The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 694 Qingchan's Thoughts, the Power of the Blood Demon (Thanks for the donation, fellow Daoist)

Whoosh!
A pale blue streak of light pierced the sky and headed towards the distant mountains.

Its speed far surpasses that of ordinary grandmasters.

Gu Qingchan's face was deathly pale as she held Chen Ping'an's hand and flew rapidly through the sky.

Although she killed the Deadly Poison Master, the Blood Demon Venerable is still alive. In her current state, she may not be a match for the Blood Demon Venerable.

The Deadly Poison Master's last stand was less about self-destruction and more about the poison from that strange wood, which caused her considerable trouble.

His spiritual energy was paralyzed, his true essence was obscured, and he could hardly exert his combat power. Moreover, this feeling continued to intensify over time.

In a moment of desperation, she disregarded the proper etiquette between men and women, grabbed Chen Ping'an's hand, and flew away through the sky.

Although Chen Ping'an's movement technique was good, his cultivation level was still limited. Even if he unleashed his full power, it would be difficult for him to achieve extremely high speed, let alone keep up with her full speed.

Feeling the delicate softness in his hands, Chen Ping'an's mind was elsewhere.

"How's the injury?"

Chen Ping'an's voice was low, and whether out of urgency or for some other reason, he did not use the so-called senior title.

The mark between Gu Qingchan's eyebrows shimmered with a pale blue light. Her face was deathly pale as she struggled to maintain her speed.

Previously, it was sensed that although the Blood Demon Venerable had fled in haste, as an old monster with a suspicious nature, he might very well return to attack. The most urgent matter was to get away from this place, the farther the better.

Concerned for their safety, Gu Qingchan did not notice Chen Ping'an's unusual behavior.

"Not ideal. The toxicity of that strange wood is even more troublesome than expected. I never thought that I would fall into the trap of the Poison Master without careful consideration." Gu Qingchan's face was pale and her expression was weak: "Ping An, this is the Poison Master's Thousand-Mechanism Bag. See if there is any antidote inside."

As they spoke, Gu Qingchan handed Chen Ping'an a Thousand-Mechanism Bag.

She needed to maintain her speed with all her might, and with the poison in her body suppressed, she didn't have the extra energy to investigate the Deadly Poison Master's Thousand-Mechanism Bag.

In this matter, she placed absolute trust in Chen Ping'an.

Chen Ping'an's eyes were deep as he accepted the Thousand Machine Bag. A flash of light appeared on his brow, and he began to erase the mark on the Thousand Machine Bag.

This Thousand-Mechanism Bag belongs to the Deadly Poison Master, and it bears his unique mark. Anyone who wishes to examine it must first erase the mark, rendering the Thousand-Mechanism Bag ownerless.

Only in this way can one glimpse the contents of the Thousand-Machine Bag.

As a long-time grandmaster of the evil path, the Deadly Poison Master possessed a foundation that was unmatched by ordinary people. Even now, with his body and soul gone, the mark he left on the Thousand-Mechanism Bag could not be erased in a short time.

When Gu Qingchan handed the Thousand-Mechanism Bag to Chen Ping'an, she was mentally prepared for the consequences.

Although Chen Ping'an's foundation is not bad, his cultivation level is still what it is. It is probably impossible for him to erase the mark on the Thousand Machine Bag in a short time.

However, since she was maintaining her escape light at the moment, the two were synchronized, so it didn't cause any problems.

But to Gu Qingchan's surprise, Chen Ping'an quickly erased the marks on the Thousand-Mechanism Bag after obtaining the Deadly Poison Master's bag. His spiritual light flashed as he examined the contents of the bag.

"How could it be so fast?" Gu Qingchan looked surprised and incredulous.

Given the depth of the Deadly Poison Master's abilities, even if Chen Ping'an were at her peak, she would have had difficulty achieving this level of skill.

Could it be
What are the secrets to the Thousand Machine Bag?
Gu Qingchan looked doubtful, her mind racing.

But her injuries left her no time to think too much.

At this time, her condition was indeed not ideal; it could not be considered very good by any means.

In the heat of battle, the depletion of true essence and spiritual energy is only one aspect.

