The status of the old man from the Gu Clan that brought Wu Fu and Qi Tong here wasn't low. He was Gu Ying's cousin, and his name was Gu Fen. His cultivation was above Gu Ying's, but his alchemist grade was a grade lower than Gu Tan's, and he was only a Grade Five Alchemist. Because of this, Gu Ying had narrowly missed the position of Patriarch.
After all, the Gu family was a family of alchemists, and strength was not the only standard to measure one's position. Alchemy skills were even more important.
Seeing the person who had arrived, Gu Jiaojiao became nervous, while Ye Yunfeng, who was at the side, stared at Qi Tong with a gaze filled with hostility.
"It's actually him!" Liu Qun looked at Wu Fu and said in surprise.
"Who?" Ling Xiao asked.
"Seventh Tier Alchemist Wu Fu!" Liu Qun replied.
"Seventh Tier Alchemist?" Ling Xiao muttered to himself as he squinted at the short fatty.
He could feel Wu Fu's strong fire attribute, and this attribute also carried a strange smell. It should be some kind of powerful beast fire or earth fire, and he could sense this with the Heaven Fire.
"Gu Family Head, you've found a new external aid. It seems like you don't like my disciple. Since that's the case, we won't disturb you any longer." Wu Fu had heard Gu Jiaojiao's words before he entered, and immediately said to Gu Ying angrily.
He was a seventh grade alchemist, and belonged to the same generation as the two ancestors of the Gu family. There was no need for him to show such a good expression to Gu Ying.
"Patriarch, you'd better think twice. The Old Ancestor really hopes to obtain Master Wu's support!" Gu Fen said to Gu Ying with a frown. From his tone, he didn't seem to respect Gu Ying at all.
Gu Ying glared at Gu Jiaojiao, then said to Wu Fu with a smile, "Master Wu must be joking. This kid has a big mouth, please don't take it to heart. This time, my Gu family's external aid will still be joined by Qi Tong."
"Hmph, since that's the case, then I ask Gu Family Head to set a wedding date for my disciple and your grandson. Otherwise, a few juniors will hurt our alliance!" Wu Fu said arrogantly, completely not putting Ling Xiao and the others in his eyes.
"This … this seems to be too hasty!" Gu Ying replied with an ugly expression.
Everyone knew how much he doted on Gu Jiaojiao, and he also understood Jiaojiao's feelings. He had been suppressing himself and not completely agreeing to this marriage, hoping that Jiaojiao would have a little more time to consider. But now that Wu Fu had come knocking on his door, it really made him unhappy and put him in a difficult position.
Conflicts between factions were unavoidable in any large family. He and his cousin had always been at odds with each other, causing the position of the family head to deteriorate day by day. This time, Wu Fu was invited by his cousin, and Wu Fu's reputation was well known.
In the last meeting, many elders had agreed to join forces with Wu Fu. If he didn't agree, not only would it affect the clan's results in the Elixir Gathering, but it would also cause his reputation as the Clan Head to fall to the extreme. This put him in a very difficult position!
"Patriarch, this time, many of the elders have already agreed, and the two ancestors have already tacitly agreed. Could it be that the patriarch does not agree with the ancestor's decision?" Gu Fen said coldly from the side.
"This …" Gu Ying was instantly speechless. He glanced at Gu Jiaojiao and sighed heavily, "Forget it, having Master Wu join our Gu Family is also a great blessing. Jiaojiao's marriage is just like that …"
However, before he could finish his words, a dissatisfied voice sounded out, "Gu Family Head, please don't come to a conclusion so quickly!"
No one expected that someone would actually dare to interrupt Gu Ying's words. Their gazes all landed on the person who spoke.
The one who spoke was Ye Yunfeng.
Gu Jiaojiao nervously tugged at the corner of Ye Yunfeng's clothes and said, "Forget it, Yunfeng. This is our Gu Family's matter, it's best if you don't participate."
"No, Jiao Jiao, you are mine, no one can take you away!" Ye Yunfeng said with incomparable determination. Then, he looked at Gu Ying, bowed and pleaded, "Patriarch Gu, please allow Jiao Jiao to marry me, Ye Yunfeng!"
No one thought that Ye Yunfeng would be so bold. He had already decided to marry Gu Jiaojiao to Qi Tong, yet he still had the guts to stand out and propose marriage to the Gu Family in front of so many people.
Gu Jiaojiao was already very moved in her heart. With a man who liked her so much, she felt that she had no regrets.
