After the Spider Demon Elder reappeared on the Qian Hao continent, he gathered the demonic cultivators' forces according to his agreement with Tang cultivator and the other righteous cultivators, finally establishing their territory between Chang Xian Sect and Ghost Fog Sea.
The Spider Demon Elder did not set up any sect. He only had some followers. The demonic path was also divided into many factions, each cultivation method having its own strengths, a wide variety. But both inside and outside the demonic path, it was recognized that the Spider Demon Elder was number one on the demonic path. The demonic path valued the law of the jungle even more than righteous cultivators. Before someone defeated the Spider Demon Elder, his words were law.
Therefore, when the Spider Demon Elder said no private provocations were allowed against the righteous path that would stir up conflicts, the various factions and demon heads had to obediently listen. Dare not listen? Then be prepared to become the Spider Demon Elder's meal. Of course, if righteous cultivators trespassed into their territory, whether they lived or died would be entirely up to the righteous cultivators themselves. The Spider Demon Elder would definitely not get involved.
When the Spider Demon Elder partitioned this territory, Tang cultivator, Alliance Chief Meng and the others understood his intentions. This old demon appeared unrestrained on the surface, but was actually more cunning than anyone, clearly wanting to take a big bite out of Chang Xian Sect. Moreover, he also knew the righteous path would abandon Chang Xian Sect, so when Chang Xian Sect finally collapsed, the demonic cultivators would definitely swarm out to snatch the abundant spiritual land first.
Regarding the Spider Demon Elder's choice, the Silver Tribe Chief was very satisfied. The further away from the demonic beasts' territory the better. He did not wish to live adjacent to demonic cultivators, unable to even sleep peacefully.
Alliance Chief Meng also had no objections. The Commercial Alliance's purpose was to conduct business across the continent after all. In the future, they would also do business with these demonic cultivators. It would be more beneficial for the Commercial Alliance's business expansion the earlier the demonic forces settled down.
As for those righteous factions, they could only tacitly push Chang Xian Sect out to preserve their own interests to the maximum degree.
On this day, many cultivators were invited by the Spider Demon Elder to the border region between righteous and demonic cultivators. He said he wanted them to watch a good show.
Yin Hua also brought Gu Yao, Chi Changye, Tian Feirong and Lou Huaijing there, accompanied by the Yuanying stage cultivators protecting Yin Hua.
Most of the pills Gu Yao had refined previously were given to his uncle Yin Hua. Yin Hua's subordinates had all benefited, so their gazes towards Gu Yao now were especially kind. Yin Hua was Gu Yao's uncle, so they were naturally Gu Yao's elders too.
"I see Pill Master Gu is about to join the ranks of sixth grade Pill Masters soon. Those outside rumors truly underestimated Pill Master Gu's abilities."
"Pill Master Gu should strive to cross the threshold of sixth grade Pill Master as soon as possible."
Everyone still held high hopes for him, because the pills he took out were enough to prove that seventh grade pills did not stump him. Even the most difficult seventh grade pills flowed out from his hands, and they were top quality pills at that. With such pill arts, how could the word 'genius' simply describe it?
Yin Hua, still maintaining the image of an elder, waved a hand dismissively. "Don't just blindly praise him. This child still needs to work harder. Look, he's only at seventh grade now, late Golden Core cultivation. When he makes a breakthrough to Yuanying and becomes a sixth grade Pill Master, then you can praise him."
Looking at the smile plastered on his face, the only thought in everyone else's minds was to rub that smug smile against the ground.
Was this humility? Was this truly humility and not arrogant boasting?
They would go back and urge their own juniors that even if they couldn't match up to Pill Master Gu, they couldn't fall too far behind either. Otherwise, when it came time to boast about their juniors, they wouldn't even be able to bring anyone out. How embarrassing!
Seeing this display, Tian Feirong and the others had rather strange expressions on their faces.
All along the way, Yin Hua had heartily played out his role as an elder. Their group soon arrived at the border region between righteous and demonic cultivators.
They stopped in midair. Below them was a stretch of empty flat land, with almost no plant cover visible. Moreover, many areas were stained a dark red color. On the way here, they had heard that Chang Xian Sect had fought fiercely with demonic cultivators many times, spilling blood on this land. And it wasn't just Chang Xian Sect disciples, but also demonic cultivators.
Looking at the scene below, Lou Huaijing and Ying Muqing's mood was very complicated. Chang Xian Sect was their sect after all. Their actions were almost equivalent to betraying their sect. They believed most of the sect disciples who died at the hands of demonic cultivators did not know anything. Perhaps they died without even knowing why the sect had sent them to the battlefield, still thinking they were eliminating demons and defending the righteous path.
On both sides of the border region, one side gathered large numbers of demonic cultivators, appearing sinister and emitting an overwhelmingly aggressive aura. The other side had large numbers of Chang Xian Sect disciples, most with angry expressions on their faces. They even failed to understand why these righteous cultivators had come over without attacking the demonic cultivators, allowing the demonic path to act so rampantly.
Among these disciples, the two of them also recognized many familiar faces. They couldn't help but avert their eyes, exchanging a mutual look, not knowing what to say. Even Ying Muqing did not wish for Chang Xian Sect to meet this kind of end. However, they did not have the power to reverse the desperate situation.
"Quick, look! That's Elder Tang who came. And the one together with Elder Tang should be Elder Lou from Chang Xian Sect right? So he really didn't die. Could it be true that he was forced to fake his death from being pursued by Sect Head Huo?"
