"Greetings, Master Tongtian. May I ask why you are blocking my path, senior?" Before Master Tongtian could speak, the man in brocade robes spoke first. He appeared polite on the surface, but his heart was in turmoil.

"Stop pretending. You know better than anyone why I'm blocking your way. If you don't want to be punched into a bloody mist, then hurry up and tell the truth." Tongtian Daoren said with a look of disgust, his threat overflowing.

"I don't know, I really don't know. I'm just passing by, I know nothing!" The man in brocade robes was pale and his words were weak.

"Is that so?" Without saying a word, Tongtian Daoren produced a sword in his hand and slashed directly at the sky.

Instantly, the sky was torn apart, thick smoke billowed out, and a terrifying crack was forcibly cleaved out, with endless black gales flying everywhere, which was extremely frightening.

"If you don't speak, this is your fate." Tongtian Daoist chuckled as he unleashed this sword strike, speaking in a deep voice.

"Great sir, spare my life! I'll tell you everything, please spare my life!" The man in brocade robes was so frightened that he knelt down on the ground, his body covered in cold sweat.

"Good to know. Now hurry up and tell me what's going on with that pillar of light, or you'll be in big trouble," Tongtian Daoren said sternly. He was very eager to know what was going on.

"Actually, that pillar of light wasn't sent down by the Heavenly Dao; it was created by me," the man in brocade replied honestly.

"What? So it was created by someone? How did you create it, and what's the purpose of this pillar of light? It couldn't have been a joke!" Tongtian Daoist glanced at Gu Changqing, and seeing his grim expression, continued to press him for answers.

“This junior used something called the Hunyuan Heavenly Pearl, which can release a beam of light that looks exactly like the Heavenly Dao Light Pillar. It is almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Using this, this junior can make it look like a treasure is about to be born.”

Before the Taoist Master Tongtian could ask any more questions, the man in brocade robes readily continued to confess.

"But in reality, this place has already been sealed off by me. I have secretly set up a Blood Refining Array. When you lower your guard, I will take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack and refine that person into a Blood Droplet for my own use," the man in brocade said with a sinister expression.

"I've heard of the Blood Droplets, but even I, the Tongtian Daoist, who has lived for so many years, have never heard of how to make them. Why don't you tell me quickly?" The Tongtian Daoist looked completely bewildered, showing little knowledge about the making of the Blood Droplets.

"Don't worry, sir. I'll explain it to you now. This Blood Droplet is made by compressing a living person into a single drop of blood using an ancient secret technique. Its power is incredibly domineering. When it explodes, it can flatten an area of ​​billions of miles. It's terrifying to the extreme." The man in brocade robes didn't dare to hide anything and told him everything.

"I never imagined that I would unintentionally offend your disciple, sir. This young, dashing, and handsome gentleman must be one of your most valued disciples. If I had known earlier, I would never have dared to offend you. Fortunately, he is unharmed. Please, sir, spare my life! I have been honest and straightforward, and my attitude in admitting my mistake has been very proactive. Please, sir, spare my life! I truly did not mean to!"

The man in brocade robes quickly begged for mercy, thinking that Gu Changqing was Tongtian Daoren's disciple. He was terrified. He had tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead. His sneak attack failed, and he was now in a passive predicament. He was filled with regret, but he still held a sliver of hope that he could escape this calamity.

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Tongtian Daoist looked at him with a complicated expression. "Me, his master? Heh, my ancestors' graves must be emitting auspicious smoke!"

For a moment, he didn't dare to speak.

Seeing that Tongtian Daoist did not respond, the man in brocade robes realized something was wrong and began to beg for mercy from Tongtian Daoist again:

"This junior knows he was wrong. To express his apology, this junior is willing to make compensation and give away all the treasures he has acquired in his life. He also hopes that the senior will spare his life and show leniency, and just consider this a fart!"

"Hahaha... I think you've misunderstood. The young master you're talking about isn't my disciple. In front of him, I'm nothing. He's the real big shot. I'm nothing compared to him." Upon hearing the man in brocade robes' words, Tongtian Daoist couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Then Tongtian Daoren said in a serious tone, "It's fortunate that you didn't make a move, otherwise you would have died today without even leaving a corpse behind!"

After saying that, Tongtian Daoren pointed at Gu Changqing.

"Huh?" The man in brocade robes was so surprised that his jaw almost dropped to the ground. He never expected that this young master was someone that even the Tongtian Daoist had to treat with such respect.

But he was still somewhat skeptical, and cautiously asked Gu Changqing, "Forgive my poor eyesight, but I don't know who this esteemed gentleman is...?"

"I, Gu, am but a humble servant, not some big shot, but a Celestial Emperor!"

Gu Changqing rested his chin on his hand and said with a playful expression.

With a hiss, the man in brocade gasped sharply, his face turning pale, and his mood plummeted. He never expected it to be a dignified Immortal Emperor. Damn it, he'd really hit a brick wall!

He offended two big shots at once; what bad luck and misfortune!

"Senior Gu, no, Boss Gu, I...I know I was wrong. To express my regret, I am willing to give you all the treasures I have acquired in my life, as well as dozens of beautiful wives and concubines. I hope you will not hold it against me and will spare my life!"

"Since you're so enthusiastic, I, Gu, will certainly take good care of your beautiful wife and concubines. I'll also accept the treasures. But you don't need to live anymore, because I've already taken care of your beautiful wife and concubines for you, so why are you still in this world?" Gu Changqing rested his chin on his hands, a faint smile on his face.

After saying that, Gu Changqing waved his palm, and a golden hand appeared, instantly slapping down on the man in brocade robes on the head.

In an instant, the man in brocade exploded with a bang, completely dead.

At the same time, many treasures fell from his body. A quick scan with his divine sense revealed more than ten items, all gleaming with dazzling light. Gu Changqing recognized them at a glance: the Black Gold Trident, the Jade Reincarnation Pill, and so on.

This black and gold trident is both black and gold in color, and its whole body emits a golden light. It looks not only sharp but also very high-end. You can tell at a glance that it is a rare and powerful weapon.

The Jade Reincarnation Pill is a small, flawless white pill, about the size of a palm. It looks like a round glass ball and emits a rich, refreshing fragrance. Taking a whiff of it makes one feel refreshed and comfortable all over.

Gu Changqing only glanced at the remaining treasures before putting them all into his storage ring.

Then he glanced at Tongtian Daoist and said, "I've already wasted quite a bit of time here. I have important matters to attend to back at my sect, so I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, without waiting for a reply, he immediately set off towards the sect.

Tongtian Daoren watched the protagonist's departing figure, bowed deeply, and said, "Take care, sir!"

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Just a quick note: I've changed the time; it will now update every night at 10 PM, so it's convenient for everyone to read after get off work.