Chapter 367 The Child of Destiny Goes astray
At the same time, somewhere in Burial Dragon Valley.
"Pfft—"
Zhang Chen, who had landed, spat out another mouthful of fresh blood, his face as pale as paper.
Luo Tiange supported him, asking with concern, "Brother Zhang, are you alright?"
Zhang Chen: "I'm fine… Thank you, Brother Luo, for saving me!"
Luo Tiange waved his hand and smiled, "We're sworn brothers, why thank me?"
Zhang Chen looked at him, deeply moved. He hadn't expected to meet someone so genuinely devoted to him in this life.
One must know that the three of them were stronger than Luo Tiange, yet he was willing to risk his life to save him.
This kind of friendship must never be forgotten!
"Those bastards ganged up on Brother Zhang, they were truly unreasonable."
Seeing that Zhang Chen seemed to have recovered somewhat, Luo Tiange intentionally showed an indignant expression.
A hint of unwillingness flashed in Zhang Chen's eyes: "Hmph, I don't even put those three in my eyes!"
"If it weren't for those twelve bone dragon remnant souls suddenly attacking, how could I be in such a sorry state?"
Luo Tiange's gaze was deep as he whispered, "Brother Zhang is right. However—"
He lowered his voice, acting mysterious: "I wonder if Brother Zhang noticed… those bone dragon remnant souls seem a bit strange?"
"What?!"
Zhang Chen was startled, then his pupils constricted slightly as the recent scene replayed in his mind.
"On those bone dragon remnant souls… there seemed to be a faint demonic aura?!"
Zhang Chen suddenly realized, a cold light flashing in his eyes. He had been caught between a rock and a hard place just now, and it was already very difficult for him to survive, so he didn't have time to pay attention to the strangeness of these bone dragon remnant souls.
Now that he was safe, his intelligence had reasserted itself.
Seeing Zhang Chen being led by the nose, Luo Tiange sneered inwardly, but on his face, he still feigned surprise: "Brother Zhang means… someone deliberately targeted you?"
"It must be so!"
Zhang Chen never doubted his own judgment. After being stifled for an entire day, he could finally show off in front of someone else, and he was naturally ecstatic.
Even his Supreme Body was faintly glowing.
"Those bone dragons suddenly erupted, and all their attacks were concentrated on me… This is definitely not a coincidence!"
Thinking of this, he suddenly looked up at Luo Tiange, his eyes shining with his own light: "Brother Luo, did you notice anything unusual just now?"
"Unusual…"
Luo Tiange frowned in thought, then said uncertainly, "I didn't notice much unusual. The attacks of those twelve bone dragon remnant souls also helped Brother Zhang block some attacks from Ye Bubai and others…"
"Otherwise…"
Looking at the bruised and swollen Zhang Chen, a hint of unbearable pity flashed in Luo Tiange's eyes.
[Ding! Child of Destiny Zhang Chen's confidence has been frustrated, his Destiny Value has decreased by 2000 points. Great Luo Dao Pagoda Sixth Floor activation progress (24300/200000)]
[Ding! The Child of Destiny is consumed by shame and anger, wishing to kill the host quickly. Reward: 2000 Villain Points]
The system's prompt sounded in Gu Yun's mind, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly, a hint of playfulness in his eyes.
He had already obtained the Dragon Emperor Inheritance, though he couldn't possibly inherit such a thing; the Gu Family had a hundred more like it!
However… it was still an Emperor's inheritance, and it had its merits.
If he encountered any promising talents in the future, he could still use it as a reward.
For example, this Luo Tiange was quite good.
"In my previous life, he'd at least be an Oscar-winning actor!"
Confident in his own judgment, Gu Yun stepped out of the altar, his body radiating dazzling divine light.
At this moment, Zhang Chen had been completely led astray by Luo Tiange, his eyes flickering with anger and unwillingness.
"No need to say more, Brother Luo!"
He gritted his teeth, his fists clenched, knuckles white.
"Those bone dragon remnant souls must have been controlled by someone who arrived here first!"
"And he even wanted me to suspect Overlord Heaven Holy Ground, Xuantian Sword Sect, and Hantian Sword Sect, so we would fight amongst ourselves, and he could reap the benefits as a fisherman. His intentions are sinister!!"
"What Brother Zhang said is not without reason…"
Luo Tiange feigned surprise, then revealed an expression of sudden realization, followed by deep confusion: "But who exactly is this person?"
"Could it be the Demonic Cultivator Inheritor that has been widely rumored recently?"
"Demonic Cultivator Inheritor?!"
Zhang Chen seemed to have grasped the key to the problem. He hurriedly stood up: "There's nothing else to say. Only a Demonic Cultivator Inheritor could have tainted those bone dragons with demonic energy during the battle, and only he would want the various forces of our Three Thousand Dao Domains to engage in infighting so he could fish in troubled waters!"
"Heh heh, laughable. To dare to use this Lord as a breakthrough point, that bastard, I will definitely make him die without a burial place!!"
Luo Tiange sneered inwardly, but on the surface, he looked righteous and indignant: "Brother Zhang, rest assured, if it's truly so, I, Luo Tiange, will never stand idly by!"
"No matter who is behind this, I will make him pay the price!"
Hearing this, Zhang Chen was moved and patted Luo Tiange's shoulder: "Brother Luo, with your help, how can my great ambition, Zhang Chen, not be achieved?!"
"How could that mere Demonic Cultivator be a match for us two brothers?!"
He suddenly stood up, his Supreme Body flowing with golden light, his injuries having recovered by more than half!
Seeing this, Luo Tiange was startled and his heart pounded. He had truly gone too far, this wasn't right, was it?!
As expected of someone even His Highness the Emperor's Son pays attention to, he's truly resilient!
"Brother Luo, you said it was widely rumored not long ago? Are there any clues?"
"This…"
Luo Tiange was a bit embarrassed.
Zhang Chen said boldly: "Don't worry, Brother Luo, speak freely. A mere Demonic Cultivator Inheritor is not enough to make me wary…"
"Don't tell me… you are that…"
"How could that be!"
Luo Tiange said hurriedly: "It's just that family shame should not be aired publicly."
"Although I don't know too much about this matter, I have heard some rumors."
"It is said to be related to a junior from my Dao Domain."
"Who is it?"
"Just say it! It's not like being from the same force means anything. The clear will clear themselves!"
"I wonder… Brother Zhang, have you heard the name Qin Xiang?"
Just then, a beam of light suddenly shot out, attracting their attention.
…
By the altar at this moment.
A thunderous roar shook the surroundings, and a dazzling golden pillar shot straight into the sky. The nearby space vibrated violently, and the ground cracked into countless bottomless ravines.
The shattered fragments of those defeated bone dragon remnant souls actually re-condensed, turning into twelve streams of light that plunged into the light pillar!
And within it, a majestic dragon shadow could be vaguely seen circling, its dragon might vast, suppressing heaven and earth!
"The Dragon Emperor Inheritance… has appeared!"
Ye Bubai's eyes blazed with intense light, and his figure flashed, directly rushing towards the light pillar!
Snow Millennium also no longer hesitated, her jade feet lightly tapping, transforming into an ice-blue stream of light that swept towards the core of the altar!
Although Shi Potian was injured, he couldn't care less at this moment. He roared, his muscles bulging, and he forcefully knocked aside the cultivators blocking his way, following closely behind!
However—
"Om—"
The void trembled, and the divine light of the pillar instantly converged.
A white-robed figure appeared at some unknown time, standing with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering.
"Everyone, you've worked hard."
///368///
Chapter 368: The Lucky Female Protagonist Goalkeeper
The dust settled, revealing the figure within, a smile playing on his lips, his gaze as deep as an abyss.
"Crown Prince Gu Yun?!"
Ye Bubai recognized Gu Yun's identity immediately, his pupils constricting, his body abruptly halting.
The Emperor Child of the Immortal Ancient Gu Family—such a status was practically a household name among their factions.
Snow Millennium also stopped, a hint of solemnity flashing in her icy blue eyes.
Shi Potian's expression changed drastically as well, and he subconsciously took half a step back!
Although the three of them were all top-tier prodigies, facing the young master of the Immortal Ancient Gu Family, they instinctively felt a hint of apprehension.
Gu Yun's gaze swept over everyone present.
He nodded slightly, 'Villain, villain, hmm? Female lead?'
"[xuan qing treasure mirror, Page 100]"
"[Name: Snow Millennium]"
"[Age: 189]"
"[Favorability: 80]"
"[Cultivation: Fourth Layer of Immortal Platform (Saint Realm)]"
"[Identity: Female Lead of 'Ten Thousand Times Return, Who Is the Peak at the End of the Licking Path']"
"Female lead gatekeeper?"
His gaze lingered on Snow Millennium for a moment, causing her expression to subtly shift; Gu Yun's eyes were too aggressive, seemingly wanting to devour her completely.
Theoretically, she should have been extremely disgusted by such a gaze, but it came from Gu Yun.
Looking at that handsome and ethereal face, her cheeks couldn't help but flush slightly.
If there was a man in this world who could win her favor, it would probably only be the Crown Prince Gu Yun before her.
