Cycle of Immortality

Both guards were at the Heavenly Monarch realm.

For Heavenly Monarchs to be stationed as gatekeepers, the master inside must hold an extraordinary status—someone who surely knew the location of the treasure vault.

To avoid complications, Gu Qingfeng set up an array of soundproofing, sealing, and aura-concealing formations in advance.

Then, he silently approached the two guards. Despite their Heavenly Monarch cultivation, the Chaos Embryo’s power was far too overwhelming, rendering them completely unaware of his presence.

Once in range, Gu Qingfeng struck with lightning speed, unleashing two surges of chaotic energy from his palms.

The guards abruptly sensed the terrifying power right beside them, their faces paling as they frantically reached for the weapons at their waists.

But before they could even complete the motion, the violent chaotic energy had already invaded their bodies, shattering their heart meridians with unstoppable force.

Their life force vanished instantly.

After dealing with them, Gu Qingfeng immediately used his Indestructible Demon Soul to devour their spirits and extract their memories.

Moments later, a playful smirk flickered across his face.

Now he knew who was inside the hall.

The daughter of the Underworld’s Prefect—Luo Li!

This woman was no ordinary figure. She was considered the Underworld’s top prodigy, hailed as having the potential to become a Heavenly Emperor. Despite her youth, she had already reached the Heavenly Venerate realm. But that wasn’t even her greatest achievement.

What truly shocked the world was her immortal physique—the same Reincarnation Immortal Physique as Zang Tiandi!

From the guards’ memories, Gu Qingfeng learned that the Underworld Prefect had gone to great lengths for his daughter. He had sought out the perfect cauldron—Luo Li’s birth mother—and fed her daily with rare medicinal treasures while nurturing her with secret techniques.

The fetus was sealed inside the mother’s womb for a hundred years before Luo Li was finally born. Of course, her mother had long since been drained of all vitality and perished.

After her birth, the Underworld Prefect meticulously raised Luo Li, pouring endless resources into her cultivation. He even bestowed upon her some of the legacies left behind by Zang Tiandi. Combined with Luo Li’s own innate talent, all these efforts culminated in the birth of an immortal physique!

However, the loss of her mother, coupled with a childhood devoid of joy—filled only with relentless training and medicinal consumption—left Luo Li with a twisted personality.

She took pleasure in tormenting others, deriving joy from their suffering.

For instance, at this very moment, Luo Li was inside her grand hall, torturing a servant.

The reason? The servant had dared to gossip, saying she had missed her chance to become a Heavenly Emperor.

Under her father’s guidance, Luo Li had been raised with the singular ambition of becoming a Heavenly Emperor—a goal well within her reach.

But then came the devastating news.

The Great Contention Era had arrived prematurely! Originally supposed to begin in a thousand years, it had suddenly advanced.

Had she been given that millennium, Luo Li was certain she would have reached the Quasi-Emperor realm, allowing her to compete with the world’s greatest talents, tread the Emperor’s Path, vie for the Heavenly Emperor’s throne, and ascend to the pinnacle of life—perhaps even marrying a tall, rich, and handsome man.

But now, everything was ruined. For someone as proud as Luo Li, this was unbearable.

So when she overheard the servant lamenting her misfortune, she immediately subjected them to a brutal session of torture.

After learning the full story, Gu Qingfeng grew excited. The Reincarnation Immortal Physique!

If he could seize it, perhaps his Chaos Embryo could evolve into a true Chaos Physique!

This sadomasochistic little girl had to be taken—along with the Underworld’s treasure vault!

Time was of the essence. No delays.

Gu Qingfeng, now in the form of a grain of sand, slipped through the door’s crevice and entered the hall.

Inside, the sight was… intense.

A petite, doll-like girl, standing at just five feet tall, clad in a blood-red dress with waist-length black hair, was mercilessly whipping a servant.

Three words described this little girl: pale, young, and delicate.

The servant was covered in wounds, screaming in agony, barely clinging to life.

Crack!

With one final lash, the servant’s head slumped—dead.

But the little girl still wasn’t satisfied. She stomped forward on her short legs, her delicate hand hovering over the servant’s head. Then, as if peeling off tape, she yanked out the servant’s soul.

A ghastly green ghost flame ignited in her palm, roasting the soul.

Piercing shrieks filled the bloodstained hall, evoking the horrors of hell.

Watching her flawless technique and that innocent, doll-like face, Gu Qingfeng was stunned.

