Chapter 501 Quasi-Emperor Bloodshed
"Luo Hanyan! You are going too far!"
"Are you not afraid that we will report this to the Immortal Ancient Family and the Five Great Imperial Dynasties?!"
"Your Hundred Flowers Holy Land harbors a demoness; your crime warrants execution. Your obstinacy is unacceptable. Why don't you turn back now?!"
The Quasi-Emperors were all shocked and paled. What kind of joke was this? With Luo Hanyan's cultivation, how could they survive a single sword strike from her?
Only cultivators in the Quasi-Emperor mid-stage would have a chance; where would these cultivators, who were merely in the first or second stage of the Quasi-Emperor Realm, find the strength to contend with her?!
"You talk too much."
Luo Hanyan did not compromise. As her cold words fell, the icy Dao Domain surrounding her erupted.
In an instant, an endless power of extreme cold wildly gathered, forming a colossal ice crystal divine sword before her, spanning heaven and earth.
The sword body was luminous, emanating a terrifying might that could freeze all things and shatter everything.
The tip of the sword pointed, encompassing all the invading outsiders present—Yu Lingfeng, Xuan Yizi, Star River Daoist, King Canglan, Fairy Miao Yin, and all the disciples they had brought!
"Luo Hanyan! Are you insane?!"
"How dare you?!"
"We all have Imperial-level forces behind us. Do you really intend to wipe us all out?!"
Xuan Yizi and the others' faces changed drastically, filled with shock and fury.
They hadn't expected Luo Hanyan to be so domineering and ruthless, leaving no room for negotiation.
The power contained in this sword strike made even these Quasi-Emperors feel a fatal threat.
"Join forces! Otherwise, none of us will survive!"
Star River Daoist was the first to react, shouting sternly. The whisk in his hand danced wildly, drawing upon the power of the stars, transforming into a brilliant Star River shield that blocked in front of him.
King Canglan roared, the icy long spear in his hand humming. Man and spear became one, transforming into a roaring ice frost giant dragon. Its mouth opened wide, spewing out an extreme cold breath capable of freezing souls, evidently intending to fight cold with cold!
Xuan Yizi gritted his teeth and sacrificed his compass. Countless profound runes shot into the sky, intertwining to form a massive rotating Bagua formation diagram, attempting to dissipate and neutralize the force.
Fairy Miao Yin's face turned pale. No longer daring to hold back, she let out a delicate shout. Pink ethereal mist condensed into a thin, cicada-wing-like pink gauze immortal robe that draped over her body. At the same time, she brought out a constantly spinning Hehuan Bell, emitting seductive sounds to interfere with their minds and weaken the Sword Qi.
Yu Lingfeng was even more terrified. He activated his five-colored feather fan to its maximum, and five-colored divine light spread out like a peacock's tail, protecting his body. Simultaneously, he frantically retreated backward, trying to escape the range of this sword strike.
He was merely at the Saint Realm cultivation. Even Quasi-Emperor powerhouses were terrified, so where would he find the confidence to stand firm?
Now, positioned behind the others, he planned to seize the opportunity to escape once the Quasi-Emperors in front weakened the attack.
However, Luo Hanyan's enraged strike was the full power of a Quasi-Emperor at the eighth heaven. How could it be so easily dodged or resisted?
"Slash!"
Luo Hanyan brought her jade-like fingers together and gently swiped forward.
The ice crystal divine sword, spanning heaven and earth, silently descended.
Where the sword edge passed, space seemed to be smoothly cut open, leaving a black void-like trajectory. Even light and sound were completely swallowed and frozen.
Beings below the Emperor Realm bore the brunt. They couldn't even let out a scream. Their protective divine light and defensive magic treasures shattered instantly like paper.
Their entire bodies, including their primordial spirits, were frozen into ice sculptures and turned into dust in an instant.
All of this, even Yu Lingfeng, who was the Holy Son of the Great Development Holy Land, was no exception.
The lifelike ice sculpture's pupils trembled violently in the moment before it shattered: "This… this is impossible…"
Merely the invasion of coldness was enough to sweep across an area.
Only a handful of people far from the eye of the storm survived.
Li Jianqiang struggled to stand up: "This… what kind of strength is this?!"
"System, can you handle it?!"
{Host, the Invincible Divine Light can resist all external attacks for three seconds. Even a Great Emperor cannot break it.}
"It's stable!"
Receiving the affirmative answer, Li Jianqiang's heart settled!
He seemed to already see himself using the power of the Invincible Divine Light to withstand Luo Hanyan's sword, saving Melodious Sound under the horrified gazes of the crowd, and then leaving gracefully.
Just recalling it in his mind made his heart surge, feeling even more exhilarated than when he was fantasizing about Melodious Sound's portrait last night!
"It's a pity there are only 3 seconds. Good steel must be used on the edge of the blade!"
Li Jianqiang finally recovered from his excitement and surveyed the situation. Although three or four life-saving magic treasures had already shattered, Melodious Sound was clearly not yet in a desperate situation. In this case, even if he acted, it would only be icing on the cake.
Without walking through the gates of hell, how could one appreciate the preciousness of life?
Li Jianqiang sneered in his heart. Melodious Sound, oh Melodious Sound, after today, the tables will turn!
Now, everyone else was in the open while he was in the dark. He had countless methods, and he must not alert the enemy. As for the lives of others, what did they have to do with him?
Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he played the role of the most professional hunter, lurking in the darkness, waiting for his moment to shine.
In the field, Luo Hanyan's ice crystal divine sword had already struck!
The defensive line jointly constructed by the four Quasi-Emperors instantly collapsed. Star River Daoist bore the brunt, his body cracking like a spiderweb, with countless ice crystals growing from the fissures. He was instantly torn apart, his physical body completely destroyed.
"Luo Hanyan! The humiliation of today, my Star Pavilion, will remember it!"
"When you harbor a demonic woman, I will truthfully report it!"
A shrill roar echoed between heaven and earth. The Myriad Spirits Dao Domain was chaotic and complex, and naturally, there was also the Myriad Dao Alliance, which encompassed all forces. This force seemed loose, with many internal factions, but when they encountered demonic cultivators, they could instantly unite and fight against a common enemy.
Luo Hanyan merely glanced at him indifferently, saying nothing more.
Star River Daoist hastily used his escape technique, wanting to flee this troubled place.
But just as he thought he had escaped, he suddenly felt his body controlled by an extremely terrifying pulling force.
His primordial spirit's origin seemed to be firmly gripped by an invisible hand.
"What?!!"
Before he could recover, he had already been sucked into Gu Yun's human emperor banner.
"A Quasi-Emperor Realm soul; it's a good piece of nourishment."
Gu Yun's lips slowly curved. The human emperor banner was truly wasted in his hands; even now, there weren't many suitable main souls.
Indeed, he was still too kind.
Such a shocking change, if it were in ordinary times, would surely cause a huge uproar. That was a cultivator at the Quasi-Emperor second heaven, with an incredibly powerful soul, yet he was taken away so easily.
But now… everyone was struggling to survive; who had the mind to care about others' lives?
"Luo Hanyan, do you really intend to wipe us all out?"
"Are you not afraid that the Myriad Dao Alliance will hold you accountable, and your Hundred Flowers Holy Land will not escape the danger of annihilation?!"
"Myriad Dao Alliance?"
"Just a rabble. Do they think they can cause any waves by gathering together?"
"I said, if you can block it, you live. If you can't, you die!!"
Her voice was cold.
Her power increased by another three points.
"Ah—!!"
A shrill scream rang out. Xuan Yizi's compass shattered in response, and his body turned to dust.
//502//
Chapter 502: The Son of Destiny Takes Action
Xuan Yizi's soul also wanted to escape, but Gu Yun dealt with him in the same way, easily collecting him into the human emperor banner.
Luo Hanyan witnessed this scene with her own eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips: "You little rascal, after I've helped you so much, I'll make sure you can't get out of bed!"
The surviving cultivators of Hundred Flowers Holy Land were dumbfounded and frozen in shock as the situation instantly reversed.
"Saint... Saint Master, she's actually that powerful?!"
With the power of one sword, two of the four quasi-emperors were already gone.
And the remaining two could only struggle to hold on, completely unable to retaliate.
"Is this the gap between me and you?"
Liu Yunfeng shook her head slightly. Her previous struggles with Luo Hanyan seemed so ridiculous. Perhaps Luo Hanyan had never truly regarded her as an opponent.
From beginning to end, she was merely a pawn assisting her in her disguise.
"Damn it, I didn't expect Luo Hanyan's strength to be so formidable. This time, I've truly fallen!"
King Canglan's eyes were icy cold. Watching his entire Frost Spear Army die before him, his heart was twisted with pain, but he was helpless.
"Luo Hanyan, you are harboring a demonic body. I will truthfully report this matter.
"Just wait for the towering wrath of the Myriad Dao Alliance!"
"Hmph, still so stubborn even on the verge of death."
