Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 218 Martial Saint
It was a quiet spring afternoon, and the sun was warm.

While strolling in the fresh spring breeze, Gao Wu saw butterflies fluttering among the wildflowers by the roadside, and he stopped to take a look.

To be honest, he has disliked butterflies and other winged insects since he was a child. He felt that their bright wings were poisonous, and their bodies were ugly.

Gao Wu still dislikes butterflies and those strangely patterned, fluttering moths. He only pays attention to a few butterflies because they are so beautiful, with yellow, red, and black wings that are about the size of a human palm when spread out.

As the butterfly flutters its wings, fine powder drifts from them, emitting a faint fishy smell.

"They're poisonous, and quite poisonous at that." Gao Wu knew that some butterflies were poisonous, but the poisonous powder emitted by these butterflies was extremely strong; if an ordinary person accidentally inhaled even a few breaths, it would be fatal.

Even the smallest insects condensed a trace of primal energy, evolving into a potent poison.

Meixinzhai Secret Realm is only a few decades old, and its ecological environment has already undergone tremendous changes under the invasion of source energy.

If the real world and the Source Force merged, causing some kind of animal to mutate—for example, rats or cockroaches—that would definitely be a nightmare.

Gao Wu couldn't help but feel heavy-hearted. Even without alien beasts, alien races, or demon gods, the alienation of the world by the source energy alone was terrifying.

Just as he was worrying about the future of humanity, he suddenly felt a pang of fear. To be precise, he sensed on a spiritual level an aura of destruction surging towards him like a raging tide.

By the time he realized something was wrong, the aura of the destructive tidal wave had already dissipated.

I don't know where it came from, and I don't know where it went...

With the upgrade of the Vermilion Bird Divine Light Mantra, Gao Wu's spiritual power not only increased dramatically, but his Yin Spirit also became increasingly powerful.

After all, it is a Yin spirit at the perfect level. According to the ancient Taoist teachings, it is already very close to a Yang spirit that can travel ten thousand miles a day.

The changes in his mental state enhanced his six senses in various ways, and even gave rise to a mysterious and indescribable seventh sense.

The destructive aura that just erupted did not have any source energy fluctuations; it was more like the martial arts divine intent unleashed by a martial arts expert. However, the destructive aura also carried a familiar feel, much like the divine power aura emanating from the masters of the Scorpion Cult.

"A powerful figure from the Scorpion Cult?" Gao Wu was somewhat unsure, but he was certain that the powerful figure who unleashed the aura of destruction was extremely terrifying, with strength a hundred times greater than Tianyecao!
Gao Wu was filled with doubt and uncertainty. Could it be that the bishop of the Scorpion Cult had arrived? Or had the bishop of the Scorpion Cult been killed?
That's impossible. A level seven expert is like a human nuclear bomb, with immense power! Even if such an expert were killed, the power they unleash in their final moments would be terrifying.

Could it be that the old man made a move?
Gao Wu could only think of this one possibility, and only Hai Wuji had the strength and the motive to do so.

Is it really a good idea to just tear off all pretenses and resort to violence? Hai Wuji doesn't seem very reliable; after all, he's in his seventies or eighties. Would he really be so impulsive?
The aura of destruction itself has no energy; it can be seen as a person's desperate scream when they are about to die. Those who hear it can feel the despair, but it will not have any real effect on them.

The aura of destruction is transmitted through the source energy, and only those who are masters of the source energy can sense this aura.

At Xin'an City Airport, a large business jet has just landed and is taxiing forward under the guidance of a guide vehicle.

Fire King Qu Hanshan was talking to Qin Jiuyue when the two powerful figures sensed each other. Qu Hanshan's expression changed slightly, and Qin Jiuyue's long eyebrows furrowed, revealing a hint of coldness in his dark golden phoenix eyes.

Qu Tianji, who was sitting in another private room, also vaguely sensed that something was wrong, but he didn't know what it was.

He looked at Pei Ji, who was sitting quietly opposite him, and said, "Senior Brother Pei, I feel like something's not right."

