to maintain decorum.
Afterward, the young man returned to the hall with Grandma You.
Upon entering the main hall, the Hall Master of You Po Hall could no longer maintain her majestic image in front of outsiders and directly knelt before Gu Yun: "My Lord, congratulations!"
"As expected, as long as My Lord made a move, the position of Holy Son was easily obtained."
"Oh, this item is called the Blood Lotus Pill. It's an apology gift from that old fellow Blood Fiend."
She took out the item. Since it was something to be given to Gu Yun, the Hall Master of You Po Hall naturally dared not hide it.
Gu Yun took it in his hand, sensed it carefully, and looked a bit disgusted: "The essence blood is chaotic and impure, and the refining method is extremely crude."
"This Blood Fiend..."
"What?!"
The Hall Master of You Po Hall was shocked: "I didn't expect that old beast to dare to do such a thing!"
"Holy Son, you must not let him off."
"Don't worry, from my perspective, the quality of this item is indeed poor, but for cultivators who practice the Blood Demon Scripture, it can indeed be called a pill that can turn the tide and bring the dead back to life."
Gu Yun said, one man's meat is another man's poison.
If he didn't like it, he didn't like it, and he had nothing to hide.
These words also made Grandma You breathe a sigh of relief. She had checked the Blood Lotus Pill several times before handing it over. If the pill really had a problem, she would not have escaped the crime of dereliction of duty.
Now that she had escaped a calamity, she felt relieved.
"Tell me in detail, what are the secrets of that Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool?"
"And what is that Netherworld planning?"
///534//
Chapter 534: Ten Thousand Demon Blood Pool
Gu Yun looked at the You Po Hall Master. An outsider like himself, who had just joined the Demonic Sect, suddenly displaying such strength was inherently suspicious. Even with the You Po Hall Master vouching for him, it was impossible for others not to seize on this point.
However, Netherworld, Hundred Beast, and even Blood Fiend had never attacked from this angle.
This phenomenon was illogical from every perspective, yet it had unfolded so naturally.
There was something very unusual about this, and the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool must be the key.
As a reward for the Holy Son Examination, it was both an opportunity and a means to control newly advanced geniuses.
Gu Yun only knew this much; the specific details still needed to be supplemented by Grandma You.
Upon hearing this, the latter's expression also became solemn. After waving her hand to set up several sound-insulating barriers, she lowered her voice and said, "My Lord, the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool indeed contains supreme opportunities, but it also gathers the essence blood and residual soul wills of countless powerful demonic creatures from eons past."
"Those who immerse themselves in it can continuously absorb energy and temper their demonic bodies and demonic hearts, but they will also endure the impact of violent, murderous, and devouring negative wills left behind by those fallen demonic creatures, ultimately planting a seed of chaos in their hearts."
"This is called the Demonic Seed of Dao Heart. Once the Demonic Seed forms, it will have no effect in daily life and can even assist in cultivating demonic arts."
"But once thoughts deviating from the Demonic Dao arise, it will cause one's cultivation to regress, thereby ensuring the absolute loyalty of the members."
"Within the Demonic Sect, ordinary disciples also have the opportunity to cultivate in the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool for a period through their merits, but the time is quite short."
"Yet, even this short amount of time makes the Demonic Sect members increasingly lean towards the direction shaped by demonic arts."
"Holy Sons immerse themselves for seven days, so one can imagine the immense impact it has on them; it can almost be said to be a reshaping of their personality."
"When My Lord goes, remember to be careful and cautious. Do not be too greedy. If you prepare in advance, you might be able to resist a little and not completely lose yourself."
"Are you saying... negative emotions?"
"Precisely. Demonic cultivators will eventually become extreme and insane due to the negative emotions within their bodies. Everyone has their own way of dealing with them, but the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool will invisibly maximize its influence, ultimately leading to..."
The You Po Hall Master responded truthfully, believing there was no need to hide anything from Gu Yun.
"You don't need to say so much."
"Are those negative emotions all from the original beings in the blood pool?"
Gu Yun's eyes were shining.