The Deadly Poison Master's methods of poisoning were extremely insidious. He first used poisonous barriers to confuse her, then distracted her with flying insects, and finally used divine weapons to attack her, drawing her attention. Through these multiple methods, he used his true energy to envelop himself in the act of attacking, all while carrying out his poisoning.

Furthermore, the bottle containing the poison of the rare wood was specially made, completely concealing her senses during the fierce battle.

The bottle shattered at the perfect moment, both in terms of timing and angle. Clearly, everything that followed was premeditated.

These methods, each linked to the next, are meticulously planned and calculated, befitting the reputation of a seasoned mastermind.

Under normal circumstances, she might have been able to avoid it. But in this chaotic situation, with Chen Ping'an's safety at heart, she was already focused on a swift resolution. Under the interference of the Blood Demon Venerable, a mishap inevitably occurred.

Although they had an advantage in combat strength, they were ultimately outmatched in this battle.

The poison of the rare wood is vile and insidious, like a bone-deep infection, extremely difficult to deal with. Although she suppressed it with her cultivation technique at the first moment, it did not achieve remarkable results, only temporarily delaying the onset of the poison.

The situation was crystal clear. If she hesitated or worried about her injuries, and waited for the Deadly Poison Master to recover, she would be in for a tough fight.

As one side gains and the other loses, the outcome is unpredictable.

In this situation, she acted decisively, first killing the Deadly Poison Master on the spot. Once she had a free hand, she would then focus all her efforts on eliminating the Blood Demon Venerable.

In this way, one can avoid being caught in a situation where one is constantly running around.

In order to kill the Deadly Poison Master, she was hit by half a move from the Blood Demon Venerable, and her blood-stained dress was proof of that.

But this sacrifice was not without meaning. The notorious drug kingpin, who had roamed several states for many years, had fallen.

Unfortunately.
Gu Qingchan's starry eyes narrowed slightly, and the light in them seemed to dim somewhat.

Ultimately, it was not a complete success.

The Deadly Poisoner's self-destruction not only brought her trouble, but also distracted her.

The Blood Demon Lord also used this opportunity to escape.

She can pursue it, but given her current condition, she cannot afford to delay any longer.

Delay will only lead to complications!
In the current situation, the best outcome would be to find the antidote within the Deadly Poison Master's Myriad Manifestations Bag. If not, escaping as soon as possible would also be a good option.

Once she finds a quiet place to recuperate, with her skill, even without an antidote, she might be able to completely eradicate the poison from the strange wood.

Although the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden True Scroll is only a fragment, its artistic conception is profound and its power is unfathomable.

Using the Xuan Nu Heart Method, she entered the Dao through emotions and thoughts, and has already begun to understand the basics of true cultivation.

Chen Ping'an's eyes were deep and his gaze was sharp as he continued to search inside the Thousand Machine Bag.

However, no matter how he searched, he could not find the antidote for the poison of the strange wood among the pile of bottles and jars.

Although the poison of the rare wood is enhanced by acquired refining techniques, it is essentially a type of rare poison from heaven and earth. It is ranked last among the most potent poisons.

However, its toxicity should not be underestimated.

This is a rare poison that can kill even a grandmaster of martial arts!

Although Gu Qingchan's Xuan Nu Heart Method is profound, it may not be able to counteract such a rare poison. If Gu Qingchan had already entered the third stage of the Breakthrough Realm, even if she was only at the Condensing Spirit Pattern stage, Chen Ping'an would have had more confidence in her.

However, with six spiritual runes inscribed on Gu Qingchan's body, her cultivation level is not yet apparent. Faced with this strange wood poison enhanced by special techniques, she probably doesn't have a good solution.

Not to mention, in addition to the poison from the strange wood, Gu Qingchan had other injuries on her body.

The Deadly Poison Master's self-destruction attack, in its instantaneous burst, had firmly reached the level of a Grandmaster at the pinnacle. Gu Qingchan, being closest, absorbed most of the impact in the explosion.

Although the explosive power quickly diminished, the corresponding impact was real.

