Refining Ruins Cauldron

In an instant, sword light flashed everywhere, and Master Qinggu gave Master Xuanyin no chance to explain.

A single sword strike, and it arrived in an instant!

The familiar sword light was even more terrifying than the previous strike!

The Nascent Soul True Qi in the jade slip was ultimately just a backup plan left behind by Master Qing Gu.

But standing here now is the real Qing Gu Zhenren!

When a true Nascent Soul cultivator personally wields a sword, how can the power of that sword be compared to that of a jade slip?

The moment the sword light fell, it seemed that only that bluish-white cold light remained in the world.

There were no fancy moves, nor any earth-shattering roars.

But the more this is the case, the more terrifying it becomes.

This time, Xuan Yin Zhenren did not hesitate at all. He was so frightened that he fled in panic, moving a hundred meters to the side in the blink of an eye, and his speed was still increasing.

Even so, Master Xuanyin managed to evade a fatal blow.

A flash of sword light, and it effortlessly severed his arm without the slightest hesitation!

The severed arm flew up, and blood splattered across the sky.

Xuan Yin Zhenren's body trembled violently, and his face instantly turned ashen.

That sword strike not only severed his arm, but also sent a wisp of sword energy into his body, frantically disrupting his meridians and spiritual energy circulation.

"what!"

The agonizing screams gradually faded into the distance, and Xuan Yin Zhenren dared not pause for a moment, continuing to flee into the distance.

At this moment, he finally understood why Gu Qingyun dared to openly oppose him!

Hidden behind him is a Nascent Soul cultivator whose strength far surpasses his own.

That confidence is certainly enough!

From beginning to end, this kid has been scheming against me!

First, he deliberately bid at the auction to draw himself out.

Then use the Nascent Soul True Qi from the jade slip to injure him.

Finally, they fled all the way to the vicinity of the Changsheng Sect's mountain gate, where they had Qinggu Zhenren himself take action!

The more Xuan Yin Zhenren thought about it, the angrier he became. He even suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, not knowing whether it was from the sword energy or from angering Gu Qingyun.

"You little bastard, if you're so capable, then stay hidden in the Longevity Sect for the rest of your life!"

"I refuse to believe you won't come out!"

Master Xuanyin glared back fiercely, then vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Gu Qingyun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Only after the aura of Xuan Yin Zhenren had completely dissipated did his tense body relax slightly.

He seemed as steady as a rock just now, but his back was actually soaked with cold sweat.

If Qing Gu Zhenren had arrived even a moment later, or if Xuan Yin Zhenren had been more decisive, he and Luo Mei would probably have perished here.

"Disciple greets Master, and thanks Master for saving my life!"

Without hesitation, he quickly bowed and thanked Master Qing Gu.

The latter looked at Gu Qingyun, his expression showing a hint of helplessness.

"If I hadn't intervened in time, do you know what would have happened to you?"

"This disciple understands."

Gu Qingyun nodded truthfully.

"For a Foundation Establishment cultivator to snatch food from a Nascent Soul cultivator is truly unprecedented and unparalleled."

Master Qinggu sighed, but there was no hint of blame in his words; his tone was full of satisfaction with Gu Qingyun.

Talented individuals are common, but not everyone possesses such courage and boldness.

Moreover, Gu Qingyun was not acting rashly without thinking.

He knew he possessed a jade slip, knew the Longevity Sect's mountain gate was not far, and knew that True Person Xuan Yin would surely come after him out of greed.

It may seem risky, but in reality, there's always a way out at every step.

However, this escape route is still extremely dangerous.

The slightest mistake could lead to utter ruin.

"Cultivating immortality is inherently a path against the heavens. If one doesn't even have the courage to contend, how can one fight against the heavens?"

"Thank you so much, Master, for your guidance!"

Gu Qingyun clasped his hands in a fist salute and bowed in thanks.

Luo Mei, standing to the side, couldn't be more envious.

A Nascent Soul Master, who is also extremely tolerant of Gu Qingyun, is something that not everyone can obtain.

Of course, his own master was no less impressive.

It was this guy who had already prepared everything but hadn't told her, making her worry all the way!

We absolutely must get an explanation from Gu Qingyun about this!

……

The news that Gu Qingyun forced Xuan Yin Zhenren to retreat and that Qing Gu Zhenren severed one of his arms spread like wildfire.

In an instant, the area surrounding Yonglan Market and among the major powers were in an uproar.

For a Foundation Establishment cultivator to seize an opportunity from a Nascent Soul cultivator is truly unprecedented.

Even more outrageous is that this Foundation Establishment cultivator not only did not die, but also successfully brought the Earth Dragon Spirit Ore back to the Longevity Sect.

Xuan Yin Zhenren personally pursued him, but was ultimately killed by Qing Gu Zhenren with a single sword strike, leaving him no choice but to flee in a sorry state.

This result would leave anyone stunned for a long time.

"So, this kid is a direct disciple of the Longevity Sect Master, a disciple of True Person Qing Gu. No wonder he has such courage!"

"Even Master Qinggu personally took action; how could this be fake?"

"It seems he really is a third-grade alchemist. At such a young age, coupled with his background and talent, his future is limitless!"

"A Foundation Establishment Stage 9 cultivator dares to snatch food from the jaws of a Nascent Soul cultivator; such audacity is truly frightening!"

"Even Master Qinggu is willing to personally protect him, which is enough to show that this person holds considerable influence within the Longevity Sect!"