"Yes... yes."
The You Po Hall Master was a bit confused, not knowing what My Lord was thinking.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck her, and she remembered the fear of that day, feeling that all of this was only natural.
"How could My Lord's demonic energy be so pure that she would worry about the influence of demonic blood?"
Gu Yun naturally didn't know what Grandma You was thinking. He was just a little excited. The Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool was full of resentment; wouldn't that be the best place to collect negative emotions?
However... the current basic collector could only collect negative emotions from the Child of Destiny, which was too restrictive.
"Xi Tong, upgrade my negative emotion collector. The Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool is full of villain points; I can't waste them."
"Ding! My Lord, negative emotions from non-Children of Destiny cannot be collected."
"Child of Destiny? What's the difference from Child of Destiny?"
"Master can understand it as the difference between destiny's biological son and adopted son."
"All talented individuals who have not died prematurely can be judged as Children of Destiny. The source of the blood in the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool is at least from quasi-emperor great devils, so it naturally meets this standard."
"Good! Good!"
Gu Yun was very happy. As his strength grew stronger, if every quasi-emperor expert could be considered a small Child of Destiny, then his future path of collecting villain points would be too easy.
In this way, as long as the Child of Destiny he encountered didn't have system-value leeks, he could directly crush them.
Upgrade, must upgrade!!
"Xi Tong, upgrade my negative emotion collector until it can absorb the emotional value of the Child of Destiny."
"Ding! 200,000 villain points successfully consumed. The negative emotion collector has been upgraded to advanced. It can currently absorb negative emotions from ordinary Children of Destiny. The absorption and conversion ratio is one-tenth of that of the Child of Destiny."
"200,000."
Even Gu Yun felt a pang of heartache when he heard this number, but he believed he would soon fill this deficit. Considering it an early investment and having thought through the pros and cons, the only emotion left was anticipation.
"My Lord, do you have any other instructions?"
Seeing Gu Yun silent for a long time, Grandma You asked tentatively.
"Oh, nothing. You may go back."
Saying that, the young man lightly tapped Grandma You's glabella: "This is a wisp of primordial demonic energy. Refine it well when you go back; you might find an opportunity to advance further."
"That Blood Fiend's strength is much greater than yours. Clashing with him will likely result in a loss."
Grandma You was overjoyed. She had seen Gu Yun's demonic energy; just a sniff of it brought a refreshing sense of comfort.
Now, to be able to obtain a wisp of it was an immense opportunity!
Perhaps it could help her improve her current awkward situation.
"Thank you, Master, for bestowing this treasure!"
She bowed respectfully. To her, Gu Yun's stature at this moment even surpassed that of the Sect Master.
"No need for formalities."
"Go cultivate."
"Yes."
After Grandma You left, Gu Yun also composed himself, a smile playing on his lips: "Let's try it out on the Children of Destiny heroines first."
The Children of Destiny heroines were, of course, also considered Children of Destiny and were within the scope of the negative emotion collector.
And he just happened to have a punching bag next to him; no use not using her.
Gu Yun hesitated almost not at all, heading straight for Leng Huayun's room... Inside the Blood Fiend Hall.
Bai Li was carried back to his cave. He had ranted publicly and then suffered a crushing defeat, still barking wildly after falling to the ground, only to be knocked unconscious with a single palm strike.
Even the Blood Fiend Hall members felt he was an embarrassment and left in a hurry after putting him down.
Only Hong Yu remained in the room alone.
"Your Highness, the Holy Maiden, the person is here."
"Understood, thank you all."
Hong Yu showed a proper smile. After sending them away, she stood by Bai Li's bed.
A small, crystal-clear insect appeared in her hand.
//535//
Chapter 535: A Little Experiment
Hong Yu looked at Bai Li, who was unconscious and slumped like mud on the bed, a playful smile on her lips.
"Bai Li, oh Bai Li, perhaps the biggest mistake you made in this life was stubbornly going against the Master."
"Since the Master doesn't want you to die yet, let this little fellow torment you well."
