Gu Zheng said a few words to the two of them again. It was nothing more than ordinary words. As the two of them pecked at the rice, Gu Zheng left and walked towards the Ancestral God Pavilion in the bamboo forest.
On the other side, after seeing Gu Zheng's figure appear in the bamboo forest, Hai Ming hurriedly went forward and closed the door of the courtyard.
"Shall we do this? Will master blame us? "Ren Ling looked at Hai Ming with a worried face.
"Didn't we agree before? Why did we back out at the last moment?" Hai Ming secretly glanced at the room with a trace of hesitation on his face. However, his eyes flashed with determination as he said to Ren Ling.
"Don't worry. If master blames us, then blame me. I will take all the responsibility."
"No, we will take the responsibility together." Ren Ling couldn't bear it and decided to stand with him.
"Good junior sister, thank you for being with me. However, we have to find a good opportunity. I will take advantage of this opportunity to deal with the person below first." Hai Ming gave the human a look of appreciation and then quietly walked into the room.
After a while, Hai Ming walked out from inside and made a reassuring gesture to Ren Ling, indicating that everything was ready.
The two of them then left the small courtyard as if nothing had happened.
On the other side, Gu Zheng didn't notice at all. He quickly arrived at the periphery of the Ancestral God Pavilion.
At this time, looking from the outside, a person in a black robe was talking to Ren Jie. In other words, it was as if the human was trying to curry favor with him.
Gu Zheng's arrival also attracted the attention of the two people. Ren Jie hurriedly walked over and said to Gu Zheng.
"Ancestor God, this is Manager Cheng. This time, he is here to deliver the transfer permit!"
"Oh? What is this? "Gu Zheng asked in confusion. It seemed like he was leaving this place.
"It's like this!" Ren Jie said awkwardly. "In the past, when we first came here, the previous ancestor god applied to the higher-ups to move. Until now, the higher-ups have agreed to give them the permit."
This place was only a temporary place for them to stay. In fact, before they came here, it was just an isolated island.
Moreover, Ren Jie had almost forgotten about this matter, so he didn't mention it to Gu Zheng. In the end, Manager Cheng came today and discovered this problem.
"Hello, Manager Cheng! Sorry to trouble you, "Gu Zheng said politely.
Although he didn't know about this matter, it was still a good thing. After all, this place was really poor and uninhabited. It was impossible to find a soft persimmon even if one wanted to. Everyone around was the Sea King's subordinates.
"You're too kind, Fellow Cultivator Gu!"
At this time, Ren Jie had already consciously left because he couldn't make the decision on these matters. It was better for him to guard outside.
When Gu Zheng had arrived, Manager Cheng had been looking at Gu Zheng coldly. Coupled with the fact that he was dressed in a black robe that only revealed his serious and square face, he gave off an unapproachable feeling.
However, when he spoke, there was no coldness in his voice at all. It even seemed that there was some harmony in his tone.
"I'm here to inform you that the migration applied by the previous Ancestral God has taken effect. Now, you have two choices. You can choose!" Manager Cheng didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point, stating his intentions.
"Can we choose one of the two choices?" Gu Zheng asked curiously. It would be best if he could choose his own place. However, Gu Zheng felt that it might not be possible.
Sure enough, as Gu Zheng expected, Manager Cheng shook his head and said.
"No, you can only follow the route that we have planned. You have to know that we have to ensure the balance of this area. We can't just leave you alone. Moreover, in view of your location, in fact, your location will still be in the southern region. Therefore, you don't have much choice."
"I see. Manager Cheng, can you come to the pavilion to take a rest and tell me about it slowly?" Gu Zheng asked politely.
"Forget it. I still have things to do. Let's not waste time. Moreover, it's very simple. Just listen to me!" Manager Cheng rejected Gu Zheng's good intentions again.
"Well, since Manager Cheng has things to do, please tell me!" Seeing that the other party refused, Gu Zheng could only say so. He wanted to build a relationship with the other party and get some information out of him.
"First of all, you can choose a place yourself. However, this place must be reviewed by us. If it passes, you can put the symbol representing your West Feng Island there and make it your territory. As for where you can't and where you can, this can only be decided by you first. We can explore it later."
"What about the second choice?" Gu Zheng thought for a moment. Although he felt that it was similar to his original idea, he needed the other party's approval. Moreover, if the core of West Feng Island wasn't put down, then his statue couldn't be erected. This would take a lot of time. It was better to listen to the second choice first.
"The second choice is a giant island tens of thousands of miles to the west. The tribe on it has already left through the transmission formation. Now, it is vacant. We have decided to let more than a dozen different small tribes stay there. Moreover, you will be protected for three years. You will not be attacked."
Hearing this, Gu Zheng's heart lit up. This was really a case of a pillow being sent to him when he was sleepy. Wasn't he lacking people? It seemed that although the previous ancestor god had run away, it wasn't like he didn't leave anything behind.
One had to know that he had wanted to ask how to leave this place. Otherwise, being trapped here would be too much of a waste of time. If that was the case, Gu Zheng had no choice but to leave.
