We bear people have power

Even in his severely injured state, Xiong Shanjun's stamina couldn't compare to Zhou Gu's. The old Taoist priest wandered around in circles, and the total distance he covered was enough to circle Black Wind Mountain twice.

Zhou Gu, panting heavily, rested against a crooked tree, some distance away from Xiong Shan Jun. Xiong Shan Jun, in his enormous original form, lay on the ground, seemingly exhaling more than inhaling; it was unclear whether he had died from exhaustion.

"Haha, you monster, have you witnessed my power? To die under this immortal treasure is your good fortune." Zhou Gu said smugly, reaching out to summon the Xuan Tie Mountain.

He made the gesture, but found no reaction. Zhou Gu turned his head to look at the location of the Xuan Tie Mountain and saw Guan Bo playing with the treasure in his hand, looking at him with a grin.

Upon seeing Guan Bo in human form, Zhou Gu felt a tremor in his heart. This was actually a powerful demon in human form, and his only trump card was now in Guan Bo's hands.

Before Guan Bo could speak, Zhou Gu hesitated for only a fraction of a second before prostrating himself and crying out, "Hero, spare my life!"

"I haven't even threatened you yet, and you've already surrendered?" Guan Bo asked, puzzled.

Zhou Gu quickly replied, "I saw the hero's imposing presence, and just one glance made me feel ashamed. Thinking of my previous rudeness, I feel I could never atone for it even if I died. But if I, an old man, were to die like this, it would only damage the hero's reputation, and I would feel uneasy. Therefore, I can only beg the hero to spare my life. This will not harm the hero's reputation, but it will also make me feel deeply remorseful for my sins. This is the best punishment."

This resolute demeanor surprised even Guan Bo. He had seen people who were afraid of death, but he had never seen someone throw away their principles so easily.

But seeing the old Taoist priest acting as if he was doing this for your own good, completely shameless, it was really hard to be ruthless.

Seeing him prostrate on the ground, head bowed, covered in dust and grime, Guan Bo felt a pang of pity. If it were him, he probably wouldn't have had that kind of courage to bend and stretch.

All people desire is to live, and Guan Bo felt this even more deeply.

Although he could be spared punishment, Guan Bo had no intention of letting Zhou Gu go so easily, so he asked, "Old Taoist, why exactly did you come to my Black Wind Mountain to cause trouble?"

Zhou Gu cried out, "Hero, I originally lived on the west side of Black Wind Mountain. I have neither a house nor land, and my life is miserable."

"Who knew that the Fire Worshipers were so unscrupulous, colluding with demons and inciting them to come up the mountain. My master turned against him and was brutally beaten flat by his stick. My disciple cursed him for deceiving the good people, but was captured and taken to his cave, where he was hung up and beaten a hundred times over. In the end, he hanged himself, leaving behind a regret in the world."

"He also banished my master and me from our home, leaving us to wander in the mountains. To seek help for my master, I had no choice but to sneak up to the foot of the mountain alone. Who knew that the Fire Worshipers were so treacherous? Knowing this, they sent men to ambush us, brutally beating my master and me in front of the mountain. I, being strong and healthy, managed to survive, but my poor master's soul departed for heaven! This hatred is even harder to bear."

"To bury my master, I have no choice but to pray to the gods and make a grand vow. I will diligently cultivate my skills and serve the immortals, vowing to increase my cultivation and resolutely kill my enemy! Fortunately, I have the immortal's magic weapon by my side. I will remember this hatred forever!"

Guan Bo was stunned for a long time before he came to his senses from this "horrific" description, and then asked, "You old man, are you surnamed Zhou?"

“As expected of a hero, your insight is truly remarkable. I am Zhou Gu.” The old Taoist priest continued.

Guan Bo shook his head vigorously, trying to shake off those unrealistic thoughts. He told himself a hundred times, "This is a coincidence," before continuing to ask, "Who is the Fire Worshipers you mentioned earlier?"

“That’s the Fire Worship Cult. I’m sworn enemies with them. I only went up the mountain to seek revenge because I heard they were near Black Wind Mountain. I never expected it to be a misunderstanding. The heroes are definitely not members of the Fire Worship Cult.”

Zhou Gu harbored deep resentment towards the news the Zoroastrian Church had sent him, and now he decisively shifted the blame, dragging the Zoroastrian Church into the mess. Little did he know that this would backfire; not long ago, Black Wind Mountain had indeed been occupied by the Zoroastrian Church, and this corroboration became powerful evidence against them.

"You're not lying to me? You really went up the mountain for Zoroastrianism?" Guan Bo asked.

“Absolutely true. If I’ve uttered even half a lie, hero, feel free to smash me to death with that treasure,” Zhou Gu said resolutely.

As soon as he finished speaking, a golden light descended from Black Wind Mountain, and a majestic and profound figure appeared before everyone.

"Who dares to steal my magical treasure? Zhou Gu, you piece of trash! Didn't I tell you to take down all the mortals and demons of Black Wind Mountain? How come you even lost Xuan Tie Mountain?"

A loud shout echoed for miles around.

Guan Bo glanced at Zhou Gu, whose teeth were chattering, and said, "This...that..."

Guan Bo weighed the Xuan Tie Mountain in his hand and gestured it over Zhou Gu's head, seemingly trying to figure out which angle would be most convenient to smash it down from.

Although Zhou Gu was a disciple of the Giant Spirit God, he now felt like killing the Giant Spirit God. This wasn't entirely Zhou Gu's fault, since the Giant Spirit God was still imprisoned when he joined the sect. At that time, the Giant Spirit Sect was already in decline, and Zhou Gu had been completely tricked into joining.

Only after joining the sect did I realize that there were only a handful of members, and the sect leader was only at the Foundation Establishment stage. It was too late to regret it then.

Living in constant fear of being attacked by enemies, they declined further after several relocations.

They had finally endured until the Giant Spirit God was released, thinking they could finally breathe a sigh of relief, but they never expected that their first contact with the Giant Spirit God would cause such a huge problem.

Originally, seeing the Giant Spirit God while trapped in enemy hands should have been a cause for celebration, but the Giant Spirit God's appearance immediately slapped him in the face. Zhou Gu cried, knowing that Guan Bo was only a few feet away, while the Giant Spirit God was still floating in the sky.

That shout just now essentially sealed Zhou Gu's fate, extinguishing any remaining vestiges of affection Zhou Gu had for the Giant Spirit God. If killing the Giant Spirit God could save his life, Zhou Gu would do it without hesitation.

Guan Bo didn't actually kill Zhou Gu. Well, after all, he was a successor to socialism, and the Eighth Route Army's tradition of treating prisoners of war well was still preserved.

Besides, although this goofy Taoist priest was glib-tongued, he hadn't committed any unforgivable crime. Moreover, even when beating a dog, one must consider its owner.

Judging from his appearance, he must be a celestial deity. Guan Bo knew he might not be a match for him.

Judging from his voice, he is the owner of the Xuan Tie Mountain magic treasure.

Therefore, Guan Bo did not act impulsively, but instead planned to leave the matter to Nezha to handle, after all, he had just patted his chest and guaranteed it.

But when he turned around, Nezha had already disappeared, and even Lingxiu and Gongsun Jing had vanished.

"Holy crap, is Nezha going to desert his post?!"

Guan Bo swallowed hard, looked up, and saw that the great god in the sky was getting closer and closer.