All-class Gu Immortal

Chapter 231 Encountering the Mad Lion Again! The Divine Seed Acquired! (Two Chapters Combined)

Zhou Qing cut off a small piece of Tiger Demon Tai Sui meat, and dozens of Ice Silkworm Gu worms swarmed over it, devouring the Tai Sui meat in an instant.

Buzz!

In just a short while, these ice silkworm worms fell to the ground like raindrops, their bodies turning black and quickly losing their vitality.

Clearly, these ice silkworm worms were still unable to resist the deadly poison of the Heavenly Poison Insects.

"Isn't it said that the success rate of raising and refining silkworm-type Gu worms below the third rank is 100%?"

Zhou Qing was stunned by the scene before him.

"Could it be that the Ice Silkworm Gu worm isn't a silkworm-type Gu worm in the strict sense? That shouldn't be the case."

Zhou Qing fell into deep thought.

Just as he was wondering, among the pile of poisoned Ice Silkworm Gu worms, several of the dead Ice Silkworm Gu worms suddenly stirred, their stiff claws twitching slightly.

"There's a survivor!"

Zhou Qing's eyes lit up, and he immediately activated the Azure Wood Scripture, using Azure Wood True Essence to nurture the Ice Silkworm Gu worm, hoping to help it adapt to the deadly poison of the Heavenly Poison Insect.

However, after about ten breaths, the surviving ice silkworm worms became still and completely lost their vitality.

"He's still dead."

Zhou Qing frowned slightly.

"Does the so-called 100% success rate mean that success is guaranteed after multiple attempts?"

Zhou Qing believes this is the only way to understand it.

Because the Ice Silkworm Gu Worm evolved from the Golden Silkworm Gu Worm, and the Golden Silkworm Gu Worm evolved from the Golden Silkworm, they undoubtedly belong to the silkworm Gu Worm category. No matter how much they mutate and evolve, they are still related to the silkworm Gu Worm category.

"try again!"

Zhou Qing was not in a hurry; he released the second batch of Ice Silkworm Gu worms.

Buzz!
Before he could give the order, these ice silkworm worms devoured all the ice silkworm worm corpses on the ground.

This time, the Ice Silkworm Gu worms were wiped out again, but they held on for a longer time. Some of the Ice Silkworm Gu worms even crawled on the ground for a hundred breaths.

"This is much better than last time," Zhou Qing thought to himself.

For the next two weeks, Zhou Qing repeated this process over and over again.

The most resilient Ice Silkworm Gu worm survived for a whole day before finally being poisoned to death by the Heavenly Poison Worm's deadly venom.

Of Zhou Qing's thousands of Ice Silkworm Gu worms, only a little over a hundred remained.

"It seems that the Heavenly Poison Insect's venom is still too powerful for the Ice Silkworm Gu Insect."

Zhou Qing's mind raced. It seemed that even the unparalleled silkworm breeding technique couldn't magically allow the Ice Silkworm Gu worm to transcend racial boundaries and magically enhance its resistance to deadly poison.

By continuously feeding the poisoned insect corpses with the Ice Silkworm Gu worms, and optimizing the process generation after generation, it's only a matter of time before the Heavenly Poison Gu worm is cultivated.

However, Zhou Qing came up with a new method.

The Heavenly Poisonous Insect is a companion Gu worm of the Ink Dragon. The best way is naturally to let the Ice Silkworm Gu worm devour the Ink Dragon's flesh and blood to enhance its resistance to toxins.

However, although Zhou Qing has made great progress in strength and obtained a lot of trump cards, it is precisely because of his improved strength that he is even more in awe of the Ink Dragon, who has one foot in the third rank, and he dares not take such a risk.

"Dragon Soul Swamp!"

The true gate of the Five Poisons Sect is located in the Dragon Soul Swamp halfway up Tianzhu Mountain.

Legend has it that the swamp was formed many years ago when a venomous dragon died, and its decaying body was corroded by its poisonous blood.

The naturally occurring marsh gas in Dragon Soul Swamp contains highly toxic substances, which would be deadly to ordinary people.

However, the Five Poisons Sect is famous for its poison skills. Cultivating poisonous creatures, refining poisons, and practicing poison skills all require a specific environment.

According to Zhou Qing's plan, if he could obtain some marsh gas and highly toxic silt from the Dragon Soul Swamp, he should be able to improve the Ice Silkworm Gu's resistance to toxins.

Both the Poison Dragon and the Ink Dragon are dragon-type spirit beasts, with the former having a higher bloodline level.

