The evil aura in the angry man's inner core had been removed by Gu Zheng. What was originally a disaster had turned into a true opportunity. There were nineteen inner cores with different abilities in his body. The angry man, who was able to attract the lightning tribulation when he advanced normally, would have an unimaginable growth potential in the future.
Since there was nothing else to do on Foggy Wind Island, Gu Zheng left with Meow Meow.
As for Lian Yuxin, Gu Zheng let her stay on Foggy Wind Island. First, she could continue her business. Second, she could protect Foggy Wind Island with Angry Man.
After leaving Foggy Wind Island, Gu Zheng didn't return directly to Emei. Instead, he took Meow Meow to Violet Yan Island.
The residents of Ziyan Island were made up of residents of Foggy Wind Island and Morning Cloud Island. After living together for such a long time, they had gotten used to each other. In addition, the daily life on the island was very easy, and they didn't have to worry about food and clothing. The residents of Ziyan Island lived a very comfortable life.
After staying on Violet Yan Island until night, Gu Zheng began to return to the sect.
On the way back, Gu Zheng was the only one left. He left Meow Meow on Violet Yan Island.
The first time he brought Meow Meow to Violet Yan Island, Meow Meow, who liked the island very much, built a cave residence for herself on the island. Now that the world wasn't peaceful, although Violet Yan Island was a hidden island, it was hard to guarantee that it wouldn't be targeted by the Demon Sect. Leaving Meow Meow here would make Gu Zheng feel more at ease.
After returning to the sect, Gu Zheng entered the Chaos Tower and gave the repair materials to Jiaojiao.
Jiaojiao was naturally very happy with the Cloud Scraper Beast bone and Immortal Wind Grass. He could finally carry out the final stage of the Chaos Tower's repair.
In the following period of time, Gu Zheng stayed in the sect. Apart from helping Jiaojiao repair the Chaos Tower every day, he spent most of his time cultivating. He was either in the Chaos Space or in the Chaos Tower's energy battlefield.
Before he knew it, there was only a month and a half left until the Hungry Ghost Festival.
On this day, Gu Zheng was cultivating in the Chaos Tower when Wuyou suddenly came to him and told him a piece of news.
The Demon Sect had used some unknown means to destroy the Guardian Immortal Array of the Blood Tide Island. Without the protection of the Guardian Immortal Array, the Blood Tide Island was completely exposed to the sea.
This year's Hungry Ghost Festival was a big day. As early as half a month ago, the Righteous Faction had sent out many Immortal Cultivators to guard Blood Tide Island in order to guard against the Blood Soul Sect and the Devil Sect's people. Among these cultivators, there are also Emei's three grand elders, Jia Si and Du Wei.
With the existence of the Island Protection Immortal Array, the Righteous Faction would have the upper hand. Without the Island Protection Immortal Array, they would not be able to resist the Blood Soul Sect and the Demon Sect. Gu Zheng could already foresee the bloody storm that would ensue.
Even if they couldn't stop Blood Soul from entering the Blood Tide forbidden zone, they had to kill him within the forbidden zone. This was not only Gu Zheng's wish, but also the wish of the Righteous path's people. Because once the Blood Soul entered the Blood Tide Forbidden Zone and turned into the Youquan Blood Demon, the world would change.
Gu Zheng originally planned to go to the Blood Tide Island a month in advance, but now that the Island Protection Immortal Array had been destroyed, he decided to go to the Blood Tide Island immediately, just in case.
There were many Righteous Faction people on the Blood Tide Island now. Although these people were the so-called Righteous Faction people, it was naturally hard to control them when there were too many people. Not to mention that among these so-called Righteous Faction people, there were many Rogue Cultivators who did not belong to any sect. Therefore, the Blood Tide Island was more chaotic than before.
After Gu Zheng arrived at the Blood Tide Island, he immediately met the leaders of the Righteous Faction, such as Mao Zedong and Xuan Qizi. He chatted with these leaders for a while and then set off for the Red Sky Snail Sect.
