A journey through the world of martial arts

Chapter 192 Survival from desperate situation
When Gu Xu saw that the Golden Centipede Master was using the vengeful spirits to defend himself, his eyes sharpened, and he shouted. A burst of spiritual light appeared in his hand, and a ball of clear light spread out like water. The vengeful spirits that were wrapped in the protective aura were swept over by the clear light and were immediately absorbed into the clear light like wisps of smoke. In just a moment, all the vengeful spirits had been taken away, leaving only the black aura.

Just as Gu Xu used the "Purifying Soul and Cleansing Heart Mirror" to collect the wronged souls, bolts of heavenly lightning continued to fall. Without the obstruction of the wronged souls, the evil spirits were gradually thinning out, especially at the location of the demon's head, where the head protecting it could be vaguely seen.

Upon seeing this, the Golden Centipede Master opened his mouth and spat out a thick cloud of black smoke that suddenly rushed outwards and spread rapidly. In less than half a breath, it filled the entire valley. The pungent smell made Gu Xu frown. He casually unleashed a lightning bolt, but it failed to achieve its purpose.

The lightning bolts not only failed to break through the smoke, but were instead swallowed up by it, without even making a splash. After a few more attempts, Gu Xu stopped and looked down at the dark smoke below.

Just then, a flash of light disappeared into the smoke, but Gu Xu felt a sense of alarm. As he raised his protective light shield, two sharp, ghostly lights approached him. With two soft hissing sounds, the ghostly lights were dissolved, but two fist-sized holes appeared on the protective light shield. The edges of the holes were blocked by a strange force and could not be restored for a long time.

"That move just now must have been the Golden Centipede's innate divine power, 'Dazzling Brilliant Light.' It was indeed powerful. It is said that this move can break through all protective spells, and now it seems that there is no exaggeration at all. However, although this move is very powerful, it also consumes a lot of vital energy. Since the Golden Centipede dared to do this, he must have a follow-up move."

After a moment's thought, Gu Xu released a crimson light, and streaks of crimson blades rushed toward the black mist. Although they were quickly swallowed up, they were not without effect. After releasing more than a hundred blades of light, the black mist finally showed signs of dissipating.

A glint flashed in Gu Xu's eyes. He reached out and drew a yellow rune, which instantly took shape. Dozens of crimson flying blades instantly condensed in his left hand, opening a passage in the black mist. The rune, carrying profound energy, flew towards a certain direction.

With a thunderous roar, protected by crimson light, the talisman passed through the black mist. As it approached the interior, it suddenly brightened and transformed into a towering mountain, pressing down on the Golden Centipede Master. Its binding power instantly enveloped an area of ​​several miles.

The Golden Centipede Master's protective aura was broken by the Golden Sun of Hao Ri, and its dazzling brilliance failed to achieve its purpose. At this moment, he was suppressed by the "Suppressing Talisman" specially made by the Xuanxin Orthodox Sect. Feeling the ever-increasing power of the confinement, the Golden Centipede Master immediately charged wildly, trying to break the confinement with his brute force.

His brute strength was not bad, and the binding power of the Zhenxiang Talisman began to weaken slowly under his repeated impacts. However, Gu Xu would not stand idly by and watch the Golden Centipede Master break free. He reached out and grabbed a radiant treasure ring, which appeared in his hand. With a flick of his wrist, the treasure flew swiftly toward the Golden Centipede Master below.

As the Golden Centipede Master was deciphering the Zhenxiang Talisman, he suddenly felt a chill. He slightly raised his enormous head and saw a blinding light approaching. The sense of danger in his heart grew stronger and stronger.

"We can't let this thing get on us!"

The Golden Centipede Master circled around, diverting three-tenths of his power to resist the Zhen Xiang Fu. Then, he opened his mouth and spat out a ball of fine purple sand to meet the treasure ring.

"Absolute Yang Sand".

