Chapter 367: The Jie Sect's Counterattack, Slaying Chi Jingzi

Primordial world.

The Jie Sect's counterattack against the Chan Sect is also proceeding quietly.

Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao, after leaving Golden Ao Island, began operating conspicuously across the Primordial.

Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiao, the Golden Spirit Holy Mother, and the Turtle Spirit Holy Mother followed in secret.

This time so many came; Duo Bao needs to handle Jie Sect affairs.

At the same time, they also thought that Gu Xiu and San Xiao, the two direct disciples, were enough to deal with the Chan Sect's golden immortals.

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The Yuxu Immortal Leaders quickly discovered Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao's whereabouts; learning that the two were roaming the Primordial, they showed smug expressions, as if they were walking into a trap.

Without further thought, Cihang Daoist, Dao Xing Tianzun, and Taiyi Zhenren prepared to strike them down.

As Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao hurried along, stepping on rainbow light, a disturbance rippled ahead; Cihang Daoist, Dao Xing Tianzun, and Taiyi Zhenren appeared, blocking their path.

Seeing this, Gu Xiu slowly lifted his eyes, his mouth curling slightly into a meaningful smile; the fish had finally taken the bait.

Beside him, Bi Xiao's eyes flashed with a hint of playfulness as she said, "Cihang Daoist, Dao Xing Tianzun, Taiyi Zhenren, why do you suddenly block our way?"

Dao Xing Tianzun, Gu Xiu, and San Xiao now found their old and new grudges intertwined.

Staring at the two, his eyes filled with resentment, "What else? Of course we are here to send you onto the Investiture of the Gods early."

Taiyi Zhenren looked at Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao, a fierce glint in his eyes.

Previously, Gu Xiu and San Xiao had gone to the Heavenly Court and beaten him severely; Taiyi Zhenren had harbored a grudge ever since, he said coldly.

"Nezha's divine soul was imprisoned by Haotian; I unleashed a slaughter in the Heavenly Court to teach Haotian a lesson, yet you meddle and cause me great shame. Today let old and new grudges be settled together!"

Cihang Daoist slightly furrowed his brows, his long eyebrows drawing together, a compassionate hue appearing in his eyes.

"Bi Xiao, if you and San Xiao were together here, we might still have reservations, but today you are alone; perhaps destiny decrees that you are fated to stand here and ascend the Investiture of the Gods."

Bi Xiao's gaze swept over the three, "Who doesn't brag? Are we afraid of you?"

After exchanging harsh words, the few of them sprang into action.

In an instant, the forces of law roamed the heavens and earth, and spelllights flickered.

Dao Xing Tianzun thought Gu Xiu was the weakest and chose him as his opponent.

After a bout, he found he couldn't subdue Gu Xiu; in anger, he produced a sword whose blade was entirely like fresh blood, dazzlingly red.

"Blood‑Transforming Divine Sword?" Gu Xiu frowned slightly; this was Yu Yuan's famed treasure.

Dao Xing Tianzun's eyes flashed with pride; he sneered, "So you recognize this treasure? Indeed, it was taken from Yu Yuan. I bet Yu Yuan's muddled blood and flesh have already been sent to Golden Ao Island!"

While speaking, he examined Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao, as if admiring their fury.

Gu Xiu's expression remained calm as he said lightly, "I haven't seen it, but I've heard of it, so today I will send a few Yuxu Golden Immortals onto the list."

His tone was steady, yet carried a resolute intent.

Dao Xing Tianzun, upon hearing, snorted disdainfully, "Shameless bragging, just you? I hope your skill is as sharp as your tongue."

Bi Xiao, after sparring with Taiyi Zhenren, heard Dao Xing Tianzun's words; her beautiful eyes flashed with malice, "You kill my Jie Sect disciples and still dare to swagger here; today we'll show you whether we can send you onto the list."

With that, she launched a Yin‑Yang paired spear from her hand: a Yin blade exuding bone‑chilling cold and a Yang blade blazing like fire, turning into two streaks of light that tore through space toward Dao Xing Tianzun.

Seeing the two incoming blades, Dao Xing Tianzun could not afford complacency; he hurriedly dodged, looking utterly flustered.

Cihang Daoist did not act, believing that Dao Xing Tianzun and Taiyi Zhenren were enough to handle Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao, but unexpectedly found they could not suppress them; he slightly frowned, deeming Taiyi and Dao Xing useless.

Taiyi Zhenren, seeing Bi Xiao, moved to attack Dao Xing Tianzun, a shadow of gloom flashing in his eyes.

"You still have the mind to meddle in other matters? Do you not consider me worthy of your attention?"

Having spoken, Taiyi Zhenren summoned a Nine‑Dragon Divine Fire Veil; nine fiery dragons roared out, fangs and claws lashing toward Bi Xiao.

Gu Xiu saw the God‑Slaying Spear appear in his hand, raised it, and met the incoming Nine‑Dragon Fire Veil.

The Nine‑Dragon Fire Veil was shaken loose and flew away, its light dimming.

Seeing the God‑Slaying Spear in Gu Xiu's hand, surrounded by a terrifying dark aura, Taiyi Zhenren wore a surprised expression.

"Is this the God‑Slaying Spear?"

Gu Xiu said lightly, "Seems you still have some eye for talent."

"Ha ha, good, very good; today has indeed been quite rewarding."

Taiyi Zhenren first burst into laughter, then a greedy glint flashed in his eyes as he shouted, "Junior brothers, if we combine our forces to kill him, the God‑Slaying Spear will be ours."

Dao Xing Tianzun spoke, "This kid still has the World‑Ending Black Lotus in his hand yet hasn't revealed it; he hides many secrets. Later we must search him thoroughly to see what fate has granted him, and then it will all belong to us."

