Refining Ruins Cauldron

Upon seeing who it was, Bai Feng instinctively took a few steps back, his face pale.

"Peak Master Nalan...that's not how it is..."

He tried to argue his way out, but found that no matter what he said, he couldn't explain the current situation.

Nalan Feixue had no intention of listening at all.

With a flick of his finger, he gently touched Bai Feng's face.

Without the slightest fluctuation of spiritual energy, Bai Feng was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, his chest caved in!

The spurting blood drew an arc in the air as Bai Feng crashed heavily to the ground.

All around was silent, except for the sound of Bai Feng struggling.

Half a day later, he finally got up, blood gushing from his mouth.

His face turned even paler, and a hint of malice flashed in his eyes.

Today, I was caught by Nalan Feixue. No matter what I say, she will definitely not let me off the hook!

But he didn't want to die!

Bai Feng's expression was so frantic and distorted that he had completely lost his last shred of reason.

He bit his tongue and spat out a mouthful of blood!

The blood mist seemed to have a life of its own, intertwining with the black aura around him and instantly pouring into his body!

Then, his aura surged, and Bai Feng's cultivation level broke through several levels in a row, reaching the Golden Core stage!

The Blood Demon Technique, at the cost of one's own lifespan and cultivation, can unleash several times the power of oneself in a short period of time, lasting for the duration of an incense stick!

However, after it ends, not only will their foundation be damaged, but their cultivation level will also plummet!

In severe cases, it can even cause the body to explode and result in death!

But right now, Bai Feng couldn't care less about any of that.

The only real thing is to survive!

As his cultivation level increased significantly, Bai Feng's physical body also expanded.

His black robe couldn't hold up and burst into strips. His eyes were bloodshot, and his entire body was covered with dark red blood vessels and veins, making him look particularly terrifying.

The black aura was even stronger than before.

"The Blood Demon Technique?"

Nalan Feixue recognized Bai Feng's weapon at a glance.

Without further ado, he struck out with his palm.

Bai Feng had no intention of taking the seemingly light palm print head-on.

A casual strike from a Golden Core cultivator is enough to crush a Foundation Establishment cultivator to death!

Bai Feng turned around and instantly transformed into a streak of light, shooting towards the horizon without the slightest hesitation.

The speed was so fast that even Nalan Feixue was somewhat surprised.

By the time they realized what was happening, it was too late to catch up.

The palm print landed in empty space with a loud bang, leaving a large crater.

The light faded, and Bai Feng ultimately escaped.

"Gu Qingyun! You and I are sworn enemies!"

Although the person was gone, the venomous curses echoed through the sky and reverberated in Gu Qingyun's ears.

That hoarse voice was like the howling of ghosts in a mass grave, sending chills down one's spine.

After a long time, everything calmed down again.

If it weren't for the surrounding ruins, who would know how horrific it was just now?

Nalan Feixue turned around and her gaze fell back on Gu Qingyun.

The latter wanted to greet him, but at this moment, he was exhausted and depleted of spiritual energy. He couldn't even stand up, let alone bow.

He could only lie obediently on the ground, his wound still bleeding.

However, Gu Qingyun was fully conscious and showed no signs of falling asleep.

He was calm, but beneath that calm lay rage and murderous intent.

Bai Feng is determined to kill him, and so is Gu Qingyun.

As long as Bai Feng lives, Gu Qingyun's heart will never be at peace!

"Thank you... thank you, Peak Master..."

Coming to his senses, Gu Qingyun managed to muster a little strength.

He struggled several times but couldn't get up; this was the only thing Gu Qingyun could do now.

Nalan Feixue remained expressionless, her demeanor still aloof and cold.

"What was that sword strike called?"

The simple question was somewhat unexpected for Gu Qingyun.

After a moment's hesitation, he answered truthfully: "Burning Heaven."

"Burning Heaven? That's impressive, but with your current cultivation level, you probably can't unleash its full power yet, otherwise Bai Feng would surely die."

Nalan Feixue nodded, then asked.

When did you learn it?

"Just now, that was the first time I used it..."

Gu Qingyun coughed violently a few times, and then tasted something sweet in his mouth.

"first?!"

Nalan Feixue frowned slightly, not expecting this answer.

Gu Qingyun had no intention of hiding anything and continued, "The second move of the sword technique, normally, my cultivation level wouldn't even be enough to reach the threshold, but with life and death at stake, this disciple had no choice but to take a risky move..."

"One sword strike... almost drained all of the disciple's spiritual power... cough cough..."

Nalan Feixue fell silent again, her cold gaze falling on Gu Qingyun.

It was less indifferent and more touching.

What kind of genius in the world can do something like Gu Qingyun, who, with his late-stage Qi Refining cultivation, directly confronts a Foundation Establishment cultivator and even severely injures him!

This alone is enough to crush 90% of the world's geniuses!

This time, I think I've really struck gold.

"What Bai Feng just used was the Blood Demon Technique, which uses blood escape at the cost of cultivation and lifespan. He will have to stay in bed for at least two years, and it will be impossible for him to recover."

"Therefore, you must be prepared in the coming period."

Nalan Feixue didn't say anything more; she believed that Gu Qingyun would understand.

The cultivation world is a brutal place where the strong prey on the weak.

Just because you can help once or twice doesn't mean you'll be there every time.

And death takes only a moment!

Gu Qingyun didn't want to die, so he could only rely on himself!

……

Inside the alchemy room in the Dan Hall.

Gu Qingyun was brought back with serious injuries, and Elder Huo Qian personally treated his wounds.

"You're really tough, kid."

After examining the shocking injuries, Elder Huo Qian couldn't help but sigh.

Qi Refining cultivators versus Foundation Establishment cultivators, fighting to the death—he couldn't imagine any chance Gu Qingyun could survive.

But this kid somehow survived and even severely injured a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

In all these years, Elder Huo Qian had never seen such a strange thing.

Gu Qingyun lay on the bed, letting others do as they pleased. The wounds on his body had been mostly cleaned and treated, leaving only some minor cuts and scraps.

It wasn't that he didn't want to move, but that he simply couldn't muster any strength.

Even now, he still has no spiritual power in his body.

The terror of the burning sky was not only for Bai Feng, but also for himself.

The aftereffects were too severe.

Fortunately, Gu Qingyun is still able to speak.

"How is Senior Sister Xiaomei doing?"

"With the peak master here, that girl won't die. But you, with all these injuries and damaged meridians, it won't be able to recover in less than ten days or half a month," Elder Huo Qian replied.

Ten days to half a month?!

Gu Qingyun's pupils contracted. Wouldn't that cause trouble?

By the time I recover, the outer sect competition will have already ended, and it will be too late!

"Elder Huo Qian, is there any way to help me recover within three days? I...I have urgent business to attend to!" Gu Qingyun asked anxiously.

"What a load of rubbish! It's just the outer sect competition, isn't it? You think you're so tough you can just throw your life away?"

Elder Huo Qian rolled his eyes at him, clearly annoyed.

"You'll be lucky if you can even get out of bed in three days. Once you step into the ring, it's death, nothing else."

"But I had no choice."

Although Gu Qingyun was unable to move, his tone was overly firm, and his eyes showed no hesitation whatsoever.

With Bai Feng's defection, Gu Qingyun didn't think that crazy woman would suddenly come to her senses.

This debt will definitely be settled with me!

Instead of living in fear, we must take our lives into our own hands!

"If you really want to... it's not entirely impossible."