Gu Xu immediately recognized the origin of the purple sand. This was the finest of the Gangsha (罡砂), and besides being used to forge magical artifacts, its most important function was to steal spiritual energy and diminish precious light.

Seeing that the Golden Centipede Master possessed a considerable amount of Absolute Yang Sand, and that he could refine it to any size, his own "Eight Jade Golden Rings" might not necessarily gain the upper hand against him.

However, if this treasure were retrieved, the advantage that Zhen Xiangfu had gathered would be lost for nothing. With a change of mind, Gu Xu's eyes hardened, and he continued to control the "Eight Jade Golden Rings" to descend towards the Golden Centipede Master. At the same time, a white aura behind him rushed past the treasure rings like lightning and collided with the incoming Absolute Yang Sand.

The purple and white light collided continuously, and the sky was filled with dazzling light, illuminating half of the sky. Everything within a radius of several feet was reduced to dust.

As the Absolute Yang Sand was blocked by the Ice Soul Mystic Light, the "Eight Jade Golden Rings" had already arrived above the Golden Centipede. The rings flashed with spiritual light and instantly transformed into three rings of the same size, heading towards the head, middle, and tail of the Golden Centipede respectively.

Just then, the Golden Centipede Master had already broken the Zhenxiang Talisman, but before he could react, he felt a sharp pain and was horrified to find that his aura was sealed by the treasure ring. Moreover, streaks of crimson runes were spreading rapidly from the object. In just a few breaths, most of the tail had turned crimson and was spreading towards the middle and head.

When the Golden Centipede Master's aura was sealed, a glint flashed in Gu Xu's eyes, and his magical power surged. With this help, the Ice Soul Profound Light instantly swept up all the Absolute Yang Sand, leaving not a trace. At the same time, the protective aura was also swept away by Gu Xu.

"not good!"

Having lost two major protective items in succession, the Golden Centipede Master was immediately horrified. His enormous head shook incessantly, but his body grew weaker and weaker.

"Where there's life, there's hope. If you want this body, then I'll give it to you."

If Jinwu Shangren still couldn't perceive the other party's intentions at this moment, then he would be foolish. Gu Xu's cultivation far surpassed his own, and he must have had a purpose in going to such great lengths to capture him. Since that was the case, he should just abandon this physical body. As long as his spirit remained intact, there were still infinite possibilities.

Just as the sealing power on the "Eight Jade Golden Rings" was about to reach the head, the huge head suddenly shrank, and dozens of bloody beams shot out from it, flying in all directions.

Seeing this, Gu Xu instantly drew his Azure Thunder Sword from behind, splitting into dozens of sharp sword beams that chased after the fleeing blood-red light. He himself floated down, looked at the huge demon corpse in front of him, and chanted the incantation. The spiritual light of the treasure ring intensified, and the corpse, which was originally more than three zhang long, instantly turned into a golden centipede the size of a palm.

"The Golden Centipede Master escaped using the method of discarding his shell, so his cultivation must have been completely destroyed. It will be a long time before he can recover. We are not afraid of him causing trouble in the short term. The most important thing now is the Moon Demon. This person is treacherous and cunning. He is like a fish in water in the Yin Moon Dynasty. He is a real menace. We need to discuss this with the sect leader."

After waiting for a while, dozens of sword lights returned. Among them, only three sword lights were not stained with blood. Gu Xu was not discouraged. This Golden Centipede Master was most skilled at escaping. Unless a killing formation was set up in advance, all efforts would be in vain.

However, Gu Xu did not gain nothing. With this blood essence in hand, as long as he resumes cultivation in the future, it will inevitably cause a change, and then he will not be the only one going to besiege him.

After scanning the area once more, Gu Xu's gaze suddenly paused at a certain spot, and then he transformed into a rainbow of light and headed towards Anle Village.

"Such keen senses, fortunately I didn't see through it." Master Tianyun emerged from the rocks, looking solemnly in the direction Gu Xu had left.