However, according to the rules of the martial arts world, one's identity is determined by oneself when traveling. The so-called poison dragon in the Dragon Soul Swamp of the Five Poisons Sect is most likely just a flood dragon that is related to the bloodline of dragon-type spirit beasts.

Perhaps the deadly poison of Dragon Soul Swamp is more compatible with the Heavenly Poison Insects, which could enhance the poison resistance of the Ice Silkworm Gu Insects.

In any case, the swamp gas and silt in Dragon Soul Swamp are definitely less toxic than the Heavenly Poison Insects.

If we had just tried it out, we wouldn't have lost so many Ice Silkworm Gu worms like we have now.

Zhou Qing now only has a little over a hundred Ice Silkworm Gu worms left, and it will take some time to cultivate the next batch.

"Perfect timing! After evolving to the second-tier low-grade, the Heavenly Silkworm gained new abilities that can help Master restore his life force."

[Refining: Heavenly Silkworm]

[Rank: Tier 2, Low Grade]

[Progress: Growth Stage (15/800)]

[Celestial Silkworm: The Celestial Silkworm in its growth stage is born in the Land of Longevity. Upon adulthood, it will evolve into a third-order, four-winged Celestial Silkworm, and in its complete form, it will be a fifth-order, six-winged Celestial Silkworm.]

[Effect: Vitality Transformation, Life Bead]

[Life Bead: During its growth stage, the Heavenly Silkworm can materialize its life force, condensing it into a powerful 'Life Bead'. The Life Bead possesses the ability to heal most injuries and negative effects, and directly replenishes a large amount of life force, fundamentally rejuvenating the physical body. Currently, one Life Bead is condensed every half month.]

Although Wei Sheng decided to give up competing with Wan Guiliu for the position of sect leader, Zhou Qing still wanted to help him recover from his hidden injuries. The healing effect of the Life Bead was obviously better than that of the Life Conversion.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to hand over the Life Pearl to Wei Sheng, it would obviously not be a problem to ask him for some marsh gas and silt from the Dragon Soul Swamp.

Thinking of this, Zhou Qing immediately picked up a pen and paper and wrote a letter to Wei Sheng, explaining that he had refined some pills to strengthen the body and cultivate vitality, and hoped that he would send someone to Nanli County to take the pills away.

The next day.

early morning.

Zhou Qing was doing his morning exercise in the backyard when a tall, beautiful woman in red, led by Lanlan, entered the backyard.

"Senior Sister?!"

Zhou Qing was taken aback, but couldn't help but show a look of joy.

The woman in red was none other than Wei Hongyu.

"Ah Qing, it's been a long time. You've gotten stronger." Wei Hongyu smiled slightly.

"Father told me you've already broken through to the fourth level of blood exchange, and I didn't quite believe it. Now it seems you're probably close to breaking through to the fifth level, right?!"

Wei Hongyu's eyes gleamed with a strange light as she looked Zhou Qing up and down.

"Senior Sister has not only become stronger, but also more beautiful." Zhou Qing said with a smile. If Wei Hongyu before was young and beautiful with a capable personality like an older sister, now she is more dignified and composed, full of mature charm.

Moreover, through his perception of Qi and blood, Wei Hongyu's realm was a level higher than his, probably due to five blood transfusions.

In just over two years, Zhou Qing went from undergoing one blood transfusion to four blood transfusions during his cultivation.

Wei Hongyu's cultivation speed from the second blood exchange to the fifth blood exchange was no slower than Zhou Qing's. Obviously, she had been extremely diligent in the past two years and had other opportunities, otherwise she could not have achieved such a cultivation speed.

“You’re still as eloquent as ever,” Wei Hongyu said with a smile, giving him a sharp look. At this moment, Wei Hongyu no longer regarded Zhou Qing simply as her junior brother, but as a family member she could rely on and trust.

"Please, Senior Sister."

Zhou Qing invited Wei Hongyu into the inner room to talk.

After a conversation, Zhou Qing asked about the events that had occurred in the Five Poisons Sect over the past four months, and then brought up Wei Sheng.

“Father is still the same as before, he has lost his former ambition. I know he is showing weakness to Wan Guiliu to prevent him from targeting me and Mingcheng, but this is not a long-term solution. Sometimes, giving in repeatedly only makes him seem weak and easy to bully.”

Wei Hongyu said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing fell silent, not daring to say anything more.

"Ah Qing, the reason why my progress has been so rapid is because I received guidance from the old sect leader in private," Wei Hongyu said in a low voice.

"What?!" Zhou Qing exclaimed in surprise.

