Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 253 Becoming a Heretic
After several days of arduous travel, Li Qing finally discovered a familiar aura in a crevice in the ice field.

It seems to be information emanating from my sister's Taixu spiritual veins.

A hint of surprise flashed in Li Qing's eyes, and she jumped into the crevice without hesitation.

In an instant, space distorted.

He felt his body being pulled by a powerful force, and the scenery around him was changing rapidly.

When he saw the light again, he found himself on the shore of the East China Sea.

"elder sister!"

Li Qing immediately spotted Liu Sijun, who was suspended in the Origin of the Void, and Gu Changzhou, who was kneeling on the beach.

He quickly ran over and stopped beside Gu Changzhou.

"Brother-in-law, what's wrong with you?"

"Qing'er, you're back." Gu Changzhou nodded with relief, his voice a little weak. "I'm fine. Jun'er is going through a critical period right now, and we need to protect her."

"Don't worry, brother-in-law, I will protect my sister with you."

As soon as he finished speaking, he activated the Netherworld Purifying Fire within his body, vigilantly watching the surrounding movements.

At this moment, Li Qing's eyes were filled with worry for Liu Sijun.

Since Gu Changzhou didn't make a move, he didn't think too much about why Gu Changzhou didn't set up a barrier to ensure his sister's safety.

At this moment, during the process of merging with the remnant soul of the Creator God, Liu Sijun saw more of the truth about the origin of heaven and earth and the war between gods and demons.

Her consciousness constantly traversed various parallel universes within the Eye of the Void, attempting to find a true way to break this endless cycle of reincarnation.

In one time and space, she saw Ji Qiyuan's reincarnation successfully rebuild the capital of Fenglei Kingdom and use the chaotic mark between his eyebrows to create an even stronger resonance with the Taixu spiritual vein.

In another timeline, she saw Xu Hechen manipulating the heart of the Demon God, causing a massive catastrophe that devastated the land.

"I'm sure I can find a solution!"

Liu Sijun secretly vowed to merge her consciousness more deeply into the Origin of the Great Void, hoping to obtain more useful information from the remnant soul of the Creator God.

Gu Changzhou and Li Qing silently guarded Liu Sijun's side.

They knew that all they could do now was buy Liu Sijun more time so that she could successfully merge with the remnant soul of the Creator God and find the key to breaking the cycle of reincarnation.

At the same time, the forces of Tianxu Palace were also secretly plotting.

Although Xu Hechen escaped with a clone in the previous battle, his strength was greatly enhanced under the nourishment of the Demon God's Heart.

He is planning his next move.

He planned to deliver a fatal blow when Liu Sijun and his group were at their weakest, in order to realize his ambition of resurrecting the Demon God and controlling the world.

Time slipped away quietly amidst the tense vigilance.

Liu Sijun's consciousness continued to explore the world of the Great Void Origin, while Gu Changzhou and Li Qing remained vigilant about their surroundings.

Li Qing's Netherworld Purifying Flame danced in his palm, its light not dazzling, but radiating a reassuring heat; Gu Changzhou, though he had lost his spiritual power, still had a firm and resolute look in his eyes, as if as long as he was there, no threat would be allowed to get close to Liu Sijun.

The headquarters of Tianxu Palace is located in a valley shrouded in black mist all year round.

Xu Hechen, dressed in a black robe, stood alone on the highest pavilion of the palace, tightly clutching the demon god's heart that emitted an eerie light in his hand.

His eyes were filled with madness and resentment, and the muscles in his face twitched from time to time, as if he were engaged in a fierce struggle with some force within his body.

Xu Hechen was not willing to be devoured by the power of the demon god from the beginning.

He was once full of passion, and even when falsely accused by his fellow disciples of betraying their master, it did not change the kindness in his heart.

He longed to make a difference, to heal the wounded and save lives, and to protect peace and tranquility in the world. He had also fought alongside Gu Changzhou, Liu Sijun, and others against evil cultivators.

However, during an unexpected exploration, he discovered the hidden secret of Tianxu Palace: the legend of the Demon God's heart.

It is said that the heart of the demon god possesses the power to destroy the world.

If one can control it, one can become the master of this world.

At that moment, a desire quietly sprouted in his heart. He craved power, he longed to truly stand at the peak, and he vowed that as long as he possessed this power, he would be able to restrain those evil cultivators.

In any case, the goal is to maintain peace and tranquility throughout the world.

That's one way to do it, isn't it?
He decided to stop suppressing his desires and fully embrace the power bestowed upon him by the Demon God's heart.

Meanwhile, on the coast of the East China Sea.

Liu Sijun's body trembled slightly under the embrace of the Primordial Void, her consciousness delving deep into the secrets of the remnant soul of the Creator God.

Suddenly, dark clouds filled the sky, and a powerful and evil aura rapidly approached from afar.

Gu Changzhou and Li Qing immediately became alert. Li Qing's Netherworld Purifying Flame burned even more fiercely, while Gu Changzhou held his sword with no fear in his eyes.

"coming!"

Gu Changzhou's voice was deep and firm.

A moment later, Xu Hechen appeared before them with a group of evil cultivators.

Xu Hechen's appearance has changed drastically.

His skin had turned as pale as paper, and his eyes shone with a cold light. There was no trace of his former aura, let alone the medicinal fragrance that had always surrounded him.

"Master!"

Li Qing was confused and incredulous.

Why has my master suddenly become so unfamiliar, and why are there so many evil cultivators following him?

Let alone Li Qing, even Gu Changzhou couldn't accept Xu Hechen's appearance with evil cultivators for a while.

"Xu Hechen, you are an elder of Yougu Palace, and the master of Si Jun and Li Qing. Are you really willing to abandon all of this and become a heretical cultivator?"

Gu Changzhou continued, "If you have any difficulties, you can speak up."

Xu Hechen sneered: "No, I have no difficulties. I am pursuing true power. Only I can bring true peace to this world! And you are nothing but stumbling blocks on my path!"

After speaking, Xu Hechen waved his hand, and the evil cultivators behind him pounced on him like hungry wolves.

Li Qing quickly went to meet them, and the Netherworld Purifying Fire transformed into blazing flames, engaging in a fierce battle with the evil cultivator.

Gu Changzhou stood beside Liu Sijun, holding a sword.

He knew that he was no match for Xu Hechen in terms of current strength, but he would never back down because of that.

He concentrated his mind, trying to mobilize the faint mortal power within his body to resonate with the Taixu Mirror.

Xu Hechen looked at Gu Changzhou with disdain in his eyes: "Gu Changzhou, you are just a mortal now, yet you think you can stop me? You are simply overestimating yourself!"

Gu Changzhou did not respond.

He simply gripped the sword tightly, the tip trembling slightly.

Suddenly, he felt a faint power emanating from the Ink Scale Sword, as if the sword was responding to his determination.

Seeing that Gu Changzhou remained silent, Xu Hechen assumed he was afraid and rushed over, the Demon God's Heart in his hand emitting a strange light as he struck at Gu Changzhou.