The villain is utterly immoral; with a dragon charging right in his face, how could he possibly lose

"Young Master Gu, let's talk this out. We have no grudges against each other, so you wouldn't want to kill me."

"As long as you let me go this time, you can tell me what kind of pills you want to refine in the future."

Although he didn't know why Gu Qing had brought him into the flying boat's secluded training room.

But since he wasn't killed immediately, there was still a glimmer of hope, which made Xiao Yi breathe a sigh of relief.

He immediately begged for mercy.

It's less of a plea for mercy and more of a deception.

After all, he didn't make any promises in his words; it was all just empty talk.

Gu Qing knew without asking that if he wanted Gu Qing to refine pills in the future, the fees would definitely be high, and Gu Qing was probably thinking about how to rip him off.

Seeing that Gu Qing did not answer, Xiao Yi hurriedly increased the temptation.

“Young Master Gu, actually my success rate in alchemy is 90%. In the future, I will definitely become a seventh-grade, eighth-grade, or even ninth-grade alchemist.”

He was absolutely not lying.

After all, being able to refine fourth-grade pills at the Profound Core Realm is an extremely rare alchemy genius in the entire cultivation world.

"I'd rather refine you than refine pills."

A mocking smile appeared on Gu Qing's lips.

The protagonist is the protagonist; even when death is imminent, he remains oblivious, indulging in daydreams.

"You...what did you say?"

Xiao Yi's smile froze on his face, and a sense of fear welled up inside him.

Refine him?

Was it the kind of refining he imagined?

Could the true disciples of the Star Temple have cultivated some kind of demonic art?

"You'll find out soon enough."

Gu Qing formed hand seals, and profound and mysterious Daoist energy emanated from his body, converging into particles of light that enveloped Xiao Yi and condensed into a treasure bottle.

"Ah...that feels so good..."

Xiao Yi couldn't help but let out a comfortable groan, as if he had returned to the womb, feeling comfortable, warm, and peaceful.

But soon, Xiao Yi became terrified.

He couldn't move; it was as if his body no longer belonged to him.

He watched helplessly as his body disintegrated.

"Teacher...Teacher, please save me..." he cried out in terror, terrified out of his wits.

"Ugh…"

The old man with the ring sighed and said in a deep voice, "Young man, I am the Xuanqing Pill King. Could you please give me some face and let this matter go?"

"Ah…"

Hearing this, Gu Qing scoffed.

Give you face? You really think you're something special?

Even if Xuanqing Danwang were only a remnant soul, he would be nothing more than a slightly larger ant in front of the Star God Temple, let alone in his prime.

I don't have that much influence; I can't just make him release the person with a single word.

"Young man, if you release my beloved disciple, I will consider it a favor I owe you, how about it?"

Xuanqing Danwang's tone became more serious.

He refused to believe that Gu Qing wouldn't be tempted by him, a ninth-grade alchemy king with countless pill formulas and divine techniques.

Of course, he didn't expect Gu Qing to agree so easily.

They will definitely impose some conditions.

But he couldn't care less about that now. As long as he could live, he would agree to whatever conditions Gu Qing proposed.

"Teacher, I can't hold on any longer, please help me..."

Xiao Yi broke down.

At this point, half of his flesh and blood had been melted away, leaving his entire body a bloody mess.

"How can I, your teacher, save you?"

Hearing Xiao Yi's wails, the old man with the ring finally couldn't hold back any longer and exploded.

He can barely protect himself now; his life or death is entirely in Gu Qing's hands.

He ended up in this predicament entirely because of Xiao Yi's own actions.

What should have been a simple matter was ruined by Xiao Yi's series of bizarre actions.

He's already doing his best to save him, but Xiao Yi is still not satisfied. Does he really want him to burn his soul and die before Xiao Yi?

"I……"

"Young Master Gu, please let me go. If you are willing to spare my life, I swear that I will do anything you ask of me, even if it means going through fire and water."

Overwhelmed by the terror of death, Xiao Yi was so fearful that he immediately swore an oath to beg for mercy.

All his pride and indifference to life and death were thrown to the back of his mind when faced with death.

Xiao Yi just wants to live now.

As long as you are alive, there is hope.

"Tsk tsk, not trying to be clever now?" Gu Qing sneered, his hands still moving.

