Duan Qingming seized the opportunity, and the Dao Supervisor did not dare to underestimate the enemy. He not only used the sword seal to protect his body, but also drove four flying swords to protect him. However, when Mingfeng Sword was halfway, several sword qi burst out in an instant, breaking through the gorgeous sword qi of the flying sword.
The Dao Du subconsciously felt that the protective sword seal could not be blocked, and hurriedly dodged, but he did not know that he could not retreat against the "Purple Swallow Shadow". As soon as he retreated, he was hit. Sword energy was everywhere, and it was difficult to distinguish the real from the fake. All possible ways to survive were blocked. In a hurry, he had to use all his true energy to raise the protective sword seal to the top level, intending to take this move head-on.
When Gu Pinglin saw this, he knew he was going to lose.
When the sword energy is dispersed, the power will naturally be dispersed as well. With his inner alchemy cultivation, he can charge out to any side he chooses. It would be a big mistake for him to stay where he is and wait for the sword moves to be at their most powerful. It really can't be blamed on him. Gu Ying's swordsmanship defeated Wang Yong in one move. Anyone would be shocked and forget the advantage of their cultivation.
As expected, all the sword energy merged into one, breaking through the protective sword seal at lightning speed! Fortunately, the supervisor was prepared and dodged quickly, but a string of blood and flesh still burst out from his shoulder.
There were gasps all around.
"What a great swordsmanship!"
"We can't let him go, everyone attack!"
…
The sound of swords chimed together, magic weapons shone with precious light, and several people attacked at the same time. The excellent swordsmanship only made everyone more determined to kill. Since such a genius was not a disciple of his, it would be a great trouble if he stayed in the world.
Gu Pinglin looked at the surrounded people calmly.
"Use a point to break the surface", he finally understood the secret of the Soul Sword Style. Unfortunately, no matter how strong the swordsmanship is, without sufficient cultivation to support it, the combat power is limited. Those who are qualified to participate in the Moon Viewing Banquet are all top figures of various sects, with no less than 20 inner alchemy masters and many outer alchemy masters, which cannot be dealt with by swordsmanship alone.
The moon was shining brightly, the sword light was like snow, and several people were killed or injured.
"There's something strange about his technique!"
"He is indeed the descendant of the Demon Ancestor!"
…
A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Whether Duan Qingming is really related to the Demon Ancestor is no longer important. The leaders were shocked and regretful, and they became more ruthless. Zhan Renjie originally relied on his status and did not take action. Seeing this, he knew something was wrong, so he gave a look to a Taoist supervisor, who immediately joined the siege. Immediately afterwards, another inner alchemy master in the crowd took action.
Realm suppression is the law of the cultivation world. It only takes two moves for large wet marks to appear on the white clothes.
"That's great!" A few strands of long hair fell, covering his handsome face, but couldn't hide the light in his eyes. The man didn't care about the injuries on his body at all, and drew his sword, "It's good to end it like this."
The sword realm opened again, and the clouds and mist were vast.
Combining the Gu Ying swordsmanship of the Soul Sword Flow with the "Bu Tian Jue" technique, this move "Goose Shadow in the Clouds" is completely different from the previous ones. It is not sharp, not murderous, and even appears cold and beautiful, but it is definitely more dangerous.
The killing move was so exquisite that the people besieging him couldn't help but stop and watch.
Being in the sword realm, even though Gu Pinglin was well prepared, he did not dare to take it lightly. He secretly used the Creation Art and used the "Great Dream Spirit Heart". This was a famous move of the Spirit Heart School, but it was not as good as the "Goose Shadow in the Clouds". There was a gap of several small realms between the two, so he was naturally vulnerable.
"Is this your plan?" a cold voice came, "Let me see how thorough your plan is."
Before he could wipe the blood from the corner of his lips, another move of "Phoenix Shadow Resting on the Wutong Tree" came, and Gu Pinglin didn't even have a chance to breathe. Fortunately, he was very familiar with Gu Ying's swordsmanship and was well prepared. After the move, he retracted his sword and retreated quickly, narrowly avoiding it.
"Don't you need to scatter flowers and butterflies?"
"Where are your March Warblers Flying and Cloud-falling Geese?"
"Don't want to make a move, or don't dare to make a move?"
…
Even with the help of the "Creation Art" to secretly relieve his strength, Gu Pinglin still suffered internal injuries after the next two moves.
This is Duan Qingming’s true strength.
Gu Pinglin knew that he wanted to force him to take action. The Lingxin Sect's foundation was still unstable, and the new skills had already attracted people's attention. If he used many new sword moves, it would definitely make people covet it, which would cause trouble again. Therefore, in the face of provocation, Gu Pinglin did not respond, and always used the Lingxin Sect's swordsmanship, fighting and retreating.
