San Cha mountain, situated in the middle of Zuo clan's Leng Zhan mountain, and Che clan's Fei Lai mountain.
Zuo clan and Che clan, the former had six hundred years of history, while the latter had five hundred and eighty.
The two were enemies, centuries of hatred and grudge, causing the two clans to be mortal enemies.
For the past hundred years, the two clans were expanding, and in order to occupy San Cha mountain, they fought.
On the mountain waist of San Cha mountain, an intense battle had occurred, and it was nearing the end.
Blood flowed on the ground, as tens of Gu Master corpses laid on the ground. There were seven people still standing.
Three from Zuo clan, four from Che clan.
Zuo clan elder Zuo Wu Sheng's chest had a deep hole, as blood flowed out. He pressed down on his injury as he stood in front of Zuo Chan Yu, with a solemn expression: "Big Missy, leave now, we will block them!"
Zuo Chan Yu was Zuo clan leader's eldest daughter, having A grade aptitude and was the future hope of Zuo clan. She was young and pretty, rank three middle stage cultivation before even twenty years old, she could not afford to die here.
"Elder Wu Sheng…" Zuo Chan Yu showed deep hesitation and dismay.
"Want to leave? Dream on!" Che clan elder Che You Yin sneered as he walked out.
"Old man Wu Sheng, to think this day would come. Hehehe, today, I will make sure all three of you die without a proper burial!" His killing intent burst out.
But after saying so, he instructed a young female Gu Master beside him: "Xiang Er, you have an injury on you, later when we fight, stay back and keep a lookout for us."
Che Qiao Xiang instantly frowned: "Father, I only have a slight injury, it is no matter. I want to fight beside you!"
She was very worried.
Zuo Wu Sheng was her father's rival for tens of years, they were about the same strength. Although Zuo Wu Sheng was injured, it would not be easy to kill him, his dying counterattack would be terrifying.
"Nonsense!" Che You Yin chided: "Be obedient and listen to father, this is an order."
Che Qiao Xiang pouted, about to rebuke, but suddenly heard a laugh.
"Hahaha… hehehe…. huhuhuh…"
This was a weird laugh, making someone feel an evil wind blowing when they heard it.
Following this laughter, someone appeared on a mountain rock.
This person was extremely handsome, wearing a flowery robe that had pink butterflies. He wore a floral crown on his head, and there was a red flower ball sewn onto the crown. As he laughed, the ball vibrated, causing him to look like an extremely hilarious clown.
But be it Zuo Wu Sheng or Che You Yin, when they saw him, there was no laughter but intense fear instead.
"Ah, you are the 'Pink Butterfly Gentleman'…"
"Kong Ri Tian!"
The two spoke out, revealing his identity.
This moment, the other people's expressions also changed. Especially Zuo Chan Yu and Che Qiao Xiang, their faces went pale and they became extremely nervous.
This Kong Ri Tian was a demonic Gu Master, having a vile reputation. He loved to wear a flower robe that had pink butterflies, thus he was called 'pink butterfly gentleman'.
But the truth is, he was a serial rapist, targeting virgin women. He was extremely hated by everyone, and thus was a loner.
Most importantly, he had rank four cultivation, once he appeared, the battle situation changed.
Zuo clan and Che clan were at their wits end, their main fighter Che You Yin and Zuo Wu Sheng were injured, and only had rank three cultivation.
"Hahaha… hehehe… huhuhu… That is right, I am Kong Ri Tian!" Although he was exposed, pink butterfly gentleman was extremely happy, laughing in that weird manner again.
Suddenly, he waved his sleeve, and injected his primeval essence, causing a flower petals to rain on the battlefield.
The pink petals turned into butterflies, flying in the air.
At once, fragrance spread throughout the battlefield.
Zuo clan and Che clan quickly defended and unleashed their abilities.
Kong Ri Tian used this opportunity to attack, causing the flower rain to intensify as his body moved around quickly.
After eight to nine rounds, Kong Ri Tian's body flashed, as he retreated and left the battlefield.
"He retreated!"
"That was close…"
Che You Yin and Zuo Wu Sheng sighed together, but their expressions changed soon.
"My dear Chan Yu!"
"Qiao Xiang! Scoundrel, release my daughter!!"
The two elders were burning with anger.
"Hahaha… hehehe… huhuhu…" Kong Ri Tian laughed, as two ladies were on his left and right hand respectively.
It was Che Qiao Xiang and Zuo Chan Yu, having fallen unconscious as they were captured by him during the chaotic battle.
Kong Ri Tian specialized in dealing with female Gu Masters.
"Great rewards today, to think I'd find two beauties here. Hahaha… hehehe… huhuhu!" Kong Ri Tian was extremely satisfied, when suddenly a change occurred.
The entire San Cha mountain started trembling, as mountain rocks fell due to the tremors!
"What is going on?"
"What in the world is happening?!"
As everyone shouted in shock, three light pillars burst out from the three mountain peaks of San Chan mountain. Three giant light pillars, yellow, blue, and red extended all the way into the sky, above the clouds.
At this point, a voice was heard among all present on San Cha mountain —
"Three Kings Inheritance opens today, regardless of righteous or demonic, only fate matters."
Everyone stared at this scene in shock.
Even Kong Ri Tian forgot the two beauties in his arms.
Three kings inheritance… it is actually the three kings inheritance!
Everyone reacted and showed an extremely excited expression.
Three kings inheritance, oh god, all three kings were rank five Gu Masters, this is their inheritance, this is actually their inheritance!!!
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Boom!
Fang Yuan's hands trembled slightly as distant shouts echoed through the air—and with that moment of distraction, his Gu refinement failed in an explosive burst.
Sighing, he packed away the remaining ingredients and stepped out of his man-made cave. His gaze settled on three towering pillars of light in the distance.
With a faint smile, he murmured, "So, it's finally begun."
It had been three years since Fang Yuan left the Shang Clan. He had remained hidden within a few kilometers of San Cha Mountain all this time.
In those years, he had pushed his cultivation to its mortal limit. With no further breakthroughs possible for now, he turned his focus to refining Gu—strengthening his existing Gu Worms, even those far superior to typical mortal ones.
Using strength path Gu Worms, he systematically increased his physical power—enhancing muscles, fortifying tendons and bones, and gradually transforming his entire physique. His height increased, his strength surged, and his body became a weapon in itself.
Emerging fully from the shadows of his cave, he stepped into the sunlight, revealing his transformed appearance.
His long black hair flowed freely behind him. His eyes—deep and dark like an endless abyss—seemed to draw in all light. His skin was porcelain-pale, as if a mere touch could tarnish it. Dressed in loose, white robes, his muscular form was barely concealed. His face, sharp and flawless, looked as though it had been painted by an artist's hand.
He casually struck the side of the cave with the back of his hand.
Boom!
The cave collapsed instantly into rubble—yet not a single mark appeared on his skin.
Casting one last glance toward San Cha Mountain in the distance, Fang Yuan vanished in a blur of afterimages, moving like the wind as he raced toward his destination.
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