With a light flick of her fingertip, the Soul-Corroding Heart-Burning Gu instantly drilled into Bai Li's glabella and disappeared.
Bai Li, in his coma, twitched slightly, his brows tightly furrowed as if enduring some pain, but he quickly returned to stillness.
Having finished all this, Hong Yu directly turned and left. She and the Master had both won the positions of Saintess and Saint Child. Such a great time should naturally be shared with the Master; it couldn't be wasted on Bai Li.
As for the role she should play, with the Soul-Corroding Heart-Burning Gu as an excellent means of surveillance and warning, she could just return at any time... "What are you doing here?"
"Are you here to gloat at my misfortune?"
Inside the room, Leng Huayun, who was seated on a meditation cushion, felt the familiar aura behind her. After a brief moment of joy, she put on a cold expression again.
Gu Yun naturally took in this change, a faint smile appearing on his face. He sat down directly behind her, embracing Leng Huayun and placing her on his lap.
"What, here to see how my little disciple is recovering?"
"Is there a problem?"
"Who, who's your disciple? Let go of me quickly, I need to cultivate."
Leng Huayun's body stiffened. Two blushes rose on her clear, cold face, and she struggled to get up.
"You are Han Yan's disciple, and I am her man. Roughly speaking, you are my disciple. I don't see any problem."
"Before leaving the Hundred Flowers Holy Land, Han Yan asked me to take good care of you. A while ago, you tried to commit suicide, which makes me, as your grand-master, feel very uneasy."
"Tell me, how are you going to compensate me?"
"I compensate you?!"
"Gu Yun, are you kidding me?!"
Leng Huayun was about to die from anger. How could a person be so shameless? This Gu Yun, in front of others, acted all high and mighty, truly possessing some of the Gu Family Emperor Child's demeanor, even making her... But behind closed doors, he was like this. Her filter was truly shattered.
"You're younger than me. Why should I call you grand-master? Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
[Ding! Leng Huayun generated emotions of shame and indignation. Villain Value +100]
It really worked. Gu Yun was delighted. Although it seemed insignificant compared to the 200,000 Villain Value needed to upgrade the Negative Emotion Collector, this was a long-term business. Even Leng Huayun alone would eventually make up for the cost.
"On the path of cultivation, age is the least important thing."
"No matter what you say, the relationship between us is set in stone; it cannot be faked."
Gu Yun's arms tightened slightly, holding the struggling Leng Huayun more closely in his embrace.
"You... you're being unreasonable!"
Leng Huayun was both angry and anxious. Feeling the solid touch and warm body temperature from behind her, her heart rate uncontrollably accelerated, and her cheeks grew hotter and hotter.
[Ding! Leng Huayun generated emotions of shame and annoyance. Villain Value +100]
[Ding! Leng Huayun generated emotions of panic. Villain Value +100]
It really was a steady stream. Although the amount wasn't huge, the frequency of generation was much faster than before.
"Bastard! If Master finds out you're treating me like this, how will you explain yourself then?"
"When I return to the Hundred Flowers Holy Land and see Master, I will tell her everything!"
Seeing that her struggles were useless, Leng Huayun gave up resisting. She turned her head to look at the rogue-like Gu Yun, gritting her teeth and speaking fiercely.
"What do you mean? This is a mutual agreement. Even if Han Yan knew, she would only bless us."
"What mutual agreement? You forced me into this!"
"You bully the weak just because you're strong! I despise people like you the most!"
"I'm telling you, even if you take advantage of me today, I will absolutely not yield to you!"
Leng Huayun was full of righteousness.
"Oh?"
"But I didn't use any strength at all. This is just the normal strength of a mortal man. I didn't use a single bit of spiritual energy. If someone truly struggled with all her might, she should be able to break free easily."
"Tell me, why is that?"
Gu Yun leaned close to Leng Huayun's ear, his voice somewhat playful.
"You, you're talking nonsense!"
Leng Huayun slightly used her spiritual energy and indeed broke free easily. She stood up and looked at the young man sitting on the ground with a half-smile, her earlobes so red they looked like they were bleeding: "I, I suffered a hidden injury from my previous fight with Hong Yu and didn't plan to use spiritual energy to worsen the injury. It's all your fault, you bastard!"