If Gu Qingchan were in her prime, she might not have been in much trouble under such an impact. But at that time, Gu Qingchan had already been poisoned by the strange wood and injured by the Blood Demon Venerable's secret technique, so her condition was no longer at its peak.

With so many factors combined, Gu Qingchan is probably not far from her limit, even if she can't be considered at her last gasp.

Upon realizing this, Chen Ping'an's eyes seemed to darken even further.

Since achieving mastery, he had rarely shown emotional fluctuations. But now...
Chen Pingan glanced sideways at Gu Qingchan, whose face was deathly pale.

At this moment, Gu Qingchan looked more disheveled than before. Her hair was messy, her long dress was tattered, and her tightly pursed lips were devoid of color.

With the cultivation level of the Six Paths Spirit Pattern, it displayed the combat power of a supreme grandmaster. The Ruyi Linglong Ring, which was close to the quality of a top-tier divine weapon, rippled with a watery light, and the azure water droplets were similar to domain techniques.
Chen Ping'an had too many questions in his mind.

But at this moment, his mind was not on this at all.

"Really?" Noticing Chen Ping'an's gaze, Gu Qingchan forced a smile and said weakly.

"Didn't find it." Chen Ping'an said silently, "How about..."

Before Chen Ping'an could finish speaking, he saw Gu Qingchan's delicate body tremble, as if she had exhausted all her strength and was about to collapse.

"Senior Gu!"

Chen Pingan let out a soft cry and reached out his arm to support Gu Qingchan.

"It's nothing." Gu Qingchan looked weak and, with Chen Ping'an's support, managed to stand up.

Her long black hair was loose, her body delicate, and she leaned against Chen Ping'an. Because of the flight, their hands were still tightly clasped together.

The two leaned on each other, and from a distance, they looked like a perfect couple.

A delicate fragrance wafted towards him, a subtle aroma filled his nostrils, yet Chen Ping'an felt no romantic feelings whatsoever.

Gu Qingchan leaned against Chen Ping'an, feeling the strong support in his arms, and inexplicably felt a sense of security.

However, such thoughts only lingered in Gu Qingchan's heart for a moment before quickly disappearing.

These emotions have nothing to do with romantic love; they are simply emotional fluctuations in that instant.

Chen Ping'an is Qingcheng's husband and also a junior member of her Gu family. It is really inappropriate for the two of them to get along like this.

After catching her breath, Gu Qingchan managed to support herself and get off Chen Ping'an's shoulder.

"Peace." Gu Qingchan's words were not finished, but the flowing sleeves had already conveyed her meaning.

Chen Ping'an released Gu Qingchan's hand and said apologetically, "It was Ping'an who was rude."

Feeling the large hand leave her delicate body, Gu Qingchan breathed a sigh of relief.

Holding hands is already impolite; if they did anything else, it would be truly inexplicable.

"It doesn't matter."

Gu Qingchan's voice was like a cold spring, delicate yet with a hint of aloofness. Even now, she maintained her graceful demeanor.

hum~
Amidst flashes of light and dazzling brilliance, Gu Qingchan maintained her escape light and flew towards the distance.

The Blood Demon Venerable might realize what was happening at any moment, and she needed to escape as quickly as possible. Even if the Blood Demon Venerable, intimidated by her power, dared not pursue her, leaving as soon as possible would be beneficial.

However, although Gu Qingchan's idea was good, her injuries did not allow her to do so.

She had only been walking for a short while when her delicate body trembled, and she felt a wave of dizziness and weakness wash over her. As she swayed, she felt a strong and powerful arm lift her up firmly.

When she came to her senses, her soft body was already half-lying in Chen Ping'an's arms.

"Senior is too badly injured, so let me take over."

A deep voice rang in her ear, and Gu Qingchan's heart trembled.

It wasn't out of gratitude, but rather a feeling of ambiguity.

Instinctively, she felt that this was inappropriate.

"That's not appropriate." Gu Qingchan opened her starry eyes and tried to get up and leave.

However, her body was far weaker than she had imagined. She had just stood up when her body went limp again, and she collapsed back down.

"Senior Gu!" Chen Ping'an called out urgently, supporting her again.

