Chapter 54 The Childhood Betrothal of a Miao Girl (Twenty-Four)

The two left the Land of Eternal Silence and used a teleportation talisman to arrive in Miao territory, a place that seemed to freeze all time and space...

The two left the Land of Eternal Silence and used a teleportation talisman to arrive in Miao territory. The silence that seemed to freeze all time and space began to turn again.

The trees, the river, the deer—everything around them seemed so vibrant, possessing a unique beauty they hadn't noticed before. Having experienced deathly silence, their states of mind were somewhat different from before.

Jiang Yiqing used an invisibility talisman to ensure that no one could see her. Shui Mingsheng did not return to Qingyu Tower first, but instead took Jiang Yiqing to the Shui family's old house.

Here, she once again collected food to feed the Spirit Serpent Gu, while Jiang Yiqing redeemed the Nightmare Gu from the mall.

Shui Mingsheng took out the Deathly Silence Gu. When the Deathly Silence Gu met the Nightmare Gu, the two began to merge, and a strange change suddenly appeared in the sky.

Dark clouds covered the sky above Qingfeng Village, and these clouds kept overlapping, turning day into night, and darkness suddenly descended upon the ground.

Shui Mingsheng opened the wooden box, and a dazzling light immediately radiated from it, transforming into enormous beams of light that shot straight into the sky. This white light carried the power to pierce through heaven and earth, so unstoppable that it tore a crack in the night sky. Then, the white light tore open several more cracks, and finally, the night, like a defeated opponent, vanished completely.

However, the two who witnessed it firsthand knew that the darkness had not dissipated; it had simply been absorbed entirely by the white light. Having absorbed the power of the Night Gu, the white light became even purer and stronger, transforming into a pea-sized white sphere that landed in Shui Mingsheng's hand.

By then, the sky had returned to its clear, pristine state, as if the earlier commotion had been nothing more than an illusion.

"Sunlight Gu!" Shui Mingsheng, who had been studying Gu techniques for so long, had never encountered a Gu worm that moved her so much: "Yi Qing, the Sunlight Gu has been successfully refined!"

The Sunlight Gu is named after the dissipation of darkness and the inevitable arrival of daylight, signifying dazzling brilliance.

The essence of this sunlight is concentrated in this pure white Gu worm, which looks like a candy bean. This Gu worm has no head or tail, but at first glance, it inspires feelings of closeness and affection.

Shui Mingsheng placed the Sunlight Gu in Jiang Yiqing's palm. Jiang Yiqing felt it was an extremely soft, living thing that rolled playfully in her palm. She then put it back in Shui Mingsheng's hand and said, "Incredible! Mingsheng, what do we do next?"

Shui Mingsheng already had a plan in mind. She took out the King Gu from the Gu box. Under the power of the Sunlight Gu, even the King Gu had to retreat. However, the Sunlight Gu still gently contained the King Gu. Instantly, the light in Shui Mingsheng's hand shone brightly, and the two Gu worms gradually rose into the air from her palm.

Shui Mingsheng formed hand seals, her eyebrows and eyes fierce, her eyes upturned with endless charm, her gaze serious and focused, as if starlight were falling as she turned her head. She chanted an ancient Miao Gu incantation, and her hair, which was scattered at her side, flew up. As her voice slowly rang in her ears, Jiang Yiqing felt a powerful beauty that made her heart flutter.

"By the decree of the White Emperor in the Golden Palace, obey my commands..."

The Gu worm kept changing shape, and finally fell from the sky like a shooting star. Shui Mingsheng caught it with both hands and saw that it was a golden cicada-shaped Gu worm, with every detail clearly visible, just like the mural that Shui Mingsheng had seen before.

"This is the White Emperor's Dream Gu." Shui Mingsheng pinned the Gu worm to the center of the bracelet; the gold and silver intertwined, exuding extraordinary nobility.

Since the White Emperor's Dream Bright Gu has already recognized its master, it is impossible to take it away from Shui Mingsheng unless it is forcibly refined through magic.

"White Emperor Dream Bright Gu, what a beautiful name," Jiang Yiqing couldn't help but exclaim.

"Yi Qing, guess how amazing I am now?" Shui Mingsheng asked with no small amount of pride.

