Refining Ruins Cauldron

Picking spiritual fruits is already astonishing, but Gu Qingyun harvested all the trees on the spot.

How could this scene not be frightening?

Under the strange gazes of the crowd, the Dao Rhyme Tree was shrinking rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The branches, which were over a hundred feet long, shrank to a mere inch in the blink of an eye, becoming extremely small and exquisite.

Gu Qingyun reached out and beckoned, and the emerald green "sapling" landed in his palm.

He stared intently at the Daoist Tree, which had shrunk countless times, and was equally astonished.

"Is this the spirit core described in the book?"

After a moment's hesitation, Gu Qingyun brought the "sapling" close to his chest.

In an instant, the Refining Ruins Cauldron deep within the sea of ​​consciousness trembled slightly, and the "sapling" transformed into wisps of green light, which were absorbed into the Refining Ruins Cauldron.

Immediately afterwards, another wisp of extremely pure azure light emerged from the Refining Ruins Cauldron and gradually merged into Gu Qingyun's body.

Nourished by this azure light, the internal fire within the body is growing at a visible rate!

If it was originally only the size of a soybean, it has now grown to the size of a walnut, and its aura has become several times stronger.

Moreover, in addition to the Dan Fire, Gu Qingyun could also feel that his limbs, bones, and meridians were being nourished.

Every inch of flesh and bone in his body seemed to be cheering and jumping for joy!

The comfort was so intense that he almost cried out.

Not only that, Gu Qingyun's cultivation level was also forcibly raised at this moment, from the original early stage of Foundation Establishment to the peak of the third level of Foundation Establishment!

Only one step away from the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment!

At this moment, everyone's eyes were on Gu Qingyun.

The greedy look in his eyes gradually became clearer and more difficult to suppress.

Those are Daoist Spirit Fruits and the Daoist Tree itself—such extraordinary things—and now they are all in Gu Qingyun's hands!

They were helpless because they couldn't break through the protective array of the Dao Rhyme Tree, but that didn't mean they couldn't deal with Gu Qingyun!

With so many people and such power, even a single spit from each of them could drown Gu Qingyun!

Who would want all the opportunities to fall into his lap?!

Jiang Chuan's gaze was fixed on Gu Qingyun, his eyes reddening, greed gradually overcoming his reason.

His aura, that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, rippled out like a wave, and he couldn't resist any longer, becoming the first to step forward.

"Gu Qingyun! Hand over your extraordinary opportunity at once! Such a rare treasure cannot be kept by you alone!"

Jiang Chuan roared, his voice hoarse.

"Our Glazed Tile School has suffered heavy casualties. So many brothers have died tragically here. If we return empty-handed today, how can I explain this to the sect elders?!"

"Hand over the spirit fruit, and I'll spare your life!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the disciples of the Glazed Tile School, who had been eagerly waiting, stepped forward at the same time.

After the fierce battle and looting just now, only fifteen people remain from the Glazed Tile Sect.

Those who survived were all quite strong, and their Foundation Establishment auras erupted, forming a wall that pressed directly towards Gu Qingyun!

"Indeed! Our Glazed Tile School suffered the greatest losses; we should rightfully have a share of this opportunity!"

"We can't let our fellow disciples die in vain! Boy, hand over the spirit fruit at once!"

"If you dare not hand it over, you'll never leave alive!"

The reason I didn't make a move against Gu Qingyun earlier was simply because there wasn't enough temptation.

Now all the Daoist Spirit Fruits are in his hands, along with an entire Daoist Tree, enough to make the Glazed Tile Sect and others take a risk!

On the other side, the Blood Blade Sect was also watching closely, but they didn't rush to make a move.

They also wanted to seize the Daoist Spirit Fruit, but they cared more about their reputation than the Glazed Tile Sect.

However, seeing Jiang Chuan make a move, some people still couldn't resist.

One of the Blood Blade Sect disciples stepped forward.

"Our Blood Blade Sect also contributed a lot, so we should rightfully have a share of this Daoist Spirit Fruit!"

As soon as he finished speaking, many Blood Blade Sect disciples who couldn't hold back stepped forward to express their opinions.

