Chapter 291: Life and Death, Slightly Dirty Clothes!

Life and Death, Slightly Dirty Clothes!

“Hmm?”

“At last, what is going on?”

“If you keep playing coy, kid, just stay here and don’t leave.”

“And… those two Sages from the Immortal Ascension Sect, what are they here for?”

The Dongfang Family Ancestor, seeing him hesitate to speak, still hadn’t answered his question.

He couldn’t help but puff his beard and glare unhappily.

Seeing the Ancestor displeased, Dongfang Jing stopped caring about whether he believed him or not,

and simply began to explain,

“It’s… about the Saint Heir of the Immortal Ascension Sect seeking vengeance on that Gu Family youngster.”

“Seventh Grade Infinite Realm Perfection, killed by this kid in three moves…”

Upon hearing this, the Dongfang Family Ancestor slightly furrowed his eyebrows and raised his hand to interrupt, “A cultivator at the Perfection of the Void Refinement Realm killing one at the Perfection of the Infinite Realm does indicate some skill, but this kid is an Extreme Dao Body; achieving this is not surprising! How does this relate to that Ninth Grade self-detonation?”

As a True Monarch Realm Ancestor, he had seen countless prodigies, including those with an Extreme Dao Body, whom he had witnessed himself.

These individuals truly were extraordinary, and fighting across Realms was no problem for them. As for that Seventh Grade Saint Heir of the Immortal Ascension Sect, he clearly was the weakest link, his death was not surprising!

On the other hand, Dongfang Mingyue’s eyes lit up when she heard that Gu Changge solved the Seventh Grade Unlimited Realm Saint Heir in three moves, her mouth slightly curling into a smile.

The person she had chosen was definitely right!

He was supposed to be this powerful!

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However, how long had it been since they last met, and he had already broken through to the Perfection of the Void Refinement Realm…

This speed of breakthrough was also a bit too fast, even she was getting left behind!

“Please hear me out…”

Interrupted, Dongfang Jing could only give a helpless wry smile, and if it really were as such, he wouldn’t be so shocked and unwilling to believe.

Seeing the Ancestor fall silent, he simply continued, “After the Seventh Grade Unlimited Realm Saint Heir died, his family had brought along a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm Great Power!”

“That person, taking advantage of the younger Gu Family kid, made a move… but…”

“Was suppressed the whole time, until the end, when you, Ancestor, arrived, he had already been forced to a dead end, wanting to self-destruct to take the youngster down with him.”

“But… even so, the kid still remained unharmed, even untouched.”

“A cultivator at the Sixth Grade Refining Void Realm, unscathed from killing a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm… now, you understand why I am so shocked, right?”

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for a moment, Dongfang Mingyue was stunned.

She even doubted if she had heard incorrectly.

Killing a Seventh Grade Unlimited Realm and suppressing across a Great Realm was already rare in this world, and the opponent, no matter what, was a Saint Heir from a Holy Land, ranked ninth but still an unbeatable prodigy among his peers!

To be able to kill enemies across two Great Realms likely required only the Talent of Dao Body.

But him…

Beating up a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm?

And even forcing his opponent to self-detonation as the only way out?

This was just too shocking!

“…”

The Dongfang Family Ancestor’s eyelids twitched slightly.

He fell into brief silence.

After a long while, he finally spoke calmly, “An Extreme Dao Body should be like this.”

But though his tone was calm, his eyes couldn’t help but drift toward the figure busy collecting his spoils of war.

At this moment, Gu Changge was frowning, his attention on the core area where the Wu Family Ninth Grade had self-detonated.

He searched for a while, but found nothing.

“Stop searching, a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm self-destructing would leave nothing behind, not even a Space Ring.”

“Everything has turned to Dao ash.”

The Gu Family Ancestor seemed to figure out his thoughts, appearing beside him. He looked at the profound pit, his gaze also somewhat complex.

He knew this youngster’s strength far surpassed ordinary cultivators, but he didn’t expect it to be outrageously so!

Just now, he was ready to threaten the Sages from the Immortal Ascension Sect with self-detonation, worried that Gu Changge might be killed by that Ninth Grade draining his Spiritual Energy.

But the outcome, it slapped his face hard…

Just looking at the kid now, not a single scratch on him.

A Sixth Grade Refining Void Realm killing a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, and only his clothes slightly dirtied… not a single wound to be seen.

Even the Spiritual Energy within his body had already recovered more than thirty percent.

Such a monster… fortunately, this monster is from the Gu Family, truly a blessing so grand it’s like smoke billowing from their ancestral graves!

