Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Heart Refining Worm

    "How audacious of the Gu Family to kill a powerhouse of our Red Flame Sect!"

    "This time, we must completely destroy the Gu Family, slaughtering them all without sparing even the chickens and dogs!"

    "Kill! The Gu Family must not be left standing—"

    Inside the sect''s grand hall, the elders of the Red Flame Sect were filled with righteous indignation, their voices heavy with fury.

    The death of Wen Jiao.

    It was an absolute slap in the face of the entire Red Flame Sect.

    Therefore, under such circumstances, many wished they could annihilate the Gu Family to cleanse the disgrace of the Red Flame Sect.

    At that moment,

    Peak Master Leiyun spoke somberly, "Sect Master, when Wen Jiao first used the Refining Organ technique in the First Realm to Refining Evil within himself, his strength, which has been consolidated over hundreds of years, had been formidable.

    Even an ordinary Little Master might not necessarily be his match.

    Now, there are rumors that Wen Jiao was killed by a single slash; if these rumors are true, then Gu Qingfeng''s strength should not be underestimated."

    "So—"

    "In my opinion, why not retrieve Wen Jiao''s corpse first, then reconsider our next moves?"

    Upon these words.

    The hall suddenly fell silent.

    However,

    It was not long before someone objected.

    "Peak Master Gai, your words would differ, would they not, if the one deceased had been one of Leiyun Peak? Could you remain as calm as you are now?"

    Yan Ren''s face was livid, the fire in his eyes unmasked.

    "Now that it is our Red Flame Peak''s master who has died, not only did Gu Qingfeng kill Peak Master Wen, but he also hung Peak Master Wen''s corpse over White Stone City, completely trampling on the dignity of our Red Flame Sect.

    Morally and logically, the Gu Family Manor cannot be spared.

    A mere martial family with shallow foundations, even if Gu Qingfeng''s strength is formidable, how could he ever match our Red Flame Sect!"

    At this point,

    Yan Ren bowed deeply to the seated Sect Master of the Red Flame Sect, Ouyang Lie, his voice filled with sorrow.

    "Please, Sect Master, avenge Peak Master Wen!"

    "Please, Sect Master, avenge Peak Master Wen—"

    The rest of the elders from the Red Flame Peak also chimed in unison.

    Ouyang Lie raised his hand, and the hall instantly quieted, then the Sect Master of the Red Flame Sect slowly began,

    "Peak Master Wen''s revenge must certainly be sought, but the pressing matter now is to retrieve Peak Master Wen''s corpse."

    "Why should we pressure the authorities to return Peak Master Wen''s corpse?"

    An elder suggested.

    If Gu Qingfeng could kill Wen Jiao, he had the strength to kill him as well.

    "It seems that Elder Feng''s initial decision was not wrong; Gu Qingfeng is indeed impressive. To be able to slay Wen Jiao with a single strike, his strength must at least have entered the Third Realm of Refining Organ, and possibly even stepped into the Fourth Realm.

    With such cultivation at his age, the probability of him breaking through to become a Master is very high."

    Zhuo Xuankong, the Zhuo Family Master, nodded slightly, his expression also becoming somewhat solemn.

    "Although Martial Artists are not as powerful as Magicians, for Magicians wanting to break through the Spirit-controlling Realm and enter a higher level is anything but easy.

    A martial artist who potentially could become a future Sect Master is not someone we should offend."

    "Besides, with Wen Jiao''s demise, the Red Flame Sect is likely to be enraged, which perfectly allows them to wear each other out, benefiting the Zhuo Family''s hold on Taishan Road!"

    At this point.

    There was already a faint smile on Zhuo Xuankong''s face.

    Originally.

    The Zhuo Family wanting to take over Taishan Road already faced considerable pressure, but now with Gu Qingfeng showing such might, he could attract fire to some extent for the Zhuo Family.

    In Zhuo Xuankong''s view, it couldn''t be better.

    Furthermore.

    The Zhuo Family and the Gu Family Manor had no grievances; on the contrary, there was some goodwill between them.

    In this way.

    Even if the Gu Family Manor was powerful, there wasn''t an immediate threat to the Zhuo Family.

    Another elder nodded in agreement: "Indeed, if this person becomes a Sect Master, having him join our Zhuo Family would certainly add a top-tier powerhouse in the future."

    "The only fear is that even if he submits to our Zhuo Family in the future, it''s uncertain whether he''ll be truly loyal."

    Another elder responded indifferently.

    To this.

    Zhuo Xuankong reacted indifferently: "That''s not a big issue; our Zhuo Family''s Heart Refining Worm is no trivial matter. Once implanted with the Heart Refining Worm, even if he breaks through above the Spirit-controlling Realm in the future, there''s no way he can escape our Zhuo Family''s control."

    Upon hearing the words ''Heart Refining Worm'', everyone else looked relieved.

    Indeed.

    They had the Heart Refining Worm.

    And it was because of the Heart Refining Worm that the Zhuo Family could attract many strong fighters from outside to serve the family.

    With the Heart Refining Worm.

    Nothing was a problem.

    Furthermore.

    The Zhuo Family was also absolutely confident that they could make Gu Qingfeng willingly accept the Heart Refining Worm.

    "Alright, let''s put aside matters regarding the Gu Family Manor for now, let them clash with the Red Flame Sect. Next, we will fully support the Divine Evil Sect and completely drive the other sects and noble families out."

    "From now on, there can be only one voice in Taishan Road, and that is the voice of our Zhuo Family!"

    Zhuo Xuankong''s gaze was domineering, and his voice became much colder.