Gu Qingchan's black hair fell loose as she collapsed weakly into Chen Ping'an's arms. The effects of the poison from the rare wood came on faster than she had anticipated.

Although she used her cultivation technique to suppress it, the constant depletion made the suppression effect of the technique less than ideal.

Maintaining her speed at all costs further strained her condition.

At this moment, no matter how much Gu Qingchan felt that something was amiss, she could only lie in Chen Ping'an's arms and let him do as he pleased.

"Senior, please rest assured, I'm here." Chen Ping'an comforted her gently, then embraced Gu Qingchan's delicate body as they soared through the sky.

At this moment, Gu Qingchan was like a piece of soft jade, her whole body limp and powerless as she lay in Chen Ping'an's arms.

Looking at the beauty in his arms, Chen Ping'an's eyes grew even deeper.

If it weren't for that, Gu Qingchan wouldn't be in this situation!
Smelling the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar scent of the man around her, Gu Qingchan felt a mix of emotions.

The two were now in a much more intimate position than before.

Especially the arm wrapped around her waist, which exuded an incredibly irritating heat.

There is no doubt that their actions have crossed the line of normal male-female etiquette.

Under normal circumstances, she wouldn't hesitate to teach Chen Ping'an how to respect his elders, even if it was just a minor offense. But in this situation, she probably wouldn't hesitate to break Chen Ping'an's arm.

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That was at a normal time.

The current situation is not due to Chen Ping'an's intention to be disrespectful, but rather to the circumstances. She has been poisoned by the strange wood and is seriously injured. Without support, she would not be able to stand steadily on her own.

She had tried before, but the result was obvious: given her current condition, it was impossible for her to use the escape light again.

If this continues, the situation will only get worse.

Chen Ping'an's situation is undoubtedly the best solution under the circumstances.

Even so, feeling the intense heat of the man beside her, Gu Qingchan still found it somewhat annoying.

Aside from Night Owl, when has she ever been so intimate with a man before?!
For a moment, Gu Qingchan felt extremely ashamed and angry.

Amidst her embarrassment and annoyance, there was also a hint of awkwardness.

The man before her was none other than Qingcheng's husband, a junior member of the Gu family.

And now...
Gu Qingchan was filled with shame and anger, and was speechless for a moment.

"The circumstances are special, and there are reasons for it."

Gu Qingchan comforted herself in this way.

Gradually, her mood calmed down.

She has eyes for Senior Night Owl, and there's no way she could have romantic feelings for anyone else, let alone a junior like Chen Ping'an.

The current situation is a last resort, and I have no other thoughts in mind.

Gu Qingchan's mood became increasingly indifferent.

However, this matter still needs to be reported to Senior Night Owl to prove her flawless sincerity.

The worsening of her injuries and her chaotic thoughts made Gu Qingchan feel dizzy. She closed her starry eyes slightly, preparing to recuperate.

However, she had just closed her starry eyes when she suddenly opened them again.

She suddenly realized something; from beginning to end, it seemed as if her hand had been holding the man's hand the whole time.

Previously, she used the escape light, but now she no longer controls it; instead, the other party is carrying her.
Gu Qingchan's mind went blank, and she hurriedly let go of the man's hand.

Whether it was the weakness affecting her temperament or the poison of the strange wood having a corrosive effect on her temperament, Gu Qingchan's heart, which had finally calmed down, became somewhat chaotic again.

The warm, fragrant body in his arms, the delicate softness against his arms, yet Chen Ping'an felt no ripples in his heart.

At that moment, he was thinking about other things.

While he was lost in thought, he noticed that Gu Qingchan had loosened her grip on his hand, which she had been holding tightly all along.

However, Chen Ping'an did not say anything about it.

The atmosphere between the two was somewhat strange. It wasn't quite ambiguous, nor was it awkward; there was an indescribable emotion at play.

In the silence, Gu Qingchan's delicate and clear voice rang out.

"Ping An, I never expected you could cut through the golden ring!" Gu Qingchan's voice carried a hint of surprise.

The Golden Circle Protector, a top grandmaster who has been famous for many years, is still a highly renowned grandmaster of the demonic path, though not as powerful as the Blood Demon Venerable or the Deadly Poison Master.