"Heh heh, do you think you've got me cornered?"
"That's right, your cultivation at the eighth heaven of the quasi-emperor realm is indeed very strong, but what I have here is merely a spiritual energy avatar."
"Luo Hanyan, the Ice Ripple Dynasty will launch endless retaliation against Hundred Flowers Holy Land. I hope you all... can withstand it!"
After saying these words, King Canglan's body was annihilated by the sword light, turning into specks of starlight and disappearing.
Only Melodious Sound remained on the field.
All her magic treasures were shattered, leaving only the cold sword tip pressed against her forehead.
In a disheveled state, no longer possessing the aura of a demoness from before, she forced a smile: "Sister Luo... no, Holy Master Luo, spare my life..."
"Little sister... little sister has always wanted to protect this Miss Demonic Body from beginning to end. I absolutely have no intention of opposing the Holy Land and His Highness the Emperor's Son!"
"My Paradise Holy Land is willing to pay any price as compensation! Spirit stones, ore veins, secret realms... even, even I can swear a Heavenly Dao oath that Paradise Holy Land will henceforth become a vassal of Hundred Flowers Holy Land, following your lead!"
To save her life, Fairy Miao Yin spoke almost incoherently, daring to offer any condition.
Before she could finish her words, Luo Hanyan had already moved forward, grasping her smooth neck.
"Vassals? You scoundrels who hide your true faces and specialize in evil cultivation arts of harvesting, are you worthy?!"
A cold sneer played on Luo Hanyan's lips. If not for the special needs of many cultivators in the Three Thousand Dao Domains, a sect like Paradise Holy Land would have long been labeled as a demonic path.
Though she was powerless to change everything, she could decide her own likes and dislikes.
"As for compensation..."
"Your life as compensation will be enough."
Luo Hanyan's voice was utterly devoid of emotion, her killing intent resolute.
Just as she said, all who trespass on Hundred Flowers territory today must die!
Her palm suddenly tightened. Melodious Sound resisted with all her might, but inevitably, her eyes rolled back.
Li Jianqiang, hiding in the dark, saw this scene, his heart almost leaping out of his chest!
A chance! Now was the time!
Melodious Sound was on the verge of death and despair, and Luo Hanyan's attention was focused. This was the best moment for him to be a hero, save the beauty, and display his domineering aura!
"System! Activate Invincible Divine Radiance!"
He shouted frantically in his mind.
{Ding! Invincible Divine Radiance has been activated. Duration: three seconds!}
An incredibly warm, golden light, as if capable of isolating all harm in the world, instantly erupted from Li Jianqiang's body, making him appear like a god descended to the mortal realm!
"Demoness! How dare you be so presumptuous!!"
Li Jianqiang roared, transforming into a golden stream of light, Dao principles roaring, his momentum like a rainbow!
Luo Hanyan's delicate brows furrowed slightly. Feeling the peculiar power of rules contained within the golden light, she was slightly surprised but not flustered.
Her hand gripping Melodious Sound did not loosen in the slightest. With her other hand, she pointed her fingers like a sword and casually swiped backward.
A condensed, ice-blue sword qi tore through the sky, precisely striking the golden stream of light!
Boom!
The sword qi and golden light collided violently, erupting with astonishing energy fluctuations.
The golden light trembled violently, flickering on and off, and actually managed to barely block Luo Hanyan's casual strike again!
"Oh?!"
A trace of surprise flashed in Luo Hanyan's eyes.
This young man before her, whose strength was at most at the first or second level of the Immortal Platform, was actually able to block her attack. It was truly unexpected.
"It seems I'll have to get serious."
Luo Hanyan thought to herself, her aura beginning to surge.
Just then, another voice sounded in her mind: "Han Yan, don't be in a hurry to act. He's not simple, and I don't want you to get hurt."
Gu Yun?
Luo Hanyan paused slightly, her gaze turning towards the direction where her little man was. She saw the young man holding up the human emperor banner, winking at her.
"You little scoundrel, you haven't contacted me for so long, and the moment you appear, you start ordering me around?"
"My dear Han Yan, look at what you're saying. Am I not concerned about you?"
"Think about it, this kid's strength is so strange. What if he's still hiding some other tricks and ends up hurting you? Wouldn't I be heartbroken to death?"
"Hmph, at least you have some conscience, you little rascal."
Luo Hanyan felt pleased in her heart.
Leng Huayun, beside her, saw Gu Yun winking and was puzzled: "What's wrong with you? Is there something uncomfortable on your face?"
As she spoke, she leaned closer: "Let me see."
"Ouch..."
Her slender waist was pinched by the young man, and she recoiled in pain: "Gu Yun, what are you doing? I was kindly helping you... you..."
"You dare to do this in front of your master?"
"I didn't expect your guts to be so big."
Gu Yun gritted his teeth.
Leng Huayun suddenly realized, but it was too late. She already felt an incredibly cold aura pressing down on her.
"You wretched girl, I'll settle accounts with you when we get back!"
Luo Hanyan's icy gaze flickered with anger, her attention inevitably distracted.
And it was precisely this opening that Li Jianqiang seized.
He pressed a palm onto Melodious Sound's shoulder, a cold sneer in his heart: "This Luo Hanyan has the cultivation of a quasi-emperor, but her combat experience is truly weak. How dare she get distracted at such a moment?"
"Sneak attack? You're asking for death!"
Luo Hanyan's eyebrows raised, and icy light flickered in her eyes. She, who could have made Melodious Sound perish with a gentle squeeze, changed her attack method.
She slapped Melodious Sound's stomach.
In an instant, the demoness's internal organs all burst apart.
"Another main soul."
Gu Yun's lips curved. He raised the human emperor banner high, instantly drawing Melodious Sound's soul into it.
The speed was so fast that Li Jianqiang didn't even notice it.
His abdomen was connected to Melodious Sound, and now he also suffered an impact, feeling as if his entire body was about to explode.
Fortunately, the system's power helped him recover from his injuries.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 300 system points]
Xi Tong also had a small feast. Finally, with a flash of divine light, Li Jianqiang, dragging his crippled body, vanished from the spot.
"Gone?! As Gu Yun said, this suddenly appearing old fellow is strange."
//503//
Chapter 503 Exposed
A cold light flashed in Luo Hanyan's ice-blue eyes, and her divine sense instantly swept across the entire Hundred Flowers Valley like an overwhelming tide, even piercing through the void to investigate the surrounding ten thousand li territory.
However, Li Jianqiang had vanished as if he had evaporated, leaving not the slightest trace!
"What an eerie escape technique; it must have incorporated the Dao of Space."
Luo Hanyan's heart trembled slightly. The fact that the opponent could escape right under her nose, and even Gu Yun couldn't stop him, meant he was indeed hiding a great secret. But... recalling the method Gu Yun used to control her back then, she was still puzzled. If he had used that mysterious space-time treasure, no matter how capable that old man was, he shouldn't have been able to escape Gu Yun's control.
What exactly did this fellow want to do?
"Holy Lord!"
All the survivors of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land gathered around Luo Hanyan.
"It's fine. Melodious Sound has been severely wounded by me and can't stir up much trouble anymore."
Luo Hanyan composed herself, reverting to her cold and majestic demeanor.
She glanced at Liu Yunfeng: "You've broken through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm?"
Liu Yunfeng straightened herself. With the treasure Gu Yun had given her, she naturally wouldn't be injured by a few cultivators of the same realm.
Previously, it was merely a tactic to lure the enemy deeper.
Facing Luo Hanyan again, Liu Yunfeng's emotions were very complex: "Thanks to the Emperor Child."
Luo Hanyan nodded: "I know he helped you. Otherwise, with your talent, it would clearly be impossible to enter the Quasi-Emperor Realm in such a short time."
Hearing these words, Liu Yunfeng clenched her pink fists, but in the end, she could only release them helplessly.
Luo Hanyan was not wrong. Her talent's upper limit was clear; she hadn't crossed this final threshold for thousands of years. If not for Gu Yun's help, she would probably be trapped in the Great Saint Realm for a lifetime.
She had even foolishly dreamed of competing with Luo Hanyan for the position of Holy Lord before; it was truly ludicrous.
"The Holy Lord is right."
"You don't need to think I'm belittling you or anything."
"In fact, I don't look down on you. Compared to me and Gu Yun, your background is too ordinary, and being in a small place like the Hundred Flowers Holy Land, it's normal that you couldn't fully display your abilities."
"Now, with Gu Yun's help, your future will surely be bright. As the saying goes, a golden carp is not an ordinary pond creature; once it encounters wind and clouds, it transforms into a dragon."
"Now, the Hundred Flowers Holy Land has offended the Myriad Dao Alliance, and the road ahead will be difficult. I hope everyone will strive together with one heart!"
Luo Hanyan's gaze swept over all the elders of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land present.
"We respectfully obey the Holy Lord's teachings!"
All the disciples and elders shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens, their morale high.