Seeing this, it was no surprise that Gu Qing was determined to kill, and Xiao Yi and Xuanqing Danwang's hearts sank to the bottom.

After much hesitation, the old man with the ring decided to burn his soul, even though he knew it was futile, he could still wait to die.

Even if he dies and his soul is destroyed, he will not let Gu Qing refine him and his disciple as he wishes.

The idea was good, but he ultimately overestimated his own abilities.

Even the two of them combined couldn't withstand the Star-Picking Hand, so how could they possibly break the Chaos Treasure Bottle Seal?

As soon as the old man with the ring appeared, he was bound by the Chaos Treasure Bottle Seal and became a fish to be slaughtered.

His soul was no longer under his control.

It seemed to merge with the Chaos Treasure Bottle Seal.

"What kind of evil magic is this..."

The old man with the ring was a man of great knowledge, but he had never seen or heard of such an eerie secret method.

"No, this is not an evil art, it is the power of the Great Dao."

The power of the Great Dao merged with him, and Gu Qing controlled the power of the Great Dao, which meant that Gu Qing controlled their lives and deaths.

In an instant, a sense of despair enveloped their hearts.

"No, I can't die."

"My little sister Xun'er is still waiting for me to come find her. I haven't married her yet..."

Xiao Yi's eyes were bloodshot, filled with regret and resentment.

If he could do it all over again, he would never offend Chu Yao for those spirit stones, nor would he take any more risks, what a load of bull that fortune favors the bold.

His ability to survive so many near-death experiences made him forget that failure could be fatal.

Unfortunately, it's too late to regret it now.

There are no ifs in this world.

Gu Qing extracted their memories and absorbed their knowledge of alchemy.

And the old man with the ring possessed many skills and supernatural abilities, as well as elixirs and so on.

It's fair to say that he's now considered a grandmaster of alchemy.

With the blessing of the Chaos Treasure Bottle Seal, Gu Qing was confident in refining a divine pill with pill patterns.

The elixirs are categorized into low-grade, medium-grade, high-grade, and top-grade, as well as elixir patterns.

The higher the grade of the elixir, the less poison it contains.

The highest grade pill is a spiritual pill that has no side effects or toxicity.

As for elixirs with cinnabar patterns, these are priceless treasures.

It contains the laws and principles of Tao, giving rise to the power of life, and can autonomously absorb spiritual energy to evolve, and even take human form.

According to legend, the founder of the Divine Pill Sect was a nine-patterned divine pill that took human form and ascended to the Immortal Realm.

Each pill possesses a pill pattern, even if it only has one pattern, it is still a divine pill.

It can help people attain enlightenment, break through realms, heal injuries, awaken their physique, improve their aptitude, and so on, with endless wonderful uses.

“Every chosen one of destiny and the chosen one of fate is my godfather…”

Gu Qing digested the memories of the two people and sighed sincerely.

The chosen ones and the chosen ones are so powerful that each one can bring him tremendous opportunities and good fortune.

Gu Qing took a deep breath and began to absorb...cultivate.

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Cultivation level and spiritual power rapidly increased.

The seventh level of the Mysterious Core.

The eighth level of Xuan Dan peak...

"System, summon my attribute panel."

【Name】Gu Qing.

[Realm] The eighth level peak of Xuandan Realm.

[Physique] Supreme Dao Bone, Chaotic Star Body (Undergoing Transformation...27%)

[Talent] Born with the seed of Tao, unparalleled throughout history!

[Destiny] Variable.

[Fate] Unknown.

[Fortune] 321,000.

[Innate Divine Powers] Chaos Treasure Bottle Seal, Yin Yang Wheel, Star-Picking Hand.

[Supernatural Power] Lesser Thousand Sword Technique.

[Magic Treasures] Reincarnation Divine Halberd, Qiankun Sword.

[Innate Spiritual Root] Nine-Colored Soul Lotus.

[Cultivation Technique] The Undying Chaos Scripture (Initial Creation)

"My physique has only increased by five points. The transformation is really slow..."

The further you go, the more difficult it becomes for your physical condition to change.

It's still more reliable to rely on the golden gourd.

The precious liquid, refined from the flesh and blood of demonic beasts and spiritual herbs, contains the purest life essence and can also evolve one's physique.

Thinking it over, Gu Qing began to take stock of the spoils of war.

