I have been bound in a forbidden place for five hundred years. Why are you crying when I am a casual

"Tsk~!"

As the sound of the sword's cry resounded, Gu Xiu, dressed in black, drew his sword and casually swung it, instantly splattering the blood on the blade.

This sword is not the Immortal Crossing Sword, but a sword obtained from the hidden master of the Heavenly Abyss Sword Sect who was just killed. The sword is pitch black, with faint red divine patterns. Although it is only a low-grade treasure sword, it is extremely terrifying in the hands of the black-robed Gu Xiu.

After wiping away all the bloodstains from the sword, Gu Xiu, dressed in black, turned to look upwards.

See you soon.

At the hilt of the Heavenly Abyss Immortal Sword, beams of immortal light were erupting, clearly summoning everyone to come. However, he did not move immediately. Instead, he turned his head and looked at a certain figure in the crowd not far away.

Gu Xiu had been killing all night, and his name had already become famous throughout the Tianyuan Sword Sect. Wherever he went, he naturally attracted crowds of onlookers. In particular, apart from those who flashed red marks and became his targets, he didn't even glance at anyone else. As a result, many experts who participated in the Sword Offering Ceremony had actually been following behind Gu Xiu the whole time.

I want to observe his methods more closely.

Many people were startled when they saw him. Whether it was because the murderous aura he carried after a night of killing was too intimidating, or because his gaze made people very uncomfortable, everyone who was looked at by him subconsciously took a step back.

Only one middle-aged man in a red robe remained, who looked quite ordinary.

Everyone was puzzled, but then they heard Gu Xiu in black robes suddenly say, "I heard that five hundred years ago, you said you would kill me to prove your Dao. Why are you so timid now, and don't even dare to show your true face?"

Ok?

true colors?

The others were confused, but the middle-aged man in the red robe pursed his lips, clenched his fist, and seemed hesitant. Finally, he raised his hand and waved it in front of his eyes. Instantly, accompanied by a flash of red light, his face underwent a dramatic change.

It was a man whose face was as red as blood, but completely devoid of color, making him appear exceptionally frail. Yet, upon seeing this face, everyone present couldn't help but widen their eyes in astonishment.

"Xue Wuyai, this is Xue Wuyai, the ninth-ranked expert on the Heavenly Pride Ranking, from the Northern Demon Realm. He actually concealed his identity and secretly came to the Heavenly Abyss Sword Sect?"

"The top ten on the Prodigy Ranking are all mysterious and unpredictable, with extraordinary strength. There are probably quite a few people attending this Sword Offering Ceremony. But I didn't expect that Xue Wuyai, a demonic cultivator from the Northern Sea, would also come. Could it be that the demonic sect is making some big move?"

"I'm more curious about how Gu Xiu saw through Xue Wuya. I hadn't noticed anything wrong with him before."

"Is Gu Xiu going to attack him?"

"..."

The people around couldn't help but start talking about it.

However, Xue Wuyai, who was being stared at by Gu Xiu, ignored all the discussions and simply stared intently into Gu Xiu's gaze.

They were on high alert.

Fortunately.

The black-robed Gu Xiu did not attack him, but said quietly, "I thought that the experts from five hundred years ago might bring me some surprises, but it seems that they are nothing special."

Say it.

Gu Xiu, dressed in black robes, turned around and headed towards the location of the Sword Offering Ceremony without lingering for even a moment, much like the dignified Xue Wuya, a member of the Heavenly Pride Ranking.

They weren't even worthy of his second glance.

These words caused Xue Wuyai's face to turn pale and then red. As he watched Gu Xiu's departing figure, a fierce intent rose in his eyes, as if he might catch up with Gu Xiu and kill him on the spot at any moment. Even the other onlookers kept their distance.

After all, this Xue Wuyai has a notorious and fearsome reputation.

But in the end.

Xue Wuyai ultimately did not attack Gu Xiu. He remained silent, distancing himself from Gu Xiu and following him little by little toward the location of the Sword Offering Ceremony.

In fact, there are quite a few experts like Xue Wuyai. Every Sword Offering Ceremony of the Tianyuan Sword Sect is an opportunity to seize the destiny of heaven and earth, and in previous years it has often attracted many experts from the Prodigy Ranking to participate. Just like Ye Wentian, regardless of whether they are sword cultivators or not, they would not miss such a grand event.