Having undergone the baptism of blood and fire, the surviving sect members' eyes were more resolute, and their sense of belonging to the sect was even stronger.
Luo Hanyan nodded with satisfaction. Gu Yun's intentions were not simple, and how could she, Luo Hanyan, be content with an ordinary life?!
In the past, her physique limited her, but now, with Gu Yun's help, all difficulties in cultivation were easily resolved. How could she, Luo Hanyan, not also be a golden carp transforming into a dragon?
Who would believe it if she said that a lecherous brat who hadn't even reached the Dao Body Realm had caused such earth-shattering changes in her, a late-stage Quasi-Emperor expert?
Truly, life is full of uncertainties.
Thinking of this, her gaze once again fell on Gu Yun, who seemed unconcerned, and she saw the tightly clasped hands of her man and her unfilial disciple once more.
An unnamed surge of anger rose from within her, no longer suppressible.
"Alright, everyone, with this matter concluded, you may all return to cultivate in peace."
"I... need to properly entertain our esteemed guest!"
The Holy Lord spoke through gritted teeth, causing all the elders present to exchange bewildered glances, unsure of what Luo Hanyan was planning.
Finally, some people took the lead, and they successively departed.
Liu Yunfeng also made to leave but was stopped by Luo Hanyan: "First Elder, you don't need to leave. You also have the right to know about this matter."
"Me?"
Liu Yunfeng was puzzled but still chose to obey Luo Hanyan's instruction and stayed.
Once everything settled, only three people remained above the Hundred Flowers Pool: Luo Hanyan, Liu Yunfeng, and Feng Yunyun, whose demon body transformation had just completed.
At this moment, the dignified sect master from the lower realm was still in extreme bewilderment. She had merely taken a nap, but when she woke up... she had become a demoness?
Is this reasonable?!!!
Feng Yunyun was confused and desperately needed an answer.
"Brat, how long are you going to hide!!!"
Luo Hanyan waited for a moment, seeing that Gu Yun had no intention of voluntarily stepping forward to confess. The anger in her mind intensified, and with a wave of her hand, the dissolute figure embracing her blushing, unfilial disciple appeared before everyone.
Both of them were stunned. Gu Yun scratched his head: "Oh, oh, oh, was I discovered?"
"Oh my foot!!!"
Luo Hanyan immediately pinched Gu Yun's ear.
She gave no face whatsoever to the Gu Family Emperor Child. Everyone present was now considered Gu Yun's women, so she naturally didn't bother to put on a show.
"Ow, ow, ow, it hurts, Han Yan baby, gently."
Gu Yun gently grasped the back of Luo Hanyan's hand, softly caressing it.
"Shameless fellow!"
Luo Hanyan quickly pulled her hand away. If she didn't stop him, Gu Yun would undoubtedly take even more liberties.
"Pfft."
Leng Huayun was somewhat dumbfounded, but seeing that scoundrel Gu Yun suffer such a huge setback, she felt incredibly pleased.
However, she also knew it was not the right occasion, so she quickly covered her mouth, her shoulders trembling.
"What are you laughing at?!"
"He said him, not you, right?!"
Luo Hanyan glared furiously.
Leng Huayun's expression froze, her laughter abruptly ceased, and in a panic, she lowered her head, like a startled quail.
Looking at her good disciple who had cuckolded her, Luo Hanyan felt a surge of anger.
Just as she was about to lash out, she suddenly frowned: "Huayun, what's wrong with you? Why do you also have such a heavy demonic aura on you?!"
As these words came out, everyone else's gazes converged on Leng Huayun as if by agreement.
The scene fell into an eerie silence.
"You've cultivated the demonic path?"
Luo Hanyan's voice was bone-chillingly cold. She stared intently at Leng Huayun, and the pressure of a Quasi-Emperor Eighth Heaven unconsciously permeated the air.
Leng Huayun's face turned pale, her delicate body trembled slightly, and she immediately fell to her knees with a thud: "Mas... Master... I..."
"Speak! When did you fall into the demonic path?"
"Were you coerced by someone? Or was it your own will!"
Luo Hanyan took a step forward, her gaze like daggers, her tone frigid. The mountain-like pressure made it difficult for Leng Huayun to breathe.
"This disciple knows her mistake and is ashamed of Master's nurturing grace. I beg Master for punishment!"
Leng Huayun lowered her head, knowing there was no room for leniency in this matter.
Luo Hanyan raised her hand, but it lingered, unable to fall. Hundreds of years of affection lay between them. Leng Huayun had grown from a pitiful child on the roadside to the graceful woman she was today, with Luo Hanyan's companionship every minute and second in between. How could she bring herself to strike now?
"Han Yan... you don't need to be too harsh on Huayun. After all... she also allowed the demonic path to take advantage due to some misunderstandings."
"Did you forget what you said before? What does it matter if it's demonic or not?"
Gu Yun stepped forward and tried to persuade her.
"You..."
//504//
Chapter 504 Ambition
"You already knew about this?"
Luo Hanyan looked at Gu Yun, somewhat disbelieving.
"Not really. It's a recent development. Of course, when I first returned, I wanted to find you immediately, but then I discovered some abnormalities, which is why I was delayed, wasn't it?"
Gu Yun naturally pulled Luo Hanyan into his embrace, gently caressing her palm to comfort her.
"You scoundrel! There are so many people here, yet you still won't let go of this Holy Lord!"
Luo Hanyan chided him coquettishly, her previous anger mostly dissipated.
Leng Huayun stared at this scene, dumbfounded. Is this… is this still that unapproachable, cold-hearted Master?
No, you are an eighth-level Quasi-Emperor expert! How much effort did Gu Yun use? If you wanted to break free, you could have just done so, couldn't you?
Now, nestled in his arms, anyone who didn't know better would think they were flirting.
No, this *is* flirting, hey!
Gu Yun didn't lie to her even once, yet she, worried about Master, was misled by Hong Yu and fell into the Demonic Dao.
She was so foolish, truly.
Gu Yun seemed to notice Leng Huayun's complex gaze, turned to her, and winked, a mischievous smile playing on his lips, as if saying, "See? I didn't lie to you, did I?"
Leng Huayun was instantly choked with anger, both embarrassed and annoyed. She glared back fiercely, only to be met with Gu Yun's even more triumphant smile.
Luo Hanyan also noticed her disciple's resentful little eyes, and her face felt a bit awkward.
She gently pushed Gu Yun, finally breaking free from his embrace.
She straightened her slightly disheveled clothes, restoring her dignified posture as a Holy Lord, though her slightly flushed cheeks betrayed her true feelings.
"Ahem, in any case, Huayun's cultivation of the Demonic Dao is a foregone conclusion. Do you have any reliable methods?"
She cleared her throat, forcibly bringing the conversation back on track.
"Yun'er's Demonic Body has also awakened. How do you plan to arrange the subsequent matters?"
"After all, this is the Three Thousand Dao Domains, and we cannot get too deeply involved with Demonic Cultivators."
"The retaliation from the Myriad Dao Alliance and those forces probably won't wait too long."
"Retaliation?"
"If they don't come, will you just stay here and behave?"
Gu Yun said with a light chuckle.
"But it's ultimately untenable. The matter of the Demonic Dao is too deeply entangled."
"Once exposed, the Immortal Ancient Gu Family will not spare either of us."
"Even if you are preserved due to your identity, the Hundred Flowers Holy Land will certainly be completely annihilated because of this."
"So… demons, they have their uses."
"The Three Thousand Dao Domains are turbulent, not as peaceful as they appear on the surface."
"What do you plan to do?"
"If you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you catch the tiger's cub?"
"Now with Huayun and Yun'er, my plan can proceed."
"If the Myriad Dao Alliance comes to demand an explanation…"
"I ask you, has the Myriad Dao Alliance ever seen Yun'er's true form?"
"Never. Since Little Yun came to the Hundred Flowers Holy Land, she has been cultivating in the Hundred Flowers Pool. Two months ago, the commotion grew, and only then was it known to the outside world."
"If that's the case, then we can just perform a sleight of hand."
"Thousand Years."
Gu Yun called out softly, and Snow Millennium's figure slowly appeared.
"Thousand Years greets Master!"
Snow Millennium was extremely respectful to Gu Yun, but soon became slightly shy under the surrounding gazes.
"Snow Millennium?"
"Is that the Hantian Sword Sect's top prodigy, known as Frost Snow Thousand Years?"
"After the trip to the Ancient Continent, her whereabouts were unknown. The Hantian Sword Sect searched frantically but found nothing. I didn't expect her to be here with Your Highness."
Liu Yunfeng was well-versed in many matters of the Three Thousand Dao Domains. Such an ability to control information was truly rare in the world.
Even Luo Hanyan couldn't help but praise, "Yunfeng, you are indeed more suitable to be the Holy Lord than I am."
"Holy Lord exaggerates. Yunfeng would never dare to harbor such ambitions again."
