Gu Han cast a quiet glance at the dumbfounded crowd below. Her expression remained calm, but inside, she was already overjoyed!
After all, she had only just begun refining this quasi-immortal artifact, the Donghuang Bell, and it was currently unleashing less than one-tenth of its true power!
Her gaze then fell upon the Physical Body of "Venerable Tian Qiong," which had completely lost all signs of life following the annihilation of his Soul.
This Physical Body had remained incorruptible for sixty thousand years. Although its life force had long since ceased, the material itself was already worthy of being called a supreme treasure.
Just as Gu Han was considering whether to dispose of this Physical Body, which might cause future trouble—
"Ding! Detected one ownerless Physical Body at the Immortal Ascension Realm! Status: Intact."
"Host, Host! This is good stuff! Don't destroy it!"
"This System can provide a paid recycling service! The price is absolutely fair and honest!"
The System's electronic voice rang out in Gu Han's mind, filled with the excitement of a hard sell.
Gu Han raised an eyebrow slightly: "Recycling? System, how much can you offer?"
"Ding! After the System's rigorous evaluation, taking into account the Physical Body's integrity, the amount of remaining Dao laws, its potential value, and the deep friendship between the Host and this System..."
"One final price: 100,000 mastery dao value!"
The System's voice was decisive, carrying a hint of smugness that suggested, "You're making a huge profit."
"100,000?" Gu Han's eyes flashed. This price was indeed beyond her expectations.
One had to know that summoning an Elder at the Peak of the Tribulation Crossing Stage only required 5,000 mastery dao value.
100,000 mastery dao value was enough to summon twenty powerhouses at the Tribulation Crossing Stage and could also be exchanged for many other rare resources!
For a Physical Body that was of little use to her for the time being, being able to exchange it for such a generous amount of mastery dao value was definitely a worthwhile deal.
"Deal." Gu Han didn't hesitate and agreed in her mind.
"Ding! Transaction complete! 100,000 mastery dao value has been credited! Current total mastery dao value: 384,350 points!"
"Recycling Physical Body..."
Following the System's prompt, that Physical Body of Venerable Tian Qiong suddenly emitted an imperceptible, profound ripple.
The next moment, like handwriting erased by an eraser, it vanished without a trace.
The crowd below only saw Gu Han glance at where the Physical Body had been, and then it disappeared into thin air.
Although they didn't understand, no one dared to ask, and no one dared to doubt.
"Ding! Recycling complete! Thank you for your patronage, come again next time, dear!"
The System's voice carried a cheerful lilt as it contentedly fell silent.
Gu Han raised her hand, and the Donghuang Bell rapidly shrank, turning into a beam of dark golden light that vanished into her sleeve.
Her gaze swept across the crowd below once more, finally landing on her own Disciples.
Although Liu Ruyan, Gu Luoli, and Ye Ling'er had some bloodstains on them, their eyes were bright and their backs were straight.
The ninety-plus Disciples of the Jade Pool Immortal Palace behind them were the same.
Despite experiencing life-and-death combat, their spirits had not collapsed; instead, they had been honed and solidified in the fire of battle.
A hint of satisfaction flashed in Gu Han's eyes.
She gently raised her hand and flicked her fingertips. Dozens of soft, pure specks of spiritual power flew out, precisely entering the bodies of every Yaochi Disciple.
As the specks entered their bodies, it was like sweet rain nourishing parched land.
The Disciples felt a warm, vast force instantly course through their limbs and bones, dispelling their fatigue.
Even the wounds on their bodies began to heal and scab over at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Thank you, Palace Mistress!" Feeling the changes in their bodies, the Disciples hurriedly bowed, their voices filled with gratitude and reverence.
Gu Han nodded slightly and turned her gaze to Li Hanyi.
"Hanyi."
"Palace Mistress."
Li Hanyi stepped forward.
"Lead the Disciples back to the Immortal Palace." Gu Han's voice was clear and calm, yet carried an unquestionable decisiveness.
"Yes." Li Hanyi bowed in acknowledgment.
Gu Han glanced at Liu Ruyan and the other two again, her eyes filled with faint concern and inquiry.
Liu Ruyan understood and said softly, "Master, please rest assured. We are not seriously hurt; they are just superficial wounds and some exhaustion of spiritual power. We will be fine after a few days of recuperation."
Gu Luoli and Ye Ling'er also nodded to indicate the same.
"Mm." Gu Han didn't say anything more. Finally, her gaze swept calmly over the Cultivators of the other Sects who were still in a state of shock and bewilderment.
She paused briefly, especially at the locations of the Heavenly Fire Valley, Ten Thousand Poisons Ridge, Profound Nether Sect, and other factions.
That gaze was calm and waveless, yet it made those being watched feel as if they had instantly fallen into an ice cellar. Breaking into a cold sweat, they hurriedly lowered their heads, not daring to meet her eyes.
The resentment and petty thoughts they might have harbored due to the loss of their Disciples vanished in an instant, leaving only endless fear.
Even a Soul of an Immortal Ascension powerhouse like Venerable Tian Qiong had been nonchalantly suppressed and dispersed by her! What could their Sects possibly use to "seek justice"? Were they tired of living?
Gu Han withdrew her gaze and did not linger. She raised her hand and made a light slash at the Void Realm in front of her, and a spatial rift appeared silently.
She stepped in, and her figure vanished into the rift as if she had never appeared.
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