Chapter 107: Chapter 102: Red Cloud Fire Crow

"Senior Brother, what exactly are you doing for a living?"

"The Daoist Embryo Sect of Sunset Glow Sect, its power is not inferior to our Cyan Peak Daoist School, can’t you forge some good relations?"

"Can’t we stop fighting all day long?"

Bian Chuyao said helplessly.

But despite her words, Bian Chuyao’s tension immediately dissipated, and she even felt an inexplicable sense of relief.

This villain is indeed fierce, but his strength is indeed formidable and should not make mistakes.

"Seizing the opportunity for Foundation Establishment, this is enmity over the path, how can good relations be forged?"

Gu Yuan responded.

He was not a bloodthirsty person, but having done such a thing, how could he forge good relations, better to resolve it cleanly as soon as possible.

"The Flowing Flame Golden Fruit is indeed extremely precious, but for a Golden Core Lineage, it is just a matter of employing more methods, enduring a few years, and establishing one’s own Foundation, it doesn’t reach the level of enmity over the path."

"As long as they’re not great villains or narrow-minded people, Senior Brother should show mercy where possible..."

Bian Chuyao gently advised.

Gu Yuan nodded understandingly, and at the same time couldn’t help but lament inwardly, worthy of a Golden Core Disciple, losing such a treasure, they can still bear it, if it were a humble lineage like his, it would surely be a matter of life and death...

Thinking of this, he recalled the warnings on the Tribulation Cultivation Treasure Manual.

"In the dark places, rob cultivators, in the bright spots, defeat the pride of heaven, combining light and dark is the true path!"

It seems that today in this valley, it’s a bright magical combat of two Golden Core juniors, not involving shadowy private dealings, and indeed, he has been a bit too heavy on the killing these days.

With this thought, Gu Yuan suddenly exhaled a breath of turbid air, dispelling the overly abundant killing intent.

Seeing this, Bian Chuyao couldn’t help but nod, a trace of relief appearing in her eyes.

Able to listen to advice, this villain still has hope.

"Senior Brother, don’t be too arrogant, Sunset Glow Sect has been constantly campaigning in recent years, forging many proud disciples, among whom there are many battle-hardened ones, you may not be able to win..."

"But don’t worry, as long as you can hold on, once I’m free, I can lend you a helping hand."

Thinking of this, Bian Chuyao’s expression softened a bit, and she advised Gu Yuan.

"Thank you for the reminder, Junior Sister, I’ll be mindful!"

Gu Yuan nodded, seeming to take Bian Chuyao’s words to heart.

Then the two said no more, stepping into the stone grotto.

Everything was the same as in the Crossing True Star Array, and this time, Gu Yuan had Bian Chuyao as an aid, soon clearing all obstacles.

A vast valley appeared before their eyes.

...

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The abundant Spiritual Qi scattered like rain and mist into the void.

As soon as Gu Yuan and Bian Chuyao stepped into the valley, they felt a shock throughout their bodies, and the Mana within them cried out joyfully.

Looking up, countless colorful flowers bloomed recklessly, towering giant ancient trees rose sky-high, vines entwined, making the place full of vitality and life.

Above the valley, the rays of the Great Sun shone brightly, nourishing all things, everything was extremely harmonious.

But on both sides of the valley, countless black Qi coiled and howled like Demon Dragons, as if a giant canopy was about to swallow the valley whole.

The entire valley seemed like the eye of a hurricane, appearing calm, yet the sides were all terrifying Demon Fiends, seemingly dragging people into the abyss.

"This Demon Fiend grows stronger and stronger, fear it won’t be long before this last Cloud Mist Valley is no longer safe."

Seeing this scene, Bian Chuyao couldn’t help but sigh.

"Haha, why lament over the past and present, Junior Sister Bian? Zhongshan Country disregarded Celestial Palace’s laws, it’s fitting they face this tribulation."

"Were it not for this, how else could we obtain this Flowing Flame Golden Fruit?"

Just as Bian Chuyao finished speaking, two figures emerged slowly from the realm of the intangible behind the valley.

The leader was a tall man in a red Daoist Robe, with a golden thunder emblem on his chest. His eyes bright and confident, his face handsome, he strode forward with considerable presence.

And it was he who just spoke those words.

