Refining Ruins Cauldron

"I will handle this matter personally."

"Peak Master Nalan, please recuperate and heal your injuries properly. Do not leave any future trouble."

With those words, the tone of the matter was set.

Nalan Feixue knew perfectly well what was going on, so she didn't say anything more.

Although she has now broken free from her inner demons and her cultivation has returned to its peak, or even advanced further, the fact that she just took a palm strike from the shadowy demon cultivator had thrown her meridians and spiritual energy into chaos.

If you don't take good care of yourself and continue to force things in a short period of time, you will only damage your foundation again.

This time, I finally broke through my inner demons. If I were to suffer hidden injuries because of my stubbornness, it would truly be a loss.

With his cultivation restored, he would have no fear even if he encountered Wei Qianbo again.

The most important thing now is to recover from the injuries as quickly as possible and consolidate the cultivation level.

Without the interference of her inner demons, Nalan Feixue was confident that she could break through the Nascent Soul stage within five years and fully enter the ranks of Nascent Soul cultivators!

At that time, even if I face the shadowy demonic cultivator again, I will have the strength to fight!

"By my order, the Longevity Sect and Wei Qianbo shall fight to the death!"

The voice of Master Qinggu was not loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

At this moment, everyone could hear the anger in the sect leader's words.

Wei Qianbo went too far this time.

He spread false information, lured the enemy away from the mountain, and took advantage of the sect's weakness to attack the sect leader's personal disciple. He even almost killed Nalan Feixue and Elder Huoqian.

Such behavior is not just a personal grudge, but a betrayal of one's lineage!

"If anyone can provide information about Wei Qianbo's whereabouts, they will receive a mid-grade spiritual weapon; if they can kill him, they will receive three high-grade spiritual weapons!"

"Yes, Sect Master!"

The major peak masters and elders responded in unison.

After this order is issued, there will be no place for Wei Qianbo to hide in the entire Changsheng Sect.

Former head of the Enforcement Hall, now a traitor to the sect.

A single thought can make all the difference.

……

Inside the main hall.

Gu Qingyun sat opposite Qing Gu Zhenren.

The hall was very quiet, and the noise outside seemed to be shut out.

The battle at Tiandu Peak just now caused quite a commotion.

Even though it was over, Gu Qingyun could still hear the booming sounds of exploding spiritual weapons and the battle between golden core cultivators.

"Qingyun, have you seen that demonic cultivator?"

Master Qinggu spoke.

Gu Qingyun shook his head decisively.

Let alone that dark figure, Gu Qingyun had never even seen a demonic cultivator before, let alone know who the other party was or what their status was.

The only thing he was certain of was that his opponent was very strong.

So powerful that even Nalan Feixue, who was at the half-step Nascent Soul stage, was powerless to fight back.

So powerful that even standing below, one couldn't even muster the thought of intervening.

"His name is Lei Gui, the patriarch of the Demon Thunder Sect, and also the sect leader."

The Green Gu Master explains.

Magic Thunder Sect?

Reggae?

Hearing these unfamiliar names, Gu Qingyun gained a clear understanding of demonic cultivators for the first time.

In the past, he only knew that good and evil could not coexist, and that demonic cultivators were vicious and ruthless.

But seeing it with my own eyes today, I realize that the so-called demonic cultivators are far more terrifying than the rumors suggest.

"This person is incredibly powerful, with a cultivation level in the mid-Nascent Soul stage. His demonic lightning is unpredictable and extremely strange."

Master Qinggu paused for a moment before continuing.

"I fought him two hundred years ago. We fought for three days and three nights, and I won with one sword while severing one of his arms."

"Unfortunately, I paid a heavy price in that great battle, and even my cultivation foundation was shaken."

"Not to mention that his cultivation has not progressed at all in the past two hundred years, even his lifespan is already very close."

Hearing these words, Gu Qingyun was deeply shocked.

What kind of injury must it be to force a Nascent Soul cultivator to the brink of death?

A Nascent Soul cultivator has a long lifespan, easily living for at least a thousand years.

If one has a solid foundation and good fortune, one may even live longer.

