Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1037 - 946 Gu Family Complies with Arrangements (No More Today)

Chapter 1037: 946 Gu Family Complies with Arrangements (No More Today)

The Qianling Sect is now under martial law, and all cultivators entering the sect will be subjected to strict inspection, even if they are disciples of the Qianling Sect themselves.

"Who goes there?"

Shen Long inquired.

"Gu Xueyun and Gu Yunsheng, we are unable to contact the Gu Family directly; we can only reach out to their affiliated forces and have them try to notify the Gu Family’s subordinate forces."

Mo Bingbing explained.

Shen Long took out a Law Disk that flickered with red light, input a spell, and then made several gestures.

He contacted Wang Rui to confirm the locations of Hong Feng, Lai Chang, and Lai Hong.

After ascertaining that they were not in the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot, Shen Long breathed a slight sigh of relief and said, "Be ready to support me at any moment; I hope I’m just being overly cautious."

He leaped into the air, and a huge five-colored light screen enveloped a large area. This light screen was covered with profound runes; it was the Five Elements Unification Array.

A slender maiden in a light blue dress stood near the light screen, holding a Five-Colored Formation Disk in her hand—it was Zhao Qing. Now, all cultivators entering the Qianling Sect had to pass her inspection.

Gu Xueyun and Gu Yunsheng stood in the sky, their expressions grave.

Upon receiving the news that the Vermilion Bird Mountains had been leveled, they immediately began to make arrangements.

Members of the Gu Family dispersed into smaller units across various realms to avoid being wiped out in one fell swoop. In addition, they planned to visit Shen Long at the Qianling Sect to see if there was any way to resolve this hidden danger.

"Madam Gu, Taoist Friend Gu, is it truly you?"

Shen Long expressed doubt, taking out the Heart Inquiry Mirror.

"Does Taoist Friend Shen fear we have defected to the Qingxuan Clan? Even if the Gu Family has fallen on hard times, we would never betray our principles."

Gu Xueyun’s words revealed a sense of pride; other Human Clan Mahayana cultivators might betray their kind, but as a member of the True Spirit Noble Family, she would never do such a thing.

"That may be so, but these are extraordinary times, and we must be vigilant. I ask you both for cooperation, please."

While speaking, Shen Long summoned the Heart Inquiry Mirror.

The Heart Inquiry Mirror passed through the five-colored light screen, emitting a gentle golden radiance that enveloped Gu Xueyun and Gu Yunsheng.

Shen Long asked them several questions, and they answered truthfully. The Heart Inquiry Mirror indicated nothing was amiss.

"Taoist Friend Shen, may we enter now?"

Gu Xueyun asked politely.

Under normal circumstances, she would certainly have been outraged, but Shen Long’s caution also gave them peace of mind.

Shen Long nodded and said, "Disciple Zhao, let them in."

"Yes, Senior Brother Shen."

Zhao Qing complied, casting a spell on the Formation Disk.

The five-colored light screen rippled, revealing an opening about three meters wide. Gu Xueyun and Gu Yunsheng flew through it, following Shen Long to Golden Roc Peak—the Five Thunder Divine Monarchs and others had already left.

"Taoist Friend Shen, has something truly happened to the Yang Family?"

Gu Xueyun asked with a frown.

"It appears there has been an incident; we were in the midst of discussing strategies with the Yang Family when we suddenly lost contact."

Shen Long briefly described the situation, omitting Wang Rui’s deduction.

"It seems you weren’t mistaken, the Yang Family really has run into trouble, though we don’t know what means Hong Feng has at his disposal."

Gu Xueyun said with a furrowed brow.

"Madam Gu, you’ve traveled all this way to the Qianling Sect, surely not just to inform me of these matters!"

Shen Long asked.

"Of course not, we plan to join forces with Taoist Friend Shen in the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot to confront people like Hong Feng and strive to eliminate them completely. Our clan’s protective Spirit Beast has already achieved True Spirit status. Joining forces with Taoist Friend Shen, we should have no great problem in eliminating Hong Feng."

Gu Xueyun clarified their intent.

"Confronting the enemy in the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot? Why not in the Jade Balance Realm?"

Shen Long said with profound meaning.