It was truly astonishing that Chen Ping'an, with his cultivation level not yet reaching the Grandmaster level, managed to kill him.

"Just lucky." Chen Ping'an's voice was low, and he seemed uninterested: "Senior Gu's Soul-Slaying Intent injured him quite a bit. He was overconfident, and I seized the opportunity. I used the Heavenly Meteor Frost Star Blade to unleash a powerful strike."

"No matter what, being able to slay a top-tier Grandmaster means you're definitely among the top ranks of the Hidden Dragon List in this era." Gu Qingchan's beautiful face was still pale, and her voice was somewhat weak, but it still carried an air of appreciation: "You don't need to be so modest. Whether it's external factors or luck, breaking through in the heat of battle is something not everyone can do."

At this moment, Gu Qingchan had also discovered Chen Ping'an's cultivation level, which had broken through again, reaching the mid-stage perfection of the Jade Balance realm.

A master at the mid-stage of the Jade Balance realm can become a top-tier grandmaster!
Unexpectedly, this misfortune turned into a blessing in disguise, allowing Chen Ping'an to advance even further.

With Chen Ping'an's talent and current achievements, it would take him at most a few years to reach the Grandmaster realm.

Martial arts grandmaster under thirty
It's unimaginable.

With Chen Ping'an's talent and ability, if he were to reach the Grandmaster realm, his combat power would skyrocket, and he might be able to rival the peak Grandmaster!
With such combat power, even on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, he would undoubtedly be among the top twenty!
At the age of thirty, he has already ranked among the top twenty on the Hidden Dragon List. What kind of achievements will he make in the next twenty years? It's something to look forward to.

A hint of anticipation flashed in Gu Qingchan's starry eyes.

She lay in Chen Ping'an's arms, letting him gently embrace her as they soared through the sky. She tried to start a conversation to ease the strange atmosphere.

However, her internal injuries made it difficult for her to continue. After speaking only a few words, she felt a wave of weakness wash over her.

"Peace, I will heal my wounds first. You must be careful."

Gu Qingchan closed her starry eyes, doing her best to suppress the toxins in her body.

Lying in Chen Ping'an's arms, she felt extremely uncomfortable, but her mind was clear, and she knew what to do at what time. Rather than dwelling on these things, it was better to recover as soon as possible and avoid the awkward situation from continuing.

Once her injuries heal and she regains her independence, she won't need to lean on Chen Ping'an's arms like this.

The elders didn't act like elders, and the younger generation didn't act like younger generation. The atmosphere was enchanting, like a pair of celestial beings.

"Don't worry, senior, I'll take care of everything," Chen Ping'an said reassuringly, then said no more.

Gu Qingchan looked weak, her brows were furrowed, and faint gray patterns were visible among the light blue marks.

This is the poison of a rare tree, capable of directly attacking the spiritual platform of cultivation, paralyzing spirituality, and constantly eroding the foundation of martial arts practitioners.

Faced with such a rare poison, if there is no antidote, then the only option is to rely on the foundation to forcibly suppress it.

Gu Qingchan closed her eyes to regulate her breathing, her spiritual light dimmed, and cold sweat seeped from her forehead.

At first, she tried to maintain her condition as much as possible, but as time went on, the toxins seeped in, making her unable to care about that anymore.

At this moment, she was practically hanging on Chen Ping'an.

Such a posture is undoubtedly somewhat shameful. But given the sudden turn of events, there's no time to worry about that now.

Chen Ping'an looked at Gu Qingchan's condition with deep eyes, seemingly lost in thought.

Whoosh!
A streak of blood-red light flashed across the sky, surging with astonishing malevolent energy. The Blood Demon Venerable, disregarding the shortening of his lifespan to unleash the Blood Escape Technique, moved with astonishing speed.

Even a top-tier grandmaster wouldn't be able to catch up with him.

"No one is chasing us?"

A strange glint flashed in the deep-set eyes of the Blood Demon Venerable. His spiritual senses detected every subtle detail around him; no movement or rustling could escape his notice.