"Yunfeng is right, but… the Hantian Sword Sect's Sword Son, Snow Millennium, is dead. Now there is only the Hundred Flowers Holy Land's Holy Maiden, Feng Yunyun."
"You mean… let Thousand Years replace Yun'er's identity?"
"But this kind of thing can't be kept secret for long, and if the Hantian Sword Sect discovers any clues and comes to demand an explanation, my Hundred Flowers Holy Land won't be able to resist."
Just a single Myriad Dao Alliance, she, Luo Hanyan, could disregard.
But if the Hantian Sword Sect was added, it would mean becoming an enemy of the peak forces in the entire Three Thousand Dao Domains.
Anyone would need to weigh the consequences.
"What? Are you scared?"
Gu Yun hooked Luo Hanyan's chin, smiling softly: "If you want to gain the power to contend with the Luo Family, how can you do it without taking some risks?"
"Or are you willing to return to the Gu Family with me, serve tea to my mother, and maybe if she's happy, she'll also let the Gu Family and the Holy Water Immortal Palace assist you."
"Who's scared! I, Luo Hanyan, have never known how to write the word 'fear' in my life. It's just that I can't act rashly. Now that my cold illness is cured, breaking through to the Emperor Realm is only a matter of time. Why should I clash with the Hantian Sword Sect at this moment?"
"I'm afraid by the time you break through to the Emperor Realm, it will already be too late."
"What did you say?"
"Will the Luo Family give you that much time?"
"Your father is almost unable to bear the pressure."
Gu Yun said with a smile, his tone calm. Luo Hanyan was proud and ambitious. Even if her whole heart was already with him, she would never allow herself to be just an ordinary ornament. She had fought her entire life, and she would never compromise now.
Unveiling Gu Yun's card would certainly solve all problems, but she still hoped to achieve it through her own efforts.
Moreover, the Hundred Flowers Holy Land was her life's work, and after managing it for so many years, she wanted to see it continue to grow strong.
"Tell me, what do you want to do?"
Gu Yun's lips curved into a smile; she had indeed taken the bait: "It's simple. I want you to lead the Hundred Flowers Holy Land to the top of the Myriad Spirits Dao Domain."
"Let the Myriad Spirits Dao Domain be renamed the Hundred Flowers Dao Domain from now on!"
"What?!!!"
"Are you kidding?"
"Although I don't fear the Myriad Dao Alliance, it has, after all, controlled the Myriad Spirits Dao Domain for such a long time. To try and sweep it away by my own strength is simply wishful thinking."
"It's okay, I'll help you."
"You want to use the Gu Family's power?"
"No, if the Gu Family makes a move, the Luo Family will discover clues."
"I will not use the Gu Family's power. The Gu Family's blade has always only pointed at outsiders, at internal parasites."
"What kind of thing is it to get involved in your petty squabbles?"
Gu Yun played the double standard to the fullest. When it involved his own interests, annihilating the Wang Family was a blink of an eye. When he was fooling the favored female lead, he was so righteous.
However, Luo Hanyan didn't seem to notice anything amiss. Instead, she looked at Leng Huayun and Feng Yunyun: "What about Huayun and Little Yun?"
"How do you plan to deal with them?"
//505//
Chapter 505 The Little Tigress is Angry (Two in One)
"Since contact with the Demonic Path is now inevitable, we might as well make good use of this power."
"Power has no good or evil; what matters is the person who wields it."
Gu Yun stepped forward, silently thinking, "Xi Tong, I want to exchange for the Divine Platform Clearing Talisman."
"Ding! Congratulations to the Host for spending 20,000 Villain Points to acquire [Divine Platform Clearing Talisman] * 2."
The price was quite high, Gu Yun mused inwardly, but it was still within his expectations. This item was a divine artifact that could increase a Quasi-Emperor's chances of overcoming the Heart Demon Tribulation by thirty percent.
Naturally, such a rare item was readily available in the system, and a slightly higher price was within a reasonable range.
"You two, come closer."
The two women exchanged glances and stepped forward.
Gu Yun reached out directly and lightly tapped their smooth foreheads.
Two ethereal jade talisman projections, radiating a soft, clear glow and imbued with profound Dao patterns, instantly vanished into their glabella and Sea of Consciousness.
Leng Huayun and Feng Yunyun's delicate bodies trembled simultaneously. They felt a cool, tranquil power, as if it could cleanse all distracting thoughts and evil influences, instantly envelop their primordial spirits.
Deep within their soul world, a majestic divine talisman projection also appeared. Their agitated emotions, previously stirred by their connection to the Demonic Path, calmed down. Their divine sense became clearer and more transparent than ever before, and their control over their internal power became even more effortless.
"This…"
Feeling the changes within themselves, both women found it somewhat unbelievable.
"What did you do?"
Luo Hanyan also found it very strange. Even in the Gu Family, she had never seen such a peculiar treasure.
As expected of the Immortal Ancient Gu Family, their foundation was beyond her imagination.
"Those who cultivate demonic arts or possess a demonic physique will inevitably have their minds affected."
"To prevent you from losing your soul and becoming a mad demon who knows only slaughter, this item will keep your Divine Platform clear and undisturbed by external forces."
"Thereby allowing that Demonic Path cultivation to be used by you!"
Gu Yun's tone was calm.
Leng Huayun and Feng Yunyun felt the powerful calming force in their Sea of Consciousness, their hearts filled with gratitude and shock.
They understood the potent effects of this jade talisman more clearly than Luo Hanyan. Who wouldn't want rapidly increasing spiritual power cultivation? But the thought of becoming a ruthless monster in the future always filled them with fear.
Gu Yun's actions could be said to have given them a protective talisman, allowing them to advance rapidly on the Demonic Path without worrying about crashing!
"Thank you, Imperial Son!"
Both women bowed in unison, their voices filled with excitement.
"Is it merely verbal thanks?"
"That's quite a shame."
A mischievous smile played on Gu Yun's lips.
Feng Yunyun, naturally, had nothing to be shy about. She stepped forward and kissed Gu Yun's cheek.
Gu Yun, looking smug, glanced at Leng Huayun on the other side and lightly tapped his other cheek.
"You brat!"
Luo Hanyan glared at Gu Yun, grinding her teeth, "I'm still here, aren't you being a bit too arrogant?"
"Don't forget, Huayun is my disciple. Since ancient times, such matters have always been decided by parents' orders and matchmakers' words."
"I brought Huayun back to the Hundred Flowers Holy Land, so her marriage is naturally for me to decide!"
"As long as I give the order, you brat won't have a chance."
"Master… Huayun cultivates demonic arts and is no longer worthy of being your disciple."
Leng Huayun spoke timidly, then, seizing an opportune moment when Luo Hanyan wasn't looking, she stepped forward and delivered a sweet kiss.
"Rebellious disciple! Truly a rebellious disciple!!"
Luo Hanyan felt as if she was about to faint from anger, her Quasi-Emperor aura surging. She wished she could immediately clean house.
"Han Yan! Calm down, why argue with the children?"
Gu Yun gently patted Luo Hanyan's shoulder, smiling shamelessly.
"Gu Yun, are you very pleased with yourself?"
Luo Hanyan turned her head, looking at Gu Yun with a half-smile.
"Cough, cough, not at all. It's just that they both bear important missions, and I can't let you hurt them."
"Missions?"
Luo Hanyan scoffed, her icy blue eyes flashing with dangerous light, "I think it's you, this audacious scoundrel, who's bewitched them! Today, I must teach you, this lawless fellow, a good lesson, and these two rebellious disciples who betray their master and ancestors!"
A Saintess could naturally be considered a disciple of the Holy Lord. Even if Feng Yunyun hadn't performed the master-disciple ritual, their relationship was genuine.
As she spoke, Luo Hanyan's body erupted with intense cold energy, and the pressure of a Quasi-Emperor at the Eighth Heaven was unleashed without reservation.
The entire Hundred Flowers Pool seemed as if it would completely freeze.
"Master, please calm your anger!"
Leng Huayun and Feng Yunyun were scared pale, quickly kneeling on the ground.
Liu Yunfeng also felt the terrifying pressure, her face turning white, and she subconsciously took a few steps back.
Only Gu Yun remained unperturbed, even reaching out to embrace Luo Hanyan's slender waist, pulling her closer into his arms.
"Han Yan, my dear, calm down."
"At worst, I'll compensate you properly later, alright?"
"Besides, do you really have the heart to hit me? Hmm?"
Luo Hanyan's delicate body stiffened, embraced by him, his warm breath on her ear. The icy pressure immediately became difficult to maintain, and her cheeks flushed.
She struggled forcefully but couldn't break free. Instead, it was more like she was rubbing against Gu Yun's embrace.
"You… you let go of me!"
Luo Hanyan was both shy and annoyed, yet she couldn't do anything about this scoundrel.
She couldn't actually make a move; what if she hurt him?