However, due to the great battle two hundred years ago, Master Qinggu's foundation was shaken, his cultivation stagnated, and even his lifespan was approaching prematurely.

That great battle was definitely not as easy as Master Qinggu described.

The saying goes, "To win with a single sword strike, to sever an arm," but behind it all lies a near-death experience.

No wonder.

No wonder Reggae avoided fighting.

He must have been terrified of Qing Gu Zhenren back then.

"For two hundred years, Lei Gui has never appeared in the righteous path. Now he has suddenly appeared and even kidnapped Wei Qianbo. There must be a reason for this."

Master Qinggu was certain.

Gu Qingyun frowned slightly, and his heart sank.

Wei Qianbo was a traitor to his sect, and now he has fallen into the hands of demonic cultivators.

If he had just died, that would have been one thing, but he was taken away by a reggae.

If a Golden Core Perfection Elder who is familiar with the inner workings of the Longevity Sect is exploited by demonic cultivators, the consequences will likely be far more troublesome than simply escaping.

"Then, Master, what should we do?"

A battle between Nascent Soul level cultivators is something Gu Qingyun can't interfere with at the moment.

But given time, I'm sure I'll be able to face him.

Early preparation increases your chances of success.

"wait!"

"wait?!"

"good."

Master Qinggu nodded and then said, "Six years from now, the Taixu Secret Realm will open, and Lei Gui will definitely appear at that time."

The Great Void Secret Realm?!

Six years later?

Gu Qingyun repeated these words: a secret realm that even a Nascent Soul cultivator would covet must contain an abundance of opportunities, even a child could easily guess.

Moreover, the fact that even a demonic sect patriarch like Lei Gui could personally appear is enough to show that the Taixu Secret Realm is by no means simple.

"This secret realm is dangerous, and with your current cultivation level, you don't need to consider it anymore."

"Stay in the sect and cultivate diligently. Six years will pass in the blink of an eye."

Master Qinggu said, "With your talent, six years is enough time to change many things."

Gu Qingyun's heart stirred slightly.

Six years is neither a long nor a short time.

For an ordinary person, six years is enough to change a lifetime.

But for cultivators, six years might just be a single period of seclusion.

But Gu Qingyun is different.

He rose from a menial laborer to his current position in just a few short years.

Six years from now, who can say for sure where he will end up?

"These are some of my cultivation insights, which may be helpful to you."

As he spoke, Master Qinggu flicked out a jade slip and handed it to Gu Qingyun.

For Gu Qingyun, the insights gained from the Nascent Soul stage were no less valuable than some secluded opportunities, and their worth was comparable to a high-grade spiritual weapon.

In some ways, it is even more precious than a top-grade spiritual weapon.

A broken magical artifact can be replaced, but the cultivation insights of a Nascent Soul cultivator cannot be viewed at will.

"Cultivate diligently. Breaking through with mixed spiritual roots is already difficult enough, but needing five elemental spiritual objects makes it even harder than ascending to heaven."

"I will keep an eye on this matter for you. As for the rest, you just need to focus on your cultivation and don't overthink it."

"Disciple understands, disciple thanks Master!"

Gu Qingyun bowed respectfully and carefully put the jade slip away.

This jade slip is extremely important to him now.

It wasn't just his cultivation insights, but also the high regard that Master Qinggu held for him.

"Go ahead, I have high hopes for you."

Master Qinggu didn't intend to say anything more, and waved his hand, dismissing him.

Gu Qingyun bowed again before slowly leaving the main hall.

Wei Qianbo is wanted by the entire Changsheng Sect and will not dare to show his face in the open for a while.

However, the fact that the other party was taken away by Reggae still posed a potential problem.

Gu Qingyun knew very well that the real danger was not over, but had only been temporarily suppressed.

What he needs now is to go into seclusion to cultivate and improve his strength!

As long as I am strong enough, I will eventually be able to settle scores with either Wei Qianbo or Lei Gui.

……

After several twists and turns, I returned to my little courtyard, the sun already setting in the west.

The sunset glow spilled onto the courtyard wall, bathing the entire courtyard in a soft golden light.

