Chapter 353

Feeling the endless mysteries and terrifying killing intent contained within the enhanced Immortal-Slaying Formation Map, it was indeed more profound and powerful than the original.

Tong Tian could be certain that if he used this map to set up the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation.

The power of the formation would definitely be even greater.

But he did not understand where his grand-disciple had obtained it.

After all, the four Immortal-Slaying Swords and the Immortal-Slaying Formation Map were all obtained by him from the Treasure-Dividing Rock.

Yet Gu Xiu had an enhanced version of the Immortal-Slaying Formation Map in his hands.

After his surprise, Tong Tian spoke slowly.

"This is indeed the Immortal-Slaying Formation Map, and it is indeed much stronger than the one in my hands. However, how can there be two Immortal-Slaying Formation Maps in the world?"

Gu Xiu thought for a moment and casually made up an excuse.

"Grandmaster, I believe you also know that I possess the Twelfth-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus. It was originally obtained by the Demon Ancestor Luo Hou in the Dark Abyss. In fact, I also have the God-Slaying Spear; both were obtained by chance. This enhanced Immortal-Slaying Formation Map was also obtained at that time."

Tong Tian sat on the prayer mat, his expression as calm as water, but his heart was already churning with huge waves; he had not expected Gu Xiu to even possess the God-Slaying Spear.

Thinking for a moment, Tong Tian tried his best to remain calm, not wanting to lose his composure in front of his grand-disciple, and joked.

"Someone who didn't know better would think you had raided Luo Hou's lair."

"The Immortal-Slaying Formation Map and the four Immortal-Slaying Swords were refined by Luo Hou. I never expected you to obtain the World-Destroying Black Lotus and the God-Slaying Spear. If you hadn't raided his lair, I'm afraid I wouldn't even have known that Luo Hou had refined an enhanced version of the Immortal-Slaying Formation Map."

Gu Xiu said awkwardly: "This disciple was just lucky."

"Haha, luck is also a part of strength. You are indeed the Jie Sect's glimmer of hope." Although he knew Gu Xiu had some fortuitous encounters, Tong Tian had not expected Gu Xiu to have completely emptied Luo Hou's lair.

"I was originally worried that after falling out with Taishang Laojun and Yuanshi, it might be tricky if they joined forces, and if they also joined forces with the two Western Saints, then even with the four Immortal-Slaying Swords, I would be no match."

"If I have this enhanced Immortal-Slaying Formation Map as a fallback, I will have much more confidence."

Tong Tian's thoughts were much the same as Gu Xiu's.

"Grandmaster, I am glad that the Immortal-Slaying Formation Map can help you, but you say I am the Jie Sect's glimmer of hope—isn't that placing too much expectation on this disciple? I don't feel I have such great ability."

Tong Tian's joy was evident, and he looked at Gu Xiu with eyes full of expectation.

"My intuition cannot be wrong, especially since you brought out the enhanced Immortal-Slaying Formation Map, which alone gives my Jie Sect the qualifications to challenge the four Saints in the Investiture of the Gods."

After finishing, Tong Tian's expression became slightly serious.

"Even so, the power of Saints cannot be underestimated. If they join forces and I am alone, I will always be at a disadvantage. If only my Jie Sect could produce a Saint..."

Then, he looked at Gu Xiu with a faint smile on his face.

"Junior Sister Nuwa seems to think highly of you. Perhaps you could get Junior Sister Nuwa to lend our Jie Sect a helping hand?"

Gu Xiu had not expected this old fellow Tong Tian to have such an idea.

"Grandmaster, I am powerless regarding the affairs of Saints, but I can try my best regarding Nuwa."

As soon as these words were spoken, Tong Tian was stunned: "I was just saying that casually. Do you really have a way to get Junior Sister Nuwa to help us?"

"Grandmaster, I only said I would try my best, but success is not guaranteed."

Tong Tian looked at Gu Xiu and nodded with satisfaction, his brows and eyes full of smiles.

Sure enough, Gu Xiu was the Jie Sect's glimmer of hope.

Noticing Tong Tian staring at him and smiling, Gu Xiu spoke up.

"Grandmaster, why are you looking at me like that?"

"You gave me such a treasure as the enhanced Immortal-Slaying Formation Map; is there anything you want?"

"Grandmaster, all of this is what this disciple should do, but if you insist on giving something, I wonder if you have any Nine-Turn Golden Pills?" The Nine-Turn Golden Pill he had obtained last time in exchange for the Nine-Dragon Fire Cover had allowed Gu Xiu to advance from the mid-stage to the late-stage of the Da Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Gu Xiu really wanted another one; when time is short, taking pills is the way to go.

Thinking of swallowing the Da Luo Dao Fruit to advance to the Da Luo Golden Immortal realm, his foundation was incomparably solid, even more so than if he had cultivated step by step.

He knew that with the system, he didn't have to worry about taking too many pills and causing an unstable foundation.

Tong Tian's brows furrowed slightly: "In the past, I could have gone to the Eight Views Palace to beg for one for you, but you have seen the current situation. You are not lacking in magic treasures or weapons. How about this: I owe you one for now, and when I find something suitable for you, I will give it to you."

Gu Xiu had not expected a dignified Saint to actually owe him something, but he dared not say a word of refusal.

"Grandmaster, there is no need for that; all of this is what this disciple should do."

Tong Tian couldn't help but laugh: "You little rascal, rest assured, what I give you will definitely satisfy you."

After chatting with Tong Tian for a while, Gu Xiu left the Biyou Palace.

Seeing Gu Xiu come out, the Water and Fire boys nodded and said: "Senior Brother, take care."

Gu Xiu nodded and arrived outside the mountain gate of Jinao Island.

Thinking for a moment, seeing there was nothing else to do, he returned to Three Immortals Island.

At this time.

The Heavenly Court.

News of Master Lingbao being sent to the list soon reached Haotian's ears.

Haotian was overjoyed upon hearing it. Last time, when Real Person Huanglong was sent to the list, he had worried that Yuanshi Tianzun would be so ashamed and angry that he would vent his fury on the Heavenly Court.

Therefore, Haotian had not sent anyone to spread the news of Real Person Huanglong being sent to the list throughout the Three Realms.

Now that Master Lingbao had been sent to the list, Haotian was wondering whether to publicize it widely and once again drag the Chan Sect's reputation through the mud.

At this moment, a heavenly official ran in in a panic.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, news has come from the lower realm that the Great Pure Saint and the Jade Pure Saint have gone to Jinao Island to force Tong Tian to hand over the culprit."

"Fortunately, with the Great Pure Saint mediating, they did not fight, and the Great Pure Saint and the Jade Pure Saint have already left Jinao Island."

Haotian thought for a moment; Yuanshi Tianzun not taking action this time was beyond his expectations, and he couldn't help but curse.

"Bullying the weak and fearing the strong!"

Haotian still held a grudge about the time Yuanshi Tianzun's consciousness descended and knocked him off his dragon throne.

The Three Pure Ones had already split, and the more the Chan Sect endured, the more Haotian wanted to stir up the waters.

"Give the order to spread the news of Master Lingbao being sent to the list throughout the Three Realms, and also spread the news of Real Person Huanglong being sent to the list at the same time."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The heavenly official bowed slightly and withdrew.

After doing this, thinking that two of the Twelve Golden Immortals had already been sent to the list, Haotian felt incomparably happy.

"It seems Gu Xiu was not just boasting; he might really be able to send all twelve of the Chan Sect's Golden Immortals to the list to work for me."

"It seems that letting Long Ji and Gu Xiu express the Heavenly Court's stance was not a wrong move."