Gu Ying's swordsmanship was ethereal and gorgeous, with a single move that could change in a thousand ways. Everyone present was stunned by all the unique sword moves they had made, and had completely forgotten to attack. It was not until Gu Pinglin retreated to the side that Feijian Palace Elder Wei Changqing finally realized what was going on, with a bright light in his eyes: "This boy's swordsmanship is weird, it must be from the Nine Chapters of Spirit Refining. What are you all still standing there for!"
Those few people woke up as if from a dream and hurriedly surrounded them again, while the rest of the people stood by and watched with complicated expressions. The Duan family was forced to give up a genius today, and they must be resentful. The independent cultivators and small sects naturally did not want to make enemies with the Duan family, and the people from the big sects and families present all had status. It was not appropriate to use three inner alchemy masters to deal with an outer alchemy cultivator. If there were more, it would be embarrassing if it got out.
Although the pressure was relieved, Gu Pinglin did not relax.
Cross-level combat consumes huge resources, and Duan Qingming cannot hold on for too long, but this person has always been wise, and if it is delayed any longer, something might happen.
Gu Pinglin's eyes narrowed slightly: "It's time to end it."
Amidst the numerous sword shadows and sword realms, a dazzling purple light suddenly burst out, and the purple swords enveloped Duan Qingming like flying rain. This was the Lingxin School's sword move "Muye Fenfen".
Duan Qingming wandered between the many attacks, not disguising his contempt for this move: "Is that all?"
With a slightly pale face, Gu Pinglin tightly grasped the sword moves with murderous intent in his eyes. Just when he was concentrating on urging the killing move, a sword energy suddenly emerged from the side.
The sword energy was fast and fierce, rushing straight towards Gu Pinglin!
Sensing something was wrong, Gu Pinglin suddenly looked back and quickly changed his sword moves to block, but the sword energy was too fast and he was totally in time.
Three sword flowers flew over to block the sword energy, and when they collided, a hazy sword shadow burst out.
The crisis was resolved. Gu Pinglin did not look at the attacker, but turned around skillfully, changed his killing move, and went straight for the person who saved his life!
It was already difficult for an outer alchemy cultivator to deal with the pressure from several inner alchemy cultivators. Now that he was distracted and attacked, many attacks fell on Duan Qingming without exception. He staggered forward a few steps, barely blocking Gu Pinglin's killing move. Finally, he lowered his head and spat out a few mouthfuls of blood, then stood firm with his sword.
Gu Pinglin changed his sword moves.
Duan Qingming was forced back several feet again and nearly fell off the waterfall viewing platform. He slashed the ground with his sword in time, and the sword energy destroyed the railings and peony bushes, allowing him to stop on the edge of the cliff.
Everyone gathered around at the same time.
The flowers and leaves around him were scattered, and the scene was in a mess. His white clothes were stained with blood, and it was almost impossible to tell what he was wearing. Duan Qingming was seriously injured and had no way to retreat, but he did not show any sign of dejection. He suddenly said to everyone: "It's easy to get the Nine Chapters of Spirit Refining."
With just one word, the surroundings became quiet and everyone stopped what they were doing.
Gu Pinglin's eyes shone: "This is just his delaying tactic, don't trust it!"
"No matter how much I delay, I can't escape, right?" Duan Qingming stood up straight with his sword in hand, smiling, and instantly regained his strategizing look. "The master doesn't remember our friendship, but I always remember it. If you want to know the whereabouts of the Nine Chapters of Refining the Spirit, let me have a few words with the master."
Everyone looked after Pinglin.
Xuanming Sect leader Zhan Renjie pondered and said, "It would be best if Sect Leader Gu could persuade him to surrender..."
Gu Pinglin said: "This person betrayed his master, there is nothing to say."
Duan Qingming asked, "Why must the Sect Master be so heartless?"
Gu Pinglin had a blank expression on his face: "When dealing with a smart person, it is wrong to give him a chance to speak."
Duan Qingming asked, "Are you afraid that you will change your mind after hearing what I say? You are so eager to kill me, aren't you afraid of arousing suspicion?"
"Since you have entered the devil's way, it's useless to say anything. You might as well stop provoking me." Gu Pinglin glanced at the elder Wei Changqing of the Feijian Palace next to him, "Even if I am willing to forgive you today, the Feijian Palace will not forgive you."
Wei Changqing sneered, "Wang Yong's revenge must be avenged."
Duan Qingming said: "So you don't want to know the whereabouts of "Nine Chapters of Spirit Refining"?"