Behind him was another young man in a red Daoist Robe, but of a lighter shade and less bright. His appearance was average, his fingers broad, yet his eyes were sharp, lips slightly pursed, seemingly full of determination.

"Senior Brother Deng?"

Upon seeing him, Bian Chuyao immediately showed a soft smile, saluting the foremost youth.

"Junior Sister Bian is too polite. I, Deng, come under my master’s orders to take the Flowing Flame Golden Fruit, if there’s any offense later, please forgive us."

Senior Brother Deng also saluted politely, addressing Bian Chuyao, then gestured to the young man behind him: "This is Yun Yiyuan, Junior Brother Yun. This fruit snatching requires navigating the Secret Ruins myriad demons, hence we specifically invited Junior Brother Yun to assist."

Bian Chuyao also pointed to Gu Yuan, her eyes seemingly with a hint of admiration, smiling as she introduced: "This is Gu Yuan, Senior Brother Gu. Senior Brother Gu is exceptionally talented and skilled, especially here to protect me!"

"Oh? So it’s Senior Brother Gu?"

Seeing Bian Chuyao’s actions, the pair opposite showed interest, couldn’t help but size up Gu Yuan, and saluted him.

Gu Yuan’s expression remained indifferent, returning their gesture.

Then the scene turned slightly silent.

Although everyone was impeccable with etiquette, their gazes invariably glanced intentionally or unintentionally towards the valley’s center, at a red Fire Pond.

There, a small tree-like golden iron glowed brightly, and among its roots, a golden fruit swayed gently, exuding a peculiar fragrance.

The Flowing Flame Golden Fruit, the ultimate goal of their journey.

No matter how good the manners, eventually a conflict is inevitable.

"Senior Brother Gu, I’ve always heard Cyan Peak Daoist School’s Mysterious Techniques are unparalleled, could you kindly enlighten me!"

The two from Sunset Glow Sect exchanged glances, then Junior Brother Yun took the initiative to challenge, saluting Gu Yuan.

"Please!"

Gu Yuan waved his robe sleeve, gesturing "please."

"I apologize!"

Junior Brother Yun apologized before lifting his gaze coldly towards Gu Yuan.

In his eyes seemed a golden flame rising, followed by a formless flaming red giant crow roaring into being in the void, bringing intense heat, attacking Gu Yuan’s Sea of Consciousness.

The most common Spiritual Sense attack among cultivator duels.

If this goes well, the odds of winning the magical combat will increase by thirty percent.

Yet Bian Chuyao simply smiled and shook her head.

Red Fire Cloud Crow, a formidable presence among high-grade Spiritual Senses, enough to crush most cultivators, but the great villain is not ordinary...

"Roar!"

The formless roar echoed through the void, and the Red Cloud Fire Crow’s intense heat had yet to scorch Gu Yuan’s Sea of Consciousness but was immediately extinguished by a chilling aura.

A Silver Flood Dragon, clad in dazzling scale armor, charged at the Red Cloud Fire Crow with open laughter.

Junior Brother Yun’s face immediately changed.

"Top-Grade Spiritual Sense!"

Senior Brother Deng was also momentarily taken aback, couldn’t help but ask Bian Chuyao:

"Junior Sister Bian, did you invite a Golden Core Lineage? Which True Map does he cultivate, aren’t you afraid he might seize your Spiritual Qi and take your True Inheritance Position?"

But Bian Chuyao just tilted her head with a smile: "Senior Brother Deng, who says only Golden Core Lineage can have Top-Grade Spiritual Sense?"

Senior Brother Deng’s expression grew slightly stiff.

"Don’t panic, Senior Brother, Top-Grade Spiritual Sense isn’t invincible!"

But just then, Junior Brother Yun suddenly spoke.

His eyes flashed with golden light, and then the Red Cloud Fire Crow, which was originally being crazily suppressed and bitten by the Silver Flood Dragon, suddenly swelled up, its tail seeming to flash with colorful light, golden flames spreading ceaselessly, like a small sun, actually withstanding the Silver Flood Dragon’s bite.

Seeing this, Senior Brother Deng immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He then looked coldly at Bian Chuyao, no longer hesitating:

"I also want to learn Junior Sister’s superior skills!"