Chapter 530: Physical Examination
Chapter 530: Physical Examination
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The battle lasted for half an hour.
At first, Hua Jin the True One fought back fiercely and the two were evenly matched.
But as time passed, the flaws of Earth Star's cultivation system gradually became apparent - weak foundations.
One could even say there were no foundations at all, which resulted in Hua Jin's True Essence being incomparable to Gu Changsheng's.
Gu Changsheng, on the other hand, grew stronger as the battle progressed after deciphering all of Hua Jin's attack patterns.
Only crippling without killing was a delicate art, especially when the opponent was fighting for their life.
At first he thought it would be difficult, but now... he just needed to find one opening!
Whoosh—!Gu Changsheng's sword pierced through Hua Jin's protective True Essence and stabbed through her dantian.
Hua Jin stared blankly at the blood-stained sword hilt. Her trembling hands tried to cover the wound, ignoring how the Pure Yang Sword's Sword Qi lacerated her palms with countless cuts. But no matter how hard she pressed, she couldn't stop the True Essence leaking from her ruined dantian - she had been crippled.
With a flick of his wrist, Gu Changsheng withdrew his sword.
The remaining strand of Sword Qi exploded within her dantian, completely shattering Hua Jin's True Essence.
"Demoness, your greatest mistake was bewitching our sect's ancestor!" Gu Changsheng coldly snorted while looking down at the kneeling, silent Hua Jin. "But our ancestor is merciful. Even after your deception, he didn't want you dead - just crippled! You're fortunate! If not for the ancestor speaking on your behalf—"
Gu Changsheng paused, his eyes narrowing dangerously as he hissed: "Your only fate would have been death!!!"
"Ahhhhh—!" A howl interrupted Gu Changsheng.
He turned to see a very young cultivator near the ancestor in helpless rage.
Though his cultivation was laughable, the intensity in his eyes was like he wanted to devour Gu Changsheng whole.
This was Wang Shouyi, who was being restrained by Chen Huaian.
Gu Changsheng studied Wang Shouyi and pondered.
Though weak, the boy was being held back by the ancestor, indicating their close relationship.
Then the ancestor ordered this woman's crippling, which enraged the boy...
The pieces clicked!
He understood now.
This boy must be a junior the ancestor favored.
And this woman was the demoness who had bewitched him.
With this realization, Gu Changsheng sneered at Wang Shouyi: "Instead of proper cultivation, you waste your youth on meaningless romance! Your weakness stems from these trivial affections. Today I've severed your emotional ties - you should thank me!"
Wang Shouyi roared even louder.
Chen Huaian was speechless - this Comrade Gu Changsheng was quite talkative.
His emotional stability... didn't quite match his profile description.
With less than half an hour left,
Chen Huaian narrowed his eyes and secretly transmitted:
[Shut up and get lost! Go hide somewhere - I still need you later!]
His cultivation surpassed Wang Shouyi's, so the transmission wouldn't be overheard.
Now that Hua Jin was crippled, he and Gu Changsheng could communicate freely.
[Understood!]
Gu Changsheng responded imperceptibly, then glanced at Hua Jin and flicked his sleeves: "Remember! I despise monks most in this world, and demonesses who bewitch hearts come second. Don't let me see you again! Farewell!"
With that, Gu Changsheng stepped toward the Demon Sealing Pagoda's exit and vanished.
In two blinks, he was completely gone.
Arriving and departing swiftly, yet managing to defeat Monk Faming and cripple Hua Jin the True One.
His invincible demeanor left the surrounding Ascenders trembling in fear.
The myths of Kunlun Immortal Palace and Great Thunder Temple's invincibility, of their leaders' unconquerable might, shattered completely at this moment.
Seeing Gu Changsheng didn't stop Wang Shouyi from rushing to Hua Jin's side,
Chen Huaian knew the opinions of Kunlun's disciples and other sect leaders no longer mattered.
Hua Jin had lost all cultivation and fallen unconscious from severe injuries.
Wang Shouyi cradled Hua Jin, tears streaming as he kept calling her name.
Chen Huaian sighed at the scene.
He suddenly felt like the villain of this story.
"Elder!" Wang Shouyi suddenly remembered something and scrambled over with Hua Jin in his arms, pleading: "That healing pill you have - could Her Eminence have another? I know it's precious, but I'll repay you! I'll do anything - be your servant forever!"
Wang Shouyi wasn't stupid.
He knew the crippled Hua Jin was no longer the exalted leader.
Some disciples might remember her kindness, but most would seize this chaos for personal gain.
Especially the elders.
With power struggles imminent, who would care about Hua Jin?
He trusted Chen Huaian wouldn't abandon them, but knew such miraculous healing pills were rare.
In this world, resources were priceless - who would share their treasures?
That the elder offered one was kindness enough - asking for another seemed impossible.
Feigning hesitation, Chen Huaian produced a low-grade Nine Revolutions Soul-Returning Pill.
"Young Wang, understand this pill heals wounds but can't restore a shattered dantian."
"I know." Wang Shouyi took the pill and immediately fed it to Hua Jin, kowtowing repeatedly: "Thank you elder! Whether her cultivation returns doesn't matter now - I just want Her Eminence to live."
He smiled bitterly: "As long as she lives, there's hope, right?"
Chen Huaian patted Wang Shouyi's shoulder and nodded: "Don't worry, there will be hope."
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After leaving the Demon Sealing Pagoda, Chen Huaian immediately found Gu Changsheng in a mountain gully.
"Ancestor, how was my performance today? Didn't disgrace you, right?"
Gu Changsheng rubbed his hands eagerly while gazing at Chen Huaian.
*Ahem.* "You... did well today." Chen Huaian massaged his temples carefully. "But try to control your impulses better in future."
"Ancestor, I'm famously steady-tempered in our sect!"
Gu Changsheng thumped his chest: "But since you say so, I'll maintain my stable demeanor."
Chen Huaian's eye twitched.
He barely stopped himself from cursing 'Stable my ass!'
Taking a deep breath, he focused on the wisp of gray energy around Gu Changsheng and frowned.
"Gu Changsheng, I kept you here for one reason today."
"Stand still - I need to examine you!"
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