Mixed in the heavens, merits and virtues become immortals

Chapter 333 We're going to win this match!
In this world, some people live for appearances, while others live for substance.

Just like at this moment, Gu Qing has become the face, while Qi Hao and Xiao Yi have become the substance.

Xiao Yicai and Qi Hao exchanged a silent glance, both feeling that Gu Qing was a huge trap.

"Senior Brother Gu!"

"Senior Brother Gu!"

"Elder Gu!"

The disciples of Qingyun Sect cheered for Gu Qing. Gu Qing's return as the God of War had instantly outshone Ghost King, Ghost Master, and Qinglong, giving them newfound confidence. They were no longer afraid of the siege from Ghost King Sect, Ghost Shadow Sect, and others.

"Xueqi."

Gu Qing greeted Lu Xueqi with a smile.

A faint blush spread across Lu Xueqi's cold face, her eyes filled with worry. Gu Qing's display of Xuan Yin Ghost Qi had offended Qingyun.

"No problem."

Gu Qing waved his hand gently, turned around and looked at Ghost King and the others. He saw Ghost Master looming in the distance, Qinglong was on high alert, and Ghost King looked embarrassed, completely unlike his previous confident demeanor.

"Gu Qing!"

Biyao cried out angrily, "Are you really going to abandon me?"

Upon hearing this, the disciples of Qingyun Sect glanced at Gu Qing and began to speculate about the relationship between Gu Qing and Bi Yao.

Gu Qing ignored this move, smiled at the Ghost King, and said, "Are you really going to chat idly here?"

The Ghost King frowned and immediately said, "Go back quickly!"

The Ghost King is a powerful and cunning figure of his time. After discovering Gu Qing's identity, he realized that his plan was flawed and he had instead fallen into a conspiracy. Now that the three members of the Ghost King Sect had come out to besiege Gu Qing, they had failed. The Ghost King immediately thought of the Dragon-Subduing Cauldron.

Now, only the Vermilion Bird is guarding this thing.

Gu Qing also learned the location of the Fulong Cauldron.

The leaders of the Qingyun Sect have yet to arrive...

Gu Qing's hatred level was too high, and he felt confident that he could succeed in this matter with one strike and one retreat. The Ghost King had placed a heavy bet on this, and now it seemed that he was about to lose everything.

"We can't let them get away!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yicai immediately tried to get up, but felt a tightness in his chest and vomited blood. Qi Hao next to him did the same. The disciples of Qingyun Sect originally wanted to give chase, but Gu Qing waved his hand and stopped them. Only after watching Ghost King, Qinglong, Ghost Master and the others fly away did they allow Song Daren, Zeng Shushu and the others to rush up and give chase.

"Elder Gu!"

Qi Hao said, "The Dragon-Subduing Cauldron is of great importance. We should buy time for the leaders. How can you let them go?"

Zeng Shushu, Zhang Xiaofan, and others shared the same concerns.

"You people are the future of Qingyun Sect. Are you really going to jeopardize the entire future of Qingyun Sect for the sake of a Fulong Cauldron?"

Gu Qing calmly countered with a question.

Because a desperate army is bound to win, the more one's side wins, the greater the chance of the enemy winning, and the greater the losses one's side suffers. Therefore, the more one wins, the less one actually wins...

Qi Hao immediately lowered his eyes, realizing that he had not thought things through.

If they really drive Ghost King, Ghost Master, and Azure Dragon to such extremes that they're practically jumping over the wall to bite people, then the Azure Cloud Sect is really in for a rough time.

"Elder Gu, what should be done next?"

Xiao Yicai was seriously injured and had no choice but to hand over command to Gu Qing, who would then make the decisions.

"Let's annihilate them slowly."

Gu Qing said, "These are all the new generation of my Qingyun Sect. It's good that they have participated in the battle between good and evil and have this experience."

The Qingyun Sect will face many tough battles in the future.