At the very last moment of the battle between Gu Xu and Jin Wu Shangren, Tian Yun Shangren appeared here. He had been deceived by the golden light's illusion, and if it weren't for the appearance of that astonishing demonic aura, he would probably still be waiting in Anle Village.

Just as he appeared, he saw Gu Xu put away the corpse of the Golden Centipede. Wary of his vast magical power, True Man Tianyun thought he was not confident and did not show himself. Unexpectedly, he almost exposed himself in the end.

"The elixir within the Golden Centipede is of great importance; it seems we have no choice but to consult with Golden Light."

Master Tianyun sighed, enveloped in cloud light, and flew towards Anle Village.

Meanwhile, in Anle Village, Jin Guang and his disciples had already searched every part of the village, but apart from some residual demonic energy, they found no other clues.

"Sect Master, the imperial court has arrived and is currently being entertained by Senior Brother Fuyun."

"Yes, tell Fuyun that these matters concerning demons and monsters cannot be revealed for the time being. The imperial court will prepare a statement. Do not let the news leak out, lest it cause unrest."

"Yes, Sect Master."

After the disciple left, Lie Yunzi hurriedly entered, holding a jade talisman in his hand. Jin Guang heard the footsteps and asked, "What's the matter that you're in such a panic?"

"Sect Master, Zhuge Qingtian has brought Blue Demon of the Yin Moon Dynasty to the Xuanxin Sect. This is a message from General Qinglong."

Lie Yunzi presented the jade talisman, his mood quite heavy.

Upon hearing this, Jin Guang's eyes sharpened. He reached out and took the jade talisman. After examining it, he was furious and crushed the jade talisman to pieces.

"Zhuge Qingtian has some nerve! He actually dared to marry someone from the Yin Yue Dynasty. It's utterly deceitful and hateful!"

Hearing the sect leader's angry voice, Lie Yunzi dared not say another word. No matter what, it was outrageous for a righteous disciple to be involved with someone from the demonic path, especially someone from the Yin Yue Dynasty, which had fought against the Xuanxin Orthodox Sect for thousands of years. It was a laughing stock, and it would bring shame to the Xuanxin Orthodox Sect as well.

This was a resounding slap in the face for the Golden Light Sect Master, who was dedicated to promoting the sect, and it brought shame upon the sect.

"metropolitan?"

Lie Yunzi spoke in a low voice, and Jin Guang suppressed his anger, saying to Lie Yunzi, "Leave the matter here to Fu Yun for now. If there's anything you're unsure about, go ask your Uncle Gu Xu, he..."

Before he could finish speaking, Jin Guang suddenly had a thought and looked outside. He saw that the clear light had dissipated and Gu Xu's figure had already landed outside the door. Upon seeing this, Jin Guang hurriedly went out.

"Senior brother."

“I have already captured the Golden Centipede Master, but he still has a fragment of his soul outside. It will take several hundred years for him to cultivate back to his original state.”

As he spoke, Gu Xu took out the "Eight Jade Golden Rings" from his sleeve and handed them to Jin Guang, who thanked him and accepted them.

After the two sat down, Jin Guang said to Gu Xu, "Senior brother, Zhuge Qingtian has arrived at Xuanxin Orthodox Sect with the Blue Demon of the Yin Moon Dynasty."

Jin Guang suppressed his anger and tried to speak in a calm tone.

"How does the sect leader intend to handle this?"

Zhuge Qingtian is Yan Chixia's junior brother; the two are disciples of the same school. Now that the other party is embroiled in this mess, if it's not handled properly, the reputation of the Xuanxin Sect could be ruined overnight. "What are your thoughts, Senior Brother?"

Although Jin Guang had become the sect leader, he still valued Gu Xu's ideas.

Gu Xu glanced at him upon hearing this and said calmly, "You are the sect leader, you should know what to do. I have no objection to whatever you decide to do."