"Now that it's like this, tell me, how are you going to compensate me!!!"
[Ding! Leng Huayun generated emotions of shame and panic. Villain Value +150]
As the saying goes, one who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black.
Having followed Gu Yun for a long time, Leng Huayun had clearly learned a few essences, but the young girl's acting was very clumsy, making people want to laugh.
"Since you can't use spiritual energy, then sit still obediently. Why are you moving around?"
Gu Yun chuckled, and with a flash of his figure, he embraced Leng Huayun in the same position as before.
Leng Huayun didn't even react: "Is this how you use the Dao of Space?"
"That's right. They say practice makes perfect, don't they? Am I not very diligent?"
"Yes, diligent, diligently to death, really. Can you put me down now?"
"I really don't have time to mess around with you anymore. I still need to recover from my injuries."
One lie begets a hundred lies. Leng Huayun now only hoped that Gu Yun would let her go quickly.
"Recovering from injuries, you say? I have an even better method here. Want to try it?"
"What method?"
Leng Huayun was a bit confused by his meaning.
"Look."
Gu Yun's finger suddenly slid to Leng Huayun's abdomen.
Her delicate body stiffened noticeably: "You, what are you doing!"
"Healing, what else?"
"Men and women should not touch each other intimately."
"I am your grand-master, your real grand-master."
"Grand-master or not, no~"
A strange tingling sensation made Leng Huayun let out a soft moan. There seemed to be a gentle force flowing in her lower abdomen, which astonished her.
"You, what did you do?"
"I told you, it's very effective."
Life force combined with a trace of Demonic Energy was the best medicine for Leng Huayun.
Gu Yun had countless ways to make the other party unable to leave him. Now was the time to play hard to get.
He threw out a small bait, unafraid that she wouldn't bite.
Leng Huayun was already powerless to continue responding to Gu Yun. She was carefully feeling the changes within herself.
Her injuries... were recovering.
Her strength... was improving!
The bottleneck she had just broken through not long ago now showed signs of loosening again.
However... it was just a sign, which quickly disappeared.
"Don't, don't stop."
"I want more."
//536//
Chapter 536 Hua Yun, Do You Want to Improve?
Leng Huayun's body trembled, and she tightly clutched the young man's hand as he was about to leave.
"Huayun, I am your Martial Grandfather. What you're doing isn't quite right, is it?"
Seeing that the young woman seemed to have taken the bait, Gu Yun smiled faintly.
"Don't be so smug. You know what I'm talking about."
"There's no such thing as a free lunch. If you want to make a breakthrough, you'll definitely have to offer something in exchange."
Gu Yun hooked Leng Huayun's chin: "What do you think you have that you can exchange with me?"
"You... you're taking advantage of the situation. Are you worthy of Martial Master?"
"Han Yan merely asked me to take good care of you. I believe I've fulfilled my duty... quite well."
"You!!!"
"Besides, I only wanted to help you recover from your injuries. Now that you've mostly recovered, I think it's inappropriate for us to continue like this."
"I don't want Han Yan to misunderstand."
With that, Gu Yun directly set Leng Huayun aside.
The young woman was furious and was about to stand up to reprimand him, but her body felt as if its strength had been drained, leaving her soft and powerless.
Especially in her lower abdomen, an invisible force was surging, seemingly clearing her meridians.
"This..."
Leng Huayun's eyes glowed, and she immediately sat cross-legged, beginning to carefully perceive the transformation within her.
After a long time, she reopened her eyes. Many hidden meridians near her Dantian had been opened, a cultivation method not even recorded in ancient texts.
Her talent had absolutely risen to another level. How many secrets did the young man before her possess?
"I... I am willing to make an exchange with you. What do you want?"
Leng Huayun stiffened her neck. At this moment, she had completely compromised because she saw hope: the hope of regaining Martial Master's trust, the hope of successfully defeating Hong Yu.
"What I want, you might not be able to afford right now."
"No matter what you want, I can afford it."
