The Demon Lord's persona must not be ruined!

Gu Chen's gaze swept over the dying Wang Lang on the ground, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.

We can't hesitate any longer!

"presumptuous!"

Gu Chen suddenly roared, his voice making the palace pillars vibrate:

"How dare you slander the cult leader!"

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly raised his right hand!

This palm strike was delivered without reservation.

The spiritual power of the mid-stage Tribulation Transcending cultivator gathered wildly, and his entire palm was instantly enveloped in a layer of dark red blood light.

Wang Lang stared wide-eyed in horror, his mouth agape as if trying to say something.

"Bang!!!"

He slapped it down.

Wang Lang vanished without a trace under this palm strike.

Youyue loosened her grip on the hilt of the sword, raised her eyebrows slightly, and looked at the sect leader with eyes full of admiration.

This old guy is now displaying an incredibly stable mid-stage Tribulation Transcending cultivation level.

It had been hidden for hundreds of years!

But the cult leader saw right through him!

Gu Chen took a deep breath, turned around, faced Chu Yuan, and bowed deeply:

"My subordinates failed in their duty to discipline this scoundrel, allowing him to spout nonsense before the leader. He deserves to die!"

His change of attitude was so swift that even Youyue, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but glance at him a couple more times.

Chu Yuan almost burst out laughing.

I used to be called "Old Man"!

Now they call me "subordinate"!

Seeing that Chu Yuan did not reply for a long time, Gu Chen gritted his teeth and continued:

"Our master ascends the steps on foot to perceive all things and draw near to the Great Dao. I, your humble servant, am foolish and do not understand your profound meaning!"

Chu Yuan finally spoke slowly:

"Sixth Elder, you flatter me. I have always been fair in my rewards and punishments. Now that you have cleaned up the sect, let this matter end here."

A great weight was lifted from Gu Chen's heart, and he quickly bowed again:

"Thank you for your magnanimity, Master!"

"Step down."

"yes!"

Gu Chen dared not linger. He bowed and backed out of the main hall. Only when he reached the outside of the hall did he turn around and leave quickly.

The hall returned to silence.

"Master."

Youyue stepped forward and whispered:

"Gu Chen's palm strike just now... was delivered with full force at the mid-stage of the Tribulation Transcending realm. Wang Lang should not survive!"

"Um."

Chu Yuan nodded:

"I know."

He paused, then suddenly smiled:

"That's good. It's always a good thing for the sect to have another mid-stage Tribulation Transcending cultivator."

Youyue's eyes flickered slightly, but she didn't reply.

She doesn't think so.

If one is not loyal to the leader, the higher one's cultivation level, the more of a scourge one becomes!

Looks like I need to find an opportunity to make my move...

Just then, Qianji and Litu also arrived in the hall.

Li Tu muttered to himself:

"I didn't expect that old man to be so strong..."

Chu Yuan smiled, his gaze falling on Qianji's wide black robe, and said meaningfully:

"For those who cultivate immortality, the path to eternal life is long and arduous; who hasn't concealed some of their cultivation level?"

"Qianji, you're right, aren't you?"

The black robe of the Thousand Machines trembled almost imperceptibly.

His voice remained calm, but upon closer listening, there seemed to be a subtle hint of embarrassment.

"Your subordinate... does indeed have some insignificant tricks up your sleeve."

"Um."

Chu Yuan nodded, not delving into it further, and casually waved his hand:

Having a trump card is a good thing.

Qianji immediately bowed:

"Understood."

Li Tu looked at Qian Ji beside him in disbelief.

Good guy!

Are you also a sixth person?

Li Tu complained:

"So you're just going to be honest all by yourself?"

Chu Yuan glanced at Li Tu and thought to himself.

Actually, I've been hiding my cultivation level.

It might not be what you expect.

Chu Yuan shook his head and looked at You Yue:

"How's the investigation going on that matter from before?"

Youyue immediately stepped forward, her expression returning to its usual coldness:

"Yes, Master. Regarding the thousand-year-old spirit wood heart you require... I have made many inquiries and finally found a clue."

Chu Yuan's eyes lit up:

"explain."

"Western Regions, Ten Thousand Poisons Sect"

Youyue's words are concise and to the point:

"It seems that one of the elders in their sect possesses a thousand-year-old spiritual wood heart."

"The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect..."

Chu Yuan searched his memory.

The original owner's impression of the various factions of the demonic path was very simple.

Those who can fight, and those who can't.

The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect belongs to the type that isn't very strong in combat but is somewhat troublesome.

