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Chapter 470: Successfully Controlling Zhaixing Laogui! Plotting Against Xue He!

Chapter 470: Successfully Controlling Zhaixing Laogui! Plotting Against Xue He!

Zhaixing Laogui was completely bewildered as to why Xue Tianzun had suddenly launched such a vicious attack on him. However, he was acutely aware of one thing—if no one came to his aid today, he would meet a tragic end at Xue Tianzun's hands.

At this moment, filled with anger and confusion, Zhaixing Laogui’s first thought was to crush the spatial jade slip left to him by Jiu Tianzun. As long as Jiu Tianzun arrived, his life could be spared.

"Xue Tianzun, you vile scoundrel! Just wait! Not even Lord Xue He can protect you this time!" Zhaixing Laogui spat venomously at Xue Tianzun, preparing to crush the jade slip.

But just as the thought crossed his mind, he suddenly realized that he had lost control of his arm. At the same time, an even more excruciating pain coursed through his entire body.

"Ah!"

A shrill scream tore from his throat as his eyes darted toward his arm. To his horror, he saw that his arm had been completely severed, taken along with the spatial jade slip by a mysterious force.

In the space where his arm had been, a massive silver bolt of lightning emerged from the void, transforming into the figure of a white-robed man.

The white-robed man raised his hand slightly. The severed arm opened its palm, and the spatial jade slip fell into his grasp.

"Who are you?"

"Why are you working with Xue Tianzun to ambush me?"

The white-robed man’s aura was restrained, but the moment Zhaixing Laogui saw him, an overwhelming sense of terror surged in his heart, even surpassing the pain of his wounds.

This white-robed man, formed from silver lightning, was none other than Gu He, who had rushed from Tianbei City to this location. With his current cultivation at the peak of an Eight-Turn Nine-Star Dou Zun and his mastery of the Void Thunder God Flash technique, which allowed him to traverse the void at will, Gu He had crossed nearly a quarter of the Northern Region’s territory in just a day and a night, arriving near the Soul Hall branch.

Throughout Gu He’s journey, Xue Tianzun had been communicating with him regularly, reporting the situation and deliberately stalling Zhaixing Laogui. When Gu He was about to arrive, Xue Tianzun found an excuse to lure Zhaixing Laogui away from the branch hall.

Now, holding the spatial jade slip, Gu He completely ignored Zhaixing Laogui’s angry roar and immediately unleashed his soul power. It surged into Zhaixing Laogui’s soul as he performed an ancient puppet-control technique.

"What are you doing?!"

"I am under orders from Jiu Tianzun, carrying out a critical mission! If you kill me, you won’t escape the investigation!"

With Gu He’s soul power invading his mind, Zhaixing Laogui’s face turned ashen, and he struggled desperately.

However, in his heavily injured state, Zhaixing Laogui’s soul power alone was no match for Gu He’s relentless attack.

"Ah! Ah! Ah!"

Heart-wrenching screams echoed through the valley as Gu He’s expression remained cold and emotionless. No matter how Zhaixing Laogui threatened, begged, or pleaded for mercy, Gu He did not waver.

After about seven or eight minutes, Zhaixing Laogui’s screams finally faded. He stood blankly in the air, his gaze empty.

Deep within his soul, a transparent crystalline structure had formed. From this crystal, thin, transparent threads spread throughout his soul.

When the threads had completely covered every corner of his soul, Zhaixing Laogui’s eyes gradually regained clarity.

"Subordinate greets Master!"

Zhaixing Laogui’s gaze was no longer vacant. As his eyes regained their light, he immediately bowed deeply to Gu He with respect.

"Mm."

Gu He nodded slightly, his gaze shifting to Zhaixing Laogui’s severed arm. With a wave of his hand, the falling limb was pulled back to him. He swiftly carried it over to where Zhaixing Laogui was standing.

Zhaixing Laogui’s injuries were neither too severe nor too light. However, if they weren’t treated promptly, not only might his strength diminish, but it could also raise suspicion among others. Understanding this, Gu He decided to heal him on the spot.

After quickly reattaching Zhaixing Laogui’s severed arm, Gu He slowly retrieved the spatial jade slip he had taken earlier. He examined it carefully.

While implanting the puppet seed in Zhaixing Laogui earlier, Gu He had already gleaned from his memories that this jade slip could only be used once. The individual it could summon for support was none other than the Ninth Tianzun of the Soul Hall—Mo Yu.

Armed with this information, Gu He didn’t immediately crush the jade slip. He wasn’t sure whether Mo Yu would arrive alone or with other Tianzun. If it were just one person, that would be manageable, but if several Tianzun came together, it could lead to unforeseen complications.

"The Soul Hall wants to execute their plans, huh? Well, I’ll ensure you’re constantly delayed and weakened, one step at a time," Gu He murmured to himself.

At present, those dispatched by the Soul Hall were either missing or making no progress.

The next moment, Gu He turned to Zhaixing Laogui and said, "Zhaixing Laogui, starting now, you will head toward the Northwest Continent. If you encounter other members of the Soul Hall or anyone suspected to be from the major imperial clans, report to me immediately. Also, do not enter the Jia Ma Empire."

"Understood, Master!"

Zhaixing Laogui respectfully complied, his voice steady. Then, transforming into a streak of light, he swiftly disappeared from the sky above the valley.

After Zhaixing Laogui departed, Gu He turned to Xue Tianzun and said, "Xue Tianzun, I have a new task for you. This time, no matter what methods you use, you must bring Xue He, the Fourth Tianzun of the Soul Hall, to the Northern Region of Central Continent. Once Xue He arrives, notify me immediately."

"Understood, Master!"

Xue Tianzun bowed deeply and respectfully replied before quickly departing.

The Soul Clan had yet to give up on their ambition to seize the Xiao Clan’s ancient jade. However, Gu He couldn’t let them succeed just yet. The Xiao Clan was currently residing within the Jia Ma Empire, and if something happened to them, it could draw powerful experts from the imperial clans to the empire. That might lead to suspicions about the Yunlan Sect, making things far more complicated.@@novelbin@@

With Gu He’s current cultivation and various abilities, dealing with half-saint-level experts was relatively effortless. However, against true Dou Sheng experts, he was less confident. After all, the gap between the peak of Dou Zun and Dou Sheng was akin to a chasm.

After making all the necessary arrangements, Gu He’s figure flickered and transformed into a silver bolt of lightning. He plunged into the void once more, beginning his return journey. It took him another full day and night of travel before he finally reentered the area near Tianbei City.

(End of Chapter)

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