Refining Ruins Cauldron

As everyone gradually relaxed their guard, a sudden change occurred!

Zhao Qingshan made a move quietly, flicking his wrist, and a streak of cold light shot out.

It was so fast that very few people could react in time!

The Breaking Cold Needle is a high-grade, one-time-use spiritual weapon specifically designed to break through protective qi. Its speed is incredibly fast, making it impossible to defend against!

Once injured by the cold needles, one's cultivation level will plummet, damaging the foundation of one's Dao and rendering one a complete cripple!

In severe cases, they will be corroded by the extreme cold, gradually turning into ice sculptures, and their bodies and souls will perish!

This is a top-tier hidden weapon that Zhao Qingshan acquired at a great price.

He originally intended to save it for dealing with other prodigies, but now he's using it on Gu Qingyun.

If it were an ordinary cultivator, they would probably have already fallen into Zhao Qingshan's trap.

However, since cultivating the "Spirit Forging Technique", Gu Qingyun's spiritual sense is far stronger than that of other cultivators at the same level.

The spiritual perception that others struggle to maintain is as effortless as breathing and drinking water in Gu Qingyun's hands.

He sensed something was amiss the moment Zhao Qingshan made his move.

However, the speed of the Breaking Frost Needle was too fast. By the time Gu Qingyun reacted, it was already only three inches away from him.

Without the slightest hesitation, he quickly raised his spiritual power to protect himself and forcibly twisted his body to one side!

The cold needle flew past Gu Qingyun's shoulder, piercing through his protective spiritual energy and even tearing a hole in his clothes.

puff!

The cold needles remained powerful, instantly piercing the head of a spirit beast and exploding it open, splattering its brains everywhere.

Seeing this, Zhao Qingshan frowned, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

How is that possible?

That kid actually dodged it?!

Following the direction, Gu Qingyun immediately located Zhao Qingshan's position.

If I hadn't reacted quickly enough, that needle would have already pierced my heart.

It wasn't the monster's head that exploded, but his own heart meridian!

Even if a Great Immortal were here, Gu Qingyun would still be doomed!

"Zhao Qingshan, if you're so capable, then fight fair and square. What kind of nonsense is this, resorting to underhanded tricks behind my back?!"

Gu Qingyun ignored everything else and immediately questioned him sternly.

He deliberately raised his voice, and immediately everyone looked at the two of them.

Zhao Qingshan would not admit it. The Breaking Law Cold Needle was colorless and odorless, and its speed was extremely fast, so no one could detect it at all.

"What nonsense! Do I need to use any tricks to deal with a piece of trash?"

"Is that so?"

Gu Qingyun sneered and, in full view of everyone, pulled a black needle from the corpse of the spirit beast whose head had been blown open.

The black needles were as thin as hair; if Gu Qingyun hadn't been holding them in his hand, no one would have noticed them.

Zhao Qingshan's expression changed slightly; he hadn't expected this at all.

They thought it was a foolproof cover-up, and that as long as they denied it to the death, there would be no way to prove it.

Unexpectedly, Gu Qingyun was able to find the Cold Needle!

That guy, damn it!

"You dare say these black needles aren't yours?"

Gu Qingyun said coldly, his gaze toward Zhao Qingshan turning slightly icy.

"Hmph! To pick up a needle at random and then slander others—is this the hypocritical pretense of your Longevity Sect?!"

"As expected, if the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too. You're a waste, and the Longevity Sect isn't much better!"

Zhao Qingshan snorted coldly, still refusing to admit it.

He had never shown the Breaking Frost Needle to outsiders, confident that Gu Qingyun could not prove that the magical artifact was made by him.

They can even turn the tables and accuse the perpetrators.

"Junior brother, is this true?"

It was Li Wei who spoke.

Currently, there are very few people who want to kill Gu Qingyun, and Zhao Qingshan is the most suspicious.

Surely those black needles couldn't have come from those spirit beasts, could they?

Unfortunately, Gu Qingyun really didn't have any solid evidence to offer.

