Opportunity and Risk Coexist

I see.

The expanded intel function essentially provided more information, lowering the difficulty of obtaining fortuitous encounters.

Gu Yang looked at the shocking rows of blood-red text on the light screen, the corner of his eye twitching slightly.

In this world, there really was no such thing as a free fortuitous encounter.

The daily intel contained both opportunities and dangers.

The greater the opportunity, the greater the danger.

Previously, with the purple intel, he had intercepted the Origin Fire of the Golden Crow, only to suffer an attempted possession by the Golden Crow's remnant soul. Fortunately, his will was resolute.

After that, the golden intel about saving his master Shen Qingyue was akin to snatching food from the mouth of Grand Elder Zhao Wuji. A single moment of carelessness would have resulted in his body and Dao perishing completely.

Then, for the green intel regarding the Withered Wood Breath Concealment Art, the danger lay in potentially offending the Disciplinary Hall.

As for the purple intel about the Biluo Token, the danger came from Mo Bufan.

And this time, the purple intel...

Mutual Destruction Array.

Space-Locking Talisman.

This was clearly a death trap where the slightest misstep would leave him smashed to pieces.

If not for the Level 2 system's expanded intel, and he had just rushed in hot-headedly after seeing the Great Sun Heaven-Burning Sutra, he probably would have been blown up by that crazy woman's array the moment he showed his face, or casually cleaved in half by that sword maniac.

He had to use his wits.

Not only did he need to get the sutra, but he also had to retreat unscathed.

Just as Gu Yang's mind was racing, deducing every detail of tonight's operation, the system's light screen suspended in the void vibrated again, and a new line of prompts popped up.

Ding! Detected that the host has unlocked Level 2 privileges for the first time.

Would you like to activate the Targeted Intel search function? (First use is free)

Note: Targeted Intel can perform in-depth deductions on specific items, individuals, or events to obtain future trajectories and hidden secrets.

Targeted search?

Gu Yang raised an eyebrow.

It was probably another function that would normally require consuming Destiny Points to use.

The Great Sun Heaven-Burning Sutra was just the means; Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment was the ultimate goal.

Gu Yang chose the Biluo Token without hesitation.

Targeted search: Biluo Token.

Targeted search objective: Biluo Token.

Tracing karmic threads...

Intel generation complete.

Golden Intel: Biluo Secret Realm and the Chaotic Five Elements Lotus.

Opening Time: One month from now, at three quarters past noon.

Opening Location: Eastern Region, deep within the Soul-Severing Valley, when the mist disperses. [Click to view coordinates]

Secret Realm Overview: The Biluo Secret Realm is a trial ground for Qi Condensation disciples of the ancient Five Elements Sect. The five elements spiritual energy inside is chaotic, preventing anyone above the Foundation Establishment realm from entering. Surrounding the central area, the Five Elements Extreme Land, is a naturally formed Minor Five Elements Illusionary Destruction Array. Furthermore, a late-stage Foundation Establishment demonic beast, the Five-Colored Peacock, guards it day and night.

For this opening of the secret realm, a total of one hundred and eight Biluo Tokens have appeared in the world. One hundred and eight Peak Qi Condensation cultivators will enter. Ultimately, Mo Bufan of the Blood River Sect will use a hidden shortcut to pluck the Chaotic Five Elements Lotus.

Core Opportunity - Chaotic Five Elements Lotus: Grows in the Chaos Pool at the center of the Five Elements Extreme Land.

Hidden Shortcut: After passing through the outer trial zone, do not follow the crowd toward the central pillar of light. Instead, turn toward the Bone-Rot Swamp in the northwest corner. In the center of the swamp lies an inconspicuous half-ruined stone tower. Using the Biluo Token will activate a hidden passage beneath the tower that leads directly below the Chaos Pool.

You can uproot the Chaotic Five Elements Lotus before anyone realizes what is happening, and use the Biluo Token's random teleportation array to leave safely.

...

Opportunities were born from information asymmetry.