On the battlefield now, without top-tier forces like Ghost King, Ghost Master, and Azure Dragon, the Qingyun Sect disciples are reaping the spoils in a one-sided manner. Furthermore, because Ghost King and his group are leading the retreat, the morale of the Demonic Sect has plummeted to its lowest point. Faced with the pursuit of the Qingyun Sect disciples, they are utterly routed and suffer heavy losses.

Liubo Mountain, in the cave where the Fulong Cauldron is hidden.

The Vermilion Bird transformed into a blazing firebird, its techniques ever-changing, and fought repeatedly against Master Shuiyue in the air. Tian Buyi, Cangsong, and other Qingyun leaders headed straight for the location of the Fulong Cauldron. The two Shangqing Realm experts were truly invincible, and they quickly arrived at the side of the Fulong Cauldron.

"go!"

Tian Buyi and Cangsong exchanged a glance and moved the Fulong Cauldron. They felt as if the cauldron was connected to the geomagnetic field of the mountain range and stuck together. They exerted great effort, but the Fulong Cauldron only moved a fraction of an inch.

"As expected of the Ghost King Sect's secret treasure."

Tian Buyi sheathed the Crimson Flame Sword, held the cauldron with both hands, and activated the Taiji Xuanqing Dao. Relying on the powerful force of Yin and Yang, he moved the Fulong Cauldron outward little by little.

Outside the cave, people from Fanxiang Valley and Tianyin Temple also joined the fray, engaging in fierce battles with the demonic sect. With a few shouts, Ghost King, Azure Dragon, and Ghost Master finally returned, greatly reducing the pressure on the demonic sect members. They all unleashed their supernatural powers and began to fight fiercely with the righteous sect members.

"Quickly, go and guard the Dragon-Subduing Cauldron!"

The Ghost King activated his magic, his demonic methods were extremely fierce, and many injuries immediately broke out in the field. At his command, Mr. Ghost and Qinglong moved towards the location of the Dragon-Subduing Cauldron.

"Buzz!"

"Buzz!"

Two swords appeared out of thin air, one on the left and one on the right, attacking simultaneously. Qinglong, who was about to step forward, temporarily avoided their sharp edge, while Mr. Ghost circled around and engaged in a fierce battle with the two men.

"It's them! They've come too!"

Qinglong saw the person who had arrived, and a bitter look appeared on his lips.

"Are these two people very important?"

The Ghost King, observing the Taiji Xuanqing Dao in operation, sensed something amiss. Given the Ghost King Sect's fierce offensive, the Qingyun Sect should have suffered heavy losses. However, the resilience of the Taiji Xuanqing Dao during its operation was beyond imagination. The Ghost King's burst of power had failed to kill any members of the Qingyun Sect.

"When Wan Jianyi went to the Wilderness back then, he brought several people with him, and they all came back."

Qinglong looked at Tian Buyi, Cangsong, Zeng Shuchang, Shang Zhengliang, and then at Master Shuiyue, and said, "With Gu Qing as an inside man, the Qingyun Sect has mobilized five of its chief disciples at once."

In this battle, the Qingyun Sect deployed its most elite forces.

The Ghost King wore a bitter smile. He had already lost when Gu Qing disguised himself as Mr. Copper and infiltrated the Ghost King Sect. Gu Qing, however, hadn't given them a single flaw, managing to fool them from beginning to end, not only stealing the second volume of the Heavenly Book but also…

The Ghost King glanced at Biyao.

Previously, when Gu Qing ambushed him, the Ghost King considered Gu Qing an outstanding junior, able to laugh it off calmly. He believed that heroes were as numerous as fish in a river, and that these were nothing more than minor setbacks. But this time, the Ghost King felt the push of the younger generation. He was almost crushed on the beach.

"Mysterious Yin Ghost Qi!"

Dark demonic energy appeared in the arena. The Ghost King's methods were strange and his movements were unpredictable. In that instant, he pounced into the arena. Tian Buyi was carrying the Dragon-Subduing Cauldron. When he saw this dark energy, his face turned angry. He suddenly thought of that night many years ago.

