Chapter 152: Emergence from Seclusion
Chapter 152: Emergence from Seclusion
And then.
There were ten Grandmaster Ascension Pills.
Among them.
Gu Qingfeng gave two of the Grandmaster Ascension Pills to Gu Peng and Xu Yulan.
The former had been serving him, and it was necessary for his strength to increase.
After all, as Gu Qingfeng's own power grew, the levels he could reach became higher, and the mere peak of the Internal Organs stage was no longer sufficient.
As for Xu Yulan.
There was no need to explain further.
Though Gu Qingfeng had spent most of his time in seclusion at the Forge Hall, his feelings for her were quite complex.
Even if it didn't extend her lifespan, increasing her strength would be beneficial.
When Gu Peng saw the Grandmaster Ascension Pills, he was momentarily stunned.
He had taken both the Breakthrough Pills and the Ascension Pills before, experiencing their mysteries.
However.
Even so.
Gu Peng had never imagined that there could be an even more miraculous pill in the world.
One pill.
Could allow someone to break through to the Grandmaster stage.
This was something Gu Peng had never thought possible.
After all, Grandmasters were rare, and those who truly reached this realm were like unicorns among the world's martial artists.
But now.
One pill could directly elevate someone to the Grandmaster stage, demonstrating the terrifying power of such a pill.
After breaking through to the Grandmaster stage, Gu Peng's respect for Gu Qingfeng only grew.
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Heavenly Sun Sword Sect.
In the secret chamber, a bizarre and extremely powerful force was emanating, the sky above tinged with a blood-red hue, causing unease among all the members of the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect.
This bizarre force persisted for a long time before gradually dissipating.
Then.
The door to the secret chamber opened.
The Sect Master of Heavenly Sun emerged.
However, he was different now. He wore a blood-red robe, his brows filled with a strange and icy aura, his eyes alternating between blood-red and normal.
Before the disciple who had been guarding the door could speak, a blood-red strand of hair pierced through his body, turning him into a desiccated corpse within a few breaths.
When the sect's elders arrived upon hearing the news, they were taken aback by the scene.
"Pay respects to the Sect Master!"
Gong Lei, meeting the Sect Master's blood-red gaze, hurriedly lowered his head.
When the Sect Master's gaze fell upon him, Gong Lei felt cold sweat break out on his back.
Gong Lei could clearly see that the Sect Master was in a very different state now.
Compared to before his seclusion, it was as if he had become a different person.
An evil spirit had awakened!
Or perhaps his power had gone out of control!
Gong Lei couldn't be sure.
But one thing was clear.
If he angered the Sect Master, he might meet the same fate.
As for fleeing, Gong Lei didn't have the courage.
Though he was a Soul Fusion realm sorcerer, in front of the Sect Master, he was no different from an ant.
After a long while.
Gong Lei felt the chilling gaze that had been making his heart race disappear, and the Sect Master's icy voice followed.
"Speak. What happened while I was in seclusion?"
Upon hearing this, Gong Lei hurriedly replied, "Report to the Sect Master, several months ago, the Divine Warrior King Pei Jing died, and Elders Jiang Ning, Zuo Qiu, and Cui Mingfeng also perished."
Upon hearing this, the Sect Master's eyes turned cold, and the strange, evil aura around him seemed to surge, making Gong Lei feel an immense pressure.
"Who did it?"
"Gu Qingfeng—"
Gong Lei struggled to suppress his fear and managed to speak.
Upon hearing this, the Patriarch of the Heavenly Sun Sect's eyes flashed with a blood-red light. "Gu Qingfeng? I remember he was only a half-step Grandmaster. With three Elders at the Soul Fusion stage, plus Pei Jing himself being a Xiantian Zongshi, and his vast army, how could he possibly succeed?"
"Patriarch, you don't know the full story. Gu Qingfeng is not just a half-step Grandmaster; he is a true Grandmaster!"
"In the battle at Guangyang City, Pei Jing led an army of a hundred thousand straight to White Stone Road. Suddenly, Gu Qingfeng appeared and, with a swift and powerful strike, killed the three Elders. Then, he charged through the army and killed Pei Jing before calmly leaving."
"Pei Jing is now dead, and the Gu Family Manor has taken control of the entire Guangyang City. The current Manor Lord, Gu Yang, commands an army of hundreds of thousands and has declared himself the Guangyang King!"
Gong Lei dared not hesitate, immediately revealing all the information he knew. He feared that even a moment's delay might enrage the Patriarch, leading to his immediate execution.
"Grandmaster!"
"Guangyang King!"
"It seems that while I was in seclusion, many things have changed in the world. However, this is for the best. I originally thought it would take at least a century for him to break through to the Grandmaster stage. I never imagined it would happen so quickly."
"Jiang Ning and the others are dead, and as for Pei Jing, we spent so many years cultivating him, yet he died in Guangyang City. This only proves he was not a true dragon."
"Now, with a Grandmaster emerging, it's a sign that I, too, have a chance to break through. This news will surely attract the attention of many powerful figures across the Nine Provinces."
The Patriarch's eyes turned blood-red, and a sinister, cold smile spread across his face.
Grandmaster.
He never expected such a coincidence.
During this period of seclusion, the Patriarch discovered that the evil presence had resurged more severely than he anticipated. Despite his best efforts to suppress it, he couldn't fully contain it.
Now, the evil presence within the Patriarch's body is in a semi-awakened state. If he doesn't break through and force it back into dormancy, he will be completely consumed.
Breaking through, however, is no easy task.
The Patriarch had planned to gather a large number of living beings to aid his cultivation and attempt to reach the Life Transformation stage.
But now, hearing that Gu Qingfeng had become a Grandmaster, he had a different idea.
An ordinary person cannot be compared to a Grandmaster. Even a million lives would not be as useful as consuming one Grandmaster.
At this level, a Grandmaster's flesh and blood have undergone complete transformation, and their very essence of life has been elevated.
If he could consume such a being, he would have a good chance of breaking through.
Once he shatters the barrier of the Life Transformation stage, he can enter the Divine Connection stage.
"I originally planned to consume a Grandmaster after breaking through to the Divine Connection stage to solidify my foundation. But now, it seems I don't need to go through that trouble. By consuming Gu Qingfeng, I can directly break into the Divine Connection stage. At that time, I will be the sole ruler of the heavens and the earth!"
The Patriarch's eyes turned cold, and his gaze fell back on Gong Lei.
"Notify the others in the sect. I will personally head to Guangyang City. A single Grandmaster is nothing. I will show the world that the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect is not to be provoked, not even by a Grandmaster!"
"Yes!"
Gong Lei's face lit up with joy, and he immediately bowed and left.
(End of Chapter)
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