Honghuang: My understanding is beyond belief. I am the first immortal of Jiejiao.

Gu Yang stared coldly at Lin Zhu and said.

"Kid, it's time to settle the score for your underhanded tactics against me!"

Lin Zhu's heart tightened. Did Gu Yang already know everything?
Gu Yang took the initiative and shouted.

"You traitor to the Western Paradise, how dare you! You actually stole the God-Slaying Spear and now you want to defect to the Heavenly Court?!"

Lin Zhu stood there completely stunned, speechless and at a loss for what to do.

He never expected that Gu Yang could guess these things.

He thought Gu Yang would take action directly, but he didn't expect him to say such a thing.

Seeing Lin Zhu's reaction, Gu Yang became even more smug.

"Don't think I don't know you're trying to exploit me! Aren't you?"

Lin Zhu's pupils contracted slightly, and his fists clenched instantly as he thought to himself.

Oh no, he found out again!

Seeing Lin Zhu's reaction, Gu Yang appeared extremely confident.

He spoke eloquently and began to analyze Lin Zhu's plan.

"Kid, you don't need to say anything, I'll say it for you."

Gu Yang's voice was full of sarcasm.

"You stole the God-Slaying Spear to trick the South China Sea into giving you demonic energy and monster materials, using them as a pledge of allegiance to the Heavenly Court! Am I right?"

Lin Zhu was completely stunned, as if struck by lightning, and hesitated to speak.

Seeing Lin Zhu's reaction, Gu Yang sneered with even greater confidence.

He patted Lin Zhu on the shoulder, using both threats and inducements.

"Boy, you have no idea what your situation is like! Let me tell you clearly, as a traitor to the Western Paradise, you have stolen countless treasures and plundered endless demonic energy. The Three Realms will not tolerate you! The Heavenly Court will not take you on as a hot potato!"

Gu Yang assured him with his wisdom that the Heavenly Court would never accept Lin Zhu.

Lin Zhu's body twitched slightly, and the expression on his face gradually became serious.

Gu Yang continued to laugh wildly, speaking condescendingly.

"Hahahaha! Kid, you should look into your heart. You've known all along that the Heavenly Court will never accept you. You're helpless and confused, unwilling to accept the reality that the Heavenly Court will definitely reject you! But it's the truth, a cruel reality you can't refuse! You will definitely be rejected by the Heavenly Court and be hunted down by the Three Realms. You already have nowhere to retreat!"

These words seemed to strike at Lin Zhu's deepest weakness.

Lin Zhu covered her face with her hands, lowered her head deeply, and her shoulders trembled.

He clenched his fists so tightly that blood streamed from his palms, but he was completely unaware of it.

Actually, Lin Zhu was just suppressing a laugh. Because although Gu Yang's guess was ridiculously far-fetched, it was something that people couldn't help but believe.

Lin Zhu struggled to suppress her laughter, looked at Gu Yang with trepidation, and said.

"You, you, you, don't try to deceive me! Do you think I'll let you sow discord between me?!"

Seeing Lin Zhu's reaction, Gu Yang laughed even more triumphantly.

He knew he had won again, once again flawlessly breaking through Lin Zhu's mental defenses.

Gu Yang stared into Lin Zhu's eyes, his voice full of seduction.

"Boy, you have nowhere to run. This is your last chance. I'll let you join us. My Lord is about to be born. Join us, and we'll guarantee your safety. Neither the Western Paradise nor the Heavenly Court can kill you! All you have to do is hand over your mission location!"

Lin Zhu was trapped by an invisible barrier, like a little rabbit being targeted by a vicious wolf, filled with fear and unease.

His body spun around inside the barrier, trying to find a way to escape, but all his efforts were in vain.

Just as he was filled with despair, Gu Yang's voice rang in his ears.

"Kid, you have nowhere to run!"

Gu Yang grinned maliciously, trying to seduce Lin Zhu.

"As long as you hand over the mission document given to you by the Heavenly Court, we can protect you. When our Lord is born, if you perform great deeds, you can be ennobled and appointed as a high-ranking official!"

In a panic, Lin Zhu clutched the documents at her waist and shook her head resolutely.

"No! I can't hand it over! This is the mission document given to me by the Heavenly Court, I... I can't betray the Heavenly Court!"

Lin Zhu's words made Gu Yang's smile even more smug.

"Hahaha! Kid, you're still being stubborn!"

Gu Yang sneered.

"Do you think you can hide this from me? Don't think I don't know that you came to the South China Sea this time to find demon core materials, as a pledge of allegiance to the Heavenly Court!"

Lin Zhu felt a chill run down his spine; he knew that Gu Yang had guessed correctly again.

He looked at Gu Yang, his eyes filled with terror.

"How...how did you know?"

Ignoring Lin Zhu's fear, Gu Yang continued speaking.

