Chapter 532

Chapter 532: The Three Great Gu Insects

The Void Buddha Kingdom was indeed a heaven-defying super treasure. But its power depended entirely on its wielder. Being an ultimate Buddhist treasure, it required Buddhist divine skills to unleash its full might. Even a Semi-Immortal from the Tao Sect couldn’t harness the slightest fraction of its power.

To put it bluntly, this treasure was tailor-made for those bald devils of Buddhism. If Mo Qianxun kept it, it would only serve as decoration.

However, once this information spread, the Four Great Buddhist Sects would undoubtedly go mad with desire, resorting to any means necessary to obtain it.

If purchase failed, eighty percent chance they’d employ underhanded tactics – threats, bribes, even outright robbery. This treasure concerned the entire Buddhist community’s rise or fall!

Should Buddhists reclaim it, its terrifying supportive capabilities and accumulated Buddhist wisdom from countless masters could rapidly elevate numerous disciples. Within years, the entire Buddhist hierarchy would advance by one level!

This meant potentially gaining over a dozen new Semi-Immortals and hundreds of Thunder Tribulation-surviving high monks!

Such development would drastically shift current power dynamics. Buddhism would flourish while the Tao Sect declined. Though both sects cooperated now, that balance relied on equal strength. Any disparity would turn cooperation into subservience.

Given Taoist pride, no disciple would tolerate inferior status. Yet the problem remained – this treasure now lay with the Ten-Thousand Gu Sect. If they madly traded it to Buddhists for an assault pact against Mo Sect, the deal might actually occur.

This would leave Mo Sect cornered.

Mo Qianxun, being extremely astute, instantly grasped the threat. His face darkened: "So you’re delivering threats now?"

As he spoke, a crushing aura pinned Dongfang Weiming down. Despite being a late-stage Thunder Tribulation expert, Dongfang struggled to breathe, robes drenched in cold sweat.

Dongfang Weiming finally understood the chasm between Thunder Tribulation and Semi-Immortal realms. Mo Qianxun could obliterate him with a sigh.

Trembling, Dongfang blurted: "Senior, this humble one merely conveys messages! This matter truly doesn’t concern me!"

"Hmph!" Mo Qianxun withdrew his pressure, snarling: "No extortion! We’ll return ten Ten-Thousand Gu Flags maximum for this useless trinket!"

"But Senior!" Dongfang protested weakly: "This is the Void Buddha Kingdom! A heaven-defying Buddhist Treasure! How could its value be so low?"

"Useless treasures are worthless trash!" Mo Qianxun roared.

"Then trade it! Buddhists would pay fortunes!" Dongfang suggested.

"Fool!" Mo Qianxun snapped. "If transfer was possible, Ten-Thousand Gu Sect would’ve done it already!"

Dongfang paused, then comprehended.

Indeed, neither Taoists nor evil factions would empower their Buddhist rivals. Hence Ten-Thousand Gu Sect preferred trading with Mo Sect despite lower offers.

Understanding this, Dongfang sighed: "But Ten-Thousand Gu Sect offered such treasure. Receiving little would breed resentment…"

"Why should I care?" Mo Qianxun sneered. "Refuse if unwilling! Remember – while this junk collects dust here, Buddhists obtaining it would make evil factions’ lives hell!"

Fang Lie suddenly interjected: "Actually, they’ve no choice. If they refuse, we’ll leak this to Buddhists. Ten-Thousand Gu Sect would face annihilation."

Dongfang’s face spasmed as he mentally cursed Fang Lie’s ruthlessness.

If Buddhists learned about Void Buddha Kingdom’s location, Four Great Sects would besiege Ten-Thousand Gu Sect relentlessly.

By revealing this trump card, Ten-Thousand Gu Sect both threatened Mo Sect and handed them leverage – placing themselves in terrible bargaining position.

Normally they’d never commit such blunders, but desperation forced their hand. Without revealing the treasure, Mo Sect wouldn’t return stolen Ten-Thousand Gu Flags.

Losing these flags meant catastrophic strength loss, resource depletion, and potential sect collapse.