The murderous aura surging around the Blood Demon Venerable gradually subsided, and his speed also slowed down.

"Three years of lifespan lost!" Feeling the loss of his own life, the Blood Demon Venerable couldn't help but feel a pang of pain on his face.

How much time has passed since he used the Blood Escape Technique? In just that short time, he has lost three years of his lifespan.

It is true that a Grandmaster's lifespan is five hundred years, but even that cannot withstand such depletion.

He lived for nearly four hundred years, but he didn't have much time left to squander.

"Damn it!" The Blood Demon Venerable's decaying face twisted, and deep hatred surfaced in his sunken eye sockets.

"The Poison Elder self-destructed, his treasured staff perished, the golden ring fell, his vital essence was destroyed, and a life-shortening secret technique was used."

Taking stock of everything, even the Blood Demon Venerable, with his strong will, began to grit his teeth.

"He lost both his wife and his army!"

If I had known this would happen, I would have just focused on completing the task. Why did I go through all that trouble and end up like this?

They stood guard here to ensure that the sect leader and Daoist master's exploration of the secret realm would proceed without any problems. But seeing the two flying over, they weighed the pros and cons and ultimately couldn't resist and started fighting.

One person has yet to reach the Grandmaster level, and despite some fame, they are unlikely to amount to much. Another person possesses the potential of a female ruler, but they only broke through to the next realm a few years ago, and even with the protection of a top-tier divine weapon, they won't become much stronger.

With their combined efforts, they were able to secure victory against the unsuspecting opponents.

This calculation, though somewhat hasty, requires taking some risks at the right time.

If we can kill Gu Qingchan, an elder of the Gu family, and Chen Ping'an, a rising star, here today, we will not only gain fame but also profit.

Compared to the gains, the minor risks are insignificant.

But who could have known that Gu Qingchan would be so terrifying?

Even with three people surrounding her, they couldn't defeat Gu Qingchan; instead, she killed two of them! And then there was Chen Ping'an...
He actually broke through the barrier in the face of battle and cleaved the golden ring in two with a single strike.

With the cultivation level of the mid-stage of Jade Balance, he killed a top-tier Grandmaster.
The Blood Demon Venerable's expression turned ugly.

"What kind of monsters are these!"

The Poisonous Old Man, the Treasure Staff, and the Golden Ring are all dead. He used his secret techniques and trump cards, yet not only did he fail to complete the sect leader's mission, he also caused such a huge commotion. This loss is far too great!
The Blood Demon Venerable's expression was twisted, his face filled with hatred and extreme resentment.

"Damn it, if only we could make amends and recover the losses..."

The Blood Demon Venerable's blood-red robes fluttered, and a murderous aura surged across his decaying face: "Gu Qingchan was poisoned by that strange wood, suffered a fatal blow from the Poison Old Man, and also my demonic arts. If..."

The Blood Demon Venerable's eyes flickered, and a whimsical idea surfaced in his mind.

And as his thoughts deepened, his ideas became more and more mature.

He had witnessed Gu Qingchan being poisoned by the rare wood. Given the toxicity of the rare wood poison, even if Gu Qingchan's foundation was extraordinary, she might not have fared well under such a potent poison.

Even if the poison can be cured later, in the short term, the patient's condition will inevitably decline severely. Furthermore...
A look of greed appeared on the Blood Demon Venerable's face.

"A top-tier divine weapon, a strange ring, and that azure water droplet. If I kill Gu Qingchan, all of these will be mine!"

"No! We don't necessarily need to kill him. With proper planning, as long as we suppress him, we can reap considerable benefits! Although Mang Dao's strength is considerable, he may not have much strength left after unleashing that strike. Even if the two of them join forces, they might not be a match for me!"
Even if we take a step back and say that the two are in much better condition than expected, with most of their fighting strength still intact, then in my current state, I might not be unable to put up a fight!
At worst, I'll shorten my lifespan by a few years, then use the Blood Escape Technique to escape.

The greed on the Blood Demon Venerable's face grew increasingly intense.

It wasn't just greed; his analysis and calculations were also involved.