The first time he came to the Blood Tide Island, Gu Zheng stayed in the courtyard of the Red Sky Snail Sect. When he left the Blood Tide Island, the Sect Leader of the Red Sky Snail Sect, Mu Chunfeng, had expressed his intention to follow Emei's lead.
Knowing that Gu Zheng would definitely come to the Blood Tide Island, Mu Chunfeng had already instructed the disciples guarding the mountain that once Gu Zheng came to the Red Sky Snail Sect, he did not need to report and directly brought him in.
When Gu Zheng was brought to the main hall of the Red Sky Snail Sect, Mu Chunfeng, who was having a meeting with the sect's higher-ups in the hall, immediately came out with a smile to welcome him. The higher-ups of the Red Sky Snail Sect behind him also greeted Gu Zheng.
Today was different from the past. The last time he came to the Blood Tide Island, in the eyes of the higher-ups of the Red Sky Snail Sect, Gu Zheng was just a cultivator. But now they all knew that Gu Zheng was a cultivator of the Void Return Realm. Their attitude towards Gu Zheng had also changed greatly because of this.
Looking at the higher-ups of the Red Sky Snail Sect who called him "Senior", Gu Zheng could not help but sigh in his heart. The Blood Tide Island was his lucky place. Back then, in the treasure of the Heavenly Snail Cave, his cultivation had improved by leaps and bounds! Without the opportunity in the treasure of the Heavenly Snail Cave, it was hard for Gu Zheng to imagine what realm his cultivation would be at now.
Since the last time he left the Blood Tide Island, Mu Chunfeng and Shangguan Feng had actually seen Gu Zheng once. It was after the opening of the Extremely Fragrant House, and the two of them had specially gone there to support him.
The outside of the hall was not a place to talk. Gu Zheng was welcomed into the hall by the people of the Red Sky Snail Sect, and they started to talk about the recent situation of the Blood Tide Island.
In the process of chatting, Mu Chunfeng mentioned a matter related to the Red Sky Snail Sect and the Emei Sect some time ago, and expressed his apologies for this matter.
Gu Zheng naturally knew about this matter that Mu Chunfeng mentioned, but he did not mean to complain or complain about it. He just told Mu Chunfeng not to think too much about it.
Some time ago, the Red Sky Snail Sect was bullied by someone. The bully was called Xiahou Shan, a visitor from the Untainted Land.
After Xiahou Shan came to this world, he established a sect called 'Ethereal Mountain'. In addition to him, there were three other visitors from the Untainted Land.
Gu Zheng had not seen Xiahou Shan before, but Gu Zheng had seen the other three members of his sect when Meow Meow advanced to the Heaven-Stealing Realm some time ago. At that time, the three of them had just escaped from the Untainted Land and appeared in the sky above the Emei Mountain. Gu Zheng used his Divine Thought to warn them in mid-air, and the three of them did not stay for long and left.
Although there were not many people in the Ethereal Mountain, there were already four Immortal Cultivators. Sect Leader Xiahou Shan was a Peak Void Return cultivator, and as for the other three, their cultivation levels were all Late Void Return cultivators. Such a sect had great potential for growth. After all, Peak Void Return cultivators were still considered the masters of this world.
After the establishment of the Ethereal Mountain, it was just in time for the Righteous Dao to carry out the second 'Demon Buster Operation'. Xiahou Shan led the other three Immortal Cultivators and joined the ranks of the Demon Buster Operation.
Xiahou Shan and the others joined after the 'Black Dragon Island' incident, so Gu Zheng had not seen them before. And ever since the 'Black Dragon Island' incident, the 'Demon Buster Operation' had not happened again that could be considered a major event. Therefore, Ethereal Mountain, which wanted to use the 'Demon Buster Operation' to make a name for itself, did not have a particularly high reputation in the Righteous Dao. After all, they were not able to make a name for themselves, nor did they contribute much to this chaotic world.