This year's Sword Offering Ceremony, in particular, surpassed all previous ones in both timing and scale. Those renowned figures on the Heavenly Pride Ranking, who were rarely seen in the past, naturally wouldn't miss this grand event.

Especially in the plaza where the Sword Offering Ceremony is being held, many cultivators are already dazzled by the spectacle:

"The Green-Robed Swordsman, Li Muchen, ranked third on the Heavenly Ranking, he's actually here too!"

"The Mysterious Sound Fairy of Jade Immortal Palace has also come. She is ranked fifth on the Heavenly Ranking and is most skilled in the Sound Palace. Even though she has not shown her face for hundreds of years, her position on the Heavenly Ranking has remained unshakable!"

"Li Kunlun, it's actually Li Kunlun!"

“Zhong Xing has also arrived. This prodigy of Xingyan Palace has actually emerged. It is said that even the Supreme Mi Xinghe once said that Zhong Xing’s future achievements will not be less than his.”

"This is truly a gathering of geniuses!"

"Most of the top ten on the Prodigy Ranking have arrived!"

"..."

Last night, Gu Xiu committed a massacre at the Tianyuan Sword Sect. Logically, this should be the most talked-about topic right now. However, because the Tianyuan Sword Sect had given prior notice, the matter was strangely ignored. Naturally, everyone's attention was drawn to those figures that ordinary people would rarely even encounter in their lifetime.

no way.

There are countless powerful individuals in the vast universe, but only those listed on the Heaven, Earth, and Human Rankings can truly be recognized as powerful.

Especially the top experts on the Heavenly Ranking.

These are all people who have fought their way up from the Human Ranking and Earth Ranking, and there are extremely high requirements for age and strength. Although they may not be the strongest compared to those who have lived for countless years, they are definitely the most talented group of people in the vast universe.

even.

The Heavenly Ranking has a total of thirty spots, of which at least five will eventually achieve the supreme position. This alone is enough to attract attention.

but……

This lively atmosphere, which began with the arrival of Gu Xiu, who was dressed in a black and gold robe, suddenly turned cold.

Although the Tianyuan Sword Sect had warned against discussing the events of the previous night, everyone had witnessed the bloodshed. While no one would openly talk about it, when Gu Xiu arrived, no one could ignore the matter.

All eyes.

At this moment, all eyes were on Gu Xiu.

"Old Gu! Old Gu!"

However, while others dared not make any rash moves, some people were already waving frantically at Gu Xiu from afar, while also moving closer to him.

"Who is this person? He looks unfamiliar."

"Judging from their clothes, they are from Wanbaolou and should be acquaintances of Gu Xiu."

"Don't you recognize this person? He is the most prominent expert in Wanbaolou right now, named Lü Dongshan. Five hundred years ago, he was Gu Xiu's enemy, but after Gu Xiu abandoned his sect, he became friends with Gu Xiu and has been guarding Yunxiao Town ever since."

"Lü Dongshan?" Upon seeing the newcomer, Gu Xiu, dressed in black, narrowed his eyes slightly.

Lu Dongshan, unaware of Gu Xiu's unusual behavior, had already made his way through the crowd to Gu Xiu's side.

"Old Gu, you're quick on your feet. We're both worshippers at Wanbaolou, but I'm the only one doing all the work... Hey, when did you start liking to wear black clothes? And what's with your hair? Half white and half black, it's a mess."

He once regarded Gu Xiu as his greatest rival in this life, but five hundred years later, when he saw Gu Xiu, he didn't even dare to draw his sword. In the end, he was enlightened by Gu Xiu and changed his path of cultivation.

Gu Xiu's cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds, and Lü Dongshan has not stagnated either. Instead, he has soared to the sky, reaching the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul realm as well. Now that the friends have met, Lü Dongshan immediately greets them in a friendly manner.

Before Gu Xiu in black robes could answer, he asked again:

"Never mind, let's not talk about that. Something came up and I was delayed for a few days. I just arrived at Tianyuan Sword Sect this morning. On the way here, I saw that it seemed like a lot of people had died at Tianyuan Sword Sect. Do you know what happened?"