“Even Father doesn’t know about this,” Wei Hongyu said solemnly.

"What exactly does the old sect leader mean?" Zhou Qing frowned slightly.

From an outsider's perspective, it's hard to understand the old sect leader's behavior.

If the old sect leader has chosen Wan Guiliu as the person to whom he will pass on his skills, then he should be more resolute, instead of hesitating and giving Wei Hongyu private instructions. If Wan Guiliu finds out, it will cause new disputes.

After all, he was a top expert who had dominated the southern border for decades. Could it be that he was getting old and nearing the end of his life, and that's why he was starting to become confused?

Whether it's the rumors or the evaluations of Wei Sheng and others, the old sect leader Wan Shentong was a powerful, resourceful, and decisive person.

But his current behavior has absolutely nothing to do with these assessments.

If the old sect leader isn't senile, then he must have ulterior motives.

"The old sect leader couldn't possibly be unaware of Wan Guiliu's stubbornness and his harm to fellow disciples. Perhaps he wanted to test me and consider me as one of the candidates for passing on his skills." Wei Hongyu was somewhat uncertain.

Although she had received guidance from the old sect leader, she also felt that he had made a series of blunders in recent years. "I'll pretend I don't know anything about this, and Senior Sister, don't tell anyone else. Remember, be very careful," Zhou Qing instructed. He stopped thinking about it; his primary goal now was to cultivate the Heavenly Poison Gu worm, not to guess the old sect leader's thoughts.

"Don't worry, Aqing, I know what I'm doing." Wei Hongyu nodded. The reason she told Zhou Qing was not only because she trusted her, but also because she saw Wei Sheng's former self in Zhou Qing—ambitious, spirited, and full of vigor.

"Senior sister, take these pills back with you."

Zhou Qing changed the subject abruptly, and with a flick of his sleeve, a pile of bottles and jars appeared on the table.

"Rejuvenation Pill?! Ah Qing, you can already refine second-tier pills?" Wei Hongyu asked in surprise.

"No, given your personality, you wouldn't have written to Father just to bring him these things. These are just a cover, aren't they?"

Wei Hongyu realized what was happening.

“That’s right, this is what I’m going to give to my master.” Zhou Qing took out a white bead about the size of a thumb. It looked like an ordinary pearl, nothing special.

"This is the 'Life Bead,' which can regulate qi and blood, restore vitality, and help Master repair the foundation damaged by poisoning."

"Is this the method of a Gu Master?" Wei Hongyu took the seemingly ordinary 'Life Bead'. As soon as she got her hands on the Life Bead, she sensed its extraordinary nature, and her blood and qi in her body quickly became active.

“Not bad.” Zhou Qing nodded.

"Actually, besides giving away the 'Life Pearl,' Junior Brother has another request: he hopes to obtain some marsh gas from the Dragon Soul Swamp and some highly poisonous silt from the Five Poisons Sect."

Upon hearing Zhou Qing's request, Wei Hongyu nodded and said, "This is not difficult; I will handle it."

"Then thank you, Senior Sister."

Zhou Qing smiled broadly.

After the two talked for a while, Wei Hongyu left the house in a hurry.

"It seems that Master and the others are having a hard time," Zhou Qing sighed inwardly.

Unfortunately, with the old sect leader still alive, no one could touch Wan Guiliu.

three days later.

Zhou Qing received a letter instructing him to go to the forest ten miles east of Tianyun Mountain City at midnight tonight, where Wei Hongyu would bring swamp gas and silt.

After nightfall.

Zhou Qing set off early for Tianyun Mountain City.

When Zhou Qing arrived at the foot of Tianzhu Mountain under the cover of night, a faint golden light appeared in the forest in front of him, and a silver-white fox about a foot long appeared in front of him.

"See your Lord."

Like smoke, it manifested its form and bowed respectfully.

After Zhou Qing brought Ruyan to Nanli County, he put her in Tianzhu Mountain.

On the one hand, she wanted to adapt to this environment, and on the other hand, she hoped he would monitor the movements of the Five Poisons Sect.

If Wan Guiliu dared to come down the mountain, given the difference in strength between the two sides, he could end the battle in an instant and settle their grudges.

"No need for formalities." Zhou Qing nodded.

"My lord, something is wrong here. I went to patrol the forest just now and found a martial artist lying in ambush."

One of them is quite powerful; if classified by martial arts level, he is probably comparable to someone who has undergone nine blood transfusions.

