Published: December 26, 2024
Hiss! Qin Chen's ambition shocked even the ancestor of the Gu Zhong Sect, and with Qin Chen's strength and background, it might truly be possible.
"I won't force you; think it over carefully. However, let me give you a piece of advice: even if not for yourself, you should think about the future of the Gu Zhong Sect. The development of a power is like rowing upstream; not advancing is equivalent to retreating. You should understand this principle."
Qin Chen observed calmly, remaining silent and allowing the ancestor of the Gu Zhong Sect to make his own decision. If the other party refused, Qin Chen would definitely leave without a word.
The ancestor of the Gu Zhong Sect revealed a look of hesitation on his face.
In the end, he gritted his teeth, seemingly having made up his mind: "Alright, I will do this."
Once he said this, it was as if a great weight had been lifted from his heart, and he felt incredibly relieved.
He knew this was a gamble, but just as Qin Chen said, even if not for himself, for the future of the Gu Zhong Sect, he should make a change. In a place where competition in the Heavenly Realm was so fierce, if they didn’t develop, destruction was inevitable.
The current Gu Zhong Sect was not bad, but what about in the future?
If he were to fall, could the Gu Zhong Sect survive in the watchful Tian Mang Mountains and the perilous Cang Xuan City?
On the contrary, Qin Chen's appearance was an opportunity, the biggest opportunity for the Gu Zhong Sect in tens of thousands of years. It would be better to cooperate and take a gamble.
"Very well."
Upon hearing this, Qin Chen immediately stood up with a smile. His brow flashed, and he pointed with his finger. Buzz! A terrifying soul light shot out and instantly entered the ancestor of the Gu Zhong Sect's mind.
"What are you doing?"
The ancestor of the Gu Zhong Sect stood up abruptly. The soul light entered his mind and immediately transformed into an invisible rune, settling down without affecting his soul, but it was like a brand etched into his soul.
"Don't be anxious. This is a soul mark. Although you have agreed to cooperate, I still don't completely trust you. So, I left a soul imprint. If you attempt treachery, this soul imprint will erupt."
Qin Chen spoke very directly, as if he were doing something trivial, laying everything out in the open.
The ancestor of the Gu Zhong Sect felt the soul imprint in his mind, and a terrifying aura was released from that imprint. The horror of this soul aura made him shiver. Once this soul imprint erupted, even if it could not completely destroy his soul, it would significantly damage it and plunge him into a coma.
A peak Human Saint Realm martial artist could actually unleash such a terrifying soul imprint; instead of feeling dissatisfied, the ancestor of the Gu Zhong Sect felt shock and relief.
"This boy definitely possesses secret methods for soul cultivation. This is a technique that only the top powers in the Heavenly Realm can possess. My decision was indeed the right one."
He felt extremely fortunate.
"Mm?"
Suddenly, the expression of the ancestor of the Gu Zhong Sect changed, and he looked deep within the sect, angrily shouting: "Those two traitors."
Qin Chen furrowed his brow, his eyes flashing coldly.
Swish! The ancestor of the Gu Zhong Sect's figure shifted, and he instantly stepped out, with Qin Chen and Mu Dao Xuan following closely behind, quickly moving deeper into the Gu Zhong Sect.
At this moment, in the depths of the Gu Zhong Sect's dungeon, Pang Wu De and his son were standing in front of a communication array, attempting to activate it.
"Father, are you really going to do this? If someone finds out, this is considered betraying the sect."
Pang Feng stood beside him, his expression tense and sweat on his face.
A sinister expression appeared on Pang Wu De's face as he coldly said: "Hmph, the sect leader is old and confused, actually backing down in front of a young man. This young man has a mysterious background and is likely a spy from the Demon Path. The sect leader fears his strength and bows down. I, Pang Wu De, will never stoop to such a thing. This communication array can contact a Lord in Cang Xuan City. I want to inform him that our Gu Zhong Sect is harboring spies from the Demon Path, so he can lead strong warriors here to eliminate that kid."