The Heavens: Falling Ink From Douluo

Chapter 1644 Torture of the Bone Ghost
"How can it be!"

Bone Nether, the Second Heavenly Venerable of the Soul Palace, whose arm had been torn apart by the claw of the Ancient Void Dragon's corpse, leaving only a layer of skin and flesh to hold it together, stared wide-eyed at the corpse of the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix, which had also torn through the void to arrive.

He roared in disbelief.

However, at this very moment, there are many others who say the same thing as him.

No one present was a fool.

They all knew him as the Second Heavenly Venerable of the Soul Palace.

As one of the half-saints of the Soul Palace.

Gu You was infamous and disliked by many, or rather, many disliked the people of the Soul Hall. He, the Second Heavenly Venerable of the Soul Hall, was just one of those disliked by the world. After all, the Soul Hall was in charge of capturing people's souls, and to make a soul manifest, a cultivator's cultivation level in life had to reach at least Dou Huang. Although Dou Huang was nothing special in the vast Central Plains, and in the later part of the original story, Dou Zong was everywhere and Dou Huang and Dou Wang were as worthless as dogs, in reality, even in a large power like the Four Directions Pavilion, a Dou Huang was enough to gain a place in the outer or inner sect. Even if he couldn't become a high-ranking official in charge of a region, it wouldn't be difficult for him to become an elder.

All the Dou Huangs who have reached this level from being independent cultivators have several close friends.

Although most friendships are limited to status, strength, and even talent.

A Douhuang (Battle Emperor) is likely to make friends with Douzong (Battle Master), Douhuang, Douwang (Battle King), etc. It is rare for a Douzun (Battle Venerable) to be friends with a Douhuang. This is not just a matter of whether the relationship is weak or not, but also a matter of different levels of understanding. They will have less and less in common. This process can also be summarized as "not being able to talk to each other" or "the higher you climb, the colder it gets".

The higher you go, the more loneliness you experience.

To put it bluntly, an unpleasant conversation can lead to unnecessary considerations for the next one. When inviting that person to talk again, people will consider in advance whether the communication will end in a quarrel due to differing opinions on a certain topic, resulting in an unpleasant ending.

Just like material possessions and love.

Some people say that love without material support is just a mirage, it looks good but is actually superficial and not worth being in a relationship with.

However, some people say that if love needs material support, it only means that this kind of love, which is often talked about, is an excuse, a reason woven to obtain better material conditions.

Just like the street interviews Lin Chaoci had seen before he traveled through time.

In many street interviews, the host will ask the interviewee if they would be willing to live a life of hardship with their partner, or someone they don't have yet but will have in the future.

The most common answer was no.

A small number of responses were merely symbolic, saying yes.

Only a very few people possess a sincere heart and a genuine answer.

For example, you need to see if your partner is worth it.

If your partner is hardworking, has good emotional intelligence, is emotionally stable, and is more capable than the average person, but hasn't yet achieved success, you can give it a try and persevere with them through hardship.

However, if your partner doesn't have these advantages...

There's no need to try it.

To summarize the above, it can be said that when a person possesses most of the elements of a successful person, it is worth giving it a try, rather than blindly believing in love or material things.

Therefore, even such a small topic can potentially spark conflict in a conversation. The same viewpoint might elicit a thousand different answers from a thousand people, just as the famous saying goes, "a thousand people may have a thousand Hamlets in their eyes." Most monks tend to be stubborn; they believe everything they see and hear, and they must also believe in their own values. Otherwise, their hearts will waver, and they will develop inner demons. Even for this reason, they will instinctively argue, and since it is an argument, they will inevitably attack other people's viewpoints and shake their hearts. Although the birth of conflict may be unintentional, the existence of conflict is a fact that must be faced. Therefore, no matter who comes, they cannot change this fact.

This is how the circles of friendship among monks were formed.

The upper and lower limits of a circle are thus determined.

Although the Soul Palace is very powerful and doesn't mind provoking one Dou Huang's circle, or even ten, a hundred, or a thousand such circles, when they provoke enough people and circles, they will inevitably provoke Dou Zong, and will inevitably involve Dou Zun. According to the Seven Laws, the Soul Palace cannot be said to be at odds with the world, but it is at least equivalent to making enemies of most people in this world. In addition, the fear effect brought about by capturing souls will make most cultivators realize this problem: today they capture others, but will they capture me tomorrow? Therefore, even if it is out of self-preservation, these cultivators will not hesitate to make this decision if they can take advantage of someone's misfortune.

