Chapter 321: Chapter 145 Yu Youhan: I Want to Play Ink Treasure Too! (6K)_3
Within the borders of Nantu State, the Gu God Sect is like an emperor, with the words of the Gu God Sect Leader perhaps even more effective than the Eastern Palace Decree!
"Relying on martial prowess, they dominate one side, ignoring the majesty of national laws, making it difficult for the government’s orders to be implemented... Such sects are bound to be accounted for sooner or later. From the Heavenly Element Martial Examination, one can see that the Empress is already prepared to start wielding the blade."
"This time, however, is a perfect opportunity. If the Gu God Sect can be wiped out, it would also remove a future threat for me..."
Chen Mo contemplated silently and then put away the wooden box, bowing and saying, "Thank you, Daoist Venerable."
"No need to be polite," Ji Hongxiu said with a coy smile. "As for the matter of catching your Ink Treasure earlier, let’s just consider it settled."
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Yu Youhan, hearing this, was somewhat puzzled and asked, "What Ink Treasure? Chen Mo, do you also understand painting and calligraphy?"
Ji Hongxiu coyly covered her red lips, feigning surprise. "Even Consort Yu doesn’t know about this? It seems your relationship isn’t that close. I personally held his treasure, you know~"
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"The Daoist Venerable of Tianshu Pavilion actually... with the lord... No, can’t be?!"
Li Yuan’s cherry lips slightly parted, her expression full of disbelief.
"What nonsense is Master talking about!"
Ling Ningzhi muttered under her breath, wishing she could find a hole to hide in.
Yu Youhan looked at Chen Mo coldly and said, "You didn’t mention this to me just now."
"..."
Chen Mo’s mouth twitched, his expression akin to constipation.
"Empress, please let me explain..."
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In the wilderness, two figures broke through the air, their bodies wrapped in black robes, their features indistinct.
"Sect Master, are you sure you want the Gu God Sect’s base here?"
"That old fox Jiang Qiyuan is quite slick. I’ve been investigating for months, and I can roughly confirm that the Southern District is stationed within this Jade Toad Mountain."
"Are you really going to act against the Gu God Sect? Isn’t this too risky?"
"Time waits for no one. Before Yin Tiankou emerges from seclusion, we must acquire enough Gu Poison Worms, especially the Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect... This is key to avenging against Yu Youhan!"
"But..."
"No buts, the arrow is on the string and must be released. Later, we’ll first trick Jiang Qiyuan out, then act directly..."
The two conversed softly as they reached the foot of Jade Toad Mountain.
Suddenly, they caught a strong scent of blood. As they looked up, their expressions froze.
They saw the whole mountain split in two, countless bodies buried under debris, Jiang Qiyuan and the elders were astonishingly among them!
The ground was covered with dismembered bodies and blood splattering in patterns, even the Gu Poison Worms were all cleaved in half... It was like hell on earth!
The two stared blankly at the scene, speechless for a long time.
"Sect Master, this is..."
"I’ve been deceiving these pathetic fools for so long, just to identify their base location, only to have it annihilated by someone else?!"
"Not even a single Gu Poison Worm left... Who on earth did this?!"
The woman’s voice was anguished, echoing through the night sky.
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The next day.
Chen Mo sent a message to the nearest Sky Scale Guard division, explaining the matters of Linyang County before setting off back to Tiandu City.
Originally, he wanted the Empress to take him, Li Yuan, and Jiao Rui across the void, but the Empress refused... He later found out that to take someone across, there must be physical contact, or else they might be swallowed by the chaotic currents of the void.
With no other option, they resorted to a more humble mode of travel—a flying boat.
The Cloud Mist Magic Boat cut through the sky, flying towards Tiandu City.
According to the flying boat’s speed, it would take about three days to reach the Capital City. The Empress said she wanted to see the scenery along the way, and the Daoist Venerable said she wanted to hitch a ride, both choosing to accompany them.
Conveniently, all five cabins on the ship were occupied.
As for Jiao Rui, he was strapped to the mast, serving as a human flag.
In the cabin.
Chen Mo sat cross-legged, five hearts facing the sky, a rumbling sound emanating from within, with a faint halo projecting out, his bare upper body covered in fine sweat.
Pushed by the Mastery of the Mixed Element Furnace Skill, the True Yuan surged like waves, constantly impacting the Three Meridians of Ren, Du, and Chong.
Compared to the previous Body Refining Technique, the efficiency of the Furnace Skill had a qualitative leap, like a heavy hammer against the city walls, each impact loosening the shackles a bit.
Until completely exhausted, Chen Mo finally stopped, his entire body steaming with heat, faintly showing a trend of connection between the Earth Cauldron and the Mudpill.
This battle with Jiang Qiyuan had revealed the tremendous gap between them.
Below a Grandmaster, all are ants; only by reaching the Third Grade does one truly have the ability to protect oneself in this Chaotic World.
"But even the Third Grade, in face of such supreme beings like the Empress and Daoist Venerable, is still just ants..."
"Cultivation aside, those thighs must be hugged tightly."
Chen Mo opened the system panel, seeing small flyspeck characters in front of him.
[All targets eliminated.]
[Event concluded.]
[Rating: Above average.]
[True Spirit +500.]
[Obtained Heavenly Rank Top Grade Magical Treasure: Eight Treasures Compass.]
Throughout the event, Chen Mo only killed two stewards; the main culprit was slain by the Empress, he exerted little effort, logically the rating should be very low.
However, the Empress not only killed Jiang Qiyuan but also slaughtered thousands of Gu God Sect members cleanly, exceeding the goal, forcibly raising the rating.
The Eight Treasures Compass, akin to the Treasure Seeking Plate, but covering a larger area, can also survey the terrain and predict fortunes and misfortunes, proving a very useful treasure.
"Not bad, this trip to Linyang County wasn’t in vain..."
Chen Mo revealed a satisfied smile.
Suddenly, a gentle voice came from behind: "You seem quite happy?"
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Turning his head, Chen Mo saw Consort Yu sitting at the bedside, her white exquisite feet gleaming with luster, her phoenix eyes gently gazing at him.