Elder Tang and Elder Lou's arrival immediately caused a stir. Many Chang Xian Sect disciples, especially upon seeing Elder Lou, had confused expressions on their faces. To be honest, Elder Lou did not have a bad reputation in Chang Xian Sect. Back then, Lou Huaijing was also the pride of heaven in Chang Xian Sect, causing many disciples to admire and look up to him. However, now Lou Huaijing's whereabouts were unknown, and after Elder Lou faked his death and betrayed the sect, many disciples found it emotionally difficult to accept for a time.
"It really is Elder Lou, why is this? Could it be true that the Sect Head wanted to deal with Elder Lou?"
"Have you all forgotten Junior Brother Lou's circumstances in the sect back then? He was often targeted by Young Sect Master Huo. Elder Lou valued Junior Brother Lou the most among his juniors. If something happened to Junior Brother Lou, what do you think Elder Lou would do?"
Some disciples did not believe Elder Lou would leave the sect for no reason, and took the initiative to find reasons for him. It was very easy to trace it back to the past conflicts between Lou Huaijing and Huo Ming. No, it shouldn't be called conflict. It had always been Huo Ming unilaterally targeting and making things difficult for Lou Huaijing.
If something happened to Lou Huaijing because of Huo Ming, would Sect Head Huo punish Huo Ming? Most disciples didn't even need to think before denying this. Otherwise, Huo Ming would not have been spoiled to his current poor moral character. So was Elder Lou forced to act this way?
"It's all because of that damned Huo Ming. Many female disciples in the sect have suffered under him. With his character, he still dared to covet the young city lord of Baihe City."
"Relying on the sect head's support, he doesn't even put the sect elders in his eyes. If this kind of indulgence continues, the sect disciples will eventually lose faith!"
Because of Elder Lou's appearance, many Chang Xian Sect disciples started criticizing Huo Ming, feeling that Sect Head Huo and Huo Ming should bear most of the responsibility for Chang Xian Sect's current plight.
As for the few Chang Xian Sect elders who came over, when they saw Elder Lou appear, their mood was also extremely complicated. So Elder Lou really didn't die. Then what about his junior, Lou Huaijing? Could it be that he really fell for Huo Ming's plot?
"Wow, that's Alliance Master Meng from the Commercial Alliance. And the one together with Alliance Master Meng should be Elder Zhang, Dao Companion of the City Lord of Liu City right? Is that peerless beauty beside Elder Zhang the Young City Lord of Liu City?"
"With such a peerless beauty, no wonder Huo Ming has been coveting her all this time. But Huo Ming truly does not match up to the Young City Lord."
In addition to Chang Xian Sect disciples, there were also disciples from other sects who came over, wanting to witness the spectacle. Seeing all these big shots that they normally wouldn't get to see on ordinary days, they felt the trip was worthwhile. When the Silver Wolf Clan Chief arrived, it caused even more of a stir. It seemed all the top cultivators of Qianhao Continent had come. It looked like something major really would happen today.
Liu Wangyue knew that the Huo father and son were going to suffer misfortune, which was why she had specially followed her father here to watch the show. Seeing others point and discuss her, she did not find it strange. She transmitted her voice to ask her father: "Father, do you think Pill Master Gu and Elder Chi and the others will come here too?"
She didn't have many friends. Back in Baihe City, she had gotten along quite well with Gu Yao and the others originally. After they left, apart from occasionally hearing some news about them, she hadn't seen them again, so she missed them quite a bit. However, she was also worried that if they came to this kind of occasion, would it be dangerous for them, would someone try to harm them?
Zhang Qianfeng swept his gaze over the various cultivators hovering in mid-air and shook his head, saying: "Hard to say. Their disguise techniques are quite skillful. Just like the last time they disguised themselves as Pill Master Lu, could you recognize them?"
Liu Wangyue thought of that slightly fat steamed bun-faced Pill Master she had seen in the images, and couldn't help but want to laugh. If not for her father repeatedly confirming that was indeed Pill Master Gu, she wouldn't have believed it either: "Father is right, Pill Master Gu and Elder Chi's disguise techniques are truly skillful, they fooled everyone's eyes."
On the demon cultivator side, not only did the Silver Wolf Clan Chief come, but also several other demon cultivator big shots. The auras they emitted made those cultivators of slightly weaker cultivation levels not dare to get close.
Gu Yao looked over, and with just a glance, saw Hu Mei. He quickly signaled to Chi Changye, indicating that the two of them should still keep their distance. He didn't even have confidence in being able to deceive Hu Mei's eyes. He didn't know how much more skillful their current disguise techniques were compared to the past.
Hu Mei was very excited about such a lively scene. As soon as she arrived here, she looked left and right curiously, full of curiosity. It must be known that usually her elder brother and the clan members would not allow her to leave the demon cultivators' territory, and her appearance also attracted the admiring gazes of many male cultivators. She was a peerless beauty completely different from Liu Wangyue.
Her elder brother Hu reminded her, "Behave yourself, don't run around everywhere on your own. Otherwise if those human cultivators flay the fox fur off you, don't come crying to me."
"What kind of curse is that from an elder brother to his younger sister? This isn't my first time going out, I'm just curious. Oh right elder brother, do you think Pill Master Gu might come too? I still want him to refine some more pills for me. Last time he left without a word and made things difficult for me." Hu Mei complained.
Elder Brother Hu reached out and knocked her on the head, "What does this have to do with Pill Master Gu? Isn't it because you were greedy yourself that caused it? Stop dreaming, Pill Master Gu probably won't come to this kind of place. And even if he did come, do you think that after falling for it once, he would fall for you a second time?"
"That's not necessarily true!" Hu Mei was extremely confident in her own abilities.