When the Righteous Dao began to station themselves at Blood Tide Island, Xiahou Shan led his disciples over. As for the Red Sky Conch Sect and the other branches of the Heavenly Conch Sect, Xiahou Shan, who was lacking disciples, naturally had designs on them.
Xiahou Shan's so-called designs were not just simple persuasion. He was forcing them with a bit of threat.
Other than the Red Sky Conch Sect, the other branches of the Heavenly Conch Sect had offended the leader of the Righteous Dao, Kunlun, many years ago. It was also because of this that during the Kunlun Grand Meeting, other than the Red Sky Conch Sect, Kunlun did not invite the other branches of the Heavenly Conch Sect.
Without a big shot backing them, when the Heavenly Conch Sect's branches faced Xiahou Shan's strong attack, regardless of their mentality, three of them had already submitted to Xiahou Shan.
The so-called submission did not mean disbanding the sect and joining Ethereal Mountain. It meant that they would have Ethereal Mountain's protection in the future! Ethereal Mountain's problems were their problems. And whoever wanted to bully them would also have to bear the wrath of Ethereal Mountain.
The branches of the Heavenly Conch Sect were all on some islands overseas. Their situation was similar to the Heaven Will Sect on Foggy Wind Island. They were like local tyrants. Therefore, although their sect was not very famous, they had a large number of disciples. The submission of the three branches of the Heavenly Conch Sect actually made Ethereal Mountain a big sect with more than a thousand members. Their reputation in the Righteous Dao also increased a lot because of this.
As for the Red Sky Conch Sect, Xiahou Shan naturally did not give up on interrogating them. But Mu Chunfeng naturally would not agree. He told this matter to the big shot Gu Zheng whom he had already acknowledged.
Gu Zheng was still in the sect at that time. The people of Emei had not yet come to Blood Tide Island. After learning of Xiahou Shan's matter, he immediately asked Sora Aoi, Du Wei and Jia Si to come to Blood Tide Island in advance.
As an immortal cultivator at the peak of Void Return, Xiahou Shan naturally did not fear Sora Aoi. However, they were all people of the so-called Righteous Dao. Since Sora Aoi had spoken, he could not continue to pester the Red Sky Conch Sect.
However, Xiahou Shan, who did not pester the Red Sky Conch Sect, pestered Sora Aoi again and proposed to exchange pointers with Sora Aoi.
Regarding Xiahou Shan's request, whether it was for the glory of Emei or for his own face, Sora Aoi had no reason to refuse.
Originally, Sora Aoi planned to find a place where there was no one to exchange pointers. After all, both of them were immortal cultivators at the peak of Void Return. Any small matter that happened to them would be spread all over the cultivation world.
Xiahou Shan did not agree with Sora Aoi's proposal. His point of view was that the exchange of pointers between powerhouses at the peak of Void Return was a rare opportunity for the younger generation to broaden their horizons. Therefore, it was better to exchange pointers in the sky above Blood Tide Island.
Moreover, Xiahou Shan even seemed to say very indifferently that face and whatnot was a small matter! If he could not even put down his face to exchange pointers, then with such a calm heart, how could he talk about breaking through to Jin Xian's realm? At that time, when Xiahou Shan proposed to exchange pointers with Sora Aoi, he chose a public place. Since he said such words, Sora Aoi, who originally wanted to leave him some face and did not want him to lose unsightly, was naturally happy to oblige!
Thus, Sora Aoi and Xiahou Shan carried out an exchange of pointers in the sky above Foggy Wind Island.
The result of the exchange of pointers was both within and outside of Sora Aoi's expectations. That was, he lost! Since Xiahou Shan dared to challenge him, there was no doubt that he had a certain degree of confidence. He naturally knew this. The reason why he proposed to settle it in private was also because he was worried that he would lose.
But no matter what, Sora Aoi also had his confidence and pride! Having been stuck at the peak of Void Return for many years, his strength was naturally unquestionable. Losing to Xiahou Shan by just one or two moves wasn't particularly embarrassing.
