Dashing Student

Although they had anticipated the arrival of the black-robed invaders, when they truly arrived, the cultivators of Xiu Yun Village finally understood what despair meant.

But behind them were their family and friends, so despite knowing they couldn’t win, they still stood at the front.

Three Golden Core Stage black-robed men surrounded Chang Qing in the blink of an eye. To eliminate Chang Qing, they sacrificed several high-level Golden Core Stage cultivators.

Therefore, killing Chang Qing was the death order they received.

"Cold Ice Gu!"

A black-robed man raised his hand and flicked it, and a blue Gu Insect suddenly flew out. Accompanying the Gu Insect was a sudden drop in temperature, plunging directly from the scorching summer into the frigid hell.

A thick layer of ice spread along the ground, right up to Chang Qing’s feet.

Knowing there was no chance of winning, Chang Qing still gritted her teeth and held her head high.

"Xiu Yun Village only has priests who die in battle, not cowards who retreat!"

Chang Qing shouted, summoning a fiery red beetle directly, which landed on the ice layer, instantly melting a large hole in it.

Red Earth Gu!

An invisible heat wave spread out from the Gu Insect, rapidly melting the ice on the ground.

"Heh, just a stubborn foolish woman. If it weren’t for the order not to directly kill, your Xiu Yun Village would have been finished long ago."

Another Golden Core Stage black-robed man laughed ominously, and a semi-transparent Gu Insect flew out from his body, circling around Chang Qing.

Everywhere the Gu Insect passed, even the environment changed.

The surrounding enemies disappeared, as did Xiu Yun Village. In the blink of an eye, Chang Qing seemed to arrive at a paradise, with peach blossoms falling all around. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Illusion Gu?"

Chang Qing was shocked, knowing that Gu Insects capable of creating illusion realms were generally Spirit Gu level, only second to King Gu, and were rare within the Heavenly Border.

Her eyes showed a momentary confusion, but she quickly regained clarity, yet could not see through the illusion realm, rushing left and right, only to return to the same place.

Outside the illusion, the three Golden Core Stage black-robed men laughed at the sight of Chang Qing circling in place, like toying with a small ant, to be killed only after enjoying the game.

"Uninteresting. The strong of Xiu Yun Village have been infected with the Immortal Epidemic, and the rest are just small fry." One person snorted coldly, paying no heed to Chang Qing.

"The higher-ups want us to eliminate her, so let’s do it beautifully and not waste time."

The oldest-looking black-robed man scolded with a stern face, also releasing a Gu Insect, which flapped its wings and released a large cloud of poisonous fog, shrouding Chang Qing.

In the illusion, cold sweat was already appearing on Chang Qing’s forehead. At this moment, all she could see was falsehood; how could she fight?

At this moment, she missed the little snake in Chen Nan’s hand dearly. If a King Gu were here, the three Golden Core Stage black-robed men wouldn’t be her match.

Now, thinking about it was futile, Chang Qing quickly surveyed her surroundings, trying to find a flaw in the illusion realm.

Just then, the surrounding peach trees suddenly dropped their petals, and a gust of wind swept them up like a pink tide.

The scene was beautiful but full of hidden danger!

When the petals flew onto her body, Chang Qing sniffed, her face suddenly changing. She quickly dodged and held her breath.

"Despicable, using poison!"

The black-robed men outside the illusion laughed heartily. To them, being called despicable was a compliment, as they were forsaken of the Heavenly Border and thoroughly wicked.

"Sending you on your way!"

The black-robed person who had not made a move snorted coldly, removed her hood, revealing waist-length hair—it was a female Gu Master.

The female Gu Master was beautiful, but her eyes inadvertently revealed a hint of malice.

She extended her slender fingers, covering her right eye, her left eye suddenly widening.

If looked at closely, one could see a Gu Insect moving its claws inside her left eyeball.

The next moment, a pitch-black Gu Insect flew out of her eye, heading straight for Chang Qing in the illusion realm.

Trapped in the illusion, Chang Qing wasn’t aware, only seeing a pink petal flying towards her, stopping in front of her.

"Damn it!"

Abnormality in the illusion indicated danger. Chang Qing’s pupils contracted, and just as she dodged, the petal exploded with a boom.

Boom!

The immense impact forcefully sent Chang Qing flying, and she spat out a mouthful of blood with a "wow" sound.

Blood Bomb Gu, another rare Spirit Fruit level Gu Insect, which a Gu Master would raise a mother Gu inside their body. When needed, the mother Gu could produce child Gu.

Each child Gu could create a massive explosion, its power linked to the Gu Master’s cultivation.

This child Gu’s power just now was equivalent to a full-force attack from a Golden Core First Layer cultivator!

Chang Qing wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, stood up again. Though the Blood Bomb Gu had injured her, it had also freed her from the illusion realm.

"You’re tough to kill with a life so big." The female Gu Master smiled slightly, flipping her palm, releasing a moth that flapped its wings, scattering phosphorescent powder.

The small Gu Insect, with its wings flapping, triggered gales, sweeping up the powder, glistening in the sunlight as it whistled forward.

Chang Qing quickly summoned a Black-armored Centipede, placing it on her arm, raising it in front of her, only hearing "clang clang clang", like the sound of iron clashing.

The gale swept past, tearing up the ground, countless small wind blades mixed in the storm, tearing at Chang Qing’s flesh. She could only do her best to protect her vital points.

Her body was pushed back by the wind blades, and when the gale finally blew over, Chang Qing’s body was stained red with blood, with countless bleeding wounds.

Before she could react, a flash of light appeared on the female Gu Master’s body. Her feet grew two wings, and if looked at closely, one would see two Gu Insects perched on her feet.

With a flap of the wings, the female Gu Master’s speed became incredible, instantly arriving before Chang Qing and stomping her to the ground with one foot.

"What a pity, so beautiful and about to die." The female Gu Master chuckled with a laugh, her eyes incredibly venomous, and the moth behind her fluttered its wings, sending several wind blades fiercely flying out.

With a few puffs, the wind blades pierced her limbs, bones visible.

Tears welled in the corners of Chang Qing’s eyes. At this moment, she missed Chen Nan’s reliable presence, regretting not seeing him one last time before her death.

But when she turned her head to face death, she saw several figures swiftly approaching in the distance, led by none other than Chen Nan!

"Chen Nan, save me!"

Chang Qing cried out, her voice carrying far.

Chen Nan hurriedly arrived, lightning flashing on his back, his body charging like electricity. Halfway through, his body transformed into a demon, delivering a ferocious punch.

The female Gu Master’s heart was jolted in shock, her long hair blown backward by the force. She hastily summoned a defensive Gu Insect, which landed atop her head, forming a black shield shadow.

With a boom, Chen Nan stood firm, and despite the Gu Insect protecting her, the female Gu Master was involuntarily sent flying, crashing through a dirt house, buried under the debris.

"Sorry for arriving late."