Chapter 473 - 331: Battling Songg Yuyang, Seizing the Initiative!

Gu Yuan, upon seeing this, had a glimmer in his eyes but did not give chase. Instead, he stepped forward and arrived before the Jade Gui.

The Jade Gui, having lost the protection of the Soldier Soul, revealed its true form, resembling an infant.

But when Gu Yuan’s Mana swept over, attempting to seize it, a hazy cloud of miasma suddenly surged from the Jade Gui.

This miasma was like Weak Water; the moment Gu Yuan’s Mana touched it, it immediately sank within, vanishing without a trace.

The Jade Gui had some Spiritual Nature, and although it had not birthed an Artifact Soul like those previous Evil Artifacts, it instinctively resisted Gu Yuan’s grasp.

However, its spiritual wisdom was ultimately limited. With a thought from Gu Yuan, his Mana surged and spread, causing the waters of the great lake to roil violently and transform into an azure hand that suddenly surpassed layers of miasma, firmly grasping the Jade Gui.

The Jade Gui tried to break free, but a treasure without a master was ultimately difficult to wield its power and was captured by Gu Yuan.

Yet Gu Yuan did not refine it immediately. Instead, he summoned the Truth Revealing Treasure Mirror, emitting scorching divine light. After confirming this Gui had no malevolent qualities, he flicked his finger, releasing a drop of Essence Blood, accompanied by a wisp of Pill Fire, onto the Jade Gui.

The Jade Gui trembled slightly but soon calmed down, no longer resisting Gu Yuan.

The refinement succeeded.

However, such refining was merely preliminary and could not yet wield the Gui to slay enemies, though it would not be easy for others to seize this treasure.

This was sufficient.

Subsequently, Gu Yuan suddenly raised his head, gazing northward across the great lake.

In the distance, Yin Evil churned, obscured and unclear, making it difficult to see clearly.

Even Gu Yuan’s Divine Thought struggled to penetrate the timeless Yin Evil nurtured by heaven and earth.

But possessing Stone Liquid, he had long known the locations of all opportunities.

Though he could not see clearly, he knew with certainty that the two Golden Opportunities were not far from him.

Merely a few miles!

At this distance, a Treasure Boat was unnecessary.

He had invited Songg Yuyang out for a battle to compete for opportunity, not only because of his strong Divine Soul Power that allowed him to fight within Yin Evil, but also to use his strengths against their weaknesses for a decisive victory.

Another reason was to seize the incoming advantage.

Defeating Songg Yuyang and revealing his Divine Soul Power and various methods, his formidable stance was bound to arouse suspicion among those on the boat.

The tall tree catches the wind!

If he returned to the Treasure Boat now, he would certainly become the target of a joint attack.

Even with five working together, Gu Yuan wasn’t entirely sure he could handle it.

The Seven Treasures Dharma Body Sect and Divine Will Sect were both Major Sects with deep foundations, especially Songg Yuyang, who surely had a formidable trump card, lurking beneath the surface.

That Gua Daoist was well-acquainted with this Secret Realm and might also have his plans.

Entangling with these people, playing mind games, was quite troublesome.

If he hadn’t competed for the Jade Gui, exercised patience, he might have fished in troubled waters, seizing the opportunity.

But now, with the Taiyin Soul Ascending Fruit and Jade Gui in his possession, it was hard not to draw attention.

Since that’s the case, he might as well take the lead!

"Boom!"

Gu Yuan mobilized all his Mana, fully operating the Great Thunder Origin Celestial Scripture, manifesting a Thunder Magical Robe outside his body. With a thought, he activated the Water Moon Celestial Escape Seal!

In the next instant, his true form vanished amidst the vast Yin Evil.

Yet where he had stood, there remained a figure identical to him, standing above the great lake.

With Yin Evil all around, the people on the boat found their Divine Thoughts unable to explore, merely watching Gu Yuan’s figure with solemn expressions.

After defeating Songg Yuyang, this Sword Cultivator exerted even more pressure on them.

Gua Daoist furrowed his brows deeply.

"This person is so fierce, possessing such means!"

He looked from Gu Yuan’s shadow to the white-haired youth, hesitating in his heart.

The divinations showed that the small one from the Seven Treasures Dharma Body Sect should be an ominous sign, yet this Sword Cultivator’s methods were so overpowering, that Songg Yuyang, even after deploying two Golden Seals, had not succeeded in subduing him. Unfathomable, truly unfathomable!

Who exactly is my true nemesis?

Will I be able to obtain the Spiritual Treasure in this expedition?

"He ran!"

But while he was pondering, the white-haired youth suddenly stood up, looking forward with a grave expression, his voice hoarse.

"Huh?!"

Gua Daoist raised his head to see "Gu Yuan" still standing in the lake, motionless, but as Yin Evil attacked, the shadow showed signs of faltering, as if it were about to dissolve.

"Not good!"

"The scoundrel abandoned the Treasure Boat and crossed the Treasure Burial Lake, heading for Spirit Treasure Cliff first!"

"Quickly, quickly, activate the Treasure Boat and catch up!"

Gua Daoist calculated with his fingers and was immediately alarmed!