I Have an Omen System

Chapter 296: Chapter 210: Stealing Gu in the Southern Border (Part 3)

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Faced with Balrog’s questioning, Qin Xuan remained calm. He cupped his hands in a salute and said, "I am a Loose Cultivator from the Central Plains, just passing through this place to purchase some medicinal herbs. The scent you mentioned, Chief, might be from an Exorcism Antique I carry with me. My apologies if it disturbed your Spirit Scorpion. I hope you’ll forgive the intrusion."

As he spoke, Qin Xuan secretly adjusted his aura. "I wonder if the Chief could inform me of any local rules I should follow?"

"Suppress that Cultivation Technique of yours. Since you’re a Loose Cultivator from Daqian, you’d better behave yourself. The Southern Border doesn’t welcome True Yang Cultivators!"

Balrog said with displeasure, deeply disliking the aura of Qin Xuan’s Cultivation Technique.

He sized him up and down, sensing that Qin Xuan’s Cultivation was only at the early Foundation Establishment stage and that he couldn’t cause much trouble. Only then did he relax and turn to leave.

With Qin Xuan providing cover,

Qin Xin and Wu Yuanji successfully returned from their reconnaissance.

The three of them hid amongst the crowd.

Wu Yuanji whispered, "I’ve found out the details. This place is called Black Tooth Village. It’s on the very edge of the Southern Border Gu Race’s territory and is classified as a Foundation Establishment Village."

"They’re currently holding a ceremony called the Gu Sacrificial Festival."

"It seems they’re trying to select the strongest Gu Insect to join with the three nearby Second-Turn Foundation Establishment Villages—Poisonous Miasma Forest, Black Water Stream, and Red Rock Slope—and travel together to the Purple Mansion-level faction, Thousand Spider Ridge, to participate in the Third Transformation Hundred Gu Festival."

Qin Xin also whispered, "That vendor, Ayan, said that although the Hundred Gu Festival is dangerous, anyone who places well earns the right to meet the Patrol Envoy of Thousand Spider Ridge. You can get a more advanced token, and maybe even travel to Ten Thousand Gu Village!"

"This so-called Ten Thousand Gu Village is the Ten Thousand Gu Sect mentioned in our sect mission."

"Perhaps we can use this as a stepping stone to enter the Ten Thousand Gu Sect’s sphere of influence."

"I see." Qin Xuan nodded slightly.

"No need to rush. Let’s wait and see."

At that moment, the open space in the center of Black Tooth Village had been cleared.

In the middle stood a Gu Fighting Platform, built from Black Stone, about ten feet in diameter.

The platform was covered in dark red, old bloodstains, emitting a thick, metallic stench.

The villagers surrounded it so tightly there was no room to move, their eyes filled with fanaticism.

The Black Tooth Village Chief, an old man whose aura had reached Late-stage Foundation Establishment, stood before the platform holding a White Bone Staff. His face was covered in blue-black centipede tattoos.

Ten Gu Insects of various forms were carefully placed onto the platform by their masters.

Qin Xuan’s gaze fell upon the Gu Fighting Platform.

The battle was brutal and swift. Gu Insects were constantly being torn apart, poisoned to death, or drained dry. Cheers and cries of disappointment erupted from the crowd below.

Qin Xuan noticed that Ayan, Balrog, and Sangjila were also among the participants.

After a fierce struggle,

finally, only three Gu Insects remained on the platform.

Balrog’s Fire Poison Scorpion and Sangjila’s Golden Threaded Centipede.

And an Iron-backed Centipede that had performed strongly but was covered in wounds.

Just as the Fire Poison Scorpion was gaining the upper hand, the Golden Threaded Centipede suddenly transformed into a streak of golden light, shooting straight for the scorpion’s abdomen!

Balrog’s expression changed drastically.

"CLINK!"

With a faint sound, the Golden Threaded Centipede was knocked away, and the Fire Poison Scorpion also retreated in pain.

At that exact moment, the Iron-backed Centipede, which had seemed to be on its last legs, flashed a vicious glint in its eyes. It recklessly pounced on the Fire Poison Scorpion, wrapping itself tightly around its body and frantically gnawing at its carapace.

The Fire Poison Scorpion struggled, its tail stinger viciously striking the centipede’s head.

"SQUISH!"

The centipede’s head was pierced, killing it instantly. The Fire Poison Scorpion was also heavily wounded.

The Golden Threaded Centipede, which had been circling nearby, seized the opportunity. It struck again like a phantom, sinking its fangs into the Fire Poison Scorpion.

"HISS..."

The Fire Poison Scorpion let out a sorrowful cry, convulsed violently, and finally collapsed.

The Golden Threaded Centipede raised its small head, its body shimmering with golden light, the final victor.

The crowd fell silent for a moment before erupting into cheers.

Sangjila stepped forward, her face expressionless, and retrieved her Golden Threaded Centipede.

Balrog’s face was ashen. He shot Sangjila a vicious glare, but there was nothing he could do.

The Black Tooth Village Chief announced in a loud voice,

"The winner of this village’s Gu Sacrificial Festival is Granny Sang’s Golden Threaded Centipede! In three days, she will accompany the village’s warriors to Thousand Spider Ridge to participate in the Hundred Gu Festival!"

The crowd gradually dispersed.

Wu Yuanji’s eyes lit up slightly as he whispered to the two beside him.

"This Golden Threaded Centipede is treacherous and patient, just like Sangjila herself. Master Qin, we need to find a way to get identities to participate in the Hundred Gu Festival."

"Our chance to get into the Ten Thousand Gu Sect might just lie with that old woman!"