The Qingyun Sect leader, Tianchengzi, was devoured by the Zhuxian technique and began to cultivate the demonic Xuanyin Ghost Qi. He fought against Wan Jianyi and Dao Xuan alone, but was ultimately killed by Wan Jianyi.

"Cangsong, come here!"

Tian Buyi drew his sword and stood up, stepping on the Seven Stars formation. He chanted and activated the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique of the Qingyun Sect. In an instant, the sky lowered, dark clouds filled the air, and lightning flashed. The entire Liubo Mountain could see this strange movement.

Amidst the flashing lightning, a bolt of thunder converged on the Crimson Flame Sword and blasted towards the Ghost King hidden in the darkness.

"Ow..."

The sound of cows bellowing rang out, causing the Ghost King's expression to change instantly.

According to legend, the Kui Niu only appears once every three thousand years. Now, Tian Buyi has used the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique to disturb the Kui Niu here, allowing it to see the light of day again. The Ghost King is anxious and wants to move the Fulong Cauldron, but the bombardment of the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique forces him to avoid its edge.

"boom!"

Lightning struck, electric arcs flickered, and the Ghost King, who had been hiding to the side, watched the changes unfold and realized that his years of planning were about to be in vain.

Amidst the chaos, Gu Qing quietly led the disciples of the Qingyun Sect here, instructing them to treat the wounded, while he himself flew to the side of the Fulong Cauldron.

"Help!"

The Dragon-Subduing Cauldron was too heavy, and it was difficult for Cangsong to move it by himself. Around the Dragon-Subduing Cauldron, there were some men in black, all using the secret techniques of the major cultivation families in the world. In his shock and anger, Cangsong naturally realized that the Ghost King Sect's influence had long penetrated deep into the Divine Land and that it had a huge hidden power.

Gu Qing lifted the cauldron with one hand, channeling his extraordinary power. The true essence of the Ghost King Sect was poured into the Fulong Cauldron, and the entire Fulong Cauldron was lifted by Gu Qing's hand. Without hesitation, Gu Qing ran towards the outside.

The lifting and running happened in an instant, and even the Ghost King did not expect such a change. As for Gu Qing's method, the Ghost King thought it was because he had spied on the Ghost King Sect's secret techniques and obtained them from the second volume of the Heavenly Book.

However, Gu Qing's manner of carrying the Fulong Cauldron and running away made the Ghost King uneasy.

"lay down!"

The Ghost King shouted loudly.

Upon hearing this, Zhuque, who was exchanging blows with Master Shuiyue in the air, and Qinglong, who was fighting against many people from Qingyun Sect, Tianyin Temple, and Fanxiang Valley, each turned their spears towards Gu Qing.

"The Nine Heavens Mystic Temple transforms into divine thunder, its majestic heavenly power drawn forth by the sword..."

Lu Xueqi condensed her Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique once more before the thick clouds in the sky dissipated, and launched it horizontally at the Vermilion Bird and Azure Dragon. Along with it, faint lightning appeared on the Tianya Sword. Together with the Other Shore Sword Technique in operation, it moved swiftly and unpredictably, preventing the Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird from getting close.

"Let me go!"

At this moment, Biyao stood in front of Gu Qing, her eyes filled with resentment, and said, "You keep saying that the Dragon-Subduing Cauldron is bad, but you just want to keep it for yourself?"

Gu Qing lifted the cauldron with one hand, looked at the delicate girl in front of him, sighed slightly, and explained, "Biyao, if I were truly lying all the time, would you still believe me?"

Biyao looked indifferent and looked at Gu Qing as if they were strangers.

"The Fulong Cauldron is indeed an evil object."

Gu Qing tried to persuade him gently, saying, "Using this thing is bad for the righteous path and bad for the demonic path. Believe me, this is to save your father."

Biyao's gaze was cold, sensing that Gu Qing's seemingly earnest advice carried a hint of acting.

What is he acting out?
Thinking this way, Biyao's hatred intensified, realizing that Gu Qing's words in front of her were entirely false and devoid of any sincerity.