Wei Changqing was stunned.
"The Nine Chapters of Spirit Refining is harmful to the cultivation world. It is important to find out where he is and see what he says," Shun Shigong advised. "Master Gu, rest assured. We will never believe his instigation."
Zhan Renjie agreed: "The overall situation is more important, Master Gu doesn't need to worry."
The elder of Feijian Palace, Wei Changqing, looked at the unconscious Wang Yong and said nothing more. The matter of "Nine Chapters of Spirit Refining" was very sensitive, and everyone had their own thoughts. Some agreed, while others remained silent.
The situation was pressing. Gu Pinglin simply walked out of the crowd and stepped forward: "Even if you are eloquent, you have no chance of turning the tables in this game today."
Duan Qingming sighed, "You're gambling with your own life. This is the only trick you can use to trap the same person?"
Gu Pinglin said: "Same trick, you will still be fooled, right?"
Duan Qingming frowned.
"Don't you understand? You are not invulnerable. You have weaknesses." Gu Pinglin met his gaze and said calmly, "You will definitely save me."
Because I know your obsession.
My death is your obsession, so you will never let me die again no matter what.
Duan Qingming looked at him for a long while, shook his head, and said with a smile: "Interesting, this game is indeed interesting! Gu Xiaojiu, you really surprised me."
Gu Pinglin said: "For you, failure may be a surprise."
"Really?" Duan Qingming said with interest as two soul stones appeared in his hands. "You borrowed soul stones from me before in order to exchange for the souls of the two of them."
"certainly."
"Whose soul is this?"
"They are two unrelated people," Gu Pinglin said. "If you are not happy about it, you can destroy them, or release them. It is your choice."
Duan Qingming said: "So you have nothing to fear."
"Of course." Gu Pinglin remained calm.
No one knows Duan Qingming better than himself. Others may destroy their souls to vent their anger, but he will not - a rational and cold, conceited and arrogant person will not do meaningless things to vent his anger. After witnessing his swordsmanship, these people are even less likely to let him go. He has no chance of turning the tables in this game.
For me, what is important is an obsession and the path to the future.
To him, life and death are just the added cost of the game.
"It's not easy to kill you," Gu Pinglin said when he saw that he really didn't move, "but you must die."
Duan Qingming hummed, "Is this revenge?"
"I just don't like being threatened," Gu Pinglin said in a cold tone, "If something like that happens, I can't possibly spare your life."
Duan Qingming said: "So it's revenge."
“Not entirely,” Gu Pinglin looked at the waterfall behind him. The strong wind disappeared, and the waterfall had already regained its momentum of falling from the sky. “Only if you die, I will have a chance to prove my truth, because my obsession is you.”
It wasn't the revenge for having his Taoist lineage destroyed, nor was it the revenge for the Lingxin Sect, and it wasn't even just revenge for being forced to detoxify.
My obsession is just you.
I need to use your life to exchange for an opportunity, the only opportunity to get rid of my obsession.
Your defeat will give me a chance to get back on track.
Gu Pinglin retracted his gaze: "I said, I will kill you. Maybe I wavered in this decision a moment ago, but you know how I act. Now that I have taken action, I will never leave any trouble behind."
Perhaps, there were indeed many misunderstandings and regrets in the previous life, but things have come to this point, there is no possibility of stopping this situation, and there is no point in thinking too much.
Although it's ridiculous, I still thank you for your kindness.
Thank you for letting me be reborn, knowing many truths, saving Bu Shuihan, saving the Lingxin Sect, and fulfilling my obsession. Finally, you let me start my journey again, but -
"I'm sorry, Duan Qingming."
This time there was a conversation and voice transmission, so there was no need to worry about being overheard. Gu Pinglin turned sideways and said to everyone, "I have finished speaking. You can handle this person as you wish."
Duan Qingming laughed when he heard this: "Gu Xiaojiu, you keep saying that I am ruthless and ungrateful, but you are even more ruthless than me."
Gu Pinglin was about to step away, but when he heard this, he turned around and said, "You are better than me at controlling people's hearts and taking advantage of their weaknesses. You shouldn't make such a stupid mistake. You don't trust anyone, so you shouldn't try to trust me."
The position of the head, the chance encounter with Qin Min... including that glass of wine and tea. All the requests, all the concerns and cares were just part of the reason to bring him into the game.
"You really know me well," Duan Qingming said suddenly, "This game is exciting enough, but it is not perfect." He held up the two soul stones and clenched his fists.
Gu Pinglin's heart skipped a beat, and then his expression changed: "Huh? This is..."