"No," Gu Yun acted shamelessly, hugging her even tighter, and winked smugly at the two kneeling women.
Leng Huayun and Feng Yunyun watched, dumbfounded. Especially Leng Huayun, who had spent so many years with her master and knew her temperament all too well.
Cold and emotionless, unapproachable, especially by men. She had never seen anyone get within three feet of her and remain unharmed.
Now, she was in Gu Yun's embrace, displaying such a posture. What kind of bewitching potion had this scoundrel given her master?
Liu Yunfeng's mouth also twitched slightly. This Luo Hanyan, why didn't she know she was so capable before?
She spoke so harshly, but if she had the guts, she should push Imperial Son away. Then, tonight, she could comfort him properly.
Although her prejudice against Luo Hanyan had been eliminated, she inevitably developed other thoughts.
Regarding such matters, if Gu Yun knew, he would definitely take her into the Great Luo Dao Pagoda for a good 'refinement.' The idea of being too busy simply didn't exist for him.
"Gu Yun!"
Luo Hanyan gritted her teeth, feeling her Holy Lord's dignity completely shattered today. "If you don't let go, I'm really going to act!"
"Go ahead and act."
"After all, I'm the one who wronged you, so punish me severely!"
Gu Yun grinned, completely fearless.
"You… shameless scoundrel!"
Luo Hanyan was so infuriated by his twisted logic that she couldn't speak. Her aura surged, shaking the young man back. She glared at him fiercely with her almond-shaped eyes, then turned and vanished.
"Hiss, she's really a fierce woman, no sense of restraint."
Gu Yun clutched his chest, gasping for air.
"Imperial Son, are you alright?"
"Husband…"
Feng Yunyun and Liu Yunfeng came forward to comfort him almost simultaneously, though they felt a bit awkward when their eyes met.
"Grand Elder, you…"
Feng Yunyun was somewhat puzzled.
"Ah haha, I'm fine, you don't need to worry."
Gu Yun glossed over it and turned to look at Leng Huayun, who was still in a daze.
"The mission is as I told you before."
"It's just that the Hundred Flowers Holy Land might be watched these past few days, and it's unlikely you can leave without being discovered."
"I'll put you into my personal space first. It's been a while since Feng Yunyun, Flame Princess, and Xiaowu saw each other, so you can all catch up."
"Alright, thank you, Husband!"
Feng Yunyun's eyes immediately lit up.
Before Leng Huayun even knew what was happening, Gu Yun had already tucked her into the Great Luo Dao Pagoda.
"Grand Elder?"
Looking at Liu Yunfeng, who was still holding onto him, Gu Yun showed a playful smile, "What, Sister Yunfeng also wants to visit my personal space?"
Liu Yunfeng blinked, "What, is His Highness not going to accompany his little Holy Lord wife anymore?"
Gu Yun turned around, "Grand Elder also knows that the flow of time in my personal space is different. Even if I let you in for ten days or half a month, it won't delay anything."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yunfeng's body involuntarily trembled, and two blushes appeared on her dignified and beautiful face.
Not long ago, she had broken through to the Quasi-Emperor realm with Gu Yun's help, and she knew his combat prowess all too well. This guy, even the top bloodlines among the demon race, didn't possess such an untiring and powerful physique.
Even though she had advanced to the Quasi-Emperor realm, there were still some remnants waiting to be digested.
And… ten days or half a month? Who knew which layer's ten days or half a month this scoundrel was talking about!
Thinking of this, Liu Yunfeng felt her legs weaken, and her dignified composure almost faltered.
She forced herself to calm down, retreating half a step, her eyes darting away, her voice carrying a hint of imperceptible tremor, "Your… Your Highness is joking… The Holy Land has just been established, and everything is in ruins awaiting reconstruction. Yunfeng still needs to assist the Holy Lord in handling many affairs. How can I… how can I neglect public duty for personal matters…"
After saying these words, she flashed away, disappearing from this troublesome place.
"She runs quite fast."
Gu Yun lightly sniffed the lingering fragrance at his hand, then turned to look at Snow Millennium, who was staring intently in the direction Liu Yunfeng had left, her face full of envy.
"What's wrong, seeing things?"
Gu Yun waved his hand in front of her.
"No… I'm sorry, Master, Thousand Years was presumptuous."
"Don't say that, I'm not blaming you."
"How about it, the Hundred Flowers Holy Land should be a good place, right?"
"Han Yan and Yunfeng are both good elders. I'm sure you can learn a lot."
Gu Yun spoke very naturally.
Snow Millennium nodded gently, but her eyes remained firm, "That's true, but Thousand Years still wants to stay by your side, Master."
"Oh? Do you know what price you need to pay to stay by my side?"
"Thousand Years… has long been prepared!"
Snow Millennium said.
She craned her neck, and the white veil on her body slowly slipped, revealing her fair shoulders.
Gu Yun's expression changed slightly, "Oh, my little ancestor."
He hurriedly covered her with the veil, his gaze sweeping towards the depths of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land.
First Feng Yunyun, then Leng Huayun. If another Snow Millennium came along, he believed Luo Hanyan would absolutely go crazy.
Some things are one thing to guess, and another to prove.
Moreover, he and Snow Millennium and Leng Huayun were still completely innocent, and he couldn't suffer this unwarranted disaster.
"What's wrong, Master?"
"Did Thousand Years do something wrong?"
Snow Millennium looked at Gu Yun with wide eyes, very puzzled. When they were in the tower, Gu Yun didn't act like this with the other mistresses. Why was he always hesitant when it came to her?
"No, you're fine!"
"It's just not the right occasion right now!"
"Thousand Years, think about your deep-seated vengeance. You can't put all your heart on me."
"Cultivate well! Strive to avenge yourself against the Hantian Sword Sect early and go to the Supreme Emotionless Sect to uncover the truth of what happened back then. I've already had Yunfeng arrange a residence for you. From now on, you will cultivate peacefully in the Hundred Flowers Holy Land, and I will take care of all your resources."
"The Hantian Sword Sect is not far from here. You will face them directly then, and I hope you will have the confidence to do so!"
Gu Yun said, his figure flashing, then disappearing from his original spot.
Looking at the direction the young man had left, Snow Millennium scratched her head, "Why hasn't Master touched me since we came out of the Ancient Continent?"
"Is there a problem with Thousand Years's figure management or appearance management?"
Snow Millennium was very confused, but she had no time to dwell on these things. Perhaps the young man was truly thinking for her. Everything should wait until her great revenge was avenged before making further plans.
And not at this critical moment, letting matters of love and affection tie down her heart!
Indeed, Master always thought for her. He was so good to her.
A smile appeared on Snow Millennium's lips, and she resolved to follow Gu Yun's instructions and cultivate diligently.
Cultivating in the Great Luo Dao Pagoda was effective, but it also required tempering in the real world to solidify the foundation. Otherwise, cultivation would be a castle in the air, without practical combat value.
On the other side, Gu Yun's figure had already appeared like a ghost outside Luo Hanyan's bedchamber.
Powerful restrictions were placed around the bedchamber, but they were like nothing to Gu Yun.
With his Myriad Transformations Saint Body, he could easily mimic his aura into any form, passing through the restrictions as easily as returning home, without any difficulty.
Inside the bedchamber, Luo Hanyan stood with her back to the door, at the window, gazing at the valley outside, which was gradually regaining vitality.
Her aura was still somewhat cold, but it was much calmer than before.
Hearing the footsteps behind her, her delicate body stiffened slightly, but she didn't turn around, merely letting out a cold hmph.
Gu Yun gently embraced her from behind, resting his chin on her slender shoulder, inhaling the cool, faint fragrance of her hair.
"Still angry?"
Gu Yun's voice softened.
Luo Hanyan didn't struggle, but she also didn't respond, still looking out the window.
"It's my fault, I shouldn't have acted like that in front of them…" Gu Yun softened his attitude and began to admit his mistake, "Mainly, Han Yan, you're too charming. Any man would be unable to resist showing you off, and even I am no exception."
Luo Hanyan's lips twitched slightly, as if she wanted to smile, but she forced herself to hold it back, maintaining her aloof demeanor.
Seeing that she was unmoved, Gu Yun began to adopt a conciliatory approach, his hands restlessly caressing her flat stomach, his voice laced with grievance, "Besides, that jolt you gave me just now hurt so much… Doesn't Han Yan, my dear, feel any pity for me?"
"Pah, who's your dear."
Luo Hanyan swat his mischievous hand away irritably, "You deserved it, who told you to be so annoying!"
"I am the Holy Lord of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land. By doing that in front of Yunfeng and the others, where do you put my dignity?"
//506///
Chapter 506: Killing Su Hao (Two in One)
She glared at Gu Yun, her eyes filled with an indescribable charm. Although her tone was still fierce, it had clearly softened.
Gu Yun took the opportunity to turn her around, cupping her cold and stunning face. "Alright, alright, I'll listen to you. From now on, I'll be mindful of the occasion, ensuring you appear peerless and awe-inspiring in front of outsiders!"
