Chapter 105: Has the

"Taibai!"

After Qiong Laoguai finished off the Ghost Spirit Sect Golden Core cultivator who had arrived, he had no time to rejoice before discovering that Yan Taibai was covered in blood—and this blood was not from the Ghost Spirit Sect Nascent Soul cultivator Wang Tiangu, nor from Wang Chan, but from Yan Taibai himself.

Most importantly, the moment his divine sense landed on Yan Taibai, he discovered that Yan Taibai's entire body was covered in tiny, dense wounds resembling a spiderweb.

No, that wasn't right; they were cracks, and this fresh blood was flowing out from within those cracks, like streams crisscrossing mountains and rivers; though small, they were continuously drawing from the source.

"That speed just now!"

Qiong Laoguai narrowed his eyes and deduced what had happened.

Yan Taibai's speed just now had been too fast, and his physical body could not withstand it.

After all, even a Nascent Soul cultivator's physical body was not that much stronger, and he was not a Demon Beast.

A body that is comparable to a Dharma tool or Dharma Treasure is rare.

In this regard, it was indeed one of the drawbacks of human cultivators.

And if the speed is too fast and the physical strength cannot keep up, it is very likely that the body will collapse before reaching the destination.

Although such things are extremely rare, Qiong Laoguai had experienced it himself.

Because when he first practiced the Invisible Evasion Technique, it was also because the speed was too fast; afterward, his body was in extreme pain, and he had to rest for a long time to recover.

And Yan Taibai's speed just now was truly shocking, something completely unexpected.

But the result was excellent: with one sword strike, he had killed a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Of course, besides the speed, there was the sword light from just now, which gave him a terrifying feeling that everything in the world could be broken and everything could be cut.

This feeling made him understand that losing to his own disciple was only natural.

The lingering resentment in his heart vanished at this moment.

All that remained was pride and joy.

If one were to ask whose disciple could kill a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator with one sword strike while only at the Golden Core Initial Stage, his disciple could.

However, the price was not small. Qiong Laoguai did not approach Yan Taibai, but instead used his divine sense to probe every movement in the surroundings and activated the formation he had set up in advance, to avoid any other Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators.

Right now, Yan Taibai absolutely must not have any accidents, and he must not be known to others; otherwise, the consequences would be too severe.

If Yan Taibai reaching the Golden Core Stage before the age of twenty already made the various sects of the Tiannan Cultivation World wary and envious, then killing a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator before the age of twenty was no longer wariness, but fear.

At that point, Qiong Laoguai suspected that the three Great Cultivators of the Tiannan Cultivation World might even take action to kill Yan Taibai.

Even if there was only a one-in-ten-thousand chance, Qiong Laoguai could not take the risk.

Therefore, he had to take full responsibility for this matter himself.

Although this could be considered "stealing the credit," there was no other way.

With Qiong Laoguai and the formation protecting him, Yan Taibai could rest easy and draw the endless metal-attribute Qi from the Chihuo Jinshan mineral vein beneath him to compensate for and repair his damaged body.

After resolving the Ghost Spirit Sect matter and healing Nangong Wan, Yan Taibai planned to properly follow the cultivation method in the "White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash" to temper his body into an "Immortal Golden Body."

As long as he achieved some success, today's situation would not happen again.

Therefore, he had to hurry and practice this "Immortal Golden Body."

In any case, having already advanced to the Golden Core Stage, there was no longer much need to worry about his lifespan.

The reasons he hadn't practiced it before were, first, time, and second, the most important issue of resources.

Time was no longer a problem, and as for resources, he could find a way in the Chaotic Star Sea; that was not a big issue.

A Nascent Soul cultivator had fallen, and it was a Nascent Soul cultivator of the Wang Family, the blood brother of Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng.

Once this news broke, it shocked all the cultivators in the entire Ghost Spirit Sect, and Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng even used his authority as Sect Master to order all Nascent Soul cultivators in the sect to go to the deliberation hall for a meeting to discuss this matter.

Regardless of whether they were in seclusion or not, anyone in the Ghost Spirit Sect had to come out.

Even a Nascent Soul Mid Stage elder like Suihun Zhenren was no exception.

On the surface, the Ghost Spirit Sect only had two Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivators: one was Suihun Zhenren, and the other was the Ghost Spirit Sect Great Elder, Elder Zhong.

In reality, there was one more, but only the Ghost Spirit Sect's Nascent Soul cultivators knew of them.

"Everyone, you are all aware of the Second Elder's fall. Brother Suihun, I heard from Mr. Xuan Ye that Chan'er originally wanted to invite you to go with him, but you refused, which is why he invited the Second Elder to accompany him. But now that the Second Elder has fallen, shouldn't you tell this Sect Master what exactly happened?"

Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng suppressed his anger and looked at Suihun Zhenren with a calm expression.

"Sect Master, please calm your anger. This old man did not expect that Qiong Laoguai of the Yanyue Sect would be so formidable as to be able to kill the Second Elder. However, this old man feels that it shouldn't just be that Qiong Laoguai this time; I fear that the Great Elder of the Yanyue Sect also took action. It just so happens that I, along with Brother Zhong and several other elders, could take action together to leave those two behind; consider it avenging the Second Elder. What does the Sect Master think?"

Suihun Zhenren completely ignored the gaze of Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng and stated his solution without changing his expression.

"But Chan'er is still in their hands. Is Brother Suihun disregarding Chan'er's life, or do you want my lineage to be severed?"

Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng questioned coldly.

"Then this old man has no other way. However, they are keeping the Young Sect Master for no other reason than to save the life of that Golden Core Stage female cultivator from the Yanyue Sect. This is not a difficult matter; wouldn't it be enough for the Sect Master to give them the medicinal pills? As for whether they can leave Tianluo Country, that depends on their luck."

Suihun Zhenren remained expressionless and continued.

"But what if they take Chan'er with them when they leave?"

Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng had worked hard for many years to have a child like Wang Chan, who also possessed a dark-attribute Spirit Root, the best attribute for practicing the "Blood Spirit Great Method"; he did not want all his efforts to be in vain.

"As far as this old man knows, the Young Sect Master's soul tablet has already cracked. In all likelihood, the Young Sect Master is either left with only a primordial spirit or is severely injured. If it is the former, then the physical body must have been destroyed, and even if he is saved, he will not be of much use to the sect. Therefore, if they refuse to let go, I ask the Sect Master to grieve."

"If it is the latter, they will most likely not carry a burden with them, so please rest assured, Sect Master. The Young Sect Master will be fine."

Suihun Zhenren said indifferently, not in a hurry.

It was as if he were talking about a trivial matter that had nothing to do with him.

After all, because of Wang Chan and Wang Tiangu, the little bit of kindness he had for the Wang Family had basically vanished; unless Wang Tiangu were resurrected, the rift between them could not be bridged.

"He will be fine, then many thanks for Brother Suihun's auspicious words."

Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng said coldly, with a flash of anger in his eyes.

Hearing this, Suihun Zhenren chose to close his eyes and rest, saying no more, waiting for Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng to give the order.

After all, being able to kill Wang Tiangu, a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator, even if he wasn't considered very strong, was still something an ordinary Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator could not do.

There must be other Nascent Soul cultivators helping, so we must be prepared to avoid further losses.

Although we could rely on the Six Sects alliance to seek help from the other sects, the price would be enormous.

Last time, because the thousand-year plan of the Demonic Path invasion was leaked, the Ghost Spirit Sect already suffered heavy losses, paying out many cultivation resources and territories.

If we seek aid now, not to mention the reputation of the Ghost Spirit Sect, which could lead to losing our position among the Six Sects, the cost itself is not small.

"Please ask Elder Yun to return!"

Elder Zhong, who had been silent all along, spoke up.

"What? Wouldn't that expose everything?"

Another Ghost Spirit Sect Nascent Soul cultivator asked in confusion.

"No matter. For now, we can only ask Elder Yun to return and join forces to deal with the Nascent Soul cultivator who killed the Second Elder and Qiong Laoguai of the Yanyue Sect. If we don't kill them, the sect will never have peace again."

Elder Zhong said with a slightly darkened expression.

Compared to seeking help from the other five sects, letting Elder Yun, who has always been outside as a rogue cultivator, return to help is undoubtedly the best method.

"Moreover, even if he returns, we can just say it is to repay a favor; at most, outsiders will think he is on good terms with the sect, and nothing will happen."

"Brother Zhong is right. I will send a voice transmission to Elder Yun now."

Suihun Zhenren nodded and agreed.

After all, this matter is indeed related to him; although the connection is not great, if he goes, there is an eight or nine in ten chance nothing will happen, and retreating unscathed is no problem.

And for the other Ghost Spirit Sect Nascent Soul cultivators, especially the Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng, they were deeply convinced.

"Good, then I will trouble you, Junior Brother. Before Elder Yun returns, do not act rashly. Elders above the Golden Core Stage must not go out, and those outside should be told to rush back to the sect as quickly as possible, or find a safe place. In short, be careful above all else. I worry that this matter is far from over."

Elder Zhong gave arrangements and instructions.

His prestige was clearly much stronger than that of the Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng, and the Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng was also supported by him single-handedly.

Therefore, Elder Zhong's instructions were effectively directed at him.

"Good, Senior Brother Zhong is right. I will make the arrangements now."

So, as soon as he heard Elder Zhong's words, the Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng immediately spoke up and agreed.