As he flipped his hand, black dust scattered from his fingers. Duan Qingming chuckled: "Well, it seems you are wrong again, so why not guess where your soul is?"
"you… "
"I admit defeat in this round, but you may not win either."
Seeing him making another sword gesture, Gu Pinglin quickly stepped forward to stop him: "Wait!"
"careful!"
"He's trying to escape!"
…
Several inner alchemy masters attacked at the same time, and Duan Qingming was forced back to the railing again.
Wei Changqing sneered: "You still want to fight like a trapped beast at this time. Tell me, where is the "Nine Chapters of Spirit Refining"? "
The "Bu Tian Jue" technique was pushed to the extreme, cold air filled the air around him, snowflakes flew, Duan Qingming stood still with his sword across his body, his narrow eyes like a frozen pond, a sneer on his thin lips: "You want to stop me? You can't?"
The moonlight disappeared, and the dark sword realm spread.
In front of us, there was a white light as cold as frost, forming an endless wide road, like a long bridge to the sky, and the other side was the Moon Palace.
When people step into it, they feel that it is cold and lonely at high places. In this vast world, it seems that there is no one to care about and nothing to care about.
There was complete silence.
The sword realm almost enveloped the entire waterfall viewing platform. All people stood on the spacious moonlit avenue, with expressions ranging from sad to happy. It was clear that their spirits were affected. Even the great inner elixir cultivators could not help but feel their hearts turbulent and were stunned for a moment.
In a flash, the road before him suddenly collapsed!
Countless fragments exploded and flew around like a flock of magpies, flashing cold light, and they were actually millions of sword shadows!
There was a sound of gasps all around. Even though many people were not sword practitioners, they were instinctively attracted to the sword and became so intoxicated by it that they almost forgot to resist.
Gu Pinglin looked up at the thousands of sword lights, his hand holding his cloak trembling slightly.
The final move of Gu Ying swordsmanship, the shadow of Magpie Bridge dissipates.
The peerless sword moves that I thought I would never see again in my life reappeared before my eyes, bringing the most familiar and unforgettable feeling. No matter how arrogant or cold-blooded, the brilliance of this sword could not be erased. It was so outstanding that people had to be impressed by it, and all jealousy became powerless, and even victory became tasteless.
Nothing is Impossible.
With him, everything is possible.
The killing moves from the previous life reappeared, still ethereal, still gorgeous and complicated, but it was far more than that.
The momentum of Qi's Chaoge swordsmanship, the breadth of Yao's Shushi swordsmanship, the sharpness of Soul Sword School... and even a hint of the leniency of Lingxin swordsmanship. Drawing on the strengths of all schools, this is the swordsmanship that matches the god-level skill "Bu Tian Jue"! The true pinnacle of the sword world, the king of swords!
Gu Ying's swordsmanship is completely perfected!
But it's a dead end.
A moment of glory, then annihilation.
The inner alchemy cultivators were determined and were instinctively awakened by the power of the sword moves. Almost everyone showed their true strength at the same time and used their strongest moves to resist, completely forgetting that the person opposite was just an outer alchemy cultivator.
All the inner alchemy masters attacked at the same time. Under the terrifying pressure, the rest of the people, including Gu Pinglin, could hardly move, and even breathing was difficult.
His cultivation was strong enough to break the sword moves, and the figure fell from mid-air into the deep pool below the stage, splashing water.
The sword shadows and the magic realm disappeared, and all the great cultivators walked to the railing and looked down, only to see a thin silver moonlight floating on the water.
The sound of the waterfall was clear and the surroundings became increasingly quiet.
Wei Changqing was the first to speak: "This boy's swordsmanship is extraordinary. It's not unfair that Wang Yong lost to him. Unfortunately, he chose the devil's way and ended up in this disaster." There was no hatred in his words, only regret. Genius is so rare. If this boy was a disciple of Feijian Palace, Feijian Palace would not be too much to cultivate him. It's ridiculous that Duan family was blind and sent this boy to Lingxin Sect. If he was sent to a powerful sect, it wouldn't be like this.
Zhan Renjie also secretly blamed Cheng. If he had known this would happen, he should have let this boy join the Xuanming Sect.
All the sect leaders and family heads were speechless. They put away their swords and magic weapons and removed the pressure from their realms. The rest of the people were finally freed and adjusted their breathing. Only then could they move. Only Nanzhu was unharmed. Lord Pingcang had protected him when everyone took action.
Nanzhu looked at Gu Pinglin and ordered his subordinates: "Go down and find the body..."
"No need," Gu Pinglin interrupted him, his face extremely ugly, "If I'm not mistaken, he has already left."