“Ah… no wonder.”

Upon receiving the Ancestor’s reminder, Gu Changge slapped his forehead in realization.

He had hoped that a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm Great Power’s Space Ring would at least contain plenty of items.

Such a pity…

But most importantly, it had brought him tens of millions of Attribute Points!

With so many Attribute Points, even if he went to Central State, he wouldn’t have to worry about running out of them.

This trip to the Demon Beast Forest, although there were some twists and surprises, the gains truly exceeded his expectations!

He had thought that by sweeping through Demon Beasts, he could earn over a million Attribute Points, and now it turned out to be tens of millions!

In a few flashes, he was next to the corpse of Saint Jiang.

This place was thousands of miles apart from the epicenter of the self-detonation, but Saint Jiang’s body had been blasted far away by the shockwave and was now hanging on a fallen Heavenly Giant Tree.

Gu Changge raised his hand and collected the Space Ring with his Spiritual Energy from a distance.

He casually summoned the Xuanhuang Tower and directly collected Saint Jiang’s corpse into the spatial dimension of the tower.

“I believe the old man will be very happy to use your corpse for the memorial…”

Gu Changge muttered expressionlessly.

He had little memory and much affection for his parents in this life, but now he had avenged them.

The old man was different, surely his heart was always set on avenging his son, using the head for the ceremony!

His Divine Sense swept across and he found the Heavenly Rank Lower magic ruler, effortlessly drawing it into his hand with Spiritual Power.

Although it had a crack due to his own Xuanhuang Tower’s attack, it should still be repairable.

After all, it was a Heavenly Rank Magical Treasure, worth a hefty sum.

With a thought, he began to check his current panel:

[Host: Gu Changge]

[Root Bone: 806]

[Comprehension: 737]

[Cultivation Technique: Emperor Dragon Control Secret, Heavenly Cold Technique, Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Technique, Purple Qi Eastward Technique.]

[Realm: Void Refinement Realm・Perfection (15/100)]

[Divine Skills: Summary…]

[Talent: Transcendence, Protection, Taoist Pupil, Fatian Xiangdi, Hidden Breath, Dragon Flame]

[Attribute Point: Ten million and sixty thousand]

“Cool…”

Looking at those ten million plus Attribute Points, Gu Changge couldn’t help but take a deep breath, feeling pleased in body and mind.

When had he ever been so wealthy!

How many Elixirs could he exchange for with these!?

He couldn’t spend it all, simply impossible!

Even the Attribute Points were slightly more than he remembered.

After a brief overview of the panel, he noticed that during his recent scuffle with the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, a number of Demon Beasts were also caught in the crossfire.

Adding up, he gained quite a sum of Attribute Points!

“Young Master… You haven’t been injured, have you?”

Jian Chen and another, having stabilized themselves, also teleported next to the Young Master, bowing and inquiring.

Unconsciously, the posture of their bowed hands and bodies lowered even further.

The talent and strength he had displayed were far too astonishing!

Even the current figure from the First Saint Son Peak couldn’t compare to the Young Master!

At the very least, when he was at the Sixth Grade, there might be hope in suppressing an Eighth-grade, but facing a Ninth Grade, it would be impossible to do as the Young Master did and kill without injury!

“That’s not the case, it’s just that my Spiritual Energy consumption was a bit large,” Gu Changge slightly waved his hand.

This time, he was also grateful for the decision he had made before.

Opening multiple Qi Seas, although it slowed his breakthrough speed, he was still able to balance it out by synchronizing with his wife’s cultivation results.

Forsaking the faster breakthrough in exchange for a far greater Spiritual Energy reserve compared to others at his level!

Of course, the pros and cons were hard to say.

If he hadn’t opened up four Qi Seas, perhaps he would have already broken through to Seventh Grade Infinite Realm Perfection or even the Eight-grade Heavenly Gate Realm!

If he were facing a Ninth Grade, he would still be able to suppress them!

But in that case, when he reached above the Sage Realm in the future, and the speed of breakthrough slows down, the gap would become apparent.

As the Realm grows higher, the gap would only widen.

Compared to rapid breakthroughs, he still needed to lay the most solid foundation to ensure a stable and far-reaching journey!

“How come you’re only thinking about the spoils of war and not catching up with that girl?”

The Gu Family Ancestor, seeing that he was only concerned with looking at the Heavenly Rank Magical Treasure spoils in his hands, couldn’t help but speak up to remind him.