Yao Qingmin seemed to be a person who couldn't stand loneliness. She actually fanned the flames and said, "How mighty. If Young Master can treat me like this, I'll warm his bed tonight!"
Li Xue fiercely knocked Yao Qingmin's head and said, "No one will think you're mute if you don't speak!"
"Who do you think you are? How dare you influence the decision of my Gu Family. Men, kick them out!" Gu Fen frowned and shouted at Ye Yunfeng.
As soon as his voice fell, several Earthly Emperors immediately rushed in. They looked fierce as if they wanted to chase Ye Yunfeng, Ling Xiao, and the others out.
"Let me see who dares to be presumptuous!"
Liu Qun frowned and shouted angrily. The powerful aura of a Half Emperor instantly spread in the hall, causing everyone to suffocate.
"Elder Brother Liu, don't be impulsive!" Gu Xuan immediately shouted.
"You … who are you? How dare you meddle in the affairs of my Gu Family. Do you want to become enemies with my Gu Family?" Gu Fen looked at Liu Qun with an ashen face and asked.
"The Gu Family is so mighty!
This old man is Liu Qun! "
Liu Qun had recovered two hundred years of his lifespan. His Essence Qi had also increased by a level. He had become incomparably powerful.
"I was wondering who it was. So it's one of the mountain savages." Wu Fu frowned. With a wave of his sleeves, a majestic energy dispersed Liu Qun's pressure. His eyes were filled with disdain as he looked at Liu Qun.
He naturally knew of Liu Qun's name. They were both Half Emperors of the same level. However, Liu Qun had reached this level hundreds of years earlier than him. He, on the other hand, had relied on elixirs and spirit herbs to reach this level. On the surface, Liu Qun was stronger than him. However, his fire attribute could restrain Liu Qun's wood attribute. Moreover, he was a seventh grade alchemist. He looked down on mercenaries like Liu Qun who often fought and killed.
"That's right. This old man is a mountain savage. However, I'm still better than a hypocritical villain like you!" Liu Qun glared at Wu Fufo and shouted.
"This master can't be bothered to argue with a vulgar person like you." Wu Fufo straightened his sleeves and looked at Gu Fen. He asked again, "Gu Family Head, you don't want me to startle my two brothers. Let them decide for you."
His tone was full of threat. He clearly didn't have the patience to continue wasting time like this.
"Leader Liu, this is our Gu Family's matter. You shouldn't get involved. Our Gu Family has already made a decision on this matter. Jiaojiao and Master Wu Fu's disciple, Qi Tong, are a perfect match. Let's hold the engagement ceremony today, and wait until the end of the Elixir Meeting before holding the wedding!" Gu Ying said faintly.
Gu Fen said faintly. He also knew that this matter couldn't be changed. If he really startled their family's ancestor, he, as the family head, would be too incompetent.
"Haha, Gu Family Head is wise!" Wu Fufo said proudly.
"Alright, this matter has already been decided. You are not people of the Gu Family. We don't welcome you. Please leave!" Gu Fen frowned at Liu Qun, Ye Yunfeng, and the others.
Gu Jiaojiao's beautiful eyes flashed with tears of grievance. She looked at Ye Yunfeng and didn't say anything else. Their fate had probably come to an end.
"Boss, please help Yunfeng!" Ye Yunfeng gritted his teeth, turned around, and knelt down on one knee towards Ling Xiao as he pleaded.
Before Ye Yunfeng could kneel to the ground, a force forcefully lifted him up.
Ye Yunfeng instantly revealed a look of surprise, "Boss, you … You comprehended it?"
"Don't say anything. I'll make the decision for you." Ling Xiao nodded lightly and slowly stood up from his seat.
When Ye Yunfeng heard Ling Xiao's words, he instantly calmed down and looked at Gu Jiaojiao with a determined expression.
"All of you, get out. Do you really want to become enemies with our Gu Family?" Gu Fen shouted again.
Gu Xuan also tried to persuade him, "Brother Liu, this matter … I think it's best if you don't care about it. Hurry up and leave. I, Gu Xuan, will personally come to apologize to you in the future."
Gu Xuan was only a branch elder of the Gu Family. His status in the Gu Family was not as high as he had imagined, so he could not speak up for Liu Qun.
"Young Master …" Liu Qun said to Ling Xiao.
He wanted to persuade Ling Xiao to leave, but he knew that he couldn't make the decision based on his status, so he hesitated and didn't say anything.
