After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

A deathly silence enveloped the plain.

A moment later, a faint groan came from the ruins.

The once high-spirited patriarch of the Toad Venom Palace now lay sprawled on the ground like a dead dog, his aura utterly depleted.

The Ancestor has made his move!

The sect is gone...

[Your and Gu Wudao's figures gradually emerged from the smoke and dust, and standing before you was a burly, imposing man.]

He stood firmly in front, like a thick iron wall, single-handedly withstanding the devastating impact.

But at this moment, the crimson shield in front of him was also covered with dense cracks, his breathing was erratic, and large beads of sweat kept seeping from his forehead.

【"Phew~"

He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, stretched his shoulders, turned around, and grinned.

"Young Master, Young Madam, are you alright?"

You nodded slightly, your gaze sweeping over the seemingly transformed landscape. A sense of awe rose within you, while your eyes burned with even greater fervor.

[Saint!]

Is this the true saint?

[With just a wisp of aura, it seems capable of overwhelming heaven and earth; this far exceeds your comprehension. Naturally, you would feel awe for such power.]

[But this also gives you a glimpse into the scenery ahead on the path of cultivation, which is truly exhilarating!]

"He can hardly be considered a true saint."

Gu Wudao seemed to have read your mind, and casually uttered something that shocked you even more.

"The young sect leader is right!"

The burly man curled his lip in disdain, his voice booming.

"That old man can only be considered a pseudo-saint at best, otherwise I couldn't have handled him."

【Me? 】

You scrutinize the burly man before you, who is unassuming and down-to-earth, with a strange expression, yet you have a vague feeling that the man's aura is strangely familiar.

【"Hehehe~"

That annoying laughter rang out again from mid-air. You looked up and saw that the "young man's" face was undergoing a dramatic transformation.

The once firm and plump skin visibly shrank and sagged, and deep wrinkles crept across the entire face.

[In just a few breaths.]

That vibrant face has completely vanished, replaced by a weary, aged face.

"You're right, I am indeed only a pseudo-saint now, but with your muscular physique, you have no chance of winning."

【"My husband~"

You grabbed Gu Wudao's sleeve. Even with the burly man protecting you behind him, you still felt that terrifying aura, like the might of heaven.

"Use your trump cards now, I'm afraid you'll get caught in the crossfire."

You can't go back in time now. If something unexpected happens and you die, you'll really cry your eyes out.

Gu Wudao gave you a look that was neither a smile nor a frown.

"Afraid I'll get caught in the crossfire?"

"Mmm-hmm!"

You nodded repeatedly, your eyes full of sincerity.

【"OK."】

He reached out and flicked your forehead, and a black jade pendant slowly appeared in his palm.

Upon the appearance of the jade tablet, the old man in mid-air suddenly changed his expression, his previously composed demeanor vanishing in an instant.

"Young friend, wait a moment!"

He hurriedly shouted.

【"Um?"】

Gu Wudao glanced at him expressionlessly, then turned his gaze back to you.

【"Gulp~"】

The old man unconsciously swallowed, sensing true divine power emanating from the jade tablet.

He then rubbed his hands together, a fawning smile appearing on his face.

"Young friend, we have absolutely no enmity between us. My previous words still stand. What do you say?"

"You killed my bird!"

Seeing Gu Wudao look at you again, you immediately stepped forward, put your hands on your hips, and looked at him with your head held high.

You haven't seen that blue phoenix yet! Judging from the situation, it's probably gone.

【"ah?"】

The old man was taken aback at first, then seemed to remember something, and he raised his hand and gently beckoned.

In the distance, a massive, charred figure emerged from the ground and slowly hovered in front of you.

"Young friend, it's still breathing!"

[You gazed at the dying Qingluan, a burning glint in your eyes.]

[You can feel your body yearning; this Azure Phoenix can definitely help you accelerate your physical awakening process.]

"Is it okay now?"

[Upon hearing Gu Wudao's question, you seemed somewhat confused, but quickly put away the Azure Phoenix and nodded obediently, in a very good mood.]

[Click!]

The jade pendant in his hand shattered instantly.

"You broke your promise!"

The old man let out a strange cry, his figure transforming into a blur before vanishing into the horizon in an instant.

【However...】

The moment the jade pendant shattered, the world changed drastically.

Above the heavens, the vast sea of ​​clouds seemed to be abruptly parted by an invisible hand, churning violently, and a jet-black crack slowly emerged from the sky.

Immediately afterwards, boundless darkness surged from the crack, dyeing the entire sky black. The light in the world seemed to be swallowed up, plunging everything into utter darkness.

A figure slowly descended from the darkness.

You cannot see the person's face or figure clearly; you can only vaguely make out a blurry outline.

After the shadow descended, without uttering a single word, he simply made a grasping motion towards the distant horizon.

【"ah!"】

A heart-wrenching scream echoed through the heavens.

Immediately, the old man who had been fleeing in panic was sent flying back at an incredible speed, crashing down heavily and creating a bottomless crater.

"Thank you, Ancestor."

Gu Wudao didn't look at the figure in the pit, but instead bowed respectfully towards the air in mid-air.

Your eyes darted around, and you followed suit with a fluid movement.

【"Hehe~"】

A soft laugh came from above.

"Grow up quickly."

As the words fell, the darkness receded like a tide, vanishing into the horizon in an instant, and warm sunlight once again bathed the earth.

Oh, what a pity.

You were trying to get closer to them, but they ran away so quickly.

"Find a place to seclude yourself for a while."

Gu Wudao looked at you, his expression no longer casual; his tone carried an undeniable authority.

Seeing this, you nodded slightly and, without the slightest hesitation, dashed off into the distance.

[You know, what's about to happen is probably Gu Wudao's biggest secret.]

Otherwise, he wouldn't have attacked the old man without provocation.

Given your current strength and level of trust, you probably can't afford to touch these things, or you'll surely die.

[You don't mind this? The weak should be aware of their weakness. As long as you can gain enough benefits, whether Gu Wudao ascends to immortality tomorrow is none of your business.]

But if the balance of power shifts one day, then things will have to change...

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