This is entirely two different concepts.

It’s like having two spears: one spear pierces the body and creates a hole, while the other spear obliterates all flesh, internal organs, and bones upon contact, disappearing completely.

Naturally, the latter is far more severe.

"Thousand-Eyed Spirit Pearl..."

Gu Yuan raised his hand and beckoned, the jade eyeball, which was the Thousand-Eyed Spirit Pearl, quickly shrank and returned to its original form, falling into his hand.

Clearly, this item was what Blood Cry True Master, along with the Six Desires Demon Sect, and Elder Chaotic Heaven desperately coveted but could not obtain.

It’s also one of the eyes of the Thousand-Eyed Dragon Whale, or perhaps, a part of a Primordial Spirit level entity’s body.

Gu Yuan estimated that if this eyeball was fully activated, its power would only be stronger than most Middle Grade Magical Treasures, perhaps even comparable to some Upper Grade Magical Treasures.

Of course, that’s just the value of the item itself; its "key" attribute is of even greater value.

Because it pertains to someone like the East Sea Whale Rider, an outstanding presence even among many Primordial Spirit True Immortals, the value of this item is evidently much higher.

However, correspondingly, the danger it brings is not small either.

After pondering for a moment, Gu Yuan still spent some effort to refine this item.

This item is unusual and is related to the legacy relics of the East Sea Whale Rider. If the cave mansion of this great figure is opened, the Thousand-Eyed Spirit Pearl might have some abnormal reactions.

By refining it, Gu Yuan could detect it in time.

Secondly, the power of this thing is not weak, it also supplements his shortcomings.

That’s right, Gu Yuan only realized now that he had a shortcoming: he hadn’t cultivated any divine techniques related to magic eyes, divine pupils, or spiritual eyes.

Though with his current cultivation level, ordinary arrays and illusion techniques cannot deceive his eyes, after refining the Thousand-Eyed Spirit Pearl, Gu Yuan discovered it contained divine techniques capable of seeing through illusions and even observing various circumstances within hundreds of miles.

After refining, Gu Yuan simply handed the Thousand-Eyed Spirit Pearl to his avatar, letting him keep watch and focus on the surroundings, while his main body took out the Taiyi Golden Bell.

With a thought, Gu Yuan released Xiu Daoren’s Divine Soul from it.

At this moment, Xiu Daoren’s Divine Soul is solidified within a cyan-golden radiance, unable to move, only his consciousness is awake, and he’s currently staring at Gu Yuan with eyes full of resentful hatred.

Gu Yuan was indifferent, flicking his fingers, the binding spiritual light of the Taiyi Golden Bell transformed into dense chains, binding him tightly.

Upon realizing he could speak, Xiu Daoren spoke coldly: "Kid, who are you really?"

At this moment, Gu Yuan still retained Xiu Yanqing’s appearance, yet Xiu Daoren was acutely aware that this person before him was definitely not his grandson, Xiu Yanqing.

Xiu Yanqing’s capabilities were evident to him.

As it stands, with Xiu Daoren caught in this trap, unable to escape, Gu Yuan had no intention of hiding his identity. He shifted his appearance to resemble Wang Chan and said with a smile, "I am Wang Chan, forgive my intrusion, Senior Xiu."

Wang Chan...

Xiu Daoren’s gaze hardened, a tempest of emotions roiling within, before managing to attain calm, he slowly said with a bitter voice, "So it’s you."

Being a Yin Spirit Giant, and a member of the Dragon List, he naturally had heard of this name.

Wang Chan’s cultivation was only at the Golden Core, yet he engaged in a Magical Battle against Ku Quan Hermit, a Yin Spirit Giant, on the Life and Death Platform of Luofu Immortal Island, decisively winning.

He won neatly with just one sword blow, slaying Ku Quan Hermit.

Since that event, Wang Chan’s name became famous, spreading throughout the East Sea.

Many believed that Wang Chan might not merely be a young First Grade Pill cultivator, but possibly an incarnation of some ancient Yang Spirit or even Primordial Spirit True Immortal.

Such speculation explained how his Golden Core body could simultaneously employ two Great Divine Techniques.

"Defeating me, I have no regrets in losing."

Gu Yuan remained noncommittal, saying, "Did you hand over the Thousand-Eyed Spirit Pearl to Zheng Xingkong, your Master?"

Xiu Daoren looked at Gu Yuan with a complex expression: "So you already know."

Zheng Xingkong was Elder Chaotic Heaven’s avatar, known by few, yet he happened to be among those informed.

Without waiting for Gu Yuan’s response, he said, "Yes, I handed it to him, the item is significant, I couldn’t protect it, so I had to give it to my master."

"It seems Zheng Xingkong has also fallen into your hands."

Facing this probe, Gu Yuan had no intention of concealing. He said, "Indeed, I killed him, and now the Thousand-Eyed Spirit Pearl is in my possession."

Upon hearing this, Xiu Daoren was taken aback, but soon calmed down.

Even he had fallen into Gu Yuan’s hands, it wasn’t strange for Zheng Xingkong to be killed by Gu Yuan.

"Speak, what else do you want to ask."

Xiu Daoren said sternly next, aware that Gu Yuan trapping him signaled there was more to his inquiries.

Gu Yuan glanced at him, saying, "I want Senior Xiu to provide some information about your Master, Elder Chaotic Heaven."

Elder Chaotic Heaven...

Upon hearing this, Xiu Daoren was genuinely surprised. Elder Chaotic Heaven was his mentor, a father-like figure.

"Are you seeking trouble with my master? Why?"

Xiu Daoren quickly regained composure and inquired.

"I harbor deep resentment and grudges with your master." Gu Yuan said nothing more, but his statement revealed much.

Xiu Daoren sneered, "Are you mad? Seeking insider information about my master from me, do you think I would tell you?"

Both understood that Gu Yuan would never let him go, and Xiu Daoren, given the reverse situation, would act similarly.

For seasoned cultivators, eradicating the root was the best way to eliminate trouble.

To this, Gu Yuan did not deny, continuing, "I can give you a chance."

"Oh? What chance?"

Xiu Daoren sneered multiple times.

"You should know, I won’t let you go." Gu Yuan said calmly, "But if you tell me everything important about Elder Chaotic Heaven, I can give you a chance to escape. I will spare your life, then you run, and I will chase."

"If I catch you, then accept your fate and die. If you successfully escape, chalk it up to luck and skill, and thereafter I will not pursue further. Of course, if you agree, you must first make a blood oath, never to seek trouble with me or appear before me, or face immediate soul dissolution. Likewise, I will also make a blood oath not to renege."