After Gu Zheng came to Foggy Wind Island this time, he had asked Sora Aoi about it. The Ethereal Mountain side had not made trouble for Emei recently. Sora Aoi's answer was no. After all, Emei was truly at the peak of its power! Its position in the orthodox dao was due to its very good growth potential. Coupled with its relationship with the three giants, Shushan, Kunlun, and Buddhism, sparring with Xiahou Shan was already very close to provoking trouble!
Moreover, regarding Xiahou Shan's provocation, although the three giants didn't say anything about Xiahou Shan, they were already very dissatisfied with his actions in private! Taking ten thousand steps back, he, Xiahou Shan, came from the wilderness after all. If he was too domineering, the local immortal cultivators naturally wouldn't look too good.
"Recently, has Xiahou Shan made trouble for your Red Sky Conch Sect again?"
Gu Zheng asked the people of the Red Sky Conch Sect in the hall.
"After the previous incident, Xiahou Shan didn't make trouble for the Red Sky Conch Sect. After all, he could also feel the displeasure of Kunlun and other sects towards him. Moreover, he hasn't been on Blood Tide Island for the past half a month. "
Mu Chunfeng's voice paused, and then he laughed bitterly. "Although Xiahou Shan didn't make trouble for us, the branches of the Red Sky Conch Sect that submitted to him have been making trouble intentionally or unintentionally during this period of time, creating some friction. Among them, the Green Sky Conch Sect is the most troublesome!"
"Green Sky Conch Sect?"
Gu Zheng muttered with a frown.
There were a total of three branches of the Red Sky Conch Sect that submitted to Xiahou Shan. These three sects were the Yellow Sky Conch Sect, the Green Sky Conch Sect, and the Blue Sky Conch Sect.
Gu Zheng was relatively unfamiliar with the Blue Sky Conch Sect, but Gu Zheng had some impression of the Yellow Sky Conch Sect and the Green Sky Conch Sect.
The last time he came to Blood Tide Island, Gu Zheng had defeated the Red Sky Conch Sect disciple Xie Ying's Red Sky Conch Starfish with a dish of Tai Chi Cold Prawn.
After that, when the Yellow Sky Conch Sect's Grand Elder You Shanhe came to Gu Zheng with resources to redeem the Red Sky Conch Starfish, he was taught a lesson by Meow Meow because he wanted to spy on Meow Meow's real body. As for the Yellow Sky Conch Sect's Elder Hu, he was taught a lesson by Gu Zheng in Gu Zheng's residence.
Because You Shanhe had seen some of Meow Meow's memories in the illusion, he knew some of the strength of the Emei Sect. Therefore, he had developed a deep fear of Gu Zheng and Meow Meow! Later on, when it came to the trade of the Red Sky Conch Cave quota, he had to ask for Gu Zheng's opinion first.
As for the Green Sky Conch Sect, they were originally on good terms with the Yellow Sky Conch Sect. When Gu Zheng taught the Yellow Sky Conch Sect's Elder Hu a lesson, the sect master of the Green Sky Conch Sect, Xin Qingzhu, was also present. He also showed fear towards Gu Zheng. As for Xin Qingzhu, Gu Zheng's impression of him was that he was very smooth and sly, belonging to the level of a fence-sitter.
"Reporting to Sect Leader! Yellow Sky Conch Sect's Elder You and Green Sky Conch Sect's Leader Xin have something to discuss with Sect Leader Gu! "
Outside the main hall, the voice of a Red Sky Conch Sect disciple suddenly came to report.
"Hmph, what you say comes true!"
Mu Chunfeng sneered with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
Gu Zheng had just arrived at Blood Tide Island, and Xin Qingzhu and You Shanhe had chased after him to the Red Sky Conch Sect to seek an audience. What did this mean? Whether it was Gu Zheng or Mu Chunfeng, they could guess some of it!