Even in the best-case scenario, Gu Qingchan was poisoned by the rare wood and went through a major battle, so her condition was at most half of her peak.

Although his current condition is not perfect, it is still at its peak. If he were to return, he would have great potential!
His goal was simple: if he could retrieve even one item, he would have made a profit! If, after some probing, the two were in worse condition than he expected, then he wouldn't hesitate to be ruthless and merciless, and would kill them both.

Fortune and honor are found in danger; he has cultivated himself for nearly four hundred years, so he must understand this principle.

The current situation may seem precarious, but upon closer analysis, it is actually a case of favorable timing and circumstances. Even with some slight deviations, it is entirely controllable.

The poison of this rare wood is no ordinary toxin. If Gu Qingchan hadn't been poisoned, even if she was seriously injured, he wouldn't have considered this.

If Chen Ping'an, the savage swordsman, had already reached the Grandmaster realm, even if he knew the risk was not great, he would not take the risk.

But now.
The Blood Demon Venerable steeled his resolve, his expression ruthless. With a flick of his blood-red robe, he sped off in the opposite direction at full speed.

"Poisonous old man, I will avenge you!"

The poison of this strange wood is extremely foul and malevolent, its toxicity as persistent and difficult to treat as a bone-deep infection.

However, the fragment of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden True Scroll that Gu Qingchan cultivates is extremely profound. Although she has only just begun to understand it, she has already shown remarkable potential.

With Gu Qingchan abandoning her escape technique and letting go of the barriers between men and women, and focusing on suppressing the poison of the strange wood, although it still caused her considerable trouble, it was clear that her life was no longer in danger.

Driven by the Mysterious Maiden's Heart Method and protected by the True Scroll's Intent, the toxins in the body can be completely eliminated over time.

And indeed, just as Gu Qingchan had predicted, everything was proceeding in an orderly manner and developing in a positive direction.

However, just when everything was looking up, her leg injury took a turn for the worse.

Her dress was stained with blood, and the wounds on her legs were the result of the Blood Demon Venerable's most powerful techniques. Although she had withstood most of the attack, she had still fallen victim to the Blood Demon Venerable's scheme.

Within the blood-red lines lay crimson blood energy, which she could normally suppress with her cultivation level. However, the crimson blood energy was gradually infiltrating and merging with the poisonous weapon of the strange wood, posing a significant threat to her.

"Not good!" Gu Qingchan focused her mind and tried her best to resist both.

However, she was in extremely poor condition and very weak. As she tried to cope, she felt dizzy from deep within her body.

Her delicate body trembled slightly, her brows furrowed, and traces of blood seeped from between her lips and teeth.

"Senior Gu."

Chen Ping'an held Gu Qingchan's soft body and immediately noticed her unusual condition.

He placed his palm on Gu Qingchan's back, intending to channel his true energy to alleviate her injuries.

However, his true essence had just entered his body when it triggered a strong counterattack from Gu Qingchan's true essence.

Healing is never a simple matter. Using one's own inner strength to help others heal is even more so.

The idea that you can heal someone by simply placing your hands together, or back to back, and channeling your inner energy into them is complete nonsense.

Forcibly transferring true essence without special methods will only make the situation worse.

The true essence within the other person's body will instinctively resist, forming a strong rejection reaction.

This is equivalent to the original true energy within the opponent's body; not only can the opponent not concentrate their energy, but a large portion of it must also be used to resist the external true energy. In such a situation, it is tantamount to murder for money.

Chen Ping'an tried once and knew it was hopeless.

Without a unique method, trying to cure it with this is simply wishful thinking.

Legend has it that Medicine King Valley is an expert in healing, possessing numerous corresponding methods. Unfortunately, Chen Ping'an knows none of them.

With no hope of healing through true essence, the only way to save Gu Qingchan is through spiritual means.

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Chen Ping'an hesitated for a moment, but quickly made up his mind.

It's important to save people!

He glanced down and saw that Gu Qingchan had already fallen into a coma, her true energy circulating spontaneously to resist the poison and blood evil. The pale blue mark faintly glowed with spiritual light, reflecting on her exquisite face.

"Let's find a place first!"

Chen Ping'an's mind shone with light, sensing all directions.

