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"Hehehehe, compared to your remaining life essence, these are nothing."

Gu Qing made a hand seal, and the Grand Master of the Talisman Tower immediately wailed in pain, his hair rapidly turning white, as if his life was slipping away.

Also at this time.

Gu Qing transmitted his voice to Xiaobai, instructing her to stop the operation of the recording stone.

A few moments.

Xiao Bai rushed over, handed the recording stone to Gu Qing, and whispered something.

"All photos were taken; they are very complete and clear."

Thus, Gu Qing's plan was resolved. He had no intention of actually killing the great cultivator of the Talisman Tower here. It would be better to do him a favor so that he would have potential allies to use when entering the Void Battlefield in the future.

The other party was a bit confused.

From the moment before, the scene of agonizing screams and the loss of vital essence was an illusion created by using divine sense to mimic and overlay the real-world scene.

Even if he were slow-witted, he would know that this person was not the Devouring Evil Master.

Gu Qing transformed himself, and the effect of the Sky Shuttle Robe was dispelled.

Archway.

"I apologize for the offense, fellow Daoist."

"My name is Gu Qing, and I am also here for a spot in the Void Battlefield. My methods are somewhat despicable, so I hope you won't take it to heart."

The Grand Master Futa's expression became complicated. What could he say? The other party had easily dealt with him. Not only could he not hold it against them, but he should also thank Gu Qing for sparing his life.

After all, there was no one else around. Even if the act became real and he was actually killed, the blame could be placed on Master Tunxie. There was no need to be honest with him. He couldn't help but sigh.

"Brother Gu has a heart of justice and cares for the common people. I have lost."

"Li Musheng will remember this kindness, and Fu Ta will also be grateful."

"Hehe, there's no need for that."

After exchanging pleasantries, he personally helped him up.

Gu Qing continued.

"Fellow Daoist Li, you should be able to guess my purpose in doing this. Please do not show your face until the dust settles. We can convict the Holy Fire Sect in about a month."

"Forget it, forget it. To deal with such evil and heretical people, we must be ruthless and kill them all. I will cooperate with Brother Gu's plan, please rest assured."

"That's good. I trust you, fellow Daoist. I'll take my leave now."

"Goodbye."

"I hope to meet you again in the Void Battlefield in the future."

"There's a chance."

Unlike the forces in the outer seas who have no chance to participate, the five sects, three valleys, one tower and one religion of Yunmengze are entitled to a spot in the Void Battlefield. Depending on their relationship with Yunmeng Immortal Mountain, some of them also have a second ticket.

This is related to the offerings they make on a regular basis.

"Let's go back to Yunmeng Mountain."

"Is that all?" Xiaobai was a little disappointed. All her hard work infiltrating the Holy Fire Cult hadn't served any purpose, and she couldn't help but feel a similar sense to Guhuoniao.

Seeing that she was in a bad mood, Gu Qing explained, "The information you provided is the foundation of our plan and is very important. Don't underestimate yourself, especially since we will need your elder status later."

"Is this so?"

"Don't underestimate Fairy Huanyin's abilities. A fifth-grade Dao Lord is a top-tier existence in any force in the Cangwu cultivation world. Perhaps due to some constraints, she cannot act arbitrarily."

"If there are any traceable clues, we still have the authority to investigate and exert our influence. If Fairy Huanyin makes a move, both the Holy Fire Sect and the Azure Demon Lord will face immense pressure."

"And this gives us the opportunity to achieve our second objective, do you understand?"

Xiao Bai, like Gu Qing, likes to rub his chin when he's thinking.

According to the nature of demonic cultivators, only the benefits they have in hand are truly benefits; promises and a little sweetness are simply not enough to satisfy them.

Based on the information they knew, Qingmojun needed the Daoist essence of the [Holy Ancestor Fire Pool] to advance his control of the Holy Flame of Life, and the Holy Flame Sect had agreed. This was the basic principle between the two sides.

Once it was learned that Yunmeng Mountain was being investigated.

Nine times out of ten, Qingmojun will demand payment in advance, so that he can easily run away if things go wrong.

To be able to survive in the Western Sea as a demonic cultivator for so many years, cunning and caution are fundamental qualities.

At times like these, her nominal elder status will play a significant role, allowing Gu Qing to participate.

The second objective, the [Holy Ancestor's Fire Pool], is now right before our eyes. "I see!"

After figuring out all the details, Xiaobai immediately smiled. She was happy as long as Gu Qing could use her.

This plan wasn't particularly brilliant; it was simply a matter of using the power of the Fairy of Illusion to directly overwhelm her. The deductions and possible reactions were all products of following the established pattern.

Gu Qing didn't consider herself exceptionally intelligent; she was simply used to planning ahead and thinking three steps ahead for every one step she took.

"Walk."

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A few days later.

Returning to Yunmeng Immortal Mountain, after negotiating with Yuzhu Jun, Gu Qing met Huanyin Fairy again at the same old place.

"Is there any result?"

"That's it."

Gu Qing presented the recording stone and jade slip. After reading them, Fairy Huanyin's beautiful eyes immediately focused on them, and she spoke after a long while.

"You look so much like him."

"Hehe." Gu Qing was about to say something modest when he heard the other person's next words, which were not very friendly.

"They're all so shameless."

Gu Qing: "...I'm ashamed."

"No need to apologize, they're just a bunch of ants. I'm just stating the facts. If you can understand this, your future will be brighter."

"You've completed the mission. Here's the Void Token."

"Come back to Yunmeng Mountain in thirty years, and I will see you off."

Gu Qing hurriedly accepted the Void Token. He was surprised that the ticket had been given to him directly without any verification. Fairy Huanyin's abilities were stronger than he had imagined.

They had already made preparations long ago.

"Thank you for your help, Senior Huanyin."

"It's alright. I told you, I will only help you this once. From now on, we will have no further connection, and the same goes for that person from Baiyue Mountain."

"Gu Qing understands, then... farewell."

He doesn't need to get involved in what comes next; Fairy Huanyin will handle all the issues, including the legitimacy of the Void Token in his hand.

After leaving Yunmeng Mountain.

Xiao Bai peeked out from Gu Qing's sleeve; she had overheard the entire conversation.

"Where do we go now?"

"The Holy Fire Sect is in seclusion, awaiting a response from Lord Qingmo."

"Aren't the other participants in the investigation being cared about?"

Gu Qing shook the token in his hand.

"I've got everything. Finding out the color of the underwear is useless; it's already mine."

"Alright, I will continue to keep an eye on Elder Dongfang."

"Walk."

After another two weeks of travel, Gu Qing and his companion returned to Tianhuo City for temporary accommodation.

The investigation of the Holy Fire Sect by the Yunmeng Immortal Sect is a major event.

Given their status, they wouldn't try to hide anything; they might even actively spread the news to make an example of someone!

Actually, Gu Qing felt that the Holy Fire Cult had done other things, which were the real reason for the public outrage, but this reason could not be said publicly.

Thus, the task of competing for the Void Token came about.

His roundabout approach involved Qingmojun, along with his reasonable speculation and evidence.

This gave Fairy Illusion a reason to take action.

The whole matter was very simple, far less complicated than imagined. (End of Chapter)