BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM-Chapter 497: Controlling the Second Heaven Elder Gu You!

What remained at the spot was a mass of black mist, about the size of half a human.

This black mist was none other than the soul of the Soul Hall’s Second Heaven Elder, who had been hiding within the black skeleton.

Long before Gu You pleaded for mercy, the energy sustaining the black skeleton had already been depleted.

It was only through Gu You’s direct use of his own soul essence that it remained standing.

Thus, the moment Gu He withdrew his True Flame, the skeleton quickly disintegrated.

For this reason, Gu You's soul had now become exceedingly weak.

In his current feeble state, he lacked the courage to even attempt to escape through the purple sea of flames.

"Senior, thank you for sparing my life!"

"Senior, since you have chosen not to kill me, I, Gu You, am willing to do anything for you!"

The black mist that was Gu You's soul hovered in the air, adopting a bowing posture as an aged voice rang out.

Hearing these words, Gu He swiftly moved through the purple flames, appearing right before the mass of black mist.

"Anything? So, are you saying you’re willing to betray the Soul Hall? Or perhaps remain within it while secretly obeying my commands?" Gu He asked with a playful smirk.

Gu You responded almost instantly, without a moment's hesitation.

"Of course! Whatever you say, senior, will be as you command! Not to mention betraying the Soul Hall—if you want me to kill members of the Soul Hall, I will not hesitate to carry it out!"

"Hahaha! Hahahaha!"

Upon hearing Gu You’s response, Gu He burst into laughter.

The sound of Gu He’s laughter sent waves of unease through Gu You’s heart.

He had no idea what Gu He meant by it.

However, Gu You was certain of one thing—since Gu He had chosen not to kill him, it must be because he was wary of what Gu You had mentioned earlier: his soul tablet being kept with the Vice Hall Master of the Soul Hall.

This meant that Gu He dared not kill him outright.

As long as he remained alive, he had a chance to return to the Soul Hall and call upon the might of the First Heaven Elder or the Vice Hall Master.

At that time, Gu He would be at his mercy.

For now, Gu You was willing to agree to anything just to stay alive.

After laughing for a few moments, Gu He stopped and slowly said, "You agreed far too quickly, without even thinking. That makes it rather unconvincing…"

Gu You, suddenly anxious, quickly responded, "Senior! If you do not believe me, I am willing to swear an oath—an oath upon my very soul! Surely, that would be enough to convince you?"

"Forget it. I’ve never had the habit of trusting promises or oaths. I prefer to keep things under my own control." Gu He shook his head and spoke softly.

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The next moment, his soul power surged out in a torrent, penetrating the black mist through a strange technique.

"You… what are you trying to do?"

"If you kill me, the First Heaven Elder and the Vice Hall Master will never let you go!"

Gu You, the Second Heaven Elder of the Soul Hall, shrieked in terror the moment he sensed Gu He’s soul power directly invading his own.

This method—he had never even heard of such a thing!

As Gu He began to perform the ancient Puppet Seed Technique, Gu You resisted with all his might.

The black mist darted chaotically within the limited space, but it didn’t dare to approach the edges, where towering walls of purple flames burned fiercely.

Earlier, Gu You had exhausted his soul power to sustain the skeleton, using it to resist the searing flames.

Now, in his severely weakened state, no matter how much he struggled, it was in vain.

Gu He’s soul power suppressed him completely, executing the Puppet Seed Technique in a precise and methodical manner.

Gradually, deep within Gu You’s soul, a transparent crystal began to form.

As it expanded, the movement of the black mist slowed significantly, hovering in place with only occasional tremors.

Before long, the crystal had fully solidified, releasing countless thin, transparent threads that spread outward.

"You… who exactly are you? How do you know such an evil technique!"

At this moment, what remained of Gu You’s consciousness finally understood what was happening.

His fear reached its peak—but there was nothing he could do.

The transparent crystal was already controlling his awareness.

And as those delicate threads continued to spread, his own consciousness faded further and further away.

Gu He ignored Gu You’s desperate screams.

With his opponent's resistance weakening, his hands formed seals at an increasing speed.

Soon, the transparent threads had fully extended throughout every part of Gu You’s soul.

This meant that the Puppet Seed had been completely implanted, and Gu You’s soul was now entirely under Gu He’s control.

Once everything was settled, Gu He swiftly withdrew his soul power from the black mist.

Then, he connected with another Puppet Seed—one planted within the Fourth Heaven Elder, Xue He.

"Xue He, you can bring Gu You’s body back now." Gu He commanded.

Deep underground, tens of thousands of meters below the surface, Xue He received the order.

Without hesitation, he gathered his vast sea of blood and surged toward the surface.

Moments later, the molten lava above split open once again, sending waves of fiery magma soaring dozens of feet into the air.

From the depths of the fissure, an immense crimson tide shot up toward the sky.

At that moment, Gu He opened his mouth wide, inhaling all of the surrounding purple flames into his body.

(End of Chapter)