"The major demonic sect of the Western Regions,"

Qianji added:

"Renowned for its poison skills and Gu techniques, the sect has three elders at the Tribulation Transcending stage, and its overall strength ranks among the top ten in the Western Regions."

He paused:

"The relationship with our Xuantian Sect is rather delicate. On the surface, they acknowledge us as their leader and pay tribute every year, but they also have their own agendas. Overall, they still recognize the Xuantian Sect as their elder brother."

After listening, Chu Yuan's fingers began to tap the armrest again, as was his habit.

The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect is not our own warehouse.

We can't just take it directly like we did with Wang Lang.

However, the thousand-year-old spiritual wood heart was crucial to his cultivation of the second stage of the Nine Revolutions Undying Body.

The first stage of Gengjin tempering is just the foundation.

Even if you refine it to a very stable state, it only strengthens the physical body.

The second transformation, Wood Spirit Vitality, is key to recovery.

We must use the finest natural ingredients!

Without the Spirit Wood Heart, the second transformation is impossible to complete.

Other rare and precious materials always fall short.

Chu Yuan remained silent for a moment.

The people inside the hall waited quietly.

Li Tu couldn't hold back any longer and asked in a low voice:

"Master, how about... I take some men to 'borrow' it?"

Qianji sighed, rubbing his forehead.

"You're not borrowing, you're robbing!"

Youyue nodded and said:

"Li Tu, although the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect is not as powerful as my sect, it is still a major sect with a history of thousands of years. Its protective mountain formation is not just for show. A direct attack is not the best strategy."

Li Tu arrogantly said:

"If my Xuantian Sect wants to borrow something, do you think they'll refuse?"

As Chu Yuan listened to their words, his eyes gradually brightened.

Yes, Li Tu spoke bluntly, but his words, though rough, were true.

If the Xuantian Sect wants to borrow something, would they dare refuse?

Chu Yuan's mind raced with thoughts.

It's true that I'm currently a novice in the Qi Refining stage.

But who knows?

To outsiders, Chu Yuan remains the unfathomable Demon Lord!

With his peak Tribulation Transcending cultivation, he had accumulated immense prestige over the past five hundred years. Just the sheer prestige of this title was enough to give the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect a run for its money.

In Chu Yuan's memory, the original owner of this body often went to various sects to "borrow" treasures.

However, the original owner insisted that those sects had given it to her...

and……

Chu Yuan's lips curled up slightly.

This journey to the Western Regions is not solely for the sake of the Spirit Wood Heart.

Those old guys in the sect, especially the Seventh Elder and the others, have been secretly speculating whether he has really gone mad.

Ok.

Then Chu Yuan will personally go out and show them!

This trip was a success; the Spirit Wood Heart was obtained, and his cultivation level is expected to advance further.

It won't work?

Ha, with his current Demon Lord persona and three Tribulation Transcending stage henchmen, would the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect dare to do anything to him?

Killing two birds with one stone, a sure-fire way to make a profit.

This deal is a success!

With a firm resolve, Chu Yuan raised his head and glanced at the three people in the hall.

Although she has a strong persona, she still needs someone to protect her.

We need to bring all three of these thugs with us!

"Alright, my mind is made up."

Chu Yuan stood up, his black robe sleeves hanging down naturally:

"Li Tu is right. If my Xuantian Sect wants to borrow something, why should we do it secretly, let alone take it by force?"

He paused, then looked towards the Western Regions:

"Three days later, I will personally go to the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect."

"You, come with me."

Li Tu's face instantly lit up with excitement, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked:

"Master is wise! This should have been done long ago! Your subordinate will go and gather the disciples immediately... Uh, Master, how many disciples should we take?"

Chu Yuan glanced at him:

"Just the four of us."

Li Tu was taken aback:

"Just... four?"

"Otherwise what?"

Chu Yuan smiled enigmatically.

"To inspect a subordinate sect with a massive army—is it to offer congratulations, or to wipe them out?"

Li Tu scratched his head and chuckled:

"Yes, yes!"

Qianji seemed to be deep in thought:

"The cult leader's plan is brilliant. Under the guise of inspection, the real purpose is to seize the treasure; there's room for maneuver both ways."

Youyue then bowed directly:

"Your subordinates will immediately arrange for a flying boat to depart on time three days from now."

Chu Yuan nodded, quite satisfied with the three's reactions:

"Go and get ready."

"yes!"

P.S.: Has anyone read any Xianxia (fantasy martial arts) novels with particularly well-written action sequences? I'd like to learn how to write them in an interesting way. Can you recommend some?