He looked at Gu Zheng with an inquiring gaze. After getting his nod, Mu Chunfeng rushed out of the hall and said, "Let them in!"
A moment later, You Shanhe and Xin Qingzhu appeared in the main hall of the Red Sky Conch Sect.
"Sect Leader Gu, I trust you have been well since we last met!"
You Shanhe cupped his fists towards Gu Zheng.
Since Gu Zheng left Blood Tide Island last time, this was the second time You Shanhe saw Gu Zheng. Although the Emei side did not inform some sects in the secluded islands about the opening of the Extremely Fragrant Villa, You Shanhe who received the news still brought the Yellow Sky Conch Sect's Leader to Foggy Wind Island to support Gu Zheng.
"Mm."
Facing You Shanhe's cupped fists, Gu Zheng's indifferent response had already revealed his dissatisfaction without a doubt.
"Sect Leader Gu, long time no see!"
Xin Qingzhu also cupped his fists towards Gu Zheng. But with You Shanhe's experience before, the smile on his face was already very awkward.
"Haha."
Gu Zheng laughed and glanced at Xin Qingzhu from the corner of his eyes. "The Red Sky Conch Sect follows Emei's lead. You all already know by now. What I want to know is, how do you explain these unpleasant things? Or is there an explanation? "
Gu Zheng's words made everyone in the Red Sky Conch Sect happy!
Although Mu Chunfeng was the Sect Leader of the Red Sky Conch Sect, he had absolute authority in the sect. His decision could represent the entire Red Sky Conch Sect. Back then, when he wanted to rely on Emei, no elders in the sect objected to this matter. However, Gu Zheng's attitude towards this matter was somewhat ambiguous.
Later on, after Mu Chunfeng told Gu Zheng about the Xiahou Shan incident, although Gu Zheng immediately sent Secretary Zhao over to deal with it, he still did not say much about the relationship between the two sects. This made Mu Chunfeng and the others feel as if there was a rabbit in their hearts! They always felt that without a clear affirmation from Gu Zheng, this relationship would not be so reliable.
Now, what Gu Zheng had just said undoubtedly clarified the relationship between the two sects, and also gave them a backing in the future. How could they not be happy!
Compared to the people in the Red Sky Conch Sect, You Shanhe and Xin Qingzhu's hearts trembled. The two of them spoke almost at the same time. "Sect Leader Gu, listen to my explanation!"
"Speak one by one."
Gu Zheng looked at You Shanhe.
"Our Red Sky Conch Sect did not wish to submit to Xiahou Shan, but since we have already submitted, this is a fact that what is done cannot be undone. Finding trouble with the Red Sky Conch Sect was indeed a hint from Xiahou Shan, but I have already tried my best to control it. This is really something that can't be helped! "
You Shanhe smiled bitterly. He felt that the Red Sky Conch Sect was sandwiched between two mountains, and they could not afford to offend either of them.
Seeing that Gu Zheng was silent, You Shanhe spoke again. "But don't worry, Sect Leader Gu! There are some things that should not be said, and I have never mentioned them to anyone. "
Gu Zheng understood that the things that You Shanhe was referring to were the things that he had seen in Meow Meow's memory fragments. Although those things were no longer important to the current Gu Zheng, it was commendable that You Shanhe could do this and not find trouble with the Red Sky Conch Sect relatively less.
Gu Zheng still did not speak. He just looked coldly at Xin Qingzhu.
"Sect Leader Gu, what Elder You said is also what I want to say. However, I want to add that in the Green Sky Conch Sect, my status is only the sect leader. There are also elders who have more authority than me. I don't want to fall deeper into the cracks, but they don't want to think so much! "Xin Qingzhu's smile looked like she was crying.
You Shanhe and Xin Qingzhu's explanation undoubtedly represented disloyalty to them, who had already submitted to Xiahou Shan. However, since they had been forced to submit, You Shanhe and Xin Qingzhu did not care so much. They did not want to bear Gu Zheng's anger at all.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