The two major sects, one on the left and one on the right, were staring intently at Gu Qingyun, forming a pincer movement!

Although Qiu Wentian did not speak, he could not control the actions of his disciples.

Obstructing someone's cultivation is like killing their parents; even with his strength, he couldn't stop the determination of so many fellow disciples.

Over here, the faces of the Changsheng Sect members were extremely grim.

Li Wei snorted coldly, took a step forward, and instantly stood in front of Gu Qingyun.

His cultivation level, reaching the late stage of Foundation Establishment, was terrifyingly high, and he clashed with both sides.

The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder.

"The secret realm is teeming with rare and precious materials and countless opportunities. Those who are destined will obtain them. Once something enters the Longevity Sect, there's no reason for it to be returned!"

Li Wei responded domineeringly, and the members of the Changsheng Sect immediately followed suit.

"Senior Brother Li is right. Junior Brother Gu earned this opportunity through his own abilities; how could he possibly give it up?!"

"If you're so capable, why didn't you pick them yourselves? Junior Brother Gu got them, and now you're thinking of reaping the benefits? Have you no shame!"

"Shameless..."

Everyone chimed in with their own opinion, taking sides for Gu Qingyun.

Even when faced with attacks from two major sects, few members of the Longevity Sect retreated; instead, they all stood in front to block them.

Xu Qingran didn't say anything, but her actions spoke volumes.

He drew his longsword and stood beside Gu Qingyun, his eyes filled with coldness.

Seeing that the Longevity Sect was stubborn and unyielding, Jiang Chuan immediately let out a cold laugh.

"You think you can withstand the combined attack of two major sects with just a few of you?!"

"Overestimating yourself!"

Although the Longevity Sect still has more than ten members, the combined forces of the Glazed Tile Sect and the Blood Blade Sect have more than doubled their numbers.

The Longevity Sect doesn't have the ability to fight against overwhelming odds!

He paused for a moment, then spoke.

"To put it another way, Gu Qingyun didn't intend to share any of the spiritual fruits and trees he obtained with you. To work so hard for him like this, I feel it's not worth it for you!"

Jiang Chuan's words were incredibly persuasive; even the most impenetrable person might not be able to withstand his words.

"Jiang Chuan, stop trying to sow discord!"

Li Wei snorted coldly, burning with anger. He was about to speak again when Gu Qingyun stopped him.

Without saying much, he casually waved his hand, and the eight Daoist Spirit Fruits reappeared.

The spiritual fruit was translucent and floated in the void, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, eight spiritual fruits swirled and scattered in front of the disciples of the Longevity Sect.

"Fellow disciples, those who helped me slay this fiend today, all these spiritual fruits are yours."

Upon hearing this, the members of the Longevity Sect were first stunned, and then they became as if they had been injected with chicken blood, and even their eyes turned slightly red!

Excitement and surprise welled up inside me.

Even if Gu Qingyun didn't take out these Daoist spiritual fruits, the people of the Longevity Sect would still make a move.

But with the spiritual fruit, they could work even harder!

Even if it costs me my life, I must protect my fellow disciples!

"Junior brother, is this...is this for real? You really don't want a single one, and you're giving them all to us?"

Some people still felt it was unreal and stammered as they spoke.

A promise made is a promise kept!

With these words, the people who were still hesitating made a decision instantly.

"Don't worry, junior brother! If they want to hurt you today, they'll have to step over our dead bodies!"

"Indeed! These petty scoundrels from outside the sect dare to spout such nonsense before my Longevity Sect!"

"Come on! I've had my eye on you guys for ages..."

Shouts and roars rose and fell.

The members of the Longevity Sect quickly shielded Gu Qingyun behind them, their emotions running high.

The Daoist Spirit Fruit, even a single one, signifies a high-grade Dao Foundation, a future Golden Core cultivator, or even a Nascent Soul cultivator!

Such temptations could drive the Glazed Tile Sect and the Blood Blade Sect to take risks, just as they could drive the Longevity Sect to fight recklessly!

Li Wei took a sudden step forward, unleashing his domineering aura.

"Enough talk, bring it on!"