Moreover, he possesses a faint but extremely strong fire-attribute true essence within him, suggesting his true strength is likely comparable to a Qi and Blood Furnace Realm martial artist who has undergone ten blood exchanges; he should not be underestimated.

Ru Yan said in a deep voice.

"An ambush?!" Zhou Qing frowned slightly.

He sensed something was wrong as soon as he received the letter. Wei Hongyu insisted on meeting him in the middle of the night, and near Tianzhu Mountain no less. She could have come to him during the day. Even if her personal freedom was restricted, she could have had someone else deliver the biogas and silt.

However, he did not suspect that Wei Hongyu wanted to harm him.

It must be that Wei Hongyu's collection of biogas and sludge was leaked and discovered by someone with ulterior motives.

"They think highly of me, using ten blood transfusions to ambush me when I only have four. It's a pity the intelligence is too outdated."

Zhou Qing gave a cold smile.

"Like smoke."

"I'm here."

"You carry my divine golden body, ready to act at any time."

"Your humble servant obeys!"

Zhou Qing released his shrunken divine golden body, which attached itself to Ru Yan's body. She immediately reverted to her original form and disappeared underground.

at the same time.

In the forest ten miles east of Tianyun Mountain City.

An old man in a red robe was hidden in the tree canopy, his whole being like a dead object, as if he had become one with the surrounding environment.

"coming!"

At that moment, at the entrance to the forest, a young man dressed in a blue robe appeared in the moonlight.

"The fragments of the divine seed are mine!" The red-robed elder's eyes flashed with a fierce light.

"Really?"

At that moment, a seductive voice rang in his ears.

"When," the old man in the red robe spoke subconsciously, but suddenly his mind went blank, and he fell into a drowsy state.

However, the next moment, he suddenly awoke, his whole body radiating a dazzling red light, as if solid true essence had formed a huge protective shield on his body.

clang!
With a deafening roar, the red-robed elder was blasted away by an immense force, crashing heavily into the forest.

He looked closely and saw a golden-yellow, humanoid creature standing in the treetop.

"What the hell is this?!"

The red-robed elder's expression changed drastically. If it weren't for the divine seed fragment within his body automatically activating to protect its master, he would probably have already suffered severe injuries.

"Could it be that Wan Guiliu betrayed me?"

The old man in the red robe was thinking rapidly.

Bang!
Before he could think further, the golden humanoid creature swooped down and struck out with its palm. A huge golden handprint, three feet in diameter, condensed in the air and hurtled towards him.

"retreat!"

Sensing the power of the golden humanoid creature's attack, the red-robed elder felt a chill and immediately considered retreating.

Whoosh!
Suddenly, a bright red light emanated from his body, and he leaped into the air.

"not good?!"

Suddenly, the red-robed old man felt an extremely terrifying heat coming from above his head. He looked up and was immediately terrified. He saw a giant centipede, five or six zhang long, descending from the sky. It spewed out venom that looked like magma, instantly melting his protective Yang Qi. Its huge mandibles bit his body in half and swallowed his lower body.

"what!"

The excruciating pain caused the old man in the red robe to let out a bloodcurdling scream. However, his vitality was also quite astonishing. Despite losing half of his body, he still had the strength to resist.

His screams formed sound waves that were almost tangible. The Heavenly Fire Lava Centipede, upon close contact, was also shaken and fell from mid-air.

clang--!
The old man in red robes slammed his fist into the carapace of the Heavenly Fire Centipede, using the recoil to fall into the forest. He then braced himself with his hands on the ground and fled into the distance.

A strange red light flickered around his waist, which actually stopped his intestines and internal organs from flowing out.

"Old Man Mad Lion, why are you in such a hurry to leave when we meet an acquaintance?"

Zhou Qing blocked the old man in the red robe's path, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"You!"

The old man with the mad lion dared not linger. However, having lost his lower body and suffered such a severe injury, he was no match for Zhou Qing and was frozen into an ice sculpture by Zhou Qing's evolved Ice Fiend Gu.

"Two fragments of a divine seed, are they really that miraculous?"

Zhou Qing looked at the frozen Mad Lion Elder with a strange light in his eyes.

If he remembered correctly, two years ago, the Mad Lion Elder was only a martial artist at the Qi and Blood Wolf Smoke Realm, having undergone four blood transfusions.

In just two years, he actually managed to cultivate to the point of undergoing ten blood transfusions.

"You're in luck this time."

Zhou Qing looked at the Crimson Flame that had landed beside him and patted its hard head.

"Hiss—!" Crimson Flame hissed excitedly, drooling as it looked at the frozen old lion.

(End of this chapter)