In this situation, even if they knew revealing the Void Buddha Kingdom was a terrible move, they had no choice but to take the risk.

Dongfang Weiming furrowed his brows. "If you ask me, we’ve finally reached a basic agreement for transactions. Everyone wants the deal to happen – we’re just haggling over the price, right?"

"Mm!" Mo Qianxun nodded reluctantly. "We have to admit you’ve found our weak spot. This transaction must happen!"

"Good then. Since I’m not the decision-maker here – just a messenger with no authority to negotiate," Dongfang Weiming said cheerfully. "Why don’t we set a time and place for your two parties to meet directly?"

"Agreed!" Mo Qianxun nodded. "Let’s meet at your Dongfang family estate. I’ll send representatives with you."

"Excellent!" Dongfang Weiming immediately clasped his hands. "We’ll await your arrival!"

"Then please rest at the guesthouse tonight. We’ll depart tomorrow," Mo Qianxun suggested.

"Of course! I’ll take my leave now." Dongfang Weiming quickly stood and excused himself.

After seeing him out, Mo Qianxun sighed bitterly. "The Void Buddha Kingdom – what massive trouble! This is all your mess!"

"Why blame me again?" Fang Lie protested with a wry smile. "How could I have predicted this complication?"

"Enough talk. Hand over all the Ten-Thousand Gu Flags. You’re not keeping any," Mo Qianxun demanded, casually extending his palm.

"Don’t joke! We can’t give them all!" Fang Lie objected. "Maximum ten flags. I need to keep three, and the Sword Gu Nest stays with us!"

"Too few! What if they refuse?" Mo Qianxun questioned.

"They wouldn’t dare!" Fang Lie scoffed. "The Void Buddha Kingdom is worthless to both sides. Getting this many Ten-Thousand Gu Flags is already favorable! The Ten-Thousand Gu Sect can easily spare three flags. If they protest, we’ll cancel the deal – who’s afraid of whom?"

"Hmm…" After pondering, Mo Qianxun chuckled. "Considering they can’t protect the Void Buddha Kingdom anyway, giving it to us helps recover losses. If Buddhists obtain it, even temporary gains would bring future destruction from their growing power. After all, righteousness and evil can’t coexist!"

"Exactly! No need to worry about their refusal." Fang Lie grinned. "But make them swear the Heart Demon Oath – no leaks allowed. Otherwise those bald devils will pester us endlessly!"

"Unnecessary!" Mo Qianxun laughed. "They fear leaks more than we do! If Buddhist forces rise, our Tao Sect might become subordinates, but evil sects like Ten-Thousand Gu would be annihilated. They understand this perfectly!"

"Haha! Well said!" Fang Lie roared with laughter.

He then produced thirteen Ten-Thousand Gu Flags. With Mo Wanfang and the old bird’s assistance, he selected three superior ones:

1. Essence of Earth Element Locust Flag

2. Great Radiance Beetle Flag

3. Solar Golden Silkworm Flag

The first contained ten trillion earth-element locusts – common gu insects producing Essence of Earth Element to enhance land’s Spiritual Energy and craft earth-element treasures. Though ordinary, its immense numbers (ten trillion versus typical billions) and abundant high-quality queens producing golden Earth Element sand (valuable seventh-rank materials) made it exceptional.

The rare Great Radiance Beetles produced Bright Water – precious ingredient for supreme anti-poison and evil-suppressing spirit pills. These fifth-rank poison Gu insects possessed near-indestructible armor, immunity to Yin-Yang and Five Elements divine skills/Dao magic, and potent anti-evil capabilities.

The Solar Golden Silkworms were ultimate combatants, spewing solar true fire. Massed together, they could create thousand-mile Fire Clouds incinerating everything. Even Semi-Immortals feared them, while Thunder Tribulation Immortals avoided confrontation. Their silk crafted precious robes and treasures, always in high demand.

After claiming these three premium flags, Fang Lie handed the remainder to Mo Qianxun.

"Time for me to visit Great Thunder Sound Temple," Fang Lie announced cheerfully.

"Go ahead," Mo Qianxun smirked. "Give my regards to Bai Quan!"