Just as the old patriarch forced me to my death, I achieved the unity of Dao and fruition.

[Truly ruthless and decisive: The reason I didn't kill any clansmen earlier is because the loving clansmen are willing to sacrifice themselves for the ancestor later (manual doge face). I've made a list of those to be killed; I can't possibly miss a single one.]

[Outline written, goal 3 million words, adding it to a bookshelf, not a loss, check-in point.]

"Have you heard? The Gu family's patriarch is going to be sent to fight the Crimson Cloud Sect to the death."

"Do we even need to hear about it? It's all over the sect. They say it's for the greater good of the Xuan Yang Sect, and also for the future of the Gu family's descendants."

"Tsk, that sounds nice, but isn't it just that they see the old ancestor's lifespan is almost over and want to squeeze him dry before he dies?"

"Those people from the Gu family are really ruthless. They forced their own ancestor to his death, and they can still shout so righteously."

At the foot of Lingdao Peak, several outer disciples were whispering amongst themselves.

They spoke softly, but in the world of cultivation sects, there's no such thing as gossip that can truly be kept secret.

Especially since this is no small matter.

The Xuan Yang Sect and the Chi Xiao Sect were vying for a cold marrow mine, and neither side was willing to back down, so they decided to fight to the death.

Each side sends one person, regardless of life or death.

The winner takes the ore, the loser makes way.

It sounds fair, but when it actually happens to people, it's not like that at all.

After much deliberation, the entire Xuan Yang Sect finally set their sights on Gu Changjin.

There's no way around it, it fits perfectly. The patriarch of the Gu family sect, a Golden Core cultivator, is nearing the end of his lifespan and his life flame is about to fail.

To put it bluntly, he's an old man who's already half-buried in the ground.

Such a person is a death match; if you win, you've made a fortune, and if you lose, you're not at a loss since you're going to die anyway.

At least that's what many people in the sect think.

On the mountain path, a group of people were walking towards Lingdao Peak.

The leader was dressed in a blue robe, with a thin face, and he did have the air of a family head.

Gu Jingshan is the current head of the Gu family.

With his late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, he was already considered the most powerful person in the Gu family's generation.

He naturally overheard the disciples' discussion.

Foundation Establishment cultivators have sharp ears and eyes; at this distance, it's hard for them not to hear a few casual words.

Gu Jingshan's expression only darkened slightly before he quickly regained his composure.

It's a bit unpleasant to listen to.

But compared to the benefits the Gu family can gain, what are these few idle words?

As long as the patriarch signs the deathmatch agreement, the sect has already agreed.

The Gu family will receive three spirit fields, two inner sect slots, and the right to inherit 30% of the resources on Spirit Path Peak.

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That doesn't sound like much.

But that's the spiritual peak of the Golden Core Ancestor!

Elixirs, magical artifacts, cultivation techniques, spirit stones, array plates—any little bit of these could feed the Gu family for many years.

More importantly, the Gu family will then be able to truly rely on the new sect leader's lineage.

This is what Gu Jingshan values ​​most.

Our ancestor is old.

The Gu family cannot decline along with their ancestor.

He felt he had done nothing wrong.

He even felt that if the ancestor were conscious, he would understand this principle.

A dying man used his last bit of energy to help his family move up a notch.

Isn't this normal?

Moreover, our ancestor received great favors from the sect back then, and has always cherished the Gu family bloodline.

Given the old ancestor's temperament, he will most likely agree.

Even if she feels uncomfortable, she won't really break ties with the Gu family.

After all these years, the ancestor has endured it all.

How tough can a person who has endured their whole life be before they die?

Thinking of this, Gu Jingshan felt much more at ease.

He was followed by several elders of the Gu family and a few young clansmen.

Excitement shone in the eyes of those young tribesmen.

They were young and didn't hide it very well.

When he looked at Lingdao Peak, the longing in his eyes was almost overflowing.

That's the ancestral cave of our family!

Previously, they didn't even have the right to get close.

But it is different now.

As long as the patriarch nods, many things will be theirs to receive.

……

At the summit of Lingdao Peak, inside a cave.

Gu Changjin suddenly opened his eyes.

My first reaction wasn't surprise.

It hurts.

My brain felt like it had been opened up and then a bunch of random, nonsensical things were crammed into it.

Unfamiliar memories flooded back all at once.

The Golden Core Ancestor of the Gu family in the Xuan Yang Sect was nearing the end of his lifespan, and a desperate battle was waged to force him to his death.

The images flashed before his eyes, causing his knuckles to tremble with pain.

It took him quite a while to recover.

Then, he fell silent.

It's not that I'm deliberately trying to be profound.

Instead, he was so angry that he didn't know which curse to utter first.

What's going on?

He had barely opened his eyes, and before he could even figure out if his old body could hold on, people were already lining up outside to send him on his way.

joke.

Is this time travel, or is it a rush to be reincarnated?

Gu Changjin's face twitched.

That wasn't his original name.

He was a ruthless person in his past life.

I haven't been extremely wealthy or powerful in my first half of life, but I've managed to live a fulfilling life.

His wife is gentle and his son is outstanding; outsiders all say he is blessed.

He felt that way himself.

It wasn't until the year he became seriously ill that he discovered all the so-called good fortune was a lie.

