Chapter 107: The New Manor Lord
Chapter 107: The New Manor Lord
The Ninefold Path
It had been a couple of years since Gu Qingfeng last set foot in this place.
Compared to before, the Ninefold Path now exuded a denser and more malevolent aura, as if it were truly a realm of death and desolation, shrouded in a pervasive silence.
Gu Qingfeng gazed into the void ahead, where a shadow of a Buddha sat in meditation. Countless beings seemed to kneel and worship beneath Him, a scene that should have been sacred and awe-inspiring. However, an eerie and unsettling aura permeated everything.
The Buddha was bleeding, His entire body devoid of any sanctity or grandeur, only decay and corruption remained. The once-golden body of the Buddha was now rotting. The countless beings and believers at His feet were like mindless zombies.
The moment Gu Qingfeng’s eyes met the hollow, bloodshot eyes of the evil Buddha, a terrifying mental force surged toward him, overwhelming him with an urge to kneel and submit. His blood roared through his veins in an instant.
In the next moment, Gu Qingfeng’s will became a blade, cutting through the mental force. He retreated from the Ninefold Path, his gaze on the evil Buddha filled with a mix of horror and awe.
"This malevolent being is even more powerful than before!"
Gu Qingfeng had thought that breaking through to the fifth level of the Internal Organ Refinement stage, just one step away from becoming a Grandmaster, would narrow the gap between his strength and the evil Buddha’s.
But he was wrong.
The evil Buddha’s power had grown even more terrifying.
Gu Qingfeng couldn’t tell if this was due to Pei Jing’s blood sacrifice or if the evil Buddha’s growth was naturally this astonishing.
However, he could see that the evil Buddha was currently undergoing a transformation.
Once this transformation was complete, the evil Buddha would surely leave the Ninefold Path.
When that happens, the entire Guangyang Prefecture would be plunged into chaos and suffering.
After a long, hard look at the evil Buddha, Gu Qingfeng turned and left without hesitation.
The evil Buddha’s power was far beyond what he could currently contend with. Even the evil Buddha from before was too much for him to handle, let alone one in the midst of transformation.
Thus, Gu Qingfeng left without a moment’s delay.
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The Gu Family Manor
Gu Qingfeng found Gu Yang at the manor.
Gu Yang’s injuries had healed significantly. Although the blow had left him severely wounded, his martial foundation was strong, and with the aid of healing medicines, he had largely recovered without any serious consequences.
"Father, what’s the situation at the Ninefold Path?"
Gu Yang asked.
Gu Qingfeng shook his head. "The evil Buddha is transforming, and His power is even greater than before. If the evil Buddha truly emerges from the Ninefold Path, the entire Guangyang Prefecture will likely fall."
"You need to prepare yourself."
"If the evil Buddha appears, we might have to abandon our base here and leave Guangyang Prefecture!"
This was the worst-case scenario, but they had to be prepared.
Upon witnessing the unfathomable power of the evil Buddha once again, Gu Qingfeng understood that if the evil Buddha were to emerge, even the White Stone Path would not be spared.
Hearing this, Gu Yang’s expression darkened. "Pei Jing sacrificed his blood to the evil Buddha, and the imperial court hasn’t taken any action?"
"The current state of the world is chaotic, and the imperial court may not have the resources to deal with the evil Buddha. Besides, the so-called imperial court is just a larger sect or noble family."
"In their eyes, ordinary people are no different from livestock."
"Even if countless people in Guangyang Prefecture die, as long as it doesn’t affect the foundation of the dynasty and the world remains under the rule of the Ji family, the imperial court has no reason to act!"
Gu Qingfeng sneered.
Does the imperial court lack the power to deal with the Evil Buddha?
In Gu Qingfeng's view, this was absolutely impossible.
However.
To this day.
The court has not taken action against the Evil Buddha.
This indicated that the court did not wish to waste too much of its strength in Guangyang Prefecture.
The empire was divided into nine provinces, with the Central Province being the most prestigious.
Currently, the majority of the court's forces were stationed in the Central Province to ensure the continuation of the imperial lineage and maintain the foundation of the dynasty.
After all, as long as the Central Province remained stable, the Tai Xuan Dynasty would remain the Tai Xuan Dynasty.
Otherwise.
With the court's strength.
Leaving aside the issue of the Evil Buddha, even a single Pei Jing would not have the audacity to act so arrogantly.
Compared to the might of the Tai Xuan Dynasty, a single Pei Jing was nothing, even if he had the backing of an immortal sect.
Gu Yang's expression shifted, and his eyes blazed with anger.
"How can the court expect the world to respect it if it acts like this!?"
"What do you intend to do?"
Gu Qingfeng's eyes narrowed slightly.
Gu Yang spoke with a grave tone, "The world is corrupt, and the heavens are murky. Someone must step forward to cleanse the universe. The various rebel forces may seem strong, but in reality, they are all like Pei Jing.
If these people rule the world, nothing will change."
As he spoke, Gu Yang seemed to make a decision. He bowed deeply to Gu Qingfeng.
"Father, I dare to challenge the heroes of this world!"
"You want to rebel?"
Gu Qingfeng raised an eyebrow and then shook his head.
"Even if the entire Gu Family Village were to try to seize power, it would not have the necessary qualifications."
"Furthermore, if this plan fails, the consequences will be catastrophic. Have you considered this?"
Hearing this, Gu Yang's expression remained unchanged. "Someone must step forward in this world, no matter how dangerous it may be. I want to try my best.
Additionally, I understand Father's concerns. I do not plan to act immediately but will secretly accumulate and cultivate some strength. I will wait until the time is right before making my move!"
Seeing Gu Yang's determined expression, Gu Qingfeng looked at him deeply and then nodded slightly.
"As you say, the order of the world is already rotten to the core. Even if the dynasty changes, the problem will remain the same. But you must understand that the root of the problem lies not with the court but with the sorcerers and evil spirits.
As long as the sorcerers and evil spirits exist, the world will remain as it is."
"If you step forward to reestablish the rules and order, you will inevitably become an enemy of the sorcerers."
Gu Yang's expression remained resolute as he said solemnly, "This path is perilous, but I still want to try!"
"Very well!"
Gu Qingfeng nodded.
"From today on, you will be the head of the Gu Family Village. All the resources within the village will be at your disposal. However, I must warn you that the immortal sects are not as simple as you think.
Top-tier Spirit Mastery sorcerers are on par with grandmasters.
And within these immortal sects, there are certainly those who have surpassed the Spirit Mastery realm.
If you wish to contend for power, you must have a sufficiently strong force at your disposal. A few grandmasters will not be enough!"
"I understand, Father!"
Gu Yang bowed deeply.
Seeing this, Gu Qingfeng said, "It just so happens that I will be leading a group to Liuyun Prefecture in the next few days. You should stay here and officially take over the village's affairs!"
(End of Chapter)
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