The Honey Peach of the Queen Mother of the West...

Gu Qingfeng smiled, looking at these Supreme Beings who thought they had regained their footing. Without a word, he casually raised his hand.

A figure instantly materialized in the void.

It was the Supreme Being who had previously been beaten beyond recognition while guarding the treasure vault.

Though his injuries had partially healed, he still appeared disheveled, barely recognizable.

The sudden appearance of someone put the other Supreme Beings slightly on guard, but upon seeing it was merely a crippled Three-Star Supreme, they dismissed their concerns.

"Hmph, do you really think summoning a disabled Three-Star Supreme is enough to stop us? You might as well call out all your people," someone sneered.

Just as the taunts continued, the Supreme Beings of the Immortal Divine Dynasty suddenly gasped in shock.

"Daoist Wang!"

"Why are you here!? Weren’t you guarding the Divine Dynasty’s treasure vault?"

The Supreme Being referred to as Daoist Wang stared at them with hollow, emotionless eyes and replied coldly, "The treasure vault has already been taken by His Excellency. There’s no need for me to guard it anymore."

The moment these words were spoken, the crowd instantly connected the dots, their faces paling in realization.

The members of the Immortal Divine Dynasty, in particular, wore expressions of utter disbelief.

The treasure vault had been taken by His Excellency!?

Did that mean Gu Qingfeng hadn’t been waiting to revive earlier? Instead, he had secretly traveled millions of miles to the Immortal Divine Dynasty, robbed their vault, and even subdued its guardian!?

So it was true—Gu Qingfeng hadn’t been bluffing. He truly had the ability to plunder the treasuries of every faction.

Seeing their realization, Gu Qingfeng smiled faintly. "It seems you’ve finally grasped the situation. Well, my earlier offer still stands. Hand over your treasuries willingly, and today’s matter ends here.

"Otherwise, I’ll have to put in a little more effort and take them myself. Of course, I won’t leave empty-handed—I might just capture a few dozen lone Supreme Beings along the way. I trust you won’t mind?"

The faces of the Supreme Beings twisted as if they had swallowed something vile.

At this moment, they felt nothing but despair and helplessness.

They couldn’t kill him, they couldn’t seal him away, and he moved like a ghost, commanding over a hundred Supreme Beings under his control. No single faction could withstand him alone.

If they refused, the five hundred-plus Supreme Beings would have to huddle together indefinitely to prevent Gu Qingfeng from ambushing them.

But if they gathered in one place, what would happen to their own factions? Where would five hundred people even station themselves?

Gu Qingfeng’s speed in raiding their homes was something they could never hope to match.

Growing impatient with their hesitation, Gu Qingfeng’s expression turned cold. "Forget it. I gave you a chance, but you’re not worthy."

He swept his gaze across the crowd, pointing at them as if selecting goods.

"War God Hall, Heavenly Dao Sect, Jade Pool Holy Land, the Jun Family... Hmm, I’ll pick Jade Pool. I’ve long admired the Queen Mother of the West’s peach orchard. Might as well take a little feel while I’m at it."

The members of the Jade Pool Holy Land immediately lost their composure.

"You dare!?"

"Keh keh keh... I’ll touch the Queen Mother of the West’s peach orchard no matter what. Not even the Heavenly Emperor can stop me—that’s my word!"

Gu Qingfeng let out a wild laugh, his body dissolving into countless evil thoughts as he prepared to leave.

The Jade Pool faction panicked. With all their forces gathered at the Heavenly Court, their holy land was left defenseless. If Gu Qingfeng really... their reputation would be ruined forever.

"Wait! We agree!"

In the end, Jade Pool surrendered.

Gu Qingfeng paused and turned to the others. "And the rest of you?"

Their faces darkened as they exchanged uneasy glances.

"I’ll count to three. Anyone who refuses, I’ll ransack their home!"

"Three!"

"Fine, such stubbor—"

"Wait, wait! We agree! We agree!"

The Supreme Beings hastily relented. They had come to terms with it—wealth was fleeting, and the treasures in their vaults weren’t entirely theirs to begin with. Losing them wasn’t the end.

But if they angered Gu Qingfeng, they’d never be able to cultivate in peace again. They’d have to stay together forever, lest they be captured and enslaved if caught alone.

Besides, if one person bowed their head, they’d be mocked—but if everyone did, who would laugh at whom?

"Good. A wise man knows when to yield. Your attitude pleases me. Now, I hope your efficiency in delivering the treasures will be just as satisfying.

"Oh, and don’t even think about hiding anything. If I discover anyone daring to withhold treasures, I won’t care who it is—I’ll hold every single one of you accountable."

With that, Gu Qingfeng ignored them and leisurely returned to the Heavenly Court. He was quite comfortable there and had no intention of leaving.

Watching him stroll back in, the Supreme Beings twitched in silent frustration. None dared to utter a word of defiance. Even the disoriented Thirteenth Ancestor stood in mute silence before vanishing without a trace.

......

Several days later.

The treasuries of the various holy lands had yet to arrive, but Gu Qingfeng wasn’t in a hurry. The journey was long, and internal resistance within their factions meant it would take at least ten days to half a month.

During this time, he immersed himself fully in cultivation.

Finally, his efforts bore fruit. He had fully comprehended the Emperor Scriptures of both the Heavenly Court and the Netherworld, integrating the Heavenly Emperor’s Dao into his own being.

Coupled with the bloodlines of numerous Heavenly Court prodigies he had devoured, his Chaos Embryo teetered on the brink of ascension—just a thin membrane away from breaking through.

Yet, though it sounded simple, piercing that membrane required an astronomical amount of resources.

Fortunately, the incoming treasuries of the holy lands would suffice.

However, Gu Qingfeng didn’t immediately begin his Chaos Body ascension—because he was about to break through again.

Only days had passed since his last breakthrough into the Heavenly Unity realm, yet he was already facing the Heavenly Duality Tribulation.

Though he hadn’t actively cultivated, the top-grade spirit herbs and fruits he consumed daily, his comprehension of the Emperor Scriptures, and his dual cultivation with holy maidens all propelled his cultivation forward relentlessly. No matter how much he wanted to consolidate his foundation, his progress surged like a runaway carriage pulled by dozens of horses.

Sizzle!

A wisp of Yin Fire ignited without warning beneath Gu Qingfeng’s feet, at the Yongquan acupoint. Like gasoline poured over him, the tiny flame spread across his entire body in the blink of an eye.

Gu Qingfeng stood calmly amidst the Yin Fire, as if it weren’t burning him at all.

This was the second tribulation of the Heavenly Duality realm—the Yin Fire Tribulation.

The Yin Fire seeped into every pore, scorching not just the flesh but also divine power and the soul, as if determined to reduce the tribulation-taker to ashes.

Yet for Gu Qingfeng, it felt like a warm sauna or a sunbath—utterly soothing.

"Perfect timing. I’ve been drowsy from studying the Emperor Scriptures. This Yin Fire Tribulation is quite comfortable—might as well take a nap."

Yawning, Gu Qingfeng lay down and drifted off to sleep, wrapped in the cozy embrace of the Yin Fire like an electric blanket on a cold winter’s night.