Since he couldn't figure it out, Gu Qingfeng simply stopped thinking about it. He returned directly to his World in the Palm to ask the Little Corpse Charm.
As for the one remaining enemy who had murdered his family, there was no rush. The seed of the Power of Calamity had already been planted; it would be useless even if that last Quasi-Immortal King fled to the ends of the earth.
As the saying goes, "A gentleman waits ten years for revenge," but a villain seeks revenge from dawn till dusk.
So Gu Qingfeng was in no hurry. The Star Extreme Immortal King's corpse was already stone cold—would a moment's delay make a difference?
Inside the World in the Palm.
Gu Qingfeng told the Little Corpse Charm about the woman he had seen on the River of Fate.
However, the Little Corpse Charm looked completely bewildered; she clearly knew nothing and did not recognize the woman.
With no other option, in order to gain some clues, Gu Qingfeng had the Little Corpse Charm transform into that woman's likeness. He then engaged in a "deep exploration" with her to see if he could glean any information.
After toiling away for several days, he still obtained no clues, leaving him feeling somewhat empty.
It was worth noting that even though the Little Corpse Charm assumed the woman's appearance, she could not mimic that perfect temperament and demeanor. She achieved a physical resemblance, but lacked the spirit.
After exiting the World in the Palm, Gu Qingfeng embarked on his journey of revenge once more.
His figure appeared within the vast Star Ruins. With a slight extension of his senses, he easily detected the direction of the final Quasi-Immortal King.
The corners of his mouth curled up.
"Escaped to the territory of the Chongming Immortal Clan, has he?"
Gu Qingfeng was not the least bit surprised. Through the memories of the sloppy old Daoist, he knew that the final Quasi-Immortal King—the one who looked like an old farmer—was a follower of the Chongming Immortal King. All three Quasi-Immortal Kings were followers of their respective Immortal Kings.
"This works out perfectly. This Emperor had long intended to settle accounts with the Chongming Immortal Clan. I might as well wipe them out together. Ideally, it will force the Chongming Immortal King to show himself."
Before his voice had even faded, Gu Qingfeng's figure dissipated like a wisp of light smoke.
...
At the Chongming Immortal Clan's stronghold.
A heavily injured Quasi-Immortal King, appearing like an old farmer, fled toward the base in a wretched state. As he ran, he frequently looked back with a face full of lingering fear, as if some scourge or beast were chasing him.
His arrival immediately alarmed the members of the Chongming Immortal Clan.
Their expressions changed drastically; the old farmer-like Quasi-Immortal King was so severely injured that he was on the verge of death. This was a Quasi-Immortal King! Who could have hunted him down to such a state?
"Protector Lie, what happened to you..."
They gathered around, preparing to ask about the situation and treat the Quasi-Immortal King surnamed Lie. However, the old farmer shouted urgently, "Quick! Take me to see Immortal Empress Xihe immediately! I have an urgent matter to report!"
The group was shocked by his demeanor and hastily cleared the way to take him to Immortal Empress Xihe.
Moments later, Protector Lie was brought to a secluded and elegant courtyard.
Inside the courtyard, a woman leaned against the window, absentmindedly admiring the scenery outside.
She was exquisitely perfect, with black hair cascading like a waterfall. Her skin was as smooth and delicate as porcelain, and beneath her elegant brows lay a pair of eyes as charming and clear as autumn waters.
Her figure was incredibly proud and voluptuous. Even though she wore a loose, light red robe that resembled sleepwear, it could not conceal her ample bosom and a waist so slender it could be grasped with one hand. She wore no ornaments on her body, save for a delicately woven red string around her slender ankle—which was whiter than frost or snow—accentuating the fairness of her skin.
"Immortal Empress Xihe, something terrible has happened!" Protector Lie barged into the room, speaking in a panic.
The woman frowned slightly, seemingly displeased that her appreciation of the scenery had been interrupted.
She spoke indifferently, "Protector Lie, what is this panic? Where is your dignity? Didn't you go to kill that so-called Heavenly Tribulation Emperor? How did you end up in such a wretched state?"
Protector Lie hurriedly replied, "Immortal Empress Xihe, it was precisely that Heavenly Tribulation Emperor, Gu Qingfeng, who injured me like this."
"Oh?" Immortal Empress Xihe remained nonchalant, seeming uninterested in anything. She gave a weak, light hum, turned, and lay down on the bed. She stretched her voluptuous body comfortably, like a lazy kitten. She appeared soft and boneless, exuding a natural, languid beauty.
