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Chapter 70: The Forbidden Zone
Chapter 70: The Forbidden Zone
"Gu Family Manor!"
Jiang Qin's expression remained unchanged as he gazed into the Gu Family Manor. A barely visible aura of blood and qi soared into the sky, a sign that only true powerhouses could sense.
"This person is indeed extraordinary!"
"Even a regular Blood Cleansing Realm martial artist might not possess such a formidable aura!"
Jiang Qin felt a slight heaviness in his heart.
Before he arrived, he hadn't taken Gu Qingfeng seriously, even after the latter had slain Qingyang Elder. After all, Qingyang Elder wasn't particularly strong, at least not in the eyes of the Evil Suppression Bureau.
But now, Jiang Qin understood.
Gu Qingfeng's strength was not to be underestimated.
Such a robust aura of blood and qi was far beyond what an ordinary martial artist could possess.
Moreover, Jiang Qin believed that his presence had likely been detected by the other party.
Sure enough, not long after this thought crossed his mind, the gate of the Gu Family Manor opened, and Gu Peng walked out, greeting him politely.
"I am Gu Peng, the current Outer Hall Master of the Gu Family Manor. I have been ordered by the Manor Lord to invite you in, honored guest!"
"Hmm."
Jiang Qin casually glanced at Gu Peng, nodded slightly, and followed him inside.
A low-level Blood Refinement Realm martial artist.
To him, such a person was like an ant.
In the entire Gu Family Manor, only the Manor Lord himself could earn his respect.
Upon entering the main hall, Jiang Qin saw a middle-aged man seated at the head of the table.
Their eyes met, and the air seemed to thicken slightly.
"Manor Lord, the honored guest has been brought in."
Gu Peng's words broke the silence.
Gu Qingfeng waved his hand. "You may step down now."
"Yes, sir."
Gu Peng withdrew.
Then, Gu Qingfeng turned his gaze back to Jiang Qin, smiling faintly. "I wonder where you come from, and what brings you to our Gu Family Manor today?"
"I am Jiang Qin, Deputy Commander of the Guangyang Prefecture Evil Suppression Bureau. I have heard that Manor Lord Gu has slain Qingyang Elder and exterminated the Qingyang Sect. Therefore, I have come to invite you to join our Evil Suppression Bureau."
Jiang Qin was straightforward, with no intention of hiding anything.
After all, the Evil Suppression Bureau was well-known and respected by many forces.
This identity gave Jiang Qin the confidence he needed.
"Evil Suppression Bureau!"
Gu Qingfeng's expression shifted slightly.
He had considered many possibilities, but he hadn't expected someone from the Evil Suppression Bureau to personally visit.
Jiang Qin, with his hands behind his back, appeared somewhat aloof. "The Evil Suppression Bureau is a powerful force under the imperial court, filled with numerous strong martial artists and powerful sorcerers."
"Take Qingyang Elder, for example. Even though he hadn't reached the Spirit Mastery Realm, there are plenty like him in the Evil Suppression Bureau."
"Remember, martial arts are difficult to master. Even if one reaches the Grandmaster Realm, it doesn't amount to much in the presence of truly powerful sorcerers. Our Evil Suppression Bureau has the secret technique to purify evil and integrate it into the body. If Manor Lord Gu is willing to join us, the opportunity to receive this technique is not out of the question."
With that, Jiang Qin casually found an empty seat and sat down, waiting for Gu Qingfeng's response.
In his view, there was no way the other party would refuse.
Aside from the prestige of being part of an imperial institution, the secret technique to purify evil and integrate it into the body was a significant lure.
No one would turn down the chance for a longer life.
Although no one who had undergone the purification technique had achieved true immortality, they could certainly live much longer than ordinary martial artists.
This alone was a powerful incentive.
It was not something others could refuse.
"Commander Jiang, there's something I wish to ask you about."
Gu Qingfeng neither agreed nor refused outright. Instead, he deftly changed the subject.
Jiang Qin’s brows furrowed.
"What is it?"
"Commander Jiang, you mentioned that martial arts are difficult to master. Does this mean that the Master level is truly the ultimate limit in the martial world? Is there no one who can break through this barrier and reach a higher realm?"
"For ordinary martial artists, the Master level is indeed the limit. In fact, many martial artists struggle even to reach the Bone Marrow Cleansing stage, let alone the Internal Organ Refinement stage.
However, from what I can see, your qi and blood are quite robust. Even if you haven't yet reached the Internal Organ Refinement stage, you must be quite close.
If you continue to practice, you have a good chance of achieving the Master level in your lifetime."
Jiang Qin paused for a moment.
"As for whether there is a higher realm beyond the Master level, throughout history, there have been a few exceptional individuals who, through various fortunate circumstances, managed to break through the Master barrier and reach the Grandmaster level.
According to legend, a Grandmaster’s qi and blood are as powerful as a blazing furnace, far surpassing that of a Master. They are even capable of tearing through forbidden zones with their bare hands and can live for eight hundred years!"
"However, this level is only spoken of in legends. Despite the numerous martial artists in the world, it is rare for even one Grandmaster to appear in a century."
"Moreover, even if one becomes a Grandmaster, what does it matter? After eight hundred years, they will still turn to dust. The only true path is to integrate evil into one's body and become a Sorcerer."
Jiang Qin’s words conveyed that martial arts ultimately had its limits. Even achieving the Master or Grandmaster level was only so much.
Join the Evil Suppression Bureau.
Learn the method to integrate evil into your body.
Only then would one find a true path forward.
However, Gu Qingfeng was still processing Jiang Qin’s words.
Grandmaster!
Forbidden zones!
From Jiang Qin’s explanation, he learned of many things he had never heard before.
"May I ask, what exactly is a forbidden zone?"
Gu Qingfeng asked again.
Jiang Qin felt a bit impatient but still provided an answer.
"A forbidden zone is a place where a Catastrophic-level evil entity has taken root. Within a forbidden zone, the evil entity is almost invincible.
Moreover, once a forbidden zone is sealed, living beings cannot easily enter or leave.
Thus, whenever a forbidden zone appears, it often leads to the extinction of all life in the area. This is why such places are called forbidden zones."
I see!
Gu Qingfeng’s expression cleared.
So, that’s what a forbidden zone is.
A Catastrophic-level evil entity.
Suddenly, Gu Qingfeng had a thought. He took out the black powder he had obtained earlier and used his qi and blood to manipulate the jade box containing it, placing it in front of Jiang Qin.
"Commander Jiang, do you recognize this substance?"
Jiang Qin’s gaze fell on the black powder, and his expression changed slightly at the cold, sinister aura it emitted.
"It seems I underestimated you. I didn’t think you could slay a Strange Being."
"Strange Being?"
Gu Qingfeng looked puzzled.
Jiang Qin explained, "In the world, evil entities are almost indestructible, and ordinary people cannot kill them. Only other evil entities can possibly slay and consume them.
During the era when evil entities rampaged, countless lives were lost, and the accumulated resentment of the living eventually gave birth to another kind of being.
These beings are known as Strange Beings."
"Strange Beings are not as difficult to deal with as evil entities, but they can influence a martial artist’s mind, causing them to fall into a trance without realizing it. Many powerful individuals have accidentally fallen prey to them.
By the time they realize what’s happening, their qi and blood have been drained, and they can only meet a tragic end."
(End of Chapter)
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