"A damaged royal artifact, a damaged magic weapon, damaged divine iron, black-patterned immortal gold, elixirs and miraculous medicines..."

"So fat..."

If all these treasures were sold, it would be enough to allow someone in the Body Tempering Realm to cultivate to the Void Realm.

Gu Qing took out the jade slip and copied the old man's pill formula, cultivation techniques, and supernatural abilities.

They planned to sell everything to Chu Yao.

There's no point in keeping it anyway.

The only useful technique was the Burning Technique, which Xiao Yi primarily cultivated.

This is a magical cultivation technique without levels. It can devour all the strange flames in the world, and the technique will automatically advance, giving rise to subsequent techniques.

Furthermore, it possesses the ability to refine all kinds of strange fires in the world.

Gu Qing would naturally not sell such a miraculous technique.

He plans to integrate it into his own Chaos Immortal Scripture after returning.

Perhaps with the fusion of the Burning Technique, his Chaos Undying Scripture can devour and evolve cultivation techniques in the future.

Of course, this was just wishful thinking; Gu Qing knew very well that it wasn't realistic.

After all, different flames and cultivation techniques are not on the same level.

Different flames contain the power of laws and are seeds of the Dao of Fire. Devouring them and developing cultivation methods is still within a reasonable range.

However, cultivation techniques are not Dao seeds, nor do they possess the power of laws.

However, after fusing with the Burning Technique, it will definitely be much easier for him to fuse with other techniques in the future using the Chaos Undying Scripture.

...

"Sister Su, it's been five days. When do you think Young Master Gu will emerge from seclusion?"

Chu Yao took a sip of tea, rested her chin on her hand, narrowed her fox-like eyes, and spoke in a sweet and alluring voice.

Today she was wearing a long black tulle dress, her figure was exquisite and shapely, and her toes were not visible when she looked down.

The skin, partially hidden, was like fine jade and white snow, seemingly glowing.

A pair of long, straight, and perfectly rounded legs, flawless and without a single pore, like jade carvings, were half-hidden and half-revealed under a black gauze dress.

"What a charming and alluring little vixen..." Ji Ning thought to herself.

She sat to one side, enveloped in divine light, appearing calm and collected, as if it were none of her business.

However, the eyes shrouded in divine light were secretly observing the two of them.

Su Qingyue remained aloof as always, completely wrapped up, exuding an extraordinary, cold, and noble air, like a fairy untouched by worldly affairs.

The two have completely opposite personalities and temperaments, yet when they sit together, they are naturally harmonious and a sight to behold.

"This little vixen keeps calling me 'sister,' could she have taken a fancy to Gu Qing? Yes, definitely. When a woman is in the mood, her actions and expressions are different."

"Tsk tsk, after three days and three nights of this little vixen and pervert, they should be producing a little life very soon..."

The two women frowned and turned to look at Ji Ning at the same time, feeling as if a burning gaze was secretly scrutinizing their bodies from behind.

Seeing Ji Ning's steady and composed demeanor, the two of them instantly wondered if they were imagining things.

After all, Ji Ning is a powerful figure, a supreme being among men, ruthless and taciturn. How could she possibly be watching them?

Su Qingyue withdrew her gaze and said coldly, "You vixen, stop calling me 'little sister' all the time. I don't know you."

"Hehe... Sister Su, don't be so heartless. Having more friends means having more options. If you ever need anything in the future, just come to me for help."

"Who needs your help?"

"Don't be so absolute."

"Those who cultivate the Tao will inevitably encounter countless hardships and dangers. The path is long and arduous, and who can guarantee that they will have a smooth journey?"

"I am the Holy Maiden of the Star Temple."

"You can't just stay cooped up in the Star Temple forever, can you?"

"Tap!"

Seeing the two arguing incessantly, Gu Qing quickened her pace.

"Senior brother."

"Young Master Gu, you have emerged from seclusion."

Chu Yao smiled radiantly, her natural charm radiating endless allure with every move she made.

Gu Qing hummed in agreement and asked, "Did you bring the demon beast's flesh and blood?"

"I brought some from several nearby continents, but of course, only a portion of them."

"The five domains of the Ancient Wilderness Realm are vast and boundless. If we were to collect them all, it would take at least three years."

Gu Qing nodded.

The world is too big. Even if Wanbaolou goes all out and uses the teleportation array, it will still take time to collect the materials.

