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Chapter 575: Chapter 368 Ancient Sect_2

If the Hidden Guard really delves into the investigation, it might provoke the Sword Sect, leading to unforeseen consequences.

For Gu Qingfeng.

The Hidden Guard cannot be easily sacrificed.

Moreover, from the information panel, the Sword Sect seems to bear no ill intentions toward Gu Shengnan.

What puzzles Gu Qingfeng, however, is what method Gu Shengnan used to successfully join the Sword Sect.

Shaking his head.

Gu Qingfeng decided not to concern himself further with this matter.

Upon discovering that the Sword Sect is an Ancient Sect, Gu Qingfeng abandoned any further investigation.

Ancient Times.

That was the oldest era in the Ancient Desolate World.

If there is a source to the Ancient Desolate World, then it can only be traced back to Ancient Times.

In that era.

The Taiyi Divine Dynasty oppressed the world, and it was also the most prosperous period for the Human Clan.

Top-tier sects were everywhere.

Strong individuals were as numerous as clouds.

The Taiyi Divine Dynasty was merely the most dazzling existence of Ancient Times, but it did not mean other forces of Ancient Times were completely weak.

“Legend has it that in the Early Ancient Period, the Human Clan was ignorant, lived primitively, fought with beasts, and later strong individuals realized the Tao from between heaven and earth, creating a civilization and disseminated the practice technique.”

“The Tao of the Ancient Times was the simplest, yet closest to the essence of the Great Tao!”

“So-called Great Tao is simple!”

“Thus, Ancient Times was also the most powerful era of the Ancient Desolate World—”

Gu Qingfeng recalled information about Ancient Times in his mind, and had some longing for that olden era.

Barbaric land!

All clans standing in multitude!

But in the end, it was the Human Clan who won and became the rulers of this world.

Sadly.

Gu Qingfeng’s understanding of Ancient Times is limited.

Regarding the cultivation technique of Ancient Times, Gu Qingfeng only acquired one Ancient Divine King Scripture.

Nevertheless.

Gu Qingfeng could see the brilliance of that era from the Ancient Divine King Scripture.

The Sword Sect could establish itself in Ancient Times and continue the legacy to this day, indicating formidable strength and profound heritage.

Gu Qingfeng even wondered if there might be an Emperor Realm expert behind the Sword Sect.

Although Great Emperors are rare.

Many top-tier forces of a given era might not necessarily foster an Emperor Realm expert.

But—

The Sword Sect is different.

As a mysterious and ancient force inherited from Ancient Times, Gu Qingfeng must assess the opposing capabilities as much as possible.

Still.

While Gu Qingfeng held some reservations about the Sword Sect, he was not overly cautious.

Considering the relationship with Gu Shengnan, Gu Family and the Sword Sect do not appear to have any conflicts.

Furthermore.

Gu Qingfeng’s power is steadily advancing, and soon he might rival a Great Emperor eventually.

In this way.

Gu Qingfeng has even less reason to fear the Sword Sect.

Thinking of this.

Gu Qingfeng suddenly had an idea, and immediately produced the Divine Emperor Tripod. Inside, billowing black fog surged, transforming into menacing and frightening apparitions, as if it were suppressing some peerless devil.

At the same time.

Echoes of faint screams wafted through the grand hall, chilling to the listener’s core.

“Almost forgot about you!”

Staring at the Divine Emperor Tripod, Gu Qingfeng’s eyes pierced through the rolling black fog, seeing the scene within clearly.

In the black fog was an eyeball suspended in place, emanating all the black mist. As Gu Qingfeng looked at the eyeball, a wave of terrifying and violent Divine Thought rushed toward him.

However.

Faced with such a level of Divine Thought attack, Gu Qingfeng’s expression remained unchanged, and his Sea of Consciousness remained stable like a mountain, unaffected in the slightest.

“Release me… I will grant you immortality!!!”

The eyeball morphed into the visage of the Deceitful Heavenly Emperor, its hoarse voice reaching Gu Qingfeng.