"Like Elder Xinfang?" Jiang Yiqing asked.

“That’s right.” Shui Mingsheng nodded, his eyes deep and far-reaching: “I think he’s probably a notch above her.”

The power of the Sunlight Gu was truly immense; the King Gu was actually refined into the White Emperor Gu, something Shui Mingsheng hadn't anticipated. She had only recited the highest-grade incantation, yet she had actually created the highest-grade Gu worm.

Now, this White Emperor Dream Gu has the ability to secretly suppress all Gu worms, and it moves according to her thoughts, making it virtually invincible.

However, it's not without its flaws. If anything, it lacks the ability to launch proactive attacks.

Thinking of this, Shui Mingsheng looked at his spirit snake gu and realized he needed to strengthen its power.

She looked at the wooden box again, and there really was another Gu worm inside, which hadn't even been detected during the powerful suppression by the Sunlight Gu.

Shui Mingsheng took out the Gu worm, which looked like a black spider. She said, "This is actually the famous Shadow Gu, which appeared as a gift in the Holy Maiden's collection."

With the Shadow Gu, the Spirit Serpent Gu's power became even more terrifying. Shui Mingsheng combined the two, instantly creating a Spirit Serpent Shadow-Eating Gu. This high-level Spirit Gu was only one level away from becoming a Celestial Gu. The White Emperor Dream Gu, on the other hand, was a true Celestial Gu.

Shui Mingsheng looked into the wooden box again, and inside was a smaller wooden box, which was also the last thing in the wooden box.

The Russian nesting doll-like device made her exclaim, "It seems this is only the first layer of the treasure. I wonder what kind of Gu worms will appear later. But, Yiqing, we've successfully cracked the first layer!"

"Shall we open the next floor now?" Jiang Yiqing asked.

The two exchanged a glance. Their earlier strange behavior had surely been noticed again. Before these people arrived, they decided to check what might happen on the next floor so they could devise a countermeasure.

“Open it,” Shui Mingsheng said.

Together, the two resolutely opened the second wooden box, which then flew directly into the air.

At the same time, the voice of the Transmission Gu rang in the ears of every Gu Master in Miao territory.

"Anyone who possesses a King Gu can participate in this battle for the relics and will have information about the seven King Gu at Daobei Ridge publicly revealed—"

First: Bai Di Meng Ming Gu.

Second place: Crimson Flame Emperor Gu.

Third: Corpse King Gu.

..."

Shui Mingsheng also guessed that keeping the treasure for herself was probably not the original intention of the Holy Maiden in setting up the legacy, and it was expected that she would sell it now.

She took Jiang Yiqing's hand and said, "Yiqing, we shouldn't stay here any longer, let's go."

"good."

The two arrived at Qingyu Tower. In this area where a barrier had been set up, it was difficult for others to see what was inside.

As soon as Shui Mingsheng entered, he heard the message left by someone who had been here before using a sound transmission Gu.

"Shui Mingsheng, Daobei Ridge has been opened. The sect leader has summoned seventy-two village chiefs to overcome the difficulties together. Those who contribute to obtaining the treasure will have the opportunity to share in the legacy."

"Where have you been at this crucial juncture?"

"Shui Mingsheng, report your whereabouts immediately, and do not do anything that may violate the rules!"

"The Water Village Chief's behavior is suspicious. The events that happened in your Green Peak Village last time still leave many people with doubts. Now that you have disappeared without a trace, how do you explain it?"

Shui Mingsheng replied to everyone using a sound transmission Gu, saying, "Elders, I was in seclusion cultivating. I only learned that many people were looking for me when I came out of seclusion. I have no intention of doing anything wrong, so please put your minds at ease."

Then she and Jiang Yiqing went upstairs together. On the defensive Gu of Qingyu Tower, they saw traces of several magical attacks, indicating that someone had tried to break in when she left. They also noticed traces of Hidden Gu around them, suggesting that someone might be watching their every move.

It's ridiculous that they claim to be her compatriots, yet they secretly monitor her.

Fortunately, she now possesses the White Emperor Dream Gu, which allows her to secretly alter everything observed by the Concealment Gu. Not only will they be unable to discover Jiang Yiqing's actual existence, but they will also be unaware that Shui Mingsheng, who pretends to still be here, has actually left.