The discrimination against members of the Soul Palace is not an isolated case.

Gu You was no exception.

Therefore, the cultivators present all had a relatively clear understanding of Gu You, knowing his current realm and strength, and were able to analyze a lot of information based on this.

For example, Gu You is now a half-saint.

Those who can defeat him must be experts at or above the level of a half-saint. Even a ninth-level Dou Zun is still far from being a half-saint. This involves the use of spatial power, and not everyone can fight across realms at this level. Even Yao Lao cannot do it.

Now, however, Gu You has been severely injured.

He nearly lost his arm.

Moreover, although it is not broken yet, the bones are already shattered, with only a layer of skin and flesh holding it together. It is teetering on the brink of collapse, like a duckweed in the wind. To be frank, it is no different from a severed arm.

So, what realm of existence does this suddenly appearing Ancient Void Dragon possess? Even without witnessing it firsthand, one can roughly guess. Not to mention that the cultivators present are not blind; they all saw the Ancient Void Dragon and noticed its strangeness.

That's right.

This ancient dragon of the void is an inanimate object.

It was a Dou Sheng-level Ancient Dragon in its corpse state.

Logically speaking, such a corpse would undoubtedly offend the dignity of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Although the Ancient Void Dragon Clan is not as fierce as the Heavenly Phoenix Clan and does not constantly talk about racial dignity or use it to duel, they will not accept the desecration of their fellow beings' corpses. It can be said that this corpse is a time bomb. Once the Ancient Void Dragon Clan finds out, regardless of whether they can defeat the perpetrator, they will fight to the death with the murderer, and will never compromise even if they are wiped out.

But in this particular era.

There is only one exception.

Two years ago, in the ruins of the Dou Sheng, he stepped forward to pick the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit and gave it to Feng Qing'er, allowing her to transform into a Supreme Dragon-Phoenix. Finally, he took the remains of the Ancient Void Dragon Dou Sheng and the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix Dou Sheng from the scene and swaggered away, leaving no one daring to pursue him—the unknown Supreme Dragon-Phoenix!

The appearance of the ancient phoenix corpse, which was also at the Dou Sheng level, confirmed the suspicions of the cultivators present, making it clear who was behind this scene!

Of course, Gu You, who was being surrounded and attacked, was also aware of this.

He was quite puzzled and confused.

They were even more furious.

Therefore, under the combined attack of the ancient dragon and the ancient phoenix corpses, the Soul Palace's Second Heavenly Venerable, Gu You, was immediately suppressed and unable to move. With his last breath, he roared in resentment: "You cowardly rat, you despicable villain who only schemes behind the scenes, why do you neither kill me nor not kill me, and capture me only to humiliate me?"

"A spineless dog dares to bark?"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Feng Qing'er, dressed in the standard light armor of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, stepped out from the top floor of the spaceship bearing the banner of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, spreading her purple-gold wings and exuding awe-inspiring divine power.

He retorted dismissively.

After that, he didn't play any tricks with Gu You.

He bluntly mocked, "Also, don't think of others as so despicable. As everyone knows, in front of you members of the Soul Hall, no one dares to call themselves a despicable and shameless villain. Your Soul Hall is number one and is worthy of many of our learning. Moreover, do you dare to say that you came here without the intention of ambushing and killing me?"

"Those who are of foreign races should be killed by everyone!"

"I admit."

"I did do some things that seemed despicable and wrong."

"But I have absolutely not betrayed my race!"

"Their enemy is my hero!"

"Even if I am despicable and shameless, it is not your place to judge me, you beast!"

Gu You sneered, showing no fear whatsoever.

Feng Qing'er is indeed outstanding among the younger generation.

But compared to veteran powerhouses like Gu You, he's still too inexperienced.

Therefore, after retorting to Feng Qing'er.

Gu You abruptly changed the subject.

He said with a hint of sowing discord, "Compared to the person standing behind you, little girl, you're just a bit luckier. Besides, judging from your nature, you're not a tolerant person. They might share the power of the beast race with you, but you certainly won't share it with them. There can't be two suns in the sky, nor two kings in ancient times. You think you've tricked and killed me, but in reality, haven't they been using you to draw their attention?"

"you……"

Feng Qing'er was furious.

But before she could finish speaking, her shoulder was pressed down.

The sound came from beside me.

It carries the power to calm people's hearts.