Thinking of this, she subconsciously tightened her grip on the icy blue longsword in her hand.
But in reality, Gu Yun wasn't very interested in her; after all, the 'Ten Thousand Times Return' genre was essentially the 'God of Wealth' genre in the cultivation world, with no fundamental difference in its core essence.
The female leads in it were basically all cookie-cutter: either admiring strength or being money-worshippers, with gold-diggers being ubiquitous.
Gu Yun naturally couldn't be bothered to even glance at such women.
However... to reach Snow Millennium's quality, it was probably already in the later stages of that 'Licking Path Supreme' protagonist's story.
Gu Yun understood, seeing everyone on high alert; he calmly stated, "The Dragon Emperor Inheritance is already in my possession."
"If you all don't leave, are you trying to seize my fortuitous encounter?"
Before his words faded, a vast, abyssal aura erupted from his body, instantly enveloping the entire valley.
The three top prodigies' expressions changed drastically, feeling an invisible pressure like a mountain pressing down, even their breathing seizing up.
"Only Dao Body Realm?"
The three top prodigies exchanged glances, their eyes filled with disbelief.
Such an abyssal pressure, and you're telling me it's Dao Body Realm? What the hell kind of Dao Body Realm is this?!
Then what were their Saint Realm cultivations?
What were the four extra Immortal Platforms for?!
"The three of you, you..."
As the saying goes, the first bird to stick its head out gets shot; Gu Yun first locked his gaze and pressure onto the three leaders.
Their hearts skipped a beat, and the valley fell into a deathly silence, as if even the wind had solidified.
The peerless powerhouses who had just been dominating were now completely crushed.
"Emperor Child Your Highness is joking. Since this Dragon Emperor Inheritance already has an owner, we will not waste our time here."
"Please forgive us, we shall take our leave first!"
Ye Bubai gritted his teeth, sheathed his longsword, and cupped his hands in a bow.
And although Shi Potian was a boorish body cultivator, he wasn't a fool. If the fortuitous encounter hadn't been in Gu Yun's hands, it would have been reasonable for him to try and seize it.
Now that the Dragon Emperor Inheritance already had an owner, he saw no need to risk offending the Gu Family for such a matter, so he cupped his fists and bowed: "Shi is an ignorant man, please forgive any offense, Emperor Child."
Before his words finished, he had already transformed into a streak of earthy yellow light and sped away.
Ye Bubai cursed inwardly, but then saw Snow Millennium still rooted to the spot, unmoving; he anxiously transmitted a message: "Thousand Years, let's go."
"They all say the Gu Family Emperor Child is temperamental. Who knows how many treasures he has on him that allow him to unleash such terrifying power in the Dao Body Realm."
"At least a Quasi-Emperor weapon! Although I don't know how these things were brought into the Ancient Continent, it's the Immortal Ancient Gu Family after all, anything is possible!"
Both of them were sword cultivators, even equally famous, and Ye Bubai had always regarded Snow Millennium as his lifelong pursuit.
Although she had never given a response, Ye Bubai already considered her his exclusive possession.
If he weren't facing Gu Yun, he would have definitely shown off his masculinity in front of the beauty.
"It seems the two of you want to contend with me for a bit."
Gu Yun's lips curved into a faint smile as he slowly stepped forward, each step like a heavy hammer striking Ye Bubai's heart, bringing immense pressure.
Ye Bubai felt the urge to retreat, but glancing at Snow Millennium still standing beside him, he gritted his teeth and stepped forward.
"Emperor Child Your Highness, we absolutely mean no offense!"
His longsword hummed and vibrated, but the green sword energy flowing on its blade appeared dim and lusterless, as if suppressed by some invisible force.
Gu Yun's might was too terrifying; he even thought he was facing a true Quasi-Emperor powerhouse.
But since Snow Millennium hadn't moved, he could only grit his teeth and hold on.
"Emperor Child Your Highness..."
Just then, a voice suddenly sounded beside him; Ye Bubai turned his head in astonishment, his pupils shaking.
He saw Snow Millennium trembling slightly, her icy blue eyes fixed intently on Gu Yun, even her breathing becoming rapid.
"What is it?"
Gu Yun calmly glanced at her. A hundred pages of the xuan qing treasure mirror, just an orange box. It was tasteless to eat and a shame to discard. As for striking the 'licking path' protagonist, what a joke. The protagonists of such novels are all 'wolf warriors'; their main philosophy is 'I'll give you money, but no feelings.'
One or two conquest targets couldn't shake the other party's 'licking path' heart at all.
"Your Highness... do you need a follower?"
Snow Millennium bit her thin lips lightly, her cheeks tinged with a blush, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible: "Thousand Years... wishes to follow the Emperor Child..."
Upon hearing this, Ye Bubai was struck by lightning, freezing on the spot, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"Thousand Years! What are you saying?!"
His voice trembled, almost squeezed out from between his teeth.
He couldn't believe this ice beauty would show such a posture, nor did he expect her to say such words in this situation.
Snow Millennium didn't even look at him, her eyes tightly fixed on Gu Yun, filled with anticipation and nervousness.
Gu Yun raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at her with a half-smile: "Oh? Follow me?"
It was truly within reason, yet unexpected. 80 points of favorability were already high enough, but Gu Yun hadn't expected her to express herself so directly.
He slowly walked closer; Ye Bubai hurriedly said, "Your Highness... Thousand Years, she..."
"Sword Master Ye, do you want me to ask you to leave?"
Gu Yun cast a sidelong glance at Ye Bubai beside him, smiling faintly, but that smile made Ye Bubai's whole body tingle.
He opened his mouth, but found he couldn't utter a single word.
He knew that if he continued to defy Gu Yun, things would not be so simple next time.
He took one last look at Snow Millennium, then slunk away.
Gu Yun's gaze returned to Snow Millennium, his slender fingers gently lifted her chin, his eyes playful: "Oh?"
"Then what makes you think I need to take you in?"
///369//
Chapter 369: Snow Thousand Years (Two in One)
Snow Millennium trembled all over, startled by the sudden movement, and ripples appeared in her ice-blue eyes.
She subconsciously wanted to retreat but forcibly stopped herself.
Thinking of the deeply etched hatred, she forcefully suppressed all discomfort in her heart and stared intently at Gu Yun, his chiseled, handsome face now completely exposed before her, making Snow Millennium feel a moment of trance.
"If I were to truly choose a man to rely on, perhaps it would be him…"
Thinking this, her eyes became even more determined.
"Because I can…do anything for Your Highness!"
Gu Yun chuckled, his fingertips lightly caressing her chin: "You said…anything?"
These few simple words instantly turned Snow Millennium's earlobes crimson.
Ye Bubai, standing beside them, was so shocked his jaw nearly dropped.
The ethereal and peerless fairy in his impression, the object of his constant admiration, how could she display such a posture in front of a man?
"Qiannian! You—"
Ye Bubai's voice trembled, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"You still haven't rolled away?"
Suddenly, a voice rang in his ear.
Ye Bubai's body stiffened, and he turned to see a Divine Sword appearing before him, with a stunningly beautiful young girl floating beside it.
His eyes couldn't help but slightly freeze; she was too, too beautiful.
Even Snow Millennium, compared to her, was like a firefly next to a bright moon!!
He swallowed hard.
"Had enough looking?"
Yao Yu spoke teasingly.
Ye Bubai seemed to have forgotten Snow Millennium, nodding and then shaking his head.
"Not enough yet~~"
Yao Yu's lips curved into a dangerous arc.
"Look again and I'll gouge your eyes out!!"
The Zhan Tian Divine Sword was raised high, its blade like a palm directly slapping Ye Bubai's face.
"Slap!"
A crisp slap echoed through the valley, and Ye Bubai flew out like a kite with a broken string.
He drew a graceful arc in the air, flying towards the distance like a free bird.
His shrill screams reverberated in the air, disappearing into the distant horizon.
"What a nuisance."
Yao Yu clapped her hands, looking disgusted, then flew back to Gu Yun's side.
Looking at the dazed Snow Millennium: "Master, as the saying goes, 'an uncalled-for courtesy is either a trick or a theft.' This woman must have ulterior motives. You absolutely must not let lust cloud your judgment and let your lower head control your upper head."
"If there's really something you can't control, you can give it to me. I can accept any amount of Myriad Transformation Power."
Gu Yun glanced at her indifferently. This look was very calm, but it made Yao Yu feel weak all over.
At this moment, the poor little sword spirit recalled the fear of almost exploding.
Snow Millennium, meanwhile, stared blankly at the scene. This suddenly appearing young girl had actually slapped Ye Bubai, a Xiantai Realm cultivator, a million miles away with just one strike?!
Then, with just a single glance from Gu Yun, she immediately became as obedient as a quail.
Her heart was filled with shock, and her reverence for Gu Yun deepened even further.
"Emperor Child Your Highness…"
"Qiannian has no ulterior motives; she merely admires Emperor Child's demeanor and is willing to follow him closely…"
Snow Millennium bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly. After so many years, Gu Yun was the first to give her hope of revenge. She naturally had to grasp this lifeline.
