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Chapter 172: Re-entering the Nine-Curved Path
Chapter 172: Re-entering the Nine-Curved Path
Gu Qingfeng had his own considerations when it came to passing down the Longevity Technique.
While the Longevity Technique was of great significance, there was no issue in teaching it to his own family. If the Blood Refinement section could be mastered, it would grant several hundred additional years of life. For Gu Qingfeng, the longer his descendants could live, the greater the benefit to him. Not to mention, Gu Xuan and Gu Peng were his sons, and he would never be stingy with them.
Once the Longevity Technique was fully developed, Gu Qingfeng would consider making it the foundational legacy of the Gu Family Manor.
...
On this day, Gu Qingfeng was in seclusion at the Grinding Hall. Suddenly, Gu Peng's voice came from outside.
"Your humble servant pays respects to the old manor lord!"
"Enter."
Gu Qingfeng opened his eyes, his voice calm. As he spoke, he waved his sleeve, and the previously closed doors opened. Gu Peng walked in from outside.
"What is it?"
While speaking, Gu Qingfeng glanced at the information panel, but everything appeared normal, with no unusual circumstances.
It was important to note that Gu Peng would not come without a reason. If he was here, something must have happened.
Gu Peng's expression was grave. "There has been unusual activity in the Nine-Curved Path. The chanting of Buddhist hymns has become more prominent in recent days, and many civilians outside the Nine-Curved Path have been affected, dying in strange ways. I suspect that the evil Buddha within the Nine-Curved Path may be about to emerge!"
The Nine-Curved Path! The Evil Buddha!
Gu Qingfeng's face twitched at the mention of these names. If there was anything in the entire Guangyang Prefecture that he feared, it was the Evil Buddha of the Nine-Curved Path. In Gu Qingfeng's estimation, the Evil Buddha's strength was unfathomable. Initially, he had considered it to be at the Transformation Realm level, but now, at his current level, he realized that the Evil Buddha's power was likely even more terrifying than the Transformation Realm.
Originally, Gu Qingfeng had planned to wait until he made another breakthrough and had absolute confidence before dealing with the Evil Buddha. However, with the unusual activity in the Nine-Curved Path, he could no longer afford to wait. It was simple: evil beings grew stronger by slaughtering living beings. If the Evil Buddha were allowed to wreak havoc, it could potentially massacre the entire Guangyang Prefecture. At that point, the Evil Buddha's power would become even more formidable.
"Has Yang taken any action regarding the Evil Buddha's unusual activity?"
"Lord Manor is currently waging war in various prefectures, but he has ordered the evacuation of nearby civilians. He also informed us about the unusual activity in the Nine-Curved Path," Gu Peng said solemnly.
The unusual activity in the Nine-Curved Path, and the fact that Gu Yang had relayed the information, clearly indicated that he wanted Gu Qingfeng to take action against the Evil Buddha. In fact, in the vast Guangyang Prefecture, the only person capable of dealing with the Evil Buddha was Gu Qingfeng. The battle in the capital of Guangyang Prefecture had already established him as the first among martial practitioners. Now, with the Evil Buddha's emergence and its overwhelming malevolence, no ordinary person could stand against it.
...
With the Evil Buddha's emergence, Gu Qingfeng could not stand idly by. He immediately set out with Gu Peng for the Nine-Curved Path. With their Grandmaster-level cultivation, they arrived at the Nine-Curved Path in less than half a day.
The moment they stepped into the Nine-Curved Path, a strange and cold aura enveloped them. Simultaneously, a tyrannical and malevolent mental force assaulted Gu Qingfeng's mind. In his eyes, the scene before him transformed into a golden temple, with a serene Buddha seated in the heavens, lowering its brows and exuding a peaceful aura.
However, in the next instant, a tyrannical blade intent erupted from Gu Qingfeng, slicing through the heavens. The golden temple and the World Honored Buddha before him were reduced to ashes in a single stroke.
The scene shattered into fragments.
Revealed was a black-red earth, a land of deathly silence.
The entire Nine-Curves Path was now a realm of stillness.
In the void, a blood-drenched Buddha figure sat in meditation, eyes bleeding, its expression a twisted mix of a smile and agony.
The moment Gu Qingfeng met the evil Buddha’s bleeding eyes, a terrifying pressure descended upon him.
Before he had achieved the Ninth Rank True Intent and transcended the Supreme Master realm, Gu Qingfeng would have had to retreat in the face of such overwhelming pressure.
But now, as the evil Buddha’s terrifying pressure surged, Gu Qingfeng stood tall, his eyes like lightning. A powerful and overwhelming Blade True Intent suddenly slashed out, colliding with the unseen force in the air, creating a terrifying explosion.
“Wake up!”
With a low command, Gu Qingfeng snapped Gu Peng out of the illusion.
Seeing the true state of the Nine-Curves Path, the Outer Hall Master’s face turned grim.
“Old Patriarch…”
“This evil entity is even stronger than before!”
Gu Qingfeng’s expression was serious as he gazed toward the ancient city, the source of the evil Buddha’s presence. The entity’s strange aura was as glaring as a beacon in the darkness of the Nine-Curves Path.
“Stay close behind me, and keep the Demon-Slaying Blade at hand. It will protect you when necessary.”
With that, Gu Qingfeng headed toward the ancient city.
“Yes!”
Gu Peng immediately followed.
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Deeper into the Nine-Curves Path, the ground was littered with corpses. It was a hellish scene, devoid of any signs of life. This sight made Gu Peng’s face grow increasingly pale, and an uncontrollable sense of dread and fear welled up inside him.
After all, it was hard for anyone to remain unafraid when faced with such a gruesome sight.
However, seeing Gu Qingfeng’s resolute back and the Demon-Slaying Blade in his hand, Gu Peng’s fear diminished somewhat.
In contrast, Gu Qingfeng’s expression remained unchanged, as if the scene before him was nothing but an illusion.
Before long, they reached the gates of the ancient city.
To their eyes, the lifeless Nine-Curves Path had transformed into a bustling metropolis, teeming with people.
“Still the same trick!”
Gu Qingfeng shook his head slightly, a hint of disdain on his face. He punched toward the ancient city, the Eighth Rank Sun and Moon True Intent erupting from his fist, creating a tangible shockwave that shattered the air.
“Boom!”
The ancient city trembled, dust and debris flying. The bustling scene vanished, the space around them turning to ashes, revealing the true form of the dilapidated city.
At the same time, an angry roar echoed through the air.
The evil Buddha, seated above the city, glared with the ferocity of a wrathful guardian. Its right palm descended upon Gu Qingfeng, the immense power causing the space to warp and crack, the world-ending pressure making one’s heart race.
“Evil Buddha!!”
Standing behind Gu Qingfeng, Gu Peng watched the evil Buddha’s crushing blow with dread. The terrifying force made his blood tremble, his shoulders feeling as if they were bearing a mountain. He could neither resist nor flee.
(End of Chapter)
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