"Your name is Gu You, right?"

Lin Chaoci patted Feng Qing'er on the shoulder, indicating that he should take over the place.

Then, he asked a question that seemed like a pointless question.

Because he was wearing a mask.

He was also wearing a hood.

Both his physical appearance and voice have changed.

In addition, the Inner Demon Ring has a shielding effect on soul power.

This ensured that he wouldn't be seen through at all.

Actually, the main boost comes from the latter.

This helped him avoid the risk of exposure.

Otherwise, others might recognize him or even track him down the next time they meet, based on his normal soul fluctuations.

"how about you?"

"What's your name?"

"Shouldn't you give your own name before asking someone else's name?"

"Could it be that you're an ill-mannered person?"

"Born of a mother but raised by one?"

Gu You let out a cold laugh.

There's not much to say about a prisoner.

Aside from attacking someone else's own body.

They could only offer their necks to be slaughtered.

Therefore, Lin Chaoci wasn't angry. Instead, he nodded frankly and said, "You're right. My parents died a long time ago. Although I was raised and cared for by my family, kinship is a foreign concept to me. My family isn't large, and we have a grudge against your Soul Hall... no, I should say we have a grudge against the Soul Clan behind your Soul Hall. We have an irreconcilable hatred... Therefore, I don't need any other reason to target your Soul Hall. A grudge passed down through generations is enough to explain everything. Although you're not a member of the Soul Clan, you should have heard about that history. Of course, it doesn't matter if you can't guess. It's irrelevant to the current situation. During the interrogation, you'll definitely guess which clan I belong to. If you honestly confess some information that I want to know, I'll consider letting you suffer less. It's even possible that I won't kill you. But if you refuse to cooperate, I'll have to resort to some less-than-honorable methods to dig out your secrets."

"Do they have a grudge against the Soul Clan behind our Soul Palace?"

Gu You muttered to himself.

no way.

Over the years, the Soul Clan and the Soul Palace have destroyed far too many families.

Not to mention tens of thousands.

There are still several thousand.

Moreover, the opponent is the Supreme Dragon Phoenix.

Where is he supposed to find the enemy's entire family to wipe them out?
Even if you are an orphan who has been left to wander outside.

Then your race is predetermined.

You either stand with the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void or the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. Neither the Soul Clan nor the Soul Palace would ever make an enemy of you!

Therefore, after pondering for a moment, Gu You...

They still believe the other person is deceiving them.

However, considering the other party's promise in public that he wouldn't be killed if he confessed honestly, he decided to tolerate the joke and asked in a stiff tone, "What do you want me to confess?"

"Explain the extermination of the Xiao clan."

"Explain the extent of the pursuit and killing efforts your Soul Palace and Soul Clan put in at the time, and what obstacles you encountered during the pursuit."

"Did the ancient tribes actually stop you?"

"What other forces have tried to stop you?"

"Just how many members of the Xiao clan did your Soul Palace kill?"

"How many members of the Xiao clan did the Soul Clan kill?"

"How far have you and the Soul Palace investigated the remaining branches of the Xiao Clan?"

"These are all things I want to hear."

Lin Chaoci said slowly and deliberately.

Like a basin of cold water.

The cold water seeped into my bones, chilling me to the bone.

It even sent chills down the spines of everyone else present.

Almost everyone understood where Lin Chaoci came from in an instant.

Xiao Clan!

One of the eight ancient tribes!

It was destroyed thousands of years ago.

For some people, this history is indeed quite unfamiliar. For example, Venerable Feng of the Starfall Pavilion only knows what he has heard, because he was not born when the Xiao Clan was destroyed. He was born into this world hundreds of years after the Xiao Clan was destroyed. By the time he became a Dou Zun, almost a thousand years had passed since the Xiao Clan was destroyed. Now, hundreds of years have passed in a flash. If we calculate roughly, a thousand years is probably not enough.

"You are……"

"impossible!"

"How could you possibly be a member of the Xiao clan!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

Gu You couldn't accept the truth and burst into laughter.

But it is what it is.

"nothing is impossible."

"Just like I don't need to prove anything to you."

"If you can't accept this, you can consider it from another angle. For example, I have a friend from the Xiao clan, and I'm here on behalf of that friend to investigate the truth of what happened back then."

"After all, the role played by the ancient tribes is very complex."

"It cannot be described simply as black and white."

Lin Chaoci flicked his fingers, enticingly suggesting something.

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