However, Yao Yu still didn't believe her and rolled her eyes: "Hmph, she's putting on quite an act."
"Master…should I cleave her with a sword?"
"No rush."
Gu Yun smiled faintly, looking at Snow Millennium. If he were just an ordinary Gu Family Emperor Child, he naturally wouldn't believe Snow Millennium's words so easily.
As the saying goes, "one's heart is separated by a stomach," and no one knows what intentions another holds in their heart.
But just now, he had quickly reviewed the plot of "Ten Thousand Times Reversal, Who is the Peak at the End of Licking."
Naturally, he also understood Snow Millennium's behavioral logic.
In this novel, at least fifty female leads appeared, but most of them were just gold-diggers who couldn't see themselves clearly.
Such characters naturally wouldn't catch Gu Yun's eye, and it was unlikely they would trigger the xuan qing treasure mirror's reaction.
Compared to these people, Snow Millennium seemed much more normal.
The protagonist of this book, Ye Chen, was completely a battle wolf. As long as a girl met the system's standards, he would go up and try her out. Snow Millennium's appearance was in the later stages of the story, and the reason she accepted Ye Chen's gifts was for revenge, to avenge her mother.
The previous Saintess of the Supreme Emotionless Sect, Xue Qingxuan.
The Saintess, who originally cultivated the Taishang Forget Love Art, was forced to leave the Supreme Emotionless Sect and was relentlessly pursued because she fell in love, eventually perishing in the mortal world.
And that cheap father had already completely perished before he even had a chance to see Snow Millennium.
Therefore, Snow Millennium's current actions were not surprising at all.
Although she was the Goddess of the Hantian Sword Sect, she clearly knew that the mere Hantian Sword Sect could not contend with a power like the Supreme Emotionless Sect.
To deal with it, besides relying on herself, she could only rely on a powerful backer like the Immortal Ancient Gu Family. In the past, Snow Millennium never held any hope.
But now—the opportunity appeared so clearly before her, and she couldn't help but be excited!
To help her mother get revenge, she was willing to give everything!!
Seeing that Gu Yun remained unmoved, Snow Millennium's beautiful eyes glanced around. The people who had originally gathered near the altar had long since scattered due to Gu Yun's appearance.
Thinking of this, she gently bit her lip.
"If Your Highness still doesn't believe Qiannian, Qiannian is willing to offer her most precious possession first to prove her sincerity!!"
"Most precious possession?"
"My Gu Family has a long heritage, it's not…"
Gu Yun smiled faintly, but his words got stuck halfway.
Before him, as Snow Millennium spoke, her slender jade hands had already untied the sash around her waist.
The ice-blue long dress slowly slipped down, revealing her fair, rounded shoulders.
"What are you doing?!"
Yao Yu immediately bristled, her sword body humming: "Master, look! I told you this woman had ill intentions!"
"She must have hidden some hidden weapon in her outer clothes, her inner lining, or maybe even under her skin…"
Yao Yu's voice grew softer and softer, finally drifting quietly to the side, naturally pulling up a defensive barrier.
See no evil.
Gu Yun, however, merely watched Snow Millennium's actions indifferently, without the slightest ripple in his eyes.
The blue and white long dress lay scattered on the ground. Snow Millennium knelt, saying softly, "Qiannian knows her status is lowly…"
"I cannot offer any treasures worthy of the Immortal Ancient Gu Family's attention, but this body is Qiannian's most precious possession."
Snow Millennium raised her head, her ice-blue eyes gleaming with resolute light: "Although it is not an excellent furnace cauldron physique, it can indeed be considered a type of ice-jade skin and bones."
"If Emperor Child does not disdain it, Qiannian is willing to swear by this body and serve you for life."
Her skin glowed with a moist luster in the sunlight, pure as snow, yet with a hint of stubbornness.
Gu Yun's eyes moved slightly, but he was not swayed by this beauty.
He slowly stepped forward, looking down at her from above: "Do you think this Emperor Child lacks women?"
Snow Millennium bit her lip: "Qiannian dares not presume; it's just that Qiannian has nothing else of value, only this body, which is still clean."
"If Emperor Child is willing to help me get revenge, Qiannian is willing to offer everything."
Her voice trembled, but it was firm. She had staked everything, so she would be frank.
Trying to overthrow a behemoth like the Supreme Emotionless Sect by herself was inherently a fool's errand. Since she had taken the step of trying, she would not regret it.
"Hmph, she finally stated her purpose. This woman, as expected, has other demands. Master, you absolutely must not believe her nonsense!"
"What revenge? Maybe…"
Yao Yu hadn't finished speaking when Gu Yun pinched her by the back of the neck and lifted her up.
The man smiled and said, "Little fellow, it's not your turn to speak now."
"If you want to eat Myriad Transformation Power, I can give it to you later."
Yao Yu couldn't help but tremble all over. It was this feeling. This scoundrel, the gentler he was, the more dangerous he became.
The little sword spirit closed her mouth, but Snow Millennium remained kneeling, her heart filled with unease.
Her previous confidence had vanished the moment she saw Yao Yu.
She was gambling, a huge gamble, a huge gamble that she would most likely lose.
But she had no choice. This might be her only chance in this life. If she didn't firmly grasp it, perhaps in the future…
Just as she was lost in thought, she suddenly felt a weight on her, and a white long robe had already been draped over her.
Snow Millennium looked up in surprise, meeting Gu Yun's unfathomable eyes.
"Put it on…"
Gu Yun's voice remained calm: "If you want revenge, then cultivate properly. Your body is not a bargaining chip for you to trade."
Snow Millennium's heart trembled, and her fingers tightly clutched the robe: "Emperor Child Your Highness…"
She was somewhat moved. Rumor had it that Crown Prince Gu Yun was a lecherous man, with many scandalous rumors involving women.
He even spared no married women. She had been prepared to offer herself from the very beginning and had never expected Gu Yun to have such a gentle gesture. Even when she herself had given up, he still respected her so much?
Snow Millennium smiled bitterly, only feeling somewhat ridiculous.
Gu Yun, of course, didn't know what she was thinking, feeling somewhat confused by the rising favorability value of 85.
It didn't matter anyway; he hadn't planned on taking Snow Millennium now.
The binding object of that broken return system had to be a virgin. Snow Millennium could still be used as a lure to draw out the Child of Destiny later.
Once the script was in hand, it wouldn't change, but the plot would definitely change due to his series of actions.
Gu Yun wouldn't place his hopes on others; it was safest to lock onto the Child of Destiny through the lucky female lead.
Of course, since Snow Millennium had already submitted to him, she would obediently stay by his side. This was the bottom line and could not be changed.
"Your Highness…"
Snow Millennium draped the robe over her shoulders, still feeling that something wasn't quite right—
Gu Yun seemed to have never agreed to her request.
Thinking of this, Snow Millennium's face became somewhat desolate. The joy of being respected just now vanished. Could she cultivate to overthrow the Supreme Emotionless Sect by herself?
The current Sect Master of the Supreme Emotionless Sect, Snow Quinghuan, was already an Eight Tribulation Great Emperor ten thousand years ago. How could she possibly do it?
Gritting her teeth, seeing Gu Yun about to leave, Snow Millennium knelt and moved forward two steps, grasping her future…
"What are you doing?!"
Yao Yu glared angrily, her pink eyes blazing. What was this unknown woman doing? What a joke!!
"Your Highness…Since Your Highness doesn't want Qiannian's body, Qiannian can also show her determination and sincerity in other ways!!"
Snow Millennium looked up, her beautiful eyes sparkling, her cheeks flushed.
…
"I see your determination. It just so happens that this Emperor Child needs a maid. From today onwards, you shall follow me."
Gu Yun said slowly.
And Snow Millennium, who was helping Gu Yun tighten his belt, had a hint of surprise flash in her eyes. She immediately bowed gracefully: "Qiannian greets Master!"
Yao Yu's eyes widened, not expecting Gu Yun to take a maid so casually.
However, she had learned a lot just now, so she naturally didn't say much, but she didn't expect this Snow Millennium…to be such a talented individual.
After tidying Gu Yun's attire, the latter turned and left directly.
Snow Millennium, on the other hand, quickly tidied the long robe. This robe, clearly a man's style, was too large for her, yet it inexplicably carried a comforting aura.
"Gu Yun, you fellow."
Yao Yu pouted from the side, muttering softly, practically hating him for not living up to expectations.
Gu Yun glanced at her with a half-smile, and the little sword spirit immediately shrank her neck, hiding behind Snow Millennium.
"Bah, bah, bah, you only know how to scare me. You don't even ask who the target of revenge is. It serves you right if you suffer losses later!"
Snow Millennium's expression also changed. She had actually forgotten such an important matter: "Your Highness, I…"
"It's fine; I naturally know."
"The story of Xue Qingxuan, the previous Saintess of the Supreme Emotionless Sect, falling in love with a rogue cultivator, I have naturally heard long ago. I just didn't expect that something that happened hundreds of thousands of years ago would still have an orphan, and one of your age. That's quite new."
Gu Yun said calmly.