"..."

There are different opinions.

The cultivators who were initially waiting to see Gu Qingyun die have now reversed their opinion and are all shocked by Qing Gu Zhenren's intervention.

Even some of those who initially tried to take advantage of the situation and get a share of the profits are now filled with lingering fear.

Fortunately, I didn't act rashly at the time.

Otherwise, if Qing Gu Zhenren's sword had struck him, it wouldn't have been as simple as just losing an arm.

In the distance, Wen Boxiao followed closely, remaining hidden in the shadows without making a move.

After all, he didn't dare to provoke the wrath of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

I thought Gu Qingyun was doomed, but the ending was unexpected.

His expression was so ugly it looked like he was about to burst into tears.

The sect leader of the Longevity Clan personally taught me!

Just based on that identity, they're no worse off than me!

Crucially, Master Qinggu even stepped in to repel the enemy for his sake, losing an arm in the process!

You must understand, that's no ordinary cat or dog, it's another Nascent Soul cultivator!

If it were the Blood Blade Sect, to put it nicely, I am indeed a disciple of the sect leader, but when it comes to a matter of life and death, the sect leader might not necessarily go to such lengths for me!

Even if we take a step back, the cards that Gu Qingyun has revealed are enough to make him extremely envious.

Even that high-grade flying boat was quite tempting to Wen Boxiao, let alone the others!

Thinking that although he hadn't obtained the Earth Dragon Spirit Ore, if he could get a share from Gu Qingyun, it would be a way to make up for the loss.

Unfortunately, now, everything has vanished like a bubble, completely lost.

Standing behind Gu Qingyun was Master Qing Gu.

Who would dare to make a move?

"withdraw!"

With the show over, Wen Boxiao lost interest in staying and led his men away.

On the other hand, the same applies to the Golden Merchant Guild.

With only a Foundation Establishment cultivation level, how could someone manage to snatch the most precious Earth Dragon Spirit Ore? Who wouldn't have ulterior motives?

Right now, they are only glad that they did not act rashly.

Provoking Xuan Yin Zhenren is already troublesome, but if you provoke Qing Gu Zhenren, the entire Liu Jin Chamber of Commerce might suffer a huge loss!

Let alone the fact that they are just managers, even if the chairman of the chamber of commerce himself came, he would have to think twice.

"Let's go!"

The three exchanged a glance and then disappeared from the spot.

The same scene was playing out elsewhere, with each person moving faster than the last.

"Damn it, this prodigy, personally taught by the Longevity Sect Master, doesn't even have a title! Judging from his demeanor, True Person Qing Gu clearly values ​​him highly!"

"You're absolutely right! This kid was hiding his true strength too well; he almost got us killed!"

"Even a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator like Xuan Yin had to cut off an arm to survive. If we went there, wouldn't we be completely wiped out?!"

"Forget it, we can't afford to offend the Longevity Sect. We'll just avoid them from now on! There's no point in arguing with them!"

As night fell, the people in the mountains and forests quickly retreated.

Whether they were just there for the spectacle or had other motives, they weren't fools; they knew this was a dangerous place to stay.

The news of Qing Gu Zhenren drawing his sword quickly spread among the major powers.

……

The Longevity Sect.

Master Qinggu escorted Gu Qingyun back to his sect before leaving.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to tell Gu Qingyun to hurry up and refine the Earth Dragon Spirit Ore.

Keeping such treasures on one's person is ultimately not a good idea.

Only through refining and absorbing can it truly become your own.

As for the remaining five elemental spirit objects, he will pay more attention to them.

Upon hearing this, it would be a lie for Gu Qingyun to say he wasn't moved.

His master had shown him immense kindness, repeatedly protecting him and working tirelessly for him. He could not possibly let this kindness go to waste!

He has come this far thanks to the Refining Void Cauldron, his own hard work, and the repeated support of Master Qing Gu.

Without Master Qinggu, he wouldn't have been able to get past Master Xuanyin's challenge today.

Even after Master Qinggu left, Gu Qingyun remained immersed in his feelings.

It was Luo Mei, who was standing to the side, who drew his attention back.

"You're alright now? You almost scared me to death!"

"Do you even know who that old guy is? A Nascent Soul cultivator! You dare to trick him? Aren't you afraid of a Nascent Soul cultivator's wrath causing bloodshed for miles around?"

"The two of us alone wouldn't even be enough to fill someone's teeth!"

Luo Mei stood with her hands on her hips, puffing out her cheeks, glaring at Gu Qingyun with her beautiful eyes, wishing she could beat him up!

Just now on the airship, she truly thought she was going to die.

When Master Xuan Yin's palm struck down, she had almost thought of her last words.

But Gu Qingyun, on the other hand, kept his trump card hidden from beginning to end, without uttering a single word!

Gu Qingyun shrank back, knowing he was in the wrong, and awkwardly scratched the back of his head.

"Senior Sister Xiaomei, don't you trust me to do things? Do you think I'm the kind of person who acts recklessly?"

"Fine! The guilty party accused me first, and now they're blaming me!"

Seeing his appearance, Luo Mei was immediately furious.

"Senior sister, it's not that I didn't want to tell you, it was Master who specifically instructed me to do so."

"This jade slip should only be used at the appropriate time!"

As he spoke, Gu Qingyun took out the broken jade slip, which still exuded the aura of a Nascent Soul cultivator, radiating immense power...