Pei Jidao had ordinary features, but his gray eyes were deep and cold. When Qu Tianji's eyes met his, he naturally looked away and dared not meet his gaze.

This Pei Jidao was actually a disciple of the Martial Saint Qin Jiuyue, and was two years older than him. He addressed him as "senior brother" to show respect and closeness.

Pei Jidao glanced out the window and said calmly, "It should be the divine energy fluctuation emitted by some powerful figure at the moment of their death. It's a bit far from us."

"A powerful person?" Qu Tianji looked surprised. "How powerful?"

“Level seven, I guess.” Pei Jidao thought for a moment and said, “On Dongwei Island, only Bishop Luo Tai of the Scorpion Cult is at level seven. He was probably killed.”

Qu Tianji was shocked: "Ah?!"

He hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "Was it the Sword Saint who did it?"

"Probably so." Pei Jidao calmly analyzed for Qu Tianji, "Killing a level seven expert is extremely difficult, and only Hai Gong has such ability, making it impossible for the opponent to escape."

"Ah..." Qu Tianji felt terrible. They invited Qin Jiuyue here because they wanted to talk to Hai Wuji.

Before any negotiations could even begin, Luo Tai was killed. This demonstrated Hai Wuji's firm stance; what else was there to discuss?

As the bishop of the Scorpion Cult, Luo Tai is the de facto ruler of Dongwei Island.

The reason they tolerate the Scorpion Cult's proselytizing is because the cult's followers are easy to manipulate. No matter what they do, the cost is very low.

If it is within the alliance territory, everything must be done in accordance with the law, and the cost of breaking the law is very high.

The followers of the evil cult are unafraid of breaking the law; they are even willing to commit murder and arson. They work day and night at the docks without receiving overtime pay.

Well, those who refuse to work overtime will be killed. While strict management suppresses work enthusiasm, it also ensures efficiency and greatly reduces operating costs.

This included long sea voyages, which were extremely risky due to the presence of many strange creatures in the sea. Under normal circumstances, it would cost dozens of times more in wages to find sailors willing to go to sea.

With the Scorpion Cult, these personnel issues are no longer problems. With the Scorpion Cult, their shady businesses can proceed smoothly on Dongwei Island.

Luo Tai's death signifies the complete collapse of the Scorpion Cult's control over Dongwei Island. There's little point in discussing anything further with Hai Wuji...

Qu Tianji was extremely frustrated. Things had turned out far beyond his expectations, and he felt completely out of control. With Hai Wuji going so crazy, he might even get beaten to death along with him!
Qu Hanshan felt the same way. He looked at Qin Jiuyue and asked, "Lord Qin, are we still going to see Lord Hai?"

Qin Jiuyue said calmly, "Since we're already here, of course we should meet him."

He then added with some emotion, "It's been almost twenty years since we last saw each other..."

For a martial arts master, twenty years is a long time. As he disembarked from the plane, several vans were already waiting. The person in charge of receiving him was none other than Zhang Yunpeng, the Minister of Supervision.

Zhang Yunpeng thought to himself that he had just smashed a plane here that morning, and Qin Jiuyue had arrived in the afternoon. He sighed inwardly. This whole thing was…

Qin Jiuyue, with his status, would never stoop to Zhang Yunpeng's level. Besides, Zhang Yunpeng was clearly following Hai Wuji's orders.

He and Hai Wuji have a conflict, but that's between the two of them.

The convoy slowly started moving, heading towards Meixinzhai...

At the same time, Gao Wu also received a spiritual connection with Song Mingyue, who asked him to meet her at the Pegasus Hotel.

When Gao Wu upgraded the Vermilion Bird Divine Light Mantra, he sensed that Song Mingyue was not far away.

He wasn't surprised to receive the message from Song Mingyue; in fact, he was quite happy. He hadn't seen Song for a few days and missed her.

Twenty minutes later, Gao Wu arrived at the grand hotel in Pegasus City.