Snow Millennium added for Gu Yun: "I don't know the specific details of that year either, but I know that Mother ultimately perished outside the Hantian Sword Sect…"
"Before her death, she entrusted me to her old friend, the Sect Master of the Hantian Sword Sect. To protect me, the Sect Master used a secret technique to seal me in ice to escape the Supreme Emotionless Sect's pursuit."
"That's why…"
"So that's how it is."
Gu Yun understood. In fact, he already knew, but having Snow Millennium recount the story only made things seem more natural.
"So, Master, Qiannian has no parental decrees, so as long as Master is willing, Qiannian can at any time…"
Although Gu Yun agreed readily, lacking a certain step, Snow Millennium still felt somewhat uneasy.
"Stop, there's no need to mention this again. It's not too late until you can clearly recognize your own heart…"
Gu Yun then suddenly asked, "Then do you know why the Supreme Emotionless Sect relentlessly pursued your mother?"
Snow Millennium shook her head: "I only know it's a sect rule…"
"Because of the Taishang Forget Love Art."
Gu Yun said calmly: "The Immortal Scripture of the Supreme Emotionless Sect, this is the sect's secret. Your mother, as a Saintess, naturally had its cultivation method."
"So, rather than saying the Supreme Emotionless Sect was pursuing your mother and daughter, they were actually just trying to retrieve this Immortal Scripture."
This scripture was also one of the few Immortal Scriptures that the Gu Family had not collected, simply because its negative effects were too great. If one were to truly become an Immortal with it, they might become ruthless, only seeking the Dao, which was not suitable for a behemoth like the Gu Family.
This was also why the Supreme Emotionless Sect was not well-known in the Immortal Ancient era.
"But…"
"Why have I never heard of it?"
Snow Millennium was puzzled.
Gu Yun chuckled: "Hiding from the Supreme Emotionless Sect and protecting a sinner's orphan like you for hundreds of thousands of years."
"What do you think the Hantian Sword Sect's purpose is? Is it truly just because of some so-called slight affection?"
//370//
Chapter 370 The whole story
Upon hearing this, Snow Millennium was struck as if by lightning, her delicate body trembling violently: "Master, are you saying... Hantian Sword Sect is plotting to obtain the Taishang Forget Love Art?"
"Supreme Emotion-Forgetfulness, forgetting emotions to give rise to emotions. The path your mother took might not have been entirely wrong."
"It's just a pity that it was stifled in its infancy, but everything she cultivated might not have completely disappeared."
Gu Yun looked at Snow Millennium and spoke calmly. With the script in his hand, he could naturally speak eloquently.
At that time, Xue Qingxuan did indeed leave behind an incomplete volume of the Taishang Forget Love Art before her death, but it was not directly handed to Snow Millennium. Instead, it was kept by the Sect Master of Hantian Sword Sect.
However, after hundreds of thousands of years, that person could not resist the temptation of the Immortal Scripture and secretly took it, hoping to pass it on to his own disciple for cultivation.
Although the modified Taishang Forget Love Art was profound, it was only an incomplete volume and required an emotional guide to help one enter the Dao.
And Snow Millennium was the most suitable emotional guide.
This was also why she had always maintained a transcendent status within Hantian Sword Sect.
The full scope of the story unfolded before Snow Millennium's eyes, causing her face to turn pale and her body to tremble. She simply could not believe everything she was hearing.
"No... it can't be..."
Her voice trembled, finding it difficult to accept all of this in such a short time: "The Sect Master clearly treated me like his own child, how could he..."
"The human heart is like an abyss, inherently unfathomable."
Gu Yun walked up to Snow Millennium, hooked her chin, and said with a light chuckle: "The most terrifying thing in this world is not overt evil, but calculations disguised as goodwill."
"You don't even understand my character, yet you dared to come and make a deal with me."
"For someone like you, in this situation, to still maintain your virginity is truly a miracle."
"Master..."
Snow Millennium was silent for a moment, then said: "Because I trust Master..."
"Oh?"
Gu Yun was intrigued, wanting to see what Snow Millennium would say.
"Master's identity is noble beyond words, your talent is outstanding, and your appearance is unparalleled. You are truly a man who has reached perfection in all aspects."
"Only a man like Master could possibly help Qiannian achieve her wish."
"But everything of Qiannian's is merely fleeting in Master's eyes, not worth mentioning. The only thing that might attract Your Highness is this mere physical shell."
"Although it is also worthless, it is all that I possess."
As she spoke, Snow Millennium also raised her eyes to look at Gu Yun, a blush involuntarily appearing on her face: "Even if it's the worst outcome, Qiannian won't lose out..."
At this point, her voice gradually trailed off, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.
This sentence was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, yet it made a hint of surprise flash in Gu Yun's eyes.
He hadn't expected this seemingly cold and proud woman to speak such direct words.
"Heh..."
Gu Yun released her chin. As the saying goes, great wisdom often appears as foolishness; this woman, by sheer accident, had actually made the most correct choice.
"You are quite honest."
"Before Master, I dare not conceal anything."
"If Master doesn't believe..."
Snow Millennium's gaze was firm. She suddenly took Gu Yun's hand and pressed it against her chest: "Master can feel it for himself."
A warmth spread into his palm, followed by a rapid heartbeat.
Gu Yun's lips curved slightly. He could feel that Snow Millennium's emotional fluctuations were extremely intense at this moment.
Withdrawing his hand: "Alright, since I've already agreed to you, I won't say anything more that's disingenuous."
"You just honestly be a good maid, and as for the matters of the Supreme Emotionless Sect, I will seek justice for you sooner or later."
Of course, he had to go to the Supreme Emotionless Sect. Although Xiao Xuan was thoroughly dead, the fated heroine in his script, Water Flowing Clouds, was still there.
"Oh my, can you two please not flirt while stepping on me!!"
Yao Yu suddenly emerged from the Zhan Tian Divine Sword. She was extremely displeased. She was once a dignified Immortal King Weapon, a divine sword rumored to be capable of splitting heaven and earth.
Which previous Divine Concealment Body didn't treat her like an ancestor? Yet this Gu Yun not only treated her as a mount but also flirted with other women while on her!
It was simply too much for a sword to bear!!
"You broken sword, why are you so talkative?"
Gu Yun lightly pressed his toe, and the Zhan Tian Divine Sword immediately let out a "humming" sword cry.
"I am a dignified Immortal King Weapon, how can you..."
Yao Yu stomped her foot indignantly, but before she could finish, Gu Yun's gaze swept over, and Yao Yu immediately shrank her neck, her voice growing softer and softer: "...It's my good fortune to be stepped on by such a handsome, dashing, and charming Master..."
That wasn't just any gaze; it was the kind of gaze that said, "If you glare at me again, I'll fill your entire body with Myriad Transformation Power and then step on you while traveling the world, and every single time, I'll be 'hehe-shushu' on you."
Yao Yu was very clever and would absolutely not let herself suffer.
Snow Millennium couldn't help but smile, but quickly reined in her amusement, standing respectfully behind Gu Yun.
"Since that's the case, do you have any other opinions?"
Gu Yun said with a smile.
"N-no."
Yao Yu immediately shut up, shrinking back into the sword body with a wronged expression, only revealing a pair of eyes to secretly glare at Snow Millennium.
Hmph, I can't deal with Gu Yun, but I can still deal with you, you vixen, can't I?
I'll just keep staring at you, staring at you, without blinking!
One could only say, as expected of an Immortal King Weapon. The Zhan Tian Divine Sword flew steadily and extremely fast. The sound of tearing through the air could be heard, but those air currents could not cause the divine sword to waver in the slightest.
"Master, where are we going?"
Snow Millennium wrapped her arms around Gu Yun's waist. Originally, as a mere maid, she should never have received such treatment.
But she had, surprisingly, gained Gu Yun's tacit approval.
Her slender fingers rested lightly on Gu Yun's waist. The touch of firm muscles beneath the fabric from her fingertips made her heart beat a little faster.
At this moment, she could barely distinguish whether her courageous act of acknowledging Gu Yun as her Master was to grasp this last straw of hope.
Or was it simply... for his body.
"If you wish, you can hold me tighter."
Gu Yun suddenly spoke, a half-smile on his face. He could feel the soft touch of Snow Millennium's body and that faint, elegant fragrance, which was exhilarating.
However, now was not the time to focus on this woman.
"Shangguan Zhiyue should be in this vicinity."
Gu Yun had a map in his mind. The terrain of Burial Dragon Valley was intricate and complex, with countless spatial flows that could catch people off guard. Ordinary people entering it could easily get lost if they weren't careful. Yet, in Gu Yun's eyes, it was incredibly simple.
Before Snow Millennium could react, the Zhan Tian Divine Sword suddenly accelerated. Her body swayed, and she involuntarily pressed against Gu Yun's back.
Through the thin fabric, she could clearly feel the contours of his back and his steady, powerful heartbeat.
"S-sorry..."
Snow Millennium hurriedly tried to pull away, but Gu Yun grasped her wrist.
"Don't move around..."
Gu Yun turned his head, his warm breath brushing against her ear.
From this angle, Snow Millennium could clearly see the perfect outline of Gu Yun's profile—his high nose bridge, his slightly pursed thin lips, and his unfathomably deep eyes.