"Yes, senior brother, things here have been mostly dealt with. The rest can be left to Fuyun and the others. As for Zhuge Qingtian..." Jin Guang paused for a moment and continued, "He violated the sect's orders and colluded with the demonic path. He should be executed, but considering his past merits, his crime is reduced by one degree. Instead, his cultivation is abolished and he is expelled from the sect."

Gu Xu nodded upon hearing the punishment. Jin Guang's actions diminished his own prestige, but preserved the reputation of the Xuanxin Sect.

"Senior brother, Fuyun and the others still have some things to deal with here. I hope you can stay here for a while."

"You may go ahead; leave things here to me." Gu Xu immediately agreed, then asked, "Has Tianyun appeared?"

Upon hearing this, Jin Guang's expression turned serious, and he said, "I spotted him half a day after my senior brother left, but seeing that he didn't make any extra moves, I delayed him for a while as my senior brother had arranged. Could it be that my senior brother also saw him?"

"Do you have the 'Chaotic Void Stone Sphere' with you?"

"Here it is." Jin Guang took out the chaotic stone ball from his sleeve and handed it to Gu Xu.

"Although this thing has many uses, it is nothing more than a chicken rib for our Xuanxin Orthodox Sect. Once this thing is placed in the same place for many years, it will assimilate the surrounding things. And the most important point is that this thing is a positioning magic tool for the people of Miaoyun Que."

Upon hearing this, Jin Guang was immediately startled. Although he had known that this thing was strange, he did not expect it to be so dangerous.

“Tianyun may seem virtuous and respected, but he is actually quite scheming. He gave this item with ill intentions. Senior brother, why don’t we destroy this item to avoid causing more trouble?”

Even if this thing is good, it is very dangerous, so there is no need to keep it. Jin Guang reached out to destroy it.

"Wait a minute, this is a small matter. You still need to deal with Zhuge Qingtian. Don't waste any more time. There is another important matter. After you finish dealing with this, I will return to Xuanxin Sect and tell you in detail."

Jin Guang said "Good" and bowed. Then a flash of light appeared, and half a breath later, Jin Guang's figure disappeared.

After the golden light left, Gu Xu sat on the cloud platform and closed his eyes to rest. He didn't know how much time had passed when he heard Lie Yunzi's voice coming from outside the door.

"Master Uncle, True Person Tianyun of Miaoyun Palace has something to ask of us."

"Invite him in."

Xuanxin Zhengzong, Liangyi Square

A golden light dissipated, and a golden figure emerged from within. The Azure Dragon General, who had been waiting nearby, immediately came forward to greet him.

"metropolitan."

"Where are people?"

"Zhuge Qingtian and his companion are at Pengxian Pavilion."

Upon hearing this, Jin Guang nodded. It was the best place to settle Zhuge Qingtian and the other person in Pengxian Pavilion. Although the place was beautiful, it was also the place with the most secure restriction array, so there was no fear that they would cause any trouble.

As Jin Guang and Qinglong Xuanjiang walked and talked, they learned more detailed information along the way.

Entrusted by Yan Chixia, Zhuge Qingtian infiltrated the Yin Yue Dynasty, but became entangled with Lan Mo and ended up having a child.

"Zhuge Qingtian left the Yin Yue Dynasty with Lan Mo this time because he discovered something strange within the Yin Yue Dynasty. It seemed that a demon had awakened. In order to protect the safety of his wife and children, he fled the Yin Yue Dynasty and came to the Xuanxin Orthodox Sect."

Upon hearing this, Jin Guang's face showed surprise. Although the Yin Yue Dynasty was a major sect of the demonic path and its vitality was greatly damaged, its foundation was still intact. Ordinary crises could not harm it. Moreover, Zhuge Qingtian's cultivation was not weak. How could he sense that something was wrong? Just what kind of demon was so powerful?