The son he raised for most of his life wasn't his biological child.

His wife, with whom he had shared a bed for decades, had long since slept with someone else.

At that moment, Gu Changjin realized something.

The most disgusting thing in a person's life is not someone openly harming you.

They suck your blood while expecting your gratitude.

He didn't cry or make a scene.

He endured his illness and spent several months investigating the matter and paving the way.

Then, finding an opportunity, he sent away the adulterer, his wife, and his adopted son.

Not a single one was left.

After doing all that, he couldn't hold on any longer.

I thought that once I closed my eyes, my life would be over.

I never expected to open my eyes again and find myself in such a horrible place.

What's even more interesting is that the original owner of this body also had a lot of messy accounts.

Gu Changjin closed his eyes.

The original owner of this body was not stupid.

He killed people and fought for his life when he was young, and he wasn't the kind of kind-hearted person who would open his heart to anyone who said a few nice words.

But people change as they get older.

He cherished his reputation, his old sect ties, and his family bloodline.

He cherished himself so much that he ended up cherishing himself until he was nothing more than a piece of flesh.

Everyone wants to come up and take a bite.

Sects speak grandly of prioritizing the greater good, while the younger generation of families speak of the hardships their families have endured.

Good guy.

This scheme is so clever that you can hear it even through the cave's array.

The more Gu Changjin thought about it, the angrier he became.

What does he hate the most?

A hypocrite, someone who deceives him.

A person who, under the guise of doing what's best for you, puts a knife to your throat.

Especially these people nowadays, aren't they just swindling money and emotionally?

They want to kill me, and they expect me to sign with a smile? They expect me to be moved?

He wanted to say something before he died: the Gu family has a worthy successor, and the Xuan Yang Sect is unparalleled in its righteousness.

Gu Changjin almost laughed out of anger. Screw it, what the hell is this?!

The original form is the original form.

You are yourself.

The original owner was willing to go to his coffin bearing his reputation, but he was not.

Family? Sect? Righteousness?

Nothing is more important than my own life!

He's even a little regretful now.

I wonder if there are any demonic secret techniques in the cultivation world?

For example, sacrificing the entire clan to enhance one's aptitude, extend lifespan, or repair one's Dao foundation.

If it really exists, he'll go to the library tomorrow and look for it.

No.

Tomorrow is too slow.

We should go now.

Gu Changjin rubbed his temples, his inner turmoil still lingering.

Of course, this matter cannot be considered solely from the perspective of Gu Jia.

The fact that the Gu family, these ungrateful wretches, dared to come to our door and force us to resign must be because of the shadows of those people from the sect behind us.

Especially the current sect leader.

Yun Qingli.

Newly promoted Golden Core.

She was a female cultivator.

In the original owner's memories, the other party was very talented, came from a good family, and had a master who was a Nascent Soul Grandmaster of the Xuan Yang Sect who had been in seclusion for many years.

To put it bluntly, I grew up being protected by others.

I haven't suffered any major losses, nor have I been crushed by reality.

So she could still maintain a clean image, saying things like the sect shouldn't fight internally, that borderland cultivators should unite to fight against external enemies, and that Gu Changjin was highly respected and that if he were to voluntarily die, it would surely become a legend in the Xuan Yang Sect.

A wonderful story?

Ha ha.

To put it bluntly, it's like a naive, innocent person sitting on the throne, just talking and telling others to die.

Unfortunately, a Nascent Soul cultivator was standing behind him.

You can't just flip the table easily.

This is a difficult situation.

Gu Changjin is not a hot-blooded youth.

He is afraid of death.

It can be said that they were extremely afraid.

Because he was afraid of dying, he couldn't bear to be treated like a fool and pushed out to die.

He suppressed the anger in his heart and instinctively scanned the surroundings with his divine sense.

The next moment, he sensed the movements of the entire Spirit Path Peak.

The spiritual patterns of the protective array were flashing, the mountaintop was shrouded in mist, and the stone steps led to the summit, soaring straight into the sky.

And there was also a group of Gu family members walking towards the cave.

Gu Jingshan stood outside the cave and straightened his sleeves.

The seriousness on his face was handled very well.

It seems like he's truly worried himself sick over his family.

Then, he led the Gu family members to kneel down together.

The sound reached the cave.

"Gu Jingshan, the unworthy descendant of the Gu family, respectfully requests that the patriarch emerge from seclusion."

Gu Changjin didn't move.

A moment of silence fell outside the cave.

Gu Jingshan gritted his teeth and continued speaking.

"The Crimson Cloud Sect has gone too far in bullying my Profound Sun Sect. The Cold Marrow Mine is a matter of the sect's foundation for centuries."

"Now the sect is in danger, the family is in danger. Only the ancestor, with his high moral character and prestige, can stabilize the sect and fight for a future for the Gu family."

As he said this, he bent down even lower.

The elders and clansmen behind him also kowtowed.

Their movements were so synchronized that it looked like they had practiced beforehand.

"Please, Ancestor, for the sake of the family and the greater good of the sect, sign the death warrant."

"The entire Gu family once again begs our patriarch to die!"

The sound faded.

Inside the cave, Gu Changjin's face gradually darkened.

To die?

it is good.

OK OK.

Before I die, I'll send you all to heaven first.