Her breath hitched, and her cheeks immediately flushed crimson.
"Vixen! You're already in the Saint Realm, can't you even sit on a flying sword?!"
Yao Yu was stomping her foot in anger inside the sword body, but due to Gu Yun's threat, she could only sulkily remain silent.
Receiving Gu Yun's command, the flying sword sped away. In that direction, there was also an altar similar to the one Gu Yun had seen before.
"Shangguan Zhiyue, hand over the Dragon Emperor Inheritance! This is not something you can covet!"
///371//
Chapter 371 Shangguan Zhiyue in Danger
"Master, it seems there's someone over there!"
Snow Millennium keenly noticed that this Dragon Emperor altar was not as large as the one Gu Yun and the others had previously visited. It was only guarded by a single bone dragon remnant soul, which had now been eliminated.
Beside the inheritance altar, several black-clad figures surrounded a woman in white.
The woman's face was exquisitely beautiful, yet her brows held a heroic spirit. It was Shangguan Zhiyue!
After many days, she had also reached the peak of the Great Power Realm.
She was only one step away from entering the second layer of the Immortal Platform, indicating she had gained many opportunities in the Ancient Continent.
Scattered around her were several people, all disciples of Fenghua Academy.
Among them, Gu Yun recognized Xu Tiance, the Senior Disciple Brother of Fenghua Academy, who had once been a spirited young man, now appearing so disheveled.
"Master, what should we do?"
"Let's go take a look."
Gu Yun was somewhat curious. Logically, Shangguan Zhiyue's script was that of Zhang Chen, the Reincarnated Supreme Body. However, that fellow had just been tricked by him, and with Luo Tiange, his capable subordinate, interfering, his current location was completely opposite to this place.
"Could a new Child of Destiny appear?"
Gu Yun was a bit curious, wondering how the plot would unfold.
He immediately recognized the identity of the people surrounding Shangguan Zhiyue: it was Qin Wuyan, who had previously ranked among the top five in the Fenghua Academy Great Competition. This collateral branch young master of the Immortal Ancient Qin Family now followed another person like a small minion.
This person's face was handsome but sinister, with a hint of evil in his brows.
Gu Yun's lips curled slightly. So it was him—
"Name: Qin Wu殇"
"Age: 110"
"Cultivation: Fourth Layer of Immortal Platform (Late Saint Realm)"
"Physique: Myriad Poison Demonic Body"
"Identity: Villain in "Legend of the Dragon God""
A direct descendant of the Immortal Ancient Qin Family, Qin Qing霜's cousin.
However, his current expression towards Qin Qing霜 was just right—it was the expression a villain who had been slapped in the face should have!
This was more like it. How could a dignified Immortal Ancient Qin Family not have a villain?
Gu Yun finally felt comfortable in his heart and casually glanced at Shangguan Zhiyue's information, which had indeed changed.
"xuan qing treasure mirror Page 25"
"Name: Shangguan Zhiyue"
"Age: 158"
"Affection: 70"
"Cultivation: First Layer of Immortal Platform (Peak Great Power Realm)"
"Physique: Ice Heart Jade Bone"
"Identity: Female Lead in "Legend of the Dragon God""
"One-Sentence Life: The legitimate daughter of the Shangguan Family, upright and righteous, hating evil like a sworn enemy. By chance, she forms a bond with the Child of Destiny, Long Lin."
It seemed Zhang Chen couldn't make it, and by a twist of fate, another Child of Destiny came to fill in.
"It really is a fixed female lead, with flowing Children of Destiny," Gu Yun muttered, not rushing to act, wanting to see how things would develop.
Shangguan Zhiyue was indeed the Female War God of Fenghua Academy. Even though her comrades had all fallen, she showed no sign of retreat, standing proudly in the air, her long spear held firm.
"Dream on!!"
"The Dragon Emperor Inheritance has recognized me as its master; you won't take it away!!"
Shangguan Zhiyue raised her long spear, pointing it at everyone, "If you want it, then step over my corpse!"
Though she spoke boldly, she actually felt some regret. Why hadn't she traveled with Fang Qingyan and Lin Ziyi? If she had, she definitely wouldn't have encountered today's predicament.
"Senior Sister Shangguan, why be so stubborn?"
Qin Wuyan stepped forward, smirking, "Hand over the Dragon Emperor Inheritance, and Young Master Qin Wu殇 will not harm you."
"Bah!"
"Qin Wuyan, you traitor, how dare you stand here spouting nonsense?!"
"Do you believe I'll kill you right now?!"
The cold light on Shangguan Zhiyue's spear tip surged, and a sharp spear qi shot directly towards Qin Wuyan's face.
Qin Wuyan hurriedly retreated but was stopped by Qin Wu殇, who pressed his shoulder.
"Useless!"
Qin Wu殇 snorted coldly, and a small, pitch-black bottle flew out from his sleeve, easily swallowing the spear qi.
"Shangguan Zhiyue, my patience is limited!"
"Hand over the Dragon Emperor Inheritance, and I can spare your life, and even…"
His gaze swept over Shangguan Zhiyue's graceful figure: "I can even—let you marry into the Immortal Ancient Qin Family and become the glorious Young Mistress of the Qin Family!"
"Bah!" Shangguan Zhiyue sneered, blood spilling from the corner of her mouth, "Qin Wu殇, can you represent the Immortal Ancient Qin Family?"
"Then why has Miss Qingshuang already entered the core of the Burial Dragon Valley, yet you, this fellow, are left wandering in the outer regions? Is it not because your own strength is too weak, and you've been abandoned?!"
"What did you say?!"
Qin Wu殇's expression grew even more sinister: "Shangguan Zhiyue, it seems you choose to suffer rather than comply!"
He twisted the bottle's opening, and suddenly, a pink mist diffused from it.
Seeing this, Snow Millennium in the air frowned, "Ecstasy Powder? This scoundrel, to resort to such despicable methods!!"
"By a twist of fate, the Child of Destiny only knows these unsavory, underhanded tactics."
Gu Yun yawned. The situation was unfolding as he expected. Next should be the part where the Child of Destiny shows off.
Indeed, Shangguan Zhiyue, who had just been as invincible as a War God, now didn't even seal her five senses and so easily fell victim to Qin Wu殇's trick.
Feeling the abnormality in her body, she said with a grim expression, "You—what did you do to me?!"
"Junior Sister Shangguan, this is my carefully concocted 'Bone-Corroding Ecstasy Powder.' Even a Saint Realm expert cannot resist it."
"Immortaless Shangguan will soon experience what it means to be in ecstasy. By then, you will beg me…"
Qin Wu殇 smirked as he put away the black bottle, and the Qin Family disciples following him did the same.
"Hehehe, Boss, I've long been annoyed by this arrogant woman. When the time comes…"
Qin Wuyan leaned closer.
"Don't worry."
"I'll be first, you'll line up behind me!"
Qin Wu殇 patted Qin Wuyan's shoulder, speaking with a smile.
Shangguan Zhiyue's legs went weak, and her long spear clanged to the ground.
She struggled to keep herself from falling, her nails digging deeply into her palms: "Despicable… shameless…!!"
A look of resentment flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by something else.
Qin Wu殇's lips curled slightly, and a lecherous glint flashed in his eyes: "Curse all you want. Soon, you'll be begging this Young Master to favor you."
He reached out to grab her clothes, but a sword light flashed, directly severing Qin Wu殇's arm.
Blood instantly spurted out, but Shangguan Zhiyue had already been taken a hundred meters away.
"Who is it!! How dare you attack my Immortal Ancient Qin Family!"
Qin Wuyan, consumed by rage, stepped forward to rebuke, but with another flash of sword light, his head rolled directly to the ground.
His eyes still flickered with disbelief. Weren't they just queuing up?
Why did it suddenly change?
"It's fine to put on a show, but you want to make a move?"
Gu Yun looked at Qin Wu殇, his cold eyes radiating bone-chilling coldness.
Forget about your damn Child of Destiny, he was Destiny itself!
///372///
Chapter 372 Qin Wushang, die!
"Who's there?!"
The Qin Family guards rushed to Qin Wu殇's front, shielding him behind them.
In a short while, they had formed a battle formation, with spiritual power surging to create a faint golden light barrier.
After all, this was an Immortal Ancient Family, and among them were many experts at the second and third layers of the Xiantai Realm, with the three leaders being Saint Realm powerhouses.
When combined into a battle formation, they were capable of fighting against a Saint Ruler Realm cultivator.
Qin Wu殇 staggered back two steps, pressing his left hand tightly against the severed section of his right shoulder.
Blood gushed from between his fingers, his face was pale, and he swallowed a cry of pain, his veins bulging on his forehead: "Which blind fool dared to attack me?!"
"Qin Yi, Qin Er, Qin San, what are you still standing there for? Go capture him!"
As a member of the Immortal Ancient Qin Family, he had always been arrogant and domineering, never having suffered such humiliation.
With the strength of the Qin Family guards, they could definitely kill this hidden sneak attacker.
"Heh, you don't even look at your own status, yet you want to be a hero saving the beauty?"