This was the infamous soul-rending and spirit-tormenting technique he had only heard of—now witnessed firsthand.

This Luo Li is truly vicious, he mused.

Today, this venerable one shall mete out divine justice—definitely not because I covet her body.

Gu Qingfeng stealthily approached Luo Li’s petite frame and abruptly unleashed a surge of chaotic energy.

But then—something unexpected happened.

Luo Li seemed to sense the attack. In an instant, six massive black holes materialized around her, spinning wildly as if containing six separate worlds, devouring all things and controlling reincarnation.

BOOM!

The chaotic energy collided with Luo Li’s Six Paths of Reincarnation power, triggering an earth-shaking explosion.

The palace crumbled, and space itself trembled.

Gu Qingfeng was mildly impressed. As expected of an immortal physique—she actually blocked my strike.

“Hehe… How thoughtful of you,” Luo Li giggled with a disturbingly sweet smile. “I was just looking for an outlet for my anger, and here you are. Why don’t you stay?”

“Keh keh keh…”

A sinister laugh echoed as Gu Qingfeng’s figure materialized, eyeing Luo Li with amusement.

“What a coincidence. This venerable one also has some… frustrations to vent on you.”

Luo Li’s eyes flashed with cold killing intent, yet her smile only brightened.

“You’re unexpectedly handsome. I’d love to peel off that face and keep it as a souvenir.”

“Enough talk. Your father will be here soon.”

The moment he finished speaking, Gu Qingfeng unleashed the full power of his Chaos Physique. A torrent of chaotic energy erupted, dominating the heavens and earth.

Luo Li’s expression turned grave. Her petite body suddenly radiated overwhelming pressure as a faint aura of reincarnation emerged. The six terrifying black holes spun violently, as if leading straight to the underworld.

“Six Paths Reincarnation Fist!” Luo Li shouted, her small, fair fist striking out with the terrifying power of reincarnation, aimed straight for Gu Qingfeng’s chest.

Seeing the force behind the punch, Gu Qingfeng decided to stop holding back. He summoned the Emperor Demon Sword—over three feet long—its imperial might instantly enveloping the battlefield.

Luo Li’s face twisted in shock. Under the sword’s oppressive aura, even her fist’s momentum weakened.

“Sword Scripture’s Ultimate Art—Star-Severing Slash!”

A blade of chaotic sword energy tore through the void, its boundless imperial might and chaotic force crashing down upon Luo Li.

The six black holes before her shattered like glass.

BOOM!

An unimaginable force erupted, light piercing the heavens as the sky quaked.

THUD!

Luo Li was sent flying like a broken doll, her blood-red dress now even more vividly crimson.

She collapsed to the ground, her face twisted with hatred. “You cheat! Using an Emperor’s weapon!”

Gu Qingfeng ignored her. Seizing the moment, he flashed to her side, pressing his palm against her chest. Multiple profound sealing techniques from the Heaven-Sealing Scripture surged into her body, locking away her cultivation.

Without another word, he hoisted her over his shoulder and vanished.

The commotion just now was too great, and the concealment array outside had long been shattered, so he had to flee immediately.

As for why he used the Emperor Demon Sword?

The reason was simple—this little lady’s strength was truly not to be underestimated. At first, Gu Qingfeng had assumed that no one in the Heavenly Venerate Realm could withstand a single punch from him. But now, he realized that a Heavenly Venerate bolstered by an Immortal Physique could nearly match his combat prowess.

Of course, Gu Qingfeng dared to claim that if it truly came down to a life-or-death struggle, Luo Li would undoubtedly be the one to lose. When it came to endurance and physical resilience, ten Luo Lis combined still couldn’t compare to him.

But the main issue was that he didn’t have the time to waste tangling with her.

After witnessing the power of an Immortal Physique, Gu Qingfeng felt that his Chaos Embryo was somewhat inadequate. While the Chaos Embryo could contend with an Immortal Physique, it could only hold its own against newly formed ones. Facing a minor perfected Immortal Physique? He’d likely be completely outmatched.

He needed to forge his Chaos Body as soon as possible.

Still, this also highlighted just how formidable the Chaos Body was. Even in its embryonic state, it could withstand ordinary Immortal Physiques. Once fully forged, it would undoubtedly crush them effortlessly.

Truly worthy of being hailed as the legendary, universally acknowledged supreme Immortal Physique!