"But… tell me, in private, shouldn't you give me some compensation?"
"You scoundrel, what more compensation do you want?"
"My body is already yours. You're truly taking advantage and still playing innocent."
Luo Hanyan turned her head away haughtily.
Gu Yun gently turned her face back. "What do you think…"
"My wife, your husband's cultivation has also been stuck at the peak of the Saint Ruler Realm for a long time."
"You… mmph…"
Luo Hanyan was about to flare up, but Gu Yun had already sealed her lips.
Their figures were enveloped by a halo of light, two silhouettes intertwined, gradually blurring.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completely taking control of the Hundred Flowers Holy Land. Awarding 10,000 Faction Points, which have been converted into an equivalent of 10,000 Villain Points."
Gu Yun was very satisfied. With Luo Hanyan's word, his control over the Hundred Flowers Holy Land was now truly solid.
This way, the troop-spawning system, which was the only function he could partially utilize, would now be put to good use.
Xi Tong's utilization of system points was comprehensive; there was no reason why it could only replicate the exchange function for warships and not the acquisition function for faction points.
Now, its true power was finally revealed.
The calculation of Faction Points was quite complex, closely related to population, resources, size, and powerful individuals.
One Hundred Flowers Holy Land was equivalent to 10,000 Villain Points, which was the sphere of influence of a star domain.
If, under the operation of Luo Hanyan and himself, they were to rule the entire Myriad Spirits Dao Domain, the Faction Points obtained would likely increase a hundredfold!
One million Villain Points! He could directly exchange for ten Emperor-tier warships!
It must be said, this cheat-like troop-spawning system was indeed powerful.
It was just a bit slow to start. It was basically a dungeon, only able to fight enemies within one dungeon. Once it crossed dungeons, there was nothing it could do.
For example, facing Empress Liu Tianhuang, even a hundred Emperor-tier warships might not be able to break through her defenses.
At that point, quantitative change wouldn't lead to qualitative change, and if one's own strength wasn't up to par, the outcome would still be being trampled to death like a dog!
But to deal with Lin Chen, Gu Yun didn't plan to be so cruel. He intended to fight a fair and just interstellar war with his fellow countryman.
Now, you have 1500 system points, and I also have 1500 system points. It's very reasonable and fair, isn't it?
"I didn't expect your ambition to be so great, daring to scheme even against the Hantian Sword Sect!"
"My Hundred Flowers Holy Land has boarded your pirate ship; the days ahead will likely be difficult."
Luo Hanyan's legs were trembling as she walked towards the dungeon, supported by Gu Yun.
In her dazed state, she had only been able to mumble agreement to Gu Yun's every request. Now, regaining her senses, she finally understood how many twists and turns were involved.
She had originally only wanted to establish a force that could make the Luo Family slightly wary, but due to her physique, she had delayed acting.
She hadn't expected Gu Yun to immediately stir up so many powerful enemies for her. Now, she truly felt immense pressure.
Yet, this guy was shameless. At that time, with her closest kin in his hands, even with her Quasi-Emperor cultivation, she could only beg for mercy, ultimately signing this unequal treaty in humiliation.
"What's the big deal?"
"A mere Hantian Sword Sect is nothing."
"That's naturally true for the Gu Family, but don't forget what you promised me: to rely only on our combined strength!"
Those in high positions naturally understood the importance of appearances. The Gu Family's strength was indeed formidable, but it wasn't proven through internal strife.
You could support your subordinates to act, but you must never easily get involved personally.
"That's natural."
"To reassure you, I've already prepared a surprise for you. You'll know when we leave the dungeon. For now, take me to see how that guy Su Hao is doing."
"That boy?"
"Last time I observed him, his Pure Yang had already been depleted. I don't know when he wasted it at some pleasure quarters."
"I warned him repeatedly, but he just wouldn't listen."
"Now that his Pure Yang Saint Body is completely ruined, his future cultivation will likely make no progress. Since we were once master and disciple, I just threw him in the dungeon to fend for himself."
"Why do you still want to see him?"
"Oh, I admit, I did have some plans before, but wasn't that because I had no other choice?"
"I could only resort to desperate measures and try it by force. If I had met you earlier, I would definitely…"
"Definitely what?"
"I don't seem to be implying any intention to punish you, do I?"
Gu Yun said with a chuckle. Why did it feel like Luo Hanyan was spilling all her secrets with just one sentence from him?
"I would definitely have captured you first, tortured you thoroughly, and made you my only male consort!"
"See, you just know how to belittle me!"
Luo Hanyan felt a little guilty under Gu Yun's half-smiling gaze, her pretty face flushed, as she forced herself to remain calm.
"In short… that Su Hao is now a cripple, worthless. Why are you going to see him?"
She abruptly changed the subject.
Gu Yun chuckled speechlessly. "Naturally, to exterminate him."
"???"
"You clearly… last time…"
"Yan'er, you wouldn't think I'd leave such a ticking time bomb by your side, would you?"
"…What's a ticking time bomb?"
"…"
"You don't need to know. You just need to know that I'm not at ease, and that's enough."
"Su Hao possesses great fortune. A slight oversight could allow him to rise again. If something were to happen that I'd regret deeply, I would definitely travel back in time and give my past self a hundred slaps!"
"Before, it was just a temporary measure because I didn't want to make you too sad."
"Now that you've completely come to your senses, and Su Hao has completely lost his value, I naturally have to make the final cut."
"You wouldn't… be reluctant, would you?"
"How could I?!"
Luo Hanyan sighed softly. As time passed, Su Hao no longer held much importance in her heart.
"Su Hao disobeyed his master's orders; his current plight is his own doing."
"It's just that, after all, we were master and disciple, so it feels too cruel."
"It seems you still don't know what your disciple was truly thinking."
Gu Yun walked ahead, his tone very serious.
"I said, anything that could even slightly threaten you, I will eliminate in advance!"
Luo Hanyan froze, looking at the young man's back, feeling a warmth in her heart.
Sure enough, he's worried about me, isn't he?
He truly loves me… The two soon arrived at a cell, where a figure huddled in the corner, raggedly clothed, hair disheveled, exuding a foul stench, and extremely weak. It was Su Hao.
Gu Yun's mouth twitched slightly. "This is Su Hao?"
"I didn't expect that when you said to let him fend for himself, you meant literally letting him fend for himself?"
He had thought that as a female Child of Destiny, Luo Hanyan would show some compassion, but he had overthought it.
Luo Hanyan also felt a bit awkward. "After I punished him, I was in seclusion cultivating. As soon as I came out, you returned. I haven't been to the dungeon since, so I naturally don't know the situation here."
"You certainly speak with conviction."
Gu Yun said with a smile, "But I can only say… well done!"
Luo Hanyan remained silent. Seeing Su Hao again, her emotions were very complex.
"Master? Master, is that you?!"
"You finally came to see me, woo woo woo, your disciple is suffering so much here. Your disciple really didn't go to any pleasure quarters, your disciple was framed!"
"Your disciple's Pure Yang Saint Body disappeared somehow. You must uphold justice for your disciple, woo woo woo."
In the dungeon, upon hearing Luo Hanyan's voice, the man instinctively raised his head. His disheveled hair covered his eyes, allowing him to see only her graceful figure.
He stumbled and knelt before the two, weeping and complaining.
Su Hao's voice was hoarse and sharp, filled with grievance and unwillingness. He tried to hug Luo Hanyan's leg to beg, but was mercilessly repelled by the cell's restriction, only able to stretch out his hands in vain.
Luo Hanyan looked at his miserable and disheveled appearance, listening to his tearful accusations, and frowned slightly.
Gu Yun stood to the side, watching coldly, a hint of a sneer on his lips.
"Framed?"
"Su Hao, pants don't just fall down on their own."
"The Hundred Flowers Holy Land has never restricted you in any way."
"Hasn't everything that has happened today been your own doing?"
Su Hao froze, then an extreme killing intent erupted from him. He stared intensely at Gu Yun, the hateful figure from his memory materializing once more.
"Gu, Gu Yun!! It's you!! You did it, didn't you? You harmed me, you made me like this!!"
"My Pure Yang Saint Body was also destroyed by you, my… my brother…"
"Master, Master, you must uphold justice for me, woo woo woo, it's all this guy, this hateful guy, he harmed your disciple, it's him!!"
He roared, even without any evidence, still pinning the blame on Gu Yun.
Even Luo Hanyan couldn't help but frown slightly.
"Enough!"
Luo Hanyan snapped coldly, interrupting Su Hao's hysterical roaring.
She looked at this disciple, who was like a madman, only blaming others, and the last trace of compassion in her eyes completely vanished, leaving only cold disappointment.
"Even now, you still refuse to repent, only shifting the blame onto others!" Luo Hanyan's voice was like ten thousand years of cold ice. "Su Hao, you've disappointed me too much."