According to his knowledge, the Gu Clan didn't just possess a Grade Seven Alchemist, it even possessed an Emperor Rank expert. He was deeply afraid that his Young Master would go too far and draw out that Emperor Rank expert, so it was truly unwise for him to do so.
Moreover, there were many beauties in the world. If he really wanted to find a woman for his brother, he might not have to find the woman in front of him!
Ling Xiao ignored their words and walked over to Gu Jiaojiao. He looked at her and said, "Jiaojiao, do you like Yun Feng?
Are you willing to be with him? "
Ling Xiao's words were sonorous and powerful, directly pointing to his heart, causing people to have an aura that they didn't dare to disobey.
Gu Jiaojiao's body trembled, her beautiful eyes filled with sadness, "I … I don't know …"
"Shut up! No matter if you know or not, you're already Qi Tong's wife. You should return to your room and rest first!" Gu Fen reprimanded Gu Jiaojiao in a timely manner.
"You're so noisy!" Ling Xiao suddenly turned around and shouted loudly at Gu Fen.
A formidable sound wave shook the entire hall, and a terrifying imposing aura instantly charged towards Gu Fen.
Pu!
Gu Fen felt a supreme and overbearing aura press down upon his chest to the point it hurt, and his eardrums rumbled. It caused him to be unable to stabilize his figure, causing his entire body to collide heavily against the wall while a mouthful of blood sprayed from his mouth.
Everyone was shocked by this scene. No one had expected that Ling Xiao would be so overbearing. He'd actually merely utilized the imposing aura of a soundwave to blast a high level Heavenly Exalt to the point of spitting blood.
"What exactly do you want!?" Gu Fen stared at Ling Xiao with an unsightly expression.
Even though he wasn't on good terms with his cousin, Ling Xiao had injured someone from the Gu Family, which was a slap to the face of the Gu Family. As the Patriarch, no matter what, he had to stand up and speak up.
Ling Xiao ignored Gu Fen and once again said to Gu Jiaojiao, "Let me ask you, do you like Yun Feng? Are you willing to be with him?"
"I … I like him, I'm willing!
"Gu Jiaojiao was frightened by Ling Xiao's might to the point of panicking. She cried as she nodded her head repeatedly in agreement.
"Alright then, I'll take you away!" Ling Xiao said faintly.
Ling Xiao simply ignored the members of the Gu Family, as well as Wu Fu and his disciple. His calm tone revealed an unquestionable tone, and it was filled with an overbearing imperial might.
"How dare you! Junior, do you really think that there's no one in my Gu Family!?" Gu Fen recovered his breath and immediately roared loudly before fiercely slapping his palm towards Ling Xiao.
The fiery-colored strong wind raised the temperature in the room by a lot.
Before the flaming palm could hit Ling Xiao, a figure blocked in front of Gu Fen and dispersed the flaming palm.
"Who dares to touch my Young Master!?" Liu Qun's Half Thearch aura suddenly rose.
The atmosphere in the hall instantly became extremely tense.
"Ling Xiao, this matter ends here. Otherwise … don't even think of walking out of my Gu Family's door!" Gu Fen said.
Ling Xiao sneered and said, "Today, I'll see how your Gu Family can make us stay!"
Ling Xiao had advanced to the middle stage of the Heavenly Venerable Realm and was already considered a top-notch expert in the Central Region. Once he used his full strength, even a low-level Mystic Thearch would not be afraid. Even if the Gu Family's Patriarch came out, he would still have a life-saving trump card!
Gu Jiaojiao wanted to say something, but when she saw Ye Yunfeng's resolute gaze, she didn't say anything more.
Since things had already developed to this point, she had nothing else to say. She would accompany them in their madness.
"How dare you! How can you take away my fiancée just like that?!" Qi Tong finally couldn't help but get angry.
Black flames flashed around his body, and the powerful Heavenly Venerable aura was unmistakable. A black flaming eagle pounced towards Ling Xiao.
The black light was demonic, and the raging fire raged!
This was definitely a fire seed nurtured by a tier-six high-grade black eagle!
Liu Qun was just about to make a move, but he was held back by Wu Fu's powerful aura. Once he made a move, he would be fiercely attacked by Wu Fu.
"What can a mere beast fire do to me?!"
Ling Xiao sneered disdainfully and suddenly opened his mouth. A powerful suction burst out, and the black beast fire attack was forcibly sucked into his mouth.
Gulp!