Just like what the previous ancestor god did, he didn't do anything wrong. The people here were just angry for a moment and didn't blame him. After all, with such a good opportunity, anyone would want to leave.
"I want to ask, how many people are there in those dozen tribes? Does each tribe have an ancestor god?" Gu Zheng asked with great interest.
Manager Cheng glanced at him, and a smile appeared on his cold eyes. He seemed to understand the meaning of Gu Zheng's words.
"There are a total of 15 tribes. The smallest tribe is yours. The largest tribe has more than 30,000 people and is also the most powerful tribe. The total number of people is about 150,000." Manager Cheng took out a mirror-like object from his bosom. He seemed to be writing some information on it.
"Among them, there are only five tribes without an ancestor god. About five of them are as strong as you, three are stronger than you, and the rest are weaker than you. Are you sure you still want to go?"
Manager Cheng said with deep meaning. He looked at Gu Zheng's eyes, trying to see what he was thinking.
When Gu Zheng heard this, he felt that it was a little tricky. The other party didn't say how strong the other party was. How could there be so many experts in such a small and remote place? What's more, they all happened to run together.
However, this was the fastest way. If he had to find a place and walk step by step, how long would it take for him to accumulate enough incense power?
Manager Cheng saw that Gu Zheng's eyes were filled with determination. He knew that Gu Zheng had made his decision. However, before Gu Zheng could say anything, he spoke up.
"But because there are too few of you, I will give you a choice. First, you can find a place to settle down in the entire south. Whether it's feasible or not, you will pass."
When Gu Zheng heard this, he was puzzled. Why would the other party give them such good conditions? If it was an ordinary ancestor god, this was definitely an excellent condition. If they found a good place, they would have fewer setbacks in the future. They would have a greater chance to grow stronger faster.
However, for Gu Zheng, this was too slow. He didn't want to waste too much time here. He would rather face a mountain of blades and a sea of flames. Besides, for him, this might just be a rugged path.
One had to know that it wasn't just his cultivation base. For the early stage, it was enough to confuse the other party and make them lower their guard. By the time they realized that something was wrong, it would be too late.
Thinking of this, Gu Zheng made a decision and said to Manager Cheng.
"Thank you for giving me this opportunity. However, I am still willing to go to that big island and challenge myself."
"Very good! Since this is your choice, I will ask you again. Are you sure you won't change? You won't have the chance to back out! " Manager Cheng took out a golden token. There were no signs on it, only a few strange patterns engraved on it.
"I am sure. Please assign us there!" Gu Zheng took a deep breath and said with certainty.
"Take this token and find Manager Feng of Nanshui City. He will give you the specific location. Your entire tribe will have to move there on foot. You will need to arrive within two years. If you don't arrive by then, your entire tribe will be forcibly suppressed and banished to another tribe."
Manager Cheng lowered his head and a trace of admiration flashed in his eyes. Then, he took out a seal the size of a seal and pressed it against the token in his hand. A layer of red patterns rose out of thin air and entered the token.
Three red protruding engravings slowly appeared on the gold medallion.
"Xifeng Village."
"I wish you good luck! I hope that the next time I see you, you will give me a surprise! "Manager Cheng threw the token into Gu Zheng's arms and said without any rhyme or reason.
However, Gu Zheng didn't hear it. He thought that the other party was congratulating him and smiled at him.
"Manager Cheng has come from afar. Why don't you rest for a while before leaving? Let me be the host."
Gu Zheng kept the token in his hand and felt that the discomfort in his heart had finally disappeared. He couldn't help but invite the other party to sit for a while.
However, he had already rejected Gu Zheng just now, let alone now. He waved his hand and refused.
"Goodbye. I hope you don't regret it!"
After saying that, he turned around and stepped into the air, flying out at an extremely fast speed. Soon, he disappeared from Gu Zheng's sight.
"Senior Gu, where are we moving to?"
Ren Jie saw that the other party had left and hurried over to ask.
"We are moving to a huge island." Gu Zheng didn't hide anything and repeated their conversation. However, he didn't mention the additional benefits at the end. Then, he said, "That's right.
"Rather than searching aimlessly, I think it's better to compete. The higher-ups definitely want some tribes to regroup. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many small tribes gathered together."
"I'm afraid so. I reckon that all the smaller tribes in the Southern District have been gathered together." Ren Jie said worriedly.
"If we continue to fight like this, we won't be able to stop them at all. Our strength is still too weak!"
Gu Zheng thought for a moment and understood what he was thinking.
Because with so many tribes together, at least tens of thousands of people would have to die to determine the final outcome if they were to fight. They only had a few hundred people. They wouldn't even be able to cause a ripple in the sea and would be drowned.
Gu Zheng also couldn't stop the other party from attacking. The result would be obvious. At that time, Gu Zheng would become a wandering ancestor god, and they would lose the title of West Wind Village and become someone else's clansmen.
After a few hundred years, they would no longer exist.
This kind of situation would happen every once in a while.
