Chapter 413: Chapter 215: Gu Qianqiu’s Death Shocks Both Sides [First Update]

"Fellow Daoist, you are not an Evil Cultivator of the No-Life Three-Life Gates... No matter what deep-seated grudge exists, I implore you to consider the bigger picture. If I die, the forces of the Divine Fall Mountain Range will lose a large supply of Tier Two Top-Grade Talismans, and even more cultivators will die." Gu Qianqiu had no choice but to activate a talisman and flee. Unable to deploy a spell, and the Escape Talisman could not endure a second use, he resorted to desperate measures.

However.

The opponent relentlessly pursued, closing in with increasing speed.

Gu Qianqiu wanted to use a Tier Two Top-Grade Talisman again, but the Breaking Technique Cold Poison had already penetrated deeply, rendering his magical power unable to activate the talisman. As for Tier Two Middle Grade, the opponent could easily break through it, unable even to delay.

"My life is at an end... How did a mere Middle Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator locate me?" As the opponent drew near, and with no power left to retaliate, Gu Qianqiu could only lament in sorrow, voicing his inner confusion.

Feng Jue did not respond, efficiently using a Demon Artifact to pierce through Gu Qianqiu’s body, severing his head, and then collecting his storage bag and magical robe.

"Thanks to Brother Han!"

With the head in hand.

Feng Jue felt secretly exhilarated.

After further Sound Transmission inquiries, Feng Jue did not rush to leave but began to search the Blessed Land.

A quarter of an hour later.

Feng Jue finally set off.

...

And just a quarter of an hour after Feng Jue left, the Valley Master of Purple Cloud Valley, along with Wu Shaochuan, arrived one after the other outside the Blessed Land.

"Brother Gu, we’ve arrived."

The Valley Master of Purple Cloud Valley grinned broadly, swiftly entering the Blessed Land, waiting for Gu Qianqiu to reveal his hiding place.

Wu Shaochuan also quickly entered the Blessed Land, exploring the battlefield with his Divine Sense, confirming no Evil Cultivator aura pursued further inwards, he immediately showed displeasure, "Those Evil Cultivators of the No-Life Three-Life Gates are truly cunning, knowing they couldn’t find Gu Qianqiu, they immediately retreated, with no pursuit inward."

The credit for a late-stage Foundation Establishment Evil Cultivator of the Hidden Kill Sect thus slipping away at their fingertips.

"If only Gu Qianqiu could have delayed them a little longer." Wu Shaochuan sighed again, watching the Purple Cloud Valley Master also feel a sense of pity. After all, killing a late-stage Foundation Establishment Evil Cultivator of the Hidden Kill Sect would earn them a massive merit.

The Valley Master of Purple Cloud Valley added, "Brother Gu was affected by the Breaking Technique Cold Poison and couldn’t mobilize his magical power, otherwise, he would have certainly held them off."

With that.

The two proceeded inwards.

However.

Still no response from the Sound Transmission.

"How come it’s not restored yet?" The Valley Master of Purple Cloud Valley’s expression changed slightly, though he didn’t think worse.

He knew that using Fate Technique to spy in the Wood Spirit Blessed Land was akin to peering into a True Pill Cultivator, and not even a Fake Pill Cultivator would pay such a hefty price. Fake Pill cultivators cherish their lives, so would they really be willing?

Therefore.

Nobody within the No-Life Three-Life Gates could spy on Gu Qianqiu’s location.

For thousands of miles, the Divine Sense couldn’t reach outside. Finding Gu Qianqiu was nearly impossible.

Yet.

As time went on.

The Communication Stone remained silent.

Suddenly.

The Valley Master’s Sound Transmission Talisman activated unexpectedly, his Divine Sense probing the contents revealing shock, "Elder Wu, the Gu Family has just informed me, Brother Gu’s Life Soul Lamp extinguished half an hour ago!"

"What?"

Wu Shaochuan’s expression drastically changed.

"How could this happen? The Wood Spirit Blessed Land was specially selected by Fake Pill Zhenren of our sect to guard against the Fate Technique Cultivators of the No-Life Three-Life Gates. If Fate Technique Cultivators cannot pinpoint the location, then how could others in such a place find Gu Qianqiu’s location?"

Wu Shaochuan couldn’t believe it, yet the Purple Cloud Valley Master, along with the Gu Family, couldn’t possibly be joking.

The more this went on.

The more incredulous Wu Shaochuan felt.

"Could it be that the only Golden Core Fate Technique Cultivator from the No-Life Three-Life Gates intervened?" Wu Shaochuan voiced in doubt.

The Purple Cloud Valley Master shook his head in denial, "Golden Core Cultivators would never waste their lifespan dealing with late-stage Foundation Establishment affairs, right?"

"If it wasn’t him, what else could’ve happened?" Wu Shaochuan replied angrily, simultaneously anxious and furious.

The Purple Cloud Valley Master was speechless.

Deep in thought.

