Summoners: One Golden Term per Level

Gongsun Manor was dressed in a white robe, devoid of makeup, with swordlike eyebrows exuding heroism. Yet his gaze was indifferent, making him feel more like a sword, an extremely sharp sword.

”You may leave now.”

Gongsun Manor looked at Lin Feng, his voice resounding like clashing metal.

Although Lin Feng was curious, he dared not disobey his master’s order and vanished into the teleportation array.

”Sit.”

Gongsun Manor gestured to Shen Fei as a sword landed behind him. Shen Fei found it amusing; the Sword Immortal even took a sword as a chair.

Without concern, he sat down directly.

”Using a sword as a chair is quite a refined taste, Senior.”

”Do you think I am one of those who take the sword as a husband or live and die with the sword?” Gongsun Manor’s voice was icy. ”A sword is just a sword. All this nonsense about investing emotions in it is crap. A sword is just a tool.”

”If it can be used to kill, it can also be used to sit.”

Gongsun Manor said indifferently.

”You’ve come to me to talk about my eldest disciple, haven’t you?”

This surprised Shen Fei, ”Did Senior already know?”

”I left a mark on him, which was triggered half a year ago in the Ice Abyss. It was meant as a safety measure for them.”

”After it was triggered, he didn’t come back to see me. Other than death, there should be no other possibility.”

Gongsun Manor’s voice had a slight fluctuation now, ”How did he die?”

”I killed him.”

Shen Fei brought out a sword, it was Ning Qingyang’s, and placed it before Gongsun Manor.

”Why?”

”He was a demon, ambushing me in the Ice Abyss, so I killed him.”

Gongsun Manor nodded, ”Those who kill shall be killed; it’s only right.”

She didn’t suspect Shen Fei had ulterior motives. Even back then, with Shen Fei’s position being favored by the Breaking Abyss Army, there was no need for him to take such a risk to kill Ning Qingyang and offend her.

”As for demons... their minds are inherently flawed.” Gongsun Manor shook her head, not surprised that Ning Qingyang ended up as a demon.

”Did you anticipate this, Senior?”

”After the Age of Gods emerged and he didn’t become a half-mythical professional, it showed that his path of the sword was at its end. Perhaps he had joined the ranks of demons by then.”

Looking at the sword in her hand, Gongsun Manor finally displayed a hint of nostalgia, glanced at Shen Fei, and said, ”I failed in my guidance, I apologize.”

”You’re too kind, Senior.”

Shen Fei thought that Gongsun Manor would side with her own kin, regardless of reason.

Despite the demon being a significant cause, many would still choose to condone or shelter, or even hold grudges against enforcers or informants after reporting a family member’s crimes.

”Your actions are like clearing the sect for me. Consider it a way to repay for gathering my disciple’s remains, but his demon identity, please... keep it secret...”

A skill book appeared in Gongsun Manor’s hand, golden in color.

Shen Fei glanced at it, a Tier Nine Legendary Sword Skill Book—Sword River.

Although not too precious for him, a Tier Nine Legendary Skill Book isn’t something one can easily find on the streets.

”Gao Ya and Marshal Meng are aware of this.”

”That’s good.” Gongsun Manor nodded, ”Is there anything else you need, Traveler?”

”I’m planning to kill the Three-headed Wolf Emperor and that Deceitful Wolf on the fourth floor. Given the changes in Wu Xia, I can’t waste too much time on these long-standing abysses.”

Gongsun Manor gazed into the distance and said, ”This Deceitful Wolf draws strength from the moon. In this Wolf Calamity Abyss, its law comprehension has reached at least 25%, and he can reincarnate as long as any of his wolf offspring are alive.”

”No matter. Once the Saintess finishes dealing with the High Celestial Plain, she’ll come and settle it.”

Shen Fei was slightly alarmed to hear that the Deceitful Wolf had at least 25% law comprehension, marking it as formidable among the Tier Ten Abyssal True Gods known to Wu Xia.

After finishing his conversation with the Sword Immortal, Shen Fei returned to the fourth level, finding the fifth level oppressive.

Zhenyuan City on the fourth level wasn’t at war, but tension was palpable. Seeing Shen Fei descend from the fifth level, Lin Feng quickly inquired, ”Traveler, do you have any orders?”

”I’ll be staying here for a while.”

”I’ll arrange a room for you, then.”

”Okay.”

Still need to wait for the Saintess and Chi You to handle things before tackling the Wolf Calamity Abyss, mainly completing the Term Summoning Spirit, which requires the Saintess to personally slay the Three-headed Wolf Emperor.

”Let’s start the Third Transformation quest.”

Glancing at his level, which had reached 90 again, Shen Fei, too lazy to delay, opened the panel, finding new information beside his level.

[Accept Quest]

[This professional has met the conditions for the Third Transformation... ]

[Please choose difficulty: Normal, Elite, Hard, Nightmare, Hell]

’Hell!’

[Quest matching in progress... ]

[Third Transformation Quest: Godslayer]

[Quest Objective: Enter the Age of Gods, slay the Light God of the Bright Church Court]

”Seems like I have no choice but to go...” Shen Fei’s expression shifted, surprised that his Third Transformation quest from the Blue Star Heavenly Dao required him to go to the Age of Gods.

Although visiting the Age of Gods was in his plans, slaying the Light God...

He recalled that in the Age of Gods, the strength of the Light God should be at the Divine Throne level, after all being the deity worshipped by the Bright Church Court.

According to records in Wu Xia, the Bright Church Court is one of the major forces in the Age of Gods.

The Blue Star Heavenly Dao certainly holds him in high regard, to task him with slaying a Divine Throne level being. Shen Fei rubbed his brow, noting the peculiar rules of the Ancient Secret Realm.

Even if Chi You could currently challenge a Divine Throne, slaying one seemed nearly impossible.

The Blue Star Heavenly Dao is determined to use him!

Moreover, the Light God’s depth is intimidating—knowing the Bright Church Court connects with the Church, suggesting the Light God might be like Qin Wan of the Battle of Zhulu.

Already replaced by forces behind this Ancient Secret Realm, using it to influence Blue Star, or possibly enter Blue Star.

”However, since the Battle of Zhulu is a Grotto Heaven, the Age of Gods must also be a Grotto Heaven...” Shen Fei’s eyes narrowed at this possibility.

Only he knew that the Ancient Secret Realm likely was a Grotto Heaven. The Church should also be aware, as engaging with the Bright Church Court, they likely target the ’Age of Gods’ Grotto Heaven as well.

Though the Age of Gods is managed by the Dao Lineage, several factions are vying against each other within.

Each harboring ulterior motives, this Grotto Heaven must be a rare commodity in the Dao Realm.

All likely aim to collect relics of the Divine Dynasty and nurture entities, ultimately securing them under their command.

Similar incidents are not uncommon in history.

Using seemingly unrelated individuals to seize public interests, then consolidate them under one’s domain.

After all.

From Jiang Xue and others, it’s understood that the current Taiyi Dharma Lineage, with True Immortal levels, remains exceedingly rare, let alone above to Profound Immortals, etc.

Grotto Heaven isn’t something a single entity can easily procure.

”Time waits for no one!”

Shen Fei shook his head, inquiring mentally, ’How’s Chi You doing there?’

’Still at a stalemate!’

’Let Stabbing Immortal go over.’

’Understood!’