Chapter 326: Cangsong: I Wore Gloves

Longshou Peak.

Master Cangsong returned in a fury, saw the teacup on the table, and casually smashed it to the ground.

Behind Master Cangsong, Gu Qing strolled in, sat down on the chair without invitation, and examined the Six Harmonies Mirror—this artifact, in the online game Zhuxian, was a basic treasure, but as a relic passed down by Qingyunzi and possessing a rebound ability, it warranted Gu Qing's careful study.

"Daoxuan will never let Master Wan come back."

Master Cangsong said coldly.

Master Cangsong was a "rational fan" of Wan Jianyi; for a century he had sought justice for Wan Jianyi, even collaborating with the demonic sects—until Gu Qing appeared, offering Master Cangsong a glimmer of hope. Gu Qing's cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, and the ancient Sword of the Decapitated Dragon technique reappeared before Tian Budi and Ceng Shuchang.

All the peaks already know the truth about Master Wan.

Gu Qing is Wan Jianyi's disciple; every peak has its suspicions.

But Daoxuan suddenly elevated Gu Qing to Elder status, cutting off Gu Qing's potential to become the chief disciple of the Hidden Heaven Peak—this too is a stance against reopening the case.

Master Cangsong turned back and looked at Gu Qing, asking seriously: "What are you planning to do?"

Daoxuan is no ordinary sect leader; it's time to strike him hard.

"Positions are all decided by fists."

Gu Qing said casually.

Gu Qing is currently at the ninth layer of Jade Purity; he cannot match Daoxuan, so he must obey whatever Daoxuan says. But when Gu Qing reaches the Supreme Purity realm, everything will reverse.

Then, if Daoxuan refuses to listen, Gu Qing can establish the Three Pure Ones Education Squad in the Jade Purity Hall…

"Excellent!"

Master Cangsong, delighted by Gu Qing's words, said: "Gu Qing, you are born with a celestial body, your cultivation has reached the ninth layer of Jade Purity—do you have any insight into breaking through to the Supreme Purity realm?"

The Supreme Purity realm is where spiritual emptiness and wondrous creation converge; once attained, one's power will surge dramatically.

In the Qingyun Sect, there are barely any who have reached the Supreme Purity realm—but Master Cangsong is one of them.

"Then why don't you teach me the method for the Supreme Purity realm?"

Gu Qing said helplessly.

Don't you wonder why I'm stuck at the ninth layer?

"… "

Master Cangsong fell silent, then after a pause, transmitted the entire Taiji Xuanqing Dao to Gu Qing, step by step.

The Taiji Xuanqing Dao was created by Qingyunzi in ancient times and later passed to each peak; each peak holds the foundational methods from Jade Purity to Supreme Purity. Now that Master Cangsong has transmitted it, Gu Qing naturally treasured it deeply.

"Train diligently."

Master Cangsong said: "When you break through to Supreme Purity, we'll go do something big together."

In Master Cangsong's view, Daoxuan was merely at the Supreme Purity realm; two Supreme Purity cultivators against one? Advantage is ours!

After reviewing the Taiji Xuanqing Dao twice in his mind, Gu Qing looked at Master Cangsong and said: "Daoxuan has already reached the Great Purity realm."

Only those who have reached the Great Purity realm can wield the Zhuxian Sword. In the original Zhuxian novel, Daoxuan used the Zhuxian Sword twice within ten years—his cultivation was extraordinary. He was only repelled by the sword's aura because he overused it during the final battle against the Beast God. But regardless, Daoxuan was one of the world's supreme figures; without sufficient cultivation, one cannot even dare to challenge him.

Master Cangsong's body stiffened slightly. To him, this news must have come from Wan Jianyi—highly credible.

Daoxuan's shadow now weighed heavily on Master Cangsong's chest, and his expression grew increasingly uncertain.

"You're not thinking of allying with the demonic sects, are you?"

Gu Qing probed.

Master Cangsong had long been entangled with the Poison Gate, only turning to the Ghost King Sect after the Poison God's death.

"Master Wan wouldn't approve."

Master Cangsong sighed silently, yet his hatred for Daoxuan remained undimmed.

"Use this opportunity to tell me about the demonic sects."

Gu Qing tapped the table and said to Master Cangsong.

Master Cangsong turned back, watching Gu Qing seated calmly, and asked: "What doesn't Master Wan know?"

"Wan Jianyi knowing something doesn't mean I know it."

Gu Qing said: "For a century, Wan Jianyi has wasted away. He knows everything, but has lost the will to fight. He seems resigned to being buried. But I think it's unfair."

Upon hearing this, Master Cangsong's eyes lit up—it truly was unfair!

"I've had contact with the Poison God of the Poison Gate."

Master Cangsong revealed to Gu Qing: "Over the years, we've secretly collaborated several times, and I've taken many things from the Poison Gate."

All of Master Cangsong's demonic techniques came from the Poison Gate.

"Seven-tailed Centipede, Blood Banner…"

Gu Qing's gaze grew dark as he studied Master Cangsong.

According to the miscellaneous books in Zeng Shushu's collection, the Blood Banner's creation required the lives of women and children, stoking hatred and tormenting them until they were broken and filled with grievance before being cast into the banner to summon dark, malevolent energy.

"The Blood Banner was specially forged for me by the Poison Gate."

Master Cangsong spoke softly, with a touch of sorrow: "I never touched a drop of their blood."

It was like someone accusing a serial killer of having bloody hands, and the killer replying he wore gloves—Master Cangsong felt his own hands were still clean.

One could only say Master Cangsong wore gloves.

"Does the Poison God know your true identity?"

Gu Qing asked again.

The Poison God held high rank and power in the demonic sects—even the Ghost King himself treated him with respect.

"No."

Master Cangsong said: "Outside, I've always worn a mask."

You really wore them?

"I know my identity—if exposed, it would cause an uproar and I'd be controlled."

Master Cangsong, on this matter, was fully aware: "So for years, I've collaborated with the Poison God, always appearing as a high-ranking Qingyun Sect cultivator. I've been waiting—for the final moment—to reveal my face to the Poison God and win his trust."

Master Cangsong was still very strategic.

"You're really living it."

What could Gu Qing say? Master Cangsong's entire plan was dealing with a tiger.

"What's the Poison Gate's secret scripture?"

Gu Qing asked curiously.

In the current world, the demonic sects revere the Four Scrolls of the Heavenly Book as the origin of all demonic arts. The Poison Gate's methods may be linked to the Heavenly Book. Gu Qing has already cultivated the first scroll; understanding the principle of harmony among methods is enough—but only by reaching the fourth scroll can one unify all arts and master them completely. Asking now is merely adding more tools.

Master Cangsong fell silent for a while, then recounted to Gu Qing all he knew of the Poison Gate's techniques. When he finished, he opened the door and walked out with a gloomy expression.

Gu Qing sat cross-legged, recalling the entire secret of the Taiji Xuanqing Dao—the Jade Purity ninth layer, Supreme Purity sixth layer, Great Purity third layer—these were roughly the known ceiling of the Zhuxian world…

"Merit!"

"Open the vault!"

(End of chapter)