A moment later, Jin Guang and Qinglong Xuanjiang arrived at an exquisite pavilion with upturned eaves, green tiles and red walls. Four sword-wielding disciples were guarding the pavilion. When they saw Jin Guang and Qinglong Xuanjiang coming, they all bowed. Jin Guang nodded to them and then went up to the pavilion with Qinglong Xuanjiang.

"Senior Brother Jin Guang."

Hearing footsteps, Zhuge Qingtian hurriedly stood up, saw the golden light approaching, and pulled Lan Mo forward to pay his respects.

"Zhuge Qingtian, there's no need to mention what your senior brother said again. If Senior Brother Yan were here right now, how would you face him?"

Jin Guang glanced at Zhuge Qingtian, whose face was full of vicissitudes, and said indifferently without expression.

Lan Mo was about to speak, but was stopped by Zhuge Qingtian, who said in a hoarse voice, "Qingtian knows he has failed his sect and is willing to accept the punishment, but please, senior brother, spare Lan'er."

After saying this, Zhuge Qingtian knelt down, preparing to kowtow to the golden light, but just as he was about to kowtow, he was held up by a mysterious force and could no longer continue.

"Zhuge Qingtian, once one of the most outstanding disciples of the Xuanxin Zhengzong, has fallen to such a state. The sect bears some responsibility, but you also have your own reasons. Since you have come here today, I, as the sect master of the Xuanxin Zhengzong, will make an exception for you and return all your life's learning to the sect. From now on, you will be free."

Zhuge Qingtian was taken aback upon hearing this. He didn't think the punishment was too severe; on the contrary, for someone like him who was practically a traitor, merely having his cultivation level revoked was truly merciful.

Seeing his expression, Jin Guang said in a deep voice, "Zhuge Qingtian, I have only one request for you: you must never appear in the sight of the Xuanxin Sect disciples. If you are found out, don't blame me for being ruthless. Even Senior Brother Yan can't say anything. Do you understand?"

Before Zhuge Qingtian could refuse, Jin Guang glanced coldly at Lan Mo and snorted.

Blue Demon was terrified by the cold gaze of the golden light. Although her cultivation was decent, it was far inferior to the transformed golden light. Hearing that her husband's cultivation was to be taken back, she felt a sense of relief.

"Senior Brother Jin Guang, thank you for your trouble."

Zhuge Qingtian patted Lan Mo's hand, stood up and bowed to the golden light, then took out all the magical artifacts belonging to the Xuanxin Sect.

After taking one last look at the jade-colored token, Zhuge Qingtian placed it on the table and gazed at the golden light with a determined expression.

"Senior brother, I'm ready. Let's begin." He then closed his eyes and relaxed his entire body.

"metropolitan?"

Qinglong Xuanjiang looked at the golden light, who took a step forward, raised his hand, and unleashed a golden beam that pierced into Zhuge Qingtian's body. Zhuge Qingtian's face turned pale and blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. Lan Mo felt extremely distressed, but dared not make a move. He could only shut down his five senses and turn away.

One cut after another, for a full half hour, the Mysterious Heart Pearl was removed from Zhuge Qingtian's body. As soon as the pearl left his body, it was sealed in a jade box by the Azure Dragon Mystic General.

"Go now. From this day forward, you are no longer a disciple of Xuanxin. Take care of yourself."

Jin Guang glanced at Zhuge Qingtian's pale face, turned around and went down the pavilion. Qinglong Xuanjiang threw down a bottle of hemostatic powder and immediately followed.

"Husband."

Lan Mo looked at Zhuge Qingtian's expression, held his hand, and felt very heartbroken. Zhuge Qingtian, however, smiled and held Lan Mo's hand in return.

"From now on, let's stay away from the troubles of the martial arts world, find a place where no one can find us, and live as an ordinary couple."

"Ah."

Lan Mo helped Zhuge Qingtian slowly down from the pavilion, where a wax-sealed letter was left on the table with the words "To Senior Brother Jin Guang" written on it.

(End of this chapter)