After settling in, she slowly said, "I didn't expect this Heavenly Tribulation Emperor, who appeared out of nowhere, to possess such strength. In this stagnant Star Ruins, an interesting person has finally emerged."
Protector Lie grew even more anxious. "Immortal Empress Xihe, please report this to the Chongming Immortal King immediately! That brat Gu Qingfeng seems to have a tracking secret technique; he might kill his way here at any moment. I suspect he... he isn't human at all, but an eternal fierce demon! We must be on guard!"
Immortal Empress Xihe chuckled softly. "Protector Lie, you are a Quasi-Immortal King, yet you've been frightened into such a state? This is the territory of the Chongming Immortal Clan. Let alone Gu Qingfeng, even if an Immortal King came here, they wouldn't necessarily be able to breach it easily. My Chongming Immortal Clan has operated here for eons; do you think we are useless?
"You humans always like to make a fuss over nothing. His Majesty is currently at the Immortalfall Battlefield and has no time for such trivial matters. We will discuss everything when he returns. That's enough, go down and heal your wounds."
There was a nonchalant arrogance in Immortal Empress Xihe's voice.
She indeed had the capital to be arrogant. The foundations of the major Immortal King factions were unimaginably deep. Their headquarters, in particular, were armed to the teeth. Even if an Immortal King attacked, they couldn't just bulldoze through; holding out for several years would be no issue.
By then, the Chongming Immortal King would have returned. As the strongest beings in the current world, was there anything an Immortal King couldn't handle?
"Empress! You must take this seriously! Gu Qingfeng is no ordinary man. He cannot be killed, nor can he be sealed. He can even devour the power of others, and this devouring seems to have no limit! He devoured the Star Extreme Immortal King, the Divine Martial Marquis, and the two Quasi-Immortal Kings who went with me. Originally, he only had the power of a Great Luo, but now he is in no way weaker than a Quasi-Immortal King!
"He... he is absolutely the most evil demon in the world! If left unchecked, I fear there will be no one left in this world who can subdue him!"
"What did you say!?" Immortal Empress Xihe sat up abruptly from the bed. Below her neck, there was a tumultuous bounce, a soul-shaking surge of waves that nearly broke free from her robe.
"Are you certain he is immortal and indestructible, and can devour power infinitely?"
Protector Lie hurriedly replied, "This subordinate is absolutely certain. The three of us fought this demon for several hours and used every method imaginable to kill him at least a thousand times, yet every time he returned completely unharmed. If that isn't immortality, what is?"
"It seems it is indeed necessary to notify His Majesty. However, there is no need for you to panic. You said his current power level is equivalent to a Quasi-Immortal King, correct? In that case, even if he comes to the Chongming Immortal Clan's stronghold, it won't matter. The Guardian Sect Formation here can withstand even an Immortal King, let alone him."
tions: attribute allocation, analysis, proficiency, and simulation. Specializing in mechanical alchemy, from crafting sorcerous battle armor to handcrafting mechanical maidens, his mechanical legion conquers endless realms... Relying on his wits, he begins with a student-teacher romance, wins over a female director, enslaves a female assassin and a underworld queen, becoming the husband of a Grand Duchess... He enslaves the Goddess of Magic from the divine realm, developing his power simultaneously in both the Wizard World and the Realm of Gods...
n Our Village Many years later, Xiushui Village had transformed from a remote, impoverished hamlet into the renowned and flourishing Xiushui City of the Shifang Continent. All of this, solely because it was the birthplace of the Shifang Continent's number one sect—the Lingxian Sect. This is the story of a group of village youths, family, and friends, building a sect and growing together. Lin Xiao: As the sect master, my days are filled with countless tasks. Cultivating really gets in the way of building the sect. System: Received. Understood. Arranging it immediately. [Ding—Congratulations, Host, on successfully activating the Auto-Cultivation Function] Lin Xiao: Oh no, we're out of spirit stones. System: Received. Understood. Arranging it immediately. [Ding—Sect Mission issued. Mission Reward: Spirit Stones xN] No one loves their host more profoundly than this System!
end. Thus one must continue to cultivate, and become a saint or great emperor, in order to prolong one's life. Chen Xia, however, completely reversed this. Since his transmigration, he has gained immortality, and also a system that awards him with attribute points for every year he lives. Thus between the myriad worlds, the legend of an unparalleled senior appeared. "A gentleman takes revenge; it is never too late even after ten thousand years." "When you were at your peak I yielded, now in your old age I shall trample on you." - Chen Xia
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