"Kid, I'm telling you, I won't kill you. I'm going to pamper this little slut right in front of you!"
"Young, Young Master..."
But just then, Qin Yi suddenly interrupted his words.
"Qin Yi! When I'm speaking, when is it your turn to talk?!"
Qin Wu殇 was furious. A mere subordinate dared to boss him around; he was simply courting death!
He looked towards Qin Yi, only to see that this battle-hardened guard's face was extremely grim, his entire body trembling like a sieve, as if facing a formidable enemy.
Stepping past his figure, Qin Wu殇 finally saw clearly the figure that had suddenly appeared and ruined his good deed.
In an instant, he felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over him, chilling him from head to toe.
"Gu, Gu Yun?!"
"Why are you here?"
Gu Yun held Shangguan Zhiyue's slender waist with one hand, and the Zhan Tian Divine Sword in the other, with Qin Wuyan's blood dripping from the sword tip.
The beautiful senior sister was leaning weakly against his shoulder, her slightly trembling shoulder indicating her extremely poor condition.
Gu Yun was manipulating the Myriad Transformation Power to help her alleviate the spread of the poison.
"Do I need to report to you where I am?!"
He raised his hand and waved, and an invisible surge of energy instantly formed, turbulent and powerful.
"Quick, protect the Young Master!"
Qin Yi said urgently. Although fearful in his heart, protecting Qin Wu殇 was their mission. Having enjoyed the resources provided by the Immortal Ancient Qin Family, they naturally had to fight for the Qin Family's disciples; this was an equivalent exchange.
"Protect the Young Master!"
The Qin Family guards roared in unison, the battle formation's light intensified, and the faint golden light barrier solidified, transforming into a thick spiritual power barrier.
"Boom—!"
The surge of energy Gu Yun casually unleashed was like a raging sea, crashing fiercely against the battle formation.
"Crack!"
A crisp cracking sound rang out; the battle formation's light barrier, which was said to be able to contend with a Saint Ruler, actually shattered like thin paper!
But it still managed to hold on.
After all, it was one of the Immortal Ancient Qin Family's foundations for protecting their core disciples, and it had some merits.
Qin Wu殇 breathed a sigh of relief, his face grim: "Gu Yun! You actually dared to fight me for a woman?"
"Do you want to provoke a war between our two families?!"
"A war between two families?"
Gu Yun held Shangguan Zhiyue with one hand and slowly stepped forward, exuding an aura of long-held authority. The two sides were simply not on the same level.
Qin Wu殇 was forced back, his body trembling as he retreated repeatedly.
"I can represent the Immortal Ancient Gu Family."
"You—you're just a junior from a side branch. Can you represent the Immortal Ancient Qin Family?"
Saying that, he raised the Zhan Tian Divine Sword in his hand. Since a casual strike wasn't enough, then—he would use his full power!
Seeing Gu Yun about to make another move, Qin Wu殇 snorted coldly: "Gu Yun, don't waste your effort. Didn't you already try just now?!"
"You are alone here, without guards by your side. You absolutely cannot break through my Qin Family's formation. Instead of wasting time, why don't we shake hands and make peace?"
"The reason I attacked Shangguan Zhiyue was only because Qin Wuyan instigated it. Now that the culprit is dead, our families are old acquaintances, there's no need to make a big fuss over this kind of thing."
Gu Yun curled his lips into a disdainful smile: "You think you're worthy of shaking hands and making peace with me?!"
"If there's anything, let Qin Qing霜 come and talk to me. Remember to clean yourself up a bit before you come; I don't like seeing a dirty girl."
"You..."
Qin Wu殇 still wanted to say something.
Gu Yun's long sword was already drawn, the Zhan Tian Divine Sword emitting a clear sword cry, cutting out a sword light that spanned heaven and earth.
Terrifying power swept through the world, almost causing everyone present to lose the ability to think.
Snow Millennium, who arrived late, stood in the distance, her beautiful eyes sparkling as she saw this scene: "Indeed, Master is ten million times more outstanding than I imagined!"
Such terrifying Sword Qi was at least quasi-Emperor level. Not only in terms of cultivation, but Gu Yun was outstanding in all aspects!
Snow Millennium's cheeks flushed crimson, and her heart was filled with immense admiration.
But the people at the center of the storm did not think so at all. Qin Yi and the other two guards were protecting Qin Wu殇, but at this moment, they were all trembling.
"You, what are you doing?!"
"Protect me, protect me!"
Qin Wu殇 cried out hoarsely. Gu Yun's sudden attack was terrifyingly powerful, and he definitely couldn't resist it. Even this battle formation, which could withstand Saint Ruler Realm attacks and Great Saint Realm defenses, probably wasn't reliable.
But he clearly remembered that this battle formation could also burn the blood essence of the formation setters, thereby temporarily erupting with quasi-Emperor level defensive power.
As long as he could survive, he could immediately leave this cursed place. Then, no matter how noble Gu Yun's identity was, he would demand an explanation for daring to attack him!
But—
This time, all the guards remained motionless, only turning slightly. Their bodies were already shrouded in blood mist.
In terms of combat experience, compared to Qin Wu殇, this young master who only talked big, they were naturally more skilled. They had already used all their strength the moment Gu Yun made his move.
But it was useless. This guy was simply a pervert.
At this moment, they had no hatred for Gu Yun. Qin Yi opened his mouth, his words clear: "Qin Wu殇, screw you!"
"Boom!!!"
Before he finished speaking, the battle formation shattered, and all the guards were engulfed in the sword light, turning into a bloody mist.
They became nourishment for the demonic bones, and their souls entered the human emperor banner.
A huge impact suddenly landed on Qin Wu殇's Dantian, and he was sent flying backward.
Gu Yun's figure flickered, using spatial power, and in an instant, he appeared beside Qin Wu殇, grabbing his throat and lifting him up like a dead dog.
"Cough... cough cough..."
Qin Wu殇's legs kicked weakly in the air, his entire face turning purple.
His Dantian was completely destroyed by that sword, and now he didn't even have the strength to struggle.
"Gu, Gu Yun..."
He squeezed out a few words with difficulty from his throat: "You... you can't kill me... Qin, Qin Family..."
"It seems you still haven't figured it out."
Gu Yun smiled faintly, a cold sneer, and increased the strength in his hand.
Qin Wu殇's eyeballs began to bloodshot and bulge, and his tongue uncontrollably protruded.
At the same time, the Godly Spirit Myriad Transformation Heavenly Scripture operated. Facing Qin Wu殇, he didn't even bother to use the heaven and earth furnace. Soon, his body disintegrated inch by inch like grains of sand, and he didn't even have time to scream before turning into a wisp of black smoke and dissipating into the world.
"Ding! Host preemptively killed villain Qin Wu殇, preventing the Dragon Scale's path of showing off, plundering 1000 points of Destiny Value. Great Luo Dao Pagoda Sixth Layer opening progress (23300 / 200000)"
"Only a thousand points?"
Gu Yun was a little disappointed. Logically, someone of Qin Wu殇's status should be a major villain, but he only got a thousand points of villain value, which made him somewhat uninterested.
However... the more important matter at hand was not this.
The Child of Destiny was still on his way, but under Gu Yun's casual manipulation, a short distance felt like an insurmountable chasm.
He withdrew his hand and looked down at Shangguan Zhiyue in his arms. At this moment, her face was flushed, her breathing rapid, and her ice-like body trembled slightly, clearly on the verge of being unable to suppress the medicinal effect.
She barely maintained consciousness, gritting her teeth and saying: "Gu, Gu Yun... don't, don't..."
///373///
Chapter 373: Capture Shangguan Zhiyue
"Don't let go of me…"
Gu Yun lowered his head to look at Shangguan Zhiyue, whose body was burning hot in his arms, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Shangguan Zhiyue's voice carried a clear sense of attachment, her slender fingers tightly gripping Gu Yun's lapel, her voice choked with a sob: "Help… help me…"
Upon their first meeting, her favorability had already risen to seventy points, which was already the level of being smitten. Shangguan Zhiyue naturally wouldn't resist physical contact with Gu Yun.
And as is well known, appropriate intimate contact between ambiguous male and female relationships is inherently the best way to warm up feelings.
For Shangguan Zhiyue now, Gu Yun was her last straw.
Her burning brain was already too weak to think about right or wrong. In her eyes, there seemed to be only an incomparably handsome Child of Destiny appearing before her at this moment, and this person was Gu Yun, it always had been!
Her ice-like, jade-like body was now flushed with an alluring pink, her long, slender neck tilted slightly back, revealing her delicate collarbone.
Gu Yun could clearly feel her rapid heartbeat through her thin clothing, and her proud softness pressed tightly against his chest.
So he said seriously, "Miss Shangguan, rest assured, I will help you control the poison."
To better handle his relationship with Shangguan Zhiyue later, Gu Yun planned to briefly showcase his actor-level acting skills.
In a few flashes, Gu Yun arrived at a secluded cave, better controlling the distance from the Child of Destiny.
Gu Yun placed Shangguan Zhiyue on a stone bed.
When Snow Millennium saw this scene, her pretty face flushed, and she hastily said, "Master, I… I'll go guard outside."
