NOVEL NEXT Chapter 57: Lock Gu
The Gu Immortal is the Sword Path Gu Immortal Kang Jun, a clone created by Li Tian. The name on the back of his robe, "Chaos Order".
"Well, now, Yue Shiyin," Li Tian began, his tone deceptively gentle, though his words carried an undercurrent of menace. "Can you please give yourself to me to help your lover? Because of you, I have suffered greatly. Now, it's only fair that you become my stepping stone." His smile widened, but tears glistened in his eyes, a calculated display of loving sorrow meant to maintain the emotional tether to the Love Gu.
Yue Shiyin's body stiffened at his words, her mind racing. Without wasting another moment, she activated a movement killer move, her figure blurring into streaks of violet light as she attempted to flee.
But Li Tian was prepared. His sharp gaze tracked her every movement, his hand twitching as he unleashed a barrier infused with a Space Path Immortal Gu. The shimmering dome of energy snapped into place around the hall, locking her escape route.
"Running away?" he mused, his voice calm, almost amused.
She gritted her teeth, refusing to give up. Summoning all her strength, she activated Violet Calamity Strike, a powerful Destruction Path killer move formed using three distinct Gu worms.
The first, Violet Surge Gu, infused the move with a torrent of destructive energy that crackled with violent purple arcs. The second, Despair Core Gu, amplified the move's radius and intensity, feeding on her emotions to enhance its power. The final, Warping Abyss Gu, added an additional layer, creating chaotic ripples that distorted the very fabric of space within the attack's range.
As the killer move took form, a swirling vortex of violet energy erupted around her. The air itself seemed to scream under the immense pressure, the destructive force radiating outward in volatile waves that warped the space within the barrier. The dome of energy shimmered and pulsed as the vortex launched directly at it, a concentrated spear of chaos aiming to break through the confines Li Tian had created.
Li Tian observed calmly, his hand raised as he activated another killer move. A translucent shield appeared, shimmering faintly with Rule Path energy. The destructive violet energy collided with the shield, shattering into fragments of light, but leaving the barrier unscathed.
Yue Shiyin's breaths came in ragged gasps, her frustration mounting as she unleashed another series of moves. Each attack was met with precise counters, Li Tian's mastery of multiple paths rendering her efforts futile. He moved with an eerie calm, his presence dominating the battlefield.
In a final, desperate bid, Yue Shiyin activated her most powerful killer move—Heaven's Void Rend. A massive tear in the fabric of space appeared, its chaotic energy threatening to rip apart everything within its radius. The attack consumed a significant portion of her essence, but she pressed on, her eyes blazing with determination.
Li Tian sighed, almost as if pitying her efforts. "Enough," he muttered. He raised his hand, activating a Space and Rule Path combination move. The rip in space closed abruptly, the chaotic energy dissipating into harmless sparks. Before Yue Shiyin could react, a surge of energy wrapped around her, immobilizing her completely.
He stepped closer, his expression softening as he looked into her defiant eyes. "You can't escape me, Shiyin. No matter how hard you try."
"To think all of that was acting and you are trying to catch, who are you really why are doing this to me?"
""Me? Didn't I already tell you who I am? As I said, I am truly your lover, but something about me is different—something you'll never understand. This is goodbye, Shiyin." Li Tian's voice was smooth, his smug smile deepening as he spoke, his demeanor brimming with confidence and hidden menace. "Kang Jun, bring me the Rank 8 Lock Gu."" Li Tian said with a smug smile as he asked kang Jun next.
The Lock Gu was a powerful Creation and Space Path Gu, known for its unique ability to confine anything within a restricted space. Its prowess extended to even Rank 9 Immortals or Rank 9 Gu worms, though the time limit for such confinement was restricted to a single day, owing to the difference in ranks.
Its intricate design resembled an ornate golden sphere.
Kang Jun reached into his aperture and retrieved an Immortal Gu, its surface shimmering like liquid metal. With practiced precision, he tossed it to Li Tian, who caught it effortlessly.
Without hesitation, Li Tian brought out a Rank 8 Immortal Gu Bead from his storage. He infused it into the Lock Gu, the golden sphere now radiating an intense, almost blinding light as its intricate runes began to spin rapidly.
With the Lock Gu activated, Li Tian pushed Yue Shiyin toward the sphere of light it emitted. The energy enveloped her, binding her movements instantly as she struggled in vain to escape its grasp.
At the same moment, the Love Gu sensed the shift in emotions and attempted to flee, its radiant form pulsating erratically. But Kang Jun, acting swiftly, used another Immortal Gu—a Capture Gu specifically designed for containment—and directed it at the Love Gu. The capture energy wrapped around the Love Gu and propelled it toward the light of the Lock Gu.
As the Love Gu entered the one-meter radius of the Lock Gu's energy field, it was pulled in effortlessly. The light intensified momentarily before settling into a steady glow.
The Love Gu, now trapped, pulsed faintly, its attempts to escape futile. The Lock Gu's unique ability to swallow anything within its range ensured that no force, except its user, could manipulate or breach its confines.
With the first step complete, Yue Shiyin and the Love Gu were now confined within the same space, their fates intertwined in the light of the Lock Gu. The golden sphere pulsed steadily, casting an ethereal glow that illuminated the tense atmosphere in the hall.
Li Tian took a slow, measured breath, his expression shifting into one of calm determination. "Now, we proceed to the final step."