"Sell all these things for me. Same as always, buy all of them with monster flesh and blood and low-grade spiritual herbs."

"Row."

Chu Yao readily agreed.

She scanned the area with her divine sense and saw the large bell, and immediately understood.

Xiao Yi truly lived up to his reputation; he wouldn't have died if he hadn't courted death.

It's unknown whether the mysterious powerful figure behind Xiao Yi has been eliminated by Ji Ning.

"Senior brother, are we still going on training?"

Seeing that Gu Qing had settled things, Su Qingyue quickly spoke up, glaring at Chu Yao with a hint of smugness in her eyes.

So what if Chu Yao is rich?

They can only make deals with Gu Qing.

She and Gu Qing were from the same school, and perhaps they could become lifelong partners in the future.

"do you want to go?"

Gu Qing didn't answer but asked a question instead.

Actually, he wanted to go back to the Star Temple.

To develop the Star Temple, this super treasure.

He browsed through cultivation techniques, supernatural abilities, secret arts, and cultivation insights.

If he were to integrate all of these into his own Chaos Undying Scripture, his foundation would reach an unprecedented level, and his path of cultivation would be bright.

But this isn't just his problem.

Su Qingyue is going out to gain experience.

"Do not want to."

Su Qingyue shook her head. The so-called experience was nothing more than traveling, making friends, and gaining insights into life.

As for going to the secret realm, it's better to enter the secret realm of the Star God Temple for training.

It's likely that Gu Qing, like her, is eager to leave this place and return to the Star God Temple.

Su Qingyue smiled radiantly, her beautiful eyes darting around, and said, "Of course, wherever Senior Brother goes, I will go."

"Then let's go back."

Gu Qing smiled slightly and said, "I just received a message from Master. Master has taken on another junior sister. What is her background?"

"I am not sure as well."

"I know."

Chu Yao interjected, "She is the ninth princess of the Eastern Region Divine Phoenix Empire, named Luo Li, and possesses the bloodline of a phoenix."

"I heard she even dug out her fiancé's most precious bone."

"Really?"

The two were stunned, staring at Chu Yao in disbelief.

"Of course, the information is absolutely accurate."

Chu Yao said with certainty.

"Speaking of which, I've even met Luo Li's fiancé. He's the only son of the Prince of Zhenbei, a prodigy, it's just a pity."

"His supreme bone has been dug out, and he has become a cripple, destined to be forever barred from the Great Dao."

The Supreme Bone is comparable to a supreme divine body.

It may even transform into a supreme divine body.

"This……"

Gu Qing's expression was strange.

Isn't this just the template for Chosen One?

Is his surname Shi?

Chu Yao was taken aback, not understanding why Gu Qing asked such a question. She shook her head and said, "His surname is Ye, his given name is Hao, and he is eighteen years old this year."

"What, does Young Master Gu know a Supreme Bone named Shi?"

"No."

Gu Qing was certain that this Ye Hao was definitely the chosen one.

After all, judging from both his name and his status as the Prince of Zhenbei, he is a typical protagonist.

So, does that mean his junior sister is a vicious villain?

Thinking about it, Gu Qing really wanted to fly back to the Star God Temple to meet this female villain named Luo Li.

"Senior Ji, I wish to travel to the Star God Temple to become an apprentice. I humbly request that you give me a ride."

Chu Yao suddenly bowed to Ji Ning.

She had long wanted to become an apprentice of the Star Temple.

After all, the Star Temple is an eternal and immortal lineage with countless supernatural powers and techniques.

Rare and precious materials, secret realms, sacred medicines and divine herbs—all are readily available.

Anyone who can join the Star Temple will surely become a powerful figure.

However, the Star Temple also has its downsides.

The competition is too fierce.

Moreover, the sect is teeming with extraordinary talents and geniuses. Even an outer disciple would be a formidable figure in the outside world.

Her identity was special, and she feared that if she rashly joined the Star God Palace, she would be suppressed by the geniuses and prodigies within and forcibly taken as a female slave.

At that time, even the Chu family won't be able to help her.

However, now that she has received the cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities from Gu Qing, her foundation and combat power have been enhanced.

Furthermore, she had met Gu Qing before, and their interests were intertwined. If she was in trouble, Gu Qing couldn't just stand by and watch her die, could he?