"Hmm! We must also call that Mr. Xuan Ye here. I want to interrogate him personally. If there are any problems, I will directly search his soul. Sect Master, you have no objections, right?"

Elder Zhong continued to say.

"None. I will send a voice transmission for Xuan Ye to come now. Elder Zhong and all the elders may search his soul for questioning."

The Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng did not hesitate in the slightest and nodded in agreement, as if he had agreed to an insignificant matter.

After all, Mr. Xuan Ye was also his brother, and the main person responsible for his son's accident; no one wanted to extract his soul and refine his spirit, ensuring he would never be reincarnated, more than he did.

But unfortunately, it was already too late!

When the Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng sent a voice transmission to order people to bring Mr. Xuan Ye, such a person no longer existed in the Ghost Spirit Sect.

All that was left was a Jade Slip, and the content inside was very simple!

First, let the remaining members of the Yan Family leave Tianluo Country, and they must not be pursued.

Second, the medicinal pill to cure the poison Nangong Wan was afflicted with.

Third, the materials needed by the master and disciple, enough to make the Ghost Spirit Sect bleed heavily.

If it weren't for the fact that Yan Taibai's physical body damage was a later matter, he would have insisted on adding a batch of medicinal pills and elixirs that help cultivate and strengthen the physical body.

And as for the item! Naturally, it was the life of Wang Chan. As for how Mr. Xuan Ye knew, he naturally chose to believe in the master and disciple Yan Taibai and Qiong Laoguai.

Otherwise, even if the Ghost Spirit Sect Young Sect Master Wang Chan succeeded, he would still be unable to escape death, and all members of the Yan Family would inevitably have their souls extracted and spirits refined.

And Mr. Xuan Ye had always believed in Yan Taibai; having sufficient confidence in Yan Taibai, he naturally chose to take a gamble.

Facts proved that Mr. Xuan Ye bet correctly!

Qiong Laoguai and the master and disciple Yan Taibai won, so Mr. Xuan Ye directly chose to slip away, not even caring about the Yan Family members.

As long as the Young Sect Master Wang Chan was in hand, there was no need to worry about anything.

"Good, a good Yan Family, a good Xuan Ye, to actually dare to betray the sect! Someone, take all..."

"Hmph, wait until Qiong Laoguai is killed and Chan'er is rescued, then I will extract the souls and refine the spirits of everyone in the entire Yan Family."

After reading the contents of the Jade Slip left by Mr. Xuan Ye, the Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng was furious.

"Sect Master, since that is the case, should we first send someone to negotiate to ensure that the Young Sect Master is unharmed?"

A Nascent Soul cultivator of the Wang Family spoke up.

"Good, then you go on a trip! They should still be at Chihuo Jinshan."

Hearing this, the Ghost Spirit Sect Master Wang Tiansheng glanced at the speaking Wang Family Nascent Soul cultivator and gave the order.

Hearing this command, the expression of the Wang Family Nascent Soul cultivator changed instantly, but he did not refuse, only nodding with a slightly ugly expression.

"Yes, Sect Master."

On a mountain peak of Chihuo Jinshan

Qiong Laoguai looked with worry at Yan Taibai, whose whole body was shining with brilliant golden light, diffusing rolling heat waves like a blazing sun.

"What kind of cultivation technique and divine ability is this kid practicing? He is actually directly extracting the Qi from the underground Red Fire Gold mine. I have never heard of or seen such a domineering technique and divine ability. Even ancient books have no corresponding records."

Qiong Laoguai muttered to himself, his eyes revealing a hint of envy and gratification.

With this technique and divine ability, Qiong Laoguai had a feeling that Yan Taibai might truly be able to break through the physical limitations and reach the Spirit Severing Stage.

As for Qiong Laoguai's inner thoughts, Yan Taibai had no time to pay attention, nor did he know.

He was currently being "forced" to extract the endless Qi from the Chihuo Jinshan mine beneath him to compensate for and repair his own injuries and strengthen his physical body.

This was forced, not initiated by him; it was the *White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash* operating on its own, and he could not stop it. Otherwise, how could he have exposed this secret in front of Qiong Laoguai?

Fortunately, Qiong Laoguai had no covetous heart and instead tried even harder to protect him.

The current *White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash* gave him a feeling of being "alive."

This feeling was very strange, yet it left Yan Taibai at a loss, even giving rise to a sense of worry.

After all, his cultivation technique and divine abilities practicing on their own truly exceeded his imagination and expectations, making it somewhat difficult to accept.

This feeling of being out of control was not a good thing, at least for Yan Taibai.

Yet it was also a good thing, as it at least allowed his injuries to recover and his physical body to be repaired and strengthened.

If it were up to him alone, this would not be easy to achieve.

(End of this chapter)