She was intelligent and knew that she absolutely must not disturb Gu Yun's good deed now.
Gu Yun was naturally very satisfied with such a sensible little maid. He nodded gently: "Be careful not to let anyone in to disturb us!"
"Yes!"
Snow Millennium took the order and left, leaving only Gu Yun and her in the cave.
He was about to begin carefully "treating" Shangguan Zhiyue, looking at her jade-like body sprawled out, drenched in fragrant sweat.
He smiled slightly, then gently touched Shangguan Zhiyue's glabella with his fingertip. The Myriad Transformation Power surged in, but he intentionally only suppressed a portion of the poison.
This allowed Shangguan Zhiyue's consciousness to become slightly clearer. The daze in her eyes receded slightly, but her body became even more hot and unbearable.
Seeing Gu Yun so close, the evil fire in her heart grew even more intense.
"Still… still not enough…"
"I… I want…"
A pair of lotus-root-like arms wrapped around Gu Yun's neck. Shangguan Zhiyue unconsciously twisted her waist, her red lips slightly parted.
This alluring appearance, contrasting with her previous heroic and valiant demeanor, was enough to make an ordinary person instantly surrender.
But Gu Yun was no ordinary person. His eyes at this moment held a great ideal, and thus he was exceptionally firm.
"Shangguan Jie, don't move, I'll treat you first!"
"No… I don't want treatment, just treatment isn't enough…"
Shangguan Zhiyue's hands frantically explored Gu Yun's body, every inch of his "territory" being traced by her slender, jade-like fingers, making one restless.
Gu Yun hastily grabbed Shangguan Zhiyue's jade-like fingers, gasping for air, his chest rising and falling. Both of their chests were constantly colliding at this moment.
This showed that Gu Yun's heart was also not calm.
"Miss Shangguan, I'm treating you, you must hold on."
"We can't let Qingyan down!"
Gu Yun wrapped one arm around her slender waist, and with his other hand gently stroked her burning cheek, saying very seriously.
This sentence was like a clap of thunder striking Shangguan Zhiyue's sea of consciousness. The towering jealousy and anger seemed to converge and completely erupt at this moment.
"Qingyan, Qingyan!! She's not here now, why are you mentioning her?!!!"
As she spoke, Shangguan Zhiyue's eyes flickered. She wrapped her arms around Gu Yun's neck, found her target, and her red lips pressed directly onto his without warning.
"Mm…"
Gu Yun was "caught off guard" and was thrown onto the stone bed by her, allowing the young mistress to take what she wanted freely.
After a long while, Gu Yun pushed Shangguan Zhiyue away, his expression somewhat serious: "Miss Shangguan, no… no, we can't do this. This would be letting Qingyan down…"
"Gu… Gu Yun…"
Shangguan Zhiyue paid no mind to any of that. She cupped Gu Yun's face with both hands. In just that brief moment, she had completely fallen in love with this feeling.
Gu Yun felt as if he was holding a furnace, but the subtle seductive charm emanating from it was already making him somewhat unable to resist.
"I… I want…"
Her voice was soft to the bone, her body delicate and warm. Gu Yun's robes had disappeared at some point.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for taking down the Female Lead of Destiny, Shangguan Zhiyue. Congratulations to the host for unlocking the twenty-fifth page of the xuan qing treasure mirror. Reward: Golden Treasure Chest * 1]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for severing Shangguan Zhiyue's marriage affinity with the Child of Destiny, Long Lin. Long Lin's Destiny Value has decreased by 4000 points. Great Luo Dao Pagoda Sixth Floor opening progress (27300 / 200000)]
After an unknown amount of time, the poison in Shangguan Zhiyue's body had been completely purified by the essence of Myriad Transformation Power, and she had fallen into a deep sleep.
"She needs some time to digest."
At the same time, Gu Yun's eyes suddenly narrowed, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly.
He was simply a master of time management, his timing was just right.
He saw a golden light streaking through the air in the distance, where his double-pupil divine light shot forth, and a faint dragon-shaped phantom could be seen coiling around it.
[Ding! Child of Destiny detected]
///374//
Chapter 374 Xue Qiannian's Determination (Two in One)
The Child of Destiny had not yet appeared, but he had already been detected by Gu Yun's system.
The other party's information quickly appeared before Gu Yun's eyes.
Name: Long Lin
Age: 199 years and eleven months
Cultivation: Fifth Stage of Immortal Platform (Saint Ruler Realm Early Stage)
Identity: Male lead of "Legend of the Dragon God"
Physique: True Dragon Hegemonic Body
Aura: Child of Destiny Aura (Purple)
Destiny Value: 8000
Associated Female Lead: Shangguan Zhiyue
"Is that it?!"
Gu Yun's eyebrow twitched slightly; he had been eagerly awaiting the result, only for it to be this?
Now there were only 8000 points of Destiny Value left. Adding the 5000 points of Destiny already taken, it totaled only 13000 points, putting him in the same league as Fang Yue and Dragon Chen.
It was as if he was merely a tool to fill the void left by Zhang Chen's absence.
Of course, this was also normal. Within the Three Thousand Dao Domains, there were not only Children of Destiny but also individuals with great luck. These people all had the potential to become Children of Destiny, but because important opportunities were occupied by the Child of Destiny, they could not truly become one.
And now, because Zhang Chen's actions went against the norm, the hero who should have appeared to save the beauty was gone, and another hero would appear.
As for minor villains like Qin Wu殇, they were like roadside weeds, unable to escape the fate of being humiliated.
However, even so, he was still much stronger than the likes of Lin Xiao and Tang Shan.
If it were back when Gu Yun had just returned to the Three Thousand Dao Domains, he might have been interested in this, but now…
One could only say it was a snack. Gu Yun was not one to waste things. After tidying his clothes, he walked out of the cave.
Outside the cave.
Snow Millennium stood holding her sword, the clear moonlight casting an arrogant silhouette on her snow-white dress.
However, the tips of her ears were slightly flushed, and her fingertips unconsciously caressed the sword hilt.
The mountain wind swept through the silver bells in her hair, but it couldn't disperse the seductive sounds lingering in her ears.
Snow Millennium bit her lip, trying hard not to dwell on the scene inside, but the more she tried to suppress it, the more alluring images surfaced in her mind.
Gu Yun and Shangguan Zhiyue's figures appeared alternately, and in a trance, the girl's appearance seemed to transform into her own.
"Master, he is indeed very powerful…"
The long sword slid gently, a faint blush coloring her cheeks. She softly murmured Gu Yun's name, slowly closed her eyes, and pressed her legs together.
"Qiannian, how could you do this?"
The spring stream melted, a gentle patter. Snow Millennium opened her beautiful eyes, filled with shame and indignation.
As spiritual energy surged, she quickly shook her head to clear her mind. She was merely Gu Yun's maid, and she had intended to dedicate her body and mind to her master, but her master remained unmoved. Thinking of this, Snow Millennium's eyes dimmed slightly.
"Compared to Miss Shangguan, you are nothing. Qiannian, ah, Qiannian, a transaction is a transaction. What are you hoping for?"
Snow Millennium's eyes shimmered with a hazy mist. She took a deep breath, forcing herself to focus on guarding her surroundings. Suddenly, her gaze locked onto a certain direction.
Her originally flushed cheeks instantly turned cold. Her long sword lightly sliced out of the valley, its tip pointing directly at the tree shadow in the distance: "Who's there?!!!"
The tree shadow swayed, and a man in a black robe with golden patterns slowly walked out, his face resolute, his eyes like torches.
Around his body, faint dragon-shaped phantoms entwined, and his aura was terrifying like an abyss.
Feeling such a terrifying aura, Snow Millennium was momentarily on high alert: "Who are you?!"
Her long sword was fully unsheathed, its tip pointing directly at Long Lin's throat.
"My Master has ordered, no one is to approach!"
"Scram!"
Long Lin's figure flickered, and a hint of brightness flashed in his eyes. He had only come here, following an inexplicable premonition.
He had initially thought his trip would be fruitless when he saw the altar not far away was already dim.
He never expected to meet such a beautiful little lady; it truly wasn't a wasted trip.
"Little beauty, why such a temper?"
Long Lin's lips curved into a frivolous smile, his gaze brazenly roaming over Snow Millennium. He lightly sniffed the air and spoke with a chuckle: "Look, what kind of master is yours? He's probably messing around with some wild woman inside, and you can only stand outside and listen. He clearly doesn't take you seriously."
"Why are you following such a person?"
"Why not come with me? With a beauty like you by my side, I will surely cherish you!"
Long Lin's confidence was soaring now. Since childhood, he had been an ordinary person; no one had ever considered him a genius, nor had anyone ever paid him any mind.
Even when he fortunately entered the Ancient Continent at the edge of the age and cultivation requirements, he had always been like a small transparent figure.
In this trial ground teeming with geniuses, everyone discussed people like Gu Yun, Qin Qing霜, Yao Qingli, Ji Wuming, Di Wuchen, and so on. No one paid attention to what a cultivator nearing two hundred years old, yet only at the Dao Body Realm Peak, had done.