After Gu Qing finished his earnest persuasion, he carried the Fulong Cauldron and was about to leave again when everyone from the Ghost King Sect attacked him. Meanwhile, the leaders of the Qingyun Sect protected him. In the midst of the chaos, Gu Qing moved with lightning speed, carrying the Fulong Cauldron as he ran away.

Biyao moved with agility and arrived in front of Gu Qing without realizing it. She struck Gu Qing in the chest with a palm, but Gu Qing neither dodged nor avoided it.

"boom!"

Qi Hao and Xiao Yicai, who were recuperating on the edge of the battlefield, both coughed up blood. The two looked at each other, completely surprised that Gu Qing had not yet removed the damage sharing at this moment.

"Here you go, don't blame me..."

Gu Qing whispered in Bi Yao's ear, and then, in his dash, he left everyone behind. The Seven Stars appeared in the sky without him noticing, and Gu Qing also activated the Seven Star Sword Style. His arms were filled with extraordinary power, and he threw the Fulong Cauldron he was carrying into the air, towards the vast East Sea.

"stop it now!"

The Ghost King roared, but could only see the Dragon-Subduing Cauldron flying higher and higher, farther and farther away.

Behind them, a cow bellowed. The Kui Niu appeared in the scene because of the lightning flashes. The strange noise brought by its huge body divided the battlefield in four directions, and the righteous and evil paths were separated.

The Ghost King turned around and looked at the Kui Niu. Legend has it that the Kui Niu appears only once every three thousand years. Now that the Fulong Cauldron has been lost, the Ghost King felt that all his plans had come to nothing.

"let's go!"

At this moment, Gu Qing made a decisive move and led the Qingyun Sect members to leave.

The Dragon-Subduing Cauldron was a long-planned project of the Ghost King Sect. It has been destroyed in the short term, but if it is to be restored to its original state and returned to the Qingyun Sect, a large number of casualties will be necessary. The Qingyun Sect will have many more battles to fight in the future, so there is no need to shed blood here.

The Ghost King looked up, staring at Gu Qing. He watched as streaks of sword light shot into the sky and then retreated. He looked at the Ghost King Sect's side, which was in ruins with heavy casualties. He couldn't help but take a deep breath and said, "The Heavenly Demon Banner has truly fallen into the hands of the Azure Cloud Sect. If we don't go to the Azure Cloud Sect, then the balance of power between the two sides will shift, and there will be no chance of victory."

In the past, the Demonic Sect had a Shura Tower, through which one could enter the Abyss and encounter many extraordinary adventures. As a result, many outstanding figures emerged from the Demonic Sect. However, after Wan Jianyi led his people into the Wilderness, he blocked this path.

The Ghost King wanted to gain the power to unify the Demonic Sect through the Dragon-Subduing Cauldron, but Gu Qing interfered...

"The reason Qingyun Sect was able to gain the upper hand in this battle is because of Gu Qing as an inside agent, and also because Qingyun Sect mobilized more forces, as well as Tianyin Temple and Fanxiang Valley as support. If our Holy Sect unites..."

Because of the matter of the Dragon-Subduing Cauldron, the Ghost King harbored deep resentment towards Gu Qing, and his first thought was how to take revenge.

As they were talking, the Ghost King unexpectedly looked at Biyao, who was holding the Hehuan Bell in her hand, lost in thought.

"Yao'er?"

The Ghost King walked closer, looked at Biyao's Hehuan Bell, and asked how the bell ended up in her hands.

"Gu Qing gave it to me just now."

Biyao answered truthfully, her face showing some doubt, and said, "He said he would use the Hehuan Bell, one of the Four Treasures of the Demonic Path, to exchange for the Fulong Cauldron, another of the Four Treasures."

When this matter was mentioned, Biyao's expression was very complicated.

The Ghost King felt a chill in his heart. He had originally wanted to unite the Joyful Faction, but Gu Qing's move had ruined that.

Gu Qing had already planned for the next round.

(End of this chapter)