The latter smiled slightly: “If you want freedom, it’s quite simple; reveal your origin, and I might grant you release!”

With these words.

The black fog suddenly paused.

Immediately thereafter.

A cold and eerie voice emanated.

“You dare negotiate with me? You’re nothing but an ant, unaware of how high the heavens reach. Release me, pledge allegiance, and I will grant you eternal life, allowing you to witness the true heavens and earth!”

This statement carried a potent Divine Thought aura, seemingly capable of manipulating hearts.

In response.

Gu Qingfeng made his right hand tremble, pouring a torrent of fierce, fiery Qi and blood power into the Ancient Cauldron.

In an instant.

The temperature of the entire Bronze Ancient Cauldron skyrocketed, making the black fog feel as if it were in a furnace, causing the Deceitful Heavenly Emperor to emit a chilling wail.

“Ah!!!”

Such Great Sun-like Qi and blood power is overwhelmingly restraining to evil spirits, akin to snow exposed to sunlight. The Deceitful Heavenly Emperor felt as if their soul was enduring the torture of a thousand cuts.

Such agony.

Made the Deceitful Heavenly Emperor wish for immediate Divine Soul demise.

But unfortunately.

They are inherently almost undying, even enduring such torture cannot erase them entirely.

“Ant… Ah!! I won’t let you off!!!”

“Ah!!!”

“I was wrong, spare me!!”

“Ah—”

The Deceitful Heavenly Emperor’s change from shouting curses to yielding and begging came quickly.

But unfortunately.

Gu Qingfeng showed no intention of stopping.

The terrifying power of Qi and blood enveloped the entire Divine Emperor Tripod; its dreadful heat appeared capable of incinerating everything, making the vast tripod seem as if bathed in sunlight.

The Deceitful Heavenly Emperor’s wails echoed continuously.

This sound.

Persevered for several two-hour cycles.

The Deceitful Heavenly Emperor appeared increasingly weak, their cries gradually subdued.

Those unaware might suspect the Deceitful Heavenly Emperor had been completely refined.

But only Gu Qingfeng, who continually monitored the happenings within the Divine Emperor Tripod, realized the Deceitful Heavenly Emperor’s essence remained unaffected.

This Qi and blood burning torture merely inflicted pain, far from causing demise.

“Truly undying? Seems I’ve underestimated you!”

Gu Qingfeng observed the still-unchanged essence of the Deceitful Heavenly Emperor, understanding that while his strength was formidable, it wasn’t enough to truly eliminate the latter.

This situation didn’t surprise Gu Qingfeng much.

After all, even the Taiyi Divine Dynasty once failed to kill the Deceitful Heavenly Emperor, only sealing them away, indicating their fearsome nature.

If the Deceitful Heavenly Emperor could be so easily slain, the Taiyi Divine Dynasty wouldn’t have left such malicious spirits.

Therefore.

Slaying an evil spirit isn’t simple.

Ordinary evil spirits might be manageable.

However, eliminating a mysterious being like the Deceitful Heavenly Emperor’s essence is no simple task.

Half a day later.

Gu Qingfeng ceased his actions.

Having endured continuous torture, the Deceitful Heavenly Emperor now felt a sense of post-disaster relief.

“You weren’t lying, in some respects you might indeed be considered undying, but you should know, though I can’t kill you, torturing you poses no issue.

So refrain from futile threats; next, answer whatever I ask to avoid some Divine Soul agony.

Otherwise, I don’t mind refining you every few days!”

Gu Qingfeng’s words carried a cold smile, making the spirit within the Divine Emperor Tripod flinch, their eyes reflecting fear mixed with barely detectable resentment.

However.

The Deceitful Heavenly Emperor dared not fully unleash it.

Simply because the several two-hour-long agony had instilled fear.

That soul-tearing torture reached deep into the spirit, even for such a malicious entity becoming unbearable.

Seeing the Deceitful Heavenly Emperor’s silence, Gu Qingfeng knew they had temporarily conceded.

With this.

Gu Qingfeng asked the first question weighing on his mind.

“Where exactly do you come from!?”