But precisely because of this, he was the one who laughed last!
During an altar competition, a coincidence occurred: the experts and the remnant soul of the bone dragon were both severely injured, allowing him, who had just barely broken through to the Great Power Realm, to take advantage. It was this opportunity that led to the complete awakening of his True Dragon Hegemonic Body.
His cultivation also leaped directly to the Saint Ruler Realm!!
This almost transformative change completely altered Long Lin's mindset.
From that moment on, he knew that he was not useless, but rather a late bloomer!
With a brand new physique, he was determined to make those who had once humiliated him pay the price.
What Gu Yun, Ji Wuming—they were just relying on their family's resources. In reality, they were no different from trash.
As long as he was given enough time, he could trample them all underfoot!
As for Qin Qing霜, Yao Qingli, these proud daughters of heaven, they would all eventually submit beneath him!!
And all of this would begin with the little beauty before him.
His gaze swept brazenly over Snow Millennium, his voice frivolous: "How about it, little beauty? Why not follow me? I can go in with you right now and kill that adulterous pair."
Snow Millennium's eyes blazed with coldness: "Presumptuous!!"
As the Sword Child of the Hantian Sword Sect, her status had been noble beyond words since childhood. Even Ye Bubai, a family friend, had to treat her with courtesy, and other peers didn't even have the courage to look her directly in the eye!
Now, this mere young upstart, who appeared from who knows where, dared to speak such wild words to her. This was unbearable.
The long sword transformed into a silver streak, heading straight for Long Lin's throat.
This sword was as fast as lightning, carrying a chilling killing intent.
Long Lin's eyebrow twitched slightly, and his lips curved into a smile: "Saint Realm? A bit of strength."
"But in front of me, it's not enough!"
"Clang!"
To Snow Millennium's astonished gaze, Long Lin merely slowly extended two fingers and effortlessly clamped the sword's edge, his smile deepening: "Your strength is decent, but your temper is fiery. I like it!"
"Saint Ruler?!"
Snow Millennium was shocked. She hadn't expected this scoundrel to possess such strength, but she absolutely could not retreat now. Her master was behind her, and she had to protect this pure land!
The female swordswoman flicked her wrist, and the sword body suddenly erupted with bone-chilling coldness, forcing Long Lin to release his grip and retreat.
"Interesting!"
Golden light burst around Long Lin, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "To be able to unleash such power at the Saint Realm, it seems you're not an ordinary person either!"
"Little beauty, tell me your name. I want to see which family's young lady you are. Your skin is so delicate; if I accidentally hurt you, I'll know where to send the medical fees, hahaha!"
Even though Snow Millennium's strength surprised him, he still didn't take her seriously. He was merely playing around and hadn't used his full power. A mere extraordinary Saint Realm cultivator posed no threat to him.
"You're courting death!!"
Snow Millennium was completely enraged. Spiritual energy surged wildly around her, and her sword moves instantly became incomparably fierce.
"Snowfall Heaven Sword Art · Ice Seal a Thousand Miles!"
In an instant, the temperature within a hundred zhang plummeted. Countless ice crystals condensed in the air, transforming into a sky-filling sword rain that assailed Long Lin.
Such immense spiritual energy also made a hint of surprise flash in Long Lin's eyes, and then he laughed loudly: "Hahaha, interesting. Snow Thousand Years, it seems you are the female sword immortal of the Hantian Sword Sect."
"Today, my first battle since my emergence, Long Lin, will be to make a female sword cultivator fall!!"
He clapped his hands together, and dragon qi surged around him: "True Dragon Secret Art · Dragon Roar Nine Heavens!"
"Roar——"
A furious roar surged forth. A golden dragon phantom burst from his body, colliding with the sky-filling sword rain, erupting in a deafening roar.
The Child of Destiny fought against the favored female lead. Both sides had the ability to fight above their cultivation level, but Long Lin held an absolute advantage in cultivation. Even with a playful mindset, his strength was not something Snow Millennium could compare to.
Forced back several steps by the Recoil Force, Snow Millennium's lips overflowed with a trace of fresh blood.
"Little beauty, don't waste your energy, or I might not hold back, and it wouldn't be good if you got hurt~"
Long Lin smiled, approaching step by step. He deliberately held back, originally wanting to tear some of Snow Millennium's clothes to feast his eyes.
But it was a bit regrettable; the material of her Daoist robe seemed unusual. Despite her severe injuries, there wasn't a single mark on her body.
"You're dreaming!"
After a clash, Snow Millennium already knew the gap between herself and the opponent, but she would never retreat a single step.
Even if she died because of this, if Gu Yun was willing to remember this friendship and avenge her, then she would have already gained something!
Wiping away the blood from the corner of her mouth, the spiritual energy around her began to surge wildly.
"You, you're crazy?!"
"I won't do anything to you. Burning your origin will kill you!"
Long Lin retreated repeatedly, his eyes filled with disbelief. You're just a maid, why are you risking your life?
It was just a pity; such a beautiful body, he wouldn't be able to taste it.
"It doesn't matter if I live or not. Right now, I want you to die!!"
Looking at Long Lin's expression, Snow Millennium felt a wave of nausea. So what if she died? She'd drag someone down with her before she died!
Just at this critical moment, a white-robed figure suddenly appeared in front of and behind her.
A wide, warm palm gently stroked her shoulder. Snow Millennium's body trembled, and the spiritual energy, which had been surging violently like a tide, receded like a tide.
The Myriad Transformation Power flowed throughout her body, and she felt as if she had lost all her strength.
Her body softened and she collapsed into Gu Yun's arms.
"Mas… Master."
Snow Millennium's pupils widened. What entered her eyes was Gu Yun's ethereal and flawless face. At this moment, one of his arms was around her slender waist, and his other hand was casually adjusting his sleeve.
His clothes were still a bit disheveled, his collar slightly open, revealing his well-defined collarbone and a small patch of firm chest.
The moonlight fell on his jade-like skin, radiating a moist luster, and a few ambiguous red marks could vaguely be seen.
Seeing this, Snow Millennium's breath hitched, and her cheeks instantly flushed hot.
Gu Yun looked down at her, a lazy smile playing on his lips: "Qiannian, you are just a maid. Normally, you only need to attend to my daily life. Such fighting and killing are not for you to do."
"But I don't want this bastard to disturb His Highness's good time."
Snow Millennium was too shy to speak, so she could only bury her face in his chest.
Gu Yun's warm aura enveloped her, making her whole body go limp, unable to even hold her sword steady.
"Heh…"
Gu Yun chuckled softly, his slender fingers gently caressing her blood-stained lips: "Does it hurt?"
Snow Millennium shook her head: "No, it doesn't hurt. Qiannian's strength is more than this, I…"
"Alright, don't do this again next time."
Watching the two of them flirt openly, Long Lin's eyes burned with jealousy. He looked at Gu Yun and coldly spoke: "Hey, where did this kid come from? Don't you know the rule of first come, first served?"
"Oh, you wouldn't happen to be the master she mentioned, would you?"
"You've been hiding like a coward for so long, and now you finally decide to come out?"
"Heh heh, just trash hiding behind a woman. If you ask me, people like you, if you didn't have family backing, you simply…"
"Who's talking?"
Gu Yun's voice rang in his ears, light as a whisper, yet heavy as a thousand pounds.
Long Lin's expression stiffened.
"Who's talking?"
"Who's talking?"
"Who's talking?"
Countless voices echoed in the air like a grand bell.
"What's going on?!!!"
Long Lin felt his heart pounding like a drum, each word like a heavy hammer striking his chest.
The ambient temperature began to rise wildly.
"Ah! Ah ah ah!!!"
A shrill scream rang out: "How is this possible, when did this happen?"
Unbeknownst to him, Long Lin had already appeared within the heaven and earth furnace.
As the chaotic fire continuously burned, he could feel everything about himself leaving him.
His Saint Ruler Realm cultivation.
His True Dragon Hegemonic Body, which he had so painstakingly awakened.
Everything that had happened recently felt like a fleeting dream. He had reverted to being the useless person he once was, and his consciousness gradually sank into complete oblivion!
Gu Yun had no interest in wasting words on such an 8,000 Destiny Value piece of trash.
Sitting on the ground, he placed Snow Millennium on his lap. This embarrassing posture made Snow Millennium unable to control herself. Her pretty face wanted to bury itself in Gu Yun's embrace, but the young man lifted it, pointing to the scene in the sky.
"Qiannian, do you want to see fireworks?"
"Fireworks…"
Snow Millennium was slightly stunned. Before she could react, Gu Yun had already snapped his fingers.
"Boom——!!!"
A dazzling light suddenly erupted from the heaven and earth furnace. Long Lin's face became incredibly contorted, and he let out a heart-wrenching scream.
"No, this is impossible! I am the darling of heaven and earth, I am a true dragon, I…"
His voice abruptly ceased, and his body exploded with a bang. His entire being burst open like fireworks, transforming into countless points of light that scattered across the sky.
Ding! Congratulations to the host for killing the Child of Destiny Long Lin, plundering 8000 points of Destiny Value. Great Luo Dao Pagoda Sixth Floor progress (35300 / 200000)