"Master?! Even you don't believe me?!" Su Hao's eyes widened in disbelief, his face contorted with pain and resentment. "It's him! It must be Gu Yun, this villain, who used some despicable means to harm me! Why do you favor an outsider?!"
"Outsider?"
Gu Yun chuckled lightly, then naturally wrapped his arm around Luo Hanyan's slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.
Luo Hanyan's body stiffened slightly, but she didn't struggle. Instead, she leaned into Gu Yun's arms, looking at Su Hao with a cold and distant gaze.
"No… no!!!"
"Ding! The Child of Destiny's Dao Heart is shattered. Child of Destiny points have decreased by two thousand."
Su Hao's eyes were bloodshot as he watched his master, whom he revered as a goddess, being held in the arms of his enemy. That intimate posture completely shattered his last shred of sanity and illusion.
"Luo Hanyan! You slut! You actually conspired with this adulterer to harm me! May you both die a horrible death!!"
The clearing of his Child of Destiny points caused him, who was already not very intelligent, to lose all reason. Extreme jealousy and resentment made him speak without thinking, uttering the most vicious curses.
Luo Hanyan's face instantly turned as cold as frost, and killing intent surged in her eyes.
Gu Yun, however, patted the back of her hand. "You two were master and disciple, killing him would dirty your hands."
"I'll do it!"
As his voice fell, Gu Yun's eyes flashed, and a divine light appeared between heaven and earth.
The heaven and earth furnace roared, and even Luo Hanyan was shocked by its terrifying aura.
"This… this is…"
"Don't worry, the heaven and earth furnace won't let Su Hao feel any pain. He will die in the most painless way."
Feeling the deadly threat, Su Hao's frantic cursing abruptly stopped, replaced by boundless fear.
"No… don't kill me! Master! Master, save me! I know I was wrong! I truly know I was wrong!"
He desperately kowtowed, tears and snot streaming down his face, no longer displaying his previous defiance.
Luo Hanyan turned her face away, no longer looking at him.
"Go ahead. It was my mistake. I shouldn't have brought him to the Hundred Flowers Holy Land in the first place."
"That way, he wouldn't have harbored unrealistic fantasies!"
"No, Master, you can't do this, you have to save me, you have to save me—"
A shrill roar echoed, then abruptly ceased.
The trembling of the heaven and earth furnace stopped.
Xi Tong's numb notification sound arrived as expected: "Ding! Congratulations to the host for slaying the Child of Destiny, Su Hao. Obtained Red Treasure Chest * 1, and 100,000 Villain Points."
"He's dead."
"Yes, he had to die. You saw it, even if I didn't kill him today, he would certainly cause trouble later once he knew about our relationship."
"Gu Yun~, am I a bad woman? If I hadn't brought him up the mountain back then, perhaps none of this would have happened today."
"It's all because of my selfish desires, that's why…"
Luo Hanyan leaned on Gu Yun's shoulder. No matter how arrogant and domineering she usually appeared, at this moment, she just wanted someone to lean on.
"If it weren't for you, he would have died in the icy wilderness long ago."
"Everything was his own fault. If he hadn't harbored improper thoughts, if he hadn't been so jealous, none of this would have happened today."
"But…"
"No 'buts', my dear. When did you become so wishy-washy?"
Gu Yun was somewhat displeased.
"S-sorry."
Luo Hanyan awoke as if from a dream, not knowing why she had been immersed in so-called sadness just now.
Recalling Su Hao again, she had never revealed any intentions, yet he had already harbored improper thoughts about her.
Thinking of this, Luo Hanyan felt a chill, and her gaze towards Gu Yun became even more grateful.
"Let's go. I won't be in the Hundred Flowers Holy Land for long."
"Hong Yu has already returned to the Demonic Sect, and my plan must begin."
"I'll share some information with you first, and then arrange some matters."
//507//
Chapter 507: The Emperor's Battleship Suppresses Cold Smoke
Gu Yun, embracing Luo Hanyan, left the cold, damp dungeon.
Sunlight streamed down, dispelling the oppressive feeling the dungeon had brought.
"Hong Yu? That person from the Demonic Cult who had been lurking in the Holy Land for many years, the culprit who caused Huayun to fall into depravity—are you saying you also have connections with her?"
Luo Hanyan frowned slightly. Naturally, she had no good feelings for this woman with ill intentions.
"Don't worry, I've already made her experience the punishment she deserves."
"Now... she is my person."
"This time, Huayun and Feng Yunyun going to the Demonic Cult will allow them to coordinate from inside and out."
"My Supreme Divine Dynasty's Shadow Guard is also ready. This is a lightning war specifically targeting Demonic Cult cultivators."
"It seems you've done a lot of investigation beforehand."
"Of course..."
"It's not difficult. Since the Demonic Cult dared to extend its hand into my Supreme Divine Dynasty, it naturally has to pay the price."
"Then what do you say I should do during this time?"
"With you stirring things up in the Hundred Flowers Holy Land, it will be difficult for us to extricate ourselves."
"Therefore... I need you to disrupt the situation of the entire Myriad Spirits Dao Domain."
"Guess what kind of situation would make those rats hiding in the dark feel like there's an opportunity?"
Luo Hanyan took a deep breath, her eyes showing a change: "You want to instigate a new conflict?"
"What are you saying? How can such an important matter as eliminating demons and defending the Dao be crudely dismissed as 'instigating a conflict'?"
Gu Yun said with a smile: "The Myriad Dao Alliance is not weak. To ensure everything is foolproof..."
"I have prepared a surprise for you."
"A surprise?"
Luo Hanyan was quite puzzled. Gu Yun had previously promised that he would never borrow the Gu Family's power.
This made her very curious now: with such a restriction, what kind of power could Gu Yun possibly bring out?
"You'll know in a moment. This place is too small."
"Take me to a spacious area."
Hearing this, Luo Hanyan said nothing more. She raised her hand, lifted Gu Yun, and with a flicker of her figure, disappeared from the spot.
The two quickly left the Hundred Flowers Holy Land and arrived at a secluded, uninhabited place.
"This is a secret place where I tested cultivation techniques and divine abilities when I was young. Absolutely no one knows about it."
"You can show it now."
"It's a good place indeed."
The surrounding environment was tranquil, and powerful restrictions were laid out all around. Gu Yun nodded and said no more, reaching out his hand.
"Ding! Consumed 100,000 Villain Points, exchanged for Emperor-tier Battleship * 1."
The system prompt sounded. Gu Yun felt no heartache. You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a cub. Luo Hanyan leading the Hundred Flowers Holy Land to expand its territory would ultimately only benefit him.
The system's judgment for 'Force Multiplier' seemed to be that he had to become the absolute controller of that force before it could be calculated.
Although the Gu Family and the Supreme Divine Dynasty were powerful, his say in them was not yet enough, so they were not included.
Although the Gengjin Immortal Palace had submitted, its true foundation had not yet emerged, so he couldn't be considered to have complete control.
Therefore, only the Hundred Flowers Holy Land was a power completely in his hands. He needed to directly confront the Child of Destiny, Lin Chen, and completely shatter his self-confidence.
A little sacrifice was necessary.
A massive shadow instantly enveloped the entire valley. The cold metallic sheen and the ferocious muzzles exuded a suffocating sense of oppression!
Luo Hanyan's pupils contracted. She looked in disbelief at the colossal object that had suddenly appeared before her. Her red lips parted slightly, and for a moment, she was speechless.
The battleship was entirely streamlined, with a hull length exceeding three thousand zhang, like a floating steel mountain!
Its surface was inscribed with countless complex and profound runes, emitting a terrifying aura of destruction.
"Th-this is..."
Luo Hanyan's voice trembled slightly. Even she, a Quasi-Emperor of the Eighth Heaven, felt a trace of fear amidst this steel behemoth.
Although she had never seen an Emperor-tier battleship with her own eyes, the Emperor's might, as if it could suppress all the heavens and myriad realms, could not be faked.
"Emperor-tier?! How is that possible?! You... where did you get it?!"
She abruptly turned to look at Gu Yun, her ice-blue eyes filled with shock and disbelief: "Didn't you promise me you wouldn't use the Gu Family's power?!"
An Emperor-tier battleship—that was a strategic existence!
The resources required to forge one were enough to severely deplete a top-tier immortal Dao Domain!
How could Gu Yun just casually produce one?
Other than using the Gu Family's hidden power, she couldn't think of any other possibility!
Using Gu Yun's power was fine; Gu Yun was her husband, the man Luo Hanyan had acknowledged.
But if she were to use the Gu Family's power, then she, Luo Hanyan, would lose too much face. Even if she returned to the Luo Family in the future, those people would not genuinely respect her.
At the end of the day, she would merely be a pretty face relying on her husband's family's power to show off. Luo Hanyan's pride would not allow such a thing to happen.
Since she was going to establish a foundation, she would do it herself, at most, with Gu Yun's help.
