Chapter 77: Chapter 77 - 70: Blood Transformation Body Fourth Layer, The Great Battle Begins

Although they used to flatter Wen Jiu, it was because of the assessment, but most people did not truly approve of the Heterodox Technique.

Moreover, since their friends and family had fallen victim to the Left-Handed Arts, they disliked it even more.

But now when they saw Wen Jiu risking himself to dispel the black poisonous smoke for them, they realized their own bias.

Among Heterodox Cultivators, there are indeed trustworthy individuals!

At this moment, in the dense forest behind Feixian Peak, an old female Gu Master at the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer, with half of her face covered in decaying flesh being gnawed by Gu Insects, froze, her eyes growing more sinister.

"I never expected Feixian Peak to have someone so skilled in Left-Handed Arts!"

The order he received was to probe the people of Feixian Peak, to see through their facade, for which he had made an absolute guarantee, but now their strongest reliance was undone by a Night Patrol Department Qi Cultivation Third Layer Steward.

Nothing to probe!

After tonight, returning to the Celestial Left Alliance, wouldn’t his Wushan Poison Gu Technique be a laughing stock?

"What kind of Heterodox Technique is this kid practicing, to actually swallow Wushan Gu Poison Smoke alive?" The old woman froze, searching her memory but couldn’t find relevant information in the Heterodox Technique.

But it’s certain that the Heterodox Technique this kid practices is definitely of a top-notch existence.

It is extremely rare even in the Celestial Left Alliance.

Because not many in the Celestial Left Alliance would dare claim to swallow Wushan Gu Poison Smoke directly.

"Grandma, what should we do next?" Behind her, a middle-aged Gu Master at the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer asked.

The old woman replied coldly, collecting her thoughts.

She wasn’t too astonished.

After all, in her view, the opponent was just at the Qi Cultivation Third Layer.

In this impending battle, a Qi Cultivation Third Layer is nothing but a bottom-level henchman.

"Let’s force them out together, however brilliant his Heterodox Technique, it’s only at the Qi Cultivation Third Layer."

"Yes!"

...

Meanwhile.

At the main hall of Feixian Peak, Ye Chen hid in the darkness, seemingly non-existent, squinting his eyes observing the scene, a subtle smile emerging on his somber face.

"Interesting... I didn’t expect any unexpected gains from this trip."

As the words fell.

Ye Chen’s gaze fell into the dense forest.

A bunch of buffoons.

What are they dithering about?

Are they really that afraid of this old man?

...

Meanwhile.

After Wen Jiu absorbed all the poisonous smoke from the Night Patrol Department, he acted as if he was in pain, then retreated behind the crowd, pretending to refine the poison smoke. Watching this, the Demon-slaying Department Steward Li Qing hesitated to speak.

However.

Seeing the black smoke enveloping them having already knocked several Demon-slaying Department disciples to the ground, he could only shout hurriedly, "Brother Mu, I need support here... No need for you, just have that kid come over, I have Spirit Stones! I have plenty!"

Mu Canglong grimly glanced at Wen Jiu, then at the Demon-slaying Department direction, probing with a question, "Can you manage it?"

If Wen Jiu said no.

He absolutely wouldn’t force him.

After all, Wen Jiu had just entered Qi Cultivation Third Layer, solving the poisonous smoke here was already quite a feat.

"I can still manage!"

Wen Jiu stood up with difficulty.

"If you can’t, stop immediately." Mu Canglong reminded, tossing a Tier One Middle Grade Protection Talisman to Wen Jiu.

Seeing this, Li Qing hurried over, directly pulling out a small pouch of Spirit Stones, about a hundred pieces, from his storage bag.

Wen Jiu felt rather helpless.

He had just wanted to showcase himself, to attract attention from the people on Feixian Peak, somehow this turned into a business deal.

Oh well.

No harm in making a profit.

After this, presumably, those Gu Masters won’t resort to the same trick again.

"Can you hold on?" Li Qing hurriedly asked.

Wen Jiu nodded, immediately devouring the black smoke attached around Li Qing, then under Li Qing’s escort, reaching the Demon-slaying Department’s area, while pretending to refine Spirit Stones and simultaneously absorbing the poisonous smoke into his belly.

This time however, Wen Jiu did not act as swiftly, only absorbing the poisonous smoke attached to the Demon-slaying Department disciples in a limited manner.

As for the rest.

Wen Jiu decided to take it slow.

Because next, he didn’t plan to intervene further, but wait for the opportune moment to head to the dungeon and handle Gong Chi.

Unexpectedly, the gaze from the Demon-slaying Department disciples towards him changed too, most of them were grateful.

However, Li Qing and others in the Demon-slaying Department turned tense upon sensing that Wen Jiu’s realm had unexpectedly reached Qi Cultivation Third Layer.

Third Layer!

This kid broke through to Qi Cultivation Third Layer so quickly!

What kind of heaven-defying Heterodox Talent is this?

"Had I known, I should’ve quoted a higher price back then!" Li Qing regretted, almost forgetting the looming threat.

Meanwhile.

As Wen Jiu hid behind absorbing the toxic smoke, an eerie voice echoed from the forest again.

"You all are quite lucky... but do you think the Wushan Poison Gu Technique possesses only this unique skill?" As the voice dropped, faint drum beats emerged from the woods, followed by a humming sound.

Increasing in number.

And growing louder.

The next moment.

A mass of black smoke surged out of the forest, but this smoke was unlike the other, resembling a giant python. If probed with Divine Sense, one could see they were actually composed of countless flying insects.

As they poured out of the forest, they dispersed instantly, transforming into a blanket-like swarm of insects, surging towards Feixian Peak.

"Black Heart Gu!"

"It’s the Black Heart Gu!"

This time, many recognized it.

Because of its notorious name.

Not due to its strength, but because those bitten by it would have their heart turn black and decay upon death. Moreover, once bitten, without an antidote within fifteen minutes, death was imminent.

Aside from that, the antidote is another reason for its dreadful reputation.

The antidote turns out to be another name Gu Insect called Shrinking Yang Gu, once consumed, it leads to a loss of male capabilities. Only powerful cultivators can resist the effects of Shrinking Yang Gu with their magical power.

Just how powerful to resist it?

Nobody knows.

But according to rumors, currently, only one Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer cultivator has withstood the poison of Shrinking Yang Gu.