Gu Qingyun was slightly taken aback, looking at Luo Mei who was already waiting at the door.

"Senior sister, what brings you here?"

Luo Mei did not answer; her eyes immediately reddened the moment she saw the former.

He quickly ran up, looked Gu Qingyun up and down, and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that there were no serious injuries.

"Senior sister, I'm perfectly fine. I'm alright."

Gu Qingyun said with relief that he knew Luo Mei was concerned about him.

Facing the perfect Golden Core stage, and having almost lost even her master Nalan Feixue to Wei Qianbo, how could she not panic?

How can I not worry?

Not to mention that she had personally witnessed Gu Qingyun refining pills while seriously injured outside the cave, covered in blood and sweat, yet still stubbornly refusing to stop.

That scene still lingers in Luo Mei's mind.

"How is Peak Master Nalan?"

Gu Qingyun changed the subject.

"Master has gone into seclusion, and this time it will probably be at least three months later."

"But she said she would come looking for you after she leaves the pass."

Luo Mei wiped her wet eyes, and her emotions calmed down a little.

Nalan Feixue broke through her inner demons and advanced to the half-step Nascent Soul stage. Now is the crucial time to consolidate her realm.

This period of seclusion was extremely important to her.

"What exactly is that dark shadow? Is it a person?"

"Lome asked in a low voice."

This was also her first time meeting a demonic cultivator.

In the past, I always thought that demonic cultivators were still human, just that their cultivation methods were evil.

But upon seeing the whole picture today, the dark figure no longer possessed any human presence.

All that remained was coldness, chill, and a murderous intent, making one dread looking at them!

Especially the scene where the other party extracted Wei Qianbo's life force, not to mention Luo Mei, even Gu Qingyun felt a chill down his spine just thinking about it.

A Golden Core cultivator at the peak of his cultivation was like a helpless animal in the hands of that dark figure.

The sense of oppression was simply too strong.

Gu Qingyun hesitated for a moment, but finally simply repeated what Qing Gu Zhenren had told him.

Upon hearing this, Luo Mei's face paled.

A demonic cultivator at the mid-Nascent Soul stage—with such strength, he could probably hold his own even against a sect leader, right?

What's more, the other party is the Demon Sect Ancestor who fought against Qing Gu Zhenren two hundred years ago.

Such beings are beyond the comprehension of ordinary disciples.

"Don't worry, with Master still here, the Longevity Sect won't collapse!"

Gu Qingyun said softly, trying his best to soothe Luo Mei's emotions.

The latter nodded, but his eyes were still full of fear.

"Senior Sister Xiaomei, can I ask you for a favor?"

As if remembering something, Gu Qingyun suddenly spoke in a serious tone.

Luo Mei was taken aback at first, but quickly nodded.

"Junior brother, please speak freely."

"I need spiritual items of the five elements. You don't need to find them, just let me know when you have any news."

Gu Qingyun said sincerely.

Five-element spiritual objects are inherently rare and can only be encountered by chance.

The only thing he can be certain about right now is the Dao Foundation Spirit Wood.

As for the Fire Spirit Ore, it can only be considered a clue to a fire-attribute spiritual object at most. Whether it can be truly deduced into a fire-attribute spiritual object depends on whether the Refining Ruins Cauldron can achieve this in the future.

The remaining three elements—metal, water, and earth—are even more perplexing.

Luo Mei frequently goes down the mountain and frequents places like Xianggu Market, so she must be well-informed.

As long as there is information about the Five Elements spiritual objects, even if it is false, Gu Qingyun has to verify it.

After all, this kind of thing can't be cultivated through solitary, solitary practice.

Opportunity often depends on a chance encounter.

Gu Qingyun resorted to this desperate measure.

"I understand, I'll take care of it, but you need to be prepared not to have too high hopes."

Lome nodded and added a sentence.

Gu Qingyun was aware of this, and did not place all his hopes on the other party.

"I thank you in advance, senior sister. I'll do my best, and leave the rest to fate."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Qingyun waved his right hand and produced several magical artifacts.

The quality is not low; all are of medium grade.

"Senior sister, here, take these as a thank you gift for your help..."