Gu Yun looked at her shocked expression and smiled contentedly: "Who said I used the Gu Family's power? This is just 'a little bit' of my personal collection."
"Personal collection?!" Luo Hanyan's voice suddenly rose, almost cracking. "You call an Emperor-tier battleship 'a little bit' of personal collection?!"
She felt her understanding of the world had been completely overturned!
How many secrets was this guy still hiding?!
As for the truth of the matter, it was actually easy to verify. If the Gu Family truly possessed such technology, why had it never been displayed for hundreds of millions of years?
Now that Gu Yun dared to let it appear so openly, he naturally had his own considerations.
With the help of this item, her path to dominance would indeed be much smoother.
"Calm down..."
"It's just an early-stage Emperor-tier battleship, not considered top-tier."
Gu Yun gently patted her shoulder, tenderly embraced her, leaning against it, and said with a smile: "Right now, it's merely a shell; it only has its three original main cannons and cannot unleash its full power."
"In the coming days, you go and completely eliminate the remaining resistance forces of the Great Development Holy Land and the Star Pavilion!"
"I'll add some more components to your bare battleship, how about that?"
"You only know how to order me around."
"Kiss."
"How's that for a reward?"
"You lecher! You're just taking advantage of me!"
Luo Hanyan's pretty face flushed, and she glared fiercely at Gu Yun.
"Then what do you want me to do?"
Gu Yun looked innocent.
Luo Hanyan rolled her eyes at him, grabbing him firmly: "You know perfectly well."
"Come on, take me into the tower!"
"You still owe me ninety-six times from last time, don't forget."
"That was when you compensated me for Huayun's matter. If we're not doing business, let's start over!"
"Eh... wait, aren't you a cold and aloof fairy?"
"Your persona is crumbling."
"Let it crumble. If there's no persona, what's the use of having one?!"
//508//
Chapter 508 War Preparation
Time passed by.
Three hours in the outside world, but nearly ten years had passed on the sixth floor of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda.
Gu Yun rubbed his sore waist as he sat on the edge of the bed.
The cigarette butt he held in his hand no longer released smoke rings.
Behind him, Luo Hanyan leaned back on the bed, looking refreshed, radiant, and full of vigor.
"I didn't expect you to bring me so close to the threshold of Quasi-Emperor Ninth Layer so quickly. Sometimes, I really don't want you to leave me."
Embracing Gu Yun's waist from behind, she continued to greedily inhale the scent of the young man.
"Alright, you can't get fat in one bite. Aren't you afraid you won't be able to handle it anymore?"
Gu Yun poked Luo Hanyan's lower abdomen. Her pupils constricted, and she quickly recoiled, "What are you doing!!"
"Stay here for a while longer. I'll release you when I leave the Hundred Flowers Holy Land."
"You... are leaving?"
Luo Hanyan's voice unconsciously carried a hint of reluctance.
"Yes, I'm leaving immediately."
"Time is money. Acting early might disrupt their plans."
"Just a mere Demonic Sect, is it worth your attention?"
"If needed, just let the Gu Family make a move for you, to avoid any danger."
"You have the courage to rely on yourself, so how can I, as the heir of the Gu Family, bring shame to the family?"
Gu Yun chuckled. Every generation of the Gu Family had fought their way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.
And he had experienced too little of that so far.
Mainly, his growth rate was simply too fast, exceeding the expectations of all the Gu Family elders. All previous training plans were outdated and useless for Gu Yun.
Now, with Luo Hanyan's help, having truly stepped into the Great Saint Realm, Gu Yun's mastery over himself became more complete.
He also had more courage to undertake dangerous tasks.
This Demonic Sect, for all cultivators, was considered a den of dragons and a lair of tigers. It was Gu Yun's coming-of-age test, a report card to the Gu Family!
"But..."
"Don't worry... take care of yourself, and wait for me to return."
Gu Yun turned around, gently stroked her cheek, and a brilliant smile appeared on his face.
Luo Hanyan was momentarily captivated. This man always possessed a unique charm that made her unable to resist.
Just as Gu Yun was about to leave, Luo Hanyan suddenly called out to him, "Wait!"
Gu Yun turned his head, casting an inquiring gaze.
Luo Hanyan naturally leaned in and gave him a deep kiss on the lips, a touch and then a separation.
"Come back alive. The territory I've conquered for you must be personally managed by you."
Her voice was soft but incredibly firm, "If you dare to die out there... I won't let you off even as a ghost!"
Gu Yun was stunned for a moment, "Don't worry, the person who can take my, Gu Yun's, life hasn't been born yet!"
He said it as if he were the fated protagonist.
For this so-called trial, he had already made thorough preparations. Even if there were any unexpected events, at worst, he could activate the Great Earth Cultivation Experience Card and then directly summon people.
I'll flip the table, I'm not playing anymore, what can you do to me?!
Having confidence meant being able to do whatever he wanted. Gu Yun was the biggest dealer in the Three Thousand Dao Domains, and currently, no one could escape his grasp.
However, there was no need to explicitly state these things in front of Luo Hanyan right now. A little more worry in her heart would make their eventual reunion all the more precious!
With a laugh, Gu Yun turned and stepped out of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda.
He then caught up with Liu Yunfeng.
This beautiful woman, who had long yearned for rain after a drought, was naturally reluctant to let him go. Fortunately, Gu Yun's abilities were strong enough to make her beg for mercy repeatedly, and she no longer dared to utter words of retention.
"Yunfeng, I'll let Hu'er and Shui'er stay here to cultivate with you for now."
"The Demonic Sect is dangerous, and even if they were in the Dao Pagoda, they might be overlooked. Besides, you haven't seen each other for a long time, so it's a good chance to catch up and bond."
Looking at the two little ones sitting by his side, Gu Yun spoke with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yunfeng's pretty face couldn't help but blush. What kind of 'catching up' was needed?
She now knew every detail about the two little girls, and all of this was thanks to this Young Master.
"Please rest assured, Your Highness. Yunfeng will protect them even if it costs her old life."
"Ouch."
As Liu Yunfeng was about to kneel on one knee, Gu Yun tapped her on the forehead.
"What are you saying? Their safety is important, but your safety isn't?!"
"All of you must be well, not a single one is allowed to get into trouble, understand?!"
"Yes~~"
All three of them were moved to tears, clinging to Gu Yun and pouring out numerous grievances before finally letting him go.
He fled from the Hundred Flowers Holy Land as if escaping.
Only then did Gu Yun release Luo Hanyan.
After a period of cultivation, she had already consolidated her cultivation at Quasi-Emperor Ninth Layer.
"Not bad. It seems you are now invincible below the Great Emperor."
"Compared to the Thunderbolt Empress, I'm still far behind."
"But there shouldn't be any major breakthroughs in a short time."
Luo Hanyan said. There needed to be a profound accumulation between Quasi-Emperor Ninth Layer and Great Emperor.
Once crossed, it was very likely to be a carp leaping over the dragon gate.
Gu Yaozi had accumulated for so many years and could now fight against a Four-Calamity Great Emperor. Her ambition and talent were rare in the world. Luo Hanyan was not willing to fall behind. Even if she couldn't succeed, she would first try her best.
"Haste makes waste. With my help, you can settle down as you please."
Gu Yun spoke with a smile.
"You can only say such things if you come back alive!"
Luo Hanyan stared at Gu Yun.
"Alright, you don't need to worry about these things. You can go back and gather more intelligence."
"See what happened in the Gengjin Dao Domain."
Seeing the beauty care so much about him, Gu Yun didn't want to make her worry excessively.
He directly gave her a clue, then turned and left.
Luo Hanyan stared blankly at the young man's back, then took a deep breath.
Her voice instantly spread throughout the entire Hundred Flowers Holy Land, restoring the coldness and majesty of the Holy Lord of yesteryear.
"Everyone, listen to my command!"
"Effective immediately, march on the Great Development Holy Land and the Star Pavilion! No mistakes allowed!!"
"We respectfully obey the Holy Lord's decree!"
The entire Hundred Flowers Holy Land instantly began to operate efficiently. Lights flickered, array patterns lit up, and a chilling aura of killing intent permeated the air... Gu Yun's figure flickered, and he quickly appeared in a desolate wilderness.
Behind him, dozens of shadowy figures, like ghosts, appeared silently. They all knelt on one knee, their auras completely restrained, exuding a heart-palpitating killing intent.
"Your Highness, the Shadow Guard has assembled!"
Shadow saluted respectfully.
Gu Yun's gaze swept over all the Shadow Guards. Their strength was uniformly at the Saint Ruler Realm and above, with six Quasi-Emperor level powerhouses among them.
"Except for Shadow One, everyone should be here."
These Shadow Guards had mysterious movements and were best at concealment and assassination.
"According to the plan, break into smaller groups and infiltrate the Demonic Sect's sphere of influence."
"Shadow Seven, you pick six people to stay. I have other instruction