Just then, the serpentine spirit beast, which had been silent all along, finally made its move.

Seeing that there were fewer and fewer of its kind around it, it knew it was time to stretch its muscles.

Its Golden Core Realm cultivation was terrifyingly powerful. It opened its blood-red maw and let out a low growl, with invisible sound waves spreading out, creating immense pressure.

Some disciples with weaker cultivation levels were so frightened that their faces turned pale and they unconsciously took a few steps back.

The situation was changing rapidly, and everyone looked solemn, including Gu Qingyun.

With a formidable enemy at hand, the grudges with Zhao Qingshan can only be put aside for later; we will settle them slowly later and will never let this go!

Since you've started this, don't blame me for starting it the next big time!

Hidden weapons? Everyone has them!

Gu Qingyun's eyes were icy cold. With a thought, the corpse puppet Xuanse, which he had already hidden in the shadows, immediately reacted.

Its entire body is jet black, allowing it to blend almost perfectly into its surroundings.

If the right opportunity is found, it will be enough to kill Zhao Qingshan ten or eight times over!

Gu Qingyun wanted to see if this guy's spiritual sense was as strong as his own!

At this moment, Zhao Qingshan was completely unaware of the matter and instead turned to look at Qiu Wentian.

"How long are you going to keep dragging this out?!"

Among them, Qiu Wentian was the strongest, a half-step Golden Core cultivator.

If even he can't handle the serpentine spirit beast, then everyone should prepare to flee for their lives.

Qiu Wentian did not reply, but stared solemnly at the suddenly rising serpentine spirit beast.

The pressure from the Golden Core Realm is truly terrifying; even he has to be extremely cautious!

The slightest mistake could cost you your life!

Finally, the heavy sword was unleashed!

The sword intent that had been brewing for so long was released without any reservation at this moment!

Swish!

With a surge of sword intent, Qiu Wentian held the sword in one hand, facing the serpentine spirit beast!

The latter's oppressive aura was instantly shattered, and everyone barely managed to catch their breath!

In the shadows, Qiu Wentian could even contend with the serpentine spirit beast.

"You beast, your opponent is me!"

Qiu Wentian finally spoke.

As if provoked, the spirit beast roared to the sky and shot out, charging towards Qiu Wentian!

It was extremely fast, much like a speeding train, kicking up two waves of mud!

Those two sharp fangs were like fine spirit swords, seemingly capable of piercing through any defense.

Qiu Wentian's expression was solemn as he faced the enemy head-on, alone with his sword.

In his hand, the heavy sword danced, stirring up gusts of wind.

The blade flashed, slashing towards the serpentine spirit beast.

Each strike was exceptionally powerful, as heavy as a mountain!

Clang clang...

The clanging of metal echoed, accompanied by countless sparks, sending chills down one's spine.

The serpentine beast's scales covered its entire body, as if it were wearing a layer of hard armor.

Even Qiu Wentian's heavy blade could only leave a few scratches on it.

"roar!"

As if enraged by this seemingly harmless attack, the spirit beast lashed out with its steel snake tail at incredible speed!

Qiu Wentian's expression was solemn as he held the heavy sword in front of him with both hands, forcefully taking the blow.

boom!

With a single blow, he was sent flying!

puff!

He coughed up a mouthful of blood and his body crashed into a boulder, finally coming to a stop.

This scene caused everyone's expression to change drastically.

Although there is only a fine line between the half-step Golden Core stage and the Golden Core stage, the difference is simply too great!

With a single blow, Qiu Wentian was severely injured!

"snort!"

Qiu Wentian fought with increasing ferocity, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, and charged back into the battlefield with his heavy sword.

Unfortunately, in the blink of an eye, the outcome was the same as before.

If this continues, even Qiu Wentian will be smashed into mincemeat!

"Still standing there? Help him!"

Seeing everyone in despair, Gu Qingyun, still clear-headed, quickly shouted.

"Without Qiu Wentian, forget about the Dao Yun Spirit Fruit, we'll all be stuck here forever!"