“Hmm…”

Hearing this, Gu Changge touched his nose, it had been so long, and he hadn’t sent her a message — he wondered if she would be angry.

Moreover, there was a top True Monarch Realm Great Power by her side, which was somewhat pressurizing for Gu Changge.

This was his first real encounter with a Monarch Realm Great Power.

When the other party arrived earlier, merely by releasing their aura, they scared all the Sages to the point of immobility.

Gu Changge too felt that terrifying pressure.

True Monarch Realm Great Power, truly frightening!

He didn’t know whether the other could see through his secrets; whether the Divine Concealment Secret Technique that hid his Root Bone could deceive their eyes.

It was with these concerns that he didn’t approach for a chat immediately.

“After so long, why haven’t you sent a message to I, the Sword Immortal!”

Just as he was feeling conflicted, a figure dressed in Strong Clothes, holding a Flying Sword, had already appeared behind him.

Turning around, he saw that beautiful yet slightly heroic face; it carried a bit of blame and grievance.

“Isn’t this… just because I’ve been too busy with cultivation.”

“Besides, you didn’t send me any messages, did you?”

“So by that count, we’re even.”

Gu Changge turned around, chuckling as he instantly defended himself.

While speaking, he could feel a gaze observing him.

But he could only pretend not to know.

This gaze was undoubtedly from that True Monarch of the Dongfang Family, the Land Immortal who rarely makes an appearance, already one of the strongest in this world!

“Hmm!?”

Dongfang Mingyue, upon hearing his evasive answers, became even more exasperated, her hands on her hips.

“What kind of reasoning is that!”

“Here I am in Central State, waiting for you to come propose marriage with great anticipation!”

“And yet you didn’t send a single message, instead you’re blaming me!?”

Just as Gu Changge was pondering how to counter her arguments, she suddenly changed the topic, “Did you really defeat a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm?”

Her personality naturally didn’t care about such trivial matters; after all, it was simply that she hadn’t seen him for such a long time, and he hadn’t taken the initiative to find her, leaving her somewhat aggrieved and resentful.

In Central State, Dongfang Mingyue was the pearl coveted by many talents, and now she felt slightly let down.

But compared to such trivialities, she merely complained verbally and let it be; what concerned her more was what her great-grandfather had said…

Did he really kill a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm?

“That’s indeed true,”

“Though it was a bit troublesome, for me, the Young Master, it was just a warm-up, I haven’t gotten serious yet,” Gu Changge replied with a slight smile, his words lacking any hint of modesty.

Yet such arrogant words didn’t seem out of place to those present, whether it was Jian Chen or the Gu Family Ancestor, given his demonstrated strength, it didn’t feel boastful at all — after all, finding another genius in this world who could match him seemed impossible!

Unprecedented in history, unmatched by any to come, can’t you speak a bit more confidently!

“…”

Despite being Dongfang Mingyue, even she couldn’t help but purse her lips upon hearing his words.

She completely believed what the great grandfather had said.

The husband she had recently met, with whom she had barely exchanged a few words, had actually managed to kill a Ninth Grade from the Sixth Grade Realm by transcending three realms.

“How did you do it?” after a long silence, she asked Gu Changge earnestly, her eyes somewhat bright.

Gu Changge stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and said casually, “Just… suppressed him effortlessly. That old fellow perished and self-destructed, leaving only his slightly dirty garments as a testament to his not insignificant capabilities.”

“Cough… the truth!”

Sage Jian Chen’s mouth twitched, but he couldn’t help but vouch for the young master.

“This realm of yours… shouldn’t you have advanced a bit too quickly?”

Dongfang Mingyue had finally calmed her heart, but upon sensing the Perfection aura of the Refining Void Realm exuding from him, she couldn’t help but speak again.

How long had it been since they last met, at most half a year?

When she first visited to challenge him, he was only at the Fifth-grade Ruins Realm.

Now, he had startlingly reached the Perfection of the Sixth Grade Void Refining Realm!

Even surpassing her by a Small Realm, who could endure this!?

She wanted to find a powerful Daoist couple because her own talent was also exceptional. If her Daoist partner wasn’t strong enough, he simply wouldn’t be able to keep up with the speed of her future breakthroughs, inevitably leading to a gap.

But now…

Looking at Gu Changge in front of her, she even felt somewhat inferior.

At this rate, wouldn’t the gap widen, only this time she would be the one left behind?

“This proves, I have cultivated more diligently than my wife.”

“In these past six months, I have been on the verge of life and death every day, so this speed of breakthrough is indeed earned.”