To face the enemy in the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot, if they lost, it would relatively impact the Gu Family less, after all, the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot is the territory of the Qianling Sect, and the Qingxuan Clan would surely encircle and suppress forces close to the Qianling Sect. But if they won, the Gu Family could reap greater benefits.

"With the formidable strength of Taoist Friend Shen, we..."

Before Gu Yunsheng could finish, he was interrupted by Shen Long: "Stop flattering me; if you want to deal with the Qingxuan Clan together with me, show some sincerity. Don’t try to fool me with big promises, I don’t buy that."

Gu Xueyun’s eyebrows knitted tightly, she pondered for a moment before speaking: "Taoist Friend Shen, our Gu Family will dispatch five Mahayana Cultivators to follow your command, but you must also take action and join us in annihilating Hong Feng. Is this sincere enough for you?"

"That’s still not enough, I want a suitable location for ascending to the Immortal Realm and materials for refining Immortal Artifacts, that isn’t difficult for you, is it?"

Shen Long stated his demands.

"Taoist Friend Shen, without our help, you wouldn’t be able to match the Qingxuan Clan either, wouldn’t a win-win collaboration be good?"

Gu Yunsheng said with a frown.

"Win-win collaboration? Then why didn’t you choose the battlefield in the Jade Balance Realm? If I’m not mistaken, you’ve already dispersed your clan members. No matter the outcome, your Gu Family wouldn’t face annihilation. Playing such a clever game, and you talk to me about win-win collaboration? Is that how you collaborate? Of course, you can also choose to stand by and watch."

Shen Long said with a sneer.

Gu Xueyun gave Gu Yunsheng a glare and scolded: "Yun Sheng, shut your mouth, this is not your place to speak."

She said to Shen Long, "Taoist Friend Shen, I can agree to your demands, but you have to let us see what you’ve got as well!"

"My Spiritual Fox has cultivated into a True Spirit, and her Illusion Technique is very powerful. Besides that, I have clues that can help determine the enemy’s route here, is that enough?"

Shen Long spoke.

He didn’t trust Gu Xueyun and Gu Yunsheng at all, so naturally, he wouldn’t reveal too much confidential information to them.

Gu Xueyun’s expression eased as she said, "Alright, it’s a pleasure to collaborate, but how do you plan to deal with Hong Feng? We’ll follow your arrangement."

That the Yang Family had run into trouble indicated that it wasn’t the Yang Family, nor the Gu Family, nor likely the Jiang Family that penetrated the ancestral lands of the Blood Shadow Clan and the Chili Clan. The answer was on the verge of appearing; it must have been the act of the Qianling Sect.

Rumors from the outside world claimed that Shen Long was a descendant of the Lin Family, and he had both the motive and capability for this act.

"First, dispatch a group of your elite troops here, and be quick. The five Mahayana must rush to the Qianling Sect immediately."

Shen Long instructed.

"Some of our elite are already in the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot. Yun Sheng, take them over here," Gu Xueyun ordered.

Gu Yunsheng quickly agreed to it, and Shen Long sent Mo Bingbing to escort him away.

...

Jade Balance Realm, Green Phoenix Ocean.

On Green Phoenix Island, a Red Flying Boat floated in the sky, where Hong Feng, Lai Chang, and fifteen other Mahayana Cultivators stood with different expressions.

"It seems the Gu Family got wind of it and moved ahead of time. Hong Dao friend, shall we still head to the Qianling Sect?"

Bian Lang asked.

"Go. Without eliminating the Qianling Sect and the Gu Family, our three clans can’t develop and will undoubtedly be attacked from time to time."

Hong Feng said with a grave voice.

At this point, a truce was no longer possible. Without the ability to exterminate the opposing forces’ Mahayana Cultivators, even the younger generation of the three clans could be attacked when venturing outside.

"Where should we enter the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot from? The Thunder Continent might hold ambushes."

Heaven Venerable of Thunder speculated.

"Change the location. There’s more than one entrance anyway. Let’s hope the Qianling Sect is still there."

Hong Feng’s face was filled with murderous intent, he pinched a spell, and the Red Flying Boat soared into the sky, leaving the area.