Wu Shaochuan spoke again, "Report this matter immediately. It concerns a Golden Core Cultivator, which is beyond our capacity to intervene."

...

Three days later.

In the southern Wilderness of the Divine Fall Mountain Range.

The Evil Cultivator of the No-Life Three-Life Gates who previously failed in assassinating Gu Qianqiu had already fled there, preparing to return to the Celestial Demon Sea from the Mortal Land. At that moment, the secret Sound Transmission suddenly stirred.

[Brother Sui Xian, you are mighty. While the Fate Technique Cultivators were helpless, Brother Sui Xian’s successful assassination is truly remarkable. Gu Qianqiu’s death caused quite a stir in the Hidden Kill Sect, even the Fake Pill Zhenren repeatedly praised Brother Sui.

Upon return, Brother Sui will surely be heavily rewarded, possibly even granted a Realm-Breaking Yin Pill to ascend to Foundation Establishment Perfection. I’ll await your return, Brother Sui, as I’ve already prepared a banquet to celebrate.]

"Hmm?"

Sui Xian’s expression tightened, puzzled.

But he noticed a few words—Gu Qianqiu’s death.

"What, Gu Qianqiu is dead?"

Just as Sui Xian felt incredulous, further secret transmissions of congratulations continued to arrive.

This made Sui Xian certain that the earlier man wasn’t joking, nor was he using sarcasm.

Gu Qianqiu was indeed dead.

But he hadn’t done anything?

How had Gu Qianqiu died?

"Could it have been him?"

A middle-stage Foundation Establishment Elder Cultivator floated in Sui Xian’s mind, but he found it unlikely.

Thinking of this, Sui Xian quickly inquired, learning that Gu Qianqiu died on the day of his assassination attempt, leaving Sui Xian bewildered.

Was it really him?

Impossible.

How was he found?

...

In Lengxi Mountain.

After the incident with Feng Jue, Wen Jiu inquired Li Yan about the situation in the Far West. Learning that all the Deadman Peak cultivators and several side peak cultivators had perished in battle, Wen Jiu remained silent.

Even Elder Wu Xiu had died in battle, and Xun Jiangxing of the Earth Treasure Department and Xiang Wenlong of the Spirit Suppression Department, guarding Deadman Peak, were heavily injured by Evil Cultivators. Though safeguarded by talismans provided by Wen Jiu, they perished on the battlefield, yet the circumstances were not favorable. Continuing further would inevitably lead to death in battle.

Of course.

Wen Jiu considered sending some to Wind and Cloud Immortal City, to live hidden like Chen Daoqing and others.

But none were willing to leave.

In the face of survival, Xun Jiangxing and Xiang Wenlong, alike, would rather perish alongside Deadman Peak.

For no other reason.

Because Deadman Peak was home.

In resignation, Wen Jiu could only respect their choice, while making sure Li Yan sent their descendants to the Central Divine Fall Mountain Range, placing them with Fang Qian to be settled in the Fang Family Trading House.

Regarding the situation in Eastern Celestial City, clashes with the No-Life Three-Life Gates Foundation Establishment cultivators were frequent, some lost, some won, yet it didn’t pose a major issue.

After understanding the situation of Deadman Peak, Wen Jiu inquired Fang Qian about Brother Li Mu and their well-being. Under Fang Qian’s arrangements, Li Mu and others had already changed their identities and integrated into the Fang Family Trading House.

Fang Qian also secretly provided them with cultivation resources. According to Fang Qian, this was due to their potential, but Wen Jiu knew that their talent was plentiful in the Fang Family, and such actions weren’t merely for his sake.

On this, Wen Jiu chose tacit approval, as he couldn’t personally look after Li Mu and the others. Having others help in exchange for owing a small favor was fine. With his current influence, Wen Jiu could repay even large favors to Fang Qian when needed.

Several days later.

Feng Jue returned.

Upon returning, he headed straight for Lengxi Mountain.

Before meeting Wen Jiu, Feng Jue presented Wen Ya and Mu Chang’an with a generous gift.

Mu Chang’an received a Tier Two Lower Grade Body-Protecting Magical Robe, while Wen Ya was given a high-quality Tier Two Lower Grade Body-Protecting Armor.

Mu Chang’an and Wen Ya were startled and dared not accept, but Feng Jue coldly said, "Take it or you’re disrespecting me. I’m a True Disciple of a Golden Core Zhenren, and the consequence of disrespect, consider carefully."

Upon hearing this, Mu Chang’an and Wen Ya hastily accepted in fear.

Wen Jiu, observing this scene in his cave, didn’t know what to say, never having seen a Golden Core Zhenren use their status to coerce low-tier Qi Cultivation Cultivators before, especially for them refusing a gift.

As the two accepted in fright, continuously expressing gratitude, Feng Jue had already bypassed them, loudly shouting, "Big brother, I brought good things!"

Hmm?

Wen Jiu paused.

[The second update will be at midnight.]