"Kid, I'm giving you one last chance. Hand over the documents and I'll guarantee your safety. Otherwise... heh heh, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of struggle flashed in Lin Zhu's eyes.

He looked at Gu Yang as if he were making a difficult decision.

In the end, he still did not hand over the documents.

He looked at Gu Yang and said in a trembling voice.

"No, no! The Queen Mother of the West ordered me to go to Beiju Luzhou to retrieve a magical treasure! And Beiju Luzhou is teeming with powerful demonic beasts! I... I can't hand over the document to you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Zhu realized that she had said too much.

He covered his mouth, a look of regret on his face.

Gu Yang keenly noticed Lin Zhu's weakness. He sneered, a sinister smile in his eyes.

"Kid, you're too green!"

Gu Yang's voice was full of sarcasm.

"Do you think I can't see through your little trick? You deliberately let it slip, trying to use your old tricks to lure me to Beiju Luzhou!"

Gu Yang was confident that Lin Zhu wanted to have his cake and eat it too, wanting to join them but not wanting to betray the Heavenly Court.

"Boy, do you think I can't see through your little scheme? You want to trick me into going to Beiju Luzhou so you can go to the Heavenly Court to collect your reward! Let me tell you, no way!"

Gu Yang's voice was full of disdain.

Lin Zhu was speechless. He could only lower his head, his face showing a look of dejection, as if he had been seen through.

Gu Yang sneered inwardly, knowing that he had seen through Lin Zhu's little scheme.

He decided to use a combination of kindness and severity to give Lin Zhu a chance to see reality.

Gu Yang looked at Lin Zhu and said in a deep voice.

"Boy, I'll give you a chance. Give me the document, and I'll take you to Beiju Luzhou. Together, we'll seize that magical treasure. Then, you'll present the treasure to the Heavenly Court, and I'll subdue the demon beasts. This way, you can complete the Heavenly Court's mission while also gaining my protection. In the end, you'll still be rejected by the Heavenly Court and forced to join us!"

Gu Yang felt superior to others, believing that this was a calculated scheme that no one could refuse.

He was confident that Lin Zhu would agree.

Lin Zhu was stunned, a strange look appearing on his face.

Gu Yang's suggestion tormented him morally and in terms of conscience.

Originally, Lin Zhu only wanted to come to the South China Sea to take a look, but after discovering that Gu Yang was no longer of any use, he planned to let him go.

But Gu Yang's honesty and kindness made Lin Zhu feel uneasy.

He never expected that Gu Yang would be so "cooperative".

Seeing Lin Zhu standing there in a daze, Gu Yang felt even more smug.

He laughed arrogantly, believing his plan to be flawless.

"Hahahaha! Kid, you're speechless now, aren't you? My plan is flawless; you simply can't refuse it!"

Lin Zhu ultimately accepted Gu Yang's proposal with "reluctance".

He looked at Gu Yang, his eyes filled with reluctance, and handed him the imperial edict from the Queen Mother of the West. "Gu Yang, you...you must protect me!"

Lin Zhu's voice was trembling.

Gu Yang received the document, overjoyed.

He examined the document carefully, a smug smile spreading across his face.

"Boy, don't worry. I will protect you. This document is evidence of your betrayal of the Heavenly Court; you will never be able to return to the Heavenly Court!"

Gu Yang thought to himself.

He felt that he had completely taken control of the situation.

He regarded Lin Zhu as his future subordinate.

Gu Yang excitedly announced that they would be heading to Beiju Luzhou.

"Kid, let's go! I'll show you that joining us is the right choice for you!"

Gu Yang also revealed that their master is about to be born.

"Young man, our Lord is about to be born. If you join us, you will have an endless future!"

Lin Zhu was shocked by the speed at which Master Gu Yang was born, and he couldn't help but tease him.

"Gu Yang, how come your master was born so quickly? Did I not squeeze you dry last time?"

Gu Yang's face instantly turned ugly.

He never expected Lin Zhu to say such a thing.

Lin Zhu immediately apologized, looking at Gu Yang and saying in a trembling voice.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry! I know I was wrong!"

Gu Yang snorted coldly, deciding not to argue with Lin Zhu.

He decided to first bid farewell to the powerful figures in the cave, and then take Lin Zhu to Beiju Luzhou.

He was already eager to subdue the monsters there, while Lin Zhu was caught in a complex inner struggle.

Gu Yang looked at Lin Zhu, a confident smirk on his ferocious face.

He decided to give Lin Zhu a strong dose of medicine to make him completely submit.

"Boy, my lord is about to be born. My lord is the most powerful being in the Three Realms. His strength is so great that he can easily destroy the Jade Emperor and Buddha!"

Gu Yang's voice was full of seduction.