"It's really not even enough to fill the gaps between my teeth. Why don't you take out your fire seed and let me have a taste!" Ling Xiao looked at Qi Tong contemptuously.
Qi Tong was so infuriated by Ling Xiao's words that he wanted to vomit blood. His face was ashen as he said, "You … How can you suck fire?"
The expressions of the people in the hall also changed. Besides Ling Xiao's group, the people from the Gu Family and Wu Fu's master were all alchemists. They seemed to have thought of something, and their eyes were filled with shock.
"Could it be that this junior has a high-grade earth fire? Otherwise, how could he swallow the beast fire?!" Wu Fu thought to himself.
Then, he actually disregarded everything and used his strength to bully the weak. A crimson claw grabbed towards Ling Xiao.
"Wu Fu, you ignorant fool, don't you dare succeed!"
Liu Qun was constantly paying attention to Wu Fu's direction. The moment he saw Wu Fu make a move, he immediately stood in front of Ling Xiao and punched out with a green fist.
Rumble!
The clash of half-Emperor-ranked experts had a huge amount of energy. Even though they had suppressed the destructive power to the minimum, the main hall was still on the verge of collapsing.
"Who dares to be so impudent in my Gu Family!" A loud and clear voice sounded.
This voice was like a morning bell, and it caused everyone's hearts to tremble with fear!
A powerful aura instantly descended on the main hall, locking it in place and preventing it from being destroyed.
Everyone rushed out of the main hall.
The people from the Gu Family all knelt towards the fiery figure in the sky and said, "We respectfully welcome the Old Ancestor!"
The person who came was actually someone of the same level as the Gu Family's Old Ancestor.
Gu Qin was a low-stage Mystic Thearch and a Grade Seven Alchemist. He had a high-grade beast fire seed and was a well-known figure in the Gu Family for many years.
Raging flames surrounded him, and he was like a flaming man. That terrifying aura poured down, and not many people could withstand the true pressure of a Thearch.
Wu Fu and Qi Tong both bowed to pay their respects.
As for Liu Qun, he did not dare to be careless. Just as he was about to bow, a terrifying aura suddenly rose beside him and actually dispersed the Mystic Thearch's pressure.
"Young Master, you …" Liu Qun looked at Ling Xiao and exclaimed.
He knew that Ling Xiao's battle prowess was extraordinary, but he did not expect that he would not even care about the true pressure of a Thearch. Liu Qun's heart was extremely complicated, and he did not know if it was a right or wrong decision to follow this reckless young master!
Gu Qin, who was high above, looked at Ling Xiao and the others who were not affected by the pressure, and a look of astonishment flashed in his old eyes.
"Who are all of you? How dare you not pay your respects when you see this Thearch!" Gu Qin shouted at Ling Xiao and the others.
That voice seemed to strike at the bottom of everyone's hearts, and they all felt a chill run down their spines.
"Looks like your Gu Family's hospitality is not that good!" Ling Xiao replied with a similarly thunderous voice.
Gu Qin's voice was instantly shattered by Ling Xiao's soundwave, and the others instantly returned to normal.
Meanwhile, Gu Fen said to Gu Qin, "Ancestor, this person's origins are unknown. He actually destroyed the alliance between our Gu Clan and Master Wu Fu, and he intends to forcefully take the Gu Clan's granddaughter away. Ancestor, please uphold justice!"
"Something like that actually happened!" Gu Qin frowned as he replied, and then he glared at Ling Xiao with the intention of exerting an even greater pressure on Ling Xiao.
Liu Qun had no choice but to brace himself and stand before the imposing aura, and he shouted with shock. "Please show mercy!"
"Eh, you're actually at the Quasi Emperor Realm. But … your lifespan seems to be less than 3,000,000!"
Gu Qin seemed to have discerned Liu Qun's true strength, and he spoke with surprise. He paused for a moment before he said, "However, just this little bit of strength you possess isn't sufficient for you to dare act wildly in my Gu Clan!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the formidable imposing aura was like a surging airflow that instantly pressed Liu Qun back by over 10 steps, and he instantly spat out a mouthful of blood.
The Quasi Emperor Realm seemed to be only half a step away from the Mystic Emperor Realm, but the strength between them was worlds apart.
"Is that so?
Then why don't you try this little bit of strength of mine! "
Ling Xiao said faintly, and his entire imposing aura suddenly soared. His figure was like the birth of a real dragon, and he instantly shot in front of Gu Qin. A dragon fist with a strong gust of wind smashed towards Gu Qin's chest.