Shui Mingsheng put all the valuable Gu insects in Qingyu Tower into the Gu box, then took some things and left.

As for where to go, she could either go to Daobei Ridge and pretend to search for treasure with everyone, or she could set off to find Wang Gu and participate in the competition based on the telepathic message left by the Holy Maiden.

In short, no one will question her actions anymore.

As for the strange change in the sky, it can be completely attributed to the sound transmission. Who would know that it was because they refined the White Emperor Dream Gu that they opened the sound transmission to the entire Miao region?

Just as Shui Mingsheng had thought, everyone's attention was no longer focused on her.

No matter how much they used their imagination, they couldn't have imagined or believed that Shui Mingsheng had obtained the Immortal Gu among the King Gu—the White Emperor Dream Gu.

Both the Crimson Flame Emperor Gu and the Corpse King Gu are the Gu worms of the top five Gu masters in Miao territory, but now they have to admit defeat.

Shui Mingsheng heard the discussion of Bai Mei and his group transmitted through the sound transmission Gu.

"Whose Gu is this White Emperor Dream Gu? I've never heard of it before."

"Someone must be hiding their true strength. I wonder if it's you, Bai Mei, crying wolf, or some extraordinary Gu Master."

"You flatter me too much. Although I also have Immortal Gu, it is definitely not a King Gu. Immortal Gu among King Gu are much more powerful than other Immortal Gu."

"Why is there such a large pit in the forest? And why did the Holy Maiden of a Thousand Years suddenly reveal information about the King Gu?"

There are too many things that are hard to explain or understand, but isn't that what makes it interesting?

"Elder Xinfang, I remember you thought highly of that junior, Shui Mingsheng. She said she went into seclusion to cultivate. Are you aware of this?" The topic suddenly shifted to Shui Mingsheng.

“Since Mingsheng says so, then it must be so.” Xinfang was very annoyed by these people’s recent attempts to subtly probe about Shui Mingsheng. However, the time when Shui Mingsheng disappeared did coincide with the opening of Daobei Ridge, and the tragic deaths of two people had occurred in Qingfeng Village before, which inevitably aroused speculation from those with ulterior motives.

"This strange phenomenon originated from Qingfeng Village. Could it be that Qingfeng Village really has something unique about it?"

Xinfang ignored them, but just then, she suddenly saw someone waving to her from afar.

Xin Fang asked in surprise, "Ming Sheng?"

"Elder Xinfang, I'm sorry I'm late. I was in seclusion for cultivation." Shui Mingsheng walked over and asked, feigning curiosity, "Why is everyone looking for me?"

Xin Fang thought that Ming Sheng was probably intimidated by their presence, so she explained, "Now all the chieftains of the seventy-two villages must come to Daobei Ridge to sign in and participate in this grand event. Ming Sheng, you've come to the right place. After signing in, you can move around freely. If you find anything, hand it over to the elders, and you'll get a share of all the treasures that are obtained later."

Shui Mingsheng didn't believe in the idea of ​​a collective, egalitarian system at all, but he smiled and said, "I understand, Elder Xinfang."

Bai Mei, representing everyone, asked Shui Mingsheng, "Young Master Shui said he went into seclusion to cultivate, but what has he accomplished?"

"Does the Spirit Serpent Shadow-Eating Gu count?" Shui Mingsheng raised his left hand and smiled at everyone.

"What, a high-level spirit gu?" Bai Mei was somewhat surprised. Shui Mingsheng's family heirloom spirit snake gu was at most a mid-level spirit gu, which was not enough in the eyes of these great gu masters. However, this spirit snake shadow-eating gu was an extremely aggressive gu, definitely at the level of a high-level spirit gu. How many people at this age could do that?

"Ming Sheng, it seems your Qingfeng Village has truly produced a genius girl." Xin Fang didn't hold back her praise.

Her eyes flashed, and she saw a golden cicada in Shui Mingsheng's hand. If she remembered correctly, this thing did not exist before. Was it a new form of the Spirit Snake Shadow-Eating Gu?

In short, Shui Mingsheng's left hand, seemingly adorned with an ornament, overflows with spiritual energy, yet it actually contains immense and indescribable power. Anyone who isn't utterly reckless would likely not want to fight her in her current state.