Despite the deaths of so many high-ranking members, the Scorpion Cult continues to operate based on its rigid hierarchical organizational structure.

After all, daily business activities already have a mature system and do not require a few priests to direct them.

As for the fact that so many people died, some people may have sensed that something was wrong, but they wouldn't tell their subordinates.

Ordinary believers of the Scorpio Church were unaware that Lin Lijun had been murdered.

The tourists coming and going were even less aware of the situation.

The magnificent hall of Pegasus City was bustling with people coming and going.

Gao Wu spotted Song Mingyue immediately. She was wearing a black short trench coat and large sunglasses, standing there quietly with her hands in her pockets. Her cool and aloof demeanor exuded a unique charm.

Chao Fengying, dressed in a casual sweatshirt, jeans, and white sneakers, stood next to Song Mingyue, peeking around and looking at her like a child going out with their parents.

Chao Fengying spotted Gao Wu immediately and waved excitedly, "Senior Brother!"

Gao Wu smiled at Chao Fengying and walked over quickly.

Song Mingyue gave Gao Wu a deep look. Her face was expressionless, but her bright eyes behind her sunglasses revealed a hint of joy.

The clueless Chao Fengying was still chattering away: "Senior brother, how are you? Master came too. He said he had some small matters to attend to, but we don't know where he went. He told us to wait for him at the hotel..."

"Not bad." Gao Wu rubbed Chao Fengying's head. This junior sister had a round forehead and soft, black hair that felt very nice to touch.

He also took the opportunity to hold Song Mingyue's hand. After not seeing each other for a few days, Song Mingyue held Gao Wu's hand with more strength.

Gao Wu suddenly felt that they were like a family of three, except that Chao Fengying was a bit too old! He couldn't help but burst into laughter at the thought.

Song Mingyue knew Gao Wu too well; she even guessed what Gao Wu was laughing at, and a smile appeared on her lips as well.

Only Chao Fengying was bewildered by the laughter. She stared wide-eyed at Gao Wu, then at Song Mingyue. She scratched her head, feeling that her senior brothers and sisters were laughing at her...

The three entered the guest room, and Gao Wu briefly recounted the events of the past two days.

Chao Fengying stared wide-eyed, only one thought in her mind: "Senior brother is too strong! Killing a level five priest is like child's play..."

Song Mingyue knew how dangerous the process was, and she also knew that Gao Wu had somehow enhanced his mental strength, from which she had greatly benefited. However, she couldn't say these things in front of Chao Fengying.

She also briefly described the situation over the past few days and Hai Wuji's arrangements.

"The teacher said he'll be back soon. We can just wait patiently."

Song Mingyue said to Gao Wu, "If you're tired, go and rest first. I'll wake you up when the teacher comes back."

"Alright." Gao Wu had just gone through a great battle and was exhausted; he needed to rest.

Song Mingyue gave Gao Wu two bottles of premium ginseng oral liquid, which satisfied his energy needs, and Gao Wu soon fell into a deep sleep in the bedroom...

After an unknown amount of time, Gao Wu felt someone gently pat his hand. He opened his eyes and saw Song Mingyue's bright black eyes and her soft pink lips.

The room was already a bit dim, it must have been around five or six in the afternoon. He noticed that there was no one else in the room and began to get restless.

"Qu Hanshan is here, he wants us to come over..." Song Mingyue's words startled Gao Wu, and he lost all interest in doing anything else.

Gao Wu calmed down again. Even if the teacher hadn't come, Qu Hanshan wouldn't dare to do anything reckless.

He ran to the bathroom to wash his face and tugged at his slightly wrinkled clothes.

Song Mingyue came over and helped him tidy up. She said softly, "Qu Hanshan said that Lord Qin is also here."

"Which Duke of Qin?"

"Qin Jiuyue."

"Uh..." Gao Wuxin suddenly felt a little uneasy.

(I haven't been feeling well these past few days, I'll try my best to adjust~)

(End of this chapter)