Starting as a Grandmaster, all of my cultivation techniques are at max level.

The "Life-Burning Pill" will consume most of the user's remaining lifespan after consumption, but at the same time it will unleash the user's peak power, and may even temporarily grant the user the power to break through realms!

However, the price was extremely high. After the effects of the medicine wore off, his cultivation was completely destroyed, his foundation was ruined, and he became a cripple!

"What, are you scared?!" Qiu Changtian appeared utterly insane.

"My five internal organs are all damaged, and my cultivation path has been largely severed. I'm afraid I'll have little chance of making any progress in the future! Besides, would you really let such a good opportunity slip by today?...

"Since that's the case, even if I die, I'll drag you down with me!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he put the "Life-Burning Pill" to his mouth without hesitation.

Xiao Fubai's pupils contracted as he tried to stop him, but given the distance between him and Qiu Changtian, it was too late!

However, no one expected this.

Just then, a pale bronze-colored light flashed.

That beam of light was moving too fast.

If Qiu Changtian hadn't been injured, he might have been able to detect it.

But at this moment, he was seriously injured and all his attention was focused on Xiao Fubai and his crazy idea of ​​fighting to the death, so he didn't notice anything at all!

"Ding!"

A crisp sound, so faint it was almost inaudible.

The Life-Burning Pill was sent flying by the purple light.

Qiu Changtian glanced at his empty fingers, then abruptly turned to look in the direction from which the pill had flown, his face filled with astonishment.

Xiao Fubai was also stunned, but then he smiled.

It seems that the person who made the move in the shadows has struck again.

"Who is it? Show yourself!" Qiu Changtian's face turned ashen as he angrily scanned his surroundings.

Unfortunately, no one responded.

"Hahahaha..." Xiao Fubai burst into laughter, "Qiu Changtian, you've run out of tricks! Now, you might as well accept your fate!"

"This day next year will be the anniversary of your death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he sprang up and charged toward Qiu Changtian like an ancient ferocious beast.

Qiu Changtian, already severely injured, had no way of dodging this fatal blow.

puff!

Xiao Fubai's right hand, with fingers as sharp as knives, easily pierced through Qiu Changtian's protective qi, plunging into his lower abdomen and crushing his dantian.

"I am not reconciled!!" Qiu Changtian's eyes bulged, and his aura weakened in an instant.

Even her originally rosy skin dried up instantly, making her seem almost ready to be buried.

"Old ghost, you've lived long enough!" Xiao Fubai's eyes gleamed red, and with a jerk of his arm, he flung Qiu Changtian to the ground, while simultaneously delivering another punch!

In a huge, deep pit, Qiu Changtian's bones were shattered, he was lifeless, his eyes wide open, filled with endless madness and resentment.

Thus, Qiu Changtian, the sect leader of the Jade Balance Sect, is dead!

Just as Qiu Changqi was about to die, the long-awaited system notification sounded in Xia Jin's mind:

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing the mission: Kill Qiu Changtian, the sect leader of the Jade Balance Sect.]

[Mission Rewards: Seven Forms of Silence (Beginner Level), 280 Years of Cultivation Power.]

Xia Jin's face lit up with joy, but she quickly suppressed it. She knew that after Qiu Changtian's death, Xiao Fubai would inevitably notice her.

"Brother, come out!" Sure enough, at this moment, Xiao Fubai suddenly spoke, while looking at the broken wall where Xia Jin was hiding.

Xia Jin no longer hid it.

Dressed in a black robe and wearing a mask, he slowly emerged from behind the wall.

"Hahahaha! Sect Leader Xiao, it's a pleasure to meet you!!"

"Not from Beiji!!" Xiao Fubai looked Xia Jin up and down, his eyes narrowing slightly.

But he soon realized that he had never seen the other party before, and it was naturally impossible for him to be a member of the Northern Hebei royal family.

"Who exactly is this person? Does he have a grudge against Qiu Changtian? Or does he have some other purpose?" A hint of doubt flashed in Xiao Fubai's eyes.

Seeing the other party remain silent, Xia Jin chuckled softly.

"Sect Leader Xiao, please don't be suspicious. I know what you're thinking! Rest assured, I'm not from Beiji. It's just that I have a grudge against Qiu Changtian. My actions today are solely for this purpose. I won't bother you any longer. Farewell!"

With that, he casually cupped his hands in greeting to Xiao Fubai, then turned to leave.

"Wait, bro!!"

Xiao Fubai suddenly called out to Xia Jin, a hearty smile appearing on his face.

"Regardless, it's all thanks to your help today, brother! Otherwise, it wouldn't have been easy for me to take down that old bastard Qiu Changtian. If you have the chance in the future, you're welcome to visit my Wusheng Sect, so I can show you some hospitality."

As he spoke, he flicked his wrist and tossed a token toward Xia Jin.

Xia Jin didn't turn her head, but reached out and took the token.

"If there's a chance, we'll meet again!" He waved his hand, and then his figure disappeared into Lingtian City in a few leaps.

Only after Xia Jin's presence had completely faded away did Xiao Fubai's hearty smile vanish instantly, replaced by a gloomy expression.

Just a moment ago, he did have the urge to kill, and wanted to capture this mysterious person.

But a strong premonition stopped him—this person was not as strong as him, but if they really fought, he might very well... not be able to capture him.

This would only create an unnecessary enemy for you, which isn't worth it!

"This guy, only at the fourth level of the Free and Unfettered Heaven Realm... yet he gives me this feeling..."

Xiao Fubai slowly withdrew his gaze.

"Liu Yan!"

Xiao Fubai suddenly called out to someone behind him.

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Yan ran over from a distance, stood in front of Xiao Fubai, and bowed with clasped hands.

"Sect Master!" Liu Yan looked at his sect master with fervent eyes.

He had just watched with his own eyes as his sect leader gradually killed that old devil Qiu Changtian!

"Clean this place up and dispose of this old ghost's body without leaving a trace."

"Yes!" Liu Yan immediately accepted the order.

"Remember," Xiao Fubai's eyes flashed with a sharp light, "Keep today's events a secret as much as possible! They must not be spread outside Lingtian City. With Qiu Changtian dead, no one in the Yuheng Sect will be able to stop this sect master."

"I'm going to seize this opportunity to take over the Jade Balance Sect!!"

"Sect Master!!" Liu Yan's face lit up with excitement: "After annexing the Jade Balance Sect, who in the entire Northern Hebei can stand against us? Even the Northern Hebei royal family will have to defer to us and behave with their tails between their legs!"

Xiao Fubai flashed a bright smile, laughing loudly as if he could already see the Wusheng Sect dominating Beiji: "That's right! From now on, the land of Beiji will be ruled by my Wusheng Sect! The Beiji royal family? Hmph, they're nothing but a decoration."

"Alright! I'll leave this to you! After you've finished, return to the Wushengmen headquarters as soon as possible; there are still matters that require your attention!!"

"Yes, Master!"

Liu Yan nodded and respectfully watched Xiao Fubai leave Lingtian City.

Meanwhile, Xia Jin was also on her way back to Great Xia.

Now, it's time to take action against Dayuan and Fenglin!