Hearing this, Gu Xiu sneered coldly, "You still covet what's in my hand? You're not worthy."

Boom!

Boom!

Across heaven and earth, battle erupted again.

Seeing Dao Xing Tianzun and Taiyi Zhenren at a disadvantage,

Cihang Daoist no longer hesitated, speaking, "What a coarse bunch, but for the Jie Sect's Investiture of the Gods undertaking, we have no choice but to act."

Having spoken, he twirled his jade finger, muttering incantations, as lotus platforms blossomed beneath his feet, joining the fight.

Boom—

Terrifying might across heaven and earth exploded again.

In no time, Taiyi Zhenren was blasted away by Gu Xiu.

Dao Xing Tianzun was even more severely wounded; Gu Xiu seized the Blood‑Transforming Divine Sword.

Just as he was about to pierce Dao Xing Tianzun's body with the God‑Slaying Spear, two figures appeared and rescued Dao Xing Tianzun.

The newcomers were Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi.

Having long known the Chan Sect would certainly have someone lurking in the shadows, Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao remained calm and composed.

Seeing the two so unruffled, Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi were quite surprised.

He spoke mockingly.

"Gu Xiu, Bi Xiao, today you will surely be on the list."

Gu Xiu curled the corner of his mouth into a smile: "Guang Chengzi, Chi Jingzi, since you've come to interfere, then you shall take Heavenly Venerable Dao Xing's place on the list."

Having said that, the God-Slaying Spear in his hand was entwined with a thick dark aura, carrying the momentum to destroy heaven and earth, and it lunged at Guang Chengzi.

Guang Chengzi's eyes showed a hint of solemnity; he dared not be careless, and he unleashed the Heaven-Overturning Seal, which transformed into a towering great mountain, bearing the immense, heaven-and-earth-destroying pressure, and he smashed it down heavily at Gu Xiu.

Gu Xiu's gaze was calm; with a thought, the Twelve-Grade World-Exterminating Black Lotus slowly flew out from behind him and collided with the Heaven-Overturning Seal that had become a towering great mountain.

In an instant, the void trembled, space shattered, and the terrifying power, centered on their collision, raged wildly outward in all directions.

After colliding with the World-Exterminating Black Lotus, the Heaven-Overturning Seal's light dimmed, it gradually shrank and flew back into Guang Chengzi's hand; Gu Xiu seized the opportunity to attack, his God-Slaying Spear bursting forth with a thick dark aura, carrying a fierce killing intent and destructive power, as he thrust it at Guang Chengzi.

Guang Chengzi hastily responded, feeling humiliated, and immediately flew into a rage.

"You're asking for death!"

"Guang Chengzi, do you really think you have the advantage in numbers?" a clear, icy voice rang out, and Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiao, Jin Ling, and Gui Ling Holy Mother appeared from the darkness.

Guang Chengzi furrowed his brows slightly: "How could you be here?"

Yun Xiao's expression was clear and cold, her tone icy: "Naturally, I am here to protect my disciple and my younger sister."

Jin Ling Holy Mother's beautiful eyes were filled with anger, her dignified countenance covered in a chill frost.

"Guang Chengzi, as the leader of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect, you actually dared to kill Yu Yuan—it's truly shameless; today I will seek justice for my disciple."

Guang Chengzi spoke mockingly: "Yu Yuan's death was due to heavenly fate; I cannot be blamed, and Jin Ling Holy Mother, despite being an inner disciple of the Jie Sect, you still fail to see this."

Jin Ling Holy Mother said: "Guang Chengzi, stop twisting words here; today heavenly fate dictates that someone among you will surely be on the list."

Guang Chengzi let out a cold laugh: "Unreasonable; then let me see what abilities you have to get us on the list."

Having said that, both sides erupted into a massive melee.

In an instant, laws ran rampant, all kinds of techniques and treasures burst forth.

But soon Guang Chengzi and his companions fell to the disadvantage.

Seeing this, Chi Jingzi's face darkened to the extreme, his gaze locked onto Bi Xiao, who was fiercely battling Heavenly Venerable Dao Xing, and a murderous intent arose in his heart to sneak attack Bi Xiao.

Gu Xiu had long noticed Chi Jingzi's intention; dark aura surged around his body, killing intent intense, the God-Slaying Spear wrapped in destructive power pierced through Chi Jingzi's body from behind in an instant, and a true spirit flew out from it toward the Investiture of the Gods.

Guang Chengzi's eyes nearly burst with fury: "Despicable! How dare you kill my Jade Void Celestial Chief? You will surely pay the price!"

Gu Xiu remained calm, lightly saying: "Every time it's the same excuse; we not only sent Chi Jingzi to the list, but we will also send you."

Seeing Gu Xiu, the Three Xiao, Jin Ling, and Gui Ling Holy Mother were about to act.

Guang Chengzi and his companions' expressions changed; they realized that if they stayed, facing a joint attack from several people, they would surely suffer more harm than good.

Without daring to hesitate any further, their forms flickered, turning into several streams of light as they fled swiftly.

Jin Ling Holy Mother's expression grew solemn as she glanced around the chaotic battlefield.

"Slaying Chi Jingzi and sending him to the list counts as avenging our fellow sect members who were previously listed; this trip has been worthwhile. We shouldn't linger here, for the Jade Void Palace will surely not let this rest—let's hurry back."

Everyone nodded, having no objections.

Gu Xiu also followed the Three Xiao and the others back.

At the same time, the system's task completion prompt sounded.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, host, for completing the 'avenge without delay, risking life' mission and obtaining a reward: one ginseng fruit tree sapling!"