"Don't worry. Since the other party is doing this, they definitely have a way. Otherwise, they wouldn't have killed so many people. Moreover, they are all elites. Even if they all regroup, they won't be able to recover in a few thousand years. If they encounter the Goblin who hits them when they are down, wouldn't it be convenient for others?"
Gu Zheng comforted Ren Jie. His current foundation was in West Wind Village, and he also needed Ren Jie's cooperation. He wasn't a dictator. What he liked most was a win-win situation where everyone was happy.
"I know. I hope everything is as Senior Gu said. That would be the best!" Ren Jie forced himself to be spirited and said.
"In two days, let's go to Nanshui City together and ask about the specific situation!" Gu Zheng continued when he saw that Ren Jie was in low spirits.
Two days later, basically everyone in the village knew about this matter. However, compared to the worries of the upper class, they were in a much better mood. Although they didn't say it out loud, everyone was tired of staying on this small path all day with nothing.
Moreover, they also believed that since the ancestor god had made such a choice, there must be a way to deal with it. After all, the fifth transformation hidden in the statue had helped countless people. Everyone knew in their hearts.
Ren Jie, who was in a better mood, was ready to leave with Gu Zheng. When they set off, everyone began to pack their things.
However, before that, Gu Zheng had to go to the Ancestor God Pavilion to dismantle the core of West Wind Island, which was the red crystal core. That was the most important thing, and also represented the existence of West Wind Island, where their spirit lay.
Accompanied by Ren Jie, Gu Zheng and the others quickly arrived at the Ancestor God Pavilion.
Gu Zheng looked at Ren Jie's nostalgic expression, standing outside and looking at the plaque. He didn't know what Ren Jie was thinking. Gu Zheng didn't bother him and walked straight in.
Apart from the change of the offerings, there wasn't much change.
Looking at the red bead in front of him, it was only the size of an eyeball. It looked like it was condensed from some kind of blood-colored crystal, but upon closer inspection, there was a faint yellow mist swimming inside.
Gu Zheng looked at it for a long time and couldn't see anything special about it. He simply picked it up. His eyes flashed with a golden light, and he stretched out a finger toward the red bead in front of him.
Ren Jie, who had just come in from outside, saw Gu Zheng's reckless behavior and his heart jumped. He subconsciously reached out to stop him, but just as he raised his arm, he put it down again. Even his mouth just opened, but he didn't say anything to stop Gu Zheng.
Gu Zheng's eyes flashed with a golden light, and he slowly touched the red bead. The moment he touched the bead, a faint yellow light lit up on it, rippling like water. However, it only spread three feet away, surrounding the entire Ancestor God Pavilion, and didn't spread out.
Even the air looked blurry, as if it was shrouded in a layer of water.
This layer of light wasn't strong, and it didn't have any destructive power. However, Ren Jie, who stayed in it, felt as if time had stopped. It was as if his mind was fixed at this point, and he didn't think or do anything.
However, Gu Zheng's face revealed an astonished expression. However, a sneer gradually appeared on his face. Soon after, he removed his finger from the small ball.
However, although Gu Zheng put his hand down, the water in the air began to sway slightly, and the blood-colored light on the bead shone.
A hurricane rose out of nowhere, and the power of incense swirled back and forth in the air, and the movement became louder and louder.
Gu Zheng's eyes flashed, and a ball of golden light suddenly rose from his hand. Rays of golden sword aura shot out in all directions, cutting the violent power of incense into pieces like knives.
He then waved his hand, and a golden whirlwind rose out of nowhere and surrounded Ren Jie. Ren Jie, who was blushing, flew out of the Ancestor God Pavilion and fell outside.
"Puff!"
Ren Jie spat out a mouthful of blood, and his legs went soft on the ground. He couldn't get up at all, and he looked inside in horror, not knowing what had happened.
After Ren Jie went out, Gu Zheng's whole body shone brightly. Then, with a blur, he turned into a few roaring flood dragons and rushed out in all directions.
The power of incense that had been cut apart didn't have time to gather back together, and the flood dragons rushed over. They bit and slashed with their claws, and they all turned into wisps of yellow mist. In the blink of an eye, the entire Ancestor God Pavilion was quickly covered by the power of incense, and Ren Jie couldn't see the situation inside. The strange thing was that there was no sound coming from inside. Although he was standing outside, he felt as if he was thousands of miles away from the Ancestor God Pavilion.
A loud roar of anger sounded from inside, as if warning Gu Zheng. The remaining power of incense in the air gathered together and formed a blurry face, staring straight at Gu Zheng.
"You wait for me!"
Gu Zheng sneered. The flood dragons in the air shook and turned into flowers that danced in the air.
"Snap!"
As Gu Zheng snapped his fingers, the flowers in the sky emitted yellow flames, and a chill that made one's soul tremble appeared in the air.
As for the face in the air, a large amount of yellow mist evaporated from it, and it couldn't hold on any longer. It could only let out a silent roar of anger, and then disappeared without a trace.
The strange phenomenon in the air also began to fade quickly, and soon it returned to its original state, as if nothing had happened.
Gu Zheng held the red ball in his hand, and then walked out of the Ancestor God Pavilion without looking back.
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