"Really? Then what if it's... you?"
"Also... Me?!!! Gu Yun!!!"
Leng Huayun's eyes widened. Although she had anticipated it, she was still shocked to hear Gu Yun say it so directly.
"That's why I said there's no need, because you wouldn't agree anyway."
Gu Yun waved his hand indifferently: "This matter isn't groundless; there are traces to follow."
"Before this, Han Yan was only at the Quasi-Emperor Seventh Layer cultivation, afflicted with a cold constitution, and didn't have long to live. It was I who used this special method to help her overcome difficulties. Otherwise, why do you think she would be willing to commit to me?"
"What? Martial Master once faced such a crisis? Why didn't I know?"
"As Martial Master, how would she discuss such matters with a disciple like you? You can't help her at all, only add to her troubles."
"..."
Leng Huayun fell silent.
"Cultivate well, and don't overthink things. Just treat today's events as a dream. No outsiders will know."
Gu Yun said, preparing to turn and leave.
Leng Huayun knelt on the ground, watching the young man's retreating figure, her thoughts growing increasingly complex.
She couldn't do anything. If it weren't for Gu Yun, she might have already lost her beloved Martial Master.
Yet, she had regarded such a great benefactor as an enemy, falling into demonic influence because of it.
Ridiculous, truly ridiculous.
Everything, absolutely everything, was due to her lack of strength.
Leng Huayun quickly understood everything, and her heart's resolve towards the Dao became even firmer.
"Wait a moment, I..."
Just as she was about to speak to stop the young man, a blurry red figure suddenly appeared before her.
"Master~~~"
"Why are you here now?"
"Of course I missed Master! Oh my, why is your temper so fiery now?"
"Nothing, just a small issue."
"How can it be a small issue? Let Xiao Yuer help you relax a bit, it'll be quick."
With her hands wrapped around the young man's neck, Hong Yu licked her lips, her alluring figure displayed to its fullest.
"Hong Yu!!! Stop it right now..."
Leng Huayun shouted sharply, but the two had already vanished.
"Ahhh!!! Bastard, bastard, bastard."
"Damn Gu Yun, stinky Gu Yun, I'm never talking to you again!!!"
Leng Huayun sat on the ground, her small fists heavily striking the meditation cushion.
[Ding! Leng Huayun generated anger, Villain Value +300]
She couldn't do it. She still couldn't do anything. Strength, she needed strength!
Her eyes gradually became tinged with a thin layer of black mist, and the influence of demonic energy within her body grew day by day.
Inside the Great Luo Dao Pagoda.
"Why are you here with me instead of watching Bai Li?"
Gu Yun's finger rested on Hong Yu's chest, checking her physical condition.
Even with her back to the young man, Hong Yu still felt satisfied.
"There's nothing good to talk about with a living dead person. With Master alone, Xiao Yuer naturally remembers her mission at all times."
"Hmph, I think it's you, this little wildcat, who couldn't wait."
"Oh, Master, why do you speak of your servant like that? Don't you want to?"
Who knows how much time passed.
Hong Yu awoke from her cultivation state. Seeing that Gu Yun was still cultivating, she wrapped her arms around his neck, softly leaning on him.
Flames rose from her body, completely evaporating the sweat.
Gu Yun slowly opened his eyes: "Successfully broken through?"
"Mhm, already at Quasi-Emperor Second Heaven."
"Master, your body is truly unfathomable. I've already broken through to Quasi-Emperor Second Layer, yet you still show no signs of breaking through."
Hong Yu clicked her tongue in wonder. Such things usually benefit those with weaker cultivation more.
But with Gu Yun, it seemed somewhat opposite.
His accumulation in the Great Saint Realm was already immense; theoretically, he should have broken through by now.
Yet, his aura remained stable.
"There's no rush for this. Accumulation leads to explosive growth. My Quasi-Emperor opportunity lies within the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool."
Gu Yun's progress speed was already unmatched.
As he was about to embark on the path of an Emperor, he naturally had to make full preparations.
"Then Xiao Yuer congratulates Your Highness on your success."
