Chapter 327: Returning to Old Ways

After Gu Fan left the Council Hall, he returned directly to his Holy Son Peak.

According to the Elders, this mission would begin in about ten days.

The location was within the territory of the Pure Radiance God Sect. However, it was not in their heartland, so there was no need to be overly worried.

He planned to use these ten days to break through his realm.

He had been staying at the peak of the mid-stage Yang Spirit Realm for quite some time. His accumulation was almost complete, and it was time to advance to the late stage.

Just like that, seven days later—

Gu Fan slowly opened his eyes. At this moment, his aura was completely restrained, without the slightest leakage.

This was a further manifestation of his mastery over his domain.

If the Three Blossoms Realm was one of the conditions for fully mastering a domain, then Gu Fan’s control over his domain had already reached ninety-nine percent!

All that remained was for him to officially break through to the Three Blossoms Realm, and perhaps then he would achieve complete mastery.

After sensing the increase in his strength, Gu Fan rose, changed into fresh robes, and appeared directly atop Holy Son Peak.

At this time, midway up the Holy Son Peak, a group of disciples had already gathered once again.

These disciples came from among the Ten Peaks and were all among the stronger ones.

Upon seeing Gu Fan, many revealed nervous expressions, while some looked at him with faces full of admiration.

From their gazes, Gu Fan saw the same look that people once had when facing Ying Langtian.

A near-blind adoration!

“Brother Gu!”

Lin Yi, clad in white robes, stood at the head of the disciples and waved at Gu Fan.

When he saw Gu Fan in black robes, Lin Yi suddenly smiled and said:

“Never thought I’d still have the chance to venture out together with Brother Gu.”

“In the Lower Realm, weren’t we called the Demonic Path Twin Stars?”

Hearing this, Gu Fan also revealed a smile.

Back in the Lower Realm, he and Lin Yi had indeed killed countless people together. At that time, they were known as the Heavenly Evil Sect’s Demonic Path Twin Stars. Thinking about it now brought a touch of nostalgia.

“Let’s go, Lin Yi. Hopefully, this time we can run into some old acquaintances. I feel like killing again!”

Lin Yi felt a familiar surge of excitement, then burst into hearty laughter.

“That’s excellent!”

With that, he turned and looked at the other disciples, saying:

“Hurry and follow, we are heading to Linya Cave Heaven!”

“Yes! Senior Brother Holy Son! Senior Brother Lin Yi!”

On the Destiny Continent, the Four Major Sects ruled over seventy percent of the land.

The remaining thirty percent consisted of dangerous regions, where uncontrollable hazards lurked, though a small number of humans also lived there.

The Four Major Sects kept each other in check, ensuring that no one sect grew too powerful or too weak, which might otherwise result in annihilation.

After countless years, this balance created the current four-way stalemate.

At present, among the Four Major Sects, the Pure Radiance God Sect was considered the strongest.

Following them were the Brahma God Sect, Sacred Land Yaochi, and the Ancient Family—Gu Family.

This time, the Cave Heaven Secret Realm was located within the territory of the Pure Radiance God Sect.

On the way, Gu Fan learned these details from Lin Yi.

After all, he had not been in the Upper Realm for long before being forced into the Void Sacred Realm. Lin Yi, however, had been here much longer and knew far more information than Gu Fan.

“Lin Yi, do you know exactly what this Burial Root is? The Elders told me it’s a treasure urgently needed by high-realm cultivators.”

In the past few days, Gu Fan had been focused solely on breaking through and had forgotten to ask about the use of this item.

Lin Yi smiled upon hearing this.

“Burial Root is a treasure of great use to cultivators attempting to break through from the Tribulation Crossing Realm to the Shore Reaching Realm.”

“It’s said that one must endure the Five Declines of Heaven and Man during the Tribulation Crossing Realm. After surviving the fifth decline, while the body recovers fully, the soul requires time to nourish. At such times, if fate arrives, you are forced to attempt the breakthrough. But if the soul is damaged, Burial Root can increase the chance of success.”

Gu Fan’s expression trembled. Wasn’t this similar to the reward he obtained in the Sacred Domain, which aided in breaking through to Unity?

So this thing was indeed very precious!

In the Sacred Domain, how many disciples had to slaughter each other before such a reward was bestowed?

Yet here on the Destiny Continent, all they needed to do was enter the secret realm and seize it themselves.

The difficulty was far lower!

It seemed that while the Destiny Continent was rich in treasures, the cultivation levels here were generally lower compared to the Sacred Domain.

That explained why the Sacred Domain had so many experts but lacked resources, prompting them to invade and occupy the Destiny Continent.

Gu Fan nodded and continued to ask:

“Is Burial Root very rare? I mean, when our sect previously undertook this mission, how many did they usually bring back?”

Lin Yi paused for a moment, then immediately understood what Gu Fan meant.

With a sly grin, he said softly:

“I asked our Grandmaster about this. The most ever brought back was seventeen stalks. Usually, it’s about twelve or thirteen.”

“So that’s probably what we can expect.”

Gu Fan glanced at Lin Yi and thought to himself that this kid had gotten sharper after so long apart!

He hadn’t even asked explicitly, yet Lin Yi had already thought along the same lines.

Gu Fan coughed lightly, then smiled.

“I am still the Holy Son, I can’t appear too shabby. Handing in fifteen stalks this time should be about right.”

Lin Yi chuckled.

“I agree. Fifteen stalks would definitely be considered among the top in history.”

“Then it’s settled…”

The two exchanged a look and both broke into knowing smiles.

Back in the Lower Realm, these two had risen by killing and looting. During the Great Qian Dynasty’s Autumn Exam, they had directly slaughtered everyone else, seizing countless treasures.

Now that they finally had the chance to act together again, they naturally had to return to their old ways.

Time passed quickly. Since the distance was not too far and the teleportation arrays saved much time, the disciples of the Brahma God Sect, under Gu Fan and Lin Yi’s lead, reached the vicinity of Linya Cave Heaven in just a few hours.

Lin Yi looked at the map, then pointed in one direction.

“About three thousand li that way lies the Cave Heaven Secret Realm.”

Gu Fan nodded, then addressed everyone.

“Everyone, move at full speed. Don’t fall behind. Let’s arrive early!”

“Yes, Senior Brother Holy Son!”

……

Meanwhile, outside Linya Cave Heaven.

Three groups had already gathered, each occupying its own area, clearly from different factions.

At this time, Gu Cheng of the Ancient Family muttered with some complaint:

“Now all three families are here, only the Brahma God Sect remains. That Holy Son is too slow.”

Zi Xinyue chuckled softly upon hearing this.

“Don’t be impatient, Brother Gu. The Brahma God Sect is far away. Besides, I heard that after returning from the Rift Battlefield, the Holy Son was constantly challenged by Fang Xue, the sect’s second-strongest disciple. They probably fought again, which delayed him.”

Lin Xiaotian remained silent as usual, saying nothing.

But as he listened to their conversation, his gaze was rather indifferent.

“I’m only worried that if he delays the opening of the Cave Heaven Secret Realm, and all four families are blamed, that Holy Son won’t be able to bear the responsibility!”

Zi Xinyue was about to reply when Lin Xiaotian suddenly lifted his head and looked into the distance.

The other two immediately sensed something amiss and spread their divine senses.

Instantly, they detected a group of cultivators rushing toward them at great speed!

“They’re here!”

Gu Cheng muttered softly, then rose to his feet. He looked toward the newcomers, his face subtly shifting.

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