Relying on this pure spiritual power, Gu Yuan's cultivation, which was already at the half-step Qi Refining stage, has improved once again!
Gu Yuan had no intention of suppressing his cultivation. He simply let things take their natural course. When the spiritual power that originally belonged to Gu Yuan, as well as the accumulation from Xiao Mei's entire life, poured into his dantian, the shackles of the first-level Qi Refining Realm could no longer bind Gu Yuan!
At this moment, Gu Yuan officially stepped into the ranks of cultivators, no longer the so-called "cultivator seed".
Gu Yuan recalled Xiao Mei's actions in the final moments of her life and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Xiao Mei, what a Xiao Mei you are. I suppose you met the same fate in your past life."
"However, your request in your past life was destined to be in vain, but your request in this life has a chance to be fulfilled, after all, you have entrusted your hopes to me, Gu Yuan."
The other party is dead, and there was no contract between them.
If Gu Yuan wanted to break the contract, it would be an easy thing for him.
But who is Gu Yuan?
In his previous life, he was a powerful demon immortal who single-handedly fought against eight sects and stormed three major sects. As for Gu Yuan, he would naturally keep the promise he wanted to keep.
Xiao Mei's final choice impressed Gu Yuan.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Mei was such a decisive and ruthless person. When she really got ruthless, she wouldn't even spare herself.
And this address...
Gu Yuan glanced at it, then tore up the note and threw it away. "Go in peace. I'll go and check on things for you."
After saying that, Gu Yuan glanced at the young man on the ground who was stuck in a stone spike, unable to move, and on the verge of death.
See...
This is the price paid for the blind actions of the cultivators outside.
The students inside lack the ability to cope with sudden situations, and heavy casualties are common when a major accident occurs.
Gu Yuan sneered and pulled out the stone spike. Fortunately, the young student had already fainted completely, otherwise he would probably have woken up and screamed in pain.
Then Gu Yuan took out a bottle of good healing medicine from his storage ring and poured it all over the young man.
It truly lives up to its reputation as a genuine Tier 1 wound medicine. One bottle was enough to show results quickly, and the skin and flesh of the fatal penetrating wound healed and regenerated rapidly.
However, there's nothing that can be done about broken bones.
When the ground tremors stopped, most of the students had disappeared; they had fallen into the depths of the crevice, their fate unknown.
The surviving students huddled in relatively safe corners, licking their wounds.
This wave of riots completely shattered the students' will to survive.
Of course, there are also some students who still hold out hope, such as Shang Gongji!
At this moment, Shang Gongji was coughing violently, and the originally blazing flame patterns on the fire shield in his hand had become much dimmer.
The spiritual energy stored within has been depleted by more than half due to the commotion just now and the previous battle!
All this spiritual energy came from the patriarch of the Shanggong family. Shanggong Ji had not yet entered the first level of Qi Refining Realm and was unable to replenish the lost spiritual energy of the Fire Edge Shield. Once it was exhausted, he would lose his greatest trump card.
Fortunately, with half of the spiritual energy still remaining, Shanggong Ji has found a way out.
If we can still raise a team, that team will naturally include Gu Yuan, Lin Tian, and others.
If we can bring together the best students from these schools, wouldn't that be an opportunity to escape our predicament?
But in the next moment, Shang Gongji vaguely noticed that something within the rock wall not far away seemed to be emitting specks of golden light...
"My dear grandson, it's a bit early to talk about these things now, but Grandpa just likes to ramble on. If you end up in a death row cell in the future, remember everything that looks golden, because it could save your life."
The words of the old master Shanggong echoed in Shanggong Ji's mind.
That is...
Something that can save lives!
The previous opportunity was immediately forgotten by Shanggong Ji.
Death row...it's terrifying!
A second-tier evil creature, that's terrifying!
Who wants to face those things? I want to live, I want to live!
Using the fire shield to ward off the evil energy, Shang Gongji slowly made his way towards the source of the light.
Just as Uemiya Ji approached the light source, there was another violent shaking.
The stone wall, which was already full of cracks, collapsed completely under the repeated shaking, revealing the small golden gate hidden inside the stone wall!
It was the same stone gate that Shanggong Changqing had used when he left.
Even though he had never seen it with his own eyes, Shang Gongji had at least heard of the name "Escape from Death Row at Jinmen".
"This is...this is fantastic! Kinmen is mine now!"
Shanggong Ji grinned maliciously as he charged toward the Golden Gate, no longer caring about anything else.
Suddenly, a figure blocked Shanggong Ji's path; it was...
Gu Yuan carrying a student on his back!?
In the worst-case scenario, even the most troublesome guy discovered the existence of this golden door!
Before the students could recover, Gu Yuan and Shanggong Ji simultaneously set their sights on the golden gate in front of them.
"Gu Yuan! Get out of my way! I am the eldest son of the Shanggong family. If you know what's good for you, then get out of my way immediately!"
"Heh, do you think this identity is still useful at this point?"
Without saying a word, Gu Yuan abandoned his attempt to rush towards the Golden Gate. He first threw the young student toward the edge of the Golden Gate, and then punched Shang Gongji!
At this moment, Gu Yuan concealed his aura, deliberately preventing others from knowing that he had broken through to the first level of Qi Refining Realm.
At this moment, Gu Yuankong had spiritual power in his dantian, but no usable Dao techniques.
So it's better to keep a secret and reduce the suspicion of Shanggong Ji and the others...
At this moment, Shanggong Ji was like a mad dog. Seeing that Gu Yuan was a fraction faster than him and that Gu Yuan was about to reach the Golden Gate, Shanggong Ji gritted his teeth. This might be the last chance!
I must never give up!
The next moment, Shanggong Ji made a desperate gamble and threw out the Fire Shield!
The Fire Shield emitted intense heat and was planted directly in front of the Little Golden Gate.
Little Kinmen is about the height of a person, while the Fire Edge Shield is a "giant shield," with its thick body completely covering Little Kinmen.
Even Gu Yuan felt a headache at this moment.
Shanggong Ji charged forward, laughing wildly, "Gu Yuan! You selfish bastard, don't even think about living alone!"
"The ultimate victor might just be me, Uemura Ji!"
Shanggong Ji was overjoyed. "What you said back then was all true. I did lose to those second-tier evil creatures. I killed them, but... so what! I am the legitimate son of Shanggong, and I am destined to become a cultivator in the future. A hundred grassroots students are not as important as me!"
Shang Gongji roared hysterically, while Gu Yuan's face remained ashen.
If Shanggong Ji rushes to this point and uses the Fire Shield to protect him as he enters, then Gu Yuan will have absolutely no chance of winning.
Just as Shanggong Ji surpassed Gu Yuan and was about to join forces with Huoyuan Shield...
Gu Yuan slowly spoke, "Shang Gongji, are you truly willing to leave like this?"