Hong Yu gasped for breath, then reluctantly pulled away.
She had given her all, and now she could only return in defeat.
"Be careful of Bai Li, lest he choose to go down in a blaze of glory."
Gu Yun said, gently tapping Hong Yu's glabella, and a soft power drilled into her Sea of Consciousness.
"This is..."
"A void escape talisman. Bai Li's identity is special. Once the effect of your Gu worm (gu worm) is exposed, there might be danger. This item is enough to ensure your safety."
Hong Yu was touched and immediately threw herself into Gu Yun's embrace: "Master, Xiao Yuer loves you to death!"
She unreservedly expressed her affection, almost causing things to escalate again.
"Wait, are you trying to die?"
"For Master, I would die ten thousand deaths without regret!"
"You foolish girl, be more careful."
Gu Yun playfully poked Hong Yu's forehead.
The two left the system space. Hong Yu quickly sensed something amiss and bid farewell.
The young man returned to his room.
Suddenly, he felt his body entangled by a black mist: "What is the method you spoke of?"
//537//
Chapter 537 Don't Open Your Eyes, I'm the Master
Gu Yun lowered his head and saw Leng Huayun emerge from within, her lotus-like arms, entwined with faint black energy, wrapped around his waist.
Her head was buried in his chest, as if she dared not look at him.
"The method I mentioned? Huayun, do you know what you're saying?"
"Once you take this step, there's no turning back. It's very possible that even more unacceptable consequences than before will arise."
With the temptation on the verge of success, Gu Yun's acting skills were still superb, dedicated to squeezing Leng Huayun dry.
His voice carried a deliberate gravity and struggle, which, on the contrary, made Leng Huayun's heart even more resolute!
"I can accept it!"
Leng Huayun lifted her head, her clear, cold eyes swirling with Demonic Qi: "I've had enough! Enough of my own powerlessness!"
"I want to become stronger, even if it means eternal damnation, even if I let down my master. I no longer want to be just an observer, watching everything unfold."
"If there's a chance, even if the path ahead is a bottomless abyss, an eternal fall, I will not hesitate!"
Her arms tightened, her fingernails almost digging into Gu Yun's clothes.
Gu Yun said, annoyed, "Alright, if you accept it, you accept it. Are you trying to strangle me?"
"But this... this really won't do. I can't betray Han Yan."
"Hong Yu can do it, why can't I?!"
Leng Huayun jutted out her neck, very displeased.
"You and she are not the same."
"What's different? Do you prefer larger ones? I can take more tonics. Even if I can't be like her, I'll definitely not let you feel bored."
"That's not what I mean. Have you forgotten your identity? You are Han Yan's disciple. I can't... at least I shouldn't..."
"Bastard! Then why didn't you think of that when you took advantage of me?"
"Sometimes I can't help it."
"Then why don't you just can't help it this one time?"
"No, the situation is different. If Han Yan finds out, how will you handle yourself?"
"..."
Leng Huayun grabbed Gu Yun's belt and pulled him directly into the room: "We are in the Demonic Sect now. How can she find out?"
"Huayun, you..."
Gu Yun's pupils contracted slightly, feigning an innocent look.
"Gu Yun, please help me, okay?"
Tears welled in her eyes, making her look pitiful.
"I beg you, look at me. I'm not that bad, am I?"
"Or have you already been... already... by that fiery Hong Yu?"
Thinking of this, Leng Huayun looked at the young man, her expression still somewhat disdainful.
Little did she know that her expression was completely adding fuel to the fire.
In this situation, Gu Yun felt a famous quote was very apt: "Woman, you are playing with fire."
"Playing with fire? So what?"
"You wouldn't... be unable to burn, would you?"
Provocation, she was still provoking!
The young man, still not satisfied, naturally wouldn't back down. He picked Leng Huayun up by the waist: "Since we're going to play, let's see it through."
Their figures flickered, and when they reappeared, they were already on a large golden nanmu bed.
Leng Huayun directly flipped over and pressed Gu Yun down.
"You..."