Gu Changge looked up at the horizon, his tone serious.

Listening to him, even Dongfang Mingyue was taken aback.

Yes…

What exactly had he experienced in this half-year?

What kind of perilous experiences could have enabled him to break through to the Perfection of the Void Refining Realm in just six months, probably true as he said, living every day on the edge of life and death?

Led by Gu Changge’s words and fueled by her own imaginations, when she looked at him again, her regard had changed.

With some admiration and a bit of worry.

Watching Dongfang Mingyue’s complex gaze, the three Sages present exchanged looks and remained silent.

Even the forthright Sage Jian Chen turned his head away, unable to watch.

Edge of life and death?

What he went through during these six months was unknown to others, but they were well aware.

The Young Master hadn’t even left the Gu Family Mansion!

It was only a few days ago that he had left the mansion to visit the Northern Territory Imperial City, and even facing the Northern Domain Emperor, there had been no real danger.

The three Sages standing beside him ensured that even the two Ancestors of the Northern Domain Royal Family dared not make any unfavorable moves.

If one must speak of life-and-death danger…

It had only been during the recent encounter with the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm Great Power from the Wu Family that could be termed dangerous.

But what was the result?

With only his garments slightly soiled… he had slain the opponent.

Though the process was indeed perilous, the outcome could hardly be described as teetering on the edge of life and death!

“This youngster…”

The Gu Family Ancestor glanced at him, silently giving him a thumbs up in his heart.

Not only is he tremendously powerful, but he also spins lies effortlessly—what a skill indeed!

“Little girl, if you’re done talking, let’s go.”

The voice of the Elder from the Dongfang Family came.

He had come to the Northern Domain this time just to bring back Dongfang Jing.

Furthermore, staying in the Northern Domain made him uncomfortable as a True Monarch.

The Spiritual Energy was too sparse; if a True Monarch were to stay long in the Northern Domain, not to mention cultivating, there might even be a loss in Spiritual Energy.

“When do you plan to come to Central State to marry me?”

Hearing the Ancestor’s words, Dongfang Mingyue fell silent for a moment before asking seriously.

“Once I break through to the Seventh Grade Infinite Realm, I will head to Central State.”

“Probably, just these two more months.”

Gu Changge didn’t hesitate and gave a direct answer.

“Then, I shall wait for you at home!”

Hearing it was only two months away, Dongfang Mingyue showed a satisfied smile, gave him a deep look, and then lightly tapped her toes and soared into the air.

Above, the Elder from the Dongfang Family was already waiting with Dongfang Jing, who was in his Tree Spirit form.

Although he was in the form of a Tree Spirit, he was not immobile; after all, he was an Eighth Grade entity, only moving slower, perhaps not even as fast as a Seventh Grade Cultivator or Demon Beast.

Now, with the Ancestor leading, they could directly return to Central State.

“Let’s go.”

The True Monarch Ancestor from the Dongfang Family stared at Gu Changge for a moment.

Once Ming Yue was back by his side, he took with him one person and one Tree Spirit, and in an instant, they were gone without a trace.

Seeing this, the two Elders from the Sword Sect also slightly bowed and showed their respect.

This True Monarch from the Dongfang Family held an honorary position even within the Sword Sect.

Honorary Supreme Elder, although he usually did not interfere in the affairs of the Sword Sect and had no overt power,

but after all, he was a Monarch Realm Great Power, and his status within the Sword Sect was much higher than these Elders!

That elder seems to appreciate the Young Master quite a bit.”

Sage Zhao spoke only after they had disappeared.

“Understandably, with the Young Master’s capabilities, once he arrives at the Sword Sect, I wouldn’t be surprised if he causes even the reclusive Supreme Elders to all come out!”

“Competing to instruct the Young Master…”

Sage Jian Chen nodded slightly, feeling extremely fortunate in his heart that he had made the right choice upon witnessing the Young Master’s true strength today.

This decision to follow the Young Master might just change everything for him in the future…

“Will you continue your trials?”

Gu Haitang’s eyes shifted slightly at this moment; he knew exactly why this youngster wanted to come to the Demon Beast Forest for trials.

It was for the Life Origin that could condense into Elixirs.

And he had just personally slain a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm expert, likely reaping a considerable harvest!

After all, just a Seventh Grade Unlimited Realm Demon Beast could grant him sources enough to exchange for several Elixirs—let alone a Ninth Grade… the Gu Family Ancestor couldn’t even fathom how massive the youngster’s gains might be.