Gu Qingfeng stood awkwardly for several seconds before turning back to glare at Wang Fatty, cursing angrily, "You just had to open your mouth, didn't you? You think you're the only one who can talk? I want to stay behind, got a problem with that?"
"But..."
"But what? Just get the hell out of here, both of you!"
"But..."
"GET OUT!!!"
Gu Qingfeng's angry roar drove the two away.
Left alone, he stood there panting heavily, muttering under his breath, "Damn you, Wang Fatty. Just wait until I get back, I'll make your life miserable!"
Then, Gu Qingfeng turned to glare at the group of spirits, "This is all your fault! Why are you all so weak?"
Subsequently, Gu Qingfeng let out a mighty roar and charged at these mindless spirits, taking them out one by one with his fists, finally venting his anger.
By now, the Shadow Realm had been shattered beyond recognition, with endless cracks spreading throughout the space. At its furthest reaches, a black curtain had formed—a void created by the complete destruction of space.
The black curtain spread silently, consuming the houses, trees, sky, and ground of Black Water Village. Everything broke into fragments and fell into the black curtain, as if being devoured by an abyssal mouth.
At this moment, a spatial crack formed before Gu Qingfeng's eyes. The air seemed to be forcibly torn open, revealing nothing but darkness within.
The spatial crack gradually expanded, the opening growing larger until it reached Gu Qingfeng himself.
He instantly felt the sensation of space tearing at him, as if trying to split him in half.
Ding!
You've been attacked by the Mirror Demon.
Spatial Attribute +10+10+10+.......
As the system prompt sounded, the spatial tearing sensation immediately weakened, and Gu Qingfeng's body became increasingly stable.
After waiting for a long time without gaining any skills, just continuously increasing spatial attributes, Gu Qingfeng grew impatient.
So he resolutely ran toward the distant black void.
Then he dove straight into the void.
Ding!
You've been attacked by the Mirror Demon.
Spatial Attribute +100+100+100+......
Ding!
Congratulations, host has obtained [Dimensional Space]!
Gu Qingfeng quickly examined the Dimensional Space and discovered it was actually a personal space similar to the Shadow Realm!
It could also be called a personal mini-world!
Not only could it store items, but it could also accommodate living beings and even allow for farming.
In simple terms, it was just like the Mirror Demon's Shadow Realm—suitable for living, breeding, and storage. The only two differences were that the rules of this personal mini-world seemed more stable, like the real world, so he couldn't use mirrors to copy people like the Mirror Demon could.
And it was a bit smaller.
If the Mirror Demon's Shadow Realm was comparable to the entire Black Water Village, then Gu Qingfeng's Dimensional Space was only half that size, equivalent to half of Black Water Village.
But that didn't matter, because the damage from the spatial shattering was still affecting Gu Qingfeng, so his spatial attributes continued to increase. Although it had changed to +50+50, it was enough for the Dimensional Space to keep expanding.
......
Meanwhile, in the outside world.
Wang Fatty and Xu Daizi had already escaped. They anxiously watched the exit, waiting for Gu Qingfeng, but after waiting for a long time without seeing him appear, the two grew increasingly worried.
"It's all your fault! Why did you drag me away? You wouldn't let me help Lord Gu, and now look—Lord Gu still hasn't come out," Wang Fatty complained to Xu Daizi.
"Although Lord Gu acts rashly, I can tell he's no ordinary person. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to kill the Mirror Demon and help us escape death. His actions must have deeper meaning; we just need to follow his instructions."
"Deeper meaning? What deeper meaning?"
"I don't know either."
The two fell silent as they watched the exit.
After a while, Wang Fatty suddenly spoke up: "I think I know what Lord Gu's deeper meaning is."
"What meaning?" Xu Fan asked, looking at Wang Fatty.
"Revenge."
"Revenge? Against whom?"
"Against those who deceived him."
"Huh?" Xu Fan was stunned.
But Wang Fatty became more convinced as he thought about it, stating firmly: "That's right. Lord Gu mentioned before that he hates being deceived more than anything and would tear anyone who deceived him to pieces. Before the Shadow Realm shattered, Village Chief Hu Liang was beaten to pieces but didn't die because he was protected by the realm's rules. Now that the Shadow Realm has shattered, he's become a spirit that can be killed, so Lord Gu stayed behind to tear the person who deceived him to pieces."
As Xu Fan listened to this analysis, it seemed unreasonable at first, but upon careful consideration, he suddenly realized it might actually be true!
Otherwise, it made no sense! There was no need to stay behind against those weak spirits, yet Lord Gu insisted on doing so. Combined with his earlier harsh words... it was confirmed! Lord Gu was seeking revenge.
Having figured out Gu Qingfeng's motive, the two exchanged glances, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
They had the same thought: just how petty was Lord Gu? Was it really necessary to go this far over one deception?
Was it worth risking his life for revenge?
s + Rent Collection Wealth】 At the start, he inherited a rundown house in the urban village from his grandfather. The house had no tenants, but the moment he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, a self-proclaimed empress from the Tianxuan Continent arrived as his first tenant. Ye Chuan soon discovered that with every new tenant moving in, not only did he receive massive daily payments, but he also obtained unique items related to their backgrounds. 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Tiger Strength Pill—dramatically enhances physical power!】 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Deer Blood Pill—significantly boosts vitality!】 …… From that day on, all sorts of bizarre tenants began appearing in the house: the empress from Tianxuan Continent, an apocalyptic sorceress from the Magic Realm, a mysterious scientific girl who fell through a spacetime rift… Every single day, he received strange, powerful items and endless money. Then one day, he suddenly realized—he had become invincible. Enough, enough! Stop giving me more!
his freshman year, Su Bai accidentally bound the "Indulgence Tycoon System." 【Sleeping in? Reward: +$1,000】 【Spent $288 at a street barbecue stall? Cashback: +$2,880】 【Dropped $14,396 on in-game skins? Special reward unlocked: A brand-new Porsche Panamera!】 Luxury cars, penthouses, corporate shares, financial empires… College life was all about living freely and doing whatever he pleased! … When the adorably naive academic genius faced family medical bills and financial struggles, Su Bai waved his hand dismissively: "Your future is on me." "Wuwu~ Big Brother is so good to me! I’ll become a scientist to repay you!" When the genius girl got bullied by a shady professor? Su Bai casually dropped a billion-dollar investment, forcing the university to grovel and beg for her return. A company’s funding chain collapsing? Su Bai smirked—cash was the one thing he’d never run out of. Years later, when people traced the rise of the AI prodigy beauty, who was the man behind her success? Not just that—Su Bai also became the tsundere campus belle’s unattainable dream, the contrast senior’s daily necessity, and the beautiful counselor’s emotional anchor…
to panic—he has a system. As long as an investment target dies, he can claim a reward. And since he is immortal, the one thing he has plenty of is time. ... Countless years later. “Immortal Emperor of Longevity? I invested in him.” “Supreme Celestial Venerable? I invested in him.” “Undying Empress? I invested in her.” “...” “Heh. Once they’ve all died, even the Heavenly Dao will have to kneel and call me Dad.”
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