He quickly found a suitable place. Although it wasn't perfect, time was of the essence, and this was the best he could do.

Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an, his body shimmering with light, embraced Gu Qingchan, who had fallen into a coma, and descended downwards.

On the mountainside of a solitary peak lies a recessed cave in the rock formation. Beneath the bluish-gray rocks, it is easily large enough to accommodate several people.

A pale blue spiritual light descended, finally revealing Chen Ping'an's figure. He embraced Gu Qingchan, preparing to place her on the green rock to rest.

Gu Qingchan's situation is not good. Although she is not in mortal danger, if it is not handled properly, it may affect her foundation.

"Hmm?" Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed slightly as he sensed an aura rapidly approaching.

He quickly recognized the owner of the aura.

Lord Blood Demon!
Chen Ping'an slightly raised his eyes and looked at the distant sky. His calm eyes were filled with a chilling coldness.

I had planned to deal with this matter after treating Gu Qingchan, but unexpectedly, they came to me on their own.

Whoosh!
The crimson light flashed and disappeared in an instant, quickly landing in front of the lone peak.

Blood mist surged, revealing the figure of the Blood Demon Venerable.

The Blood Demon Lord's blood-red robe billowed, his murderous aura soaring to the sky, and his pair of decaying eyes fell upon Gu Qingchan.

"Hehehe Chen Ping'an, how come you're the only one who's sober?"

He laughed heartily, his decaying face contorted with rage.

Fortune favors the bold, and he made the right gamble!

The worst-case scenario didn't happen at all; Gu Qingchan was poisoned by the strange wood and had fallen into a coma.

All he needed to deal with was Chen Ping'an, a junior.

As long as Chen Ping'an is killed, the divine weapons, secret treasures, and Yuan Crystals will all be his.

In addition, there is the reputation of killing the prodigy Qianlong. Moreover, if he wanted, he could even capture Gu Qingchan, the renowned elder of the Gu family.

He seems to have yet to taste the flavor of a Grandmaster who aspires to become a Celestial Queen!

The Blood Demon Venerable's eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at Gu Qingchan, who was in Chen Ping'an's arms.

Given the overall situation, and despite the seemingly certain victory, he dared not be careless in the slightest.

"Chen Ping'an, you're not acting like a junior when you're holding the Fairy of the Gu family like that." As he spoke, the Blood Demon Venerable's blood-red light flashed as he sensed Gu Qingchan's true condition.

He understood the principle of "better safe than sorry" all too well. He was always careful and would never let his ship capsize at the last moment.

"She's really unconscious!"

Beneath the surging blood mist was the Blood Demon Venerable's joyful expression, but his decaying face, tinged with delight, appeared somewhat sinister and terrifying.

"No scam!"

The blood mist churned, like a ferocious demon baring its fangs and claws.

"Chen Ping'an, you can die now!"

Beneath the blood-red robe, the Blood Demon Venerable extended a withered hand, as dry as a dead tree.

With a flick of his finger, as thin as a withered twig, blood patterns appeared, turning into streaks of blood.

Swish!
The blood streaks shot towards Chen Ping'an.

The movements were clean and neat, without any drag.

Now that it has been confirmed that there is no fraud, we should act decisively and resolve the matter quickly.

Being so indecisive and procrastinating—are you just creating opportunities for others?

With a shriek, the Blood Demon Venerable unleashed a multitude of demonic shadows and howling ghosts amidst the blood mist, using unique techniques to shatter the psychological defenses of the ruthless swordsman Chen Ping'an.

Whoosh!
His blood-red robe billowed as he shot straight toward Chen Ping'an.

Since we're going to make a move, we'll go all out!
Even a lion needs to exert its full strength to hunt a rabbit, let alone him!
"Die—"

The Blood Demon Venerable's eyes were lifeless, and his gaze toward Chen Ping'an was as if he were looking at a dead man.

then
He then heard a soft whisper, a voice that was faint but contained boundless killing intent.

I should have punched you to death back then!

The Blood Demon Lord's face froze instantly, his eyes filled with horror.

"Yes, it's you"

(End of this chapter)