Leng Huayun didn't respond, but directly leaned down and clumsily kissed Gu Yun's lips.
Since they had known each other, this was the first time she had taken the initiative. It was less of a kiss and more of a bite, with a fierce, cathartic intensity.
Soon, a trace of blood seeped out.
Leng Huayun recoiled as if electrocuted: "I'm, I'm sorry."
"It's alright, I'll just fix it."
Gu Yun smiled, about to reach out to wipe it.
But Leng Huayun blocked him again: "I'll do it."
"Don't open your eyes. I'm Master."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully acquiring the Child of Destiny Leng Huayun. The forty-second page of the xuan qing treasure mirror has been unlocked."
"Detected Leng Huayun's destiny upgrade, reward upgraded. Congratulations to the host for obtaining two red treasure chests."
Just like Jiang Lan, Leng Huayun's destiny also showed signs of upgrading.
It seems that there truly is a place for every person. Even the Children of Destiny who are not ranked very high in the xuan qing treasure mirror will bring him more rewards in the future.
Gu Yun did not regret this. The sooner he acquired them, the sooner he enjoyed them; the later he acquired them, the more he would enjoy the discounts.
"Ding! The Child of Destiny Bai Li's Destiny Value has decreased by 5000 points. The seventh floor of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda's activation progress is (49500/500000)."
Looking at the astonishing number, Gu Yun felt an even greater sense of responsibility and a long road ahead.
He guided the Origin Demonic Qi within his body to surge towards Leng Huayun's Dantian, helping her break through all the shackles of her body in the most primitive, fierce, and domineering way.
The cruel process also caused Leng Huayun to experience a great deal of negative emotions.
"Ding! Leng Huayun generated negative emotions. Villain Value +5000."
Pain accompanied by pleasure, like a shadow. Even though Leng Huayun had anticipated it, her brain still crashed from the impact of this strange sensation.
The Demonic Qi permeated every inch of her body. Gradually, Leng Huayun felt as if she was soaking in a hot spring. Every cell in her body was rejoicing, absorbing this pure energy that far exceeded her own level.
This pure energy, which even the You Po Hall Master, an eighth-level Quasi-Emperor, coveted, was an extremely rare and precious spiritual item for the current Leng Huayun.
Soon, the transformation began.
First, her cultivation began to skyrocket at a visible speed!
The barrier of the Saint Realm was almost instantly broken through!
A sensation of exhilaration, far exceeding any previous cultivation, almost filled Leng Huayun's heart, making her even more immersed in it.
After an unknown period, when the surging energy tide gradually subsided, Leng Huayun lay drenched in sweat in Gu Yun's arms, not wanting to move a single finger.
Her aura had already stabilized at the late Saint Realm, only one step away from the Sage King.
Such a rate of improvement was simply astonishing.
Moreover, her power had undergone a fundamental change, being replaced by a purer Demonic Qi, which was more than ten times stronger than before.
When circulated, it was perfectly smooth and carried a profound Dao charm.
Subtly, it was not repelled by heaven and earth like other Demonic Qi; it even felt as if it was integrating into it.
"How do you feel?"
"...Very good."
"Never before... this good."
"I finally feel that I also have a chance to control everything!"
"Thank you, Gu Yun."
She looked up and kissed the young man's lips again.
"Shall we do it a hundred more times, okay?"
"Pfft."
Gu Yun's mouth twitched.
"What's wrong?"
"No, I just think you two are truly master and disciple."
"What's that? Now that you're with me, why bring up Master?"
"What a joke! I am your grand-master! You unfilial disciple who betrays your master and ancestors, how dare you push your luck?!"
"Oh, oh, then my good grand-master, is your unfilial disciple's service satisfactory?"
"It's passable."
"Ah~, then Huayun will work even harder!"
"Wait!!!"
Gu Yun's face was covered in black lines: "You've just undergone marrow cleansing. Why overexert yourself?"
"There will be many more opportunities in the future. Although they won't be as immediately effective as this time, they will still be more effective than the Heaven Devouring Demonic Art."
"You should cultivate well. I need to go to the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Pool."