If he did not have this intel, even if he fought with his life on the line to enter the secret realm in seven days, he would likely only be scavenging in the outer regions alongside those Peak Qi Condensation cannon fodder.

Meanwhile, that hypocrite Mo Bufan, guided by the remnant soul of a Demon Venerable, would be able to stroll in as if returning to his own backyard and easily pluck the ripest peach.

It is a pity. Your cheat is a remnant soul, but my cheat is a system.

A golden glint flashed across Gu Yang's eyes.

To snatch food from the tiger's mouth, just knowing the shortcut was not enough.

Mo Bufan was the successor of the Blood River Sect with treacherous methods, not to mention he had an old demon constantly guiding him.

Although Gu Yang had now awakened the Ancient Extreme Yang Physique, he only possessed brute strength without any corresponding offensive techniques.

If he really encountered Mo Bufan at the bottom of the Chaos Pool... the outcome would be unpredictable.

He absolutely had to get the Great Sun Heaven-Burning Sutra.

...

...

Three shichen later.

Fifty miles west of the Falling Cloud Sect, Ghost Howl Cave.

This was a naturally formed cluster of karst caves. It earned its name because the wind blowing through the holes would produce shrill sounds like the wailing of evil ghosts.

At this moment, deep within the caves.

The air seemed to have solidified into lead blocks, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Drip. Drop.

A drop of murky stalactite liquid fell into a puddle. The soft sound was infinitely magnified in the deathly silent space.

Fairy Su, why must you be like this?

A clear and resonant voice rang out, carrying the teasing tone of a cat playing with a mouse.

Ye Guhong, dressed in clothes whiter than snow, held a longsword gleaming with cold light as he stood on a protruding rock.

He was very handsome, with sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes.

But right now, his narrow eyes flickered with undisguised greed and killing intent.

In a corner ten paces away from him.

A woman in red had her back pressed against the damp rock wall, with nowhere left to retreat.

The Holy Maiden of the Joyous Union Sect, Su Wanyin.

Her originally alluring red dress was now torn and tattered, exposing large patches of snow-white, delicate skin that emitted an ivory luster in the dim light.

A hideous sword wound pierced through her left shoulder. Blood slid down her breathtaking collarbone, dyeing the alluring snowy cleavage on her chest red before pooling into the bottomless ravine.

The extreme contrast of red and white was an intertwining of death and lust.

Ye Guhong...

Su Wanyin gritted her teeth. Her voice was weak but carried a ruthless edge.

Her uninjured right hand was firmly pressed against a protruding array disk beside her.

The array disk emitted a violent red light, pulsating like a heart ready to burst at any moment, dimming and brightening in tandem with her breathing.

Take one more step, and we both die together!

Mutual Destruction Array.

With a single thought from her, everything within a radius of a hundred zhang would instantly be reduced to ashes.

Ye Guhong paused his steps.

He narrowed his eyes, his gaze wandering brazenly over the graceful curves beneath Su Wanyin's torn clothes, finally stopping on the hand she pressed against the array disk.

Tsk, tsk. Such a beautiful body. Wouldn't it be a pity if it were blown into minced meat?

Ye Guhong placed his left hand behind his back. His sleeve trembled slightly, as if he were forming some sort of hand seal.

Su Wanyin, hand over the Great Sun Heaven-Burning Sutra and the Prime Yang Stone you brought out of the secret realm. I can swear a Heart Demon Oath to spare your life.

I could even...

He licked his lips, his tone becoming ambiguous and lewd.

If the Fairy is willing, it is not like I cannot help you relieve the backlash of your Joyous Union Sect's cultivation method. After all... my sword has not tasted a Holy Maiden in a long time.

Shameless!

Su Wanyin trembled with anger, which aggravated her wound, causing cold sweat to pour down from the pain.

Although she came from the Joyous Union Sect, she cultivated a special method and had always kept her body as pure as jade. How could she bear to listen to such filthy words?

Ye Guhong, you are a disgrace to the title of a righteous path genius! This face of yours is even more disgusting than a demonic cultivator's!