"If you submit to my Lord, your future will be bright. Do you think that by betraying the Western Paradise and joining the Heavenly Court, you will be safe? You are wrong! You will only be used by the Heavenly Court and ultimately abandoned by them!"

Gu Yang was full of confidence; he knew that Lin Zhu would not be easily persuaded.

Even though he possessed evidence that Lin Zhu had betrayed the Heavenly Court.

He believed that as long as his master's strength could intimidate Lin Zhu, Lin Zhu would have no choice but to submit to him.

After saying that, Gu Yang ignored Lin Zhu and flew straight to the seabed to report to the powerful figure in the cave.

The powerful being in the cave was an ancient demonic dragon.

He looked at Gu Yang, his eyes filled with unease.

He felt that Lin Zhu's behavior was somewhat strange, as if he was plotting something.

"Gu Yang, are you... are you really sure Lin Zhu will submit to you?"

The powerful figure inside the cave asked in a trembling voice.

"I always felt that his behavior was a bit strange. Could it be that he's plotting something?"

Gu Yang confidently retorted.

“Old Dragon, you’re overthinking it. I saw through Lin Zhu’s little scheme long ago. The reason he came to the South China Sea was to find demon core materials, which he would use as a pledge to join the Heavenly Court. But he didn’t expect that I was waiting for him here. He fell into my trap, and now he has no choice but to submit to me.”

Upon hearing this, the powerful figure in the cave felt even more uneasy.

He always felt that Lin Zhu's behavior was somewhat abnormal.

He looked at Gu Yang and offered his advice.

"Gu Yang, I... I always felt that Lin Zhu's arrival in the South China Sea and being ambushed by you was intentional. You... you shouldn't go to Beiju Luzhou."

Gu Yang shook his head confidently and explained.

“Old Dragon, you’re wrong. After betraying the Western Paradise, Lin Zhu wanted to join the Heavenly Court, but he had to complete a mission. However, now that the mission documents have been handed over, it means he has already abandoned the Heavenly Court. Coupled with the news I revealed that our master is about to be born, he has no choice but to join us.”

Upon hearing this, the powerful figure in the cave was filled with terror.

He knew that Gu Yang was playing with fire.

He looked at Gu Yang and pleaded.

"Gu Yang, you...you mustn't go! Don't go to Beiju Luzhou! It's too dangerous there!"

However, Gu Yang never returned.

He left only the strongmen in the cave, heartbroken and speechless.

Afterwards, Lin Zhu and Gu Yang arrived at Beiju Luzhou.

This was Lin Zhu's second time here, and he didn't feel uncomfortable.

Last time, he ventured alone into Beiju Luzhou, narrowly escaping death.

This time, he had an additional "miner" at the half-step quasi-saint level: Gu Yang.

As soon as Gu Yang arrived in Beiju Luzhou, he took a deep breath.

He felt the profound aura of Beiju Luzhou and was captivated by it.

"Hahaha! This...this is the taste of home!"

Gu Yang's voice was filled with excitement.

"I can smell it! It's the wind from ancient times!"

Lin Zhu looked at Gu Yang and couldn't help but tease him.

"Hey buddy, don't ruin the mood. This isn't your home. Your home is in the South China Sea."

Gu Yang ignored Lin Zhu's teasing and continued to revel in the atmosphere of Beiju Luzhou.

Lin Zhu changed the subject, pointing ahead and saying.

"Brother, the first location is just ahead, Moonflower Stream. When do we start work?"

The document given by the Queen Mother not only contained the geographical location and characteristics of Mount Huoling, but also descriptions of various locations in Beiju Luzhou.

The documents used colors to indicate different levels of restricted areas.

Most areas are marked in red, which means that those below the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal are not allowed to enter.

This left Lin Zhu in disbelief.

He never imagined that the danger in Beiju Luzhou would be far greater than he had imagined.

No one in the Three Realms dares to explore this place lightly.

Lin Zhu was puzzled. Why didn't the sages regulate such a place? Could it be that the sages tacitly approved, or even managed, this place? At the same time, he was also curious about the existence suppressed by the Immortal Execution Sword mentioned by the Queen Mother.

What exactly is it that requires the Queen Mother to personally intervene and can only be killed by grinding it down with the Immortal Execution Sword?
Despite having many questions in her mind, Lin Zhu was not worried.

Because he had Gu Yang, his "good friend," to help him.

He felt that Gu Yang was a good person and was willing to work for him.

Gu Yang smiled and nodded to Lin Zhu, but inwardly he sneered.

He felt that Lin Zhu was too naive and was being used without even realizing it.

"Kid, do you think I'd really help you? You're wrong! You're just a tool for me, a tool to help me find demon core materials!"

Gu Yang thought to himself.

Lin Zhu looked towards Moonflower Stream and found that the water flowed rapidly and the spiritual energy was strong, but he could not see any trace of demonic beasts.

He suggested. (End of Chapter)