Gu Qin's eyelids twitched. He seemed to feel that the young man in front of him was like an awakened real dragon, and he felt a kind of subduing might.
"How dare you!" Gu Qin shouted in shock, and his withered old palm slapped towards Ling Xiao's fist.
Bang!
The fist and palm collided, and an ear-piercing muffled sound rang out.
Ling Xiao's figure was forced back by more than 10 steps, while Gu Qin only took a slight step back.
However, this step, in the eyes of the people below, was like a stormy sea.
"This Ling Xiao actually has the strength of a mid-level Heavenly Venerate, but he can't use this little bit of strength to force the Old Ancestor back!" Gu Ying exclaimed in his heart.
The Imperial Roll Tournament had only ended about three months ago, which meant that Ling Xiao had jumped two levels in these three months, from the peak of the Earth Emperor Realm to the mid-level Heavenly Venerate.
However, the strength of a Heavenly Venerate should not be able to resist the Mystic Thearch, but Ling Xiao could force the Gu Family's Old Ancestor back a step. This meant that Ling Xiao's strength was formidable.
The people of the Gu Family, Wu Fu, and his disciple all revealed looks of horror, and their eyes were filled with disbelief.
"Kid, you are not bad. You can actually force me back a step. However, I only used 50% of my strength just now. Now, I will let you have a taste of 70% of my strength!" Gu Qin also looked at Ling Xiao in surprise. After speaking, he sent an even more ferocious palm strike towards Ling Xiao.
The blazing flames and the strong gust of wind were enough to tear apart any Small Universe of a peak Heavenly Venerate.
"What do I have to be afraid of!"
Ling Xiao was full of fighting spirit, and his strength had already increased to 15 times. His golden fist was not afraid of any flames, and it directly blasted out a dragon that roared towards the flames.
Rumble!
The powerful energy exploded in an instant, and the sky above the Gu Family seemed to tremble slightly.
The surrounding Gu Family disciples all felt the earth-shattering power, and many of them cried out in fear.
"Isn't that the Old Ancestor?
Who is this expert that dares to challenge him? Could it be that he's looking for death? "
"Since he dared to challenge us, of course he has some strength. I just don't know which Divine God is so bold!"
"Now that the Elixir Meeting Competition is around the corner, someone has come to cause trouble. I really don't know if it's a blessing or a curse for my Gu Family!"
…
In this exchange, Ling Xiao once again retreated tens of meters, but Gu Qin actually retreated more than six or seven steps.
"Good, good … I didn't think that I, Gu Qin, would meet such a handsome young talent just after I came out of seclusion for so many years. Then let me see how many moves you can take from me!" Gu Qin's fighting spirit soared, and he shouted a few times as he continuously sent out several fiery palms.
The fiery palms tore through the heavens and the earth, burning all the air around them as they bombarded towards Ling Xiao.
"Then bring it on!" Ling Xiao's battle strength was fully unleashed, and his dragon-shaped battle aura burst forth. The powerful dragon's might shook the surroundings.
One dragon fist after another continuously clashed with the fiery palms, and the sky kept shaking.
Limitless Clone Technique — 24 Clones!
Facing a Mystic Thearch Tier expert, Ling Xiao did not dare to be careless. He immediately counterattacked with all his strength.
Twenty-four clones bombarded Gu Qin from all directions.
If it was an ordinary high-level Heavenly Venerable, they might not even know what to do. However, Gu Qin was a genuine Mystic Thearch.
His old eyes twitched as he muttered, "It's actually the Blue Sun Sect's Limitless Clone Technique!"
At the same time, he raised both his palms slightly, and countless palm shadows spread out to meet the twenty-four clones.
A series of terrifying explosions rang out incessantly. Golden light flew everywhere, and fiery snakes danced, forming an intense collision in mid-air.
"Ling Xiao is so strong, he can actually fight against the Mystic Thearch!" Li Xue looked at that heroic figure, and her beautiful eyes were filled with deep shock.
The two girls beside her looked even more infatuated.
"It seems that Young Master did not use his full strength that day!" Liu Qun thought to herself with infinite emotions, and her loyalty towards Ling Xiao skyrocketed.
With Ling Xiao's talent, she believed that he would definitely be able to take that step!
"Jiaojiao, look, Boss will definitely be able to bring us away!" Ye Yunfeng quietly held Gu Jiaojiao's hand and said resolutely.